FLASHLINK MANAGER 4 USER GUIDE INCLUDING DCRYPTOR TECHNOLOGY Document #68731 Version 1.
INTERFACE OVERVIEW .........................................................................................................6 • SOFTWARE MENU DETAILS................................................................................................................................. 7 FILE .............................................................................................................................................................. 7 TOOLS............................................................
INTERFACE OVERVIEW
SOFTWARE MENU DETAILS FILE TOOLS CONFIGURATION QUIT EXITS FLASHLINK MANAGER SOFTWARE. LANGUAGE SELECT THE DESIRED LANGUAGE. AUTOMATIC FLASH UNITS OPTIONS Automatically flashes the next plugged-in module with the currently selected firmware. This is the OFFLINE menu to change the module options. It is however not recommended to use the OFFLINE options menu due to the fact that the Technical Support Team might not be able to troubleshoot your setup. Use the options tab instead.
SOFTWARE MENU DETAILS USER LOGIN INFORMATION HELP LOGIN VISIT WEBSITE FLASHLINK FIRMWARE UPDATE LOGIN SCREEN FORGOT PASSWORD Opens your operating system’s default browser on Fortin’s website Enters the FlashLink Updater Firmware update utility to update the Flasher. Brings you to the “ Forgot Password ” page. Just enter your account email address to receive instructions on how to reset your password.
TABS & STATUS
FLASHLINK MANAGER & UNITS STATUS FLASHLINK UPDATER STATUS TAB UNITS STATUS TAB This TAB will bring you to the FlashLink Updater status Page. This page displays details on the FlashLink Updater. This TAB will bring you to the Module status Page. This page displays details on the FlashLink Updater. HARDWARE VERSION BYPASS ZONE/MODULE Is the physical version of the FlashLink Updater and cannot be changed. Gives informations related to the Bypass.
BYPASS OPTIONS BYPASS UNIT OPTIONS TAB EVO-ALL & EVO-ONE This tab brings you to the “BYPASS Options” page. This page is used to turn On/Off specific options depending on your needs. FIRMWARE INSIDE SAVE OPTIONS Shows the software version actually in the module. Saves the selected options in the module. HARDWARE INSIDE COLLAPSE OPTIONS Shows the hardware version of the module. Hides options that are within a menu.
BYPASS OPTIONS LIST GENERIC FUNCTIONS A1 A5 DOOR LOCKS* EVO-ALL & EVO-ONE Turn On/Off vehicle specific options (Sliding doors, Gas cap, Parking lights, Heated seats (see A4), Rear defrosts… Turn On/Off Door locks functions through the vehicle CAN-Bus. A2 TRUNK RELEASE* EVO-ALL & EVO-ONE Turn On/Off Trunk Release function through the vehicle CAN-Bus. A3 A6 AUX.
BYPASS OPTIONS LIST (FOLLOWING) REMOTE STARTER FUNCTIONS D1 STAND-ALONE ENABLE (3X LOCK)* EVO-ALL ONLY Turn On/Off the UNIT embedded Stand Alone remote starter. The vehicle will remote start when the LOCK button is pressed 3 times on the OEM remote. A remote car starter installation can be completed using only the interface module. An aftermarket remote car starter is not required. If using RF-Kit for remote starting, D1 Stand-Alone Enable must to be ON.
BYPASS OPTIONS LIST (FOLLOWING) DATALINK PROTOCOL EVO-ALARM SUPPORTED RF KITS F1 EVO ALARM ENABLE* EVO ALL ONLY SUPPORTED RF KITS ENABLE EVO-ALL ONLY Turn On/Off the UNIT embedded Alarm Security system. No Aftermarket Alarm System required. Enable vehicle Security & Alarm functions with the interface module that will use the vehicle’s horn as a sound monitor. Turn On/Off the UNIT RF Kits compatibility mode.
REMOTE STARTER OPTIONS REMOTE STARTER UNIT OPTIONS TAB EVO-ONE & E400 Applicable to the EVO-ONE and E400, the remote starter convenience options can be set directly in the FlashLink Manager. This section also allows updating the remote starter firmware when an update is available. Refer to installation guide for minimum requirements. RESET MODULE OPTIONS FIRMWARE INSIDE Saves the selected options in the module. Shows the software version actually in the module.
REMOTE STARTER OPTIONS LIST 2. PROGRAMMABLE OUTPUT (+) Ign/Acc/Start. Configure main harness outputs as required. 6.2 UNLOCK BEFORE REMOTE-START & LOCK AFTER REMOTE-START. Will unlock before remote-start, lock after start, and relock after shutdown. SINGLE 0.25 SEC PULSE. Will pulse Purple/White(A3) for a single 0.25 sec pulse when unlock is pressed. 8.2 DOUBLE 0.25 SEC PULSE. 2.1 WHITE: (+) IGNITION2, ORANGE: (+) ACCESSORY, PINK: (+) IGNITION, YELLOW: (+) START. 6.
REMOTE STARTER OPTIONS LIST (FOLLOWING) 12. SOUND CONFIRMATION Controls the horn or siren output behavior. 12.1 HORN ONLY. OUTPUT PROGRAMMED TO BE USED FOR VEHICLE HORN. Will use Orange/Black(A7) wire as an (-) horn output programmed to be used with VEHICLE HORN(-) (Do not use with siren) 14.1 ALARM DISABLED. REMOTE-STARTER ENABLED. 16.1 3 HOURS AT 5° CELSIUS / RUNTIME (OPTION 4). Disable alarm feature and activate the remote-starter feature.
REMOTE STARTER OPTIONS LIST (FOLLOWING) 21. START ATTEMPTS ontrols how many start attempts C the remote-starter will retry in case of a fail-to-start. 21.1 2 TIMES Remote-starter will retry 2 times in case of a fail-to-start. 21.2 1 TIME Remote-starter will not retry in case of a fail-to-start. 21.3 3 TIMES Remote-starter will retry 3 times in case of a fail-to-start. 24. S PECIAL APPLICATIONS (SEE VEHICLE INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR OPTION 24) Special features for specific vehicle.
REMOTE STARTER OPTIONS LIST (FOLLOWING) 33.2 AUTOMATICALLY ACTIVATED BY HAND-BRAKE AND FOOT BRAKE 35.1 DISABLED 38.1 DISABLED 35.2 ACTIVATE VEHICLE IGNITION AT UNLOCK. 38.2 ENABLE: 3X LOCK 32.1 SHUT-DOWN 1S AFTER REMOTE START RUN TIME. DARK BLUE WIRE (GROUND OUT) Will automatically engage Manual transmission «Ready Mode» if tach is on and that foot brake and handbrake are activated. (will activate when releasing foot brake).
SUGGESTED OPTIONS LOAD SUGGESTED OPTIONS This new feature has been designed to save you time and to simplify your module setup on the FLASHLINK MANAGER. When clicked, the FLASHLINK MANAGER will load a list of suggested options in link with your type of module, your type of installation, and your specific vehicle model and year. This feature is available for the Bypass and the Remote Starter mode.
DCRYPTOR PROCESS DCRYPTOR PROCESS TECHNOLOGY This tab will bring you to the Process DCRYPTOR Page. The DCRYPTOR is used to calculate the Key Data to bypass the factory immobilizer. Follow the steps described in the programming procedure of the installation manual to sample the information from the vehicle’s immobilizer system. That information will then be sent to the DCRYPTOR’s Super Calculator, that will calculate the Key Data. Key Data will then be sent back to your module.
GUIDES INSTALLATION GUIDES GENERIC GUIDES Displays available compatible install guides for the module plugged in and for the selected vehicle. Displays available generic install guides for the module plugged in. EXTERNAL TRIGGERS Displays a list of available External Trigger devices that are compatible with the module plugged in. Those devices can be used to trigger the alarm or to remote start the vehicle under certain specific conditions.
HELP CENTER TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDES Q&A This section gives you access to our TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDES. The Fortin Troubleshooting Guides app is a technical support troubleshooter dedicated to remote car starters, bypass modules and alarm system installations. You will be driven into step-by-step menu to clarify your installation issues and get answers in order to make your installation work properly. This section gives you access to our Questions & Answer database.
VIDEOS VIDEOS Let you access some official FORTIN videos. Those video have been created and published to help you with programming steps, connections or configuration of your FORTIN products. This section is in constant development, feel free to submit your video request to the technical support team. DID YOU KNOW? By clicking on a video you’ll be redirected to the video on YOUTUBE WEBSITE.
BUG REPORT BUG REPORT In case you need to send some technical data about your module or information about your install to the Technical Support or the Engineering department, the Bug Report section contains all the necessary field. INSTALLERS NAME CHOOSE A MODEL Fill in your name. Fill in the specific remote starter model. INSTALLERS PHONE NUMBER BYPASS / REMOTE STARTER Fill in your phone number. Those field are populated automatically with the plugged module info.
WIRECOLOR.COM DATABASE WIRECOLOR SUBSCRIPTIONS Includes the remote-starter and alarmsystem wiring information. Wiring information includes the name, function, color, location and description for each wire listed. Includes fullcolor photographs of all the relevant vehicle components necessary for remote-starter and alarm-system installations. WireColor.com offers a variety of different subscription plans to choose from depending on the level of service required for your business.
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HOW TO FLASH UPDATE BYPASS MODULE TO THE RECOMMENDED FIRMWARE VERSION ? 1 PLUG IN THE FLASHLINK UPDATER INTO THE COMPUTER’S USB PORT WITH THE PROVIDED USB CABLE. 3 4 2 MAKE SURE THAT THE 20 PIN CONNECTOR AND THE 6 PIN CONNECTOR, ARE DISCONNECTED FROM THE MODULE. IF CONNNECTED, DISCONNECT THE 20 PIN CONNECTOR FROM THE MODULE FIRTS AND THEN THE 6 PIN CONNECTOR. PLUG IN THE MODULE YOU WANT TO FLASH UPDATE WITH THE PROVIDED DATALINK CABLE. RUN FLASHLINK MANAGER SOFTWARE.
HOW TO FLASH UPDATE BYPASS MODULE TO THE RECOMMENDED FIRMWARE VERSION ? 6 7 OPEN THE “BYPASS” TAB. 8 CLICK ON THE CONFIRM BUTTON. FLASH UPDATE PROCESS WILL START. CLICK ON THE RECOMMENDED UPDATE BUTTON. THE FIRMWARE UPDATE CONFIRMATION DIALOG BOX WILL OPEN A progress bar will indicate the process completion percentage. When the Flash Update process is done, the module will reboot itself. 9 51 DISCONNECT THE MODULE AND YOU ARE READY TO CONTINUE WITH THE VEHICLE INSTALLATION OR PROGRAMMING.
HOW TO FLASH UPDATE REMOTE STARTER MODULE TO THE RECOMMENDED FIRMWARE VERSION ? 1 PLUG IN THE FLASHLINK UPDATER INTO THE COMPUTER’S USB PORT WITH THE PROVIDED USB CABLE. 3 4 2 MAKE SURE THAT THE 20 PIN CONNECTOR AND THE 6 PIN CONNECTOR, ARE DISCONNECTED FROM THE MODULE. IF CONNNECTED, DISCONNECT THE 20 PIN CONNECTOR FROM THE MODULE FIRTS AND THEN THE 6 PIN CONNECTOR. PLUG IN THE MODULE YOU WANT TO FLASH UPDATE WITH THE PROVIDED DATALINK CABLE. RUN FLASHLINK MANAGER SOFTWARE.
HOW TO FLASH UPDATE REMOTE STARTER MODULE TO THE RECOMMENDED FIRMWARE VERSION ? 8 6 7 CLICK ON THE CONFIRM BUTTON. FLASH UPDATE PROCESS WILL START. OPEN THE “REMOTE STARTER” TAB. CLICK ON THE RECOMMENDED UPDATE BUTTON. THE FIRMWARE UPDATE CONFIRMATION DIALOG BOX WILL OPEN A progress bar will indicate the process completion percentage. When the Flash Update process is done, the module will reboot itself.
HOW TO CHANGE BYPASS MODULE OPTIONS ? 1 PLUG IN THE FLASHLINK UPDATER INTO THE COMPUTER’S USB PORT WITH THE PROVIDED USB CABLE. 3 4 2 PLUG IN THE MODULE YOU WANT TO FLASH UPDATE WITH THE PROVIDED DATALINK CABLE. RUN FLASHLINK MANAGER SOFTWARE. 5 57 MAKE SURE THAT THE 20 PIN CONNECTOR AND THE 6 PIN CONNECTOR, ARE DISCONNECTED FROM THE MODULE. IF CONNNECTED, DISCONNECT THE 20 PIN CONNECTOR FROM THE MODULE FIRTS AND THEN THE 6 PIN CONNECTOR. CLICK ON BYPASS OPTIONS TAB.
HOW TO CHANGE BYPASS MODULE OPTIONS ? 6 TURN ON/OFF DESIRED OPTION BY USING THE ON OR OFF BUTTONS. 8 9 7 59 WAIT FOR THE OPTIONS SAVED MESSAGE TO APPEAR IN THE TOP RIGHT CORNER. DISCONNECT THE MODULE AND TEST IN THE VEHICLE. CLICK SAVE OPTIONS.
HOW TO CHANGE REMOTE STARTER MODULE OPTIONS ? 1 PLUG IN THE FLASHLINK UPDATER INTO THE COMPUTER’S USB PORT WITH THE PROVIDED USB CABLE. 3 4 2 PLUG IN THE MODULE YOU WANT TO FLASH UPDATE WITH THE PROVIDED DATALINK CABLE. RUN FLASHLINK MANAGER SOFTWARE. 5 61 MAKE SURE THAT THE 20 PIN CONNECTOR AND THE 6 PIN CONNECTOR, ARE DISCONNECTED FROM THE MODULE. IF CONNNECTED, DISCONNECT THE 20 PIN CONNECTOR FROM THE MODULE FIRTS AND THEN THE 6 PIN CONNECTOR.
HOW TO CHANGE REMOTE STARTER MODULE OPTIONS ? 6 TURN ON/OFF DESIRED OPTION BY USING THE ON OR OFF BUTTONS. 8 9 7 63 WAIT FOR THE OPTIONS SAVED MESSAGE TO APPEAR IN THE TOP RIGHT CORNER. DISCONNECT THE MODULE AND TEST IN THE VEHICLE. CLICK SAVE OPTIONS.
HOW TO USE THE DCRYPTOR PROCESS ? 1 FLASH UPDATE YOUR MODULE TO THE RECOMMENDED FIRMWARE VERSION. SEE “HOW TO FLASH UPDATE A MODULE TO THE RECOMMENDED FIRMWARE VERSION” SECTION. 2 PROCEED WITH THE VEHICLE INSTALLATION ACCORDING TO YOUR INSTALLATION MANUAL. 6 7 3 4 FOLLOW THE STEPS DESCRIBED IN THE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURE OF THE INSTALLATION MANUAL TO SAMPLE THE INFORMATION FROM THE VEHICLE’S IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM. 65 PLUG IN THE MODULE YOU WANT TO FLASH UPDATE WITH THE PROVIDED DATALINK CABLE.
HOW TO USE THE DCRYPTOR PROCESS ? 9 10 CLICK ON SEND DATA BUTTON. 11 Make sure to click the UPDATE UNIT button to send the Immobilizer info back in the Module. If you do not click that button, you will not be able to remote start the vehicle. THE IMMOBILIZER DATA IS NOW BEING ANALYZED BY THE DCRYPTOR SERVERS AND A NEW KEY CODE IS BEING GENERATED. PLEASE WAIT AS THIS PROCESS MAY TAKE A FEW MINUTES.
HOW TO FLASH UPDATE THE FLASHLINK UPDATER ? 1 2 3 4 RUN FLASHLINK MANAGER SOFTWARE. MAKE SURE THAT THE 20 PIN CONNECTOR AND THE 6 PIN CONNECTOR, ARE DISCONNECTED FROM THE MODULE. IF CONNNECTED, DISCONNECT THE 20 PIN CONNECTOR FROM THE MODULE FIRTS AND THEN THE 6 PIN CONNECTOR. 5 DISCONNECT THE USB CABLE. PLUG IN THE FLASHLINK UPDATER INTO THE COMPUTER’S USB PORT WITH THE PROVIDED USB CABLE. 6 69 CLICK ON HELP AND THEN ON FLASHLINK FIRMWARE UPDATE. WAIT 5 SEC AND RECONNECT THE USB CABLE.
HOW TO FLASH UPDATE THE FLASHLINK UPDATER ? 7 8 71 SELECT THE LATEST VERSION AVAILABLE. 9 DISCONNECT THE USB CABLE FROM THE FLASHLINK UPDATER, WAIT 5 SECONDS AND PLUG IT BACK IN. CLICK ON CONFIRM.
HOW TO USE THE SUGGESTED OPTIONS FEATURE ? 1 PLUG IN THE FLASHLINK UPDATER INTO THE COMPUTER’S USB PORT WITH THE PROVIDED USB CABLE. 3 4 2 PLUG IN THE MODULE YOU WANT TO FLASH UPDATE WITH THE PROVIDED DATALINK CABLE. RUN FLASHLINK MANAGER SOFTWARE. 5 73 MAKE SURE THAT THE 20 PIN CONNECTOR AND THE 6 PIN CONNECTOR, ARE DISCONNECTED FROM THE MODULE. IF CONNNECTED, DISCONNECT THE 20 PIN CONNECTOR FROM THE MODULE FIRTS AND THEN THE 6 PIN CONNECTOR. CLICK ON BYPASS OR REMOTE STARTER OPTIONS TAB.
HOW TO USE THE SUGGESTED OPTIONS FEATURE ? 6 7 CLICK LOAD SUGGESTED OPTIONS. 8 CLICK ON CONFIRM. 9 75 WAIT FOR OPTIONS TO SAVE. DISCONNECT THE MODULE AND TEST IN THE VEHICLE.
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FlashLink Updater 4 Interface for online firmware programming on PC computer for Fortin compatible module Do not connect the Flash Link Updater to your computer until the software has been installed first. If a previous version of the program has been installed it must be uninstalled before installing a new version. A Microsoft Windows administrator account is required to install or update the Flash Link Manager software package.
FIRST WINDOWS INSTALLATION 1 Open http://fortin.ca/en/support/flashlinkmanager.html with your Internet browser. Read the EULA. X.XX Click “I Agree with the end-user license agreement” and click “DOWNLOAD NOW”. 2 After clicking “I Agree” the download will begin. Choose a location on your computer to save the file. Once the download is complete double-click the download to begin the installation Setup Wizard. 3 The Installation Setup Wizard will load. Click “Next” 4 Read the License Agreement.
PROGRAM UPDATE The appearance of a window “New version” during the opening of the program means that a new version is available to : Click on “Download” in order to start the update of the program. or “OK” in order to download the program on the next visit. Follow the instructions 2 to 8 of this guide in order to complete the installation.* *Only a user with a administrator account on the computer will be able to install and update the program. For further information, browse the menu “Help - User guide”.
FlashLink Updater 4 Interface FLASH LINK UPDATER pour la programmation logicielle par Internet des modules Fortin compatibles sur un ordinateur PC Ne pas brancher le Flash Link Updater à l'ordinateur avant d'avoir installé la programme. Si le programme est déjà installé sur votre ordinateur S.V.P., désinstallez-le avant d'installer la nouvelle version. Un compte d'administrateur Microsoft Windows est nécessaire pour installer ou mettre à jour le logiciel Flash Link Manager.
PREMIÈRE INSTALLATION DU PROGRAMME POUR WINDOWS 1 Ouvrez votre navigateur Internet et visitez le http://fortin.ca/en/support/flashlinkmanager.html Lisez les Conditions et Licence d'Utilisation (EULA). Cliquez «J'accepte les termes et conditions de la license d'utilisation» et cliquez «TÉLÉCHARGER». X.XX 2 Après avoir cliqué sur «J'accepte» le téléchargement commencera. Choisissez un endroit dans votre ordinateur pour sauvegarder le fichier.
MISE À JOUR DU PROGRAMME L'apparition de la fenêtre «Nouvelle Version» à l'ouverture du programme signifie qu'une nouvelle version du programme est disponible au téléchargement : Cliquez «Télécharger» pour commencer la mise à jour du programme. ou «OK» pour télécharger le programme lors d'une prochaine visite. Suivez les instructions 2 à 8 de ce guide pour compléter l'installation*.
