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First window that appears allows selection of an existing or new installation.
Components of the configuration software user interface.
4.4.2.1 Main Menu
File: “Open”, “Save as” and “Reset form” are used for vehicle details and sensor details
input forms. “Last configuration” will load the most recent configuration. “Exit” will close
the program.
Edit: “Edit data” will unlock a locked vehicle details or sensor details input form.
To save and reuse vehicle configuration files (.bvc) or sensor configuration files (.bsc) on
other vehicles, where the installation is identical, use the “File -> Open” and “File ->
Save as” menu items when the vehicle details or sensor details input forms are open.
4.4.2 User Interface Overview
The components of the user interface are defined in the image below.
Comms: Use this menu to get the configuration, fitting log or error log from a connected
algorithm ECU. Firmware update is also accessible from this menu (see 4.4.3). The
algorithm ECU must be connected to the configuration software to use these functions.
ELM: “Run ELM” will activate ELM (Environmental Learning Mode) on any connected
sensors. “Check ELM” will check the current state of ELM on any connected sensors. The
algorithm ECU must be connected to the configuration software to use these functions.
Help: “Diagnostic mode” can be accessed to monitor and record the current output of the
system. “Get ECU details” will display the firmware version, boot count and serial number
of the algorithm ECU. The algorithm ECU must be connected to the configuration software
to use these functions. “About” will display the configuration software version.
4.4.2.2 Progress bar
Follow the forms and tests in this bar from left to right to complete a vehicle installation.
4.4.2.3 Input form/output area
Used for input of vehicle details and sensor details. Used for output display during system
tests.
4.4.2.4 System visualisation window
Displays a graphical representation of the current setup showing length of the vehicle,
wheel positions and sizes, and sensor positions.
4.4.2.5 ECU connection area
Interface to connect to/disconnect from the algorithm ECU and COM port selection controls.
4.4.3 Firmware Update
When the configuration software connects to the algorithm ECU it will check the current
firmware version. The configuration software available on the Brigade website will have the
most up-to-date firmware bundled.
If there is no valid firmware on the algorithm ECU the configuration software will show a
“Firmware Needs Updating” dialog box to inform the user that the firmware needs to be
updated:
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Configuration Software