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If there is valid firmware on the algorithm ECU but the configuration software has a later
version the firmware update menu item (Comms->Send Firmware) will become active and
the following dialog box will be shown:
To upload the firmware to the algorithm ECU, select Comms->Send Firmware from the
drop-down menu. The same “Firmware Needs Updating” dialog box will then be shown:
From this dialog box click ”OK” to begin the firmware upload. A progress counter will run
from 0 to 100%. After several seconds the algorithm ECU will restart and the configuration
software will reconnect. Either of the below messages means the configuration software
has reconnected to the algorithm ECU. The current firmware version can be checked by
clicking Help->Get ECU Details from the dropdown menu.
The overall process is as follows:
1. Input the vehicle and sensor details using the input forms to confirm valid sensor
positions. This can be performed without any Sidescan
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Predict hardware.
2. Install the hardware to the vehicle and connect to the algorithm ECU.
3. Run the tests to ensure the system is installed correctly and activate ELM.
4. Export the configuration to the algorithm ECU.
5. Save the configuration files from the algorithm ECU to verify the installation.
6. Disconnect from the system.
7. Restart the system.
5.1 Vehicle Details Input Form
Click the Vehicle Details button at the far left of the progress bar. This will open the vehicle
details input form. This step involves inputting the details about the vehicle into the
configuration software. The required measurements are as follows:
1. Measure the vehicle length from the front to the back of the vehicle. The length
must be between 5.20 and 20.0 metres.
2. Measure the width of the vehicle at the cab (excluding wing mirrors). The width
must be between 2.00 and 5.00 metres.
3. Measure the outer tyre diameter of front steering axles. The diameter must be
between 0.50 and 2.00 metres.
4. Select whether the system is being installed on the left- or right-hand side.
5. Count the number of axles and measure the distance from the front of the
vehicle to the centre of the wheel for each. The number of axles must be between
2 and 7 inclusive. Specify which are steering axles and which are fixed. Rear
steer axles should be marked as steering.
This section goes step by step through the software installation process. Follow the
buttons in the progress bar from left to right, starting at “Vehicle Details”, and finishing at
“Export to ECU”.
Progress bar at the start of an installation.
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Configuration Software
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System Configuration Tutorial