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When connection is successful, the “Connect” and “Refresh COM Port” buttons will be
greyed out and the “Disconnect” button will become available. This shows the system has
connected to the ECU and that it is a new connection. The status box on the right-hand
side of the ECU connection area will display “Connected”.
When connection is successful and some tests have been previously performed in this
installation, the serial number will be recognised, and the following message will be
displayed instead.
Successfully connected to a recognised algorithm ECU.
Successfully connected to the algorithm ECU.
Progress bar after algorithm ECU connected with vehicle details and sensor details complete.
If there is a problem connecting, an error message will appear towards the top of the screen
stating “Could not connect. Please reset ECU.”. If the error message appears, close the
program, disconnect the USB cable, power cycle the algorithm ECU and re-connect the
USB cable.
IMPORTANT: Each installation requires a new installation file. It is not possible to reuse
an installation file for multiple installations. The tests confirm that the physical
installation is correct and must be performed again for each installation. Consequently,
each new algorithm ECU requires a new installation file. The algorithm ECU serial
number is recorded in the installation file after connecting.
In addition to the “Connected” message appearing, the Sensor Walkthrough button in the
progress bar will also become available
5.6 Sensor Walkthrough (Mandatory)
Once the sensors have been mounted and connected, this test checks they are in the correct
numerical order. The system needs to have the sensors installed in the correct order to
operate correctly. This test must be performed to configure the system. Click the Sensor
Walkthrough button on the progress bar to start the test.
Starting from the front of the vehicle, the user should walk up to each sensor and place
their hand over the sensor about 5-10 cm away to block it for one or two seconds. It is not
necessary to touch the sensor. Then move to the next sensor and repeat until you have put
your hand over to the last sensor. An audible indicator will be played through the PC when
each sensor has been triggered.
Return to the configuration software and it will show the order of the sensors. The order
should be numerically correct, e.g. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 for a 6 sensor installation. If the sensors
are not in the correct order, they can either be swapped or re-programmed using the
hand-held tool.
If the sensors are in the correct order, the test will state that it has passed. The Sensor
Walkthrough button will display a green line below it and the Triggers Test button will
become available on the progress bar.
Progress bar after sensor walkthrough complete.
5.7 Triggers Test (Mandatory)
This tests that the left, right and reverse gear indicators are correctly connected. These
triggers must be correctly connected for the system to operate correctly. This test must be
performed to configure the system. Click the Triggers Test button on the progress bar to
start the test.
When prompted, the user will need to activate the left then right indicators, then put the
vehicle into reverse. It is not necessary to move the vehicle.
If the triggers are connected correctly and activated in the stated order, the test will state
that it has passed. The Triggers Test button will display a green line below it and the Calibrate
System button will become available on the progress bar.
Progress bar after triggers test complete.
5.8 Calibrate System (Mandatory)
This will check that the algorithm ECU is mounted correctly. You must ensure that the
vehicle is stationary and on reasonably level ground before commencing the test. This test
must be performed to configure the system. Click the Calibrate System button on the
progress bar to start the test.
The algorithm ECU will need to be mounted within 10 degrees of upright. It does not matter
which one of the 6 faces of the algorithm ECU is mounted upwards within 10 degrees of
vertical. See Section 6.6 for more information on acceptable mounting orientations.
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