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6 Configuration
The Windows console program CANBcfg.exe is available for the configuration the CANbridge
(included on delivery CD).
6.1 Starting and Operating the Download Tool CANBcfg
The program is operated via call parameters.
► Make sure that CANBcfg.exe is installed locally with writing permission.
► Open Windows Start menu and start the command line.
► Go to the directory where CANBcfg.exe is stored.
►
Start CANBcfg.exe .
→ List of parameters is shown.
Fig. 4 List of parameters in CANBcfg
► Define the COM port in use with Windows device manager .
If a USB serial adapter is used, the COM port in use can be changed by plugging in and off
the adapter or rebooting the computer.
► Execute CANBcfg.exe with the required parameters.
Parameters
Parameter Description
-a <filename> Downloads the configuration file <filename>.
-c2
Uses COM port 2 instead of COM port 1 (default).
-i<Name> Uses COM port <Name> instead of COM port 1 (default) (e.g.
—iCOM7
if COM port 7 in use).
-g
Generates a configuration file template.
-y
Forces automatic configuration download.
-v
Shows the current Bridge configuration.
Example
Download the file template.cfg automatically to device via COM port 7:
CANBcfg —a template.cfg —iCOM7 —y
CANbridge User Manual
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