Kvaser Eagle User's Guide
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Kvaser AB, Mölndal, Sweden
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5 How to Use the Kvaser Eagle
The Kvaser Eagle can operate either as a high performance real time USB interface (USB-
CAN mode) or as a data logger (logger mode). This section will describe how to use the
different modes.
5.1
Kvaser Memorator Tools
The Kvaser Memorator Tools is the user's interface for downloading Kvaser
t
scripts and
creating and downloading configuration files.
To log CAN traffic with the Kvaser Eagle, you need to create and download a configuration to
the device. The Kvaser Eagle needs to be connected by USB and have a disk inserted to be
configured. Start the PC application Kvaser Memorator Tools and press the
Connect
button in
the toolbar. If the LEDs on the
Kvaser Eagle are flashing in a “running light” pattern, the
device is ready to communicate with the Kvaser Memorator Tools.
For further information about the Kvaser Memorator Tools, refer to the application's online
help.
5.2
Disk Management
Handle the disks with care. They
are
robust, but better safe than sorry.
Avoid removing the disk when the device is powered. You should first disconnect
external power and wait for the PWR LED to go out, then remove the disk. If the
device is connected via USB, you should make sure the Kvaser Memorator Tools is
not writing to the disk before removing.
You
may
remove and reconnect the disk, the external power and the USB in any
order you like without damaging the
hardware.
But if you follow the advice above,
you will not damage
your logged data
.
If you need to remove the disk when the device is being used as a logger and you
cannot disconnect the external power, try to connect the USB cable to a running PC
first. When the Kvaser Eagle discovers the active USB connection, the device will
stop logging and close the log file in an orderly fashion.
5.3
Use as a CAN Interface
To use the Kvaser Eagle as a CAN interface; connect the unit to an available USB port on
your PC or USB hub. You do not need to insert a flash disk. If a flash disk is inserted, you do
not need to remove the disk.
When used as a CAN interface, the green lamp will be illuminated and the yellow
lamps will emit short flashes when CAN messages are transmitted and received.
