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Chapter 3 System Communications
3.1 System Communications
Depending on what hardware is used, there are a few
different scenario’s regarding what device maintains the main configuration file.
These s
cenario’s are:
1) System with a Master Controller and Laptop Computer Only
– When using only the master controller and a laptop, the master
controller will store the particular configuration file that is being used. This file can be downloaded from the master controller to
the laptop to be used. A new file can be created and saved on the laptop. This file can then be uploaded to the master controller
where it will be the configuration file that drives the system.
2) System with a Master Controller and LCD or Hand Held Controller
– When the hand held or LCD controllers are used, these
devices become the primary holder of the configuration file. Whatever file is resident in the hand held or LCD is automatically
pushed into the master controller and overwrites whatever file might have been on the master controller. Files can be loaded and
saved via the SD Memory card.
3) System with a Master Controller and LCD or Hand Held Controller with Laptop connected via USB into LCD or Hand Held
– The
laptop can be connected via USB into the LCD or Hand Held.
Do not connect the laptop directly into the master controller if the
LCD or Hand Held Controllers are being used.
This configuration “works” the same as a combination of #1 and #2 above. Files
can be downloaded or uploaded to and from the LCD or Hand Held via the laptop. These files are then pushed automatically into
the master controller.
Chapter 4 PC/Laptop & Touch Screen LCD Software & System Use Overview
NOTE:
The following software information is specific when using a laptop only. However, the general settings and other areas are the
same on the touch screen LCD. This section is used when referencing tuning using the touch screen. Touch screen specifics are
covered in section 5.1.
4.1 Software Installation
Software is compatible with Windows 2000, ME, XP, and Vista.
Using the included CD, install the
Launcher software
in your laptop computer. The file is self executing.
4.2 Software Overview
There are two kinds of files that this system uses. They are Nitrous Configuration Files which have a .nos filename extension and Nitrous
Datalog files which have a .nos
log or .log filename extension. The Nitrous Configuation File are the actual “tuneup” files that dictate the
operation of the system. The Nitrous Datalog files are made each time a run is datalogged.
Nitrous Configuration File Creation
To create a new file you go to “file” and “new”. This will open a new file. Go to “File” and “Save As” to save it to any directory and new
name. Created files ca
n be opened by going to “File” and “Open”.
Communicating with the Laptop and Controller
To communicate with the controller, connect the USB cable to the controller and to a USB port on the laptop. When the cable is connected
and the unit powered, the
icon in the top middle of the screen should say “Connected”. If communcation is not present, it will say
“Disconnected”.
