I/O configurations

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The following applies to version >= 2.41 of the portal:For WCUs with software version >= 2.41 the "Edit Configuration" window has a new tab named "IO". In this tab, it is possible to edit the settings of the CAN and Ethernet channels of a WCU. It is also possible to apply a pre defined template which is created and managed by an admin. The "Edit Configuration" window is reached by going to the Vehicles tab, select a WCU and press the button "Edit Configuration".

Edit Configuration: IO.

Edit CAN channels

Edit CAN Channels

The number of available CAN channels depends on the platform type of the WCU which is configured. The group of CAN channels consists of four columns named Channel, Speed, Name and Comment. Each column is described separately below.

Channel

This column is a checkbox and if you enable CAN X, this means that X is available for mappings when creating a new task and uploading this task to his WCU. Read more about Mappings. In the same way, disabling CAN X means that X is not available for mappings. If a CAN channel for some reason is not connected to the WCU, then it could be good choice to disabling it here.

Speed (kB)

The speed column shows the baud rate of each CAN channel. This value was previously added to the WCU configuration when the WCU was connected to a CAR but from now it has to be set manually in this tab.

Name

In this column it is possible to set a nickname for the channel. This name is used when a Signalreader task or assignment is automapped (see Mappings) so choose your names carefully. The default value is CAN 1,2..6.

Comment

The last column is used to add some comments to each channel. This is typically some describing text, e.g. the reason why a channel is disabled.

Add WMU(s)

If your Portal has WMU's enabled the "Add WMU" button will show in the CAN section. You can then add/remove WMU's and configure their CAN channels in the same way as the WCU's CAN channels are configured. For each WMU that is added, a corresponding tab is added under the Power Management tab for configuring the WMU's power behaviour.

Edit Ethernet Channels

Edit Ethernet Channels

Like for CAN channels, the number of available Ethernet channels depends on the platform type of the WCU which is configured. The group of Ethernet channels contains eight columns and the individual meaning is as follows.

Channel

This column is a checkbox were you can enabled and disable ethX. Currently this setting has no meaning on the WCU.

DHCP type

In this column the DHCP type of the WCU is configured. The choices are "DHCP client", "AutoIP" and "Static". Choosing "Client" means that the WCU will act as a DHCP client. "AutoIP" means that it will act as a DHCP server. Choosing "Static" means that it will use a static IP address which is set in the next columns.

IP address

Here you set the static IP address if you have selected "Static" as the DHCP type. The IP address here will also act as a fallback if the DHCP failed.

Netmask

Here you set the netmask if you have selected "Static" as the DHCP type. Netmask is used to divide an IP address into subnets and specify the network's available hosts.

Default route

Here you set the default route if you have selected "Static" as the DHCP type. This field only shows if the WCU software version is 2.85.0 or later. The default route is the route that takes effect when no other route is available for an IP destination address.

Name Server(DNS)

Here you set the Name Server if you have selected "Static" as the DHCP type. This field only shows if the WCU software version is 2.85.0 or later. Here you set the name of the DNS protocol.

Name

In this column you can set a nickname for this channel. This setting has no effect on the WCU side.

Comment

In the last column you can set a comment for this channel. Like for the name, this setting has no effect on the WCU side.

The Miscellaneous Section

Miscellaneous

This section is available for WCUs with version 2.49 or later.

Set digital out 3 on boot

Digital out 3 is one of the output pins in the dsub contact on WCUs of model MX4. This setting activates that pin on start-up of the WCU. The purpose of this is to trigger an external measurement equipment (e.g. M-Log or Arcos).

Diagnostic tester priority

For WCUs of version later than or equal to 2.60 it is possible to choose to configure the diagnostic tester priority. If enabled, a value between 1-12 can be selected. The described options are depicted in Figure "Miscellaneous".

Set 5V out on boot

Option to set one of the output pins on the WCU to supply electricity at 5V to external equipment when the WCU is starting up. The option is visible for WCUs of model MX4 (except submodel V61) and with version 2.76.0 or later.

Activate buzzer on detected digital input change

Option to enable that the WCU makes a buzzing sound when a trigger-button (or other digital input) is activated on the WCU. It is possible on all MX4 models. The option is visible for WCUs with version 2.76.0 or later.

Manage templates

Selecting Template

Admins can save configs as templates (see Manage templates (for admins)) and normal users can use these templates to fill all columns with the data stored in the template. Clicking "Apply" will apply the selected template. You can always change settings or add more info, the template could be anything you need or just act as a starting point.

If WMUs are enabled in the portal, a template will save the CANs from each WMU and when a template is selected the WMU CANs are applied 1:1 to each existing WMU in the configuration. If there are no WMUs in the configuration the template's WMU CANs will not be applied, only the WCU's CANs.

Manage templates (for admins)

Manage Templates (admin view)

Manage Templates (with WMUs enabled)

If you are an admin you have an extra button "Save current config as template" in the Manage configuration templates window. Clicking it to save the current configuration as a template will prompt you for a name. If the name already exists (case insensitive) a confirmation dialog will popup before overwriting.

Additionally, as admin you will be able to remove existing templates, which is done by clicking the red "Remove record" icon to the right of the template name. A confirmation dialog will popup to prevent deletion by mistake.

Show Vehicle Profile

Vehicle Profile

The button "Show vehicle profile" can be used to show, and hide, a panel showing the CAN and ethernet information for the connected car, see Figure "Vehicle Profile". This option is disabled if no car is connected.