Vantage User`s Manual 1.1b.a.indd
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1. Gate GmbH 2005 Si Gate GmbH All rights reserved Under the copyright laws this manual may not be copied in whole or in part without the written consent of Si Gate GmbH Your rights to the software are governed by the accompanying software license agreement The Si Gate logo is a trademark of Si Gate GmbH registered in Germany and other countries Use of the Si Gate logo for commercial purposes without prior written consent of Si Gate may constitute trademark infringement and unfair competition in violation of federal and state laws Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate Si Gate is not responsible for printing or clerical errors Appendix 23 Www si gate com Si Gate Vantage User s Manual Revision 1 1b a 14 09 2005 2005 Si Gate GmbH All rights reserved Si Gate Si Gate GmbH and the Si Gate logo are trademarked property and may not be used without the written per mission of Si Gate GmbH Notice Si Gate GmbH reserves the right to make changes in the hardware software packaging and any accompany ing documentation without prior written notice2. Use Sci as Inpu Shutdown Time 15000 Mo Serial Input Setting Imzec VIGN Settings 10 Configuration Tool Analog to Digital Settings Clicking on the ATD button will de activate the use of the 16 analog input channels A sample rate may be given in the adjacent text box to determine the sample rate of the analog interface in milliseconds It will accept a value between 3 60 000 when the Log Format is in Binary Mode or a value of 15 60 000 when it is in ASCII Mode VIGN Settings By activating the VIGN mode on the VDL 1000 the unit will be allowed to recognize the presence or loss of a voltage signal typically the vehicle ingnition voltage If the Use VIGN button is activated the user is allowed to enter a Shutdown Time between 0 60 000 milliseconds in the adjacent box This will keep the VDL 1000 powered up according to the set time after the loss of a voltage signal Upon reaching this time shutdown will occur Report Settings The buttons in this zone allow de activation of the three possible interfaces where the VDL 1000 can output logged data If CF is chosen make sure that there is also a Logfile Name and a Logfile Size given If SCI is activated the communication baudrate for the serial port must also be set Please keep in mind that the input data flow must be less than that of the serial baud rate otherwise the memory buffer will be exceeded which can result in the loss of data Serial Input Settings When th
3. Anl VANTAGE Users Manual Contents 3 Introduction Welcome to Vantage Installing the Software About this Manual 5 Configuration Tool Configuration Settings CAN Settings Advanced CAN Settings GPS Settings Instant Logging Interface Settings Time Settings Comments Area File Management Area Opening a Configuration File Saving Settings Resetting Values Writing Data to Compact Flash 19 Conversion Tool File Browser Output Settings Format Setting 22 Appendix Known Issues Future Planned Support Un Installing Introduction Welcome to Vantage This document explains the basic features and functions of Vantage the Si Gate VDL 1000 s assistance software The Vantage program provides a tool which allows the user of the VDL 1000 to do two distinct operations The first of which is a graphi cal user interface GUI to assist in writing and archiving custom configuration files which can be used on the VDL 1000 s Compact Flash card The second is a conversion tool which can translate the logged data files from the VDL 1000 into popular formats These formats can then be imported by other development programs such as CAN Analysis tools By taking a few minutes to read through this manual you will better understand this software and learn how to get the most out of your VDL 1000 For information con cerning the operation of the VDL 1000 unit itself please refer to to the VDL 1000 User s Guide document You are welcome to visit www s
4. ar Al Bil me ome tan Fon Output Settings Miscellaneous Delimiter a Custom Delimiter Date Time Timeticks Sci Output Delimiter fe a Choose Format to save as EL eS Format Setting The following sections of this manual will explain these three elements in detail File Browser In the Choose File to Open box the file which is desired to be converted can be selected Back Up When the logging of data Is finished it is highly recomended to back up this data The Vantage Installation program creates a folder named LogFiles which Is found in the main Vantage folder This is provided as a suggested place to archive your LOG files from the VDL 1000 There are 2 example LOG files placed in the folder from the install er program as well These can be deleted if the user chooses to do so LogFiles Datei Bearbeiten Ansicht Favoriten Extras Zur ck it po Suchen E Ordner Ei Adresse C Programme Wantage LogFiles v Wechseln zu Norton Antivirus D X l CAN EXGPSATD Datei und Ordneraufgaben extdokument Textdokurnent 12 KB 3 KB m Datei umbenennen dj Datei verschieben Datei kopieren Datei im Web ver ffentlichen G Datei in E Mail versenden g Datei drucken X Datei l schen Andere Orte O vantage Q Eigene Dateien O Gemeinsame Dokumente File Selection Use the browser window at the top of the C
5. ation file a custom name The name must be between 1 8 characters with no special signs Pressing on the Save button will archive the file for later reference Save a Configuration File E c z Select CHY File to owerwrite TAT i USTART CHY vo L1000 Config Files cn ma 1 Overvyrite gt Frogramme gt Vantage Enter Name to save File as Hame CHW IT esttrak Save Save as new File Cancel Configuration Tool 15 Reseting Values By pressing this button it restores all of the VDL 1000 s settings to their original startup values A caution box will be presented asking If you would like to proceed Reset Values Performing this Action will reset all Values to Quick Start Configuration Are you sure You want to proceed Reset Cancel Writing Data to Compact Flash When all ofthe desired settings have been chosen in Vantage it is then possible to write these directly to Compact Flash for use in the VDL 1000 To do this insert the VDL 1000 s Compact Flash into the provided card reader and connect it to an open USB port on the computer Ifthe device is not recognized by the operating system then install the drivers that came with the card reader 16 Configuration Tool The device should appear in the drive directory Arbeitsplatz Datei Bearbeiten Ansicht Favoriten Extras zur ck i gt Sucher Wey Ordner Hee Adresse Arbeitsplatz wechseln zu Nort
6. ces please refer to the VDL 1000 User s Guide Advanced Can Settings A Can Lanz Cana CAN Node Frame Format Hepresenation Mask Wal a Allow only Standard Frame oavao o hex 4 C Allow only Extended Frame f Allow both Frame Formats Mask Value Parameters Mask Representation ID14 IDS ID12 ID11 ID10 ID9 IDB ID IDB ID5 ID4 IDS ID2 ID IDO ATR ae a ID28 ID2 ID26 ID25 ID24 1D23 ID22 IDZ1 ID20 1D19 ID18 SAR IDE IDI ID16 1D15 a a da da ww 8 m mM mM mM mM fF amp amp Frame Type Represenation en E E Allow only remote Frame DOOGFEAS hex f Allow only non remate Frame Allow both Frame Types Message Acceptance Message Acc ID Representation Value Parameters ID14 ID13 ID12 ID11 IDIO IDS Ibe ID IDB IDS ID4 D3 De IDI IDO ATR G ad a ad amp GF mM PT PTT EPET cc gs ID28 IDe D26 ID25 IDed Des ID22 ID21 ID20 1019 ID18 SAR IDE 1017 ID16 1015 a a da O HF FT FT ff Hf ff Ff 8 f G Close E CAN Node Clicking on the various tabs will choose which CAN node is being configured A Mask Value Parameters The desired Mask Values can be given ina hexidecimal format in the Mask Value box The Frame Format as well as the Activated ID bits are representations only of the provided hexidecimal value E Message Acceptance Value Parameters The desired Message Acceptance Values can be given In a hexidecimal format in the Message Acceptance Values box The Frame Type as well as the Message Acceptance ID bits are r
7. ddition of other conversion formats Un installing To thoroughly un install the Vantage program from your computer the following two operations should be completed 1 Find the folder Vantage that was created on your hard drive and delete it Please make sure that any needed LOG files are removed before doing this 2 Goto the Windows Control Panel and select Add or Remove Programs Find in the list Si Gate Vantage and then press the Delete button Software cer Zurzeit installierte Programme Sortieren nach Name Programme J PowerDVD Gr e 0 89MB A ndern oder Re 2 entfernen e QuickTime Gr e 2 95 MB Ds BB Samsung MFP 560 Series G Si Gate Yantage Neue Verwendet h ufig Programme hinzuf gen Zuletzt verwendet am 09 09 2005 Klicken Sie auf Andern Entfernen um dieses Programm zu ndern oder zu entfernen ndern Entfernen m P Signature995 1 27 MB windows fey Template Repair Utility Komponenten Trakit hinzuf gen kd r k 26 29 MB entfernen H TriCoder Utilities 1 08 MB fl Virtual Tricoder 3 34 MB amp 5 Warenwirtschaftssystem 6 6 Programm zugriff und standards 8 Windows Messenger 5 0 8 25 MB festlegen fe Windows XP Hotfix KB821557 fey Windows XP Hotfix KB623182 fey Windows XP Hotfix KB823559 5 Windows XP Hotfix KB824105 i windows xP Hotfix KB824141 Windows Media Player Hotfix Weitere Informationen finden Sie in Q828026 6 46 MB 7 Si
8. epresen tations only of the provided hexidecimal value Configuration Tool GPS Settings The VDL 1000 is offered as an option with a built in GPS receiver To activate and de activate the GPS system use the button found in the main window of the Configuration Tool By clicking on the advanced button in the GPS window a pop up window will be presented to set exact settings for the GPS unit GPS Settings j PS GPS De Activation Button Advanced Advanced Menu Button ae Advanced GPS Settings Format PFST Fivrate 1 0 eg FFST Fisrate 10 For further Information about the GPS Commands please refer to the Jupiter Callisto Documentation on your netallatian LO For further information on how to configure this please refer to the Jupiter Callisto Documentation on the VDL 1000 s installation CD Configuration Tool Instant Logging The VDL 1000 is able to start logging data instantly after power up or after the Com pact Flash card is inserted into the device In order to do this click the Enable IL check box in the Instant Logging control panel Instant Logg n M Enable IL Interface Settings In these zones you are able to activate and adjust the other interfaces of the VDL 1000 such as analog serial and usb channels Analog to Digital Settings Miscellaneous Settings Report wia ATO er si Report Settings FOO Sample Fate USE SCI 119200 Use YIGN Baudrate
9. fault a file browser window will open to the Vantage program folder By double click ing on the ConfigFiles folder a selection of valid configuration files with the program extension of CNV will be displayed in the preview window When the desired file is selected and the Open button is pressed this configuration file will be opened in the Configuration Tool s main window Open a Configuration File E c OSTART CNY vo LI1000 Contig Files crw Open Cancel Configuration Tool Saving Settings Once a custom configuration setting has been made it is possible to archive this for future reference It is also possible to modify and overwrite the file which is currently active in the Configuration Tool s main window To do either one of these actions press the Save Settings button in the main window A browser window will be displayed which is directed to Vantage s main folder Here another folder has been created by the VantageSetup installation program with the name ConfigFiles By douple clicking this folder any valid configuration files with the extension of CNV will be displayed in the preview window To overwrite an existing file choose which file to overwrite select it in the preview window and click the overwrite button To save the configuration as a new configuration file press the Save as new File button When this is done a new dialog box opens up which allows you to give the configur
10. i gate com for program updates and other information which may not be presented in this manual The VDL 1000 Data Logger Installing the Software The Vantage program can be found on the VDL 1000 s Installation CD that comes with the Car Kit The program can be found in the following location Si Gate VDL 1000 CD Vantage VantageSetup exe By double clicking on the Vantage exe icon the program installer will be opened and guide you through the rest of the installation lf the program is downloaded from the internet a zip file will be created where the user has determined Upon expanding the zip file a folder will be created with the file VantageSetup exe located inside of it Double click on this to open the installer program About this Manual This manual is divided into three main sections Configuration Tool Using Vanatge to assist in writing custom configuration scripts In this section you will learn how to use Vantage to assist you In writing saving and archiving custom configuration scripts for the VDL 1000 the functions behind the dif ferent configuration parameters and how to write your configuration file to a Compact Flash card where It can be used by the VDL 1000 Conversion Tool Using Vanatge to convert the VDL 1000 s log files This chapter describes the features behind Vantage s data conversion tool and how to control which data is output and in which format Appendix Additional Information Has information
11. is box is checked to yes the serial port ofthe VDL 1000 can be used as a data input node In this mode it will no longer be possible to configure the VDL 1000 over the serial port Also the Report to SCI button will automatically be dis activated Time Settings In this configuration zone the time parameters which directly control the operation of the VDL 1000 can be set It is divided into three parts system time Log Time and Sleep Time Settings System Timebase msec 1 default Log Time mzec 0 O infinite Sleep Time msec E0000 0 oft Configuration Tool 11 12 System Time Base This parameter sets the resolution of the time stamp by which the VDL 1000 uses to log data The program allows a variable between 1 8 388 607 milliseconds Log Time Here it is possible to set up the VDL 1000 for time limited logging Infinite logging time is defined by 0 Any value greater than 0 will define the maximum legnth of log time up to 8 388 607 milliseconds Sleep Time The value provided here defines the amount of time passed in milliseconds since no actions on the VDL 1000 s interfaces have been noticed until the unit goes into sleep mode The sleep mode is quit when an event on the serial interface or the USB is recognized or if the Start Stop button is pressed In addition the sleep mode Is also left when a permissible message Is detected on a CAN node The program allows a variable between 1 8 388 607
12. listing known issues of the program planned future support and un install procedures Introduction Configuration Tool Overview of the Configuration Tool Window When Vantage Is started the default window Is the Configuration window You can use the tabs at the upper left to switch back and forth from the configuration tool to the data conversion tool The picture shown below highlights the three basic elements of the Vantage configuration tool window Si Gate Vantage File Help Can Settings Can 1 Siw 13 Brp p a Tseg ss Tseg2 u Baudrate 1000K T Wake up Listen only Can 2 Siw a Brp p Tsegl T Tseg2 3 Baudrate 1000K T Wake up Listen only Tseg2 3 Baudrate 125K I Wake up 7 Listen only Advanced GPS Settings GPS Advanced Instant Logging I Enable IL Miscellaneous Settings ATD Sample Rate 500 Use VIGN a gt Report via i 9200 Baudrate Use Sci as Input No Time Settings Log Time msec Sleep Time msec 0 0 System Timebase msec ft 1 default 0 infinite 0 off Logfile Name Log Format r Logfile Settings DEFAULT LOG asc Max Logfile Size 100000 Byte 0 off ConfigFile Comments Quick Start Configuration File Open Config File Save Settings Reset Values Wri
13. milliseconds Logfile Settings Here the parameters can be set for the output of the log file that will be created by the VDL 1000 Logfile Settings Logfile Hame Arizona LOG Log Format las Ll B Max Logfile Size 126000 Bute 0 off Logfile Name The name must be given in a standard 8to 3 naming convention Log Format Here it is possible to choose for the Log File to be recorded in either ASCII or Binary format Max Logfile Size The size must be indicated in bytes which is smaller than the free space available on the Compact Flash card Thus a maximum file size of 1MB must be posted as the integer number 1048576 Configuration Tool Comments Area In this area comments may be written about the configuration file This may in clude items such as date and time when It was created enabled configuration options or location where this script is used such as test track or mountain route ContigF ile Comments aaa N For Arzona Test Track Gamma Platform 1 8 TO CAN 142 GPS and Analog active Reporting to Compact Flash and USB June 21 Configuration Tool 14 File Management Area In this area all functions related to the opening saving resetting parameters and writing of configuration files is performed Upen Config File Save Setting Reset Yale wite Data to CF Opening a Configuration File Press on the Open Config File button to open a previously saved configuration file By de
14. o either a CSV or TXT format The drop down menu in the Choose Format to Save As box allows choosing either one of these Choose Format to save as ee gt Go gt Conversion When all settings for conversion are correct the conversion will be activated when pressing the Go button The file will be written to the same directory as where the original log file is located A green progress bar will indicate the ongoing status of the conversion LogFiles Datei Bearbeiten Ansicht Favoriten Extras Zur ck wi a Suchen Key Ordner Ei Adresse O C Programme Yantage LogFiles v Wechseln zu Norton Antivirus oO r Datei und Ordneraufgaben Neuen Ordner erstellen A Ordner im Web ver ffentlichen Arizonal k Textdokument Ordner freigeben 30 324 KB Andere Orte O Yantage Q Eigene Dateien O Gemeinsame Dokumente iy Arbeitsplatz Netzwerkumgebung Details Conversion Tool EXGPSATD Textdokument 3 KB ag Arizonal a Microsoft Office Excel Comma y 42 677 KB 21 22 Appendix Known Issues Progress bar in Conversion Tool does not work properly in all configurations No overwrite protection on converted files Planned Future Support Reformatting of Compact Flash card from program Setting of real time clock and date of VDL 1000 while connected to device Updating of configuration file on the Compact Flash card while in the VDL 1000 A
15. on Antivirus 1 Festplatten 5 Systemaufgaben Systeminformationen anzeigen ee Lokaler Datentr ger Ci T Software GP Eine Einstellung ndern 53 Datentr ger auswerfen Ger te mit Wechselmedien Andere Orte A H 31 Diskette A J Netzwerkumgebung G Eigene Dateien G _ DVD RAM Laufwerk Di fam Gemeinsame Dokumente Ei u SanDisk 178 E er Wechseldatentr ger Fi Wechseldatentr ger Dateisystem FAT3Z g Systemsteuerung Details E Wechseldatentrager 81 Clicking on the button Write Data to Compact Flash will open up a browser window that provides a list of available drives that are connected to the computer Write Configuration to CF Select Drive Cardreade Ferforming this Action will write your YOLT OOO Configuration Settings into a File with the required Name SGLOGGER CHY This File must be located at the Root Directory od the VOLITOO0 s Compact Flash Vi rite to CF Cancel Configuration Tool 17 Select the appropriate drive for the Compact Flash from the drop down box and press the button Write to CF This will write the configuration file to the Compact Flash with the required file name SGLOGGER CNV SanDisk 128 E Datei Bearbeiten Ansicht Favoriten Extras zur ck i y wi PP Suchen I Ordner fi aes Wechsch au norton araus f x 4 SGLOGGER Datei und Ordneraufgaben A a CNY Datei ZKE a Keuen Ordner erstellen ee O
16. onversion Tool to select which file is to be converted The browser will only recognize files with the LOG file extension The pre view window will give the main details of the selected file Previe Choose File to ope E CS EE zj P EXCAN LOG a ie EXGPSATD LOG voL1 000 Data Files log Data Conversion may only be done with ASCII Files log begin date 31 03 05 time 21 37 35 testing devices selftest can node 1 passed selftest can node 2 passed selftest can node 3 passed tests finished 0000000088 atd 00000 00000 00000 00000 00OQO 00000 00000 00000 00003 00002 00001 00002 00001 00154 00494 00510 0000000338 atd 00000 00000 00000 00000 00000 00000 00000 00000 00004 00002 00001 00003 00001 20 Conversion Tool Output Settings The desired settings for the output of the converted file can be chosen in the Choose Data for Output File box Because the requirements vay for different data analysis programs it is possible to choose a deliminator from the pull down menu or make a custom deliminator Choose Data for Output File Analog Channel r f ff pn EG na ss ws sf Select All Vinee vi oy fet a Avie ds ov sib Ca GPS E Ev te yes E GPS Fer Delimiter M Date Time M Timeticks M sowa From Custom Delimiter Delimiter e a Format Setting The Vantage program is able to convert the VDL 1000 s data int
17. rdner im Web ver ffentlichen Ed Ordner freigeben Andere Orte Arbeitsplatz Eigene Dateien Cj Gemeinsame Dokumente J Netzwerkumgebung Details SanDisk 128 E Wechseldatentrager Dateisystem FAT3Z After this has been done the Compact Flash must be ejected from the computer then the card can be removed and inserted into the VDL 1000 to be used as a valid configu ration file 18 Configuration Tool Conversion Tool Overview of the Conversion Tool Window lf the logged data from the VDL 1000 is in ACSII format it is possible with the Vantage program to convert the data to a number of useful formats This includes standard comma seperated values CSV as well as text TXT files Vantage s conversion tool is seperated into 3 main elements Si Gate Vantage File Help Configuration Data Conversion r Preview Choose File to open Be vDL1000 Data Files log v tests finished Data Conversion may only 0000000002 cant id 0x4800E9A6 data Ox0E 0x20 I be done with ASCII Files 0000000003 cant id 0x3200FCAC data 0x00 0x54 Fi B rowser 0x50 0x03 0x94 0x06 0x03 0x94 0000000004 cant id 0440206812 data 0x03 0x53 0x40 0x04 Ox PA x 0000000005 cant id 0x40005E01 data 0x26 OxE8 0x26 0E 9 026 0475 Ox Kea 0000000005 cant id 0440401878 data 0x01 OxF5 Choose Data for Output File Analog Channels Select All Bm mo ome me ime om ome me Um mt mee mie ome ome E Cle
18. te Data to CF Configuration Area Comments Area H File Management Area The following sections of this manual will explain these three elements in detail 6 Configuration Area In this area parameters can be adjusted to create configuration scripts for the VDL 1000 to fit your exact needs Following is an explanation of each of the indi vidual interface boxes CAN Settings The CAN Settings interface is divided into two different layers The most commonly adjusted settings are displayed in the Configuration Tools main window with more ad vanced settings located in a pop up window For additional information concerning the VDL 1000 s CAN interfaces please refer to the VDL 1000 User s Guide Brp Teg Tsegz Baudrate 1333 vr Wake up Listen only Brp EE Tzegl Tsege i Baudrate donk jf Wake up Listen only 2 a EEE Teg a Tsegz Baudrate 15K Wake up Listen only Advanced Configuration Tool Lan Settings CAN De Activation Button Can 1 Can 2 Can 3 Sj fi Spar E Sv Synchronization Jump Width Brp Baud Rate Prescaler Time Segment 1 Time Segment 2 Wake Up Mode De Activation Listen Only Mode De Activation Advanced CAN Settings Button E CAN De Activation Button Clicking on this button will activate green status or deactivate red status the corresponding CAN node If a CAN node will not be used it is recommended to deacti
19. vate It to free unused calculation power on the VDL 1000 s internal microcontroller Synchronization Jump Width This value defines the maximum number of time quanta clock cycles that a bit can be shortened or lengthened to achieve resyn chronization to data transitions on the bus The program allows a value of 0 1 2 or 3 Baud Rate Prescaler The baud rate prescaler generates the time quanta clock from the system clock which is running at 24MHz The program allows a value between 1 64 Time Segment 1 Controls the Value for CAN Time Segment 1 Accepted values are between 1 16 Time Segment 2 Controls the Value for CAN Time Segment 2 Accepted values are between 1 8 E Wake Up Mode De Activation Checking allows the VDL 1000 to be woken up when valid messages are received on that CAN node in Listen Only Mode De Activation By checking it programs the VDL 1000 s CAN nodes to a listen only mode In this mode they act as pure bus monitors not sending any acknowledge or error frames 5 Advanced CAN Settings Button Clicking on this button opens up the advanced CAN settings window where it is possible to set the mask and message accep tance ID s Configuration Tool 7 8 Advanced CAN Settings In the Advanced CAN Settings window it is possible to activate CAN filtering by con trolling the Mask Value and Message Acceptance Value Parameters For additional information concerning the VDL 1000 s CAN interfa
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