SETUP

The setup contains the settings required for correct communication between the PC and the Bootloader.

From here, a selection is made as to whether data logging takes place over the DL bus or the CAN bus (from Winsol version 1.20)

Programming with TAPPS / Settings on the controller

	Setting for data logging via dl bus
OR
	CAN - Data logging setting
The desired values for CAN data logging must be defined at the controller under the menu „Network/Data logging“ or in the program „TAPPS“ (requires controller operating system version 3.18 or greater).

the Bootloader. This controller must be at least version E3.18. The following units are output as the temperature: l/pulse, V, mA, pulse, kOhm, km/h, bar, % humidity. Dimensionless values (e.g. counter states) cannot be logged.||

The Bootloader only changes the data logging process, if the settings are saved.

When switching between CAN data logging and data logging via the DL-bus, the already logged data are deleted. After switching over of the data logging process, a reset must be carried out, i.e. the Bootloader must be briefly disconnected from the power supply (unplug the data link or CAN bus, remove batteries if fitted) or a restart of the BL-NET will have to be carried out in the browser via the „Ethernet“ sub-menu.

Select the data frames, which should be logged by the Bootloader.

Selecting input or output identification: To identify inputs and outputs in the Display, the descriptions „Analog/Digital“ or „Sensor/Output“ are available.

|BL-Net connection via USB (virtual COM port)
The “Test Com“ command allows an automatic search for the Bootloader at the COM ports (COM 1-6) supported by Winsol, independently of any current setup settings.|

The type and number of the controllers to be logged are automatically identified by the Bootloader during DL data logging (module identification „A8“ or „D1“). With „Test Com“ the Bootloader always shows the type of the last device acquired. During CAN data logging, the number of data frames is displayed here (as in the section „Test IP“). CAN data logging must be activated in the program Winsol (see chapter „Selection of the data logging process“).

Clicking „Take over“ transfers the determined parameters into the setup.

(LAN/computer network). To do this, the „IP“ connection must be selected. The IP address or domain name of the BL-NET and its TA port must also be set. The Ethernet interface is only activated when power for the BLNET is provided over the CAN bus!|

„Test IP“ has the same function as „Test COM“, but for the Ethernet connection. „Test IP“ only returns a valid result when the Ethernet interface of the BL-NET has already been parameterised and the IP address and port of the Bootloader have been correctly specified in the Winsol setup. See also the section „Connecting the BL-NET to a LAN network“

In this example, CAN data logging has been selected (module type „DC“). Consequently the number of data frames is displayed („2 x CAN-DL“ = 2 data frames for CAN data logging). Clicking „Take over“ transfers the determined parameters into the setup.

When first commissioning, or if problems occur with the Ethernet interface, please follow the instructions in the section „Connecting the BL-NET to a LAN Network“.

The save criterion defines when the Bootloader should store a „data record“ (all acquired measurements at a given time) in the *.log-file.

Two optional criteria are available for data logging over the DL bus (one of the two must be selected). When data logging using the CAN bus, only the time interval can be selected.

• Time interval
  Any value may be entered for the time criterion but the system uses an internal resolution of 20-second steps. Values are always rounded down (e.g.: Entry = 50 sec Criterion = 40 sec). A small time period leads to large data volumes and is only recommend for brief detailed examinations

• Temperature difference (only for data logging over DL)
  A save criterion of 3K is recommended for fault analysis purposes. A „data record“ is saved every time a measured temperature changes by more than 3K or when an output state changes. The maximum time resolution is 10 seconds when doing this.

The maximum number of „data records“ that the Bootloader can store depends on the type and number of controllers to be acquired.

A storage overrun leads to overwriting of the oldest data.

The „Save“ command transfers the selected save criterion to the Bootloader and saves all setup settings on the PC. Each time a command is executed from the menu bar, Winsol accesses the stored settings. This means that changes must always be saved before a different menu is accessed!