Configuring the System

From the TestDrive Interface, it is possible to configure the system's hardware. Once the TestDrive Interface is opened, you can open the System Configuration dialog box by selecting Tools > Configure System; the dialog box is displayed on top of the TestDrive Interface.

System Configuration Dialog Box

The System Configuration dialog box allows you to configure the system's hardware. Essentially, the System Configuration dialog box is divided into two sections: The Saved Hardware Configuration and the New Hardware Configuration. 

When you open the System Configuration dialog box, the Saved Hardware Configuration group on the left side of the dialog box shows the hardware configurations that were saved and/or used previously. In this group, the display fields' text is black for saved configurations and gray for configurations that were used but not saved. On the right side of the dialog box, the New Hardware Configuration group shows the actual hardware that is detected by the system but that is not yet part of the saved configuration. In this group, the display fields' text is gray for new hardware configurations, black for hardware that remained, and red for missing hardware.

Both Harness ID display fields show harness identification numbers that are specific to an ECU development program. These numbers range from 0 to 65535. Module Type display fields show the module types such as "Base Module", "Reference Pulse Generation Module" etc. for the associated slot number. Cable ID display fields show the cable identification numbers currently associated to a slot number. The cable ID numbers range from 0 to 3I and must be unique in the system configuration.

Each of the Add buttons is associated with the information displayed on its sides. By clicking an Add button, you decide to "accept" the hardware changes on this slot. It takes the information from the New Hardware Configuration group (right side) and moves it to the Current Hardware Configuration group (left side).

Each of the Valid Firmware checkboxes displays the firmware status for the associated new module. If it is checked, the firmware on the associated module's FPGA card is valid. If it is not checked, you must update the firmware before using the module. The firmware can be updated in the Update Firmware dialog box which is opened by clicking on the Update button.

The Save checkbox enables the saving of the new configuration. If the checkbox is not selected, the configuration will be applied, i.e., used, but not saved when the

The OK button is clicked. Note that this behavior differs from the standard OK button behavior.

To configure the other chassis, select one of the Chassis radio buttons.

Update Firmware Dialog Box

While configuring the system, you will possibly face the problem of having an invalid firmware file on one of the modules' FPGA cards. The Update button on the System Configuration dialog box opens the Update Firmware dialog box that lets you correct the problem by choosing the appropriate firmware file. The Update Firmware also displays information relevant to the module being updated, that is, information on the product and firmware, on the device release, on the FPGA card, and on the system.

The Valid Firmware checkbox displays the firmware status for this module. If it is checked, the firmware on the associated module's FPGA card is valid. If it is not, you have the possibility to update it by entering the path of the appropriate firmware file in the Firmware File entry field or by clicking the open button to browse and select a firmware file.