工程师 - LINWorks Software Manual_01

V1.8

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The hardware, firmware, software and documents of the Baby-LIN-Device are subject to change without prior notice.

Docs: the manuals, datasheets, application notes and examples.

1，Glossary

ADC	Ampere Direct Current. This is the unit of DC current values.
CAN	Controller Area Network
CAN-HS	CAN high speed. Theses are CAN interfaces with high data rates according to ISO-11898.
CAN-LS	CAN low speed. Theses are CAN interfaces with fault tolerant low data rates according to ISO-11519.
CD	Compact Disk
DBC	Database CAN: A file that contains the description of a CAN bus. It contains nearly the same information as a ARXML file.
DLL	Dynamic Link Library. It can be used to execute the DLL functions in custom applications.
ECU	Electronic control unit
EOL	End of line
ESD	Electro static discharge. The sudden flow of electricity between two electrically charged objects caused by e.g. contact.
EU	European Union. The Lipowsky Industrie-Elektronik GmbH resides inside the EU. Therefor shipping within the EU can be done without customs duties. You should definitely check out our worldwide distributors. Check chapter Distributors for more information.
LIN	Local Interconnect Network
LINWorks	Application software suite to configure the Baby-LIN devices.
PC	Personal Computer
PLC	Programmable Logic Controller
PWM	The pulse-width modulation is a modulation technique used to encode a value into a pulsing signal.
RTC	Real-time clock.
SD	Secure Digital Memory Card. This is a type of non-volatile memory cards.
SDF	Session Description File
SID	Service identifier. This number identifies a protocol service.
USB	Universal Serial Bus
VDC	Voltage Direct Current. This is the unit of DC voltage values.

2，Safety instructions

DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE is used to address practices not related to physical injury.

Attention
This notice type should give you tips, that help to reduce your expense and time to implement.

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3, Firmware update

The firmware is stored in the flash memory of the Baby-LIN-Device and can easily be programmed from a PC. The update process uses an ISP (In-system programming) operation and can be executed in the field.

4, Handle voucher and activation codes

4.1, Convert a voucher code into an activation code
These voucher codes have to be converted into activation codes using the target device's serial number. This can be done using the Lipowsky optionshop: www.optionshop.de/lipowsky . On this website click on "Convert voucher code".

On the next site you have to enter the voucher code and the serial number (sometime referred to as "Device ID") of the device you want the activation
code for. Enter your e-mail address and click on "Get activation codes".

A table will display all important information including the created activation code.

Additionally you will receive an e-mail with your activation codes.

4.2, Redeem an activation code

The SimpleMenu can be used to redeem activation codes. Please connect the Baby-LIN-Device with a free USB port on a PC. Now start the SimpleMenu and establish a connection with your Baby-LIN-Device. Rightclick on the device image in the device list on the left and then choose "Activation codes".
Enter your activation code in the new dialog and click on "Activate".

4.3, Check the installed activation codes

The installed activation codes can be displayed using the SimpleMenu. Please connect the Baby-LIN-Device with a free USB port on a PC. Now start the SimpleMenu and establish a connection with your Baby-LIN-Device. Right-click on the device image in the device list on the left and then choose "Activation codes". A dialog will then show you the installed activation codes.

4.4, Support information

In case of any questions you can get technical support by e-mail or phone. We can use TeamViewer to give you direct support and help on your own PC. This way we are able to sort out problems fast and direct. We have sample code and application notes available, which will help you to make your job.

5, LINWorks Software

The LINWorks is a collection of software to operate the Baby-LIN-Device.

"Baby-LIN driver"

The Baby-LIN driver is necessary to connect a Baby-LIN-Device to a windows PC via USB. The Baby-LIN-Device will be available as virtual COM port.

LDFEdit

The LDFEdit allows the inspection, creation and edit of a LDFile (LIN Description File).

"SessionConf"

The SessionConf allows the inspection, creation and edit of a SDFile (Session Description File) and features a file import for LDFiles (for LIN-Bus simulation).

SimpleMenu

The SimpleMenu is used to establish a connection to the Baby-LIN-Device and upload SDFiles, change the device target configuration, control the bus and monitor the frames and signals on the bus. Even without a LDFile/SDFile the bus can be monitored and the frames can be logged.

LogViewer

The LogViewer can show and convert the log files of the Baby-LIN-Device as well as the SimpleMenu.

Baby-LIN-DLL

The Baby-LIN-DLL allows customers to create their own application and use all features of the Baby-LIN-Device like controlling and monitoring the LIN-Bus interfaces.
The Baby-LIN-DLL is a native C/C++ DLL. It is available for Windows, Linux and RaspberryPi. Wrapper for .NET, Python, VB6 and LabView are available. Of course we provide examples for all supported languages.

serial writer

The serial writer is used to change the serial number, that is stored within the persistent memory of a Baby-LIN-Device . This serial number influences the allocation of the virtual COM port number, the Baby-LIN-Device is available under.

BLProg

The BLProg is used to update the firmware of a Baby- LIN-RC-II. If you download a firmware package from our customer portal (portal.lipowsky.de) a current version of the BLProg will always be included.

Switch to ASCII tool

The Switch to ASCII tool allows switching the Baby-LIN-Device into the ASCII mode.
Within this mode ASCII commands can be sent to use the Baby-LIN-Device as mere level-translator or sending characters via the LIN hardware layer without the LIN frame packing conventions.