Add number of build
Hi
We can add the version of project in project protertie, it is okay, but the number of version don't encrease automaticly. It is possible to add the number of build and it encreased automaticly at each saving (or each hour, each days or each send). Like that I will now which build is in the product.
Thanks.
J1939 DM2 viewing
DM2 (Diagnostic Message 2) is the J1939 method for sending old error codes, as opposed to DM1, that are used for active error codes.
Just like DM1, the DM2 consists of SPN (Suspect Parameter Number) and FMI (Failure Mode Identifier). For DM2, another value is also relevant, the OC (Occurrence Count).
In the IQAN-MD4 menu system, select Info, Modules and the J1939 module you want to view.
Here you will see a list of all the currently active faults, DM1.
The clear text interpretation of the SPN (e.g. Engine oil pressure for SPN 100) is taken from the SPN channel name in IQANdesign.
To get DM2 messages, press the menu symbol to the right.
To view the DM2, you will need a physical MD4, here is an example of how the list could look:
For both DM1 and DM2, there is a limit of maximum 10 unknown SPN:s that do not correspond to a SPN channel. If you have more unknown SPN:s, you will not see them all.
Note that you will have to enable DM2 in the application. The property is on the DM1 channel. Only works on MD4.
math channel gradient scaling
It would be nice to scale gradient colors with a math channel. One example would be for a fuel level sensor. If a different tank size is used, we have to manually revise the gradients low fuel level color in Design. If we could do this with a math channel, settings could be setup to be used within IQANrun. The way it's setup now makes it difficult for programs that are revision controlled.
IQANdesign 7.02 with MD5 released
Support for new module IQAN-MD5
The IQAN-MD5 is a series of dedicated display modules designed for use in an IQAN multi-master system.
The first two display sizes added in 7.02 are:
- IQAN-MD5-8, module with 8” 1280x720 touch display
- IQAN-MD5-5, module with 5” 800x480 touch display
MD5 in IQANdesign display page editor
IQANdesign system layout example, MD5 and MC43FS in multi master system
The IQAN-MD5 features
• Improved graphics performance
• Touch input
• 3 CAN buses
• Local I/O for cab functions, channel types DIN, DPCNT and DOUT
• Ambient light sensor, available as MDGN channel
MD5 module block diagram in IQANdesign
IQAN-MD5 planned updates
Several updates with MD5 functionality are planned for the near future, there is a list of current SW limitations and planned updates for MD5 here.
Other updates in 7.02
See Release notes - IQANdesign 7 and Release notes - IQANrun 7
IQANsimulate and IQANscript are updated to support 7.02 projects.
IQANdesign 7 released
Feature highlights
Variant support on project files
Project files can be saved as variant projects, containing mutually exclusive options. Function groups, modules, buses, display pages and startup logos can be selected with the new Option groups.
When enabling variants on a project, IQANdesign is used to maintain a .idvx variant-enabled project file. From this main file, regular .idax files that only contain the options selected in the variant is exported, these exported files are then used on machines.
Measure items, adjust items, log items, display controls that refer to an option that is not used is automatically excluded. A variant option selector is used in the application logic for selecting available channel values.
The classic approach for managing machine options is to enable and disabling function groups and modules with adjust parameters. Variant projects give a powerful addition to this approach.
Examples of variant projects:
- Expansion modules can be an option. A machine with basic functionality could have I/O channels on an XC41, while a fully equipped machine could replace the XC41 with an XC43. With variants, the same channels in IQANdesign can be used for both the XC41 and XC43 option.
- Function groups can be an option. A fully electric machine will for example not need functions for engine diagnostics, by making mutually exclusive function groups optional it is possible to save memory on controllers.
Switch to 64-bit
IQANdesign, IQANrun, IQANsimulate and IQANscript are now 64-bit, solving problems related to very large applications running out of memory on the PC.
New security properties
Control Allow stop with application logic, this is used both for local connections and remote connections.
Select if it shall be possible to connect with IQANdesign using Allow IQANdesign.
Resizing channels and function groups
Channel and function group with can be made wider.
Constant channels in external functions
Initialization function group can now be added in an external function.
When adding an instance of the external to the main project, this is added as a function group under initialization.
More memory available for application
Optimized MC4xFS firmware, the amount of RAM and flash available for application is increased with 200kB:
- MC41FS increased to 716 KB
- MC42FS increased to 1740 KB
- MC43FS increased to 1740 KB
Note that this change applies to FS masters only.
IQANconnect free
Remote connections no longer require a separate IQANconnect license.
To try the connection, see IQANconnect demo machine
More details
More details on features and fixes in IQANdesign 7.00.45 release notes and IQANsimulate 7.00.27 release notes.
For a more thorough description of variant projects, see IQANdesign user manual.
Compatibility
- All modules in 6.x carried over to version 7. New project checks only as warnings.
- IQANrun 6 can be used with version 7 systems; online operations as well as send application and get clone. IQANrun 7 is necessary for view project.
- CAN adapters need 64-bit support
- Minimum OS version Windows 10
- IQANdesign plugin-modules removed. Introduced in 5.00, but creation of plugin modules was never released. Use external functions instead, made easier by initialization group in externals.
Known problems 7.00
- PIN on MC4xFS logs must be fixed or local channel. Multimaster PCC will work in 7.01
Ethernet CAN Analyze
A very useful tool would be to take advantage of the ethernet connection to a master module as a method of bridging to the IQAN Analyze tool. A way to look at all the CAN traffic by selecting a specific bus to monitor would be much easier than connecting to the bus via a CAN adapter.
Simulate and Canbus
Question for using simulate.
When testing a Project in Design we use the separate simulate program to test the design functionality. However when the deisgn uses Canbus as J1939 or CanOpen then it seems to me that I can go in and simulate a single canbus sent or received frame value to ensure that the system does what I want, but I cant simulate the live function of the canbus itself.
For example if I have a master that is sending J1939 packets to something else then is there any way I can generate that Canbus output on the Simulate PC as either a serial interface or using one of the approved USB to Canbus dongles?
So far when using one project master to talk to another master project then I dont believe I can really use simulate to test that but actually need the 2 master IQAN modules on my desk next to design to test the implications for change and to get a feel for canbus loading etc.
Is my understanding that I cant use simulate for this correct? and is there any plan's to change simulate to cover this aspect in the future?
In my case where I use a pair of MD4-10's to talk to each other over a wireless bridge having that much hardware tied up on my desk is expensive and I don't want to pay for that if there is an alternative approach I could/should use...
Andy
Startup logo as adjust item
Is it possible to make the startup logo adjustable? So as an adjust item for example? Some customers like their own logo as startup screen, I don't want different software versions only for the startup logo.
Thanks!
Marcel
Multiline Text
Hi,
Multiline text would be really useful on display like the MD4. This way a text box could have multiline information / instructions that can be displayed to the operator and can also be changed with languages.
OTA
It would be nice in a future version to have the ability to do OTA to a fleet of machines by saving the new software to a server and machine would look for new software whenever connected to internet.
Customer support service by UserEcho
