Using the K-BoxCal Software
Once you launch the K-Box Configuration utility, you will see the settings for the interface you are using. If the K-Box is on and connected, its serial no and firmware version will be displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Pressing the Load Button Loads the settings contained in the K-Box and displays them on the screen. | |
Pressing the Commit Button commits the settings that are on the screen to flash memory within the K-Box | |
Pressing the Node Button allows the user to change the selected node. This icon is active only when multiple KSeries devices are connected to the same CAN Bus. | |
Pressing the Default Button allows the user to set the default parameter values. | |
Pressing the Export Button allows exporting of signals to DBC files. | |
Pressing the Import Button allows importing of signals from DBC files. | |
Pressing the Scope Del Button deletes selected channels from the scope. | |
Pressing the Tables Button allows conversion tables management. | |
Pressing the Formula Button assigns the formula. | |
Pressing the Interface Button initialises the selected interface. | |
Pressing the Help Button displays the documentation regarding the software for better understanding. |
On the General Tab, you can change the following parameters:
KBox Device |
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Baud Rate | The Baud rate at which the K-Box will communicate on the CAN Bus. | ||||||||||
Byte Order | The Byte order that the K-Box will use. | ||||||||||
Sleep Mode | If enabled, the logger will go to sleep when there is no CAN activity. If you do not wish to use this feature and want the K-Box to remain on while power is supplied, select “No Sleep”. | ||||||||||
Time | Allows the user to set the “after sleep” time duration. Specifies how long the K-Box should wait before it enters sleep mode. | ||||||||||
Tool Options |
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Load at startup | Allows loading channel settings from device memory on startup. | ||||||||||
Load at export | Allows reloading channel settings from device memory while exporting DBC. | ||||||||||
Auto assign ID | Allows the user to assign the ID automatically. Relevant when there are multiple KSeries devices connected. | ||||||||||
ADC Units | Allows the user to set the units for analog/digital channels. | ||||||||||
TC units | Allows the user to set the units for thermocouples. | ||||||||||
Interface | Allows the user to select the interface |
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