# Log data using an A2L file

Begin creating a new configuration by clicking on the 'New Configuration' tab. Name the configuration and click 'OK.'

![](https://3979528544-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FFiflr3JdTVky5EaTMlxu%2Fuploads%2F10qOTDJcyBxmNipvrr3z%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=85176c82-3aff-4ba8-bc00-fefab28a4a2d)

While performing this step, check the sleep mode settings to avoid battery drain.

* Use the drop-down menu to select the required mode.

![](https://3979528544-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FFiflr3JdTVky5EaTMlxu%2Fuploads%2Fibp1M3l1U6DgD5eyrWPj%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=cff05d48-0448-498d-98b7-724f7579c3c8)![](https://3979528544-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FFiflr3JdTVky5EaTMlxu%2Fuploads%2F1YtpVmueUZguwjAuYqmT%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=b63b6137-1331-4461-a9ba-79fc8083e203)

* Ensure that the 'Limit Module Wakeup' is not enabled, and then select 'OK'.

![](https://3979528544-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FFiflr3JdTVky5EaTMlxu%2Fuploads%2F9xTXLmlJQmhw7eFs5KUB%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=db88a883-a6c4-498d-9106-f6def69254ba)

Click on 'New Bus', select 'CAN 0 (HS) from the drop-down menu and click 'OK'.

<div align="left"><figure><img src="https://3979528544-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FFiflr3JdTVky5EaTMlxu%2Fuploads%2FGUA9C2elKj0xBd0R9lP4%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=f06cf7e6-cd0c-4d0c-902c-089a6e48d373" alt="" width="563"><figcaption></figcaption></figure></div>

Select the drop-down CAN /bus speed menu, allocate the correct bus speed that matches your CAN network requirement, and then select 'OK'.

![](https://3979528544-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FFiflr3JdTVky5EaTMlxu%2Fuploads%2FOHylU18RokEupeHMYcSn%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=994c0091-6bae-49ee-bb32-ab403248805a)

Click on 'New Protocol'.

Select 'CCP Protocol' from the displayed choices, and click 'OK'.

<div align="left"><figure><img src="https://3979528544-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FFiflr3JdTVky5EaTMlxu%2Fuploads%2FEIwoh7zn8pfQTlEAJnOP%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=6d6d8acc-b5d7-4827-be04-cdda45af4dbb" alt="" width="563"><figcaption></figcaption></figure></div>

Click on 'Import From A2L File' (bottom left corner)

<div align="left"><figure><img src="https://3979528544-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FFiflr3JdTVky5EaTMlxu%2Fuploads%2F0NChreMYEwBYP2IPh2u5%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=e674e89f-14bb-4685-b75e-63e36a0747cc" alt="" width="563"><figcaption></figcaption></figure></div>

Locate and select the A2L file on your PC and then click'Open' The settings will be imported from the import window.

![](https://3979528544-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FFiflr3JdTVky5EaTMlxu%2Fuploads%2F1pVWiIzYmxV5jnVg9MA7%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=7d4b1c01-943b-49ad-859d-8ce99b83d625)

**Method 1:** Select the parameter, use the 'Rate' drop-down menu to select the sampling rate for the parameter and click the 'Copy Items' tab.

![](https://3979528544-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FFiflr3JdTVky5EaTMlxu%2Fuploads%2Fo6k07uggMb3wZq4iLwd5%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=8d656b2d-cecf-470d-923f-913fc1012fb1)

**Method 2:** Press and hold the 'CTRL' key and select multiple parameters, and use the 'Rate' drop-down menu to select the sampling rate for the parameter.

![](https://3979528544-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FFiflr3JdTVky5EaTMlxu%2Fuploads%2FSiqCNbspY9dOwyGV17EX%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=fa879ece-6581-484e-8076-dbd80cb042c5)

Click the 'Copy Items' tab or drag and drop the selected parameters to the items screen.

<figure><img src="https://3979528544-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FFiflr3JdTVky5EaTMlxu%2Fuploads%2F5GxSxQJxSUKIg5frOnFA%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=e28a5d54-f51b-4415-92f6-5b51282994a9" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>