Installation Guide EmpirBus® Studio

Introduction

This guide describes step-by-step how to install EmpirBus® Studio and upload the configuration file into the EmpirBus® system.

Installation of EmpirBus® Studio and firmware

1. Install EmpirBus Studio and start the program
2. Install the latest firmware

Step 2.1: Accessing File Menu

Description of screenshot: A menu is displayed showing file operations. The "File" menu is open, revealing options such as "New Project", "Open Project...", "From System", "Save Project", "Save Project As...", "Close Project", "Preferences", and "Exit".

Step 2.2: Importing Firmware

Description of screenshot: The "Settings" menu is shown, with options "Export Firmwares..." and "Import Firmwares...". The user is instructed to select "Import Firmwares...".

Step 2.3: Choosing Firmware for Import

Description of screenshot: A dialog box titled "Firmware Import" is displayed. It shows a file selection interface allowing the user to choose a firmware file (e.g., "Firmware V1.0.127.efp") from a local directory. An "Import" button is available.

Step 2.4: Confirmation of Firmware Import

Description of screenshot: A dialog box titled "Firmware Import Successful" appears, confirming that the selected firmware has been successfully imported. An "OK" button is present to close the dialog.

Upgrade firmware and set ID's on the system units

Step 3: Connection and Power Up Make sure that the system is powered on and connect the Master interface (or programming interface from EmpirBus or KvaserLeaf Light) to the PC with the attached USB cable.

Step 3.1: Verifying Interface Recognition

Description of screenshot: The EmpirBus software interface is shown, specifically the "Interfaces" section. It lists connected interfaces, such as "Empirbus NXT USB (S/N: USB0001)", indicating that the connected hardware is recognized.

Step 3.3: Navigating to Upgrade Firmware

Description of screenshot: The "Communication" menu is displayed, offering options like "Status", "Send Configuration", "Upgrade Firmware...", and "Keep Log On". The user is directed to select "Upgrade Firmware...".

Step 3.4: Initiating Firmware Upgrade

Description of screenshot: The "Upgrade Firmware" dialog is shown. It lists system units (e.g., "DC Modul", "Master Module MCU") with their current firmware versions and available upgrades. Checkboxes next to the units indicate if an upgrade is necessary. The status "Ready for Upgrade" is visible. The user can select units and initiate the upgrade.

Step 3.5: Handling ID Collisions

Description of screenshot: If multiple modules have the same ID, an "ID Collision Detected" dialog appears, asking the user if they want to set the IDs. A subsequent "Set Unit IDs" dialog displays modules with their serial numbers and current IDs, highlighting duplicates (e.g., "DC Modul (ID nummer dublett) Serial Number: 150081 ID 0").

Note: If the system is a new installation with multiple modules, you will be prompted to set their ID numbers. Visually check and note down the serial numbers on your modules to match them against the units in the I/O list. If it's an upgrade or a new configuration/replacement of a unit, you can ignore step 3.6.

Step 3.6: Setting Unit IDs

Description of screenshot: The "Set Unit IDs" dialog is shown, where the user inputs the correct ID number corresponding to each module listed in the I/O list.

Note: You can always change the IDs later in the project explorer/properties.

Sending Configuration

1. Step 3.7: Opening Project Configuration

   Description of screenshot: The "File" menu is displayed, similar to Step 2.1, showing options for project management. The user is instructed to select "Open Project...".

2. Step 3.8: Accessing Send Configuration

   Description of screenshot: The "Communication" menu is displayed, similar to Step 3.3. The user is directed to select "Send Configuration".

3. Step 3.9: Matching System Units to Project Units

   Description of screenshot: The "Send configuration" dialog is shown. It features two main sections: "System Units" and "Project Units". Users are instructed to match units by dragging and dropping from the "System Units" list to the "Project Units" list. Warnings about unmatched units are displayed, indicating that all units must be matched to send the configuration.

4. Step 3.10: Sending Matched Units

   Description of screenshot: The "Send configuration" dialog shows the "System Units" and "Project Units" lists with units successfully matched. The "Send" button is now active and ready to be pressed.

5. Step 3.11: Confirmation of Configuration Upload

   Description of screenshot: A confirmation dialog box appears, stating "Configuration uploaded successfully". It may also list any changes made, such as new serial numbers assigned to modules. An "OK" button is available to close the dialog.