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WEST USB Communication Hardware Setup Guide
Purpose:
This guide provides setup and user instructions for the WEST communication hardware. This hardware
is to be used by Westport LNG System qualified technicians to connect a service laptop, loaded with
Westport proprietary WEST diagnostic software, to a Westport powerwed LNG Truck for diagnostic
purposes.
The communication hardware is to be used with WEST software to diagnose the Westport LNG
system and related engine parameters only. For all other engine or vehicle performance
parameters, use base engine manufacturer recommended diagnostic software, procedures, and
Special Tools and Materials Required:
The WEST USB communication hardware kit (P/N 10015993S) includes the following components
(refer to Figure 1 for callouts):
1x CAN harness
1x CAN to USB converter
1x Westport HD carrying case
1x User instructions (this guide) (D)
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Stage 1: Driver Installation
Before using the WEST USB communication hardware, the WEST software, as well as communication
drivers, must be installed on the computer to be used with the hardware. First, refer to the WEST User
service.westport-hd.com
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  • Page 1 This guide provides setup and user instructions for the WEST communication hardware. This hardware is to be used by Westport LNG System qualified technicians to connect a service laptop, loaded with Westport proprietary WEST diagnostic software, to a Westport powerwed LNG Truck for diagnostic purposes.
  • Page 2 4. On the next screen, choose “Install from a list or specific location”, and click “Next” (Figure 3). Figure 2: Found new hardware wizard screen 1 Figure 3: Found new hardware wizard screen 2 INS NO. DATE PAGE service.westport-hd.com Copyright © 2010-2012 Westport Power Inc. All rights reserved INS-10017744 16-03-12 2 of 9...
  • Page 3 C:\WEST\CANUSB\i386, and click “Open” and then “OK” (Figure 7, Figure 8, & Figure 9). Figure 7: Insert Disk window Figure 8: Files Needed window INS NO. DATE PAGE service.westport-hd.com Copyright © 2010-2012 Westport Power Inc. All rights reserved INS-10017744 16-03-12 3 of 9...
  • Page 4 14. Select the “Hardware” tab, and click “Device Manager” (Figure 12). Figure 12: System Properties Figure 11: Control Panel - System Hardware tab INS NO. DATE PAGE service.westport-hd.com Copyright © 2010-2012 Westport Power Inc. All rights reserved INS-10017744 16-03-12 4 of 9...
  • Page 5 20. When the CANUSB dongle is plugged in, the “Installing device driver software” notification will briefly appear at the bottom right of the windows taskbar (Figure 16). Figure 16: Driver installation notification INS NO. DATE PAGE service.westport-hd.com Copyright © 2010-2012 Westport Power Inc. All rights reserved INS-10017744 16-03-12 5 of 9...
  • Page 6 Driver Software” Figure 20: Right-click "Unknown device" 26. In the window that appears, select “Browse my computer for driver software” (Figure 21). INS NO. DATE PAGE service.westport-hd.com Copyright © 2010-2012 Westport Power Inc. All rights reserved INS-10017744 16-03-12 6 of 9...
  • Page 7 28. A security warning window may appear. If so, select “Install this driver software anyway” (Figure 24). Figure 24: Windows security warning 29. When the installation is completed, a window will appear (Figure 25). INS NO. DATE PAGE service.westport-hd.com Copyright © 2010-2012 Westport Power Inc. All rights reserved INS-10017744 16-03-12 7 of 9...
  • Page 8 “CANUSB” under “Universal Serial Bus controllers” in the device manager and select “Properties”. 33. Click on the “Advanced” tab and check the “LoadVCP” box (Figure 28). Click “OK”. Figure 28: Load VCP INS NO. DATE PAGE service.westport-hd.com Copyright © 2010-2012 Westport Power Inc. All rights reserved INS-10017744 16-03-12 8 of 9...
  • Page 9 35. Repeat steps 20 – 29 to complete the installation. Revision Date (DD/MM/YY) Description 08/03/11 Initial Release 16/03/12 Addition of Windows 7 information INS NO. DATE PAGE service.westport-hd.com Copyright © 2010-2012 Westport Power Inc. All rights reserved INS-10017744 16-03-12 9 of 9...