ECM pmCAN Module Instruction Manual page 43

Creating a .dbc File
The ECM Configuration Tool is used to create a .dbc database file for describing the CAN
messages broadcast from the LambdaCAN. All ECM products with a CAN interface use the
CANopen protocol at 500kHz by default. To generate a .dbc file using ECM Configuration
Tool:
1. Connect hardware as shown in Figure 1. Ensure LambdaCAN bi-color LED indicator
near sensor connector is visible (green during normal operation, flashing red without
sensor attached).
2. Run ECM Configuration Tool software, and select the Modules tab (or the Analyzers
tab if connecting to 5200 series analyzers).
3. Select CAN adapter from drop down menus as shown in Figure 2, and click START.
4. After LambdaCAN module(s) have initialized, select desired parameters to transmit
from the TPDO drop down menus for each module.
5. Click Generate .dbc, and save this file in a location such as the VISION Projects
folder.
6. Click STOP to end CAN connection.
NOTE: Whenever TPDO's are modified, a new .dbc file must be created.
Figure 2: ECM Configuration Tool
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