MoTeC ADL2 EDL2 - Manual (Page 36)

34 Dash Manager Software
On line / Off line
All changes to the ADL2 configuration are performed ‘Off Line’, i.e. without
the PC communicating with the ADL2. Once the configuration changes have
been made and saved to a file, they can be sent to the ADL2 which is an ‘On
line’ process, i.e. the PC is communicating with the ADL2.
Many other functions are also performed ‘On line’, for example, Get Logged
Data, Zero Sensors, Monitor Active channels etc.
To consolidate the Online concept, all on line activities are placed in the
‘Online’ Menu item. All other menu items perform Off Line activities.
Configuration
The configuration of the ADL2 determines exactly how it operates.
The strength of the ADL2 lies in its flexibility of configuration. All aspects of
the ADL2 can be configured including, which sensor is connected to which
input, the calibration of each sensor, what to display and where to display it,
what to log and how fast to log it, tacho range, warning alarms, multi stage
shift lights, etc, etc.
Configuration Files
The ADL2 configurations are stored in files on the PC hard disk and can be
sent to the ADL2 at any time.
When changing the configuration, changes are only made to the file on the
PC. The file must be sent to the ADL2 before the changes take affect.
Creating a New Configuration File
A new configuration file can be created by selecting File | New from the main
menu, this will create a new configuration based on one of a number of
predefined templates.
After a new configuration has been defined, it should be saved with a
meaningful name by selecting File | Save from the main menu, the file may
then be sent to the ADL2 by selecting Online | Send Configuration from the
main menu.