MoTeC C185 - Manual (Page 43)

38 Operation MoTeC
Checking Operation
Monitor Channels
• On
the Online menu, click Monitor Channels
• To show any channel on an oscilloscope style screen, click Utilities and
then Oscilloscope
The currently active channels can be monitored to check the operation of all
functions and measurements.
Simulate
• On
the Online menu, click Simulate
The Simulate feature allows most input channels to be manually changed so
that the C185 operation can be checked under abnormal conditions, e.g. High
Engine Temp. This is extremely useful for checking that the C185 is working
as expected.
Test
• On
the Online menu click the appropriate test
A number of tests are provided to check the operation of the C185, such as
the Display Test.
Configuration Versions and Updating
• On
the Online menu, click Upgrade Dash Version
The software inside the C185 (firmware) can be updated by the user at any
time to take advantage of the latest features.
Matching Versions
The firmware version must match the version of the C185 Dash Manager
software on the PC in order to communicate. C185 Dash Manager will show a
warning if the versions do not match.
Tip:
To check the version of C185 Dash Manager, click About MoTeC C185 Dash
Manager on the Help menu.
The firmware version is displayed on the bottom line of the display for 2
seconds when the C185 is powering up.
Matching Configuration File
The configuration file must also match the software and firmware versions
used. The display will show a warning if the file does not match.