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Devices

The Devices page lists every device in the open config file. Each device also shows in the left menu, green when its messages are being received.

Adding a Device

  1. Go to Devices
  2. Press Create New Device
  3. Select the Device Type
  4. Enter a Device Name
  5. Enter the device's Base ID
  6. For keypads, select the Model
Device Type Default Base ID
dingoPDM 0x0DE (222)
dingoPDM-Max 0x0DE (222)
CANBoard 0x640 (1600)
Blink Marine Keypad CANopen node ID
Grayhill Keypad CANopen node ID
DBC Device Not used

Warning

The Base ID entered in dingoConfig must match the Base ID set on the device, or dingoConfig won't see the device.

The name and Base ID can be changed later with Modify Device. Changing the Base ID with Modify Device also changes it on a connected device, press Burn to save it. See Changing the Base ID.

Device Page

Click a device in the left menu to open it.

Buttons

Button Description
Read Read the settings from the device that are not default
Write Write the settings that are not default. Every other setting is set to default
Burn Save the settings on the device, so they are kept after a power cycle
Sleep Put the device to sleep, all outputs turn off
Wakeup Wake the device from sleep
Bootloader Jump to the USB bootloader for firmware updates
Read All Read every setting from the device
Write All Write every setting to the device
Reset Restart the device. Needed after changing the bitrate

The Read button flashes when a device is added or connects, as a reminder to read the settings.

Warning

Write and Write All change the settings the device is using right away, but they are lost on a power cycle until you press Burn.

Config Mismatch is shown when the settings in dingoConfig don't match the device. Read or Write to fix it.

Connected / Disconnected shows whether messages from the device are being received.

Tabs

Tab Description
Dashboard Live status: battery voltage, current, temperature, state, firmware version, outputs, inputs, logic. Small plots show the last 30 seconds
Configuration All settings, see dingoPDM Configuration and CANBoard
Flow Visual editor that shows how inputs, logic and outputs are connected. Add functions and connect them by dragging
Plot Plot any of the device's values

Plot Page

The Plot page in the left menu records up to 8 signals from any device for up to 10 minutes.

  • Signals picks the signals to record
  • Record, Pause and Stop control the recording
  • Signals with the same unit share a plot
  • Drag to zoom, double click to follow live data again