Influx Technology ReXdesk User manual
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User Guide
ReXdesk-Manual
Safety and Warning instructions.
Please follow the instructions and information as contained in the user guide!
I. The user can influence an electronic system by applying the Influx Technology product.
This might cause risk of personal injury or property damages.
II. The use and application of the Influx Technology product is permitted only to qualified
professional staff, as well as, only in appropriate manner and in the designated use.
III. Before using an Influx Technology measurement system in the vehicle, it has to be
verified that no function of the vehicle, which is relevant to secure operation, might be
influenced:
-by the installation of the Influx Technology measurement systems in the vehicle,
-by a potential malfunction of the Influx Technology system during the test drive.
IV. In order to avoid danger or personal injury and property damages, appropriate actions
are to be taken, such actions have to bring the entire system into a secured condition
(e.g., by using a system for emergency stop, an emergency operation, monitoring of
critical values).
V. In all safety critical systems Influx Technology products must be in listen only mode.
VI. We hereby confirm that the information in the user guide is accurate to best of our
knowledge and cannot take responsibility for any misinformation included with our
documentation.
ReXdesk: User Manual & Quick Start Guide
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
This document provides a brief idea on the usage, safety precautions, installation procedures and
operation of the Influx ReXdesk. This document is intended for professional engineers as well as
academic researchers, allowing them to understand the concept of operating the device and to
integrate this knowledge into systems with components of other manufacturers.
VERSION DETAILS
Version
Date
Remarks
1.0
21-10-2020
First official version
1.1
02-02-2021
Minor Changes
1.2
20-04-2021
Updates on the UI
1.3
02-05-2021
IMU Section added, Font Change
1.4
15-02-2021
Added new Tools
1.5
20-05-2021
Minor Changes
Table 1: Version Details
COPYRIGHT & LICENSE AGREEMENT
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party rights are subject without limitation to the terms of the valid trademark law and intellectual
property rights of their respective registered owner.
© 2020 INFLUX TECHNOLOGY. All rights reserved.
SUPPORT
If you have a problem that you cannot resolve on your own, feel free to contact us for assistance at
support@influxtechnology.com
CONTACT ADDRESS
Influx Technology Ltd
Office 22, Building 03, Millbrook Proving Ground
Bedford, MK45 2JQ, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 (0) 1525 842504,
Sales: sales@influxtechnology.com
Support: support@influxtechnology.com
www.influxtechnology.com
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL..................................................................................................................... 1
VERSION DETAILS ........................................................................................................................... 1
COPYRIGHT & LICENSE AGREEMENT............................................................................................. 1
SUPPORT ......................................................................................................................................... 1
CONTACT ADDRESS........................................................................................................................ 1
1. Getting Started ........................................................................................................................4
1.1 ReXgen 2 Connector Details...................................................................................................4
1.2 Software Installation...............................................................................................................5
1.3 Driver Installation ..................................................................................................................6
2. Software Introduction..............................................................................................................8
2.1 Graphical Overview.................................................................................................................8
2.2 Navigation Bar ........................................................................................................................8
2.3 Status Bar..............................................................................................................................10
2.4 Configuration Panel ..............................................................................................................10
2.4.1 CAN Bus Options ..........................................................................................................12
2.4.2 Channel Options ...........................................................................................................12
2.4.3 SD Card .........................................................................................................................14
2.4.4 Filter ..............................................................................................................................14
2.5 Live data window ..................................................................................................................15
2.6 Library window......................................................................................................................15
2.7 Trigger window .....................................................................................................................16
2.7.1 New trigger panel..........................................................................................................16
2.8 Internal storage Window ......................................................................................................17
2.9 Show data log window..........................................................................................................18
2.9.1 Export Configurator Window........................................................................................18
2.10 Export settings window.........................................................................................................18
2.11. ReXgen Sleep/Wake up function Implementation. ..............................................................19
2.11.1. No Sleep.............................................................................................................................19
2.11.2. Normal Sleep .....................................................................................................................20
2.11.3. Deep Sleep .........................................................................................................................21
3. Quick Start Guide...................................................................................................................22
3.1 Preparation of Configuration. ...............................................................................................22
3.1.1 CAN Log All Configuration............................................................................................22
3.1.2 Logging Using Filters .....................................................................................................23
3.1.3 Logging Using J1939 Filters...........................................................................................25
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3.1.4 Logging Digital Channels...............................................................................................26
3.1.5 Logging Accelerometer data .........................................................................................27
3.1.6 Logging Gyroscope data................................................................................................28
3.1.7 Configuring GNSS data.................................................................................................29
3.2 Advanced Configuration .......................................................................................................30
3.2.1 Trigger Based Logging ...................................................................................................30
3.2.2 Periodic CAN/CAN FD Transmission ............................................................................34
3.2.3. HW Info Tool.................................................................................................................35
3.3 Retrieving Raw Data Log.......................................................................................................36
3.4 One-Click Export after Linking DBC to CAN/CAN FD Bus ...................................................36
3.5 Exporting Data using CAN/CAN FD DBC File .......................................................................37
3.6 Viewing Live Data.................................................................................................................38
Appendix 1 - CAN ERROR Definitions............................................................................................40
Appendix 2 –DIGITAL INPUT FUNCTIONS ................................................................................... 41
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1. Getting Started
1.1 ReXgen 2 Connector Details
There are two connectors, a male and female 9 pin Standard D Type connector.
Connector A (Male D Sub 9)
Pin No
Pin Function
Pin 1
Digital 1
Pin 2
CAN 0 –Low
Pin 3
GND
Pin 4
LIN
Pin 5
Power GND
Pin 6
Digital 0
Pin 7
CAN 0 –High
Pin 9
Power Supply 5 –31V
Connector B (Female D Sub 9)
Pin No
Pin Function
Pin 1
GND A
Pin 2
CAN 1 –Low
Pin 3
GND
Pin 4
Analog IN 0
Pin 5
GND A
Pin 6
Analog IN 1
Pin 7
CAN 1 –High
Pin 8
Clamp-15
Voltage Specifications
BUS AND SIGNALS
NUMBER
OPERATING VOLTAGE
SAFE APPLIED VOLTAGE
POWER SUPPLY - OBD
1
+4.5V to +31V
+/- 34V
POWER SUPPLY - USB
1
+4.5V to +5.5V
0V to +6V
CAN/CAN FD
2
+2V to +3V
+/- 28V
ANALOGUE INPUT
2
+/- 10 V
+/- 28V
DIGITAL INPUT
2
LOW < +0.8 V HIGH > 2.5 V
+/- 28V
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1.2 Software Installation
Before proceeding with the installation, please ensure that you have acquired administrative privileges.
Make sure you have installed the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable.
You can download it from the following link:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-in/download/details.aspx?id=48145
To begin the installation of the ReXdesk software, open the installer by running the set-up file.
To continue with the installation of ReXdesk on your system click ‘Next’.
To cancel the installation at this stage, click ‘Cancel’. (No software will have been installed on the
system at this point.)
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Select the folder in which you
wish to install the software.
It’s preferred to use the
default location
Select the preference for
computer user installation, to
determine which computer
users will have access to the
ReXdesk software.
Click ‘Next’ to continue with
the installation.
To continue with the
installation of ReXdesk on
your system click ‘Next’.
Once the installation is complete
this window will appear.
Click ‘Finish’ to close the window.
ReXdesk is now successfully
installed on your system.
1.3 Driver Installation
Before proceeding with the installation please ensure that you have acquired administrative
privileges.
To install the ReXgen driver, run the .exe file in this location: C:\Program Files (x86)\Influx
Technology\ReXdesk\Drivers.
The .exe file can be also found in the start menu under ‘influxtechnology’.
Run the ReXgenInstaller.exe file.
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To continue with the installation of the
ReXgen device driver on your system, click
‘Next’.
To cancel the installation at this stage, click
‘Cancel’. (No software will have been
installed on the system at this point.)
Please read the license agreement
carefully.
Once you understand and accept the
license agreement please click ‘I accept this
EULA’ to be able to continue with the
installation of the driver. If you do not
accept the terms, please click ‘Cancel’ to
stop the installation at this point.
Click ‘Next’ to continue the installation
process
Once the installation is complete, this
window will appear.
Click ‘Finish’ to close the window. The ReXgen driver is now successfully installed on your system.
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2. Software Introduction
2.1 Graphical Overview
ReXdesk is accessed using either the desktop icon: or the ‘Start Menu’ directory—
’Influx Technology’.
Once started the user is presented with the following opening screen:
2.2 Navigation Bar
The ‘Navigation Bar’ is situated at the top of the software screen and can be used to navigate
to the majority of program features. Some of the menus will be active only when a logger is
interfaced.
▪File –Option allows you to create a new project, open a saved project, save the current project
and open saved data logs.
▪Project –Enables the configuration window, library window, and trigger window.
▪Config –Allows you to send configuration, import configuration, and export configuration.
▪Device –Allows you to view live data, browse internal storage, real-time clock settings, and
firmware reflashing.
▪Window –This allows you to save window layouts and reset window layouts.
▪Help - Allows the user to view the help document.
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