Commissioning

WARNING 

Risk due to undefined vehicle behavior during an ECU reset

If you operate the product in combination with ETKs, the ECU must not be reset in an uncontrolled manner.

  • Only make changes when the vehicle is stationary (e.g. changes to the test setup, changes to the ETK configuration, software updates).

Web interface

The connection mode (Master/Slave/Auto) and the connection speed (100/1000 Mbit/Auto) to the Automotive Ethernet can be configured via a web interface. An Internet connection is not required.

Note  

The settings in the web interface are not saved permanently. If the module is disconnected from the power supply, all settings are set back to the default value.

Determining IP Address

You can determine the IP address of the module with the HSP Update Tool. You can find the tool in the Download Center on the ETAS web page.

  • Start the HSP Update Tool.
  • Search for the hardware with <CTRL> + <H>.
  • In the Hardware window, mark the desired module.
  • Open the Properties window with <ALT> + <ENTER>.
  • In the Properties window under Communication > Communication Parameters, you will find the IP address of the module.

Manual Master-Slave Configuration

The Master-Slave configuration of the Automotive Ethernet connection can be set manually via a web interface.

  • Open a browser and enter the IP address of the module.
  • Click Configure.
  • Remove the checkmark at Auto Config in the area AE.
  • Mark the desired mode (Master/Slave) in the area AEMODE.
  • Click Save to confirm the input.

Manual Configuration of the Connection Speed (Automotive Ethernet)

The connection speed of the Automotive Ethernet interface can be set manually via a web interface.

  • Open a browser and enter the IP address of the module.
  • Click Configure.
  • Remove the checkmark at Auto Config in the area AE.
  • Mark the desired connection speed (1000/100) in the area AESPEED.
  • Click Save to confirm the input.

Resetting Data Loss Errors

If different speed settings exist in the two interfaces of the converter due to the system configuration, with higher data through puts this can result, in principle, to data losses. This is not a device error. The devices display these losses via the Data Loss LED (see chapter “LEDs").

  1. Open a browser and enter the IP address of the module.

  2. Click Configure.

  3. Click Clear Data Loss

    or

  4. Disconnect the module from the power supply.