Installation and First Steps in DenEdit

Install DenEdit

The installation file for the DenEdit software is on the storage device provided with the detonation controller.

To install the program, proceed as follows:

  1. Start the installation.
    Copy the executable file DenEdit.exe to your computer. The installation is started by executing the file.
  2. Run the installation.
    Follow the instructions of the installation routine. Note that the license agreement terms must be accepted before using the DenEdit. If the terms are not accepted, the installation cannot continue.

Set up the Virtual Communication Port

Explosion hazard!

The USB interface may only be used in a non-explosive atmosphere. There is a risk of sparking.

The computer communicates logically with the DetCon via the communication port (COM), but physically via USB. For this reason, it may be necessary with some operating systems to install the virtual communication port (VCP) and assign it to the USB port.

You automatically receive the command to install the driver if

It is recommended first to download the driver from http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm and unpack it. As an alternative, you can install the driver offline according to your requirements.

Set the Device Name

When the program is first started, the window Unit names opens.

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  1. Set the name for your device by changing the entry in the field corresponding to your device type.
  2. Confirm the input with OK.

Assign the Communication Port

In order to establish communication between the computer and the detonation controller, you first have to set the communication port to be assigned to the USB interface.

Proceed as follows:

  1. Open the device manager of your computer via the control panel.
  2. You can see which COM port was assigned to the USB interface under the entry Ports.
  3. Note that only COM ports 1-16 can be set in DenEdit. Change the port assignment if necessary.
  4. Open DenEdit.
  5. Open the window Setup via the menu entry Connection -> Connect USB.

    31_DenEdit_Setup

  6. In the Setup window, select the desired COM port to which the detonation controller is connected.
  7. If you activate the checkbox Open connection after startup, the software automatically connects with the connected detonation controller after start-up if the USB connection is active. If the checkbox is not activated, the connection has to be established manually before each start-up.
  8. Confirm the input with OK.

Establish a Connection to the Device and Load the Parameter File

The parameter file of the respective engine has to be loaded to the device prior to start-up. The storage device supplied with the device contains files for engines which have already been calibrated. If there is no parameter file for the desired engine, a calibration has to be performed. This can only be carried out by MOTORTECH service personnel.

 

Check parameter files

During the DetCon installation, it is necessary to check the settings in the parameter files. The knocking of the engine should also be checked in order to fine-tune the DenEdit settings. Especially the settings in the tab Outputs options have to be adjusted to on site specifications.

 

 

Calibration for diesel and pilot injection engines

For diesel and pilot injection engines, calibration has to be performed by MOTORTECH service personnel.

 

Proceed as follows:

  1. Connect the device to the computer with the USB cable.
  2. Start up DenEdit.
  3. Establish a connection between the software and the device via the menu entry Connection -> Connect USB.
  4. Load the parameter file corresponding to your engine via the menu entry Connection -> Open parameters.
    The file name indicates which file corresponds to which DetCon device type and to which engine. See also the following example.

Name of the parameter file

The file name of the parameter file indicates the engine associated with the file. The file extension indicates the DetCon device type for which the file has to be used. For example:

  • File: 0824.de2
    Engine: MAN® E2876LE
    DetCon: DetCon2
  • File: 2842E.den
    Engine: MAN® E2842E
    DetCon: DetCon20