InteliDrive

InteliDrive Family
Getting started
Compact Controllers for Diesel and Gas Engines

InteliDrive

October 2009

InteliDrive Family
Getting started

ComAp, spol. s r.o.

Copyright © 2009 ComAp s.r.o. Kundratka 2359/17, 180 00 Praha 8,
Written by Ladislav Kadanik Czech Republic
Prague, Czech Republic Tel: +420 2 66316661,
Fax: +420 2 66316647
E-mail: info@comap.cz,
www.comap.cz
Table of Contents
Table of Contents............................................................................................................................... 2
1. First Steps ................................................................................................................................. 3
1.1 Download PC SW and Manuals......................................................................................... 3
1.2 Install the PC software....................................................................................................... 3
1.3 Power up the controller...................................................................................................... 3
1.4 Check the Firmware Version in the Controller .................................................................... 3
1.5 Connect to the Controller................................................................................................... 3
1.6 Download a New Firmware Version to the Controller ......................................................... 3
1.7 Open Controller Default Configuration/Archive File ............................................................ 5
1.8 Modification of Default Configuration/Archive File .............................................................. 5
1.9 Write the Archive to Controller ........................................................................................... 5
2. Manuals..................................................................................................................................... 6
Types of Documents on Web page................................................................................................. 6
ID-Lite............................................................................................................................................ 6
ID-Mobile ....................................................................................................................................... 7
3. Installation Package................................................................................................................... 8
How to Download the Installation or Import Package from the ComAp Website? ............................ 8
ID-Lite............................................................................................................................................ 8
ID-Mobile ....................................................................................................................................... 9
4. PC Tools.................................................................................................................................. 10
What Is DriveMonitor?.................................................................................................................. 10
What Is DriveConfig? ................................................................................................................... 10
What is LiteEdit? .......................................................................................................................... 11
5. Technical Support.................................................................................................................... 12
How to Use Online Help? ............................................................................................................. 12
How to Use ComAp Technical Support?....................................................................................... 12
6. ComAp Club ............................................................................................................................ 13
Why and How to Register and Become a Member of the ComAp Club? ....................................... 13
How to Log in to the ComAp Club?............................................................................................... 14
7. Files structure .......................................................................................................................... 15
PC software ................................................................................................................................. 15
Controller firmware....................................................................................................................... 15
Configuration files ........................................................................................................................ 15
iwe or idc Import package ............................................................................................................ 16
Files location in PC after PC suite installation............................................................................... 16

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1. First Steps
1.1 Download PC SW and Manuals
Manuals are available on installation CD or on ComAp website. To access software and manuals on
ComAp website, please, register in ComAp club

1.2 Install the PC software

Install the PC software in your PC. The latest software version is available on ComAp website -
download it if it doesn't match with the version in the controller.

1.3 Power up the controller

Power up the controller with 8 - 36 V DC

1.4 Check the Firmware Version in the Controller

The latest software version is available on ComAp website - download it if it doesn't match with the
version in the controller.

To check the firmware version in the controller:

1. Power up the controller.
2. Hold down Enter and press Escape on the controller.
In the middle of the display you can see the controller INFO screen for 10 seconds.

1.5 Connect to the Controller

To connect to the controller:
1. Ensure you have a DC Power Supply to the controller ( 8 – 36 VDC).
2. Connect the controller with your PC via RS232 communication cable either directly
or if you do not have the D-SUB9 serial port on your PC, use the USB-RS232 converter and
connect it to the USB port on your PC.
3. Turn on the controller.
4. Turn on your PC.
5. Double click the LiteEdit or DriveMonitor icon on your desktop.
6. Click Connection – Open connection or click the first icon under the main menu
The Open connection window appears.
7. Choose the communication port and click Open connection.

Note: COM1 is the default setting. You may need to select a different COM port of your
computer.

The connection to your controller is being established and the DDE server communication
tool is automatically launched. At the bottom of the window a yellow bar appears denoting the
connection is preparing and upon a full connection the bar turns green.

You can get further information about InteliMonitor in the following chapter.

1.6 Download a New Firmware Version to the Controller

1.5.1 InteliDrive-DCU, InteliDrive-Mobile

a) Download the new firmware version from www.comap.cz.

b) Open DriveConfig.

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 c) Click Options – Import firmware…
The message appears:

d) Make sure no archive is open and click Yes.

The new window appears.

e) Open the location with the firmware, see the picture above.
f) Choose the version of the firmware and click Open.
The Import firmware appears:

g) Click Import.
h) If it is a case, to confirm the message Overwrite file, click Yes to All.

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 i) Click File – DCU Programming –
j) Choose the version of the firmware you want to download to the controller and click OK.
The message appears:

k) Click OK.

1.5.2 InteliDrive - Lite

1. Go to OPTIONS -> IMPORT FIRMWARE menu to import new firmware (obtained from e-mail,
ComAp web site etc.) to the LiteEdit.
2. "Import firmware" window appears. Click on icon and select the IWE file you want import.
3. You will see the contents of the IWE file in the lower part of the window.
4. Press "Import" button to import the firmware to the LiteEdit.

1.7 Open Controller Default Configuration/Archive File

1.7.1 InteliDrive-DCU, InteliDrive-Mobile

In DriveConfig go to File and choose Open selection.

1.7.2 InteliDrive Lite

In LiteEdit go Open offline and choose selected Controller Default Configuration/Archive File

1.8 Modification of Default Configuration/Archive File

To proceed refer to Reference Guide for appropriate application: Configure the inputs' and outputs'
functions. Use DriveMonitor / LiteEdit to adjust controller setpoints. Configure password protection
levels, sensor characteristics, language options etc.

1.9 Write the Archive to Controller

1.9.1 InteliDrive-DCU, InteliDrive-Mobile

In DriveConfig go to File and choose Write to Controller -Opened archive is loaded to controller. The
consistency check runs automatically before archive is loaded.

1.9.2 InteliDrive-Lite
In LiteEdit go Controller – Configuration – Select (or Modify) … and then click Write to controller
button.

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2. Manuals
To download manuals according to the specific line of controllers:
1. Open http://www.comap.cz/ in your browser. To access manuals on ComAp website, please,
register in ComAp club
2. Where to find documentation on web
a) InteliDrive-Lite and InteliDrive-DCU
Products/Engine controllers/ …Controller…/Support/Manuals.
b) InteliDrive-Mobile
Products/Off-road machinery controllers/InteliDrive-Mobile/Support/Manuals.

Types of Documents on Web page

All the documents are intended for everybody who is concerned with the installation, operation and
maintenance of a engine application.

o Data Sheets describe basic technical specification and purpose of various types of
controllers.
o Getting Started Guide will help you to answer some basic questions that typically occur
during the first contact with engine controller.
o User guide is Installation, Application and Reference guide in one book.
o Communication Guides describe communication interface among controller(s) and superior
system. From this manual you can get information on all available types of communication.

o ComAp Electronic Engines Support describes all supported ECU, wiring and functionality.

ID-Lite (Note: ID-DCU has similar path on web page)

• ComAp Electronic Engines Support describes all supported ECU, wiring and functionality.
• ECU list – New Features from 4.0 to 4.9 - main changes in ECU list 4.0 to 4.9
• ID-Lite 1.5.2 New Features New features of ID-Lite-1.5.2
• InteliDrive Lite Reference Guide ID-Lite Reference guide

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ID-Mobile

• ComAp Electronic Engines Support describes all supported ECU, wiring and functionality.
• DriveConfig 2.7 New Features – new features of DC-2.7 compare to previous version
• DriveMonitor 2.6 Install Suite Contens - what contains DM-2.6 installation package
• DriveMonitor 2.6 New Features - new features of DM-2.6 compare to previous version
• ECU list – New Features from 4.0 to 4.9 - main changes in ECU list 4.0 to 4.9
• ECU list 4.9 New Features - main changes in ECU list 4.9
• ID-Mobile 1.1 New Features
• ID-Mobile 1.1 Reference Guide
• InteliDrive 2.7r1 Install Suite Contens
• InteliDrive 2.7r1 Install Suite Contens New Features

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 3. Installation Package
How to Download the Installation or Import Package from the
ComAp Website?
To download the installation package from the ComAp Website:
1. Open http://www.comap.cz/ in your browser.
2. For ID-Lite click Products – Engine controllers – InteliDrive-Lite – Support – Software.
For ID-DCU click Products – Engine controllers – ID-DCU-xxx – Support – Software.
3. For ID-Mobile click Products – Off-road machinery controllers – InteliDrive-Mobile –
Support – Software.
4. The list of all related software packages appears.
5. Choose the installation or import package of the related product.
6. Log-in and click the file for download.
7. Save the file.

ID-Lite

• ECU List 4.9 for IL-NT/IC-NT/ID-Lite import package for electronic engines (esf files)
• ID-Lite 1.5.2 Upgrade Package import package for ID-Lite-1.5.2
• IL-NT 1.4 Installation Suite installation package for PC software LiteEdit

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ID-Mobile

• ComAp PC Suite Installation Packages Content package structure information

• Drive Monitor 2.6 Install Suite (User) separate DriveMonitor (just monitoring) package for
end customers not allowed to change configuration configure
• ECU List 4.9 for InteliDrive - Import package with updated esf files
• ID-Mobile 1.1 sw Import Package Import package for ID-Mobile-1.1

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 4. PC Tools
What Is DriveMonitor?
DriveMonitor is intended for on-line monitoring of ComAp InteliDrive DCU and InteliDrive Mobile
controller values.

It enables to:
• Open direct, modem or internet connection to the controller
• Open an archive off-line
• Monitor engine controller
• View controller values
• Operate the controller via user friendly GUI
• View alarm list and history records
• Change setpoints
• Save archive files
• Open DriveConfig PC configuration tool

The detailed information on how to work with DriveMonitor you can find in the DriveMonitor Reference
Guide.

To download the DriveMonitor Reference Guide and/or its new features:

1. Open http://www.comap.cz/ in your browser.

2. Click Products – PC Tools – Monitoring SW – DriveMonitor - Support.
Click Products – PC Tools – Configuration and Monitoring SW – LiteEdit - Support.
The list of related documents appears.
3. Click the file you want to download.
4. Log in if necessary and click the file you want to download again.
5. Save the file.

What Is DriveConfig?

DriveConfig is intended for off-line configuration of ComAp InteliDrive DCU and InteliDrive Mobile
controllers.
Any configuration modifications have to be subsequently downloaded to the controller or saved
to an archive file. Online changes and monitoring has to be done from DriveMonitor. Pay attention
to DriveConfig Overwrite setpoints option.

DriveConfig enables to:

• select which functions and protections will be connected to binary/analog inputs and
outputs of the controller
• select which extension modules will be connected to the controller
• configure the internal PLC blocks providing free usable functions
• assign protection levels to setpoints and commands

To open DriveConfig from DriveMonitor click Tools – DriveConfig. The DriveConfig window appears.

The detailed information on how to work with DriveConfig you can find in the DriveConfig Reference
Guide.

To download the DriveConfig Reference Guide:

1. Open http://www.comap.cz/ in your browser.

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 2. Click Products– PC Tools – Configuration SW – DriveConfig – Support – Manuals.
The list of documents related to DriveConfig appears.
3. Click the file you want to download.
4. Log in if necessary and click the file you want to download again.
5. Save the file.

What is LiteEdit?
LiteEdit is intended for on-line monitoring and configuration of ComAp ID-Lite controller.

LiteEdit supports InteliDrive Lite and is Windows 2000 / XP / Vista based software which provides
following functions:

• Direct, off-line, modem or internet communication with the controller

• Controller configuration
• Controller firmware upgrade
• Read / write / adjust setpoints
• Read measured values
• Display controller history
• Export data into a XLS file

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 5. Technical Support
How to Use Online Help?

To use online help:

1. Open http://www.comap.cz/ in your browser.

Click Support – On-line help
2. Fill in the request form.
3. Click Send.

How to Use ComAp Technical Support?

To use ComAp technical support, please, contact your local distributor. The list of distributors you
can find on ComAp website or click directly http://www.comap.cz/index.php?idpg=11&IDkat=1.

Only when you cannot find your local distributor in the list or you did not receive the expected
feedback from him, do one of the following:

Call the Technical Support Hotline in the Czech Republic + 420 246 012 666
or
write your email to support@comap.cz.

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 6. ComAp Club
Why and How to Register and Become a Member of the ComAp
Club?
You can become a member of the ComAp club and enjoy a range of exclusive benefits such as up to
date information on new products and full access to materials otherwise restricted such as product
manuals and software updates.

To register and become a member of the ComAp club:

1. Open http://www.comap.cz/ in your browser.

The ComAp homepage appears:

2. Click Register, see below.

3. After the user registration form appears, fill in the form and click REGISTER.
Your user name and password will be sent to your email address.
4. Open this mail and click the confirmation link.
5. Confirm your registration.
Now you can log in to the ComAp members club.

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How to Log in to the ComAp Club?

To log in to the ComAp Club:

1. Open http://www.comap.cz/ in your browser.

2. Fill in the fields USER NAME and PASSWORD.
3. Click ENTER.How to Get a Forgotten Password to the ComAp Club?

To get your forgotten password to the ComAp club:

1. Do one of the following:

Contact us on comap.team@comap.cz.
or
open http://www.comap.cz/ in your browser.
2. Click Log in.

The ComAp members club – Login page appears.

3. Click at the appropriate link.
4. Type your Registered e-mail and click Send me new password.
Your forgotten password will be sent to your registered email immediately.

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 7. SW Files structure
PC software
There are two Configuration and Monitoring tools for InteliDrive controllers:
Controller PC software Installation package
ID-Lite LiteEdit IL-NT-Install-Suite XX.exe* Config and Monitor in one tool
ID-DCU DriveConfig Separate Config and Monitor
InteliDrive-Install-Suite XX.exe*
ID-Mobile DriveMonitor
* XX means latest actual version

Other auxiliary PC software is part of installation package above.

PC software For what
WinScope Graphical recorder up to 16 channels
GM setup GSM modem setup
ICBEdit I-CB configuration
IBConfig IG-IB (internet bridge) configuration tool

Controller firmware
Please check the latest release on ComAp web.
ID-Lite ID-DCU ID-Mobile
ID-Lite-X.X.iwe ID-DCU-Industrial-X.X.idc* ID-Mobile- X.X.idc*
ID-Lite- X.X New Features-r2.pdf ID-DCU Industrial X.X New ID-Mobile- X.X New Features.pdf
features.pdf
*XX means latest actual version

Configuration files
Default configuration (archive) files are part of software packages - see examples below. Use default
configuration to create specific configuration.
Default configuration Description
ID-Lite-1.6.ail ID-Lite
DCU-Industrial-AS-2.7.aid ID-DCU – variable (all) speed configuration
DCU-Industrial-SS-2.7.aid ID-DCU – single speed configuration
DCU-Industrial-SS-StarterKit-2.7.aid ID-DCU – starter kit configuration
DCU-Marine-AUX-1.6.aid ID-DCU-Marine Auxiliary configuration
DCU-Marine-PRP-1.6.aid ID-DCU-Marine Propulsion configuration
DCU-Marine-EME-1.6.aid ID-DCU-Marine Emergency configuration
DCU-Marine-CMB-1.6.aid ID-DCU-Marine Combined configuration
DCU-Marine-AUX-StarterKit-1.6.aid ID-DCU-Marine StarterKit configuration
ID-Mobile-AS-1.1.aim ID-Mobile – variable speed configuration
ID-Mobile-SS-1.1.aim ID-Mobile – single speed configuration
ID Mobile SK-1.1.AIM ID-Mobile – starter kit configuration

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iwe or idc Import package
Files - extensions Note
mhx Controller firmware
Remote display firmware
Ail, aid, aim, Default configuration files
…-StarterKit-x.y.aid/aim/ail
16_2_5_4.idx Index file
idf Info file
esf, esl Engine specification files
xml Modules description
trn Dictionary files
chm Contex help

Depends on conditions just some of above files can be included in Import package.

Files location in PC after PC suite installation

EXE files
Program Files / DriveConfig DriveConfig.exe
ComAp PC Suite / InteliDDE.exe
DChelp.hlp
DriveMonitor DriveMonitor.exe
InteliDDE.exe
DMhelp.hlp
InteliMonitor InteliMonitor.exe
InteliDDE.exe
IMONhelp.hlp
LiteEdit LiteEdit.exe
InteliDDE.exe
LiteEdit.chm
Tools Gm_setup gm_setup.exe
hasp hinstall.exe
hdinst_windows.dll
haspds_windows.dll
IBConfig IBConfig.exe
ICBEdit ICBEdit.exe
IVProg IVProg.exe
CEService.dll
WinScope WinScope.exe

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Documents
Documents and Settings / Curves crv
All Users / DriveConfig App idf, mhx
Documents / Dict trn
ComAp PC Suite / Displays idf, mhx
Archives Default aid, aim
… others

DriveMonitor aid, aim

Help chm
InteliMonitor CW templates cwd
LiteEdit App Ilf, mhx
Dict trn
Archives Default ail
… others

Clones
Sites Examples IG-NT
Examples IS-NT
IS-internet
IS-modem
Tools IBConfig Firmware bin
ICBEdit Config icb
IVProg ivp
WinScope Examples sdt, shn

Application data
Documents and Settings / Database esf
All Users / esl
Application Data / xml
ComAp PC Suite / Index Files idx
Bitmaps bmp, jpg
DriveConfig History, con, ini, cfg
DriveMonitor History, con, ini, cfg
LiteEdit ini
PLCEditor
Tools ICBEdit Database, def, xml
WinScope ini

Note:
All files above were located in Program Files / ComAp / InteliDrive before the PC suite installation
style.
ID-Lite Program Files / ComAp / LiteEdit / … App, Archives, Connections, Database,
Help, Index, …
ID-DCU Program Files / ComAp / InteliDrive / … App, Archives, Connections, Database,
ID-Mobile Help, Index, …

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