Feature Overview and Basics
Feature Overview
The monitoring features in MicroPeckerX LIN Analyzer Plus capture and display LIN bus frame data in real time.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Real-time multi-channel monitoring | Monitor up to four connected channels at once. |
| Log file output | LIN bus frames are automatically saved as CSV text files in the folder you specify on the PC. |
| Display modes | Monitor Window offers Single View for viewing transmit/receive data and status on one channel and Dual View for displaying two channels side by side. Dual View can also show LIN alongside DIO/AD channels. |
| Latest data per ID | Each ID Window shows only the most recent frame for each LIN ID so you can understand the current status at a glance. |
| Filter display | Narrow the display to data that meets specific conditions. |
| Label display | Apply custom labels to data that matches specific conditions and highlight it by changing text or background colors. |
| Trigger control | Automatically start or stop logging when configured trigger conditions are detected. |
These capabilities help you monitor multiple buses efficiently and identify the necessary data immediately.
This chapter uses the following definitions for monitoring and logging.
| Item | Monitoring | Logging |
|---|---|---|
| Operation | Displays data captured from the LIN bus in real time in the GUI application. | Saves LIN bus data automatically as CSV files in the specified PC folder. |
| Data retention | Captured data remains only in the application’s memory and is cleared when the application exits. | Saved files remain even after exiting and can be analyzed or shared later. |
Basic Operation
1. Start monitoring Use any of the following methods to start monitoring:
- Menu bar: Command → Start
- Toolbar:
- Press F5
Depending on the Option settings, the layout may automatically switch to Monitor Layout when monitoring starts.
2. View monitoring data Review logs during monitoring in Monitor Window and Each ID Window.
3. Stop monitoring Use any of the following methods to stop monitoring:
- Menu bar: Command → Stop
- Toolbar:
- Press F6
- Press Esc
Depending on the Option settings, the layout may automatically switch to Analyze Layout when monitoring stops.
Logging Configuration
Configure logging while monitoring from the Log toolbar group. See Log settings in the toolbar for details.
