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Getting Started#

This guide helps you install and start using System Monitor. Below are the minimum and recommended system requirements:

Component Minimum Recommended
Processor Intel Core Duo 2 GHz Intel Core i7 Processor
Memory 1 GB 8 GB or higher
Disk Space HDD with 200 GB free space High capacity SSD 512 GB+
Operating System Windows 10 Windows 10
Installation/Data Transfer CD-ROM drive, FTP site CD-ROM drive, FTP site
Power Supply Rapid battery recharge recommended (not trickle charge) while applications are running Rapid battery recharge recommended (not trickle charge) while applications are running

1. Install System Monitor#

Download the System Monitor installer from the Motion Applied Portal and run the .msi file to begin the installation.

Three installation types are available:

  • Typical: Installs all files for supported ECUs.
  • Custom: Choose which components to install.
  • Complete: Installs all files.

System requirements are checked during installation (memory, disk space, processor). Default install directory:
C:\Program Files\McLaren Electronic Systems\System Monitor 8

System Monitor icons are added to the default program folder: \System Monitor\

You may be prompted to restart your computer after installation.

Custom Installation#

Custom Installation lets you select components to install. Default settings match Typical Installation for first-time installs. Changed settings are remembered for future installations.

Available options:

  • Program Files: System Monitor, CA-Card embedded code, TAGASAP conversion utility, SaxBasic.
  • Help Files: Install help system.
  • Registry: Modify Windows® Registry for licences and bases.
  • Device Drivers: Install drivers for hardware devices (e.g., CA-Card).
  • DESKey Dongle Drivers: Install drivers for DK2 USB, Parallel, and Network dongles.
  • VE-82 Drivers: Install drivers for VE-82 Pot Board (run USBDriverInstaller.exe manually after installation).

2. Insert Your CA-Card or Licence Dongle#

System Monitor can be licensed by:

  • Communications adapter card (CA-card)
  • Dongle
  • Network card address

Adding a Licence#

Open the Add Licence dialog via Help > Add Licence or Add Licence in the Licence Required dialog.

Note

Later versions use a Licence File stored locally, defining teams and options. Licences are managed online at Motion Applied Portal.

The window lists added devices (type and serial number). Select a device to view its licence profile.

  • Add New: Browse for Licence Files.
  • Remove: Remove selected licence.
  • Export: Export the licence file.
  • Devices: List connected devices.
  • Detect: Search for accessible devices.
  • Active Team: Select from the drop-down list.
  • Licence Details: View licence profile summary.

Applications listed under a team are unrestricted for that team.

Licence

5. Start System Monitor#

6. Select a Multi-Application Base or Configure a Unit.Def File#

Customer bases control file access to prevent incorrect ECU programming. Associate customer bases with a project using a Multi-Application base.

  • Select File > Select Base.
  • Choose a Multi-Application Base and click OK.

7. Create a New Program Version for Each Customer Base#

Define Program and Data Version files for each Application in the Multi-Application Base.

  • Select File > New.
  • In the dialog, select Program Version and click OK.
  • Choose files to include in the Program Version.

8. Create a Project#

A Project links all files needed to work on an ECU.

  • Select File > New.
  • Choose Project and click OK.
  • Complete the sequence of dialog boxes to define the Project, connection method, Desktop filename, and Program Version for each Customer Base.

9. Connect to the ECU#

Manage the ECU connection the project uses.

  • Select ECU > Connect.
  • Choose the connection method (IP, HDLC, CAN).
  • Click Connect.