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Introduction

SIK has pre-defined skin graphics established to help get started. You can access these skin graphics by using the 'Wizardy' tool. This tool will allow you to select Andromeda's HMI displays, CAN data interfaces, and pre-defined skin graphics

Video Overview:

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Install SIK onto your workstation

  1. Go to the installation LINK to download the latest version of SIK and install the application. 
  2. A shortcut link will appear on your workstation's desktop after successfully installing SIK.
  3. Launch SIK and you should see a similar screenshot as shown below.

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The second page will offer a selection of data maps from supported battery management systems (BMS) and motor controllers. Your selections will determine which controller area network (CAN) messaging maps (.dbc files) are loaded onto the HMI display. You can learn more about CAN and DBC files here

The default CAN baud rate is 250 kbps, but configurable options are 125 kbps500 kbps or 1 Mbps.

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Your skin graphic shall now appear onto on SIK's main canvas as shown below.

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3. After skin flashing has completed, a message box will appear indicating the status of the update. If successful, you can "UNPLUG" the USB cable from your HMI display and cycle power "OFF" and "ON".

Tip
titleIG Flashing

The following steps are necessary for programming Intelli-Gauge with the USB cable provided in the 12-pin harness.

  1. Power OFF (no 12v)
  2. Power ON (12v)
  3. Wait for IG to complete the boot process before plugging in the USB cable
  4. Plugin the USB cable to the workstation/laptop
  5. SIK shall detect IG and enable the "Skin Flash" button


Tip
titleSIK Flashing

 If the files do not transfer successfully to the display, the NAND flash may have corrupted. You can recover the NAND flash on the display by reformatting it.

  1. With the display plugged in through USB, go to Windows Explorer and look for the display's USB drive. You can right-click on the drive and select “Format”.
  2. A new window will appear allowing you to perform the format.

1) Display USB Drive (NAND)

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2) Format USB Drive (NAND)

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