Help Center - CANalyzer Level 1

All Vector tools require channel assignment to specify which CAN-hardware interface is to be used.  When installing tools and hardware from Vector, this assignment should be done automatically.  However, if a change needs to be made, use either of these methods:

Method 1: Assign Software Channel to specific Hardware Channel

1. Open Vector Hardware Config from the Control Panel.
2. If properly installed, the CAN-Hardware will appear with its serial number in parentheses.
3. Click the plus (+) sign next to the CAN-Hardware to display the Hardware Channels available. If a CANcab or CANpiggy is installed, it will display the type. Otherwise it will display the channel name (Ex. Channel 2).
4. Right-click on the desired Hardware Channel, move the cursor over the application, and select the Software Channel to assign.
5. When finished, the Software Channel will be displayed under the Hardware Channel.

Method 2: Assign Hardware Channel to a specific Software Channel

1. Open Vector Hardware Config from the Control Panel.
2. If properly installed, the CAN-Hardware will appear with its serial number in parentheses.
3. Click the plus (+) sign next to the Application heading to display the currently installed Software Applications.
   NOTE: If a Software Application is not present, contact the Vector Support team.
4. Left-click on the desired application. The right window pane will change to display the Software Channels available.
   
5. Right-click on the desired Software Channel, move the cursor over the CAN-Hardware, and select the Hardware Channel to assign.
   
6. When finished, the Hardware Channel will be displayed to the right of the Software Channel.