Kanardia BLU User manual

BLU & Kanja — Manual
Kanardia d.o.o.
January 2020
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BLU & Kanja — Manual
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BLU & Kanja — Manual CONTENTS
Contents
1 Introduction 6
1.1 General Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2 Software Installation 6
2.1 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.2 Application Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.3 Kanja Application Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3 Hardware Installation 9
4 Kanja App User Interface 10
4.1 Connection and Device Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.2 Info ........................... 11
4.3 Update Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.3.1 Downloading Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.3.2 Updating Units with New Firmware . . . . . . 13
4.4 Console ......................... 14
4.5 ICan........................... 14
4.6 Engine Time Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.7 DaquOptions...................... 15
4.7.1 Reset Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.7.2 Offset ...................... 16
4.7.3 Tank....................... 17
4.8 Digi Screen Layout Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.9 Engine Time Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
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5 Limited Conditions 22
5.1 Warranty ........................ 22
5.2 TSO Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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BLU & Kanja — Manual 1. Introduction
1 Introduction
First of all, we would like to thank you for choosing Kanardia.
1.1 General Description
Kanardia BLU is a CAN-to-Bluetooth interface which in combina-
tion with Kanja Android application provides ability to upgrade and
configure any CAN based Kanardia product.
2 Software Installation
2.1 System Requirements
To run Kanja application and control Kanardia devices with BLU
interface you will need:
 Android version 4.4 (api19) or higher mobile phone or tablet,
 WiFi/3G data connection,
 Bluetooth v2.1 or later.
2.2 Application Installation
1. Download the “Kanja.apk” file from http://horis.kanardia.
eu/Database/Kanja.apk to your Android device. Scan QR
code bellow to access above link in your preferred browser.
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BLU & Kanja — Manual 2.2 Application Installation
2. Open/run “Kanja.apk” file. If the system shows the “Install
blocked” message click on “Settings” button and temporary
enable installation of applications from sources other than the
Play Store.
3. Click on “Install” button to start installation. Click on “Done”
button once the installation complete dialog is shown.
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BLU & Kanja — Manual 2.3 Kanja Application Updates
2.3 Kanja Application Updates
Kanja app is frequently updated. The latest version can be installed
from Kanja itself by following next steps:
 Make sure your Android device is connected to the Internet and
start Kanja.
 Select “tools” icon from top left corner of the screen to open
up a list of options.
 Select the “Update Kanja” option. This will download new
app.
 After downloading, the system will ask for confirmation.
 Once installation of new update has been completed, close all
Kanja apps.
 Finally, start Kanja again.
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BLU & Kanja — Manual 3. Hardware Installation
3 Hardware Installation
BLU dongle has to be connected to Kanardia CAN network. Nor-
mally the easiest way to do it is to connect it in a place where RJ45
CAN bus terminator plug is connected. Shortly after the power is
applied to Kanardia devices (CAN network) the BLU will indicate
initialization routine by blinking red and blue LEDs. Once the ini-
tialization is complete the blue LED will blink in a rate of one blink
per second.
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BLU & Kanja — Manual 4. Kanja App User Interface
4 Kanja App User Interface
Kanja is an Android application used for configuring and monitoring
Kanardia CAN instruments via BLU interface.
4.1 Connection and Device Scanning
1. Connect the BLU device into desired Kanardia CAN network/de-
vice.
2. Power on the Kanardia CAN network/device.
3. Make sure that the BLU initializes properly (blue LED blinking
in a rate one blink per second).
4. Run the “Kanja” application on host Android system.
5. Click the “Scan” button to start scanning for Bluetooth devices
and wait few seconds until the Kanardia BLU device appears
on the device list. Note: Make sure that the Bluetooth module
is enabled on host Android device.
6. Select the “Kanardia BLU” device.
7. Click on “Connect” button.
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BLU & Kanja — Manual 4.2 Info
8. Confirm Bluetooth pairing request when the dialog appears.
9. Click on “Units” button and then click on desired device from
units list.
4.2 Info
By clicking on the “Info” button a new dialog with basic device in-
formation is shown. Click on left arrow to return back to main menu.
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BLU & Kanja — Manual 4.3 Update Devices
4.3 Update Devices
Typically, an update has two steps. In the first step latest firmware
is downloaded to Android and in the second step, the new firmware
is transferred into units.
4.3.1 Downloading Firmware
Latest firmware and supplementary files are automatically down-
loaded every-time when Kanja is started assuming that the Internet
connection is available. The downloaded files are then kept on your
Android device. If the Internet connection was not available during
Kanja start and it was established later or if you unsure, then the lat-
est firmware can be downloaded explicitely. Click tool icon in the top
right corner to show settings menu. When opening the application,
Kanja will check for new data files if the network is available.
Select “Download firmware” option from this menu. Download is
pretty fast and it takes only one or two seconds (this depends on
your connection speed.). Status line at the bottom will change from
“Done” to “Downloading” and then back to “Done”. Hit “Back”
arrow on the top left corner to return to the previous screen.
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BLU & Kanja — Manual 4.3 Update Devices
4.3.2 Updating Units with New Firmware
Once the new firmware was obtained, you can update selected unit.
Unless you are already in the “Units” window, select the “Units”
button and a list of available units appears. Select the unit and then
press the “Update” button. This buttons starts an update. A new
dialog appears with firmware download progress.
Note: If for any reason the firmware update procedure fails the ap-
plication will automatically try to repeat the update.
Note: In case the application could not successfully update the de-
vice (device not working properly) shortly disconnect the power from
Kanardia CAN network/device and connect it back. Once you will
reconnect Kanja with Kanardia BLU the application will automati-
cally upgrade the problematic unit.
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BLU & Kanja — Manual 4.4 Console
4.4 Console
Clicking on the “Console” button opens a dialog with debug console
for selected unit.
4.5 ICan
Clicking on “Ican” button opens a new dialog which displays all real-
time data presented on CAN bus. Clicking on desired parameter
opens a new dialog where the parameter value is ploted.
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BLU & Kanja — Manual 4.6 Engine Time Settings
4.6 Engine Time Settings
Clicking on settings icon (icon with spanner and screwdriver) opens
a new dialog:
 Engine Time
 Reports OFF
 Reports ON
 Download firmware
 Update Kanja
Clicking on the “Engine Time” button opens a new dialog where the
engine time value can be changed:
1. Write the desired engine time value (hours) in the field.
2. Click “Set” button to update engine time.
3. Click on left arrow button to return to settings dialog.
4.7 Daqu Options
When selecting Daqu from available op-
tions in the list following extra options are
shown as on the picture bellow. The extra
options are:
1. Reset Channels
2. Offset
3. Tank
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BLU & Kanja — Manual 4.7 Daqu Options
4.7.1 Reset Channels
This option will reset all Daqu sensor channels to default values. Be
aware that all channel settings will be gone and you will have to set
each channel again.
4.7.2 Offset
On selecting Offset new dialog will open which will enable user to edit
various offset values for sensors connected to the system. Following
offset values can be edited:
 Fuel pressure,
 Oil pressure,
 Current 1,
 Current 2,
 Manifold pressure.
When adjusting offset value observe Real value to adjust to appro-
priate level.
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BLU & Kanja — Manual 4.7 Daqu Options
4.7.3 Tank
Tank dialog enables you to configure tank shape. Tank shape trans-
lates fuel level sensor value into fuel quantity. First you have to select
which tank you wish to edit. Tank 1 is connected as Fuel Level 1
in Daqu Channel configuration. After selecting tank new dialog will
open which will present current fuel tank shape.
In Tank Edit dialog you can Load, Save, Edit tank shape and you
can also set Empty/Full values.
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When editing shape you can add new measurement by clicking to
the Add Point button. You will have to enter current volume inside
the tank and sensor value for this point. The points entered do not
have to be in order. When adding new point will be inserted to the
appropriate place. However it is important that all sensor values are
in ascending or descending order. If they are not warning dialog will
open when you will try to close this page.
If you want to delete single measurement click on the measurement
and delete dialog will appear.
If you want to save current tank shape select Save Shape from the
main menu.
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After Editing tank shape you must verify Empty/Full values. This
values are not part of tank shape but they depend on the type of the
sensor used. Therefore you can use same tank shape with capacitive
sensors with voltage output or with resistive sensor.
When closing main Tank Edit page the settings will be saved into
Daqu and you can verify the Fuel Level indication in the Ican page.
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