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LIN Bus Configuration with FL3X Config | STAR ELECTRONICS

LIN Bus Configuration with FL3X Config: Fast, Intuitive, and Database-Driven

Configuring a LIN bus with FL3X Config, the setup tool from STAR ELECTRONICS, is remarkably straightforward—especially when a *LIN database file (typically in .ldf format) is available. The tool offers a powerful graphical interface that enables even users with limited programming experience to create functional restbus simulations quickly and reliably.
Quick Setup Workflow – From Database to Simulation in Minutes

  1. Load the LIN database
    Import the LIN Description File (*.ldf), which contains all relevant information about nodes, frames, signals, and schedule tables.

  2. Configure base settings
    Set the LIN baud rate (e.g., 19200 bit/s) and choose the operating mode (Master or Slave).

  3. Define transmitters/receivers and schedule table
    Assign roles to frames, configure signal directions, and select or create a schedule table.
    Your functional restbus simulation is now complete.

Key Features of FL3X Config for LIN Bus

  • Master and Slave Mode
    Flexible configuration for simulation, testing, and integration scenarios.

  • Schedule Table Switching
    Easily switch between multiple schedule tables to simulate dynamic LIN behavior.

  • Intuitive Frame Editing
    LIN frames can be configured and transmitted directly via the GUI—no deep protocol knowledge required.

  • Strong GUI Support
    Visual feedback on bus activity, frame content, and signal values simplifies analysis and validation.

Glossary

Term

Definition

LIN (Local Interconnect Network)

Serial communication protocol used in automotive systems for low-speed control

LDF (LIN Description File)

Database file containing LIN network definitions, frames, signals, and schedules

Schedule Table

Predefined timing structure for LIN communication

Restbus Simulation

Simulation of missing or inactive ECUs in a network

Master/Slave Mode

LIN topology where one master controls multiple slave nodes

FL3X Config

Configuration software from STAR ELECTRONICS for LIN and Ethernet setups

Frame Editing

Assigning values and roles to LIN data frames

Baud Rate

Transmission speed in bits per second

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