How to configure my FINCH II-6W Display?

How to Configure Your FINCH II-6W Display

Complete the Mandatory Configuration Process

Before using your FINCH II-6W display, it is mandatory to complete the configuration process detailed below.

Step-By-Step

Using SensorLink

  1. 1

    Launch SensorLink

    Once the programming kit is connected to the FINCH II Display and power is turned on, launch SensorLink. SensorLink may prompt you to update the app — accept the update.

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    Tip

    Refer to the FINCH II Display Configuration Overview for more on connecting your programming cables.

  2. 2

    Select FINCH II

    On the left side of the screen, select FINCH II.

  3. 3

    Select the COM Port

    Click the Select COM Port drop-down to select the USB connection connected to your computer.

    Select COM port dropdown
    Having Trouble?

    If you're having issues selecting the COM Port from the drop-down list, see this extra support article for help.

Settings

Configuration Settings

The configuration settings include:

  • FINCH II Model Number
  • Enable RCM
  • Number of Compartments to Enable
  • Alarm Relay Mapping

See Alarm Relay Mapping to learn more.

Configuration settings fields
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Note

Settings 1, 2, and 3 are only required when configuring the FINCH II-6W Display. They may be left blank for the FINCH II and FINCH II-W displays.

Options

Configuration Setting Options

You can view a previously prepared configuration file, and also save the settings as a file for later use. This is useful for configuring a fleet of vehicles or for when the display has been replaced.

Configuration file toolbar

You can also view the current settings from the FINCH II Display if you've made specific changes inside SensorLink but want to go back to how it was configured previously. To get the current FINCH II Display configuration, click the Get Current Configuration button.

Get Current Configuration button

To set the FINCH II Display configuration back to the factory default settings, click the Set Defaults button.

Set Defaults button

To open a previously prepared configuration file, click File at the top of the screen, then click Open Configuration File and select the file.

Open Configuration File menu

Configuration settings can always be entered or modified manually.

Manual configuration entry fields
Step-By-Step

Programming Your FINCH

  1. 1

    Start Programming

    Once the configuration has been set, click the Program button. This process is similar to programming the TD100 Transmitter.

  2. 2

    Confirm the Overwrite

    A window will pop up reminding you that the FINCH II configuration will be overwritten by continuing. Click OK to continue. A message is then shown indicating programming success or failure.

  3. 3

    Disconnect the Programming Kit

    Once the configuration has been completed, you can disconnect the programming kit from the FINCH display and your computer.

    Disconnect the programming kit