CANmeleon device manager Getting Started
CANmeleon device manager is a Windows desktop tool for connecting Kunhong CANmeleon / UCANFD-G2 devices, inspecting device information, managing firmware, updating software and recovering devices.
Download and Install
Prefer the installer and follow the setup wizard. For the portable package, extract the complete archive to a fixed directory before running CANmeleon-device-manager.exe. Do not run it inside the ZIP viewer.
Before Connecting
- Install the driver required by the firmware currently running on the device.
- Close other CAN tools or debuggers that may be using the device.
- Connect the device directly to a USB port when possible. USB hubs and restricted update-drive access can prevent connection or firmware updates.
- Internet access is required for online firmware and software updates.
1. Select a Device
The tool opens on the Select device page:
| Status | Meaning | Recommended action |
|---|---|---|
Ready | The device can be opened | Select it and click Connect |
Recovery mode | The device is in update-drive mode | Click Open recovery or reconnect it |
Driver not installed | Windows cannot find a usable driver | Install the driver and click Refresh |
Unavailable | The device is busy or cannot be opened | Close other software using it |
If the device is not listed, click Refresh. Enable Auto scan when continuous plug-and-unplug detection is useful.
2. Connect
Select a device with the Ready status and click Connect. If connection fails, check the USB cable and port, close software using the device, inspect Windows Device Manager for driver errors, and confirm that the device supports the CANmeleon management workflow.
3. Read Device Information
After connecting, the main window reports the device name, PID, firmware version, manager protocol version, bootloader version, channel count, firmware slots and installed firmware.
Continue with Firmware Management or Updates, Recovery and Troubleshooting.