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XCP-on-CAN ECU Calibration and Measurement Tool

KITE Calibrator

Released Version 0.4.22

Connect ECU calibration, DAQ measurement, parameter-set management, and trace analysis over XCP-on-CAN in one engineering workspace.

KDP Free · Included KITE Calibrator is included in KDP Free. Register or sign in with a work email to download it.
KITE Calibrator v0.4.22 Workspace
KITE Calibrator v0.4.22 multi-page ECU calibration and live measurement workspace

Overview

Keep the full engineering context from A2L project setup to calibrated ECU results

KITE Calibrator is an XCP-on-CAN tool for ECU development and calibration teams. Import A2L and ELF / AXF / OUT data into a reusable multi-page workspace, then read, write, and observe ECU data through numeric, graphic, parameter, curve / map, and array panels. DAQ recorders, CAN / XCP trace, MF4 playback, and Par Set Studio connect measurement, issue analysis, and parameter-set comparison in one repeatable workflow. A built-in Virtual ECU demo also lets teams explore calibration and measurement without physical hardware.

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Live Measurement and Calibration Workspace

KITE Calibrator
KITE Calibrator Graphic Page with multi-signal live measurement trends

Fast start and reusable workspace

Resume recent work, create or open a folder-based project, or explore the Virtual ECU demo without hardware. Saved multi-page layouts carry the same tuning context into the next session.

Online read, write, and measure

Read and write scalar, curve, map, and array data over XCP-on-CAN while DAQ or polling continuously updates engineering values.

Measurement records and trace

Configure DAQ recorders, export MF4 / ASC, and inspect communication with filtered, aggregated, and decoded CAN / XCP traces.

Parameter-set management

Use Par Set Studio to load PAR / CDFX / CSV, capture ECU snapshots, compare differences, and selectively activate parameter values.

Self-service access

Start using KITE Calibrator in three steps

Sign in, download, and install through KDP without scheduling a product demo or waiting for manual activation.

KITE Calibrator is included in the US$0 KDP Free plan; use the current KDP display for plan details. View trial and plans

  1. 1

    Sign in with a work email

    Enter your work email and use a one-time verification code to register or sign in without a password.

  2. 2

    Download KDP Hub

    Get the 64-bit desktop installer for Windows 10 or later and manage KITE tools in one place.

  3. 3

    Install and launch

    Select the tool in KDP Hub, install it, and start creating an engineering project.

A Complete Workspace from Online Calibration to Measurement Analysis

Explore eight actual interface views covering Numeric, Graphic, curve / map, DAQ, trace, Par Set Studio, A2L Editor, and the hardware-free demo workflow.

Product Highlights

Builds an ECU calibration data model from A2L and ELF / AXF / OUT, with A2L Editor for XCP settings, symbols, and data addresses.

Saves multiple measurement and calibration pages in one project and combines online scalar, curve, map, and array access with batch operations and readback.

Connects DAQ recorders, MF4 playback, CAN / XCP trace, and Par Set Studio for measurement, issue analysis, difference review, and parameter activation.

Core Capabilities

Project and A2L data management

Load A2L, ELF / AXF / OUT, and DBC data for characteristics, measurements, axes, conversions, record layouts, DAQ events, and ECU addresses. Projects retain page layouts and measurement records.

A2L Editor and symbol modeling

Use XCP Configuration, ELF Search, and Symbol Editor to create or update CHARACTERISTIC, ARRAY, and MEASUREMENT entries and save symbol addresses and data definitions back to A2L.

Parameter, curve, map, and array calibration

Read and write scalar, curve, map, and array / VAL_BLK data online with physical limits, batch arithmetic, interpolation, Read All / Write All, and readback confirmation.

DAQ / ODT live measurement

Assign DAQ channels, rates, and ODTs from A2L events, use polling where needed, and display engineering values, trends, cursors, and markers in numeric and graphic panels.

Recorder, MF4, and bus trace

Route channels to MF4 / ASC recorders, load MF4 files for offline playback, and filter, aggregate, and decode CAN / XCP Tx / Rx messages in the trace view.

Par Set Studio and output

Load PAR / CDFX / CSV, capture ECU snapshots, compare parameter differences, and selectively activate values. Intel HEX export and parameter HEX write-back are also available.

KITE Calibrator Calibration and Measurement Workflow

Start with data preparation and XCP connectivity, then move through workspace setup, online calibration, measurement analysis, and parameter-set delivery as one repeatable ECU tuning method.

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Prepare project data

Load A2L and ELF / AXF / OUT, then confirm characteristics, measurements, addresses, conversions, and DAQ event definitions.

Where It Fits

Designed for ECU bring-up, control-strategy tuning, bench / HIL measurement analysis, and parameter-set validation and delivery.

ECU bring-up

Confirm A2L addresses, XCP connectivity, memory access, and initial measurement signals to establish a usable calibration baseline.

Control-strategy tuning

Adjust thresholds, gains, curves, maps, and arrays online while observing ECU behavior and retaining readback results.

Bench / HIL measurement analysis

Use DAQ, graphic pages, MF4 recorders, and bus trace to analyze control variables, sensors, states, and communication behavior.

Parameter-set validation and delivery

Compare ECU snapshots, PAR / CDFX / CSV, and project settings, then save verified parameter sets, measurement records, or HEX output.

Supported Formats & Standards

ASAM A2L ELF / AXF / OUT DBC ASAM MCD-1 XCP XCP on CAN DAQ / ODT MF4 measurement ASC trace PAR / CDFX / CSV Intel HEX .calprj workspace Kvaser / PCAN / Vector / ZLG

Getting-started questions

Quick answers about the free trial, installation, and engineering inputs required by the tool.

Is KITE Calibrator included in KDP Free?

Yes. KITE Calibrator is included in KDP Free. Sign in with a work email, download KDP Hub, and install the tool.

Can I try KITE Calibrator without an ECU or CAN interface?

Yes. The Virtual ECU Demo lets you explore calibration, measurement, and workspace flows without physical hardware. A real ECU connection requires matching A2L / ELF data, XCP settings, and a supported CAN interface.

Do I need to contact sales or book a demo before using it?

No. You can sign in to KDP and install the tool through KDP Hub. Contact KopherBit only when you need enterprise licensing, hardware-interface guidance, or integration support.