Packages and updates

Install protocol and adapter components in Settings → Packages. The relationship between installed components and entitlements is described under license and access.

Required components

Task	Components
Modbus RTU	Modbus; the serial transport is included in the core application
CANopen	CANopen and the selected CAN adapter package
Automotive VAG	VAG, its Automotive tools dependency and a CAN adapter package
CANable	CANable
WeAct	WeAct
J2534 adapter	J2534, including DriverBridge; install the manufacturer's driver separately
Lawicel or HEX-USB+CAN adapter	FTDI adapters
UCCB	UCCB
MCP client	McpBridge is included in the core application

Installation and maintenance

1. Find the component and click Install.
2. If dependencies are required, review the proposed list and confirm their installation.
3. Wait for completion and restart Protohaund when prompted.

Installed components show their versions. Package update status and the core application version are separate: package versions may differ from each other.

The Management menu offers Check updates, Repair all and Uninstall all. Individual packages also offer Uninstall. Removing a component may make its module or transport unavailable. A restart indicator means file changes have not yet been applied to the running instance.

Startup updates

After startup, Protohaund checks for application and module updates and presents a combined Update available dialog. It lists components and versions; when the installed version is known, it shows the transition to the new version.

• Update installs the proposed updates.
• Not now defers the proposed versions; manual checking remains available in Packages.

Module-only updates prompt for a restart after installation. A core application update launches the installer and closes Protohaund. Save important traces before updating.