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How to use the Wireshark dissector for measurement data and IMU data (Compact format)?

Article No: KA-08425
Version: 4.0
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With this Wireshark dissector (Plugin) for the Compact data format, it is easy to understand the content of the streaming data (compact format only).
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Attachments
COMPACT_IMU_Dissector_V3_7.lua

Table of Contents

How to install the plugin?
  1. Download the plugin
  2. Download, install and open Wireshark
  3. Go to Help --> About Wireshark
  • Go to Folders --> Personal Lua Plugins
  • Copy & paste the downloaded Plugin to the given folder
  • Restart Wireshark

How to use the plugin?
  1. Set up your device to output Compact format via UDP.
  • Make sure the ethernet settings of your PC are correct (network needs to be "private")

or with command line tool: 'get-NetConnectionProfile'

change ethernet connection
'Set-NetConnectionProfile -InterfaceIndex 18 -NetworkCategory Private'
  • Open Wireshark
  • Open the corresponding ethernet interface by double-clicking
  • Use the display filter "compact" and press enter.
  • Check if the protocol column shows COMPACT
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  • Select one packet
  • Go through the structure of the Compact format and find a value (e.g. distance value)
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  • To disable the plugin use Analyze --> Enable Protocols --> uncheck
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