User Channels

Setup → User Channels

User channels let you define custom named channels for data that is not covered by the built-in channel list. They behave like any other channel — functions can read and write them, gauges can display them, and they can be logged.

Creating a Channel

1. Open Setup → User Channels.
2. Click Add to create a new channel.
3. Set the Name and select a Unit type.
4. Optionally assign an Enum to display human-readable text instead of numeric values.

Import and Export

User channel definitions can be exported and imported between configurations using the toolbar buttons. This is useful when sharing a common set of custom channels across multiple vehicle configs.

TIP: Prefer built-in channels where they exist. Built-in channels ensure compatibility when importing sub-configurations from other projects. Contact Emtron support to request addition of commonly needed channels.

See Channels and Events for guidance on when to use custom channels.