Contents VN8900InterfaceFamilyManual Version6.4 4 4.2ToolDescription 69 4.2.1Introduction 69 4.2.2TreeView 70 5TimeSynchronization 73 5.1GeneralInformation 74
VN8900 Interface Family Manual. Version 6.4. 5. 1 Introduction. In this chapter you find the following information: 1.1 About this User Manual. 6. 1.1.1 Warranty. 7. ·
VN8900 Interface Family Manual Version 6.4 | English Imprint Vector Informatik GmbH Ingersheimer Straße 24 D-70499 Stuttgart The information and data given in this user manual can be changed without prior notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form or by any means without the written permission of the publisher, regardless of which method or which instruments, electronic or mechanical, are used. All technical information, drafts, etc. are liable to law of copyright protection. © Copyright 2019, Vector Informatik GmbH. All rights reserved. Contents 1 Introduction 1.1 About this User Manual 1.1.1 Warranty 1.1.2 Registered Trademarks 1.2 Important Notes 1.2.1 Safety Instructions and Hazard Warnings 1.2.1.1 Proper Use and Intended Purpose 1.2.1.2 Hazards 1.2.1.3 Disclaimer 1.2.2 Licenses 1.2.2.1 GRUB Version 0.4.4-r61 1.2.2.2 AutoLaunch V310 2 VN8900 Interface Family 2.1 System Description 2.1.1 Introduction 2.1.2 Real Time Processing 2.1.3 Stand-Alone Mode 2.1.4 Network Extension 2.2 Base Modules 2.2.1 VN8911 Base Module 2.2.2 VN8914 Base Module 2.2.3 VN8912 / VN8912A Base Module 2.3 Plug-In Module 2.3.1 VN8970 FlexRay/CAN/LIN Module 2.3.2 VN8972 FlexRay/CAN/LIN Module 2.4 Accessories 2.5 Mounting of Plug-In Modules and Piggybacks 3 Getting Started 3.1 Driver Installation 3.2 Device Configuration 3.3 Loop Tests 3.3.1 CAN 3.3.2 FlexRay 4 Vector Hardware Configuration 4.1 General Information VN8900 Interface Family Manual Version 6.4 Contents 5 6 7 7 8 8 8 9 9 10 10 10 11 12 12 14 14 15 16 16 22 28 32 32 44 56 57 60 61 63 64 64 66 67 68 3 4.2 Tool Description 4.2.1 Introduction 4.2.2 Tree View 5 Time Synchronization 5.1 General Information 5.2 Software Sync 5.3 Hardware Sync Contents 69 69 70 73 74 76 77 VN8900 Interface Family Manual Version 6.4 4 1 Introduction In this chapter you find the following information: 1.1 About this User Manual 1.1.1 Warranty 1.1.2 Registered Trademarks 1.2 Important Notes 1.2.1 Safety Instructions and Hazard Warnings 1.2.2 Licenses 1 Introduction 6 7 7 8 8 10 VN8900 Interface Family Manual Version 6.4 5 1 Introduction 1.1 About this User Manual Conventions In the two following charts you will find the conventions used in the user manual regarding utilized spellings and symbols. Style Utilization bold Blocks, surface elements, window- and dialog names of the soft- ware. Accentuation of warnings and advices. [OK] Push buttons in brackets File|Save Notation for menus and menu entries Source Code File name and source code. Hyperlink Hyperlinks and references. <CTRL>+<S> Notation for shortcuts. Symbol Utilization This symbol calls your attention to warnings. Here you can obtain supplemental information. Here you can find additional information. Here is an example that has been prepared for you. Step-by-step instructions provide assistance at these points. Instructions on editing files are found at these points. This symbol warns you not to edit the specified file. VN8900 Interface Family Manual Version 6.4 6 1 Introduction 1.1.1 Warranty Restriction of warranty We reserve the right to change the contents of the documentation and the software without notice. Vector Informatik GmbH assumes no liability for correct contents or damages which are resulted from the usage of the documentation. We are grateful for references to mistakes or for suggestions for improvement to be able to offer you even more efficient products in the future. 1.1.2 Registered Trademarks Registered trademarks All trademarks mentioned in this documentation and if necessary third party registered are absolutely subject to the conditions of each valid label right and the rights of particular registered proprietor. All trademarks, trade names or company names are or can be trademarks or registered trademarks of their particular proprietors. All rights which are not expressly allowed are reserved. If an explicit label of trademarks, which are used in this documentation, fails, should not mean that a name is free of third party rights. Windows, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 are trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. and are trademarks of the SD Card Association. VN8900 Interface Family Manual Version 6.4 7 1 Introduction 1.2 Important Notes 1.2.1 Safety Instructions and Hazard Warnings Caution! In order to avoid personal injuries and damage to property, you have to read and understand the following safety instructions and hazard warnings prior to installation and use of this interface. Keep this documentation (manual) always near the interface. 1.2.1.1 Proper Use and Intended Purpose Caution! The interface is designed for analyzing, controlling and otherwise influencing control systems and electronic control units. This includes, inter alia, bus systems like CAN, LIN, K-Line, MOST, FlexRay, Ethernet, BroadR-Reach and/or ARINC 429. The interface may only be operated in a closed state. In particular, printed circuits must not be visible. The interface may only be operated (i) according to the instructions and descriptions of this manual; (ii) with the electric power supply designed for the interface, e.g. USB-powered power supply; and (iii) with accessories manufactured or approved by Vector. The interface is exclusively designed for use by skilled personnel as its operation may result in serious personal injuries and damage to property. Therefore, only those persons may operate the interface who (i) have understood the possible effects of the actions which may be caused by the interface; (ii) are specifically trained in the handling with the interface, bus systems and the system intended to be influenced; and (iii) have sufficient experience in using the interface safely. The knowledge necessary for the operation of the interface can be acquired in work-shops and internal or external seminars offered by Vector. Additional and interface specific information, such as ,,Known Issues", are available in the ,,Vector KnowledgeBase" on Vector´s website at www.vector.com. Please consult the ,,Vector KnowledgeBase" for updated information prior to the operation of the interface. VN8900 Interface Family Manual Version 6.4 8 1 Introduction 1.2.1.2 Hazards Caution! The interface may control and/or otherwise influence the behavior of control systems and electronic control units. Serious hazards for life, body and property may arise, in particular, without limitation, by interventions in safety relevant systems (e.g. by deactivating or otherwise manipulating the engine management, steering, airbag and/or braking system) and/or if the interface is operated in public areas (e.g. public traffic, airspace). Therefore, you must always ensure that the interface is used in a safe manner. This includes, inter alia, the ability to put the system in which the interface is used into a safe state at any time (e.g. by ,,emergency shutdown"), in particular, without limitation, in the event of errors or hazards. Comply with all safety standards and public regulations which are relevant for the operation of the system. Before you operate the system in public areas, it should be tested on a site which is not accessible to the public and specifically prepared for performing test drives in order to reduce hazards. 1.2.1.3 Disclaimer Caution! Claims based on defects and liability claims against Vector are excluded to the extent damages or errors are caused by improper use of the interface or use not according to its intended purpose. The same applies to damages or errors arising from insufficient training or lack of experience of personnel using the interface. VN8900 Interface Family Manual Version 6.4 9 1 Introduction 1.2.2 Licenses 1.2.2.1 GRUB Version 0.4.4-r61 Copyright and disclaimer The product contains the software GRUB Version 0.4.4-r61. Copyright (C) 1989, 1991 Free Software Foundation, Inc. 59 Temple Place, Suite 330, Boston, MA 021111307 USA. This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation, version 2 of the License. This program is distributed by the holder of the Copyright in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY by the holder of the Copyright; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the GNU General Public License for more details. Reference The GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE can be found in the separate text file manual on the Vector Driver Disk in \Documentation\Licenses. Source code The product contains the software GRUB Version 0.4.4-r61. We will send anyone a complete machine-readable copy of the corresponding source code by email without any charge if so requested by writing to support@vector.com. This offer is valid for three years starting at the time you received the product. 1.2.2.2 AutoLaunch V310 Copyright and disclaimer The product contains the software AutoLaunch V310. Copyright (c) 2011 Samuel Phung (Embedded101.com). Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is furnished to do so, subject to the following conditions: The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all copies or substantial portions of the Software. VN8900 Interface Family Manual Version 6.4 10 2 VN8900 Interface Family In this chapter you find the following information: 2.1 System Description 2.1.1 Introduction 2.1.2 Real Time Processing 2.1.3 Stand-Alone Mode 2.1.4 Network Extension 2.2 Base Modules 2.2.1 VN8911 Base Module 2.2.2 VN8914 Base Module 2.2.3 VN8912 / VN8912A Base Module 2.3 Plug-In Module 2.3.1 VN8970 FlexRay/CAN/LIN Module 2.3.2 VN8972 FlexRay/CAN/LIN Module 2.4 Accessories 2.5 Mounting of Plug-In Modules and Piggybacks 2 VN8900 Interface Family 12 12 14 14 15 16 16 22 28 32 32 44 56 57 VN8900 Interface Family Manual Version 6.4 11 2 VN8900 Interface Family 2.1 System Description 2.1.1 Introduction Network interface with real-time computer The VN8900 interface family is designed for high-performance applications in combination with CANoe/CANalyzer. The application areas include system simulations or bypassing applications with Simulink, remaining bus simulations, gateway implementations, test executions (MiniHIL) or data monitoring. Another key feature is the execution of time-critical CANoe/CANalyzer configurations without any user PC and without any negative effects on functionality of the running application. User Desktop PC / Notebook CANalyzer / CANoe / CANape USB VN8911 VN8914 Real-time PC Intel ATOM Real-time PC Intel Core-i7 MiniHIL Control & Test Execution Real-time Simulation and Model Execution (CAPL, .NET, Simulink) Measurement, Analysis, Logging Bypassing I/O Digital/Analog IOpiggy8642 USB Host/Client GbETH VN8970 VN8972 Up to 8 Channels for FlexRay CAN/LIN/ J1708/K-Line bus access CAN LIN J1708 FlexRay Figure 1: Operator side (user PC) and measurement side VN8900 Interface Family Manual Version 6.4 12 2 VN8900 Interface Family Hardware flexibility Another important VN8900 product characteristic is the modularity of the network interface, which lets users flexibly adapt it to the measurement environment and existing buses. The overall system is comprised of these components: Base Module Processor unit with memory for executing simulations and time-critical program sections in stand-alone mode. The Base Module has an Intel processor and basic port connections for power supply, synchronization, USB and Ethernet. You will find further details on Base Modules beginning on page 16. Figure 2: VN8914 back side Plug-In Module The Plug-In Module represents the actual network interface; it provides the related interfaces as plug connections (e. g. FlexRay, CAN, LIN or digital-analog input/output). You will find additional details on Plug-In Modules beginning on page 32. Figure 3: VN8914 with inserted VN8972 FlexRay/CAN/LIN Module VN8900 Interface Family Manual Version 6.4 13 2 VN8900 Interface Family Piggybacks Piggybacks establish the connection from the Vector network interface to the user's electrical networks via appropriate transceivers (FlexRay/CAN/LIN...). Moreover, the Piggyback usually offers the electrical isolation to protect the measurement hardware as well as the system under test. The amount and kind of supported Piggybacks varies between the Plug-In Modules. Please find the list of valid combinations in section "Transceiver Compatibility" of the accessories manual on the Vector Driver Disk in \Documentation\Accessories. Figure 4: Piggyback 2.1.2 Real Time Processing General When requirements for timing precision are strict, the measurement hardware must be able to operate with very low latency. The integrated processor of the VN8900 interface family meets this standard and offers significantly improved latency times compared to normal PCs. CANoe The VN8900 interface family is a real-time hardware that is designed for using with CANoe. CANoe offers the option of executing real-time relevant simulations and test functions on the VN8900 separate from the graphic user interface. On the one hand, this increases overall system performance, and on the other it enables shorter latency times and more precise timers. Configuration of the simulation and evaluation are performed on a standard PC (CANoe), while the simulation and test kernel are executed on the VN8900 (CANoeRT). Communication between the two computers is routed via a USB cable or via Ethernet (see figure 1). 2.1.3 Stand-Alone Mode CANoe configuration The VN8900 interface family offers a stand-alone mode which allows a measurement without any additional user PC. For this purpose a measurement application can be configured in CANoe, which is then written into the permanent memory of the VN8900. After a restart, the configuration is loaded and the measurement autonomously started. power/ restart start time start-up time (see technical data) load user config loading time (depends on config) total boot-up time Figure 5: Booting overview auto run measurement VN8900 Interface Family Manual Version 6.4 14 2 VN8900 Interface Family 2.1.4 Network Extension Additional network channels CANoe/CANalyzer supports a single Base Module at a time. To use more network channels, the VN8900 interfaces offer additional USB (host) ports to connect to other Vector network interfaces. Time synchronization of the different network interfaces can be done via the sync line. User Desktop PC / Notebook CANoe / CANalyzer USB (device) VN8911 SYNCcable XL Figure 6: Extension example USB (host) e. g. VN1640A Power VN8900 Interface Family Manual Version 6.4 15 2 VN8900 Interface Family 2.2 Base Modules 2.2.1 VN8911 Base Module Description Base Module with integrated Intel Atom processor unit for running real-time applications. Connection to user networks is provided by a Plug-In Module with individual bus transceivers (see section Plug-In Module on page 32). The VN8911 also supports the Vector Tool Platform (VTP). With Extended Real Time as a part of the Vector Tool Platform, the throughput, latency, and determinism of CANoe and CANape are improved. To achieve this, the device is logically divided into two areas. A new area provides Extended Real Time in which predefined functions can be executed under real-time conditions. Connections Figure 7: VN8911 back and front side (with Plug-In Module) Figure 8: VN8911 back side Keypad Start/Stop This key instantly starts or stops a preconfigured CANoe measurement. Keypads F2/F3/F4 These keys can be assigned to CAPL functions. LED S1/S2 These LEDs offer a visual feedback for active measurements and can be individually controlled via CAPL. VN8900 Interface Family Manual Version 6.4 16 2 VN8900 Interface Family LED Run Multicolored channel LED which indicates the power up/down status. Color Description Off Power up/down control line not activated since reboot. Green Device is running. Red Inactive power up/down control line. Device shuts down into power- down mode after time out (has to be defined in CANoe). LED Power Multicolored channel LED which indicates the power status. Color Description Off Power supply disconnected. Green Power supply connected. ETH1/ETH2 These Ethernet ports can be used to connect other Vector Ethernet devices for use with CANoe, CANalyzer or CANape. Currently supported: VX1121, VX1131, VX1132, VX1135, VX1060. Furthermore, the Ethernet ports can be used to interconnect your host PC and the VN8911 to use them with measurement applications (e. g. CANoe, CANalyzer). USB 2.0/3.0 (host) These USB ports can be used to connect other Vector USB devices for use with CANoe or CANalyzer. The summarized output current at these ports is limited to 1050 mA. Supported Device Max. Number of Devices externally powered USB powered CANcaseXL / log 2 2 VN0601 not applicable 2 VN1630A / VN1640A not applicable 2 VN1630 log 2 2 VN2610 / VN2640 2 not applicable VN3600 2 not applicable VN5610 / VN5610A 2 * VN5640 1 not applicable VN7600 2 not applicable VN7640 2 not applicable * Depending on use-case. Note When using the USB host connector, the Vector device has to be connected to the VN8911 before powering the VN8911. Please ensure that the USB logo on the USB cable is on the bottom side (USB pins at top) before connecting. Do not force the cable into the USB connector to avoid mechanical damages. USB (device) Interconnect your Host PC and the VN8911 via this USB 3.0 port to install the device on the Host PC and to use it together with measurement applications (e. g. CANoe, CANalyzer). VN8900 Interface Family Manual Version 6.4 17 2 VN8900 Interface Family SD card slot This slot can be used for recording use cases. Recommended cards: Industrial Grade SD, SDHC or SDXC. Sync/Ctrl This terminal (Binder type 711) can be used for time synchronization of different Vector devices (see section Time Synchronization on page 73) or to control the power up/down function of the device. Pin Assignment 1 Power up/down control line 13 2 Synchronization line 2 3 Ground Caution! The power up/down control line uses the same reference to GND as the power supply input of the device, not pin 3 of the sync/ctrl connector. In order to use the power up/down function, switch off the device and remove the Plug-In Module. Find the power up/down switch underneath the heat sink and set it to ON. Power up/down switch OFF ON Figure 9: Power up/down switch in VN8911 Reassemble the Plug-In Module and connect the power supply. Depending on the voltage at the power up/down control line, the VN8911 can be powered up or shut down. Ctrl Description 0V If running, the device shuts down after time out (approx. 5 seconds). Otherwise the device remains in power-up mode. > 5 V If in power-down mode, the device powers up (please note the start-up time in section Technical data on page 21). Current consumption in power-down mode: 2.9 mA, max. 104 mW @ 36 V. VN8900 Interface Family Manual Version 6.4 18 2 VN8900 Interface Family Example With this wiring, the VN8911 powers up and down with the ignition switch of the vehicle. Vehicle Level at terminal 15 / Power Up/Down Ctrl [V] 5 device starts at > 5 V device in power-down mode at < 5V 0 ignition switch on device in power-down mode at < 5V ignition t switch off VN8911 Terminal 15 (battery through ignition switch) GND Terminal 30 (battery) 13 Power Up/Down 2 Ctrl (pin 1) 2 Power 1 You can use the following Vector accessories to connect the VN8911 to the vehicle: Power up/down control Connection Cable Binder Type 711 (3-pin), part number 30011 Power ODU Connector / Bunch Plugs, part number 05069 Power For its power supply, the VN8911 has a two-pin ODU connector (MINI-SNAP size 1, type GG1L0C-P02RP00-0000). Attach the enclosed power cable to power up the unit (matching ODU connector type S11L0C-P02NPL0-6200). Pin Assignment 2 GND 2 1+ 1 VN8900 Interface Family Manual Version 6.4 19 CFast card 2 VN8900 Interface Family Figure 10: CFast card slot in VN8911 The VN8911 operating system is stored on a CFast card and must not be removed during operation. Note The CFast card should only be removed for system recoveries. Please contact the Vector support for further instructions on system recoveries. VN8900 Interface Family Manual Version 6.4 20 Technical data VN8911 2 VN8900 Interface Family Processor Memory Hard drive Transceiver PC interface Temperature range Relative humidity of ambient air USB 1/2 output current External power supply Power consumption Start-up time Dimensions (LxWxH) Operating system requirements Ethernet Supported Plug-In Modules Intel ATOM E3845 Quad-Core with 1.91 GHz 4 GB CFast card, 16 GB Depends on the Plug-In Module and its Piggybacks USB 3.0 SuperSpeed Operating: -40 °C...+60 °C Shipping and storage: -40 °C...+85 °C 15 %...95 %, non-condensing Max. 1050 mA, both ports combined 6 V...36 V DC Power-up: 9 V DC Typ. 7.0 W without Plug-In Module Approx. 30 seconds 190 mm x 170 mm x 60 mm (with Plug-In Module) Windows 7 SP1 (32 bit / 64 bit) Windows 8.1 (32 bit / 64 bit) Windows 10 (64 bit) 1000Base-T/100Base-TX/10Base-T VN8970 VN8900 Interface Family Manual Version 6.4 21 2 VN8900 Interface Family 2.2.2 VN8914 Base Module Description Base Module with integrated Intel Core-i7 processor unit for running real-time applications with high performance demands. Connection to user networks is provided by a Plug-In Module with individual bus transceivers (see section Plug-In Module on page 32). The VN8914 also supports the Vector Tool Platform (VTP). With Extended Real Time as a part of the Vector Tool Platform, the throughput, latency, and determinism of CANoe and CANape are improved. To achieve this, the device is logically divided into two areas. A new area provides Extended Real Time in which predefined functions can be executed under real-time conditions. Keypads/LEDs Figure 11: VN8914 front and back side (with Plug-In Module) Figure 12: VN8914 front side Keypad Start/Stop This key instantly starts or stops a preconfigured CANoe measurement. Keypads F2/F3/F4 These keys can be assigned to CAPL functions. LED S1/S2 These LEDs offer a visual feedback for active measurements and can be individually controlled via CAPL. LED Run Multicolored channel LED which indicates the power up/down status. Color Description Off Power up/down control input < 5 V. Device in power down mode. Green Device is running (power up/down control input > 5 V). Red Device shuts down into power down mode after time out if power up/down feature is enabled. VN8900 Interface Family Manual Version 6.4 22 Connectors 2 VN8900 Interface Family LED Power Multicolored channel LED which indicates the power status. Color Description Off Device is not powered. Green Device is powered. Figure 13: VN8914 back side ETH1/ETH2 These Ethernet ports can be used to connect other Vector Ethernet devices for use with CANoe, CANalyzer or CANape. Currently supported: VX1060, VX1121, VX1131, VX1132, VX1135. Furthermore, the Ethernet ports can be used to interconnect your host PC and the VN8914 to use them with measurement applications (e. g. CANoe, CANalyzer). SD card slot This slot can be used for recording use cases. Recommended cards: Industrial Grade SD, SDHC or SDXC. USB 3.0 Host These three host ports are used to connect other Vector USB devices for use with CANoe or CANalyzer. The summarized output current at these ports is limited to 1350 mA. Supported Device Max. Number of Devices externally powered USB powered CANcaseXL / log 3 2* VN0601 not applicable 2* VN1630A / VN1640A not applicable 2 VN2610 / VN2640 3 not applicable VN3600 3 not applicable VN5610 / VN5610A 3 ** VN5640 3 not applicable VN7600 3 not applicable VN7640 3 not applicable * Depending on use-case. Note When using the USB host connector, the Vector device has to be connected to the VN8914 before powering the VN8914. Please ensure that the USB logo on the USB cable is on the bottom side (USB pins at top) before connecting. Do not force the cable into the USB connector to avoid mechanical damages. VN8900 Interface Family Manual Version 6.4 23 2 VN8900 Interface Family USB 3.0 Interconnect your Host PC and the VN8914 via this USB 3.0 port to install the device on the Host PC and to use it together with measurement applications (e. g. CANoe, CANalyzer). The USB 3.0 connector has two stand offs to securely attach the appropriate USB 3.0 cable (see accessories manual). Figure 14: USB 3.0 stand offs Sync/Ctrl This terminal (Binder type 711) can be used for time synchronization of different Vector devices (see section Time Synchronization on page 73) or to control the power up/down function of the device. Pin Assignment 1 Power up/down control line 13 2 Synchronization line 2 3 Ground Caution! The power up/down control line uses the same reference to GND as the power supply input of the device, not pin 3 of the sync/ctrl connector. In order to use the power up/down function, switch off the device and remove the Plug-In Module. Find the power up/down switch underneath the heat sink and set it to ON. Power up/down switch OFF ON Figure 15: Power up/down switch in VN8914 VN8900 Interface Family Manual Version 6.4 24 2 VN8900 Interface Family Reassemble the Plug-In Module and connect the power supply. Depending on the voltage at the power up/down control line, the VN8914 can be powered up or shut down. Ctrl Description 0V If running, the device shuts down after time out (approx. 5 seconds). Otherwise the device remains in power-up mode. >5V If in power-down mode, the device powers up (please note the start-up time in section Technical data on page 27). Current consumption in power-down mode: 3.6 mA @ 10 V...36 V. Example With this wiring, the VN8914 powers up and down with the ignition switch of the vehicle. Vehicle Level at terminal 15 / Power Up/Down Ctrl [V] 5 device starts at > 5 V device in power-down mode at < 5V 0 ignition switch on device in power-down mode at < 5V ignition t switch off VN8914 Terminal 15 (battery through ignition switch) GND Terminal 30 (battery) 13 Power Up/Down 2 Ctrl (pin 1) 2 Power 1 You can use the following Vector accessories to connect the VN8914 to the vehicle: Power up/down control Connection Cable Binder Type 711 (3-pin), part number 30011 Power ODU Connector / Bunch Plugs, part number 05069 VN8900 Interface Family Manual Version 6.4 25 CFast card 2 VN8900 Interface Family Power For its power supply, the VN8914 has a two-pin ODU connector (MINI-SNAP size 1, type GG1L0C-P02RP00-0000). Attach the enclosed power cable to power up the unit (matching ODU connector type S11L0C-P02NPL0-6200). Pin Assignment 2 GND 2 1+ 1 Figure 16: CFast card slot in VN8914 The VN8914 operating system is stored on a CFast card and must not be removed during operation. Note The CFast card should only be removed for system recoveries. Please contact the Vector support for further instructions on system recoveries. Note Please check all fan covers of the VN8914 for impurities (e. g. dust) at regular intervals, depending on environmental conditions. For example, impurities can be removed with an appropriate vacuum cleaner. VN8900 Interface Family Manual Version 6.4 26 Technical data VN8914 2 VN8900 Interface Family Processor Intel Core-i7 6822EQ CPU Memory Hard drive Transceiver Ethernet port USB host interfaces PC interface Temperature range Relative humidity of ambient air USB 1/2/3 output current External power supply Power consumption Start-up time Dimensions (LxWxH) 8 GB CFast card, 16 GB Depends on the Plug-In Module and its Piggybacks 2x GbETH 3x USB 3.0 SuperSpeed USB 3.0 SuperSpeed Operating: 0 °C...+50 °C Shipping and storage: -40 °C...+85 °C 15 %...95 %, non-condensing Max. 1350 mA, all ports combined 10 V...36 V DC Typ. 18 W @ 24 V without Plug-In Module Approx. 25 seconds 183 mm x 172 mm x 85 mm (without Plug-In Module) Operating system requirements Ethernet Supported Plug-In Modules 190 mm x 172 mm x 85 mm (with Plug-In Module) Windows 7 SP1 (32 bit / 64 bit) Windows 8.1 (32 bit / 64 bit) Windows 10 (64 bit) 1000Base-T/100Base-TX/10Base-T VN8970, VN8972 VN8900 Interface Family Manual Version 6.4 27 2 VN8900 Interface Family 2.2.3 VN8912 / VN8912A Base Module Description Base Module with integrated Intel Core-i7 processor unit for running real-time applications with high performance demands. Connection to user networks is provided by a Plug-In Module with individual bus transceivers (see section Plug-In Module on page 32). VN8912A The main features as well as the technical data of the VN8912A are identical to the VN8912. In addition, the VN8912A also supports the Vector Tool Platform (VTP). With Extended Real Time as a part of the Vector Tool Platform, the throughput, latency, and determinism of CANoe and CANape are improved. To achieve this, the device is logically divided into two areas. A new area provides Extended Real Time in which predefined functions can be executed under real-time conditions. Front side Figure 17: VN8912 front side (with VN8970 Plug-In Module) Figure 18: VN8912 front side Keypad Start/Stop This key instantly starts or stops a preconfigured CANoe measurement. Keypads F2/F3/F4 These keys can be assigned to CAPL functions. LED S1/S2 These LEDs offer a visual feedback for active measurements and can be individually controlled via CAPL. VN8900 Interface Family Manual Version 6.4 28 CFast card 2 VN8900 Interface Family Back side Figure 19: CFast card slot in VN8912 The VN8912 operating system is stored on a CFast card and must not be removed during operation. Note The CFast card should only be removed for system recoveries. For this purpose, a separate CFast card reader is included in the delivery. Please contact the Vector support for further instructions on system recoveries. Figure 20: VN8912 back side ETH 1/2 Two independent Ethernet connections (RJ45) for Vector devices. Currently supported: VX1060, VX1121, VX1131, VX1132, VX1135. USB 1/2/3/4 (host) These four host ports are used to connect other Vector USB devices for use with CANoe or CANalyzer. The summarized output current at these ports is limited to 1350 mA. Supported Device Max. Number of Devices externally powered USB powered CANcaseXL / log 4 2* VN0601 not applicable 2* VN1630A / VN1640A not applicable 2 VN2610 / VN2640 4 not applicable VN3600 4 not applicable VN5610 / VN5610A 4 ** VN8900 Interface Family Manual Version 6.4 29 2 VN8900 Interface Family Supported Device Max. Number of Devices externally powered USB powered VN5640 4 not applicable VN7600 4 not applicable VN7640 4 not applicable * A third/fourth Vector device has to be externally powered. ** Depending on use-case. Note The Vector device has to be connected to the VN8912 before powering the VN8912. USB (device) Interconnect your Host PC and the VN8912 via this USB port to install the device on the Host PC and to use it together with measurement applications (e. g. CANoe, CANalyzer). Sync This terminal (Binder type 711) can be used for time synchronization of different Vector devices (see section Time Synchronization on page 73). Pin Assignment 1 Not connected 2 Synchronization line 2 31 3 Ground Power For its power supply, the VN8912 has a two-pin ODU connector (MINI-SNAP size 1, type GG1L0C-P02RP00-0000). Attach the enclosed power cable to power up the unit (matching ODU connector type S11L0C-P02NPL0-6200). Pin Assignment 1+ 2 2 GND 1 Note Please check all fan covers of the VN8912 for impurities (e. g. dust) at regular intervals, depending on environmental conditions. For example, impurities can be removed with an appropriate vacuum cleaner. VN8900 Interface Family Manual Version 6.4 30 Technical data VN8912A 2 VN8900 Interface Family Processor Intel Core-i7, 2x 1.7 GHz, 4 MB Cache Memory Hard drive Transceiver PC interface Temperature range Relative humidity of ambient air USB 1/2/3/4 output current External power supply Power consumption Start-up time Dimensions (LxWxH) 4 GB CFast card, 8 GB (two partitions, 4 GB each) Depends on the Plug-In Module and its Piggybacks USB 3.0, SuperSpeed Operating: 0 °C...+50 °C Shipping and storage: -40 °C...+85 °C 15 %...95 %, non-condensing Max. 1350 mA, all four ports combined 10 V...36 V DC Typ. 16 W @ 24 V without Plug-In Module Approx. 25 seconds 183 mm x 172 mm x 85 mm (without Plug-In Module) Operating system requirements on Host PC Ethernet Supported Plug-In Modules 190 mm x 172 mm x 85 mm (with Plug-In Module) Windows 7 SP1 (32 bit / 64 bit) Windows 8.1 (32 bit / 64 bit) Windows 10 (64 bit) 1000Base-T/100Base-TX/10Base-T VN8912: VN8950/VN8970/VN8972 VN8912A: VN8970/VN8972 Note EUROPE - Information according REACh: The battery required for the real-time clock contains 1,2-Dimethoxyethane. VN8900 Interface Family Manual Version 6.4 31 2 VN8900 Interface Family 2.3 Plug-In Module 2.3.1 VN8970 FlexRay/CAN/LIN Module Description The VN8970 FlexRay/CAN/LIN Module is a Plug-In Module for VN8911, VN8912A as well as VN8914 and has a FlexRay channel as well as several CAN/LIN channels. In addition, a ninth channel is available for dedicated digital-analog input/output tasks. VN8970 with five plug-in locations for transceivers Channel 9 Channel 4 Channel 3 Channel 1 Channel 2 Bus configuration Figure 21: VN8970 FR/CAN/LIN Module with Piggyback plug-in locations The Plug-In Module's greatest asset is its five plug-in locations for add-ons (primary channels). Depending on requirements, electrically isolated CAN High-Speed, CAN Low-Speed, CAN Single Wire, J1708, LIN or FlexRay transceivers (Piggybacks) may be used. In addition, four capacitively decoupled built-in CAN TJA1051 (high-speed) transceivers are available (secondary channels). In the plug-in location for channel 1, an FRpiggy can be inserted for a two-channel FlexRay connection (A and B of a cluster). Alternatively, a CANpiggy or LINpiggy can be used. Channels 2 to 4 are reserved for CANpiggies and LINpiggies. CANpiggies must be populated in ascending order; LINpiggies in descending order (see examples). J1708 should be handled like CAN. Channel 9 is reserved for dedicated IO Piggybacks. Note Inserting order FRpiggy: CH1. LINpiggies: CH4...CH1. CAN/J1708piggies: CH1...CH4, but after an FRpiggy and before LINpiggies. VN8900 Interface Family Manual Version 6.4 32 Piggyback order 2 VN8900 Interface Family Primary CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 CH9 FlexRay or CAN1 CAN2 CAN3 CAN4 Piggyback or or or or IO LIN4 LIN3 LIN2 LIN1 Secondary CH5 CH6 CH7 CH8 - Built-in CAN CAN CAN CAN - Transceiver 1051cap 1051cap 1051cap 1051cap Note CH5, CH6, CH7, and CH8 are equipped with built-in CAN TJA1051 transceivers. CH5 will be deactivated if an FRpiggy is inserted in the plug-in location for channel 1 and the pin assignment accordingly set via the DIP switches. Each empty plug-in location (except for CH9) is loaded with a built-in transceiver from the secondary channel according to the DIP switch settings. Reference Further information on DIP switches can be found on page 37. VN8900 Interface Family Manual Version 6.4 33 2 VN8900 Interface Family Examples The following tables show examples of possible configurations (a list of all possible channel configurations can be found in section Technical data on page 43): 4x CAN without Piggybacks Piggyback Primary Built-in Transceiver Secondary CH1/CH5 - CH1 Ç CAN 1051cap CH5 CH2/CH6 - CH2 Ç CAN 1051cap CH6 CH3/CH7 - CH3 Ç CAN 1051cap CH7 CH4/CH8 - CH4 Ç CAN 1051cap CH8 CH9 CH9 Configuration CH1: no Piggyback, built-in CAN 1051cap transceiver (CH5). CH5: not usable. CH2: no Piggyback, built-in CAN 1051cap transceiver (CH6). CH6: not usable. CH3: no Piggyback, built-in CAN 1051cap transceiver (CH7). CH7: not usable. CH4: no Piggyback, built-in CAN 1051cap transceiver (CH8). CH8: not usable. CH9: no Piggyback. 8x CAN 1x IO Piggyback Primary CH1/CH5 CAN CH1 Built-in Transceiver Secondary CAN 1051cap CH5 CH2/CH6 CH3/CH7 CAN CAN CH2 CH3 - CAN 1051cap CAN 1051cap CH6 CH7 CH4/CH8 CAN CH4 CAN 1051cap CH8 CH9 IO CH9 Configuration CH1: CANpiggy. CH5: built-in CAN 1051cap transceiver. CH2: CANpiggy. CH6: built-in CAN 1051cap transceiver. CH3: CANpiggy. CH7: built-in CAN 1051cap transceiver. CH4: CANpiggy. CH8: built-in CAN 1051cap transceiver. CH9: IOpiggy. VN8900 Interface Family Manual Version 6.4 34 2 VN8900 Interface Family 1x FlexRay A/B 6x CAN Configuration 1x FlexRay A/B 3x CAN 1x LIN 1x IO Configuration Piggyback Primary CH1/CH5 FlexRay CH1 Built-in Transceiver Secondary / CH5 CH2/CH6 CH3/CH7 CAN CAN CH2 CH3 - CAN 1051cap CAN 1051cap CH6 CH7 CH4/CH8 CAN CH4 CAN 1051cap CH8 CH1: FRpiggy. CH5: not usable due to FRpiggy. CH2: CANpiggy. CH6: built-in CAN 1051cap transceiver. CH3: CANpiggy. CH7: built-in CAN 1051cap transceiver. CH4: CANpiggy. CH8: built-in CAN 1051cap transceiver. CH9: no Piggyback. Piggyback Primary Built-in Transceiver Secondary CH1/CH5 FlexRay CH1 - / CH5 CH2/CH6 - CH2 Ç CAN 1051cap CH6 CH3/CH7 - CH3 Ç CAN 1051cap CH7 CH4/CH8 LIN CH4 CAN 1051cap CH8 CH1: FRpiggy. CH5: not usable due to FRpiggy. CH2: no Piggyback, built-in CAN 1051cap transceiver (CH6). CH6: not usable. CH3: no Piggyback, built-in CAN 1051cap transceiver (CH7). CH7: not usable. CH4: LINpiggy. CH8: built-in CAN 1051cap transceiver. CH9: IOpiggy. CH9 - CH9 CH9 IO CH9 VN8900 Interface Family Manual Version 6.4 35 2 VN8900 Interface Family 1x FlexRay A/B 4x CAN 1x LIN Configuration Piggyback Primary Built-in Transceiver Secondary CH1/CH5 FlexRay CH1 - / CH5 CH2/CH6 CAN CH2 CAN 1051cap CH6 CH3/CH7 - CH3 Ç CAN 1051cap CH7 CH4/CH8 LIN CH4 CAN 1051cap CH8 CH9 CH9 CH1: FRpiggy. CH5: not usable due to FRpiggy. CH2: CANpiggy. CH6: built-in CAN 1051cap transceiver. CH3: no Piggyback, built-in CAN 1051cap transceiver (CH7). CH7: not usable. CH4: LINpiggy. CH8: built-in CAN 1051cap transceiver. CH9: no Piggyback. Reference See the separate accessories manual for a list of available Piggybacks. VN8900 Interface Family Manual Version 6.4 36 2 VN8900 Interface Family Double assignment of D-SUB9 connectors Before installing a Piggyback in the plug-in location, the pin assignment of the DSUB9 connector has to be selected via DIP switches, which can be found at the plugin locations. CH 2/6 Channel 9 CH 4/8 CH 3/7 CH 1/5 Pin assignment CH1 ... CH8 Figure 22: Channel 1...8 with DIP switches The pin assignments of the D-SUB9 connectors depend on the used bus transceiver configuration inside the VN8970. A list of available Piggybacks and their D-SUB9 pin assignments is included in the separate accessories manual on the Vector Driver Disk. No Piggyback inserted If no Piggyback is inserted, only the built-in CAN transceiver is active (no double assignment at the D-SUB9 connector): Pin Assignment 1 Not connected 2 1051cap CAN Low 3 GND 4 Not connected 5 Shield 6 Not connected 7 1051cap CAN High 8 Not connected 9 Not connected No piggy installed 1 A B 6 ON 1 6 ON Setting of DIP switches A: all ,off' / B: all ,on' VN8900 Interface Family Manual Version 6.4 37 2 VN8900 Interface Family CAN/LIN Piggyback inserted If a CAN- or LINpiggy is inserted, the pin assignment at the D SUB9 connector is as follows: Pin Assignment 1 1051cap CAN Low 2 Piggyback-dependent 3 Piggyback-dependent 4 Piggyback-dependent 5 Shield 6 GND 7 Piggyback-dependent 8 1051cap CAN High 9 Piggyback-dependent CAN/LINpiggy installed 1 A B 6 ON 1 6 ON Setting of DIP switches A: all ,on' / B: all ,off' Example CANpiggy 1041Amag The following example shows the pin assignment of CH1 and CH5 if a CANpiggy 1041Amag is inserted in the plug-in location 1. CH1 Shield 1041Amag VB+ 1041Amag Split 1041Amag VB1041Amag CAN High 1041Amag CAN Low 5 49 38 7 2 6 1 CH5 Shield 1051cap CAN High 1051cap GND 1051cap CAN Low VN8900 Interface Family Manual Version 6.4 38 2 VN8900 Interface Family CAN/LIN Y cable Use the CANcable 2Y to access both channels on separate D-SUB9 connectors (see accessories manual, part number 05075). VN8970 CH1/5 2 CAN4Low 2 3 GND4/4VB- 3 7 CAN4High4/4LIN 7 4 Special4function 4 5 Shield 5 9 )VB+9 9 CH14)A9 CH54)B9 1 CAN4Low4 2 6 GND4 3 8 CAN4High4 7 5 Shield 5 VN8970 CH2/6 2 CAN4Low 2 3 GND4/4VB- 3 7 CAN4High4/4LIN 7 4 Special4function 4 5 Shield 5 9 )VB+9 9 1 CAN4Low4 2 6 GND4 3 8 CAN4High4 7 5 Shield 5 Figure 23: Example with 2x CANcable 2Y connected to VN8970 CH24)A9 CH64)B9 VN8900 Interface Family Manual Version 6.4 39 2 VN8900 Interface Family FlexRay Y cable FlexRay Piggyback inserted If an FRpiggy is inserted, the pin assignment at the D SUB9 connector is as follows: Pin Assignment 1 Piggyback-dependent 2 FlexRay BM A 3 FlexRay GND 4 FlexRay BM B 5 Shield 6 Piggyback-dependent 7 FlexRay BP A 8 FlexRay BP B 9 Piggyback-dependent FRpiggy installed (only CH1) 1 A B 6 ON 1 6 ON Setting of DIP switches A: all ,off' / B: all ,off' Example FRpiggy 1082cap The following example shows the pin assignment of the FlexRay channels A and B at CH1 if an FRpiggy 1082cap is inserted in the plug-in location 1 (CH5 is disabled). Channel A Shieldv FRvGND BPvA BMvA 5 49 8 3 7 2 6 1 Channel B Shield BMvB BPvB FRvGND Triggerv open-collectorvoutput,v 5vVvlow-active Use the FRcableAB to access channel A and B on separate D-SUB9 connectors (see accessories manual). VN8900 Interface Family Manual Version 6.4 40 Connections 2 VN8900 Interface Family LEDs Figure 24: VN8970 with 4x D-SUB9 and 1x D-SUB15 CH1 D-SUB9 connector for FlexRay, CAN or LIN (depending on Piggyback). CH2 ... CH4 D-SUB9 connector for CAN or LIN (depending on Piggyback). CH5 Fix CAN TJA1051cap (not available if FlexRay is being used at CH1). CH6 ... CH8 Fix CAN TJA1051cap. CH9 D-SUB15 socket for versatile tasks with the IOpiggy 8642. A detailed description can be found in the separate accessories manual on the Vector Driver Disk in \Documentation\Accessories. CH1 ... CH4 (with CAN-/LINpiggies) Multicolored channel LEDs, each indicating the bus activity for CAN or LIN. Color Description Green Data frames have been sent or received correctly. The flashing frequency varies according to the message rate. Orange Error frames have been sent or received. The flashing frequency varies according to the message rate. Red Bus off. CH1 (with FRpiggy) Multicolored channel LED which indicates the sync state of FlexRay. Color Description Off FlexRay Communication Controller offline. Green FlexRay Communication Controller synchronized. Orange FlexRay Communication Controller not synchronized. Red Error. A/B Lights up, when data is received or transmitted on channel A/B. VN8900 Interface Family Manual Version 6.4 41 2 VN8900 Interface Family M Multicolored LED that indicates the status of the Plug-In Module. Color Description Green The Plug-In Module is ready for operation/running measurement. Orange The Plug-In Module is booting. Please wait. Red Error, Plug-In Module is not ready for operation. Turn off the power supply and make sure that the Plug-In Module is inserted properly. Try to restart the module. D1 Multicolored LED that indicates the status of the Base Module. Color Description Green On: Measurement is running. Flashing: The Base Module is ready for measurement. Orange On: The Base Module can be accessed (e. g. for updates), but no mea- surement is possible. Flashing: The Base Module is booting. Please wait. Red Common error. - Off, fatal error. D2 Multicolored LED that indicates the state of the CANape RTKernel. Color Description Green On: Measurement is running. Flashing: RTKernel ready for measurement. Orange On: Warning (hardware). Flashing: Warning RTKernel. Red On: Error (hardware). Flashing: Error RTKernel. - RTKernel inactive. VN8900 Interface Family Manual Version 6.4 42 Technical data 2 VN8900 Interface Family Power supply Micro controller Channel configurations By Base Module ATMEL AT91SAM9 32 Bit 400 MHz Configurable with Piggybacks 1x FlexRay, 6x CAN 1x FlexRay, 5x CAN, 1x LIN 1x FlexRay, 4x CAN, 2x LIN 8x CAN 7x CAN, 1x LIN 6x CAN, 2x LIN 5x CAN, 3x LIN 4x CAN, 4x LIN FlexRay channels FlexRay controller (Analyses) FlexRay controller (Startup) FlexRay transmitter buffer CAN/CAN-FD controller LIN controller Supported transceivers On board transceiver Interface to Base Module Temperature range Relative humidity of ambient air Power consumption Time stamp accuracy Additional digital/analog IO channel 1 (with sub channels A and B) Bosch E-Ray (FPGA) Fujitsu MB88121 2 MB Vector CAN/CAN-FD controller (FPGA); Full support of all CANoe.CAN functions, e. g. sending error frames, bus load measurement and ListenOnly mode. Vector LIN controller (FPGA) compatible to LIN1.3, LIN2.0, LIN2.1, and J2602: Full support of all CANoe.LIN functions, e. g. conformity tests, stress functions, and flash mode of 7269 transceiver. Please find the list of valid combinations in section "Transceiver Compatibility" of the accessories manual on the Vector Driver Disk in \Documentation\Accessories. 4x NXP TJA1051 with electrical isolation PCI Express x1 Operating: -40 °C...+65 °C Shipping and storage: -40 °C...+85 °C 15 %...95 %, non-condensing Typ. 7 W 1 µs VN8900 Interface Family Manual Version 6.4 43 2 VN8900 Interface Family 2.3.2 VN8972 FlexRay/CAN/LIN Module Description The VN8972 FlexRay/CAN/LIN Module is a Plug-In Module for VN8912A as well as VN8914 and has two FlexRay channels (each with sub channel A and B) as well as several CAN/LIN channels. In addition, a ninth channel is available for dedicated digital-analog in-put/output tasks. VN8972 with five plug-in locations for transceivers Channel 9 Channel 4 Channel 3 Channel 2 Channel 1 Bus configuration Figure 25: VN8972 FR/CAN/LIN Module with Piggyback plug-in locations The Plug-In Module's greatest asset is its five plug-in locations for add-ons (primary channels). Depending on requirements, electrically isolated CAN High-Speed, CAN Low-Speed, CAN Single Wire, J1708, LIN or FlexRay transceivers (Piggybacks) may be used. In addition, four capacitively decoupled built-in CAN TJA1051 (high-speed) transceivers are available (secondary channels). In the plug-in location for channel 1 and channel 2, an FRpiggyC can be inserted for a two-channel FlexRay connection (A and B of a cluster). Alternatively, a CANpiggy or LINpiggy can be used. Channels 3 and 4 are reserved for CANpiggies and LINpiggies. CANpiggies must be populated in ascending order; LINpiggies in descending order (see examples). J1708 should be handled like CAN. Channel 9 is reserved for dedicated IO Piggybacks. Note Inserting order FRpiggies: CH1...CH2. LINpiggies: CH4...CH1. CAN/J1708piggies: CH1...CH4, but after FRpiggies and before LINpiggies. Caution! The VN8972 Plug-In Module is equipped with a heat spreader which may become hot during operation. To avoid injury, do not touch the heat spreader when you remove the Plug-In Module right after operation. VN8900 Interface Family Manual Version 6.4 44 Piggyback order 2 VN8900 Interface Family Primary CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 CH9 FlexRay1 FlexRay2 or CAN1 or CAN2 CAN3 CAN4 Piggyback or or or or IO LIN4 LIN3 LIN2 LIN1 Secondary CH5 CH6 CH7 CH8 - Built-in CAN CAN CAN CAN - Transceiver 1051cap 1051cap 1051cap 1051cap Note CH5, CH6, CH7, and CH8 are equipped with built-in CAN TJA1051 transceivers. CH5 (CH6) will be deactivated if an FRpiggyC is inserted in the plug-in location for CH1 (CH2) and the pin assignment accordingly set via the DIP switches. Each empty plug-in location (except for CH9) is loaded with a built-in transceiver from the secondary channel according to the DIP switch settings. Reference Further information on DIP switches can be found on page 49. VN8900 Interface Family Manual Version 6.4 45 2 VN8900 Interface Family Examples The following tables show examples of possible configurations (a list of all possible channel configurations can be found in section Technical data on page 55): 4x CAN without Piggybacks Piggyback Primary Built-in Transceiver Secondary CH1/CH5 - CH1 Ç CAN 1051cap CH5 CH2/CH6 - CH2 Ç CAN 1051cap CH6 CH3/CH7 - CH3 Ç CAN 1051cap CH7 CH4/CH8 - CH4 Ç CAN 1051cap CH8 CH9 CH9 Configuration CH1: no Piggyback, built-in CAN 1051cap transceiver (CH5). CH5: not usable. CH2: no Piggyback, built-in CAN 1051cap transceiver (CH6). CH6: not usable. CH3: no Piggyback, built-in CAN 1051cap transceiver (CH7). CH7: not usable. CH4: no Piggyback, built-in CAN 1051cap transceiver (CH8). CH8: not usable. CH9: no Piggyback. 8x CAN 1x IO Configuration Piggyback Primary CH1/CH5 CAN CH1 Built-in Transceiver Secondary CAN 1051cap CH5 CH2/CH6 CH3/CH7 CAN CAN CH2 CH3 - CAN 1051cap CAN 1051cap CH6 CH7 CH4/CH8 CAN CH4 CAN 1051cap CH8 CH1: CANpiggy. CH5: built-in CAN 1051cap transceiver. CH2: CANpiggy. CH6: built-in CAN 1051cap transceiver. CH3: CANpiggy. CH7: built-in CAN 1051cap transceiver. CH4: CANpiggy. CH8: built-in CAN 1051cap transceiver. CH9: IOpiggy. CH9 IO CH9 VN8900 Interface Family Manual Version 6.4 46 2 VN8900 Interface Family 2x FlexRay A/B 4x CAN Configuration Piggyback Primary CH1/CH5 FlexRay CH1 Built-in Transceiver Secondary / CH5 CH2/CH6 CH3/CH7 FlexRay CAN CH2 CH3 - / CAN 1051cap CH6 CH7 CH4/CH8 CAN CH4 CAN 1051cap CH8 CH1: FRpiggyC. CH5: not usable due to FRpiggyC. CH2: FRpiggyC. CH6: not usable due to FRpiggyC. CH3: CANpiggy. CH7: built-in CAN 1051cap transceiver. CH4: CANpiggy. CH8: built-in CAN 1051cap transceiver. CH9: no Piggyback. CH9 CH9 2x FlexRay A/B 2x CAN 1x LIN 1x IO Configuration Piggyback Primary Built-in Transceiver Secondary CH1/CH5 FlexRay CH1 - / CH5 CH2/CH6 FlexRay CH2 - / CH6 CH3/CH7 - CH3 Ç CAN 1051cap CH7 CH4/CH8 LIN CH4 CAN 1051cap CH8 CH1: FRpiggyC. CH5: not usable due to FRpiggyC. CH2: FRpiggyC. CH6: not usable due to FRpiggyC. CH3: no Piggyback, built-in CAN 1051cap transceiver (CH7). CH7: not usable. CH4: LINpiggy. CH8: built-in CAN 1051cap transceiver. CH9: IOpiggy. CH9 IO CH9 VN8900 Interface Family Manual Version 6.4 47 2 VN8900 Interface Family 1x FlexRay A/B 4x CAN 1x LIN Configuration Piggyback Primary Built-in Transceiver Secondary CH1/CH5 FlexRay CH1 - / CH5 CH2/CH6 CAN CH2 CAN 1051cap CH6 CH3/CH7 - CH3 Ç CAN 1051cap CH7 CH4/CH8 LIN CH4 CAN 1051cap CH8 CH1: FRpiggyC. CH5: not usable due to FRpiggyC. CH2: CANpiggy. CH6: built-in CAN 1051cap transceiver. CH3: no Piggyback, built-in CAN 1051cap transceiver (CH7). CH7: not usable. CH4: LINpiggy. CH8: built-in CAN 1051cap transceiver. CH9: no Piggyback. CH9 CH9 See the separate accessories manual for a list of available Piggybacks. Figure 26: Piggyback VN8900 Interface Family Manual Version 6.4 48 2 VN8900 Interface Family Double assignment of D-SUB9 connectors Before installing a Piggyback in the plug-in location, the pin assignment of the DSUB9 connector has to be selected via DIP switches, which can be found at the plugin locations. CH 4 CH 2 CH 9 CH 3 CH 1 Pin assignment CH1 ... CH8 Figure 27: Channel 1...8 with DIP switches The pin assignments of the D-SUB9 connectors depend on the used bus transceiver configuration inside the VN8972. A list of available Piggybacks and their D-SUB9 pin assignments is included in the separate accessories manual on the Vector Driver Disk. No Piggyback inserted If no Piggyback is inserted, only the built-in CAN transceiver is active (no double assignment at the D-SUB9 connector): Pin Assignment 1 Not connected 2 1051cap CAN Low 3 GND 4 Not connected 5 Shield 6 Not connected 7 1051cap CAN High 8 Not connected 9 Not connected NO CAN FR PIGGY LIN ON 1 5 12 Setting of DIP switches 1...4: ON, 5...12: OFF VN8900 Interface Family Manual Version 6.4 49 2 VN8900 Interface Family CAN/LIN Piggyback inserted If a CAN- or LINpiggy is inserted, the pin assignment at the D SUB9 connector is as follows: Pin Assignment 1 1051cap CAN Low 2 Piggyback-dependent 3 Piggyback-dependent 4 Piggyback-dependent 5 Shield 6 GND 7 Piggyback-dependent 8 1051cap CAN High 9 Piggyback-dependent NO CAN FR PIGGY LIN ON 1 5 9 12 Setting of DIP switches 1...4: OFF, 5...8: ON, 9...12: OFF Example CANpiggy 1041Amag The following example shows the pin assignment of CH1 and CH5 if a CANpiggy 1041Amag is inserted in the plug-in location 1. CH1 Shield 1041Amag VB+ 1041Amag Split 1041Amag VB1041Amag CAN High 1041Amag CAN Low 5 49 38 7 2 6 1 CH5 Shield 1051cap CAN High 1051cap GND 1051cap CAN Low VN8900 Interface Family Manual Version 6.4 50 2 VN8900 Interface Family CAN/LIN Y cable Use the CANcable 2Y to access both channels on separate D-SUB9 connectors (see accessories manual, part number 05075). VN8972 CH1/5 2 CAN4Low 2 3 GND4/4VB- 3 7 CAN4High4/4LIN 7 4 Special4function 4 5 Shield 5 9 )VB+9 9 CH14)A9 CH54)B9 1 CAN4Low4 2 6 GND4 3 8 CAN4High4 7 5 Shield 5 VN8972 CH2/6 2 CAN4Low 2 3 GND4/4VB- 3 7 CAN4High4/4LIN 7 4 Special4function 4 5 Shield 5 9 )VB+9 9 1 CAN4Low4 2 6 GND4 3 8 CAN4High4 7 5 Shield 5 Figure 28: Example with 2x CANcable 2Y connected to VN8972 CH24)A9 CH64)B9 VN8900 Interface Family Manual Version 6.4 51 2 VN8900 Interface Family FlexRay Y cable FlexRay Piggyback inserted If an FRpiggyC is inserted, the pin assignment at the D SUB9 connector is as follows: Pin Assignment 1 Piggyback-dependent 2 FlexRay BM A 3 FlexRay GND 4 FlexRay BM B 5 Shield 6 Piggyback-dependent 7 FlexRay BP A 8 FlexRay BP B 9 Piggyback-dependent NO CAN FR PIGGY LIN ON 1 9 12 Setting of DIP switches 1...8: OFF, 9...12: ON Example FRpiggyC 1082cap The following example shows the pin assignment of the FlexRay channels A and B at CH1 if an FRpiggyC 1082cap is inserted in the plug-in location 1 (CH5 is disabled). Channel A Shieldv FRvGND BPvA BMvA 5 49 8 3 7 2 6 1 Channel B Shield BMvB BPvB FRvGND Triggerv open-collectorvoutput,v 5vVvlow-active Use the FRcableAB to access channel A and B on separate D-SUB9 connectors (see accessories manual). VN8900 Interface Family Manual Version 6.4 52 Connections 2 VN8900 Interface Family LEDs Figure 29: VN8972 with 4x D-SUB9 and 1x D-SUB15 CH1 ... CH2 D-SUB9 connector for FlexRay, CAN or LIN (depending on Piggyback). CH3 ... CH4 D-SUB9 connector for CAN or LIN (depending on Piggyback). CH5 Fix CAN TJA1051cap (not available if FlexRay is being used at CH1). CH6 Fix CAN TJA1051cap (not available if FlexRay is being used at CH2). CH7 ... CH8 Fix CAN TJA1051cap. CH9 D-SUB15 socket for versatile tasks with the IOpiggy 8642. A detailed description can be found in the separate accessories manual on the Vector Driver Disk in \Documentation\Accessories. CH1 ... CH4 (with CAN-/LINpiggies) Multicolored channel LEDs, each indicating the bus activity for CAN or LIN. Color Description Green Data frames have been sent or received correctly. The flashing frequency varies according to the message rate. Orange Error frames have been sent or received. The flashing frequency varies according to the message rate. Red Bus off. CH1 ... CH2 (with FRpiggies) Multicolored channel LED which indicates the sync state of FlexRay. Color Description Off FlexRay Communication Controller offline. Green FlexRay Communication Controller synchronized. Orange On: FlexRay Communication Controller not synchronized. Flashing: FlexRay error frames and normal frames have been received. Red On: FlexRay Communication Controller in halt state. Flashing: FlexRay error frames on bus. VN8900 Interface Family Manual Version 6.4 53 2 VN8900 Interface Family M Multicolored LED that indicates the status of the Plug-In Module. Color Description Green The Plug-In Module is ready for operation/running measurement. Orange The Plug-In Module is booting. Please wait. Red Error, Plug-In Module is not ready for operation. Turn off the power supply and make sure that the Plug-In Module is inserted properly. Try to restart the module. D1 Multicolored LED that indicates the status of the Base Module. Color Description Green On: Measurement is running. Flashing: The Base Module is ready for measurement. Orange On: The Base Module can be accessed (e. g. for updates), but no mea- surement is possible. Flashing: The Base Module is booting. Please wait. Red Common error. - Off, fatal error. D2 Multicolored LED that indicates the state of the CANape RTKernel. Color Description Green On: Measurement is running. Flashing: RTKernel ready for measurement. Orange On: Warning (hardware). Flashing: Warning RTKernel. Red On: Error (hardware). Flashing: Error RTKernel. - RTKernel inactive. VN8900 Interface Family Manual Version 6.4 54 Technical data 2 VN8900 Interface Family Power supply Micro controller Channel configurations By Base Module ATMEL AT91SAM9 32 Bit 400 MHz Configurable with Piggybacks 2x FlexRay, 4x CAN 2x FlexRay, 3x CAN, 1x LIN 2x FlexRay, 2x CAN, 2x LIN 1x FlexRay, 6x CAN 1x FlexRay, 5x CAN, 1x LIN 1x FlexRay, 4x CAN, 2x LIN 8x CAN 7x CAN, 1x LIN 6x CAN, 2x LIN 5x CAN, 3x LIN 4x CAN, 4x LIN FlexRay channels FlexRay controller (Analyses) FlexRay controller (Startup) FlexRay transmitter buffer CAN/CAN-FD controller LIN controller Supported transceivers On board transceiver Interface to Base Module Temperature range Relative humidity of ambient air Power consumption Time stamp accuracy Additional digital/analog IO channel 2 (each with sub channels A and B) Bosch E-Ray (FPGA) Bosch E-Ray (FPGA) 2 MB Vector CAN/CAN-FD controller (FPGA); Full support of all CANoe.CAN functions, e. g. sending error frames, bus load measurement and ListenOnly mode. Vector LIN controller (FPGA) compatible to LIN1.3, LIN2.0, LIN2.1, and J2602: Full support of all CANoe.LIN functions, e. g. conformity tests, stress functions, and flash mode of 7269 transceiver. Please find the list of valid combinations in section "Transceiver Compatibility" of the accessories manual on the Vector Driver Disk in \Documentation\Accessories. 4x NXP TJA1051 with electrical isolation PCI Express x1 Operating: 0 °C...+50 °C Shipping and storage: -40 °C...+85 °C 15 %...95 %, non-condensing Typ. 8 W 1 µs VN8900 Interface Family Manual Version 6.4 55 2 VN8900 Interface Family 2.4 Accessories Reference Information on available accessories can be found in the separate accessories manual on the Vector Driver Disk in \Documentation\Accessories. VN8900 Interface Family Manual Version 6.4 56 2 VN8900 Interface Family 2.5 Mounting of Plug-In Modules and Piggybacks Caution! To prevent electrical damage during assembly, you should avoid touching the lower and upper sides of the PC boards. Caution! Always disconnect the power supply before assembling. Caution! The VN8972 Plug-In Module is equipped with a heat spreader which may become hot during operation. To avoid injury, do not touch the heat spreader when you remove the Plug-In Module right after operation. Step by Step Procedure 1. Remove all cables from the Base Module. 2. Place the Base Module on the table so that the bus terminals point toward you. Figure 30: Plug-In Module example 3. Unscrew the two mounting screws to loosen the Plug-In Module in the Base Module. 4. Carefully pull the Plug-In Module out of the Base Module. Figure 31: Base Module example VN8900 Interface Family Manual Version 6.4 57 2 VN8900 Interface Family 5. Set DIP switches according to your needs (if available on the Plug-In Module) 6. Insert the desired Piggybacks at their appropriate mounting locations on the module. Please note that the single-line and dual-line connectors must not be bent sideways. CH 2/6 Channel 9 CH 4/8 CH 3/7 CH 1/5 Figure 32: Piggyback locations on the VN8970 FlexRay/CAN/LIN module 7. Fasten each Piggyback with the proper screw and lock washer. 8. Now slowly insert the module into the Base Module on the guide rails. To prevent damage from electrostatic discharge, do not touch any of the components on the board. Figure 33: Base Module example 9. Tighten the mounting screws back in with sufficient force to secure the module in place. VN8900 Interface Family Manual Version 6.4 58 2 VN8900 Interface Family Note Please note that for successful operation a Plug-In Module with Piggybacks or built-in transceivers must be plugged into the Base Module and the DIP switches correctly set (if available). Note No other special installations are necessary for the Plug-In Modules on the PC. All that needs to be done is to install the Base Module on your PC. VN8900 Interface Family Manual Version 6.4 59 3 Getting Started In this chapter you find the following information: 3.1 Driver Installation 3.2 Device Configuration 3.3 Loop Tests 3.3.1 CAN 3.3.2 FlexRay 3 Getting Started 61 63 64 64 66 VN8900 Interface Family Manual Version 6.4 60 3 Getting Started 3.1 Driver Installation General information The Vector Driver Disk offers a driver setup which allows the installation or the removal of Vector devices. Note Please note that you will need Administrator Rights for the following steps. Step by Step Procedure 1. Execute the driver setup from the autostart menu or directly from \Drivers\Setup.exe before the device is connected to the PC with the included USB cable. If you have already connected the device to the PC, the Windows found new Hardware wizard appears. Close this wizard and then execute the driver setup. 2. Click [Next] in the driver setup dialog. The initialization process starts. VN8900 Interface Family Manual Version 6.4 61 3 Getting Started 3. In the driver selection dialog, select your devices to be installed (or to be uninstalled). 4. Click [Install] to execute the driver installation, or [Uninstall] to remove existing drivers. 5. A confirmation dialog appears. Click [Close] to exit. After successful installation, the device is ready for operation and can be connected to the PC with the included USB cable and powered by supplying external voltage (e. g. with an appropriate cable offered by Vector). Note During installation, you will be asked to update the drivers on your device. Select [Yes] to open the just installed Vector Tool Platform Manager (if selected before). In the tool, select your connected device and click on [Update]. If not connected, you can update your device anytime via: C:\Program Files (x86)\Vector Platform Manager x.y\ PlatformManager.exe. Updating is always recommended. VN8900 Interface Family Manual Version 6.4 62 3 Getting Started 3.2 Device Configuration Configuration Before the installed device can be used in an application, it must be properly configured for the needed use case. This configuration is done with the Vector Hardware Config tool which comes with the driver installation. The tool can be found in Windows | Start | Settings | Control Panel | Vector Hardware and manages all installed Vector devices. Reference Further details on Vector Hardware Config can be found in the installation instructions (see section Vector Hardware Configuration on page 67). VN8900 Interface Family Manual Version 6.4 63 3 Getting Started 3.3 Loop Tests Operation test The test described here can be performed to check the functional integrity of the driver and the device. This test is identical for Windows 7 / Windows 8.1 / Windows 10 and independent of the used application. 3.3.1 CAN Device test The operating test for CAN requires either two high-speed or two low-speed transceivers and can be executed as follows: Step by Step Procedure 1. Connect two CAN channels with a suitable cable. If two high-speed transceivers are being used, we recommend our CANcable1 (CANcable0 for low-speed transceivers). 2. Start \Drivers\Common\Loop3.exe from the Vector Driver Disk. This program accesses the Vector devices and transmits CAN messages. 3. Select the connected CAN channels of the device(s) to be tested. VN8900 Interface Family Manual Version 6.4 64 3 Getting Started 4. Set the appropriate baudrate depending on the transceiver being used (high- speed max. 1,000,000 Bd, low-speed max. 125,000 Bd). 5. Click [Start]. 6. You will see statistical data in the lower part of the window if the system has been configured properly. 7. The test procedure can be terminated with the [Stop] button. An OK should appear in the upper part of the window. VN8900 Interface Family Manual Version 6.4 65 3 Getting Started 3.3.2 FlexRay Device test The operating test for FlexRay requires an inserted FRpiggy (except for VN7610) and can be executed as follows: Step by Step Procedure 1. Remove the FlexRay cable if it is connected. 2. Start \Drivers\Common\FRLoop.exe from the Vector Driver Disk. 3. Execute the test. 4. If no error messages occur, the operating test was successful. VN8900 Interface Family Manual Version 6.4 66 4 Vector Hardware Configuration 4 Vector Hardware Configuration In this chapter you find the following information: 4.1 General Information 68 4.2 Tool Description 69 4.2.1 Introduction 69 4.2.2 Tree View 70 VN8900 Interface Family Manual Version 6.4 67 4 Vector Hardware Configuration 4.1 General Information Executing Vector Hardware Config After the successful driver installation you will find the configuration application Vector Hardware in the Control Panel (see below). The tool gives you information about the connected and installed Vector devices. There are also several settings that can be changed. Control Panel Windows 7 Control Panel Windows 8.1 Control Panel Windows 10 Figure 34: Icon in Control Panel Category view Windows Start | Control Panel | Hardware and Sound, click Vector Hardware in the list. Symbols view Windows Start | Control Panel, click Vector Hardware in the list. Category view <Windows key>+<X> | Control Panel | Hardware and Sound, click Vector Hardware in the list. Symbols view <Windows key>+<X> | Control Panel, click Vector Hardware in the list. Category view <Windows key>+<X> | Control Panel | Hardware and Sound, click Vector Hardware in the list. Symbols view <Windows key>+<X> | Control Panel, click Vector Hardware in the list. VN8900 Interface Family Manual Version 6.4 68 4.2 Tool Description 4.2.1 Introduction Vector Hardware Config 4 Vector Hardware Configuration Figure 35: General view of Vector Hardware Config Logical and physical channels Vector Hardware Config enables the channel configuration between installed Vector devices and applications. Applications use so-called logical channels which are hardware independent and have to be assigned to real hardware channels. Application logical channel CAN 1 logical channel LIN 1 lologgicicaallcchhaannnneell FlexRay 1 CAN 1 logical channel CAN 2 not assigned physical CH1 CAN physical CH2 LIN Vector Device 1 physical CH1 FlexRay physical CH2 CAN Vector Device 2 Figure 36: Concept of channel assignments Figure 37: Channel assignment in Vector Hardware Config VN8900 Interface Family Manual Version 6.4 69 4 Vector Hardware Configuration 4.2.2 Tree View Accessing Vector devices The tool is split into two windows. The left window has a tree view and lets you access the installed Vector devices, the right window displays the details of the selection. The following nodes are available in the tree view: Hardware The Hardware section lists the installed Vector devices. Each device item has physical channels which can be assigned to any number of logical channels (e. g. CANalyzer CAN 1). A logical channel can be assigned to only one physical channel. Application Figure 38: Hardware In Application, all available applications are displayed in a tree view. According to each application, the assignments of logical and physical channels are displayed in the right part of the window. If no assignment exists, the information Not assigned appears. The assignment can be edited via a right-click. Figure 39: Application VN8900 Interface Family Manual Version 6.4 70 4 Vector Hardware Configuration Global settings Global settings contains global device configuration possibilities, e. g. software time synchronization, GNSS time synchronization, transmit queue size, configuration flags or the number of virtual CAN devices. Driver status Figure 40: Global settings Driver status offers an overall status information of devices and applications currently in use. You can see whether the channels are connected to the bus (online/offline) and whether the time synchronization is activated or not (Time-Sync-On/TimeSync-Off). Figure 41: Driver status VN8900 Interface Family Manual Version 6.4 71 License 4 Vector Hardware Configuration The License section contains information on all current available licenses (Vector bus devices, Vector License USB dongle devices). Figure 42: License Reference You will find a detailed description of Vector Hardware Config in the online help (Help | Contents). VN8900 Interface Family Manual Version 6.4 72 5 Time Synchronization In this chapter you find the following information: 5.1 General Information 5.2 Software Sync 5.3 Hardware Sync 5 Time Synchronization 74 76 77 VN8900 Interface Family Manual Version 6.4 73 5 Time Synchronization 5.1 General Information Time stamps and events Time stamps are useful when analyzing incoming or outgoing data or event sequences on a specific bus. Generating time stamps Figure 43: Time stamps of two CAN channels in CANalyzer Each event which is sent or received by a Vector network interface has an accurate time stamp. Time stamps are generated for each channel in the Vector network interface. The base for these time stamps is a common hardware clock in the device. PC CANalyzer/CANoe USB Vector CAN Interface Time Stamp Clock CAN CH1 Figure 44: Common time stamp clock for each channel CH2 If the measurement setup requires more than one Vector network interface, a synchronization of all connected interfaces and their hardware clocks is needed. Due to manufacturing and temperature tolerances, the hardware clocks may vary in speed, so time stamps of various Vector devices drift over time. VN8900 Interface Family Manual Version 6.4 74 5 Time Synchronization PC CANalyzer/CANoe USB sec Vector 0.000000 CAN Interface 0.100376 0.200382 0.300372 CH1 CH2 0.400406 0.500593 Time Stamp Clock 0.600242 USB sec 0.000000 0.100383 0.200982 Vector FR Interface 0.301456 0.402612 0.503885 CHA CHB 0.604092 Time Stamp Clock CAN FlexRay Figure 45: Example of unsynchronized network interfaces. Independent time stamps drift apart To compensate for these time stamp deviations between the Vector network interfaces, the time stamps can be either synchronized by software or by hardware (see next section). Note The accuracy of the software and hardware sync depends on the interface. Further information on specific values can be found in the technical data of the respective devices. VN8900 Interface Family Manual Version 6.4 75 5 Time Synchronization 5.2 Software Sync Synchronization by software The software time synchronization is not available for this device. Please use the hardware time synchronization instead (see section Hardware Sync on page 77). VN8900 Interface Family Manual Version 6.4 76 5 Time Synchronization 5.3 Hardware Sync Synchronization by hardware A more accurate time synchronization of multiple devices is provided by the hardware synchronization which has to be supported by the application (e. g. CANalyzer, CANoe). Two Vector network interfaces can therefore be connected with the SYNCcableXL (see accessories manual, part number 05018). In order to synchronize up to five devices at the same time, a distribution box is available (see accessories manual, part number 05085). USB PC VN5610A USB PC VN1630A VN1640A USB PC PC Power SYNCcable XL SYNCcable XL SYNCcable XL Multi SYNCbox external USB PC VN1640A SYNCcable XL Figure 46: Example of a time synchronization with multiple devices VN8912A VN7570 USB PC Vector Devices VN5610A VN5610A VN1640A USB PC Power SYNCcable XL Power Power SYNCcable XL SYNCcable XL Multi SYNCbox external USB VN8912A VN1640A SYNCcable XL Figure 47: Example of a time synchronization with VN8912A and additional devices At each falling edge on the sync line which is initiated by the application, the Vector network interface generates a time stamp that is provided to the application. This VN8900 Interface Family Manual Version 6.4 77 5 Time Synchronization allows the application to calculate the deviations between the network interfaces and to synchronize the time stamps to a common time base (master clock) which is defined by the application. PC CANalyzer/CANoe USB synchronization by hardware (SYNCcable) USB sec sec Vector 0.000000 1.100375 CAN Interface 1.200381 0.000000 1.100376 1.200382 Vector FR Interface 2.300371 2.300372 2.400405 2.400406 CH1 CH2 3.500592 3.500593 CHA CHB Time Stamp Clock 3.600241 3.600242 Master Time Stamp Clock CAN FlexRay Figure 48: Time stamps are synchronized to the master clock Note The hardware synchronization must be supported by the application. For further information please refer to the relevant application manual. Please note that the software synchronization must be disabled (see Vector Hardware Config | General information | Settings | Software time synchronization) if the hardware synchronization is used. 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