VN7572

Manual
Version 6.8 | English

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 Contents

Contents

1 Introduction 5
1.1 About this User Manual 6
1.1.1 Warranty 7
1.1.2 Registered Trademarks 7
1.2 Important Notes 8

2 Device Description 9
2.1 Scope of Delivery 10
2.2 Introduction 10
2.3 Accessories 11
2.4 Connectors 12
2.5 Bus Configuration 15
2.6 Device Preparation 17
2.6.1 Replacing Piggybacks 17
2.6.2 Device Installation 18
2.7 Technical Data 19

3 Getting Started 21
3.1 Driver Installation 22
3.1.1 General Information 22
3.1.2 Installation Instructions 22
3.2 Vector Hardware Manager 24
3.2.1 Hardware Configuration 24
3.2.2 Tool Location and Help 24
3.3 Loop Tests 25
3.3.1 CAN 26
3.3.2 FlexRay 28

4 Time Synchronization 29
4.1 General Information 30
4.2 Software Sync 32
4.2.1 General Information 32
4.2.2 Configuration 32
4.3 Hardware Sync 33
4.3.1 General Information 33
4.3.2 Configuration 34

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5 Important Notes - Details 35

5.0.1 Safety Instructions and Hazard Warnings 36
5.0.2 Disclaimer 38
5.0.3 Disposal of Vector Hardware 39

6 Wichtige Hinweise 40
6.0.1 Sicherheits- und Gefahrenhinweise 41
6.0.2 Haftungsausschluss 43
6.0.3 Entsorgung von Vector Hardware 44

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 1 Introduction

1 Introduction
In this chapter you find the following information:

1.1 About this User Manual 6

1.1.1 Warranty 7
1.1.2 Registered Trademarks 7

1.2 Important Notes 8

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 1.1 About this User Manual

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.

Warning of damages by electrostatic discharge (ESD = Elec-

trostatically Sensitive Device).

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.

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1.1.1 Warranty
Restriction We reserve the right to change the contents of the documentation and the software
of warranty 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 All trademarks mentioned in this documentation and if necessary third party
trademarks 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 pro-
prietors. 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, Windows 11
are trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.

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1.2 Important Notes

Caution!
We provide our important notes and safety instructions in several languages,
including Englisch (EN) and German (DE). For more details, see the relevant sec-
tion:

► EN: Important Notes - Details

► DE: Wichtige Hinweise

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 2 Device Description

2 Device Description
In this chapter you find the following information:

2.1 Scope of Delivery 10

2.2 Introduction 10

2.3 Accessories 11

2.4 Connectors 12

2.5 Bus Configuration 15

2.6 Device Preparation 17

2.6.1 Replacing Piggybacks 17
2.6.2 Device Installation 18

2.7 Technical Data 19

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2.1 Scope of Delivery

Contents The delivery includes:
► VN7572 FlexRay/CAN/LIN IO interface

2.2 Introduction
About the The VN7572 offers a future-proof and powerful solution for development, simulation,
VN7572 test, measurement or calibration of FlexRay and CAN networks via FPGA-based
communication controllers for FlexRay and CAN. With this, new features can be
added in the field via software and FPGA updates.

Figure 1: VN7572 FlexRay/CAN/LIN IO Interface

Features of the VN7572:

► 1x D-SUB62 connector for FlexRay, CAN/LIN and IO
► 1x Binder connector for hardware time synchronization
► 1x internal connector for hardware time synchronization
► 2x plug-in locations for FR compact Piggybacks or CAN/LINpiggies (CH1/CH2)
► 2x plug-in locations for CAN/LINpiggies (CH3/CH4)
► 4x on-board CAN high-speed 1051cap transceivers
(capacitively decoupled, CH5…CH8)
► 1x plug-in location for IOpiggy (digital/analog input/output)

FlexRay features The FPGA-based Startup Monitoring is particularly helpful at the beginning of a
FlexRay development. It allows you to detect FlexRay frames and symbols, even
before the communication controller has synchronized itself to the bus. This also
facilitates the analysis of problems during network startup. Another advantage of the
independent Startup Monitoring unit is that it can be operated at the same time as
the communication controller. This allows you to do both Startup Monitoring and nor-
mal transmit operation without restart.

You can easily test non-coldstart nodes with only one interface. For this purpose the
FlexRay interface family offers you a second communication controller.

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The highlights at a glance:

► Detailed analysis of the FlexRay communication
through the FPGA-based communication controller
► Simulation of comprehensive networks due to the 2 MB transmission memor
(parallel configuration of more than 1000 transmit messages)
► Coldstart of the FlexRay cluster without needing to add a network node
► FlexRay channel A and B
► FlexRay Gateway (channel A and B)
► Analysis of the network startup via an independent monitoring unit
► Transmission and reception of data and null frames
► Detection of invalid frames
► Cycle multiplexing
► In-cycle response
► Hardware-based incrementing of a payload area
► Support of PDUs
► Low PC load due to DMA (Direct Memory Access)
► Trigger out pin via FRpiggyC 1082cap

2.3 Accessories
Reference
Information on available accessories can be found in the separate accessories
manual on our website.

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2.4 Connectors
Internal
Hardware Sync

D-SUB62

Sync

Figure 2: VN7572 connectors

► D-SUB62
The D-SUB62 connector provides all input and output pins of the inserted Piggy-
backs including the on-board CAN transceivers. The pins of the D-SUB62 con-
nector are grouped as follows:
5 4 3 2 1 5 4 3 2 1 5 4 3 2 1 5 4 3 2 1

9 8 7 6 9 8 7 6 9 8 7 6 9 8 7 6

CH2 CH4 CH6 CH8

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42
43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62

CH1 CH3 CH5 CH7 IO

5 4 3 2 1 5 4 3 2 1 5 4 3 2 1 5 4 3 2 1

9 8 7 6 9 8 7 6 9 8 7 6 9 8 7 6

Figure 3: D-SUB62 connector pin assignments

The pin assignments of CH1…CH4 depend on the inserted Piggybacks.

CH5…CH8 are assigned to the on-board CAN transceivers. The remaining pins
are reserved for IO purposes and are assigned to the IOpiggy.

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D-SUB62/9 Matrix Assignment for Piggybacks Assignment for On-board CAN

D-SUB62 D-SUB9 D-SUB62 D-SUB9
CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 CH1…CH4 CH5 CH6 CH7 CH8 CH5…CH8
45 47 50 53 (1)* - - - - (1) N.C.
22 3 28 9 (2)* 12 13 14 15 (2) CAN Low
1 25 7 31 (3)* 54 55 56 57 (3) GND
23 4 29 10 (4)* - - - - (4) N.C.
6 6 6 6 (5)* 6 6 6 6 (5) Shield
2 26 8 32 (6)* - - - - (6) N.C.
24 5 30 11 (7)* 33 34 35 36 (7) CAN High
43 27 48 51 (8)* - - - - (8) N.C.
44 46 49 52 (9)* - - - - (9) N.C.
* Depends on the inserted Piggyback in VN7572.
N.C. Not connected.

Trigger pins The D-SUB62 connector offers up to two trigger outputs (low active, 5 V/GND, max.
input current 200 mA) if an FRpiggyC 1082cap is inserted (see section Bus Con-
figuration on page 15).
► Trigger output at CH1: pin 45.
► Trigger output at CH2: pin 47.

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IO pins (IOpiggy) If an IOpiggy is inserted the pin assignment at the D-SUB62 connector is as follows:

Assignment for IOpiggy 8642

D-SUB62 Pinout 1 Pinout 2 Pinout 3 Pinout 4
16 Digital In 1 Digital Out 11 Digital Out 12 -
17 Digital In 3 Digital Out 31 Digital Out 32 -
18 Digital In 5 Digital Out 4b3 - -
19 Digital In 7 Digital Out 5b3 - -
20 Digital GND
37 Digital In 0 Digital Out 01 Digital Out 02 PWM 1
38 Digital In 2 Digital Out 21 Digital Out 22 -
39 Digital In 4 Digital Out 4a3 - -
40 Digital In 6 Digital Out 5a3 - -
41 PWM 0 Capture - -
58 Analog GND
59 Analog In 0 Analog Out 01 - -
60 Analog In 1 Analog Out 11 - -
61 Analog In 2 - - -
62 Analog In 3 - - -
1 Push-Pull
2 Open-Drain
3 a/b line: switched by PhotoMOS relais, external signal at a is switched to b.

Reference
Further details on the internal wiring at each IO pin can be found in the separate
accessories manual (section IOpiggy) on our website.

Hardware sync ► Binder connector

This connector (Binder type 711) can be used for time synchronization of dif-
ferent Vector devices (see section Time Synchronization on page 29).
Pin Assignment
1 Not connected 1 3
2
2 Synchronization line
3 Ground

► 10-pin connector (internal hardware sync)

Multiple VN7572 can also be synchronized via the internal 10-pin connector
(angled) above the IOpiggy slot. For synchronization, a ribbon cable with a 10-
pin standard connector is required.
Pin Assignment 2 4 6 8 10

1 GND
1 3 5 7 9
2...8 Reserved. Do not connect.
9 Synchronization line (low active)
10 Internal sync supply (output 5 V, 35 mA)

Note
The simultaneous use of the external and internal time synchronization between
two devices is not possible.

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2.5 Bus Configuration

Piggybacks for The VN7572 offers four Piggyback plug-in locations (CH1…CH4). Depending on
CH1...CH4 requirements, electrically decoupled FlexRay, CAN High-Speed, CAN Low-Speed,
CAN Single Wire, J1708 or LIN transceivers may be used. In addition, four elec-
trically decoupled built-in CAN TJA1051 (high-speed) transceivers are available
(CH5…CH8). The remaining pins are reserved for dedicated IO tasks (CH9).

CH1 CH2

FR FR
CAN CAN
LIN LIN

CH9
CH4 CH3
IO

CAN CAN
LIN LIN

Figure 4: Piggyback plug-in locations

Note
Inserting order for FRpiggies: CH1…CH2.
Inserting order for LINpiggies: CH4…CH1.
Inserting order for CAN/J1708piggies: CH1…CH4, but after FRpiggies and
before LINpiggies.

Piggyback
CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4
order

FlexRay1 FlexRay2
or CAN1 or CAN2 CAN3 CAN4
Piggyback
or or or or
LIN4 LIN3 LIN2 LIN1

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Examples The following tables show examples of possible combinations:

4x CAN Piggybacks On-Board Transceiver

CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 CH9 CH5 CH6 CH7 CH8
- - - - - CAN CAN CAN CAN

8x CAN
Piggybacks On-Board Transceiver
1x IO
CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 CH9 CH5 CH6 CH7 CH8
CAN CAN CAN CAN IO CAN CAN CAN CAN

2x FlexRay
Piggybacks On-Board Transceiver
4x CAN
CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 CH9 CH5 CH6 CH7 CH8
FR FR - - - CAN CAN CAN CAN

5x CAN
Piggybacks On-Board Transceiver
2x LIN
CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 CH9 CH5 CH6 CH7 CH8
CAN LIN LIN - CAN CAN CAN CAN

2x FR
5x CAN
Piggybacks On-Board Transceiver
1x LIN
1x IO
CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 CH9 CH5 CH6 CH7 CH8
FR FR CAN LIN IO CAN CAN CAN CAN

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2.6 Device Preparation

General In order to connect the device to the FlexRay/CAN/LIN bus, one or more Piggybacks
information with suitable transceivers have to be inserted before (see section Bus Configuration
on page 15). For CAN, there are also on-board transceivers available.

Reference
A list of compatible piggybacks can be found in the accessories manual or on our
website.

2.6.1 Replacing Piggybacks

Caution!
Please follow these instructions if no Piggyback is inserted or if another Piggy-
back needs to be inserted.

Caution!
Ensure an ESD safe working environment during disassembly and assembly.
Avoid touching the top, bottom or connectors of the boards during this process to
avoid ESD damage.

Step by Step Procedure

1. Detach the screw with the screw protection and remove the Piggyback care-
fully.

CH1 CH2

FR FR
CAN CAN
LIN LIN

CH9
CH4 CH3
IO

CAN CAN
LIN LIN

Figure 5: Piggyback plug-in locations

2. Insert the replacement Piggyback. The connectors must fit and must not be
displaced laterally.
3. The Piggyback has to be fixed again with the screw and the screw protection.

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2.6.2 Device Installation

Caution!
Turn off the main power supply and disconnect your computer’s power cord.
Otherwise systems using an ATX power supply unit with soft power off may still
be powering the PCIe slot. This can damage your PCIe card when it is inserted
into the slot.

Caution!
Do not force the VN7572 into the slot. Make sure that the connectors of the card’s
PCIe connector are aligned with the bus connector on the motherboard before
you insert the card into the slot. If it does not fit properly, gently remove it and try
again.

Note
Please observe all safety precautions prescribed by your PC manufacturer for
card installation!

Step by Step Procedure

1. Install the drivers as described in section Driver Installation on page 22.
2. Turn off the computer and all peripheral devices.
3. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
4. Touch a metal plate on your computer to ground yourself to discharge any
static electricity.
5. Remove the computer cover and the metal brackets from an unused slot.
6. Align the VN7572 with the PCIe slot and press it gently but firmly into the slot.
7. Replace the computer cover.
8. Plug in the power cord.
9. Turn on the computer.

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2.7 Technical Data

FlexRay
Communication-controller Analyse: Bosch E-Ray (FPGA)
Startup: Bosch E-Ray (FPGA)
Channels 2x channel A and B
Data transmission memory 2 MB
CAN/CAN FD channels Max. 8 (four configurable via Piggybacks)

4x CAN/CAN FD onboard
- NXP TJA1051
- electrically decoupled

Bitrates
- CAN: up to 1 Mbit/s (up to 2 Mbit/s depend-
ing on wiring and transceivers)
- CAN FD: up to 5 Mbit/s (up to 8 Mbit/s
depending on wiring and transceivers)
LIN channels Max. 4 (configurable via Piggybacks),

Bitrates
- Normal-Mode: up to 20 kBit/s
- Flash-Mode: up to 115.2 kBit/s (depending
on wiring higher bitrates are possible)
K-Line channels Max. 2 at channel 3/4
(with LINpiggy 7269mag)
Transceiver Configurable via piggybacks
(FRpiggyC, CAN/LIN piggybacks)
Channel configurations Configurable with Piggybacks

1x FlexRay, 7x CAN
1x FlexRay, 6x CAN, 1x LIN/K-Line
1x FlexRay, 5x CAN, 2x LIN/K-Line

2x FlexRay, 6x CAN
2x FlexRay, 5x CAN, 1x LIN/K-Line
2x FlexRay, 4x CAN, 2x LIN/K-Line

8x CAN
7x CAN, 1x LIN/K-Line
6x CAN, 2x LIN/K-Line
5x CAN, 3x LIN/K-Line*
4x CAN, 4x LIN/K-Line*

* max. 2x K-Line channels available

Additional:
Digital/analog channel via IOpiggy 8642
digital: 8 inputs, 6 outputs
analog: 4 inputs, 2 outputs
Time stamps Accuracy (within one device): 1 μs
Accuracy software sync: typ. 10 μs
Accuracy hardware sync: typ. 1 μs
PC interface PCIe 1x
Power supply Internal via PCIe, 3.3 V

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Typ. 7 W (1x FRpiggy, 3x CANpiggy,

1x IOpiggy)
Temperature range Operation: -30 °C ... +50 °C
(ambient temp. of the device) Storage: -40 °C ... +85 °C
Relative humidity 15 %...95 %, non-condensing
of ambient air
Dimensions (LxWxH) Approx. 181 mm x 127 mm x 22 mm
Operating system requirements Windows 10 (x64, 64 bit)
Windows 11 (x64, 64 bit)

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 3 Getting Started

3 Getting Started
In this chapter you find the following information:

3.1 Driver Installation 22

3.1.1 General Information 22
3.1.2 Installation Instructions 22

3.2 Vector Hardware Manager 24

3.2.1 Hardware Configuration 24
3.2.2 Tool Location and Help 24

3.3 Loop Tests 25

3.3.1 CAN 26
3.3.2 FlexRay 28

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3.1 Driver Installation

3.1.1 General Information

The Vector Driver Setup allows the installation or the removal of Vector devices.

Note
Please note that you will need Administrator Rights for the following steps.

3.1.2 Installation Instructions

Step by Step Procedure

1. Execute the driver setup \Drivers\Setup.exe before the card is inserted

into the PC.

If you have already inserted the card, 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.

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3. In the driver selection dialog, select your devices to be installed (or to be unin-
stalled).

4. Click [Install] to execute the driver installation, or [Uninstall] to remove exist-

ing drivers.
5. A confirmation dialog appears. Click [Close] to exit. After successful instal-
lation, the card is ready for operation and can be inserted into the PC.
Note: Please find further details on PCI/PXI or PCIe card installation in this
manual.

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3.2 Vector Hardware Manager

3.2.1 Hardware Configuration

General The Vector Hardware Manager is the successor of the Vector Hardware Config
information tool and a newly developed configuration and diagnostic tool for your installed
Vector devices. It is strongly needed to set up your Vector devices for use with your
Vector applications (e. g. CANoe, CANalyzer, CANape, XL API applications, ...).

3.2.2 Tool Location and Help

After successful driver installation of your Vector device, you will find the Vector
Hardware Manager in the Windows Start menu or in the installation folder:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Vector Hardware Manager\vHardwareManager.exe

Reference
Details, tips and instructions for the Vector Hardware Manager can be found in
the supplied help. You can open the help by pressing <F1> in the Vector Hard-
ware Manager or directly via:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Vector Hardware Man-
ager\Help01\HTML5\VectorHardwareManager.htm

For a brief introduction, we recommend reading the sections Basic Concept and
Quick Start Guide. Furthermore, we have provided additional information for
you in the section Tips and Tutorials.

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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 10 / Windows 11 and inde-
pendent of the used application.

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3.3.1 CAN
Device test The operating test for CAN requires either two high-speed or two low-speed trans-
ceivers 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 Setup.
This program accesses the Vector devices and transmits CAN messages.

3. Select the connected CAN channels of the device(s) to be tested.

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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.

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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 Setup.
3. Execute the test.
4. If no error messages occur, the operating test was successful.

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4 Time Synchronization
In this chapter you find the following information:

4.1 General Information 30

4.2 Software Sync 32

4.2.1 General Information 32
4.2.2 Configuration 32

4.3 Hardware Sync 33

4.3.1 General Information 33
4.3.2 Configuration 34

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4.1 General Information

Time stamps Time stamps are useful when analyzing incoming or outgoing data or event
and events sequences on a specific bus.

Figure 6: Time stamps of two CAN channels in CANalyzer

Generating Each event which is sent or received by a Vector network interface has an accurate
time stamps time stamp. Time stamps are generated for each channel in the Vector network inter-
face. The base for these time stamps is a common hardware clock in the device.

PC
CANalyzer/CANoe
USB

Vector
CAN Interface

Time Stamp Clock

CH1 CH2
CAN
Figure 7: Common time stamp clock for each channel

If the measurement setup requires more than one Vector network interface, a syn-
chronization 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.

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PC
CANalyzer/CANoe
USB USB
sec sec
Vector 0.000000 0.000000 Vector
0.100376 0.100383
CAN Interface 0.200382 0.200982 FR Interface
0.300372 0.301456
0.400406 0.402612
CH1 CH2 0.500593 0.503885 CHA CHB
Time Stamp Clock Time Stamp Clock
0.600242 0.604092

CAN
FlexRay
Figure 8: Example of unsynchronized network interfaces. Independent time stamps drift apart

To compensate for these time stamp deviations between the Vector network inter-
faces, the time stamps can be either synchronized by software, hardware, PTP or
GNSS (capability depends on the Vector device).

Note
The accuracy of the software, hardware, PTP or GNSS sync depends on the
interface. Further information on specific values can be found in the technical
data of the respective devices.

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4.2 Software Sync

4.2.1 General Information

Synchronization The software time synchronization is driver-based and available for all applications
by software without any restrictions. The time stamp deviations from different Vector network
interfaces are calculated and synchronized to the common PC clock. For this pur-
pose no further hardware setup is required.

PC
CANalyzer/CANoe PC clock

synchronization
USB by software (PC clock) USB
sec sec
Vector 0.000000
1.100356
0.000000
1.100413
Vector
CAN Interface 1.200362 1.200421 FR Interface
2.300362 2.300429
2.400356 2.400419
CH1 CH2 3.500353 3.500415 CHA CHB
Time Stamp Clock 3.600362 3.600420 Time Stamp Clock

CAN
FlexRay
Figure 9: Time stamps of devices are synchronized to the PC clock

Note
Software time synchronization may lead to an increased latency for all connected
Vector network interfaces. If a use case requires low latency, deactivate this
option and use another synchronization mechanism.

4.2.2 Configuration
Vector Use the software synchronization if at least one device has no hardware sync con-
Hardware Manager nector. Also to synchronize the device clock to the computer time, use the software
synchronization (legacy).

Reference
Further details and tips on the time sync configuration can be found in the Vector
Hardware Manager help in section User Interface | Navigation Rail | Time
Sync.

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4.3 Hardware Sync

4.3.1 General Information

Synchronization A more accurate time synchronization of multiple devices is provided by the hard-
by hardware ware synchronization. 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 avail-
able (see accessories manual, part number 05085).

PC

VN5610A
USB PC
Power

VN1630A

USB PC SYNCcable XL
VN7570
Multi USB PC
SYNCcable XL
SYNCbox
VN1640A SYNCcable XL external

USB PC Vector Devices

VN1640A

USB PC SYNCcable XL

Figure 10: Example of a time synchronization with multiple devices

VN8914

USB PC

Power

SYNCcable XL

VN5610A

Power
USB VN8914

VN5610A

Power
Multi
SYNCcable XL
SYNCbox
VN1640A SYNCcable XL external

Figure 11: Example of a time synchronization with VN8914 and additional devices

At each falling edge on the sync line which is initiated by the driver, the Vector net-
work interface generates a time stamp that is provided to the driver. This allows the
driver to calculate the deviations between the network interfaces and to synchronize

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the time stamps to a common time base (master clock) which can be defined by the
user.

PC
CANalyzer/CANoe
synchronization
USB by hardware (SYNCcable) USB
sec sec
Vector 0.000000
1.100375
0.000000
1.100376
Vector
CAN Interface 1.200381 1.200382 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 12: Time stamps are synchronized to the master clock

4.3.2 Configuration
Vector Use hardware synchronization if at least one device is connected with USB or PCIe
Hardware Manager to the PC and all devices are hardware sync capable. One device should be con-
figured as master and all other devices as slaves. Therefore, all devices must be
interconnected with SYNCcableXL and Multi SYNCbox external or SYNCbox act-
ive.

Reference
Further details and tips on the time sync configuration can be found in the Vector
Hardware Manager help in section User Interface | Navigation Rail | Time
Sync.

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5 Important Notes - Details

In this chapter you find the following information:

5.0.1 Safety Instructions and Hazard Warnings 36

5.0.2 Disclaimer 38
5.0.3 Disposal of Vector Hardware 39

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5.0.1 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 instal-
lation and use of this interface. Keep this documentation (manual) always near
the interface.

5.0.1.1 Proper Use and Intended Purpose

Caution!
The interface is designed for analyzing, controlling and otherwise influencing con-
trol 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 con-
sult the „Vector KnowledgeBase“ for updated information prior to the operation of
the interface.

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5.0.1.2 Hazards
Caution!
The interface may control and/or otherwise influence the behavior of control sys-
tems 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, steer-
ing, 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 „emer-
gency shutdown“), in particular, without limitation, in the event of errors or haz-
ards.

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.

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5.0.2 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.

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5.0.3 Disposal of Vector Hardware

Please handle old devices responsibly and observe the environmental laws applic-
able in your country. Please dispose of the Vector hardware only at the designated
places and not with the household waste.

Within the European Community, the Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE Directive) and the Directive on the Restriction of the Use of Cer-
tain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS Directive)
apply.

For Germany and other EU countries, we offer free take-back of old Vector hard-
ware.

Please carefully check the Vector hardware to be disposed of before shipping.

Please remove all items that are not part of the original scope of delivery, e.g. stor-
age media. The Vector hardware must also be free of licenses and must no longer
contain any personal data. Vector does not perform any checks in this regard. Once
the hardware has been shipped, it cannot be returned to you. By shipping the hard-
ware to us, you have relinquished your rights to the hardware.
Before shipping, please register your old device via:

https://www.vector.com/int/en/support-downloads/return-registration-for-the-dis-
posal-of-vector-hardware/

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6 Wichtige Hinweise
In diesem Kapitel finden Sie die folgenden Informationen:

6.0.1 Sicherheits- und Gefahrenhinweise 41

6.0.2 Haftungsausschluss 43
6.0.3 Entsorgung von Vector Hardware 44

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6.0.1 Sicherheits- und Gefahrenhinweise

Achtung!
Um Personen- und Sachschäden zu vermeiden, müssen Sie vor der Installation
und dem Einsatz dieses Interfaces die nachfolgenden Sicherheits- und Gefahren-
hinweise lesen und verstehen. Bewahren Sie diese Dokumentation (Handbuch)
stets in der Nähe dieses Interfaces auf.

6.0.1.1 Sach- und bestimmungsgemäßer Gebrauch

Achtung!
Das Interface ist für die Analyse, die Steuerung sowie für die anderweitige Bee-
influssung von Regelsystemen und Steuergeräten bestimmt. Das umfasst unter
anderem die Bussysteme CAN, LIN, K-Line, MOST, FlexRay, Ethernet, BroadR-
Reach oder ARINC 429.

Der Betrieb des Interfaces darf nur im geschlossen Zustand erfolgen. Ins-
besondere dürfen keine Leiterplatten sichtbar sein. Das Interface ist ent-
sprechend den Anweisungen und Beschreibungen dieses Handbuchs
einzusetzen. Dabei darf nur die dafür vorgesehene Stromversorgung, wie z. B.
USB-powered, Netzteil, und das Originalzubehör von Vector bzw. das von Vector
freigegebene Zubehör verwendet werden.

Das Interface ist ausschließlich für den Einsatz durch geeignetes Personal
bestimmt, da der Gebrauch dieses Interfaces zu erheblichen Personen- und
Sachschäden führen kann. Deshalb dürfen nur solche Personen dieses Interface
einsetzen, welche die möglichen Konsequenzen der Aktionen mit diesem Inter-
face verstanden haben, speziell für den Umgang mit diesem Interface, den
Bussystemen und dem zu beeinflussenden System geschult worden sind und
ausreichende Erfahrung im sicheren Umgang mit dem Interface erlangt haben.

Die notwendigen Kenntnisse zum Einsatz dieses Interfaces können bei Vector
über interne oder externe Seminare und Workshops erworben werden. Darüber
hinausgehende und Interface-spezifische Informationen wie z. B. „Known
Issues“ sind auf der Vector Webseite unter www.vector.com in der „Vector Know-
ledgeBase“ verfügbar. Bitte informieren Sie sich dort vor dem Betrieb des Inter-
faces über aktualisierte Hinweise.

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6.0.1.2 Gefahren
Achtung!
Das Interface kann das Verhalten von Regelsystemen und Steuergeräten
steuern und in anderweitiger Weise beeinflussen. Insbesondere durch Eingriffe
in sicherheitsrelevante Bereiche (z. B. durch Deaktivierung oder sonstige Mani-
pulation der Motorsteuerung, des Lenk-, Airbag-, oder Bremssystems) und/oder
der Einsatz des Interfaces in öffentlichen Räumen (z. B. Straßenverkehr,
Luftraum) können erhebliche Gefahren für Leib, Leben und Eigentum entstehen.
Stellen Sie daher in jedem Fall eine gefahrfreie Verwendung sicher. Hierzu
gehört unter anderem auch, dass das System, in dem das Interface eingesetzt
wird, jederzeit, insbesondere bei Auftreten von Fehlern oder Gefahren, in einen
sicheren Zustand geführt werden kann (z. B. durch Not-Abschaltung).

Beachten Sie alle sicherheitstechnischen Richtlinien und öffentlich-rechtlichen

Vorschriften, die für den Einsatz des Systems relevant sind. Zur Verminderung
von Gefahren sollte das System vor dem Einsatz in öffentlichen Räumen auf
einem nicht-öffentlich zugänglichen und für Testfahrten bestimmten Gelände
erprobt werden.

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6.0.2 Haftungsausschluss
Achtung!
Soweit das Interface nicht sach- oder bestimmungsgemäß eingesetzt wird,
übernimmt Vector keine Gewährleistung oder Haftung für dadurch verursachte
Schäden oder Fehler. Das Gleiche gilt für Schäden oder Fehler, die auf einer
mangelnden Schulung oder Erfahrung derjenigen Personen beruhen, die das
Interface einsetzen.

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6.0.3 Entsorgung von Vector Hardware

Bitte gehen Sie verantwortungsvoll mit Altgeräten um und beachten Sie die in Ihrem
Land geltenden Umweltgesetze. Entsorgen Sie die Vector Hardware bitte nur bei
den dafür vorgesehenen Stellen und nicht über den Hausmüll.

Innerhalb der Europäischen Gemeinschaft gelten die Richtlinie über Elektro- und
Elektronik-Altgeräte (WEEE-Richtlinie) und die Richtlinie zur Beschränkung der Ver-
wendung bestimmter gefährlicher Stoffe in Elektro- und Elektronikgeräten (RoHS-
Richtlinie).

Für Deutschland und andere EU-Länder bieten wir Ihnen eine kostenlose Rück-
nahme der alten Vector Hardware an.

Bitte überprüfen Sie die zu entsorgende Vector Hardware vor dem Versand
sorgfältig. Bitte entfernen Sie alle Gegenstände, die nicht zum ursprünglichen Liefer-
umfang gehören, z. B. Speichermedien. Die Vector Hardware muss außerdem frei
von Lizenzen sein und darf keine personenbezogenen Daten mehr enthalten.
Vector führt keine Kontrollen diesbezüglich durch. Sobald die Hardware versandt
wurde, kann sie nicht mehr an Sie zurück geliefert werden. Mit dem Versand der
Hardware an uns haben Sie Ihre Rechte an der Hardware abgetreten.
Bitte melden Sie vor dem Versand Ihr Altgerät an über:

https://www.vector.com/de/de/support-downloads/return-registration-for-the-dis-
posal-of-vector-hardware/

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