Vector Hardware List
Vector Hardware List
Manual
Version 5.4 | English
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Contents
1 Introduction 6
1.1 About this User Manual 7
1.1.1 Warranty 8
1.1.2 Registered Trademarks 8
1.2 Important Notes 9
3 Getting Started 92
3.1 Driver Installation 93
3.1.1 General Information 93
3.1.2 Installation Instructions 93
1 Introduction
In this chapter you find the following information:
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.
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.
► and
are trademarks of the SD Card Association.
2.1 Introduction 11
2.2 VN1610 12
2.3 VN1611 15
2.4 VN1630A 19
2.6 VN1640A 57
2.7 VN1670 71
2.1 Introduction
General The VN1600 interface family is a flexible and cost-efficient solution for
information CAN/CAN FD, LIN, K-Line, J1708 and SENT (only VN1640A) applications. An excel-
lent performance with minimal latency times and high time stamp accuracy is also
guaranteed.
Bus types Depending on the VN1600 interface, built-in transceivers as well as exchangeable
CAN/LIN and J1708 transceivers can be used. The exchangeable transceivers are
available as plug-in boards (piggybacks) and are inserted in the VN1600. A list of
compatible piggybacks can be found in the accessories manual or on our website.
Figure 1: Piggyback
2.2 VN1610
2.2.2 Connectors
► D-SUB9 (CH1/2)
The VN1610 has a D-SUB9 connector with two CAN channels. Further infor-
mation on the pin assignment for CH1/CH2 can be found in section Pin Assign-
ment CH1 and CH2 on page 13.
► USB
Connect your computer and the VN1610 via USB to install and to use the device
with measurement applications (e. g. CANoe, CANalyzer).
CAN Y cable Use the CANcable 2Y to access both channels on separate D-SUB9 connectors
(see accessories manual, part number 05075).
CH1 (A)
2 CAN Low 2
3 GND 3
9 - 9
CH2 (B)
1 CAN Low 2
6 GND 3
8 CAN High 7
5 Shield 5
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)
Time stamps Accuracy (within one device): 1 μs
Accuracy software sync: typ. 50 μs
Temperature range Operating: -40 °C...+70 °C
Shipping and storage: -40 °C...+85 °C
Relative humidity of ambient air 15 %...95 %, non-condensing
Dimensions (LxWxH) 65 mm x 42 mm x 20 mm
Weight 80 g
Operating system requirements Windows 10 (x64, 64 bit)
Windows 11 (x64, 64 bit)
2.2.5 Accessories
Reference
Information on available accessories can be found in the separate accessories
manual on our website.
2.3 VN1611
Note
The VN1611 does not support LIN2.1 compliance tests. Please use the
VN1630A or the VN1640A for these purposes.
2.3.2 Connectors
► D-SUB9 (CH1/2)
The VN1611 has a D-SUB9 connector with one LIN and one CAN channel. Fur-
ther information on the pin assignment for CH1/CH2 can be found in section Pin
Assignment CH1 and CH2 on page 16.
► USB
Connect your computer and the VN1611 via USB to install and to use the device
with measurement applications (e. g. CANoe, CANalyzer).
Note
Please note that pin 3 (VB-) is the reference potential for pin 7 (7269cap LIN). So
pin 3 could also be called „7269cap GND”. It is electrically isolated from pin 6
(1051cap GND).
CAN/LIN Y cable Use the CANcable 2Y to access both channels on separate D-SUB9 connectors
(see accessories manual, part number 05075).
CH1 (A)
2 - 2
3 VB- 3
VN1611 7 LIN 7
CH1/2 4 Pdis (power disable) 4
5 Shield 5
9 (VB+) 9
CH2 (B)
1 CAN Low 2
6 GND 3
8 CAN High 7
5 Shield 5
Note
If pin 4 (Pdis) is connected to pin 3 (VB-), the internal power supply is disabled. In
this case an external power supply is required at pin 9 (VB+).
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 1x LIN 7269cap
Bitrates
- Normal-Mode: up to 20 kBit/s
- Flash-Mode: up to 115.2 kBit/s (depending
on wiring higher bitrates are possible)
2.3.5 Accessories
Reference
Information on available accessories can be found in the separate accessories
manual on our website.
2.4 VN1630A
► USB
Connect your computer and the VN1630A via USB to install and to use the
device with measurement applications (e. g. CANoe, CANalyzer). Use the
USB2.0 compliant cable found in the delivery (USB extension cables may gen-
erate faults between the computer and the device). Connect the device directly
to USB at your computer or use a USB hub with its own power supply (self-
powered). Depending on the used piggyback, the VN1630A requires the entire
USB current (500 mA) which cannot be provided by a bus-powered USB hub.
► D-SUB9 (CH5)
The VN1630A has a D-SUB9 connector (CH5) for dedicated digital-analog
input/output tasks. The pin assignment can be found in section Pin Assignment
CH5 on page 28.
2.4.5 LEDs
Description The VN1630A has five LEDs indicating bus activities and status:
► Status
Multicolored LED that indicates the status of the device.
Color Description
Green Device is ready for operation/running measurement.
Orange Initializing driver. Please wait.
Red Error. Device not working.
Note
A list of compatible piggybacks can be found in the accessories manual or on our
website.
Piggy 1 Piggy 2
(CH1) (CH2)
Note
LINpiggies have to be inserted before CANpiggies (in ascending order). If you
intend to use only one LINpiggy, please use the first plug-in location (CH1).
J1708 should be handled like CAN.
Each empty plug-in location is loaded with a built-in transceiver from the sec-
ondary channel according to the DIP switch settings.
Reference
Further information on DIP switches can be found in section Pin Assignment
CH1/3 and CH2/4 on page 25.
Piggyback
Primary CH1 CH2
order
LIN1 LIN2
Piggyback or or
CAN2 CAN1
2x CAN without
piggybacks
1x IO CH1/CH3 CH2/CH4 CH5
Piggyback - - -
Primary CH1 CH2 CH5
Ç Ç
Built-in CAN CAN
Transceiver 1051cap 1051cap
Secondary CH3 CH4
Configuration
CH1: no piggyback, built-in CAN 1051cap transceiver (CH3).
CH3: not usable.
CH2: no piggyback, built-in CAN 1051cap transceiver (CH4).
CH4: not usable.
CH5: on-board IO.
4x CAN
1x IO
CH1/CH3 CH2/CH4 CH5
Piggyback CAN CAN -
Primary CH1 CH2 CH5
- -
Built-in CAN CAN
Transceiver 1051cap 1051cap
Secondary CH3 CH4
Configuration
CH1: CANpiggy.
CH3: built-in CAN 1051cap transceiver.
CH2: CANpiggy.
CH4: built-in CAN 1051cap transceiver.
CH5: on-board IO.
1x LIN
2x CAN
1x IO CH1/CH3 CH2/CH4 CH5
Piggyback LIN - -
Primary CH1 CH2 CH5
- Ç
Built-in CAN CAN
Transceiver 1051cap 1051cap
Secondary CH3 CH4
Configuration
CH1: LINpiggy.
CH3: built-in CAN 1051cap transceiver.
CH2: no piggyback, built-in CAN 1051cap transceiver (CH4).
CH4: not usable.
CH5: on-board IO.
Pin assignment The pin assignments of the D-SUB9 connectors depend on the used bus transceiver
CH1 … CH4 configuration inside the VN1630A. A list of compatible piggybacks can be found in
the accessories manual or on our website.
► No piggyback inserted
If no piggyback is inserted, only the A: all ‚OFF’ / B: all ‚ON’
built-in CAN transceiver at CH1 (CH2)
is active (no double assignment of the
D-SUB9 connector):
Pin Assignment
1 Not connected A B
2 1051cap CAN Low
6 1
ON
3 GND
6
ON
4 Not connected 1
5 Shield
6 Not connected
7 1051cap CAN High
8 Not connected
9 Not connected Figure 12: Configuration without piggyback
Example
No piggyback
The following example shows the pin assignment of CH1/CH3 if no piggyback is
inserted in the plug-in location at channel 1.
CH1 CH3
Shield 5 disabled
9
4
8
1051capbGND 3
1051capbCANbHigh 7
1051capbCANbLow 2
6
1
Pin Assignment
1 1051cap CAN Low
A B
6 1
2 Piggyback-dependent ON
3 Piggyback-dependent
6
ON
4 Piggyback-dependent 1
5 Shield
6 GND
7 Piggyback-dependent
8 1051cap CAN High
9 Piggyback-dependent Figure 13: Configuration with piggyback
Example
CANpiggy 1041mag
The following example shows the pin assignment of CH1/CH3 if a CANpiggy
1041mag is inserted in the plug-in location at channel 1.
CH1 CH3
Shield 5 Shield
1041magLVB+ 9
1041magLSplit 4
8 1051capLCANLHigh
1041magLVB- 3
1041magLCANLHigh 7
1041magLCANLLow 2
6 1051capLGND
1 1051capLCANLLow
Note
The described pin assignment is also valid for CH2/CH4. A warning appears in
the Vector Hardware Manager (page Device Properties, Status mode), if the
DIP switch settings are improperly set. Check your DIP switch settings in this
case.
CAN/LIN Y cable Use the CANcable 2Y to access both channels on separate D-SUB9 connectors
(see accessories manual, part number 05075). The pin assignments of the D-SUB9
connectors depend on the used bus transceiver configuration inside the VN1630A.
A list of compatible piggybacks can be found in the accessories manual or on our
website.
CH1 (A)
2 CAN Low 2
3 GND / VB- 3
9 (VB+) 9
CH3 (B)
1 CAN Low 2
6 GND 3
8 CAN High 7
5 Shield 5
CH2 (A)
2 CAN Low 2
3 GND / VB- 3
9 (VB+) 9
CH4 (B)
1 CAN Low 2
6 GND 3
8 CAN High 7
5 Shield 5
Internal Isolation
Vcc
interconnection of
digital input 0/1 IN- 200k Digital Input 0/1
33 V
20k
To Processor OUT 370 pF
Digital GND
Vref
Internal Isolation
interconnection of
Digital Output
digital output
33 V
From Processor 370 pF
Digital GND
Internal Isolation
Vcc
interconnection of
analog input IN+ 1M Analog Input
33 V
100k
22 pF 370 pF
To Processor OUT ADC IN OUT
Analog GND
15k
10k
Analog GND
Extended measuring In normal operation, voltages up to 18 V can be applied and measured at the analog
range of the analog input. The cutoff frequency fc (-3 dB) for AC voltages is approx. 7.2 kHz.
input
For measurements above 18 V (max. 50 V), an external series resistor has to be
applied to the analog input. The series resistor Rext depends on the input voltage
Uinput and can be calculated as follows:
The cutoff frequency for AC voltages is also affected by the external series resistor:
Examples 24 V 32 V 36 V 48 V
Rext 367 kΩ 856 kΩ 1100 kΩ 1833 kΩ
Rext (E96) 374 kΩ 866 kΩ 1100 kΩ 1870 kΩ
(24.12 V) (32.17 V) (36.00 V) (48.60 V)
fc (-3 dB) 1148 Hz 496 Hz 390 Hz 230 Hz
2. You will find the plug-in location 1 (CH1) at the sync connector side and plug-
in location 2 (CH2) at the edge of the PC-board.
Piggy 1 Piggy 2
(CH1) (CH2)
3. Each piggyback is fastened by a screw and retainer. Please loosen the appro-
priate screw including the retainer and carefully remove the piggyback from
the plug-in location.
CH1
CH2
4. Set the DIP switches as described in section Pin Assignment CH1/3 and
CH2/4 on page 25.
5. Insert the replacement piggyback. When doing this please make sure that the
single and dual-row connectors are not laterally offset.
6. Secure the new piggyback with the appropriate screw and retainer.
7. Place the VN1630A main board back in the housing. This operation involves
placing the housing on a table with its back side (side with the bar code)
facing upward. Then the main board with the piggybacks facing upward is
inserted into the second guide rails.
8. It should be possible to slide the main board in the housing up to a few mil-
limeters from the end without forcing it in. Close the housing by applying light
pressure and then secure it with the appropriate screw fasteners. The screws
should be secure but not excessively tight.
9. Please also attach the two black decorative caps.
10. Connect the VN1630A and the computer via the USB cable and check the
bus configuration in the Vector Hardware Manager (page Device Prop-
erties, Status mode).
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. 2
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
with LINpiggy 7269mag at CH1/CH2
J1708 channels Max. 2
configurable via piggybacks
Analog input 10 bit
Input 0 V...18 V
Voltage tolerance up to 50 V
(with series resistor)
Sampling rate up to 1 kHz
Digital input Range 0 V...32 V
Schmitt trigger high 2.7 V, low 2.2 V
Hysteresis 0.5 V
Input frequencies up to 1 kHz
Digital output Open Drain
External supply up to 32 V
Current max. 500 mA
Short circuit / over voltage protected
Time stamps Accuracy (within one device): 1 μs
Accuracy software sync: typ. 50 μs
Accuracy hardware sync: typ. 1 μs
Power consumption Approx. 2.5 W
Temperature range Operating: -40 °C...+70 °C
Shipping and storage: -40 °C...+85 °C
Relative humidity of ambient air 15 %...95 %, non-condensing
Dimensions (LxWxH) Approx. 90 mm x 110 mm x 35 mm
Weight 230 g (without accessories)
Operating system requirements Windows 10 (x64, 64 bit)
Windows 11 (x64, 64 bit)
1. Insert the USB cable into the USB Protector. Therefore, loosen the screw of
the clamp.
2. Attach the USB Protector to the Vector network interface and connect the D-
SUB9 connector as well as the USB connector.
2.4.12 Accessories
Reference
Information on available accessories can be found in the separate accessories
manual on our website.
Caution!
It is recommended to connect the VN1630 log to the same voltage supply (e. g.
battery of the vehicle) as the vehicle or test equipment. If two different voltage
supplies are being used for the VN1630 log and the test equipment, the ground
(GND) pins of the two voltage supplies must be connected.
Figure 24: VN1630 log with SD card slot, LED push-button, USB and D-SUB9 connector
► SD card slot
The VN1630 log has a push-and-pull card holder in which the SD card is inserted
and removed. To insert a SD card push it until it latches in place securely. To
securely remove the SD card, press the LED push button at least for three
seconds. Remaining data in the ring buffer is copied to the SD card which can
take approx. 15 seconds. During this time, the LED flashes yellow. Remove the
SD card only if the LED lights green. During this sequence the VN1630 log must
not be disconnected from the power supply. This protects the SD card from
memory losses. Then unlatch the SD card by pushing it into the holder slot.
Remove the card.
Caution!
To avoid mechanical damage do not pull the SD card from the card holder
forcefully.
► USB
Connect your computer and the VN1630 log via USB to install, to configure and
to use the device with measurement applications (e. g. CANoe, CANalyzer). Use
the USB2.0 compliant cable found in the delivery (USB extension cables may
generate faults between the computer and the device). Connect the device dir-
ectly to USB at your computer or use a USB hub with its own power supply (self-
powered). Depending on the used piggyback, the VN1630 log requires the entire
USB current (500 mA) which cannot be provided by a bus-powered USB hub.
The VN1630 log also supports two operating modes which can be switched by
using the USB connection and power supply respectively:
Mode USB External Power Supply
Interface Mode/ connected to computer optional
Logging configuration
Logging Mode not connected yes
Interface Mode In Interface Mode, the VN1630 log operates as a CAN/LIN interface between a com-
puter and the bus. Messages can be received and sent over both channels with suit-
able tools (identical to VN1630A). The VN1630 log must be in the Interface Mode to
configure the logging mode.
While used as interface by a Vector tool, recorded data can be read from the SD
card. In this case the interface functionality has priority and the card access takes
places with reduced speed.
Logging Mode The Logging Mode enables the computer independent usage of the VN1630 log and
allows the logging of CAN and LIN events. For this purpose, the VN1630 log must
be unplugged from the USB connector of the computer and externally supplied via
the Binder connector.
Caution!
During logging, the VN1630 log must not be connected to the computer via the
USB cable, since the logging mode would otherwise be exited!
Reference
Information on the configuration of the logging mode can be found in the separate
manual provided with the Vector Logger Suite on the Vector Driver Disk in
\Tools\VN1630_log.
► D-SUB9 (CH5)
The VN1630 log has a D-SUB9 connector (CH5) for dedicated digital-analog
input/output tasks. The pin assignment can be found in section Pin Assignment
CH5 on page 48.
2.5.4 LEDs
Description The VN1630 log has five LEDs indicating bus activities and status as well one LED
for Logging Mode.
► Log
Multicolored LED that indicates the status of the logging mode.
Color Description
Green Device is accessing the SD card.
Orange On: SD card full.
Flashing: Error while accessing SD card.
Red Flashing (1 Hz): Piggyback equipment not compatible with logging
configuration.
Flashing (>1 Hz): Error while logging.
Note
A list of compatible piggybacks can be found in the accessories manual or on our
website.
Piggy 1 Piggy 2
(CH1) (CH2)
Note
LINpiggies have to be inserted before CANpiggies (in ascending order). If you
intend to use only one LINpiggy, please use the first plug-in location (CH1).
J1708 should be handled like CAN.
Each empty plug-in location is loaded with a built-in transceiver from the sec-
ondary channel according to the DIP switch settings.
Reference
Further information on DIP switches can be found in section Pin Assignment
CH1/3 and CH2/4 on page 45.
Piggyback
Primary CH1 CH2
order
LIN1 LIN2
Piggyback or or
CAN2 CAN1
2x CAN without
piggybacks
1x IO CH1/CH3 CH2/CH4 CH5
Piggyback - - -
Primary CH1 CH2 CH5
Ç Ç
Built-in CAN CAN
Transceiver 1051cap 1051cap
Secondary CH3 CH4
Configuration
CH1: no piggyback, built-in CAN 1051cap transceiver (CH3).
CH3: not usable.
CH2: no piggyback, built-in CAN 1051cap transceiver (CH4).
CH4: not usable.
CH5: on-board IO.
4x CAN
1x IO
CH1/CH3 CH2/CH4 CH5
Piggyback CAN CAN -
Primary CH1 CH2 CH5
- -
Built-in CAN CAN
Transceiver 1051cap 1051cap
Secondary CH3 CH4
Configuration
CH1: CANpiggy.
CH3: built-in CAN 1051cap transceiver.
CH2: CANpiggy.
CH4: built-in CAN 1051cap transceiver.
CH5: on-board IO.
1x LIN
2x CAN
1x IO CH1/CH3 CH2/CH4 CH5
Piggyback LIN - -
Primary CH1 CH2 CH5
- Ç
Built-in CAN CAN
Transceiver 1051cap 1051cap
Secondary CH3 CH4
Configuration
CH1: LINpiggy.
CH3: built-in CAN 1051cap transceiver.
CH2: no piggyback, built-in CAN 1051cap transceiver (CH4).
CH4: not usable.
CH5: on-board IO.
Pin assignment The pin assignments of the D-SUB9 connectors depend on the used bus transceiver
CH1 … CH4 configuration inside the VN1630 log. A list of compatible piggybacks can be found in
the accessories manual or on our website.
► No piggyback inserted
If no piggyback is inserted, only the A: all ‚OFF’ / B: all ‚ON’
built-in CAN transceiver at CH1 (CH2)
is active (no double assignment of the
D-SUB9 connector):
Pin Assignment
1 Not connected A B
2 1051cap CAN Low
6 1
ON
3 GND
6
ON
4 Not connected 1
5 Not connected
6 Not connected
7 1051cap CAN High
8 Not connected
9 Not connected Figure 28: Configuration without piggyback
Example
No piggyback
The following example shows the pin assignment of CH1/CH3 if no piggyback is
inserted in the plug-in location at channel 1.
CH1 CH3
5 disabled
9
4
8
1051cap GND 3
1051cap CAN High 7
1051cap CAN Low 2
6
1
Pin Assignment
1 1051cap CAN Low
A B
6 1
2 Piggyback-dependent ON
3 Piggyback-dependent
6
ON
4 Piggyback-dependent 1
5 Not connected
6 GND
7 Piggyback-dependent
8 1051cap CAN High
9 Piggyback-dependent Figure 29: Configuration with piggyback
Example
CANpiggy 1041mag
The following example shows the pin assignment of CH1/CH3 if a CANpiggy
1041mag is inserted in the plug-in location at channel 1.
CH1 CH3
5
1041magwVB+ 9
1041magwSplit 4
8 1051capwCANwHigh
1041magwVB- 3
1041magwCANwHigh 7
1041magwCANwLow 2
6 1051capwGND
1 1051capwCANwLow
Note
The described pin assignment is also valid for CH2/CH4. A warning appears in
the Vector Hardware Manager (page Device Properties, Status mode), if the
DIP switch settings are improperly set. Check your DIP switch settings in this
case.
CAN/LIN Y cable Use the CANcable 2Y to access both channels on separate D-SUB9 connectors
(see accessories manual, part number 05075). The pin assignments of the D-SUB9
connectors depend on the used bus transceiver configuration inside the VN1630
log. A list of compatible piggybacks can be found in the accessories manual or on
our website.
CH1 (A)
2 CAN Low 2
3 GND / VB- 3
CH3 (B)
1 CAN Low 2
6 GND 3
8 CAN High 7
CH2 (A)
2 CAN Low 2
3 GND / VB- 3
CH4 (B)
1 CAN Low 2
6 GND 3
8 CAN High 7
Internal Isolation
Vcc
interconnection of
digital input 0/1 IN- 200k Digital Input 0/1
33 V
20k
To Processor OUT 370 pF
Digital GND
Vref
Internal Isolation
interconnection of
Digital Output
digital output
33 V
From Processor 370 pF
Digital GND
Internal Isolation
Vcc
interconnection of
analog input IN+ 1M Analog Input
33 V
100k
22 pF 370 pF
To Processor OUT ADC IN OUT
Analog GND
15k
10k
Analog GND
Extended measuring In normal operation, voltages up to 18 V can be applied and measured at the analog
range of the analog input. The cutoff frequency fc (-3 dB) for AC voltages is approx. 7.2 kHz.
input
For measurements above 18 V (max. 50 V), an external series resistor has to be
applied to the analog input. The series resistor Rext depends on the input voltage
Uinput and can be calculated as follows:
The cutoff frequency for AC voltages is also affected by the external series resistor:
Examples 24 V 32 V 36 V 48 V
Rext 367 kΩ 856 kΩ 1100 kΩ 1833 kΩ
Rext (E96) 374 kΩ 866 kΩ 1100 kΩ 1870 kΩ
(24.12 V) (32.17 V) (36.00 V) (48.60 V)
fc (-3 dB) 1148 Hz 496 Hz 390 Hz 230 Hz
2. You will find the plug-in location 1 (CH1) at the sync connector side and plug-
in location 2 (CH2) at the edge of the PC-board.
Piggy 1 Piggy 2
(CH1) (CH2)
3. Each piggyback is fastened by a screw and retainer. Please loosen the appro-
priate screw including the retainer and carefully remove the piggyback from
the plug-in location.
CH1
CH2
4. Set the DIP switches as described in section Pin Assignment CH1/3 and
CH2/4 on page 45.
5. Insert the replacement piggyback. When doing this please make sure that the
single and dual-row connectors are not laterally offset.
6. Secure the new piggyback with the appropriate screw and retainer.
7. Place the VN1630 log main board back in the housing. This operation
involves placing the housing on a table with its back side (side with the bar
code) facing upward. Then the main board with the piggybacks facing upward
is inserted into the first guide rails.
8. It should be possible to slide the main board in the housing up to a few mil-
limeters from the end without forcing it in. Close the housing by applying light
pressure and then secure it with the appropriate screw fasteners. The screws
should be secure but not excessively tight.
9. Please also attach the two black decorative caps.
10. Connect the VN1630 log and the computer via the USB cable and check the
bus configuration in the Vector Hardware Manager (page Device Prop-
erties, Status mode).
Only industrial grade SD/SDHC cards approved by Vector are recommended for
proper use:
SD/SDHC cards
► Xmore Industrial 2 GB (SD-2G0-XIE82)
► Xmore Industrial 8 GB (SD-8G0-XIE82)
► Xmore Industrial 16 GB (SD-16G-XIE82)
► Xmore Industrial 32 GB (SD032GXQI8C016Z)
► SanDisk Industrial XT 32 GB (SDSDAF-032G-XI)
Note
The memory cards have to be FAT32 formatted. For optimum speed, we recom-
mend FAT32 formatting with the maximum available cluster size.
2.5.12 Battery
Lifetime The VN1630 log is equipped with a lithium battery that powers the integrated real
time clock. The battery has a typical durability of approx. 5 years.
2.5.13 Beep
Beep The VN1630 log has an acoustic signal generator that alerts the user, for example,
in the event of a trigger, overload and full SD card. The desired behavior can be set
in the the Vector Logger Suite.
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. 2
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
with LINpiggy 7269mag at CH1/CH2
J1708 channels Max. 2
configurable via piggybacks
Analog input 10 bit
Input 0 V...18 V
Voltage tolerance up to 50 V
(with series resistor)
Sampling rate up to 1 kHz
Digital input Range 0 V...32 V
Schmitt trigger high 2.7 V, low 2.2 V
Hysteresis 0.5 V
Input frequencies up to 1 kHz
Digital output Open Drain
External supply up to 32 V
Current max. 500 mA
Short circuit / over voltage protected
Time stamps Accuracy (within one device): 1 μs
Accuracy software sync: typ. 50 μs
Accuracy hardware sync: typ. 1 μs
Operation mode Interface and logging
Memory function Logging on SD/SDHC card
Extras Real time clock
Startup time (Logging Mode) 3 seconds after power-up
Battery Lithium primary cell type BR2330A
Power supply Interface Mode: via USB
Logging Mode: 6 V...50 V
Power consumption Approx. 2.5 W
Temperature range Operating: -40 °C...+65 °C
Shipping and storage: -40 °C...+85 °C
Relative humidity of ambient air 15 %...95 %, non-condensing
Dimensions (LxWxH) Approx.150 mm x 110 mm x 35 mm
Weight 400 g (without accessories)
2.5.15 Accessories
Reference
Information on available accessories can be found in the separate accessories
manual on our website.
2.6 VN1640A
► D-SUB9 (CH1...4)
The VN1640A has four D-SUB9 connectors, each assigned to a dedicated piggy-
back plug-in location. Further information on the pin assignment can be found in
section Pin Assignment CH1...CH4 on page 62.
► USB
Connect your computer and the VN1640A via USB to install and to use the
device with measurement applications (e. g. CANoe, CANalyzer). Use the
USB2.0 compliant cable found in the delivery (USB extension cables may gen-
erate faults between the computer and the device). Connect the device directly
to USB at your computer or use a USB hub with its own power supply (self-
powered). Depending on the used piggyback, the VN1640A requires the entire
USB current (500 mA) which cannot be provided by a bus-powered USB hub.
► D-SUB9 (CH5)
The VN1640A has a D-SUB9 connector (CH5) for dedicated digital-analog
input/output tasks. The pin assignment can be found in section Pin Assignment
CH5 on page 63.
2.6.5 LEDs
Description The VN1640A has five LEDs indicating bus activities and status:
► Status
Multicolored LED that indicates the status of the device.
Color Description
Green Device is ready for operation/running measurement.
Orange Initializing driver. Please wait.
Red Error. Device not working.
Note
A list of compatible piggybacks can be found in the accessories manual or on our
website.
Piggy 3
Piggy 4
(CH3)
(CH4)
Piggy 1
Piggy 2
(CH1)
(CH2)
Note
LINpiggies have to be inserted before CANpiggies (in ascending order). If you
intend to use only one LINpiggy, please use the first plug-in location (CH 1).
J1708 should be handled like CAN. SENSORpiggies SENT have to be inserted
between LINpiggies and CANpiggies.
Piggyback Configurations
CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4
CAN1 CAN2 CAN3 CAN4
LIN1 CAN1 CAN2 CAN3
LIN1 LIN2 CAN1 CAN2
LIN1 LIN2 LIN3 CAN1
LIN1 LIN2 LIN3 LIN4
1x LIN
CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4
1x CAN
LINpiggy 1 CANpiggy 1 - -
1x LIN
CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4
1x CAN
- LINpiggy 1 - CANpiggy 1
2x LIN
CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4
1x CAN
LINpiggy 1 LINpiggy 2 CANpiggy 1 -
1x LIN
1x SENT CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4
1x CAN
LINpiggy 1 SENTpiggy 1 CANpiggy 1 -
1x SENT
CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4
1x CAN
SENTpiggy 1 CANpiggy 1 - -
1x LIN
CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4
1x SENT
LINpiggy 1 SENTpiggy 1 - -
Example
CANpiggy 1041mag
The following example shows the pin assignment of CH1 if a CANpiggy 1041mag
is inserted in the plug-in location at channel 1:
CH1
Shield 5
1041magwVB+ 9
1041magwSplit 4
8 NC
1041magwVB- 3
1041magwCANwHigh 7
1041magwCANwLow 2
6 NC
1 NC
Internal Isolation
Vcc
interconnection of
digital input 0/1 IN- 200k Digital Input 0/1
33 V
20k
To Processor OUT 370 pF
Digital GND
Vref
Internal Isolation
interconnection of
Digital Output
digital output
33 V
From Processor 370 pF
Digital GND
Internal Isolation
Vcc
interconnection of
analog input IN+ 1M Analog Input
33 V
100k
22 pF 370 pF
To Processor OUT ADC IN OUT
Analog GND
15k
10k
Analog GND
Extended measuring In normal operation, voltages up to 18 V can be applied and measured at the analog
range of the analog input. The cutoff frequency fc (-3 dB) for AC voltages is approx. 7.2 kHz.
input
For measurements above 18 V (max. 50 V), an external series resistor has to be
applied to the analog input. The series resistor Rext depends on the input voltage
Uinput and can be calculated as follows:
The cutoff frequency for AC voltages is also affected by the external series resistor:
Examples 24 V 32 V 36 V 48 V
Rext 367 kΩ 856 kΩ 1100 kΩ 1833 kΩ
Rext (E96) 374 kΩ 866 kΩ 1100 kΩ 1870 kΩ
(24.12 V) (32.17 V) (36.00 V) (48.60 V)
fc (-3 dB) 1148 Hz 496 Hz 390 Hz 230 Hz
Piggy 3
Piggy 4
(CH3)
(CH4)
Piggy 1
Piggy 2
(CH1)
(CH2)
3. Each piggyback is fastened by a screw and retainer. Please loosen the appro-
priate screw including the retainer and carefully remove the piggyback from
the plug-in location.
CH1
CH3
CH2
CH4
4. Insert the replacement piggyback. When doing this please make sure that the
single and dual-row connectors are not laterally offset.
5. Secure the new piggyback with the appropriate screw and retainer.
6. Place the VN1640A main board back in the housing. This operation involves
placing the housing on a table with its back side (side with the bar code)
facing upward. Then the main board with the piggybacks facing upward is
inserted into the first guide rails.
7. It should be possible to slide the main board in the housing up to a few mil-
limeters from the end without forcing it in. Close the housing by applying light
pressure and then secure it with the appropriate screw fasteners. The screws
should be secure but not excessively tight.
8. Please also attach the two black decorative caps.
9. Connect the VN1640A and the computer via the USB cable and check the
bus configuration in the Vector Hardware Manager (page Device Prop-
erties, Status mode).
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
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
with LINpiggy 7269mag at CH1/CH2
J1708 channels Max. 4
configurable via piggybacks
SENT channels Max. 2 with SENSORpiggy SENT
Analog input 10 bit
Input 0 V...18 V
Voltage tolerance up to 50 V
(with series resistor)
Sampling rate up to 1 kHz
Digital input Range 0 V...32 V
Schmitt trigger high 2.7 V, low 2.2 V
Hysteresis 0.5 V
Input frequencies up to 1 kHz
Digital output Open Drain
External supply up to 32 V
Current max. 500 mA
Short circuit / over voltage protected
Time stamps Accuracy (within one device): 1 μs
Accuracy software sync: typ. 50 μs
Accuracy hardware sync: typ. 1 μs
Power consumption Approx. 2.5 W
Temperature range Operating: -40 °C...+70 °C
Shipping and storage: -40 °C...+85 °C
Relative humidity of ambient air 15 %...95 %, non-condensing
Dimensions (LxWxH) Approx. 88 mm x 111 mm x 45 mm
Weight 330 g (without accessories)
Operating system requirements Windows 10 (x64, 64 bit)
Windows 11 (x64, 64 bit)
1. Insert the USB cable into the USB Protector. Therefore, loosen the screw of
the clamp.
2. Attach the USB Protector to the Vector network interface and connect the D-
SUB9 connector as well as the USB connector.
2.6.12 Accessories
Reference
Information on available accessories can be found in the separate accessories
manual on our website.
2.7 VN1670
► CAN XL
- Support of CAN XL Error Signaling Enabled and Error Signaling Disabled
- Supported on the piggyback channels
► CAN / CAN FD: Support of a Transport Protocol (TP) acceleration
► Max. 15 channels:
- 5x on-board CAN/CAN FD channel (electrically decoupled)
- 5x on-board LIN channel (electrically decoupled)
- 5x additional plug-in location for CAN-/LINpiggies
► Digital and analog inputs/outputs via the new VNpiggy30 IO 86443
► Synchronization of multiple devices and other bus systems like CAN XL, CAN
FD, CAN, LIN, FlexRay, MOST, Ethernet
- Software time synchronization (with USB host connection)
Pin assignment
15 14 13 12 11
10 9 8 7 6
5 4 3 2 1
VN1670 VNcable 3Y
Channel Assignment D-SUB15HD D-SUB9 Channel
CAN Low 14 2
GND 10 3
CAN A
CAN High 15 7
N.C. 5 9
Pdis 3 2
GND 9 3
LIN B
LIN 4 7
Vbatt 13 9
N.C. 2 1
CAN Low/Pdis* 1 2
GND 7 3
Piggy N.C. 11 4 C
CAN High/LIN* 6 7
N.C. 12 8
Vbatt* 8 9
* via CAN- or LINpiggy
Note
Please use the VNcable3Y to split a D-SUB15HD connector into three separate
D-SUB9 connectors (CAN: channel A, LIN: channel B and inserted piggyback at
channel C). For more information, please refer to the accessories manual.
Note
For in-car-usage, ensure that the cables used for the CAN/LIN network access
are appropriately fixed (not fixed by the VN1670 D-SUB connectors only).
Pin Assignment
1 Power supply (8 V ... 32 V) 1
2 Ground 2
► Sync (Binder)
The VN1670 has a sync connector (Binder type 711) which can be used for time
synchronization of different Vector devices (see section Time Synchronization
on page 100).
Pin Assignment
1 Terminal 15 2
3 1
2 Synchronization line
3 Ground
► Kensington Lock
Mounting of Nano Kensington (NanoSaver).
► IO (D-SUB15HD female)
The VN1670 has a D-SUB15HD connector for the digital and analog input/output
signals of the VNpiggy30 IO 8644. The pin assignment is as follows:
Pin Assignment
1 Digital input/output 7
2 Digital input/output 5
3 Digital input/output 3
4 Analog GND
5 Analog input/output 2
6 Digital input/output 8
7 Digital input/output 6
8 Digital input/output 4
9 Digital GND
10 Analog input/output 3
11 Digital PWM
12 Digital input/output 1
13 Digital input/output 2
14 Analog input/output 4
15 Analog input/output 1
► USB (Type-C)
Connect your computer and the VN1670 via USB to install and to use the device
with applications (e. g. CANoe, CANalyzer).
2.7.5 LEDs
LEDs
► (CAN/LIN 1...15)
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 CAN: Error frames have been sent or received.
LIN: Both valid and erroneous data were detected.
The flashing frequency varies according to the message rate.
Red CAN: Bus off.
LIN: Only erroneous data was detected.
► Sync
LED illuminates if the device is synchronized.
Color Sync State Description
Off Not configured. No master or slave protocols are act-
ive for this device or no configuration
has been loaded yet.
Orange Configured, A slave protocol is active, but no mas-
waiting for master. ter could be found / assigned yet. The
state is assumed when the PTP pro-
tocol Slave or Best-Master is acti-
vated in the firmware, i. e. when
starting the PTP stack in the firmware
or if one of the slave protocols was
activated in the driver, i. e. when or
after the configuration was applied by
the Vector Timesync Service (vTSS).
Green Pending. A slave protocol is active and a mas-
(flashing) ter was found or could be assigned.
The SYNC condition / the steady
state was not yet reached or was left
again.
► PTP
Transition to the Slave-With-
Master state, but the SYNC con-
dition has not yet been reached.
► HW-SYNC
Pulse and master time present,
but the SYNC accuracy has not
yet been reached.
► SW-SYNC
SYNC accuracy not yet reached.
► Status
Multicolored LED indicating the device status.
Color Description
Green Flashes 4x at power up and illuminates afterwards.
Flashes quicker during an update progress. Please wait for the auto-
matic reboot of the device after the update has been finished. After-
wards the LED is permanent on.
Red An error has occurred. Please disconnect the power supply as well
as the USB or Ethernet cable. Re-connect the power supply and the
USB/Ethernet cable and try again. Flashes when the max. tem-
perature has been reached.
► Ethernet HOST
Multicolored LED indicating the Ethernet status.
Note
A list of compatible piggybacks can be found in the accessories manual or on our
website.
CAN/LIN
Piggy 5
CAN/LIN CH15
Piggy 4
CAN/LIN CH12
Piggy 3
CAN/LIN CH9
Piggy 2
CAN/LIN CH6
Piggy 1
CH3
Configurations
Channels Piggy 1 Piggy 2 Piggy 3 Piggy 4 Piggy 5
10x CAN + 5x LIN CAN1 CAN2 CAN3 CAN4 CAN5
9x CAN + 6x LIN CAN1 CAN2 CAN3 CAN4 LIN1
8x CAN + 7x LIN CAN1 CAN2 CAN3 LIN2 LIN1
7x CAN + 8x LIN CAN1 CAN2 LIN3 LIN2 LIN1
6x CAN + 9x LIN CAN1 LIN4 LIN3 LIN2 LIN1
5x CAN + 10x LIN LIN5 LIN4 LIN3 LIN2 LIN1
Insertion order:
CANpiggies starting with CH3 (Piggy 1) up to CH15 (Piggy 5).
LINpiggies starting with CH15 (Piggy 5) down to CH3 (Piggy 1).
Empty piggyback sockets between CAN and LIN are accepted.
Note
Please use the VNcable3Y to split a D-SUB15HD connector into three separate
D-SUB9 connectors (CAN: channel A, LIN: channel B and inserted piggyback at
channel C). For more information, please refer to the accessories manual.
Note
CAN XL Configuration
The piggyback channels of the VN1670 support the CAN XL modes Error Sig-
naling Enabled and Error Signaling Disabled:
► CAN XL mode Error Signaling Enabled
This operating mode is intended for bitrates up to 5 Mbit/s. To use this mode,
a CAN High-Speed, a CAN SIC or a CAN SIC XL piggyback can be used.
► CAN XL mode Error Signaling Disabled
This operating mode is intended for bitrates above 5 Mbit/s. This requires a
CAN SIC XL piggyback, which must be configured for transceiver Fast Mode.
The configuration of the CAN XL operating mode and the Fast Mode of the CAN
SIC XL piggyback must be done in the application (e. g. CANoe, CANalyzer,
CANape).
Please contact Vector for information on the planned availability of the CAN SIC
XL piggyback.
Caution!
Operating a CAN SIC XL piggyback in Fast Mode
When using a CAN SIC XL piggyback in Fast Mode, the VN1670 is fully com-
pliant with the corresponding EMC regulations starting with hardware
revision 3.
Previous hardware revisions are not fully compliant to EMC regulations regarding
radition and therefore do not support an operation in Fast Mode.
Please contact Vector for further options if you have a VN1670 with hardware
revision < 3 and intend to use a CAN SIC XL piggyback in Fast Mode.
IO Piggy
3. Each piggyback is fastened by a screw and retainer. Please loosen the appro-
priate screw including the retainer and carefully remove the piggyback from
the plug-in location.
4. Insert the replacement piggyback. When doing this please make sure that the
single and dual-row connectors are not laterally offset.
5. Secure the new piggyback with the appropriate screw and retainer.
6. Reattach the bottom cover and then secure it with the appropriate screw
fasteners. The screws should be secure but not excessively tight.
7. Power the VN1670, connect the device with the host and check the bus con-
figuration in the Vector Hardware Manager (page Device Properties,
Status mode).
To further increase the mechanical stability of stacked devices, the mounted feet
can be removed and replaced by the VSH Connecting Kit Vertical (see accessories
manual, part number 05152).
The standby feature can be used by monitoring one of the following standby
sources:
► the USB (Type A) host interface (via USB Type A-C cable only),
► the Ethernet host interface or
► the corresponding IO pin (terminal 15, pin 1 on the Sync connector).
Pin Assignment
1 Terminal 15 1 3
2
2 Synchronization line
3 Ground
If the USB or Ethernet connection is active again or terminal 15 is reset (rising edge
to 12 V), the interface wakes up again.
Reference
Please find the power consumption values in section Technical Data on page 87.
Note
Some Ethernet network adapters (e. g. Intel I219-LM) support an Ultra Low
Power Mode (please check the power management settings of the Ethernet net-
work adapter of your host computer).
If the Ultra Low Power Mode is enabled, the VN1670 will not wake up from
standby. Therefore, the Ultra Low Power Mode of the host computer's Ethernet
port must be disabled if Ethernet is configured as the standby source for VN1670.
5x on-board CAN/CAN FD
- NXP TJA1057GT
- 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)
- CANXL: up to 16 Mbit/s (up to 20 Mbit/s
depending on wiring and transceivers; for
bitrates > 5 Mbit a CAN SIC XL transceiver
is required)
LIN channels Max. 10
5x on-board LIN
- Infineon TLE7259-3
- electrically decoupled
Bitrates
- Normal-Mode: up to 20 kBit/s
- Flash-Mode: up to 115.2 kBit/s (depending
on wiring higher bitrates are possible)
Digital/analog input/output Via VNpiggy30 IO 8644 (optional)
Time stamps Accuracy (within one device): 1 μs
Accuracy software sync: typ. 50 μs
Accuracy hardware sync: typ. 1 μs
Accuracy IEEE1588 – PTP: typ. 1 µs
Host computer connection USB 3.1 Gen. 1 via USB Type-C
Gigabit Ethernet 1000BASE-T
Power supply External 8 V...32 V (typ. 12 V)
Power consumption Typ. 10 W1)
Max. 16 W2)
Standby: 35 mW
Temperature range Operation: -40 °C ... +65 °C
Storage: -40 °C ... +85 °C
Relative humidity of ambient air 15 %...95 %, non-condensing
Dimensions (LxWxH) 159 mm x 219 mm x 54 mm
(height with housing feet)
Weight 1.4 kg
Operating system requirements Windows 10 (x64, 64 bit)
Windows 11 (x64, 64 bit)
Required CANoe version CANoe 15 SP3 or higher
CANoe 17 or higher for CAN XL
1) Setup: 10x CAN (1 Mbit, 100 % busload), 1x LIN, USB host connection, 25 °C ambient
temperature,12 V external supply.
2) Setup: 10x CAN (1 Mbit, 100 % busload), 5x LIN, Ethernet host connection, VNpiggy30 IO 8644 at
full load, cascading port at high load, +65 °C ambient temperature.
2.7.11.1 Connectors
Electrical isolation Case
of the connectors
Power Shield
GND_PWR
CAN Shield
CH
Sync Shield 1...15
LIN 9 8 7 6
15 14 13 12 11
2
3 1 10 9 8 7 6
5 4 3 2 1
Piggyback
GND
GND ISO_LIN
ISO_SYNC
GND GND
ISO_CAN ISO_PIGGY
Term_15
(related to
GND_PWR)
GND
USB-C Logic
CASC Shield
1G
Shield IO
Piggyback
11 12 13 14 15
6 7 8 9 10
1 2 3 4 5
GND
ISO_DIGITAL
HOST Shield
1G GND
ISO_ANALOG
Shield
FE
Supply/Data Electrical
Connected Isolation
Note
Please note that the shield of the USB-C connector has the same potential as the
logic ground of the device and that this is isolated from the housing ground of the
device. This is to avoid ground loops when used with a computer system without
an electrically isolated power supply.
The FE socket of the device must be connected to the user-side system ground
when the device is operated in the vehicle.
V+ Device DC V+ Iso
CAN
TXD LIN
Pin 4
LIN
Transceiver Pdis
Logic RXD Pin 3
V+ Device DC V+ Iso
LIN
2.7.11.3 Piggybacks
Reference
For information on the electrical isolation of the piggybacks, please refer to the
separate accessories manual.
2.7.12 Accessories
Reference
Information on available accessories can be found in the separate accessories
manual on our website.
3 Getting Started
In this chapter you find the following information:
Note
Please note that you will need Administrator Rights for the following steps.
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.
3. In the driver selection dialog, select your devices to be installed (or to be unin-
stalled).
Reference
If you want to connect your computer and the device via Ethernet instead of USB,
the device must be configured via the Vector Hardware Manager. A detailed
description can be found in section Tips and Tutorials of the Vector Hardware
Manager help.
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.
Reference
Further information can be found in the separate manual provided with the
Vector Logger Suite.
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:
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.
4 Time Synchronization
In this chapter you find the following information:
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
CH1 CH2
CAN
Figure 61: 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.
PC
CANalyzer/CANoe
USB USB
sec sec
Vector 0.000000 0.000000 Vector
0.100376 0.100383
CAN Interface 0.200382 0.200982 Ethernet Interface
0.300372 0.301456
0.400406 0.402612
CH1 CH2 0.500593 0.503885 Port 1 Port 2
Time Stamp Clock Time Stamp Clock
0.600242 0.604092
CAN
Ethernet
Figure 62: 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.
PC
CANalyzer/CANoe PC clock
synchronization
USB by software (PC clock) USB
sec sec
Vector 0.000000 0.000000 Vector
1.100356 1.100413
CAN Interface 1.200362 1.200421 Ethernet Interface
2.300362 2.300429
2.400356 2.400419
CH1 CH2 3.500353 3.500415 Port 1 Port 2
Time Stamp Clock 3.600362 3.600420 Time Stamp Clock
CAN
Ethernet
Figure 63: 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.
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
VN1640A
USB PC SYNCcable XL
VN8914
USB PC
Power
SYNCcable XL
VN5610A
Power
USB VN8914
VN5610A
Power
Multi
SYNCcable XL
SYNCbox
VN1640A SYNCcable XL external
Figure 65: 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
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
0.000000 0.000000
Vector 1.100375 1.100376
Vector
CAN Interface 1.200381 1.200382 Ethernet Interface
2.300371 2.300372
2.400405 2.400406
CH1 CH2 3.500592 3.500593 Port 1 Port 2
Time Stamp Clock 3.600241 3.600242 Master Time Stamp Clock
CAN
Ethernet
Figure 66: 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.
Note
The PTP feature can only be used on the Ethernet host ports of these devices.
Therefore, it can only be used, if the device is connected via Ethernet host port to
the PC.
VN5640 PC VN5640
Ethernet Host Ethernet Host
Grandmaster Slave
Ordinary Clock Ordinary Clock
4.4.4 Configuration
Vector Use the PTP synchronization if all devices are connected via Ethernet host port to
Hardware Manager the PC and one device is configured as master and all other devices are configured
as slaves.
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.
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.
5.1.2 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.
5.2 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.
5.3 Licenses
It should be noted that, in addition to the safety and hazard notes provided in sec-
tion Important Notes - Details, the Licensing Terms of the Licensor expressly pro-
hibit the use of the SEGGER emFile module in weapons/weapons systems
and/or their deployment in same. A “weapons system” is to be understood as
meaning, in particular, a system whose primary or material purpose is to injure,
incapacitate or kill a person or an opponent, or to destroy or damage the property
of a person or an opponent, or to threaten a person or an opponent, irrespective
of whether the weapon or the weapon system can be used to attack, defend,
threaten or protect.
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.
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6 Wichtige Hinweise
In diesem Kapitel finden Sie die folgenden Informationen:
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.
6.1.2 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).
6.2 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.
6.3 Lizenzen
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:
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