Vector. Your First CAN Supplier
Solutions for CAN / CAN FD / CAN XL
CAN is a message oriented protocol for quick serial data exchange between electronic control units (ECU) in automotive and automation industry as well as in other industries. OEMs and suppliers are confronted with many types of challenges. Vector supports you with professional tools, basic software and services.
Trust in ourmore than 35 years experience as market leader for CAN networkingand in our high-quality products and competent services. Achieve maximum efficiency for your projects by:
- Comprehensive and powerful software tool chain for all CAN and CAN FD projects
- Flexible CAN, CAN FD andCAN XL network interfaces
- Global engineering services and training
Watch ourwebinar recording and learn more about CAN FD difference to CAN and how the CANoe/CANalyzer software tools from Vector assist you in yourCAN FD projects:
... and CAN XL is coming, too
CAN XL has entered the 10 Mbit/s domain. Therefore, we support you with thiswebinar recording with two important things:
- The CAN XL fundamentals.
- You experience the unique CAN XL feature set in our CANoe/CANalyzer tools.
Advantages of Vector CAN Products
- Practice-proven CAN products and competent services based on Vector’s many years of experience in automotive networking
- Support of the improved CAN protocolCAN FD
- Universal tool chain makes it easy to integrate new technologies in existing vehicle architectures
Our Products:
Development and Testing
Products per Application Area
Product Description in Brief
| Monitoring / Remaining Network Simulation | |
Analyze all in-vehicle communications across bus and protocol boundaries and take advantage of functions for analyzing and stimulating CAN, but also LIN, FlexRay and more. | |
Conduct remaining bus simulations across networks and test ECUs and entire networks using a single tool that offers functions for analyzing and stimulating CAN, but also LIN, FlexRay and more. | |
The VN1600 interface family is an advanced development of the proven CANcaseXL product – a USB interface. While the VN1610/VN1611 offers 2 channels, and its focus is on lower size and weight, the VN1630A/VN1640A with 4 channels emphasizes flexibility as well as I/O support. | |
| Test Hardware | |
Vector´s VT System is modular test hardware for efficient ECU tests and functional tests. Together with CANoe, the VT System represents a high-performance and flexible test solution. | |
| ECU Basic Software | |
The MICROSAR Classic CAN package contains the basic software (BSW) modules defined in the AUTOSAR architecture for CAN communication and many useful enhancements. Furthermore it is suitable, for example, as a basis for calibration with XCP for gateways or for reprogramming. MICROSAR Classic CAN is part of MICROSAR Classic – the embedded software for your AUTOSAR Classic ECUs. | |
OEM-specific embedded software for CAN communication in motor vehicles. The exact scope of functions is specified by the OEMs and is often based on the ISO, OSEK, or ASAM standards. | |
Diagnostics
Software Products
Product Description in Brief
| Simulation and Test Tools | |
With the Diagnostic Feature Set contained in CANoe, you analyze diagnostic communication according to the UDS or KWP2000 standard. CANoe can be used both as a diagnostic tester and for simulation of ECU diagnostics, ODX/PDX, MDX or CANdelaStudio description files are used for parameter assignment. A completeOBD-II Tester is also already integrated in CANoe. | |
With the Diagnostic Feature Set contained in CANalyzer, you analyze the diagnostic communication according to the UDS or KWP2000 standard. CANalyzer can be used as a diagnostic tester for ECU diagnostics, ODX/PDX, MDX or CANdelaStudio description files are used for parameter assignment. A completeOBD-II Tester is also already integrated in CANalyzer. | |
DiVa is a CANoe extension for automated testing of implemented diagnostic software in ECUs. Test cases are generated based on a diagnostic description. CANoe.DiVa is designed for use by the vehicle manufacturer and the supplier. | |
Indigo is an easy-to-operate diagnostic tester that largely configures itself and masks the complexity of the diagnostic protocols. It provides a quick overview of the status of a vehicle and allows detailed diagnostics of individual ECUs. A large number of applications from the vehicle and ECU diagnostics are directly mapped by Indigo. Diagnostic tasks are conveniently handled with a minimum number of user interactions. | |
| Embedded Software | |
The MICROSAR.DIAG package contains the basic software (BSW) modules defined in AUTOSAR for implementation of the UDS protocol and other requirements for diagnostics defined by the OEM. For ECUs without a special diagnostics specification, an OEM-independent package is available. For example, the MICROSAR.DIAG is appropriate for:
MICROSAR.DIAG is part of MICROSAR – the embedded software for your AUTOSAR ECUs. | |
| CANdesc | CANdesc (diagnostic embedded software component) is used to implement the aspects of the diagnostics that are independent of the function and hardware of the ECU. CANdesc enables both the vehicle manufacturer and the ECU manufacturer to implement a uniform, cross-product diagnostic protocol for different type series and vehicle manufacturers. |
Calibration and Flashing
Software Products
Product Description in Brief
| PC | |
vFlash is an easy-to-operate tool for programming one or more ECUs via CAN /CAN FD, LIN, FlexRay and DoIP. | |
The primary application area of CANape is optimizing the parameter set (calibration) of ECUs. The communication between CANape and the ECUs takes place via protocols such as XCP or via microcontroller-specific interfaces with theVX1000 hardware. | |
| ECU | |
The MICROSAR.CAN package contains the basic software (BSW) modules defined in the AUTOSAR architecture for CAN communication and many useful enhancements. Furthermore it is suitable, for example, as a basis for calibration with XCP for gateways or for reprogramming. MICROSAR.CAN is part of MICROSAR – the embedded software for your AUTOSAR ECUs. | |
OEM-specific embedded software for CAN communication in motor vehicles. The exact scope of functions is specified by the OEMs and is often based on the ISO, OSEK, or ASAM standards. | |
The Vector Flash Bootloader is a uniform solution for reprogramming of ECUs during development and during production and service. It conforms to the specifications of the respective manufacturer and is coordinated and further developed with this manufacturer on a continuous basis. | |
Realtime Solutions
Products for Network Simulation Use Cases
* ERT only on dedicatedVector Tool Platform (VTP) Devices
For realtime critical applications, Vector offers various solutions based on CANoe with the aim of achieving deterministic time behavior. The timing behavior in CANoe is influenced by differentCANoe operating modes.
In the standard use case, the interface mode, CANoe is executed completely on the user's computer - standard network interfaces are used. This may not be sufficient for increased realtime requirements.
To improve the realtime capability, we recommend switching to PC-based network interfaces, the VTP Devices. With these, further CANoe operating modes are available that enable improved realtime behavior:
- Improved realtime behavior:Distributed Mode andStandalone Mode.
- Hard realtime behavior:Extended Real Time (ERT)
Switching the operating mode from the standard use case to improved realtime behavior requires the right hardware and only a few configuration steps. No change in the Simulation Setup is required.
If hard realtime behavior is required, this must be taken into account in the design of the Simulation Setup in addition to the right hardware.
Product Description in Brief
| Software for Network Simulation | |
Multifunctional software for cross-network remaining bus simulations, ECU testing and complete network testing - with just 1 tool. There are also functions for analysis, diagnostics and stimulation of CAN, Ethernet, FlexRay and LIN and many more. | |
Standard Network Interfaces for CANoe Standard Use Case | |
Network interfaces with USB interface for CAN, CAN FD, LIN, K-Line, J1708 and IO | |
Powerful hardware for access to mainly Ethernet but CAN FD, too. | |
| Network interface with USB interface for CAN FD and FlexRay | |
| VN7640 | Network interface with USB interface for CAN FD, LIN, FlexRay, K-Line, J1708 and Ethernet |
| Interfaces for CANoe Use Cases for Improved and Hard Realtime Behavior CANoe: Distributed Mode, Standalone Mode, Extended Real Time (ERT) | |
| Base modules: | |
| VN8900 Family | Modular interface hardware with a variety of possible channel combinations for CAN, CAN FD, LIN, FlexRay, J1708 and K-Line. |
| VT6000 | Powerful realtime modules for executing the realtime critical test and simulation part of CANoe and controlling the VT System hardware. |
| RT RACK | High-performance industrial PC for realtime simulations with CANoe. Due to the modular structure, all PCIe cards available from Vector can be used. |
| Depending on the base module, these are suitable network interfaces: | |
| VN1530, VN1531 | Versatile network connections for CAN and LIN networks via the PCIe interface - but also for K-Line and SENT. |
| VN8970, VN8972 | Plug-in modules for VN8900 basic module for FlexRay, CAN, CAN FD, LIN, J1708 and K-Line modules with analog/digital I/O expansion options. |
| VN7572 | Versatile network connections of CAN FD and FlexRay networks via the PCIe interface. |
| VT6100, VT6200, VT6300 | Versatile network modules for connecting to the VT System. |
Hardware Products
Network Interfaces
| Interface | PC Connection | Network | |
| PCIe | CAN / CAN FD,J1708, LIN, SENT | ||
| VN1600 Interface Family | USB, (Ethernet) | CAN / CAN FD, (J1708), LIN, (SENT) | |
CAN XL ready: | |||
| VN1641 -- new -- | USB, Ethernet | CAN XL | |
| VN1670 | USB, Ethernet | CAN XL / CAN FD, LIN | |
| VN4610 | USB | CAN / CAN FD, IEEE 802.11p | |
| VN5600 Interface Family | USB, Ethernet | CAN / CAN FD, Ethernet | |
| VN7572 | PCIe | CAN / CAN FD, FlexRay, J1708, LIN | |
| VN7610 | USB | CAN / CAN FD, FlexRay | |
| VN7640 | USB, Ethernet | CAN / CAN FD, DoIP, FlexRay, J1708, LIN | |
| VN8900 Family | USB, Ethernet | CAN / CAN FD, FlexRay, J1708, LIN | |
| Bus transceivers for CAN / CAN FD, FlexRay, J1708, LIN and SENT | |||
Further Hardware
| Tool | Feature | Network | |
| GL1000 Logger Family | Mobile data loggers to record the data communication of small networks | CAN, LIN | |
| GL2000 Logger Family | Mobile data loggers to record the data communication of moderate-sized networks | CAN, (CAN FD), LIN | |
| Mobile data loggers to record the data communication of extensive networks | CAN, (FlexRay), LIN | ||
| GL5000 Logger Family | Mobile data loggers to record the data communication of very extensive networks | CAN / CAN FD, FlexRay, LIN | |
CAN XL ready: | |||
| Combination of USB oscilloscope hardware and software for bit-accurate analysis of the network communication | CAN / CAN FD /CAN XL, FlexRay, LIN | ||
| CANalyzer.Scope | |||
| VH1160 | Compact USB-based test hardware that automates ECU conformance tests | CAN, LIN | |
| VH6501 | Flexible CAN / CAN FD disturbance hardware and network interface for CANoe combined in one device | CAN / CAN FD | |
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