Vehicle Network Toolbox™
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Summary by Version ............................... 1
Version 1.2 (R2010a) Vehicle Network Toolbox
Software
Version 1.1 (R2009b) Vehicle Network Toolbox
Software
Version 1.0 (R2009a) Vehicle Network Toolbox
Software
Compatibility Summary for Vehicle Network Toolbox
Software
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Contents
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iv Contents
SummarybyVersion
This table provides quick access to what’s new in each version. For
clarification, see Using Release Notes.
Vehicle Network Toolbox™ Release Notes
Version
(Release)
Latest Versi
V1.2 (R2010a
V1.1 (R2009b)
V1.0 (R2009a)
New Features
and Changes
on
Yes
)
Details
Yes
Details
Yes
Details
Ver sion
Compatibilit
Consideratio
Yes
Summary
No Bug Reports
No Bug Repor
y
ns
Fixed Bugs
and Known
Problems
Bug Reports
Includes fix
Includes fixes
ts
Includes
fixes
es
Related
Documentation
at Web Site
Printable R elease
Notes: PDF
Current product
documentation
No
No
Using Release Notes
Use release notes when upgrading to a newer version to learn about:
• New features
• Changes
• Potential impact on your existing files and practices
Review the release notes for other MathWorks™ products required for this
product (for example, MATLAB
bugs, or compatibility considerations in other products impact you.
®
or Simulink®). Determine if enhancements,
If you are upgrading from a software version other than the m ost recent one,
review the current release notes and all interim versions. For example, when
you upg rade from V1.0 to V1.2, review the release notes for V1.1 and V1.2.
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What Is in the Rel
New Features and
• New functional
• Changes to exi
Version Compa
When a new fea
versions, th
impact.
Compatibil
Reports at
in incompa
compatibi
Fixed Bug
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ity issues reported after the product release appear under Bug
The MathWorks™ W eb site. Bug fixes can sometimes result
tibilities, so review the fixed bugs in Bug Reports for any
lity impact.
sandKnownProblems
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Reports. The development team updates this database at release
as more information becomes available. Bug Reports include
ons for any known workarounds or file replacements. Information is
ble for bugs existing in or fixed in Release 14SP2 or later. Information
vailable for all bugs in earlier releases.
ity
sting functionality
tibility Considerations
ture or change introduces a reported incompatibility between
e Compatibility Considerations subsection explains the
ease Notes
Changes
s Bug Reports using your MathWorks Account.
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Version 1.2 (R2010a) Vehicle Network Toolbox™ Software
Version 1.2 (R2010a) Vehicle Network Toolbox Software
This table summarizes w hat is new in Version 1.2 (R2010a):
New Features and
Changes
Yes
Details below
New features and changes introduced in this version are:
• “New Hardware Support for Kvaser Devices” on page 3
• “Enhanced Toolbox and Block Library Performance” on page 4
• “Removal of the receiveRaw Function ” on page 4
• “New Signals Property for CAN Message Functions” on page 5
• “New BusLoad Property” on page 5
• “Enhanced filterSet Function” on page 5
• “Enhanced replay Function” on page 5
New Hardware Support for Kvaser Devices
The Vehicle Network Toolbox™ supports Kvaser CAN devices, including
these products:
Version
Compatibility
Considerations
Yes. Details labeled
as Compatibility
Considerations,
below. See also
Summary.
Fixed Bugs a nd
Known Problems
Bug Reports
Includes fixes
Related
Documentation
at Web Site
Printable Release
Notes: PDF
Current product
documentation
BlackBird
LAPcan PC104+
LAPcan II PCcan
Leaf PCIcan
Leaf Light PCIcanx
PC104
3
Vehicle Network Toolbox™ Release Notes
Leaf Light Rugged PCIcan II
Leaf Professional PCIcanx II
Leaf SemiPro USBcan
Memorator
Memorator II
Memorator Professional USBcan Professional
You can use these devices with the Vehicle Network Toolbox and the CAN
block library as well.
Foracompletelistofdevices,seetheSupportedHardwarepageatthe
MathWorks Web site.
USBcan II
USBcan Rugged
Enhanced Toolbox and Block Librar y Performance
The toolbox now transmits, receives, and proces ses messages at a faster
rate. The Transmit and Receive blocks transmit and receive messages at a
faster rate.
Removal of the receiveRaw Function
The receiveRaw function will be removed in a future release. In earlier
software versions, the
minimal processing time and maximized message throughput. With enhanced
toolbox performance this capability is no longer required. Performance of the
standard
receive all messages.
receive function is significantly increased and you can use it to
receiveRaw function expedited receive capability with
Compatibility Considerations
The receiveRaw function will be removed in a future release. You will see a
warning when you use this function. Use the
receive function instead.
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Version 1.2 (R2010a) Vehicle Network Toolbox™ Software
New Signals Property for CAN Message Functions
The Signals property displays each physical signal as defined for a CAN
message in the CAN database. The
you are not using a CAN database .
Signals property is not applicable if
Signals displayed by the
property display of CAN messages. It has also increased the toolbox
performance and the throughput of the message receive and transmit
functions.
Signals property replaces access to direct signal
Compatibility Considerations
Direct signal properties will no longer appear in a message output. Use the
new
Signals property to access physical signal values. Update your code
if you are using a CAN database and direct signal properties. Refer to the
Signals property for more information. It is recomm ende d that you update
your code and use the new
properties will be removed in a future release. If you cannot u pdate your code
at this time, you can use the
restore access to direct signal properties.
Signals property because all access to direct signal
canMessageCompatibilityMode function to
New BusLoad Property
The BusLoad property displays the load on the CAN bus associated with the
CAN message traffic on Kvaser devices.
Enhanced filterSet Function
The fil terS et function now automatically calculates and applies the best
case filter settings from an array of
CAN IDs.
Enhanced replay Function
The replay function now replays messages from MATLAB to Simulink with
their original timestamps without blocking Simulink operation.
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Version 1.1 (R2009b) Vehicle Network Toolbox Software
This table summarizes what’s new in Version 1.1 (R2009b):
New Features and
Changes
Yes
Details below
New Hardware Support for the Vector Informatik
Device
Additional CAN hardware support is added for the CANcardXLe device.
Version
Compatibility
Considerations
No Bug Reports
Fixed Bugs a nd
Known Problems
Includes fixes
Related
Documentation
at Web Site
None
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Version 1.0 (R2009a) Vehicle Network Toolbox™ Software
Version 1.0 (R2009a) Vehicle Network Toolbox Software
This table summarizes what’s new in Version 1.0 (R2009a):
New Features and
Changes
Yes
Details below
Version 1.0 of the Vehicle Network Toolbox software includes the following
features:
• “CAN Connectivity from MATLAB” on page 7
• “Vector CAN Database Support” on page 7
• “CAN Message Encoding and Decoding” on page 7
• “CAN Message Filtering” on page 8
• “CAN Message Logging and Replay” on page 8
• “CAN Block Library” on page 8
• “CAN Message Traffic GUI” on page 8
• “MATLAB Compiler Support” on page 8
CAN Connectivity from MATLAB
You connect to a CAN network from the MATLAB interface with R2009a.
Version
Compatibility
Considerations
No Bug Reports
Fixed Bugs a nd
Known Problems
Includes fixes
Related
Documentation
at Web Site
None
Vector CAN Database Support
Version 1.0 of the Vehicle Network Toolbox supports the Vector CAN database.
CAN Message Encoding and Decoding
You can encode and decode CAN traffic messages with Version 1.0 of the
Vehicle Network Toolbox.
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Vehicle Network Toolbox™ Release Notes
CAN Message Filt
Version 1.0 of th
by message ID.
e Vehi c le Network Toolbox allows you to filter CAN messages
CAN Message Lo
With Version 1
messages.
.0 of Vehicle Network Toolbox you can log and replay CAN
CAN Block Lib
Version 1.0
library tha
CAN Messag
Version 1.
you to mon
MATLAB Co
Version
Compile
M-files
includ
of the Vehicle Network Toolbox comes with a Simulink CAN block
t you can use to simulate CAN network models.
e Traffic GUI
0 of the Vehicle Network Toolbox provides a simple GUI that allows
itor CAN message traffic.
mpiler Support
1.0 of the Vehicle Network Toolbox supports the MATLAB
r™. With this capability, you can use the MATLAB Compiler to take
as input and generate redistributed, stand-alone applications that
e Vehicle Network Toolbox functionality.
ering
gging and Replay
rary
®
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Compatibility Summary for Vehicle Network Toolbox™ Software
Compatibility Summary for Vehicle Network Toolbox
Software
This table summarizes new features and changes that might cause
incompatibilities when you upgrade from an earlier version, or wh en you
use files on multiple versions. Details are provided in the description of the
new feature or change.
Version (Release) New Features and Change s with Version
Compatibility Impact
Latest Version
V1.2 (R2010a)
V1.1 (R2009b)
V1.0 (R2009a)
See the Compatibility Considerations
subheading for this change:
• “Removal of the receiveRaw Function ” on
page 4
• “New Signals Property for CAN Message
Functions” on page 5
None
None
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