Data Sheet
The Standard for High-Speed and
Time-Triggered Applications in the Vehicle
FlexRay™ is a fast, scalable and deterministic bus system which
enables the realization of innovative, distributed control functions and security-critical applications. Due to its high bandwidth,
it is also used as a backbone in vehicle networking.
Areas of Application
The engineering, simulation and testing of FlexRay networks require a powerful and flexible hardware interface. Particularly
for complex diagnostics and flash programming applications, it
is important that the necessary protocol stacks can be loaded
directly onto the hardware and run there. This is the only way to
fulfill demanding timing requirements reliably.
Advantages of EDICflex
The EDICflex interface is a powerful hardware platform which
was designed to suit the requirements of FlexRay. EDICflex communicates with the PC via Fast-Ethernet TCP/IP and can process large amounts of data without any problems due to its
powerful microcontroller. The interface is linked to the FlexRay
bus via the FlexRay chip Freescale MFR4300. An upgrade to
new chip generations is realized with plug-in IP modules.
In addition to two FlexRay channels (10 MBit/s), the interface has
two CAN channels (ISO 11898-2 HighSpeed and ISO 11898-3
LowSpeed). The FlexRay and CAN messages can thus be acquired on the same time basis.
Four trigger outputs and two trigger inputs are available for combination with external hardware components.
The sturdy metal housing with top-quality connectors as well
as the wide temperature and input voltage range allow a large
number of uses in the vehicle environment.
An API with the functionality for the configuration, sending, receiving and monitoring of FlexRay and CAN messages is contained in the driver software.
Embedded Software Module
for Diagnostics
The flexible software architecture permits seamless integration
of the optional embedded diagnostic module which contains a
protocol stack with transport layer and UDS diagnostic service
processor. Due to the fact that it is realized as an embedded
software module, applications such as DTS have a high-performance platform at their disposal with reliable realtime behavior
for diagnostics and flash programming. The diagnostic module
can be equipped with a PDU-API for customized applications.
Customized software modules for other applications can be
realized based on the existing software platform and Softing’s
expertise in vehicle communication. Thanks to the wake-up
and sleep mechanisms of EDICflex, powerful applications for
standalone operation without a PC can be realized.
EDICflex
Diagnostics and Flashing on FlexRay
and CAN – with just one Hardware
An Overview of Features
Powerful hardware platform
2 FlexRay and 2 CAN channels with common time stamps
for the precise gateway test
Embedded module available with assured time response
for diagnostics and flash programming
Sturdy housing for flexible use in the lab, test bed, test
vehicle and in production
FlexRay hardware platform optimized for diagnostics and flash programming
Automotive Electronics GmbH
Data Sheet
EDICflex: Diagnostics and Flashing on FlexRay and CAN –
with just one Hardware
Technical changes reserved © Softing Automotive Electronics GmbH, D_AE_26E_1011 (Status July 2006)
Technical Data
FlexRay Channels: 2 x 10 MBit/s
Controller: Freescale MFR4300 (upgrade with plug-in IP modules)
Transceiver: Philips TJA 1080
CAN Channels: 2 x ISO 11898-2 and ISO 11898-3, can be switched via software
PC interface Fast Ethernet 10/100 MBit
Trigger interfaces 4 outputs, 2 inputs
Microcontroller Freescale MPC866, 130 MHz
Memory 64 MB RAM, 32 MB flash memory
Input voltage range 6.5 to 50 V DC
Operating temperature range - 40 … + 70 °C
System Requirements
PC with Windows 2000 or XP and Ethernet interface
Delivery Scope
EDICflex hardware interface
Power cable
Ethernet cable
Documentation on CD
Diagnostic Software (optional)
Protocol extension for FlexRay Real-time capable thanks to embedded diagnostic module; with ODX database, e.g. for DTS V7
Cables (optional)
EDICflex-KF1 FlexRay-1:1 cable for EDICflex; cable with
integrated 100-Ohm bus termination resistor;
Lemo connector on Sub-D9 jack;
length approx. 2 m
EDICflex-KFY
FlexRay-Y cable for EDICflex; Lemo connector
on Sub-D9 jack and Sub-D9 connector;
length approx. 2 m
EDICflex-KC CAN-1:1 cable for EDICflex; Lemo connector
on Sub-D9 connector; length approx. 1 m
Non-binding character of the information and reservation of the right
of modification:
The features described in this data sheet do not represent any pledged features
in a legal sense. The information contained herein may be old, incorrect or incomplete. All details are thus subject to change and non-binding.
Softing North America, Inc.
29 Water Street, Suite 301
Newburyport, MA 01950
USA
Tel.: +1 978 499 9650
Fax: +1 978 499 9654
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Softing Automotive Electronics GmbH
Richard-Reitzner-Allee 6
85540 Haar, Germany
Tel.: +49 89 4 56 56-420
Fax: +49 89 4 56 56-499
info.automotive@softing.com
www.softing.com
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