Vector VN 1530, VN 1531, VN 1500 Series User Manual
VN1500Interface Family
Manual
Version 1.3|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
1.2.1 Safety Instructions and Hazard Warnings 8
1.2.1.1 Proper Use and Intended Purpose 8
1.2.1.2 Hazards 9
1.2.1.3 Disclaimer 9
2 VN1500 Interface Family 10
2.1 Introduction 11
2.2 Accessories 11
2.3 VN1530 12
2.3.1 Main Features 12
2.3.2 Bus Configuration 13
2.3.3 Connectors Bus Side 14
2.3.4 LED 15
2.3.5 Device Preparation 16
2.3.5.1 Replacing Piggybacks 16
2.3.5.2 Device Installation 17
2.3.6 Technical Data 18
2.4 VN1531 19
2.4.1 Main Features 19
2.4.2 Onboard LIN Channels 20
2.4.3 Bus Configuration 21
2.4.4 Connectors Bus Side 22
2.4.5 LED 23
2.4.6 Device Preparation 24
2.4.6.1 Replacing Piggybacks 24
2.4.6.2 Device Installation 25
2.4.7 Technical Data 26
3 Getting Started 27
3.1 Driver Installation 28
3.2 Device Configuration 30
3.3 Loop Tests 31
3.3.1 CAN 31
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Contents
4 Vector Hardware Configuration 33
4.1 General Information 34
4.2 Tool Description 35
4.2.1 Introduction 35
4.2.2 Tree View 36
5 Time Synchronization 39
5.1 General Information 40
5.2 Software Sync 42
5.3 Hardware Sync 43
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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
1.2.1 Safety Instructions and Hazard Warnings 8
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1 Introduction
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.
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ware. Accentuation of warnings and advices.
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Push buttons in brackets
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1.1.1 Warranty
1 Introduction
Restriction
of warranty
We reserve the right to change the contents of the documentation and the software
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
trademarks
All trademarks mentioned in this documentation and if necessary third party
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 proprietors. 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
are trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.
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1.2 Important Notes
1.2.1 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 installation and use of this interface. Keep this documentation (manual) always near the
interface.
1.2.1.1 Proper Use and Intended Purpose
Caution!
The interface is designed for analyzing, controlling and otherwise influencing control 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.
1 Introduction
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 consult the
„Vector KnowledgeBase“for updated information prior to the operation of the interface.
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1.2.1.2 Hazards
1.2.1.3 Disclaimer
1 Introduction
Caution!
The interface may control and/or otherwise influence the behavior of control systems 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, steering,
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 „emergency shutdown“), in particular, without limitation, in the event of errors or hazards.
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.
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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2 VN1500 Interface Family
2 VN1500 Interface Family
In this chapter you find the following information:
2.1 Introduction 11
2.2 Accessories 11
2.3 VN1530 12
2.4 VN1531 19
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2.1 Introduction
2 VN1500 Interface Family
General
information
The devices of the VN1500 family offer a future-proof and powerful solution for development, simulation, test, measurement or calibration of CAN, LIN, K-Line, J1708 and
SENT networks via FPGA-based communication controllers. With this, new features
can be added in the field via software and FPGA updates.
Depending on the VN1500 interface, built-in transceivers as well as exchangeable
CAN/LIN, J1708 and SENT transceivers can be used. The exchangeable transceivers are available as plug-in boards (Piggybacks) and are inserted in the VN1500.
A list of compatible Piggybacks can be found in the accessories manual on the Vector
Driver Disk.
Figure 1: Piggyback
2.2 Accessories
Reference
Information on available accessories can be found in the separate accessories
manual on the Vector Driver Disk in \Documentation\Accessories.
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2.3 VN1530
2.3.1 Main Features
VN1530 features The main features of the VN1530 interface are:
► 4x onboard CAN (FD) channel
► 2x channel for CAN (FD), LIN, K-Line, J1708 and SENT,
configurable via Piggybacks
► Optimized PCIe architecture providing
- Very high receive and transmit performance
- Low latency
- Low host CPU load
► Operating temperature range: -40°C...+65°C
► Synchronization of multiple devices and other bus systems like CAN (FD), LIN,
FlexRay, MOST, Ethernet
- Software time synchronization
- Hardware time synchronization
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► Support of CAN Transport Protocol (TP) acceleration
► Support of up to sixteen VN1530 devices in one PC
- Device identification LED
► Licensor: provides Vector licenses
► Support of customer applications via the free XL-Driver Library (XL-API)
Figure 2: VN1530 CAN/LIN Interface
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2.3.2 Bus Configuration
CH3
Piggyback 1
CH6
Piggyback 2
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Piggybacks for
CH3 and CH6
The VN1530 offers two Piggyback plug-in locations (CH3/CH6). Depending on
requirements, electrically decoupled CAN FD, CAN High-Speed, CAN Low-Speed,
LIN, J1708 or SENT transceivers may be used. In addition, four electrically decoupled
onboard CAN 1057G transceivers are available (CH1/CH2 and CH4/CH5).
Reference
A list of compatible Piggybacks can be found in the accessories manual on the
Vector Driver Disk or on the web: https://kb.vector.com/entry/219/.
Figure 3: Piggyback plug-in locations
Onboard Piggyback Onboard Piggyback
CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 CH5 CH6
CAN CAN CAN CAN CAN CAN
CAN CAN CAN CAN CAN SENT
CAN CAN CAN CAN CAN LIN/K-Line
CAN CAN SENT CAN CAN LIN/K-Line
CAN CAN LIN CAN CAN LIN/K-Line
CAN CAN CAN CAN CAN CAN CAN SENT CAN CAN CAN CAN - CAN CAN LIN
J1708 should be handled like CAN.
Channel Configurations
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2.3.3 Connectors Bus Side
3
1
2
Device connectors
Figure 4: VN1530 with D-SUB15 connectors and sync
► 2x D-SUB15 (CH1...CH6)
The VN1530 has two D-SUB15HD connectors. Each connector provides two
onboardCAN/CAN FD channels as well as an optional channel via a CAN, LIN,
J1708 or SENT Piggyback. The pin assignment is as follows:
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Connector 1 Connector 2
Channel Channel
Pin Assignment
5 Vcc
1 4
10 GND
14 CAN Low
15 CAN High
3 CAN Low
2 5
4 CAN High
9 GND
13 Vcc
1 CAN Low /J1708 B*
6 CAN High/ LIN / J1708 A / SENT*
3 6
7 GND*
8 Vcc*
11 Special function / Pdis*
- -
* via CAN, LIN, J1708 or SENT Piggyback
2 Not connected
12 Not connected
► Binder connector (Sync)
This connector (Binder type 711) can be used for time synchronization of different
Vector devices (see section Time Synchronization on page 39). The sync con-
nector is not intended to connect a power supply.
Pin Assignment
1 Not connected
2 Synchronization line
3 Ground
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