Vector VN1600 User Manual

VN1600 Interface Family

Manual

Version 4.0 | English

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Contents

Contents

1 Introduction 5

1.1 About this User Manual 6

1.2 Important Notes 7

1.2.1 Safety Instructions and Hazard Warnings 7

1.2.1.1 Proper Use and Intended Purpose 7

1.2.1.2 Hazards 8

1.2.1.3 Disclaimer 8

1.2.2 Certification 9

1.2.3 Warranty 9

1.2.4 Registered Trademarks 9

2 VN1600 Interface Family 10

2.1 Introduction 11

2.2 Accessories 11

2.3 VN1610 12

2.3.1 Main Features 12

2.3.2 Connectors 12

2.3.3 Pin Assignment CH1 and CH2 13

2.3.4 Technical Data 13

2.4 VN1611 14

2.4.1 Main Features 14

2.4.2 Connectors 14

2.4.3 Pin Assignment CH1 and CH2 15

2.4.4 Technical Data 16

2.5 VN1630A 17

2.5.1 Main Features 17

2.5.2 Connectors Bus Side 17

2.5.3 Connectors USB Side 18

2.5.4 LEDs 19

2.5.5 Bus Configuration 20

2.5.6 Pin Assignment CH1/3 and CH2/4 23

2.5.7 Pin Assignment CH5 27

2.5.8 Replacing Piggybacks 29

2.5.9 Technical Data 32

2.6 VN1630 log 33

2.6.1 Main Features 33

2.6.2 Connectors Bus Side 34

2.6.3 Connectors USB Side 35

2.6.4 LEDs 37

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Contents

2.6.5 Bus Configuration 39

2.6.6 Pin Assignment CH1/3 and CH2/4 42

2.6.7 Pin Assignment CH5 45

2.6.8 Replacing Piggybacks 47

2.6.9 SD/SDHC Memory Cards 50

2.6.10 Ring Buffer in RAM 50

2.6.11 Real Time Clock 50

2.6.12 Battery 50

2.6.13 Beep 50

2.6.14 Technical Data 51

2.7 VN1640A 52

2.7.1 Main Features 52

2.7.2 Connectors Bus Side 52

2.7.3 Connectors USB Side 53

2.7.4 LEDs 54

2.7.5 Bus Configuration 55

2.7.6 Pin Assignment CH1...CH4 56

2.7.7 Pin Assignment CH5 57

2.7.8 Replacing Piggybacks 59

2.7.9 Technical Data 62

3 Getting Started 63

3.1 Driver Installation 64

3.2 Device Configuration 67

3.3 Quick Test 68

3.4 Loop Tests 69

3.4.1 CAN 69

4 Vector Hardware Configuration 71

4.1 General Information 72

4.2 Tool Description 73

4.2.1 Introduction 73

4.2.2 Tree View 74

5 Time Synchronization 77

5.1 General Information 78

5.2 Software Sync 80

5.3 Hardware Sync 81

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1 Introduction

In this chapter you find the following information:

1.1 About this User Manual 6

1.2 Important Notes 7

1.2.1 Safety Instructions and Hazard Warnings 7

1.2.2 Certification 9

1.2.3 Warranty 9

1.2.4 Registered Trademarks 9

Manual VN1600 Interface Family Version 4.0 5

1.1 About this User Manual

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.

Style Utilization

bold Blocks, surface elements, window- and dialog names of the soft-

ware. Accentuation of warnings and advices.

[OK]
File|Save

Microsoft Legally protected proper names and side notes.

Source Code

Hyperlink Hyperlinks and references.
<CTRL>+<S> Notation for shortcuts.

Symbol Utilization

File name and source code.

This symbol calls your attention to warnings.

Push buttons in brackets
Notation for menus and menu entries

Here you can obtain supplemental information.

Here you can find additional information.

Here is an example that has been prepared for you.

Step-by-step instructions provide assistance at these points.

Instructions on editing files are found at these points.

This symbol warns you not to edit the specified file.

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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.

1.2 Important Notes

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 work­shops 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

1.2 Important Notes

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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1.2.2 Certification

1.2 Important Notes

Certified Quality
Management System

Vector Informatik GmbH has ISO 9001:2008 certification. The ISO standard is a glob­ally recognized standard.

1.2.3 Warranty

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.

1.2.4 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.

> and

are trademarks of the SD Card Association.

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2 VN1600 Interface Family

In this chapter you find the following information:

2.1 Introduction 11

2.2 Accessories 11

2.3 VN1610 12

2.4 VN1611 14

2.5 VN1630A 17

2.6 VN1630 log 33

2.7 VN1640A 52

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2.1 Introduction

2.1 Introduction

General
information

Bus types Depending on the VN1600 interface, built-in transceivers as well as exchangeable

The VN1600 interface family is an advanced development of the proven CANcaseXL,
which is a flexible and cost-efficient solution for CAN, LIN, K-Line and J1708 appli­cations. An excellent performance with minimal latency times and high time stamp
accuracy is also guaranteed.

The multi-application functionality of the VN1600 interface family supports sim­ultaneous operation of different applications on one channel, e.g. CANoe and
CANape. Tasks range from simple bus analyses to complex remaining bus sim­ulations also diagnostic, calibration and reprogramming tasks as well as LIN 2.1 com­pliance tests. You can also program your own applications using the XL Driver
Library.

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 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 VN1610

2.3.1 Main Features

VN1610 features The main features of the VN1610 interface are:

> 2x CAN high-speed 1051cap transceiver (capacitively decoupled)

> Software sync

2.3 VN1610

Figure 2: VN1610 CAN Interface

2.3.2 Connectors

> D-SUB9 (CH1/2)

> USB

The VN1610 has a D-SUB9 connector with two CAN channels. Further inform­ation on the pin assignment for CH1/CH2 can be found in section Pin Assignment
CH1 and CH2 on page 13.

Connect your PC and the VN1610 via USB to install and to use the device with
measurement applications (e.g. CANoe, CANalyzer).

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2.3 VN1610

5

4

3

2

1

6

7

8

9

Shield

1051cap CAN Low

1051cap CAN High

1051cap GND

1051cap CAN Low

1051cap CAN Low

1051cap GND

1051cap CAN High

Shield

CH1 CH2

CAN Low

2 2

GND

3 3

CAN High

7 7

(CAN Low of CH2)

4 4

CAN Low

1 2

GND

6 3

CAN High

8 7

Shield

5 5

Shield

5 5

-

9 9

VN1610

CH1/2

CH1 (A)

CH2 (B)

2.3.3 Pin Assignment CH1 and CH2

D-SUB9 connector The pin assignment of the D-SUB9 connector (CH1 and CH2) is as follows:

CH1/CH2

CAN Y cable Use the CANcable 2Y to access both channels on separate D-SUB9 connectors (see

accessories manual, part number 05075).

Figure 3: CANcable 2Y connected to VN1610

2.3.4 Technical Data

CAN channels 2x CAN high-speed 1051cap

CAN: up to 2 Mbit/s
CAN FD: up to 8 Mbit/s

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 7 SP1 (32 bit / 64 bit)

Windows 8.1 (32 bit / 64 bit)
Windows 10 (64 bit)

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2.4 VN1611

2.4.1 Main Features

VN1611 features The main features of the VN1611 interface are:

> 1x LIN 7269cap transceiver (capacitively decoupled)

> 1x CAN high-speed 1051cap transceiver (capacitively decoupled)

> Software sync

2.4 VN1611

Figure 4: VN1611 LIN/CAN Inter face

2.4.2 Connectors

> D-SUB9 (CH1/2)

> USB

Note

The VN1611 does not support LIN2.1 compliance tests. Please use the VN1630A
or the VN1640A for these purposes.

The VN1611 has a D-SUB9 connector with one LIN and one CAN channel. Fur­ther information on the pin assignment for CH1/CH2 can be found in section Pin
Assignment CH1 and CH2 on page 15.

Connect your PC and the VN1611 via USB to install and to use the device with
measurement applications (e.g. CANoe, CANalyzer).

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2.4 VN1611

5

4

3

2

1

6

7

8

9

Shield

7269cap Pdis

1051cap CAN High

7269cap VB-

1051cap CAN Low

1051cap GND

7269cap LIN

Shield

CH1 CH2

7269cap VB+

-

2 2

VB-

3 3

LIN

7 7

Pdis (power disable)

4 4

CAN Low

1 2

GND

6 3

CAN High

8 7

Shield

5 5

Shield

5 5

VB+

9 9

VN1611

CH1/2

CH1 (A)

CH2 (B)

2.4.3 Pin Assignment CH1 and CH2

D-SUB9 connector The pin assignment of the D-SUB9 connector (CH1 and CH2) is as follows:

CH1/CH2

Pdis: power disable

CAN/LIN Y cable Use the CANcable 2Y to access both channels on separate D-SUB9 connectors (see

accessories manual, part number 05075).

Figure 5: CANcable 2Y connected to VN1611

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+).

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2.4.4 Technical Data

CAN channels 1x CAN high-speed 1051cap

LIN channels 1x LIN 7269cap

K-Line channels 1
Temperature range Operating: -40 °C...+70 °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 7 SP1 (32 bit / 64 bit)

2.4 VN1611

CAN: up to 2 Mbit/s
CAN FD: up to 8 Mbit/s

up to 330 kbit/s

Shipping and storage: -40 °C...+85 °C

Windows 8.1 (32 bit / 64 bit)
Windows 10 (64 bit)

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2.5 VN1630A

3

1

2

2.5.1 Main Features

VN1630A features The main features of the VN1630A interface are:

> 2x CAN high-speed 1051cap transceiver (capacitively decoupled)

> 2x additional plug-in location for CAN-/LINpiggies

> Fifth channel for dedicated digital-analog input/output tasks

> Five LEDs indicating bus activities and status

> Software sync

> Hardware sync (via SYNCcableXL)

2.5 VN1630A

Figure 6: VN1630A CAN/LIN Interface

2.5.2 Connectors Bus Side

Device connectors

Figure 7: VN1630A with sync and D-SUB9 connectors

> Binder connector (Sync)

This connector (Binder type 711) can be used for time synchronization of different
Vector devices (see section Time Synchronization on page 77). 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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> D-SUB9 (CH1/3 and CH2/4)

The VN1630A has two D-SUB9 connectors, each with up to two channels
(CAN/CAN or LIN/CAN). Further information on the pin assignment for CH1/CH3
and CH2/CH4 can be found in section Pin Assignment CH1/3 and CH2/4 on page

23.

2.5.3 Connectors USB Side

Device connectors

Figure 8: VN1630A with USB and D-SUB9 connector

2.5 VN1630A

> USB

Connect your PC 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 generate faults between
the PC and the device). Connect the device directly to USB at your PC 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 27.

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2.5.4 LEDs

Description The VN1630A has five LEDs indicating bus activities and status:

Figure 9: LEDs of the VN1630A

> CH1 … CH4 (with CAN-/LINpiggies)

Multicolored channel LEDs, each indicating the bus activity for CAN, LIN or K­Line.

Color Description

Green Data frames have been sent or received correctly.
Orange CAN: Error frames have been sent or received.

LIN/K-Line: Protocol errors as well as valid messages on the bus.

Red CAN: Bus off.

LIN/K-Line: Protocol errors on the bus.

CAN: The flashing frequency depends on the bus load.

2.5 VN1630A

> 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.

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2.5.5 Bus Configuration

Piggy 1

(CH1)

Piggy 2

(CH2)

2.5 VN1630A

Piggybacks for
CH1 and CH2

An advantage of the VN1630A is its two Piggyback plug-in locations (primary chan­nels CH1 and CH2). Depending on requirements, electrically decoupled CAN High­Speed, CAN Low-Speed, CAN Single Wire, J1708 or LIN transceivers may be used.
In addition, two electrically decoupled built-in CAN TJA1051 (high-speed) trans­ceivers are available (secondary channels CH3 and CH4). CH5 is reserved for ded­icated IO tasks.

Figure 10: Piggyback plug-in locationsfor CH1 and 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 secondary
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 23.

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2.5 VN1630A

Piggyback
order

Primary CH1 CH2

LIN1

Piggyback

or

CAN2

Secondary CH3 CH4
Built-in

Transceiver

CAN

1051cap

Examples The following tables show examples of possible configurations:

2x CAN without
Piggybacks
1x IO

CH1/CH3 CH2/CH4 CH5

Piggyback - - ­Primary CH1 CH2 CH5

Ç Ç

Built-in
Transceiver

CAN

1051cap

CAN

1051cap

Secondary CH3 CH4

LIN2

or

CAN1

CAN

1051cap

4x CAN
1x IO

Con fig uration

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.

CH1/CH3 CH2/CH4 CH5

Piggyback CAN CAN -
Primary CH1 CH2 CH5

- -

Built-in
Transceiver

CAN

1051cap

CAN

1051cap

Secondary CH3 CH4

Con fig uration

CH1: CANpiggy.
CH3: built-in CAN 1051cap transceiver.
CH2: CANpiggy.
CH4: built-in CAN 1051cap transceiver.
CH5: on-board IO.

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2.5 VN1630A

1x LIN
2x CAN
1x IO CH1/CH3 CH2/CH4 CH5

Piggyback LIN - -
Primary CH1 CH2 CH5

Built-in
Transceiver

-

CAN

1051cap

Ç

CAN

1051cap

Secondary CH3 CH4

Con fig uration

CH1: LINpiggy.
CH3: built-in CAN 1051cap transceiver.
CH2: no Piggyback, built-in CAN 1051cap transceiver (CH4).
CH4: not usable.
CH5: on-board IO.

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2.5.6 Pin Assignment CH1/3 and CH2/4

Piggy 1 (CH1/3) Piggy 2 (CH2/4)

A B

1

6

ON

1

6

ON

2.5 VN1630A

Double assignment of
D-SUB9 connectors
CH1 and CH2

Pin assignment
CH1 … CH4

Before installing a Piggyback in the plug-in location (see section Replacing Piggy­backs on page 29), the pin assignment of the D-SUB9 connector (CH1/CH3 and
CH2/CH4) has to be selected via DIP switches, which can be found inside the device
at the plug-in locations.

Figure 11: DIP switches (left: CH1/3, right: CH2/4)

The pin assignments of the D-SUB9 connectors depend on the used bus transceiver
configuration inside the VN1630A. A list of available Piggybacks and their D-SUB9
pin assignments is included in the separate accessories manual.

> No Piggyback inserted

If no Piggyback is inserted, only the
built-in CAN transceiver at CH1 (CH2)
is active (no double assignment of the
D-SUB9 connector):

Pin Assignment

1 Not connected

2 1051cap CAN Low
3 GND

4 Not connected

5 Shield

6 Not connected

7 1051cap CAN High

8 Not connected
9 Not connected

A: all ‚OFF’ / B: all ‚ON’

Figure 12: Configuration without Piggyback

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2.5 VN1630A

5

4

3

2

1

6

7

8

9

Shield

1051cap GND

1051cap CAN Low

1051cap CAN High

disabled

CH1 CH3

1

6

ON

1

6

ON

A B

5

4

3

2

1

6

7

8

9

Shield

1041mag VB+

1041mag Split

1051cap CAN High

1041mag VB-

1041mag CAN Low

1051cap CAN Low

1051cap GND

1041mag CAN High

Shield

CH1 CH3

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.

> CAN/LIN Piggyback inserted

If a CAN- or LINpiggy is inserted, the

A: all ‚ON’ / B: all ‚OFF’
Piggyback is assigned to CH1 (CH2)
and the built-in CAN transceiver is
assigned to CH3 (CH4):

Pin Assignment

1 1051cap CAN Low

2 Piggyback-dependent
3 Piggyback-dependent
4 Piggyback-dependent

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.

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2.5 VN1630A

Note

The described pin assignment is also valid for CH2/CH4. A warning message
appears in Vector Hardware Config if the DIP switch settings are improperly set.
Check your DIP switch settings in this case.

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2.5 VN1630A

CAN Low

2 2

GND / VB-

3 3

CAN High / LIN

7 7

Special function

4 4

CAN Low

1 2

GND

6 3

CAN High

8 7

Shield

5 5

Shield

5 5

(VB+)

9 9

CAN Low

2 2

GND / VB-

3 3

CAN High / LIN

7 7

Special function

4 4

CAN Low

1 2

GND

6 3

CAN High

8 7

Shield

5 5

Shield

5 5

(VB+)

9 9

CH1 (A)

CH3 (B)

CH2 (A)

CH4 (B)

VN1630A

CH1/3

VN1630A

CH2/4

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 available Piggybacks and their D-SUB9 pin assignments is included in the
accessories manual.

Figure 14: 2x CANcable 2Y connected to VN1630A

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2.5.7 Pin Assignment CH5

1

Analog GND

1

2

3

4

5

9

8

7

6

6

Digital In 0

5

Digital Out

Digital GND

Analog In

4

Digital In 1

8

9

To Processor

Digital GND

Vcc

Digital GND Digital GND

Digital Input 0/1

Isolation

20k

Vref

200k

OUT

IN-

IN+

33 V

370 pF

From Processor

Digital Output

Digital GND

Isolation

33 V

370 pF

To Processor

Analog GND

Vcc

Analog Input

100k

1M

33 V

370 pF

Analog GND

22 pF

ADC

15k

10k

Analog GND

OUT

IN+

IN-

Isolation

INOUT

2.5 VN1630A

Digital/analog IO

Internal
interconnection of
digital input 0/1

The pin assignment for CH5 is
as follows:

Pin Assignment

1 Analog input

2 Not connected
3 Not connected

4 Digital input 0
5 Digital input 1
6 Analog GND

7 Not connected

8 Digital output
9 Digital GND

Figure 15: Digital input 0/1

Internal
interconnection of
digital output

Figure 16: Digital output

Internal
interconnection of
analog input

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Figure 17: Analog input

2.5 VN1630A

Extended measuring
range of the analog

In normal operation, voltages up to 18 V can be applied and measured at 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 R
U

and can be calculated as follows:

input

depends on the input voltage

ext

The cutoff frequency for AC voltages is also affected by the external series resistor:

Examples 24 V 32 V 36 V 48 V

R

ext

R

(E96) 374 kΩ

ext

367 kΩ 856 kΩ 1100 kΩ 1833 kΩ

(24.12 V)

866 kΩ

(32.17 V)

1100 kΩ

(36.00 V)

1870 kΩ

(48.60 V)

fc(-3 dB) 1148 Hz 496 Hz 390 Hz 230 Hz

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2.5.8 Replacing Piggybacks

Piggy 1

(CH1)

Piggy 2

(CH2)

Caution!

When performing this operation be sure not to touch the top or bottom of the boards
(VN1630A main board or Piggybacks) to avoid damages due to electrical dis­charges.

Step by Step Procedure

1. First, loosen the VN1630A housing screws on the side with the two D-SUB9
connectors. This requires removing the two black decorative caps. Then care­fully pull the PC-board out of the housing.

2.5 VN1630A

Figure 18: Opening the housing

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.

Figure 19: Piggyback plug-in locationsCH1 and CH2

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2.5 VN1630A

CH2

CH1

3. Each Piggyback is fastened by a screw and retainer. Please loosen the appro­priate screw including the retainer and carefully remove the Piggyback from the
plug-in location.

Figure 20: Unmount/mount Piggybacks

4. Set the DIP switches as described in section Pin Assignment CH1/3 and
CH2/4 on page 23.

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.

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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.

Figure 21: Second guide rails

8. It should be possible to slide the main board in the housing up to a few mil­limeters 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 PC via the USB cable and check the bus con­figuration in Vector Hardware Config.

Figure 22: Check inserted Piggybacks

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2.5.9 Technical Data

CAN channels Max. 4

LIN channels Max. 2

K-Line channels Max. 2

J1708 channels Max. 2

Analog input 10 bit

Digital input Range 0 V...32 V

Digital output Open Drain

Power consumption Approx. 2.5 W
Temperature range Operating: -40 °C...+70 °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 7 SP1 (32 bit / 64 bit)

2.5 VN1630A

2x CAN high-speed 1051cap
2x configurable via Piggybacks
CAN: up to 2 Mbit/s
CAN FD: up to 8 Mbit/s

configurable via Piggybacks
up to 330 kbit/s

with LINpiggy 7269mag at CH1/CH2

configurable via Piggybacks

Input 0 V...18 V
Voltage tolerance up to 50 V
(with series resistor)
Sampling rate up to 1 kHz

Schmitt trigger high 2.7 V, low 2.2 V
Hysteresis 0.5 V
Input frequencies up to 1 kHz

External supply up to 32 V
Current max. 500 mA
Short circuit / over voltage protected

Shipping and storage: -40 °C...+85 °C

Windows 8.1 (32 bit / 64 bit)
Windows 10 (64 bit)

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2.6 VN1630 log

2.6.1 Main Features

VN1630 log features The main features of the VN1630 log interface are:

> 2x CAN high-speed 1051cap transceiver (capacitively decoupled)

> 2x additional plug-in location for CAN-/LINpiggies

> Fifth channel for dedicated digital-analog input/output tasks

> LEDs indicating bus activities and status

> Software sync

> Hardware sync (via SYNCcableXL)

The recording features are:

> Recording data of CAN, CAN FD, LIN, digital and analog inputs

2.6 VN1630 log

> Data storage on SD/SDHC card

> Separate LED for logging status

> Filter and Trigger symbolically configurable

> Real time clock for date/time information

> External power supply for standalone mode

Figure 23: VN1630 log CAN/LIN Interface

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2.6.2 Connectors Bus Side

3

1

2

Device connectors

Figure 24: VN1630 log with sync and D-SUB9 connectors

> Power/hardware sync connector

The VN1630 log has two identical power/sync connectors (Binder type 711) which
can be used for power or in Interface Mode for time synchronization of different
Vector devices (see section Time Synchronization on page 77). It does not matter
which connector is used to supply the device.

Pin Assignment

1 Power supply (typ. 12 V)
2 Synchronization line (for Interface Mode)
3 Ground

2.6 VN1630 log

> D-SUB9 (CH1/3 and CH2/4)

The VN1630 log has two D-SUB9 connectors, each with up to two channels
(CAN/CAN or LIN/CAN). Further information on the pin assignment for CH1/CH3
and CH2/CH4 can be found in section Pin Assignment CH1/3 and CH2/4 on page

42.

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.

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2.6.3 Connectors USB Side

Device connectors

Figure 25: 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.

2.6 VN1630 log

Caution!

To avoid mechanical damage do not pull the SD card from the card holder force­fully.

> LED push button

LED that indicates the SD card status.

Color Description

Green SD card can be removed.
Yellow On: SD card inserted and identified. Do not remove the SD card.

Flashing: Logging in progress. Do not remove the SD card.

> USB

Connect your PC 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 PC and the device). Connect the device directly to USB
at your PC 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/

Logging configuration

Logging Mode not connected yes

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connected to PC optional

2.6 VN1630 log

Interface Mode In Interface Mode, the VN1630 log operates as a CAN/LIN interface between a PC

and the bus. Messages can be received and sent over both channels with suitable
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 PC 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 PC and externally supplied via the Binder
connector.

Caution!

During logging, the VN1630 log must not be connected to the PC 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 Configurator 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 45.

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2.6.4 LEDs

Description The VN1630 log has five LEDs indicating bus activities and status as well one LED

for Logging Mode.

Figure 26: LEDs of the VN1630 log

> 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 con-

figuration.
Flashing (>1 Hz): Error while logging.

> CH1 … CH4 (with CAN-/LINpiggies)

Multicolored channel LEDs, each indicating the bus activity for CAN, LIN or K­Line.

Color Description

Green Data frames have been sent or received correctly.
Orange CAN: Error frames have been sent or received.

LIN/K-Line: Protocol errors as well as valid messages on the bus.

Red CAN: Bus off.

LIN/K-Line: Protocol errors on the bus.

CAN: The flashing frequency depends on the bus load.

> Status (Interface Mode)

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.

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> Status (Logging Mode)

Multicolored LED that indicates the status of the device.

Color Description

Green Device is ready for operation and logging configuration is started.
Orange Flashing (slow): SD card not inserted.

Flashing (fast): Firmware update in progress.

Red Error.

Flashing (slow): Device not working or logging firmware missing.
Flashing (fast): Logging configuration missing on SD card or incom­patible with firmware.

2.6 VN1630 log

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2.6.5 Bus Configuration

Piggy 1

(CH1)

Piggy 2

(CH2)

2.6 VN1630 log

Piggybacks for
CH1 and CH2

An advantage of the VN1630 log is its two Piggyback plug-in locations (primary chan­nels CH1 and CH2). Depending on requirements, electrically decoupled CAN High­Speed, CAN Low-Speed, CAN Single Wire, J1708 or LIN transceivers may be used.
In addition, two electrically decoupled built-in CAN TJA1051 (high-speed) trans­ceivers are available (secondary channels CH3 and CH4). CH5 is reserved for ded­icated IO tasks.

Figure 27: Piggyback plug-in locationsfor CH1 and 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 secondary
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 42.

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Piggyback
order

Primary CH1 CH2

LIN1

Piggyback

or

CAN2

Secondary CH3 CH4
Built-in

Transceiver

CAN

1051cap

Examples The following tables show examples of possible configurations:

2x CAN without
Piggybacks
1x IO

CH1/CH3 CH2/CH4 CH5

Piggyback - - ­Primary CH1 CH2 CH5

Ç Ç

Built-in
Transceiver

CAN

1051cap

CAN

1051cap

Secondary CH3 CH4

LIN2

or

CAN1

CAN

1051cap

4x CAN
1x IO

Con fig uration

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.

CH1/CH3 CH2/CH4 CH5

Piggyback CAN CAN -
Primary CH1 CH2 CH5

- -

Built-in
Transceiver

CAN

1051cap

CAN

1051cap

Secondary CH3 CH4

Con fig uration

CH1: CANpiggy.
CH3: built-in CAN 1051cap transceiver.
CH2: CANpiggy.
CH4: built-in CAN 1051cap transceiver.
CH5: on-board IO.

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2.6 VN1630 log

1x LIN
2x CAN
1x IO CH1/CH3 CH2/CH4 CH5

Piggyback LIN - -
Primary CH1 CH2 CH5

Built-in
Transceiver

-

CAN

1051cap

Ç

CAN

1051cap

Secondary CH3 CH4

Con fig uration

CH1: LINpiggy.
CH3: built-in CAN 1051cap transceiver.
CH2: no Piggyback, built-in CAN 1051cap transceiver (CH4).
CH4: not usable.
CH5: on-board IO.

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2.6.6 Pin Assignment CH1/3 and CH2/4

Piggy 1 (CH1/3) Piggy 2 (CH2/4)

A B

1

6

ON

1

6

ON

2.6 VN1630 log

Double assignment of
D-SUB9 connectors
CH1 and CH2

Pin assignment
CH1 … CH4

Before installing a Piggyback in the plug-in location (see section Replacing Piggy­backs on page 47), the pin assignment of the D-SUB9 connector (CH1/CH3 and
CH2/CH4) has to be selected via DIP switches, which can be found inside the device
at the plug-in locations.

Figure 28: DIP switches (left: CH1/3, right: CH2/4)

The pin assignments of the D-SUB9 connectors depend on the used bus transceiver
configuration inside the VN1630 log. A list of available Piggybacks and their D-SUB9
pin assignments is included in the separate accessories manual.

> No Piggyback inserted

If no Piggyback is inserted, only the
built-in CAN transceiver at CH1 (CH2)
is active (no double assignment of the
D-SUB9 connector):

Pin Assignment

1 Not connected

2 1051cap CAN Low
3 GND

4 Not connected
5 Not connected
6 Not connected

7 1051cap CAN High

8 Not connected
9 Not connected

A: all ‚OFF’ / B: all ‚ON’

Figure 29: Configuration without Piggyback

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2.6 VN1630 log

5

4

3

2

1

6

7

8

9

1051cap GND

1051cap CAN Low

1051cap CAN High

disabled

CH1 CH3

1

6

ON

1

6

ON

A B

5

4

3

2

1

6

7

8

9

1041mag VB+

1041mag Split

1051cap CAN High

1041mag VB-

1041mag CAN Low

1051cap CAN Low

1051cap GND

1041mag CAN High

CH1 CH3

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.

> CAN/LIN Piggyback inserted

If a CAN- or LINpiggy is inserted, the

A: all ‚ON’ / B: all ‚OFF’
Piggyback is assigned to CH1 (CH2)
and the built-in CAN transceiver is
assigned to CH3 (CH4):

Pin Assignment

1 1051cap CAN Low

2 Piggyback-dependent
3 Piggyback-dependent
4 Piggyback-dependent
5 Not connected

6 GND

7 Piggyback-dependent

8 1051cap CAN High

9 Piggyback-dependent

Figure 30: 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.

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CAN Low

2 2

GND / VB-

3 3

CAN High / LIN

7 7

Special function

4 4

CAN Low

1 2

GND

6 3

CAN High

8 7

(VB+)

9 9

VN1630 log

CH1/3

CAN Low

2 2

GND / VB-

3 3

CAN High / LIN

7 7

Special function

4 4

CAN Low

1 2

GND

6 3

CAN High

8 7

(VB+)

9 9

VN1630 log

CH2/4

CH1 (A)

CH3 (B)

CH2 (A)

CH4 (B)

Note

The described pin assignment is also valid for CH2/CH4. A warning message
appears in Vector Hardware Config 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 available Piggybacks and their D-SUB9 pin assignments is included in the
accessories manual.

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Figure 31: 2x CANcable 2Y connected to VN1630 log

2.6.7 Pin Assignment CH5

1

Analog GND

1

2

3

4

5

9

8

7

6

6

Digital In 0

5

Digital Out

Digital GND

Analog In

4

Digital In 1

8

9

To Processor

Digital GND

Vcc

Digital GND Digital GND

Digital Input 0/1

Isolation

20k

Vref

200k

OUT

IN-

IN+

33 V

370 pF

From Processor

Digital Output

Digital GND

Isolation

33 V

370 pF

To Processor

Analog GND

Vcc

Analog Input

100k

1M

33 V

370 pF

Analog GND

22 pF

ADC

15k

10k

Analog GND

OUT

IN+

IN-

Isolation

INOUT

2.6 VN1630 log

Digital/analog IO

Internal
interconnection of
digital input 0/1

The pin assignment for CH5 is
as follows:

Pin Assignment

1 Analog input

2 Not connected
3 Not connected

4 Digital input 0
5 Digital input 1
6 Analog GND

7 Not connected

8 Digital output
9 Digital GND

Figure 32: Digital input 0/1

Internal
interconnection of
digital output

Figure 33: Digital output

Internal
interconnection of
analog input

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Figure 34: Analog input

2.6 VN1630 log

Extended measuring
range of the analog

In normal operation, voltages up to 18 V can be applied and measured at 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 R
U

and can be calculated as follows:

input

depends on the input voltage

ext

The cutoff frequency for AC voltages is also affected by the external series resistor:

Examples 24 V 32 V 36 V 48 V

R

ext

R

(E96) 374 kΩ

ext

367 kΩ 856 kΩ 1100 kΩ 1833 kΩ

(24.12 V)

866 kΩ

(32.17 V)

1100 kΩ

(36.00 V)

1870 kΩ

(48.60 V)

fc(-3 dB) 1148 Hz 496 Hz 390 Hz 230 Hz

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2.6.8 Replacing Piggybacks

Piggy 1

(CH1)

Piggy 2

(CH2)

Caution!

When performing this operation be sure not to touch the top or bottom of the boards
(VN1630 log main board or Piggybacks) to avoid damages due to electrical dis­charges.

Step by Step Procedure

1. First, loosen the VN1630 log housing screws on the side with the two D-SUB9
connectors. This requires removing the two black decorative caps. Then care­fully pull the PC-board out of the housing.

2.6 VN1630 log

Figure 35: Opening the housing

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.

Figure 36: Piggyback plug-in locationsCH1 and CH2

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CH2

CH1

3. Each Piggyback is fastened by a screw and retainer. Please loosen the appro­priate screw including the retainer and carefully remove the Piggyback from the
plug-in location.

Figure 37: Unmount/mount Piggybacks

4. Set the DIP switches as described in section Pin Assignment CH1/3 and
CH2/4 on page 42.

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.

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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.

Figure 38: First guide rails

8. It should be possible to slide the main board in the housing up to a few mil­limeters 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 PC via the USB cable and check the bus con­figuration in Vector Hardware Config.

Figure 39: Check inserted Piggybacks

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2.6.9 SD/SDHC Memory Cards

SD/SDHC cards The logger supports industrial grade SD/SDHC memory cards up to 32 GB. For the

proper use only industrial grade cards released by Vector are recommended:

SD card

> Xmore industrial 2 GB (SD-2G0-XIE82)

SDHC cards

> Xmore industrial 8 GB (SD-8G0-XIE82)

> Xmore industrial 16 GB (SD-16G-XIE82)

> SanDisk Industrial XT 32 GB (SDSDAF-032G-XI)

Note

The memory cards have to be FAT32 formatted. For optimum speed, we recom­mend FAT32 formatting with the maximum available cluster size.

2.6.10 Ring Buffer in RAM

Memory The VN1630 log has an allocated ring buffer in its RAM (32 MB) which is used to buf-

fer received data. During recording, the data is continually written to the SD card.
When using a triggered recording, the data is only stored into the ring buffer until the
trigger event occurs. The data is then copied from the ring buffer to the SD card
according to the set pre-trigger time.

2.6.11 Real Time Clock

Description The VN1630 log has a real time clock for date/time information while logging. The real

time clock can be set up in the Vector Logger Configurator. It is recommended to
set the real time clock before first logging.

2.6.12 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.

2.6.13 Beep

Beep VN1630 log has an acoustic signal generator which acoustically alerts the user e.g. in

case of a trigger. Triggers with beeps can be defined in the Vector Logger Con-
figurator.

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2.6.14 Technical Data

CAN channels Max. 4

LIN channels Max. 2

K-Line channels Max. 2

J1708 channels Max. 2

Analog input 10 bit

Digital input Range 0 V...32 V

Digital output Open Drain

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

Power consumption Approx. 2.5 W
Temperature range Operating: -40 °C...+65 °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)
Operating system requirements Windows 7 SP1 (32 bit / 64 bit)

2.6 VN1630 log

2x CAN high-speed 1051cap
2x configurable via Piggybacks
CAN: up to 2 Mbit/s
CAN FD: up to 8 Mbit/s

configurable via Piggybacks
up to 330 kbit/s

with LINpiggy 7269mag at CH1/CH2

configurable via Piggybacks

Input 0 V...18 V
Voltage tolerance up to 50 V
(with series resistor)
Sampling rate up to 1 kHz

Schmitt trigger high 2.7 V, low 2.2 V
Hysteresis 0.5 V
Input frequencies up to 1 kHz

External supply up to 32 V
Current max. 500 mA
Short circuit / over voltage protected

LoggingMode: 6 V...50 V

Shipping and storage: -40 °C...+85 °C

Windows 8.1 (32 bit / 64 bit)
Windows 10 (64 bit)

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2.7 VN1640A

2.7.1 Main Features

VN1640A features The main features of the VN1640A interface are:

> 4x plug-in location for CAN-/LINpiggies

> Fifth channel for dedicated digital-analog input/output tasks

> 5x D-SUB9 connector

> Five LEDs indicating bus activities and status

> Software sync

> Hardware sync (via SYNCcableXL)

2.7 VN1640A

Figure 40: VN1640A CAN/LIN Inter face

2.7.2 Connectors Bus Side

Device connectors

Figure 41: VN1640A with sync and D-SUB9 connectors

> Binder connector (Sync)

This connector (Binder type 711) can be used for time synchronization of different
Vector devices (see section Time Synchronization on page 77). The sync con-

nector is not intended to connect a power supply.

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Pin Assignment

3

1

2

1 Not connected
2 Synchronization line
3 Ground

> D-SUB9 (CH1...4)

The VN1640A has four D-SUB9 connectors, each assigned to a dedicated Piggy­back plug-in location. Further information on the pin assignment can be found in
section Pin Assignment CH1...CH4 on page 56.

2.7.3 Connectors USB Side

Device connectors

2.7 VN1640A

Figure 42: VN1640A with USB and D-SUB9 connector

> USB

Connect your PC 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 generate faults between
the PC and the device). Connect the device directly to USB at your PC 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 57.

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2.7.4 LEDs

Description The VN1640A has five LEDs indicating bus activities and status:

Figure 43: LEDs of the VN1640A

> CH1 … CH4 (with CAN-/LINpiggies)

Multicolored channel LEDs, each indicating the bus activity for CAN, LIN or K­Line.

Color Description

Green Data frames have been sent or received correctly.
Orange CAN: Error frames have been sent or received.

LIN/K-Line: Protocol errors as well as valid messages on the bus.

Red CAN: Bus off.

LIN/K-Line: Protocol errors on the bus.

CAN: The flashing frequency depends on the bus load.

2.7 VN1640A

> 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.

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Piggy 3

(CH3)

Piggy 1

(CH1)

Piggy 4

(CH4)

Piggy 2

(CH2)

2.7.5 Bus Configuration

Piggybacks An advantage of the VN1640A is its four Piggyback plug-in locations (CH1…CH4).

Depending on requirements, electrically decoupled CAN High-Speed, CAN Low­Speed, CAN Single Wire, J1708 or LIN transceivers may be used. CH5 is reserved
for dedicated IO tasks.

Figure 44: Piggyback plug-in locationsfor CH1…CH4

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.

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

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5

4

3

2

1

6

7

8

9

Shield

1041mag VB+

1041mag Split

1041mag VB-

1041mag CAN Low

1041mag CAN High

CH1

NC

NC

NC

Examples The following tables show examples of possible configurations:

1x CAN CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4

CANpiggy 1 - - -

1x LIN CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4

LINpiggy 1 - - -

1x LIN
1x CAN

CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4

LINpiggy 1 CANpiggy 1 - -

1x LIN
1x CAN

CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4

- LINpiggy 1 - CANpiggy 1

2x LIN
1x CAN

CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4

LINpiggy 1 LINpiggy 2 CANpiggy 1 -

2.7.6 Pin Assignment CH1...CH4

Assignment of the
D-SUB9 connectors

The pin assignments depend on the inserted Piggybacks. A list of available Piggy­backs and their D-SUB9 pin assignments can be found in the separate accessories
manual on the Vector Driver Disk in \Documentation\Accessories.

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:

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2.7.7 Pin Assignment CH5

1

Analog GND

1

2

3

4

5

9

8

7

6

6

Digital In 0

5

Digital Out

Digital GND

Analog In

4

Digital In 1

8

9

To Processor

Digital GND

Vcc

Digital GND Digital GND

Digital Input 0/1

Isolation

20k

Vref

200k

OUT

IN-

IN+

33 V

370 pF

From Processor

Digital Output

Digital GND

Isolation

33 V

370 pF

To Processor

Analog GND

Vcc

Analog Input

100k

1M

33 V

370 pF

Analog GND

22 pF

ADC

15k

10k

Analog GND

OUT

IN+

IN-

Isolation

INOUT

2.7 VN1640A

Digital/analog IO

Internal
interconnection of
digital input 0/1

The pin assignment for CH5 is
as follows:

Pin Assignment

1 Analog input

2 Not connected
3 Not connected

4 Digital input 0
5 Digital input 1
6 Analog GND

7 Not connected

8 Digital output
9 Digital GND

Figure 45: Digital input 0/1

Internal
interconnection of
digital output

Figure 46: Digital output

Internal
interconnection of
analog input

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Figure 47: Analog input

2.7 VN1640A

Extended measuring
range of the analog

In normal operation, voltages up to 18 V can be applied and measured at 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 R
U

and can be calculated as follows:

input

depends on the input voltage

ext

The cutoff frequency for AC voltages is also affected by the external series resistor:

Examples 24 V 32 V 36 V 48 V

R

ext

R

(E96) 374 kΩ

ext

367 kΩ 856 kΩ 1100 kΩ 1833 kΩ

(24.12 V)

866 kΩ

(32.17 V)

1100 kΩ

(36.00 V)

1870 kΩ

(48.60 V)

fc(-3 dB) 1148 Hz 496 Hz 390 Hz 230 Hz

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2.7.8 Replacing Piggybacks

Piggy 3

(CH3)

Piggy 1

(CH1)

Piggy 4

(CH4)

Piggy 2

(CH2)

Caution!

When performing this operation be sure not to touch the top or bottom of the boards
(VN1640A main board or Piggybacks) to avoid damages due to electrical dis­charges.

Step by Step Procedure

1. First, loosen the VN1640A housing screws on the side with the four D-SUB9
connectors. This requires removing the two black decorative caps. Then care­fully pull the PC-board out of the housing.

2.7 VN1640A

Figure 48: Opening the housing

2. The plug-in locations are defined as follows:

Figure 49: Piggyback plug-in locationsCH1…CH4

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CH2

CH4

CH1

CH3

3. Each Piggyback is fastened by a screw and retainer. Please loosen the appro­priate screw including the retainer and carefully remove the Piggyback from the
plug-in location.

Figure 50: Unmount/mount Piggybacks

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.

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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.

Figure 51: First guide rails

7. It should be possible to slide the main board in the housing up to a few mil­limeters 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 PC via the USB cable and check the bus con­figuration in Vector Hardware Config.

Figure 52: Check inserted Piggybacks

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2.7.9 Technical Data

CAN channels Max. 4

LIN channels Max. 4

K-Line channels Max. 2

J1708 channels Max. 4

Analog input 10 bit

Digital input Range 0 V...32 V

Digital output Open Drain

Power consumption Approx. 2.5 W
Temperature range Operating: -40 °C...+70 °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 7 SP1 (32 bit / 64 bit)

2.7 VN1640A

configurable via Piggybacks
CAN: up to 2 Mbit/s
CAN FD: up to 8 Mbit/s

configurable via Piggybacks
up to 330 kbit/s

with LINpiggy 7269mag at CH1/CH2

configurable via Piggybacks

Input 0 V...18 V
Voltage tolerance up to 50 V
(with series resistor)
Sampling rate up to 1 kHz

Schmitt trigger high 2.7 V, low 2.2 V
Hysteresis 0.5 V
Input frequencies up to 1 kHz

External supply up to 32 V
Current max. 500 mA
Short circuit / over voltage protected

Shipping and storage: -40 °C...+85 °C

Windows 8.1 (32 bit / 64 bit)
Windows 10 (64 bit)

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2.7 VN1640A

3 Getting Started

In this chapter you find the following information:

3.1 Driver Installation 64

3.2 Device Configuration 67

3.3 Quick Test 68

3.4 Loop Tests 69

3.4.1 CAN 69

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3.1 Driver Installation

3.1 Driver Installation

General
information

The Vector Driver Disk offers a driver setup which allows the installation or the
removal of Vector devices.

Note

Please note that you will need Administrator Rights for the following steps.

Step by Step Procedure

1. Execute the driver setup from the autostart menu or directly from
\Drivers\Setup.exe before the device is connected to the PC with the
included USB cable.

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.

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3.1 Driver Installation

3. In the driver selection dialog, select your devices to be installed (or to be unin­stalled).

4. Click [Install] to execute the driver installation, or [Uninstall] to remove exist-
ing drivers.

5. A confirmation dialog appears. Click [Close] to exit. After successful instal-
lation, the device is ready for operation and can be connected to the PC with
the included USB cable.

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3.1 Driver Installation

Step by Step Procedure

For VN1630 log users only:

Please also install the Vector Logger Configurator as follows:

1. Execute \Tools\VN1630_log\Setup.exe.

2. Finish the installation with the setup.

Reference

Information on the configuration of the Logging Mode and export of recorded data
can be found in the separate manual provided with the Vector Logger Con-
figurator.

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3.2 Device Configuration

3.2 Device Configuration

Configuration Before the installed device can be used in an application, it must be properly con-

figured for the needed use case. This configuration is done with the Vector Hardware

Config tool which comes with the driver installation. The tool can be found in Win-
dows | Start | Settings | Control Panel | Vector Hardware and manages all

installed Vector devices.

Reference

Further details on Vector Hardware Config can be found in the installation instruc-
tions (see section Vector Hardware Configuration on page 71).

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3.3 Quick Test

Reference

Please execute the test as descibed in section Loop Tests on page 69.

3.3 Quick Test

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3.4 Loop Tests

3.4 Loop Tests

Operation test The test described here can be performed to check the functional integrity of the driver

and the device. This test is identical for Windows 7 / Windows 8.1 / Windows 10 and
independent of the used application.

3.4.1 CAN

Device test The operating test for CAN can be executed with the following devices:

> CANcardXL/XLe

> CANcaseXL/XL log

> CANboardXL Family

> VN1610 / VN1630A / VN1630 log / VN1640A

> VN5610

> VN7570 / VN7572 / VN7600

> VN8910A / VN8912(A)

Loop3.exe Either two high-speed or two low-speed transceivers are necessary for this functional

test:

Step by Step Procedure

1. Connect two CAN channels with a suitable cable.
If two high-speed transceivers are being used, we recommend our
CANcable1 (CANcable0 for low-speed transceivers).

2. Start \Drivers\Common\Loop3.exe from the Vector Driver Disk.
This program accesses the Vector devices and transmits CAN messages.

3. Select the connected CAN channels of the device(s) to be tested.

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3.4 Loop Tests

4. Set the appropriate baudrate depending on the transceiver being used (high­speed 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.

7. The test procedure can be terminated with the [Stop] button.
An OK should appear in the upper part of the window.

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4 Vector Hardware Configuration

In this chapter you find the following information:

4.1 General Information 72

4.2 Tool Description 73

4.2.1 Introduction 73

4.2.2 Tree View 74

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4.1 General Information

4.1 General Information

Executing Vector
Hardware Config

Control Panel
Windows 7

Control Panel
Windows 8.1

After the successful driver installation you will find the configuration application
Vector Hardware in the Control Panel (see below). The tool gives you information
about the connected and installed Vector devices. There are also several settings that
can be changed.

Figure 53: Icon in Control Panel

> Category view

Windows Start | Control Panel | Hardware and Sound,
click Vector Hardware in the list.

> Symbols view

Windows Start | Control Panel,
click Vector Hardware in the list.

> Category view

<Windows key>+<X> | Control Panel | Hardware and Sound,
click Vector Hardware in the list.

> Symbols view

<Windows key>+<X> | Control Panel,

click Vector Hardware in the list.

Control Panel
Windows 10

> Category view

<Windows key>+<X> | Control Panel | Hardware and Sound,
click Vector Hardware in the list.

> Symbols view

<Windows key>+<X> | Control Panel,

click Vector Hardware in the list.

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4.2 Tool Description

physical CH1

CAN

physical CH2

LIN

Vector Device 1

Vector Device 2

physical CH1

FlexRay

physical CH2

CAN

not assigned

l

ogical channel

CAN 1

Application

l

ogical channel

LIN 1

l

ogical channel

CAN 1

l

ogical channel

FlexRay 1

l

ogical channel

CAN 2

4.2.1 Introduction

Vector
Hardware Config

Figure 54: General view of Vector Hardware Config

4.2 Tool Description

Logical and physical
channels

Vector Hardware Config enables the channel configuration between installed Vector
devices and applications. Applications use so-called logical channels which are hard­ware independent and have to be assigned to real hardware channels.

Figure 55: Concept of channel assignments

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Figure 56: Channel assignment in Vector Hardware Config

4.2.2 Tree View

4.2 Tool Description

Accessing
Vector devices

The tool is split into two windows. The left window has a tree view and lets you
access the installed Vector devices, the right window displays the details of the selec­tion. The following nodes are available in the tree view:

Hardware The Hardware section lists the installed Vector devices. Each device item has phys-

ical channels which can be assigned to any number of logical channels (e.g.
CANalyzer CAN 1). A logical channel can be assigned to only one physical channel.

Figure 57: Hardware

Application In Application, all available applications are displayed in a tree view. According to

each application, the assignments of logical and physical channels are displayed in
the right part of the window. If no assignment exists, the information Not assigned
appears. The assignment can be edited via a right-click.

Figure 58: Application

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4.2 Tool Description

Global settings Global settings contains global device configuration possibilities, e.g. software time

synchronization, transmit queue size, configuration flags or the number of virtual CAN
devices.

Figure 59: Global settings

Driver status Driver status offers an overall status information of devices and applications cur-

rently in use. You can see whether the channels are connected to the bus (online/off­line) and whether the time synchronization is activated or not (Time-Sync-On/Time­Sync-Off).

Figure 60: Dr iver status

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4.2 Tool Description

License The License section contains information on all current available licenses (Vector bus

devices, Vector License USB dongle devices).

Figure 61: License

Reference

You will find a detailed description of Vector Hardware Config in the online help
(Help | Contents).

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5 Time Synchronization

In this chapter you find the following information:

5.1 General Information 78

5.2 Software Sync 80

5.3 Hardware Sync 81

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5.1 General Information

CAN

Vector

CAN Interface

CH1

CH2

Time Stamp Clock

PC

CANalyzer/CANoe

USB

5.1 General Information

Time stamps
and events

Generating
time stamps

Time stamps are useful when analyzing incoming or outgoing data or event
sequences on a specific bus.

Figure 62: Time stamps of two CAN channels in CANalyzer

Each event which is sent or received by a Vector network interface has an accurate
time stamp. Time stamps are generated for each channel in the Vector network inter­face. The base for these time stamps is a common hardware clock in the device.

Figure 63: Common time stamp clock for each channel

If the measurement setup requires more than one Vector network interface, a syn­chronization 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.

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5.1 General Information

CAN

FlexRay

Vector

CAN Interface

CH1

CH2

Time Stamp Clock

PC

Vector

FR Interface

CHA

CHB

Time Stamp Clock

sec

0.000000

0.100376

0.200382

0.300372

0.400406

0.500593

0.600242

sec

0.000000

0.1003

83

0.200

982

0.30

1456

0.40

2612

0.50

3885

0.60

4092

CANalyzer/CANoe

USB

USB

Figure 64: Example of unsynchronized network interfaces. Independent time stamps drift apart

To compensate for these time stamp deviations between the Vector network inter­faces, the time stamps can be either synchronized by software or by hardware (see
next section).

Note

The accuracy of the software and hardware sync depends on the interface. Further
information on specific values can be found in the technical data of the respective
devices.

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5.2 Software Sync

CAN

FlexRay

Vector

CAN Interface

CH1

CH2

Time Stamp Clock

Vector

FR Interface

CHA

CHB

Time Stamp Clock

synchronization

by software (PC clock)

sec

0.000000

1.100

356

1.200

362

2.300

362

2.400

356

3.500

353

3.600

362

PC

sec

0.000000

1.100

413

1.200

421

2.300

429

2.400

419

3.500

415

3.600

420

PC clock

CANalyzer/CANoe

USB

USB

5.2 Software Sync

Synchronization
by software

The software time synchronization is driver-based and available for all applications
without any restrictions. The time stamp deviations from different Vector network inter­faces are calculated and synchronized to the common PC clock. For this purpose no
further hardware setup is required.

Figure 65: Time stamps of devices are synchronized to the PC clock

The setting of the software time synchronization can be changed in the Vector Hard-

ware Config tool in General information | Settings | Software time syn­chronization.

Figure 66: Switching on the software synchronization

> YES

The software time synchronization is active.

> NO

The software time synchronization is not active. Use this setting only if the Vector
network interfaces are being synchronized over the sync line or if only a single
device is used.

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5.3 Hardware Sync

VN1630A

VN5610A

VN1640A

Multi
SYNCbox
external

VN1640A

USB PC

PC

VN7570

SYNCcable XL

SYNCcable XL

SYNCcable XL

SYNCcable XL

USB PC

Vector Devices

USB PC

USB PC

USB PC

VN5610A

VN8912A

Power

VN5610A

VN1640A

Multi
SYNCbox
external

VN1640A

USB VN8912A

USB PC

SYNCcable XL

SYNCcable XL

SYNCcable XL

SYNCcable XL

5.3 Hardware Sync

Synchronization
by hardware

A more accurate time synchronization of multiple devices is provided by the hardware
synchronization which has to be supported by the application (e.g. CANalyzer,
CANoe). Two Vector network interfaces can therefore be connected with the
SYNCcableXL (see accessories manual, part number 05018).

In order to synchronize up to five devices at the same time, a distribution box is avail­able (see accessories manual, part number 05085).

Figure 67: Example of a time synchronization with multipledevices

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Figure 68: Example of a time synchronization with VN8912 and additional devices

At each falling edge on the sync line which is initiated by the application, the Vector
network interface generates a time stamp that is provided to the application. This
allows the application to calculate the deviations between the network interfaces and

5.3 Hardware Sync

CANalyzer/CANoe

CAN

FlexRay

Vector

CAN Interface

CH2

Time Stamp Clock

USB

Vector

FR Interface

CHB

Master Time Stamp Clock

synchronization

by hardware (SYNCcable)

sec

0.000000

1.10037

5

1.20038

1

2.30037

1

2.40040

5

3.50059

2

3.60024

1

CH1

CHA

sec

0.000000

1.100376

1.200382

2.300372

2.400406

3.500593

3.600242

PC

USB

to synchronize the time stamps to a common time base (master clock) which is
defined by the application.

Figure 69: Time stamps are synchronized to the master clock

Note

The hardware synchronization must be supported by the application. For further
information please refer to the relevant application manual. Please note that the soft­ware synchronization must be disabled (see Vector Hardware Config | General
information | Settings | Software time synchronization) if the hardware syn­chronization is used.

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