Vector VN4610 User guide
VN4610
Manual
Version 1.3|English
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Contents
Contents
1 Introduction 6
1.1 About this User Manual 7
1.1.1 Warranty 8
1.1.2 Registered Trademarks 8
1.2 Important Notes 9
1.2.1 Safety Instructions and Hazard Warnings 9
1.2.1.1 Proper Use and Intended Purpose 9
1.2.1.2 Hazards 10
1.2.2 Disclaimer 10
2 VN4610 802.11p/CAN/GNSS Interface 11
2.1 Scope of Delivery 12
2.2 Introduction 12
2.3 Accessories 13
3 Examples of Usage 14
3.1 General Use Cases 15
4 Device Description 16
4.1 Connectors Bus Side 17
4.2 Connectors USB Side 18
4.3 LEDs 21
4.4 Technical Data 22
5 Getting Started 23
5.1 Driver Installation 24
5.2 Loop Tests 26
5.2.1 CAN 27
6 Vector Hardware Configuration 29
6.1 General Information 30
6.2 Tool Description 31
6.2.1 Introduction 31
6.2.2 Tree View 32
7 Time Synchronization 35
7.1 General Information 36
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Contents
7.2 Software Sync 38
7.2.1 General Information 38
7.2.2 Configuration 39
7.3 Hardware Sync 40
7.3.1 General Information 40
7.3.2 Configuration 42
7.4 Precision Time Protocol Sync 43
7.4.1 General Information 43
7.4.2 Supported Features 43
7.4.3 Network Topology 44
7.4.4 Configuration 45
7.5 GNSS Sync 46
7.5.1 General Information 46
7.5.2 Configuration 47
7.6 Protocol Combinations 48
7.7 Use Cases and Configuration Examples 49
7.7.1 GNSS Synchronization 49
7.7.2 4.2 IEEE1588 Synchronization 50
7.7.3 Hardware Synchronization 51
7.8 Compatibility 52
7.8.1 Vector Software 52
7.8.2 Device Drivers 52
7.9 Troubleshooting 53
8 Ethernet Host Connections 54
8.1 General Hints 55
8.2 Getting Started 56
8.2.1 Connecting the Device 56
8.2.2 Changing the IP Address 58
8.3 Windows Network Throttling 60
8.3.1 Issue 60
8.3.2 Solution 60
8.4 Jumbo Frames 61
8.4.1 Issue 61
8.4.2 Solution 61
8.5 Interrupt Moderation Rate 62
8.5.1 Issue 62
8.5.2 Solution 62
8.6 Known Issues with 3rd Party Hardware 63
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Contents
8.6.1 Intel I218 / I219 Network Cards 63
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1 Introduction
1 Introduction
In this chapter you find the following information:
1.1 About this User Manual 7
1.1.1 Warranty 8
1.1.2 Registered Trademarks 8
1.2 Important Notes 9
1.2.1 Safety Instructions and Hazard Warnings 9
1.2.2 Disclaimer 10
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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.
Style Utilization
bold Blocks, surface elements, window- and dialog names of the soft-
ware. Accentuation of warnings and advices.
[OK]
File|Save
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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1.1.1 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.
Caution!
Do not operate the device without antennas! To avoid physical damage to the
device, please attach the provided antennas to the device before operation!
1.2.1.1 Proper Use and Intended Purpose
1 Introduction
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.
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 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.
1.2.2 Disclaimer
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 VN4610 802.11p/CAN/GNSS Interface
2 VN4610 802.11p/CAN/GNSS Interface
In this chapter you find the following information:
2.1 Scope of Delivery 12
2.2 Introduction 12
2.3 Accessories 13
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2 VN4610 802.11p/CAN/GNSS Interface
2.1 Scope of Delivery
Contents The delivery includes:
► 1x VN4610 802.11p/CAN/GNSS Interface
► 2x 5.9 GHz DSRC antenna (part no. 07204)
► 1x GNSS antenna (part no. 07205)
► 1x Power supply (part no. 05024)
► 1x USB 2.0 cable (part no. 05011)
2.2 Introduction
About the VN4610 The VN4610 is a powerful interface with USB PC connection for accessing IEEE
802.11p and CAN FD networks. The dedicated short range communication (DSRC) is
based on the IEEE802.11p standard, which transmits/receives frames in the 5.9 GHz
frequency range. The VN4610 supports the unfiltered receiving and sending of IEEE
802.11p frames used for the implementation of Car2x/V2x applications. It is possible
to synchronize the received radio frames with CAN FD messages. The built-in GNSS
receiver supplies the absolute UTC time and current position.
Figure 1: VN4610 802.11p/CAN Interface (bus side)
Overview of Advantages
► Sending/receiving frames according to IEEE 802.11p
► Two configurable IEEE 802.11p WLAN channels
► Unfiltered forwarding of IEEE 802.11p data packets to the application
► Adjustable communication parameters such as radio channel selection, band-
width, transmission power, modulation type and protocol format LPD/EPD
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► Two CAN high-speed channels CAN (FD) capable
► GNSS receiver provides current position and time
► Precise time stamp based on GNSS time
► Time synchronisation with PTP according to IEEE 1588 standard (future Release)
► VN4610 and CANoe.Car2x/CANalyzer.Car2x are optimally matched to each
other
► Synchronization with several interfaces and with other bus systems (Ethernet,
CAN, LIN, FlexRay, ...)
► Robust housing, power supply and temperature range ideal for automotive and
industrial applications
► IO port with digital/analog in/out
► Ethernet with IEEE802.3: 100BASE-TX and 1000BASE-T
► Support of customer CAN/DAIO applications via XL-Driver Library (XL-API)
► Multi-application support (simultaneous operation of different applications on one
channel, e.g. CANoe and CANape)
► High time stamp accuracy
► Time synchronization of multiple devices and with other bus systems (CAN, LIN,
FlexRay, MOST, Ethernet)
► Software time synchronization
► Hardware time synchronization
► GNSS time synchronization to absolute UTC time
► Time synchronization with PTP according to IEEE 1588 standard
► Connection to host PC via USB 2.0
► LEDs indicating status and activities
► External power supply, galvanically isolated
2.3 Accessories
Reference
Information on available accessories can be found in the separate accessories
manual on our website.
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3 Examples of Usage
3 Examples of Usage
In this chapter you find the following information:
3.1 General Use Cases 15
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3 Examples of Usage
VN4610
USB/Ethernet
IO
CAN(FD)
Data transfer
Sync
HW Sync
VNXXXX
Interfaces
CANoe.Car2X
CANalyzer.Car2X
IEEE 802.11p
CAN(FD)
Data
DSRC
Application
Car2X
V2x
GNSS
GNSS
GNSS
IEEE 802.11p
3.1 General Use Cases
Analysis The VN4610 forwards all received radio frames of the two radio channels unfiltered to
the test tool for analysis. Therefore, frames can also be analyzed which would berejected by a ECU due to timing, geo information orprotocol errors caused by
Car2x/V2x. Since the time stampsof the messages on the bus channels are synchronized intime, latency measurements can also be carried out.
Simulation/
Stimulation
GNSS Receiver The VN4610 provides precise position, time and speed information that can be used
Time
synchronization
Figure 2: General use cases
CANoe.Car2x together with the VN4610 offers a perfectly coordinated solution for creating an environment stimulation for testing Car2x/V2x applications. The VN4610
sends the transmitted frames, whereby the communication parameters can be easily
and individually configured for the different tests.
by the application as test stimulus or for documentation. In addition, the absolute
GNSS timestamps can be used to synchronize recordings of distributed measurements for subsequent analysis. Additionally, the VN4610 can act as IEEE 1588
time master and provide the GNSS time in a network (in a future release).
The VN4610 enables precise time synchronization with PTP according to IEEE1588
standard. The device can be configured e.g. as PTP master with UTC time base,
which is provided by the built-in GNSS receiver.
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4 Device Description
4 Device Description
In this chapter you find the following information:
4.1 Connectors Bus Side 17
4.2 Connectors USB Side 18
4.3 LEDs 21
4.4 Technical Data 22
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4.1 Connectors Bus Side
5
4
3
2
1
6
789
Device connectors
Figure 3: Connectors on the bus side
► Antenna 1/2 (CH1/CH2)
The VN4610 has two 802.11p channels which can be used to transmit and receive
data packages. Please attach the provided antennas before using these channels.
4 Device Description
► GNSS (CH5)
This channel can be used to receive GNSS time and position.
► D-SUB9 (CH3/CH4)
The VN4610 has two D-SUB9 connectors for CAN/CANFD. The channels are
electrically isolated. The pin assignment is as follows:
Pin Assignment
1 Not connected
2 1057G CAN Low
3 GND
4 Not connected
5 Not connected
6 Not connected
7 1057G CAN High
8 Not connected
9 Not connected
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4.2 Connectors USB Side
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
5 V Digital Out 7
To Processor
Digital GND
Vcc
Digital GND Digital GND
Digital Input 0/1
Isolation
20k
Vref
200k
OUT
IN-
IN+
33 V
370 pF
Device connectors
Figure 4: Connectors on the USB side
► USB
Connect your PC and the VN4610 over USB to install and to use the device with
measurement applications (CANoe, CANalyzer). Use the USB 2.0 compliant
cable found in the delivery (USB extension cables may generate faults between
the PC and the device). Connect the device directly to a USB port at your PC or
use a USB hub with its own power supply (self-powered).
4 Device Description
Internal
interconnection of
digital input 0/1
► D-SUB9 (CH6)
The VN4610 has a D-SUB9 connector for dedicated digital input/output tasks. The
pin assignment 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 5V digital output
8 Digital output
9 Digital GND
Figure 5: Digital input 0/1
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Internal
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
5 V Digital Output
100
From Processor
Digital GND
Digital GND
5V ISO IO
Digital GND
100 nF
interconnection of
digital output
Internal
interconnection of
analog input
4 Device Description
Figure 6: Digital output
Internal
interconnection of
5V digital output
Extended measuring
range of the analog
input
Figure 7: Analog input
Figure 8: 5V digital output
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.
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
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4 Device Description
VCC
1
2
3
Power
1
2
3
Sync
GND
Sync
GND
Power/Sync
Power/Sync
SYNC
GND
Power
3
1
2
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) 1148Hz 496Hz 390Hz 230Hz
Device connectors
(continued)
► Ethernet (RJ45)
Connect your PC and the VN4610 via this Ethernet port to install the device and
use it together with measurement applications (CANoe, CANalyzer).
► Power/Sync (Binder connector)
The VN4610 has two power/sync connectors (Binder type 711) which can be used
for time synchronization of different Vector devices (see section Time Synchronization on page 35) or for power. It does not matter which connector is used
to supply the device. For proper operation of the VN4610, an external power supply is required.
Figure 9: Internal wiring of the power/sync connector
Pin Assignment
1 Power supply (typ. 12 V)
2 Synchronization line
3 Ground
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