Vectron VN8810 User Manual

VN8810 Intelligent Diagnostic Device

Manual

Version 1.3 | English

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Vector Informatik GmbH
Ingersheimer Straße 24
D-70499 Stuttgart

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Contents

1 Introduction 5

1.1 Safety Instructions and Hazard Warnings 6

1.1.1 Proper Use and Intended Purpose 6

1.1.2 Hazards 7

1.1.3 Disclaimer 7

1.2 About this User Manual 8

1.2.1 Certification 8

1.2.2 Warranty 9

1.2.3 Registered Trademarks 9

2 Device Description 10

2.1 Scope of Delivery 11

Contents

2.2 Introduction 11

2.3 Stand-Alone Mode 12

2.4 Accessories 12

2.5 Examples of Usage 13

2.5.1 Flash Reprogramming 13

2.6 User Interface 14

2.7 Connectors and CANterm 15

2.8 CFast Card 17

2.9 Technical Data 18

2.10 Declaration of Conformity 19

3 Getting Started 20

3.1 Driver Installation 21

3.2 Driver Installation on the Device 23

3.3 Device Configuration 24

3.4 WiFi/ETH Configuration 24

4 Vector Hardware Configuration 25

4.1 General Information 26

4.2 Tool Description 27

4.2.1 Introduction 27

4.2.2 Tree View 28

5 Time Synchronization 30

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Contents

5.1 General Information 31

5.2 Software Sync 33

5.3 Hardware Sync 34

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1 Introduction

1 Introduction

In this chapter you find the following information:

1.1 Safety Instructions and Hazard Warnings 6

1.1.1 Proper Use and Intended Purpose 6

1.1.2 Hazards 7

1.1.3 Disclaimer 7

1.2 About this User Manual 8

1.2.1 Certification 8

1.2.2 Warranty 9

1.2.3 Registered Trademarks 9

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1.1 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.

1.1.1 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.

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.

1 Introduction

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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1.1.2 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.

1.1.3 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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1 Introduction

1.2 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

Source Code

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

Symbol Utilization

Legally protected proper names and side notes.

File name and source code.

This symbol calls your attention to warnings.

Push buttons in brackets
Notation for menus and menu entries

1.2.1 Certification

Certified Quality
Management System

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

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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1.2.2 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.

1.2.3 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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2 Device Description

2 Device Description

In this chapter you find the following information:

2.1 Scope of Delivery 11

2.2 Introduction 11

2.3 Stand-Alone Mode 12

2.4 Accessories 12

2.5 Examples of Usage 13

2.5.1 Flash Reprogramming 13

2.6 User Interface 14

2.7 Connectors and CANterm 15

2.8 CFast Card 17

2.9 Technical Data 18

2.10 Declaration of Conformity 19

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2.1 Scope of Delivery

Contents The delivery includes:

> VN8810 Intelligent Diagnostic Device

> WiFi Antenna (2x)

> USB3.0 cable (A-B, 1.8 m)

> VN8800 Device Manager CD

> Quick Start Guide

2.2 Introduction

2 Device Description

General
information

Highlights Main features of the VN8810 interface are:

The VN8810 is a network interface for CAN/LIN/K-Line as well as DoIP (Diagnostics
over Internet Protocol). It enables the standalone execution of applications like repro­gramming of ECUs, execution of scripts or remote access for diagnostic use cases.

Connectivity options to the infrastructure are provided by Ethernet, USB and WiFi
(802.11 a/b/g/n, 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz). One single and robust connector is used to
access the vehicles via OBD-II.

Figure 1: Front and back side of the VN8810

> CAN High-Speed channel with support of CAN FD

incl. internal and switchable CANterm (120 Ohm)

> LIN channel (supporting K-Line)

> DoIP Activation Line

> Bicolor LEDs for status and bus activities

> Key pad for operation

> Buzzer for audible feedback

> USB3.0 host connector for 3G/4G devices

> Hardware time synchronization

of multiple Vector network interfaces (CAN, LIN, FlexRay, Ethernet)

> Robustness, power supply and temperature ranges

suitable for automotive and industrial applications

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2.3 Stand-Alone Mode

start-up time

(see technical data)

power/

restart

start time

load and

start application

execute application

loading time

(depends on config)

total boot-up time

2 Device Description

General
information

The VN8810 network interface offers the standalone operation without any additional
user PC. For this purpose, user applications and configurations can be stored on the
internal CFast card. After a restart of the VN8810, the application can be selected and
loaded. Afterwards, the application can be executed.

Figure 2: Boot-up time of the VN8810

2.4 Accessories

Reference

Information on available accessories can be found in the separate accessories
manual on the Device Manager Disk in \Docs\Accessories.

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2 Device Description

CAN/LIN/K-Line/ETH (DoIP)

Vehicle

OBD

Mobile

Device

WiFi

execute and monitor

flash reprogramming

WiFi/USB/Ethernet

transfer

flash packages

to VN8810

VN8810

storing

flash config and flash data

PC

Device Manager /

Application (e. g. vFlash)

VN8810

reprogramming

ECU

2.5 Examples of Usage

2.5.1 Flash Reprogramming

Description One major use case of the VN8810 is standalone flash reprogramming. In this setup,

the flash packages (containing flash configuration and flash data) are stored on the
CFast card inside the VN8810. When the VN8810 is connected to the vehicle with an
appropriate OBD cable, the flash reprogramming can be executed on the device.
Alternatively, the flash reprogramming can be executed and monitored through a
mobile device.

Setup

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Figure 3: Flash reprogramming of vehicles

Reference

Please find further information on standalone applications in the related manuals,
e.g. vFlash user manual.

2.6 User Interface

VN8810
user interface

Figure 4: Key pad and bicolor LEDs on the front side

Push buttons > Start/Stop

Starts or stops measurement.

> Multi purpose

Application specific multi purpose key pad.

2 Device Description

LED P1...P5 Color Description

Green, orange, red Application specific.

LED CAN Color Description

Green Data frames have been sent or received correctly.

Flashing frequency depends on the data traffic.

Orange Error frames have been sent or received.

Flashing frequency depends on the data traffic.
Red Bus off.
Off No data traffic.

LED K-Line / LIN Color Description

Green Data frames have been sent or received correctly.
Orange Data traffic with at least one error.
Red Error.
Off No data traffic.

LED ETH Color Description

Green, orange, red Application specific information on link status and activity.

LED WiFi Color Description

Green, orange, red Application specific information on link status and activity.

LED Status Color Description

Green Device is ready for operation/running measurement.
Orange Initializing or updating software. Please wait.
Red Error. Device not working.
Off Device off.

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2.7 Connectors and CANterm

1 7

2

3

5

4 6

3

1

2

Description

Figure 5: Connectors on the back side

> WiFi antenna connectors [1, 7]

Use both SMA connectors to attach the WiFi antennas.

Note

To keep conformity with international laws, use only antennas provided by Vector!

2 Device Description

> USB3.0 host [2]

Use this connector for 3G/4G devices.

> Hardware sync connector [3]

This connector (Binder type 711) can be used for time synchronization of different
Vector devices (see section Time Synchronization on page 30). The sync con-

nector is not intended to connect a power supply.

Pin Assignment

1 Not connected

2 Synchronization line

3 Ground

> USB3.0 device [4]

Connect your PC and the VN8810 via USB for installation and configuration. Use
the high-class and USB3.0 compliant cable found in the delivery (other USB
cables and extensions of lower quality may generate faults).

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2 Device Description

1 14

15

22

2

3

4

5

17

16

13

21

20

11

12

6

18

7

9

8

19

10

with
CANterm

without
CANterm

> Main connector [5]

The VN8810 has a 22-pin ODUconnector with the following pin assignment:

Pin Assignment

1 Ethernet TX (-)
2 Reserved
3 Reserved
4 DoIP Act. Line
5 Chassis GND
6 Voltage Plus
7 CAN GND
8 CAN High

9 LIN GND
10 VBatt LIN
11 Not connected
12 Reserved
13 Reserved
14 Ethernet RX (-)
15 Ethernet TX (+)
16 Not connected
17 Chassis GND
18 Voltage Plus
19 CAN Low
20 LIN / K-Line
21 Not connected
22 Ethernet RX (+)

Note

LIN requires an external voltage supply which is directly provided by the OBDcable
VN88(A). If you intend to use the Breakout Box VN88, please connect an external
voltage of 5 V…36 V DC to pin 9 (VBatt LIN) and pin 3 (LIN GND) at the D-SUB9
connector.

Reference

Information on available accessories can be found in the separate accessories
manual on the Device Manager Disk in \Docs\Accessories.

> CAN High-Speed Termination [6]

At the back side, the network interface has a CANterm selector that can be used
to disable or enable a 120 Ohm termination for CAN High-Speed. By default,
CANterm is enabled:

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2.8 CFast Card

CFast card

Figure 6: Opened VN8810 with inserted CFast card

The VN8810 is delivered with a CFast card which stores the operating system, the
applications and user data. This CFast card must not be removed during operation.

Note

The CFast card should only be removed for system recoveries. Please contact the
Vector support for further instructions on system recoveries.

2 Device Description

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2.9 Technical Data

CAN channel TJA1051 (capacitively decoupled),

LIN channel (supporting K-Line) TLE7269 (capacitively decoupled),

DoIP Fast Ethernet 100 Mbit

PC/infrastructure interface USB3.0 SuperSpeed

Host interface USB3.0 SuperSpeed,

Memory 8 GB CFast card
Key pad With two push buttons
Bicolor LED Ten bicolor LEDs for status and bus activities,

CANterm Switchable 120 Ohm terminating resistor
Power supply 6 V ... 36 V,

Power consumption Typ. < 9 W

Start-up time < 20 seconds
Temperature range

(ambient temperature o f the device)

Relative humidity of ambient air 15 %...95 %, non-condensing
Weight Approx. 800 g
Dimensions (LxWxH) Approx. 170 x 110 x 45 mm (without antennas)
Operating system requirements Windows 7 SP1 (32 bit / 64 bit)

2 Device Description

CAN High-Speed: 2 Mbit/s
CAN FD: up to 8 Mbit/s

Normal mode: 20 kbit/s
Flash mode: 115 kbit/s*

*Depending on the bus physics, the maximum data rate
can be up to 330kbit/s.

incl. DoIP Activation Line

WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz),
up to 300 Mbit/s

e.g. to connect to 3G/4G USB devices

possible colors: green, red and orange

via main connector

Max. approx. 16 W

Operation: -40 °C ... +50 °C
Storage: -40 °C ... +85 °C

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

Note

JAPAN (only) - For frequency range 5150 – 5250 MHz only indoor use is permitted.
Please ensure that the building has an attenuation typical for domestic envir­onments, e.g. concrete walls or compatible (not only wood).

Note

EUROPE - Information according REACh:
The battery required for the real-time clock contains 1,2-Dimethoxyethane.

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2.10 Declaration of Conformity

 EC Declaration of conformity

according to directive 1999/95/EC (R&TTE)
according to directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS)

Vector Informatik GmbH
Ingersheimer Str. 24
D-70499 Stuttgart
Tel. [phone]
www.vector.com

The manufacturer

Vector Informatik GmbH

Ingersheimer Straße 24

D-70499 Stuttgart

herewith declares that the following product:

Product description: VN8810 Intelligent Diagnostic Device, Version 1.0

complies with the essential requirements of §3 and the other relevant provisions of
the FTEG (Article 3 of the R&TTE Directive), when used for its intended purpose.

Health and safety requirements pursuant to § 3 (1) 1. (Article 3(1) a))

DIN EN 60950-1:2014-08: Information technology equipment - Safety - Part 1: General

requirements

Following harmonized standards have been applied:

ETSI EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2 (2011-09): Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum

Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for
radio equipment and services; Part 1: Common technical
requirements

ETSI EN 301 489-17 V2.2.1 (2012-09): Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum

Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for
radio equipment; Part 17: Specific conditions for Broadband Data
Transmission Systems

EN 61000-6-2:2006-03 Generic standards – Immunity for industrial environments

EN 61000-6-3:2011-09 Generic standards – Emission standard for residential, commercial

and light-industrial environments

EN 50581:2013-02 Technical documentation for the assessment of electrical and

electronic products with respect to the restriction of hazardous
substances

Place, Date: Stuttgart, 2015-10-23

_______________________________

Managing Director Thomas Riegraf

2 Device Description

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3 Getting Started

3 Getting Started

In this chapter you find the following information:

3.1 Driver Installation 21

3.2 Driver Installation on the Device 23

3.3 Device Configuration 24

3.4 WiFi/ETH Configuration 24

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3.1 Driver Installation

3 Getting Started

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 Getting Started

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 instal­lation, the device is ready for operation and can be connected to the PC with
the included USB cable and powered by supplying external voltage (e.g. with
an appropriate cable offered by Vector).

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3.2 Driver Installation on the Device

3 Getting Started

General
information

After installing the device driver on your PC we also recommend to update the driver
on the Vector network interface. Follow these instructions to update the drivers on
your device.

Step by Step Procedure

1. Connect the device to the PC via USB and power it up by supplying external
voltage (e.g. with an appropriate cable offered by Vector).

2. Close the Windows found new Hardware wizard if it appears.

3. Again, execute the driver setup from the autostart menu or directly from
\Drivers\Setup.exe.

4. Click [Next] in the driver setup dialog. The initialization process starts.

5. In the driver selection dialog, select the related option Update drivers on the
device for your device.

6. Click [Install] to execute the driver installation.

7. A confirmation dialog appears. Click [Close] to exit.

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3 Getting Started

3.3 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 25).

3.4 WiFi/ETH Configuration

Device Management The VN8810 needs to be configured for WiFi and Ethernet as well. This configuration

requires Vector Device Manager which is installed with your application (e.g. vFlash
Compact).

Reference

Further details on Vector Device Manager can be found in the related user manual.

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4 Vector Hardware Configuration

4 Vector Hardware Configuration

In this chapter you find the following information:

4.1 General Information 26

4.2 Tool Description 27

4.2.1 Introduction 27

4.2.2 Tree View 28

Manual VN8810 Version 1.3 25

4.1 General Information

4 Vector Hardware Configuration

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 7: 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 8: General view of Vector Hardware Config

4 Vector Hardware Configuration

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 9: Concept of channel assignments

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Figure 10: Channel assignment in Vector Hardware Config

4.2.2 Tree View

4 Vector Hardware Configuration

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 11: 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. An optional description can
be entered in the text field.

Figure 12: Application

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4 Vector Hardware Configuration

General information General information contains overall information on Vector devices and appli-

cations, e.g. software time synchronization, transmit queue size, configuration flags,
the number of virtual CAN devices or the driver status.

Figure 13: General information

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

devices, Vector License USB dongle devices).

Figure 14: 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

5 Time Synchronization

In this chapter you find the following information:

5.1 General Information 31

5.2 Software Sync 33

5.3 Hardware Sync 34

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5.1 General Information

CAN

Vector

CAN Interface

CH1

CH2

Time Stamp Clock

PC

CANalyzer/CANoe

USB

5 Time Synchronization

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 15: 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 16: 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 Time Synchronization

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 17: 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

5 Time Synchronization

Synchronization
by software

The software time synchronization is not available for this device. Please use the hard­ware time synchronization instead (see section Hardware Sync on page 34).

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5.3 Hardware Sync

5 Time Synchronization

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 18: Example of a time synchronization with multipledevices

Figure 19: 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

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5 Time Synchronization

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 20: 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.

Manual VN8810 Version 1.3 35

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