Manual

VN5600 Interface Family

VN5610 Ethernet/CAN Network Interface
Version 1.4
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Contents

Contents
1

Introduction

1.1

Safety Instructions and Hazard Warnings

1.1.1
Proper Use and Intended Purpose
1.1.2
Hazards
1.1.3
Disclaimer

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3
3
3

1.2

About this User Manual

1.2.1
Certification
1.2.2
Warranty
1.2.3
Registered Trademarks

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2.1

Introduction

2.2

Accessories

2.3

Use Case Examples

2.3.1
Standalone Media Converter
2.3.2
Transparent Ethernet Monitoring
2.3.3
Remaining Bus Simulation
2.3.4
Avionics Full Duplex Switched (X) Ethernet

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2.4

Getting Started
2.4.1
Step 1: Driver Installation
2.4.2
Step 2: Device Installation
2.4.3
Step 3: Device Configuration
2.4.4
Step 4: Quick Test

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2.5

Device Description
2.5.1
Connectors Ethernet Side
2.5.2
Connectors USB Side
2.5.3
LEDs
2.5.4
Technical Data

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Common Features

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3.1

Time Synchronization
3.1.1
General Information
3.1.2
Software Sync
3.1.3
Hardware Sync

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27

Driver Installation

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4.1

Minimum Requirements

29

4.2

Hints

29

4.3

Vector Driver Setup

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4.4

Vector Hardware Configuration

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4.5

Loop Tests
4.5.1
CAN
4.5.2
FlexRay
4.5.3
MOST
4.5.4
Ethernet

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1 Introduction
In this chapter you find the following information:
1.1

Safety Instructions and Hazard Warnings

Proper Use and Intended Purpose
Hazards
Disclaimer

page 3

1.2

About this User Manual

Certification
Warranty
Registered Trademarks

page 4

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1.1

Introduction

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 and/or BroadR-Reach.
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 Vectors website at www.vector.com. Please consult the Vector
KnowledgeBase for updated information prior to the operation of the interface.

1.1.2 Hazards
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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About this User Manual

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regarding utilized spellings and symbols.

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1.2.1 Certification
Certified Quality
Vector Informatik GmbH has ISO 9001:2008 certification. The ISO standard is a
Management System globally recognized standard.

1.2.2 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.

1.2.3 Registered Trademarks

Registered
trademarks

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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.
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In this chapter you find the following information:
2.1

Introduction

page 7

2.2

Accessories

page 7

2.3

Use Case Examples

Standalone Media Converter
Transparent Ethernet Monitoring
Remaining Bus Simulation
Avionics Full Duplex Switched (X) Ethernet

page 8

2.4

Getting Started
Step 1: Driver Installation
Step 2: Device Installation
Step 3: Device Configuration
Step 4: Quick Test

page 14

2.5

Device Description
Connectors Ethernet Side
Connectors USB Side
LEDs
Technical Data

page 18

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2.1

VN5610 Ethernet/CAN Network Interface

Introduction

About the VN5610

The VN5610 is an entirely new development from Vector which supports the Ethernet
physical layer 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T and BroadR-Reach from Broadcom.
BroadR-Reach is a physical layer especially used in automotive electronics.

Figure 1: VN5610 Ethernet/CAN Interface

The VN5610 enables the transparent monitoring and logging of Ethernet data
streams and CAN events with minimal latency times and high resolution time stamps.
With this, the VN5610 enables a variety of applications such as simple bus analyses,
complex remaining bus simulations as well as diagnostic and calibration (e. g. with
CANalyzer.Ethernet/CANoe.Ethernet).
Highlights

2.2

Main features of the VN5610:

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Support of two independent Ethernet ports,

available as 2x RJ45 or 1x D-SUB9

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Support of standard Ethernet (IEEE 802.3) and

BroadR-Reach physical layer

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Support of two independent CAN channels,

available as 1x D-SUB9

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High resolution time stamps for Ethernet frames

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High resolution time stamps for CAN frames

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Software and hardware time synchronization

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

>

Internal three-way-routing in/monitor/out

>

Robustness, power supply and temperature ranges

suitable for automotive and industrial applications

Accessories
Reference: Information on suitable cables and adapters can be found in the separate
accessories manual on the driver CD in \Documentation\Accessories.

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Use Case Examples

2.3.1 Standalone Media Converter

BroadR-Reach/
IEEE 802.3

The Ethernet channels of the VN5610 can be configured independently. That way the
VN5610 can be used as a media converter between an ECU using the BroadRReach physical layer and any standard Ethernet equipment (e. g. loggers) using IEEE
802.3.

Setup

Figure 2: Media Converter

2.3.2 Transparent Ethernet Monitoring

Bypassing

The VN5610 can be used for Ethernet monitoring between an ECU and a connected
sensor without influencing the Ethernet bus (bypassing). In this particular setup the
VN5610 receives and forwards incoming data packages from one channel to the
other.

Setup

Figure 3: Bypassing Ethernet data

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This allows applications such as CANalyzer.Ethernet or CANoe.Ethernet to trace

Ethernet data with accurate time stamps.
Bypassing modes

For bypassing two modes are available, which can be used depending on the needed
application:
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PHY bypassing
Use this mode if you want to monitor Ethernet packets without influencing the
constant processing time. Sending of additional Ethernet packets is not possible
in this mode.

Figure 4: PHY bypassing

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Bypassing Latency t

BroadR-Reach BroadR-Reach

1.9 s

BroadR-Reach IEEE 100 Mbit

1.5 s

IEEE 100 Mbit IEEE 100 Mbit

1.1 s

IEEE 1000 Mbit IEEE 1000 Mbit

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MAC bypassing
Use this mode if you want to monitor Ethernet packets and also send additional
packets. In this mode, the processing time is dynamic.

Figure 5: MAC bypassing

Physical Layer

Dynamic
Bypassing Latency t*
Frame Length
64 Byte

Frame Length
1500 Byte

BroadR-Reach BroadR-Reach

approx. 9.4 s

approx. 131.5 s

BroadR-Reach IEEE 100 Mbit

approx. 9.1 s

approx. 131.3 s

IEEE 100 Mbit IEEE 100 Mbit

approx. 8.7 s

approx. 130.7 s

IEEE 1000 Mbit IEEE 1000 Mbit

approx. 1.6 s

approx. 18.9 s

* Processing time without additional frames through the application

(CANalyzer.Ethernet/CANoe.Ethernet)

Note: The MAC bypassing latency depends on the frame length as well as on frames
which are additionally sent.

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Time stamp clock for

Ethernet and CAN

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The VN5610 uses a common time stamp clock for Ethernet and CAN events. So if the
measurement setup is extended by a CAN network, the generated CAN time stamps
are always in sync with the Ethernet time stamps which helps analyzing the network.

Figure 6: Extended measuring setup

Note: Additional Vector network interfaces can be synchronized by software or

hardware (see section Time Synchronization on page 24).

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2.3.3 Remaining Bus Simulation

Developing networks The VN5610 is able to send and receive data packages on two separate Ethernet
channels as well as events on two separate CAN channels. With this, the VN5610 is
a perfect choice for the remaining bus simulation during the development of complex
networks.
Setup

Figure 7: Simulated nodes

Note: For the complex remaining bus simulation CANoe.Ethernet is required.

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2.3.4 Avionics Full Duplex Switched (X) Ethernet

Redundant networks

The VN5610 and its independent Ethernet channels are suitable for monitoring and
stressing safety-critical networks like in AFDX. Ethernet frames can be
simultaneously sent over both channels as well as received with high resolution time
stamps. With this, the VN5610 is a great device for AFDX measurements and test
benches.

Setup

Figure 8: Redundant networks

Note: To access AFDX networks with the VN5610 either CANalyzer.AFDX or

CANoe.AFDX is required.

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Getting Started

2.4.1 Step 1: Driver Installation

Please use the drivers from the included Vector Driver Disk.
1. Execute Vector Driver Setup from the auto start menu or directly
from \Drivers\Setup.exe before the VN5610 is connected to the PC over
USB. If you have already connected the VN5610, the Windows found new
Hardware wizard appears. Close this wizard and then execute the driver setup.
2. Finish the driver installation with the setup.
Note: Further information on the driver installation can be found in the separate
installation instructions at the end of this manual.

2.4.2 Step 2: Device Installation

1. Install the drivers as described before.
2. Connect the power supply and plug it into a power outlet
(for use in 1000 Mbit/s mode).
3. Connect the VN5610 to a free USB2.0 port via the USB cable.

2.4.3 Step 3: Device Configuration

Configuration

Before the installed device can be used in an application (e. g. CANalyzer, CANoe), it
must be properly configured 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: Windows | Start | Settings | Control
Panel | Vector Hardware and manages all installed Vector devices.

Figure 9: Vector Hardware Config.

For the quick test described in this manual no further configuration is required.

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If you want to change the default Ethernet configuration, select a connected VN5610
from the list and double click Default Ethernet Configuration.

Figure 10: Accessing the Default Ethernet Configuration dialog.

Figure 11: Default Ethernet Configuration

Note: Further details on the Vector Hardware Config tool can be found in the
separate installation instructions at the end of this manual.

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Note: In order to get a working Ethernet link between the VN5610 and another
Ethernet device, the auto negotiation has to be activated in both devices.
Alternatively, both devices can be manually configured with the same parameters
(only full duplex mode).
Please note that the Ethernet link will run in half duplex mode if one device uses auto
negotiation while the other one is manually configured. The VN5610 supports only
full duplex mode.

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2.4.4 Step 4: Quick Test

1. Connect both Ethernet channels of the VN5610 with an Ethernet cable.
2.

Connect both BroadR-Reach channels at the D-SUB9 connector as follows:

3. Start \Drivers\Common\ETHloop.exe from the driver CD.

4. Select an installed VN5610 from the list.
5. Press [Twinkle] and check if the LED Status (see section LEDs on page 21)
blinks.
6. Start the test by pressing the button [Start Test]. The test is successful if no error
messages occur.

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Device Description

2.5.1 Connectors Ethernet Side

Device connectors
ACT

ACT

SPEED

SPEED

Figure 12: Ethernet CH1, D-SUB9 (BroadR-Reach), Ethernet CH2

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Ethernet CH1
Standard Ethernet connector for
100BASE-TX and 1000BASE-T.

LED ACT
- Illuminates if there is an Ethernet link.
- Blinks if there is Ethernet activity.
LED SPEED
- Orange: 100 Mbit
- Green: 1000 Mbit

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Ethernet CH2
Standard Ethernet connector for
100BASE-TX and 1000BASE-T.

LED ACT
- Illuminates if there is an Ethernet link.
- Blinks if there is Ethernet activity.
LED SPEED
- Orange: 100 Mbit
- Green: 1000 Mbit

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Ethernet CH1/CH2 (D-SUB9)

D-SUB9 connector for BroadR-Reach.
Pin assignment:
(1) CH2 P
(2) CH2 N
(3) Shield
(4) CH1 P
(5) CH1 N

(6) (7) (8) (9) -

The connector configuration can be done in the Network Hardware Configuration of

CANalyzer.Ethernet /CANoe.Ethernet.

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Figure 13: Network Hardware Configuration

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2.5.2 Connectors USB Side

Back side
ACT

>

SPEED

2x Power/Sync (Binder connector)

The VN5610 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 24) or for power. It does not matter which connector is
used to supply the device.

Figure 14: Internal wiring of the power/sync connector.

Pin Assignment
1

Power supply (6 V 50 V DC, typ. 12 V)

Synchronization line

Ground

Note: The VN5610 requires at least 9 V to power up. Afterwards the power
supply can be reduced to 6 V for operation (typ. 12 V DC).

>

USB
Connect your PC and the VN5610 over USB to install and to use the device with
measurement applications (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 a USB port at your PC or use a
USB hub with its own power supply (self-powered).
Note: It is recommended to use an external power supply if the VN5610 is
operated in 1000 Mbit/s mode.

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Host (Ethernet)
Host connector. Reserved for future purposes.

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CAN CH3/4 (D-SUB9)

(1) CH4 1051cap CAN Low
(2) CH3 1051cap CAN Low
(3) CH3 1051cap GND
(4) Reserved. Please do not use.
(5) Shield
(6) CH4 1051cap GND
(7) CH3 1051cap CAN High
(8) CH4 1051cap CAN High
(9) Use the CANcable 2Y to access both channels on separate D-SUB9 connectors
(see accessories manual, article number 05075).

2.5.3 LEDs
LEDs on top side

>

Activity (Ethernet CH1/CH2)

Same as LED ACT at RJ45 connectors.
LED illuminates if there is an Ethernet link or blinks if there is Ethernet activity at
CH1/CH2.
- Green: link to RJ45
- Yellow: link to D-SUB9

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Master (Ethernet CH1/CH2)

Illuminates if CH1/CH2 is configured as Master.
- Green: link to RJ45
- Yellow: link to D-SUB9

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Status
Color

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Green

Blinks 4x at power up and illuminates afterwards.

Blinks quicker during an update progress. Please wait for
the automatic reboot of the device (approx. 30s) after the
update has been finished.

Red

An error has occurred. Please disconnect the power supply

as well as the USB cable. Re-connect the power supply
and the USB cable and try again.

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2.5.4 Technical Data

Ethernet channels

Max. 2
2x RJ45
100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T
1x D-SUB9
BroadR-Reach

CAN channels

Max. 2
(on-board TJA1051 transceivers)
1x D-SUB9, up to 2 Mbit/s

PC interface

USB 2.0

Temperature range

Operating: -40 C...+65 C

Storage: -40 C...+85 C

Relative humidity of ambient air

15 %...95 %, non-condensing

Operating system requirements

Windows 7 (32 bit / 64 bit)

Windows 8 (32 bit / 64 bit)

Dimensions (LxWxH)

Approx. 115 mm x 106 mm x 32 mm

Power supply

6 V 50 V DC, typ. 12 V DC
Power-up: 9 V DC

Power consumption

Approx. 5 W

Electrical isolation
of the connectors

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Common Features

3 Common Features
In this chapter you find the following information:
3.1

Time Synchronization
General Information
Software Sync
Hardware Sync

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Common Features

Time Synchronization

3.1.1 General Information

Time stamps
and events

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

Generating
time stamps

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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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 sync is typically in range of 100 s.

Note: The accuracy of the hardware sync is typically in range of 1 s.

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3.1.2 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 18: Time stamps of devices are synchronized to the PC clock (accuracy in range of 100 s)

The setting of the software time synchronization can be changed in the Vector
Hardware Config tool in General information | Settings | Software time
synchronization.

Figure 19: 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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3.1.3 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, article number 05018).

Figure 20: SYNCcableXL to synchronize two devices via 3-pin connector (Binder type 711)

In order to synchronize up to five devices at the same time, a distribution box is

available (see accessories manual, article number 05085).
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
to synchronize the time stamps to a common time base (master clock) which is
defined by the application.

Figure 21: Time stamps are synchronized to the master clock (accuracy in range of 1 s)

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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4 Driver Installation
In this chapter you find the following information:
4.1

Minimum Requirements

page 29

4.2

Hints

page 29

4.3

Vector Driver Setup

page 30

4.4

Vector Hardware Configuration

page 32

4.5

Loop Tests
CAN
FlexRay
MOST
Ethernet

page 34

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4.1

Driver Installation

Minimum Requirements

Hardware

Software

4.2

CPU

Pentium 4 or higher

Memory

512 MB or more

Network interface

CANcardXL
CANcardXLe
CANboardXL PCI
CANboardXL PCIe
CANboardXL PXI
CANcaseXL
CANcaseXL log
VN1610
VN1611
VN1630
VN1640
VN2610
VN2640
VN3300
VN3600
VN5610
VN7570
VN7600
VN8910
VN8912

Operating system

Windows 7 (32/64 bit)

Windows 8 (32/64 bit)

Driver version

8.x

Measurement
application

The devices can be run with several applications from Vector

(e. g. CANoe, CANalyzer) or with measurement applications
from other companies. The devices require a related license.
Applications based on the Vector XL Driver Library can be run
without a license.

: PCMCIA
: ExpressCard 54
: PCI
: PCI Express 1x
: Compact PCI/PXI
: USB
: USB
: USB
: USB
: USB
: USB
: USB
: USB
: PCI
: USB
: USB
: PCI Express 1x
: USB
: USB
: USB

Hints
Note: Many desktop PCs have power managers which block the CPU for a specific
time. This impairs accuracy of the time system. If your application has stringent timing
requirements (e. g. time-driven sending of messages or time-driven evaluations), you
have to deactivate these power managers. Power management settings may be contained in the BIOS setup or on the Control Panel of Windows 7 / Windows 8 (e. g.
Power options).
No further mention will be made of the power manager in this document.
Info: Please note that you will need Administrator Rights for the following steps.

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4.3

Driver Installation

Vector Driver Setup

General information

The Vector Driver Disk offers a driver setup which allows the installation or the
removal of Vector devices.
1. Execute the driver setup from the autostart menu or directly from
\Drivers\Setup.exe before the device is inserted or connected to the PC with
the included USB cable.
If you have already inserted or 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. 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 existing

drivers.
5. A confirmation dialog appears. Click [Close] to exit.
If the driver has been installed properly, the device can be inserted or connected
to the PC with the included USB cable. The device is ready for operation now.

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Vector Hardware Configuration

Executing Vector
Hardware Config

After the successful 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.

Control panel
Windows 7

>

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 8

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

Each installed Vector device is shown in Hardware. Additional details of available

channels are shown in a tree view. Status information on the device components and
the channels are also shown in this dialog.

Application

In Application, all available applications are shown with their configured channels. If
you click on an application, all of its channels are displayed in the right pane on the
screen.

General information

The General information section contains general information on Vector devices and

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applications.
License

The License section contains information on all current valid licenses.

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

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Loop Tests

Operating 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 and
independent of the used application.

4.5.1 CAN
Device test

Loop3.exe

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

CANcardXL

>

CANcardXLe

>

CANcaseXL

>

CANcaseXL log

>

CANboardXL Family

>

VN1610

>

VN1630

>

VN1640

>

VN5610

>

VN7570

>

VN7600

>

VN8910A

>

VN8912

Either two High-Speed or two Low-Speed transceivers are necessary for this
functional test:
1. Connect two CAN channels with a suitable cable. If two High-Speed transceivers
are being used, we recommend our CANcable 1 (CANcable 0 for Low-Speed
transceivers).
2. Start \Drivers\Common\Loop3.exe from the driver CD.
This program accesses the Vector devices and transmits CAN messages.
3. Select the connected CAN channels of the device(s) to be tested.
4. Set the appropriate baudrate depending on the transceiver being used (HighSpeed max. 1,000,000 Bd, Low-Speed max. 125,000 Bd).

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5. Click [Start].
6. You will see statistical data in the lower part of the window if the system has been
configured properly.
Loop3 application

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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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4.5.2 FlexRay
Device test

FRLoop.exe

The operating test for FlexRay can be executed with the following devices:
>

VN3300

>

VN3600

>

VN7570

>

VN7600

>

VN8910A with VN8970

>

VN8912 with VN8970

This operating test requires an inserted FRpiggy.

1. Remove the FlexRay cable if it is connected.
2. Start \Drivers\Common\FRLoop.exe from the driver CD.
3. Execute the test.
4. If no error messages occur, the operating test was successful.

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4.5.3 MOST
Device test

MLoop.exe

The operating test for MOST can be executed with the following devices:
>

VN2610

>

VN2640

This functional test requires a MOST fiber optic cable and a fiber coupler for HFBR
connectors.
1. VN2610
Start \Drivers\Common\MLoop.exe from the driver CD
VN2640
Start \Drivers\Common\M150Loop.exe from the driver CD.
2. Select the VN2610/VN2640 to be tested from the list of detected devices.
3. Click [Twinkle] and check if the power LED of the VN2610/VN2640 is blinking at
least for one second.
4. Connect the MOST fiber optic cable with the VN2610/VN2640 device, select
Master mode and check if the program displays the status Unlock. Check if red
light comes out of the TX fiber of the MOST fiber optic cable.
5. Connect both ends of the fiber with one fiber coupler to a ring and check if the
program displays the status Lock.
6. Close MLoop.exe with [Exit].

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4.5.4 Ethernet
Device test

The operating test for Ethernet can be executed with the following devices:
>

VN5610

1. Connect both Ethernet channels of the VN5610 with an Ethernet cable.

2. Connect both BroadR-Reach channels at the D-SUB9 connector as follows:

3. Start \Drivers\Common\ETHloop.exe from the driver CD.

4. Select an installed VN5610 from the list.
5. Press [Twinkle] and check if the LED Status blinks.
6. Start the test by pressing the button [Start Test]. The test is successful if no error
messages occur.

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