Vector Controller Accessories

User Manual

Version 2.0
English
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Contents

1 Introduction 3
1.1 About This User Manual 4
1.1.1 Certification 5
1.1.2 Warranty 5
1.1.3 Support 5
1.1.4 Trademarks 5
1.1.5 Proper Use and Intended Purpose 6

2 VCA0101 7
2.1 General Information 8
2.2 Implementation 8
2.3 Automotive wiring harness 9

3 VCA0102 12
3.1 General Information 13
3.2 Implementation 13
3.3 Automotive wiring harness 14

4 VCA0103 17
4.1 General Information 18
4.2 Implementation 18
4.3 Automotive wiring harness 19

5 VCA0201 22
5.1 General Information 23
5.2 Implementation 23
5.3 Automotive wiring harness 24

6 VCA0202 25
6.1 General Information 26
6.2 Implementation 26
6.3 Automotive wiring harness 27

7 VCA0301 28
7.1 General Information 29
7.2 Implementation 30
7.3 Licensing 30
7.4 winIDEA Installation Guide 35

8 VCA0401 37
8.1 General Information 38

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9 VCA0501 39
9.1 General Information 40
9.2 Components 41
9.3 Implementation 41
9.4 Communication channels 42
9.5 Control panel 45

10 VCA0601 48
10.1 General Information 49
10.2 Implementation 50

11 VCA0602 52
11.1 General Information 53
11.2 Implementation 54

12 Appendix A: Addresses 57

13 Glossary 58

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1 Introduction

In this chapter you will find the following information:

1.1 About This User Manual page 4

Certification
Warranty
Support
Trademarks
Proper Use and Intended Purpose

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1.1 About This User Manual

To Find information This user manual provides you with the following access help:
quickly > At the beginning of each chapter you will find a summary of the contents
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1.1.1 Certification

Quality Vector Informatik GmbH has ISO 9001:2010 certification. The ISO standard is a
Management System globally recognized standard.

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1.1.2 Warranty

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1.1.3 Support

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1.1.4 Trademarks

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1.1.5 Proper Use and Intended Purpose

Caution: The Accessories may only be operated according to the instructions and
descriptions of this manual. The Products are exclusively designed for use by skilled
personnel.

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2 VCA0101

In This Chapter You Will Find The Following Information:

2.1 General Information page 8

2.2 Implementation page 8
2.3 Automotive wiring harness page 9

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2.1 General Information

Figure

Properties
The VCA0101 enables simple and standardized access to all pins of VC121-12 for
measuring and testing purposes.
(All plug connections are available over 4mm lab connectors and D-SUB9
connectors.)

Technical Details
> External dimension: (32,5 x 18,7 x 5,6) cm
> Cable length: 50 cm
> Supply voltage: max. 16 V
> Max. power: 4A constant load – Lab connectors
> Weight: 2990 Gramm
> Contacts: 10 x D-SUB9-Connectors
102 x 4mm Lab connectors

2.2 Implementation

Quick start
> Connect the VC121-12 with the VCA0101
> Connect the power supply with the VCA0101 (at least with Kl 30A, Kl 30B, GND1
and GND2)
> Determine available supply voltage (if applicable adjust current limiting)
> Switch-on power
> ECU is ready for operation

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LEDs
The VCA0101 has eight LEDs that provide information on the following state of the
device:

Kl30A – Kl30E, Ref.LIN:

These LEDs will glow if a voltage to the corresponding lab connector is applied.

VCC SS1, VCC SS2:

These LEDs indicate the status of the VC121 sensor supply, if enabled by the
software which is constantly 5V (which is why the brightness here is constant).

Limitation
> The VCA0101 can only be used in combination with a VC121-12.
> The VCA0101 shall only be used in the laboratory.
> The VCA0101 does not have an own current limiting and is therefore only
intended for operation with current-limited power supply.
> Surge tests must not be carried out with the VCA0101.
> Do not carry the device on the cable set.
> Connected laboratory lines may not exceed a length of 10 meters.

2.3 Automotive wiring harness

Figure

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Pin assignment
Plug 1:
ECU- VCA- ECU VCA-
Signal Signal
Pin Connector -Pin Connector

1 GND Ground 20 OUT3 Output 2,5A

2 OUT2 Output 2,5A 21 CAN1_L CAN- Channel 1 LOW
3 OUT1 Output 2,5A 22 CAN1_H CAN- Channel 1 HIGH
4 KL30A Terminal 23 CAN0_L CAN- Channel 0 LOW
5 KL30B Terminal 24 CAN0_H CAN- Channel 0 HIGH
6 CAN3_L CAN-Channel 3 LOW 25 AIN14 Analog Input 0..18V
7 CAN3_H CAN- Channel 3 HIGH 26 AIN15 Analog Input 0..18V
8 OUT10 Output 2,5A 27 AIN16 Analog Input 0..18V
9 OUT11 Output 2,5A 28 AIN17 Analog Input 0..18V
10 FRA_N FlexRay- Channel A BM 29 AIN13 Resistance Test
11 FRA_P FlexRay- Channel A BP 30 AIN12 Resistance Test
12 FRB_N FlexRay- Channel B BM 31 AIN8 Resistance Test
13 FRB_P FlexRay- Channel B BP 32 AIN9 Resistance Test
14 OUT8 Output 1A 33 AIN11 Resistance Test
15 OUT9 Output 1A 34 AIN10 Resistance Test
16 OUT7 Output 2,5A 35 CAN5_L CAN- Channel 5 LOW
17 OUT4 Output 1A 36 CAN5_H CAN- Channel 5 HIGH
18 OUT6 Output 1A 37 VCC_SS1 +5V Sensor Supply
19 OUT5 Output 1A 38 GND Sensor Ground
39 OUT0 Output 1A 61 OUT15 Output 200mA
40 VCC_SS2 +5V Sensor Supply 62 LIN1 LIN- Channel 1
41 GND Sensor Ground 63 DIN19 Red. Digital Input (LA)
42 CAN2_L CAN- Channel 2 LOW 64 DIN13 Digital Input (LA)
43 CAN2_H CAN- Channel 2 HIGH 65 DIN11 Digital Input (LA)
44 DIN14 Digital Input (LA) 66 DIN10 Digital Input (LA wake-up)
45 DIN12 Digital Input (LA) 67 DIN3 Digital Input (HA or LA)
46 DIN9 Digital Input (LA wake-up) 68 DIN1 Digital Input (HA wake-up)
47 DIN8 Digital Input (LA wake-up) 69 AIN18 Red. Analog Input 0..18V
48 DIN2 Digital Input (HA or LA) 70 AIN20 Red. Analog Input 0..18V
Digital Input (HA wake-
49 DIN0 up) 71 AIN7 Analog Input 0..5V
50 AIN19 Red. Analog Input 0..18V 72 AIN4 Analog Input 0..5V
51 AIN21 Red. Analog Input 0..18V 73 AIN3 Analog Input 0..5V
52 AIN6 Analog Input 0..5V 74 AIN1 Analog Input 0..5V
53 AIN5 Analog Input 0..5V 75 FIN2 Frequency Input
54 AIN2 Analog Input 0..5V 76 FIN1 Frequency Input
55 AIN0 Analog Input 0..5V 77 FIN5 Inductive Frequency Input
56 FIN3 Frequenzeingang 78 FIN6 Inductive Frequency Input
57 FIN0 Frequenzeingang 79 OUT13 Output 200mA
58 FIN4 Inductive Frequency Input 80 OUT12 Output 200mA
59 FIN7 Inductive Frequency Input 81 LIN0 LIN- Channel 0
60 OUT14 Output 200mA

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Plug 2:

ECU- VCA- ECU VCA-

Signal Signal
Pin Connector -Pin Connector

82 OUT23 Output 2,5A 102 DIN5 Digital Input (HA or LA)

83 OUT22 Output 2,5A 103 DIN6 Digital Input (HA or LA)
84 OUT21 Output 2,5A 104 OUT38 Output 200mA
85 OUT20 Output 2,5A 105 OUT39 Output 200mA
86 OUT31 Output 2,5A 106 CAN4_H CAN- Channel 4 HIGH
87 OUT30 Output 2,5A 107 CAN4_L CAN- Channel 4 LOW
88 OUT27 Output 2,5A 108 DIN16 Digital Input (LA)
89 OUT26 Output 2,5A 109 BR_N BroadR-reach BM
90 OUT18 Output 2,5A 110 BR_P BroadR-reach BP
91 OUT17 Output 1A 111 DIN7 Digital Input (HA or LA)
92 OUT19 Output 2,5A 112 OUT37 Output 200mA
93 OUT16 Output 1A 113 OUT36 Output 200mA
94 OUT29 Output 1A 114 GND Ground
95 OUT28 Output 1A 115 OUT33 Output 1A
96 OUT25 Output 1A 116 OUT35 Output 6A
97 OUT24 Output 1A 117 OUT32 Output 1A
98 DIN18 Red. Digital Input (LA) 118 OUT34 Output 6A
99 DIN17 Digital Input (LA) 119 KL30C Terminal
100 DIN15 Digital Input (LA) 120 KL30D Terminal
101 DIN4 Digital Input (HA or LA) 121 KL30E Terminal

Layout –
Pin assignment

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3 VC0102

In This Chapter You Will Find the Following Information:

3.1 General Information page 13

3.2 Implementation page 13
3.3 Automotive wiring harness page 14

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3.1 General Information

Figure

Properties
The Breakout Box VCA0102 enables simple and standardized access to all pins of
VC54S-12/VC36-12/VC18-12 for measuring and testing purposes.
(All plug connections are available over lab connectors and D-SUB9 connectors.)

Technical Details
> External dimension: (18,1 x 19,0 x 5,8) cm
> Cable length: 50 cm
> Supply voltage: max. 16 V
> Max. power: 4A constant load – Lab connectors
> Weight: 1710 Gramm
> Contacts: 9 x D-SUB9-Connectors
17 x 4mm Lab connectors
1 x D-SUB25-Connectors

3.2 Implementation

Quick start
> Connect the VC54S-12/VC36-12/VC18-12 with the VCA0102
> Connect the power supply with the VCA0102 (at least with Kl 30A, GND1)
> Determine available supply voltage (if applicable adjust current limiting)
> Switch-on power
> ECU is ready for operation

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LEDs
The VCA0102 has three LEDs that provide information on the following state of the
device:

Kl30, Ref.LIN:
If a voltage to the corresponding lab connector is applied, the LED will glow.
VCC SS1:
These LEDs indicate the status of the VC54S-12/VC36-12/VC18-12 sensor supply, if
enabled by the software which is constantly 5V (which is why the brightness here is
constant).

Limitation
> The VCA0102 can only be used in combination with a VC54S-12/VC36-12/
VC18-12.
> The VCA0102 shall only be used in the laboratory.
> The VCA0102 does not have an own current limiting and is therefore only
intended for operation with current-limited power supply.
> Surge tests must not be carried out with the VCA0102.
> Do not carry the device on the cable set.
> Connected laboratory lines may not exceed a length of 10 meters.

3.3 Automotive wiring harness

Figure

Plug 3 Plug 2 Plug 1

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Pin assignment
Plug 1:
ECU VCA- ECU VCA-
Signal Signal
-Pin Connector -Pin Connector

1 OUT3 Output 10 OUT2 Output

2 OUT0 Output 11 OUT1 Output

3 FRET_N FlexRay-Bus Termination_N 12 GND SS Sensor Ground

4 FRET_P FlexRay-Bus Termination_P 13 VCC SS +5V Sensor Supply

5 FRA_N 14 AIN0 Analog Input

FlexRay-Channel A BM
6 FRA_P 15 AIN1 Analog Input
FlexRay-Channel A BP
7 FRA_N 16 AIN2 Analog Input
FlexRay-Channel A BM
8 FRA_P 17 AIN3 Analog Input
FlexRay-Channel A BP
9 DIN3 Digital Input 18 DIN2 Digital Input

Pin assignment
Plug 2:

ECU VCA- ECU VCA-

Signal Signal
-Pin Connector -Pin Connector

1 KL30 Ground 10 LIN0 LIN- Channel 0

2 CAN5_L CAN-Channel 5 LOW 11 LIN1 LIN- Channel 1

3 CAN5_H CAN-Channel 5 HIGH 12 CAN3_L CAN- Channel 3 LOW

4 CAN0_L CAN- Channel 0 LOW 13 CAN3_H CAN- Channel 3 HIGH

5 CAN0_H CAN- Channel 0 HIGH 14 CAN1_L CAN- Channel 1 LOW

6 CAN2_L CAN- Channel 2 LOW 15 CAN1_H CAN- Channel 1 HIGH

7 CAN2_H CAN-Channel 2 HIGH 16 CAN4_L CAN- Channel 4 LOW

8 DIN1 Digital Input 17 CAN4_H CAN- Channel 4 HIGH

9 GND Sensor Ground 18 DIN0 Digital Input

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Pin assignment
Plug 3:
ECU ECU-
VCA-Connector Signal VCA-Connector Signal
-Pin Pin

1 D-SUB25:14 PSI 5 [1] GND 10 D-SUB25:1 PSI 5 [1]

2 D-SUB25:15 PSI 5 [2] GND 11 D-SUB25:2 PSI 5 [2]

3 D-SUB25:16 PSI 5 [3] GND 12 D-SUB25:3 PSI 5 [3]

4 D-SUB25:17 PSI 5 [4] GND 13 D-SUB25:4 PSI 5 [4]

5 D-SUB25:18 PSI 5 [5] GND 14 D-SUB25:5 PSI 5 [5]

6 D-SUB25:19 PSI 5 [6] GND 15 D-SUB25:6 PSI 5 [6]

7 D-SUB25:20 PSI 5 [7] GND 16 D-SUB25:7 PSI 5 [7]

8 D-SUB25:21 PSI 5 [8] GND 17 D-SUB25:8 PSI 5 [8]

9 D-SUB25:25 SENT GND 18 D-SUB25:13 SENT

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4 VC0103

In This Chapter You Will Find the Following Information:

3.1 General Information page 13

3.2 Implementation page 13
3.3 Automotive wiring harness page 14

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4.1 General Information

Figure

Properties
The Breakout Box VCA0103 enables simple and standardized access to all pins of
VC54I-12 for measuring and testing purposes.
(All plug connections are available over lab connectors and D-SUB9 connectors.)

Technical Details
> External dimension: (18,1 x 19,0 x 5,8) cm
> Cable length: 50 cm
> Supply voltage: max. 16 V
> Max. power: 4A constant load – Lab connectors
> Weight: 1710 Gramm
> Contacts: 11 x D-SUB9-Connectors
33 x 4mm Lab connectors

4.2 Implementation

Quick start
> Connect the VC54I-12 with the VCA0103
> Connect the power supply with the VCA0103 (at least with Kl 30A, GND1)
> Determine available supply voltage (if applicable adjust current limiting)
> Switch-on power
> ECU is ready for operation

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LEDs
The VCA0103 has three LEDs that provide information on the following state of the
device:

Kl30, Ref.LIN:
If a voltage to the corresponding lab connector is applied, the LED will glow.

VCC SS1:
These LEDs indicate the status of the VC54I-12 sensor supply, if enabled by the
software which is constantly 5V (which is why the brightness here is constant).

Limitation
> The VCA0103 can only be used in combination with a VC54I-12.
> The VCA0103 shall only be used in the laboratory.
> The VCA0103 does not have an own current limiting and is therefore only
intended for operation with current-limited power supply.
> Surge tests must not be carried out with the VCA0103.
> Do not carry the device on the cable set.
> Connected laboratory lines may not exceed a length of 10 meters.

4.3 Automotive wiring harness

Figure

Plug 3 Plug 2 Plug 1

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Pin assignment
Plug 1:
ECU VCA- ECU VCA-
Signal Signal
-Pin Connector -Pin Connector

1 OUT3 PWM Output 1A 10 OUT2 PWM Output 1A

2 OUT0 PWM Output 1A 11 OUT1 PWM Output 1A

3 FRET_N FlexRay-Bus Termination_N 12 GND SS Sensor Ground

4 FRET_P FlexRay-Bus Termination_P 13 VCC SS +5V Sensor Supply

5 FRA_N 14 AIN0 Analog Input 0..5V

FlexRay-Channel A N OUT
6 FRA_P 15 AIN1 Analog Input 0..5V
FlexRay-Channel A P OUT
7 FRA_N 16 AIN2 Analog Input 0..5V
FlexRay-Channel A N IN
8 FRA_P 17 AIN3 Analog Input 0..5V
FlexRay-Channel A P IN
9 DIN3 Digital Input LA 18 DIN2 Digital Input LA

Pin assignment
Plug 2:

ECU VCA- ECU VCA-

Signal Signal
-Pin Connector -Pin Connector

1 KL30 Supply 10 LIN0 LIN- Channel 0

2 CAN5_L CAN-Channel 5 LOW 11 LIN1 LIN- Channel 1

3 CAN5_H CAN-Channel 5 HIGH 12 CAN3_L CAN- Channel 3 LOW

4 CAN0_L CAN- Channel 0 LOW 13 CAN3_H CAN- Channel 3 HIGH

5 CAN0_H CAN- Channel 0 HIGH 14 CAN1_L CAN- Channel 1 LOW

6 CAN2_L CAN- Channel 2 LOW 15 CAN1_H CAN- Channel 1 HIGH

7 CAN2_H CAN-Channel 2 HIGH 16 CAN4_L CAN- Channel 4 LOW

8 DIN1 Digital Input LA 17 CAN4_H CAN- Channel 4 HIGH

9 GND Sensor Ground 18 DIN0 Digital Input

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Pin assignment
Plug 3:
ECU ECU
VCA-Connector Signal VCA-Connector Signal
-Pin -Pin

1 OUT7 PWM Output 1A 10 OUT6 PWM Output 1A

2 OUT4 PWM Output 1A 11 OUT5 PWM Output 1A

3 LIN2 LIN- Channel 2 12 LIN3 LIN- Channel 3

4 DIN4 Digital Input LA 13 DIN5 Digital Input LA

5 DIN6 Digital Input LA 14 DIN7 Digital Input LA

6 AIN4 Analog Input 0..5V 15 AIN5 Analog Input 0..5V

7 AIN6 Analog Input 0..5V 16 AIN7 Analog Input 0..5V

8 AIN8 Analog Input 0..5V 17 AIN9 Analog Input 0..5V

9 AIN10 Analog Input 0..5V 18 AIN11 Analog Input 0..5V

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5 VCA0201

In This Chapter You Will Find the Following Information:

5.1 General Information page 23

5.2 Implementation page 23
3.3 Automotive wiring harness page 19

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5.1 General Information

Figure

Properties
The VCA0201 allows standard programming devices with a 14 pin header to connect
a VC121-12. In addition, the VCA0201 has LEDs for signaling the supply and the
reset signal, a key for triggering a reset and two switches for configuration of the reset
and the LEDs.

Technical Details
> External dimensions: (4,0 x 3,45) cm
> Nominal voltage: 5V

5.2 Implementation

Figure –
Assembly

Mounting-Kit:
4 x distance bolt M2.5 x 7
8 x lens head screw M2.5 x 4
8 x lock washer M2.5

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Assembly instruction
The VCA0201 must be screwed on the VC121 with the enclosed mounting kit, to
relieve the programming connector of the VC121.

5.3 Automotive wiring harness

Figure

Pin configuration
The pin assignment of the 14 pin connector was chosen to enable direct connection
of, common programming devices with 14 pin header.

PIN Signal PIN Signal

1 TDI 8 Not connected

2 Ground 9 Reset

3 TDO 10 TMS

4 Ground 11 5V Supply

5 TCK 12 Ground

6 Ground 13 Not connected

7 Not connected 14 Not connected

Note: In order to use the VCA0301 in an assembled housing, a special housing is

available. It can be ordered as accessory VCA0602. For more details see
Chapter 10.

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6 VCA0202

In This Chapter You Will Find the Following Information:

5.1 General Information page 21

5.2 Implementation page 21
3.3 Automotive wiring harness page 22

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6.1 General Information

Figure

Properties
The VCA0202 allows standard programming devices with a 14 pin header to connect
a VC54S-12, VC54I-12, VC36-12, VC18-12.

Technical Details
> External dimensions: (3,2 x 2,54) cm
> Nominal voltage: 5V

6.2 Implementation

Figure –
Assembly

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Assembly instruction
For mounting the VCA0202 into the control unit, the rear side of the housing has to be
opened. Then the VCA0202 will be plugged into the connector on the control unit (see
Figure-Assembly).
The VCA0202 overlaps about 2 mm above the PCB when the VCA0202 is properly
assembled (the housing cannot be closed during the VCA0202 will be in use)

6.3 Automotive wiring harness

Pin configuration
The pin assignment of the 14 pin connector was chosen to enable direct connection
of, common programming devices with 14 pin header.

PIN Signal PIN Signal

1 TDI 8 Not connected

2 Ground 9 Reset

3 TDO 10 TMS

4 Ground 11 VREF

5 TCK 12 Ground

6 Ground 13 Not connected

7 Not connected 14 JCOMP

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7 VCA0301

In This Chapter You Will Find the Following Information:

7.1 General Information page 29

7.2 Implementation page 30
7.3 Licensing page 30
5.4 winIDEA Installation Guide page 3

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7.1 General Information

Figure

Properties
The VCA0301 allows the user to debug the controller software via the included
iSYSTEM debugger and test software winIDEA. Compared to communication via
XCP the instrumentation of the ECU software will be eliminated and leads to a
reduction of bus and processor load.

Technical Details
> External dimensions: (5,0 x 3,45) cm
> Nominal voltage: 5V

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7.2 Implementation

Figure –
Assembly

Mounting-Kit:
4 x distance bolt M2.5 x 7
8 x lens head screw M2.5 x 4
8 x lock washer M2.5

Assembly instruction
The VCA0301 must be screwed with the enclosed mounting kit on the VC121, to
relieve the programming connector of the VC121.

Note: In order to use the VCA0301 in an assembled housing, a special housing is

available. It can be ordered as accessory VCA0602. For more details see
Chapter 10.

7.3 Licensing

Instruction
The VCA0301 development hardware from iSYSTEM is working for 30 days (in a so
called evaluation period) from the first time of use. In order to receive a 12-month
permanent license, an INIT String is programmed into the VCA0301 by request
(see description below).

INIT String Request Instructions

> Install winIDEA (see instruction at the last page of this form)
> Start winIDEA and install Examples choosing menu item Help/Install Examples…

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> Open the VC121 demo workspace from the Examples directory in the winIDEA
installation directory:

...\iSYSTEM\winIDEA\examples\OnChip\PowerPC\MPC56xx\CPU\SPC56EC64
Vector VC121

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> Next open the Hardware Configuration dialog from the ‘Hardware/Hardware…’
menu and make sure that your development hardware type is selected.

> Select the Communication tab, configure your specific communication and press
the Test button in order to confirm that you have a working communication with the
development hardware.

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> Choose the License tab. The serial number of your hardware and the 'IDENT' key
are displayed.

> Press the “Request INIT…” button

> Type in the Software License Serial number: see mounting kit
> Press Next

> Complete the registration data and press Next.

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> Verify the method of sending and receiving the INIT string request and press
Finish.

> If you selected an e-mail as a method of the delivery, the wizard will automatically
create the email in your e-mail outbox and attach a file containing the INIT string
request.
> If you have problems sending out the request within winIDEA by email, select FAX
– create a text file as a method of delivery and send the generated file
LICENSE.ILR in a separate email to [email protected]
> iSYSTEM sends you an email, normally the next working day, containing the INIT
string and registration information. Copy the INIT string to the Windows Clipboard.

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> Start winIDEA again with the hardware attached and turned on. Open the License
tab via the ‘Hardware/License…’ or Hardware/Hardware…’ menu.
> Press the ‘Paste INIT’ button.

The INIT string is automatically pasted from the clipboard into the dialog box.

> Press the ‘Program’ button and then confirm with ‘Yes’.
> A message appears after the license was programmed successfully.
> The License tab now displays the programmed license information.

7.4 winIDEA Installation Guide

Important
Read the instructions below carefully!
Supported Operating Systems:
> Windows 7 / 8
> Windows Vista
> Windows XP
> Windows 2000

Recommended system configuration (for optimum Analyzer performance):

> 4-8 core CPU
> 8GB or more RAM
> 100GB free space on the TEMP drive. The drive should be defragmented.

A less capable PC (e.g. single core) will also work just fine for basic on-chip
debugging while trace, profiler and coverage will yield shorter session times and
slower general performance – depending also on the specific target microcontroller
and the frequency at which it operates.

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Please follow the steps below for installation:

> VCA0301 is supported by winIDEA Build 9.12.276 or higher

> Be sure that you have the administrator rights for the installation! Insert winIDEA
DVD and perform a full installation from the DVD.

> Please check www.isystem.com for newer winIDEA versions

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8 VCA0401

In This Chapter You Will Find the Following Information:

6.1 General Information page 33

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8.1 General Information

Figure

Properties
The Connector Set VCA0401 is used for packaging an individual cable assembly.

Technical Details
> 2 Plugs incl. scoop (for a ECU)

> Tyco 1473244 (81-pin)

> Tyco 1473252 (40-pin)

> 121 Crimp-contacts

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9 VCA0501

In This Chapter You Will Find the Following Information:

9.1 General Information page 35

9.2 Components page 36
9.3 Implementation page 36
9.4 Communication channels page 37
7.5 Control panel page 40

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9.1 General Information

Figure

Properties
VCA0501 consists of two main components: a VC121-12 and a control panel. The
universal control unit VC121-12 is a generic MICROSAR solution, and is equipped
with a Flash Bootloader for vFlash and the I/O- and function library. The control panel
provides access to different communication channels as well as digital and analog
inputs and outputs for the simulation of sensors and actuators. The control panel is
connected to the VC121-12 via a harness.

Technical Details
> Sensor supply: 12 V (Power supply: 110 – 240 V / 1,25 A) -not included-
> Available communication channels:
> 2x CAN High-Speed
> 2x LIN
> 1x Automotive-Ethernet (BroadR-Reach)
> 1x FlexRay (Dual-Channel)
> Inputs:
> 6x Analog (3x Fader, 1x LDR, 1x Rotary switch)
> 15x Digital (4x Taster, 2x Switch, 2x Changeover switch)
> Outputs:
> 12x LED (9x PWM)
> 2x DigOut out of D-Sub 44
One Output is designed to show fault diagnose. It is possible to switch between
“Normal” (LED is connected). “OpenLoad” (nothing is connected), and “Short-to-Bat”
(short circuit to supply voltage).

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9.2 Components

VC 121-12
The Vector Controller 121-12 can be used universally as an ECU for gateways and
I/O controllers. It is ideally suited for use in quick development of prototypes and in
short production runs in the automotive, commercial vehicles, agricultural and forestry
machines, construction and special machines industries.
A detailed technical description of the VC121-12 is available separately and is not
part of this document.

VCA0501
The user interface module provides access to various communication channels as
well as to digital and analog inputs and outputs for driving the VC121-12. They can be
operated either via a switch unit on the interface, or they can be externally shunted
and connected to test hardware via a SUB-D 44 connector.

9.3 Implementation

LEDs
VCA0501 has two LEDs that provide information on the following state of the device:

Power LED:
The LED is on when the device is properly connected to the power supply.

Run LED:
The LED flashes when the software is running on the VC121-12, which is connected
to the VCA0501.

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Power Supply
VCA0501 must be supplied with 12V DC. (Power supply: 110 - 240 V / 1.25 A). It can
be purchased as an accessory at Vector.

9.4 Communication channels

Properties
On the back of the VCA0501 the automotive bus systems CAN, LIN, FlexRay and
BroadR-Reach are led out. These are directly connected to the VC121-12. To
connect an interface with double occupancy (2xCAN, 2xLIN) a CANcabe2Y is
necessary, which can be purchased as an accessory at Vector.

CAN
The CAN channels in the control unit have no internal termination. Therefore, a
termination must be provided in the wiring harness. (Terminating resistors for CAN
with D-SUB connectors can be purchased as an accessory from Vector, called
CANterms 120. http://vector.com/vi_cable_de.html)

> CAN 0
> CAN 1

Pin assignments of the CAN channels:

LIN The two same names LIN channels of VCA0501 are directly connected to the LIN
channels of VC121-12.

> LIN 0
> LIN 1

Pin assignments of the CAN channels:

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FlexRay
The FlexRay channels in the control unit have no termination. Therefore, a
termination must be provided in the wire harness. (Terminating resistors for FlexRay
with D-SUB connectors can be purchased as an accessory from Vector. FlexRay:
http://vector.com/vi_cable_de.html)

Pin assignments of the FlexRay channels:

BroadR-Reach
The BroadR-Reach interface of VCA0501 is directly connected to the BroadR-Reach
interface of VC121-12. (When manufacturing a wire harness for BroadR-Reach it is
important to consider the proper wave impedance of the pair).

Pin assignments of the BroadR-Reach channels:

Extension Interface
All inputs and outputs of the control panel can be taken out at the extension interface.
The inputs and outputs which are already been used on the control panel are for
testing purposes only and must not be used as a power output. Additional signals
which are connected to the VC121-12 can be used as external inputs and outputs.
The outputs may only load with max. 100 mA, otherwise the power supply will be
overloaded.

Pin assignments of the SUB-D44 connector:

Grayed signals (in the table below), are connected to the front panel.

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*/ ** Slide Switch (INT position): intern pairwise connected (VCA0501 normal

operation). In EXT-position separated (signal manipulable).

PIN Signal PIN Signal

1 OUT29 23 AIN4

2 OUT1 24 OUT13
AIN3;directly connected with
3 VC121-12 * 25 DIN7
OUT14;intern connected with
4 LED Digital Out 12** 26 DIN5

5 OUT21 27 DIN2

OUT22 DIN8
28
DIN15 DIN3
7 29

8 DIN13 30 AIN0

VCC_SS2 GND
9 31
DIN11 VIN_12V_Fused
10 32

11 DIN10 33 GND

AIN15 OUT14_Switched;directly
12 34 connected with VC121-12 **

13
FIN2
35 not connected

14 DIN17 36 AIN1

AIN14 AIN3_Fader; intern connected

15 37 with Analog Input 3*
OUT16 OUT0
16 38

17 OUT4 39 OUT12

OUT5 DIN6
18 40
OUT6 DIN4
19 41

20 OUT7 42 DIN9

OUT8 DIN0
21 43
AIN2 DIN1
22 44

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9.5 Control panel

Analog Inputs Analog inputs AIN 1-3 are implemented by slider controls. The light-dependent
Resistor (LDR) changes the voltage at the input ANI4. The voltage range of all AINS
equates to 5V.
This voltage is derived from the sensor supply 1 (VCC_SS1) of the VC121-12.

The slide control are connected to the following ports on the VC121-12 and pins on
the SUB-D 44 connector:

Analog Inputs Function on VC121-12 PIN (SUB-D 44)

Controller 1 AIN1 36
Controller 2 AIN2 22
Controller 3 AIN3 3 / 37 (at INT-Position)
LDR AIN4 23

PWM Outputs
The Pulse-width modulation (PWM) outputs are implemented with LEDs as visual
indicators. OUT9 has a special function and is used for evaluation of the control unit
diagnosis. The switch position can switch between normal operation (left), open load
(center) and short to VCC (right).

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The LEDs are connected to the following ports on the VC121-12 and pins on the
SUB-D 44 connector:

PWM Outputs Function on VC121-12 Pin (SUB-D 44)

1 OUT1 2
2 OUT29 1
3 OUT16 16
4 OUT4 17
5 OUT5 18
6 OUT6 19
7 OUT7 20
8 OUT8 21
9 OUT9 Not connected

Digital Outputs
The states of the digital outputs are visualized via LEDs:

The digital outputs are connected to the following ports on the VC121-12 and pins on
the SUB-D 44 connector:

Digital Inputs Function on VC121-12 Pin (SUB-D 44)

10 OUT12 39
11 OUT13 24
12 OUT14 34 / 4 (at INT-Position)

Rotary switch
The rotary switch is a 12-stage switch. The switchable voltage range extends from
GND (position 1) to 5V (position 12). This voltage is derived from the sensor supply 1
(VCC_SS1) of the VC121-12.

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Digital Inputs
The digital inputs are implemented as switches and pushbuttons.

The sliders are connected to the following ports on the VC121-12 and to the following
pins on the SUB-D 44 connector:

Digital Inputs Function on VC121-12 Pin (SUB-

D 44)
Button
B1 DIN1 (wake up) switching to 12 V 44
B2 DIN2 (High Active) switching to 12 V 27
B3 DIN3 (High Active) switching to 12 V 29
B4 DIN4 (High Active) switching to 12 V 41
Switch
S1 DIN0 (wake up) switching to 12 V 43
S2 DIN5 (High Active) switching to 12 V 26
Changeover switch
DIN8 & DIN9 (wake up & Low Active) switching to
C1 28 & 42
GND
C2 DIN6 & DIN7 (High Active) switching to 12V 40 & 25

Note: A power supply is not included. (It can be purchased as a Vector

accessory).

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Vector Controller Accessories 2.0 VCA0601

10 VCA0601

In This Chapter You Will Find the Following Information:

10.1 General Information page 44

8.2 Implementation page 45

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10.1 General Information

Figure

Properties
The VCA0601 is a variation of the VC121 housing. The large opening allows an easy
access to various interfaces.
(Accessories like VCA0201 and VCA0301 can be used easily).

Technical Details
> 1 x housing faceplate with integral cable
> 1 x housing subshell
> 2 x heat-conductive pad
> 6 x self-tapping screw M3x9mm
> 4 x self-tapping screw M3.5x10mm

Note: The VCA0601 can be used as a housing variation for the use with
VCA0501.

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10.2 Implementation

Assembly instruction
1. Attach Gap pads

> clean the contact area of the housing faceplate with a dry cloth
> mount the Gap Pad in correct position (bright side downwards)

2. Assembly: PCB into housing faceplate

> contribute the PCB with the “upper side” into the housing faceplate
> screw the PCB with the included screws (6xM3x9mm) into the housing faceplate
(torsional moment=1,5Nm alternative hand-tight)

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3. Assembly: housing subshell into housing faceplate

> place the housing subshell on the PCB (“bottom side”)

> screw the housing subshell with the included screw (4xM3,5x10mm) into the
housing faceplate (torsional moment=3Nm alternative hand-tight)

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11 VCA0602

In This Chapter You Will Find the Following Information:

11.1 General Information page 48

9.2 Implementation page 49

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11.1 General Information

Figure

Properties
The VCA0602 is a variation of the VC121 housing. The opening sideways, allows an
easy access to the Debugger Interface VCA0301.

Technical Details
> 1 x housing faceplate with integral cable
> 1 x housing subshell
> 2 x heat-conductive pad
> 6 x self-tapping screw M3x9mm
> 4 x self-tapping screw M3.5x10mm
> 1 x Mini USB Cable (2M PATCH CORD W_CAP)

Note: The housing VCA0602 is manufactured to use the VCA0301 in a closed

environment.

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11.2 Implementation

Assembly instruction
1. Assembly: housing faceplate

> check if the rubber seal exists

> press DAE-Valve till it snap into place

2. Attach Gap Pads

> clean the contact area of the housing faceplate with a dry cloth
> mount the Gap Pad in correct position (bright side downwards)

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3. Connect VCA0301

> connect the Micro-USB-Cable, (inside the housing) with the VCA0301
(which is fixed on the PCB)

> form the cable into a loop and check if it looks like in the picture

4. Assembly: PCB into housing faceplate

> contribute the PCB with the “upper side” into the housing faceplate
> screw the PCB with the included screws (6xM3x9mm) into the housing faceplate
(moment of a torque=1,5Nm alternative hand-tight)

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5. Assembly: housing subshell into housing faceplate

> place the housing subshell on the PCB (“bottom side”)

> screw the housing subshell with the included screw (4xM3,5x10mm) into the
housing faceplate (moment of a torque=3Nm alternative hand-tight)

6. Connect Micro-USB cable (outside)

> connect the provided Micro-USB cable to the external Micro-USB socket
(sealed connection)

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12 Appendix A: Addresses

Addresses on Vector Please find the contacts of Vector Informatik GmbH and all subsidiaries worldwide
homepage via:
http://www.vector.com/vi_addresses_en.html

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13 Glossary

AIN Analog Input

DAE Equalizing valve (Druckausgleichsventil)
DC Direct current
DigOUT Digital Output
DIN Digital Input
D-SUB The D-subminiature or D-sub is a common type of electrical connector. They are
named for their characteristic D-shaped metal shield
ECU Electronic control unit
EXT Extern
GND Ground
HA High Active
I/O Input / Output
INT Intern
JCOMP JTAG Compliancy
KL Terminal (Klemme)
LDR Light-dependent Resistor
LED Light-Emitting Diode
LA Low Avtive
OUT Output
RAM Random Access Memory
Ref. LIN Reference voltage (Referenzspannung LIN)
TCK Test Clock

TDI Test Data Input

TDO Test Data Output

TMS Test Mode Select

VCA Vector Controller Accessories

VCC SS Sensor Supply
VREF Reference Voltage Debugger
winIDEA winIDEA is iSYSTEM’s Integrated Development Environment, which contains all
necessary tools for embedded software development and test.
XCP XCP or "Universal Measurement and Calibration Protocol" is a network protocol
originating from ASAM for connecting calibration systems to electronic control units,
ECUs.

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