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VN1600 Interface Family

Manual
Version 4.7 | English

vector.com
Imprint

Vector Informatik GmbH

Ingersheimer Straße 24
D-70499 Stuttgart

The information and data given in this user manual can be changed without prior notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced in any
form or by any means without the written permission of the publisher, regardless of which method or which instruments, electronic or
mechanical, are used. All technical information, drafts, etc. are liable to law of copyright protection.

© Copyright 2022, Vector Informatik GmbH. All rights reserved.

Contents

1 Introduction 6
1.1 About this User Manual 7
1.1.1 Warranty 8
1.1.2 Registered Trademarks 8
1.2 Important Notes 9
1.2.1 Safety Instructions and Hazard Warnings 9
1.2.1.1 Proper Use and Intended Purpose 9
1.2.1.2 Hazards 10
1.2.2 Disclaimer 10
1.2.3 Licenses 10
1.2.3.1 SEGGER emFile Module 10
1.2.4 Disposal of Vector Hardware 11

2 VN1600 Interface Family 12

2.1 Introduction 13
2.2 VN1610 14
2.2.1 Main Features 14
2.2.2 Connectors 14
2.2.3 Pin Assignment CH1 and CH2 15
2.2.4 Technical Data 15
2.2.5 Accessories 16
2.3 VN1611 17
2.3.1 Main Features 17
2.3.2 Connectors 17
2.3.3 Pin Assignment CH1 and CH2 18
2.3.4 Technical Data 19
2.3.5 Accessories 20
2.4 VN1630A 21
2.4.1 Scope of Delivery 21
2.4.2 Main Features 21
2.4.3 Connectors Bus Side 22
2.4.4 Connectors USB Side 22
2.4.5 LEDs 24
2.4.6 Bus Configuration 25
2.4.7 Pin Assignment CH1/3 and CH2/4 28
2.4.8 Pin Assignment CH5 32
2.4.9 Replacing Piggybacks 34
2.4.10 Technical Data 37
2.4.11 USB Protector Type 1 38
2.4.12 Accessories 39
VN1600 Interface Family Version 4.7 3
Contents

2.5 VN1630 log 40

2.5.1 Main Features 40
2.5.2 Connectors Bus Side 41
2.5.3 Connectors USB Side 42
2.5.4 LEDs 44
2.5.5 Bus Configuration 46
2.5.6 Pin Assignment CH1/3 and CH2/4 49
2.5.7 Pin Assignment CH5 53
2.5.8 Replacing Piggybacks 55
2.5.9 SD/SDHC Memory Cards 58
2.5.10 Ring Buffer in RAM 58
2.5.11 Real Time Clock 58
2.5.12 Battery 58
2.5.13 Beep 58
2.5.14 Technical Data 59
2.5.15 Accessories 60
2.6 VN1640A 61
2.6.1 Scope of Delivery 61
2.6.2 Main Features 61
2.6.3 Connectors Bus Side 62
2.6.4 Connectors USB Side 62
2.6.5 LEDs 64
2.6.6 Bus Configuration 65
2.6.7 Pin Assignment CH1...CH4 67
2.6.8 Pin Assignment CH5 68
2.6.9 Replacing Piggybacks 70
2.6.10 Technical Data 73
2.6.11 USB Protector Type 1 74
2.6.12 Accessories 75
2.7 VN1670 76
2.7.1 Scope of Delivery 76
2.7.2 Main Features 76
2.7.3 Connectors Front Side 78
2.7.4 Connectors Back Side 80
2.7.5 LEDs 82
2.7.6 Bus Configuration 85
2.7.7 Replacing Piggybacks 86
2.7.8 Device Stacking 89
2.7.9 Technical Data 90
2.7.10 Electrical Isolation 91
2.7.10.1 Connectors 91
2.7.10.2 On-board Channels 92
2.7.10.3 Piggybacks 92

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Contents

2.7.11 Accessories 93

3 Getting Started 94
3.1 Driver Installation 95
3.2 Device Configuration 98
3.3 Loop Tests 99
3.4 CAN 99

4 Vector Hardware Configuration 101

4.1 General Information 102
4.2 Tool Description 103
4.2.1 Introduction 103
4.2.2 Tree View 104

5 Time Synchronization 107

5.1 General Information 108
5.2 Software Sync 110
5.2.1 General Information 110
5.2.2 Configuration 111
5.3 Hardware Sync 112
5.3.1 General Information 112
5.3.2 Configuration 114
5.4 Precision Time Protocol Sync 115
5.4.1 General Information 115
5.4.2 Supported Features 115
5.4.3 Network Topology 116
5.4.4 Configuration 116
5.5 Protocol Combinations 117
5.6 Use Cases and Configuration Examples 118
5.6.1 GNSS Synchronization 118
5.6.2 4.2 IEEE1588 Synchronization 119
5.6.3 Hardware Synchronization 120
5.7 Compatibility 121
5.7.1 Vector Software 121
5.7.2 Device Drivers 121
5.8 Troubleshooting 122

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1 Introduction
In this chapter you find the following information:

1.1 About this User Manual 7

1.1.1 Warranty 8
1.1.2 Registered Trademarks 8

1.2 Important Notes 9

1.2.1 Safety Instructions and Hazard Warnings 9
1.2.2 Disclaimer 10
1.2.3 Licenses 10
1.2.4 Disposal of Vector Hardware 11

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1.1 About this User Manual

Conventions In the two following charts you will find the conventions used in the user manual
regarding utilized spellings and symbols.

Style Utilization
bold Blocks, surface elements, window- and dialog names of the soft-
ware. Accentuation of warnings and advices.
[OK] Push buttons in brackets
File|Save Notation for menus and menu entries
Source Code File name and source code.
Hyperlink Hyperlinks and references.
<CTRL>+<S> Notation for shortcuts.

Symbol Utilization
This symbol calls your attention to warnings.

Here you can obtain supplemental information.

Here you can find additional information.

Here is an example that has been prepared for you.

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

Instructions on editing files are found at these points.

This symbol warns you not to edit the specified file.

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1.1 About this User Manual

1.1.1 Warranty
Restriction We reserve the right to change the contents of the documentation and the software
of warranty without notice. Vector Informatik GmbH assumes no liability for correct contents or
damages which are resulted from the usage of the documentation. We are grateful
for references to mistakes or for suggestions for improvement to be able to offer you
even more efficient products in the future.

1.1.2 Registered Trademarks

Registered All trademarks mentioned in this documentation and if necessary third party
trademarks 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 pro-
prietors. All rights which are not expressly allowed are reserved. If an explicit label
of trademarks, which are used in this documentation, fails, should not mean that a
name is free of third party rights.
► Windows, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10
are trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.

► and
are trademarks of the SD Card Association.

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1.2 Important Notes

1.2.1 Safety Instructions and Hazard Warnings

Caution!
In order to avoid personal injuries and damage to property, you have to read and
understand the following safety instructions and hazard warnings prior to instal-
lation and use of this interface. Keep this documentation (manual) always near
the interface.

1.2.1.1 Proper Use and Intended Purpose

Caution!
The interface is designed for analyzing, controlling and otherwise influencing con-
trol systems and electronic control units. This includes, inter alia, bus systems
like CAN, LIN, K-Line, MOST, FlexRay, Ethernet, BroadR-Reach and/or ARINC
429.

The interface may only be operated in a closed state. In particular, printed circuits
must not be visible. The interface may only be operated (i) according to the
instructions and descriptions of this manual; (ii) with the electric power supply
designed for the interface, e.g. USB-powered power supply; and (iii) with
accessories manufactured or approved by Vector.

The interface is exclusively designed for use by skilled personnel as its operation
may result in serious personal injuries and damage to property. Therefore, only
those persons may operate the interface who (i) have understood the possible
effects of the actions which may be caused by the interface; (ii) are specifically
trained in the handling with the interface, bus systems and the system intended to
be influenced; and (iii) have sufficient experience in using the interface safely.

The knowledge necessary for the operation of the interface can be acquired in
work-shops and internal or external seminars offered by Vector. Additional and
interface specific information, such as „Known Issues“, are available in the
„Vector KnowledgeBase“ on Vector´s website at www.vector.com. Please con-
sult the „Vector KnowledgeBase“ for updated information prior to the operation of
the interface.

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1.2 Important Notes

1.2.1.2 Hazards
Caution!
The interface may control and/or otherwise influence the behavior of control sys-
tems 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, steer-
ing, 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 „emer-
gency shutdown“), in particular, without limitation, in the event of errors or haz-
ards.

Comply with all safety standards and public regulations which are relevant for the
operation of the system. Before you operate the system in public areas, it should
be tested on a site which is not accessible to the public and specifically prepared
for performing test drives in order to reduce hazards.

1.2.2 Disclaimer
Caution!
Claims based on defects and liability claims against Vector are excluded to the
extent damages or errors are caused by improper use of the interface or use not
according to its intended purpose. The same applies to damages or errors arising
from insufficient training or lack of experience of personnel using the interface.

1.2.3 Licenses

1.2.3.1 SEGGER emFile Module

Caution!
The firmware of the VN1630 log contains the copyright protected emFile module
of SEGGER Microcontroller GmbH & Co. KG.

It should be noted that, in addition to the safety and hazard notes provided in sec-
tion Important Notes on page 9, the Licensing Terms of the Licensor expressly
prohibit the use of the SEGGER emFile module in weapons/weapons systems
and/or their deployment in same. A “weapons system” is to be understood as
meaning, in particular, a system whose primary or material purpose is to injure,
incapacitate or kill a person or an opponent, or to destroy or damage the property
of a person or an opponent, or to threaten a person or an opponent, irrespective
of whether the weapon or the weapon system can be used to attack, defend,
threaten or protect.

VN1600 Interface Family Version 4.7 10

1.2 Important Notes

1.2.4 Disposal of Vector Hardware

Please handle old devices responsibly and observe the environmental laws applic-
able in your country. Please dispose of the Vector hardware only at the designated
places and not with the household waste.

Within the European Community, the Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE Directive) and the Directive on the Restriction of the Use of Cer-
tain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS Directive)
apply.

For Germany and other EU countries, we offer free take-back of old Vector hard-
ware.

Please carefully check the Vector hardware to be disposed of before shipping.

Please remove all items that are not part of the original scope of delivery, e.g. stor-
age media. The Vector hardware must also be free of licenses and must no longer
contain any personal data. Vector does not perform any checks in this regard. Once
the hardware has been shipped, it cannot be returned to you. By shipping the hard-
ware to us, you have relinquished your rights to the hardware.
Before shipping, please register your old device via:

https://www.vector.com/int/en/support-downloads/return-registration-for-the-dis-
posal-of-vector-hardware/

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2 VN1600 Interface Family
In this chapter you find the following information:

2.1 Introduction 13

2.2 VN1610 14

2.3 VN1611 17

2.4 VN1630A 21

2.5 VN1630 log 40

2.6 VN1640A 61

2.7 VN1670 76

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2.1 Introduction

2.1 Introduction
General The VN1600 interface family is a flexible and cost-efficient solution for
information CAN/CAN FD, LIN, K-Line, J1708 and SENT (only VN1640A) applications. An excel-
lent performance with minimal latency times and high time stamp accuracy is also
guaranteed.

The multi-application functionality of the VN1600 interface family supports sim-

ultaneous operation of different applications on one channel, e. g. CANoe and
CANape. Tasks range from simple bus analyses to complex remaining bus sim-
ulations also diagnostic, calibration and reprogramming tasks as well as LIN 2.1
compliance tests. You can also program your own applications using the XL Driver
Library.

Bus types Depending on the VN1600 interface, built-in transceivers as well as exchangeable
CAN/LIN and J1708 transceivers can be used. The exchangeable transceivers are
available as plug-in boards (Piggybacks) and are inserted in the VN1600. A list of
compatible Piggybacks can be found in the accessories manual or on our website.

Figure 1: Piggyback

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2.2 VN1610

2.2.1 Main Features

VN1610 features The main features of the VN1610 interface are:
► 2x CAN high-speed 1051cap transceiver (capacitively decoupled)
► Software sync

Figure 2: VN1610 CAN Interface

2.2.2 Connectors
► D-SUB9 (CH1/2)
The VN1610 has a D-SUB9 connector with two CAN channels. Further infor-
mation on the pin assignment for CH1/CH2 can be found in section Pin Assign-
ment CH1 and CH2 on page 15.
► USB
Connect your computer and the VN1610 via USB to install and to use the device
with measurement applications (e. g. CANoe, CANalyzer).

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2.2 VN1610

2.2.3 Pin Assignment CH1 and CH2

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

CH1/CH2 CH1 CH2

Shield 5 Shield
9
1051cap CAN Low 4
8 1051cap CAN High
1051cap GND 3
1051cap CAN High 7
1051cap CAN Low 2
6 1051cap GND
1 1051cap CAN Low

CAN Y cable Use the CANcable 2Y to access both channels on separate D-SUB9 connectors
(see accessories manual, part number 05075).

CH1 (A)
2 CAN Low 2

3 GND 3

VN1610 7 CAN High 7

CH1/2 4 (CAN Low of CH2) 4
5 Shield 5

9 - 9

CH2 (B)

1 CAN Low 2
6 GND 3

8 CAN High 7
5 Shield 5

Figure 3: CANcable 2Y connected to VN1610

2.2.4 Technical Data

CAN channels 2x CAN high-speed 1051cap

Bitrates
- CAN: up to 1 MBit/s (up to 2 MBit/s depend-
ing on wiring and transceivers)
- CAN FD: up to 5 MBit/s (up to 8 MBit/s
depending on wiring and transceivers)
Temperature range Operating: -40 °C...+70 °C
Shipping and storage: -40 °C...+85 °C
Relative humidity of ambient air 15 %...95 %, non-condensing
Dimensions (LxWxH) 65 mm x 42 mm x 20 mm
Weight 80 g
Operating system requirements Windows 10 (64 bit)

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2.2 VN1610

2.2.5 Accessories
Reference
Information on available accessories can be found in the separate accessories
manual on our website.

Cables and ► CANcable0

connectors ► CANcable1
► CANcableA
► CANcable Y
► CANcable 2Y
► CANterm 120
► CANcable Set Pro

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2.3 VN1611

2.3.1 Main Features

VN1611 features The main features of the VN1611 interface are:
► 1x LIN 7269cap transceiver (capacitively decoupled)
► 1x CAN high-speed 1051cap transceiver (capacitively decoupled)
► Software sync

Figure 4: VN1611 LIN/CAN Interface

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

2.3.2 Connectors
► D-SUB9 (CH1/2)
The VN1611 has a D-SUB9 connector with one LIN and one CAN channel. Fur-
ther information on the pin assignment for CH1/CH2 can be found in section Pin
Assignment CH1 and CH2 on page 18.
► USB
Connect your computer and the VN1611 via USB to install and to use the device
with measurement applications (e. g. CANoe, CANalyzer).

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2.3 VN1611

2.3.3 Pin Assignment CH1 and CH2

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

CH1/CH2 CH1 CH2

Shield 5 Shield
7269capoVB+ 9
7269capoPdis 4
8 1051capoCANoHigh
7269capoVB- 3
7269capoLIN 7
2
6 1051capoGND
1 1051capoCANoLow

Pdis: power disable

CAN/LIN Y cable Use the CANcable 2Y to access both channels on separate D-SUB9 connectors
(see accessories manual, part number 05075).

CH1 (A)
2 - 2

3 VB- 3

VN1611 7 LIN 7
CH1/2 4 Pdis (power disable) 4
5 Shield 5

9 (VB+) 9

CH2 (B)

1 CAN Low 2
6 GND 3

8 CAN High 7
5 Shield 5

Figure 5: CANcable 2Y connected to VN1611

Note
If pin 4 (Pdis) is connected to pin 3 (VB-), the internal power supply is disabled. In
this case an external power supply is required at pin 9 (VB+).

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2.3 VN1611

2.3.4 Technical Data

CAN channels 1x CAN high-speed 1051cap

Bitrates
- CAN: up to 1 MBit/s (up to 2 MBit/s depend-
ing on wiring and transceivers)
- CAN FD: up to 5 MBit/s (up to 8 MBit/s
depending on wiring and transceivers)
LIN channels 1x LIN 7269cap

Bitrates
- Normal-Mode: up to 20 kBit/s
- Flash-Mode: up to 115.2 kBit/s (depending
on wiring higher bitrates are possible)
K-Line channels 1
Temperature range Operating: -40 °C...+70 °C
Shipping and storage: -40 °C...+85 °C
Relative humidity of ambient air 15 %...95 %, non-condensing
Dimensions (LxWxH) 65 mm x 42 mm x 20 mm
Weight 80 g
Operating system requirements Windows 10 (64 bit)

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2.3 VN1611

2.3.5 Accessories
Reference
Information on available accessories can be found in the separate accessories
manual on our website.

Cables and ► CANcable0

connectors ► CANcable1
► CANcableA
► CANcable Y
► CANcable 2Y
► CANterm 120
► CANcable Set Pro

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2.4 VN1630A

2.4.1 Scope of Delivery

Contents The delivery includes:
► VN1630A CAN/LIN Interface
► USB2.0 cable (part number 05011)
► USB Protector Type 1 (part number 05142, see page 74)

2.4.2 Main Features

VN1630A features The main features of the VN1630A interface are:
► 2x CAN high-speed 1051cap transceiver (capacitively decoupled)
► 2x additional plug-in location for CAN-/LINpiggies
► Fifth channel for dedicated digital-analog input/output tasks
► Five LEDs indicating bus activities and status
► Software sync
► Hardware sync (via SYNCcableXL)

Figure 6: VN1630A CAN/LIN Interface

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2.4 VN1630A

2.4.3 Connectors Bus Side

Device connectors

Figure 7: VN1630A with D-SUB9 connectors and sync

► Binder connector (Sync)

This connector (Binder type 711) can be used for time synchronization of dif-
ferent Vector devices (see section Time Synchronization on page 107). The
sync connector is not intended to connect a power supply.
Pin Assignment
1 Not connected 1 3
2
2 Synchronization line
3 Ground

► D-SUB9 (CH1/3 and CH2/4)

The VN1630A has two D-SUB9 connectors, each with up to two channels
(CAN/CAN or LIN/CAN). Further information on the pin assignment for CH1/CH3
and CH2/CH4 can be found in section Pin Assignment CH1/3 and CH2/4 on
page 28.

2.4.4 Connectors USB Side

Device connectors

Figure 8: VN1630A with D-SUB9 connector and USB

► USB
Connect your computer and the VN1630A via USB to install and to use the
device with measurement applications (e. g. CANoe, CANalyzer). Use the
USB2.0 compliant cable found in the delivery (USB extension cables may gen-
erate faults between the computer and the device). Connect the device directly
to USB at your computer or use a USB hub with its own power supply (self-
powered). Depending on the used Piggyback, the VN1630A requires the entire
USB current (500 mA) which cannot be provided by a bus-powered USB hub.

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2.4 VN1630A

► D-SUB9 (CH5)
The VN1630A has a D-SUB9 connector (CH5) for dedicated digital-analog
input/output tasks. The pin assignment can be found in section Pin Assignment
CH5 on page 32.

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2.4 VN1630A

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

Figure 9: LEDs of the VN1630A

► CH1 … CH4 (with CAN-/LINpiggies)

Multicolored channel LEDs, each indicating the bus activity for CAN, LIN or K-
Line.
Color Description
Green Data frames have been sent or received correctly.
Orange CAN: Error frames have been sent or received.
LIN/K-Line: Protocol errors as well as valid messages on the bus.
Red CAN: Bus off.
LIN/K-Line: Protocol errors on the bus.
CAN: The flashing frequency depends on the bus load.

► Status
Multicolored LED that indicates the status of the device.
Color Description
Green Device is ready for operation/running measurement.
Orange Initializing driver. Please wait.
Red Error. Device not working.

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2.4 VN1630A

2.4.6 Bus Configuration

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

Piggy 1 Piggy 2
(CH1) (CH2)

Figure 10: Piggyback plug-in locations for CH1 and CH2

Note
LINpiggies have to be inserted before CANpiggies (in ascending order). If you
intend to use only one LINpiggy, please use the first plug-in location (CH1).
J1708 should be handled like CAN.

Each empty plug-in location is loaded with a built-in transceiver from the sec-
ondary channel according to the DIP switch settings.

Reference
Further information on DIP switches can be found in section Pin Assignment
CH1/3 and CH2/4 on page 28.

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2.4 VN1630A

Piggyback
Primary CH1 CH2
order

LIN1 LIN2

Piggyback or or

CAN2 CAN1

Secondary CH3 CH4

Built-in CAN CAN
Transceiver 1051cap 1051cap

Examples The following tables show examples of possible configurations:

2x CAN without
Piggybacks
1x IO CH1/CH3 CH2/CH4 CH5
Piggyback - - -
Primary CH1 CH2 CH5
Ç Ç
Built-in CAN CAN
Transceiver 1051cap 1051cap
Secondary CH3 CH4

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

4x CAN
1x IO
CH1/CH3 CH2/CH4 CH5
Piggyback CAN CAN -
Primary CH1 CH2 CH5
- -
Built-in CAN CAN
Transceiver 1051cap 1051cap
Secondary CH3 CH4

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

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2.4 VN1630A

1x LIN
2x CAN
1x IO CH1/CH3 CH2/CH4 CH5
Piggyback LIN - -
Primary CH1 CH2 CH5
- Ç
Built-in CAN CAN
Transceiver 1051cap 1051cap
Secondary CH3 CH4

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

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2.4 VN1630A

2.4.7 Pin Assignment CH1/3 and CH2/4

Double assignment of Before installing a Piggyback in the plug-in location (see section Replacing Piggy-
D-SUB9 connectors backs on page 34), the pin assignment of the D-SUB9 connector (CH1/CH3 and
CH1 and CH2 CH2/CH4) has to be selected via DIP switches, which can be found inside the
device at the plug-in locations.

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

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

Pin assignment The pin assignments of the D-SUB9 connectors depend on the used bus transceiver
CH1 … CH4 configuration inside the VN1630A. A list of compatible Piggybacks can be found in
the accessories manual or on our website.

► No Piggyback inserted
If no Piggyback is inserted, only the A: all ‚OFF’ / B: all ‚ON’
built-in CAN transceiver at CH1 (CH2)
is active (no double assignment of the
D-SUB9 connector):

Pin Assignment
1 Not connected A B
2 1051cap CAN Low
6 1
ON

3 GND
6
ON
4 Not connected 1

5 Shield
6 Not connected
7 1051cap CAN High
8 Not connected
9 Not connected Figure 12: Configuration without Piggyback

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2.4 VN1630A

Example
No Piggyback
The following example shows the pin assignment of CH1/CH3 if no Piggyback is
inserted in the plug-in location at channel 1.

CH1 CH3
Shield 5 disabled
9
4
8
1051capbGND 3
1051capbCANbHigh 7
1051capbCANbLow 2
6
1

► CAN/LIN Piggyback inserted

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

Pin Assignment
1 1051cap CAN Low
A B
6 1
2 Piggyback-dependent ON

3 Piggyback-dependent
6
ON
4 Piggyback-dependent 1

5 Shield
6 GND
7 Piggyback-dependent
8 1051cap CAN High
9 Piggyback-dependent Figure 13: Configuration with Piggyback

Example
CANpiggy 1041mag
The following example shows the pin assignment of CH1/CH3 if a CANpiggy
1041mag is inserted in the plug-in location at channel 1.

CH1 CH3
Shield 5 Shield
1041magLVB+ 9
1041magLSplit 4
8 1051capLCANLHigh
1041magLVB- 3
1041magLCANLHigh 7
1041magLCANLLow 2
6 1051capLGND
1 1051capLCANLLow

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

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CAN/LIN Y cable Use the CANcable 2Y to access both channels on separate D-SUB9 connectors
(see accessories manual, part number 05075). The pin assignments of the D-SUB9
connectors depend on the used bus transceiver configuration inside the VN1630A.
A list of compatible Piggybacks can be found in the accessories manual or on our
website.

CH1 (A)
2 CAN Low 2

3 GND / VB- 3

VN1630A 7 CAN High / LIN 7

CH1/3 4 Special function 4
5 Shield 5

9 (VB+) 9

CH3 (B)

1 CAN Low 2
6 GND 3

8 CAN High 7
5 Shield 5

CH2 (A)
2 CAN Low 2

3 GND / VB- 3

VN1630A 7 CAN High / LIN 7

CH2/4 4 Special function 4
5 Shield 5

9 (VB+) 9

CH4 (B)

1 CAN Low 2
6 GND 3

8 CAN High 7
5 Shield 5

Figure 14: 2x CANcable 2Y connected to VN1630A

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2.4.8 Pin Assignment CH5

Digital/analog IO The pin assignment for CH5
Analog In 1
is as follows: 1
Analog GND 6
Pin Assignment 6
2
1 Analog input Digital In 0 4 7
2 Not connected Digital In 1 5 3
8
3 Not connected 4
Digital Out 8
4 Digital input 0 9
Digital GND 9 5
5 Digital input 1
6 Analog GND
7 Not connected
8 Digital output
9 Digital GND

Internal Isolation
Vcc
interconnection of
digital input 0/1 IN- 200k Digital Input 0/1

33 V

20k
To Processor OUT 370 pF

Digital GND Digital GND

IN+

Digital GND

Vref

Figure 15: Digital input 0/1

Internal Isolation

interconnection of
Digital Output
digital output
33 V
From Processor 370 pF

Digital GND

Figure 16: Digital output

Internal Isolation
Vcc
interconnection of
analog input IN+ 1M Analog Input

33 V
100k

22 pF 370 pF
To Processor OUT ADC IN OUT

IN- Analog GND

Analog GND

15k
10k

Analog GND

Figure 17: Analog input

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Extended measuring In normal operation, voltages up to 18 V can be applied and measured at the analog
range of the analog input. The cutoff frequency fc (-3 dB) for AC voltages is approx. 7.2 kHz.
input
For measurements above 18 V (max. 50 V), an external series resistor has to be
applied to the analog input. The series resistor Rext depends on the input voltage
Uinput and can be calculated as follows:

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

Examples 24 V 32 V 36 V 48 V
Rext 367 kΩ 856 kΩ 1100 kΩ 1833 kΩ
Rext (E96) 374 kΩ 866 kΩ 1100 kΩ 1870 kΩ
(24.12 V) (32.17 V) (36.00 V) (48.60 V)
fc (-3 dB) 1148 Hz 496 Hz 390 Hz 230 Hz

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2.4.9 Replacing Piggybacks

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

Step by Step Procedure

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

Figure 18: Opening the housing

2. You will find the plug-in location 1 (CH1) at the sync connector side and plug-
in location 2 (CH2) at the edge of the PC-board.

Piggy 1 Piggy 2
(CH1) (CH2)

Figure 19: Piggyback plug-in locations CH1 and CH2

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

CH1

CH2

Figure 20: Unmount/mount Piggybacks

4. Set the DIP switches as described in section Pin Assignment CH1/3 and
CH2/4 on page 28.
5. Insert the replacement Piggyback. When doing this please make sure that the
single and dual-row connectors are not laterally offset.
6. Secure the new Piggyback with the appropriate screw and retainer.

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7. Place the VN1630A main board back in the housing. This operation involves
placing the housing on a table with its back side (side with the bar code)
facing upward. Then the main board with the Piggybacks facing upward is
inserted into the second guide rails.

Figure 21: Second guide rails

8. It should be possible to slide the main board in the housing up to a few mil-
limeters from the end without forcing it in. Close the housing by applying light
pressure and then secure it with the appropriate screw fasteners. The screws
should be secure but not excessively tight.
9. Please also attach the two black decorative caps.
10. Connect the VN1630A and the computer via the USB cable and check the
bus configuration in Vector Hardware Config.

Figure 22: Check inserted Piggybacks

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2.4.10 Technical Data

CAN channels Max. 4
2x CAN high-speed 1051cap
2x configurable via Piggybacks

Bitrates
- CAN: up to 1 MBit/s (up to 2 MBit/s depend-
ing on wiring and transceivers)
- CAN FD: up to 5 MBit/s (up to 8 MBit/s
depending on wiring and transceivers)
LIN channels Max. 2
configurable via Piggybacks

Bitrates
- Normal-Mode: up to 20 kBit/s
- Flash-Mode: up to 115.2 kBit/s (depending
on wiring higher bitrates are possible)
K-Line channels Max. 2
with LINpiggy 7269mag at CH1/CH2
J1708 channels Max. 2
configurable via Piggybacks
Analog input 10 bit
Input 0 V...18 V
Voltage tolerance up to 50 V
(with series resistor)
Sampling rate up to 1 kHz
Digital input Range 0 V...32 V
Schmitt trigger high 2.7 V, low 2.2 V
Hysteresis 0.5 V
Input frequencies up to 1 kHz
Digital output Open Drain
External supply up to 32 V
Current max. 500 mA
Short circuit / over voltage protected
Power consumption Approx. 2.5 W
Temperature range Operating: -40 °C...+70 °C
Shipping and storage: -40 °C...+85 °C
Relative humidity of ambient air 15 %...95 %, non-condensing
Dimensions (LxWxH) Approx. 90 mm x 110 mm x 35 mm
Weight 230 g (without accessories)
Operating system requirements Windows 10 (64 bit)

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2.4.11 USB Protector Type 1

To protect the USB connector of VN1630A or VN1640A against mechanical dam-
ages, the USB Protector Type 1 (part number 05142) can be used. The USB Pro-
tector Type 1 is part of the standard delivery of VN1630A and VN1640A and
available as accessory, too.

Step by Step Procedure

The following steps describe the mounting of the USB Protector:

1. Insert the USB cable into the USB Protector. Therefore, loosen the screw of
the clamp.

2. Attach the USB Protector to the Vector network interface and connect the D-
SUB9 connector as well as the USB connector.

3. Tighten the screws of the D-SUB9 connector.

4. Tighten the screw to fix the USB connector.

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2.4.12 Accessories
Reference
Information on available accessories can be found in the separate accessories
manual on our website.

Bus transceiver ► CAN-/LINpiggies

► J1708 Piggyback

Cables and ► CANcable0

connectors ► CANcable1
► CANcableA
► CANcable TnT
► CANcable Y
► CANcable 2Y
► CANterm 120
► CANcable Set Pro
► Vector SYNCcableXL
► Vector SYNCcable50
► Multi SYNCbox external
► Multi SYNCbox internal
► Multi SYNCbox active
► Cable Binder 3pol Connector with Pigtail
► USB Cable 2.0

Miscellaneous ► Fix Kit 32mm Device

► USB Protector Type 1

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2.5.1 Main Features

VN1630 log features The main features of the VN1630 log interface are:
► 2x CAN high-speed 1051cap transceiver (capacitively decoupled)
► 2x additional plug-in location for CAN-/LINpiggies
► Fifth channel for dedicated digital-analog input/output tasks
► LEDs indicating bus activities and status
► Software sync
► Hardware sync (via SYNCcableXL)

The recording features are:

► Recording data of CAN, CAN FD, LIN, digital and analog inputs
► Data storage on SD/SDHC card
► Separate LED for logging status
► Filter and Trigger symbolically configurable
► Real time clock for date/time information
► External power supply for standalone mode

Figure 23: VN1630 log CAN/LIN Interface

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2.5.2 Connectors Bus Side

Device connectors

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

► Power/hardware sync connector

The VN1630 log has two identical power/sync connectors (Binder type 711)
which can be used for power or in Interface Mode for time synchronization of dif-
ferent Vector devices (see section Time Synchronization on page 107). It does
not matter which connector is used to supply the device.
Pin Assignment
1 Power supply (typ. 12 V) 1 3
2
2 Synchronization line (for Interface Mode)
3 Ground

► D-SUB9 (CH1/3 and CH2/4)

The VN1630 log has two D-SUB9 connectors, each with up to two channels
(CAN/CAN or LIN/CAN). Further information on the pin assignment for CH1/CH3
and CH2/CH4 can be found in section Pin Assignment CH1/3 and CH2/4 on
page 49.

Caution!
It is recommended to connect the VN1630 log to the same voltage supply (e. g.
battery of the vehicle) as the vehicle or test equipment. If two different voltage
supplies are being used for the VN1630 log and the test equipment, the ground
(GND) pins of the two voltage supplies must be connected.

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2.5.3 Connectors USB Side

Device connectors

Figure 25: VN1630 log with SD card slot, LED push-button, USB and D-SUB9 connector

► SD card slot
The VN1630 log has a push-and-pull card holder in which the SD card is inserted
and removed. To insert a SD card push it until it latches in place securely. To
securely remove the SD card, press the LED push button at least for three
seconds. Remaining data in the ring buffer is copied to the SD card which can
take approx. 15 seconds. During this time, the LED flashes yellow. Remove the
SD card only if the LED lights green. During this sequence the VN1630 log must
not be disconnected from the power supply. This protects the SD card from
memory losses. Then unlatch the SD card by pushing it into the holder slot.
Remove the card.

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

► LED push button

LED that indicates the SD card status.
Color Description
Green SD card can be removed.
Yellow On: SD card inserted and identified. Do not remove the SD card.
Flashing: Logging in progress. Do not remove the SD card.

► USB
Connect your computer and the VN1630 log via USB to install, to configure and
to use the device with measurement applications (e. g. CANoe, CANalyzer). Use
the USB2.0 compliant cable found in the delivery (USB extension cables may
generate faults between the computer and the device). Connect the device dir-
ectly to USB at your computer or use a USB hub with its own power supply (self-
powered). Depending on the used Piggyback, the VN1630 log requires the entire
USB current (500 mA) which cannot be provided by a bus-powered USB hub.
The VN1630 log also supports two operating modes which can be switched by
using the USB connection and power supply respectively:
Mode USB External Power Supply
Interface Mode/ connected to computer optional
Logging configuration
Logging Mode not connected yes

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Interface Mode In Interface Mode, the VN1630 log operates as a CAN/LIN interface between a com-
puter and the bus. Messages can be received and sent over both channels with suit-
able tools (identical to VN1630A). The VN1630 log must be in the Interface Mode to
configure the logging mode.

While used as interface by a Vector tool, recorded data can be read from the SD
card. In this case the interface functionality has priority and the card access takes
places with reduced speed.

Logging Mode The Logging Mode enables the computer independent usage of the VN1630 log and
allows the logging of CAN and LIN events. For this purpose, the VN1630 log must
be unplugged from the USB connector of the computer and externally supplied via
the Binder connector.

Caution!
During logging, the VN1630 log must not be connected to the computer via the
USB cable, since the logging mode would otherwise be exited!

Reference
Information on the configuration of the logging mode can be found in the separate
manual provided with the Vector Logger Configurator on the Vector Driver
Disk in \Tools\VN1630_log.

► D-SUB9 (CH5)
The VN1630 log has a D-SUB9 connector (CH5) for dedicated digital-analog
input/output tasks. The pin assignment can be found in section Pin Assignment
CH5 on page 53.

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2.5.4 LEDs
Description The VN1630 log has five LEDs indicating bus activities and status as well one LED
for Logging Mode.

Figure 26: LEDs of the VN1630 log

► Log
Multicolored LED that indicates the status of the logging mode.
Color Description
Green Device is accessing the SD card.
Orange On: SD card full.
Flashing: Error while accessing SD card.
Red Flashing (1 Hz): Piggyback equipment not compatible with logging
configuration.
Flashing (>1 Hz): Error while logging.

► CH1 … CH4 (with CAN-/LINpiggies)

► Status (Interface Mode)

Multicolored LED that indicates the status of the device.
Color Description
Green Device is ready for operation/running measurement.
Orange Initializing driver. Please wait.
Red Error. Device not working.

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► Status (Logging Mode)

Multicolored LED that indicates the status of the device.
Color Description
Green Device is ready for operation and logging configuration is started.
Orange Flashing (slow): SD card not inserted.
Flashing (fast): Firmware update in progress.
Red Error.
Flashing (slow): Device not working or logging firmware missing.
Flashing (fast): Logging configuration missing on SD card or incom-
patible with firmware.

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2.5.5 Bus Configuration

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

Piggy 1 Piggy 2
(CH1) (CH2)

Figure 27: Piggyback plug-in locations for CH1 and CH2

Note
LINpiggies have to be inserted before CANpiggies (in ascending order). If you
intend to use only one LINpiggy, please use the first plug-in location (CH1).
J1708 should be handled like CAN.

Each empty plug-in location is loaded with a built-in transceiver from the sec-
ondary channel according to the DIP switch settings.

Reference
Further information on DIP switches can be found in section Pin Assignment
CH1/3 and CH2/4 on page 49.

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Piggyback
Primary CH1 CH2
order

LIN1 LIN2

Piggyback or or

CAN2 CAN1

Secondary CH3 CH4

Built-in CAN CAN
Transceiver 1051cap 1051cap

Examples The following tables show examples of possible configurations:

2x CAN without
Piggybacks
1x IO CH1/CH3 CH2/CH4 CH5
Piggyback - - -
Primary CH1 CH2 CH5
Ç Ç
Built-in CAN CAN
Transceiver 1051cap 1051cap
Secondary CH3 CH4

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

4x CAN
1x IO
CH1/CH3 CH2/CH4 CH5
Piggyback CAN CAN -
Primary CH1 CH2 CH5
- -
Built-in CAN CAN
Transceiver 1051cap 1051cap
Secondary CH3 CH4

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

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1x LIN
2x CAN
1x IO CH1/CH3 CH2/CH4 CH5
Piggyback LIN - -
Primary CH1 CH2 CH5
- Ç
Built-in CAN CAN
Transceiver 1051cap 1051cap
Secondary CH3 CH4

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

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2.5.6 Pin Assignment CH1/3 and CH2/4

Double assignment of Before installing a Piggyback in the plug-in location (see section Replacing Piggy-
D-SUB9 connectors backs on page 55), the pin assignment of the D-SUB9 connector (CH1/CH3 and
CH1 and CH2 CH2/CH4) has to be selected via DIP switches, which can be found inside the
device at the plug-in locations.

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

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

Pin assignment The pin assignments of the D-SUB9 connectors depend on the used bus transceiver
CH1 … CH4 configuration inside the VN1630 log. A list of compatible Piggybacks can be found in
the accessories manual or on our website.

► No Piggyback inserted
If no Piggyback is inserted, only the A: all ‚OFF’ / B: all ‚ON’
built-in CAN transceiver at CH1 (CH2)
is active (no double assignment of the
D-SUB9 connector):

Pin Assignment
1 Not connected A B
2 1051cap CAN Low
6 1
ON

3 GND
6
ON
4 Not connected 1

5 Not connected
6 Not connected
7 1051cap CAN High
8 Not connected
9 Not connected Figure 29: Configuration without Piggyback

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Example
No Piggyback
The following example shows the pin assignment of CH1/CH3 if no Piggyback is
inserted in the plug-in location at channel 1.

CH1 CH3
5 disabled
9
4
8
1051cap GND 3
1051cap CAN High 7
1051cap CAN Low 2
6
1

► CAN/LIN Piggyback inserted

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

Pin Assignment
1 1051cap CAN Low
A B
6 1
2 Piggyback-dependent ON

3 Piggyback-dependent
6
ON
4 Piggyback-dependent 1

5 Not connected
6 GND
7 Piggyback-dependent
8 1051cap CAN High
9 Piggyback-dependent Figure 30: Configuration with Piggyback

Example
CANpiggy 1041mag
The following example shows the pin assignment of CH1/CH3 if a CANpiggy
1041mag is inserted in the plug-in location at channel 1.

CH1 CH3
5
1041magwVB+ 9
1041magwSplit 4
8 1051capwCANwHigh
1041magwVB- 3
1041magwCANwHigh 7
1041magwCANwLow 2
6 1051capwGND
1 1051capwCANwLow

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CAN/LIN Y cable Use the CANcable 2Y to access both channels on separate D-SUB9 connectors
(see accessories manual, part number 05075). The pin assignments of the D-SUB9
connectors depend on the used bus transceiver configuration inside the VN1630
log. A list of compatible Piggybacks can be found in the accessories manual or on
our website.

CH1 (A)
2 CAN Low 2

3 GND / VB- 3

VN1630log 7 CAN High / LIN 7

CH1/3 4 Special function 4
9 (VB+) 9

CH3 (B)

1 CAN Low 2
6 GND 3

8 CAN High 7

CH2 (A)
2 CAN Low 2

3 GND / VB- 3

VN1630log 7 CAN High / LIN 7

CH2/4 4 Special function 4
9 (VB+) 9

CH4 (B)

1 CAN Low 2
6 GND 3

8 CAN High 7

Figure 31: 2x CANcable 2Y connected to VN1630log

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2.5.7 Pin Assignment CH5

Internal Isolation
Vcc
interconnection of
digital input 0/1 IN- 200k Digital Input 0/1

33 V

20k
To Processor OUT 370 pF

Digital GND Digital GND

IN+

Digital GND

Vref

Figure 32: Digital input 0/1

Internal Isolation

interconnection of
Digital Output
digital output
33 V
From Processor 370 pF

Digital GND

Figure 33: Digital output

Internal Isolation
Vcc
interconnection of
analog input IN+ 1M Analog Input

33 V
100k

22 pF 370 pF
To Processor OUT ADC IN OUT

IN- Analog GND

Analog GND

15k
10k

Analog GND

Figure 34: Analog input

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

Examples 24 V 32 V 36 V 48 V
Rext 367 kΩ 856 kΩ 1100 kΩ 1833 kΩ
Rext (E96) 374 kΩ 866 kΩ 1100 kΩ 1870 kΩ
(24.12 V) (32.17 V) (36.00 V) (48.60 V)
fc (-3 dB) 1148 Hz 496 Hz 390 Hz 230 Hz

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2.5.8 Replacing Piggybacks

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

Step by Step Procedure

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

Figure 35: Opening the housing

2. You will find the plug-in location 1 (CH1) at the sync connector side and plug-
in location 2 (CH2) at the edge of the PC-board.

Piggy 1 Piggy 2
(CH1) (CH2)

Figure 36: Piggyback plug-in locations CH1 and CH2

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

CH1

CH2

Figure 37: Unmount/mount Piggybacks

4. Set the DIP switches as described in section Pin Assignment CH1/3 and
CH2/4 on page 49.
5. Insert the replacement Piggyback. When doing this please make sure that the
single and dual-row connectors are not laterally offset.
6. Secure the new Piggyback with the appropriate screw and retainer.

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7. Place the VN1630 log main board back in the housing. This operation
involves placing the housing on a table with its back side (side with the bar
code) facing upward. Then the main board with the Piggybacks facing upward
is inserted into the first guide rails.

Figure 38: First guide rails

8. It should be possible to slide the main board in the housing up to a few mil-
limeters from the end without forcing it in. Close the housing by applying light
pressure and then secure it with the appropriate screw fasteners. The screws
should be secure but not excessively tight.
9. Please also attach the two black decorative caps.
10. Connect the VN1630 log and the computer via the USB cable and check the
bus configuration in Vector Hardware Config.

Figure 39: Check inserted Piggybacks

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2.5.9 SD/SDHC Memory Cards

SD/SDHC cards The VN1630 log supports industrial grade SD/SDHC memory cards up to 32 GB.
Recording stops when the memory card is full. This can be configured as error to
make the VN1630 log beep.

Only industrial grade SD/SDHC cards approved by Vector are recommended for
proper use:

SD/SDHC cards
► Xmore Industrial 2 GB (SD-2G0-XIE82)
► Xmore Industrial 8 GB (SD-8G0-XIE82)
► Xmore Industrial 16 GB (SD-16G-XIE82)
► Xmore Industrial 32 GB (SD032GXQI8C016Z)
► SanDisk Industrial XT 32 GB (SDSDAF-032G-XI)

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

2.5.10 Ring Buffer in RAM

Memory The VN1630 log has an allocated ring buffer in its RAM (32 MB) which is used to buf-
fer received data. During recording, the data is continually written to the SD card.
When using a triggered recording, the data is only stored into the ring buffer until the
trigger event occurs. The data is then copied from the ring buffer to the SD card
according to the set pre-trigger time.

2.5.11 Real Time Clock

Description The VN1630 log has a real time clock for date/time information while logging. The
real time clock can be set up in the Vector Logger Configurator. It is recom-
mended to set the real time clock before first logging.

2.5.12 Battery
Lifetime The VN1630 log is equipped with a lithium battery that powers the integrated real
time clock. The battery has a typical durability of approx. 5 years.

2.5.13 Beep
Beep The VN1630 log has an acoustic signal generator that alerts the user, for example,
in the event of a trigger, overload and full SD card. The desired behavior can be set
in the the Vector Logger Configurator.

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2.5.14 Technical Data

CAN channels Max. 4
2x CAN high-speed 1051cap
2x configurable via Piggybacks

Bitrates
- Normal-Mode: up to 20 kBit/s
- Flash-Mode: up to 115.2 kBit/s (depending
on wiring higher bitrates are possible)
K-Line channels Max. 2
with LINpiggy 7269mag at CH1/CH2
J1708 channels Max. 2
configurable via Piggybacks
Analog input 10 bit
Input 0 V...18 V
Voltage tolerance up to 50 V
(with series resistor)
Sampling rate up to 1 kHz
Digital input Range 0 V...32 V
Schmitt trigger high 2.7 V, low 2.2 V
Hysteresis 0.5 V
Input frequencies up to 1 kHz
Digital output Open Drain
External supply up to 32 V
Current max. 500 mA
Short circuit / over voltage protected
Operation mode Interface and logging
Memory function Logging on SD/SDHC card
Extras Real time clock
Startup time (Logging Mode) 3 seconds after power-up
Battery Lithium primary cell type BR2330A
Power supply Interface Mode: via USB
Logging Mode: 6 V...50 V
Power consumption Approx. 2.5 W
Temperature range Operating: -40 °C...+65 °C
Shipping and storage: -40 °C...+85 °C
Relative humidity of ambient air 15 %...95 %, non-condensing
Dimensions (LxWxH) Approx.150 mm x 110 mm x 35 mm
Weight 400 g (without accessories)
Operating system requirements Windows 10 (64 bit)

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2.5.15 Accessories
Reference
Information on available accessories can be found in the separate accessories
manual on our website.

Bus transceiver ► CAN-/LINpiggies

Cables and ► CANcable0

connectors ► CANcable1
► CANcableA
► CANcable TnT
► CANcable TnT Term
► CANcable Y
► CANcable 2Y
► CANterm 120
► CANcable Set Pro
► Vector SYNCcableXL
► Vector SYNCcable50
► Multi SYNCbox external
► Multi SYNCbox internal
► Multi SYNCbox active
► Cable Binder 3pol Connector with Pigtail
► USB Cable 2.0

Power supply ► Cable Banana Plug <> Binder 3-pin

Miscellaneous ► Fix Kit 32mm Device

► SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards

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2.6.1 Scope of Delivery

Contents The delivery includes:
► VN1640A CAN/LIN Interface
► USB2.0 cable (part number 05011)
► USB Protector Type 1 (part number 05142, see page 74)

2.6.2 Main Features

VN1640A features The main features of the VN1640A interface are:
► 4x plug-in location for CAN-, LIN-, K-Line-, J1708- and SENTpiggybacks
► Fifth channel for dedicated digital-analog input/output tasks
► 5x D-SUB9 connector
► Five LEDs indicating bus activities and status
► Software sync
► Hardware sync (via SYNCcableXL)

Figure 40: VN1640A CAN/LIN Interface

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2.6.3 Connectors Bus Side

Device connectors

Figure 41: VN1640A with D-SUB9 connectors and sync

► Binder connector (Sync)

► D-SUB9 (CH1...4)
The VN1640A has four D-SUB9 connectors, each assigned to a dedicated Piggy-
back plug-in location. Further information on the pin assignment can be found in
section Pin Assignment CH1...CH4 on page 67.

2.6.4 Connectors USB Side

Device connectors

Figure 42: VN1640A with D-SUB9 connector and USB

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► USB
Connect your computer and the VN1640A via USB to install and to use the
device with measurement applications (e. g. CANoe, CANalyzer). Use the
USB2.0 compliant cable found in the delivery (USB extension cables may gen-
erate faults between the computer and the device). Connect the device directly
to USB at your computer or use a USB hub with its own power supply (self-
powered). Depending on the used Piggyback, the VN1640A requires the entire
USB current (500 mA) which cannot be provided by a bus-powered USB hub.
► D-SUB9 (CH5)
The VN1640A has a D-SUB9 connector (CH5) for dedicated digital-analog
input/output tasks. The pin assignment can be found in section Pin Assignment
CH5 on page 68.

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

Figure 43: LEDs of the VN1640A

► CH1 … CH4 (with CAN-/LINpiggies)

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2.6.6 Bus Configuration

Piggybacks An advantage of the VN1640A is its four Piggyback plug-in locations (CH1…CH4).
Depending on requirements, electrically decoupled CAN High-Speed, CAN Low-
Speed, CAN Single Wire, J1708, LIN or SENT transceivers may be used. CH5 is
reserved for dedicated IO tasks.

Piggy 3
Piggy 4
(CH3)
(CH4)

Piggy 1
Piggy 2
(CH1)
(CH2)

Figure 44: Piggyback plug-in locations for CH1…CH4

Note
LINpiggies have to be inserted before CANpiggies (in ascending order). If you
intend to use only one LINpiggy, please use the first plug-in location (CH 1).
J1708 should be handled like CAN. SENSORpiggies SENT have to be inserted
between LINpiggies and CANpiggies.

Piggyback Configurations
CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4
CAN1 CAN2 CAN3 CAN4
LIN1 CAN1 CAN2 CAN3
LIN1 LIN2 CAN1 CAN2
LIN1 LIN2 LIN3 CAN1
LIN1 LIN2 LIN3 LIN4

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Examples The following tables show examples of possible configurations:

1x CAN CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4

CANpiggy 1 - - -

1x LIN CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4

LINpiggy 1 - - -

1x LIN
CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4
1x CAN
LINpiggy 1 CANpiggy 1 - -

1x LIN
CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4
1x CAN
- LINpiggy 1 - CANpiggy 1

2x LIN
CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4
1x CAN
LINpiggy 1 LINpiggy 2 CANpiggy 1 -

1x LIN
1x SENT CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4
1x CAN
LINpiggy 1 SENTpiggy 1 CANpiggy 1 -

1x SENT
CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4
1x CAN
SENTpiggy 1 CANpiggy 1 - -

1x LIN
CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4
1x SENT
LINpiggy 1 SENTpiggy 1 - -

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2.6.7 Pin Assignment CH1...CH4

Assignment of the The pin assignments depend on the inserted Piggybacks. A list of compatible Piggy-
D-SUB9 connectors backs can be found in the accessories manual or on our website.

Example
CANpiggy 1041mag
The following example shows the pin assignment of CH1 if a CANpiggy 1041mag
is inserted in the plug-in location at channel 1:

CH1
Shield 5
1041magwVB+ 9
1041magwSplit 4
8 NC
1041magwVB- 3
1041magwCANwHigh 7
1041magwCANwLow 2
6 NC
1 NC

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2.6.8 Pin Assignment CH5

Internal Isolation
Vcc
interconnection of
digital input 0/1 IN- 200k Digital Input 0/1

33 V

20k
To Processor OUT 370 pF

Digital GND Digital GND

IN+

Digital GND

Vref

Figure 45: Digital input 0/1

Internal Isolation

interconnection of
Digital Output
digital output
33 V
From Processor 370 pF

Digital GND

Figure 46: Digital output

Internal Isolation
Vcc
interconnection of
analog input IN+ 1M Analog Input

33 V
100k

22 pF 370 pF
To Processor OUT ADC IN OUT

IN- Analog GND

Analog GND

15k
10k

Analog GND

Figure 47: Analog input

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

Examples 24 V 32 V 36 V 48 V
Rext 367 kΩ 856 kΩ 1100 kΩ 1833 kΩ
Rext (E96) 374 kΩ 866 kΩ 1100 kΩ 1870 kΩ
(24.12 V) (32.17 V) (36.00 V) (48.60 V)
fc (-3 dB) 1148 Hz 496 Hz 390 Hz 230 Hz

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2.6.9 Replacing Piggybacks

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

Step by Step Procedure

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

Figure 48: Opening the housing

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

Piggy 3
Piggy 4
(CH3)
(CH4)

Piggy 1
Piggy 2
(CH1)
(CH2)

Figure 49: Piggyback plug-in locations CH1…CH4

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

CH1

CH3

CH2

CH4

Figure 50: Unmount/mount Piggybacks

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6. Place the VN1640A main board back in the housing. This operation involves
placing the housing on a table with its back side (side with the bar code)
facing upward. Then the main board with the Piggybacks facing upward is
inserted into the first guide rails.

Figure 51: First guide rails

7. It should be possible to slide the main board in the housing up to a few mil-
limeters from the end without forcing it in. Close the housing by applying light
pressure and then secure it with the appropriate screw fasteners. The screws
should be secure but not excessively tight.
8. Please also attach the two black decorative caps.
9. Connect the VN1640A and the computer via the USB cable and check the
bus configuration in Vector Hardware Config.

Figure 52: Check inserted Piggybacks

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2.6.10 Technical Data

CAN channels Max. 4
configurable via Piggybacks

Bitrates
- CAN: up to 1 MBit/s (up to 2 MBit/s depend-
ing on wiring and transceivers)
- CAN FD: up to 5 MBit/s (up to 8 MBit/s
depending on wiring and transceivers)
LIN channels Max. 4

Bitrates
- Normal-Mode: up to 20 kBit/s
- Flash-Mode: up to 115.2 kBit/s (depending
on wiring higher bitrates are possible)
K-Line channels Max. 2
with LINpiggy 7269mag at CH1/CH2
J1708 channels Max. 4
configurable via Piggybacks
SENT channels Max. 2 with SENSORpiggy SENT
Analog input 10 bit
Input 0 V...18 V
Voltage tolerance up to 50 V
(with series resistor)
Sampling rate up to 1 kHz
Digital input Range 0 V...32 V
Schmitt trigger high 2.7 V, low 2.2 V
Hysteresis 0.5 V
Input frequencies up to 1 kHz
Digital output Open Drain
External supply up to 32 V
Current max. 500 mA
Short circuit / over voltage protected
Power consumption Approx. 2.5 W
Temperature range Operating: -40 °C...+70 °C
Shipping and storage: -40 °C...+85 °C
Relative humidity of ambient air 15 %...95 %, non-condensing
Dimensions (LxWxH) Approx. 88 mm x 111 mm x 45 mm
Weight 330 g (without accessories)
Operating system requirements Windows 10 (64 bit)

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2.6.11 USB Protector Type 1

Step by Step Procedure

The following steps describe the mounting of the USB Protector:

1. Insert the USB cable into the USB Protector. Therefore, loosen the screw of
the clamp.

2. Attach the USB Protector to the Vector network interface and connect the D-
SUB9 connector as well as the USB connector.

3. Tighten the screws of the D-SUB9 connector.

4. Tighten the screw to fix the USB connector.

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2.6.12 Accessories
Reference
Information on available accessories can be found in the separate accessories
manual on our website.

Bus transceiver ► CAN-/LINpiggies

► J1708 Piggyback
► SENT Piggyback

Cables and ► CANcable0

connectors ► CANcable1
► CANcableA
► CANcable TnT
► CANcable Y
► CANterm 120
► CANcable Set Pro
► Vector SYNCcableXL
► Vector SYNCcable50
► Multi SYNCbox external
► Multi SYNCbox internal
► Multi SYNCbox active
► Cable Binder 3pol Connector with Pigtail
► USB Cable 2.0

Miscellaneous ► Fix Kit 42mm Device

► Protection Kit 1040
► USB Protector Type 1

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2.7.1 Scope of Delivery

Contents The delivery includes:
► VN1670 (incl. housing feets)
► USB Cable 3.1 Type A-C (Dual Screw Lock, part no. 05140)
► Vector Power Supply ODU MINI-SNAP (part no. 05068)

2.7.2 Main Features

Figure 53: VN1670

VN1670 features The main features of the VN1670 interface are:

► Support of CAN FD, CAN High-Speed, CAN Low -Speed and LIN
- Support of CAN XL on the Piggyback channels*
- Support of a CAN Transport Protocol (TP) acceleration
► Max. 15 channels:
- 5x on-board CAN/CAN FD channel (electrically decoupled).
- 5x on-board LIN channel (electrically decoupled).
- 5x additional plug-in location for CAN-/LINpiggies.
► Digital and analog inputs/outputs via the new VNpiggy30 IO 8644 (product
release planned for 2022)
► Synchronization of multiple devices and other bus systems like CAN/CAN FD,
LIN, FlexRay, MOST, Ethernet
- Software time synchronization (with USB host connection)
- Hardware time synchronization
- IEEE1588 – PTP (with Ethernet host connection)*

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► Possibilities for stacking and mounting the devices

► Computer connection via
- USB 3.1 Gen. 1 via USB Type C connector with screw lock
- Gigabit Ethernet 1000BASE-T
► Transparent integration into the Vector tools (CANoe/CANalyzer, CANape,
vFlash, ...)
► Licensor: provides Vector licenses
► Multi-application support for CAN/CAN FD channels: different tools can use one
channel at the same time
► Option to cascade a second device*
► Support of customer applications via the free XL Driver Library (XL-API)
► Usage in car (passenger and luggage compartment)
► Operating temperature range: -40°C...+65°C
► Kensington Lock: possibility to secure the VN1670 with a Kensington Nan-
oSaver®
► Functional Earth for optional connection of housing ground to system ground

* Support for this feature is planned for 2022 via a driver update.

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2.7.3 Connectors Front Side

Device connectors

Figure 54: VN1670 connectors on front side

► CH1...CH15 (5x D-SUB15HD male)

The VN1670 has five D-SUB15HD connectors. Each connector provides three
channels:
- 1x on-board CAN/CAN FD channel
- 1x on-board LIN channel
- 1x optional channel via a CAN, LIN Piggyback.

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Pin assignment
15 14 13 12 11
10 9 8 7 6
5 4 3 2 1

VN1670 VNcable 3Y
Channel Assignment D-SUB15HD D-SUB9 Channel
CAN Low 14 2
GND 10 3
CAN A
CAN High 15 7
N.C. 5 9
Pdis 3 2
GND 9 3
LIN B
LIN 4 7
Vbatt 13 9
N.C. 2 1
CAN Low/Pdis* 1 2
GND 7 3
Piggy N.C. 11 4 C
CAN High/LIN* 6 7
N.C. 12 8
Vbatt* 8 9
* via CAN- or LINpiggy

Note
Please use the VNcable3Y to split a D-SUB15HD connector into three separate
D-SUB9 connectors (CAN: channel A, LIN: channel B and inserted Piggyback at
channel C). For more information, please refer to the accessories manual.

Note
For in-car-usage, ensure that the cables used for the CAN/LIN network access
are appropriately fixed (not fixed by the VN1670 D-SUB connectors only).

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2.7.4 Connectors Back Side

Device connectors

Figure 55: VN1670 connectors on back side

► Functional Earth (FE)

Optional connection of housing ground to system ground.
► Power (ODU)
For power supply, the VN1670 has a two-pin ODU connector (MINI-SNAP size
1, type GF1L0C-P02RP00-0000). Attach the enclosed power cable to power up
the unit (matching ODU connector type S11L0C-P02NPL0-6200)

Pin Assignment
1 Power supply (8 V ... 32 V) 1
2 Ground 2

► Sync (Binder)
The VN1670 has a sync connector (Binder type 711) which can be used for time
synchronization of different Vector devices (see section Time Synchronization
on page 107).

Pin Assignment
1 Terminal 15 2
3 1
2 Synchronization line
3 Ground Sync

► Kensington Lock
Mounting of Nano Kensington (NanoSaver).

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► IO (D-SUB15HD female)
The VN1670 has a D-SUB15HD connector for the digital and analog input/output
signals of the VNpiggy30 IO 8644 (planned product release in 2022). The pin
assignment is as follows:

Pin Assignment

1 Digital input/output 7
2 Digital input/output 5
3 Digital input/output 3
4 Analog GND
5 Analog input/output 2

6 Digital input/output 8
7 Digital input/output 6
8 Digital input/output 4
9 Digital GND
10 Analog input/output 3

11 Digital PWM
12 Digital input/output 1
13 Digital input/output 2
14 Analog input/output 4
15 Analog input/output 1

► USB (Type-C)
Connect your computer and the VN1670 via USB to install and to use the device
with applications (e. g. CANoe, CANalyzer).

► HOST (RJ45 connector)

Connect your computer and the VN1670 via 100BASE-TX oder 1000BASE-T to
use the device with applications (e. g. CANoe, CANalyzer).

► CASC (RJ45 connector)

Port to cascade further Vector devices via 100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T. Support
for this feature is planned for 2022 via a driver update.

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2.7.5 LEDs
LEDs

Figure 56: LEDs on front side

► (CAN/LIN 1...15)
Multicolored channel LEDs, each indicating the bus activity for CAN or LIN.
Color Description
Green Data frames have been sent or received correctly.
The flashing frequency varies according to the message rate.
Orange CAN: Error frames have been sent or received.
LIN: Both valid and erroneous data were detected.
The flashing frequency varies according to the message rate.
Red CAN: Bus off.
LIN: Only erroneous data was detected.

► Sync
LED illuminates if the device is synchronized.
Color Sync State Description
Off Not configured. No master or slave protocols are act-
ive for this device or no configuration
has been loaded yet.
Orange Configured, A slave protocol is active, but no mas-
waiting for master. ter could be found / assigned yet. The
state is assumed when the PTP pro-
tocol Slave or Best-Master is acti-
vated in the firmware, i. e. when
starting the PTP stack in the firmware
or if one of the slave protocols was
activated in the driver, i. e. when or
after the configuration was applied by
the Vector Timesync Service (vTSS).
Green Pending. A slave protocol is active and a mas-
(flashing) ter was found or could be assigned.
The SYNC condition / the steady
state was not yet reached or was left
again.
► PTP
Transition to the Slave-With-
Master state, but the SYNC con-
dition has not yet been reached.
► HW-SYNC
Pulse and master time present,
but the SYNC accuracy has not
yet been reached.
► SW-SYNC
SYNC accuracy not yet reached.

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Color Sync State Description

Green In-sync. SYNC condition reached and is met
or only master protocols active on the
interface.
Red Failure. ► PTP
Master lost, SYNC accuracy not
maintained.
► HW-SYNC
Missing pulse, missing time infor-
mation of the master, SYNC accur-
acy not maintained.
► SW-SYNC
SYNC accuracy not maintained.

If the SYNC accuracy is not main-

tained but the master is present, this
state is only maintained for three
seconds, then the state changes to
Pending.

► Status
Multicolored LED indicating the device status.
Color Description
Green Flashes 4x at power up and illuminates afterwards.
Flashes quicker during an update progress. Please wait for the auto-
matic reboot of the device after the update has been finished. After-
wards the LED is permanent on.
Red An error has occurred. Please disconnect the power supply as well
as the USB or Ethernet cable. Re-connect the power supply and the
USB/Ethernet cable and try again. Flashes when the max. tem-
perature has been reached.

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Figure 57: LEDs on back side

► Ethernet HOST/CASC
Multicolored LED indicating the Ethernet status.

Activity (left LED) Description

Green Activity.
Off No activity.

Speed (right LED) Description

Green 1000 MBit/s
Orange 100 MBit/s
Off 10 MBit/s

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2.7.6 Bus Configuration

Piggybacks An advantage of the VN1670 is its five Piggyback plug-in locations (CH3, CH6, CH9,
CH12, CH15). Depending on use cases, electrically decoupled CAN High-Speed,
CAN Low-Speed or LIN transceivers can be used.

CAN/LIN
Piggy 5
CAN/LIN CH15
Piggy 4
CAN/LIN CH12
Piggy 3
CAN/LIN CH9
Piggy 2
CAN/LIN CH6
Piggy 1
CH3

Figure 58: Piggyback plug-in locations

Configurations
Channels Piggy 1 Piggy 2 Piggy 3 Piggy 4 Piggy 5
10x CAN + 5x LIN CAN1 CAN2 CAN3 CAN4 CAN5
9x CAN + 6x LIN CAN1 CAN2 CAN3 CAN4 LIN1
8x CAN + 7x LIN CAN1 CAN2 CAN3 LIN2 LIN1
7x CAN + 8x LIN CAN1 CAN2 LIN3 LIN2 LIN1
6x CAN + 9x LIN CAN1 LIN4 LIN3 LIN2 LIN1
5x CAN + 10x LIN LIN5 LIN4 LIN3 LIN2 LIN1

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2.7.7 Replacing Piggybacks

Caution!
When performing this operation be sure not to touch the boards (VN1670 main
board or Piggybacks) to avoid damages due to electrical discharges.

Step by Step Procedure

1. First, loosen the VN1670 housing screws on the bottom. Then carefully
remove the cover.

Figure 59: Opening the housing

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

CAN/LIN
Piggy 5
CAN/LIN CH15
Piggy 4
CAN/LIN CH12
Piggy 3
CAN/LIN CH9
Piggy 2
CAN/LIN CH6
Piggy 1
CH3

Figure 60: CAN/LIN Piggyback plug-in locations

IO Piggy

Figure 61: VNpiggy30 IO 8644 plug-in location

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

Figure 62: Unmount/mount Piggybacks

4. Insert the replacement Piggyback. When doing this please make sure that the
single and dual-row connectors are not laterally offset.
5. Secure the new Piggyback with the appropriate screw and retainer.
6. Reattach the bottom cover and then secure it with the appropriate screw
fasteners. The screws should be secure but not excessively tight.
7. Power the VN1670, connect the device with the host and check the bus con-
figuration in Vector Hardware Config.

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2.7.8 Device Stacking

Due to the design of the system housing, several VN1670 and VN5650/VN5240 can
be stacked and fixed together. For this purpose, the VN1670 already has four pre-
mounted feets (also available as accessory: part number 05152). This allows the
VN1670 to be placed on top of another and fixed in place. Please use the enclosed
additional screws for this purpose.

Note
► Tightening torque: Torx T10, 1.2 Nm.

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2.7.9 Technical Data

CAN channels Max. 10

5x on-board CAN/CAN FD
- NXP TJA1057GT
- electrically decoupled

5x configurable via Piggybacks

Bitrates
- CAN: up to 1 MBit/s (up to 2 MBit/s depend-
ing on wiring and transceivers)
- CAN FD: up to 5 MBit/s (up to 8 MBit/s
depending on wiring and transceivers)
LIN channels Max. 10

5x on-board LIN
- Infineon TLE7259-3
- electrically decoupled

5x configurable via Piggybacks

Bitrates
- Normal-Mode: up to 20 kBit/s
- Flash-Mode: up to 115.2 kBit/s (depending
on wiring higher bitrates are possible)
Digital/analog input/output Via VNpiggy30 IO 8644 (optional)
Time stamps Resolution: 8 ns
Accuracy (within one device): 1 μs
Accuracy software sync: typ. 50 μs
Accuracy hardware sync: typ. 1 μs
Accuracy IEEE1588 – PTP: typ. 1 µs
Host computer connection USB 3.1 Gen. 1 via USB Type-C
Gigabit Ethernet 1000BASE-T
Power supply External 8 V...32 V (typ. 12 V)
Power consumption Typ. 10 W1)
Max. 16 W2)
Standby: 35 mW
Temperature range Operation: -40 °C ... +65 °C
Storage: -40 °C ... +85 °C
Relative humidity of ambient air 15 %...95 %, non-condensing
Dimensions (LxWxH) 159 mm x 219 mm x 54 mm
(height with housing feet)
Weight 1.4 kg
Operating system requirements Windows 10 (64 bit)
Required CANoe version CANoe 15 SP3 or higher

1) Setup: 10x CAN (1 MBit, 100 % busload), 1x LIN, USB host connection, 25 °C ambient
temperature,12 V external supply.
2) Setup: 10x CAN (1 MBit, 100 % busload), 5x LIN, Ethernet host connection, VNpiggy30 IO 8644 at
full load, cascading port at high load, +65 °C ambient temperature.

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2.7.10 Electrical Isolation

2.7.10.1 Connectors
Electrical isolation Case
of the connectors
Power Shield

GND_PWR

CAN Shield
CH
Sync Shield 1...15
LIN 9 8 7 6
15 14 13 12 11
2
3 1 10 9 8 7 6
5 4 3 2 1
Piggyback

GND
GND ISO_LIN
ISO_SYNC
GND GND
ISO_CAN ISO_PIGGY
Term_15
(related to
GND_PWR)

USB-C
GND
Logic

CASC Shield
1G

Shield IO
Piggyback
11 12 13 14 15
6 7 8 9 10
1 2 3 4 5

GND
ISO_DIGITAL
HOST Shield
1G GND
ISO_ANALOG

Shield
FE

Supply/Data Electrical
Connected Isolation

Note
Please note that the shield of the USB-C connector has the same potential as the
logic GND and that it is isolated from the case shield. This is intended to avoid
ground loops when using a 12 V notebook power supply without electrical iso-
lation.

The FE plug must be connected to the chassis ground if the network interface is
used in a vehicle with shieled cables.

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2.7 VN1670

GND Iso / VB-

Pin 10
Electrical Isolation

V+ Device DC V+ Iso

GND Device DC GND Iso

CAN

TXD LIN
Pin 4
LIN
Transceiver Pdis
Logic RXD Pin 3

GND Iso / VB-

Pin 9
Electrical Isolation VB+
Pin 13

V+ Device DC V+ Iso

GND Device DC GND Iso

LIN

2.7.10.3 Piggybacks
Reference
For information on the electrical isolation of the Piggybacks, please refer to the
separate accessories manual.

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2.7 VN1670

2.7.11 Accessories
Reference
Information on available accessories can be found in the separate accessories
manual on our website.

Bus transceiver ► CAN-/LINpiggies

Cables and ► VNcable 3Y

connectors ► CANterm 120
► Vector SYNCcableXL
► Vector SYNCcable50
► Multi SYNCbox external
► Multi SYNCbox active
► Cable Binder 3pol Connector with Pigtail
► USB Cable 3.1 Type C-C (Dual Screw Lock)
► Ethernet cables

Power supply ► Vector Power Supply ODU Mini-Snap

► Cable Vehicle Input <> ODU Mini-Snap
► Cable Banana Plug <> ODU Mini-Snap

Miscellaneous ► VSH Connecting Kit 19"

► VSH Connecting Kit Horizontal
► VSH Connecting Kit Vertical
► VSH Equipment Foot Kit
► VSH Mounting Flange

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2.7 VN1670

3 Getting Started
In this chapter you find the following information:

3.1 Driver Installation 95

3.2 Device Configuration 98

3.3 Loop Tests 99

3.4 CAN 99

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3.1 Driver Installation

General The Vector Driver Setup allows the installation or the removal of Vector devices.
information

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

Step by Step Procedure

1. Execute the driver setup from \Drivers\Setup.exe before the device is

connected to the PC with the included USB cable.

If you have already connected the device to the PC, the Windows found
new Hardware wizard appears. Close this wizard and then execute the driver
setup.

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

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3.1 Driver Installation

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

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

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

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3.1 Driver Installation

Step by Step Procedure

For VN1630 log users only:
Please also install the Vector Logger Configurator as follows:

1. Execute \Tools\VN1630_log\Setup_64Bit.exe or
\Tools\VN1630_log\Setup_32Bit.exe.
2. Finish the installation with the setup.

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

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3.2 Device Configuration

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 Hard-
ware 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.

Reference
Further details on Vector Hardware Config can be found in the installation
instructions (see section Vector Hardware Configuration on page 101).

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3.3 Loop Tests

Operation test The test described here can be performed to check the functional integrity of the
driver and the device. This test is identical for Windows 7 / Windows 8.1 / Windows
10 and independent of the used application.

3.4 CAN
Device test The operating test for CAN requires either two high-speed or two low-speed trans-
ceivers and can be executed as follows:

Step by Step Procedure

1. Connect two CAN channels with a suitable cable.

If two high-speed transceivers are being used, we recommend our
CANcable1 (CANcable0 for low-speed transceivers).
2. Start \Drivers\Common\Loop3.exe from the Vector Driver Setup.
This program accesses the Vector devices and transmits CAN messages.

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

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3.4 CAN

4. Set the appropriate baudrate depending on the transceiver being used (high-
speed max. 1,000,000 Bd, low-speed max. 125,000 Bd).
5. Click [Start].
6. You will see statistical data in the lower part of the window if the system has
been configured properly.

7. The test procedure can be terminated with the [Stop] button.

An OK should appear in the upper part of the window.

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4 Vector Hardware Configuration
In this chapter you find the following information:

4.1 General Information 102

4.2 Tool Description 103

4.2.1 Introduction 103
4.2.2 Tree View 104

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4.1 General Information

Executing Vector After the successful driver installation, you will find the configuration application
Hardware Config 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 63: Icon in Control Panel

Control Panel ► Category view

Windows 7 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.

Control Panel ► Category view

Windows 8.1 <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 ► Category view

Windows 10 <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

4.2.1 Introduction
Vector
Hardware Config

Figure 64: General view of Vector Hardware Config

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

Application
logical channel logical channel logicalchannel
logical channel logical channel
CAN 1 LIN 1 FlexRay 1 CAN 2
CAN 1

not assigned

physical CH1 physical CH2 physical CH1 physical CH2

CAN LIN FlexRay CAN

Vector Device 1 Vector Device 2

Figure 65: Concept of channel assignments

Figure 66: Channel assignment in Vector Hardware Config

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4.2 Tool Description

4.2.2 Tree View

Accessing The tool is split into two windows. The left window has a tree view and lets you
Vector devices 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 67: Hardware

Application In Application, all available applications are displayed in a tree view. According to
each application, the assignments of logical and physical channels are displayed in
the right part of the window. If no assignment exists, the information Not assigned
appears. The assignment can be edited via a right-click.

Figure 68: Application

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4.2 Tool Description

Global settings Global settings contains global device configuration possibilities, e. g. software
time synchronization, GNSS time synchronization, transmit queue size, con-
figuration flags or the number of virtual CAN devices.

Figure 69: Global settings

Driver status Driver status offers an overall status information of devices and applications cur-
rently in use. You can see whether the channels are connected to the bus (online/off-
line) and whether the time synchronization is activated or not (Time-Sync-On/Time-
Sync-Off).

Figure 70: Driver status

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4.2 Tool Description

License The License section contains information on all current available licenses (Vector
bus devices, Vector License USB dongle devices).

Figure 71: License

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

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5 Time Synchronization
In this chapter you find the following information:

5.1 General Information 108

5.2 Software Sync 110

5.2.1 General Information 110
5.2.2 Configuration 111

5.3 Hardware Sync 112

5.3.1 General Information 112
5.3.2 Configuration 114

5.4 Precision Time Protocol Sync 115

5.4.1 General Information 115
5.4.2 Supported Features 115
5.4.3 Network Topology 116
5.4.4 Configuration 116

5.5 Protocol Combinations 117

5.6 Use Cases and Configuration Examples 118

5.6.1 GNSS Synchronization 118
5.6.2 4.2 IEEE1588 Synchronization 119
5.6.3 Hardware Synchronization 120

5.7 Compatibility 121

5.7.1 Vector Software 121
5.7.2 Device Drivers 121

5.8 Troubleshooting 122

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5.1 General Information

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

Figure 72: Time stamps of two CAN channels in CANalyzer

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

PC
CANalyzer/CANoe
USB

Vector
CAN Interface

Time Stamp Clock

CH1 CH2
CAN
Figure 73: Common time stamp clock for each channel

If the measurement setup requires more than one Vector network interface, a syn-
chronization of all connected interfaces and their hardware clocks is needed.

Due to manufacturing and temperature tolerances, the hardware clocks may vary in
speed, so time stamps of various Vector devices drift over time.

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5.1 General Information

PC
CANalyzer/CANoe
USB USB
sec sec
Vector 0.000000 0.000000 Vector
0.100376 0.100383
CAN Interface 0.200382 0.200982 Ethernet Interface
0.300372 0.301456
0.400406 0.402612
CH1 CH2 0.500593 0.503885 Port 1 Port 2
Time Stamp Clock Time Stamp Clock
0.600242 0.604092

CAN
Ethernet
Figure 74: Example of unsynchronized network interfaces. Independent time stamps drift apart

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

Note
The accuracy of the software, hardware, PTP or GNSS 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

5.2.1 General Information

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

PC
CANalyzer/CANoe PC clock

synchronization
USB by software (PC clock) USB
sec sec
Vector 0.000000 0.000000 Vector
1.100356 1.100413
CAN Interface 1.200362 1.200421 Ethernet Interface
2.300362 2.300429
2.400356 2.400419
CH1 CH2 3.500353 3.500415 Port 1 Port 2
Time Stamp Clock 3.600362 3.600420 Time Stamp Clock

CAN
Ethernet
Figure 75: Time stamps of devices are synchronized to the PC clock

Note
Software time synchronization may lead to an increased latency for all connected
Vector network interfaces. If a use case requires low latency, deactivate this
option and use another synchronization mechanism.

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5.2 Software Sync

5.2.2 Configuration
Vector Use the software synchronization if at least one device has no hardware sync con-
Hardware Config nector. Also to synchronize the device clock to the computer time, use the software
synchronization (legacy).

The setting of the software time synchronization can be changed in the Vector
Hardware Config tool via a right-clicking on the device and by selecting Time sync
device configuration.

Software sync In section Protocol Mode | Software, select the required mode:
modes ► Off
Synchronization mechanism is turned off.
► Legacy
Device is synchronized to PC performance counter. This setting is compatible
with the previous synchronization mechanism Software time synchronization.
Can be used in conjunction with device drivers older than 11.2.
► Master
Device operates as software synchronization time master.
► Slave
Device operates as software synchronization time slave.

Figure 76: Configuring software synchronization

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5.3 Hardware Sync

5.3.1 General Information

Synchronization A more accurate time synchronization of multiple devices is provided by the hard-
by hardware ware synchronization. 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 avail-
able (see accessories manual, part number 05085).

VN5610A
USB PC
Power

VN1630A

USB PC SYNCcable XL
VN7570
Multi USB PC
SYNCcable XL
SYNCbox
VN1640A SYNCcable XL external

USB PC Vector Devices

VN1640A

USB PC SYNCcable XL

Figure 77: Example of a time synchronization with multiple devices

VN8914

USB PC

Power

SYNCcable XL

VN5610A

Power
USB VN8914

VN5610A

Power
Multi
SYNCcable XL
SYNCbox
VN1640A SYNCcable XL external

Figure 78: Example of a time synchronization with VN8914 and additional devices

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

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5.3 Hardware Sync

the time stamps to a common time base (master clock) which can be defined by the
user.

PC
CANalyzer/CANoe
synchronization
USB by hardware (SYNCcable) USB
sec sec
0.000000 0.000000
Vector 1.100375 1.100376
Vector
CAN Interface 1.200381 1.200382 Ethernet Interface
2.300371 2.300372
2.400405 2.400406
CH1 CH2 3.500592 3.500593 Port 1 Port 2
Time Stamp Clock 3.600241 3.600242 Master Time Stamp Clock

CAN
Ethernet
Figure 79: Time stamps are synchronized to the master clock

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5.3 Hardware Sync

5.3.2 Configuration
Vector Use hardware synchronization if at least one device is connected with USB or PCIe
Hardware Config to the PC and all devices are hardware sync capable. One device should be con-
figured as master and all other devices as slaves. Therefore, all devices must be
interconnected with SYNCcableXL and Multi SYNCbox external or SYNCbox act-
ive.

The setting of the hardware time synchronization can be changed in the Vector
Hardware Config tool via a right-clicking on the device and by selecting Time sync
device configuration.

Hardware sync In section Protocol Mode | Hardware, select the required mode:
modes ► Off
Synchronization mechanism is turned off.
► Master
Device operates as synchronization master, sending sync pulses on the sync
line.
► Slave
Device operates as synchronization slave, awaiting sync pulses on the sync line.

Figure 80: Configuring hardware synchronization

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5.4 Precision Time Protocol Sync

5.4.1 General Information

Overview The Precision Time Protocol (PTP) is a protocol used to synchronize clocks through
a computer network. On a local area network, it achieves a synchronization accur-
acy in the sub-microsecond range, making it suitable for measurement and control
systems.

Note
The PTP feature can only be used on the Ethernet host ports of these devices.
Therefore, it can only be used, if the device is connected via Ethernet host port to
the PC.

PTP Network PTP

Switch

VN5640 PC VN5640
Ethernet Host Ethernet Host
Grandmaster Slave
Ordinary Clock Ordinary Clock

Figure 81: Setup example

5.4.2 Supported Features

Vector network interfaces support time synchronization with IEEE1588-2008 stand-
ard. The following IEEE1588 features are supported:

IEEE1588 Features VN Device Support

Clock Types
Ordinary Clock Master X
Ordinary Clock Slave X
Synchronization
2-step clock X
E2E X
BMCA X
Transport
PTP over UDP with IPv4 X
PTP over UDP with IPv6 -
Multicast Master/Slave X
Unicast Master/Slave -
Synchronization accuracy
1 µs X

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5.4 Precision Time Protocol Sync

5.4.3 Network Topology

Network switches To achieve a maximum accuracy, PTP needs transparent clock support in network
equipment. Therefore, a PTP transparent clock capable network switch is strongly
suggested.

5.4.4 Configuration
Vector Use the PTP synchronization if all devices are connected via Ethernet host port to
Hardware Config the PC and one device is configured as master and all other devices are configured
as slaves.

The setting of the PTP synchronization can be changed in the Vector Hardware
Config tool via a right-clicking on the device and by selecting Time sync device
configuration.

PTP sync In section Protocol Mode | PTP, select the required mode:
modes ► Off
Synchronization mechanism is turned off.
► Master
Device operates as fixed IEEE1588 master.
► Slave
Device operates as fixed IEEE1588 slave.
► Auto
Devices uses the Best Master Clock Algorithm (BMCA) to determine operation
mode.

Repeat the steps above to configure each Vector network interface. Keep in mind
that only one IEEE1588 Master should be used at the same time and that IEEE1588
Slaves need at least one IEEE1588 Master.

Figure 82: Configuring PTP synchronization

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5.5 Protocol Combinations

General information All described time synchronization protocols can be combined in several ways to
support different use cases. The following example illustrates this in a generic way:

Setup

GNSS

GNSS
or
S PTP

Root Device

PTP
M M M SW Sync

HW Sync

S S S
2nd 2nd 2nd
Device Level Device Level Device Level

Figure 83: Combination example

Legend Symbol Description

S Active Slave protocol on first device,
i. e. protocol which corrects the time on the device.
S Possible active Slave protocols on second device,
i. e. protocol which corrects the time on the device
M Possible active Master protocol on first device,
i. e. protocol which distributes the time to other devices.

Possible The following table outlines the possible protocol combinations. See legend above.
combinations For example, if the first device is synced to GNSS the second device can be synced
to the same time using PTP synchronization
Root Device 2nd Device Level
Sync Role Slave Master Slave
Hardware Sync
None Software Sync
PTP
Time Hardware Sync
Synchronization GNSS Software Sync
Protocol PTP
PTP * Hardware Sync
HW Sync Software Sync
SW Sync -
* with external master or Vector device

Note
Only one slave protocol can be active on a device but a device can drive multiple
master protocols.

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5.6 Use Cases and Configuration Examples

5.6.1 GNSS Synchronization

TAI/UTC time Synchronizing Vector network interfaces to GNSS (TAI/UTC) time.

Setup

GNSS

VN4610

UTC

PTP

PTP Network PTP

Switch

VN5640 PC VN5640

UTC UTC

Figure 84: GNSS example

Configuration In this use-case the devices shall be configured in the following way:
Devices GNSS PTP Software Sync Hardware Sync
VN4610 Slave Master Off Off
VN5640 Off Slave Off Off

Check the synchronization status of all devices. Configuration shall be ok and all
devices shall be In-Sync.

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5.6 Use Cases and Configuration Examples

5.6.2 4.2 IEEE1588 Synchronization

PTP master Synchronizing Vector network interfaces to a PTP master.

Setup PTP Network PTP

Switch

VN5640 PC VN5640
Ethernet Host Ethernet Host
Grandmaster Slave
Ordinary Clock Ordinary Clock

Figure 85: IEEE1588 example

Configuration In this use-case the devices shall be configured in the following way:
Devices GNSS PTP Software Sync Hardware Sync
VN5640 (1) Off Master Off Off
VN5640 (2) Off Slave Off Off

Check the synchronization status of all devices. Configuration shall be ok and all
devices shall be In-Sync.

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5.6 Use Cases and Configuration Examples

5.6.3 Hardware Synchronization

Active sync Synchronizing more than five Vector network interfaces via Multi SYNCbox active.

Setup PC

USB PC Power
Power

SYNC in

DC in
SYNCcable XL (In)

USB PC Multi
SYNCbox
Power active

SYNC out

SYNC out
USB PC

Power

SYNCcable XL (Out)

SYNCcable XL
Multi
SYNCbox
external

USB PC
SYNCcable XL (Out)
Power

Multi
USB PC SYNCbox
external
Power

USB PC

Power Multi
SYNCbox
external

SYNCcable XL (Out)

USB PC

Power

USB PC

Vector Devices

Figure 86: Active sync example

Note
The hardware synchronization topology should be evenly balanced to achieve
the best synchronization results. This means all synchronization participants
(except the master) shall be interconnected on the same topology level.

Configuration In this use-case the devices shall be configured in the following way:
Devices GNSS PTP Software Sync Hardware Sync
VN7572 Off Off Off Master
all others Off Off Off Slave

Check the synchronization status of all devices. Configuration shall be ok and all
devices shall be In-Sync.

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5.7 Compatibility

5.7.1 Vector Software

► CANoe 12.0 SP3 or higher
► CANape 18.0 or higher

5.7.2 Device Drivers

► For backwards compatibility, use software synchronization Legacy for all
devices.
► For devices with driver versions < 11.2, activate Global Settings | Software
time synchronization in Vector Hardware Config tool.

Figure 87: Global settings

Alternatively, disable all synchronization mechanisms and use application hardware

synchronization.

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, if application hardware syn-
chronization is used.

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5.8 Troubleshooting

5.8 Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Reason Solution
Vector Hardware Configuration does Old driver. Update device driver to
not show the context menu to con- most recent driver.
figure timesync on the device.
Error messages:
IEEE1588 sync not supported ► IEEE1588 Synchronization is only ► Disconnect the USB
(only with ETH connection) available if the used Host Inter- cable from the device.
face is Ethernet.
► Connect the Ethernet
► A device which uses USB con- Host cable to the
nection for Host Interface cannot device.
be configured for IEEE1588 syn-
► Power cycle the
chronization (although the Eth-
device.
ernet cable is connected
physically in addition to the USB ► Use another syn-
cable). chronization protocol if
you want to keep the
USB Host connection.
Software sync not supported ► Software synchronization is only ► Disconnect the Eth-
(only with USB connection). available if the host interface used ernet Host cable from
is USB or PCIe. the device.
► A device that uses an Ethernet ► Connect the USB cable
port for the host interface cannot to the device.
be configured for software syn-
► Power cycle the
chronization (although the Eth-
device.
ernet cable is physically
connected in addition to the USB ► Use another syn-
cable). chronization protocol if
you want to keep the
Ethernet Host con-
nection.
Synchronization cannot be estab- ► Sync cluster not properly con-
lished. Red icon in Vector Hardware figured.
Configuration Tool (Status: Out of
► Slave configured but no Master
sync).
available.
► Hw Sync cable not properly con-
nected.
► No GNSS satellite signal avail-
able(check GNSS LED).
► Used Ethernet Switch for
IEEE1588 introduces too much jit-
ter.
► The used Ethernet switch does
not support IEEE1588 trans-
parent clock and therefore gen-
erates too much jitter.

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