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Dear Reader,
Welcome to the November issue of the Vector Newsletter, focusing on the new releases of the testing and analysis tools CANoe and CANalyzer.
I would also like to draw your attention to our Application Notes, which contain valuable background information and application models of our Vector products. Meanwhile 90 of them are available at our website's
Download Center - under our new address
www.vector.com.
This issue already contains a wide variety of 30 topics. Therefore we ask ourselves - and you - whether we should split the newsletter into several subject specific ones. A question, which you can answer with 2 clicks.
With best regards from Stuttgart,
Dr. Thomas Beck
Managing Director Vector Informatik GmbH
In this issue, you will find interesting facts and product news about:
| ECU Test: |
CANoe and CANalyzer 7.1 / Testing system VT |
| AUTOSAR: |
Close to practice: Learn how to implement projects |
| Solutions for Open Protocols: |
CANoe and CANalyzer: Internet Protocol option .IP enhanced, new releases for J1939, ISO 11783, J1587, NMEA2000, CANopen |
| Hardware: |
CANcardXLe for desktops / VN7600 improved / New drivers |
| Events: |
Lectures of International Automotive Electronics Congress in Paris |
Entirely new: CANoe Release 7.1
Whether for testing, diagnostics or analysis: Version 7.1 of CANoe gives you useful new functions in all application areas:
> Option XCP enables new test scenarios based on access to internal ECU values via XCP
> For standard diagnostics, a complete OBD II Tester is integrated
> The interactive diagnostic console and fault memory window can now be used for LIN and FlexRay too
> Numerous improvements and support for the "Operator and Display Protocol" simplifies communication analysis.
To find out how you can benefit from the new versions of CANoe extensions for open protocols, see further below.
All new features at a glance...
CANalyzer Release 7.1 now available
In keeping with the wishes of many users, analysis tasks are even easier to perform with the new Version 7.1 of CANalyzer. Several logging files can automatically be combined in offline analysis, for example, and the Trace Window enables communication analysis per Operator and Display Protocol.
All new features at a glance...
CANoe / CANalyzer Customer Survey 2008
To ensure that we address your wishes even better in our further development of CANoe and CANalyzer, you still have the opportunity to participate in our Survey by December 12.
To survey questionaire...
VT System - Flexible I/O Interface Modules for Testing ECUs
Vector offers a compact and modular hardware solution for driving the I/O lines for testing automotive ECUs. The modules of the VT System can be used to simulate loads, measure the voltage at ECU outputs, stimulate inputs and to generate faults such as short circuits. Flexible test benches can be produced with minimal wiring effort.
More...
Know-how: ECU tests with fault simulation
Besides testing basic functionality a modern test system for ECUs must also enable testing of the most important fault cases. This applies to the ECU's communication interfaces as well as its I/O interfaces. Using test concepts specially tailored to the needs of the automotive industry, you can implement relevant test systems early in the development process. The compact VT System successfully addresses the various challenges to the test system.
Press article for download as PDF...
Improved interface between CANoe and MATLAB/Simulink
The new 2.1 version of the CANoe/MATLAB Interface simplifies data exchange between the two standard tools considerably. Among other things MATLAB models may now be parameterized directly from CANoe.
For additional details read here...
CANoe.MOST supports MOST150
Starting in Q1/2009 the new Version 7.1 of CANoe.MOST will also support the new MOST150 standard. This gives users a tool for MOST150 with the same interface as the tool for MOST25.
More...
Service Packs for Download:
> CANoe 7.0 SP6
> CANalyzer 7.0 SP6
download...
Know-how: AUTOSAR PDUs Conquer FlexRay
Audi is using FlexRay in their newest vehicles. The developed FlexRay network communication uses PDUs (Protocol Data Units) that are fully AUTOSAR compatible. PDUs are logical data containers for exchanging signals between applications and allowing greater decoupling from the underlying communication system.
Download the press article (PDF)...
Workshop: AUTOSAR in practice
In this 3-day workshop based on "AUTOSAR methodology" you will learn all work steps: from creating the software components to configuration of the basic software to code generation. In the process, you will gain familiarity with the Vector AUTOSAR tools DaVinci Developer and MICROSAR Configuration Suite based on a comprehensive sample application.
Read the agenda...
FNOS RP updated to AUTOSAR 3.0
In September 2008, Vector released the first package of FNOS RP for AUTOSAR 3.0.
More on our website...
Know-how: GM Europe counts on CANoe.DiVa for diagnostics validation
For the first time at GM Europe, fully automated test case generation has been implemented for diagnostics validation with the help of the CANoe.DiVa tool. Based on the example of the new Opel Insignia, learn about the economical, time-saving and technical process improvements that resulted compared to manual validation at Opel Corsa.
Download the press article (PDF)...
CANoe.DiVa 2.1 now also supports ODX
In the new Version 2.1, the integration and validation tool now also automatically executes test cases based on diagnostic descriptions per ODX 2.0.1 or 2.2.0. In addition, test analysis is simplified by various views and filter criteria in report generation.
All new features at a glance...
Know-how: Latest information on applications and background on diagnostic tools
Do you need more in-depth application information on Vector diagnostic tools? Then the recently updated application notes at the Download Center are exactly the right thing for you.
To Download Center...
Service Packs for Download:
> CANdela Flash 2.0 SP2
> CANdito 3.0 SP1
download...
Know-how: Deepen your expertise on ECU calibration using CANape
Application Notes give you valuable supplemental information on special applications in measurement and calibration with CANape. Learn more about the Multirecorder concept, and how to use C-code functions and create panels.
Overview...
Service Packs for Download:
> CANape 7.0 SP1
download...
Adressing cost pressure - Improving engineering efficiency
The current cost pressure demands engineering efficiency improvement. Sustainable results need clear concepts and a strong change management. Find out how to reduce cost of your engineering and related infrastructure
here...
Implementing effective Requirements Engineering
Insufficient requirements engineering still is the major reason for delays and expensive rework. Vector Consulting Services was recently interviewed by "Software Radio" on our experiences and to provide concrete guidance for improvements. Learn from this Podcast how to improve your requirements engineering.
More...
Spring Classes on CMMI and SPICE
In early 2009, Vector again offers its popular trainings on CMMI (with SEI certificate) and SPICE. All trainings are praxis-driven and build upon our consulting experiences with many companies.
To the seminar schedule...
Solutions for Open Protocols
Reliable analysis of Car2x communication
The new Version 7.1 of Option IP for CANalyzer and CANoe has further improved working with IP-based protocols such as TCP/IP and UDP. In particular, capabilities for stimulation of ECUs were extended. Extensive integration of the Ethernet interface in CANalyzer and CANoe means that Option IP can now also be combined with all other CANalyzer and CANoe bus options. This opens up new possibilities in analyzing communication.
More...
Know-how: Development trends and success factors in commercial vehicle networking
ECU networking in commercial vehicles poses many of the same challenges as in the automobile. Additional difficulties are the large number of variants at low production volumes as well as longer product life cycles that require a suitable layout of the architecture. To overcome cost pressure and send reliable vehicles onto the streets, specially modified development methods are absolutely essential.
Download the press article (PDF)...
Commercial vehicles, agricultural implements, ships: Network development made even easier
Numerous new functions in CANoe and CANalyzer versions for the
J1939,
NMEA2000,
ISO11783 and
J1587 protocols support you in your development tasks. Among other things, you will benefit from extended diagnostic functions, compliance tests per SAE J1939-82, simplified analysis of fault messages and from the extended Virtual Terminal for ISO11783. Follow the links of the single protocols...
Development, testing and analysis of CANopen networks made even easier
Effective immediately, CANalyzer.CANopen 7.0 contains the CANeds EDS editor and can display the signal names of the PDOs. You can also use CANoe.CANopen 5.0 to create simple application tests and LSS tests for CANopen devices and benefit from new generation templates for device tests. Using the project planning tool ProCANopen 6.2 you can also save EDS files in XML format now.
More...
EDS file editor available free-of-charge in Internet forum
CANeds is used to create, modify and test EDS files, thereby avoiding later problems in working with related CANopen configuration programs. A full-featured editor is available as freeware. You can download CANeds at the new CANopen Forum web site. You will also find a lot of useful information related to EDS files there.
More...
Hardware: Network Interfaces, Measurement and Data Logging
CANcardXLe also for Desctop PCs available
With driver version 6.8 the CANcardXLe together with the Vector ExpressCard Drive can now also be used in Desktop PCs.
More...
VN7600
VN7600 FlexRay USB interfaces get an electrically isolated power supply.
More...
New Drivers for Download:
> Driver Version 6.8 for CANboardXL, CANboardXL pxi and CANboardXL PCIe
> Driver Version 6.8 for CANcardXL
> Driver Version 6.8 for CANcase XL and CANcase XL log
> Driver Version 6.8 for VN3300, VN3600, VN7600
download...
France: New catalogue for training sessions in France
Extended offer for training sessions in France: more days are dedicated to AUTOSAR, FlexRay and LIN. Training on our well-known tool CANoe is still the "must" of our catalogue, with time dedicated to test and diagnostic features. To acquire basics on embedded systems, SBS day is for you !
Order your personal copy here...
USA: FNOS training class update
The FNOS training class has been updated to the latest versions of FNOS, FNOS RP and FNOS I3. The main focus of the training is still on FNOS I3, but we highlight the difference in FNOS RP when appropriate.
Check out our next available FNOS Workshop here...
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