VP6400 / VP7400 – Platforms for Smart Logger Applications

VP6400 and VP7400 are powerful and robust hardware platforms, that are especially designed for time-synchronous recording of automotive bus messages, video streams, radar raw data and ECU-internal measurement data in parallel. With their high logging rates, they are suitable for ADAS projects.

Both, the VP6400 and VP7400 are available in different variants suited for different tasks and use cases. They can be delivered either as a Windows PC with pre-installed Vector tools or as a dedicated logging solution with CANape log or vMeasure log.

The VP6400 is suitable for simple ADAS applications and, in combination with the VN5240 Ethernet interface (release in Q4/2020), especially for logging Ethernet data. The same form factor makes these devices easily stackable. The VP7400 is used for logging complex ADAS applications with high data rates, ideally in combination with the VX1161 Multi Base Module.

Advantages

Continuous logging of measurement data rates of up to 500 Mbytes/s respectively up to 1 GByte/s
Compact and robust design – suitable for automotive use
Numerous interfaces for high data throughput, such as 10 Gbit/s Ethernet and USB 3.0/3.1
IEEE 1588 (PTP) time synchronization
Extended temperature range from -25 °C to +70 °C
Exchangeable storage cartridges with 4 TByte, respectively up to 16 TByte capacity
VP6400: Optional bus interfaces for CAN and LIN
VP7400: Optional PCIe slots Gen 3.0 x8

Functions and Applications

Smart Logger with CANape log or vMeasure log

When combined with CANape log or vMeasure log, VP6400 and VP7400 are high-performance stand-alone Smart Loggers. To configure the hardware, a PC with CANape or vMeasure exp is required. Existing CANape projects can be downloaded to VP6400/VP7400 in a quick and easy process. During logging the configuration PC is no longer needed. For monitoring measurements, a browser-based UI for mobile devices is available. Individual measurement signals as well as status information, such as the amount of remaining storage capacity, can be displayed in this interface, too.

Product Portfolio

VP6000 Platform
VP6440 Processing and Logging Platform	VP6400 Platform (H: 2 U)
VP6450 Processing and Logging Platform	VP6400 Platform with additional 6 x CAN or 4 x CAN and 2 x LIN (H: 2 U)
VP6240-4 Storage Cartridge 4 TB	Exchangeable SSD memory module with 4 TByte capacity
VP7000 Platform
VP7440 Processing and Logging Platform	VP7400 Platform with Storage Bay (H: 1.5 U)
VP7470 Processing and Logging Platform	VP7400 Platform with Storage Bay and PCIe Add-On (H: 2.5 U)
VP7240-4 Storage Cartridge 4 TB	Exchangeable SSD memory module with 4 TByte capacity
VP7240-8 Storage Cartridge 8 TB	Exchangeable SSD memory module with 8 TByte capacity
VP7240-16 Storage Cartridge 16 TB	Exchangeable SSD memory module with 16 TByte capacity
VP7110 UPS	Uninterruptible power supply with 160 W for electrical loads up to 200 W
VP7140 Docking Station for VP7240	Thundberbolt docking station to read out Storage Cartridges

Technical Data

	VP6400	VP7400
Processor and Main Memory	Intel Core i3-8100H (4 cores with 3.00 GHz) Internal SSD with 128 GByte capacity 16 GByte RAM	Intel Core i7-6820EQ (4 cores operating at 2.8 GHz) Internal SSD with 256 GByte capacity 32 GByte RAM
Ethernet	2 x 10 Gbit/s Ethernet (RJ45), with hardware time stamps 2 x 1 Gbit/s Ethernet (RJ45), with hardware time stamps	2 x 10 Gbit/s Ethernet (RJ45) 6 x 1 Gbit/s Ethernet (RJ45), 5 x with hardware time stamps
USB	3 x USB 3.1 host ports	4 x USB 3.0 host ports
Further Interfaces	Integrated GNSS receiver WLAN Option (EU only) for mobile user interface LTE/UMTS option (EU only) AUX socket for connection of logger accessories Vector Sync socket for clamp 15 and hardware time synchronization	Control signals for power management GPIO with 4 inputs and 4 outputs Built-in GNSS receiver WLAN option for mobile user interface Microphone input to record trigger comments Slot for CFast memory cards DisplayPort
Time Synchronization	IEEE 1588 (PTP), with GNSS-based UTC time Vector Hardware Sync Line	IEEE 1588 (PTP), with GNSS-based UTC time
Use Cases	Smart Logger: CANape log/vMeasure log as an autonomous logging solution Automotive PC: Windows 10 IoT 64 bit with e.g. CANape
Operating Temperature Range	VP6400 Platform: -25 °C to +70 °C VP6420 Storage Cartridge: 0 °C to +70 °C	VP7400 Platform: -25 °C to +70 °C VP7240 Storage Cartridge: 0 °C to +70 °C
Power Supply	Designed for both 12 V and 24 V electrical systems Resistant to voltage drops of down to 6.5 V Power consumption between 50 W and 155 W, depending on configuration and operating mode	Designed for both 12 V and 24 V electrical systems Resistant to voltage drops of down to 6.5 V Power consumption between 110 W and 200 W, depending on configuration and operating mode
Housing	Robust aluminum profile housing
Dimensions (WxHxD)	216 x 84 x 250 mm	VP7440: 320 x 66 x 250 mm VP7470: 320 x 110 x 250 mm
Certificates	CE / RoHS / REACH