Easy Analysis of CCS Charging Communication

With VH5110 – also called "CCS Listener" - you can analyze the communication between a charging station (EVSE) and an e-vehicle (EV) based on CCS protocols. The VH5110 "listens" to the data communicated on the Control Pilot Line (CP) via Powerline Communication (PLC) and converts them into Ethernet frames that are interpreted in CANoe. In addition, the PWM parameters of the basic communication are measured and displayed in CANoe as system variables.

Advantages

Very compact size for optimum use directly on the e-vehicle or the charging station
Easy handling without complex man-in-the-middle set-up
Neutral behavior, therefore no influence on communication
Seamless listening to the communication between the e-vehicle and the charging station
Flexible connection to the Control Pilot (CP) signal via:
- direct connection
- indirect connection by means of inductive coupler around the charging cable

Gallery

The compact dimensions are ideal for usage directly on the vehicle or charging station

Ethernet connector for connection to CANoe

Photo of connections for power supply and Control Pilot signal

Connection for power supply and Control Pilot signal

Application Areas

Neutral, seamless listening of the CCS communication between e-vehicle and charging station:

in the vehicle for testing during ECU integration
in the field, when analyzing interoperability problems or interrupted charging
in the test vehicle for continuous recording of the charging processes in connection with a data logger

Functions

Measurement of voltage, frequency and duty cycle of PWM communication according to IEC 61851
Listening to PLC communication and convert to Ethernet frames for display and analysis in CANoe
Seamless listening of SLAC and V2G messages of the DIN 70121 and ISO 15118 protocols
Full compliance with the HomePlug Green PHY specification
Listening to the HomePlug specific communication between the PLC nodes

Technical Data

	VH5110
Power supply connections	1x MQS (connection cable included in delivery)
Connections for communication	1x BNC for CP signal 1x Ethernet (10/100 Mbit/s) for CANoe
Power supply	Typ. 12 V
Power consumption	Typ. 1,000 mW
Operating system requirements	Windows 10 (32 bit or 64 bit)
Software requirements	CANoe (version 12.0 SP3 or higher) CANoe Option .SmartCharging CANoe Option .Ethernet
Supported standards	HomePlug Green PHY v1.1
Temparature range	Operation: 0 °C … +85 °C
Dimensions (LxWxH, incl. BNC connector)	Approx. 115 x 110 x 35 mm
Weight	Approx. 230 g