Professional Calibration Data Management with vCDM

• The parameter data of ECU architectures that are not based on A2L and HEX at calibration level can now also be managed using vCDM. This extends the scope of application of vCDM to ECUs based on AUTOSAR Adaptive as well as to the field of function development and simulation.
• You can now create or import parameter declarations quickly and easily using the ASAP2 Studio Editor. Imports are also possible from Excel or other sources.
• Scalar parameters as well as maps and curves together with their axes, text parameters and measured values in declarations are supported.
• You manage parameter values at a purely symbolic level. The entire function scope is available, including data import, merging, change of program version, report generation, history, data analysis and export functions.
• Parameter values can be processed in various input and output formats that are relevant in different application areas: C-Code/Header, MATLAB, CDF2.0 etc.

• Configure the project tree to meet your requirements: Create folders yourself or generate the project tree automatically on the basis of defined rules.
• You can store multiple rules for project trees and switch between these. You can share rules with other users and a rule version management function is also implemented.
• Many detailed improvements to the project tree have been implemented: optimized display of ECU software in the tree, automatic incrementation of revision names and much more.
• All the functions in the project tree are available independently of the working model.

• The tracking of changes in the project structure or of individual options in the project or data set has been improved.
• The change history is now displayed more clearly.
• Transparent tracking of who moved data sets to different folders, modified copy rules or added attachments is now possible.

• Large numbers of data sets can be managed better thanks to the use of multiple values for data set attributes (metadata).
• Cases in which data sets or calibration variants are used for multiple areas of application are now depicted more clearly.
• Attributes with multiple values can be used to filter the data sets, for rule-based displays in the project tree or for outputs in reports.

• The search function for data sets and files have been improved.
• Metadata for search queries can be selected more simply and clearly.
• The display of the search results has been fine-tuned.

• You can simplify your project management activities by adding a milestone plan to the calibration project.
• Individual data sets can be assigned to milestones.
• The milestones can be used for analyses and searches.

• You can optionally check the HEX files after generation. The result is logged automatically.
• In the folder-based working mode (working as in CANape and INCA) it is now also possible to add metadata when uploading the HEX file (data set creation).
• Extended parameter rules: Optimizations have been implemented to permit the execution of hundreds of rules for each data set. It is possible to create maps and curves using rules.
• A Japanese GUI is available as of SP1

Tight IT resources & limited budget

In contrast to software for measurement and calibration of ECUs, a data management solution is not a single-user based solution. Besides the user access to the PC, vCDM also consists of a server and the database. Like any business solution, vCDM requires the support of the IT department for operation and maintenance. Although the IT effort is low, major challenges in the department often arise in the competition for limited IT resources. In many cases, the result is time delays and additional, high internal costs. Small companies and departments therefore often decide not to use calibration data management – in spite of the technical advantages.

The need for data management frequently emerges from the technical requirements in a project. In the classic software license model, the procurement costs for a data management solution must be paid from the project budget or the purchase must be prepared for well in advance in the budget planning. For this reason, the frequently large inefficiencies resulting from manual data management are accepted because the purchase of a calibration data management solution is not practical.

Vector supports you in the use of vCDM by offering a new “Software-as-a-Service” offer. In this case, Vector provides the necessary infrastructure (hardware, software, and database) that you can subscribe to on a project-related basis. All procurement and maintenance costs are thus eliminated. All services for operation (data backup, database maintenance, and many more) are included in the subscription costs. The annual subscription costs also include one software update including data migration so that the latest product features can always be used. Vector Support is available to answer your technical questions.
Your department can thus use a CDM solution quickly without effort and simultaneously has full cost transparency.

A high level of data security is guaranteed through many security measures (encryption, client separation, ISO 27001). Selected globally distributed computing centers ensure fast response times.

This Software-as-a-Service offer is available starting with vCDM Version 5.8 and CANape Version 15.0.

• No internal expenses for installation, operation and maintenance of vCDM server and database by experts of Vector
• High level of data security through client separation and ISO 27001 certification
• All costs for operation and maintenance of the server components are included in the subscription fee
• Fast provision of total solution
• Scaling of the server components (small, medium, large) according to your requirements
• Competent technical support during Vector service hours

Scope of services:

• User access via the vCDM client application (subscription or purchase)
• Annual software update (as of the 13th month)
• Minimum scope: 1 year subscription, 5 users

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