Professional Calibration Data Management with vCDM

• Data can immediately be merged after they are imported into vCDM.
• You can also import data from CANape into vCDM, if CANape devices and datasets are not linked to vCDM.
• Data can be exported to component libraries or to a project inbox.
• The RAM/Flash address conversion is better coordinated between vCDM and CANape.

• Parameter sets, HEX, A2L and documents are shown directly in the tree of the Project Explorer.
• You can now exchange files from one dataset to another, quickly and easily, by drag & drop and copy/paste.
• The files can be updated conveniently to a new version.

• vCDM lets you generate OBD documentation error-free from the current variant data.
• You can use a new editor to establish the sequence of events and their structuring in the report.
• vCDM automatically generates the template for the report from the editor. This eliminates the need for time-consuming manual creation of the template.
• Complex event properties (e.g. enable conditions) can be structured more easily via the editor.
• Conveniently insert placeholders for parameters.

• You can trace, in detail, who has frozen a dataset or executed a software change.
• Changes within component libraries are captured.
• Change tracking is also performed on ECU software and general data containers (for example release or test data containers).

• Comparison of functions has been improved
• Optimization of the function-based status report
• Parameter values can also be taken from a preview of the HEX file

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