VN8900 - Modular FlexRay/CAN FD/LIN/J1708/K-Line Network Interface with up to 8 Channels
The VN8900 network interface is a modular designed interface hardware with various possible channel combinations for CAN FD, LIN, FlexRay, J1708 and K-Line.
A particular focus here is on parallel access to multiple bus channels and I/Os with high requirements on real-time and latencies also in standalone operating mode.
Advantages
- Keypad for standalone operating mode
- Network interface with integrated real-time computer
- Modular concept allows a wide range of channel combinations by simply interchangeable transceivers for different bus physics
- Optimal performance for CANoe/CANape/ CANalyzer applications with CAN, CAN FD, FlexRay, LIN, J1708 and K-Line bus access
- Real-time bypassing and rapid prototyping platform in combination with CANape
- SSD/CFast memory
- Integrated analog/digital I/O interface
- Minimal latency times and synchronized interfaces
- Easy to configure via USB plug & play or Ethernet interface
Base Units and Plug-in Modules
A VN8900 system consists of a base unit and a plug-in module
Base Units:
- VN8911: Base unit with integrated Intel ATOM processsor
- VN8914: High performance base unit with integrated Intel Core-i7 processor of the 6th generation.
The base units contain the component “Extended Real Time” (ERT). This component improves the latency and the determinism of CANoe and CANape. It also executes predefined functions under real-time conditions.
Plug-in Modules:
- VN8970/VN8972: FlexRay/CAN/CAN FD/LIN/J1708/K-Line modules with analog/digital IO expandability
Application Areas
VN8911:
- Mobile, stationary as well as standalone applications
- Applications where access to several bus channels and I/Os is required
- Suitable for environments with voltage dips and extreme temperature conditions
VN8914:
- Stationary as well as standalone applications
- Applications where access to several bus channels and I/Os is required
- Applications, which need high performance data throughput
- Test stands with extensive CANoe configurations or MATLAB simulations
- Huge laboratory test environment
Ethernet:
If you want to use the VN8900 with other Vector Ethernet Interfaces, have a look at the Use Case Matrix.
Technical Data
Base Units | VN8911 | VN8914 |
CPU | Intel ATOM E3845 Quad Core | Intel Core-i7 6822EQ Quad Core |
Supported plug-in modules | VN8970 | VN8970 / VN8972 |
Ethernet ports | 2 x GbETH | |
USB host interface | 1 x USB 2.0, 1 x USB 3.0 (Superspeed) | 3 x USB 3.0 (Superspeed) |
USB client interface | 1 x USB 3.0 (Superspeed) | 1 x USB 3.0 (Superspeed) with screw locking |
Hardware sync. | 1x | |
Solid State Drive (SSD) | 16GB (CFast) | |
SD card slot | direct access on the back side | |
Power-Up-Down (e.g. clamp 15) | yes | |
KeyPad and LED | back side | front side |
Input voltage | 6...36V | 10...36V |
Temperature range | -40...+60°C | 0...+50°C |
Cooling | passive | active fan |
Component "Extended Real Time" (ERT) | yes | |
Driver library | XL-Driver Library for FlexRay/CAN/LIN via USB or Ethernet | |
Operating system (host PC) | Windows 7/8.1 (32 and 64 bit), Windows 10 (64 bit) |
Plug-in module | VN8970 | VN8972 | ||||
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Channels | FlexRay | CAN/ CAN FD | LIN/ K-Line* | FlexRay | CAN/ CAN FD | LIN/ K-Line* |
1 | 6 | - | 1 | 6 | - | |
1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | |
1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | |
- | 8 | - | 2 | 4 | - | |
- | 7 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | |
- | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
- | 5 | 3* | - | 8 | - | |
- | 4 | 4* | - | 7 | 1 | |
additional 1 digital/analog IO channel configurable with piggyback; * max. 2 K-Line channels possible | - | 6 | 2 | |||
- | 5 | 3* | ||||
- | 4 | 4* | ||||
additional 1 digital/analog IO channel configurable with piggyback; * max. 2 K-Line channels possible | ||||||
CAN controller | FPGA-based Vector CAN controller CAN FD capable, full support of all CANoe.CAN functions, e.g. send error frames, measurement of bus load and ListenOnly mode | |||||
FlexRay cluster (A+B) | 1 | 2 | ||||
FlexRay controller | Bosch E-Ray (FPGA) | Bosch E-Ray (FPGA) | ||||
FlexRay controller (startup) | Fujitsu MB88121 | Bosch E-Ray (FPGA) | ||||
FlexRay send memory | 2 MB | |||||
LIN controller | Vector LIN controller (FPGA) compatible to LIN1.3, LIN2.0, LIN2.1 and J2602, full support of all CANoe.LIN functions, e.g. conformity tests, stress functions and flash mode of 7269 transceiver. | |||||
Supported transceiver | Support of all magnetically/capacitive decoupled piggybacks, as well as J1708opto piggyback | |||||
IO expandability | I0piggy8642 Digital: 8 inputs, 6 outputs / Analog: 4 inputs, 2 outputs | |||||
Onboard transceiver | 4 x NXP TJA1051 (CAN highspeed) with electrical isolation | |||||
Temperature range | Operating: -40...+60°C Transport and storage: -40...+85°C | Operating: 0...+50°C Transport and storage: -40...+85°C | ||||
Power consumption | typ. 7W | typ. 8W | ||||
Power supply | via base unit | |||||
Time stamp accuracy | 1 μs |
Product Descriptions
Short overview of facts (PDF)
- User Manual (PDF)
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