vFlash - Programming ECUs over CAN, CAN FD, FlexRay, LIN or Ethernet

vFlash is designed for all users at automotive OEMs and suppliers whose tasks include (re-)programming of ECUs. It supports already more than 70 different flash specifications and is simply expandable via a plugin concept.

Advantages

Flashing via CAN, CAN FD, LIN, FlexRay, Ethernet (DoIP, SoAd = AUTOSAR Socket Adaptor)
Simple exchange of pre-configured flash projects in one package (.vflashpack)
High transfer rate:
Example: transfer of 1.000 kByte data in 36,6 s (27,3 kByte/s) in idealized reference ECU over CAN at 500 kBit/s with STmin = 0, BS = 0
Support of numerous flash specifications (protocols and flash sequences) simply expandable via plugin concept with flash templates
Direct “native” programming of data in Intel hex, Motorola-S and binary format
Quick and uncomplicated creation of flash projects for different bootloader based on so-called “Flash Templates”
Flash programming based on container formats like ODX-F and OEM-specific formats
Documentation of flash actions in flash reports
Tracing of CAN raw data for later analysis in case of an error
Flashing of compressed and encrypted data
Interactive flashing via the GUI as well as automated flashing over a programming interface (C API / C# API)
Validation of the flash bootloader in the ECU in combination with CANoe.DiVa (via CAN, FlexRay, DoIP, LIN)
Standalone flashing with the Intelligent Diagnostic Device VN8810 and the “vFlash Compact” edition
Simultaneous flashing of several ECUs each on a separate communication channel with “vFlash Station”

Application Areas

vFlash is designed for all users at automotive OEMs and suppliers whose tasks include (re-)programming of ECUs. vFlash allows users to flash ECUs in the laboratory, at programming stations, at a laboratory vehicle or in the vehicle very efficiently.

vFlash can be controlled via a graphical user interface or it can be simply integrated as a library in an existing environment.
With the special edition “vFlash Station” you may simultaneously flash up to 8 ECUs each on a separate communication channel.

vFlash Bootloader Support

Vector offers prepared flash templates for a large number of different automotive OEMs and bootloaders.

Highlights Version 4

Advanced Security Features

Support of OEM-specific security mechanisms.
Optional authentication at the gateway and/or at the target ECU.
Use of different security concepts based on symmetric or asymmetric cryptography (PKI- or challenge-response-based).

Parallel Flashing via LIN for E-Mobility Applications

LIN ECUs already installed in battery stacks can be reprogrammed in parallel.
Advantage: Reduction of programming time, e.g. for 32 ECUs from approx. 2550sec. to approx. 114sec

Enhancement for Custom Actions

Custom Actions are tasks that are processed automatically before or after the flash sequence (customer scripts in C# using the vFlash diagnostic libraries).
In addition to generating reports for quality assurance, printing labels and much more, values can now also be read from the ECU and passed on to the customer application via the Automation API.

Extensions for CANoe.DiVa Flash Tests

Significant increase in speed when executing flash tests with CANoe.DiVa.

Manufacturer Support Further Extended

vFlash already supports more than 120 different Flash Bootloaders (= specifications) from various vehicle manufacturers via Flash Templates, continuously, new ones are added.
Existing vFlash templates are supplemented with new additional functions, like for example authentication with OEM-specific certificate infrastructure.

Supported Interfaces

Interface	CAN(FD)	FlexRay	LIN	Ethernet (DoIP, SoAd)
VN16XX, CANboardXL CANcardXL/XLe	X		X
VN8810	X		X	X
VN5610A/VN5640	X			X
VN7572, VN8970, VN8972	X	X	X
VN7600, VN7610	X	X
VN7640	X	X	X	X
VX10xx	X⁽¹⁾	X⁽¹⁾
VX0312	X			X
PC interface				X⁽²⁾

⁽¹⁾ = with option CAN respectively FlexRay

⁽²⁾ = without SoAd support

Product Descriptions

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Documents System Requirements KnowledgeBase

Short overview of facts (PDF)

vFlash Standard

	Recommendation	Minimum
Operating System	Windows 7/8.1/10
CPU	Intel compatible > 2 GHz ≥ 2 cores	Intel compatible 1 GHz 2 cores
Memory	4 GB	2 GB
Screen resolution	> 1280 x 1024	1024 x 768

vFlash Station

	Recommendation	Minimum
Operating System	Windows 7/8.1/10
CPU	Intel compatible > 2,5 GHz ≥ 4 cores	Intel compatible 1 GHz 2 cores
Memory	8 GB	4 GB
Screen resolution*	-	-

^{* Only library, no graphical user interface}

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Downloads

2018-12-11 Service Pack
vFlash 3.1 SP3
2018-11-29 Service Pack
vFlash 4.0 SP2
2018-06-19 Application Note
AN-IMC-1-029 vFlash in CANape
2018-05-18 Service Pack
vFlash 3.5 SP4
2017-05-12 Technical Article
Automatic diagnostic validation is not rocket science ... just a matter of consequent exploitation of existing possibilities
2017-01-16 Service Pack
vFlash 3.1 SP2 P2
2016-09-28 Service Pack
vFlash 3.0 SP3
2015-10-16 Service Pack
vFlash 2.7 SP5
2014-10-27 Service Pack
vFlash 2.6 SP3
2014-09-02 Technical Article
CAN FD: Fast measurement and reprogramming

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News / Events

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News Events Recorded Webinars

2018-12-11
Developing Diagnostic Communications for E/E Systems: AUTOSAR-Conformant Vehicle Diagnostics over DoIP

2018-10-23
Technical Article: Diagnostic Development with AUTOSAR – the Benefits for Vehicle Manufacturers and Suppliers

2018-10-17
Webinar recording: "Diagnostics with CANoe"

2018-09-10
New videos on specific OBD reports and remote diagnostics.

2018-06-19
Five new videos regarding automated diagnostic validation with CANoe.DiVa.

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2018-12-18 Webinar: Automated Testing of Diagnostic Protocol Implementation and...
2019-03-19 - 2019-03-20 19. Stuttgart International Symposium

2018-12-04 Algorithm Prototyping for Driver Assistance and HAD Systems in...
2018-12-06 Creating, Editing and Describing ECU Diagnostic Specification...
2018-11-29 ODX: Export it or Author it?
2018-11-29 Professional Development and Validation of Diagnostic Sequences
2018-11-28 Vehicle Diagnostic Testing – Quick and Easy with Indigo
2018-10-25 Vehicle Diagnostic Testing – Quick and Easy with Indigo
2018-10-17 Diagnostics with CANoe - Setting up a Diagnostic Test System...
2018-10-11 Flashing ECUs over CAN (FD), Ethernet, FlexRay or LIN with vFlash

Training

The number and complexity of control units used in automobiles has increased tremendously. It is therefore important to include diagnostics in the development process of control units from an early stage.

Our training classes and workshops will provide you not only with a basic understanding of diagnostics. Especially with practical exercises you will gain a comprehensive view on the Vector diagnostic tool chain.