Data Logging with the GL Logger Family
The GL Loggers are special automotive data recorders which can be used in test vehicles or on test benches. They record measurement values and acquire the data communications of CAN/CAN FD, LIN and FlexRay bus systems.
Beside bus communication you can store in addition internal ECU parameters via CCP/XCP and diagnostics as well as measured values of digital and analog inputs in a time-synchronous manner.
Advantages
- Flexible loggers for test fleet operators and individual testing tasks
- Permanent use in automotive and commercial vehicles due to low current consumption in Sleep/Standby mode
- Robust equipment for summer and winter trials
- Reliable during long-duration recordings
- Event-driven recording for data reduction
- Supports the early quality assurance of the later mass production










Application Areas

Whether you are busy in automotive, commercial or transportation industry the GL Loggers support these application areas:
- Use in test fleets as well as in single vehicles
- Long-term recording
- Customized test tasks
- Summer and winter vehicle trials
- Quality assurance
Highlights
- Stand-alone tools for challenging logging tasks
- Very short start-up times
- Extensive filter and trigger conditions
- Support of diagnostics and CCP/XCP
- Compact data storage on SD/CF cards or SSD with high memory capacities
- Quick data read-out
- Graphical configuration tool makes it easy to configure
- Offline analysis with the familiar Vector software tools CANoe, CANalyzer, CANape and vSignalyzer
- Cloud service for remote access of loggers
Cloud

vLoggerCloud is the easy-to-use infrastructure for all steps around data acquisition in vehicle testing. Starting with the creation of a measurement configuration and its distribution in the fleet, the loggers deliver measurement data via LTE to the cloud, where it can be managed, converted, and analyzed.
In the process, multiple Vector products interlock seamlessly:
- Vector Logger Suite (VLS): preparing the loggers to connect to the cloud. Configuration of measurement tasks and assignment to test vehicles.
- GL Logger: recording of bus communication in the vehicle and transfer of recorded data via LTE to the cloud.
- vMDM Client: management of data sets based on metadata; configuration of conversion jobs.
- vSignalyzer/CANape: analysis of data up to data mining and report generation.
- vMDM pro: Powerful service for managing measurement data and access rights, as well as for automated execution of data mining algorithms and generation of reports.
All components use the Vector Logger Cloud for data storage and as a link to communicate with each other. This also enables very efficient collaboration of the responsible persons from different offices.
General Functions
Main Logging Features of the GL Loggers
- Time-synchronous logging of these bus systems:
- CAN: with loggers of the GL1000/GL2000/GL3000/GL4000/GL5000 families
- CAN FD: with GL2400 and GL5000 family
- LIN: with loggers of the GL1000/GL2000/GL3000/GL4000/GL5000 families
- FlexRay: with loggers of the GL4000/GL5000 families
- Very short start-up times
- The system start is acquired from Standby mode (GL2000/GL3000/GL4000 families)
- Power management for permanent use in test fleets, very low power consumption in sleep and standby mode
- Extensive filter conditions to reduce data volume
- Complex trigger conditions for triggering on messages, signals, inputs, manual button activation
- Import of databases DBC, LDF , FIBEX and ARXML (AUTOSAR format)
- Possible to send CAN/CAN FD messages
- Timeout monitoring for messages
- Online classing for compact storage of statistical data during the test drive
- Battery-buffered real-time clock for logging date and clock time
- Compact storage of logging data on quickly removable storage media with high capacities
- Pushbuttons on loggers and on remote control device for manually initiating a trigger
- Status indicator with LEDs on the logger or on the remote control device
- Status indicated on display (only for GL3100/GL3200/GL4000/GL4200/GL5000)
- Signal tone can be output for events using the configurable buzzer
Overview of Used Storage Media
- Compact storage of the logged data on quickly removable storage media
- High capacity storage media
- GL1000/GL2000 family: SD/SDHC memory card
- GL3000/GL4000 family: CF memory card, Solid State Disc
- GL5000 family: Solid State Disc
Data Transfer and Export of Logged Data
- Fast read-out of the data directly via USB of the loggers, via SSD or via SD/CF card in commercially available card readers
- Wireless data transmission for automated upload of logged data and update of a new logger configuration:
- via WLAN/WiFi: for GL3000/GL4000/GL5000 family
- via wireless communication (LTE): for GL2000/GL3000/GL4000/GL5000 family
- Automatic conversion of the logged data depending of the bus system in the following formats:
- Message-oriented: BLF, ASC, ADTF,CSV/TXT, IMG
- Signal oriented: MDF, MATLAB© v7.3, HDF5, CSV/TXT
- Raw data: CLF
Monitoring of the Vehicle Buses with CANoe/CANalyzer
- GL2000/GL3000/GL4000 family are monitoring interfaces for the monitoring of bus communication with CANoe or CANalyzer
- Easy connection of PCs with CANoe or CANalyzer with the loggers via Ethernet
- Use the existing logger connections to the vehicle buses
- License for the bus systems in CANoe or CANalyzer required
Offline Analysis with Vector Tools and 3rd Party Tools
- Analysis of the recorded data with known functions of Vector software tools CANape, CANoe, CANalyzer and vSignalyzer and with Microsoft Excel
- The above mentioned Vector tools support the direct import of the raw format CLF
Logging Format | CANoe, CANalyzer | CANape, vSignalyzer | 3rd Party Tools | Signal Oriented | Message Oriented | Note |
ASC | yes | yes | yes | - | yes | ASCII (for Vector tools) |
BLF | yes | yes | - | - | yes | Binary |
MDF | yes | yes | yes | yes | - | Binary |
IMG | yes | - | - | - | - | Only MOST data |
MAT | - | - | yes | yes | - | MATLAB© V7.3 (for 3rd party tools) |
HDF5 | - | - | yes | yes | - | H5, HE5, HDF5 (for 3rd party tools) |
ADTF | - | - | yes | - | yes | For 3rd party tools |
TXT | - | - | yes | yes | yes | Text format (e.g. for MS Excel) |
CLF | yes | yes | - | - | yes | Raw format of the GL Loggers |
Special Functions
Diagnostic Functions of the GL Loggers
The loggers of the GL family have a comfortable diagnostic interface and thus allow a more comprehensive collection of vehicle data. The diagnostic data are cyclical or event-driven read out from the ECU of vehicle and time synchronized with all other logging data recorded.
The parameterization of the diagnostic request is as simple as symbolic choice of CDD, PDX and ODX and MDX files with the help of the 'Vector Logger Suite'. The loggers support the common diagnostic protocols UDS, KWP2000 on CAN and OBD II.
An example - CAN diagnostics workflow:

Logging of ECU Parameters over CCP/XCP
The CCP/XCP logger option lets you time-synchronously log internal ECU parameters via cyclic DAQ lists or the polling mode. After an unexpected disconnection the GL loggers automatically restart the CCP/XCP connection.
GL3000/GL4000/GL5000 loggers also support the recording of internal ECU data with a Vector VX module and serial POD without load on vehicle buses. XCP on Ethernet (DAQ mode) enables a significantly higher data rate than XCP on the vehicle buses. Measurement data from CSM EtherCAT modules can also be read out via XCP on Ethernet.
A CCP/XCP license must be installed on the logger. The license includes depending on the logger CCP/XCP on CAN, XCP on FlexRay and XCP on Ethernet.
Supported protocols are:
Protocol | Loggers | DAQ | Polling | Seed & Key |
CCP/XCP on CAN | All GL loggers | yes | yes | yes |
XCP on FlexRay | GL4000/GL5000 family only | yes | - | yes |
XCP on Ethernet | GL3000/GL4000/GL5000 family only for recording via Vector VX modules with serial POD and CSM EtherCAT XCP Gateway | yes | - | - |
To implement Seed & Key CANape 8.0 or higher is required.

Inputs and Outputs for Further Measurement Tasks and to Control External Hardware
All GL loggers have multiple analog inputs as well as digital inputs and outputs. For loggers of the GL3000/GL4000/GL5000 families, it is possible to increase the number of analog inputs by means of an expansion board.
You can use the analog and digital inputs of GL loggers to log measurement values of external modules time-synchronously to the bus communication.
The digital outputs can be used to control external modules, e.g. to turn them on or off. For precision measurements or high-voltage measurements, the measuring modules from CSM are ideal.

GL2000/GL3000/GL4000/GL5000 families - Wireless data transmission over WLAN or wireless communication
The Wireless LAN and wireless communication logger options are available for wireless transmission of logging data from vehicles to a server as follows:
- GL2000 family: Option 4G/LTE
- GL3000/GL4000/GL5000 families: Option WLAN and 4G/LTE
To reduce the volume of data, you may transmit just a subset of the data. The loggers initiate the connection to your server. The trigger condition for initiating a connection is configurable.
With vLoggerCloud, Vector offers you a powerful turnkey infrastructure. At the same time, you get the optimal integration of the cloud into the Vector tool chain. You can find more details on the range of functions here.
As an alternative to the cloud solution, ML Server software is available that users can run on their own servers. This software communicates with the loggers and stores the logging data for each logger in its own structure and offers it new measurement configurations provided by the user for download.

GL Logger Family in Detail

GL1000 / GL1010

GL1000
The optimal solution for operators of test fleets for logging the CAN and LIN data communication of small networks. Messages are saved and evaluated according to the loaded configuration. In addition, its very compact package simplifies installation of the logger in any vehicle.
GL1010
The IP65 variant for use in rough surroundings on test drives.
Functions:
- Simultaneous logging of 2 CAN channels (e.g. 100 % bus load at 500 kBit/s), 2 LIN channels and 4 analog and 2 digital inputs
- Saving of data on SD card (up to 2 GB) resp. SDHC card (up to 32 GB)
- Fast start-up time, typical 150 ms
- Permits continuous use in vehicle due to low current consumption in Sleep mode
- Fast read-out of the logging data directly via USB, commercially available SD/SDHC card reader
- Automatic conversion to BLF, ASC, MDF or TXT format
- Ring buffer, e.g. for long-term or event-driven logging
- Logging of diagnostic data over CAN
- Optional measurement data acquisition over CCP/XCP as well, including with seed & key
- Signal sound by buzzer
- GL1010 as IP65 variant
- Easy-to-use graphical configuration tool
GL2000 / GL2010 / GL2400

GL2000
This logger is the ideal solution for operators of test fleets to log the CAN and LIN data communication of moderate-sized networks. Messages are saved and evaluated according to the loaded configuration. This logger exhibit low current consumption in Sleep mode and are therefore ideal for continuous use in the vehicle. The GL2000 is immediately ready to log from Standby mode, so the system start can be acquired. In addition, its compact package simplifies installation of the logger in any vehicle.
GL2010 is the IP65 variant for use in rough sourroundings on test drives.
GL2400 adds the CAN FD support to the GL2000 feature set.
Functions:
- Simultaneous logging of 4 CAN channels, 2 LIN channels and 4 analog and 4 digital inputs
- GL2400 supports 4 CAN/CAN FD channels
- Saving of data on SD card (up to 2 GB) resp. on SDHC card (up to 32 GB)
- Fast start-up time, typical 170-180 ms - provided: 2 GB Xmore SD memory card
- Recording of the system startup (wake-up cause) from standby mode
- Permits continuous use in vehicle due to low current consumption in Sleep mode (<1 mA) or in Standby mode (typ. 60 mA)
- Logging of the system start (case of wake-up) from Standby mode
- Fast read-out of the logging data directly via USB orcommercially available SH/SDHC card reader
- Optional wireless data transmission via wireless 4G/LTE to upload the logged data and to download a new configuration
- Automatic conversion to BLF, ASC, MDF or TXT format
- One ring buffer either for long-term or for event-driven logging
- Supports databases for symbolic selection of messages and signals in configuring filter and trigger conditions
- Remote controlled initiation of a manual trigger
- Logging of diagnostic data over CAN, import of diagnostic descriptions in CDD, ODX/PDX and MDX formats
- Optional measurement data acquisition over CCP/XCP as well, including with Seed & Key
- Online classing
- Signal sound by a buzzer
- GL2010 as IP65 variant
- Easy-to-use graphical configuration tool
Further infos in our video "Logging and Data Analysis with GL2000" ( English subtitles, 3:50 min):
GL3000 / GL3100 / GL3200 / GL4000 / GL4200

The loggers of the GL3000 family are the perfect solutions for operators of test fleets who need to record extensive CAN/LIN networks. These loggers exhibit low current consumption in Sleep Mode and are therefore ideally suited for continuous use in the vehicle. The loggers are immediately ready for operation from Standby mode, so that the system start can also be acquired.
The loggers of the GL4000 family offer all of the functionality of the GL3000 family and also offer access to FlexRay.
Functions:
- Simultaneous logging of 9 CAN channels, 2 LIN channels and 14 analog and 8 digital inputs
- GL4000 family: additional 2 FlexRay channels
- Saving of data on CF card (GL3000, GL3100, GL4000) or SSD (GL3200, GL4200)
- Fast start-up time, typical 20 ms
- Permits continuous use in vehicle due to low current consumption in Sleep mode or Standby mode
- Logging of the system start (case of wake-up) from Standby mode
- Fast read-out of the logging data directly via USB, commercially available CF card reader or Ethernet
- Optional wireless data transmission via wireless LAN or 4G/LTE to upload the logged data and to download a new configuration
- Automatic conversion to BLF, ASC, MDF or TXT format
- 2 independently configurable ring buffers, e.g. for long-term or event-driven logging
- Extensive filter and trigger conditions
- Supports databases for symbolic selection of messages and signals in configuring filter and trigger conditions
- Remote controlled initiation of a manual trigger
- Logging of diagnostic data over CAN, import of diagnostic descriptions in CDD, ODX/PDX and MDX formats
- Optional measurement data acquisition over CCP/XCP as well, including with Seed & Key
- Online classing
- Logger as alternative interface hardware for monitoring applications in CANoe or CANalyzer
- Easy-to-use graphical configuration tool
GL5350 / GL5370

The GL5350 is the perfect solution for operators of test fleets who need to record extensive CAN/CAN FD/LIN/FlexRay networks. With its powerful hardware it supports you in complex logging tasks. The logger exhibits low current consumption in sleep mode and is therefore ideally suited for continuous use in the vehicle.
GL5370 offers more CAN channels and significantly more CAN FD channels with the same range of functions.
Functions:
- Simultaneous logging of up to 24 CAN channels, 6 LIN channels, 2 FlexRay channels, 14 analog and 4 digital inputs
- GL5350: 20 CAN channels, thereof 4 CAN FD channels
- GL5370: 24 CAN channels, thereof 12 CAN FD channels
- CAN FD channels selectively configurable for ISO CAN FD or NON-ISO CAN FD
- Saving of data on SSD with high-capacity
- Fast start-up time, max. 40 ms
- Permits continuous use in vehicle due to low current consumption in sleep mode
- High performance for demanding tasks
- Fast read-out of the logging data directly from SSD or via USB
- Optional wireless data transmission via wireless LAN or 4G/LTE to upload the logged data and to download a new configuration
- Independently configurable ring buffers, e.g. for long-term or event-driven logging
- Extensive filter and trigger conditions
- Supports databases for symbolic selection of messages and signals in configuring filter and trigger conditions
- Remote controlled initiation of a manual trigger
- Logging of diagnostic data over CAN via UDS, KWP2000 on CAN and OBD II. Import of diagnostic descriptions in CDD, ODX/PDX and MDX formats
- Optional measurement data acquisition over CCP/XCP as well, including with Seed & Key
- Automatic conversion to BLF, ASC, MDF or TXT format
- Online classing
- Easy-to-use graphical configuration tool
Poster

Vector offers specialized logging solutions for in-vehicle use on test drives or for test benches.
This reference chart gives you:
- An overview about the Vector logging solutions
- Illustrates the logging process
- Indicates the configuration possibilities
Format: DIN A1 upright, folded to DIN A4
Comparison of the GL Loggers
GL1000 GL1010 (IP65 variant) | GL2000 GL2010 (IP65 variant) GL2400 | GL3000 GL3100 GL3200 | GL4000 GL4200 | GL5350 GL5370 |
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Bus systems logging | ||||
CAN, LIN | CAN, CAN FD, LIN | CAN, LIN | CAN, LIN, FlexRay | CAN, CAN FD, LIN, FlexRay |
Channels | ||||
2 x CAN 2...12 x LIN | 4 x CAN 2...12 x LIN GL2400: 4 x CAN FD | 9 x CAN 2...1.6 x LIN | 9 x CAN 2...16 x LIN 2 x FlexRay | GL5350: 20 x CAN, incl. 4 x CAN FD GL5370: 24 x CAN, incl. 12 x CAN FD 6...16 x LIN 2 x FlexRay |
Memory | ||||
Max. 32 GB (SD/SDHC card) | Max. 32 GB (SD/SDHC card) | GL3000/GL3100: CF cards GL3200: 512 GB SSD | GL4000: CF cards GL4200: 512 GB SSD | 512 GB SSD, 1 TB SSD |
Data transfer | ||||
USB | USB, LTE | USB, Wi-Fi, LTE, Ethernet | USB, Wi-Fi, LTE, Ethernet | USB, Wi-Fi, LTE, Ethernet |
Wake-up, Sleep mode functionality | ||||
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Start-up time | ||||
typ. 150 ms (with 2 GB Xmore SD card) | typ. 170 ms (with specified Xmore SD card) | Max. 20 ms | Max. 20 ms | Max. 40 ms |
Control inputs/outputs | ||||
2 digital inputs/outputs (0 V...36 V) 4 analog inputs (0 V...16V) | 4 digital input/outputs (0 V...36 V) 4 analog inputs (0 V...18 V) | 8 digital inputs/outputs each 6 analog inputs (0 V...18 V) Optional: Board with 8 analog inputs (0 V...18 V) | 8 digital inputs/outputs each 6 analog inputs (0 V...18 V) Optional: Board with 8 analog inputs (0 V...18 V) | 4 digital inputs/outputs each 6 analog inputs (0 V...32 V) Optional: Board with 8 analog inputs (0 V...18 V) |
Keyboard/display | ||||
No | No | GL3100/GL3200: 4 keys, 1 display | 4 keys, 1 display | 4 keys, 1 display |
Supply voltage | ||||
5 V...30 V | 6 V...30 V | 6 V...36 V | 6 V...36 V | 7 V...50 V |
Temperature range | ||||
GL1000: -40 °C...+ 85 °C GL1010: -20 °C...+ 80 °C (depending on SD card) | GL2000/GL2400: -40 °C...+ 80 °C GL2010: -20 °C...+ 80 °C | Operating: -40 °C...+70 °C | Operating: -40 °C...+70 °C | Operating: -40 °C...+70 °C |
Dimensions (approx. L x H x D) | ||||
GL1000: 107 x 85 x 35 mm GL1010: 130 x 85 x 35 mm | GL2000/GL2400: 194 x 137 x 35 mm GL2010: 175 x 137 x 35 mm | 213 x 78 x 235 mm | 213 x 78 x 235 mm | 290 x 74 x 212 mm |
Configuration Programs
The Vector Logger Suite is the comfortable program for creating configurations for all loggers of the GL families. The program is already included in the scope of delivery.
The Vector Logger Suite is used to configure hardware settings for the CAN, CAN FD, LIN and FlexRay channels. This includes configuration of the filter and trigger conditions, logging of analog and digital inputs. CCP/XCP measurements and diagnostic requests for reading out internal ECU data are also configured with this program. LEDs can be set to indicate individual events. The Vector Logger Suite supports reading out the logged data and converting it to a variety of logging formats for the various target groups. In addition, the logging files can be easily exported from archived raw data (ZIP format) to other formats or with additional options – even later on.
The Vector Logging Exporter is a separate program for readout stations that enables convenient and intuitive conversion of the logged data of all Vector loggers in the necessary target formats for the various target groups. The program is included in the scope of delivery.
The Vector Logging Exporter automatically determines the logger type and the associated analysis package from the logging files. The data is selectively read from the connected logger, card reader, or a directory on a hard disk or server. You can quickly select the export settings for each target group using preset conversion profiles. With the Vector Logging Exporter, you thus provide the logged data promptly in the desired target formats to all target groups. In addition, the logging files can be easily exported from archived raw data (ZIP format) to other formats or with additional options – even later on.
Accessories
Vector offers a wide range of accessories for the loggers to support you in your logging tasks:
- Router/Gateway for wireless data transmission via mobile radio
- Extension board wireless data transfer via WLAN
- GPS modules for recording the vehicle position
- Display for data indication
- Cameras for recording high-quality color images
- Remote controls for manual triggering
- Devices for recording voice notes and playing back voice messages
- Expansion for up to 14 additional LIN channels
- Expansion board for analog inputs
- VX1000 measurement hardware with higher data throughput
- CAN and ECAT measurement modules for advanced measurement technology
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Downloads
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2021-03-19 Add-On/FreewareVector Logging Exporter 4.0 SP1 (64 bit)
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2021-03-16 Product DescriptionvLoggerCloud
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2021-03-16 Product DescriptionFact Sheet vLoggerCloud
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2021-03-12 Add-On/FreewareVector Logger Suite 4.0 SP1 (64 bit)
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2020-12-22 Product DescriptionGL Logger Feature Matrix
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2020-12-22 Product DescriptionGL Logger Families
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2020-11-05 Product DescriptionAccessories GL Loggers & CANlog
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2020-10-06 Service PackVector Logger Configurator 3.0 SP6 (64 bit)
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2020-06-25 ManualGL2000 Logger Family Manual
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2020-02-03 ManualGL5000 Manual
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