CANoe 12.0

Highlights of the new version at a glance

CANoe as Simplifier in Complex Environments

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Testing ECUs and Networks with CANoe

CANoe is the comprehensive software tool for development, test and analysis of individual ECUs and entire ECU networks. It supports network designers, development and test engineers throughout the entire development process – from planning to system-level test.

Versatile variants and functions provide the appropriate project support. Therefore, its versatile functions and configuration options are used worldwide by OEMs and suppliers.

Advantages

Only one tool for all development and testing tasks
Easy automated testing
Extensive possibilites for simulating and testing ECU diagnostics
Detect and correct error situations early in the development process
User-friendly graphic and text-based evaluation of results

Gallery

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CANoe user interface with new communication structure for service-oriented communication, analysis windows and panels.

Trace Window for sequential display of events

Display of SOME/IP PDUs in the Trace Window for Ethernet networks

CANoe Trace Window

Significantly simplified usability of the Graphics Window

Easy editing of the interaction layer configuration with the IL Configurator

Option .Scope for CANalyzer

Trace Window to display the CAN FD communication

CAPL Browser

CAPL Debugger

CANoe as problem solver in complex tool landscapes (1:30 min.)

Service-orientation in E/E designs (26 min.). Part 1 of a 2-part video about SOA fundamentals and CANoe´s support for SOA testing of vehicle networks.

How to test SOA applications with CANoe (25 min.). Part 2 of a 2-part video about SOA fundamentals and CANoe´s support for SOA testing of vehicle networks.

Analyzing test results with the CANoe Test Report Viewer (16 min.)

Integrating Simulink models in CANoe's simulation environment (6 min.)

CAPL analysis and stimulation with CANoe and CANalyzer (4 min.)

Offline analysis with CANoe .XCP (3:30 min.)

CANoe and CarMaker - Connecting both tools with FMI (6 min.)

Product video about CANoe 9.0 highlights

Applications Areas

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Analysis Diagnostics Simulation Stimulation Testing

Analysis of Network Communication with CANoe

CANoe users can analyse the multi-bus communication of ECUs and entire systems at their desk as well as in the vehicle. Theses smart windows support your analysis:

Trace Window (1) for listing all bus activities such as messages or error frames. For each massages there is the possibility of displaying the individual signal values.
Graphics Window (2) for graphical online display for values transmitted in messages and diagnostic requests, such as rpm or temperature values, over a time axis.
Statistics Window (3) for displaying useful network and node statistics, e.g. bus load on node and frame levels, burst counter/duration, counter/rate for frames and errors, controller states.
Data Window (4) for displaying preselected data, eg. numeric or bar graph data.
State Tracker (5) for displaying states and bit signals.

... further analysis windows and blocks are:

Measurement Setup for graphical display and parameterization of function blocks and evaluation functions
Scope Window for offline display of bit level measurements recorded with the Option .Scope
Interactive Generator for stimulating the buses and for easy sending of modified signals
Signal Generator for generating signal waveforms (sine, ramp, pulse, value list, etc.)
Logging/Replay for logging and later analysis or replay of measurements
Trigger and Filter for specific reactions to bus events and to reduce the amount of data that is displayed or logged
Write Window for system messages and user-specific outputs from CAPL programs

Diagnostics with CANoe

The Diagnostic Feature Set included with CANoe supports you in analyzing diagnostic communication via the KWP2000 and UDS standards. CANoe may be used both as a diagnostic tester and to simulate ECU diagnostics; it is parameterized via ODX or CANdelaStudio description files. In addition a complete OBD-II Tester is integrated in CANoe.

With CANoe.DiVa you can perform automated testing of diagnostic software implementations in ECUs. Reproducible test cases are generated based on an ECU diagnostic description in CANdela or ODX format. CANoe automatically executes these test cases and generates a conclusive test report.

With CANoe, you can also implement the diagnostic simulation of ECUs. In addition, the included Test Feature Set allows you to perform automated tests programmed in CAPL, XML,. NET, or with the help of vTESTstudio. CANoe can also automatically generate a test report in XML and HTML format on request.

Watch also the webinar recording "Diagnostics with CANoe - Setting up a diagnostic test system based on DoIP" (duration 40 min., please fast-forward to 00:22:55 to play the recording)

Simulation of Entire Networks and Remaining Bus Simulation with CANoe

A simulation can be generated manually or automatically from the underlying communication data base. This remaining bus simulation of communication behavior of complete networks or individual ECUs is the basis for the subsequent analysis and testing phases.

Via specific OEM Packages the CANoe simulation can be adjusted to the requirements of the respective OEM. Such an OEM-specific remaining bus simulation is the basis for the function development. The developer may implement different test scenarios along the development process.

SIL (Software-in-the-Loop) – Execution of ECU code with vVITRUALtarget
MIL (Model-in-the-Loop) – Integration of MATLAB/Simulink models
HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) – Execute the simulation in real time with real hardware like VT System

Hardware "CANoe RT Rack" for simulations

Photo of the industrial PC CANoe RT Rack

CANoe RT Rack is an industrial PC with optimized real-time operating system

CANoe offers in combination with the hardware CANoe RT Rack options for executing real-time relevant simulation and test functions on a dedicated platform, i.e. separate from the graphic user interface. CANoe RT Rack is an industrial PC with a real-time operating system that is optimized for CANoe RT operation. This simply involves increasing total system performance as necessary, and it is possible to implement shorter latency times and more precise timers.

More Information:

Fact Sheet CANoe RT Rack (PDF)

Stimulation with CANoe

In stimulation with CANoe, you intentionally send out individual messages or signals to elicit reactions from ECUs in the network in a simple and quick way. The ECUs‘ responses give an indication abour their correct functionality. CANoe offers many different ways to stimulate ECUs in the network. The bandwidth ranges from pre-defined user interfaces to different programming options:

CAPL or .NET programs for setting signal and variable values.
Visual Sequencer to create command sequences easily
Signal Generator and Signal Replay for generating signal responses (sinusoidal, ramp, pulse, value list, etc.)
Interactive Generator or Frame Panel for stimulating the buses and conveniently sending modified signals
Panels for users to create customized graphic user interfaces.

Testing of ECUs and Entire Networks with CANoe

CANoe represents the state-of-the-art test environment. It is the ideal testing tool as well for the entire system as for efficient ECU testing. CANoe supports you with impressive performance on:

ECU tests
Module tests
Integration tests
Conformance tests
Regression tests
Testing of ECU prototypes

For your convenience the Test Feature Set (TFS) is integrated in CANoe. It performs both application-specific tests and standardized conformance tests.

On increased real-time requirements, you may also operate CANoe as a HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) system.

In the CANoe RT (Real Time) mode, real-time relevant simulation and test functions are executed on a dedicated computer, i.e. separate from the graphic user interface. This offers you an easy way to increase the overall system performance if necessary. Additionally it results in shorter latency times and more precise timers.

Application examples

CANoe’s many open interfaces make it easy to adapt it in your testing environment:

Integrating hardware for stimulation, measurement and injecting errors:
VT System, digital and analog I/Os, automated measuring devices, controllable power supplies
Interfacing simulation and test models: MATLAB/Simulink models
Controlling test systems from third parties: via program calls, script calls
Integration in higher-level test controllers: via the CANoe COM server, e.g. from Python or .NET
Linking to external software tools: e.g. to DOORS for traceability requirements

Highlights Version 12.0

Communication Concept

Optimized configuration:
- Centralized and clear configuration of the complete communication model in the new Communication Setup
- Easy and fast changing of the states of communication participants or endpoints, depending on whether they are real, simulated or only observed

Option .Ethernet

Support of OPEN Alliance ECU Test Specification TC8
Already integrated support for the next generation of Vector network interfaces (market launch 6/2019)

Testing

Parallel test execution in CAPL
Integrated Viewer for vTESTstudio
PDF export of test reports
New switching matrix module for VT systems, e.g. for switching currents or simulating switch bounces

Option .Smart Charging ++NEW++

New option supports the standards of charging communication DIN 70121, ISO/IEC 15118 and GB/T 27930

Option .Sensor

New SENT piggyback for VN1640A/VN1530

Option .CANopen

New configuration window for analyzing, configuring and simulating CANopen networks

Join our webinars "CANoe/CANalyzer 12.0" on June 3^rd:

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Special Functions

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SOA and AUTOSAR Adaptive AUTOSAR Debugging Extended Real Time MATLAB, Simulink, Stateflow E-Mobility OEM Specific Extensions

Communication Concepts: Current Development

The classic signal-based communication is increasingly supplemented by service-oriented communication patterns. The AUTOSAR Adaptive platform, for example consistently uses service-oriented approach. Service-oriented communication is often based on the TCP/IP protocol stack and uses communication middleware, for example SOME/IP. The transmitted network message, i.e. the Ethernet frame, and the actual application view drift here much more apart than in case of signal based communication via CAN. In addition, the service interfaces and the associated data structures are defined in a way which is detached from a specific network transmission or network topology.

Start the video "Service-Orientation in E/E Designs" (26 min.)

CANoe´s Communiaction Model

Communication model of CANoe

CANoe supports this new design paradigm. To do so, databases are imported into the CANoe communication model. Via a built-in communication object editor you can define your own communication objects and edit the existing ones.

Service Interfaces of the CANoe communication model

CANoe enables the use of the service interfaces directly as modeling artifact. The service interfaces support methods and events. Complex data types, used for example in the area of object detection, are supported directly. Endpoints which provide or use a service interface (providers and consumers) can be directly simulated in CANoe.

Start the video "How to test SOA applications with CANoe" (25 min.)

Monitoring and Debugging of AUTOSAR ECUs with CANoe

Workflow of CANoe .AMD/XCP

The CANoe option .AMD/XCP (AUTOSAR Monitoring and Debugging) supports access to internal parameters in the ECU. It gives you extensive test options and shortens your debug times substantially.

Especially with complex ECUs or distributed functions, a pure blackbox test is no longer adequate. Access to internal information in ECUs opens up new and comprehensive test options for your application or ECU stack. AUTOSAR ECUs, in particular, offer defined interfaces for measuring and stimulating test parameters due to their structured layout consisting of basic software (BSW), a runtime environment (RTE) and software components (SWCs).

Highlights:

Easy access to internal ECU parameters over XCP/CCP
Extensive measurement of the MICROSAR stack (supports all monitoring features, including generic measurement)
Update of A2L files with new addresses from the linker-map files (via the included ASAP2 Updater)

Application Areas:

Extended test options through access to ECU internal values
Analyzing and automated testing of ECU internal values, bus signals and I/O signals
Analysis of distributed functions with parallel access to several ECUs
Debugging in BSW and SWCs
Automatic configuration via ASAM A2L file

Further information:

Extended Real Time for CANoe

Diagram about the extended real time performance

Performance diagram with and without using the Vector Tool Platform

The “Vector Tool Platform” is a free system extension, which is available for CANoe as well as other products. The “Extended Real Time” (ERT) component is part of the Vector Tool Platform and has been supported since CANoe 9.0.

Extended Real Time improves the latency and determinism (see figure) of CANoe in connection with the VT System. You will benefit by:

predefined functions can be executed under real-time conditions
higher sampling rates, i.e. additional transfer rates of 200 µs and 500 µs are achievable in connection with the VT system modules VT1004, VT7001, and VT2816

What is the Vector Tool Platform?

The “Vector Tool Platform” is a free system extension, which is available for CANoe as well as other products.

The Vector Tool Platform is a free system extension for PC-based Vector network interfaces. It consists of the following components:

Platform Manager
This programm simplifies system configuration of the PC-based network interfaces VN8800, VN8900 and VT6000 as well as CANoe RT (Real Time) racks. It allows to configure system settings, install device updates and controll installed applications.
Extended Real Time
It improves the latency and determinism of CANoe and CANape. In order to achieve this, the PC-based network interfaces VN8912A and VT6051A are divided logically into two areas. The interface works just as before in one area. “Extended Real Time” is available in a different area in which the predefined functions are executed under real-time conditions.
Smart Device Access
This component allows the user to select and control diagnostic scripts with a smartphone or a tablet on the VN8810 diagnostic hardware.

Interfaces to Modeling Tools

Graphic simulation with CANoe and MATLAB

CANoe supports simulation of complex ECU models with various modeling tools, here for example MATLAB

CANoe has interfaces to these modeling tools, which can be used to integrate complex models of individual ECUs into a simulation:

MATLAB®
Simulink®
Stateflow®

The interface provides a blockset for reading/writing system variables and bus signals. It provides 2 operation modes:

Online/HIL for executing generated code in the CANoe real time environment
Offline/Synchronized for simulated systems

CANoe provides the interaction layer and a signal API which can directly be used in the MATLAB/Simulink model. All communication aspects are handled inside CANoe.

Special CANoe Functions for E-Mobility

CANoe as stand-alone tool:	... and in combination with:
CANoe .Ethernet to simulate vehicles and/or charging stations (1)	VT System to simulate PWM signals (2)
CANoe Smart Charge Package to simulate vehicles and/or charging stations according ISO/IEC 15118 (requires CANoe .Ethernet) (1)	Data logger of the GL Logger familiy to record the network communication (3)

Go to web page E-Mobility technologies

Specific Extensions

Vector offers free of charge OEM specific function extensions for CANoe. These simulation extensions are composed of several components. The components are typically based on a standard and are extended with OEM specific add-ons.

Content:

Interaction Layer
Transport Protocol
Network Management
Panels to display and modificate signals
Model Generator to generate a complete CANoe environment

Available extensions resp. "OEM packages":

Network	Package
CAN	AUTOSAR
	BMW
	Daimler
	Chrysler
	Claas
	FHI/Subaru
	Fiat
	Ford Motor Company
	Ford Motor Company (Ford, Jaguar, Volvo) EuCD
	GM Corporation (GM, Opel, Saab)
	Mitsubishi MMC
	PSA (Peugeot, Citroën)
	Porsche
	Renault
	Suzuki
	Toyota
	VAG (Volkswagen, Audi, Seat, Skoda, Bentley)
Ethernet	BMW
	Daimler
	GM
	VAG (Volkswagen, Audi, Seat, Skoda, Bentley)
	Volvo
FlexRay	AUTOSAR
	Audi
	BMW
	Daimler

CANoe Options for Automotive

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.CAN .Car2x .Ethernet .FlexRay .LIN .MOST

Option .CAN

Already with the basic CANoe you have a comfortable tool for simulating, analyzing and testing of CAN networks. The CANoe multibus concept allows to operate CAN (FD), LIN, Ethernet, FlexRay, and MOST simultaneously, provided the corresponding option is applied.

Highlights

AUTOSAR support for CAN (FD)
Diagnostics support for CAN (FD)
CAN (FD) supported by CANoe Options .Scope and .AMD/XCP

Functions

Simulation, analysis and test of CAN (FD) systems
Easy integration of CAN FD specific functions as an extension to CAN
ECU functional and integration tests
Network integration tests
Gateway operation: simultaneous stimulation and analysis of CAN, LIN, Ethernet, and FlexRay networks

Go to web page CAN (FD) technology

Option .Car2x

Communication between different vehicles or between vehicles and the infrastructure is performed via WLAN standard IEEE 802.11p (ETSI ITS-G5 or IEEE 1609 WAVE). Option .Car2x extends CANoe by adding WLAN channels that comply with IEEE 802.11p. This permits direct analysis of both the Car2x-specific network and transport protocols and the application messages overlaid on them

Go to the web page of the option CANoe .Car2x

Option .Ethernet

With the .Ethernet option, you can expand CANoe to include support for Ethernet networks. The .Ethernet option makes possible the use of interface hardware such as the VN5600 series of interfaces. This enables direct access to physical layers such as IEEE 100BASE-T1 (OABR) and IEEE 1000BASE-T1, which are widely used in the automotive field. The .Ethernet option also expands CANoe to include specific protocols such as SOME/IP, SOME/IP-SD, IP, TCP, UDP, TSN/AVB and many more.

Go to the web page of the option CANoe .Ethernet

Option .FlexRay

CANoe .FlexRay is an universal tool for analyzing distributed real-time systems. It covers all applications from simple network analysis to focused troubleshooting of complex problems. The multibus approach enables simultaneous operation of the CAN, Ethernet, FlexRay, LIN and MOST and network systems.

Application Areas

FlexRay-based "data backbone" to which other buses (CAN, LIN, FlexRay) may be connected via gateways
Distributed controls requiring calculations that extend beyond ECU boundaries (e.g. power train and chassis)
Safety critical applications (x-by-wire)

Functions

Listing the bus data traffic (Tracing)
Graphic and text displays of signal values
Interactive sending of pre-defined PDUs and frames
Statistics on nodes and messages with the Cluster Monitor
Logging messages for later replay or offline evaluation
Well-organized display of cycle multiplexing, in-cycle repetition and PDUs in the analysis windows

Go to web page FlexRay technology

Option .LIN

The CANoe Option .LIN provides analysis, test and simulation capabilities to support development of LIN ECUs and networks.
A simulation of a LIN master or slave node including LIN network management can be easily configured by just using an LDF file.
The integrated LIN slave conformance tester generates tests for LIN 1.3, 2.0, 2.1, 2.2, J2602 and ISO 17987.

Highlights

LIN support of new CANoe Option .Scope
Interactive stress and disturbance features for LIN
Slave conformance tests for LIN2.1 and J2602

Development Features

Easy simulation of LIN nodes/networks according to LDF
(including multi-channel LIN Masters and gateways)
Full support of LIN2.0, LIN2.1, LIN2.2 Slave reconfiguration
Network management for LIN2.0, LIN2.1, LIN2.2 and J2602
Script functions for modelling LIN nodes (including diagnostics)
User-configurable and integrated panels for interactively manipulating signals, frames and scheduling
Support of Diagnostics Feature Set

Analysis Features

Network analysis according to LDF Interpretation of LIN2.0,LIN2.1, LIN2.2 configuration commands
Interpretation of diagnostics according to ODX/CANdela-Dateien
Detailed error and event detection
Numerical and graphical visualization of signals
Configurable display panels
Network Management Window
Network and node statistics with LIN Statistics Monitor
Logging, replay, filter and trigger blocks

Test Features
Using the Test Feature Set (TFS) for LIN, you can easily define, control and report your own LIN tests. With the Slave Conformance Test Module you can directly integrate conformance tests into your own test configurations. This special test module the official Slave conformance tests (OSI-layers 2 and 3) for LIN1.3, LIN2.0, LIN2.1 and J2602. The test execution can be easily automated using Vector's test hardware VH1150.

Stress Features
To stress your LIN network with CANoe.LIN, no special hardware is required. Using the LIN-Stress IG or script functions you can create almost every type of LIN error. With the LIN Disturbance Block, you can interactively configure and execute recessive and dominant disturbances.

Go to web page LIN technology

Option .MOST

CANoe .MOST combines a wide range of analysis and testing capabilities for MOST systems with a convenient user interface. Besides offering user-friendly interactive analysis of the overall system, its automated analyses and tests are especially useful in boosting efficiency in ECU development and system integration. The network services required for single component tests are provided, including the means for performing a remaining bus simulation.

Highlights

Single tool for use cases from Simulation, to Analysis, to Test Automation with elaborated Report generation.
Various stress features
Access to the Electrical Control Line (ECL)
Global synchronized clock for gateway use cases Spy for Isochronous Channels: Streaming of the data to the PC, enabling a recording to hard disc and visualization with media players like VLC

Application Areas

Analysis tool with extensive disassembly of MOST messages
Device and System Tests: Using the integrated system management modules (Network Master, Power Master and Connection Master) you can start up your ECU, e.g. in individual device tests, in a way that is MOST-conformant. This lets you focus on developing the actual tests in creating test modules. Reporting is performed automatically for the most part.
Gateway Development: The pure MOST variant of CANoe.MOST may be combined in any desired way with CAN, LIN, FlexRay and Ethernet variants. Analyses and tests can cover all bus systems relevant for your gateway ECU and are based on a single, synchronized global clock. CANoe can also act as a gateway prototype.

CANoe .MOST Features
The following table offers an overview of the features supported by CANoe .MOST:

MOST Feature
Control Channel	Node/Spy
CMS	Yes
AMS	Yes
Asynchronous Channel (MDP)	Node/Spy
Raw packets	Yes
MOST High Protocol (MHP)	Yes
Ethernet Channel (MEP)	Node/Spy
Electrical Control Line (ECL)	Node/Spy
System States (Light, Lock, System Lock, ...)	Yes
Audio/Synchronous Channels
Allocation Table	Yes
LineIn/LineOut	Yes
S/PDIF In/Out	Yes
Streaming to PC	Yes
Isochronous Channels	Spy¹
Stress
Bus Load Control Channel	Yes
Bus Load Asynchronous Channel	Yes
Bus Load Ethernet Channel	Yes
Unlock Generator	Yes
ECL Stimulation Sequences	Yes
Logging
Control Channel, Asynchronous Channel, Ethernet, System States	BLF, ASC, IMG, OP2², CCO², CC3²
Synchronous Channels	No
Hardware Interface	VN2640

¹ With VN2640 as interface
² Does not contain all channels, detailed information at the author of the format

Note:

MOST25 only with existing VN2610
MOST50 with OptoLyzer MOCCA compact 50e;
MOST150 coax with VN2640 + MOST150 C-O Converter (K2L) or OptoLyzer MOCCA compact 150c (K2L)

Go to web page MOST technology

CANoe Options for Higher Application Protocols

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.J1939 .ISO11783 .J1587 .CANopen

Option .J1939

Because of its simulation capabilities, CANoe.J1939 is well-suited to the development, design and verification of J1939 networks. Its practical application as a diagnostic and debugging tool is just as feasible as its use in simulating the rest of the bus during startup or assembly. Especially the J1939 XML Test Module Manager supports the user in preparing integration and module tests. Since the SAE J1939 specification is the basis for other networks such as NMEA 2000®, ISO 11783, ISO 11992 (Truck & Trailer), FMS (Fleet Management System) and GB/T27930, the Option can be used in those applications as well.

Go to the web page of the option CANoe .J1939

Option .ISO11783

CANoe .ISO11783 is suitable for the design, diagnostics, and testing of ISO11783-based networks and components. It gives the user an optimal tool that can be used from development to end-of-line testing.

Go to the web page of the option CANoe .ISO11783

Option .J1587

The seamless integration of J1587 in CANoe/CANalyzer lets the user interact with these networks in a very simple, quick and reliable way. This includes protocol-specific representation in the Trace window. Moreover, by combining this option with other options, such as J1939 or LIN, entire systems can be analyzed or simulated with a single tool. This allows chronologically interrelated processes to be acquired and evaluated beyond bus boundaries.

Go to the web page of the option CANoe/CANalyzer .J1587

Option .CANopen

As the complexity of networks continues to increase, the development of CANopen systems is not possible without suitable development tools. CANoe is a powerful tool that supports the entire development process for networked systems, from planning to development and testing and finally start-up.

Go to the web page of the option CANoe .CANopen

CANoe Options for Measurement and Diagnostic Validation

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.AMD/XCP .DiVa .Scope .Sensor

Option .AMD/XCP

Workflow with CANoe .AMD/XCP to read or write memory addresses in the ECU

The option .AMD/XCP extends CANoe by adding the ability to access ECU memory. Reading or writing to memory locations in the ECU is performed via the ASAM standardized XCP protocol (XCP on CAN, XCP onEthernet) or CCP protocol. Configuration is conveniently done with files in A2L format.

Effective with release 10.0 the Vector MICROSAR AUTOSAR stack offers the generation of A2L files for the BSW modules (Basic Software Components) and the SWC (Software Components) and thereby provides the symbolic information.

You can read internal states and data flow out of a control unit and analyze it together with bus data. Option .AMD/XCP uses the established XCP and CCP protocols to read the data from the ECU.

Highlights:

Supported the protocols:
- XCP on CAN/CAN FD, FlexRay, Ethernet and LIN (Vector implementation)
- CAN Calibration Protocol (CCP)
Supported hardware for fast data transfer:
- Vector VX1100 measurement and calibration hardware
- iSYSTEM hardware debugger
Extensive measurement of the MICROSAR stack (supports all monitoring features, including generic measurement)
Update of A2L files with new addresses from the linker-map files (via the included ASAP2 Updater)

Application Areas:

Extended test options by access to internal ECU values
Analyzing and parallel testing of ECU internal values, bus signals and I/O signals
Analysis of distributed functions with parallel access to several ECUs
Debugging in BSW and SWCs
Automatic configuration via ASAM A2L file

Technical Article: "A Look Behind the Scenes" (PDF, 3 pages)

Technical Article "A Look Behind the Scenes"

Blackbox tests are typically conducted in the framework of ECU development or in analyzing faulty ECU behavior. This involves connecting an ECU‘s inputs and outputs to a test system for stimulation and measurement. Although this method lets the test engineer perform extensive analysis, certain tests require looking directly into the ECU. This is the only way to obtain meaningful test results or reduce testing effort. (read more ...)

Further Information:

Document: Product Information CANoe (PDF)
Webinar recording: Analysis and testing of (AUTOSAR) ECUs with CANoe .XCP and CANoe .AMD (53 min.)
Webinar recording: XCP fundamentals: measuring, calibrating and bypassing based on the ASAM standard (65 min.)
Technical article: ECU testing with XCP support - a look behind the scenes (PDF)
Website: AUTOSAR

Option .DiVa

Overview CANoe.DiVa - Architecture and Test Generation

DiVa is a CANoe extension for automated testing of diagnostic software implementations in ECUs.

Reproducible test cases are generated based on an ECU diagnostic description in CANdela or ODX format.
CANoe automatically executes these test cases and generates a conclusive test report. CANoe.DiVa then supports the evaluation and further processing of the test results.

More information

Option .Scope

Option .Scope for CANoe most important windows

The option .Scope is an integrated oscilloscope solution for CANoe based on an USB oscilloscope hardware. The supported hardware has up to 4 input channels for 2 CAN/CAN FD/FlexRay or 4 LIN/IO and is triggered using the sync line of Vector´s interface hardware. With bus specific trigger conditions and the CANoe time synchronization, you can find the cause of protocol errors much faster than with any traditional oscilloscope.

+++ New: Webinar Recording Option .Scope +++

"Automated Physical Layer Analysis with Vector CAPL Interface"

Content:
- Product Concept
- Hardware Prerequisites
- CAPL Function Overview
- Test Workflow
- Examples
- Summary / Outlook

Duration:
- 55 minutes
Target group:
- CANoe .Scope users with base knowlegde in CAPL programming
Playback the webinar

Product Highlights

Analysis and triggering of CAN/CAN FD, FlexRay, LIN and A429 for aerospace
Analysis of sensor signals of PSI5 and SENT protocol (with VT System)
Triggering and measuring different waveform of external signals (I/O)
Detection and triggering protocol errors, e.g. CAN Error Frames
ECU conformance testing according to OEM specifications
Proof of network design concepts (bus topology, cables, resistors)
Tracing EMC problems and other physical effects (reflections, ringing, crosstalk)

Application Areas

Bit-accurate analysis of bus protocol errors
Validation and debugging of conformance tests
Check of CAN signal quality
Parallel evaluation of bus and I/O signals

CAPL Programming

Automated analysis using eye diagram, bit mask analysis or time transition measurements
CAPL based programming API to write user specific tests cases
Test architecture allows automated and sequential run of user-defined test cases
Reproducible test documentation provided by generated test reports

CANoe Integration

The option .Scope appears in CANoe as a new Analysis Window with views for configuration, data capture, Diagram Window and Trace Window. Diagram and trace are bi-directionally synchronized with each other and provide a bit-accurate signal decode. The Oscilloscope window can also be synchronized with other analysis windows in CANoe such as Trace, Graphics and State Tracker. Oscilloscope measurements can be exported and imported again for off-line analysis.

Oscilloscope Hardware

USB 3.0 oscilloscope PicoScope 5444D-034
512 MS scope buffer
1 GS/s maximum sampling rate (1channel)
500 MS/s sampling rate for 2 channels (e.g. CAN_H, CAN_L)
4 input channels for bus signals (2 CAN/CAN FD/FlexRay or 4 LIN/IO)
Bus connection via Vector „Scope Bus Probe“ with D-Sub connector
1 input for external triggering via sync line of Vector interfaces
Connection to Vector interfaces via Scope Trigger Cable

Further Information:

Document: Product Information CANoe (PDF)
Webinar recording: Option .Scope: Automated Physical Layer Analysis of Vehicle Communication (duration 48 min.)
Technical Article: Eye diagram analysis for CAN FD - Fast identification of poor signal quality (PDF)
Conference Paper: Automated Analysis for Vehicle Communication (PDF)

Option .Sensor

CANoe .Sensor and hardware module VT2710 for analysis, simulation and test of sensor-specific protocols

Easier analysis, simulation and test of these sensor-specific protocols:

> PSI5 (Peripheral Sensor Interface)

> SENT (Single Edge Nibble Transmission)

With CANoe .Sensor and the associated hardware module VT2710, you benefit from functionalities tailored to the sensor logs.

Highlights

Intuitive user interface for quick configuration of the sensor channels
Sensor configurations can be comfortably exported for other CANoe configurations
CANoe Trace Window for concise protocol analysis
Serial hardware module VT2710 supporting four PSI5 or four SENT channels

Application Areas

Development and application of sensors for:

Powertrain: pressure sensor, air flow sensor, oxygen sensor, ...
Safety: acceleration sensor, rotation sensor, tilt sensor, ...
Comfort: rain sensor, temperature sensor, air quality sensor ...

Tool Concept

The new CANoe Option .Sensor allows you to analyze the sensor communication. It is possible to observe sensor signals on the sensor bus as well as the distribution of the sensor signal in the vehicle network. Even complex communication scenarios can be generated and analyzed quickly, as proven CANoe analysis concepts and an intuitive configuration are used. With the ability to simulate both the control unit and the sensor, CANoe .Sensor helps developers also build easier to demanding test environments. Full control over all relevant log data consists in the simulation. In addition, sophisticated error detection mechanisms facilitate the debugging of the system.

The physical connection to the sensor networks is done using the new hardware module VT2710. It is fully adapted to the functionality of CANoe .Sensor and part of Vector's modular test environment VT System. The flexible structure of the VT2710 is beneficial: as required, up to four PSI5 or SENT channels are configurable with piggybacks. With this module, users have a precise analysis tool, which allows accurate bitrate settings and precise message time stamps and fits in seamlessly into the existing VT environment with the tool concept as well as the programming interface. The module is prepared for additional sensor logs.

Further Information:

Webinar recording: Simulation and analysis of sensor protocols with the new CANoe option .Sensor (approx. 45 min.)
Website: VT System

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Option .A429

CANoe .A429 Screenshot including some analysis and simulation windows

CANoe .A429 is ideal for the test and analysis of ARINC 429 buses and of individual devices on up to 32 channels. Regardless of whether raw data or physical quantities are required – CANoe .A429 provides powerful analysis functions on all levels. Users reach their goals quickly and also get a clear overview in complex network constellations.

Overview of Advantages

Reliable testing of data communication – from simple interactive tests to systematic automated tests
Automatically create test protocols
Easy monitoring of the data traffic and comprehensive network analysis
Just a single tool for accessing CAN, AFDX^® and the Vector VT System, a modular test environment
Detect and correct error situations early in the development process

Symbolic Representation

ARINC 429 words for a bus can be described in a database. This involves assigning readable names to the ARINC 429 labels, and the data contents of the ARINC 429 words are also defined in detail. This not only includes the bit position within the ARINC 429 word, but also the data type and display name. For an interpreted display of physical parameters, you can also enter the units and define a conversion formula. A Database Editor is included with the product.

Display of Messages

The Trace Window lists the momentary ARINC 429 bus traffic clearly. When databases are available, the representation is symbolic – conversion formulas are automatically used. The layout of columns is user configurable, and three preconfigurable column layouts are available for quick toggling of the display. Refined search functions ensure that the user can quickly find all relevant information, even in cases of intensive bus traffic.

More Information:

Brief: Fact Sheet CANoe .A429
Detailed: Product Information CANoe .A429

_(AFDX®_{is an Airbus registered trademark)}

Option .AFDX

CANoe .AFDX Screenshot including some analysis windows

CANoe .AFDX is ideal for testing and analysis of entire AFDX networks as well as individual devices. Regardless of whether raw frames or payload contents are needed – CANoe .AFDX offers powerful analysis functions on all levels. Users quickly reach their goals and always have a clear picture of even complex network topologies.

Overview of Advantages

Reliable testing of data communications – from simple interactive tests to systematic automated testing
Automatic generation of test reports
Easy observation of the data traffic and comprehensive network analysis
Access to CAN, AFDX^®and digital or analog I/O with the one and the same tool

Hardware Interfaces

CANoe .AFDX utilizes optionally the VN5610A as USB interface or TTTech's PCI/PCIe variant ^AFDXEnd System T.

Symbolic Display via Databases

The AFDX communication is described in ICD format. The aircraft manufacturer generally provides its suppliers with relevant description files. To ensure that this information is also usable in CANoe .AFDX, a converter is supplied that converts the ICD files into DBC files. The user adds these DBC files to a CANoe.AFDX configuration, which then enables access to symbolic information.

Message Display

The current AFDX message traffic is shown in the Trace window. If databases are available, the display is symbolic and is based on information from the converted ICD files. A Virtual Link is then no longer visualized numerically by its ID, but instead by its name. The display of columns is user configurable, and three preconfigurable column layouts are available for quick switchover. Refined search functions ensure that the user does not lose sight of key information among the large numbers of messages.

More Information:
Product Information CANoe .AFDX

_(AFDX®_{is an Airbus registered trademark)}