VN1600 - Network Interfaces with USB for CAN / CAN FD, LIN, K-Line, J1708 and IO
The VN1600 interface family provides a flexible and fast access to CAN / CAN FD and LIN networks.
While the VN1610/VN1611 with 2 channels focuses on minimum size and weight, the VN1630A / VN1640A with 4 channels is designed for flexibility and IO support.
The newest VN1670 interface now offers a solution for up to 15 channels for higher flexibility and optimal network access.
The VN1630 log provides additional recording functionality.
Advantages
- Channels with onboard transceiver
- Simple and handy host connection via USB
- Power supplied via USB
- Support of CAN FD
- Fast CAN flashing by a hardware-based flash routine implementation
- Synchronized channels with minimal latency times
- Optimal performance for CANoe*, CANalyzer*, CANape* or customer applications, with Multi- Application support
- Multi-Application support
- Customer applications can be linked with the proven XL Driver Library
* Ask Vector about required software versions and supported transceiver piggies.
- Bus transceiver with proven CAN/LIN/J1708-Piggies*
- channels with onboard transceiver
- simple and handy host connection via USB
- Power supplied via USB (VN1630 log: interface mode only)
- Support of CAN FD
- Fast CAN flashing by a hardware-based flash routine implementation
- Advanced LIN stress e.g. for LIN 2.1 conformance tests
- K-Line support*
- digital / analog IO
- CAPL on Board for CAN, LIN, IO
- Synchronized channels with minimal latency times
- Optimal performance for CANoe*, CANalyzer*, CANape* or customer applications, with Multi- Application support
- Multi-Application support
- Customer applications can be linked with the proven XL Driver Library
- LEDs for displaying channel activity and device status
- Recording of CAN, LIN and IO data (VN1630 log)
- Easy configuration of the recording functionality with the Vector Logger Configurator (VN1630 log)
* Ask Vector about required software versions and supported transceiver piggies.
- Bus transceiver with proven CAN/LIN/J1708-Piggies*
- channels with onboard transceiver
- Perfectly suited for the use in vehicles thanks to its robust housing and various mounting and stacking capabilities
- High flexibility through 15 channel solution for CAN (FD) and LIN
- Connection to the host PC via USB or Ethernet
- Support of CAN FD
- Fast CAN flashing by a hardware-based flash routine implementation
- Advanced LIN stress e.g. for LIN 2.1 conformance tests
- digital / analog IO
- Synchronized channels with minimal latency times
- Optimal performance for CANoe*, CANalyzer*, CANape* or customer applications, with Multi- Application support
- Multi-Application support
- Customer applications can be linked with the proven XL Driver Library
- LEDs for displaying channel activity and device status
* Ask Vector about required software versions and supported transceiver piggies.
Application Areas
VN1600 devices provide the best bus interface for Vector tools such as CANoe, CANalyzer, CANape, Indigo, vFlash as well as customer applications; in the laboratory, at the test bench, at the service garage or in the vehicle.
The application areas range from simple bus analysis to complex remaining bus simulations, diagnostic, calibration and flash programming tasks.
The product’s multi-application support makes it possible to access multiple programs in parallel on one device and on the same channel.
The VN1630 log provides additional recording functionality for CAN / CAN FD and LIN.
Functions
- Flexible FPGA-based CAN and LIN implementation allows 100% bus load on all channels
- Performing LIN 2.1 conformance tests with CANoe (VN1630A / VN1640A / VN1630 log / VN1670)
- Fast baudrates: CAN (max. 2 Mbit/s), CAN FD (max. 8 Mbit/s) and LIN (up to 115,2 kBit/s, depending on wiring higher bitrates are possible)
- The integrated IO functionality of the VN1630A / VN1640A makes it possible to synchronously acquire signals along with CAN / LIN messages and switch loads up to 500 mA via a digital output
- For weight and space savings, the VN1610 / VN1611 / VN1630A / VN1630 log have integrated CAN High-Speed transceiver(s). The standard D-SUB9 connector supports dual channels
- Recording functionality for monitoring vehicle communication (CAN / CAN FD, LIN) with VN1630 log. Data is stored on an SD/SDHC card (up to 32 GB)
VN1670
- The VNpiggy30 IO8644* is going to provide digital and analog IO
- There is one onboard CAN-, one onboard LIN-, and one Piggyback channel each, provided by five DSUB15-HD connectors
* Product release planned for 2022.
Analog/digital IO
VN1630A / VN1630 log / VN1640A
- Analog input: 1 channel, 0...18 V, max. 50 V, (ext. circuitry required) Ri > 1 MOhm, 10 bit ADC at 1 kS/s
- Digital input: 2 channels, Schmitt trigger, max. 32 V, Vhigh ≥ 2.7 V, Vlow ≤ 2.2 V, Vhyst = 0.5 V, Ri > 200 kOhm, max. 1 kHz
- Digital output: 1 channel, open collector, max. 32 V, max. 500 mA, max. 1 kHz
- D-SUB9 socket
VN1670
- Digital and analog IOs via the new, upcoming VNpiggy 30 IO8644* (optional)
* Product release planned for 2022.
Accessories

Vector offers a wide range of accessories for the network interfaces, including different cables and connectors, bus transceivers / piggybacks, mounting equipment and different power supply options.
Product Descriptions
- Short overview of VN1600 Family facts (PDF)
- Short overview of VN1670 facts (PDF)
- User Manual (PDF)
Technical data | VN1610 | VN1611 | VN1630A/VN1630 log | VN1640A | VN1670 |
Max. channels | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 15 |
Variable transceivers (Piggies) | - | - | 2 | 4 | 5 |
Permanently installed transceivers | 2 x CAN 1051cap | 1 x LIN 7269cap 1 x CAN 1051cap | 2 x CAN 1051cap | -- | 5 x CAN (FD) 5 x LIN |
Baudrates | CAN up to 1 Mbit/s (up to 2 Mbit/s depending on wiring and transceivers). CAN FD up to 5 Mbit/s (up to 8 Mbit/s depending on wiring and transceivers). LIN Normal-Mode: up to 20kbit/s. Flash-Mode: up to 115.2 kBit/s( depending on wiring, higher bitrates are possible) | ||||
Channel combinations | |||||
Fixed | 2 x CAN (FD) | 1 x LIN/K-Line 1 x CAN (FD) | 2 x CAN (FD) | -- | 5 x CAN (FD) + 5 x LIN |
Variable (Piggy: *mag/*cap) | 0...2 x CAN (FD) 0...2 x LIN 0...2 x K-Line 0...2 x J1708 | 0...4 x CAN (FD) 0...4 x LIN 0...2 x K-Line 0...4 x J1708 | 0...5 x CAN (FD) 0 ... 5 x LIN | ||
No. of D-SUB connectors | 1 (dual channel) | 2 (dual channel) | 4 (single channel) | 5 (triple channel) | |
Time stamp accuracy | |||||
within one device | 1 μs | ||||
synchronization of multiple devices | typ. 50 μs | ||||
with Sync cable | not possible | typ. 1 μs | |||
IEEE1588-PTP* | typ. 1 μs | ||||
Recording functionality | VN1630 log | ||||
Operating system requirement | Windows 10 (64 bit) | ||||
PC interface | USB 2.0 Highspeed | USB 3.1 Gen. 1 via USB Type-C Gigabit Ethernet 1000BASE-T | |||
External Power supply | VN1610/VN1611/VN1630A/VN1640A: fully bus powered, no external power supply required; VN1630 log: 6 V...50 V | External 8 V...32 V (typ. 12 V) | |||
Driver libraries | XL Driver Library | ||||
Temperature range | Operating: -40...+70 °C Storage: -40...+85 °C | Operating: -40 ... +65 °C | |||
Dimensions (L/W/H) [mm] | 65 x 42 x 20 | VN1630A: 90 x 110 x 35 VN1630 log: 150 x 110 x 35 | 88 x 111 x 45 | 159 x 219 x 54 (height with housing feet) | |
Weight | 80g | VN1630A: 230g VN1630 log: 400g | 330g | 1.4kg | |
Housing | Robust plastic housing | Highly robust aluminum housing | High robust metal housing |
* Planned for first half of 2022 by driver update.
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