Rendering of several VN1600 series interfaces

VN1600 Family

Network Interfaces for CAN, CAN FD, CAN XL, LIN, K-Line, J1708 and IO

Access your CAN, CAN FD, CAN XL and LIN networks quickly and flexibly with the VN1600 interface family.

Choose the variant that fits your setup: compact and mobile, or high-performance with multiple channels, IO functionality and various host connections.

Highlights

Broad bus support: Support of CAN, CAN FD, CAN XL, LIN, K‑Line, J1708 and IO within one interface family. 
Future‑ready CAN technology: Support of CAN XL including Error Signaling Enabled and Error Signaling Disabled on selected VN1600 interfaces.
Flexible platform architecture: FPGA‑based implementation, multi‑application support and power supplied via USB also for 4‑channel interface configurations.

Scalable variants: From compact 2‑channel interfaces up to 15‑channel solutions with USB and Ethernet host connectivity. 
Integrated IO functionality and device status: Analog and digital inputs and outputs enable synchronous signal acquisition and control; LED indicators display channel activity and device status on selected variants.
CMP support for logging: Received CAN, CAN FD, LIN, UART and I/O signals (via VNpiggy30 IO 8644) can be provided in ASAM CMP data format for CMP-compatible loggers on the VN1641 and VN1670.

Main Application Areas

Bus Analysis

VN1600 interfaces are suitable for analyzing CAN, CAN FD, CAN XL and LIN networks.
They support investigation of communication behavior and bus conditions throughout different development stages.

Remaining Bus Simulation

The interfaces enable simple to complex remaining bus simulations.
This allows realistic reproduction of network scenarios in the lab, on test benches or in vehicles.

Diagnostics, Calibration and Flashing

VN1600 devices support diagnostic, calibration and flashing tasks.
They can be used in combination with tools such as CANoe, CANalyzer, CANape, Indigo and vFlash.

Multi Application Operation

Multi‑application support allows multiple programs to access one device and the same channel in parallel.
This enables concurrent use of different tools within one setup.

Logging of Vehicle Communication

The VN1630 log extends the VN1600 family with integrated recording functionality.
It allows logging of CAN, CAN FD and LIN data to observe vehicle communication.

Product Variants

VN1600 Family

Flexible FPGA‑based CAN and LIN implementation allows 100 % bus load on all channels.
Maximum bitrates:
- CAN up to 2 Mbit/s
- CAN FD up to 8 Mbit/s
- CAN XL up to 20 Mbit/s (a CAN SIC XL transceiver is required for bitrates above 5 Mbit/s)
- LIN up to 115.2 kbit/s (higher bitrates are possible depending on wiring)
Host connection via USB

VN1610 / VN1611 / VN1630A / VN1630 log / VN1640A

Support of CAN / CAN FD and LIN.
Execution of LIN 2.1 conformance tests with CANoe.
Integrated IO functionality enables synchronous acquisition of signals together with CAN / LIN messages and switching of loads up to 500 mA via a digital output.
To reduce weight and size, the interfaces feature integrated CAN high‑speed transceivers with dual‑assigned D‑SUB9 connectors.
VN1630 log provides a simple recording function for CAN / CAN FD / LIN. Data is stored on an SD / SDHC card with a capacity of up to 32 GB.

VN1641

Support of CAN / CAN FD / CAN XL.
CAN XL support with Error Signaling Enabled and Error Signaling Disabled modes.
Host connection via USB 3 or Ethernet.
Supports CMP for logging.

VN1670

Support of CAN / CAN FD / CAN XL and LIN.
Digital and analog IOs provided via the VNpiggy30 IO 8644.
Five D‑SUB15 HD connectors, each providing one onboard CAN channel, one onboard LIN channel and one piggyback channel.
Supports CMP for logging.

Gallery

Rendering of the front side of the VN1670 device — VN1670 Front

Rendering of the rear side of the VN1670 device — VN1670 Back

Rendering of the VN1641 CAN XL network interface — VN1641 Front

Rendering of the VN1630A CAN/LIN interface — VN1630A Front

Rendering of the VN1630A interface — VN1630A Back

Rendering of the VN1640A interface from front — VN1640A Front

Rendering of the VN1640A interface showing CH5-IO and USB connectors on the rear panel — VN1640A Back

Rendering of the front of the VN1630 log CAN/LIN interface — VN1630 log Front

Rendering of the backside of the VN1630 log CAN/LIN interface — VN1630 log Back

Analog/Digital IO

VN1630A / VN1630 log / VN1640A / VN1641

Analog input: 1 channel, 0 … 18 V, max. 50 V (external circuitry required), input resistance > 1 MΩ, 10-bit ADC at 1 kS/s
Digital input: 2 channels, Schmitt trigger, max. 32 V, Vhigh ≥ 2.7 V, Vlow ≤ 2.2 V, hysteresis 0.5 V, input resistance > 200 kΩ, max. 1 kHz
Digital output: 1 channel, open-drain, max. 32 V, max. 500 mA, max. 1 kHz
Connection via D-SUB9

VN1670

Digital and analog IOs via the optional VNpiggy30 IO 8644*

_{* The VNpiggy30 IO 8644 is supported by driver version 24.40 (and higher) and by CANoe 19 (and higher).}

Accessories

A wide range of accessories is available for the VN1600 interfaces, including cables and adapters, bus transceivers / piggybacks, mounting equipment and various power supply options.

More Details

Technical Data

		VN1610	VN1611	VN1630A/VN1630 log	VN1640A	VN1641	VN1670
Max. channels		2	2	4	4	4	15
Variable Transceiver (piggybacks)		-	-	2	4	4	5
Channel combinations
	fixed	2x CAN FD	1x LIN / K-Line 1x CAN FD	2x CAN FD	-	-	5x CAN FD 5x LIN
	variable (piggybacks)	-	-	0 ... 2x CAN FD/LIN/J1708/K-Line	0 ... 4x CAN FD/LIN/J1708 0 ... 4x K-Line/SENT	0 ... 4x CAN XL 0 ... 4x CAN FD	0 ... 5x CAN FD / CAN XL 0 ... 5x LIN
No. of D-SUB connectors		1 (dual channel)		2 (dual channel)	4 (single channel)		5 (triple channel)
Time stamp accuracy
	resolution	8 µs
	within one device	1 µs
SW sync. of multiple devices		typ. 50 µs
	with sync cable	-	-	typ. 1 µs	typ. 1 µs	typ. 1 µs	typ. 1 µs
	IEEE1588 - PTP	-	-	-	-	typ. 1 µs	typ. 1 µs
Bitrates		CAN up to 2 Mbit/s. CAN FD up to 8 Mbit/s. LIN up to 115.2 kbit/s.				CAN up to 2 Mbit/s CAN FD up to 8 Mbit/s CAN XL up to 20 Mbit/s	CAN up to 2 Mbit/s CAN FD up to 8 Mbit/s CAN XL up to 20 Mbit/s LIN-Normal-Mode: up to 20 kbit/s LIN-Flash-Mode: up to 115.2 kbit/s (LIN: depending on wiring higher bit rates are possible)
Recording functionality		-	-	VN1630 log	-	-	-
Error frame / remote frame		Bit-precise detection and generation
Operating system		Windows 10 (64 bit) / Windows 11 (64 bit)				Windows 11 (64 bit)	Windows 10 (64 bit) / Windows 11 (64 bit)
Power supply		VN1610/VN1611/VN1630A/VN1640A: no external power supply required; VN1630 log: 6 V .. 50 V				min. 7.5 W USB: bus powered ETH: USB Type-C	External 8 V ... 32 V (typ. 12 V)
Host interface		USB 2.0 high-speed				USB 3.2 Gen1 via USB Type-C, Ethernet 1000BASE-T	USB 3.2 Gen1 via USB Type-C, Ethernet 1000BASE-T
Temperature range
	operating	-40 °C … +70 °C (VN1630 log: -40 °C … +65 °C)				-40 °C ... +55 °C	-40 °C ... +65 °C
	storage	-40 °C ... +85 °C				-40 °C ... +85 °C	-40 °C ... +85 °C
Dimensions (LxWxH)		65 mm x 42 mm x 20 mm		VN1630A: 90 mm x 110 mm x 35 mm VN1630 log: 150 mm x 110 mm x 35 mm	88 mm x 111 mm x 45 mm	114 mm x 111 mm x 45 mm	159 mm x 216 mm x 42 mm
Weight		ca. 80 g		VN1630A: ca. 230 g VN1630 log: ca. 400 g	ca. 330 g	ca. 450 g	1,4 kg
Housing		Robust plastic housing		Highly robust aluminium housing			Highly robust metal housing