Manual

CANcaseXL
CANcaseXL log
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Table of contents

1 Introduction 3
1.1 About this User Manual 4
1.1.1 Certification 5
1.1.2 Warranty 5
1.1.3 Registered trademarks 5

2 CANcaseXL and CANcaseXL log 7

2.1 Introduction 8
2.2 Driver Installation 8
2.3 Connectors 8
2.3.1 USB Connector 9
2.3.2 Binder Connector 9
2.3.3 External Trigger Input (CANcaseXL log only) 9
2.3.4 D-SUB9 Connector 9
2.4 Synchronization 9
2.5 LED Display 10
2.6 Additional Features on CANcaseXL log 11
2.6.1 Operating Modes 11
2.6.2 Additional LEDs 11
2.6.3 Piezo Buzzer 12
2.6.4 Memory Card 12
2.6.5 Battery 13
2.6.6 CANcaseXL log Flowchart 14
2.7 Replacing Piggybacks 15
2.8 Technical Data 16

3 CANcaseXL/log Accessories 17
3.1 Accessories 18

4 Common Features 19
4.1 Time Synchronization 20
4.1.1 General Information 20
4.1.2 Software Sync 22
4.1.3 Hardware Sync 23

5 Driver Installation 25
5.1 Minimum Requirements 26
5.2 Hints 26
5.3 Vector Driver Setup 27
5.4 Vector Hardware Configuration 29
5.5 Loop Tests 31
5.5.1 CAN 31
5.5.2 FlexRay 34
5.5.3 MOST 35
5.5.4 Ethernet 35

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1 Introduction

In this chapter you find the following information:

1.1 About this User Manual page 4

Certification
Warranty
Registered trademarks

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1.1 About this User Manual

To find information This user manual provides you with the following access help:
quickly  At the beginning of each chapter you will find a summary of the contents
 In the header you can see in which chapter and paragraph you are

Conventions In the two following charts you will find the conventions used in the user manual
regarding utilized spellings and symbols.

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software. Accentuation of warnings and advices.
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1.1.1 Certification

Certified Quality Vector Informatik GmbH has ISO 9001:2008 certification. The ISO standard is a
Management System globally recognized standard.

1.1.2 Warranty

Restriction of We reserve the right to change the contents of the documentation and the software
warranty without notice. Vector Informatik GmbH assumes no liability for correct contents or
damages which are resulted from the usage of the documentation. We are grateful for
references to mistakes or for suggestions for improvement to be able to offer you
even more efficient products in the future.

1.1.3 Registered trademarks

Registered All trademarks mentioned in this documentation and if necessary third party
trademarks registered are absolutely subject to the conditions of each valid label right and the
rights of particular registered proprietor. All trademarks, trade names or company
names are or can be trademarks or registered trademarks of their particular
proprietors. All rights which are not expressly allowed are reserved. If an explicit label
of trademarks, which are used in this documentation, fails, should not mean that a
name is free of third party rights.
 Windows, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 are trademarks of the
Microsoft Corporation.

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2 CANcaseXL and CANcaseXL log

In this chapter you find the following information:

2.1 Introduction page 8

2.2 Driver Installation page 8
2.3 Connectors page 8
USB Connector
Binder Connector
External Trigger Input (CANcaseXL log only)
D-SUB9 Connector
2.4 Synchronization page 9
2.5 LED Display page 10
2.6 Additional Features on CANcaseXL log page 11
Operating Modes
Additional LEDs
Piezo Buzzer
Memory Card
Battery
CANcaseXL log Flowchart
2.7 Replacing Piggybacks page 15
2.8 Technical Data page 16

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2.1 Introduction

CANcaseXL The CANcaseXL is a USB interface with a powerful 32 bit 64MHz microcontroller from
ATMEL with ARM7 Core and two SJA1000 CAN controllers from Philips. It can
process CAN messages with either 11-bit or 29-bit identifiers. It is also possible to
receive and analyze Remote Frames without any limitations. The CANcaseXL is also
capable of generating and detecting Error frames on the bus.

CANcaseXL log The CANcaseXL log offers the same features as the CANcaseXL, but it can also be
used as a data logger for CAN and LIN messages. The logged data is saved on
industrial-grade SD cards (see section Memory Card on page 12).

Configuration The CANcaseXL/log can be configured with the Vector Hardware Config tool
(Windows | Start | Settings | Control Panel | Vector Hardware). Further details
about the tool can be found in the separate installation instructions at the end of this
manual.

Bus types Various transceivers are available to interface the CANcaseXL/log to a particular type
of bus. These CAN and LIN transceivers can be purchased as plug-in boards
(Piggybacks) and can be mounted inside the CANcaseXL/log. For information on
installing transceivers please refer to section Replacing Piggybacks on page 15. A
list of available Piggybacks is included in the accessories manual on the driver CD:
\Documentation\Accessories_for_Network_Interfaces.pdf

2.2 Driver Installation

Note: Information on the driver installation process can be found in the separate
installation instructions at the end of this manual.

2.3 Connectors

General information The CANcaseXL has the following connectors:

 USB connector for the usage with PC in Interface Mode
 Binder connector (type 711) for power supply, synchronization and trigger
 two D-SUB9 connectors for independent CAN/LIN operation

The CANcaseXL log also has:

 an SD card slot for data logging

Note: In Interface Mode, the SD card cannot be accessed if bus activities take
place or if an application accesses the device.

Note: The CANcaseXL log is delivered with a 2GB SD card.

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2.3.1 USB Connector

Description The CANcaseXL/log is connected to an USB port which also supplies the
CANcaseXL/log in Interface Mode.

2.3.2 Binder Connector

Description If the USB port is not capable of supplying the required 500 mA operating current, the
CANcaseXL/log may be optionally supplied by an external power supply. The
CANcaseXL/log provides a 3-pin Binder connector for this purpose. Available power
supplies can be found in the accessories manual on the driver CD.

Pin Assignment
1 Voltage supply 7 V…33 V (recommended 12 V)
2 Synchronization line / external trigger input
3 Ground

Warning: It is recommended to connect the logger to the same voltage supply (e.g.
battery of the vehicle) as the vehicle or test equipment.
If two different voltage supplies are being used for logger and test equipment, the
ground (GND) pins of the two voltage supplies must be connected.

2.3.3 External Trigger Input (CANcaseXL log only)

Description In Logging Mode, pin 2 of the 3-pin Binder connector acts as a trigger input. You can
initiate triggers by pulling down pin 2 to GND. The trigger input is low active, i.e. a
trigger occurs by a falling edge.

Warning: The external trigger input is designed for 5 V (TTL) and must not be tied to
12 V!

2.3.4 D-SUB9 Connector

Description The CANcaseXL/log is connected to the CAN or LIN bus (Channel1 and Channel2)
via a 9-pin D-SUB socket. The pin assignments of the D-SUB9 connectors depend on
the Piggybacks being used. Further information can be found in the accessories
manual on the driver CD.

2.4 Synchronization

Note: Further information on the synchronization can be found in section Time

Synchronization on page 20.

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2.5 LED Display

Description The CANcaseXL/log has three LEDs for each channel (Channel1 and Channel2). The
LEDs indicate the direction of the message and any error frame that occurs:

Rx Tx Err Meaning
(( )) - - Active if messages are being received.
- (( )) - Active if messages are being sent.
- - (( )) Active if error events occur on the bus.
Only in Logger Mode:
Blinking LED means that the related channel is not „on bus“.

(( )) : Blinking or flashing LED.

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2.6 Additional Features on CANcaseXL log

2.6.1 Operating Modes

Description The CANcaseXL log supports two operating modes which can be switched by using
the USB connection and power supply respectively:

USB connection Req. ext. voltage supply Mode

Interface /
yes optional
Logger configuration
no yes Logger

Interface Mode In Interface Mode, the CANcaseXL log operates as a CAN/LIN interface between a
PC and the bus. Messages can be received and sent over both channels with suitable
tools.

Logger Mode The Logger Mode enables the PC independent usage of the CANcaseXL log and
allows the logging of CAN and LIN events. For this purpose the CANcaseXL log must
be unplugged from the USB connector of the PC and externally supplied via the
Binder connector.

Note: For the Logger Mode configuration, the additional tool XL log Config is
available on the driver CD: \Tools\CANcaseXL_log.

Warning: During logging, the CANcaseXL log may not be connected to the PC via
the USB cable, since the Logger Mode would otherwise be exited! However, the
CANcaseXL log must be in the Interface Mode to configure the Logger Mode.

2.6.2 Additional LEDs

Status and Data The CANcaseXL log has additional LEDs for Status and Data with the following
meaning:

Status Data Meaning

Device is not operating.

off off
Device is in Interface Mode without SD card.
green * Device is in Interface Mode with a valid SD card.
red * Device is in Interface Mode with an invalid SD card.
orange orange Device is booting in Logger Mode.
green off Device is waiting for an SD card.
green (( green )) Device is accessing the SD card.
Device is ready for logging.
((green)) *
Device is waiting for trigger.
((red)) off Device reports an error and stops logging.

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Status Data Meaning

Warning: The SD card contains less than 10% of free

(( orange )) *
space. The logging is not stopped.
Warning: Critical data rate, but no messages are lost.
* (( orange )) The logging is not stopped. The LED state will change
when the critical data rate decreases.
Error: Too high data rate, messages are lost. The logging
* (( red )) is not stopped but the LED state will not change till the
device is rebooted.

* : Alternating state of the LED, depending on data transmission.

(( )) : Blinking or flashing LED.

2.6.3 Piezo Buzzer

Trigger event signals The CANcaseXL log has a piezo buzzer that acoustically alerts the user to internal
trigger events. Triggers may be defined using the XL log Config configuration tool
(driver CD: \Tools\CANcaseXL_log).

2.6.4 Memory Card

Inserting and The CANcaseXL log has a push-and-pull card holder in which the SD card is inserted
removing the and removed. To insert a SD card push it until it latches in place securely. To remove
SD card the SD card push it into the holder slot a little bit until it unlatches then let it go and it
will spring out of its latched position.

Warning: Do not pull the SD card from the card holder forcefully, since this could
cause mechanical damage!

Formatting the Before the SD card can be used it has to be formatted with the configuration tool
SD card XL log Config (driver CD: \Tools\CANcaseXL_log).

Memory A single CAN message needs up to 20 byte, a single LIN message needs up to 108
requirements bytes on the memory card.

CardFix Kit The standard delivery of the CANcaseXL log allows the user to insert and remove the
SD card from outside. In some situations, e.g. to prevent thefts, the inserted SD card
shall not be removable. The CardFix Kit is a good protection because the back side
plate with the SD card slot is replaced by a closed plate. Thus the SD card cannot be
removed so easily anymore. The CardFix Kit can be ordered at Vector (article number
07132).
Warning: The CANcaseXL log must be opened for this modification! A detailed
instruction is delivered with the kit. However, the modification of your CANcaseXL log
can be done by our service.

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2.6.5 Battery

Lifetime The CANcaseXL log is supplied with a lithium battery that has a typical durability of 5
years. It is responsible for the correct timing of the integrated clock.

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2.6.6 CANcaseXL log Flowchart

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2.7 Replacing Piggybacks

Warning: When performing this operation be sure not to touch the top or bottom of
the boards (CANcaseXL/log main board or Piggybacks).

1. First, loosen the CANcaseXL/log housing screws on the side with the D-SUB9
connector. This requires removing the two black decorative caps. Then carefully
pull the PC-board out of the housing.
2. You will find mounting location 1 (Channel 1) at the center of the PC-board and
mounting location 2 (Channel 2) at the edge of the PC-board.
3. Each of the two Piggybacks is fastened by a screw and retainer. Please loosen
the appropriate screw including the retainer and carefully remove the Piggyback
from the mounting location.
4. Insert the replacement Piggyback. When doing this please make sure that the
single and dual-row connectors are not laterally offset.
5. Secure the new Piggyback with the appropriate screw and retainer.
6. Place the CANcaseXL/log main board back in the housing verifying that it is
inserted properly. This operation involves placing the housing on a table with its
back side (side with the bar code) facing upward. Then the main board is inserted
into the upper guide rails with the Piggybacks facing upward.
7. It should be possible to slide the main board in the housing up to a few
millimeters from the end without forcing it in. Close the housing by applying light
pressure, and then secure it with the appropriate screw fasteners. The screws
should be secure but not excessively tight.
8. Please also attach the two black decorative caps.

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2.8 Technical Data

CANcaseXL/log Housing Robust metal housing

Display Status display with three LEDs per channel
Channels 2x, independent
Transceiver Pluggable CANpiggies or LINpiggies
CAN controller 2 Phillips SJA 1000
Microcontroller ATMEL AT91R40008 32 bit 64 MHz
Max. baud rate 1 Mbit/s
Time stamp accuracy 1 µs
Error frame Detecting and generating
PC interface USB 1.1 and 2.0
Ext. Voltage supply (typ.) 7 V … 33 V
Current supply by USB, external supply optional
Current consumption 90 mA (12 V) for CANcaseXL/log
(without SD card) Typ. 30 mA for CANpiggy 251
Memory media SD card (max. 2 GB)
Configuration Plug & Play
Dimensions approx. 105 mm x 85 mm x 32 mm
Weight approx. 210 g without CANpiggies
Operating: -20...70 °C
Temperature range
Shipping and storage: -40...85 °C
Relative humidity of ambient air 15 %...95 %, not condensation
Windows XP (SP3)
Software requirement Windows Vista (SP1)
Windows 7

CANcaseXL log Operating modes Interface and Logger

Memory function Logging on SD card
Additional display Status display with two LEDs
Extras Real time clock and piezo buzzer
Startup time (logger mode) 1 second after switching on
Current supply External in Logger Mode

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3 CANcaseXL/log Accessories

In this chapter you find the following information:

3.1 Accessories page 18

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3.1 Accessories

Reference: Further information about the available accessories can be found in the
separate accessories manual on the driver CD:
\Documentation\Accessories_for_Network_Interfaces.pdf

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4 Common Features

In this chapter you find the following information:

4.1 Time Synchronization page 20

General Information
Software Sync
Hardware Sync

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4.1 Time Synchronization

4.1.1 General Information

Time stamps are useful when analyzing incoming or outgoing data or event
Time stamps
sequences on a specific bus.
and events

Figure 1: Time stamps of two CAN channels in CANalyzer.

Generating Each event which is sent or received by a Vector network interface has an accurate
time stamps time stamp. Time stamps are generated for each channel in the Vector network
interface. The base for these time stamps is a common hardware clock in the device.

Figure 2: Common time stamp clock for each channel.

If the measurement setup requires more than one Vector network interface, a
synchronization of all connected interfaces and their hardware clocks is needed.
Due to manufacturing and temperature tolerances, the hardware clocks may vary in
speed, so time stamps of various Vector devices drift over time.

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Figure 3: Example of unsynchronized network interfaces. Independent time stamps drift apart.

To compensate these time stamp deviations between the Vector network interfaces,
the time stamps can be either synchronized by software or by hardware (see next
section).

Note: The accuracy of the software sync is typically in range of 100 µs.

Note: The accuracy of the hardware sync is typically in range of 1 µs.

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4.1.2 Software Sync

Synchronization The software time synchronization is driver-based and available for all applications
by software without any restrictions. The time stamp deviations from different Vector network
interfaces are calculated and synchronized to the common PC clock. For this purpose
no further hardware setup is required.

Figure 4: Time stamps of devices are synchronized to the PC clock (accuracy in range of 100 µs).

The setting of the software time synchronization can be changed in the Vector
Hardware Config tool in General information | Settings | Software time
synchronization.

Figure 5: Switching on the software synchronization.

 YES
The software time synchronization is active.
 NO
The software time synchronization is not active.
Use this setting only if the Vector network interfaces are being synchronized over
the sync line or if only a single device is used.

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4.1.3 Hardware Sync

Synchronization A more accurate time synchronization of multiple devices is provided by the hardware
by hardware synchronization which has to be supported by the application (e. g CANalyzer,
CANoe). Therefor two Vector network interfaces can be connected with the
SYNCcableXL (see accessories manual, article number 05018).

Figure 6: SYNCcableXL to synchronize two devices over 3-pin connector (Binder type 711).

In order to synchronize up to five devices at the same time, a distribution box is

available (see accessories manual, article number 05085).
At each falling edge on the sync line which is initiated by the application, the Vector
network interface generates a time stamp that is provided to the application. This
allows the application to calculate the deviations between the network interfaces and
to synchronize the time stamps to a common time base (master clock) which is
defined by the application.

Figure 7: Time stamps are synchronized to the master clock (accuracy in range of 1 µs).

Note: The hardware synchronization must be supported by the application. For

further information please refer to the relevant application manual. Please note that
the software synchronization must be disabled (see Vector Hardware Config |
General information | Settings | Software time synchronization) if the hardware
synchronization is used.

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5 Driver Installation

In this chapter you find the following information:

5.1 Minimum Requirements page 26

5.2 Hints page 26
5.3 Vector Driver Setup page 27
5.4 Vector Hardware Configuration page 29
5.5 Loop Tests page 31
CAN
FlexRay
MOST
Ethernet

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5.1 Minimum Requirements

Hardware CPU Pentium 4 or higher
Memory 512 MB or more
CANcardXL : PCMCIA
CANcardXLe : ExpressCard 54
CANboardXL PCI : PCI
CANboardXL PCIe : PCI Express 1x
CANboardXL PXI : Compact PCI/PXI
CANcaseXL : USB
CANcaseXL log : USB
VN1610 : USB
VN1611 : USB
Network interface VN1630 : USB
VN1640 : USB
VN2610 : USB
VN2640 : USB
VN3300 : PCI
VN3600 : USB
VN5610 : USB
VN7570 : PCI Express 1x
VN7600 : USB
VN8910 : USB

Windows XP SP3 (32 bit)

Software Operating system Windows Vista SP1 (32 bit)
Windows 7 (32/64 bit)
Driver version 8.x
The devices can be run with several applications from Vector
(e. g. CANoe, CANalyzer) or with measurement applications
Measurement
from other companies. Therefor the devices require a related
application
license. Applications based on the Vector XL Driver Library can
be run without a license.

5.2 Hints

Note: Many desktop PCs have power managers which block the CPU for a specific
time. This impairs accuracy of the time system. If your application has stringent timing
requirements (e. g. time-driven sending of messages or time-driven evaluations), you
have to deactivate these power managers. Power management settings may be con-
tained in the BIOS setup or on the Control Panel of Windows XP / Vista / Windows 7
(e. g. Power options).
No further mention will be made of the power manager in this document.

Info: Please note that you will need Administrator Rights for the following steps.

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5.3 Vector Driver Setup

General information The Vector Driver Disk offers a driver setup which allows the installation or the
removal of Vector devices.

1. Execute the driver setup from the autostart menu or directly from
\Drivers\Setup.exe before the device is inserted or connected to the PC with
the included USB cable.

If you have already inserted or connected the device to the PC, the Windows
found new Hardware wizard appears. Close this wizard and then execute the
driver setup.

2. Click [Next] in the driver setup dialog. The initialization process starts.

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3. In the driver selection dialog select your devices to be installed (or to be

uninstalled).

4. Click [Install] to execute the driver installation, or [Uninstall] to remove existing

drivers.
5. A confirmation dialog appears. Click [Close] to exit.
If the driver has been properly installed, the device can be inserted or connected
to the PC with the included USB cable. The device is ready for operation now.
6. For Windows XP users only:
If the Windows found new Hardware wizard appears, select the option for auto-
matic driver search to complete the installation.

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5.4 Vector Hardware Configuration

Executing Vector After the successful installation you will find the configuration application Vector
Hardware Config Hardware in the Control Panel (see below). The tool gives you information on the
connected and installed Vector devices. There are also several settings that can be
changed.

Control panel  Category view

Windows XP Start | (Settings) | Control Panel, click in the left part of the window for further
Control Panel options followed by Vector Hardware.
 Classic view
Start | (Settings) | Control Panel, click Vector Hardware in the list.

Control panel  Category view

Windows Vista Start | (Settings) | Control Panel, click in the right part of the window for
Additional Options followed by Vector Hardware.
 Classic view
Start | (Settings) | Control Panel, click Vector Hardware in the list.

Control panel  Category view

Windows 7 Start | Control Panel | Hardware and Sound, click Vector Hardware in the list.
 Symbols view
Start | Control Panel, click Vector Hardware in the list.

The tool is split into two windows. The left window lets you access the installed Vector
devices, the right window displays the details of the selection. The following nodes
are available in the left window:

Hardware Each installed Vector device is shown in Hardware. Additional details of available
channels are shown in a tree view. Status information on the device components and
the channels are also shown in this dialog.

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Application In Application, all available applications are shown with their configured channels. If
you click on an application, all of its channels are displayed in the right pane on the
screen.

General information The General information section contains general information on Vector devices and
applications.

License The License section contains information on all currently valid licenses.

Note: You will find a detailed description of Vector Hardware Config in the online
help (Help | Contents).

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5.5 Loop Tests

Operating test The test described here can be performed to check the functional integrity of the
driver and the device. This test is identical for Windows XP, Windows Vista,
Windows 7 and independent of the used application.

5.5.1 CAN

Device test The operating test for CAN can be executed with the following devices:
 CANcardXL
 CANcardXLe
 CANcaseXL
 CANcaseXL log
 CANboardXL Family
 VN1610
 VN1630
 VN1640
 VN5610
 VN7570
 VN7600

Loop3.exe Either two High-Speed or two Low-Speed transceivers are necessary for this
functional test:

1. Connect two CAN channels with a suitable cable. If two High-Speed transceivers
are being used, we recommend our CANcable 1 (CANcable 0 for Low-Speed
transceivers).
2. Start \Drivers\Common\Loop3.exe from the driver CD.
This program accesses the Vector devices and transmits CAN messages.
3. Select the connected CAN channels of the device(s) to be tested.
4. Set the appropriate baudrate depending on the transceiver being used (High-
Speed max. 1,000,000 Bd, Low-Speed max. 125,000 Bd).

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5. Click [Start].
6. You will see statistical data in the lower part of the window if the system has been
configured properly.
Loop3 application

7. The test procedure can be terminated with the [Stop] button.

An OK should appear in the upper part of the window.

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5.5.2 FlexRay

Device test The operating test for FlexRay can be executed with the following devices:
 VN3300
 VN3600
 VN7570
 VN7600

FRLoop.exe This operating test requires an inserted FRpiggy.

1. Remove the FlexRay cable if it is connected.

2. Start \Drivers\Common\FRLoop.exe from the driver CD.
3. Execute the test.
4. If no error messages occur, the operating test was successful.

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5.5.3 MOST

Device test The operating test for MOST can be executed with the following devices:
 VN2610
 VN2640

MLoop.exe This functional test requires a MOST fiber optic cable and a fiber coupler for HFBR
connectors.

1. VN2610
Start \Drivers\Common\MLoop.exe from the driver CD

VN2640
Start \Drivers\Common\M150Loop.exe from the driver CD.
2. Select the VN2610/VN2640 to be tested from the list of detected devices.
3. Click [Twinkle] and check if the power LED of the VN2610/VN2640 is blinking at
least for one second.
4. Connect the MOST fiber optic cable with the VN2610/VN2640 device, select
Master mode and check if the program displays the status Unlock. Check if red
light comes out of the TX fiber of the MOST fiber optic cable.
5. Connect both ends of the fiber with one fiber coupler to a ring and check if the
program displays the status Lock.
6. Close MLoop.exe with [Exit].

5.5.4 Ethernet

Device test The operating test for Ethernet can be executed with the following devices:
 VN5610

1. Connect both Ethernet channels of the VN5610 with an Ethernet cable.

2. Start \Drivers\Common\ETHloop.exe from the driver CD.
3. Select an installed VN5610 from the list.
4. Press [Twinkle] and check if the LED Status blinks.
5. Start the test by pressing the button [Start Test]. The test is successful if no error
messages occur.

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