DIAGNOSTICS

Softing DTS.monaco
The Off-Board Diagnostic Tool for Professional Vehicle Engineering.

AREAS OF APPLICATION BENEFITS

■ Engineering of diagnostics and control functions for ■ Cost reduction and shorter familiarization time as
vehicle ECUs Softing DTS.monaco covers the functionality of several
■ Function test and validation tools that were separate to date
■ Integration and system test ■ Fast results due to intuitive operation and preconfigured
■ Preparation of test sequences for manufacturing and templates
after-sales service ■ Top quality thanks to early detection and remedy of
■ Analysis of returns and quality assurance communication problems and function errors 23
■ Commissioning of test benches and HiL systems ■ Highly effective as it can be flexibly adapted to suit
■ Preparation and update of vehicles for endurance testing a range of tasks
■ Execution of diagnostic tests for safeguarding functional ■ Complete documentation of communication data
safety in compliance with ISO 26262 and test results

Softing DTS.monaco is an extensive off- New solutions are continuously being The delivery scope also includes a few
board diagnostic tool for the engineering integrated into the stable and scalable examples of widely-used application
sector which covers the entire range of ap­ tool base for the latest E/E architectures cases (OBD, WWH-OBD, J1939-73), thus
plication cases from ECU testing through and security mechanisms. considerably facilitating getting started
to vehicle release. It is easily integrated with Softing DTS.monaco.
into the test sequences and corporate
processes, not least because of its flexible PROCESS-ORIENTED AND
interfaces which can be configured to suit FLEXIBLY ADJUSTABLE FOR THE RIGHT CONTROL
the relevant test step. EVERY WORKING STEP ELEMENT FOR EVERY
The name MONACO – Modular Analyzer DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION
for Vehicle Communication – already Monaco Controls are available for
OUR EXTENSIVE clearly indicates one advantage of the typical application cases. Users without
EXPERIENCE PAYS application: modularity. Thanks to the in-depth knowledge can take advantage
OFF FOR THE USER di­vision of the interfaces into fixed and of these intuitively. The diagnostic com­
Softing DTS.monaco is the flagship of flexibly configurable parts, it is possible mands and communication parameter
the Diagnostic Tool Set, the expert tool to arrange working steps required for the behind those controls are preconfigured
for professional diagnostics that has test­ing process logically and efficiently. by experts at diagnostic service or diag­
grown over the decades. It is based on What are referred to as layouts in the nostic job level. Furthermore, diagnostic
the Softing Diagnostic Base System and Monaco workspace help the user to sort sequences can be directly incorporated
thus benefits from cross-manufacturer the topics. In turn, the specially developed in OTX (ISO 13209) and started. These
ex­perience in off-board diagnostics diagnostic control elements can be placed are created using Softing OTX.studio.
­throughout the entire vehicle life cycle. within these freely configurable­interfaces.

FUNCTIONS
■ Testing communication WORKSPACE TESTBENCH

■ Analyzing data on the bus

■ Testing ODX data against ECU Trace Measurement Error Analysis
■ Reading/clearing error memory
■ Identifying variants OTX
WORKSPACE VEHICLE UPDATE

■ Programming flash memory

■ Displaying measurement values ODX
Report Update Parametrize
■ Testing actuators DTS Project

■ Parameterizing ECUs WORKSPACE SPECIFICATION

■ Coding variants
■ Running ECU routines Trace ODX Service OBD
■ Testing OBD functions
■ Creating/executing test
sequences
▲ Fig.: Can be Flexibly Adapted to the Application Case – Workspaces, Layouts and Control Units
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COMMUNICATION CONTROL FUNCTION MEASUREMENT

Bus Trace Annotation DTC * Graphical Instrument
Fundamental analysis of Visualizing tests with Reading out and clearing Visualizing and modifying
diagnostic and on-board pictures, text or link to the ECU error memory. ECU variables using various graphic
communication at bus level in RTF/PDF/CHM files. elements. (Measuring, parameterizing
hexadecimal notation. and actuator diagnostics)

Diagnostic Services Communication ECU Identification * Recorder

Data verification and com- Control Reading out the identifi­ Recording/saving ECU
munication test with full Automated setup and cation information of variables (list, instruments or
access to functions and sequences tear-down of communication individual ECUs or an oscilloscope) and modifying
of the database for experts. to ECUs. entire vehicle. them (actuator).

Symbolic Trace Logical Link List Flash

Analysis of diagnostic Monitoring and influencing Programming of individual
com­munication at the application the communication state or multiple memory areas
level in symbolic notation. of ECUs. of ECUs.
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Service Table Toggle Sequences OBD
One-off or cyclical execution Activation/deactivation Validation and release of
of list control for diagnostic of a switch, each starts a OBD self-diagnosis and the
services in service or para­m­ sequence of services different modes for K-line and
eter notation. (e.g. change ECU state). CAN protocols.

OTX Soft Key

Execution of complex diag- Running sequences of
nostic or test sequences in com­ services, jobs or sequences
pliance with ISO 13209 (OTX). using buttons.

Tool Quick Test*

Fast determination of
vehicle status as regards ECU
identification and error memory.

Variant Coding *
Powerful expert tool for
coding individual ECUs.

* Configuration must be adapted to relevant ODX authoring guideline!

Using DTS.monaco
Softing DTS.monaco is used in numerous engineering departments all over the world to take care
of diagnostic tasks. The range of ODX and expert application cases extends through ECU release to
the commissioning of HiL systems and test benches. The tool is also regularly used for updating and
validating vehicles during on-road tests.

TESTING AND DEBUGGING

THE ESTABLISHING OF TESTER
ECU COMMUNICATION
Regardless of the integration level of software and ECUs, com­
munication problems along the OSI communication layers result
in specific challenges for diagnostic experts. These problems are
critical for the remaining life cycle of the vehicle because, for
example, in manufacturing, this behavior can lead to delays in or
an entire absence of vehicle programming. The debugging of this
kind of defective communication behavior thus necessitates an
interface which both sends out services and jobs individually or
cyclically to the test system and interprets information from off-
board communication in detail and records on-board messages.
The complexity of this kind of analysis is growing increasingly in
the latest E/E architectures and their security measures against
undesired external tampering attempts. Softing DTS.monaco ▲ Fig.: Testing Diagnostic Communication

is always up to date here and reliably supports corresponding

protocols and mechanisms. This is supported in particular by the status of the connection and the representation of the relevant
control units “Diagnostic Service”, “Symbolic Trace”, “Bus Trace” services and bus communication. The DoIP monitor integrated in
as well as the “Logical Link List” with reliable information on the the new DTS9 generation is particularly helpful in this respect!
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VALIDATING ECU OR FUNCTIONAL

DIAGNOSTIC SPECIFICATION
(EXAMPLE ISO 15031)
During the life cycle of an ECU/vehicle, various diagnostic ser­
vices and functions specified by the OEM or legislator have to
be supported. Softing DTS.monaco can be used for a first step
in this partly approval-relevant validation. With the “Diagnostic
Service” control (see figure above), it is possible to test the re­
levant services and responses for their correct implementation
in detail in the diagnostic database (ODX 2.0.1 or ODX 2.2). The
tool also offers a special control unit with underlying ISO-com­
patible database for OBD validation. Here it is possible to reli­
ably test the different modes and functional command groups
of the OBD specification. No expert knowledge is necessary for
this as the procedure is determined by the user interface. This
simplification means that a result can be quickly and efficiently 25
determined with the HiL system or vehicle.

IDENTIFYING AND TESTING ERRORS

WITH DOCUMENTATION
The identification of a test unit as well as the reading out of the ▲ Fig.: OBD Diagnostics

error memory are activities which are repeated throughout the

product life cycle. Regardless of whether HiL, test bench or vehicle
– the versions as well as any error memory entries which might
occur must be acquired and documented in every test sequence.
The most important aspect here is a simple and intuitive ope­
ration as well as reliable documentation (in part with a direct
central link to IT systems). This kind of identification and error
report can be generated and stored by Softing DTS.monaco. An
XML file format for reports is expedient here. This is supported
in particular by the control units “ECU Identification”, “DTC” and
“Tool Quicktest”.

VISUALIZING MEASUREMENTS AND

ACTUATOR INTERACTION ▲ Fig.: ECU Quick Text

The visually meaningful representation of measurement parame­

ters and their thresholds is necessary particularly at the test bench
and in vehicle validation. Softing DTS.monaco helps visualize
various states regardless of whether a NOx sensor has to fulfill its
values within a certain time or if it has to be indicated that pres­
sure or temperature has reached a threshold value. Corresponding
services and parameters can be configured for this in a data server
and reused. Naturally interaction with actuators is also possible.
To ensure this is all documented, Softing DTS.monaco contains a
recorder which records and can reproduce data reliably.

UPDATING ECUS – FLASH PROGRAMMING

ECU and vehicle updating is an important application area ▲ Fig.: Graphical Instruments

for Softing DTS.monaco, as an accompanying measure in the

engineering process to validate various software versions, but
also to prepare the automated flash procedure for manufac­
turing and after-sales service. The compatibility to all kinds of
methods and file formats is just as important here as simple and
reliable operation. A process usually consists of several sub-
steps as well as an initialization routine – now often additionally
safeguarded with the Seed & Key procedure. Naturally, with
its “flash” control element and numerous configuration
possibilities, Softing DTS.monaco offers sufficient flexibility to
be able to support complex procedures. In other words: ODX-D
+ Flash Job (with reference in ODX-F), External Flash Files (HEX,
MOT, BIN, S3 and S19), Flash Sequences, Security Access, Late-
bound Flash Files, Flash Files > 4GB (“64-bit Flashing”), among
others, are supported. ▲ Fig.: Flash Programming
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Softing DTS.monaco (Generation 9)

The Innovative Platform for the All-in-One Engineering Tester.

Softing DTS9 is continuing the journey and important aspects are the functionalities create more synergies between experts
extending the product with new, innova­ OTX support and functional diag­nostics within a company, Softing DTS.monaco
tive functions to support our customers in (please also refer to Softing SDE). makes it possible to run diagnostic
their engineering work in the future. functions remotely over the engineering
Measure­ment values and parameters are network. Initially identification, error
provided simply with both functionalities. memory acquisition, measuring and
SETTING NEW ACCENTS During runtime, the user can search for monitoring will support this scenario; in
WITHOUT LOSING THE BASE these measurement values directly and the future, support will also be provided
26 New application cases and the growing select them. In-depth knowledge of diag­ by the familiar Monaco workspaces and
significance of diagnostics for vehicle nostic data is not necessary. their control elements.
engineering are demanding complete­
ly new approaches in collaboration, for
example as regards the licensing, packet AUTOMOTIVE ETHERNET
assembling and distribution of our soft­ AND DIAGNOSTICS OVER IP HIGHLIGHTS –
ware package. Furthermore, the necessity AS NEW CORE TECHNOLOGY AT A GLANCE
for new fea­tures outside the diagnostics FOR DIAGNOSTICS ■ 64-bit software with multi-lingual
core competency sector has also grown The subject of Automotive Ethernet interface
­steadily. This is why we have re-engi­ with the DoIP diagnostic protocol is also ■ New licensing possibilities with an
neered DTS9 from scratch – as a future-­ particularly worthy of mention in the new activation key and server licensing
oriented platform for diag­nostics, analysis product generation. Considerable focus ■ Intuitive, touch-capable navi­gation
and simulation in local and remote appli­ was placed on the aspect of tracing to be and program structure
cation cases. To ensure DTS8 customers able to analyze DoIP communication. ■ New graphical instruments
can continue to work seamlessly, projects for measuring and actuator
already created are migrated in entirety diagnostics
including interface configurations. INCREASED EFFICIENCY WITH ■ Recording of measured data in .csv
USE OF THE ENGINEERING ■ Representation and recording of
NETWORK – SOFTING DoIP communication
DTS9 IMPRESSES WITH DIAGNOSTICS 4.0 ■ Migration and conversion of the
NEW FEATURES AND As ECUs and vehicles as well as test DTS8 interfaces and projects
TECHNOLOGY IN ALL AREAS benches are rare and sought-after ■ New OTX ISO standard
DTS still stands for Diagnostic Tool Set, re­sources in the early stages of engi­ ■ Remote diagnostic support in
but in the future will continue to see ex­ neering, commissioning and access the engineering network
tensive growth in the areas measuring, regulations are often a critical point.
analysis and simulation. Particularly To structure this more efficiently and

▲ Fig.: Softing DTS.monaco (Generation 9) – New Platform, Graphical Instruments and DoIP Monitor
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Softing DTS.monaco Delivery Packages

DTS9 PACKAGES
DTS 9 Framework Add-on Tools
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DTS.monaco OTX.studio

PACKAGES Base Professional Testbench Base Professional Ultimate

ODX, OTX, Protocol, DiagService,

OBD, Measurement

Flash, VarCode, DTC, ECU Ident

Engineering
Tester

Testbench (API Interface Usage)

Develop OTX

UI OTX
Add-On

Admin OTX

DTS8 PRODUCTS AND OPTIONS

Softing DTS.monaco All-in-one engineering tester DTS8 Monaco for diagnostic and control functions of vehicle ECUs which
covers vehicle diagnostics in entirety in the areas engineering, testing and the preparation of tests
and can be flexibly adapted to suit all kinds of tasks and user groups. With basic function scope (HMI
controls of the communication library) incl. OTX runtime environment. There are limitations to the
configuration of HMI controls when released by the creator of the workspace. Based on the Diagnostic
Base System.

Libraries Option: All further HMI controls of DTS8 Monaco that are not included in the basic function scope.

Creation and Configuration Option: Creating and configuring user-specific workspaces with DTS8 Monaco.
HMI controls can be configured without limitation. Users without a license can take advantage of
limited configurability of individual HMI controls.

Access to MCD-3D API Option: Access to the ASAM MCD-3D API for user applications. Adds the functionality of DTS8L-COS
to DTS8 Monaco. Please note: DTS8L-API-DK and DTS8S-COS-START are a mandatory additional part of
the order for each first user license.

Maintenance and Support Package Maintenance and support package incl. support by telephone and e-mail with regard to installation,
setup and operation as well as minor and medium software upgrades free of charge.

INCLUDED IN THE SCOPE OF DELIVERY

Templates Communication and analysis, error memory, measuring and parameterizing, on-board diagnostics,
flash programming, test sequences.

Sample Workspace Extensive Monaco sample workspace as introduction to the main functions based on
the sample database in the delivery scope.