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Table of Contents
1 I/O Interface Modules for the ECU Test ...................................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Overview of Advantages............................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Application Areas .......................................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Functions ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 4
1.4 Integration into CANoe ................................................................................................................................................................. 5
1.5 PC Connection ............................................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.6 Backplane VT8012 / VT8006 ........................................................................................................................................................ 5
1.6.1 Technical Data ............................................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.7 Setup and Wiring ........................................................................................................................................................................... 6
2 Load and Measurement Module VT1004A .................................................................................................................................. 6
2.1 Functions for each Channel .......................................................................................................................................................... 6
2.2 Technical Data ............................................................................................................................................................................... 7
3 Stimulation Module VT2004A ...................................................................................................................................................... 8
3.1 Functions for Each Channel .......................................................................................................................................................... 8
3.2 Technical Data ............................................................................................................................................................................... 8
4 Digital Module VT2516A ................................................................................................................................................................ 9
4.1 Functions for Each Channel .......................................................................................................................................................... 9
4.2 Technical Data ............................................................................................................................................................................. 10
5 Serial Interface Module VT2710 and PSI5SENTpiggy ............................................................................................................... 11
5.1 Functions for the automotive sensor interfaces PSI5 and SENT ............................................................................................ 11
5.2 Functions for universal digital interfaces .................................................................................................................................. 11
5.3 Technical Data ............................................................................................................................................................................. 12
6 General-Purpose Analog I/O Module VT2816 ............................................................................................................................ 14
6.1 Functions for Each Channel ........................................................................................................................................................ 14
6.2 Functions for Each Output Channel .......................................................................................................................................... 14
6.3 Technical Data ............................................................................................................................................................................. 14
7 General-Purpose Relay Module VT2820 .................................................................................................................................... 15
7.1 Functions ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
7.2 Technische Daten ......................................................................................................................................................................... 15
8 General-Purpose Digital I/O Module VT2848 ........................................................................................................................... 16
8.1 Functions for Each Channel ........................................................................................................................................................ 16
8.2 Technical Data ............................................................................................................................................................................. 17
9 Real-time Modules VT6011 and VT6051A .................................................................................................................................. 18
9.1 Common Functions ...................................................................................................................................................................... 18
9.2 VT6011 Functions ......................................................................................................................................................................... 18
9.3 VT6051A Functions ...................................................................................................................................................................... 18
9.4 Technical Data ............................................................................................................................................................................. 18
10 Network Module VT6104/VT6204 ............................................................................................................................................. 20
10.1 Module Features ......................................................................................................................................................................... 20
10.2 Technical Data ............................................................................................................................................................................ 20
11 Power Supply Module VT7001A ................................................................................................................................................. 21
11.1 Module Features .......................................................................................................................................................................... 21
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11.2 Technical Data ............................................................................................................................................................................. 22
12 Extension Module VT7900A ....................................................................................................................................................... 23
12.1 Module Features .......................................................................................................................................................................... 23
12.2 Technical Data ............................................................................................................................................................................. 24
13 Smart Charge Communication Test Module VT7870 .............................................................................................................. 25
13.1 Modul Features ............................................................................................................................................................................ 25
13.2 Technical Data ............................................................................................................................................................................. 26
14 User Programmable FPGA .......................................................................................................................................................... 27
14.1 Features ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 27
14.2 Technical Data ............................................................................................................................................................................. 27
15 Project Work ................................................................................................................................................................................ 27
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1 I/O Interface Modules for the ECU Test
An ECU has numerous I/O interfaces to which actuators and sensors can be connected. A modern and flexible test system
must operate these interfaces and acquire data during the function test. With the VT System, Vector provides a modular
and scalable test system.
1.1 Overview of Advantages
> All relevant test components are integrated into a single device:
> Measurement hardware with signal conditioning
> Relays e.g. for switching short-circuits
> Electronic load for actuator simulation
> Resistance decade for simulation of a sensor
> Minimal wiring effort for test setups
> Voltage range adapted to automotive applications
> Seamless integration into CANoe
1.2 Application Areas
With the VT system test systems for the function test of ECUs and vehicle networks can be assembled. CANoe is the
associated test automation software. The modular design of the VT System allows to build test solutions ranging from
simple test setups to complex test systems:
> Dedicated test systems for individual ECUs
> Universal function testers for ECUs and subsystems
> Flexible test hardware for the developer's work station
1.3 Functions
The VT System is connected to the ECU in place of the actuators or sensors. The loads and sensors are simulated by the
VT System modules. However, the signals can also be connected to the original actuators and sensors.
All components required for testing the connected ECU´s inputs or outputs are integrated into the VT System modules:
> Relays for switching various signal paths (e.g. internal or external load)
> Creation of short-circuits between the two signal lines (to ground or battery voltage)
> Simulation of loads or sensors
> Measurement unit with signal conditioning
> Connection of additional measurement and test devices via two additional bus bars
> Clearly arranged status display on the front access panel
Since all channels are connected via two wires, the system supports all relevant input and output types, even motors
controlled in the ECU via an H-bridge circuit, for instance.
The characteristic technical data of the modules like the allowed current and voltage ranges have been specially
configured for the requirements of testers in the automotive field.
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Figure 1: Fully populated rack of the VT System – up to 12 modules and one backplane fit in a 19”
1.4 Integration into CANoe
The VT System adds the following functions to the test automation features of the CANoe and vTESTstudio:
> Automatic recognition of the modules of a connected VT System
> Easy configuration via specific dialogs in CANoe
> Management of the entire VT System in CAPL and/or XML test modules, access to all measurement and
stimulation signals
> Display of measurement signals in the analysis windows (Graphics Window, Data Window), recording with the
Logging block of CANoe
1.5 PC Connection
The PC with CANoe or CANoe RT is connected via the real-time industrial Ethernet protocol EtherCAT® using 100 Mbit/s
Ethernet. The Ethernet interface available on the PC can be used.
1.6 Backplane VT8012 / VT8006
The backplane provides the Ethernet connection for the CANoe PC and supplies the VT System modules with 12V
operating voltage. Each installed VT System module is also connected to the EtherCat® bus through the backplane. With
the second Ethernet connector, several VT System racks can be connected to bigger test systems. Vector also provides
completely assembled test racks on a project basis.
Using the VT8012 backplane, up to 12 VT System modules can be installed in a 19-inch desktop housing or in a 19-inch
rack frame (4 U).
The VT8006 backplane is the slimmer variant of the VT8012. Mounted in a 9.5-inch desktop case, up to six VT modules can
be installed.
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1.6.1 Technical Data
VT8012, VT8006
No. of slots 12 (VT8012), 6 (VT8006)
Supply voltage 12 V ±10 %
Input current Max. 16 A, depending on type and number of plugged-in VT System modules
Power consumption (backplane only) Approx. 3.8 W
Temperature range 0 … 55 °C
Dimensions (L x W x H) 427 x 46 x 35 mm (VT8012)
210 x 46 x 35 mm (VT8006)
1.7 Setup and Wiring
The backplane takes up the lower quarter of the housing height. In the space above, the plug-in modules of the VT System
are directly accessible from the back. There the ports for connecting DUTs, original loads or sensors, and bus bars are
located on the modules.
They connect the associated wire harnesses directly to the modules. This setup keeps contact resistances low. It also
enables high currents in the load modules.
All ports are plug connections, making it easy to use different wire harnesses for different ECUs. Wire harnesses can be
manufactured without soldering, since the provided plug connectors have screw terminals.
Figure 2: The VT System modules contain all components required for the function test.
2 Load and Measurement Module VT1004A
The VT1004A module is connected to up to 4 outputs of an ECU, which are connected to actuators such as servo motors
or lamps in real-vehicle operation mode. This module is also available as a variant (VT1004A FPGA) with user
programmable FPGA (ref. chapter 14 ).
2.1 Functions for each Channel
> Various signal paths to the original loads and bus bars are switched via relays. The relays may be used, for
example, to generate short circuits to ground or to battery voltage via a bus bar, or to break the line to an original
load (broken wire simulation).
> Relay for short circuits between the input lines
> Electronic load for predefined current or resistance with electronic overload protection
> Voltage measurement with calculation of instantaneous, average and effective values
> Determination of PWM signal parameters (frequency, duty cycle, high and low voltage levels)
Furthermore, it is possible to reverse the two line connections of the two bus bars via relays (combined for all channels of
a module).
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2.2 Technical Data
VT1004A
Input voltage -40 … +40 V
Continuous current (relay closed) 16 A
30 A
25 A
8 A
4 A
Electronic load
Constant resistance mode
Working range 1.5 … 1,000 Ω
Accuracy (resistance ≤ 20 Ω, voltage ≥ ±12 V) ±5 %
Constant current mode
Working range 0.1 … 10 A
Accuracy ±50mA
Settling time 30 ms
Load capacity (all channels together) Typ. 30 W
Max. 120 W
Voltage measurement
Accuracy (at 25 °C) ±(1.2 % + 80 mV)
A/D converter (per channel, internal) 16 Bit / 250 kSamples/s
PWM frequency for PWM measurement 20 mHz … 200 kHz
Basic Data
Supply voltage (via backplane) 12 V ±10 %
Power consumption (all relays off) Typ. 4.5 W
Power consumption (12 relays active) Typ. 20 W
Temperature range 0 … 55 °C
Dimensions (L x W x H) 300 x 173 x 36 mm
Weight Approx. 1,150 g
Figure 3: Load and Measurement Module VT1004A Figure 4: Schematic of one channel of the VT1004A
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3 Stimulation Module VT2004A
The VT2004A manages up to four inputs of an ECU to which vehicle sensors such as temperature probes or switches are
connected. This module is also available as a variant (VT2004A FPGA) with user programmable FPGA (ref. chapter 14 ).
3.1 Functions for Each Channel
> Various signal paths to the original sensors and bus bars are switched via relays. The relays may be used, for
example, to generate short circuits to ground or to battery voltage via a bus bar, or to break the line to an original
sensor (broken wire simulation).
> Relay for short circuits between the input lines
> Voltage stimulation
> Decade resistor for the sensor simulation
> Generation of a PWM signal as input signal for the ECU
> Simulation of a potentiometer as a sensor (on channel 1)
Furthermore, it is possible to reverse the two line connections of the two bus bars via relays (combined for all channels of
a module).
3.2 Technical Data
VT2004A
Input voltage -40 … +40 V
Input current Max. 800 mA
Voltage stimulation
Output voltage range 0 … 40 V
Accuracy (at 25 °C) ±(0.1 % + 40 mV)
D/A converter (per channel) 14 Bit
Slew rate (resistive load, 20 mA) Typ. 20 V/µs
Output current Max. 150 mA
Frequency of generated PWM signal 20 mHz … 25 kHz
Decade resistor
Resistance, channels 1 - 3 10 Ω … 10 kΩ
Resistance, channel 4 1 Ω … 250 kΩ
Tolerance (higher tolerance value applies) ±2 % or ±2 Ω
Current carrying capacity Max. 200 mA
Load capacity Max. 3.5 W
Switching time between two resistance values Max. 500 µs
Potentiometer simulation (channel 1 only)
Input potentiometer ref. voltage 0 … 40 V
Input impedance Typ. 4 kΩ
Basic Data
Supply voltage (via backplane) 12 V ±10 %
Power consumption (all relays off) Typ. 3.5 W
Power consumption (10 relays active) Typ. 5 W
Temperature range 0 … 55 °C
Dimensions (L x W x H) 300 x 173 x 36 mm
Weight Approx. 400 g
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Figure 5: Stimulation Module VT2004A Figure 6: Schematic of one channel of the VT2004A
4 Digital Module VT2516A
The VT2516A module is connected to up to 16 mainly digitally used I/Os of an ECU, i.e. for signals with 2 states. In real
vehicles for example, coding connectors, switches or signal lamps may be connected to these pins. This module is also
available as a variant (VT2516A FPGA) with user programmable FPGA (ref. chapter 14 ).
4.1 Functions for Each Channel
> Various signal paths to the original sensor or the original actuator are switched via relays and are connected to a
bus bar. The relays may be used, for example, to disconnect the line (broken wire simulation).
> Relay for short circuit between an input line and ground or battery voltage
> Relay for a connected external load, pull-up or pull-down resistor
> Sampling of a digital input value with configurable voltage threshold
> Determination of PWM signal parameters (frequency and duty cycle)
> Voltage measurement with calculation of instantaneous and average values
> Digital output with adjustable high and low levels
> Autonomous output of a bit stream loaded into module
> Generation of a PWM signal
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4.2 Technical Data
VT2516A
Input voltage -40 V … +40 V
Input current (via relays) Max. 800 mA
Input of digital signals
Threshold 0 … 25 V
Hysteresis Approx. 1 V
Sampling interval 50 µs
PMW frequency (PWM measurement) 20 mHz … 200 kHz
Voltage measurement
Accuracy (at 25 °C) ±(0.5 % + 150 mV)
A/D converter (per channel, internal) 12 Bit / 1 kSamples/s
Output of digital signal
High level, low level 0 … 25 V
Accuracy (at 25 °C) ±(0.5 % + 200 mV)
Slew rate (resistive load, 10 mA) Typ. 20 V/µs
Output current Max. 30 mA
Length of bit stream 2 … 4,096 Bit
Output of interval 2 µs … 65 ms
Frequency of generated PWM signal 20 mHz … 25 kHz
Basic Data
Supply voltage (via backplane) 12 V ±10%
Power consumption (all relays off) Typ. 8 W
Power consumption (32 relays active) Typ. 13 W
Temperature range 0 … 55 °C
Dimensions (L x W x H) 300 x 173 x 36 mm
Weight Approx. 540 g
Figure 7: Digital Module VT2516A Figure 8: Schematic of one channel of the VT2516A
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5 Serial Interface Module VT2710 and PSI5SENTpiggy
The module VT2710 enables the test of serial communication between an ECU and one or several digital sensors. Either
the ECU or the sensors can be simulated. Tracing of the communication between real ECU and real sensors is possible as
well. The module addresses two groups of serial interfaces: The automotive sensor interfaces PSI5 and SENT and the
universal digital interfaces SPI, I2C, UART, RS232, RS422, RS485 or LVDS. In order to operate the automotive sensor
interfaces, the CANoe option Sensor as well as one PSI5SENT piggy per channel is required additionally. VT2710 supports
max. 4 automotive sensor channels per module.
5.1 Functions for the automotive sensor interfaces PSI5 and SENT
> Variable generation of the sensor supply voltage
> Generation and recognition of sync pulses (PSI5) with variable slope, height and duration
> Signal generation (voltage or current modulated)
> Variation of the data rate
> Asynchronous or synchronous parallel operation (PSI5)
> Variable resistor and capacitor cascades for each channel in order to simulate various bus loads (PSI5)
> Relays for short cuts between sensor and supply lines
> Realys for short cuts to GND or battery voltage as well as between channels on two independent bus bars
> Realisation on one PSI5SENTpiggy per channel
5.2 Functions for universal digital interfaces
> Two digital interfaces with 8 I/O pins each
> Internally generated or externally supplied digital voltage per interface
> Each I/O pin can be used as input or output
> Simulation of an SPI master or up to 5 separately controllable SPI slaves on 2 channels
> UART or RS232 on 2 channels each (supported from CANoe 10.0 SP). For UART, the voltage level can be adjusted
> Two RS485/RS422 channels for half duplex operation with switchable 120 termination resistor (supported from
CANoe 10.0 SP)
> I2C master or slave simulation in standard, fast or high speed mode on two channels with switchable pull-up
resistors for clock (SCL) and data (SDA) lines (supported from CANoe 11)
> Two LVDS channels for sensor communication over higher distances, e.g. for the operation of spatially separated
active probes. Additional power supply is provided from the module (supported from CANoe 10.0 SP)
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5.3 Technical Data
VT2710
Digital voltage (supported from CANoe 10.0 SP)
Voltage range (input and output) 0V … 6 V
Max. output current 200 mA
SPI / UART interfaces (supported from CANoe 10.0 SP)
Output voltage range 0V … 6 V
Max. data rate 10 Mbps (master simulation) / 6 Mbps (slave simulation)
RS232 interface (supported from CANoe 10.0 SP)
Input voltage range -30 V … +30 V
Output voltage range typ. 9 V
Max. data rate 230 kbps
RS485/RS422 interface (supported from CANoe 10.0 SP)
Common mode input voltage range -7 V … +12 V
Common mode output voltage max. 3V
Max. data rate 10Mbps
I2C interface (supported from CANoe 11.0)
Voltage level 0V … 6V
Max. data rate 3,4 Mbps
Pull-up resistors 4,7 k
LVDS interface (supported from CANoe 10.0 SP)
Supply voltage VDD 0 V … 15 V
Max. output current 500 mA
Max. data rate 10 Mbps
Basic Data
Supply voltage (backplane) 12 V ±10%
Power consumption at 12V 10,5 W (fully equipped with four PSI5SENTpiggies)
Temperature range 0 … 55 °C
Dimensions (L x W x H) 300 x 173 x 36 mm
Weight (VT2710) Ca. 510 g
Weight (PSI5SENTpiggy) Ca. 70 g
PSI5SENTpiggy
PSI5
Synchronisation pulse voltage 0 V … 24 V
Slope of the synchronisation pulse (adjustable) 0,32 V/µs … 15 V/µs
Max. current at ECU simulation 200 mA
Basic current ILow at sensor simulation 0 mA … 150 mA
Modulated current IHigh at sensor simulation 0 mA … 50 mA
Capacitive bus load (adjustable) 0 nF … 127 nF (step width 1 nF)
Resistive bus load (adjustable) 0 … 15,5 (step width 0,5 )
Max. data rate 200 kbit/s
SENT
Voltage range 0 V … 6 V
Max. current at ECU simulation 50 mA
Clock tick length at sensor simulation 2 µs … 200 µs
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Figure 9: Serial Interface Module VT2710, equipped
with one of four possible PSI5SENTpiggies
Figure 10: Schematic of one PSI5SENTpiggy
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Level Shifter
Pin 1
I/O control
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Pin 3
Pin 4
Pin 5
Pin 6
Pin 7
Pin 8
LVDS
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configurable:
* Digital I/O
* User FPGA I/O
* SPI
* UART / RS232
* RS485 / RS422
* I2C
Figure 11: Schematic of the basis module VT2710
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6 General-Purpose Analog I/O Module VT2816
The module VT2816 provides 12 inputs and 4 outputs for analog signals. They may be connected directly to the inputs or
outputs of an ECU. Also other digital signals can be measured or controlled using this module, e.g. to control additional
parts of a test bench. This module is also available as a variant (VT2816 FPGA) with user programmable FPGA (ref.
chapter 14 ).
6.1 Functions for Each Channel
> Voltage measurement with 2 measurement ranges
> Differential or single-ended inputs (switchable)
> Alternative current measurement with integrated shunt (eight channels)
> Calculation of instantaneous, average, and effective values from the raw measurement values of the A/D
converter; access to these values within CANoe
6.2 Functions for Each Output Channel
> Voltage output with 2 switchable output ranges
> Differential or single-ended inputs (switchable)
> Autonomous output of a voltage curve loaded into module
6.3 Technical Data
VT2816
Voltage measurement
Input Voltage (2 measurement ranges) -10 V … +10 V or -60 V … +60 V
Input resistance Min. 1 MΩ
Accuracy (at 25 °C)
Measurement range ±10 V ±(1.5 % + 20 mV)
Measurement range ±60 V ±(1.5 % + 120 mV)
A/D converter (per channel, internal) 16 Bit / 250 kSamples/s
Current measurement
Measurement range -5 A … +5 A
Common mode voltage -60 V … +60 V
Accuracy (at 25 °C) ±(1.0 % + 100 mA)
A/D converter (per channel, internal) 16 Bit / 250 kSamples/s
Voltage output
Output voltage (2 output ranges) -10 V … +10 V or 0 V … 28 V
Output current Max. 200 mA
Accuracy (at 25 °C)
Output range ±10 V ±(0.3 % + 50 mV)
Output range 0 … 28 V ±(0.4 % + 28 mV)
Slew rate (resistive load, 20 mA) Typ. 15 V/µs
D/A converter (per channel) 14 Bit
Basic Data
Supply voltage (via backplane) 12 V ±10%
Power consumption Typ. 4.9 W
Temperature range 0 … 55 °C
Dimensions (L x W x H) 300 x 173 x 36 mm
Weight Approx. 490 g
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Figure 12: General-Purpose Analog I/O Module VT2816 Figure 13: Schematic of the channels of the VT2816
7 General-Purpose Relay Module VT2820
The module VT2820 provides 20 general-purpose relay channels. These can be used for example to switch various signal
paths in a test system, to realize a switch matrix, or to generate errors like short-circuits
7.1 Functions
> 12 relay channels with single-pole closer and 2 additional relays to internal bus bars (e.g. to Vbatt and ground)
> 8 relays with change-over contacts
> Overcurrent protection by resettable fuse (polyfuse)
7.2 Technische Daten
VT2820
Switching voltage -60 V … +60 V
Continuous current (relay closed) 6 A
Switching current
at voltage ≤ ±24 V 6 A
at voltage ≤ ±40 V 2 A
at voltage ≤ ±60 V 0.5 A
Contact resistance Max. 100 mΩ
Signal transmission capability (square wave) 1 MHz
Mechanical endurance 20 x 106 cycles
Electrical endurance 50 x 103 cycles
Basic Data
Supply voltage (via backplane) 12 V ±10 %
Power consumption (all relays of) Typ. 1.4 W
Power consumption (30 relays active) Typ. 8.7 W
Temperature range 0 … 55° C
Dimensions (L x W H) 300 x 173 x 36 mm
Weight Approx. 760 g
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Figure 14: General-Purpose Relay Module VT2820 Figure 15: Schematic of both relay channel types of the VT2820
8 General-Purpose Digital I/O Module VT2848
The module VT2848 provides 48 inputs or outputs for digital signals. They may be connected directly to the inputs or
outputs of an ECU. Also other digital signals can be measured or controlled using this module, e.g. to control additional
parts of a test bench. This module is also available as a variant (VT2848 FPGA) with user programmable FPGA (ref.
chapter 14 ).
8.1 Functions for Each Channel
> Channel individually configurable as input or output channel
> Sampling of digital input signals with configurable threshold
> Determination of frequency and duty cycle of PWM signals (on 16 channels)
> 3 modes for digital output:
> Push-pull operation against Vbatt or Vext
> Low-side switch
> High-side switch against Vbatt or Vext
> Outputs use transistors to allow endurance tests
> Autonomous output of a bit stream loaded into module
> Generation of a PWM signal (on 16 channels)
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8.2 Technical Data
VT2848
Input of digital signals
Input voltage 0 V … 60 V
Input impedance Approx. 200 kΩ
Threshold 0 … 40 V
Hysteresis Approx. 0.2 V
Sampling interval 50 µs
PMW frequency (PWM measurement) 20 mHz … 500 kHz
Output of digital signals
Supply voltage Vbatt / Vext 2 … 60 V
Input current at Vbatt / Vext Max. 7 A
Output Low
Output voltage (at -20 mA) Max. 0.2 V
Output current -200 … 0 mA
Output High
Output voltage (at 20 mA) Min. Vbatt/Vext -0.9 V
Output current 0 … 200 mA
Length of bit stream 2 … 4,096 Bit
Output interval (at Vbatt / Vext ≤ 24 V) 5 μs … 65 ms
Frequency of generated PWM signal
at Vbatt/ext ≤ 60V 20 mHz … 10 kHz
at Vbatt/ext ≤ 12V 20 mHz … 200 kHz
Basic Data
Supply voltage (via backplane) 12 V ±10 %
Power consumption Typ. 5.8 W
Temperature range 0 … 55 °C
Dimensions (L x W x H) 300 x 173 x 36 mm
Weight Approx. 460 g
Figure 16: General-Purpose Digital I/O Module VT2848 Figure 17: Schematic of one channel of the VT2848
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9 Real-time Modules VT6011 and VT6051A
The two real-time modules VT6011 and VT6051A handle the execution of the real-time test and simulation part of CANoe
and drive the VT System hardware. The user’s PC is connected to the real-time module by Ethernet and does not affect
the real-time behavior of the test system.
9.1 Common Functions
> The backplane and VT6104/VT6204 network modules are connected directly to the real-time module; no
interfaces are needed for them on the user’s PC.
> Easy to configure, no special actions necessary on the real-time module
> Separate Ethernet interface for connecting the user’s PC
> 2 USB Master Ports enable the use of further interfaces such as the VN2610 for MOST or the VN3600 for FlexRay.
9.2 VT6011 Functions
> COM Express PC module with Intel® Celeron processor
> 2 PCI Express cable ports for 2 VT6104/VT6204 network modules
> Passively cooled
9.3 VT6051A Functions
> High-performance COM Express PC module with Intel® CoreTM i7 processor for a high number of network
channels
> 4 PCI Express cable ports for 4 VT6104/VT6204 network modules
> Active cooling
> Support of Extended Realtime. This enables additional cycle times of 500µs and 200µs for measurement signal
system variables of the VT System
9.4 Technical Data
VT6011
CPU Intel® Celeron J1900, 2,0 GHz
Main memory (RAM) 2 GByte
Flash memory 8 GByte
USB at front 2 x USB 2.0
LAN (Ethernet to PC) 10/100/1000 MBit/s
Basic Data
Supply voltage (via backplane) 12 V ±5 %
Power consumption (standby) Typ. 8 W
Power consumption (full load) Typ. 14 W
Temperature range 0 … 55 °C
Dimensions (L x W x H) 300 x 173 x 36 mm
Weight Ca. 680 g
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VT6051A
CPU Intel® CoreTM i7-3555LE, 2.50GHz
Main memory (RAM) 4 GByte
Flash memory 8 GByte
USB at front 2 x USB 2.0
LAN (Ethernet to PC) 10/100/1000 MBit/s
Basic Data
Supply voltage (via backplane) 12 V ±5 %
Power consumption (standby) Typ. 11.5 W
Power consumption (full load) Typ. 50 W
Temperature range 0 … 55 °C
Dimensions (L x W x H) 300 x 173 x 47 mm (two slots)
Weight Ca. 750g
Figure 18: Realtime Module VT6011 Figure 19: Realtime Module VT6051A
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10 Network Module VT6104/VT6204
The four-channel network module VT6104/VT6204 is a high-performance interface module for the VT System. As with
other VT System modules, faults can be fed onto the signal lines. The module offers high performance and low latency
times, because a PCI Express cable is used to connect the network interface to the VT6010/VT6051A real-time module or
a PC. If connected to the PC, a PCI Express cable connector (x1) is needed. This may be added to the PC using an
appropriate expansion card.
10.1 Module Features
> Network interface with four independent channels
> Each channel may be individually configured as a CAN or LIN interface
> 6204 additionally supports FlexRay on channel 1 and CAN FD resp. K-Line on all channels
> Proven, interchangeable Vector CAN/LIN/FlexRay piggies may be used as bus transceivers
> Hardware synchronization of the network interfaces with the VT System
> Relays for line breaks and short circuits between signal lines, to ground or to battery voltage
> Switchable termination resistors
> All channels can be connected by using the internal bus bar
10.2 Technical Data
VT6104/VT6204
Number of channels Up to 4 CAN or 4 LIN, alternatively 1 FR with VT6204
CAN channels Sending and receiving 100% bus load
Certified Vector CAN controller (FPGA)
LIN channels Sending and receiving 100% bus load
FlexRay channels (VT6204 only) 1 FlexRay cluster with 2 channels (A and B)
Transceivers (piggyback)
CANpiggy 251mag
CANpiggy 1040mag
CANpiggy 1041Amag
CANpiggy 1050mag
CANpiggy 1051cap
CANpiggy 1054mag
LINpiggy 7269mag (opt. LINpiggy 7259mag / LINpiggy 6259mag)
CANpiggy 7356cap (opt. CANpiggy 5790opto c)
CANpiggy 10011opto
J1708piggy 65176opto
Only VT6204, channel 1: FRpiggy 1080A mag (opt. FRpiggy 1080 mag)
Only VT6204, channel 1: FRpiggy 1082cap
CAN identifier 11/29 bit
Max. CAN baud rate 1 Mbit/s (up to 8 Mbit/s data rate for CAN FD on VT6204)
Time stamp accuracy 1 µs
Interface
(to VT6000 or to PC)
PCI Express x1 Cable
(standard plug)
Basic Data
Supply voltage (via backplane) 12 V ±10 %
Power consumption
VT6104 Typ. 4 W
VT6204 Typ. 7.5 W
Temperature range 0 … 55 °C
Dimensions (L x W x H) 300 x 173 x 36 mm
Weight (without piggies) Approx. 500 g
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Figure 20: Network Module VT6104 Figure 21: Schematic of channel 1 of the VT6204
11 Power Supply Module VT7001A
The VT7001A module can be used to control up to 2 power supply inputs of an ECU (e.g. terminals 15 and 30). As an
alternative, 2 ECUs may be supplied separately, e.g. for testing differences in voltage supplies.
11.1 Module Features
> 2 external power supplies can be connected
> Internal power supply generates voltage for the ECU from the VT System power supply
> 2 external and 1 internal power supplies may be connected to the 2 outputs to the ECU in various combinations
> Ground lines of outputs can be interrupted (line break of terminal 31)
> Relays for producing short circuits between the output lines
> Measurement of output currents over a very wide range
> Measurement of input and output voltages
> Control of two external power supplies via control voltage or via electrically decoupled serial interfaces
> Generation of arbitrary control voltage curve
> Serial interface for driving an external display
> Hardware synchronization with Vector network interfaces
> The module supplies ground and battery voltage to the bus bars at additional pins
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11.2 Technical Data
VT7001A
Input voltage -40 … +40 V
Current carrying capacity (at 0 … 35°C)
One channel Max. 70 A
Both channels in sum Max. 100 A
Internal power supply
Output voltage 3 … 30 V
Accuracy (at 25°C, 0.5 A) ±(1.0 % + 100 mV)
Output current
at output voltage ≤ 30 V Max. 0.5 A
at output voltage ≤ 15 V Max. 2 A
Current measurement
Measurement ranges 7 (100 µA … 100 A)
Accuracy (at 25 °C) ±(0.5 % + offset) (offset is dependent on measurement range)
A/D converter (per channel, internal) 16 Bit / 250 kSamples/s
Voltage measurement
Accuracy (at 25 °C) ±(1.0 % + 120 mV)
A/D converter (per channel, internal) 16 Bit/250 kSamples/s
Control voltage of external power supply
Control voltage for voltage/current -10 … +10 V
Accuracy (at 25 °C) ±(0.05 % + 40 mV)
Output current Max. 30 mA
Basic Data
Supply voltage (via backplane) 12 V ±10%
Power consumption (all relays off) Typ. 7 W
Power consumption (8 relays active,
output 12 V/1 A via internal power supply) Typ. 33 W
Temperature range 0 … 55 °C
Dimensions (L x W x H) 300 x 173 x 36 mm
Weight Approx. 1,240 g
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Figure 22: Power Supply Module VT7001A Figure 23: Schematic of the VT7001A showing power supply inputs and outputs
for the ECU
12 Extension Module VT7900A
The VT7900A is used to extend the VT System by adding modules with task-specific circuits. The VT7900A serves as the
main board, on which an application board is attached. The application board can be developed by the user or by Vector in
the context of a customer project. This module is also available as a variant (VT7900A FPGA) with user programmable
FPGA (ref. chapter 14 ).
12.1 Module Features
> Includes firmware for the control of the application board
> Automatic integration in CANoe via a configuration saved on the application board
> Interfaces for direct control of the electronics on the application board:
> 4 digital inputs
> 4 digital outputs
> 4 analog inputs
> 4 analog outputs
> Support for additional digital and analog interfaces on the application board, which are driven via I²C, SPI, or a 16-
bit parallel bus
> Signal lines from the application board to the DUT or other parts of the test system are accessible via connectors
on the back
> 16 LEDs for indicating device states on the front access panel
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12.2 Technical Data
VT7900A
Application board
Dimensions (L x W) 160 x 100 mm
Height incl. all populated components Max. 26 mm
Power supply to application board
Supply voltage 12 V 12 V ±10 %, max. 1.8 A
Supply voltage 3.3 V 3.3 V ±5 %, max. 1 A
Power consumption, total Max. 25 W
Signal lines to application board
Number 52
Voltage to GND Max. ±60 V
Current per line Max. 2 A
Analog inputs from application board
Input voltage 0 … 4 V
Accuracy ±0.5 %
Resolution 8 Bit
Sampling rate 10 kSamples/s
Analog outputs to application board
Output voltage 0 … 4 V
Output resistance < 100 kΩ
Basic Data
Supply voltage (via backplane) 12 V ±10 %
Power consumption (without application module) Typ. 1.5 W
Temperature range 0 … 55 °C
Dimensions (L x W x H) 300 x 173 x 36 mm
Weight Approx. 340 g
Figure 24: Extension Module VT7900A with attached
application board VT7870
Figure 25: Block circuit diagram of the Extension Module VT7900A with
application board
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13 Smart Charge Communication Test Module VT7870
The VT7870 is a dedicated VT7900A application board for the test of smart charge communication according to ISO
15118. It can be used for testing of electric vehicle (EV) and electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE).
13.1 Modul Features
> Simulation of electric vehicle (EV) or/and electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE)
> Test of control pilot PWM communication (CP)
> Circuit according to IEC 61851-1 Annex A
> Stimulation and measurement of PWM signal via System Variables in CANoe
> External stimulation and measurement of PWM signal is possible
> Powerline communication (PLC)
> Integrated Devolo dLAN® Green PHY module
> Ethernet connection to CANoe with RJ45 socket
> Fault simulation of control pilot
> Broken wire
> Short circuit to protective earth (PE)
> Simulation of component tolerances
> Reproduction of capacitive load with integrated capacitance decade
> Operation of relevant resistors with minimum, maximum and nominal values
> Variation of PWM signal parameters (frequency, duty cycle, voltage)
> Measurement of proximity contact (PP) voltage
> Electrical isolation of application board against the remaining VT System
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13.2 Technical Data
VT7870
Control pilot (CP) PWM stimulation
Frequency (range / resolution) 900 Hz … 1.1 kHz / 0.1 Hz
Duty Cycle (range / resolution) 1 % … 99 % / 0.1 %
Voltage (range / accuracy) -15 V … 15 V /±1%
Rise / Fall time (w/o PLC coupler, no load) Max. 2 µs
Control pilot (CP) PWM measurement
Frequency (range / resolution) 900 Hz … 1.1 kHz / 0.1 Hz
Duty Cycle (range / resolution) 0 % … 100 % / 0.1 %
Voltage (range / accuracy) -15 V … 15 V / ±1%
Proximity pilot (PP) voltage measurement
Range 0 … 5 V
Accuracy ±1%
Error Simulation
Capacitive load (Cs, Cv)
Range 0 … 6.3 nF
Step width 100 pF
Resistance tolerances (R1, R2, R3)
Adjustable values Nom. value, Nom. value +3%, Nom. value -3%
Basic Data
Supply voltage (via backplane) 12 V ±10 %
Power consumption Typ. 7.7 W
Temperature range 0 … 55 °C
Dimensions (L x W x H) 300 x 173 x 36 mm
Weight Approx. 500 g
R1
Cs
dLAN® Green PHY
PWM
stimulation
Control Pilot (CP)
Protective Earth (PE)
High pass filter
Low pass filter
PWM
measurement
Ethernet
(RJ45 connector)
EVSE
Control Pilot (CP)
Ground
Low pass filter
dLAN® Green PHY
High pass filter
Cv
D
R2
R3
Ethernet
(RJ45 connector)
EV
PWM
measurement
Figure 26: Smart Charge
Communication Test Module VT7870
Figure 27: Schematic of both operating modes of the VT7870
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14 User Programmable FPGA
Some VT System modules are available as FPGA variant with a processor board which includes a second, user
programmable FPGA. This FPGA has access to the I/O hardware on the VT System modules and communicates with
CANoe and therefore allows the implementation of customer specific functionality.
14.1 Features
> Measurement data conditioning or signal generation, which cannot be covered with the standard VT System
modules functionality
> Time critical functions can be sourced out to the FPGA hardware instead of executing them software-based with
CANoe
> Description of FPGA functionality with VHDL or via graphical schematic entry with Simulink®
> Easy development and management of FPGA projects by support of VT System FPGA Manager
14.2 Technical Data
User Programmable FPGA
Supported modules VT1004A, VT2004A, VT2516A, VT2816, VT2848, VT7900A
FPGA series Altera® Cyclone IV E
FPGA type EP4CE75
FPGA size (logic elements) 75000 LE
Usable clock frequencies 10, 40 and 80 Mhz
15 Project Work
As part of our support and service range, we offer the assembly of test systems with CANoe and VT System by project
contracts. Please get in touch with us:
Tel: +49 711/80670-500
E-Mail: [email protected]
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