Subject: Master the testing and diagnostics challenge Testing and diagnostics play an ever increasing role in the development of automotive electronics. By constantly enhancing the functionality of tools in these areas, Vector underscores its intention to provide the most beneficial technology solutions. Learn how the new versions of CANoe and CANdelaStudio can help you to meet todays quality challenges. 1. Product News: 1.1 CANoe 5.1 improves test and diagnostics functionality 1.2 CANalyzer 5.1 with improved usability 1.3 CANape Graph 5.5 eases the ECU application process 1.4 New hardware interface for testing and monitoring MOST rings 1.5 Mobile CAN bus analysis on Pocket PCs 1.6 CANdelaStudio 3.0 optimizes development of vehicle diagnostics 1.7 CANgraph 5.5 facilitates offline evaluation of measurement data 1.8 J1939 Option 5.1 for CANoe / CANalyzer for better diagnostics 1.9 ISO11783 Option 3.1 for CANoe features new process data dialog and fileserver functionality 1.10 CANeds 3.1 generates CANopen Electronic Data Sheets more easily 2. Product Service Packs available for download from our website 2.1 CANoe/CANalyzer 5.0 SP4 2.2 CANdb++ Admin 2.7 SP6 2.3 CANape Graph 5.0 SP4 2.4 CANape Graph 5.5 SP1 2.5 CANdelaStudio 3.0 SP2 2.6 CANstress 2.1 SP 1 2.7 CANdito 1.0 SP4 2.8 CANdito 1.5 SP1 ************************************************************** 1. Product News: ************************************************************** 1.1 CANoe 5.1 further improves test and diagnostics functionality The new version 5.1 of CANoe supports the entire development process for networked CAN, LIN, MOST and FlexRay systems even better. The expanded functionality in testing, diagnostics, and timing accuracy are added to its well-known design and simulation capabilities. German: www.vector-informatik.com/canoe/1104/de/ English: www.vector-informatik.com/canoe/1104/en/ ************************************************************** 1.2 CANalyzer 5.1 with improved usability The new version 5.1 of CANalyzer extends the functionality of the graphic and data windows. Reuse of configurations is simplified by the Measurement Setup Import function. German: www.vector-informatik.com/canalyzer/1104/de/ English: www.vector-informatik.com/canalyzer/1104/en/ ************************************************************** 1.3 CANape Graph 5.5 eases the ECU application process The new version 5.5 of CANape Graph comes with extended functionality for measurement, calibration and diagnostics in ECU development. Read more about the complete enhancements... German: www.vector-informatik.com/canape/1104/de/ English: www.vector-informatik.com/canape/1104/en/ ************************************************************** 1.4 New hardware interface for testing and monitoring MOST rings The VN2600 - USB Interface for MOST complements CANoe .MOST for reliable and fast sending of messages to the bus devices. Perfect for gateway development and the emulation of virtual ECUs. German: www.vector-informatik.com/most/de/1104/ English: www.vector-informatik.com/most/en/1104/ ************************************************************** 1.5 Mobile CAN bus analysis on a Pocket PC The CANalyzer pocket 1.0 brings quick and portable CAN data analysis via a Pocket PC. Connect your Pocket PC to the bus via CANcardXL and use all basic functions of the CANalyzer tool. German: www.canalyzer.de/pocket/1104/ English: www.canalyzer.com/pocket/1104/ ************************************************************** 1.6 CANdelaStudio 3.0 optimizes the development of vehicle diagnostics The new version 3.0 significantly expands the functionality of the requirements engineering tool for the diagnostic development process. The new Diff Functionality allows the comparison of ECU diagnostic descriptions. Read more about the complete enhancements... German: www.can-diagnostics.de/candela/1104/ English: www.can-diagnostics.com/candela/1104/ ************************************************************** 1.7 CANgraph 5.5 facilitates the graphical offline evaluation of measurement data The new version 5.5 of CANgraph offers various new features for the graphically supported offline evaluation of measurement data. Now the user can configure toolbars and hot keys. Additionally to CAN, LIN bus data can be displayed and the possibility to import complex MATLAB/Simulink models saves time. German: www.vector-informatik.com/cangraph/1104/de/ English: www.vector-informatik.com/cangraph/1104/en/ ************************************************************** 1.8 J1939 Option 5.1 for CANoe / CANalyzer for better diagnostics The Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Monitor of version 5.1 is a valuable feature for emission related or powertrain diagnostics. It supports the display and query of error codes without programm- ing effort. Freeze Frames, i.e. parameters groups based on DTC, are indicated as well. German: www.vector-informatik.com/j1939/1104/de/ English: www.vector-informatik.com/j1939/1104/en/ ************************************************************** 1.9 ISO11783 Option 3.1 for CANoe features new process data dialog and fileserver functionality The new version 3.1 includes an easy to use process data dialog which allows to access individual data of any farm implement. CANoe can read in standardized XML files to query implement information. Additionally, CANoe supports the ISOBUS fileserver and includes a ready-to-use model for simulation and emulation. German: www.vector-informatik.com/isobus/1104/de/ English: www.vector-informatik.com/isobus/1104/en/ ************************************************************** 1.10 CANeds 3.1: improved generation of CANopen Electronic Data Sheets Entries in the object dictionary that deviate from the specified default values are flagged with a red exclamation mark for easier recognition. CANeds handles the representation of ARRAY values in a compact format, thus creating EDS files with less disk space consumption. German: www.vector-informatik.com/caneds/1104/de/ English: www.vector-informatik.com/caneds/1104/en/ ************************************************************** 2. Product Service Packs You will find the entire list of downloadable service packs at: German: www.vector-informatik.com/deutsch/support/servicepacks.php English: www.vector-informatik.com/english/support/servicepacks.php 2.1 CANoe/CANalyzer 5.0 SP4 2.2 CANdb++ Admin 2.7 SP6 2.3 CANape Graph 5.0 SP4 2.4 CANape Graph 5.5 SP1 2.5 CANdelaStudio 3.0 SP2 2.6 CANstress 2.1 SP 1 2.7 CANdito 1.0 SP4 2.8 CANdito 1.5 SP1 ************************************************************** The next issue of the Vector newsletter will be published on January 20, 2004. Notes: ************************************************************** You receive this newsletter because you have registered your e-mail address or you are a customer of the Vector Group. ************************************************************** [Recommendation] Please forward this newsletter to all interested colleagues in your company. 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