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Automotive Networking Tools Media converters, Data logger, CAN FD interfaces

Testing Automotive In-Vehicle Networks

There are many kinds of communication buses in a car today – interfaces that have

been around for a long time such as CAN and LIN alongside more modern interfaces

such as automotive Ethernet. Monitoring the traffic on those buses, actively logging it

and testing to be sure it works the way it is intended, is critical. The products below

offer some simple tools and hardware to help.

Multi-protocol interface Media converters CAN FD interfaces

• 1 unit that offers

° 8x CAN FD

° 4x LIN

° Ethernet:

DoIP/XCP

° Stand-Alone data

logging

• 100/1000BASE-T1 Media Converter and Active Tap

• 100/1000BASE-T1 Media Converter

• 100BASE-T1/Ethernet Media converter

• CAN FD - USB Interface

• DoIP - CAN FD Interface

• 4 CAN FD - USB Interface

These products are

easy-to-use and

connect. They will help

you log data, convert

formats and tap the

vital networks that

connect the modules,

and systems together

throughout the vehicle.

Available products

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Multi-Protocol Vehicle Network Interface

The Keysight AP1200A provides Ethernet, eight channels of CAN (including CAN FD), and four channels

of LIN in one tool. All channels run simultaneously and are time-stamped in hardware. A fully-isolated

high-speed USB interface allows messages to be sent and received without risk of damage to the PC.

Features:

• 8x CAN FD

• 4x LIN

• Ethernet: DoIP/XCP

• All channels run simultaneously and are timestamped in hardware

• Fully isolated high-speed USB interface allows PC to safely send

and receive messages

Stand-alone logging, scripting, gateways, and simulation

In addition to working as a PC interface, the AP1200A can operate in standalone mode. The AP00000A

Intrepid Controls Systems Vehicle software is required to configure standalone mode. It can run real-time

scripts, log data to a removable microSD card, and simulate ECUs and gateways. With these features, it is

possible to run a script to reflash ECUs using data from the microSD card.

Vehicle spy application software

With AP00000A Intrepid Controls Systems Vehicle Spy software, users can monitor and transmit on all

channels simultaneously. Users can take advantage of the powerful interface to load databases and to write

and debug scripts before downloading them to the device. For users that prefer to write their own software,

AP1200A supports three APIs: neoVI DLL API, SAE J2534 API, and the TMC RP1210 A/B API.

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Hardware-in-the-loop real-time performance

The AP1200A includes a real-time scripting engine that can be used to perform real-time messaging. For

example, an engineer creating an application can load a script into the hardware and interface with the

script variables, allowing microsecond-level measurement and control.

Automotive Ethernet Media Converters

Keysight offers 3 different media converters to help meet your automotive Ethernet testing needs.

APM1000ET APM1000E APM0100E

100/1000BASE-T1 Media

Converter and Active Tap

100/1000BASE-T1 Media

Converter

100BASE-T1/Ethernet Media

Converter

A media converter establishes one direct point-to-point data conversion between automotive ECU’s using

Automotive Ethernet and any standard Ethernet device with RJ-45 connector. These devices are ideal for

developing applications that require Automotive Ethernet to test and validate automotive electronic control

units (ECUs). It includes ports for Automotive Ethernet connections (either MATEnet or Molex/mini 50)

and ports for 100BASE-TX Ethernet with a standard RJ-45 connection.

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100/1000BASE-T1 media converter and active tap

The Keysight APM1000ET enables you to convert from 100/1000BASE-T1 Automotive Ethernet to

standard 10/100/1000 Ethernet, useful for connecting a PC to a 100/1000BASE-T1 host or switch.

Features

• 100/1000BASE-T1 via Marvell 88Q2112 PHY

• Programmable membrane label with LEDs to show PHY and network status

• Uses a MATEnet connector

• Power via USB-C, POE, or DC barrel jack

• Configure and monitor PHY registers via USB

• Connect two AMP1000ETs to make an active tap that copies full-duplex communications between

two hosts or a host and switch port

• Buttons on the front panel of the unit enable easy selection of the data rate (100BASE-T1 or

1000BASE-T1) as well as the PHY clock mode

Media converter mode

The APM1000ET can act as a media converter, allowing a PC to interact with 100/1000BASE-T1 ECUs.

This allows you to simulate nodes or perform direct diagnostics or ECU flashing. In addition, the “pure”

media converter mode disables encapsulation of messages and allows connections between media of

differing bit rates, buffering as needed.

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Active tap configuration

The Keysight APM1000ET can act as an active tap, transparently interposing itself between a pair of

100/1000BASE-T1 Automotive Ethernet devices. This can be either an ECU-to-switch or ECU-to-ECU

link. The traffic from each device on a tapped link is forwarded to its partner, ensuring seamless

operation of the network.

100/1000BASE-T1 media converter

Keysight’s APM1000E is an advanced Ethernet media converter. The APM1000E converts from

100BASE-T1 Ethernet to 100BASE-TX or 1000BASE-T1 to 1000BASE-TX. This is useful for connecting a

PC to a 100/1000BASE-T1 host or switch.

Features

• 100/1000BASE-T1 via Marvell 88Q2112 PHY

• Membrane switches on the front panel of the unit enable easy selection of the data rate (100BASE-T1

or 1000BASE-T1) as well as the PHY clock mode

• Physical Layer Testing and Debugging including packet generator, cable tester, CRC Error counter,

Link and Signal quality measurement

• Uses a MATEnet connector

Keysight APM1000ET can be

configured as an active tap

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100BASE-T1/Ethernet media converter

Use Keysight’s APM0100E to connect one port of 100BASE-T1 (BroadR-Reach) to one port of a 4-wire

10/100 Ethernet (100BASETX).

Features

• 1 port BroadR-Reach PHY (BCM89810) connected directly to one port of 4-wire 10/100Mb PHY

• Powered via USB

• Various modes of operation, including auto-configuration

• Activity Link LEDs for both PHYs

• Molex/Mini50 connector for BroadR-Reach PHY

• RJ-45 connector for 10/100 Mb PHY

• Compact and rugged

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CAN and CAN FD Interfaces

These are low-cost, high-performance interfaces for CAN and CAN FD networks. They offer CAN FD

support, double-buffered CAN transmission, software-controlled CAN bus termination, LED indicators for

CAN traffic, standalone operation over USB, a ruggedized metal case with protective rubber boot, and

high-speed USB 2.0 support (480 Mbps) with Type A or Type C connectors.

Multiple channel and cable configuration options permit support for 1, 2 or 4 CAN / CAN FD channels, as

well as an option that includes Ethernet/DoIP.

Features

• High-bandwidth 1 Mb/s baud rate for CAN and up to 8 Mb/s for CAN FD on each channel

• USB-powered

• Fully isolated from the PC to avoid grounding or noise issues

• Electrically hardened to survive abusive environments, including reverse battery voltage and electrical

transients

• Real-time Function Block scripts and C code created with Intrepid Controls Systems Vehicle Spy

software to execute with microsecond resolution

• Supports J1939, OBD2 on CAN, Keyword Protocol over CAN, UDS diagnostics, CCP/XCP,

DeviceNET, and CANOpen

• ISO15765 for CAN FD implemented in hardware for super-fast ECU flashing

• Use with AP00000A Intrepid Controls Systems Vehicle Spy software or program directly with neoVI

DLL open API, J2534, Linux, or RP1210

• 64-bit timestamping to an accuracy of 25 nanoseconds

AP0200A AP0400A AP04E0A

CAN FD - USB interface 4 CAN FD - USB interface DoIP - CAN FD interface

Available connectors

• 4x DB9

• OBD2

• DB26

Available connectors

• DB26

• OBD2

• Multi

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Low-cost high-performance CAN FD – USB interface

The AP0200A comes with software-controlled CAN termination, increased buffer size, improved USB latency

performance, and standalone operating capability using a USB charger.

The AP0200A supports 2x CAN or CAN FD channels, has USB Type A and Type C options available, and

certified drivers for Windows 7, 8, 8.1, and 10.

The AP0200A is fully isolated from the PC, and its isolation layer is self-powered from USB, which eliminates

the need for external power for the CAN transceiver. The AP0200A isolation, a feature not common on low-

cost interfaces, eliminates issues with grounding or noise affecting your PC and its communications. The

AP0200A is also electrically hardened to survive an abusive environment, including reverse battery voltage

and electrical transients. To make wiring easy, the device pinout is printed clearly on the housing.

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4 CAN FD – USB single cable interface

The AP0400A has four channels of CAN FD in one cable. The AP0400A is a high-quality tool family for

CAN FD and CAN 2.0. It offers software-controlled CAN termination, low USB latency, cybersecurity

support, and standalone operation via 5V USB power supply.

The AP0400A is fully isolated from the PC. The isolation feature, which is not common on low cost

interfaces, resolves issues with grounding or noise affecting the PC. The AP0400A is electrically hardened

to survive abusive environments, including reverse battery and electrical transients.

The AP0400A has a strong aluminum case with a protective rubber boot. The USB and rugged cable end

connectors are integrated in the device. The device pinout is printed on the housing to make wiring easy.

The AP0400A has been tested and verified to support 4 high-bandwidth CAN FD networks. This includes

100% utilization at 8 Mb/s data rates on both CAN FD channels.

The AP0400A comes with 3 different connector types (each is a stand-alone order) as pictured above.

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DoIP standard – CAN FD single cable interface

The AP04E0A is part of the same family of high-quality tools for CAN FD and CAN 2.0 as the AP0400A

family.

Advancements like software-controlled CAN termination, lower USB latency, cybersecurity support, and

standalone operation via 5V USB power supply are also part of the AP04E0A family. The AP04E0A is

fully isolated from the PC, resolving issues with grounding or noise affecting the PC. The AP04E0A is

electrically hardened to survive abusive environments, including reverse battery and electrical transients.

The AP04E0A has a strong aluminum case with rubber boot and surround LEDs indicating status of the

device and its networks. The device pinout is printed on the housing to make wiring easy. The AP04E0A

has been tested and verified to support two high-bandwidth CAN FD networks, 1 LIN and 1 Ethernet. This

includes 100% utilization at 8 Mb/s data rates on both CAN FD channels.

The AP04E0A is supports the Diagnostic over IP (DoIP) standard. The activation line is included on the

connector.

The AP04E0A can be used with Vehicle Spy (AP00000A) to check the termination of an attached CAN

network. This is done by generating a CAN error frame and measuring how much time the bus takes to

recover from the error (with microsecond-level resolution).

The AP04E0A comes with 3 different connector types (each is a stand-alone order) as pictured above.

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Multi-Purpose Vehicle Network Software

The AP00000A Vehicle Spy software is a single tool for diagnostics, node and ECU simulation, data

acquisition, automated testing, and vehicle network bus monitoring. The AP00000A has been designed

with a focus on ease-of-use and user productivity.

Key applications:

• Monitoring networks

• Diagnostics

• Data acquisition and logging

• Node simulation

• Automated testing

Supported networks and protocols

CAN, CAN FD, automotive Ethernet, LIN, FlexRay, K-Line, J1939, J1708, GMLAN, Keyword, UART,

CCP/XCP, ISO9141, and ISO14229

Quick and easy

The AP00000A software enables multiple users of a single computer to easily keep track of their own

projects, logged data, scripts, and function block setups. Easy to follow tutorials and online help enable a

new user to become familiar with the software quickly.

Screens and functional blocks

The Networks View enables users to monitor the statistics, properties and utilization of multiple networks

simultaneously. The messages screen allows users to view, filter, sort, customize, and log multiple

vehicle bus signals and messages. Automatic message highlighting shows exactly what data is changing

on each vehicle network. The messages Editor screen makes it simple for users to quickly set up transmit

and receive messages and signals for real-time communication on the vehicle network. Post-analysis

functions include multi-Y-axis, multi-X-axis, legends, copy to clipboard, multiple cursors, and much more.

Create graphical panels to customize data display.

Choose from: gauges, message panels, knobs, text

boxes, buttons, and more. Users can also import custom

pictures and animated components.

Automate tests with either functional blocks for

easy setup or more programmatic control

through the C-Code Interface.

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Scripting and automation

There are Function Blocks that enable users to easily set up automated tasks and simulate nodes and

ECUs without learning a complicated, text-based computer language. If more control is required, the C

Code Interface guides you through building a project in Microsoft Visual C, giving you access to anything

accessible through Visual C. Access security DLL files, external hardware, or the Win32API, and interface

that information with your networks.

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Ordering Information

The following ordering information includes optional cables associated with each unit.

* AP1200A comes with 2 connection cables, DB9 and J45 as standard. Either replacement or addit ional standard cables or any of the optional cables can be ordered either at time of purchase or later with the same option numbers.

* The A1200A also comes with a USB 2.0 (A/B) cable, 32 GB Micro SD card and a µDB-9F to DB-9M Cable Adapter

Model Description Option

AP1200A* Multi-Protocol Vehicle Interface and Data Logger,

8x CAN FD, 4x LIN/K-Line, DoIP-100BASETX

Comes

standard

with each

order of the

main unit

AP1200A. .

Ethernet adapter cable, DB-26F- DB-25M,

DB9(M)- RJ-45

Used for connecting the AP1200A to vehicle

networks. Converts the HD-26F connector on the

AP1200A to DB-25M, DB-9 and RJ-45 (Ethernet)

connectors. The HD-26 connector mates to the

HD-26 on the AP1200A.

AP1200A-J45

DB-26HD cable F to 12x DB-9M + 1x RJ-45 + 2x

Banana Plugs (for benchtop use).

This cable breaks out the DB-26HD Female

connector on the AP1200A to individual DB-9M

connectors for multiple 8 x CAN and 4 x LIN

channels, plus an additional RJ-45 connector for

DoIP and two banana plugs for power. This cable

also has a switchable 2x SWCAN channel and 1x

Individual MSCAN cable.

AP1200A-DB9

Optional

cables

DB-25F to OBD-II.

The DB-25F mates to the DB-25M connector on

the AP1200A-J45 cable, converting DB-25 to a

standard OBD-II connector, with a pinout to meet

the needs of most newer vehicles using multiple

DW CAN channels.

AP1200A-MUL

OBD Cable with DoIP support, HD26Fto DB25M,

DB9M to OBDII

Breaks out the HD-26F connector on the

AP1200A into DB-25M, DB-9M and OBD-II

(J1962) connectors. Suitable for gatewaying all

traffic over pins 6 and 14 exclusively, or for use

with Diagnostics over IP (DoIP).

AP1200A-DIP

DB-26HD to OBD x2

This cable adapts the AP1200A to two SAE

J1962 connectors: One for the DLC on Global B

vehicles, and the other for a proprietary harness.

AP1200A-GMB

Vehicle Spy 3 Enterprise (Full Version) AP00000A-SPY

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Media converter


APM0100E 100 BASE-T1 to 100BASE-TX Media converter


APM1000ET 1000/100 BASE-T1 to 1000BASE-T Media converter with smart buffering


APM1000E 1000/100 BASE-T1 to 1000BASE-T Media converter


For all the media converters, software is tied to the hardware and must be ordered at t ime of original sale . Each of these products comes with a 1-meter CAT5e Ethernet cable, USB3.0 type A to USB-C cable and MATEnet cable.

CAN FD interfaces


AP0200A Vehicle network Interface, 2x CAN FD

DB9 to OBD-II Cable (2 meters)

This cable allows an AP0200A to connect and

communicate over dual CAN channels on a vehicle

network using a standard OBD-II port.

AP0200A-OBD

DB9 to J1939 Deutsch 9-pin (1.83 meters)

This cable allows connection to a Deutsch 9-pin (J1939)

connector on commercial vehicles. It uses the standard

J1939 pinout, including dual CAN channels.

AP0200A-DB9


AP0400A** Vehicle Network Interface, 4x CAN FD

DB26 connector AP0400A-D26

4x DB 9 connectors AP0400A-DB9

OBD connector (single) AP0400A-OBD


AP04E00A** Vehicle Network Interface, 4x CAN FD, and DoIP

DB26 connector AP04E0A-D26

OBDII connector AP04E0A-OBDII

Multiple connectors with OBDII, DB9, DB25

AP04E0A-MUL


** Each connector type is hard wired into that configuration and cannot be changed later.

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This information is subject to change without notice. © Keysight Technologies, 20 20, Published in USA, September 2, 2020, 3120-1066.EN

Conclusion

These products are easy-to-use and connect. They will help you log data, convert formats, and

tap the vital networks that connect the modules, cars, and systems together.

From vehicle network adapters to automotive Ethernet tools, data loggers, and software that will

control them these products are easy to use and an important part of a complete test solution of

your in-vehicle systems.

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