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Diagnostics & Flashing

Transform Diagnostics & Flashing into a Strategic Advantage

Integrated Solutions for Diagnostic Leaders Shaping the Next Generation of Vehicle Diagnostics.

The shift to software-defined next generation vehicle diagnostics is redefining diagnostics, flashing, and software updates. As a diagnostics decision-maker, you need solutions that connect today’s proven processes with tomorrow’s vehicle architectures.

Vector enables you with integrated tools, services, and expertise to master this transition – across engineering, production, and aftersales. From UDS-based vehicles to SOVD-enabled SDVs, you can streamline workflows, reduce complexity, and implement diagnostic strategies that scale with your business.

With support for emerging standards such as SOVD, OBDonUDS, and ZEVonUDS, Vector helps you create a robust foundation for faster updates, reliable service processes, and future-proof diagnostic ecosystems. 

Advantages for OEMs and Suppliers

Enhanced Product Quality while Achieving Time and Cost Savings 

Applying Speed

Applying Speed

By frontloading development efforts, the Vector Diagnostic Approach can speed up the entire diagnostic development process by up to 1.5 years compared to conventional methods.

Field-Proven

Field-Proven

The "Vector Diagnostic Approach" is a field-proven method that has consistently delivered high-quality results in real-world vehicle projects – cutting time and saving costs.

Future-Proof

Future-Proof

Vector has a leading involvement in standardization committees and has an active role in shaping future standards. The latest expert knowledge is directly incorporated into Vector’s products. This gives you the flexibility to design development processes that are faster, more modern, and future-oriented.

Your Questions!

Applications, Tools & Services

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Vector Diagnostic Approach

The diagnostic tool support ranges from specifying diagnostics, generating ECU auto code up to integration, validating and diagnostic testing in the development as well as in aftersales.  

An off-the-shelf flash tool covers all use-cases throughout the entire life cycle from ECU flashing up to flash parties after production.

An end-2-end solution software update management system covers the complete workflow for updating vehicle software for whole fleets.

Open interfaces and standards such as AUTOSAR, DoIP, WWH-OBD, OBDonUDS, ZEVonUDS, SOVD, ODX and UDS are supported perfectly.

Diagnostics Integrated in System and Software Design

With PREEvision, the details of your diagnostic specification instantly match the implemented application software. This continuous consistency reduces coordination effort, simplifies integration, and prevents expensive late-stage corrections.PREEvision

Specification | Authoring Diagnostic Data

User-oriented creation of ECU specifications (CDD) for diagnostic data and functions based on templates (CDDT). Supports ODX & AUTOSAR DEXT.CANdelaStudio
Authoring tool for conveniently viewing, editing and comparing of diagnostic data in ODX 2.0.1 and 2.2.0 format.ODXStudio

Implementation | ECU Software Components

AUTOSAR basic software for diagnostics: DCM (Diagnostic Communication Manager) and DEM (Diagnostic Event Manager).MICROSAR Classic | Diagnostics

Software Update & Flashing

Flashing of ECUs quick and easy via CAN, CAN FD, LIN, FlexRay, Ethernet (DoIP) with “Out-of-the-box” support for several Flash specifications from various OEMs.vFlash

Automated Test and Validation of Diagnostics in ECUs

Automated validation of diagnostic implementation of ECUs for all vehicle manufacturers with possible integration into all DevOps or CI/CT environments as well as testing against real and virtual ECUs or HPCs in real time (HiL) and faster (SiL).CANoe.DiVa

Diagnostic Testing

Vehicle Diagnostic Development

Quick and especially easy to use diagnostic tester for single ECUs or the complete vehicle with definable use case windows as well as recording, editing and replaying diagnostic sequences or scripts.

Indigo
Diagnostics for SOVD

Tool for testing and diagnostics using SOVD — for individual vehicle components, distributed functions, and the entire vehicle.

SOVD Explorer
Aftersales Vehicle Diagnostics

Comprehensive cloud based solution that saves time and money by combining over-the-air and workshop applications into one complete solution. This makes it easy for manufacturers to keep vehicles up-to-date and on-the-move.

vService
Aftersales Component Diagnostics

Modern diagnostic tester that can be tailored to your needs, developed especially for service applications relating to vehicle components.

vInspect

Libraries

Library that allows users to build .NET based scripts for executing diagnostic sequences or actions, which can be easily recorded and run on Vector diagnostic testers like Indigo, CANoe and on the flash tool vFlash.Vector Diagnostic Scripting Library

Tailor-made Diagnostic Engineering Services with Know-how

Vector supports you throughout the entire diagnostic lifecycle – with technical consultation and tailor-made adaptations of tools as part of service projects.Diagnostic Engineering Services

Supported Diagnostic Technologies

SOVD - Service-Oriented Vehicle Diagnostics

The SOVD standard aims to create a modern, simple diagnostic interface that equally enables access to classic ECUs and emerging software-based systems. Another aim is also to achieve uniform access for the remote, proximity and in-vehicle diagnostics scenarios. SOVD as protocol is SDV ready. It enables the speedy and continuous realization of Software-defined Vehicles.SOVD Solution

OBDonUDS | SAE J1979-2

Embedded Software: 

Integrate OBDonUDS into the ECU as comprehensive software components - also with manufacturer-specific adaptations.

MICROSAR Classic | Diagnostics
Specification: 

Specify the exact diagnostic scope of OBDonUDS user-oriented for each individual system.

CANdelaStudio
Validation: 

Test and validate the implementation and integration of OBDonUDS fully automated in ECUs.

CANoe.DiVa
Diagnostic Tester / OBD Scan Tool: 

Easily read and evaluate the OBDonUDS data from the vehicle - also in combination with the advanced, manufacturer-specific diagnostics. OBDonUDS, OBD II and WWH-OBD are supported.

Indigo

ZEVonUDS | SAE J1979-3

Embedded Software: 

Integrate ZEVonUDS into the ECU as comprehensive software components - also with manufacturer-specific adaptations.

MICROSAR Classic | Diagnostics
Specification: 

Easily import the exact diagnostic scope of ZEVonUDS and specify it in a user-oriented form for each individual system.

CANdelaStudio
Validation: 

Test and validate the implementation and integration of ZEVonUDS fully automated in ECUs.

CANoe.DiVa
Diagnostic Tester: 

Easily read and evaluate the ZEVonUDS data from the vehicle - also in combination with the advanced, manufacturer-specific diagnostics.

Indigo

OBD | SAE J1979

Embedded Software: 

AUTOSAR basic software with OBD support and OEM-specific customizations.

MICROSAR Classic | Diagnostics
Specification: 

User-oriented creation of ECU specifications (CDD) for diagnostic data and functions based on templates (CDDT). Supports import of detailed OBD data (SAE J1979 and SAE J2012 Digital Annexes).

CANdelaStudio
Validation: 

Automated validation of diagnostic implementation in ECUs with data driven test case generation.

CANoe.DiVa
Diagnostic Tester / OBD Scan Tool: 

Quick and very easy to handle diagnostic tester for single ECUs or the whole vehicle. OBD II, OBDonUDS, ZEVonUDS, HD-OBD and WWH-OBD are supported.

Indigo

UDS | ISO 14229

Embedded Software: 

MICROSAR.DIAG contains the BSW modules for implementing the UDS protocol ISO 14229-1:2006 (resp. ISO 14229-1:2013) according to AUTOSAR Classic, making the diagnostic software for your vehicle project.

MICROSAR Classic | Diagnostic
Specification: 

User-oriented specification of ECU diagnostic data based on templates. Import and export of ODX data is supported.

CANdelaStudio
ODX Authoring: 

Conveniently viewing, editing and comparing of diagnostic data in ODX 2.0.1 and 2.2.0 format.

ODXStudio
Validation: 

Automated validation of diagnostic implementation in ECUs with data driven test case generation.

CANoe.DiVa
Flashing/Reprogramming: 

Flashing of ECUs quick and easy via CAN, CAN FD, LIN, FlexRay, Ethernet (DoIP) – ready to go!

vFlash

ODX | ISO 22901

Authoring: 

Conveniently viewing, editing and comparing of diagnostic data in ODX 2.0.1 and 2.2.0 format.

ODXStudio
Specification: 

User-oriented specification of ECU diagnostic data based on templates. Import and export of ODX data is supported.
Supported ODX-D formats: 2.0.1, 2.1.0, 2.2.0

CANdelaStudio
Diagnostic Tester: 

Quick and very easy to handle diagnostic tester for single ECUs or the whole vehicle.
Supported ODX-D formats: 2.0.1, 2.2.0.

Indigo
Flashing/Reprogramming: 

Flashing of ECUs quick and easy via CAN, CAN FD, LIN, FlexRay, Ethernet (DoIP) – ready to go!
Supported ODX-F format: 2.2.0.

vFlash
Validation: 

Automated validation of diagnostic implementation in ECUs with data driven test case generation.
Supported ODX-D formats: 2.0.1, 2.2.0.

CANoe.DiVa
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