Indigo

Read-out of the fault memory of individual ECUs or of an entire vehicle

• DTC Auditor: Graphical overview of all connected ECUs and their fault memory status with color coding.
• DTC Browser: Detailed display of identified DTCs per ECU with their status flags, environmental data and fault conditions.
• DTC Inspector: Overview of all DTCs supported per ECU with color coding of the DTC status.

Check, analyze and write diagnostic data of single or multiple ECUs

• Identification Browser: Capture of general information about the installed ECUs (e.g. serial number, version, VIN, ...).
• Live Data & Graphical Live Data: Measurement of diagnostic data and CAN signals. The display can be either tabular or graphical. Export of measurement data as CSV or standardized MDF4 files for analysis in tools such as Vector CANape.
• Parametrizer: Readout or modification of selected parameters. At the point of input, the validity of new parameters is checked. Parameter sets can be saved and restored as needed.
• Compare and Parametrize: Compare an original ECU parameter set with the commissioning parameter set.

Execution of routines stored in ECUs

• Routine Control Center: Start or stop the execution of remote routines (e.g. UDS service 0x31) and check the result of the routine.

Testing actuators of single or multiple ECUs

• IO Control Center: Convenient control for selected actuators in the ECU.

Overview of the status of the installed ECUs in the vehicle

• Quick Check: Display of cross-vehicle identification data and number of fault memory entries per ECU.

Execution of diagnostics required by law

• OBD Tools: Read and evaluate various predefined OBD data across different OBD standards (OBDonUDS, ZEVonUDS, OBD2, WWH-OBD or HD-OBD), such as Fault Memory and Environmental Data, Vehicle Info, Vehicle Status, Monitoring Test Results, Vehicle In-Use Performance Tracking, Vehicle Sensor Data and Vehicle Sensor Data Graphical.
• OBD Driving Cycle: Running of emission test driving cycles with graphical support for the test driver.

Configuration of ECUs for communication with charging infrastructure

• Plug and Charge: installation of contract certificates and private keys for smart charging according to ISO 15118.
• Value Added Services: Vehicle preconditioning according to VAS/VDV 262.

Direct access to diagnostic services

• Diagnostic Console: Manual execution of diagnostic services from the diagnostic description file.

Updating ECU software

• Reprogramming: Execution of vFlash Pack&Go projects. An installation and license of vFlash is required for this. Supported vFlash hardware is available at www.vector.com/vflash.

Live display of diagnostic telegrams

• Trace Window: Tool-wide display of sent and received diagnostic telegrams (including interpretation). The contents of the Trace Window can be saved as a log file for later analysis.

Logging of CAN bus communication

• Normal-Com Logging: Tool to record all CAN bus raw data independent of the source. Export of CAN bus logs to CANoe ".asc" or to ".blf" files.

Convenient settings for session and security access management

• Session & Security Access: Tool for changing the status per ECU, changing the session, unlocking the ECU and authentication on the ECU.
• Cyber Security: Indigo supports security access via a Seed&Key dll as well as additional diagnostic authentication using the Vector Security Manager.

Recording and execution of repetitive diagnostic sequences

• Script Runner/Recorder: Tool for convenient recording and execution of repetitive diagnostic sequences and creation of vFlash Custom Actions. The C#-based scripts (VDS) can be reworked with Visual Studio and reused in all Vector Testing Tools with diagnostic functionality (CANoe, CANape ...).

Customization of Indigo

• Indigo Software Development Kit (SDK): tool for developing customer-specific diagnostic user windows. The C#-based windows can be implemented with Visual Studio by the customer or by Vector.

Diagnostic Imitator

• The Diagnostic Imitator simply simulates the diagnostic behavior of ECUs. The imitator responds to Diagnostic Requests with predefined responses.
• Fast automated configuration from a communication recording and a diagnostic database - ideal for realistic simulation of ECU and vehicle behavior - even faulty ones.
• Easy manual configuration using the loaded diagnostics database in Indigo.
• Efficient collaboration with suppliers: field problems can be specifically reproduced and analyzed using simulation.
• Simple testing of diagnostic scripts - without any real ECUs or active diagnostic communication.

Indigo 12 extends OBD diagnostics to include the latest standards, new value ranges, and a comprehensive vehicle report.

OBD Standards and DTCs:

• Indigo 12 supports new OBD DTCs in accordance with SAE J2012-DA:202510, as well as expanded value ranges for ZEVonUDS battery information and State of Charge

OBD Vehicle Report:

• The new OBD Vehicle Report consolidates OBD data from all detected ECUs into a single report. Users can flexibly specify which information should be included. This quickly provides a clear overview of the vehicle’s diagnostic status.

OBD Vehicle Info:

• For DoIP-based OBD scenarios, the display of ECU information has been improved: Instead of an empty CAN-ID field, Indigo now displays the ECU’s logical destination address.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive OBD vehicle report covering all detected ECUs
• Flexible selection of report content
• Greater clarity in DoIP-based OBD scenarios

With the new Indigo Flash option, Indigo 12 becomes an even more comprehensive platform for diagnostics and software update processes.

The Flash option expands Indigo’s capabilities to include the ability to perform software updates via diagnostics – based on existing Vector vFlash projects. This allows diagnostic and flash tasks to be more closely integrated without requiring users to reconfigure their established vFlash projects.

What makes this special: Customers can decide specifically whether they need software update functionality. Those who need it can activate the option. Those who perform only diagnostic tasks can stick with a streamlined Indigo configuration. This provides economic flexibility and ensures clear, fair licensing.

Benefits:
•    Software updates directly from Indigo
•    Use of existing vFlash projects
•    Attractive subscription model
•    Fair cost structure: pay only for what you need

The DoIP version reported by the ECU is now automatically retrieved from the Vehicle Announcement Message. In addition, users can select the appropriate TLS client configuration for DoIP over TLS for each individual ECU.

This reduces manual effort and enhances security in modern Ethernet-based diagnostic environments.

Benefits:

• Automatic retrieval of the ECU’s DoIP version
• Reduced configuration effort
• Targeted TLS selection per ECU
• Enhanced security for DoIP over TLS

Expanded PassThru Support

• New support is now available for DoIP-VCIs in accordance with SAE J2534 PassThru 05.00 and CAN-FD-VCIs in accordance with SAE J2534 PassThru 04.x. This allows Indigo to be integrated even more flexibly into existing test, development, and workshop environments.

CAN FD Baud Rate Configurator

• Indigo 12 now supports adjustment of the baud rate, including relevant bit timing values such as Tseg, Sam, and Sjw. This simplifies the configuration of CAN and CAN-FD communication and reduces potential sources of error during commissioning.

Improved Access to External Files

• Files referenced in Indigo projects or distributed via Pack&Go or Sealed Projects can now also be used from SDK windows and VDS scripts.

DTC History View: Track Changes to the Fault Memory

• The new DTC History View makes changes to the fault memory visible and traceable. Users can now manually trigger a fault and use the DTC History View to verify whether the fault is correctly detected by the ECU.