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User Manual

GL1020FTE Avionic Logger

Version 1.5 English

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User Manual GL1020FTE Avionic Logger Table of Contents

© Vector Informatik GmbH Version 1.5 - I -

Table of Contents

1 Introduction 3

1.1 About this User Manual 4 1.1.1 Certification 5 1.1.2 Warranty 5 1.1.3 Support 5 1.1.4 Trademarks 5

2 GL1020FTE Avionic Logger 7

2.1 General Information 8

3 Start-Up/Commissioning 11

3.1 Hardware Preparation 12 3.1.1 Overview Connectors 12 3.1.2 DSUB25 Pin Assignment 13 3.1.3 Connection Cable 15 3.1.4 Mounting Plate 15

3.2 Software Preparation 16 3.2.1 Overview Configurator Program 16 3.2.2 Installation Vector Logger Configurator 16

3.3 Quick Start 17 3.4 Evaluation Notes 19

4 Functions 21

4.1 Operating Modes 22 4.2 Wake-up / Sleep 22 4.3 LED Display 22 4.4 Analog Inputs 23 4.5 Beep 24 4.6 Storage Media 24 4.7 Real-Time Clock with Battery 24 4.8 Lightning and Overvoltage Protection 24 4.9 Technical Data 26 4.10 Included with Delivery 26

5 Index 27

User Manual GL1020FTE Avionic Logger Introduction

© Vector Informatik GmbH Version 1.5 - 3 -

1 Introduction

In this chapter you find the following information:

1.1 About this User Manual page 4 Certification Warranty Support Trademarks



1.1 About this User Manual

To find information quickly

The user manual provides you the following access helps: > At the beginning of each chapter you will find a summary of the contents, > In the header you can see the current chapter and section, > In the footer you can see to which version the user manual replies, > At the end of the user manual you will find an index.

Conventions In the two following charts you will find the conventions used in the user manual regarding utilized spellings and symbols.

Style Utilization bold Blocks, surface elements, window- and dialog names of the

software. Accentuation of warnings and advices. [OK] Push buttons in brackets File | Save Notation for menus and menu entries

Windows Legally protected proper names and side notes. Source code File name and source code. Hyperlink Hyperlinks and references. <STRG>+<S> Notation for shortcuts. Symbol Utilization

Here you can find additional information and hints that eases the work with the GL1020FTE.

This symbol calls your attention to warnings.

Here you can find additional information.

Here is an example that has been prepared for you.

Step-by-step instructions provide assistance at these points.

Instructions on editing files are found at these points.

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1.1.1 Certification

Certified Quality Management System

Vector Informatik GmbH has ISO 9001:2008 certification. The ISO standard is a globally recognized standard.

1.1.2 Warranty

Restriction of warranty

We reserve the right to modify the contents of the documentation or the software without notice. Vector disclaims all liabilities for the completeness or correctness of the contents and for damages which may result from the use of this documentation.

1.1.3 Support

You need support? You can get through to our hotline at the phone number

+49 711 80670-200

or you write an email to [email protected].

1.1.4 Trademarks

Protected trademarks

All brand names in this documentation are either registered or non registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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2 GL1020FTE Avionic Logger


2.1 General Information page 8



2.1 General Information

GL1020FTE The data logger GL1020FTE is flight test equipment dedicated to record avionic CAN bus communication. It is designed for: > Application in the pressurized fuselage area > Fulfilling the typical requirements of aircraft EMI > Protection from indirect lightning effects and other environmental conditions.

The GL1020FTE is a data logger with USB interface which records messages and analog values on the inserted SD card. This SD card is located in the housing and is not accessible from the outside. The logger can be configured with the Vector Logger Configurator. The installation is described in chapter 3.2.2 Installation Vector Logger Configurator.

Figure 1 – GL1020FTE

Avionic features The GL1020FTE is designed to support the following avionic features: > Designed for compliance with DO-160E. > Hardware prevention against influencing the aircraft:

> No sending on the CAN bus > No acknowledging capabilities > Short circuit protection

> Protection from indirect lightning effects. > Protection against dust and humidity. > Pressure exchange through a semi permeable membrane to prevent humidity

accumulation in the housing. > Suitable for rough surroundings and resistance against:

> typical acceleration > operational vibration



> SD card is not replaceable without opening the housing. (This improves stability against vibration, shock and acceleration, as well as EMI compliance)

> Mounting plate with bonding point. > RF emission and susceptibility according to typical avionic requirements. > Operational at altitudes up to 36,000 ft. > Housing in RAL 2004 color.

Logging features The logger provides various logging features like: > Conditional logging:

Automatic start of logging on power-up or on user defined conditions. Stop logging on power down or user defined stop conditions. Filter options may be used to reduce the amount of data recorded.

> Triggered logging: Trigger on symbolic messages, CAN identifiers or signal values with configurable pre- and post-trigger times for test campaigns dedicated to detect certain situations on the bus.

> Very short start-up time: The logger is designed to keep boot time especially short, in order to record communication or to be ready for a trigger as soon after startup as possible.

> Configurable LEDs for indication of various conditions. > Beside CAN traffic, measured values from analog inputs can be stored time-

synchronously. > Flexible configuration with easy-to-use configuration tool. > Fast download of the configuration to the logger. > Fast data upload via USB 2.0 and conversion in multiple data formats (e.g. BLF,

ASC, MS Excel) for offline analysis in CANoe, CANalyzer, vSignalyzer (successor of CANgraph) or third party tools.

Note: Due to the openings in the housing for the LEDs, leak tightness may not be guaranteed if the label is damaged.

User Manual GL1020FTE Avionic Logger Start-Up/Commissioning


3 Start-Up/Commissioning


3.1 Hardware Preparation page 12 Overview Connectors DSUB25 Pin Assignment Connection Cable Mounting Plate

3.2 Software Preparation page 16 Overview Configurator Program Installation Vector Logger Configurator

3.3 Quick Start page 17

3.4 Evaluation Notes page 19



3.1 Hardware Preparation

3.1.1 Overview Connectors

Upper side cover This cover contains the following connectors: > USB connector (with cap) for data transfer between PC and logger. USB cable is

included. > Membrane for pressure equalization.

Figure 2 – GL1020FTE upper side cover

Under side cover A DSUB25 connector is located at the underside for > Power supply of the logger. > Connecting the CAN bus of the aircraft to the logger. > Connecting analog inputs.

Figure 3 – GL1020FTE under side cover



3.1.2 DSUB25 Pin Assignment

DSUB25 pin assignment

The pins of the DSUB25 connector have the following meaning. The colors and plugs refer to the included connection cable.

Pin Pin Description Color Plug (Aircraft) 1 14 2 + 28 VDC Red Red banana plug 15 3 +28 VDC return Black

Brown Blue

Black banana plug Black DSUB9, pin 3 Red DSUB9, pin 3

16 4 AnalogIn 1 White Open end 17 AnalogIn 2 Violet Open end 5 AnalogIn 3 Gray/pink Open end 18 AnalogIn 4 Blue/red Open end 6 Signal return Green/white Open end 19 7 20 8 21 9 CAN1_L Green Black DSUB9, pin 2 22 CAN1_H Yellow Black DSUB9, pin 7 10 Optional shielding 23 11 24 12 CAN2_L Gray Red DSUB9, pin 2 25 CAN2_H Pink Red DSUB9, pin 7 13



Figure 4 – Pin assignment

Caution: It is recommended to connect the logger to the same voltage supply (e.g. battery of the aircraft) as the aircraft or test equipment, respectively.

If two different voltage supplies are used for the logger and the test equipment, the ground (28 VDC return resp. GND) pins of the two voltage supplies must be connected.



3.1.3 Connection Cable

Connection cable… For evaluation a connection cable with DSUB25 connector is included in delivery. The cable has the following connections:

…to the logger

Main connector DSUB25 with metallic cap

…to the aircraft

CAN1 DSUB9 with black cap CAN2 DSUB9 with red cap 28 VDC Red banana plug 28 VDC return Black banana plug All other wires have open wire ends. If these wires are not used, it is recommended to

terminate them. This prevents short circuits between the open wires. At the same time the EMC properties are improved.

3.1.4 Mounting Plate

Mounting plate The logger is equipped with a mounting plate on its rear side. The plate can be used to mount the logger in the appropriate place in the aircraft.

Bonding point One hole of the mounting plate is stripped for use as bonding point.

It is highly recommend connecting this bonding with the ground (GND) of the aircraft structure. High currents can be dissipated to earth in this way.

Housing

Figure 5 – Mounting plate with bonding point



3.2 Software Preparation

3.2.1 Overview Configurator Program

Configuration program

The Vector Logger Configurator is included in delivery. This instruction describes the installation of this configuration program containing:

> Vector Logger Configurator > Online help for the Logger Configurator > User manual for the Logger Configurator > This user manual

Overview The Vector Logger Configurator is a graphical user interface and offers a wide range of features to easily create configurations for the logger. It also supports the download of the configuration and the upload of logging data including the export to different file formats.

Operating systems The following software requirements must be fulfilled to run the Vector Logger Configurator: > Windows 7 / Windows 8.1 (32/64 Bit) > Windows 10 (64 bit)

Reference: The Vector Logger Configurator is described in detail in the user manual of this configuration program. The user manual is available as PDF and can be opened via the program group in the start menu.

3.2.2 Installation Vector Logger Configurator

Setup

The Vector Logger Configurator is installed as follows.

1. Execute the setup, which is found on the installation CD: .\VLConfig\Setup.exe

2. Please, follow the instructions in the setup program to complete the installation.

2. After successful installation, the Vector Logger Configurator can be found in the start menu (if selected during installation).



3.3 Quick Start

Quick start Follow the instructions below to configure the logger, start logging and read out logging data.

Configuration

1. Start the program Vector Logger Configurator.

2. Open a new configuration via the menu File|New Project…. Select in the displayed dialog the logger type GL1020FTE.

3. Select suitable baud rates for each CAN channel (Hardware|CAN Channels).

4. Select the timeout to sleep mode (Hardware|Settings).

5. Configure the logger for a permanent logging of all data from switching on to switching off of the logger by activating the Permanent long-term logging option in Logging|Triggers.

6. Connect the logger to the PC via USB cable. If the logger is not automatically detected, press <F5> to refresh the display of connected logger devices.

7. Download the configuration via menu Configuration|Write to Device….

8. Set the real-time clock via menu Device|Set Real-Time Clock… (recommended before first logging). Afterwards the logger is automatically switched off.

9. Disconnect the logger from the PC.

Recording

10. Connect the logger to the CAN bus and power supply via the DSUB25 connector of your test system or aircraft. Switch power on via connecting cable on DSUB25. The logger has to be supplied by 28 VDC also via this cable. Make sure that the logger and your system is supplied by the same voltage supply. Otherwise the ground pins has to be connected.

Note: Usage with one ECU or CANoe as test system

Make sure that at least 2 real ECUs or 2 simulated CAN channels (CANoe) are connected to the logger to obtain the acknowledge on the CAN bus. Make sure that the CAN bus is terminated by 2x 120 Ω.

Note: Usage with original target system

It is preconditioned that the target system contains at least 2 ECUs due to the acknowledge on the CAN bus as well as the required termination. Therefore the logger can be connected without additional precautions.

11. After power on logging is started. LED1 flashes permanently (This is a standard setting for new configurations. It can be configured otherwise).

12. Stop logging either by switching off CAN and wait until the logger goes to sleep mode (LED1 must be off) or by connecting the logger via USB to a Laptop (USB LED is permanently on).



Data Upload

13. Start the Vector Logger Configurator again.

14. Connect the logger to the PC via USB cable.

15. Open the File Manager node in the tree view.

16. Click on Logger Device. Now the logging files are displayed.

17. Select in the General Settings the destination folder and the format for the converted files.

18. Select in the Advanced Settings the options for conversion.

19. Click on the [Convert] button to start the readout and conversion of all data. The files will be located in <Destination folder>/< Destination subdirectory>.

Note: The logger deletes the file system on the SD card on start of logging mode if it exists. The logger uses its own file system that cannot be seen in the Windows Explorer. It is required to use the Vector Logger Configurator to download a configuration and upload logging files.

Windows 7 / Windows 8.1 / Windows 10: After connecting the logger a message is displayed whether the memory card in Drive x shall be formatted. Always cancel this message to keep your data.

Read device information

The Vector Logger Configurator reads out hardware information from the logger like hardware configuration, serial number, firmware version, free memory space, number of logging files.

Connect the GL1020FTE via USB and select the item File Manager|Device Information in the list view on the left hand side.

Screenshot

Figure 6 – Overview of connected device



3.4 Evaluation Notes

Test simulation The GL1020FTE is unable to send on the CAN buses to prevent the logger from disturbing the aircraft CAN bus in any way. This also implies, that the logger will not acknowledge any CAN messages in the acknowledge slot of the CAN bus.

Therefore operating a single device and the logger in a test place for example is not possible, as the device will never get its messages acknowledged and its CAN transceiver will soon change into bus off state.

Operating the logger in an evaluation setup with CANoe will require using two CAN channels of CANoe in order to have all sent messages acknowledged, as the logger is a purely passive recorder.

Power on/off in Sleep mode

The logger is equipped with a capacitor to bridge a time gap of approx. 0.5 second of power loss. This may lead to the following situation if the logger is in sleep mode:

If power is switched off and immediately switched on again, the logger still remains in sleep mode. All LEDs are off.

How to restart the logger:

> A CAN message is required to wake up the logger.

OR: > Connect the USB cable. The logger is now in the configuration mode. Disconnect

it after some seconds. The logger restarts again.

OR: > After switching power off: wait some seconds before switching power on again.

User Manual GL1020FTE Avionic Logger Functions


4 Functions


4.1 Operating Modes page 22

4.2 Wake-up / Sleep page 22

4.3 LED Display page 22

4.4 Analog Inputs page 23

4.5 Beep page 24

4.6 Storage Media page 24

4.7 Real-Time Clock with Battery page 24

4.8 Lightning and Overvoltage Protection page 24

4.9 Technical Data page 26

4.10 Included with Delivery page 26



4.1 Operating Modes

Overview The GL1020FTE supports two operating modes, which are switched by using the USB connection and power supply respectively.

USB connection Voltage supply Mode Yes Optional Configuration mode No Required Logging mode

Configuration mode In the Configuration mode the logger can be configured with the configuration program. The configuration can be downloaded to the logger. Logging data from the SD card can be uploaded to the PC.

Logging mode The Logging mode enables the PC independent usage of the logger and allows the logging of CAN and analog values. For this case the logger must be unplugged from the USB connector of the PC. The voltage supply has to be provided externally by the DSUB25 connector.

4.2 Wake-up / Sleep

Wake-up The GL1020FTE starts automatically after power on.

A sleeping logger wakes up > After reception of a CAN message > Using a wake-up timer via real-time clock

Sleep The logger can be configured to go to sleep mode if no CAN messages are received for a defined time. This time can be configured (max. 18000 s = 5 h).

4.3 LED Display

LED display The logger has five LEDs. LED 1 to LED 4 are free programmable. They can be used to display different states. LED USB indicates the USB connection to the PC.

LED Color Programmable LED 1 Green Yes LED 2 Yellow Yes LED 3 Red Yes LED 4 Red Yes LED USB Green No



LED USB This LED displays the state of the USB connection between the logger and the PC. Note, that this LED is not programmable.

State Meaning On USB connected and SD card inserted. The logger is

registered on the PC and ready for data transfer via USB. Slow blinking

(1 Hz) USB connected, but SD card is not inserted. The logger is registered on the PC. Due to missing SD card no data transfer is possible.

Fast blinking Data transfer Off All other cases

LEDs 1–4 In the following situation in the Logging mode the display of LEDs 1–4 is fix. State Meaning Simultaneous slow

blinking of LEDs 1–4 Fault due to missing or defective SD card.

4.4 Analog Inputs

Analog inputs The logger has four independent analog channels which can be configured separately.

Technical data

Voltage range 0 V … 16 V Resolution 10 bit Precision 1 % Sampling rate Max. 1 kHz Type Single-ended to ground Input resistance 155.6 kΩ Reverse-polarity protection -50 V … +50 V

Averaging It is possible to average the measured analog inputs over a defined sampling period between 1 kHz and 1 Hz. E.g. for a 1 Hz sampling frequency, the measured values are averaged over the last second. The internal sampling rate is 1 kHz for each channel.



4.5 Beep

Beep The GL1020FTE has a speaker that acoustically alerts the user e.g. in case of a trigger. Triggers and beep can be defined using the configuration program.

Due to the closed housing the signal tone of the speaker is only limited audible.

4.6 Storage Media

Memory card The GL1020FTE supports SD cards up to 2 GB and SDHC cards up to 32 GB.

An 8 GB SDHC card is already included and mounted inside the logger by default. Up to 400 million CAN messages with DLC 8 can be recorded. Other card sizes can be chosen when ordering a GL1020FTE.

The SD card cannot be accessed from the outside of the logger. Connect the logger via USB to the PC to configure the logger and to read-out the stored logging files.

4.7 Real-Time Clock with Battery

Real-time clock The GL1020FTE has an internal real-time clock, which is battery supplied, and thus continues running even if the logger is disconnected from power supply. The real-time clock inside the logger is only required to store the date and time together with the logged data. Additionally it can be used to wake-up the logger.

Battery The battery has a typical durability of approximately 5-10 years under the following conditions:

T = +40°C to +80°C for at most 40 hours per week T = -40°C to +40°C in the rest of the time

Dispose of the removed battery according to the applicable laws (e.g. the Battery Law in Germany).

4.8 Lightning and Overvoltage Protection

Protection The following block diagram shows that power supply, CAN bus and analog inputs are protected against indirect lightning effects and voltage spikes.



Protection diagram

Figure 7 – Protection diagram

The GL1020FTE is designed to withstand the effects of indirect lightning as described in section 22 of RTCA DO-160E. The requirements of damage tests as well as functional upset tests are taken into account.

The following waveforms are considered: > CAN & Analog In: WF5A at 125 V/125 A and WF3 at 50 V/2 A > Power Supply: WF5A at 125 V/125 A and WF3 at 250 V/10 A

The power supply is additionally protected against voltage spikes as described in section 17 of RTCA DO-160E with up to 600V/12A.



4.9 Technical Data

PC interface USB 2.0 CAN Channels 2 channels with high-speed transceiver TJA1043,

up to 1,000 kbit/s Analog inputs 4 inputs:

- Resolution 10 bit (1% precision) - Sampling rate max. 1 kHz - Voltage range 0 V…16 V

Start-up time Approx. 300 ms (with 8 GB SDHC card) Altitude Up to 36,000 ft Temperature range -40 °C…+85 °C (data upload -15 °C…+70 °C) Power supply 9 VDC…33 VDC (28 VDC typ., supply dropouts up to

200 ms tolerated) Shut-down voltage 4.5 V Power consumption Typ. 660 mW

Max. 1100 mW Current consumption Sleep mode: < 1 mA

Operation: typ. 23 mA at 28 VDC Dimensions (LxWxH) Approx. 208 mm x 120 mm x 37 mm

(including mounting plate) Weight Approx. 495 g Housing RAL 2004 color Battery Lithium primary cell, BR2032 type

Start-up time Data is recorded after the given start-up time if the GL1020FTE already contains a configuration. Updating the configuration or using a new SD card increases this start-up time.

4.10 Included with Delivery

Standard scope of delivery

> GL1020FTE Logger with built-in SDHC card > Vector Logger Configurator on CD > G.i.N. configuration program on CD > Manuals on CD > Avionic evaluation cable > USB cable

User Manual GL1020FTE Avionic Logger Index


5 Index

A

Analog inputs ...................................................... 23

B

Battery................................................................. 24

Beep.................................................................... 24

Bonding point ...................................................... 15

C

Configuration mode ............................................ 22

Connection cable ................................................ 15

Connectors ......................................................... 12

D

Delivery ............................................................... 26

Device information .............................................. 18

DSUB25 .............................................................. 13

E

Evaluation notes ................................................. 19

F

Functions ............................................................ 21

I Installation Logger Configurator ......................... 16

L

LED ..................................................................... 22

Lightning Protection ............................................ 24

Logging mode ..................................................... 22

M

Mounting plate ................................................... 15

O

Operating modes ............................................... 22

P

Pin assignment .................................................. 13

Q

Quick start .......................................................... 17

R

Real-time clock .................................................. 24

S

SD/SDHC memory card ..................................... 24

Sleep .................................................................. 22

Start-up .............................................................. 11

Start-up time ...................................................... 26

Storage media .................................................... 24

Support ................................................................ 5

T

Technical data .................................................... 26

V

Vector Logger Configurator ............................... 16

W

Wake-up ............................................................. 22

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