ZD Vehicle Bus Tool

VBT (Vehicle Bus Tool) is a comprehensive automotive bus tool platform software independently developed by ZD Technology, specifically designed to meet the needs of modern automotive development. This software integrates a variety of functions such as node simulation, bus recording, signal analysis, diagnosis, calibration, script writing, etc., and can efficiently support the use of ZD-Box series and Zhidi USB-CAN series hardware products. VBT is designed to serve network design and R&D engineers as well as test engineers from OEMs and component suppliers, meeting their diverse needs in the entire R&D process scenarios, including early-stage bus data analysis, ECU development, and functional testing. Whether it is in data processing, function verification, or fault diagnosis, VBT can provide powerful support, helping engineers improve development efficiency and test quality.

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Features

It is compatible with multiple automotive bus protocols.

－ Supported bus types: CAN/CAN FD, LIN, Ethernet, FlexRay.

－ Compatible with multiple database file formats: DBC, ARXML, LDF, Fibex, ODX, PDX.

－ Supports the parsing of multiple application - layer protocols: SOME/IP, Autosar PDU.

Efficient data acquisition and analysis

－ Bus monitoring and analysis: Supports Trace display, chart display, and graphical signal display.

－ Data replay function: Supports online/offline replay and is compatible with file formats such as ASC, BLF, and PCAP.

－ Data statistics function: Monitors the bus load rate, frame rate, error frame rate, and controller status in real - time.

Powerful ECU diagnosis and calibration

－ Supports the UDS diagnostic protocol, covering ECU diagnosis, programming, and fault management.

－ UDS diagnostic trouble code viewer, capable of managing historical faults, current faults, and pending faults.

－ Supports the XCP/CCP protocol to achieve ECU calibration and measurement.

Multi-scenario bus simulation

－ Supports CAN/CAN FD and Ethernet simulation, which is applicable to ECU development, function verification, and test optimization.

－ Supports custom node simulation and message sending types (periodic messages/event-triggered messages).

－ Script binding, supporting complex simulation logic control.

Highly visualized and easy to use

－ Synchronous analysis of multiple signals, supporting cursor measurement and separate display of the Y-axis.

－ Export of visualized diagnostic reports, supporting the archiving and sharing of formatted data.

－ The user interface is simple and the operation process is optimized, reducing the learning cost.

Application Scenario

Vehicle Bus Data Analysis

Applicable for: Vehicle Development, ECU Development, Testing and Verification

Monitor various types of bus data in real time.
Analyze the data interaction between ECUs.
Detect and diagnose bus errors and abnormal data.

Vehicle ECU Diagnosis and Programming

Applicable for: ECU Development, Function Verification, Fault Analysis

Support for the UDS diagnostic protocol
XCP/CCP measurement and calibration protocol
Support for ECU firmware programming
Reading and clearing of Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)

In-vehicle Data Collection and Analysis

Applicable scenarios: Bench testing, road testing, data collection for autonomous driving

Support synchronous recording of CAN/FD, Flexray, LIN, Ethernet, GPS and video data.
The data can be analyzed in real time or played back offline.
Support parsing while recording.

Bus Simulation and Node Simulation

Applicable for: HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) Testing, ECU Development, Smart Cockpit Testing

Support CAN, LIN, Ethernet, and FlexRay simulation.
Capable of loading databases such as DBC, ARXML, and LDF for simulation.
Support script binding to achieve the simulation of complex business logic.