ZD Datalogger 3 Series

High-performance vehicle data logger · Built for domain-controller architectures

Designed for vehicle data logging in domain-controller architectures. Precise gPTP time synchronization and 4 ns ultra-high-precision timestamps keep data from every channel highly consistent; 3 Gbps sustained storage bandwidth, 2 × 8 TB capacity and 24/7 continuous recording handle long-duration, high-volume logging with ease. It is among the first to support 10GBASE-T1 automotive Ethernet and IP camera audio/video capture, making it an ideal vehicle data logging tool.

4ns

Ultra-high-precision timestamps

3Gbps

Sustained storage bandwidth

2×8T

Storage capacity

24/7

Continuous recording

ZD Datalogger 3 Series · 3A / 3F

Key Features

01High-performance storage across many channels and bus protocols

Supports logging of up to 24× CAN/CAN FD, 12× LIN, 2× FlexRay, 8× 1000BASE-T1, 16× 100BASE-T1, 2× 10GBASE-T1 and 4× 1000BASE-T channels, plus camera video capture, with up to 3 Gbps continuous recording bandwidth.

02Comprehensive bypass capture of automotive Ethernet data

Among the first to support 10GBASE-T1 automotive Ethernet, with pass-through and bypass modes for 10G/5G/2.5G/1000/100BASE-T1, freely configurable master/slave mode and microsecond Ethernet latency.

03Live signal monitoring alongside data logging

Filtering and dynamic port forwarding allow data to be monitored live while it is being recorded.

04Time synchronization service

Based on IEEE 1588 (PTP) with master/slave modes for precise time synchronization with other devices.

05Custom data filter and trigger conditions

Powerful filtering cleanses sensitive data and reduces post-processing effort, while flexible triggers cover a wide range of time-based scenarios.

06Remote Datalogger access

Connect to ZD Cloud through a wired or wireless network device for remote access to data from another location.

07Flexible logging module expansion

ASAM CMP support allows port expansion through ZD DataGrabber series products, with PTP synchronization keeping data consistent between devices.

08Efficient, flexible data transfer

Two removable SSDs; fast download through the 2.5G management port for easy data transfer; USB 3.0 expansion for devices such as 4G/5G modems and GNSS cards.

Applications

01DYNAMIC TAP

DTF dynamic TAP function

Dynamic TAP function · Complete recording and real-time analysis together

Test vehicles need both complete data recording and live trace analysis. Now that point-to-point automotive Ethernet is used widely in vehicles, installing test equipment is a major challenge. The dynamic TAP function of the ZD Datalogger 3 series provides:

Lossless forwarding: Any automotive Ethernet link can be forwarded to a chosen standard Ethernet port without affecting complete recording
Software switching: Switch any chosen data channel in real time from software
Raw messages: The trace on the Ethernet port contains raw Ethernet messages, so Wireshark or CANoe can analyse the data live
Protocol integration: Together with PDU filtering, CAN, LIN and FlexRay traffic can be forwarded to the Ethernet port over ASAM CMP, working with any ASAM CMP-compliant client tool

The problem it solves: Bypass devices for Ethernet are mutually exclusive, making it hard to run a Datalogger and a Simulation Box together; automotive Ethernet harnesses are awkward to re-route temporarily; and powering several test devices in a vehicle is difficult.

02REMOTE ACCESS

ReDA remote access

Remote Datalogger access · Sharing data across sites

As in-vehicle electrical architectures and ADAS functions grow more complex, much development and testing is shared between teams in different locations. Keeping remote teams up to date on live status using a limited number of test vehicles has become a major challenge.

The ZD data logger records all in-vehicle bus data and provides a remote access channel so that remote teams can share raw data from the test vehicle easily. Custom filter and trigger functions make that sharing more efficient.

Raw data sharing: Remote teams access raw bus data from the test vehicle directly
Efficient filtering: Filter and trigger functions mean only the data that is really needed is shared

Specifications

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Parameter	ZD Datalogger 3A	ZD Datalogger 3F	ZD Datalogger 3F-6E
CAN/CAN FD*	24	20	20
LIN*	12	16	16
UART	8	8	8
FlexRay	2 Channels（A/B）	2 Channels（A/B）	2 Channels（A/B）
10GBase-T1	2	/	/
1000Base-T1*	8	12	6
100Base-T1*	16	/	/
Standard Ethernet (GE) data interface	4 × 1000Base-T	2 × 1000Base-T	2 × 1000Base-T
Standard Ethernet (ETH) management interface	4 × 1000Base-T（PoE），1 × 2.5GBase-T	4 × 1000Base-T（PoE）	4 × 1000Base-T（PoE）
USB	2 × USB3.0 Type-A，1 × USB3.0 Type-C	2 × USB3.0 Type-A	2 × USB3.0 Type-A
Wifi/AP	1	1	1
5G/GPS	External USB	1	1
Camera support	Compatible with common camera models, including AXIS cameras	Compatible with common camera models, including AXIS cameras	Compatible with common camera models, including AXIS cameras
Storage medium	2 × removable SSD, 8 TB per drive, up to 2 × 8 TB capacity	1 × removable E1.S, up to 8 TB capacity	1 × removable E1.S, up to 8 TB capacity
Marker / event button	Event trigger button, extension-cable button, voice marker and group wake-up support	Event trigger button, extension-cable button, voice marker and group wake-up support	Event trigger button, extension-cable button, voice marker and group wake-up support
Start-up time	<200ms	<200ms	<200ms
Storage rate	3 Gbps	4 Gbps	4 Gbps
Data download rate	Up to 200 MB/s (over the 2.5G network port)	Up to 100MB/s	Up to 100MB/s
Ethernet latency	1μs（1000Base-T1），3μs（100Base-T1）	1μs（1000Base-T1），3μs（100Base-T1）	1μs（1000Base-T1），3μs（100Base-T1）
Power supply	VBAT 8V ~ 24V DC	VBAT 8V ~ 24V DC	VBAT 8V ~ 24V DC
Power consumption	45W	35W	35W
Sleep current (12 V)	50mA	50mA	50mA
Temperature range	-40℃ ~ +65℃	-40℃ ~ +80℃	-40℃ ~ +80℃
Dimensions	360 × 300 × 95 mm	238 × 213 × 64 mm	238 × 213 × 64 mm
Weight	5 kg	1.5 kg	1.5 kg
Bus protocol types	CAN/CAN FD、LIN、FlexRay、ETH、100/1000/2500Base-T1	CAN/CAN FD、LIN、FlexRay、ETH、100/1000Base-T1	CAN/CAN FD、LIN、FlexRay、ETH、100/1000Base-T1
Controller log types	TTL、ADB、DLT、Eso、QXDM、VTP（Autotalks）	TTL、ADB、DLT、Eso、QXDM、VTP（Autotalks）	TTL、ADB、DLT、Eso、QXDM、VTP（Autotalks）
Advanced protocol stack	UDS、DoIP、CCP、XCP、J1939	UDS、DoIP、CCP、XCP、J1939	UDS、DoIP、CCP、XCP、J1939
Data recording formats	ASC、BLF、MDF/MF4、PCAP、AVI、MP4	ASC、BLF、MDF/MF4、PCAP、AVI、MP4	ASC、BLF、MDF/MF4、PCAP、AVI、MP4
Other data types	DIO/AIO、GNSS	DIO/AIO、GNSS	DIO/AIO、GNSS
Advanced functions	Filter、Trigger、ECU Flash、DTF、Port Forwarding、Cloud	Filter、Trigger、ECU Flash、DTF、Port Forwarding、Cloud	Filter、Trigger、ECU Flash、DTF、Port Forwarding、Cloud

* ZD products are continuously updated. Contact us for the latest specifications.