Full in-vehicle traffic capture, then the same scope on the bench at lower cost
Customer
A large German OEM.
Problem
Capturing all in-vehicle communication was expensive, slow to set up and heavy. Space, power and coverage inside the vehicle were the limiting factors.
What we did
A few weeks of understanding the real constraints, then a modular real-time capture setup. It converts every relevant vehicle interface into an IT-compatible format without disturbing the vehicle network. Source and time information stay intact with high fidelity. Storage is optional, because it is a major cost driver. Copy stations, encryption and trigger- or event-based trace identification are part of the scope.
Rollout
The customer sourced the equipment directly. With expert engineering support, systems were running four to six weeks after the devices arrived on site.
Remote operation
Full remote diagnostics, remote configuration and remote flash updates of the capture systems.
Scale
Several hundred vehicles equipped. A mid-size two-digit number of them with full trace capture, the rest with a lighter specification.
Second step
Second step: extension to static test benches. Same scope, format, depth and interface coverage at considerably lower cost, using bench-appropriate equipment instead of in-vehicle grade. Depending on the component, typically 30 to 60 percent lower.
Result
Coverage, space and power limits solved. The setup is repeatable and scales with the fleet.