2. Introduction and Overview

2.1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing an Intrepid Control Systems EtherBADGE tool for learning In-Vehicle Networking. It supports Automotive Ethernet, CAN, LIN, as well as analog inputs and digital outputs on a single device. The EtherBADGE contains 8x analog inputs (6x 0-5V analog channels, 1x integrated potentiometer, 1x integrated temperature sensor) It can also drive 7x on-board LEDs to simulate load activation, as well as having 4x discrete 5V outputs to drive external loads.

2.2. Package Contents

Your EtherBADGE package includes both hardware and software. Connectors and Cables are not included. You can buy the Push-in mating connector Phoenix Contact 1778858 https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Phoenix-Contact/1778858?qs=%2Fha2pyFaduhgQuYaSdADkicZNRFjR7UECTYbHSqzjVc%3D

2.3. Operational Overview

The EtherBADGE is a compact but powerful tool for learning vehicle networks. Its operation can be broken into multiple network communication, analog and digital inputs, and PWM and digital outputs. This device is ideal for CAN, CAN FD, LIN and Automotive Ethernet node communication and provides numerous connection points to interface to external circuits for command and control.

Using Vehicle Spy software you can define CAN, CAN FD, LIN and Automotive Ethernet to transmit messages with custom data and send them on a periodic schedule or send them based on certain conditions. Using Intrepid’s Scripting language built into Vehicle Spy you can create custom intelligent scripts that control the input and output ports. The data from the input and output ports can be inserted as signals into the CAN or LIN messages or used to trigger CAN or LIN messages. The custom scripts will be compiled and programmed into the internal memory (called CoreMini) of the EtherBADGE.

2.4. Block Diagram

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2.5. Summary of Key Features

The EtherBADGE​ is a low cost tool for learning In-Vehicle Networking. It supports Automotive Ethernet, CAN, LIN, as well as analog inputs and digital outputs on a single device. All of these networks and I/O can be controlled by the complementary Trial Edition of Intrepid’s powerful Vehicle Spy software as well as Intrepid’s open source APIs.

The EtherBADGE contains 8x analog inputs (6x 0-5V analog channels, 1x integrated potentiometer, 1x integrated temperature sensor) It can also drive 7x on-board LEDs to simulate load activation, as well as having 4x discrete 5V outputs to drive external loads.

Power and Performance

  • 32 MB memory for custom scripts
  • Field upgradeable firmware
  • 5V input power on VBatt
  • Lower power sleep mode

Network Interfaces and Features

  • 1x 100BASE-T1 using Marvell 88Q1010 PHY

  • 1x CAN/CAN FD channel using Microchip MCP2562FD

  • 1x LIN channel or K-Line

  • 8 Analog inputs

    • 6 Analog 0-5V input channels
    • 1 connected to Potentiometer
    • 1 connected to a temperature sensor

  • 4 Digital 5V output channels

  • 7 LEDs

  • 12-Bit ADC (Analog to Digital Converter)

  • Through-holes for soldered I/O connections

  • Push-in mating connector (Phoenix Contact 1778858)

2.6. Hardware and Software Requirements

  • USB Type C connector for power and configuration
  • Vehicle Spy (Pro or Enterprise version) 3.9.6 or higher running on a Windows-based PC or laptop.
  • Vehicle Spy X 1.1 or higher running on windows, Linux or macOS.