AVT-841
Multiple protocol interface. Low cost. RS-232 serial to host computer.
Fully capable interface with room to grow in functionality and
capability.
2-wire high speed CAN, Single Wire CAN, J1850 VPW, fully supports
GM-LAN, K-line communications, LIN, 3 channels of analog to digital
input, user EEPROM space with security features, user programmable
automatic features, and more.
Status: None available.
AVT-84x User's Manual Volume 1
(PDF 300 KB)
AVT-84x User's Manual Volume 2 is restricted distribution and
available on request only to qualified customers.
AVT-84x "Auto Block Transmit" function -
detailed explanation (PDF 24 KB).
Sample script files for the
AVT-84x for the Hex Terminal application.
AVT-841 Firmware Versions
AVT-841 Hardware Revisions
Early version firmware files can be requested via e-mail.
AVT-440
DSI3 & PSI5 Interface.
Ethernet connection to client
computer.
This is a custom unit designed for one customer.
User's Manual - available on request to authorized
persons.
AVT-440 firmware file - available
on request to authorized persons.
DSI3 Boost Device.
Designed to be used with the AVT-440. Boosts the DSI3 bus
voltage to a level sufficient to allow programming a sensor.
This is a custom unit designed for one customer.
User's Manual - available on request to authorized
persons.
AVT-822
CAN (J1939) & J1708 Controller.
Originally designed as a special unit for one customer. Code was
developed to monitor J1939 for specific data, change digital outputs
accordingly, generate specific J1939 messages and data in accordance
with certain digital inputs. Included a J1708 interface. Plenty of
memory and I/O to grow. Several hundred were built; but the
original customer purchased fewer than 100 before they (seemingly)
disappeared.
The board uses the Motorola/Freescale/NXP MC9S12DG128CPVE
microcontroller (with 2 CAN channels, 2 serial channels, 128K FLASH,
2K EEPROM, 8K RAM). Also included on the board is the Intersil
CS82C54Z Programmable Interval Timer (with 3 independent 16-bit
counter / timers). There are also 4 buffered digital inputs
and 4 buffered digital outputs.
I have written a Hardware Description document with technical
information about the hardware platform. Also included is some
information about the tools I used for software/firmware
development.
AVT-822
Hardware Description document (PDF 1191 KBytes).
I have also posted the Interface Control Document (manual) for the
firmware I developed for one customer.
AVT-822 ICD
(PDF 143 KBytes).
Additional information may be available, on specific request.
These boards are priced to move quickly.
Available as board-only (no enclosure).
Status: Quite a few units are available.
Refer to Remaining Automotive Hardware page for a list of available hardware.
Write or call for status.
AVT-822 Product Information and
Photo.
AVT-822 Firmware Versions (for original
customer)
AVT-822 Hardware Revisions
AVT-718
Multiple protocol interface.
RS-232 connection to host.
Status: One early revision unit is available.
Refer to Remaining Automotive Hardware page for a list of available hardware.
Write or call for status.
AVT-718 Sales Literature and Photos.
User’s Manual (PDF 76K).
AVT-718 Firmware Versions.
AVT-718 Hardware Revisions.
AVT-718 Firmware Version 6.6 information (PDF
27K).
LIN mode description and operation. (PDF 29K).
KIE mode description and operation. (PDF 19K).
SDM-AOS mode description and operation. (PDF
20K).
PPD mode description and operation. (PDF 15K).
FLASH Load Software notes (PDF 13K).
Outline drawing of AVT-718 with mounting
brackets installed (PDF 7K).
Description of Hardware Revision "D" (PDF 14K).
AVT-718 FLASH software and files.
K-line negative voltage excursion
report (PDF 347K).
CAN-B Support (PDF 27K).
More information available in the App Notes
section.
Current firmware status can be checked on the 718
Firmware page.
Firmware files can be requested via e-mail.
AVT-418
Multiple protocol interface.
Ethernet connection to client computer.
Status: Several units are available.
Refer to Remaining Automotive Hardware page for a list of available hardware.
Write or call for status.
AVT-418 Sales Literature and Photos
User’s Manual (PDF 82K).
AVT-418 Firmware Versions
AVT-418 Hardware Revisions
AVT-418 Firmware Version 6.6 information (PDF 27K).
LIN mode description and operation. (PDF 29K).
KIE mode description and operation. (PDF 19K).
SDM-AOS mode description and operation. (PDF 20K).
PPD mode description and operation. (PDF 15K).
FLASH Load Software notes (PDF 13K).
Outline drawing of AVT-418 with mounting brackets
installed (PDF 7K).
AVT-418 FLASH software and files.
K-line negative voltage excursion
report (PDF 347K).
CAN-B Support (PDF 27K).
"Finding a lost AVT interface
XPort" - manual supplement (PDF 18 KB)
More information available in the App Notes
section.
Current firmware status can be checked on the 418
Firmware page.
Firmware files can be requested via e-mail.
AVT-842
Multiple protocol interface. Low cost. USB to host computer.
Fully capable interface with room to grow in functionality and capability.
2-wire high speed CAN, Single Wire CAN, J1850 VPW, fully supports GM-LAN,
K-line communications, LIN, 3 channels of analog to digital input, user
EEPROM space with security features, user programmable automatic features,
and more.
Available as an OEM unit and to industrial and professional customers
only.
Status: Out of production. Out of
stock. No longer available. Replaced by the AVT-852.
AVT-84x User's Manual Volume 1 (PDF
300 KB)
AVT-84x User's Manual Volume 2 is restricted distribution and available on
request only to qualified customers.
AVT-842 USB drivers should be obtained directly from FTDI's web site.
You want the VCP (Virtual Com Port) drivers for the FT2232 device (that is
used in the AVT-842).
FTDI also has a web page with installation instructions for the various
operating systems.
Direct links to the VCP drivers and installation instructions are provided
here.
VCP drivers
http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm
Installation instructions
http://www.ftdichip.com/Support/Documents/InstallGuides.htm
AVT-84x "Auto Block Transmit" function - detailed
explanation (PDF 24 KB).
Sample script files for the AVT-84x
for the Hex Terminal application.
AVT-842 Firmware Versions (same as AVT-841)
AVT-842 Hardware Revisions
Early version firmware files can be requested via e-mail.
AVT-843
Multiple protocol interface. Low cost. Ethernet (TCP/IP) to host computer.
Fully capable interface with room to grow in functionality and capability.
2-wire high speed CAN, Single Wire CAN, J1850 VPW, fully supports GM-LAN,
K-line communications, LIN, 3 channels of analog to digital input, user
EEPROM space with security features, user programmable automatic features,
and more.
Available as an OEM unit and to industrial and professional customers
only.
Status: Out of production. Out of
stock. No longer available. Replaced by the AVT-853.
AVT-84x User's Manual Volume 1 (PDF
300 KB)
AVT-84x User's Manual Volume 2 is restricted distribution and available on
request only to qualified customers.
AVT-84x "Auto Block Transmit" function - detailed
explanation (PDF 24 KB).
"Finding a lost AVT interface
XPort" - manual supplement (PDF 18 KB)
Sample script files for the AVT-84x
for the Hex Terminal application.
AVT-843 Firmware Versions (same as AVT-841)
AVT-843 Hardware Revisions
Early version firmware files can be requested via e-mail.
AVT-512
Multiple protocol interface.
M-Module form factor.
Status: Two early units are available.
Refer to Remaining Automotive Hardware page for a list of available hardware.
Write or call for status.
Protocols supported:
- J1850 VPW (GM and DaimlerChrysler PCI) including GM
4x mode
- J1850 PWM (Ford SCP compliant)
- CAN 2-wire
- CAN single wire
- K-line (ISO 9141, ISO 9141-2, ISO 14230)
- GM 5v UART (or ALDL)
- UBP
- LIN
All AVT-512 materials have been archived into one zip file
available for download.
AVT-715
Dual J1850 interface.
RS-232 or RS-422 serial connection to host computer.
Status: Some units
are available.
Refer to Remaining Automotive Hardware page for a list of available hardware.
Write or call for status.
Protocols supported:
- J1850 VPW (GM and DaimlerChrysler PCI)
- J1850 PWM (Ford SCP compliant)
All AVT-715 materials have been archived into one zip file
available for download.
AVT-716
Multiple protocol interface.
RS-232 or RS-422 serial connection to host computer.
Status: Some units
are available.
Refer to Remaining Automotive Hardware page for a list of available hardware.
Write or call for status.
Protocols supported:
- J1850 VPW (GM Class 2 and DaimlerChrysler PCI)
including GM 4x mode
- J1850 PWM (Ford SCP compliant)
- K-line (ISO 9141, ISO 9141-2, ISO 14230) with
multiple initialization methods
- GM 5-volt UART or ALDL
- Chrysler CCD
All AVT-716 materials have been archived into one zip file
available for download.
AVT-717
Multiple interface.
RS-232 or RS-422 serial connection to
host.
Status: Some units are available.
Refer to Remaining Automotive Hardware page for a list of available hardware.
Write or call for status.
Protocols supported:
- CAN 2-wire
- CAN single wire
- LIN
- UBP
All AVT-717 materials have been archived into one zip file
available for download.
AVT-921
ISA bus card, 8-bit. 3/4 XT form factor.
Status: Some units are
available.
Refer to
Remaining Automotive Hardware page for a list of available hardware.
Write or call for status.
Protocols supported:
- J1850 VPW (GM Class 2 and DaimlerChrysler PCI)
including GM 4x mode
- J1850 PWM (Ford SCP compliant)
All AVT-921 materials have been archived into one zip file
available for download.
AVT-931
Dual J1850 interface.
PC/104 card, 8-bit ISA bus.
Status: Some units are available.
Refer to Remaining Automotive Hardware page for a list of available hardware.
Write or call for status.
Protocols supported:
- J1850 VPW (GM Class 2 and DaimlerChrysler PCI)
including GM 4x mode
- J1850 PWM (Ford SCP compliant)
All AVT-931 materials have been archived into one zip file
available for download.
AVT-932
Dual J1850 interface to Ethernet.
PC/104 card, 8-bit ISA bus.
With attached Ethernet CPU card, 10 Base-T.
Status: None available.
Protocols supported:
- J1850 VPW (GM Class 2 compliant, DaimlerChrysler
PCI) including GM 4x mode
- J1850 PWM (Ford SCP compliant)
All AVT-932 materials have been archived into one zip file
available for download.
AVT-1850
J1850 VPW Development system.
ISA bus card. 8-bit. Full size AT card.
Status: None available.
This was a development system designed around the Harris / Intersil
HIP7030 device family. It included the AVT-1850 ISA board and the software
development environment known as "EOS".
All AVT-1850 materials have been archived into one zip file available for
download.
General
Application and Engineering notes
Master Commands and Responses Guide, only active units (AVT-418, 718),
Version 53 (PDF 240K).
Old but complete version: Master Commands and Responses Guide, for all
units, Version 50 (PDF 399K).
AVT Interface Packet Construction (PDF 12K).
Long Messages - Alternate Header Formats (PDF 23K).
A Discussion of CAN Operations and ISO 15765
Processing (PDF 76K).
CAN Error and Status registers (PDF 15K).
CAN Periodic Messages - Discussion (PDF 42K).
CAN mode AutoResponse function. (PDF 12K).
KWP and KIE initialization and operational notes
(PDF 53K).
K-line negative voltage excursion
report (PDF 347K).
Match Table Function - Filtering (PDF 8K).
HBCC (PWM) Initialization Listing, all units (PDF
13K).
HBCC (PWM) Changing Configuration of, all units
(PDF 12K).
HBCC (PWM) Interrupt Register definitions (PDF
31K).
Pin and Signal Assignments for all products (PDF
18K).
Block Transfer Operations (PDF 15K).
OBD-II Cable Wiring Diagram (PDF 14K).
Hex
Terminal Software - Windows
Hex Terminal for my products. My products 'talk' binary, so you can't use
HyperTerm or similar applications.
Written in VB6.
Tested for use on Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows XP Pro, and Windows 7
Pro (32-bit).
Have not tested it for use on Windows 7 (64-bit) or Windows 8
Installation Instructions (18
KB)
Hex Terminal software (186 KB)
Source code for Hex Terminal version 4.5 (Visual Basic 6.0) (23 KB)
Hex term is provided as a convenience to customers. It is supported as
time permits.
Hex term uses a third party serial 'driver' software package. VB serial
com routines are NOT used. I can not distribute the serial com driver
files.
The third party software package is called "COMM-DRV/LIB" available from http://www.wcscnet.com
Read the notes in the main source code file for details.
(I have used this serial driver software for many years and consider it to
be very useful and reliable.)
Note that if you modify the Hex term source for use with an Ethernet
interface, you don't need any serial communications support. Therefore,
you can remove all serial calls from the source code and you should be
able to recompile.
Hex Terminal Software - DOS
Hex Terminal software for our serial products. DOS version. Zip file.
Hex Terminal software version 11 (67 KB)
Quick Notes on how to Use
Please read the file: Hex Term notes
Terminal software for Palm
Product is called "CS Online" for Palm.
http://www.conklinsystems.com/palm/online.php
Can be used with any of our serial products, such as the AVT-718.
It has macros to store command strings. If command strings are longer than
what the macro will hold, you can write the sequence in a Palm Memo and
use the "Send Memo" feature to simulate reading from a file. When using a
macro or memo you must preceed each byte with " \x
" to send as data. For example, to switch to VPW mode send: \xE1\x33
(This information provided by a courteous customer.)
AVT-418
and AVT-718 FLASH reprogramming (of the interface only)
To re-FLASH the AVT-418 and AVT-718 you need the firmware file and one of
the re-FLASH applications.
Previous versions of AVT-418 and AVT-718 firmware are available by
request, send an e-mail to support@AVT-HQ.com.
Instructions on how to use the re-FLASH application are included with the
re-FLASH application software.
All are standard zip files and do not require installation.
AVT-418 and AVT-718 Firmware file
Download the firmware file: Version 7.1 (0A)
Notes
Version 4.9 and above requires hardware modification "J" for LIN and UBP
modes - only for board revision levels below "J". Modification
instructions are posted below.
The AVT-418 requires version 5.0 and above.
Firmware descriptions are listed on the AVT-718
Firmware page.
Download the file: Version 4.3
Note: Version 4.3 does not require any hardware modifications for early
board revision levels.
AVT-418 and AVT-718 re-FLASH application
For Windows 95/98/NT/ME/2000/XP.
re-FLASH software version 1.9 (182 KB)
Source code for re-FLASH software
version 1.9 (Visual Basic 6.0) (136 KB)
AVT-718 re-FLASH application (only for the AVT-718)
(For pure DOS only - do not use under a Windows DOS box.)
Download the file.
AVT-718 Hardware revision "J" modification instructions.
These are instructions on how to modify AVT-718 board revisions "G" and
below to add the hardware revision "J" modification.
Note: The board revision may not be the same as the revision level marked
in the white block on the top of the board. The board revision can be
found on the bottom of the board in copper.
AVT-718 Hardware
Revision "J" modification instructions (PDF 242 KB)
AVT-84x
FLASH reprogramming (of the interface only)
NOTE: This is for "84x" boards only. NOT "85x"
boards.
To re-FLASH the AVT-841, AVT-842, and AVT-843 interface units you need the
firmware file and the correct re-FLASH application.
AVT-84x Firmware file
For all three units: AVT-841, 842, and 843.
Download the AVT-84x firmware file: Version
4.4 (11)
The following applies to firmware versions 3.0 and later.
On power-up, the AVT-84x reports start-up $91 $12 and the firmware version
number: $92 $04 $xx. (This is true for firmware versions 3.0 and later.)
The following only applies to firmware versions up to and including 2.9:
On power-up, the AVT-84x reports start-up ($91 $12) and the boot loader
version ($92 $04 $xx). To read current operational firmware version, enter
an operational mode (CAN: $E1 $99) and then send the firmware request
command ($B0). The AVT-84x unit will report operational firmware version
($92 $04 $xx).
AVT-841 and AVT-842 re-FLASH application
For MS-Windows 98SE / NT / XP
(I expect it should/will work, but I have not tested it under: MS-Vista,
MS-Windows 7, MS-Windows 8, or MS-Windows 10)
The two re-FLASH applications for the AVT-841 and AVT-842 will work with
either unit. The AVT-842 version might run faster on some machines.
AVT-841 re-FLASH application (114 KB)
or
AVT-842 re-FLASH application (113 KB)
AVT-843 re-FLASH application
For MS-Windows 98SE / NT / XP
(I expect it should/will work, but I have not tested it under: MS-Vista,
MS-Windows 7, MS-Windows 8, or MS-Windows 10)
AVT-843 re-FLASH application (20 KB)
Notes on re-FLASHing an AVT-84x interface
Nothing to install and no changes are made to the registry.
Download the firmware file and the re-FLASH application for your unit.
Put both zip files into a folder or directory of your choice.
Unzip both files into the same directory.
It is recommended that you shut down all other applications on the host
computer while re-FLASHing an AVT-84x interface.
Launch the re-FLASH application by double-clicking on the re-FLASH
application ".exe" file.
Select the firmware file, configure the communications, and then "Program"
the interface.
Wait until the operation is complete before doing anything.
AVT-85x FLASH reprogramming (of the interface only)
NOTE: This is for "85x" boards only. NOT "84x" boards.
On power-up, the AVT-85x reports start-up $91 $27 and the firmware version number: $92 $04 $xx.
Use the $B1 $01 command to request full firmware version: $93 $04 $xx $yy.
For example: $93 $04 $47 $0A --> means version 4.7 (0A).
To re-FLASH the AVT-852 and AVT-853 interface units you need the firmware file and the correct re-FLASH application.
AVT-85x Firmware file
For both AVT-852 and AVT-853.
Download AVT-85x firmware file: Version 4.7 (0A)
Archive of released firmware. Versions '2.0 (yy)' and later. (Opens in new tab.)
NOTE: Only released firmware is posted there. For special, custom, etc. releases - contact me.
AVT-852 re-FLASH application
For Windows 98SE / NT / XP
(I expect it should/will work, but I have not tested it under: MS-Windows 7, MS-Windows 8, or MS-Windows 10)
AVT-852 re-FLASH application (111 KB)
AVT-853 re-FLASH application
For MS-Windows: 98SE / NT / XP / 7
(I expect it should/will work, but I have not tested it under: MS-Windows 8 or MS-Windows 10)
AVT-853 re-FLASH application (19 KB)
Notes on re-FLASHing an AVT-85x interface
Nothing to install and no changes are made to the registry.
Download the firmware file and the re-FLASH application for your unit.
Put both zip files into a folder or directory of your choice.
Unzip both files into the same directory.
It is recommended that you shut down all other applications on the host computer while re-FLASHing an AVT-85x interface.
Launch the re-FLASH application by double-clicking on the re-FLASH application ".exe" file.
Select the firmware file, configure the communications, and then "Program" the interface.
Wait until the operation is complete before doing anything.
XPort related information
You may find "telnet" to be very useful when checking or changing the configuration of an XPort server.
Here are instructions on how to enable "telnet" on your MS-Windows 7 or 8 machine.
- Click Start > Control Panel.
- Click Programs and Features.
- Click Turn Windows features on or off.
- In the Windows Features dialog box, check the Telnet Client check box.
- Click OK. The system installs the appropriate files. This will take a few seconds to a minute.
Here are instructions on how to enable "telnet" on your MS-Windows 10 machine (option 1 - from Control Panel).
- Open “Control Panel“.
- Open “Programs“.
- Select the “Turn Windows features on or off ” option.
- Check the “Telnet Client” box.
- Click “OK“. A box will appear that says “Windows features” and “Searching for required files“.When complete, the Telnet client should be installed in Windows.
There may come a time where you need "tftp". For example, to update the firmware in the XPort device.
Use the above instructions, but select "tftp" as well as "telnet".
Controller Software
This software was for Windows 3.1x. The software and the manual are
available by sending an e-mail request to support@AVT-HQ.com.
Firmware
All current and previous versions of unit firmware are available by
request, by e-mail. Firmware by e-mail is provided for users who have the
capability of erasing the EPROM on the unit and reloading the firmware.
The user is warned to only load firmware for the specified unit.
Advanced Vehicle Technologies, Inc. can not and will not be
held responsible for any damage or unpredictable operations resulting from
improper or incorrect loading of firmware.
The firmware files are ASCII text files. All are in
Motorola "S" record format. They are readable by most EPROM programmers.
AVT-418 and AVT-718
The standard FLASH device for the AVT-718 is: AT29C1024-70JC
Firmware files are named 718Vxx.S19 where xx = version number.
AVT-717
This unit may be shipped with a FLASH device: AT29C1024-70JC.
The standard EPROM device for the AVT-717 is: AM27C1024-120JC (AMD).
An alternate EPROM device is: M27C1024-12C1 (SGS-Thompson).
An alternate EPROM device is: WS27C210L-12J (WSI).
An alternate EPROM device is: AT27C1024-12JC (Atmel).
Firmware files are named 717Vxx.S19 where xx = version number.
AVT-716
The standard EPROM device for the AVT-716 is: AM27C1024-120DC (AMD).
An alternate EPROM device is: M27C1024-12F1 (SGS-Thompson).
Firmware files are named 716Vxx.S19 where xx = version number.
AVT-715
The standard EPROM device for the AVT-715 is: AM27C128-120DC.
Firmware files for VPW/PWM operations are named 715Vxx.S19 where xx =
version number.
Firmware files for VPW/CCD operations are named 715CCDxx.S19 where xx =
version number.
AVT-921
The standard EPROM device for the AVT-921 is: AM27C128-120DC.
Firmware files are named 921Vxx.S19 where xx = version number.
Site Map