“The sheer volume of audio and video (A/V) data challenges data monitoring systems, resulting in data loggers not providing continuous monitoring and therefore only analyzing audible and visible errors,” explained Wolfgang Malek, Managing Director and co-founder of RUETZ SYSTEM SOLUTIONS. “With Ethernet Live Monitor, we overcome this limitation and provide comprehensive, real-time monitoring of Ethernet traffic.” Whenever Ethernet Live Monitor detects an irregularity, it triggers the data logger, initiating the recording of relevant data. Ethernet Live Monitor is available in two versions. The ELM 1000BASE-T uses an external Ethernet TAP (Terminal Access Point) that timestamps related to the hardware. This TAP is already integrated into the ELM 1000BASE-T1. Therefore, test engineers only need a PC for configuration and visualization. The Live Monitor can be easily integrated into existing testing systems or test vehicles for AVB/TSN system diagnostics.
Live testing with intelligent data management.
The Ethernet Live Monitor instantly detects transmission errors using several complex test algorithms and then activates the data logger to store the relevant data. It automatically identifies irregularities and errors that are neither audible nor visible. Additionally, it sends a description of the error to the data logger and stores it along with the rest of the recorded data for effective error analysis. This allows testing engineers to know, during subsequent analysis, which problem and at what specific point in time they need to check. Furthermore, the data loggers require less storage space. The Ethernet Live Monitor scans data frames directly on the bus without affecting the original network. RUETZ SYSTEM SOLUTIONS thus offers intelligent data management: only the truly necessary data is recorded, and errors are stored in the corresponding log file. The ELM contains more than 40 complex test algorithms for IEEE 802.1AS, 1722/1722a, which can be supplemented with other customer-specific test algorithms. Furthermore, it offers low power input, a robust body, passive cooling, and an EMC-proof aluminum housing. Therefore, it is suitable for vehicle testing. Additionally, a standalone offline analysis tool is also available.
