neoVI FIRE 2 User’s Guide
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Version 2.1 - October 10, 2016
Vehicle Spy, a trial version of the program will be provided instead, which allows access to
VSpy’s basic features.
It is also possible to control the neoVI FIRE 2 from within other software using one of the APIs
that the device supports.
1.3 Operational Overview
The neoVI FIRE 2 is a compact but powerful hardware tool for working with vehicle networks.
Its operation can broadly be broken down into three categories: network interfacing; data
acquisition and logging; and simulation and scripting.
Vehicle Network Interfacing
One primary function of the neoVI FIRE 2 is to act as an interface between vehicle networks
and a standard PC. Using the provided cables, you can connect the neoVI FIRE 2 to either
a bench test setup or an actual vehicle, and monitor live network activity. All channels are
captured simultaneously, and are hardware time-stamped with great accuracy. Data is
transferred by the neoVI FIRE 2 from attached networks over a USB connection, where it can
be viewed in software such as Vehicle Spy.
Data Acquisition and Standalone Logging
The FIRE 2 enables the acquisition of data from networks with precise control over collection
parameters. It is designed to operate not just when connected to a PC, but also in standalone
mode, running independently within a vehicle. You can write custom scripts that run in real
time, logging data to the included microSD card. This data can later be downloaded to the PC
for analysis, and this can be done conveniently over USB without the need to remove the card.
Simulation and Scripting
The neoVI FIRE 2 not only allows you to receive data from vehicle networks, but also to
transmit on them. Using Vehicle Spy or other software you can define transmit messages with
custom data and send them manually or on a schedule of your choosing. You can also write
intelligent scripts that implement arbitrary logic, and compile them into
CoreMinis
that run
within the device itself. This functionality allows you to create specialized test scenarios, and to
simulate ECUs and gateways. It is also possible to reflash ECUs using data from the FIRE 2’s
microSD card.
1.4 Summary of Key Features
With the neoVI FIRE 2, we’ve fit a lot of power and functionality into a tough little package. To
give you an idea of how much you can do with the FIRE 2, here’s a summary of the device’s
most important design, construction, operational and performance features.
