ADVANCED VEHICLE TECHNOLOGIES, Inc.
Product Documents Listing
Updated: 23 June 2008
Available on this page are documents, manuals, engineering notes, and related information for our products.

AVT-418 AVT-718 AVT-841 AVT-842 AVT-843 AVT-717 AVT-716 AVT-512
















AVT-931 AVT-921 AVT-715 AVT-932 AVT-1850










App Notes Hex Terminal Software AVT-418 / 718 FLASH Info AVT-84x FLASH Info



AVT-418
Multiple protocol interface.
Ethernet connection to host.
Status: Full production, normally in stock.

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 18K).
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).
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-718
Multiple protocol interface.
RS-232 connection to host.
Status: Full production, normally in stock.

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 18K).
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-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.
Available as an OEM unit and to industrial and professional customers only.
Status: Full production, normally in stock.

AVT-84x User's Manual Volume 1 (PDF 220 KB)
AVT-84x User's Manual Volume 2 is available on request only.
User's Manual - call or write for a copy of the technical documentation.
Sample script files for the AVT-84x for the Hex Terminal application.
AVT-841 Firmware Versions
AVT-841 Hardware Revisions
Current firmware status can be checked on the 841 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: Production units available early September 2007.

AVT-84x User's Manual Volume 1 (PDF 220 KB)
AVT-84x User's Manual Volume 2 is available on request only.
Sample script files for the AVT-84x for the Hex Terminal application.
AVT-842 Firmware Versions
AVT-842 Hardware Revisions
Current firmware status can be checked on the 842 Firmware page.
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: Full production, normally in stock.

AVT-84x User's Manual Volume 1 (PDF 220 KB)
AVT-84x User's Manual Volume 2 is available on request only.
Sample script files for the AVT-84x for the Hex Terminal application.
AVT-843 Firmware Versions
AVT-843 Hardware Revisions
Current firmware status can be checked on the 843 Firmware page.
Firmware files can be requested via e-mail.


AVT-717
CAN and UBP interface.
RS-232 connection to host.
Status: Limited production, units are available.

AVT-717 Sales Literature and Photos
User’s Manual (PDF 44K).
AVT-717 Firmware Versions
AVT-717 Hardware Revisions
More information available in the App Notes section.
Current firmware status can be checked on the 717 Firmware page.
Firmware files can be requested via e-mail.


AVT-716
Multiple protocol interface.
RS-232 connection to host.
Status: Limited production, units are available.

AVT-716 Sales Literature and Photos
User’s Manual (PDF 88K).
AVT-716 Firmware Versions
AVT-716 Hardware Revisions
OBD-II Wiring Diagram for the AVT-716 (PDF 16K).
AVT-JUMPER1 Board for the AVT-716 Notes and Diagram (PDF 25K).
AVT-716 External Jumper Box Notes and Diagram [limited production] (PDF 19K).
AVT-716 Saving Operational Parameters (PDF 10K).
AVT-716 Configuration Save and Restore (PDF 18K).
Description of hardware revision "E" (PDF 17K).
8192 UART Operational Notes (PDF 19K).
Hardware Trigger Function (PDF 8K).
Firmware version 5.0 description (PDF 33K).
Firmware version 5.1 description (PDF 32K).
K-line negative voltage excursion report (PDF 347K).
More information available in the App Notes section.
Current firmware status can be checked on the 716 Firmware page.
Firmware files can be requested via e-mail.


AVT-931
Dual J1850 interface.
PC/104 card, 8-bit ISA bus.
Status: Limited production, units are available.

AVT-931 Sales Literature and Photos
User’s Manual (PDF 74K).
AVT-931 Firmware Versions
AVT-931 Hardware Revisions
More information available in the App Notes section.
Current firmware status can be checked on the 931 Firmware page.
Firmware files can be requested via e-mail.


AVT-512
Multiple protocol interface.
M-Module form factor.
Status:Limited production, units are available.

User’s Manual Hardware Revision "B" (PDF 111K).
AVT-512 Firmware Versions
AVT-512 Hardware Revisions
More information available in the App Notes section.
Current firmware status can be checked on the 512 Firmware page.
Firmware files can be requested via e-mail.


AVT-715
Dual J1850 interface.
RS-232 or RS-422 serial connection to host computer.
Status: No units are available. Possible to build to order. Other units may be suitable replacement. Call or write for technical assistance.
Protocols supported:
All AVT-715 materials have been archived into one zip file available for download.


AVT-921
ISA bus card, 8-bit. 3/4 XT form factor.
Status: Out of production. Some units are available.
Protocols supported:
All AVT-921 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: Very limited number of units available. No plans to build more.
Protocols supported:
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.
Units may still be available, contact the factory for more information.
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, 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 31K).

CAN mode AutoResponse function. (PDF 12K).

KWP and KIE initialization and operational notes (PDF 48K).

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

Visual Basic Hex Terminal for our products. For Win95/98/NT. Should work with Win 2000 and XP. Self extracting executable.
Hex Terminal software version 4.3 (308 KB)
Source code for Hex Terminal version 4.3 (Visual Basic 6.0) (222 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 files needed to compile the source code.
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 the AVT-418 (Ethernet), you don't need any serial communications support.
All calls to the serial driver software can be removed.

A customer has recommended http://www.franson.com or http://www.franson.biz as a good source for serial driver software.
(I have not tried their products. So I can't offer any opinions; but they really liked it.)

Hex Terminal Software - DOS
Hex Terminal software for our serial products. DOS version. Zip file.
Hex Terminal software version 11 (67 KB)

Use and Installation Notes
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

To reprogram the FLASH on the AVT-418 and AVT-718 you need the firmware file and one of the FLASH reprogramming 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 reprogramming software are included with the programming application software.
All are standard zip files and do not require installation.

AVT-418 and AVT-718 Firmware file
Download the file: Version 6.8
Note: 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.
Note: The AVT-418 requires version 5.0 and above.

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 FLASH reprogramming software
For Windows 95/98/NT/ME/2000/XP.
reFLASH software version 1.8 (182 KB)
Source code for reFLASH software version 1.8 (Visual Basic 6.0) (136 KB)

AVT-718 FLASH reprogramming software (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 391 KB)


AVT-84x  FLASH reprogramming

To reprogram the FLASH on the AVT-841, AVT-842, and AVT-843 interface units you need the firmware file and the correct FLASH reprogramming application.

AVT-84x Firmware file

For all three units:  AVT-841, 842, and 843.
Download the file: Version 2.0

AVT-841 and AVT-842 reprogramming application
For Windows 98SE/NT/XP  (should work under VISTA, but has not been tested).
The two reFLASH 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 reFLASH application (114 KB)
or
AVT-842 reFLASH application (113 KB)

AVT-843 reprogramming application
For Windows 98SE/NT/XP  (should work under VISTA, but has not been tested).
AVT-843 reFLASH application (20 KB)

Notes on reFLASHing an AVT-84x interface
Nothing to install and no changes are made to the registry.
Download the firmware file and the reFLASH application for your unit.
Put both zip files into a folder or directory of your choice.
Unzip both files into the same directory.
Launch the reFLASH application by double-clicking on the reFLASH application ".exe" file.
Select the firmware file, configure the communications, and then "Program" the interface.
Wait until the operation is complete before doing anything.
It is recommended that you shut down all other applications on the host computer while reFLASHing an AVT-84x interface.


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. 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: AT29C1024-12JC
Firmware files are named 718Vxx.S19 where xx = version number.

AVT-717
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.

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