FAQs

To register the software use the software registration form.

Our Softing DTS.monaco supports all common communication protocols in the automotive industry, including:

- CAN (Controller Area Network)  
- LIN (Local Interconnect Network)  
- FlexRay  
- Ethernet (Automotive Ethernet)  
- DoIP (Diagnostics over Internet Protocol)  

These protocols enable comprehensive analysis and diagnostics of vehicle communication.

Our Softing DTS.monaco features an integration interface called the D-PDU API. It serves as a standardized integration layer for applications using a D-Server/MVCI server according to ISO 22900-3/ASAM MCD-3D.  
Various VCIs with different communication channels can be addressed.

DTS.monaco supports a wide range of VCI hardware, including:

- SOFTING:  
  VIN|ING Interfaces: 800, and 2000 (WLAN-Ethernet bridge for DoIP)  
  CAN Interfaces: CANpro USB, CANusb, CAN-PRO2-PCIE, CAN-AC2, CANcard2  

- KVASER:  
  CAN Interfaces: U100, Leaf v3, Leaf Professional HS, Leaf Light HS, Leaf Light HS v2, Memorator Pro HS/HS,  
  USBcan II HS/LS, PCIcanx HS/HS, PCIEcan HS/HS  

- VECTOR:  
  CAN Interfaces: CANcard/case/board XL, VN1530, VN16xx, VN56xx, VN76xx, VN8900  
(Full list of supported types and further integrations available upon request)

- PassThru Interfaces:  
  The D-PDU API software can access VCIs offering a generic PassThru interface.  
  Currently supported PassThru interfaces include:  
  - DrewTech CarDAQ+ v1.9.13  
  - I+ME Actia PassThru XS+ v2.07  
  - DearBorn VSI-2423 v2.04.16  
  - BlueStreak iFlash v4.20/2.13  

Is your VCI/interface not listed? Feel free to contact us at: [email protected]

With Softing DTS.monaco, connection to at least 4 diagnostic interfaces is possible, depending on the type and combination.  
For more details, feel free to contact us at: [email protected]

DTS.monaco requires:  

Windows 10 (64-bit), Windows 11 (64-bit) 

Softing DTS.monaco is delivered with the following databases:

- OBD database according to ISO 15031-5 / SAE J1979-1; -2; -3:2012-02 for gasoline/diesel vehicles  
- J1939 database according to SAE J1939  
- A sample database with three control units and detailed documentation for testing purposes

The following runtime data formats are available in Softing DTS.monaco:

- SOD: Editable runtime format that can be exported back to ODX  
- SRD: "Monolithic" ultra-compact runtime format with a closed database, similar to ODX/SOD  
- SMR: Modular* ultra-compact runtime format  
  (*modular for ODX categories/individual ECUs)  
  Ultra-compact formats: vehicle and flash data are 60 to 180 times smaller compared to ODX data (depending on OEM/data structure)  
- Optional: OEM-specific encryption

Softing DTS.monaco supports the following standards:

- Communication server: ISO MVCI server / ASAM MCD runtime system (COS)

- ODX data interface: ISO 22901-1 / ASAM MCD-2D

- Programming interface: ISO 22900-3 / ASAM MCD-3D

- VCI access interface: ISO 22900-2 (D-PDU API) via CAN/-FD, K-line, Ethernet

- ISO 13400 (DoIP)

- ISO 13209 (OTX)

- ISO 14229 (UDS)

- ISO 14230 (KWP2000)

- ISO 15031 (OBD)

- ISO 15765

- ISO 27145 (WWH-OBD)

- SAE J2534

- SAE J1939

- SAE J1979 (Classic OBD, OBDonUDS, ZEVonUDS)

- And many others

The following Softing DTS.monaco product packages are currently available:

dts9+mon-base
Basic package of the diagnostic tester. Includes all features that can be used generically with diagnostic services and predefined OTX sequences, as well as OBD conformity testing. Creation and editing of workspaces is included.

dts9+mon-professional  
Extension of the base package with support for complex diagnostic sequences (e.g. DTC, ECU identification, flash programming, quick test) within the user interface. Also adds remote diagnostics support (typically requires one-time mapping of customer-specific service name conventions to the interface – AGL).

dts9+mon-testbench 
Comprehensive package for using diagnostic interfaces via the DTS9 UI (same as the professional version), and additionally for integrating the diagnostic core system (OTX runtime, MVCI server) into third-party applications (e.g. test bench software).

Yes, Softing DTS.monaco includes a simulated interface that allows testing of diagnostic functions without requiring an actual control unit.

See installation guide for Softing DTS.monaco.

See installation guide for Softing DTS.monaco.

There are basic and advanced training courses available for Softing DTS.monaco, as well as technical articles, webinars, and solution spotlights on the training homepage of Softing Automotive Electronics:  
automotive.softing.com/de/service/training/grundlagen.html

For technical support regarding Softing DTS.monaco, please contact our support team at:  
Email: [email protected]

We plan at least 2 releases per year for Softing DTS.monaco.

For Softing DTS.monaco updates, please contact our support team at:  
Email: [email protected]

We also offer customizations for Softing DTS.monaco.  
For this, please contact our colleagues from the Sales Department at:  
[email protected]