Flexible hardware for rapid control prototyping- Scalable, modular and configurable system architecture
- Compact and robust enclosure
- For in-vehicle, laboratory and test bench use
- Comprehensive software support
- Application-specific configurations for common application areas such as engine or chassis control
Description
Description
The RapidPro hardware works as an extension to dSPACE prototyping systems (MicroAutoBox/modular DS1005-based system) With their compact and robust mechanical design, the units are ideally suited for in-vehicle use, and can also be used on test benches and in laboratories. The enclosure is designed so that you can use the units separately or connect several of them to build a stack for use as one physical unit.
Signal Conditioning and Power Stages for dSPACE Prototyping Systems
The wide variety of sensors and actuators used in the automotive field, especially during the rapid prototyping phase, means that each sensor or actuator often requires its own signal conditioning and power stage circuits. Ideally, only a minimum of hardware development, or none at all, should be necessary to connect sensors and actuators to the prototyping system. In reality, the design and implementation of such circuits can be an expensive and time-consuming task. Configuring the signal conditioning and power stage hardware later on during the course of a project also usually involves a lot of work. The flexibility and intelligent assistance provided by the RapidPro hardware and the corresponding software from dSPACE will help you achieve challenging tasks for signal conditioning and power stages with high efficiency.
For details, see Use Scenario A.
Intelligent I/O Subsystems for dSPACE Prototyping Systems
The functions being developed and integrated into cars are growing in complexity and volume. The acquisition and generation of I/O signals is also growing in complexity, for example, in engine management applications. Moreover, sophisticated algorithms usually need to be processed in a minimum of time. All these demanding tasks need to be performed within a standard prototyping environment and require intelligent tools for assistance. With RapidPro and further dSPACE hardware and software, you can build an intelligent I/O subsystem based on an MPC565 microcontroller.
For details, see Use Scenario B.
Key Benefits
Off-the-shelf hardware- and software-configurable signal conditioning (SC) and power stage (PS) modules can be installed in the RapidPro units to set up individual systems that optimally fit the needs of a particular application. Customer-specific modules are available on request. The modular concept, using modules that are hardware- and software-configurable, means that all components can be reused, reconfigured, or extended, for example in later projects or if requirements change, with a minimum of effort. In either case, the RapidPro hardware fits perfectly into your dSPACE tool chain.
System Concept
Different unit types are available: the RapidPro SC Unit (signal conditioning unit), the RapidPro Power Unit (power stage unit), and the RapidPro Control Unit (with MPC565 as an intelligent I/O subsystem).
RapidPro SC Unit: Flexible Signal Conditioning Unit
- Signal conditioning for dSPACE prototyping systems
- Easily adaptable to different sensor types via configurable modules
- Slots for up to 8 signal conditioning modules
- Wide supply range (6 V to 60 V), reverse- and overvoltage-protected
RapidPro Power Unit:
Flexible Power Stage Unit
- Power stages for dSPACE prototyping systems
- Easily adapted to different actuators via configurable modules
- Slots for up to 6 power stage modules
- Wide supply range (6 V to 60 V), reverse and overvoltage-protected
RapidPro Control Unit with MPC565: Intelligent I/O Subsystem for dSPACE Prototyping Systems
- MPC565 microcontroller module
- Complex I/O signal generation and acquisition
- Up to 6 signal conditioning modules
- USB configuration interface
- LVDS slave communication interface
RapidPro SC/PS Modules: Mountable Signal Conditioning and Power Stage Modules
- Hardware- and software-configurable standard modules
- Easy to mount on RapidPro units
- Safe locking of modules on RapidPro units
- Signal conditioning and power stage functionality
RapidPro Break-Out Boxes
- Fast and flexible sensor and actuator connection
- Checking and reconnecting signals without changing an existing cable harness
ConfigurationDesk
ConfigurationDesk is a stand-alone Windows application that allows intuitive and efficient configuration of the RapidPro hardware. It also supports you in wiring the RapidPro hardware to sensors and actuators, and enables you to monitor the hardware states during operation.
Application-Specific Configurations
RapidPro’s predefined configurations cover a wide range of typical signal conditioning and power stage tasks in various application areas. For example, the configurations for engine control prototyping let you run engines with up to 6 cylinders and all modern sensors and actuators, and the configuration for electric motor control serves as a flexible inverter stage during the prototype phase of diverse AC electric motors.
For details, see Application-Specific Configurations
