SCALEXIO

Modular real-time system

The modular dSPACE SCALEXIO system can be used for hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and rapid control prototyping (RCP) applications. It is highly scalable, provides high-performance processor technology for demanding real-time requirements as well as comprehensive, precise, and fast I/O capabilities. SCALEXIO systems are configured in dSPACE ConfigurationDesk.

  • DS6651 Multi-I/O Module

    New SCALEXIO FPGA I/O expansion for developing and testing highly dynamic control applications

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  • DS6342 CAN Board

    New SCALEXIO I/O board with high channel density for CAN bus systems

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  • DS6121 Multi-I/O Board

    New SCALEXIO I/O board for dynamic electric drive and power electronics control applications

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  • Flexible function tests

    A small, variable, custom hardware-in-the-loop simulator would be ideal to quickly test a new function or controller. This is exactly what the new SCALEXIO LabBox from dSPACE offers.

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  • Success in Action

    Launched two years ago, the SCALEXIO hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test systems from dSPACE have already proven their value in numerous customer projects. They are now being used across the globe, in countries such as China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK and the USA.

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  • Five years of SCALEXIO – Looking back and to the future

    In 2011, SCALEXIO was introduced as the new dSPACE hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) system. Tino Schulze, responsible for HIL test systems at dSPACE explains the past development and the plans for the future.

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  • Save Test Systems for Test Executions – Perform the Test Evaluation Elsewhere

    In this free webinar, dSPACE presents SYNECT and its functionalities for automating test execution, test system preparation as well as available mechanisms to separate the test evaluation from the test execution.

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  • Universal Real-Time Platform

    Published: dSPACE Magazine 2/2017, Dec 2017
    Function developers of mechatronic systems from a wide range of industries are now entering the SCALEXIO era. Frank Mertens, lead product manager for rapid prototyping systems at dSPACE, explains what this is all about. 

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  • High-performance processor technology the most for demanding real-time requirements
  • Best-in-class closed-loop performance
  • Scalable system with various software-based configuration options

The SCALEXIO AutoBox brings the power of SCALEXIO into the vehicle.

The desktop versions of the SCALEXIO LabBox are ideal for use on the developer’s desk.

The SCALEXIO off-the-shelf rack system is ideal for testing single ECUs.

The SCALEXIO off-the-shelf rack system is available with up to 12 height units.

The SCALEXIO customized rack systems are built and configured individually for each project.

Application Areas

The dSPACE SCALEXIO product line comprises highly flexible and modular systems in several form factors for hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and rapid control prototyping (RCP) applications for various industries such as automotive, automation, aerospace, medical, transportation, or research. Its powerful real-time technology and comprehensive bus support are ideally suited for the most demanding applications of today and tomorrow, which include highly automated and autonomous driving, electromobility, and increasing network communication driven by modern E/E architectures. 

Key Benefits

  • Scalable to any computation and I/O requirements
  • For laboratory as well as in-vehicle applications
  • High-performance processor technology for real-time calculation of large and complex simulation models
  • Comprehensive, precise, and fast I/O capabilities based on FPGA technology
  • IOCNET real-time backbone with very low jitter and high bandwidth for best-in-class closed-loop performance
  • Openess for several third-party simulation environments via Functional Mock-up Interface (FMI) support

Two product types are available for the SCALEXIO processing hardware – the computing core: the SCALEXIO Processing Unit and the DS6001 Processor Board. Both hardware components are regularly updated to enable real-world testing.

SCALEXIO Processing Unit

  • Real-time platform for applications with high performance requirements
  • Two product types:
    • High core performance for applications that require strong computation performance per core
    • High parallel performance for applications that require the parallel computation of very large simulation models

DS6001 Processor Board

  • Real-time platform for a very compact system size
  • For applications that require fast closed-loop rates or high I/O bandwidth

The SCALEXIO I/O hardware provides a wide range of external interfaces. The hardware can be divided into three groups.

  • Standard I/O hardware that covers development and testing, an extensive FPGA-based portfolio for highly dynamic applications
  • HighFlex boards, e.g., for ECU HIL tests including signal conditioning and fault simulation
  • MultiCompact Units with a high number of I/O channels as well as integrated signal conditioning and onboard Failure Insertion Unit

 

All the SCALEXIO I/O hardware shares the following characteristics:

  • Task-synchronous signal preprocessing on I/O boards to take some of the load off the real-time processor to ensure highest real-time performance of the SCALEXIO systems
  • Connection to the processing hardware via an IOCNET interface
  • Fully software-configurable
  • Easy installation and configuration processes, so very little training effort is necessary

SCALEXIO AutoBox

The SCALEXIO AutoBox brings the power of SCALEXIO into vehicles such as passenger cars, trucks, trains, and agricultural as well as construction machinery. Optimized for in-vehicle use, it is ideal for test drives when developing components such as electric powertrains and chassis control as well as functions for assisted, highly automated, and autonomous driving.

 SCALEXIO LabBox

As a laboratory system, the SCALEXIO LabBox is ideally suited for a wide range of applications, such as RCP, function testing, test bench control, and as a base system for customized HIL setups. The compact chassis fits on an office desk and offers space for up to 18 SCALEXIO I/O boards, which you can easily exchange in order to adapt the real-time system to various applications.

 SCALEXIO Rack System

For ECU tests, the SCALEXIO off-the shelf rack systems pro-vide sufficient space for MultiCompact I/O units, HighFlex boards, and SCALEXIO I/O boards. In contrast to a SCALEXIO laboratory system, the SCALEXIO off-the-shelf system for HIL testing comprises onboard fault insertion and current measurement with comprehensive software support.

 SCALEXIO Customized System

The customized SCALEXIO simulator is tailored to customer-specific requirements. It provides maximum flexibility and can be expanded easily. Its typical fields of application include complex tests of networked ECUs as well as tests that include electronic loads and complete virtual vehicles.

 Mechanical Test Benches

dSPACE offers highly dynamic test benches for testing complex mechatronic systems. To achieve a realistic behavior of the components to be tested, the test bench uses real parts, such as an electric motor or mechanical loads. For motor controllers and power electronics control units for non-rotating applications, dSPACE also offers turn-key projects using electronic load modules that provide high voltages and hundreds of kVA.

 Power Hardware-in-the-Loop Systems

For motor controllers and power electronics control units for non-rotating applications like DC/DC converters and chargers, dSPACE also offers turn-key projects using electronic load modules from dSPACE that provide high voltages and hundreds of kVA.
SCALEXIO Processing Unit Product lines for high core performance and high parallel performance ConfigurationDesk Configuration and implementation software for dSPACE real-time hardware DS6001 Processor Board High-performance processor board for SCALEXIO systems DS6101 Multi-I/O Board SCALEXIO I/O board with signal conditioning for automotive systems DS6121 Multi-I/O Board SCALEXIO I/O board for electric drive and power electronics control applications DS6201 Digital I/O Board SCALEXIO I/O board with 96 bidirectional digital I/O channels DS6202 Digital I/O Board SCALEXIO I/O board for generating and capturing digital signals DS6221 A/D Board Fast SCALEXIO A/D Board for precise measurements DS6241 D/A Board Multi-channel D/A board DS6601 FPGA Base Boards High-performance FPGA boards with the Xilinx® FPGA technology for advanced electromobility applications DS6602 FPGA Base Board High-performance FPGA boards with the latest Xilinx® FPGA technology for advanced electromobility applications DS2655 FPGA Base Board SCALEXIO I/O board with user-programmable FPGA DS6301 CAN/LIN Board SCALEXIO I/O board for connecting simulators to CAN/CAN FD and LIN bus systems DS6311 FlexRay Board SCALEXIO I/O board for connecting simulators to FlexRay bus systems DS6321 UART Board SCALEXIO I/O board for connecting simulators to external devices with serial interfaces DS6331-PE Ethernet Board The DS6331 provides additional Ethernet ports for the SCALEXIO Processing Unit DS6341 CAN Board SCALEXIO I/O board for connecting simulators to CAN bus systems DS6342 CAN Board SCALEXIO I/O board with high channel density for CAN/CAN FD bus systems DS6351 LIN Board SCALEXIO I/O board for connecting simulators to LIN bus systems DS2601 Signal Measurement Board HighFlex board for measuring ECU output signals DS2621 Signal Generation Board HighFlex board for simulating ECU input signals DS2642 FIU & Power Switch Board HighFlex board for power-switching with Failure Insertion Unit DS2671 Bus Board HighFlex board for connecting to different bus systems DS2680 I/O Unit SCALEXIO MultiCompact unit for powertrain and vehicle dynamics scenarios DS2690 Digital I/O Board MultiCompact I/O board for vehicle body scenarios DS2907 Battery Simulation Controller SCALEXIO power supply control for battery simulation DS6651 Multi-I/O Module SCALEXIO FPGA I/O expansion for developing and testing highly dynamic control applications Electrical Power Systems Simulation Package Easy real-time simulation of power electronics circuits developed with Simscape Electrical™ (Specialized Power Systems) EMH Solution for SCALEXIO Processor based simulation of electric drives SCALEXIO Interface Solution for ARINC 429 The SCALEXIO Interface Solution for ARINC 429 enables the connection of a dSPACE real-time system to an ARINC 429 network. SCALEXIO Interface Solution for ARINC 664 and AFDX® Enables the connection of a dSPACE real-time system to an ARINC 664 or AFDX® network SCALEXIO Interface Solution for MIL-STD-1553 Enables the connection of a dSPACE real-time system to an MIL-STD-1553 network SCALEXIO Serial Interface Solution Using Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) and Inter-Integrated Circuit (I2C) bus SCALEXIO TWINsync Solution Synchronous load motor control for test benches with dSPACE SCALEXIO SCALEXIO AutoBox A powerful modular real-time system for in-vehicle use SCALEXIO LabBox A compact modular real-time system SCALEXIO Rack System The SCALEXIO off-the-shelf HIL simulators are available with up to 12 height units. SCALEXIO Customized System Application-ready HIL system SCALEXIO Fieldbus Solution Connecting a SCALEXIO system to various fieldbus types ControlDesk Universal experiment software for ECU development MotionDesk 3-D online animation of simulated mechanical systems in real time, e.g., for visualizing ADAS or vehicle dynamics scenarios Automotive Simulation Models Tool suite for simulating the engine, vehicle dynamics, electrical system, and traffic environment AutomationDesk Powerful test authoring and automation tool for HIL testing of ECUs SYNECT Data management and collaboration software with a focus on model-based development and ECU SCALEXIO Ethernet Boards Additional Ethernet ports for SCALEXIO Processing Unit and SCALEXIO LabBox Bus Manager Configuration tool for LIN, CAN, and CAN FD bus simulation
  • SCALEXIO Product Information, PDF, English, 5201 KB
  • SCALEXIO I/O Overview Product Information, PDF, English, 1780 KB
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