RapidPro Power Unit 1)

Flexible power stage unit

The RapidPro Power Unit, in conjunction with the standard PS modules or customer-specific modules, lets you adapt many different types of actuators (drives, injectors, valves, relays, ohmic loads, etc.) to specific prototyping systems.

  • Easily adaptable 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

Key Benefits

The RapidPro Power Unit is based on the same advanced architecture as the RapidPro SC Unit. The main difference is that the power unit is designed to support high-current signals for driving actuators. The carrier board offers space for up to six power stage modules, with or without current feedback. Each RapidPro Power Unit can have up to 48 power driver channels. The whole RapidPro Power Unit can be switched on or off from dSPACE prototyping systems via a remote control input, or all outputs can be deactivated via an enable/disable input. dSPACE‘s ConfigurationDesk provides easy configuration of the unit and extensive diagnostics handling.

1) The end of life of the RapidPro Power Unit and related I/O modules is planned for October 30, 2028. As of this date, no services of any kind will be available for this product. We advise against using RapidPro in new projects. You can still buy the product until October 30, 2026. Maintenance and repair services for RapidPro will be offered until October 30, 2027.

Parameter Specification
General
  • 6 slots for configurable power stage modules (PS modules)
  • Support of modules with different form factors
  • Up to 48 power stage channels per power unit
  • Unit connection bus for use with RapidPro Control Unit
  • USB interface for communication with host PC
  • SPI interface for diagnostics with MicroAutoBox
  • Internal temperature and voltage monitoring
  • Remote control input to switch the unit on or off
  • Enable/disable input to switch all outputs of a unit on or off
  • Defined powered-off state during initialization and booting
Software support Configuration
  • Configuration of the PS modules from a host PC via ConfigurationDesk
Diagnostics
  • Diagnostics handling via ConfigurationDesk
  • Interactive diagnostics feedback to the model via RTI blockset
Electrical characteristics Power supply
  • +6 … +60 V DC
  • Load dump protection up to +100 V
  • Reverse voltage protection up to -100 V
Mechanical characteristics Enclosure
  • Aluminum enclosure with cooling fins (no fan)
  • Advanced mechanical concept with special coulter clips for easy installation and module locking
  • Enclosure designed for flexible assembly (stack or single unit)
Physical size (with cover and base plate)
  • 200 x 225 x 35 mm (7.87 x 8.86 x 1.38 in)
Physical size (without cover and base plate)
  • 172 x 225 x 25 mm (6.77 x 8.86 x 0.98 in)
Environmental characteristics Ambient temperature
  • -40 … +85 ºC (-40 … +185 ºF)
Vibration resistance1)

EN 60068-2-6

  • Test conditions:

    • Swept sine, 1 octave per minute, 3-axis test

    • 5 ... 2000 Hz, 5 g (crossover 13 Hz), 2 sweeps

    • Operating

ISO 16750-3:2007 / 4.1.2.4 Test IV
  • Test conditions:
    • Broadband noise, 2 h per axis / 3 spatial axes
    • RMS acceleration: 27.8 m/s2
    • Operating

Shock resistance1)

EN 60068-2-27

  • Test conditions:

    • Shock direction: six spatial directions

    • Acceleration: 15 g/11 ms; 100 g/5 ms

    • Operating

ISO 16750-3:2007 / 4.2.2
  • Test conditions:
    • Shock direction: six spatial directions
    • Acceleration: 50 g/6 ms; half-sinusoidal
    • Number of shocks: 10 per direction
    • Operating

1) For more detailed information about test conditions and tested variants, please inquire.

 

RapidPro SC/PS Modules Mountable signal conditioning and power stage modules for RapidPro units ConfigurationDesk for RapidPro The ConfigurationDesk software lets you configure RapidPro hardware to meet individual requirements. Real-Time Interface (RTI) Implementation of MATLAB®/Simulink®/Stateflow® models on dSPACE hardware RapidPro SC Unit Flexible signal conditioning unit that is easy to adapt to different sensor types via configurable modules RapidPro Control Unit Intelligent I/O subsystem for dSPACE prototyping systems
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