dSPACE Simulator Mid-Size

Standardized, off-the-shelf HIL simulator based on DS2202 or DS2211 HIL I/O Board

Simulator Mid-Size is the compact dSPACE hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulator ideally tailored for testing powertrain, vehicle dynamics and body ECUs. It consists of standard processor boards and I/O boards, simplifying adaptions and modifications that are due to project requirement changes.

For ECU function and integration tests
Signal conditioning, load simulation and electrical failure simulation
Open and scalable

Open Hardware Concept

dSPACE Simulator Mid-Size is a ready-to-use, standard hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulator for testing automotive ECUs systematically and automatically.

The simulation model runs on the processor hardware (single-processor or multiprocessor systems). dSPACE Simulator Mid-Size generates and measures I/O signals via the integrated dSPACE I/O boards. The function range is complemented by load and failure simulation.

Typical Fields of Application

Engine, transmission, vehicle dynamics and body electronics HIL
Open-loop or closed-loop environment
Realistic unit tests
Function integration tests, release test, and ECU diagnostics tests
Automated testing
Real-time simulation
Electric drives applications (combined with DS5202 Electric Motor HIL Solution or DS5203 FPGA Board)

Hardware	Description
Form factor	19” desktop rack
Processor hardware	DS1005 PPC Board or DS1006 Processor Board
I/O hardware	DS2202 HIL I/O Board or DS2211 HIL I/O Board Additional I/O optional
Signal conditioning	included
Substitute loads	included
Real-load connector	included
Failure Insertion Unit for actuator signals	optional
Failure Insertion Unit for sensor signals	optional
Integration of additional signal conditioning	optional
Integration of third-party hardware, e.g., load panels	optional
ECU connectors	Three 90-pin connectors for each load/FIU unit Additional connectors for additional I/O optional
Break-out box	optional
OBDII diagnostic connector / connection to diagnostic tools	Sub-D connector with optional CARB adapter CAN connector
Truck-application-capable (24 V/36 V)	included
48 V-capable	included
Power supply (remote-controlled)	One or two power supplies for simulating 1-or 2-voltage systems

Hardware Details

The hardware of dSPACE Simulator Mid-Size is mounted in a 19” desktop rack (standard height: 6-12 U). The DS1005 PPC Board and DS1006 Processor Board can be used as processor boards. The DS2202 or DS2211 HIL I/O Board generate and measure the I/O signals. The signal conditioning, loads, Failure Insertion Units (FIU) and power supply are also mounted in the 19” rack. Additional I/O, signal conditioning, fault simulation, and current measurement can be added on request.

Connection to Host PC

All dSPACE software for experiment setup and control or test automation runs on your PC or notebook. The dSPACE Simulator hardware is connected to your PC via link boards (ISA, PCMCIA, or PCI).

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Processor Boards A processor board forms the core of dSPACE´s modular hardware. Real-Time Interface (RTI) Automatic implementation of MATLAB^®/Simulink^®/Stateflow^® models on dSPACE hardware I/O Boards dSPACE offers a wide range of I/O boards for any purpose. From simple signal input/output to the generation of complex signals and the support of interfaces, our intelligent I/O boards open up numerous possibilities. DS2211 HIL I/O Board The DS2211 HIL I/O Board is the central I/O board for hardware-in-the-loop simulations, especially in the field of engine simulation and vehicle dynamics simulation. It combines a variety of typical HIL I/O signals on one board.