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dSPACE Simulator Mid-Size1)

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 fault 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 fault 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 tests, and ECU diagnostics tests
  • Automated testing
  • Real-time simulation
  • Electric drives applications (combined with Electric Motor HIL Solution or DS5203 FPGA Board)
 

1) The end of life of the dSPACE Simulator Mid-Size is planned for December 31, 2024. You can still buy the product up to and including December 31, 2021. New releases of dSPACE software will still support the dSPACE Simulator Mid-Size until at least the end of 2023. After the end of life, no services of any kind will be available for this product. We advise against using the dSPACE Simulator Mid-Size in new projects. For new projects we recommend that you use the successor, a SCALEXIO rack system which is available in different sizes according to your needs.

Hardware Description
Form factor
  • 19” desktop rack
Processor hardware
  • 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 DS1006 Processor Board can be used as processor board. The DS2202 or DS2211 HIL I/O Board generate and measure the I/O signals. The signal conditioning, loads, Failure Insertion Units (FIUs) 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).

Processor Boards A processor board forms the core of dSPACE´s PHS 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 Central I/O board for HIL simulations, especially in the field of engine simulation and vehicle dynamics simulation
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