End-of-Life Information

The end of life of the RapidPro Control Unit with MPC565 is planned for April 30, 2028. As of this date, no services of any kind will be available for this product. We advise against using the RapidPro Control Unit with MPC565 in new projects. You can still buy the product until April 30, 2026.

The RTI RapidPro Control Unit Blockset as part of new Releases of dSPACE software will support the RapidPro Control Unit until April 30, 2027. Release 2026-B will be the last dSPACE Release that supports this product.

ConfigurationDesk for RapidPro will continue to support the configuration of the RapidPro ControlUnit.

Successor

For new projects with focus on the development of engine controls, we recommend using a MicroAutoBox III with the DS1554 Engine Control I/O Module.

The MicroAutoBox III is a powerful real-time system designed for modern control applications. The MicroAutoBox III enables the direct implementation of complex control algorithms in the vehicle and offers a wide range of automotive bus and network interfaces. The hardware is characterized by its robustness and is optimized for use under real conditions in the vehicle. With ConfigurationDesk, dSPACE offers interfaces for integrating Simulink and FMUs and a comprehensive portfolio of I/O functions.

In combination with the DS1554 Engine Control I/O Module, the MicroAutoBox III is the ideal solution for precise engine control. The DS1554 has specially designed interfaces for ignition and injection systems, knock detection, and lambda control as well as high-precision signal processing. It is a compact development system that aims to develop efficient and low-emission engine control systems.