dSPACE Simulator Full-Size is mounted in a 19” cabinet whose height depends on your requirements. The dSPACE processor boards and I/O boards are mounted in a standard PX20 Expansion Box. The PX20 Expansion Box provides 20 ISA slots for dSPACE boards. An additional Expansion Box can be integrated on request. If you need further signal conditioning several PX20 Expansion Boxes can be integrated in a multirack systems, so you never face restrictions on expandability.
Features and benefits of dSPACE Simulator Full-Size
- Modular simulator concept, with off-the-shelf components according to your needs
- Installation in 19” cabinet
- Expandable to multirack systems
- Open hardware concept
- Single-processor or multiprocessor system
- Freely expandable by any dSPACE I/O board
- Electrical failure simulation
- Expandable with further hardware
Typical Fields of Application
- Engine, powertrain, and chassis.
- Comprehensive closed-loop tests on ECUs, release/acceptance tests
- Networked ECUs
- Special requirements, e.g., with high system flexibility, or high current applications
- Truck applications
- Racing applications (Formula One, rally)
Open Hardware Concept
The simulation model runs on the processor hardware (single-processor or multiprocessor systems, based on processor boards). dSPACE Simulator generates and measures I/O signals via the integrated dSPACE I/O boards. The signal conditioning, loads, failure insertion units and power supply are also mounted in the 19” cabinet. The number of components, and their types, depend on your requirements and are configured to fit your application.
Connection to Host PC
All dSPACE software for setting up and controlling experiments runs on your PC or notebook. The dSPACE Simulator hardware is connected to your PC via Link Boards (ISA, PCMCIA, or PCI).
* Devices connected to the dSPACE HIL system, for example, electronic control units, can feed in high currents and high voltages (voltages over 60 V DC or 30 V ACRMS) which can be dangerous for the user. This can happen, for example, in systems for piezoelectric or hybrid applications. That can lead to risks for people and equipment (property damage, personal injury, or death). In any circumstance, you must observe all safety precautions described in the documentation. Please contact dSPACE for additional equipment supporting safety aspects such as electrically safe interface cables.