Intelligent I/O subsystem for dSPACE prototyping systems
- MPC565 microcontroller module
- Complex I/O signal generation and acquisition
- Up to 6 signal conditioning modules
- USB configuration interface
- LVDS slave communication interface
Application Areas
The MPC565-based RapidPro Control Unit can be used as an intelligent I/O subunit to provide exist-ing prototyping systems – such as MicroAutoBox or AutoBox (including the DS1005 PPC Board and the DS4121 ECU Interface Board) – with additional I/O functionality. For example, in ap-plications such as engine or vehicle dynamics control, complex I/O tasks can be shifted from the prototyping system to the RapidPro Control Unit. The RapidPro Control Unit also provides space for signal conditioning modules, so that different sensors can be adapted to a specific prototyping system.
Key Benefits
The MPC565-based RapidPro Control Unit is based on the same architecture as the RapidPro SC Unit. Additionally, the RapidPro Control Unit is equipped with a powerful microcontroller module, including an MPC565 microcontroller, which is dedicated to handling complex I/O tasks. The carrier board provides space for up to six signal conditioning modules (SC modules) and two communication (COM) modules. The signal conditioning modules are the same modules as for the SC Unit. The USB configuration interface module is used for communication with the host PC. The LVDS slave interface module enables high-speed communication with dSPACE prototyping systems (MicroAutoBox or DS1005 via DS4121). The RapidPro Control Unit can be used separately or in combination with the other units to build an intelligent I/O subsystem tailored to a particular application. An integrated Unit Connection Bus allows you to connect several RapidPro SC or Power Units directly to the Control Unit without external wiring. Efficient configuration of a single control unit or a stack and diagnostics handling are provided by ConfigurationDesk via the USB configuration interface connected to the host PC. Interactive diagnostics with feed-back to the model can be performed with the RTI RapidPro Control Unit Blockset. This blockset also provides extensive standard I/O functionalities such as PWM, bit I/O, A/D and special functionalities for engine, chassis and drives control.