In this scenario, automotive sensors and actuators are adapted to dSPACE Prototyper with the help of the RapidPro SC Unit and the RapidPro Power Unit

Signal Conditioning and Power Stages for dSPACE Prototyping Systems

The RapidPro SC Unit and the RapidPro Power Unit (equipped with the relevant SC and PS modules) can be used as separate units in conjunction with prototyping systems (MicroAutoBox, Modular Hardware including DS1005 plus I/O boards, Single-Board Hardware).The RapidPro SC Unit supports your prototyping system wherever demanding signal conditioning tasks such as signal protection, amplification, attenuation, filtering, and electrical isolation have to be performed. In turn, actuators like drives, valves, injectors, lamps, and relays require high current and/or high voltage output drivers. The RapidPro Power Unit provides your prototyping system with the necessary power stages. Automotive protection and extensive diagnostic capabilities are especially important for power stages, for example, in safety-critical applications. You can perform interactive diagnostics with feedback to the model using the Real-Time Interface (RTI) RapidPro Diagnostics Blockset for Simulink (for MicroAutoBox plus RapidPro Power Unit). Using dSPACE´s ConfigurationDesk software you can easily configure the unit and carry out diagnostics. In this use scenario, the RapidPro hardware can be used for developing control applications in fields such as engine, transmission, chassis, body, and drives control.

The RTI RapidPro Diagnosis Blockset for MicroAutoBox.

RTI RapidPro Diagnostics Blockset

A separate diagnostics blockset is available for the RapidPro Power Unit if used in combination with MicroAutoBox. The blockset supports the installed power stage (PS) modules and provides diagnostic functionalities such as open load, overload, undervoltage, overtemperature, and short circuit to battery and ground. The diagnostic information can be used in the model. The blockset also provides status information on the Power Unit itself.