Automotive development package

With an upgrade for its simulation and prototyping tools, dSpace promises new features for development and testing engineers.

The release 7.1 provides new functions for »ASM«, »ControlDesk« and »ConfigurationDesk« and supports current hardware. Version 3.0 of the Automotive Simulation Models (ASMs) introduces some new features. Simulation of the vehicle's environment has been extended to test GPS-based driver assistance systems. More detailed options have been added to the powertrain, wheel suspension and brake hydraulics models used in vehicle dynamics simulations. Specially optimized operator versions for offline simulations are now also available for the »ASM Truck« and »ASM Trailer« models. ASM 3.0 supports the new »SCALEXIO« simulator hardware.

Version 4.1 of the experiment software »ControlDesk Next Generation« can connect to dSpace's new SCALEXIO HIL simulators. Extended support for the »MicroAutoBox II« prototyping platform enables hot plugging and the direct downloading of USB flight recorder data recordings. Numerous enhancements have been made in measurement (multiraster measurements), data set handling (editing), instrumentation (linking the table editor to any arbitrary axles in the model), and others. A loader version of ControlDesk Next Generation is available free of charge for platform handling.
The hardware-in-the-loop simulation system SCALEXIO has been renovated with completely new hardware and software architectures that support all workflows relating to HIL tests. The heart of the system is a real-time processor with standard interfaces such as USB and Ethernet. There are two new I/O board families – »HighFlex« and »MultiCompact« – to choose from, one with flexible individual channels and one with a very extensive range of channels, promising adaptation to projects. The two board families also have a lot in common: a local PowerPC processor to perform signal conditioning and take some of the load off the real-time processor; integrated signal conditioning; and converters and parts of the electrical failure simulation.
All system configuration tasks are performed in the new ConfigurationDesk configuration software. It provides application-specific system representations that are supposed to make it easy to keep track of everything. Moreover, virtual project planning can take place while the HIL hardware is still being set up, so that configuration work can begin at an early stage.

Comments

[Supra Strapped NS]

Every dog has his day.

[Pedro Gonzalez]

Interesting stuff, Your article convinced me to talk to the dspaces sales guy for evaluation.

[B&G Suspension]

As HIL (hardware-in-the-loop) simulation can be done far earlier than vehicle tests, it helps to improve quality at an early development stage. A major Japanese automobile manufacturer states that HIL simulation finds 90% of ECU errors, and almost all the errors can be found before the calibration phase. This shortens the time to market and avoids recall campaigns that severely damage a company’s image. The investments made in HIL systems and in developing tests have usually paid off after only a few months.

[Rv sales]

dSPACE systems are being used successfully at nternational automotive customers for developing and testing embedded electronics in fields such as engine control, powertrain control (including hybrid drive technologies and electric drives), vehicle dynamics.

[ריצוף גרניט]

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[Drop Suspension]

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[Truck Lowering Suspension Parts]

It's so sophisticated. I wouldn't miss out on this one.