HIL
a system's simulation test of embedded controls by the electrical emulation of it's motors, sensors and actuators.
See Also: Loop, Current Loops, Loop Testers, Hardware in the Loop Simulation, Hardware-in-the-Loop
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Battery Pack Power HIL Testbed
8610
Chroma ATE launches the 8610 Battery Pack Power HIL Testbed for testing battery systems and components of new energy vehicles, incl. the battery module, battery management system, and cooling/heating system. Various hardware options are available for integration, such as a DC power supply, battery charge/discharge system, digital meter, Hi-Pot tester, and short-circuit and overvoltage protection devices.
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PXI Programmable Resistor Module
PXI Programmable Resistor Modules are wellsuited for simulating environmental conditions in hardwareintheloop(HIL) validation. The software included provides a simple user interface that accepts inputs in units of temperature or resistance, and configures the resistance across each channel. Each module uses a 37pin DSUB connector on the front panel, as well as a 2x2 MicroFit connector for easy connection to a PXI Digital Multimeter(DMM).
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PXIe-7822, PXI Express Digital RIO with Kintex-7 325T FPGA
783486-01
Kintex 7 325T FPGA, 128 DIO, 512 MB DRAM, PXI Digital Reconfigurable I/O Module—The PXIe‑7822 is a reconfigurable I/O (RIO) device that features a user-programmable FPGA for onboard processing and flexible I/O operation. With LabVIEW FPGA, you can individually configure the digital lines as inputs, outputs, counter/timers, PWM, encoder inputs, or specialized communication protocols. You can also program custom onboard decision making that executes with hardware-timed speed and reliability. Each line offers software-selectable logic levels. The PXIe‑7822 supports peer‑to‑peer streaming for direct data transfer between PXI Express modules. The PXIe‑7822 is well-suited for a wide variety of applications, such as high-speed waveform generation, sensor simulation, hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) test, bit error rate test, and other applications that require precise timing and control.
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Bloomy Simulation Reference System
The Bloomy Simulation Reference System provides a hardware in-the-loop (HIL) test environment for dynamic, closed-loop testing of many aerospace and transportation control systems. The reference system integrates the computing, I/O, and software components needed for standalone use or to form the basis of a more complex test system.
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PXI FlexRay Interface Module
PXI FlexRay Interface Modules provide two fully functional FlexRay interfaces, allowing an individual electronic control unit (ECU) to be connected to the interface when other cold-start nodes are not available. You also can use the interfaces individually to connect two separate FlexRay networks while maintaining full performance on each interface. PXI FlexRay Interface Modules work well in applications such as hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulation, rapid control prototyping, bus monitoring, and automation control.
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PXIe-2514, 7-Channel, 40 A PXI Signal Insertion Switch Module
780587-14
PXIe, 7-Channel, 40 A PXI Signal Insertion Switch Module—The PXIe‑2514 fault insertion unit (FIU) is designed for hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) applications and electronic reliability tests. Each module has a set of feedthrough channels that you can open or short to one or more fault buses. You can use this architecture to simulate open or interrupted connections as well as shorts between pins, shorts to battery voltages, and shorts to ground on a per-channel basis. When controlled with the LabVIEW Real-Time Module, the PXIe‑2514 is ideal for validating the integrity of control systems including engine control units (ECUs) and full authority digital engine controls (FADECs).
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Flight Control System Test Platform
The Flight Control System Test Platform provides a hardware in-the-loop (HIL) closed-loop test environment for dynamic and maintenance testing of Flight Control Systems (FCS) of both commercial and military aircraft. The system simulates control surface activities from multiple combinations of rudder, flaps, elevator, aileron, and engine controls to the FCS. The system delivers repeatable, cost-effective testing in a fraction of the time needed with typical in-house simulation test systems.
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PXIe-7821, Kintex 7 160T FPGA, 128 DIO, 512 MB DRAM, PXI Digital Reconfigurable I/O Module
783485-01
Kintex 7 160T FPGA, 128 DIO, 512 MB DRAM, PXI Digital Reconfigurable I/O Module—The PXIe‑7821 is a reconfigurable I/O (RIO) device that features a user-programmable FPGA for onboard processing and flexible I/O operation. With LabVIEW FPGA, you can individually configure the digital lines as inputs, outputs, counter/timers, PWM, encoder inputs, or specialized communication protocols. You can also program custom onboard decision making that executes with hardware-timed speed and reliability. Each line offers software-selectable logic levels. The PXIe‑7821 supports peer‑to‑peer streaming for direct data transfer between PXI Express modules. The PXIe‑7821 is well-suited for a wide variety of applications, such as high-speed waveform generation, sensor simulation, hardware‑in-‑the‑loop (HIL) test, bit error rate test, and other applications that require precise timing and control.
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Panel-mounted HIL Power Amplifier
PAC60Ci
PAC60Ci is the six-phase real time simulation amplifier, with maximum RMS phase current of 30A and maximum output power of 450VA. This current amplifier is possessed of high accuracy and fast liner response.
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PXI Digital Reconfigurable I/O Module
PXI Digital Reconfigurable I/O Modules feature a user-programmable FPGA for onboard processing and flexible I/O operation. You can completely control the synchronization and timing of all signals and operations along with custom onboard decision making. The PXI Digital Reconfigurable I/O Module is suited for a wide variety of applications, such as high-speed waveform generation, sensor simulation, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test, custom communications protocols, bit error rate testing, and other applications requiring precise timing and control.
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FlexRay Interface Device
FlexRay Interface Devices provide two fully functional FlexRay interfaces, allowing an individual engine control unit (ECU) to be connected to the interface when other cold-start nodes are not available. You also can use the interfaces individually to connect two separate FlexRay networks while maintaining full performance on each interface. FlexRay Interface Devices work well in applications such as hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulation, rapid control prototyping, bus monitoring, and automation control.
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Power Electronics Test Bench
OP1300
The multi-purpose and ready-to-use Power Electronics Test Bench combines a state-of-the-art Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) simulator from OPAL-RT with Imperix’s Rapid Control Prototyping (RCP) system and real power hardware. It enables rapid development of power electronics, drives and smart-grid applications across industry and academia.
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PXI Vehicle Multiprotocol Interface Module
PXI Vehicle Multiprotocol Interface Modules use hardware-selectable NI-XNET Transceiver Cables (TRC) to communicate High-Speed/Flexible Data‑rate CAN, Low-Speed/Fault Tolerant CAN, and/or LIN. Using the NI-XNET driver, you can create applications that require real-time, high-speed manipulation of hundreds of CAN and/or LIN frames and signals. The NI-XNET device-driven DMA engine enables the onboard processor to move frames and signals between the interface and the user program without CPU interrupts, minimizing message latency and freeing host processor time. PXI Vehicle Multiprotocol Interface Modules work well in applications such as hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulation, rapid control prototyping, bus monitoring, and automation control.
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PCIe-7820, Kintex 7 160T FPGA Digital Reconfigurable I/O Device
785361-01
The PCIe‑7820 is a reconfigurable I/O (RIO) device that features a user-programmable FPGA for onboard processing and flexible I/O operation. With LabVIEW FPGA, you can individually configure the digital lines as inputs, outputs, counter/timers, PWM, encoder inputs, or specialized communication protocols. You can also program custom onboard decision making that executes with hardware-timed speed and reliability. Each line offers software-selectable logic levels. The PCIe‑7820 is well-suited for a wide variety of applications, such as high-speed waveform generation, sensor simulation, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test, bit error rate test, and other applications that require precise timing and control.
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Vehicle Multiprotocol Interface Module
C Series
C Series Vehicle Multiprotocol Interface Modules use hardware-selectable NI-XNET Transceiver Cables (TRC) to communicate High-Speed/Flexible Data‑Rate CAN, Low-Speed/Fault Tolerant CAN, and/or LIN. Using the NI-XNET driver, you can create applications that require real-time, high-speed manipulation of hundreds of CAN and/or LIN frames and signals. The NI-XNET device-driven DMA engine enables the onboard processor to move frames and signals between the interface and the user program without CPU interrupts, minimizing message latency and freeing host processor time. C Series Vehicle Multiprotocol Interface Modules work well in applications such as hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulation, rapid control prototyping, bus monitoring, and automation control.
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PCIe-7821, Kintex 7 FPGA, Digital Reconfigurable I/O Device
785359-01
The PCIe‑7821 is a reconfigurable I/O (RIO) device that features a user-programmable FPGA for onboard processing and flexible I/O operation. With LabVIEW FPGA, you can individually configure the digital lines as inputs, outputs, counter/timers, PWM, encoder inputs, or specialized communication protocols. You can also program custom onboard decision making that executes with hardware-timed speed and reliability. Each line offers software-selectable logic levels. The PCIe‑7821 is well-suited for a wide variety of applications, such as high-speed waveform generation, sensor simulation, hardware‑in-‑the‑loop (HIL) test, bit error rate test, and other applications that require precise timing and control.
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PXIe-1487, 8 Input, 8 Output, or 4 Input/4 Output PXI FlexRIO GMSL™ Interface Module
787456-01
The PXIe-1487 combines the Maxim Integrated Gigabit Multimedia Serial Link™ (GMSL™) interface with the Xilinx FPGA for high-throughput vision and imaging applications. This module provides a … high-speed digital interface for using and testing modern advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous drive (AD) camera sensors and electronic control units (ECUs). Additionally, the PXIe-1487 makes use of a combination of GMSL™ serializers and deserializers with a Xilinx FPGA to provide a high-throughput and customizable GMSL™ interface on PXI. The included FlexRIO driver, with LabVIEW FPGA examples, provides access and control for power-over-coax, I²C back-channel communication, and general-purpose input/output (GPIO) communication on the GMSL™ channels. The PXIe-1487 is ideal for applications such as in-vehicle data logging, lab-based playback, or hardware-in-the-loop (HIL). GMSL is a trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
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Connector and Breakout Box
ES4640
The ES4640 Connector Box offers a standardized wiring and connectivity for HiL testing systems in the powertrain domain. Its front panel provides connectors for the ECU, CAN bus communication, on-board diagnostics, and LEDs for ignition and injectors. Its rear panel connects loads, failure simulation, and other components. Sample applications of the ES4640 are closed loop HiL systems for 8 cylinder gasoline and diesel engine ECUs.
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PCIe-7822, Kintex 7 325T FPGA, Digital Reconfigurable I/O Device
785360-01
The PCIe‑7822 is a reconfigurable I/O (RIO) device that features a user-programmable FPGA for onboard processing and flexible I/O operation. With LabVIEW FPGA, you can individually configure the digital lines as inputs, outputs, counter/timers, PWM, encoder inputs, or specialized communication protocols. You can also program custom onboard decision making that executes with hardware-timed speed and reliability. Each line offers software-selectable logic levels. The PCIe‑7822 is well-suited for a wide variety of applications, such as high-speed waveform generation, sensor simulation, hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) test, bit error rate test, and other applications that require precise timing and control.
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Custom Testing Solutions
Test and MeasurementEnable increases the robustness of your test and measurement solutions, thereby reducing errors and associated costs. Data Acquisition (DAQ)Enable defines and builds custom DAQ systems for automated measurements of any process or manufactured part. Control and AutomationEngineeringEnable ensures that your processes are programmed to be safe, effective and optimized for both speed and quality. Real-Time and Mission CriticalSystemsEnable develops dependable real-time systems and Hardware in the Loop (HIL) simulations for high-speed applications. Motion ControlEnable creates software for synchronized multi-axis robotic control of velocity, position, force and action. Machine VisionEnable implements software and hardware-based solutions for precise image analysis, data extraction and vision-guided machine control. R&D Systems/Product DevelopmentEnable’s team of engineers and scientists works with you to address and solve problems containing technical challenges and uncertainties. Electronic Test SystemsEnable programs and builds software and hardware-based solutions for accurate measurements, from DC to RF. Mobile App DevelopmentEnable enhances your systems by integrating custom iOS and Android apps. Web DevelopmentEnable enhances your systems by integrating desktop and mobile web frameworks using PHP, CSS and HTML5. Database DevelopmentEnable decentralizes your data storage to be online, secure and accessible from anywhere.
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NI Software Suites
NI software suites aggregate the most popular LabVIEW add-ons and other application software typically combined with LabVIEW and other development environments to help you build test, design, and control applications. Each suite, excluding the Multi-IDE Bundle and the Software Platform Bundle, also includes one year of unlimited access to professional training and certification.The suites come with related NI device drivers and are shipped on USB 3.0 media to speed up your installation.The NI Automated Test Software Suite combines LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, and Measurement Studio with the TestStand ready-to-run, customizable test executive and the Switch Executive intelligent switch management and routing application to help you build manufacturing or production test systems.The NI Embedded Control and Monitoring Software Suite features LabVIEW and the recommended add-ons specifically for building embedded control and monitoring systems on NI reconfigurable I/O (RIO) hardware. The LabVIEW FPGA Module extends the LabVIEW graphical development platform to target FPGAs on NI RIO hardware, and the LabVIEW Real-Time Module builds on LabVIEW to deliver a programming environment for creating reliable, deterministic, and stand-alone embedded systems.The NI HIL and Real-Time Test Software Suite combines LabVIEW with VeriStand, a configuration-based software environment for efficiently creating real-time test applications. It also includes the LabVIEW Control Design and Simulation, LabVIEW Real-Time, and LabVIEW FPGA modules.To learn more about each suite, use the navigation options on the left side of the page.The mark LabWindows is used under a license from Microsoft Corporation. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
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PXIe-1486, 8 Input, 8 Output, or 4 Input/4 Output PXI FlexRIO FPD-Link™ Interface Module
787455-01
The PXIe-1486 combines the Texas Instruments Flat Panel Display Link™ (FPD-Link™) interface with the Xilinx FPGA for high-throughput vision and imaging applications. This module provides a high-speed digital interface for using and testing modern advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous drive (AD) camera sensors and electronic control units (ECUs). Additionally, the PXIe-1486 makes use of a combination of FPD-Link™ serializers and deserializers with a Xilinx FPGA to provide a high-throughput and customizable FPD-Link™ interface on PXI. The included FlexRIO driver, with LabVIEW FPGA examples, provides access and control for power-over-coax, I²C back-channel communication, and general-purpose input/output (GPIO) communication on the FPD-Link™ channels. The PXIe-1486 is ideal for applications such as in-vehicle data logging, lab-based playback, or hardware-in-the-loop (HIL). FPD-Link is a trademark of Texas Instruments.
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Multifunction Reconfigurable I/O Device
Multifunction Reconfigurable I/O Devices feature a dedicated A/D converter (ADC) per channel for independent timing and triggering. This design offers specialized functionality such as multirate sampling and individual channel triggering, which are outside the capabilities of typical DAQ hardware. You can customize these devices with the LabVIEW FPGA Module to develop applications requiring precise timing and control such as hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, custom protocol communication, sensor simulation, and high-speed control.
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Signal Generator Adapter Module For FlexRIO
Signal Generator Adapter Modules for FlexRIO feature either high or low‐speed analog output and can be paired with a PXI FPGA Module for FlexRIO or the Controller for FlexRIO for custom signal generation. Whether you need to dynamically generate waveforms on the FPGA or stream them across the PXI backplane, these adapter modules are well suited for applications in communications, hardware‐in‐the‐loop (HIL) test, and scientific instrumentation.
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Routing Card
SET-2010
With 64 single-ended or 32 differential channels, the SET-2010 provides exceptional signal routing capabilities in a small form factor. Unlike traditional routing matrix cards, the SET-2010 is designed specifically for the challenges of signal routing in HIL systems.
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PXIe-1486, 8 Input, 8 Output, or 4 Input/4 Output PXI FlexRIO FPD-Link™ Interface Module
787453-01
The PXIe-1486 combines the Texas Instruments Flat Panel Display Link™ (FPD-Link™) interface with the Xilinx FPGA for high-throughput vision and imaging applications. This module provides a … high-speed digital interface for using and testing modern advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous drive (AD) camera sensors and electronic control units (ECUs). Additionally, the PXIe-1486 makes use of a combination of FPD-Link™ serializers and deserializers with a Xilinx FPGA to provide a high-throughput and customizable FPD-Link™ interface on PXI. The included FlexRIO driver, with LabVIEW FPGA examples, provides access and control for power-over-coax, I²C back-channel communication, and general-purpose input/output (GPIO) communication on the FPD-Link™ channels. The PXIe-1486 is ideal for applications such as in-vehicle data logging, lab-based playback, or hardware-in-the-loop (HIL). FPD-Link is a trademark of Texas Instruments.
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FADEC/EEC Test Platform
The FADEC/EEC Test Platform provides a hardware in-the-loop (HIL) closed-loop test environment for dynamic and maintenance testing of full-authority digital engine control (FADEC) and electronic engine control (EEC) units of both rotary- and fixed-wing airframes. The system simulates one or more turbofan engines, including its sensors and actuators for use with the most sophisticated FADECs and EECs on the market. The system delivers repeatable, cost-effective testing in a fraction of the time needed with typical in-house simulation test systems.
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Fast Precision D/A Converters
For test and measurement, and HIL applications demanding both dc and ac performance, our fast precision D/A converters (DACs) enable higher speed waveform generation of up to 12.5 MSPS with 4 × oversampling with clean signal spectrums.
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PXI-2720, 8-Bit, 10-Channel PXI Programmable Resistor Module
781985-20
8-Bit, 10-Channel PXI Programmable Resistor Module—The PXI‑2720 is a test module that replicates the behavior of resistance-based inputs and outputs such as potentiometers, resistance temperature detectors (RTDs), voltage dividers, and bridge elements. The PXI‑2720 programmatically controls a series of relays to vary the resistance across each channel of an I/O connector. This function is well suited for simulating environmental conditions in hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) validation. The software provides a simple user interface that accepts inputs in units of temperature or resistance and configures the resistance across each channel.
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Systems Modeling
Altair model-based development (MBD) tools drive fast development for smarter connected systems. Altair customers simulate complex products as systems-of-systems throughout your entire development cycle from early concept design to detailed design to hardware-in-the-loop testing (HIL). Explore more by combining mechanical models with electrical models (in 0D, 1D, and/or 3D) to enable multi-disciplinary simulation and leverage automatic code-generation for your next generation embedded systems.
