SCALEXIO LabBox

Modular real-time system

The SCALEXIO LabBox is a compact chassis for desktop or rack-mount use. It can integrate a SCALEXIO processor board or be connected to a SCALEXIO Processing Unit. Its two versions offer space for up to 7 or 18 SCALEXIO I/O boards.

  • Compact size for desktop and rack use
  • Small version for up to 7 SCALEXIO I/O boards
  • 19" version for up to 18 SCALEXIO I/O boards
  • Easy system setup and modification
  • Low noise emission

The desktop versions of the SCALEXIO LabBox are ideal for use on the developer’s desk.

The rack-mount version can be installed in a 19’’ system.

To install the SCALEXIO LabBox 8-slot in a rack, you have combine two of them.

SCALEXIO LabBox (2x8-slot, covered rack-mount version) is mounted deeper inside the rack, behind an additional front cover that lets you keep the entire wiring inside a 19" rack.

Back view of the SCALEXIO LabBox.

Application Areas

SCALEXIO LabBox is a compact real-time system for function development and testing. Its compact footprint and low noise emission makes it ideal for use in the laboratory.

SCALEXIO LabBox is available in two chassis variants:

  • SCALEXIO LabBox 8-slot for up to 7 SCALEXIO I/O boards
  • SCALEXIO LabBox 19-slot where you can install up to 18 SCALEXIO I/O boards

Key Benefits

Its compact footprint and low noise emission make SCALEXIO LabBox a powerful real-time system for the desk. The mechanical concept for an easy setup and modifications allows quick adaptations of the system to changing project requirements. Due to different options for processing hardware, the computation power of LabBox-based systems can be scaled to match a wide range of applications. SCALEXIO LabBox is also available as rack-mount and covered rack-mount version.  

Parameter Specification
SCALEXIO LabBox SCALEXIO LabBox 8-Slot SCALEXIO LabBox 19-Slot
General
  • Chassis with 8 slots
  • 7 slots for SCALEXIO I/O boards
  • 5 extended I/O slots1)
  • 1 system slot reserved for a DS6001 Processor Board or DS6051 IOCNET Router
  • Chassis with 19 slots
  • 18 slots for SCALEXIO I/O boards
  • 5 extended I/O slots1)
  • 1 system slot reserved for a DS6001 Processor Board or DS6051 IOCNET Router
 
  • Temperature-controlled active cooling
  • I/O boards software-configurable via ConfigurationDesk
  • Board exchange via front flap using an ejection lever
  • Status LED and Kensington® Security Slot
  • Temperature-controlled active cooling
  • I/O boards software-configurable via ConfigurationDesk
  • Board exchange via front flap using an ejection lever
  • Status LED and Kensington® Security Slot
Ambient temperature
  • 0 °C … 50 °C (32 °F … 122 °F)
  • 0 °C … 50 °C (32 °F … 122 °F)
Operating humidity
  • 5% … 95% (non-condensing environment)
  • 5% … 95% (non-condensing environment)
Size (width x height x depth)
  • Desktop version: 224 x 193 x 394 mm (8.8 x 7.6 x 15.5. in)
  • Rack-mount version: 483 x 178 x 355 mm (19 x 7 x 14 in)
  • Covered rack-mount version: 483 mm x 178 mm x 493 mm (19 in x 7 in x 19.4 in)
  • Desktop version: 447 x 193 x 394 mm (17.6 x 7.6 x 15.5 in)
  • Rack-mount version: 483 x 178 x 355 mm (19 x 7 x 14 in)
  • Covered rack-mount version: 483 mm x 178 mm x 493 mm (19 in x 7 in x 19.4 in)
Mass 7.25 kg (without boards) 11.5 kg (without boards)
Power supply 100 … 240 V AC, 50 … 60 Hz; 350 W 100 … 240 V AC, 50 … 60 Hz; 350 W

1) The PCI Express interfaces of the DS6001 are provided in dedicated I/O slots.

Technical Details DS6051 IOCNET Router

Parameters Specification
IOCNET router
  • 1 optical IOCNET uplink port
  • 2 optical IOCNET downlink ports1)
  • Support of up to 18 electrical IOCNET downlink ports (via backplane)
  • Up to 2.5 Gbit/s link speed
Typical power consumption
  • 7.2 W (typ. 300 mA, at +24 V)
Size
  • 238 × 100 × 19 mm (without fastening bracket)
Mass
  • 300 g
 

1) SFP transceiver modules have to be ordered separately.

Versatile Utilization

Three chassis versions are available for each variant of SCALEXIO LabBox:

  • Desktop version with carrying handles and plastic feet
  • SCALEXIO LabBox (2x8-slot, rack-mount version) to be installed in a 19" rack system. To install the SCALEXIO LabBox 8-slot in a rack, you have combine two of them.
  • SCALEXIO LabBox (2x8-slot, covered rack-mount version) is mounted deeper inside the rack, behind an additional front cover that lets you keep the entire wiring inside a 19" rack.

Overview of Hardware and Software for SCALEXIO LabBox

You can use all SCALEXIO I/O boards in the SCALEXIO LabBox along with a wide range of dSPACE software to configure settings and implement models, among other things.

Options for Processing Hardware

For both chassis variants, you have two options regarding the processing hardware:

  • The dual-slot DS6001 Processor Board can be installed in the SCALEXIO LabBox, which results in a very compact setup.
  • Alternatively, SCALEXIO Processing Units can be connected externally using the DS6051 IOCNET Router to provide more computation performance, e.g., for complex and computationally intensive simulation models.

Coupling Options with DS6051 IOCNET Router

The DS6051 IOCNET Router is used to connect SCALEXIO LabBox with an external processing hardware, e.g., a SCALEXIO Processing Unit or existing SCALEXIO real-time systems as I/O extensions.

ConfigurationDesk Configuration and implementation software for dSPACE real-time hardware DS6001 Processor Board High-performance processor board for SCALEXIO systems DS6101 Multi-I/O Board SCALEXIO I/O board with signal conditioning for automotive systems DS6201 Digital I/O Board SCALEXIO I/O board with 96 bidirectional digital I/O channels DS6301 CAN/LIN Board SCALEXIO I/O board for connecting simulators to CAN/CAN FD and LIN bus systems DS2655 FPGA Base Board SCALEXIO I/O board with user-programmable FPGA DS6001 Processor Board High-performance processor board for SCALEXIO systems DS6221 A/D Board Fast SCALEXIO A/D Board for precise measurements DS6241 D/A Board Multi-channel D/A board DS6601 FPGA Base Board High-performance FPGA board with the Xilinx® FPGA technology for advanced electromobility applications DS6602 FPGA Base Board High-performance FPGA board with the latest Xilinx® FPGA technology for advanced electromobility applications FPGA I/O Modules SCALEXIO FPGA I/O modules for expanding the I/O channels of the SCALEXIO FPGA base boards
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