SCALEXIO TWINsync Solution

Synchronous load motor control for test benches with dSPACE SCALEXIO

The SCALEXIO TWINsync Solution makes it possible to control multiple electrical drives synchronously with a SCALEXIO system.

  • Perfect synchronicity with the test bench, even for complex HIL simulations
  • High-performance, low-latency connection, range of up to 100 m
  • Decentral use possible, no own processing unit needed

For a better integration of the SCALEXIO TWINsync Solution in the rack, the solution is shipped with handles. The handles make it easy for you to attach the solution to the DIN rail or the clamping plate. 

In some HIL test cases, it is possible to access the electronic control unit (ECU) not only by its electrical interfaces. It it also possible to have mechanical access via electric load machines that mechanically simulate a passenger car’s steering wheel as a human-machine interface, for example. Depending on the requirements and applications, different load machines are used, such as rotary drives, spindle actuators, and highly dynamic linear motors. To deliver the desired values for these load machines in real time, a high synchronicity between the HIL simulator and the load machine controller is indispensable. 

Key Benefits

The SCALEXIO TWINsync Solution provides an interface for the proprietary TWINsync protocol from KEBA (formerly LTi Motion GmbH), thus enabling highly dynamic control of one or more LTi ServoOne motor controllers. Thanks to the installed IOCNET connection, full synchronicity of the connected load motor control can be achieved even in large test facilities at a distance of up to 100 m from the HIL simulator. The associated blockset makes it easy to configure the SCALEXIO TWINsync solution in ConfigurationDesk.

Components of the SCALEXIO TWINsync Solution

The SCALEXIO TWINsync Solution provides an interface for the proprietary TWINsync protocol from KEBA (formerly LTi Motion GmbH), thus enabling highly dynamic control of one ore more LTi ServoOne motor controllers. Thanks to the installed IOCNET connection, full synchronicity of the connected load motor control can be achieved even in large test facilities at a distance of up to 100 m from the HIL simulator. The associated blockset makes it easy to configure the SCALEXIO TWINsync solution in ConfigurationDesk. 

 

With the SCALEXIO TWINsync hardware, two or more load motor controllers can be controlled via HIL simulation.

SCALEXIO:
Powerful and flexible dSPACE hardware-in-the-loop simulator

SCALEXIO TWINsync hardware:
External housing with a DS2656 FPGA Base Board and a DS5451 Custom I/O Module as the interface to the TWINsync components. The IOCNET connection makes it possible to use TWINsync hardware up to 100 m from the SCALEXIO simulator.

LTi ServoOne:
Compact, high-performance motor control by LTi Motion GmbH for a high number of linear and rotary load motor systems from 2 to 450 ampere

Optional:

  • EV1132 TWINsync Transfer Module:

Transfer element with spring terminals, e.g., to connect one or more remote sensor interface boxes (RSI)

  • EV1117 Remote Sensor Interface (RSI):

Highly sensitive measurement device for analog signal sources or torque sensors. 

Feature1)2) Specification
TWINsync interface 2
General purposes I/O for controlling (24 V reference needs to be connected) 8 digital relay outputs
General purposes I/O for reading 24 V 6 digital inputs
TTL encoder processing interface 2
SSI interface 6
EnDat 2.1 interface 6
dSPACE remote sensor interface (RSI) 6
Internal communication interface IOCNET
Typical power consumption 16.8 W
1) The I/O is divided into 2 identical galvanically isolated groups.
2) The TWINsync interface cannot be used in parallel with the SSI, EnDat, and RSI interface.

ConfigurationDesk Configuration and implementation software for dSPACE real-time hardware DS6001 Processor Board High-performance processor board for SCALEXIO systems SCALEXIO Processing Unit Product lines for high core performance and high parallel performance SCALEXIO LabBox A compact modular real-time system SCALEXIO Rack System The SCALEXIO rack system is very flexible due to extensive I/O features. All hardware is software-configurable, making it easy to adapt the system to changing project requirements. SCALEXIO Customized System The dSPACE SCALEXIO customized system is a highly versatile hardware-in-the-loop simulator that offers a comprehensive range of adaption and configuration options to meet customer-specific requirements. SCALEXIO AutoBox A powerful modular real-time system for in-vehicle use
  • SCALEXIO Product Information, PDF, English, 16194 KB
Contact Information

Drive innovation forward. Always on the pulse of technology development.

Subscribe to our expert knowledge. Learn from our successful project examples. Keep up to date on simulation and validation. Subscribe to/manage dSPACE direct and aerospace & defense now.

Enable form call

At this point, an input form from Click Dimensions is integrated. This enables us to process your newsletter subscription. The form is currently hidden due to your privacy settings for our website.

External input form

By activating the input form, you consent to personal data being transmitted to Click Dimensions within the EU, in the USA, Canada or Australia. More on this in our privacy policy.