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OPAL-RT RT14 Conference: HIL system & ECU testing
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on Real-Time Simulation Technologies
Montreal | 9-12 June, 2014
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Bob Stasonis
Pickering Interfaces, Inc.
Bob.stasonis@pickeringtest.com
HIL System and ECU Testing with
Fault-insertion unit
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Montreal | 9-12 June, 2014
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• Who is Pickering Interfaces?
• History
• Products
• ECU Testing
• Hands-on Demonstration
• Pickering Roadmap
• New design FIU and BOB
• Conclusions
Agenda
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Montreal | 9-12 June, 2014
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Who are Pickering?
Global Presence
8 Direct Sales/Support Offices
Wide Network of Local Reps
Pickering Electronics
Reed Relays from 1968
Pickering Interfaces
Switching Systems from 1988
2 Factories (UK & Czech Republic)
All Design & Manufacturing In-House
Pickering HQ
(Clacton-on-Sea, England)
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Montreal | 9-12 June, 2014
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Who are Pickering?
Experts in Switching
Most Major T&M Platforms
Only Switching Manufacturer with In-House Reed Relay Production
Key PXI Player Since Early Days
Products since 1998
Quickly Established Largest Range of PXI Switching
Lead Maintained for 16 Years!
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Pickering Interfaces – Switching & Simulation
Sponsor Members of PXISA & LXI Consortium
Close Ties to Industry Requirements
Long Term Support
Still sell products designed in 1980’s
Strong Customer Focus
COTS & Custom
Widest Choice
E.g. 600+ PXI Modules
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Leaders in Switching Technology
Switch Solutions for Most Major Test Platforms
GPIB, PXI, PCI & LXI
Every Key Relay Technology
Highest Quality Pickering Reed Relays
Electro-Mechanical Relays (EMRs)
Solid-State Relays (SSRs)
Special Purpose
Microwave to 65GHz
Optical MEMS
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Leaders in Switching Technology
Every Key Switch Configuration
Uncommitted Relays
Multiplexer
Matrix
Fault Insertion
Special Purpose (Telecoms, ARINC 608A…)
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Leaders in Programmable Resistance
More Than 60 Modules
Simulate Operation of Remote Sensors
Engine Management Systems & Process Controllers
Large Range
Simple Resistor Ladders
Precision Resistors
RTD Simulation
Strain Gauge Simulation
Fixed Value Selectable Resistors
High Power
Special Features
Short/Open Simulation, Calibration Facility, Custom Builds…
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Pickering Interfaces Drivers
• Fully compliant with Major Programming Languages
• NI LabWindows/CVI & LabVIEW
• Microsoft Visual Basic/Visual C++
• Marvin ATEasy
• IVI & VISA compliant Drivers
• Compatible with NI Switch Executive
• Linux Drivers for Many Versions
• Real Time Applications like LabVIEW RT
• Register Level Programming for Non-standard OS
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Cabling
• Low Cost Cables, Connectors,
Breakout Boxes
• Large catalog
• Defined for All Pickering switching
products
• Custom Services Available
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Fault Insertion
• Nine Year History in FI Applications
• Fault Injection for HILS Application
• High Density Matrices
• Lower Cost Straight Through Switching
• Multiple Fault Busses
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Battery Simulation
• 6 battery simulators in a single PXI slot
• Only multi-channel in PXI
• Up to 200 mA output per simulator
• Battery charging emulation
• Uses backplane power sources
• HIGH Isolation - >750 Volts per module
• Safety Interlock
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on Real-Time Simulation Technologies
Montreal | 9-12 June, 2014
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Alexandre Leboeuf
OPAL-RT TECHNOLOGIES INC.
alexandre.leboeuf@opal-rt.com
Product Demonstration
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on Real-Time Simulation Technologies
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New Design FIU and BOB
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• Two Separate Entities
• Fixed Configuration
• Limited Channel Count
• Manual Resistance Control
• Upgrading and Serviceability Limited
Current Opal-RT Offering
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• Combined BOB & FIU
• Shorter cabling for better signal integrity
• Multiple FI Module Types
• Low, medium, and high current
• Fault bus options
• Mix and match to Unit Under Test Requirements
• Programmable Resistance Option
• Speeds Test
• Improves repeatability (replaces manual potentiometer)
• Uses Industry Standard PXI chassis
• Future design features Industrial PC for lower cost
Pickering Proposal
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• Plug in BOB Modules
• Easier to customize to test program requirements
• Uses same shorting plugs as present Opal-RT BOB
• System Will be More Flexible and Cost Effective
• Field Upgradable
• Serviceability
• Pricing similar or less than present offering
Pickering Proposal
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Conclusion
• Long History in Test
• By far the largest range/choice for switching & programmable resistance
• Flexibility for customizing & introducing new designs for key requirements
• Roadmap for Opal-RT Customer Requirements
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