PC/104 Rapid Control Prototyping

Based on RT-LAB and other off-the-shelf software and hardware components, RT-LAB Rapid Prototyping Controller is a modular rapid prototyping system for control algorithm development using MATLAB/Simulink and MATRIXx/SystemBuild. With powerful data acquisition support, a parameter editor, and a flexible user interface package, RT-LAB Rapid Prototyping Controllers provides a mature and affordable platform for electronic control unit (ECU development, calibration, and fleet testing.

RT-LAB Main Control Panel

• Integrated Well integrated with a range of best-in-the-class development tools, such as parameter browsing, data acquisition control, and flash programming.
   
• Connected Operating-system-level support for networked environment for remote program update, data sharing, and error diagnostics.
   
• Modular Supports many processor modules. I/O devices can be added or removed depending on project needs.
   
• Open Can be easily integrated into a larger system through off-the-shelf devices fro analog, digital, pulse, data bus, and special purpose interfaces.
   
• Low Cost Cost effective without compromising system performance.

RT-LAB Rapid Prototyping Controller's rugged enclosure is well suited for in-vehicle operation. Once flashed, RT-LAB Rapid Prototyping Controller boots up by itself in embedded mode, just like an automotive electronic control unit (ECU). While operating in embedded mode, RT-LAB Rapid Prototyping Controller's flight recorder can continue to log data to flash disk or hard drive, providing a solution for long-term data tracing, which facilitates field-testing.

RT-LAB Rapid Prototyping Controller is configured through the RT-LAB Main Control Panel, which runs on the host PC and features a simple graphical user interface based on the typical model development process. All frequently used functions are available through a single mouse click; there is no need to memorize command lines.

RT-LAB automatically creates a user interface from your original Simulink and SystemBuild diagram, so you can interact with an algorithm running on the RT-LABe target. When you need more elaborate operator panels, you have the choice of LabVIEW or Altia. RT-LAB also provides several LabVIEW template panels and a set of routines to access all RT-LAB functions. Users can just wire the blocks and go!