OPAL-RT Automotive Real-Time Simulation SolutionsOPAL-RT is the world leader in the development of PC/FPGA Based Real-Time Digital Simulator, Hardware-In-the-Loop (HIL) testing equipment

Through 15 years of worldwide leadership, OPAL-RT has applied pioneering high-fidelity simulation technologies for all types of automotive HIL simulation projects around the globe. Providing an economical and innovative complement to dynamometer testing, our simulators are deployed at most automotive OEMs and their suppliers, for ECU development of traditional vehicles, off-highway equipment, train traction systems, and in most electrical hybrid vehicles development.

From Imagination... to Real-Time

A Complete ECU test in HIL Solution

Hybrid/Electrical Vehicle HIL TestingOPAL-RT is the worldwide leader in real-time simula-tion of electrical motors. Our solutions for electrical motor simulation are implemented on FPGA, allowing greater simulation power and precision. It is also possible to test very fast control and protec-tion functions by simulating fault conditions on the power electronic circuit simulated with time step below 500 nanoseconds with the eHS FPGA solver.

Turnkey HIL Test SystemsOPAL-RT recognizes that each HIL test has unique requirements. OPAL-RT works with its customers to develop a fully integrated process and turnkey solution that meet their own project needs. OPAL-RT assists automotive OEMs in ECU testing by providing high quality and reliable simulators. We provide real-time simulation solutions that deliver ROI, time-saving and quality improvement to the most sophisticated ECU or multiple ECU development projects.

Battery Management Systems (BMS)BMS controls every aspect of energy storage systems. It needs to be tested to ensure proper functionality and safety. OPAL-RT provides high-fidelity real-time simulation solutions and strong integration expertise, to optimize and conduct safe BMS testing.

Benefit from our expertise in FPGA-based electrical motor simulationTake advantage of our flexible and customized integration servicesTest battery management systems for hybrid and electrical vehicles

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Benefit from 15 years of automotive HIL expertise combined with our worldwide leadership in power electronics”Jean Bélanger, CEO & CTO

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In the case of most hybrid vehicle designs, Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (PMSM) are used because of their high efficiency and high power density. The PMSM specifications presented Ford with important simulation challenges requiring development of an effective control strategy. OPAL-RT supplied Ford Motor Company with an eDRIVEsim Real-Time HIL Simulator. The production controller was attached to the real-time simulator and tested accordingly, as if it were attached to the real driveline. The use of HIL simulation to simulate test conditions and vehicle behavior, and hybrid vehicle components such as motor drive and driveline, has resulted in reduced development time and cost, and higher quality products.

Diesel engine sensors are different from standard fuel engine and adaptation in the HIL solution is then required. The challenge to find an HIL solution representing non-typical sensors at a decent price could be challenging. Using the flexibility of the FPGA to adapt sensor configuration as well as being compatible with 3rd party I/Os, allows OPAL-RT to provide a complete solution at a competitive price. Also being able to support Application Programming Interface allows OPAL-RT’s simulators to connect with other software suites, reducing training and changing costs.

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Typical Applications

• ECU fast prototyping development• ECU function testing and system

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• Electric motor ECU testing• ECU communication testing• Research

• Training• Production test validation

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About OPAL-RT TECHNOLOGIES

OPAL-RT is the world leader in the development of PC/FPGA Based Real-Time Digital Simulator, Hardware-In-the-Loop (HIL) testing equipment and Rapid Control Prototyping (RCP) systems to design, test and optimize control and protection systems used in power grids, power electronics, motor drives, automotive industry, trains, aircrafts and various industries, as well as R&D centers and universities.

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