Embedded Use & Fleet Testing

Leveraging real-time target machines for use as embedded controllers can be very cost efficient, especially for small to medium quantities:

The hardware is available off the shelf
Real-time stand-alone executable applications can be automatically created from Simulink models and run within seconds on your system
Off-the-shelf communication protocols like I2C, serial, CAN, EtherCAT, etc.
Deterministic sample-rate requirements are assured
Long-term availability of components
CE and FCC compliance can be guaranteed
User interfaces can be rapidly built using Simulink Real-Time Explorer, MATLAB App Designer, C/C++ or .NET APIs

Custom real-time target machines and I/O modules optimized for your project specific needs can be designed for a minimum quantity of 10.

Common Applications

Embedded controllers for medical, electronics, semiconductors, robotics, or process
automation machinery and apparatuses produced in small to medium quantities
Fleet testing of vehicles, UAVs, or robots
Controllers for demonstration purposes

Wide range of off-the-shelf or customized real-time target machines, available with Intel CPUs from Celeron up to Core i7, for mobile use, or for rack and cabinet installation
Over 200 I/O modules available off the shelf. Customized I/O modules can typically be produced with a minimum quantity of 10
Flexible I/O configuration, ideal for control systems with variable or changing I/O and protocols requirements
Long-term availability of 7+ years can be assured for most components
Guaranteed deterministic behavior
CE/FCC/RoHS/SEMI compliance. Additional certification services for complete systems are available.

Fastest possible path from design in MATLAB & Simulink to embedded implementation of your control design on a real-time target machine
Royalty-free stand-alone operation of your real-time application on as many Real-time target machines as required. No Simulink license required.
Rapidly build stand-alone GUIs using Simulink Real-Time Explorer or the Simulink Real-Time C/C++ or .NET APIs
Assured compatibility with future releases of MathWorks software

Leverage off the shelf software and hardware components, guaranteed to work with your Simulink design and meet your project specific requirements
Save costs on software implementations, hardware designs, and certifications, and benefit from long-term availability
Have the flexibility of loading updated controls implementation on the real-time target machine within seconds

Rapidly create, build, implement, and run controls designs on a real-time target machine acting as embedded controller within days
No need to go through the traditional time consuming hardware and software design processes, typically requiring months and introducing significant costs