Hardware Manual Introduction

Collection of some of the guides on the deployment, use, and management of Typhoon HIL hardware devices.

Hardware Manual Introduction

Typhoon HIL produces Typhoon HIL simulator devices, HIL Interfaces, and HIL Accessories designed to support real-time testing with your control equipment. The following sections feature a collection of some of the guides on the deployment, use, and management of Typhoon HIL hardware devices.

Note: Currently, not all hardware documentation is available for web access. If a guide you need is missing here, please contact us.

Typhoon HIL Simulator Device Hardware Manuals and User Guides

Table 1. Typhoon HIL Simulator devices under active support
Category Description of Content
HIL101 Hardware User Guide Official documentation of the HIL101 simulator hardware device.
HIL402 Hardware User Guide Official documentation of the HIL402 simulator hardware device.
HIL404 Hardware User Guide Official documentation of the HIL404 simulator hardware device.
HIL506 Hardware User Guide Official documentation of the HIL506 simulator hardware device.
HIL602+ Hardware User Guide Official documentation of the HIL602+ simulator hardware device.
HIL604 Hardware User Guide Official documentation of the HIL604 simulator hardware device.
HIL606 Hardware User Guide Official documentation of the HIL606 simulator hardware device.
HIL Paralleling Guide This document introduces the HIL paralleling concept, defines modeling of relevant link parameters, and explains how to properly connect multiple Typhoon HIL devices.
Hardware Interfacing Guide Tips and examples on how to connect any controller to the HIL.

HIL Interfaces Online Documentation

Table 2. Summary of HIL Interface documentation and guides available online
Category Description of Content
HIL Connect Information about the HIL Connect, a 19" 6U interface device, designed to adapt HIL IO signal levels to those most commonly used in the industry.
HIL dS Interface Type-A Information about the HIL dS Interface Type-A, an interface board which allows for connecting dSPACE hardware to Typhoon HIL simulators.
HIL dS Interface Type-B Information about the HIL dS Interface Type-B, an interface board which allows for connecting dSPACE hardware to Typhoon HIL simulators.
HIL dS Interface Type-C Information about the HIL dS Interface Type-C, an interface board which allows for connecting dSPACE hardware to Typhoon HIL simulators.
HIL Breakout Board Information about the HIL Breakout Board, a passive breakout board which provides easy access to individual HIL signals.
HIL DSP 180 Interface Information about the HIL DSP 180 Interface, an interface board which allows for connecting Texas Instruments Control Card boards to Typhoon HIL simulators.
HIL TI Launchpad Interface Information about the HIL TI Launchpad Interface, an interface board which allows for connecting TI's LaunchPad™ boards to Typhoon HIL simulators.
HIL TI uGrid Launchpad Interface Information about the HIL TI uGrid Launchpad Interface, an interface board which allows for connecting up to three TI LaunchPad™ boards to Typhoon HIL simulators.
HIL Infineon TriBoard Interface Information about the HIL Infineon TriBoard Interface, an interface board which allows for connecting Infineon TriBoard evaluation boards to Typhoon HIL simulators.
HIL Nucleo-64 Interface Information about the HIL Nucleo-64 Interface, an interface board which allows for seamlessly connecting STM Nucleo-64™ development kits to Typhoon HIL simulators.
HIL CCS Interface Information about the HIL CCS Interface, a dedicated module for testing smart charge communication of electric vehicles and electric vehicle supply equipment.
HIL Electric Vehicle Charging Interface Information about the HIL Electric Vehicle Charging Interface solution, a dedicated module for testing and validating Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE). This interface requires a connected power amplifier to function.
HIL Regatron Interface Device Information about the HIL Regatron Interface Device, an interface which allows for seamless communication between Regatron Power Source devices and Typhoon HIL simulators.

HIL Accessory Online Documentation

Table 3. Summary of HIL accessory documentation available online
Category Description of Content
HIL4/6 Calibration Card Information about the HIL4 and HIL6 Calibration Card accessories designed for one-click calibration of HIL simulator devices.
HIL Breakout Board Information about the HIL Breakout Board, a passive breakout board which provides easy access to individual HIL signals.
1 kV Isolated Power Supply Unit Information about the 1 kV Isloated PSU, a power supply specifically engineered to provide a secure, stable, and precies power source for laboratory testing applications.
1.5 kV Isolated Power Supply Unit Information about the 1.5 kV Isolated Power Supply Unit, a power supply specifically engineered to provide a secure, stable, and precies power source for laboratory testing applications

Disclaimers

“dSPACE” and “MicroLabBox” are registered trademarks of dSPACE GmbH in the United States of America or other countries, or both.

“Texas Instruments“, “TI“, and "LaunchPad™" are registered trademarks of Texas Instruments Incorporated in the United States of America, or other countries, or both.

"Infineon" and "AURIXTM TriBoard" are registered trademarks of Infineon Technologies AG in Germany and/or other countries.

"Nucleo-64TM", "Nucleo-144TM", "STM32", and "STM32 Nucleo" are registered trademarks of STMicroelectronics International NV or its affiliates in the USA (US Patent and Trademark Office) and/or other countries.

"Regatron" and "Regatron Power Source" are registered trademarks of Regatron AG and/or its affiliates in Switzerland and/or other countries.