Typhoon HIL Hardware Manual
- Hardware Manual Introduction
  Collection of some of the guides on the deployment, use, and management of Typhoon HIL hardware devices.
- HIL 4/6 Series Hardware User Guide
  This document provides information on Typhoon HIL simulator hardware.
- 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 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.
  - Overview
    Overview of the purpose and connectivity of the HIL dS Interface Type-C
  - Layout
    General layout of the HIL dS Interface Type-C Board
  - Digital IO type selection
    Overview of the selection and operation of Digital IO switches
  - Pinouts
    Pinouts for all connectors found on the dS Interface Type-C
  - Mechanical
    Dimensions and mechanical guidelines for the HIL dS Interface Type-C
  - Scope of delivery
    Scope of delivery of the HIL dS Interface Type-C package
  - Revision History
    Update history of the HIL dS Interface Type-C documentation
- HIL Breakout Board
  Information about the HIL Breakout Board, a passive breakout board which provides easy access to individual HIL signals.
- 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 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.
- HIL4/6 Calibration Card
  Information about the HIL4 and HIL6 Calibration Card accessories designed for one-click calibration of all HIL4 and HIL6 series devices.
- 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.

Digital IO type selection

Overview of the selection and operation of Digital IO switches

While digital outputs and digital inputs are separate pins on all HIL devices, some dSPACE devices (such as the MicroLabBox) have “universal” digital channels with a software-programmable type.

To prevent collision between the HIL I/O and the dSPACE IO, SPDT selector switches were added to the HIL dS Interface Type-B board, as shown in Figure 1.

Figure 1. I/O type selector switch and LED

Each IO signal from the dSPACE device (excluding PWM signals) is routed to the switch section. The signal is routed either to HIL DI or HIL DO pins via SPDT switch channels.

To indicate status, the board features 32 white LEDs, connected to the dS IO line. The LEDs are ON when the dS IO line is high. This can occur if:

dSPACE is driving the line, when IO is set to DO
HIL DO is driving the line, when IO is set to DI

Switches are configured to connect the dSPACE IO to the HIL DI out of the factory.

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