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Typhoon HIL Hardware Manual
Hardware Interfacing Guide
Tips and examples on how to connect any controller to the HIL.
Wire interfacing
Recommendations for interfacing using wires

Typhoon HIL Hardware Manual
- Hardware Manual Introduction
  Collection of some of the guides on the deployment, use, and management of Typhoon HIL hardware devices.
- 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.
  - Overview
    Overview of the recommended interfacing options
  - Wire interfacing
    Recommendations for interfacing using wires
  - Board design tips
    Recommendations for designing custom interface boards
- 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 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.
- 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.

Wire interfacing

Recommendations for interfacing using wires

These methods are best applied when you want to bring up the setup fast, and there are no signal adaptation requirements, i.e. all analog signals fall within a ±10 V range. Once the setup is up and running, moving to a more reliable setup is recommended.

Warning: Since this method involves mechanically unsecured wires, take extra care not to expose HIL terminals to voltages outside its absolute maximum ratings (more details by HIL device in the Hardware Manual), and check whether there is a possibility of a ground loop which may damage the equipment.

HIL Breakout Board

To enable a fast start, Typhoon HIL has designed an interface board, featuring spring-cage connectors which break out all signals from the connected HIL. These connectors hold bare copper wires in place via spring-type contacts, which are actuated by a finger or a small screwdriver. An example of such a setup, featuring a HIL Breakout Board 2.1, is shown in Figure 1.

For more information please visit the HIL Breakout Board product documentation.

Figure 1. Wire interfacing example, HIL Breakout Board

DIN41612 crimp connector

If no HIL Breakout Board is available, the preferred method is to use a DIN41612 connector which provides access to individual wires. An example of such a connector is HARTING 09030963214, as illustrated in Figure 2.

Figure 2. Wire interfacing example, DIN41612 connector

Jumper wires

Another option for a fast start is the use of jumper wires, as illustrated in Figure 3.

Figure 3. Wire interfacing example, jumper wires

Recommended material or supplies

Table 1. Recommended material or supplies
Part Number	Manufacturer	Description
20001	Typhoon HIL	HIL Breakout Board (see documentation)
PRT-09390	SparkFun Electronics	Jumper Wires Premium 12" F/F Pack of 100
PRT-09386	SparkFun Electronics	Jumper Wires Premium 12" M/F Pack of 100
09030963214	HARTING	DIN41612 connector housing, 96 pin, for crimped wires, 20-28AWG
09020008484	HARTING	Crimp contact for DIN41612 connector housing, 20-28AWG