RT Box CE

A Book-Sized HIL Simulator for under $5000

The RT Box CE is a compact edition of the RT Box 1 and is offered at a very affordable price. Compared to its bigger sibling, the RT Box CE has only 8 (instead of 16) analog input channels and no high-speed interconnects. The performance of the CPU and the specifications of all other I/Os are identical to the RT Box 1. The RT Box CE is an interesting option for small HIL applications that do not require coupling multiple units.

The RT Box CE is primarily intended for classroom and lab teaching, where students implement their control algorithms on a microcontroller and verify the correct operation with HIL simulations of the plant. As the RT Box CE is as small as a book it can be easily taken home by students and researchers to work remotely.

Technical Specifications

Processor	Xilinx Zynq	Z-7030
	CPU cores	2 x ARM Cortex-A9, 1 GHz
Analog inputs	Channels	8
	Resolution	16 bit, simultaneous sampling
	Voltage ranges	-10 ... 10 V -5 ... 5 V
	Input type	Differential
	Max. sample rate	2 Msps
	Input impedance	1 MΩ, 24 pF
	Connector	D-SUB 37 pin male
Analog outputs	Channels	16
	Resolution	16 bit, simultaneous update
	Voltage ranges	-10 ... 10 V 0 ... 10 V -5 ... 5 V 0 ... 5 V
	Max. update rate	2 Msps
	Output impedance	0 Ω
	Max. output current	10 mA
	Connector	D-SUB 37 pin female
Digital inputs	Channels	32
	Logic levels	3.3 V (5 V tolerant)
	Connector	D-SUB 37 pin male
Digital outputs	Channels	32
	Logic levels	3.3 V 5 V
	Connector	D-SUB 37 pin female
I/O protection	Short-circuit	Permanent
	Overvoltage	-24 ... 24 V
Connectivity	Gigabit Ethernet	1
	CAN bus	2
	USB A 2.0	1
	Firmware	SD card
Power supply (internal)	100 ... 240 Vac 50 ... 60 Hz	30 VA
Size (mm)	Depth x Width	225 x 165
	Height	55