AD-5435

AD5435
System Controller for Measurement and Controls

Overview and Features of AD5435

The AD5435 is a high-speed measurement & control system, which is customized to be easier to respond to various applications. It can provide functions corresponding to various systems requirements by combining multiple I/O boards and a CPU employing RT-OS with excellent real-time performance through the medium of MATLAB/Simulink control models and the GUI generating support tool, VirtualConsole.

Stand-alone

By downloading compiled MATLAB/Simulink models, it is possible to change parameters for measurement, control and operation with a stand-alone AD5435. You can use a single AD5435 as a controller on a routine basis, and it can also be connected to a PC for importing measurement data when necessary. You can also use it for other application depending on the situation, since it is possible to start models and change the operational parameters from a PC in the network.

User-friendly GUI

A&D has developed the GUI （operational set-up screen）software, a generating support tool, called VirtualConsole. It enables arrangement of screen to meet users’ applications by just selecting control components from the library on a host PC （Windows 2000/XP）, dragging-and-dropping them onto the screen and defining with MATLAB/Simulink models.

Versatility and Expandability

Dedicated I/O board installation up to 7 slots is available at-random combination. （Some board types occupy 2 slots.）It is easy to use since S-functions to control individual I/O boards with MATLAB/Simulink are provided.

User-friendly GUI

The operation of 14 function-keys can be customized on the Designer Screen of VirtualConsole. The Designer Screen shows the image of the main panel including keys, and makes possible configuration of display screens and operation setting of individual keys with key arrangement to respond to users' needs.

AD5435 System Architecture

Measurement/Control System

In the measurement/control system field, demand for real-time performance, customization and easy maintenance has recently been increasing to a great extent. A&D provides Model Based Development Environment with superior visibility utilizing high-speed firmware, MATLAB/Simulink and MC Ladder in order to offer total measurement/control systems with high control accuracy and high-speed response.

Simulation System

With measurement/control systems for development and evaluation, component tests should be done as precisely as possible before combination tests of a target product are implemented in the final stage. As one of the development methods, a method called HILS （Hardware In the Loop Simulation） is available. In this method, a targeted part is replaced with a real machine while the balance of the whole testing system is provided as a virtual model.

A&D-DSP Software

Re-utilization of Existing Models
No Coding Necessary
Pre-implementation（After-）Simulation
Re-utilization of GUI
Re-utilization of Legacy Applications

evelopment of A&D-DSP application software is carried out based on the model based design concept. The framework of A&D-DSP is realized by placing MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow in a center and utilizing VirtualConsole （GUI） and MC Ladder as sub-frames. Real-time processing function and post-process analysis function are expressed in a form of model block diagram by utilizing MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow. They are then implemented into the target while utilizing Real-Time Workshop and MC Ladder as automatic-coding tools. By utilizing VirtualConsole, user interface can be easily developed by arranging control components on the screen in your desired position. A series of application works can be performed without tedious coding work. Legacy applications can be linked with new applications via COM interface very effectively.

System Architecture

MATLAB／Simulink／Stateflow／Real Time Workshop

This is the framework of A&D-DSP. Simulink enables the development of control logics by arranging andconnecting functional blocks, and the functions, which are not in the standard library, can be integrated as a S-Function in the block diagram. The Stateflow is the expression of state transitions in a chart diagram format, and can be integrated in the Simulink block diagram.

S-Function Block Set

A&D offers special functional parts group which are not available as standard functional blocks in the MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow.

Special Real-time Calculation　

Complied with ASAM
GUI Control, etc. for Platform RT-OS with Display
Special Post-processing Calculation　
I/O Controller for A&D-DSP

Measurement/Control Screen Generating Software for User-friendly GUI

VirtualConsole enables easy configuration of comprehensible screens by offering GUI and functions such as parameter setting/changing of Simulink block diagrams and signal monitoring. It reduces many man-hours spent generating screens.

Designer Screen

Specifications

Chassis	1.1x2.2 DIN size Stand-alone type. Can be used both as a desktop and panel-mount.
Carrying Handle	Standard equipment (removable)
I/O Slots	7 slots for AD5430 series I/O boards
CPU Control	Control: CPU SH7750 (SH4) 200MHz Simulation: CPU PentinumM 1.1GHz
SDRAM	128Mbyte
Compact Flash Memory	64Mbyte
OS	RT-OS
Display	5.7-inch color TFT liquid crystal display (with backlight)
Operational Key Panel	Touch panel (resistive type), function keys, LCD ON/OFF keys, power key
Peripherals	Ethernet 10 BASE-T, FTP server function
Multi-node Function	Optional box-to-box communication Optional box-to-box synchronization
Power Supply	AC (85-264V) or DC 9-18V or DC16-36V
Operating Temperature	5-40°C
Ambient Humidity	5-90%RH (non-condensing)
External Dimensions	318(W)×221(D)×168(H) mm
Weight	6.5kg (standard)

Options

Hardware
  OP-01 Universal A/D
  OP-02A Universal D/A
  OP-03 Digital I/O
  OP-06 Auto I/O
  OP-07 Thermocouple
  OP-10 4-channel AD/DA Board
  OP-11 6-axis Encoder Input
  OP-12A Timing Detection
  OP-13 PWM I/O
  OP-17 Portable Network
  OP-18 Vehicle PWM
  OP-20 100kHz, 8-channel A/D
  OP-71 AUD Interface

Software
  Integrated Development Environment Tools and VirtualConsole Runtime
  VirtualConsole Designer
  CANPack