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cRIO position sensor simulation

cRIO position sensor simulation

The "cRIO Position Sensor Simulation" enables realistic simulation of GMR/AMR angle sensors in National Instruments Compact-RIO systems. It has been specifically designed for testing applications in power electronics for electric machines (e.g., in electric and hybrid vehicles as well as many other industrial applications) and offers precise reproduction of sensor signals for functional, end-of-line, or lifetime tests. 


Technical Description 

The position sensor simulation can be used to generate synchronous sine and cosine signals, as provided by position sensors in electric motors.  
There are multiple levels of the simulation available. One module offers 5 analog outputs. By combining several modules, different numbers of outputs can be realized. This makes it possible to configure multiple output combinations. 

Another feature worth mentioning is the simulation of various fault patterns such as phase shift, amplitude, and offset errors. 

Due to the calibration including adjustment at the factory state and the high reliability, the modules provide very accurate long-term measurement results. A recalibration process in the IRS calibration laboratory can be performed easily and maintenance-friendly. 

The "cRIO Position Sensor Simulation" enables realistic simulation of GMR/AMR angle sensors in National Instruments Compact-RIO systems. It has been specifically designed for testing applications in power electronics for electric machines (e.g., in electric and hybrid vehicles as well as many other industrial applications) and offers precise reproduction of sensor signals for functional, end-of-line, or lifetime tests. 


Technical Description 

The position sensor simulation can be used to generate synchronous sine and cosine signals, as provided by position sensors in electric motors.  
There are multiple levels of the simulation available. One module offers 5 analog outputs. By combining several modules, different numbers of outputs can be realized. This makes it possible to configure multiple output combinations. 

Another feature worth mentioning is the simulation of various fault patterns such as phase shift, amplitude, and offset errors. 

Due to the calibration including adjustment at the factory state and the high reliability, the modules provide very accurate long-term measurement results. A recalibration process in the IRS calibration laboratory can be performed easily and maintenance-friendly. 

Technical Specifications

  • Number of Channels: 5 

  • Data Rate: 1 MS/s per channel simultaneously 

  • Output Voltage Range: 0 – 10 VDC with 16-bit resolution 

  • Max. Output Current: 10mA 

  • Accuracy: 0.1% typical to the output range end value 

  • Software:  

    • Example software for the cRIO available in LabVIEW 

    • All relevant parameters configurable via software 

    • Diverse, additional analog output signals available upon request 



Areas of Application

  • Electric and Hybrid Vehicles, Electric Machines, and Other Industrial Applications: Optimization and validation of inverter solutions as well as control devices through precise simulation of position signals in performance-intensive environments, e.g., in drive systems, robotics, and automation technology. 

  • Design Validation and End-of-Line Tests: Functional testing without the use of original motors and sensors. 

  • Research and Development: The module enables efficient development and testing of inverter controls in various applications, thereby contributing to increased reliability and performance of power electronics. 


Through flexible configuration and integration into existing systems, the “cRIO Position Sensor Simulation” module offers an efficient solution for sensor simulation in various industrial applications. 

Technical Specifications

  • Number of Channels: 5 

  • Data Rate: 1 MS/s per channel simultaneously 

  • Output Voltage Range: 0 – 10 VDC with 16-bit resolution 

  • Max. Output Current: 10mA 

  • Accuracy: 0.1% typical to the output range end value 

  • Software:  

    • Example software for the cRIO available in LabVIEW 

    • All relevant parameters configurable via software 

    • Diverse, additional analog output signals available upon request 



Areas of Application

  • Electric and Hybrid Vehicles, Electric Machines, and Other Industrial Applications: Optimization and validation of inverter solutions as well as control devices through precise simulation of position signals in performance-intensive environments, e.g., in drive systems, robotics, and automation technology. 

  • Design Validation and End-of-Line Tests: Functional testing without the use of original motors and sensors. 

  • Research and Development: The module enables efficient development and testing of inverter controls in various applications, thereby contributing to increased reliability and performance of power electronics. 


Through flexible configuration and integration into existing systems, the “cRIO Position Sensor Simulation” module offers an efficient solution for sensor simulation in various industrial applications. 

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