The FailSafeTester

Technical Details

Functionality

The FailSafeTester is much more than just a simple breakout box. It enables the generation of the following electrical faults:

The principal characteristics of the hardware are:

Modular, customizable and expandable system: 8 to 160 channels in one box (controller card, backplane, 20 slots) Multiple chassis configuration possible, thereby allowing an unlimited number of channels.
Modular architecture allows easy expansion and change across different applications and test requirements.

Hardware

Can break every signal under software control
Can connect every signal to any other signal - either directly or via programmable resistor
Completely programmable, no need for manual patching, therefore tests can be completely automated
Complete test configuration can be stored and reloaded under software control
The FailSafeTester can be controlled as wished via CANbus or V24-interface
Handle more than 100 signals? - No problem!
Handle 42v-signals? - No problem!
30A high current signals? - No problem!
Programmable resistor range 1 Ohm - 1 MOhm
Up to 160 channels in one box, yet extremely compact
Self-diagnostic

Software

Easy programming via scripting language
Managing the channels is intuitive
The system can be influenced with just a few mouse clicks
The interactive user interface of the FailSafeTester is perfectly integrated in IPG's CarMaker/HIL environment
In a CarMaker/HIL environment, control of the FailSafeTester can be course-controlled and time-controlled

Cards available:

Controller Card, CAN and serial interface, 3 signal ports, easy firmware update
8 channels standard relay card (12V/3A; 50V/1A)
4 channels high current relay card (12V/30A)
Programmable resistor card, 1 Ohm to 1 MOhm software adjustable, with electronic overload protection
High speed switch card
Self diagnostic card, automatic testing of all cards, checking all relays, programmable resistors, signal ports and backplane

4 different variants of housings available:

desktop case, direct access to the insert cards
desktop case, deeper installation of the cards, with central connector
for 19 rack mounting, direct access to the insert cards
for 19 rack mounting, deeper installation of the cards, with central connector Controlled by a controller, communication with the controller via CAN or serial interface 3 signal ports, can be connected via software with every signal, making electrical access to all signals possible.