Equipped with a fast and reliable Intel® Xeon® four-core processors and a powerful Xilinx® Kintex®-7 410T FPGA, the OP4512 delivers raw simulation power for both CPU-based real-time simulation and sub-microsecond time step power electronic simulation.
The OP4512’s compact 2U chassis works equally well for desktop or rack mounted setups, while providing up to 140 high-performance analog/digital channels with signal conditioning and 4 SFP-GTX optical high-speed links for hardware interfacing.
1. Small Form Factor (SFP) 5Gbits/s optical interface modules connectors
2. JTAG connector (for OPAL-RT technicians’ use)
3. Synchronization connectors and status LEDs
4. Target computer status LEDs
5. DB37 connectors for digital and analog inputs and outputs
6. DB37 connectors for digital and analog inputs and outputs
7. RS422 differential inputs/outputs or fiber optic and synchronization connectors
8. Standard micro ATX computer connectors: 1 VGA port, 4 USB ports, 2 network ports, 1 serial port
9. 1 free PCIe slot. This space may not be available if optional I/Os other than RS422 are selected by the customer (see point 7)
The combined commercial off-the-shelf FPGA and CPU architecture of the OP4512 enables users to reach real-time simulation time steps below 10 μs and 200ns, respectively. Co-simulation between FPGA and CPU is also possible, thanks to a fast PCI Express link exchanging data and signals between devices. This feature makes it possible to couple high-speed FPGA-based models, such as power converters and electric drives, to slower electrical and mechanical systems on the CPU, providing even more detailed simulations.
The 10-nanosecond timing resolution of the FPGA enables users to perform advanced RCP of high-speed PWM-based controllers that can be tested on actual hardware. All this exceptional computing power is available in a single rack-mounted chassis.
| Computer | Intel® Xeon® E3 4 cores, 3.7 GHz or equivalent, 16 GB RAM, 250 GB SSD |
| FPGA | Xilinx® Kintex®-7 410T |
| Software Platform Compatibility | RT-LAB and HYPERSIM |
| Toolbox Compatibility | ARTEMiS, eHS, ePHASORSIM, Orchestra, RT-XSG |
| I/O board (max. 4 I/O modules per system) | 16 analog channels per module (max, of 64 channels per system) 32 digital channels per module (max, of 128 channels per system) |
| High-Speed Communication | 4x SFP socket, 1 to 5 Gbits/s optical fiber |
| Micro ATX Connectivity | 1 VGA port 4 USB ports 1 HDMI port 2 network ports 1 PCIe free slot available for optional I/O cards |
| Optimal Connectivity | See full list of communication protocols |
| Dimensions & Weight | 2U, 19’’ rackmount (mounting brackets and hardware included), 43.2 (W) x 28 (D) x 8.9 cm (H) (17” x 11” x 3.5”), 5 kg (11 lbs.) approx. |
HYPERSIM provides engineers with complete tools to address the most complex power systems control challenges. Widely used by international industries, academic institutions and research centers, HYPERSIM offers a unique software interface dedicated to EMT power systems research. Use HYPERSIM’s rich component library, including virtual PMUs, to easily and efficiently create detailed power systems models.
RT-LAB is an advanced simulation control platform that includes a complete design library for all applications and industries. Use RT-LAB to edit, compile, load, execute and analyze models. Fully integrated with MATLAB/Simulink®, RT-LAB offers the most complex model-based design for interaction with real-world environments.
