Mobile real-time target machine

Rugged, high-performance and scalable test system with seamless Simulink® workflow interaction. Perfect for mobile use, such as in a vehicle.

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In-Vehicle Installation with Optional Lab/Desk Installation

Each Mobile real-time target machine is pre-configured for in-vehicle installation. In addition, it can also be used for desk/lab placement. Optional mounting plate is provided to mechanically fix the real-time target machine to a particular location. The mounting plate includes a set of clamps for mounting to a pair of DIN-rails (item ID 105362).

Real-Time Performance

By default, the Mobile real-time target machine is equipped with a dual core CPU with a 2.4 GHz clock rate. It can run applications with sample rates in the range of tens of kHz. To run applications with multiple sample rates, enabling deployment of larger and complex Simulink^® models, the 2.7 GHz six core option is recommended.

For applications or application components requiring sample rates up to the MHz range, you can choose from a selection of Simulink^® Programmable FPGAs, also including lowest latency analog and digital I/O connectivity.

Within Simulink^®, you can define which application components you want to execute on the CPU, and which ones on one or multiple programmable FPGAs, at different sample rates.

High Speed Data Logging

Real-time testing frequently requires logging large amounts of data for an extended period of time, analyzed after real-time execution such as with Simulink^® Simulation Data Inspector, you can hence choose SSDs with up to 2 TB of size for data logging.

Front view 1-layer, 3-5 I/O slots (item ID 105301)

Rear view 1-layer (item ID 105301)

Learn more about available I/O slots and accessibility by specific configuration type, and contact technical sales to receive a tailored configuration proposal based on your requirements.

Flexible I/O Expansion

This test system is frequently used to control and simulate highly complex setups such as aircraft or vehicle controller prototypes. For this, the Mobile real-time target machine comes in four different sizes with up to fourteen I/O modules, providing a flexible I/O expansion concept. And should you require to scale even further, multiple target machines can be interconnected and synchronized such as with low latency shared memory links. I/O modules can be accessed at the front of the test system.

Front view 2-layer, 6-8 I/O slots (item ID 105302)

Rear view 2-layer (item ID 105302)

The Mobile real-time target machine (M3) provides a rugged and compact design, paired with large I/O extension flexibility and powerful computing support, making it ideal for complex rapid control prototyping (RCP) applications in the field, such as in a vehicle.

This test system can also be used to simulate plants such as to test PLCs.

In case you need an even more compact test system have a look at the Baseline or Unit real-time target machine, and in case you’re looking for a scalable high performance test system for the office or lab, have a look at the Performance real-time target machine.

As all Speedgoat test systems, the Mobile real-time target machine provides seamless Simulink^® workflow integration with Simulink^® Real-Time™.

The Mobile real-time target machine (M3) supports MATLAB^® R2021a and newer.

Front view 3-layer, 9-11 I/O slots (item ID 105302 + item ID 105351)

Rear view 3-layer (item ID 105302 + item ID 105351)

Key Features

Front view 4-layer, 12-14 I/O slots (item ID 105302 + 2x item ID 105351)

Rear view 4-layer (item ID 105302 + 2x item ID 105351)

Mainboard & CPU	Default	Option
CPU	Intel Celeron 2.4 GHz, 2-core	Intel Core 2.7 GHz, 6-core (Item ID 105311)
Real-time operating system	Simulink^® Real-Time™
MATLAB release support	R2021a and later
Memory	8 GB	40 GB (Item ID 105321)
Video output	1x DisplayPort 1.2, 1 x DVI-D
USB	4x Type-A USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
Host-target GbE link and XCP Slave	1x 10/100/1000 Mbps
GbE port for Ethernet-based communication	4x 10/100/1000 Mbps Learn more about supported protocols
Serial ports	2x RS-232 (up to 115.2 kbps)	Additional 2x RS-232, up to 115.2 kbps (Item ID:105341)
Number of I/O slots	5 (3x PMC/XMC/CMC and 2x mPCIe I/O modules)	Expandable with up to 3 additional expansion layers, each offering three additional XMC/PMC/CMC slots, accommodating up to 14 I/O modules (Item ID: 105351)

Mass Storage	Default	Option
Main drive	128 GB SSD	512 GB SSD (Item ID 105331) 1 TB SSD (Item ID 105332) 2 TB SSD (Item ID 105333)

Power	Default	Option
Power supply	10-36 VDC Input Range with external adapter for AC 100-240V, 50/60 Hz	10-60 VDC Input Range, with short drop downs to 3V (Item ID: 105361)
Ignition	Power/Ignition remote control
Power Output	5V, 1A max
Power Consumption	Typ. 15-25 W without I/O modules installed

Mechanical	Default	Option
Enclosure	Rugged solid aluminum enclosure with heat sinks.
DIN-rail mounting	Aluminum DIN-rail mounting plate with steel clips (Item ID: 105362)
Dimensions	Height: 116 mm Width: 309 mm Depth: 161 mm	Height: 142mm (with 1 expansion layer) Height: 168mm (with 2 expansion layers) Height: 194mm (with 3 expansion layers)
Weight	6.5 kg (1-layer without I/O modules installed)

Environmental	Default
Storage temperature	-40 °C to +85 °C
Operating temperature	-20 °C to +60 °C
Relative humidity	5% – 95 % non-condensing

Standards Compliance	Default
Safety	IEC 61010-1:2010 incl. AMD1:2016 IEC 61010-2-201:2017
Electromagnetic Compatibility	IEC 61326-1:2012 IEC 61000-3-2:2018 IEC 61000-3-3:2013 incl. AMD1:2017

Built for High-Performance with a Compact Form Factor

Execute real-time applications on multiple high-performance CPU cores and on one or multiple inter-connected FPGAs, at closed-loop sample rates up to the MHz range.

Vast Range of Supported I/O Connectivity and Protocols

Choose from a selection of over 100 I/O module types, pre-installed into your test system by Speedgoat, and configurable from within MATLAB^® & Simulink^®.

Unrivaled Model-Based Design Workflow Integration

Benefit from the seamless MATLAB^® & Simulink^® workflow integration for Rapid Control Prototyping and Hardware-in-the-Loop Testing.

Flexible I/O Expansion

By default up to five I/O modules can be installed. Expansion options enable installation of up to 14 I/O modules providing support for hundreds of I/O signals. See configuration options.

Long-Term Availability and Quality Services

Test systems are typically used for many years. Speedgoat hence assures long-term availability of components, continued compatibility with latest releases (of MATLAB^® and Simulink^®), and responsive application support.

Capabilities

Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) Testing

Test and verify embedded controllers with a digital or a hybrid physical twin of your plant.
Run complex Simulink plant models on powerful multi-core CPUs and FPGAs.
Validate and test automation control systems with virtual commissioning, on multi-node simulators.

⮕ Learn more about HIL testing

Item ID	Product Name	Description
105301	Mobile real-time target machine (M3) – 1 Layer	Complete, fully-assembled, and tested Mobile real-time target machine including rugged aluminum enclosure, 8 GB memory, 128 GB SSD, industrial-grade mainboard with 2-core 2.4 GHz Celeron processor and onboard expansion slots to accommodate up to 5 I/O modules (three PMC/XMC/CMC and two mPCIe I/O slots). Onboard communication: 1x Gigabit Ethernet interface for host-target communication, 4x Gigabit Ethernet interface supporting network protocols such as EtherCAT Master, UDP, TCP/IP, XCP Master, Modbus TCP and many more (the supported protocols might depend on the MATLAB^® release and separately purchased runtime licenses), 2x RS232 serial ports supporting baud rates up to 115.2 kbps, 4x Type-A USB ports supporting USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), 1x DisplayPort 1.2 and 1x DVI-D for target screen. Designed to work with input voltages ranging from 10V to 36V, making it versatile and suitable for a variety of applications. An external AC/DC power adapter is included. Supported operating temperature range: -20 °C up to +60 °C.
105302	Mobile real-time target machine (M3) – 2 Layers	Complete, fully-assembled, and tested Mobile real-time target machine including rugged aluminum enclosure, 8 GB memory, 128 GB SSD, industrial-grade mainboard with 2-core 2.4 GHz Celeron processor and onboard expansion slots to accommodate up to 8 I/O modules (six PMC/XMC/CMC and two mPCIe I/O slots). Onboard communication: 1x Gigabit Ethernet interface for host-target communication, 4x Gigabit Ethernet interface supporting network protocols such as EtherCAT Master, UDP, TCP/IP, XCP Master, Modbus TCP and many more (the supported protocols might depend on the MATLAB^® release and separately purchased runtime licenses), 2x RS-232 serial ports supporting baud rates up to 115.2 kbps, 4x Type-A USB ports supporting USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), 1x DisplayPort 1.2 and 1x DVI-D for target screen. Designed to work with input voltages ranging from 10V to 36V, making it versatile and suitable for a variety of applications. An external AC/DC power adapter is included. Supported operating temperature range: -20 °C up to +60 °C. This system can be expanded by adding optional additional layers to support up to 14 I/O modules.

Item ID	Product Name	Description
105312	Mobile-M3-CPU-2.7GHz-6Core- 1 Layer	Replaces the 2-core 2.4 GHz Celeron with a 6-core 2.7 GHz Intel Core processor for the 1 layer version, providing maximum performance and scalability to support your complex real-time application.
105313	Mobile-M3-CPU-2.7GHz-6Core-2 Layers	Replaces the 2-core 2.4 GHz Celeron with a 6-core 2.7 GHz Intel Core processor for the 2 layers version, providing maximum performance and scalability to support your complex real-time application.
105321	Mobile-M3-RAM-32GB	Extends Memory to a total of 40GB
105331	Mobile-M3-SSD-512GB	Replaces the 128 GB SSD with a 512 GB SSD for additional data logging storage
105332	Mobile-M3-SSD-1TB	Replaces the 128 GB SSD with a 1 TB SSD for additional data logging storage
105333	Mobile-M3-SSD-2TB	Replaces the 128 GB SSD with a 2 TB SSD for additional data logging storage
105341	Mobile-M3-RS232-ISO	Add two additional serial RS232 ports for point-to-point communication. The maximum supported data transfer rate is 115.2 kbps.
105351	Mobile-M3-IOExpansion-3Slots	This option adds one expansion layer to the Mobile M3 real-time target machine, which provides three additional XMC/PMC/CMC slots.
105361	Mobile-M3-Extended-PowerSupply	This option extends the power input support from 10 V - 36 V to 10 V - 60 V for automotive environments. Perfect for in-vehicle applications, this extended power supply can also handle short voltage drop-downs as low as 3 V for short period of time.
105362	Mobile-M3-Mounting Set	Mounting set including a mounting plate and a set of DIN rail clamps.See installation manual for details.
105281	Mobile-M3-Power-Input-Connector	This is a spare power input connector

Please fill out our configuration form and specify your requirements to receive accurate information for your real-time target solution. We are quick to respond and happy to discuss your needs to provide product and pricing information promptly.

Rapid Control Prototyping (RCP)

Expedite control design development by using the test system as a powerful and flexible prototype of your controller in R&D. Use the controller prototype for in-vehicle applications. In addition, use it for small-scale lab/desktop applications. Later in your development process, leverage the test system as an embedded controller.
Connect the test system to your physical plant using the same I/O configuration as your future embedded controller.
Use MATLAB^® & Simulink^® to design your controls and use Simulink^® Real-Time™ to deploy the real-time application to the test system. Iterate through designs and monitor their performance. Automate the testing process.
Evolve your control designs while keeping core parts running on the embedded controller using bypassing. The embedded controller remains part of the test setup while new features are executed on the real-time test system, all perfectly connected and synced.