Unit real-time target machine

Compact test system with seamless MATLAB® & Simulink® workflow integration. Ideal for office, lab, field, and in-vehicle use

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The Unit real-time target machine has a compact design with tens of I/O channels. It is ideal for rapid control prototyping (RCP) applications in the lab or the field, such as in vehicles, or as an embedded controller later in your development process. This test system can also be used for small-scale desk-based hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing.

For a compact test system with more I/O modules, consider the Baseline real-time target machine. Choose the Mobile real-time target machine for complex RCP applications in the field. Consider Performance real-time target machine as the high-performance test system for the lab.

The Unit real-time target machine provides seamless Simulink^® workflow integration, and supports MATLAB^® R2021b and newer. The previous version of the Unit real-time target machine is available here.

Item ID	Product Name	Description
106070	Unit real-time target machine	The Unit real-time target machine features a quad-core 1.6 GHz Intel^® Atom^® processor to run real-time applications created from Simulink^®, a SSD for data logging and two on-board GbE ports for host-target and other Ethernet-based communications, including real-time UDP, XCP, and EtherCAT Master. This target machine can support an extended temperature range of -40 °C to +85 °C.
106071	Unit openframe real-time target machine	The Unit real-time target machine (openframe) features a quad-core 1.6 GHz Intel^® Atom^® processor to run real-time applications created from Simulink^®, a SSD for data logging and two on-board GbE ports for host-target and other Ethernet-based communications, including real-time UDP, XCP, and EtherCAT Master. This target machine can support an extended temperature range of -40 °C to +85 °C.

Optional Accessories
106078	Unit-SSD1TB	1 TB SSD drive instead of default 128 GB flash drive. Ideal to log large amounts of data at high sample rates
105262	DIN rail clamping set	Set of two cleats and two lockable clamps for standard 35 mm DIN rails. M3x6 TX10 mounting screws included

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.

Key Features

Designed with a Compact Form Factor to Achieve High Sample Rates

Execute real-time applications on the CPU and one optional Simulink^® Programmable FPGA IO397, at closed-loop sample rates up to the MHz range.

Diverse Range of Supported I/O Connectivity and Protocols

Choose from over 20 I/O modules, including analog and digital modules and industry protocols, pre-installed by Speedgoat into your test system.

Versatile Installation Options

This test system is ideal to place on your desk or in a lab or to mount in a field-based system such as a vehicle for rapid control prototyping or as an embedded controller.

Unrivaled Model-Based Design Workflow Integration

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

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 MATLAB^® releases, and responsive application support.

Capabilities

Rapid Control Prototyping (RCP)

Accelerate control design development by using the test system as a flexible prototype of your controller in R&D. Use the controller prototype for in-vehicle and 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 as your future embedded controller.
Use MATLAB^® and Simulink^® for your control designs and use Simulink^® Real-Time™ to deploy the real-time application to the test system. Iterate through the designs and automate the testing process.
Evolve your control designs while keeping part of your controls 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.

⮕ Learn more about RCP

Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) Testing

Test and verify embedded controllers with a digital twin of your plant.
Run Simulink^® plant models on the CPU and one optional IO397 FPGA.

⮕ Learn more about HIL testing

Configurations
Learn more about available I/O modules and protocols and contact technical sales to receive a tailored proposal based on your requirements.

I/O Connectivity
Each Unit real-time target machine can house one I/O module.
The following modules are available:

I/O Module	Description
IO172	6-channel RTD, thermocouple & strain measurement I/O module
IO191	Sequential sampling analog I/O module with 8 single-ended or 4 differential inputs, 4 single-ended outputs, and 16 digital I/O lines
IO292	Digital I/O module with 24 x TTL I/O lines
IO391/IO392/ IO393/IO394	I/O module with configurable TTL or RS422/RS485 I/O functionality, supporting PWM generation and capture, encoder inputs and outputs (quadrature, SSI, EnDat, BISS), SPI, I2C, SENT, and more
IO397	I/O module with programmable FPGA and configurable digital TTL I/O functionality (PWM, encoders, SPI, I2C, SENT), plus 4 x single-ended/4 differential analog inputs, and 4 x single-ended analog outputs
IO581	4-port serial I/O module supporting RS-232, RS-422 and RS-485
IO641/IO642	PROFIBUS Master or Slave I/O module
IO643/IO644	CANopen Master or Slave I/O module
IO691	CAN I/O module supporting 2 x CAN / CAN FD
IO750	EtherCAT (subordinate device) I/O module
IO751	PROFINET (controller) I/O module
IO752	PROFINET (device) I/O module
IO753	Modbus TCP (client) I/O module
IO754	Modbus TCP (server) I/O module
IO755	EtherNet/IP (scanner) I/O module
IO756	EtherNet/IP (adapter) I/O module
IO758	POWERLINK (controller node) I/O module
IO791	Gigabit Ethernet I/O module for real-time UDP, TCP/IP, EtherCAT Master or XCP Master/Slave

Choose from a range of analog, and digital I/O modules and industry protocols. For applications requiring sample rates up to the MHz range, you can choose IO397 from Simulink^® Programmable FPGAs.

Ordering Information
Product Name	Unit real-time target machine	Unit Education real-time target machine	Unit Openframe real-time target machine
Item ID	106070	106072	106071

Mainboard & CPU
CPU	Intel Atom x5-E3940 1.6 GHz quad-core
Real-time operating system	Simulink^® Real-Time™
MATLAB release	2021b and later
Memory	4GB DDR3
Video interface	1 x HDMI - 1 x mDP
USB	2 x USB 3.0
Host-Target link	Intel I210
GbE ports	1x Intel I210
Nr. of slots for I/O modules	1 x mPCIe

Mass Storage
Main drive	128 GB SSD
Main drive - options	1 TB mSATA (Item ID 106078)

Power
Power supply	12 VDC ±10%, external AC/DC power adapter 100 - 240 VAC / 50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption	15W

Mechanical
Enclosure	Aluminium enclosure with integrated passive heatsink	Openframe on passive heatsink, aluminium side panels
DIN-rail mounting option	Set of clamps for DIN rail mounting (Item ID 105262)	n/a
Dimensions	H 60 mm x W 140 mm x D 100 mm	H 58 mm x W 140 mm x D 100 mm
Weight	800g (depending on the I/O module)	440 g (without I/O module)

Environmental
Ambient temperature	0 °C to +40 C°
Operating temperature range of components	- 40 °C to +85 °C
Storage temperature	-20 °C to +70 °C
Relative Humidity	10 - 90% r.H., non-condensing