Hardware-in-the-Loop
Real-time testing for modern control systems
Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) is a modern testing method in which control units or electronic components are tested within a realistically simulated environment. Signals from sensors, cameras, or other system components are virtually generated and transmitted to the test object. This allows functions and responses to be tested under practical conditions, even if the actual complete system is not available.
The bidirectional operation enables the simulation of various operating states. Developers benefit from a safe, reproducible, and efficient testing environment – without the need for charging cycles or thermal conditioning of real batteries.
The BeXema battery emulator is designed for use in HiL environments. It accurately replicates the electrical behavior of 12V, 24V, and 48V batteries and can be directly integrated with real components such as generators, inverters, DC/DC converters, energy storage systems, and electric motors.
Technical Specifications
Our HIL emulators offer the following features:
- Voltages up to 0 – 1,500V
- Currents up to ±20kA
- Comprehensive operating modes (U, I, P)
- Short settling time <1ms
- Galvanic isolation from the power grid
- Insulation monitoring (ground fault detection)
- Operation via system controller with touch display
- Integrated battery models
- Highly dynamic and precise voltage regulation
- Active current limitation
- Parallel operation of multiple HIL emulators possible (master-slave)
- Easy test bench integration via Ethernet and CAN (10kHz for hybrid integration). Additional interfaces available upon request.
- Device safety in accordance with ISO 13849-1