Date: 05/07/2012

Six new engine control modules from National Instruments for rapid prototyping

National Instruments has released six Drivven C Series engine control modules, which provide engine researchers with rugged, modular engine-specific I/O for interfacing directly with internal combustion engine subsystems and actuators. Using these modules, which are programmed with LabVIEW FPGA, engineers can quickly prototype engine control algorithms without having to create custom hardware or request lengthy code changes.

Features:
1. LabVIEW FPGA drivers: Engineers can easily adjust injection timing and software parameters using an open, intuitive programming language· LabVIEW system design software provides flexibility with engine parameters such as spark and fuel injection timing.

2. Modular I/O: Engineers can quickly prototype all the I/O necessary for a production engine controller. The hardware provides plug-and-play I/O flexibility to change engine interfaces in seconds.

“The Direct Injector Module from Drivven enabled us to get the piezoelectric injector working well in a very short time,” said Jason King, chief engineer of gasoline engines at Ricardo. “We also created novel injection strategies because Drivven programmed the control aspects easily and quickly. The cost versus capability of Drivven products is superior to anything else on the market.”