Overview

With the AL-5010 it is possible to perform sensor emulation such as ultrasonic distance sensors, and airbag crash sensors. With the built-in fault insertion capabilities, it is possible to validate the effects of faulty wiring or corrupt sensors.

The module supports the following communication modes defined in the DSI3 specification:

  • Command and Response Mode

  • Periodic Data Collection Mode

The AL-5010 supports the following bus topologies: point-to-point, daisy-chain, and parallel.

Topology

Bus In

Bus Out

Isolated

Front Connector

Front Connector

Serial Start

Front Connector

Next Channel

Serial Middle

Last Channel

Next Channel

Serial End

Last Channel

None

Parallel From Master

Front Connector

Internal Bus

Parallel From Bus

Internal Bus

Internal Bus

Fault insertion (FIU) is available on each channel providing options for short to AUX1/F+, short to AUX2/F–, Pin to Pin Short, and Open Fault.

The reference (REF) of each channel can be Disabled (for fault insertion) or wired to DUT_GND.

Channel States / Modes

  • DISABLED - This channel is disabled.

  • ISOLATED - This channel is routed to the front connector only and is isolated from other channels on the board.

  • SERIAL_START - This channel is the first node in a serial chain. It is connected to an external master and to the next channel.

  • SERIAL_MIDDLE - This channel is a middle node in a serial chain. It is connected to the previous channel and to the next channel.

  • SERIAL_END - This channel is a last node in a serial chain. It is connected to the previous channel only.

  • PARALLEL_FROM_MASTER - This channel is connected to an external master and in parallel with one or more other channels on the module.

  • PARALLEL_FROM_BUS - This channel is connected in parallel with one or more other channels on the module.

Board

Example Configurations

Example 1 - If you want the AL-5010 to simulate eight (8) sensors in series then you would configure it like this:

Hardware Connection:

Wire the master to CH1.MASTER

Software Configuration:

CH1 = SERIAL_START

CH2..CH7 = SERIAL_MIDDLE

CH8 = SERIAL_END

Example 2 - If you want to connect your master to all the channels on the AL-5010 then you would configure it like this:

Hardware Connection:

Wire the master to CH1.MASTER

Software Configuration:

CH 1 = PARALLEL_FROM_MASTER

CH2..Ch8 = PARALLEL_FROM_BUS

Fault Insertion Capabilities

  • OPEN - Open Fault or Safe Mode applied. Circuit is disconnected from the DUT.

  • NO_FAULT - No Faults applied and the card is operating normally.

  • PIN_TO_PIN - Short-Circuit between +/- pins.

  • AUX1 - Short-Circuit to AUX1/F+.

  • AUX2 - Short-Circuit to AUX2/F-.