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HIL Connect
Information about the HIL Connect, a 19" 6U interface device, designed to adapt HIL IO signal levels to those most commonly used in the industry.
Overview
Overview of the purpose of the HIL Connect.

Typhoon HIL Hardware Manual
- Hardware Manual Introduction
  Collection of some of the guides on the deployment, use, and management of Typhoon HIL hardware devices.
- HIL101 Hardware User Guide
  Official documentation of the HIL101 simulator hardware device.
- HIL402 Hardware User Guide
  Official documentation of the HIL402 simulator hardware device.
- HIL404 Hardware User Guide
  Official documentation of the HIL404 simulator hardware device.
- HIL506 Hardware User Guide
  Official documentation of the HIL506 simulator hardware device.
- HIL602+ Hardware User Guide
  Official documentation of the HIL602+ simulator hardware device.
- HIL604 Hardware User Guide
  Official documentation of the HIL604 simulator hardware device.
- HIL606 Hardware User Guide
  Official documentation of the HIL606 simulator hardware device.
- HIL Paralleling Guide
  This document introduces the HIL paralleling concept, defines modeling of relevant link parameters, and explains how to properly connect multiple Typhoon HIL devices.
- Hardware Interfacing Guide
  Tips and examples on how to connect any controller to the HIL.
- HIL dS Interface Type-A
  Information about the HIL dS Interface Type-A, an interface board which allows for connecting dSPACE hardware to Typhoon HIL simulators.
- HIL dS Interface Type-B
  Information about the HIL dS Interface Type-B, an interface board which allows for connecting dSPACE hardware to Typhoon HIL simulators.
- HIL dS Interface Type-C
  Information about the HIL dS Interface Type-C, an interface board which allows for connecting dSPACE hardware to Typhoon HIL simulators.
- HIL Breakout Board
  Information about the HIL Breakout Board, a passive breakout board which provides easy access to individual HIL signals.
- HIL Connect
  Information about the HIL Connect, a 19" 6U interface device, designed to adapt HIL IO signal levels to those most commonly used in the industry.
  - Overview
    Overview of the purpose of the HIL Connect.
  - Detailed description
    Detailed description of the functionality of the HIL Connect.
  - HIL Connect chassis
    Description of the HIL Connect chassis.
  - HIL Connect card overview
    Definition of available HIL Connect cards.
  - Common HIL Connect configurations
    Description of common HIL Connect card configurations.
  - Mechanical
    Mechanical dimensions of the HIL Connect.
  - Scope of delivery
    Scope of delivery of the HIL Connect package.
- HIL DSP 180 Interface
  Information about the HIL DSP 180 Interface, an interface board which allows for connecting Texas Instruments Control Card boards to Typhoon HIL simulators.
- HIL TI Launchpad Interface
  Information about the HIL TI Launchpad Interface, an interface board which allows for connecting TI's LaunchPad™ boards to Typhoon HIL simulators.
- HIL TI uGrid Launchpad Interface
  Information about the HIL TI uGrid Launchpad Interface, an interface board which allows for connecting up to three TI LaunchPad™ boards to Typhoon HIL simulators.
- HIL4/6 Calibration Card
  Information about the HIL4 and HIL6 Calibration Card accessories designed for one-click calibration of all HIL4 and HIL6 series devices.
- HIL Infineon TriBoard Interface
  Information about the HIL Infineon TriBoard Interface, an interface board which allows for connecting Infineon TriBoard evaluation boards to Typhoon HIL simulators.
- HIL CCS Interface
  Information about the HIL CCS Interface, a dedicated module for testing smart charge communication of electric vehicles and electric vehicle supply equipment.

Overview

Overview of the purpose of the HIL Connect.

Note: This documentation describes HIL Connect devices with part number 22126. For older devices, the ones with part number 20010, please refer to the Universal HIL Connect User Guide (PDF).

Warning: HIL Connects shipped with the "Universal" configuration may output voltages of up to ~200 V AC on slots A and B. Do not touch exposed pins, or short with metal objects.

The HIL Connect is a rack-mount signal conditioning device, designed to convert HIL voltage levels (e.g. +/-10 V HIL analog outputs) to levels commonly used in the power electronics, or power systems industry (e.g. 130 V RMS). It is designed to be used with any HIL device, and has a capacity to condition one row of HIL I/O (up to: 32 x AO, 16 x AI, 32 x DO, 32 x DI).

Together with applicable card modules, the HIL Connect enables seamless integration with a wide variety of devices, most commonly:

Protective relays
Diesel Genset controllers
Power electronic controllers
Industrial automation equipment

The front of the device features connectors to interface with a single row of HIL I/O, while the rear panel provides connection points for external equipment.