Drivetrain Control

Once we have a final design of the drivetrain components and have progressed to the working prototype phase, we have the capability in house to develop the control system software and algorithms, which are essential to optimise the performance of the drivetrain in the target vehicle and ensure that the vehicle characteristics meet or exceed customer expectations.

Customer expectations often include conflicting requirements, such as optimum traction in adverse off-road conditions, combined with imperceptible changes to vehicle behaviour on normal dry roads. Solving these conflicting requirements is highly dependent on the coupling control strategy, but can be achieved with careful software development.

Control Software Algorithm Development

We have a track record of successfully using the LabVIEW graphical programming environment from National Instruments to rapidly develop control algorithms. Making changes to the control strategy and evaluating the effectiveness of those changes can be achieved very quickly, thanks to our on-site workshop and proving ground for off-road testing.

Development ECU

In order to make the best use of our algorithm development platform, we designed and built our own robust Development ECU, which has proved ideal for use in demanding prototype vehicle and proving ground environments.

This product is capable of directly driving the electric motors, pumps and valves found in drivetrain control systems, as well as reading signals from a range of discrete sensors, communicating over the vehicle CAN-bus and high speed data logging.

Production ECU

We have a team in place which can develop production ECUs, from initial concept through to production intent, including:

• Circuit Schematic Design
• PCB Layout
• PCB Rapid Prototyping
• ECU Enclosure Design
• ECU Enclosure Rapid Prototyping
• Control Software Design and Development