ControlDesk® Next Generation - dSPACE

ControlDesk ® Next Generation 

n Universal, modular experiment and instrumentation software for ECU development 

n Integrated ECU calibration, measurement and diagnostics access (CCP, XCP, ODX) 

n Synchronized data capture across ECUs, RCP and HIL platforms, and bus systems 

n Powerful layouting, instrumentation, measurement and post-processing 

n NEW: ControlDesk 4.2 

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Test and Experiment Software / ControlDesk Next Generation 

ControlDesk ® Next Generation 

Universal experiment software for electronic control unit (ECU) development 

Highlights 

n Universal, modular experiment and instrumentation 

software for ECU development 

n Integrated ECU calibration, measurement and 

diagnostics access (CCP, XCP, ODX) 

n Synchronized data capture across ECUs, RCP and 

HIL platforms, and bus systems 

n Powerful layouting, instrumentation, measurement 

and post-processing 

Application Areas 

ControlDesk Next Generation is the dSPACE experiment 

software for seamless ECU development. It performs all the 

necessary tasks and gives you a single working environment, 

from the start of experimentation right to the end. These 

are some of the tasks it can be used for: 

n Rapid control prototyping (fullpass, bypass) 

n Hardware-in-the-loop simulation 

n ECU measurement, calibration, and diagnostics 

n Access to vehicle bus systems (CAN, LIN, FlexRay) 

n Virtual ECU testing1) 2012 

Virtual 

ECU testing 1) 

PC-based 

offline simulation 

Rapid control 

prototyping 

(fullpassing/ 

bypassing) 

Hardware-in-theloop 

simulation 

Key Benefits 

ControlDesk Next Generation unites functionalities that until 

today required several specialized tools. It provides access to 

simulation platforms as well as to connected bus systems 

and can perform measurement, calibration and diagnostics 

on ECUs, e.g., via standardized ASAM interfaces. 

Its flexible modular structure (p. 4) provides high scalability 

to meet the requirements of specific application cases. 

This gives you clear advantages in terms of handling, the 

amount of training needed, the required computing power, 

and costs. 

ECU 

(measurement, 

calibration and 

diagnostics) 

Synchronized time base on all platforms/devices 

Access to vehicle 

bus systems 

CAN 

LIN 

FlexRay 

1) Please see www.dspace.com/goto?VET for more information on virtual ECU testing, and p. 15 for more information 

on PC-based offline simulation. 

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Functionality Overview 

Module Description 


ControlDesk Next Generation – Basic Version n Same tool for rapid control prototyping, HIL simulation, offline simulation ECU calibration 

and diagnostics 

n Easy creation of layouts and instruments 

n Synchronous measurement on all data sources 

n Integrated project and experiment management 

n Integrated measurement data analysis 

n Compatibility with several ASAM standards 

n Powerful tool automation capabilities for user-specific extensions and optimal process integration 

n CAN access by dSPACE hardware1) and PC bus interfaces (e.g. DCI-CAN1): CAN monitoring, 

CAN logging, and automatically generated bus instruments for CAN messages 

n NEW: Operator mode (protects your projects and experiments against unauthorized changes) 

n NEW: Access to offline-simulated plant models via TRC file 

NEW: ControlDesk Next Generation – Operator Version n Using projects and experiment data that have been created before with the Basic Version 

n Protection against altering and creating projects and experiments 

Standard Platforms Module n Support of dSPACE RCP and HIL platforms (DS1005, DS10062) , DS1103, DS1104, MicroAutoBox) 

Multiprocessor Module3) n For using ControlDesk Next Generation with dSPACE multiprocessor systems based on 

DS1005 or DS1006 

SCALEXIO ® Platform Module4) n For using ControlDesk Next Generation with dSPACE SCALEXIO 

ECU Interface Module n AUD, NBD, JTAG/Nexus, JTAG/OCDS and JTAG/SDI 

n CCP (CAN Calibration Protocol) 

n XCP on CAN 

n XCP on Ethernet5) (TCP/IP and UDP/IP) 

n XCP on FlexRay 

ECU Diagnostics Module n Compliance with the ODX database standard 

n Support of ISO protocols for CAN and K-Line 

n Dedicated instruments to execute diagnostic services and to read or clear the ECU fault memory 

n ECU flash programming via diagnostic interfaces 

n NEW: Support of ASAM MCD-3D v2.0.2 

Signal Editor Module6) n For graphical stimulus definition 

n Time-synchronous stimulus generation on dSPACE real-time hardware 

n Measured data can easily be replayed 

n Complex stop trigger conditions for segments possible 

n Several stimulus patterns can be executed independently 

n Support of HIL-API stimulus format (.stz files, i.e. zipped .sti files) 

Bus Navigator Module n Support of CAN (incl. J1939), LIN, and FlexRay buses 

n Replaying recorded CAN messages with dSPACE hardware or PC bus interfaces 

n Automatically generated bus instruments for LIN and FlexRay for dSPACE hardware 

n LIN monitoring and logging for dSPACE hardware 

n Automatic handling of all platforms in a project 

n NEW: FlexRay monitoring and logging via PC bus interfaces7) Failure Simulation Module n Managing the failure insertion unit (FIU) of dSPACE Simulator 

MCD3 Automation Module8) n Automation interface for measurement, calibration, and diagnostics according to the ASAM 

MCD-3 standard 

n Continuous data acquisition in real-time raster 

n Remote ASAM MCD-3 access to ControlDesk Next Generation via COM/DCOM API 

1) To access the CAN interfaces of dSPACE hardware (i.e., to send and receive CAN messages), the Standard Platforms Module is necessary. 

2) TM To run the DS1006 with Quad-Core AMD Opteron processor as a multiprocessor system by using individual cores of 

the multicore processor, the Multiprocessor Module for ControlDesk Next Generation is needed additionally. 

3) Not yet available with SCALEXIO. 

4) The SCALEXIO Platform Module includes the Standard Platforms Module. 

5) Also for access to simulated virtual ECUs. 

6) Signal generation not supported for the DS1103 and DS1104. 

7) Support for dSPACE hardware is planned for a future dSPACE release. 

8) The MCD3 Automation Module is not supported by the ControlDesk Next Generation – Operator Version. 


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Module Overview 

Versions 

Platform 

support 

Additional 

functionality 

Order Information 

Product Order Number 

ControlDesk Next Generation – Basic Version n CDNG_BASIC 

NEW: ControlDesk Next Generation – Operator Version n CDNG_O 6) 

Standard Platforms Module n CDNG_STD 

Multiprocessor Module n CDNG_MP 

SCALEXIO Platform Module7) n CDNG_SCLX 

ECU Interface Module n CDNG_ECU 

ECU Diagnostics Module n CDNG_DIAG 

Signal Editor Module n CDNG_SE 

Bus Navigator Module n CDNG_BNV 

Failure Simulation Module n CDNG_FS 

MCD3 Automation Module n CDNG_MCD3 

ControlDesk Next Generation – Loader Version n Free of charge 

Relevant Software and Hardware 8) 

Software Order Number 

Required n Operating system: www.dspace.com/goto?os_compatibility – 

Optional n dSPACE Offline Simulator See product information. 

Hardware Order Number 

Required n Pentium ® 4 at 2.0 GHz or faster – 

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ControlDesk Next Generation: Modules 

ControlDesk 

Next Generation – 

Basic Version 1) 

Standard 

Platforms Module 

ECU Interface 

Module 

Signal Editor 

Module 

SCALEXIO 

Platform Module 3) 

ECU Diagnostics 

Module 

Bus Navigator 

Module 

ControlDesk 

Next Generation – 

Operator Version 2) 

1) Comprehensive Basic Version; a free Loader Version (platform handling only) is also available. 

2) Protection against altering and creating projects and experiments. 

3) Includes the Standard Platform Module. 

4) Add-on to the Standard Platforms Module 

5) Please note: The MCD3 Automation Module is not supported by the Operator Version. 

Multiprocessor 

Module 4) 

MCD3 Automation 

Module 5) 

Failure Simulation 

Module 

n 1 GB RAM or more – 

6) CDNG_O is free of charge, but is available only if ordered together with CDNG_STD or CDNG_SCLX. 

7) The SCALEXIO Platform Module includes the Standard Platforms Module. 

8) ® ® ControlDesk Next Generation is also approved for the MicroAutoBox Embedded PC (running under Microsoft Windows 7, 32-bit 

Ultimate). 


NEW: ControlDesk 4.2 

Improvement 

n Operator version/mode 


n Handles projects and experiment data that were previously created with the Basic Version 

n Protects against altering and creating projects and experiments 

n Basic Version can be switched to Operator Mode for project and experiment protection (with password protection) 

n Offline Simulation 

n New offline simulator platform to access offline-simulated plant models via TRC file 

n Virtual ECUs can be accessed via ECU Interface Module (XCP on Ethernet) 

n Instrumentation 

n Steering Controller instrument 

n Multiswitch instrument 

n Custom value conversion in instrument 

n Leading raster in Plotter instrument 

n Project management 

n Groups to structure layouts in the project tree 

n Platforms and devices 

n FlexRay Bus Monitoring device for PC-based FlexRay interfaces (FIBEX-based) 

n Support of the Vector VN7600 to access a CAN bus or a FlexRay bus 

n CAN Observer support for PC bus interfaces (to display CAN data in instruments without measurement) 

n Measurement and recording 

n You can start online calibration and measurement individually for single platforms/devices 

n Multiple recorders 

n Default raster for dSPACE platforms 

n Bus Navigator 

n FlexRay monitoring and logging via PC bus interfaces (FIBEX-based) 

n Filtered CAN replay 

n Enhanced monitoring view with new toolbar 

n User-defined databases (UDDBs) and experimental messages for CAN (dSPACE hardware) 

n ECU diagnostics 

n Support of ASAM MCD-3D v2.0.2 (COMPARAMs according to PDU API v2.2, ISO 22900-2) 

n Enhanced Diagnostics instrument (e.g, new columns for value ranges and units; color-coded responses) 

n Extended automation interface (e.g., select services, jobs and control primitives, set their parameters, execute them, and evaluate the results) 

n Diagnostics bookmark enhancement (shows DTC state in categories ‘NEW’, ‘Remaining’ and ‘Removed’) 

n Data Set Manager 

n Importing and migrating ControlDesk 3.x parameter files 

n Configurable map orientation 

n Further enhancements to usability and functionality 

n Variable Browser displays CAN message 

n Variable Browser displays variable limits 

n New context menus can be created via tool automation 

n Layouts can be saved individually 

n Closed layouts are grayed out in the project tree 

NEW: ControlDesk Next Generation Product 

Support Center 

The ControlDesk Next Generation Product Support Center is 

the primary online resource for ControlDesk Next Generation 

users and provides informa tion about releases, compatibility 

information, FAQs, additional utilities, etc. The entry 

gate is 

www.dspace.de/cdngpsc 


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ControlDesk Next Generation – Basic Version 

Comprehensive Functionalities 

The ControlDesk Next Generation – Basic Version is a 

comprehensive basic module offering many fundamental 

features for experiment creation and management, instru- 

mentation, etc. The module can be extended with further 

ControlDesk Next Generation modules. With the Contr- 

olDesk Next Generation – Basic Version, you can prepare 

project/experiment data (such as layouts, data sets and 

measurements) for later use in the operator mode or in the 

ControlDesk Next Generation – Operator Version (p. 16). 

Description 

n Easy creation of layouts and instruments 

n Synchronous measurement on all data sources 

n Integrated project and experiment management 

n Integrated measurement data analysis 

n Compatibility with several ASAM standards 

n Powerful tool automation capabilities for user-specific extensions and optimal process integration 

n CAN access by dSPACE hardware 1) and PC bus interfaces (e.g. DCI-CAN1): CAN monitoring, CAN logging, and automatically generated bus instruments 

for CAN messages 

n NEW: Operator mode (protects your projects and experiments against unauthorized changes) 

n NEW: Access to offline-simulated plant models via TRC file 



ControlDesk Next Generation – Basic Version n CDNG_BASIC 

1) To access the CAN interfaces of dSPACE hardware (i.e., to send and receive CAN messages), the Standard Platforms Module (p. 17) is necessary. 

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Project Management 

Organizing Projects and Experiments 

ControlDesk Next Generation organizes your work in 

projects and experiments. A project is the outer organi- 

zational frame for your work on a topic. Within the proj- 

ect you can have many experiments, for example, each 

representing a unique hardware setup. You can also assign 

different variable descriptions to a single platform/ 

device in the experiment and easily switch between 

them later on. The project level also holds global documents 

such as specifications or reports. The experiment 

Selecting a project and experiment in 

ControlDesk Next Generation. 

NEW: Layouts can be grouped in folders. 


level is for organizing your instrument panels (layouts), 

variable descriptions, data sets, signal generators, failure 

simulation systems, and more. All your data is well structured 

at all times and easy access is provided by the ControlDesk 

Next Generation Project Manager. You can manage your 

ControlDesk Next Generation projects with your version 

control system. Check-out and check-in operations are 

directly supported by ControlDesk Next Generation. 

Example project in ControlDesk Next Generation’s 

Project Manager. 


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Instrumentation 

Visualizing Variables on Layouts 

ControlDesk Next Generation offers two ways to visualize 

variables on layouts. One possibility is to select variables via 

the Variable Browser, place them on the layout (via drag & 

drop or keyboard), and assign instruments to them (suitable 

instruments like the table editor are shown). Another way is 

A variable can easily be displayed in an instrument. 

Instrument Selector 

The Instrument Selector offers the entire set of instruments, 

that can be placed on the layout (drag & drop). From there, 

the instrument can be configured, and variables can be 

assigned to it. You can define favorite instruments to be of- 

fered every time you work with the variable-based layouting. 

Pre-configured instruments (e.g., background color defin- 

able) can be saved as custom instruments. 

Table Editor 

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to select an instrument from the Instrument Selector, place 

it on the layout, configure it, and then assign variables to 

the instrument. The Variable Browser uniformly shows the 

variables of the platforms/devices contained in the experiment, 

and the list can be filtered. 

Instrument 

Selector 


Variable Array 

With the Variable Array instrument it is easy to quickly visual- 

ize multiple variables. Each variable is displayed in a row of 

the instrument. The variables are marked via multi-selection 

and dragged to the layout. The Variable Array provides 

different column and cell types. This combination of both lets 

you individually specify what is displayed in the instrument 

cells and how you can change a parameter value. 

Variable Array 

NEW: Multiswitch Instrument 

n Instrument for changing variable values by clicking sensitive 

areas in the instrument and for visualizing different 

states, depending on the current value of the connected 

variable 

n You can easily implement different switch types, e.g., 

rotary switches (with different positions, optionally 

spring-loaded), manual and automatic gearshifts, ignition 

locks 


Editing 3-D Maps 

ControlDesk Next Generation has powerful features 

for editing 3-D maps: 

n Interpolation when axis values are changed 

n Interpolation of all maps related to the 

same shared axis 

n XZ and YZ projections of 3-D maps 

n Easy exchange of data with Microsoft ® Excel ® 

3-D map in the Table Editor 

Multiswitch Instrument 


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Plotter 

The plotter in ControlDesk Next Generation is the cen- 

tral component for data visualization. With plotters, the 

measured data can be compared to online data. Plotter data 

can be displayed continuously or triggered (similar to an 

oscilloscope). 

The Plotter instrument provides a variety of features dedi- 

cated to efficient data analysis: 

n XY cursor 

n Time cursor 

n Zoom view 

n Option to display several y-axes in a stacked view 

n Scroll bar below display area for navigation 

Data visualization with ControlDesk Next Generation’s plotter 

General Handling 

View Sets 

ControlDesk Next Generation’s View Sets are named con- 

figurations which help manage different control bar and tool 

bar configurations. This saves an enormous amount of time 

when you work with different use cases and functionalities, 

as the View Sets can easily be switched via a specific View 

Set toolbar, and can be restored to a reset state that has 

been saved before. View Sets can be created, renamed, 

imported and exported. 

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View Set toolbar View Set dialog 

n Automatic calculation of maximum, minimum, mean 

value, and standard deviation over displayed time interval 

n Various print and image creation capabilities 

n Option to synchronize the time intervals of multiple 

plotters 

n Display of signals over time or as XY plot 

n Save selected signals and time interval to a new 

measurement file, with or without data reduction 

n Move and copy signals from one y-axis to another, 

or to another instrument (drag & drop) 

n Display bit signals 

n NEW: A leading raster can be assigned to the plotter 

to directly connect the triggered visualization to a 

triggered measurement raster 

NEW: Plotter with leading raster visualization 


Measurement 

Easy Configuration of Measurements 

To handle measurements and recordings, ControlDesk Next 

Generation provides the Measurement Configuration tool. 

The Measurement Configuration tool gives you access to 

all the variables selected for measurement and recording, 

lets you configure measurements and recordings, and helps 

you define and manage triggers for measurement. All the 

variables of all the platforms and devices in the active 

experiment that are selected for recording can be listed. 

Multi-raster measurements can be performed. 

Measurement configuration List of measured signals 

NEW: Multiple Recorders 

You can record to different destination files concurrently, 

with independent start/stop triggering. 

Multiple recorders 


Triggered Measurements 

You can define real-time triggers to influence the data stream 

between the PC and the dSPACE hardware. The plotter can 

be synchronized with these settings for an oscilloscope-like 

presentation. 


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Measurement Data Pool 

The Measurement Data Pool gives you an overview of all the 

measurement files loaded in ControlDesk Next Generation 

and displays the variables and bookmarks associated with 

each file. Powerful filter options make it easy to find and 

Measurement Data Pool 

Bookmarks 

You can set bookmarks during a measurement or recording 

to mark certain measurement points you want to analyze 

later. Bookmarks can be set either manually or automatically, 

for example, by definable triggers. The bookmark navigator 

gives you a list of all the bookmarks in the current measure- 

ment and in the measurement files loaded in ControlDesk 

Calculated Variables 

You can create new variables, called calculated variables, 

whose values are calculated from other variables in the 

associated description file. A formula editor helps you de- 

fine the calculation method. It is even possible to access 

previous values in order to implement filters, derivations, 

integrations or statistical functions such as mean values. 

Calculated variables can be connected to instruments in 

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show the relevant information. Complete measurement files 

can by assigned to an existing layout. Data can be imported 

and exported in standard formats (such as MDF). 

Next Generation. The bookmark navigator is linked with the 

visualization in the Plotter instrument. When a bookmark is 

selected in the navigator, the correct time context is displayed 

in the plotter and the associated bookmark is highlighted. 

You can edit and search for bookmarks in the navigator. 

ControlDesk Next Generation and recorded in measurement 

files just like normal measurement variables. You can also 

create calculated variables based on variables in measurement 

files during postprocessing. Import and export options 

for calculated variables and formulas makes it easy to reuse 

them in different experiments and projects. 


Tool Automation 

ControlDesk Next Generation API 

An object model in ControlDesk Next Generation – 

Basic Version lets you access many of its functions by 

automation scripts. The Application Programming Inter- 

face is accessible from .Net programming languages (e.g., 

Visual Basic and C#) and COM/DCOM-based programming 

languages (e.g. Python and C++). With scripts you can perform 

your complex workflows in no time, such as creating 

Key Benefits 

n Automated processing of recurrent, time-consuming 

tasks, such as parameter studies 

n Automated experiment creation and configuration 

n Powerful event mechanism to react to tool and user 

events, for example 

n ControlDesk Next Generation tool automation library 

available with AutomationDesk ® 

Advanced ControlDesk Automation 

n Event handling: React by automation scripts or external 

tools (such as AutomationDesk) to tool events from 

ControlDesk Next Generation (such as “start measurement”) 

n Procedural and object-oriented programming features 

n Manual modification of generated scripts for advanced 

operations with built-in Source Code Editor 

Event Configuration dialog 


a project and experiment with your custom settings. The 

API also lets you implement individual functionality, such as 

exporting data sets in a custom file format, to ensure that 

ControlDesk Next Generation integrates perfectly into 

your existing development process. (For automation based 

on the ASAM MCD-3 standard, please see p. 27, MCD-3 

Auto mation Module). 

Use Case Examples for Tool Automation 

n Layout and instrument handling 

n Data set handling 

n Experiment handling 

n Platform handling 

n Project handling 

n Failure simulation 

Python Editor 

ControlDesk Next Generation has an integrated Python 

editor with syntax highlighting and automatic code completion 

(IntelliSense). In conjunction with the Python interpreter, which 

also ships with ControlDesk Next Generation, you have all you 

need to write automation scripts efficiently. The interactive 

command line interpreter in ControlDesk Next Generation lets 

you test your lines of code on the go while scripting. 


Available with 

AutomationDesk: 

Tool Automation Library 

for ControlDesk Next 

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Data Sets 

Data Structures with Parameter Values 

Different operations can be performed on data sets loaded 

in ControlDesk Next Generation. You can copy and rename 

data sets and export them as a CDF file (Calibration Data 

Format as standardized by ASAM), DCM file, or Microsoft ® 

Excel ® -compatible file. Data sets can also be write-protected. 

Data Set Manager 

With the Data Set Manager, you can list, compare and 

merge calibration parameters contained in data sets, and 

edit data sets. New data sets can be created and calibra- 

tion notes can be added to individual parameters. You can 

compare any number of data sets and show their differ- 

ences. ControlDesk Next Generation provides options to 

Data Set Manager 

Calibrating Variables 

ControlDesk Next Generation offers many input instruments 

for adjusting parameter values. Of course, it is possible to 

calibrate scalar as well as multidimensional parameters. 

Parameter changes can be made as physical values or as 

represented on the target platform, as hex, decimal, or 

binary values. 

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generate reports as XML, HTML or PDF files. In addition, 

with customer-specific XML style sheets you can adapt 

reports individually. You can store data sets in a global 

pool and compare them with data sets from other proj- 

ects and experiments. NEW: You can import .par files from 

ControlDesk 3.x into an experiment as a data set. 


PC-based Offline Simulation 

Early Verification 

For early verification, ControlDesk Next Generation can 

directly access virtual ECUs and MathWorks Simulink mod- 

els simulated with the dSPACE Offline Simulator. This C- 

code-based simulation lets you perform virtual calibration 

and measurement tasks directly on Windows ® PCs. The 

virtual ECUs (developed with SystemDesk ® ) are handled by 

ControlDesk Next Generation just like real ECUs: They are 

described by ASAM A2L files and can be accessed via XCP 

on Ethernet (with the ECU Interface Module, see p. 20). 

Virtual ECU 

PC-based offline simulation 

Offline Simulator 

Plant model 

A2L TRC 


You can also use the same mechanism to simulate Simulink 

models for which C code has been created with MathWorks 

Simulink Coder (formerly Real-Time Workshop ® ). 

NEW: There is an additional functionality to automatically 

generate TRC files that give Simulink models the 

same handling on dSPACE real-time platforms and on the 

dSPACE Offline Simulator. Offline-simulated plant models 

can be accessed via TRC file with the ControlDesk Next 

Generation – Basic Version. 


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NEW: ControlDesk Next Generation – Operator Version 

Protection Against Unauthorized Changes 

ControlDesk Next Generation – Operator Version is a cost- 

effective version of ControlDesk Next Generation that provides 

a subset of functionality for running existing experiments. 

When using ControlDesk Next Generation – Operator Version, 

you can only use project/experiment data (such as layouts, 

data sets and measurements) that were previously created 

and saved with ControlDesk Next Generation – Basic Version 

(p. 6). The Operator Version provides the same functionalities 

as the operator mode of the Basic Version. 

Description 

n Use projects and experiment data that were previously created with the Basic Version 

n Protect against altering and creating projects and experiments 

n Perform measurements on platforms/devices (corresponding platform/device module licenses needed) 

n Use existing layouts (without modification) 

n Reload variable descriptions 

n Record data files (automatically added to the experiment) 

n Export measurement data files 

n Change the working data set 

n Duplicate and export data sets 

n Use tool automation (for all functionality available with the Operator Version) 

n Work with Bus Navigator instruments included on existing layouts 

n Monitor, log and replay bus data with the Bus Navigator (CDNG_BNV license needed) 

n Perform signal generation with existing signal descriptions (CDNG_SIGNALEDITOR license needed) 

n Work with failure patterns of existing failure simulation systems (CDNG_FS license needed) 

n (Please note: The MCD3 Automation Module is not supported by the Operator Version.) 



NEW: ControlDesk Next Generation – Operator Version n CDNG_O 1) 

1) CDNG_O is offered free charge, but is only available by ordering together with CDNG_STD (p. 17) or CDNG_SCLX (p. 19). 

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Standard Platforms Module 1) 

Access to dSPACE Real-Time Platforms 

The Standard Platforms Module is an optional software 

module which provides access to the dSPACE real-time 

platforms DS1103, DS1104, DS1005, DS10062) and 

MicroAutoBox. With this access it is possible to perform 

measurements and adjust parameter values on the dSPACE 

hardware with ControlDesk Next Generation. 

Support of dSPACE RCP and HIL platforms (DS1005, DS1006 1) , DS1103, DS1104, MicroAutoBox) 



Standard Platforms Module1) n CDNG_STD 


1) Upgrade to SCALEXIO Platform Module possible, see p. 19. 

2) To run the DS1006 with Quad-Core AMD Opteron TM processor as a multiprocessor system by using individual cores of the multicore processor, 

the Multiprocessor Module (p. 18) for ControlDesk Next Generation is needed additionally. 


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Multiprocessor Module 

Access to Multiprocessor Features 

The Multiprocessor Module is an add-on module to the 

Standard Platforms Module, and it provides access to the 

multiprocessor features of the dSPACE real-time platforms 

DS1005 and DS1006 (not yet available with SCALEXIO). 

Using ControlDesk Next Generation with dSPACE multiprocessor systems 



Multiprocessor Module n CDNG_MP 

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Example: 

DS1006 (Quad-Core) 

Gigalink 

3 x DS1006 (Single-Core) 

or 3 x DS1005 


SCALEXIO ® Platform Module 1) 

Access to dSPACE SCALEXIO 

The SCALEXIO Platform Module is an optional software mod- 

ule which provides access to a dSPACE SCALEXIO system. 

Support of dSPACE SCALEXIO 



SCALEXIO Platform Module n CDNG_SCLX 

1) The SCALEXIO Platform Module includes the Standard Platforms Module, see p. 17. 


Background Information: SCALEXIO Hardware 

The SCALEXIO technology introduces completely new hard- 

ware and software architectures. With SCALEXIO’s flexible 

component design, each system is precisely scalable to any 

desired size, completely software-configurable, and versatile 

enough to be used in different test tasks. 

n Real-time processor with the latest processor technology 

n IOCNET: serial I/O network 

n I/O board types: HighFlex and MultiCompact 

n Flexible component design 

n New configuration software (ConfigurationDesk) 


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ECU Interface Module 

Calibration and Measurement 

The ECU Interface Module is an optional software module 

for calibration and measurement access to electronic control 

units. 

n Support of ASAM A2L files (ASAM MCD-2 MC) 

n Online and offline calibration 

n Support of single-page and two-page concepts with 

a working and reference page 

n Automatic reconnect to unplugged ECUs for resuming 

measurement 

n Seed & key access to ECU for XCP and CCP 

n Calibration of ECUs without dedicated data segments 

On-chip 

RAM 

On-chip 

Flash 

Overview of ECU interfaces and protocols of ControlDesk Next Generation. 



ECU Interface Module n CDNG_ECU 

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µC 

JTAG, AUD, 

Nexus, ... 

CAN 

FlexRay 

Ethernet 

Serial calibration 

Generic Serial Interface 

(DCI-GSI1) 

XCP on CAN, CCP 

XCP on Ethernet 

XCP on FlexRay 


ECU Diagnostics Module 

ECU Diagnostics with ControlDesk Next Generation 

The ECU Diagnostics Module is an optional software 

module that facilitates the calibration and validation of ECU 

diagnostic functions. 

n Compliance with the ODX database standard 

n Support of ISO protocols for CAN and K-Line 

n Dedicated instruments to execute diagnostic services 

and to read or clear the ECU fault memory 

n ECU flash programming via diagnostic interfaces 


ECUs can be interfaced via the ISO-standardized diagnostic 

protocols KWP2000 (ISO 14230), Diagnostics on CAN (ISO 

15765), UDS (Unified Diagnostic Services) (ISO 14229-1), 

OBD (ISO 15031), Transport Protocol (TP 2.0) on CAN, 

and GMLAN. The ECU Diagnostics Module is fully compliant 

with ODX (Open Diagnostic Data Exchange), the 

ASAM MCD-2 D standard (v 2.0.x). In combination with 

the ControlDesk MCD3 Auto mation Module, a standard 

automation interface according to ASAM MCD-3 D (v2.0.1 

and v2.0.2) is provided for remote control of diagnostic 

tasks. 

Integrated measurement, ECU calibration and diagnostics 

in ControlDesk Next Generation. 


n NEW: Extended automation interface (e.g., select 

services, jobs and control primitives, set their 

parameters, execute them, and evaluate the 

results) 

n NEW: Support of ASAM MCD-3D v2.0.2 

(COMPARAMs according to PDU API v2.2, 

ISO 22900-2) 

Key Benefits 

The ControlDesk Next Generation ECU Diagnostics Module 

enhances ControlDesk Next Generation to a comprehensive, 

integrated measurement, calibration, and diagnostics tool 

(MCD tool). Additional instruments for working with an 

ECU’s fault memory, and diagnostic services and jobs, are 

seamlessly integrated into ControlDesk Next Generation. 

Diagnostic trouble code entries can be displayed and automatically 

saved to measurement files, and also be used as 

triggers for data recording. The integrated ECU flash programming 

support lets you update the ECU with the latest 

software version or calibration data via diagnostic protocols. 

Fault Memory Instrument 

With the Fault Memory instrument you can read and display 

the fault memory of one or multiple ECUs, either on 

demand or cyclically. Status and environment information 

can be displayed for each diagnostic trouble code entry. 

The fault memory can be cleared either completely or partially. 

The fault memory information can be saved to file 

in an ASCII or XML format for documentation purposes. 

ControlDesk Next Generation can indicate any changes in 

the number of diagnostic trouble code entries also in the 

plotter instrument and also saves a list of all current entries 

to your measurement file as a bookmark. 


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Diagnostics Instrument 

With ControlDesk Next Generation’s Diagnostics Instru- 

ment, you can work with diagnostic services and Java jobs 

described in the ODX database. The available services and 

jobs are presented concisely in a tree structure for easy 

finding and selection. You can select a service or job, 

parameterize and execute it, and monitor the associated 

ECU responses and results. You can perform execution once 

or cyclically. Diagnostic communication can be logged and 

saved to file. NEW: The Diagnostics Instrument has been 

further improved, for example, with new columns for value 

ranges and units as well as color-coded responses. 

Flash Programming 

To perform a flash programming task in ControlDesk 

Next Generation, you simply select the logical link to be 

flashed and the appropriate flash session, and then execute 

it. Optionally, another flash data file, such as a Hex file 

with the latest calibration data, can also be selected. The 

progress and status of the flash sequence can be monitored 

on screen. 



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Quick and easy ODX-based ECU flash 

programming with ControlDesk Next Generation. 

Remote Access via ASAM MCD-3 D API 

A COM/DCOM implementation of the standard auto mation 

interface according to ASAM MCD-3 D (v2.0.1 and v2.0.2) is 

provided in conjunction with the MCD3 Automation Module 

(p. 27). This allows ECU diagnostic tasks to be performed 

during test automation. 

Instrumentation of diagnostic identifiers 

With ControlDesk Next Generation you can handle diagnostic 

identifiers from an ODX database in the same way as variables 

from other sources such as the ASAM MCD-2 MC file. For 

instance, diagnostic measurement identifiers can be displayed 

together with signals from other sources on a common time 

base in the same plotter instrument and can be saved to 

the same measurement file. Diagnostic parameter identifiers 

can be adapted with ControlDesk Next Generation’s regular 

calibration instruments such as the alphanumeric input 

instrument. This makes it easy to handle measurement and 

calibration, including the use of ECU diagnostics identifiers, 

and you do not need to know the details of the diagnostics 

protocol implementation on the ECU. 

It is possible to use the ControlDesk Next Generation 

experiments as MCD-3 D projects, according to the 

known usage of the remote access via ASAM MCD-3 MC. 


Signal Editor Module 

Graphical Stimulus Definition 

The Signal Editor Module is an optional software module to 

graphically define and execute signal generators for stimulating 

model variables of real-time applications running on 

dSPACE real-time hardware1) . 

n Powerful editor for graphical stimulus definition 

n Easy replay of measured data (incl. MDF) 

Synthetic signal composed 

of different segment 

signals (repeated) 

Measurement signal 

imported from the 

measurement data pool 

Combination of the 

synthetic signal and 

the measurement signal 

(multiplication) 

Defining Time-Synchronous Stimulus Signals 

You can define several time-synchronous stimulus signals 

such as sine, ramp and noise in the new graphical Signal 

Editor, and couple changes in signal form to conditions (e.g., 

“Generate a sine signal as long as the vehicle speed is lower 



Signal Editor Module n CDNG_SE 

1) Signal generation not supported for the DS1103 and DS1104. 


n Dynamic stimulus options (e.g. segment switching, 

properties) 

n Independent execution of several signal generators 

n Compliant to ASAM HIL-API standard (stimulus part) 

n Signals can easily be used by AutomationDesk 

n Signal generators can be executed concurrently on all 

nodes of a multiprocessor system 

than 50 km/h.”). It is possible to use recorded signals from the 

measurement data pool in the Signal Editor for real-time data 

replay. The Signal Editor saves the specified signal behaviors 

according to the ASAM AE HIL-API 1.0 standard. 


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Bus Navigator Module 

Overview of Bus Communication 

The Bus Navigator is a ControlDesk Next Generation component 

that lets you handle several types of items for all 

platforms in a project: CAN1) messages (incl. J1939), LIN 

frames, and FlexRay PDUs that are configured by blocks 

of the RTI CAN MultiMessage Blockset, blocks of the 

RTI LIN MultiMessage Blockset, and settings in the dSPACE 

Features of the Bus Navigator 

With the Bus Navigator you can perform many tasks: 

n Create instruments to view RX messages/frames and 

configure TX messages/frames/PDUs 

n Trigger the transmission of TX messages/frames/PDUs 

n Select several messages/frames/PDUs in the Bus Navigator 

tree and open them in one go 

n (only for CAN) Specify the transmission status of a CAN 

controller on dSPACE CAN hardware (i.e., on a DS4302 

CAN Interface Board) and its TX messages 

n (only for CAN and LIN) Monitor raw and physical data and 

log the raw data of CAN messages and LIN frames. 

n (only for CAN) Replay logged CAN bus communications 

n (only for CAN) Monitor, log, and replay CAN bus communications 

via a PC-based CAN interface, such as the 

dSPACE DCI-CAN1 

n NEW: FlexRay monitoring and logging via PC bus inter- 

faces 2) 

n NEW: (only for CAN) user-defined databases (UDDBs) and 

experimental messages for dSPACE CAN hardware 

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FlexRay Configuration Package. You can manipulate messages, 

frames, and PDUs before transmission, exclude 

them from being transmitted, etc. The Bus Navigator 

Module supports dSPACE hardware and PC-CAN interfaces 

(e.g. dSPACE DCI-CAN1). 

Handling CAN communication 

The Bus Navigator offers 

easy access to CAN, LIN, and 

FlexRay communication. 

1) Basic CAN functionality is available with ControlDesk Next Generation – Basic Version, see p. 6. 

2) Support for dSPACE hardware is planned for a future dSPACE release. 


Support for dSPACE Hardware 

PC CAN Interface Hardware 

n DCI-CAN1 (USB-to-CAN interface) 

n Calibration Hub (USB hub with two USB to-CAN interfaces) 

Real-Time Bus Interface Hardware 

n MicroAutoBox II 

n DS1103 PPC Controller Board 

n DS2202 HIL I/O Board 



n DS4302 CAN Interface Board 

n DS4330 LIN Interface Board 

n DS4340 FlexRay Interface Module 1) 

n DS2671 Bus Board 

n DS2680 I/O Unit (with bus support) 

Support for Third-Party Hardware 

PC CAN Interface Hardware 

n Kvaser LAPcan 

n Kvaser LAPcan II 

n Kvaser Leaf Professional 

n Kvaser Memorator Professional 

n Kvaser USBcan II 

n Kvaser USBcan Professional 

n Vector CANcardX 

n Vector CANcardXL 

n Vector CANcaseXL 

n NEW: Vector VN7600 

PC LIN Interface Hardware 

n Kvaser LAPcan 

n Kvaser LAPcan II 

n Kvaser Leaf Professional LIN (USB) 

n Vector CANcardXL (PCMCIA) 

n Vector CANcaseXL (USB) 

PC FlexRay Interface Hardware 

n EB 61x0 

n Eberspächer FlexCard Cyclone II 

n Eberspächer FlexCard Cyclone II SE 

n Eberspächer FlexCard USB 

n NEW: Vector VN7600 



Bus Navigator Module n CDNG_BNV 

1) With the DS4505 FlexRay Interface Board or the FlexRay Interface Board based on the DS4501. 

Support of the new Vector VN16xx series is planned for a future product version. 



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Failure Simulation Module 

Key Benefits 

The Failure Simulation Module is an optional software module 

for simulating failures in the wiring of an electronic control 

unit via a Failure Insertion Unit. You can simulate failures 

in the wiring of an electronic control unit (ECU) such as an 

ECU pin short-circuited to ground or the battery voltage, or 

an ECU pin that is not connected (cable break). 

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Failure insertion 

unit 

Real-time system 

ECU 

CAN or 

RS232 connection 

Bus / Ethernet connection 

ControlDesk 

n Remote control of the failure insertion unit in dSPACE 

Simulator Mid-Size or Full-Size 

n Failure Simulation Navigator for access to all elements 

of a failure simulation system 

n Failure Pattern Window for setting pin failures 

n Import ECU pin description files 

n Simulate loose contacts or switch bouncing for DS793/ 

DS794 sensor FIU 

n Supports the DS1450 Bus FIU Board 

n Support of dSPACE SCALEXIO 

Overview of the hardware of 

a failure simulation system 

Typical ControlDesk Next 

Generation environment 

with the failure simulation 

component 




Failure Simulation Module n CDNG_FS 

MCD3 Automation Module 1)2)3) 

Remote Control of ControlDesk Next Generation 

The MCD3 Automation Module is an optional software 

module that enables users to automate ControlDesk Next 

Generation via the ASAM MCD-3 standard. 

n Automation interface for measurement, 

calibration, and diagnostics according to the 

ASAM MCD-3 standard 

n Continuous data acquisition in real-time raster 

n Remote control of ControlDesk Next Generation 

via COM/DCOM API 


The MCD3 Automation Module makes it possible to automate 

measurement, calibration, and diagnostic tasks with 

ControlDesk Next Generation. It is typically used for: 

n Automated optimization of calibration parameters 

at test benches 

n Data capturing, data analysis, and tuning of calibration 

parameters in MATLAB ® or other COM/DCOM-capable 

applications 


n Validation of diagnostic functions 

n ECU test automation 

n Optimization of control strategies on 

rapid control proto typing systems 

1) The MCD3 Automation Module contains the activation for the automation interface, but not for the platform/device/ 

diagnostic access to the hardware. Other modules are needed for this. 

2) Tool automation without ASAM MCD3 is included in ControlDesk Next Generation – Basic Version (p. 6) 

3) Please note: The MCD3 Automation Module is not supported by the ControlDesk Next Generation – Operator Version. 


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Key Benefits 

The MCD3 Automation Module features a COM/DCOM 

interface based on the ASAM MCD-3 standard for auto - 

mating measurement, calibration and diagnostic tasks. The 

interface lets you perform tasks such as uploading variables 

associated with a device in ControlDesk Next Generation 

and capturing data in your automation system synchronously 

to given real-time rasters. The MCD3 Automation Module 

Usage Without Graphical User Interface 

You can use ControlDesk Next Generation without 

a graphical user interface so that automation scenarios 

can be remote-controlled completely by your automation 

system. This way, engineers responsible for automation 

do not have to get used to using the ControlDesk Next 

Generation user interface. 

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provides the same auto mation interface for access to rapid 

control prototyping systems, ECUs and vehicle buses. 

The diagnostic part of the automation interface lets you 

access the ECU via its diagnostic interface. During test 

automation, this allows verification of the ECU diagnostics 

interface itself, besides providing assistance to comprehensive 

ECU function testing. 


� Select ControlDesk experiment 

� Select ECU 

� Select variable description 

� Upload available variables 

� Calibrate offline or online 

� Perform online/offline 

transition 

� Switch calibration page 

� Capture data synchronously 

to ECU raster or in polling 

raster 

� Record data in measurement file 


Automation and/or 

optimization tool 

ASAM- 

MCD 3MC 

Remote 

Calibration (COM) 

Library 

COM / DCOM 

AutomationDesk 

ASAM- 

MCD 3D 

Remote 

Diagnostics (COM) 

Library 

ASAM MCD-3 MC ASAM MCD-3 D 

Measurement and calibration 

interfaces or protocols, 

e.g., CCP, XCP, ... 

MCD-3 Automation Module 


MCD3 Automation Module n CDNG_MCD3 


� Select ODX project 

� Select vehicle 

� Select ECU (logical link) 

� Upload available services 

and jobs 

� Perform online/offline transition 

� Execute diagnostic services 

(send requests, receive 

responses) 

� Execute jobs 

� Perform ECU flash programming 

ASAM MCD-2 MC 

Basic 

ASAM MCD-2 D 

(ASAP2) 

(ODX) 

ECU 

ECU 

Database 

Interface 

Module 

Diagnostics 

Module 

Database 

1) 

Diagnostic protocol, e.g. 

Unified Diagnostic Services (UDS), 

KWP2000 on CAN, 

KWP2000 on K-Line 

Automation of measurement, ECU 

calibration and diagnos tics with the 

ASAM MCD-3 MC and ASAM MCD-3 D 

standard automation interfaces. 

Application example: 

AutomationDesk and ControlDesk 

Next Generation with the MCD3 Automation 

Module, the ECU Interface Module, and the 

ECU Diag nostics Module for ECU access via 

calibration and diagnostic interfaces during 

test automation. 

1) It is also possible to access dSPACE hardware. In this case, the Standard Platforms Module (p. 17) or the SCALEXIO Platform Module (p. 19) 

is also required. 


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