hil HIL

Professional Hardware In the Loop (HIL) Simulator package is a powerful tool for 1x autopilot integration, development and operator training; allowing to extensively operate the system in a safe environment, prior to conducting real flight operations.

The user can link the variables on 1x autopilot with the corresponding ones in the simulator. In this panel, simulator variables are available on the left side (Disables). In addition, it can be seen 2 section more, To Simulator and To Veronte.

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HIL menu

In order to configure the simulation variables, users have to:

  1. Disabled: Select the simulator variables that have been configured in the aircraft model. Just drag and drop them into To Simulator section.

  2. Select the actuator variable (Control Output) of 1x autopilot that matches with the one in the simulator. A new window will be displayed for each variable.

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1x autopilot variables

  1. Offset: Set an offset, if it is necessary.

  1. Conversion Factor: Set a conversion factor, if it is necessary. It multiplies the 1x autopilot output signal and can be used in case units on 1x and the simulator do not match. For example, in X-Plane simulator, the unit of angles is radians.

Note

To be sure of which units the simulator has, please refer to the relevant simulator manual.

Warning

Always make sure that surfaces are moving in the right direction and with the correct deflection angle.

  1. Here the user can see all the variables he has selected and sent to the simulator.

  2. To Veronte: The user can also select variables to be sent from the simulator to 1x autopilot. An interesting variable could be the RPM of the motor.