National Instruments Drivven C Series engine control modules

National Instruments has released six Drivven C Series engine control modules, which provide engine researchers with rugged, modular engine-specific I/O for interfacing directly with internal combustion engine subsystems and actuators. Using these modules, which are programmed with LabVIEW FPGA, engineers can rapidly prototype engine control algorithms without having to create custom hardware or request lengthy code changes.

C Series modular hardware offers plug-and-play I/O flexibility to change engine interfaces in seconds. The direct injector module for example makes it possible to get the piezoelectric injector working well in a very short time. Combined with LabVIEW system design software, the series gives researchers flexibility with engine parameters such as spark and fuel-injection timing.