Deterministic Real-Time Measurement & Control Platform

The Deterministic Real-Time Measurement & Control Platform is a high-performance solution for demanding measurement, control and automation tasks in industrial and test bench environments.

Designed for deterministic communication via EtherCAT, the platform ensures synchronized data exchange with microsecond-level precision. This enables highly dynamic and time-critical control applications where accuracy, repeatability and reliability are essential. The system integrates high-resolution measurement capabilities for force, displacement, temperature and pressure signals, combined with real-time control of actuators and motion systems. It supports distributed architectures and enables seamless networking of multiple MCR nodes within complex test and automation setups.

Customized solutions based on a standardized development approach

Beyond standard configurations, we develop **application-specific measurement and control solutions tailored to individual customer requirements**. At the same time, customization does not mean starting from scratch.

The foundation is KNEXUS – KNESTEL's modular development framework for customized electronic solutions. It combines reusable and configurable hardware and software building blocks with a largely standardized, standards-compliant development process. Depending on the application, development can start from the hardware, the software or both. Proven technology modules, defined development workflows and the early consideration of relevant conformity and regulatory requirements provide a reliable foundation for creating solutions that are precisely tailored to the individual application.

From hardware adaptation and I/O configuration to software architecture and real-time algorithms, individual requirements can be integrated efficiently while benefiting from proven technologies and standardized processes. This approach combines the **flexibility of customer-specific development with the efficiency and reliability of a standardized platform**. It helps reduce development effort and risk, shorten time-to-market and provides a structured path from the initial concept and prototype through to series production.

Engineers benefit from flexible development options, including model-based design workflows using MATLAB®/Simulink®. The platform supports rapid prototyping, efficient debugging and a smooth transition from development to series production.

Its scalable and modular architecture allows easy adaptation to specific project requirements – from compact single-node applications to fully networked multi-axis systems.

Key advantages:

• Deterministic real-time communication via EtherCAT
• High-resolution data acquisition
• Precise synchronization of distributed nodes
• Application-specific hardware and software configuration
• Reusable and configurable hardware and software building blocks through KNEXUS
• Largely standardized, standards-compliant development process
• Reduced development effort and development risk
• Scalable from prototypes to series applications
• Ideal for test benches, special machinery and advanced industrial applications

The Deterministic Real-Time Measurement & Control Platform combines measurement accuracy, real-time performance and engineering flexibility with the advantages of the KNEXUS development framework – enabling customer-specific solutions based on proven technologies and standardized processes.