OP4610XG2
The OP4610XG2 is a mid-range real-time simulator from OPAL-RT latest simulator offering from the XG2 series. It combines an Intel® Core™ i5 6-core processor and a powerful AMD Kintex™-7 410T FPGA in a medium-size desktop form factor. With support for a wide range of communication protocols, the OP4610XG2 is equipped to handle your most demanding hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and rapid control prototyping (RCP) applications at a contained price.
Specifications overview
| Processor | CPU | Intel® Core™ i5 6-core @ 4.1 GHz |
| FPGA | AMD Kintex™-7 410T | |
| Memory and storage | 16 GB RAM, 1 TB NVMe SSD drive | |
| I/O modules | Maximum 4 I/O modules per unit | Your choice of I/O modules from one of the standard configurations offered. (see your representative) |
| Connectivity | Computer connectivity | 1x VGA video output port 1x Serial port 4x USB 3.2 Gen2 4x 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports, including one IPMI port |
| RS422 - Digital input/output (default expansion module) OR Optional fiber optic (alternative expansion module) | 2 channels for encoders or 6 PWM in / 6 PWM out or other applications requiring reading or generation of fast differential logic signals, 5 V OR 6TX/6RX 50 Mbps channels for digital I/O, and compatible with the ORION protocol developed by OPAL-RT |
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| High-speed optical interface | 4 SFP socket, 1 to 5 Gbits/s optical fiber | |
| Optional | 2 PCIe free slots for optional I/O communication cards. See the full list of communication protocols. | |
| Rack unit and mount type | 3U, tabletop or rack mount (mounting brackets and hardware included for standard 19 in. rack) |
FEATURES
Flexibility and precision
Modularity
Connect your devices and systems without limitation. Onboard expansion slots accommodate up to four analog and digital I/O modules, with signal conditioning to support a combination of up to 64 fast analog or 128 digital channels. See compatible I/O modules and accessories.
Scalability
The OP4610XG2 supports up to 4 SFP multi-mode fiber-optic modules and LVDS or fiber-optic synchronization for high-speed communication and synchronization between devices and expansion units. Easily expand the simulation and I/O capacity using other OPAL-RT FPGA and I/O expansion units. See the list of communication protocols.
HARDWARE DETAILS
Connections and interface
SIMULATOR ARCHITECTURE
Compact design, powerful simulation
The OP4610XG2’s commercial off-the-shelf FPGA and CPU architecture deliver real-time simulation with low time steps. A high-speed PCI Express link enables seamless co-simulation between FPGA and CPU, allowing high-speed FPGA-based models—such as power converters and electric drives—to integrate with slower electrical and mechanical systems on the CPU for more detailed simulations. With low nanosecond timing resolution, the FPGA supports advanced RCP testing of high-speed PWM-based controllers on actual hardware. All this computing power is packed into a single, rack-mounted chassis.
SOFTWARE
Work with our compatible software platforms
Discover powerful solutions for HIL and RCP testing across power systems, power electronics, aerospace, and automotive sectors. With our software platforms, you can manage complex I/O configurations, communications protocols, and specialized applications—all designed to tackle time-to-market pressures and rising system complexity.
EMT Simulation and HIL Testing
HYPERSIM
High-fidelity platform for EMT simulation, SIL and HIL testing, ideal for validating control, protection, grid integration and large-scale stability across all stages of power system development.
Multi-Domain, Simulink®-based HIL
RT-LAB
Fully integrated with MATLAB/Simulink® and best combined with our various toolboxes to bring multi-domain Simscape™ Electrical™ and SimPowerSystems models to real time for fast control development.
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What is the OP4610XG2 real-time simulator and what type of applications is it best suited for?
The OP4610XG2 is a compact, mid-range real-time simulator combining a multi-core CPU and FPGA architecture to deliver high-fidelity hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and rapid control prototyping (RCP). It is well-suited for real-time electromagnetic transient (EMT) simulation, controller validation, protection testing, and multi-domain system workflows.
What are the main performance components of the OP4610XG2 simulator?
The OP4610XG2 integrates an Intel® Core™ i5 multi-core CPU with an AMD Kintex™-7 FPGA, supporting scalable simulation performance, expandable I/O, and real-time execution with precision timing, balancing compute and I/O capacity for demanding mid-range applications.
How can I expand the I/O capabilities of the OP4610XG2 for larger test benches?
You can expand the OP4610XG2’s I/O capacity using modular expansion units such as the OP4610-IO, which delivers up to 128 additional fast I/O channels with high-speed communication links, enabling complex multi-channel test setups for power electronics and control systems.
Which software tools are compatible with the OP4610XG2 for simulation setup and control integration?
The OP4610XG2 is compatible with OPAL-RT software platforms, including RT-LAB and HYPERSIM, allowing engineers to generate real-time simulation workflows from models built in toolchains such as MATLAB/Simulink® and integrate with standard control logic.
What are typical use-case scenarios where using the OP4610XG2 provides value?
Typical scenarios include validating power electronics controllers, protection coordination testing, rapid control prototyping with physical controllers, real-time co-simulation of subsystems, and scalable test bench integration for multi-domain validation workflows.