Downloads
Software installers
The download area contains all the necessary software to work with imperix products.
Among others, the software development kits (SDK) are available for direct download. Besides, links to a few templates and examples are also provided.
For additional information, please consult our online knowledge base.
Software downloads for hardware rev. 3.0
The following downloads apply to the latest hardware only. This means B-Box RCP and B-Board PRO only.
Software Development Kits (SDK)
The two kits contain all the necessary tools to support the quick and easy development of embedded control software. This ranges from the development environments themselves, to simulation models, compilers, supporting libraries, as well as debugging tools.
ACG SDK
The Automated Code Generation Software Development Kit (SDK) allows programming imperix controllers directly from Simulink or PLECS. It contains:
- Simulink blockset
- PLECS blockset
- BBOS operating system
- BB Control utility
The ACG SDK itself does not require any license.
Only BBOS is licensed on the hardware target.
Latest stable release: v.3.6.1.2
ACG SDK (stable)
Getting-started information can be consulted online on imperix’s knowledge base:
CPP SDK
The C/C++ Software Development Kit (SDK) allows programming imperix controllers using C/C++ code. It contains:
- Imperix C++ IDE
- BBOS operating system
- BB Control utility
The CPP SDK itself does not require any license.
Only BBOS is licensed on the hardware target.
Latest stable release: v.3.6.1
CPP SDK (stable)
Getting-started information can be consulted online on imperix’s knowledge base:
The ACG-SDK requires:
- Windows 7 (or more recent) with a working Ethernet port.
- MATLAB 2016a to MATLAB 2020b, with the following blocksets: Embedded Coder, MATLAB Coder and Simulink Coder. (Licenses only delivered by Mathworks), or alternatively
- PLECS 4.4 (blockset or standalone), with PLECS Coder. (Licenses only delivered by Plexim GmbH)
The CPP-SDK requires:
- Windows 7 (or more recent) with a working Ethernet port.
Latest features
What’s new in release 3.6 ?
Oversampling capability with freely selectable phases (see PN154)
ADC data history (see PN154)
Timing info tab in BB Control (see PN156)
Improved CAN & ETH drivers (see Software Documentation)
- Variable frequency PWMs (see PN121)
- Simulink R2020b compatibility
- Possibility to change hostname and static IP address
- Improved user experience in BB Control
Getting started with the computer software
Developing control applications with the ACG-SDK is generally considered as intuitive by most engineers. Nevertheless, a few useful recommendations are provided in the associated quick-start documentation.
As the imperix IDE is based on the well-known Eclipse environment, users are often already familiar with the development tools and can get started very easily. Nevertheless, some advice is given in the quick-start guide.
Additional resources
Some of the following resources are already available in the SDK installation folder. They are also available here for convenience.
Examples
AN003: Single-phase PV Inverter
AN004: Direct Torque Control of a PMSM Drive
AN005: Three-phase grid-tied converter with LCL filter
AN006: Central PV inverter (three-phase, grid-tied)
PN151: Basic examples using PLECS
TN110: Proportional Resonant (PR) control
TN123: Active damping of LCL-type filters
Legacy software
The following downloads apply to BoomBox HW2.0/2.1 only. This equipment was discontinued in May 2020.
Simulink SDK
The SDK provides support for simulation and automated code generation from Matlab Simulink.
Latest version: v.1.4.4
C/C++ SDK
The C/C++ SDK supports code generation from TI Code Composer Studio:
Latest version: v.2.5.5
Boombox control
Latest version: v.1.7.0
Software licences
For legacy hardware, computer-locked or time-limited licenses are available and must be used. Existing users may require to move or extend their licenses by submitting this form.