ETAS INCA

INCA software products provide a robust suite for the calibration, diagnostics, and validation of automotive electronic systems. This comprehensive collection of tools supports engineers throughout the entire ECU development and testing lifecycle, enabling efficient management and optimization of ECU parameters across diverse environments including vehicles, test benches, and simulations.

Key benefits include:

• Efficient Calibration: Tailored tools for precise ECU calibration and validation, allowing for seamless adjustment of function parameters, maps, and tables both offline and during runtime.
• Optimized Workflow: Features like offline preparation and sophisticated data management enhance workflow organization and efficiency, with capabilities for listing, comparing, and merging datasets.
• Broad Compatibility: Designed to work with ECUs from all manufacturers, ensuring versatile application in various automotive development scenarios.

INCA supports multiple application areas:

• Test bench and laboratory testing: Seamless integration with automation systems via ASAM interfaces (ASAP3, MCD-3 MC) and rapid measurement/calibration with the INCA-MCE add-on.
• On-road testing and vehicle instrumentation: Real-time diagnostics and calibration during road tests for performance enhancement.
• PC-based simulation: Support for virtual testing environments to validate new functionalities without physical prototypes.
• ECU prototyping and development: Facilitates rapid prototyping of ECU functions for streamlined development and validation.

The INCA base product offers essential functions like ECU flashing, bus monitoring, and data recording. Its capabilities are expandable through various Add-Ons and integration with other ETAS tools. The Measurement Data Analysis (MDA) feature allows for effective visualization, post-processing, and documentation of measurement data. Diagnostic capabilities are enhanced with ODX-Link integration, supporting OBD emission regulations and comprehensive ECU diagnostics according to the ODX standard. For simulation and prototyping, INCA ensures seamless measurement and calibration access, supporting generic C code, Simulink, and ASCET models.

Open interfaces are a core feature, providing flexibility through standardized formats like A2L, ODX, FIBEX, CANdb, and LDF. Data exchange is facilitated via XML and MDF formats. Advanced tool integration is possible through APIs like COM-API and MATLAB® scripting. User interfaces can be customized using the INCA-INS.DK programming interface.

Guided and automated calibration and validation are supported through automation sequences defined in a graphical editor, enhancing documentation, auditability, and reproducibility. Over 50,000 users worldwide rely on INCA for their development and series projects.