Model-based design of distributed mechatronic systems

Multiple disciplines for mechatronic system design co-exist, which hinder the utilization of software-oriented modeling principles e.g. UML. Existing modern tools may be integrated into a working tool chain. This article presents, how CANopen system integration interface descriptions may be included in one of the most common simulation environments and how those description may be exported to the system design process in a standardized format, enabling efficient workflow together with model based SW design and code generation.