Programmable controllers for research institutes must be modular, robust, and easy to configure. GOcontroll’s Moduline platform delivers the ideal solution for dynamic research environments.

In the fast-paced world of research institutes, one constant remains: the need for adaptable, precise, and robust control systems. Programmable controllers for research institutes must be able to adapt to ever-changing experimental setups and offer intuitive software environments. GOcontroll’s modular controllers are designed to support researchers with a field-ready platform that is flexible, scalable, and user-friendly.

Modern research environments, from automotive to environmental science, require a vast range of experiments. From sensor-heavy data acquisition setups to actuator-driven feedback control loops, programmable controllers play a central role.

GOcontroll’s Moduline series directly answers these needs. Whether it’s the compact Moduline Mini I for space-limited installations, the full-featured Moduline IV, or the HMI-integrated Moduline Display, each controller supports multiple IO modules tailored to specific research demands.

With plug-and-play compatibility, institutes can easily:

• Start with basic monitoring (temperature, flow, pressure)
• Scale to complex control systems (electro-mechanical actuators, motor control, CAN/LIN systems)
• Swap modules between different research projects without redesigning the system

Applications in:

• Automotive R&D: Emissions monitoring, powertrain testing, vehicle dynamics.
• Marine science: Real-time vessel behavior tracking, environmental monitoring.
• Green energy: Hydrogen fuel cell testing, storage management.

Researchers need solutions during research that enhance innovation—not limit it. GOcontroll supports intuitive programming environments including:

• MATLAB/Simulink: Build control strategies visually. Perfect for teams with a background in modeling and simulation.
• Node-RED: Great for cloud interfacing, real-time dashboards, and rapid prototyping via browser-based flow programming.
• Low-level Linux access: For advanced customization and scripting when needed.

In combination, this makes Moduline controllers ideal for research institutes juggling between high-level R&D and real-world implementation. Whether monitoring atmospheric data or managing actuator feedback on a wind tunnel rig, scientists and engineers can develop algorithms fast and test in the field even faster.

GOcontroll’s controllers are not just “lab toys”—they’re built for rugged environments. With its protective housing, they survive and thrive where sensitive data during research is gathered:

• Onboard accelerometers.
• Wide-range voltage inputs (6–32 VDC).
• CAN/LIN/Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/4G/LTE/GNNS/USB/Ethernet/RS232

Data acquisition and diagnostics for research are further enhanced through of-the shelf features like:

• Controller state monitoring (CPU load, memory, service status)
• Predictive maintenance over secure cloud infrastructure
• Remote firmware updates and logging (FOTA-ready)

Research often starts with a prototype but expands to the outer environment when gathering data

• Serve as a test bench during experiments
• Become a field-ready controller for in field research data collection
• Batch control/deployment ready for research activities on multiple applications

No redesign, just modular adjustments. GOcontroll enables hardware reuse across projects, lowering both cost, development and deploy time. It empowers research institutes to innovate confidently, knowing their controllers won’t become obsolete with the next experiment.

Explore GOcontroll’s open-source tools and documentation here: GOcontroll GitHub