rpc3-file 1.0.0rc6

About RPC III

The RPC III file format, developed by MTS Systems Corporation, is widely used in vehicle durability testing and simulation. This format is structured as sequential, fixed-length files, with each record being 512 bytes. The file consists of a standard header followed by data records. The header typically includes metadata such as the file creation date, channel information, and other configuration details stored as keyword-value pairs.

The format supports up to 256 data channels and 1024 parameters, with specific limitations on property names (maximum 32 characters) and values (maximum 96 characters). These files are often used in conjunction with MTS’s RPC Pro and RPC Connect software, which facilitate the analysis and simulation of vehicle response to road conditions.

To work with RPC III files, tools like the MTS DataPlugin are available, allowing for the reading and writing of these files within different software environments, such as National Instruments’ LabVIEW. The files typically carry extensions like .rsp or .tim.

If you’re looking for a more detailed description of the format or specific documentation, it’s usually included in the software manuals provided by MTS or in the release notes of tools like the MTS

About this module

This module provides functionality to read and write time history data from RPC III format data files, commonly used in vehicle durability testing. The module supports the extraction and modification of metadata, such as channel information and test parameters, as well as the ability to handle the structured data records stored within these files.