Fields of application

• Highly automated parameter tests or environmental tests of mechatronic systems
• Development, optimization and validation of electrically operated systems (e.g. for automotive LV124)
• Analysis of functions, performance parameters and control qualities
• Simulation and validation of behavior in fault scenarios

Design and modules of the test bench

• Test specimen and customer-specific application of hardware and functions
• Automation
  • Control and regulation of test sequences for environmental and parameter tests via fieldbus interfaces
  • Integrated control of climate chambers and vibration systems
  • Monitoring of the test sequence and progress
  • Data analysis with automated report generation
  • Implementation based on MATLAB/Simulink with National Instruments or dSpace
• Power supplies for test specimens
  • Powerful simulation of 6 electrical 0 ... 60 V or 115 V vehicle electrical systems, including regenerative power supply if necessary
  • Automated terminal switching of power supplies for up to six DUTs
  • Use of integrated laboratory power supplies or switchable external battery simulators
• Measurement technology and fieldbus interface
  • Sensors for highly dynamic and precise recording of currents (0.2 ... 200 A) and voltages (0 ... 150 V) of power supplies, sensors and actuators
  • CAN / LIN / FlexRay and RS / ARINC fieldbus interfaces
  • Continuous measurement data acquisition and online analysis
• Signal specifications or HiL simulation
  • Automated real-time specifications for the emulation of temperature sensors, resistors, voltage, frequency or load signals
  • Optional: FIU functionality for the automated triggering of electrical faults on actuators, sensors or fieldbuses
  • Integration of test specimen models (MATLAB/Simulink) and real-time simulations in the automation system