
Examples of automotive applications
Form your own impression of what we have to offer. Here you will find a selected overview of our application examples from the automotive sector.
Functional testing system for a vehicle key ID sensor
Technology:
NI LabVIEW, NI TestStand, MS Visual Studio.net, Siemens S7
Tests:
FSK demodulation and data string analysis, ASK communication in the LF range, resonance frequency trimming of 3D transceivers, rest and operating current measurement of microswitches
Features:
Photo-realistic menu guidance, online visualisation of all test sequences at the stations, parts handling using SCARA robots, palletising and de-palletising, NOK handling, master part handling

Functional test system for optical steering angle sensors during product start-up
Technology:
TSA 4000 functional testing system with 256 test channels
Tests:
CAN communication, electrical parameters, data from a CMOS camera line, etc.
Features:
Measurement and evaluation of the rotor torque (in Ncm), test adapter based on flexTAC®-basis
Inline functional testing system for door control units in production
Tests:
CAN communication, electrical parameters, Hall sensor functionality, fault memory evaluation, etc.
Technology:
linear transfer system with coded workpiece carriers
Features:
Parallel functional testing on three test specimens, integrated leak test, control computer concept, automated identification, automated OK / NOK separation and palletising


Endurance testing on windscreen wiper drives
Tests:
power consumption, motor voltage, maximum speed, angle of rotation, etc.
Technology:
load simulation with controlled AC servo/gear combinations
Features:
different load profiles for intermittent and rear wiper motors
Functional testing on starter generator systems for hybrid vehicles
Tests:
converter tests, recuperation test, charging and holding currents plus internal resistance and terminal voltage of the ultra-CAP, LEM converters and insulation testing, etc.
Technology:
TSA 4000 test system in combination with current sources and electronic loads
Features:
Special requirements for low-loss power distribution and high-current contacting


Automatic optical symbol monitoring and testing of the detection and functional illumination of vehicle control panels
Tests:
Optical inspection of version-specific symbols, lighting uniformity, testing for correct colour, etc.
Technology:
High resolution colour CCD cameras
Features:
Qualitative luminance evaluation
Test system for climate control devices
Tests:
Optical symbol and colour control (detection and functional illumination), haptic testing, functional testing
Technology:
6-axis robots, TSA test control, test head with colour camera and haptic test unit
Features:
Just-in-sequence production, high parts variance


Run-in test system for a steering column switch
Tests:
Switching function, voltage drop, etc.
Technology:
Translational and rotational actuation mechanism in the climatic chamber
Features:
Actuation mechanism outside the climatic chamber
Functional testing system for roll-over protection systems
Tests:
Extending velocity, retraction, triggering and locking force, etc.
Technology:
DMS force measuring technology, laser path measuring technology, measuring data recording via high-speed A/D conversion
Features:
Vibration decoupled test mechanics, sound muffled test environment
