Case Study · Test Bench Automation
Test bench automation for HV battery testing: on-site sequences for climate chamber, source/sink and BMS over CAN — with automatic evaluation and audit-proof data storage.
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Test bench automation replaces manual operation of climate chamber, source/sink, BMS and logging with reproducible sequences — shorter runtimes, less Excel work and audit-ready evidence for certification paths.
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Test time per run | 10 h | Manual setup and evaluation |
| Reporting per run | 2 h | Excel-based, manually prepared |
| Active licenses | 6 | Multiple single-purpose tools and handoffs |
Modular communication and sequence model with safety shutdown, restart logic and clearly defined parameter limits — the foundation to automate test benches reliably.
Custom interfaces for CAN, LIN, Ethernet and RS232 including robust error handling during sequence execution.
Real-time data logging with automatic limit checks and standardized PDF/CSV reports after each run.
First prototype after four weeks and full automation after eight weeks, including on-site commissioning.
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Test time per run | 4 h | End-to-end automation sequences |
| Reporting per run | 3 min | Auto-reporting in PDF/CSV |
| Active licenses | 2 | Consolidated software stack |
It replaces manual operation of climate chamber, source/sink, BMS and logging with reproducible sequences, restart logic, limit checks and auto-reporting — typically over CAN and related device interfaces.
In this reference project the first prototype was ready after four weeks; full automation including on-site commissioning was productive after eight weeks.
Test time per run from about 10 to 4 hours (−60%), reporting from roughly 2 hours to 3 minutes, consolidated licenses and audit-proof data storage for certification paths.
Venture · Cevelar
What later runs as a bench sequence often starts weeks earlier in the OEM spec. With Cevelar we turn specifications into test plans — in minutes instead of days. Test plan from OEM spec sheet.
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