Automotive

Adapt test stand applications and automate test sequences

More data and an increased need for testing

The automotive industry's demands on measurement and testing technology are currently changing very dynamically. The trend towards autonomous driving is placing even greater demands on the safety and reliability of systems.

More sensors, software and connectivity are making systems more prone to errors so they require additional testing at increased intensity and accuracy.

This requires more intensive, more precise and more extensive tests. Suppliers and OEMs often go beyond the VDA and IATF standards in their tests in order to avoid expensive recalls. In the automotive industry, the main focus is on service life tests, environmental simulations and long-term measurements.

Trends in industrial measurement and testing technology

  • The need for testing during development is increasing. The long-term stability of complex vehicle systems must be guaranteed even under harsh environmental conditions.
     
  • Test stands are able to process increasingly large amounts of data at even greater speeds. Data evaluation takes place during testing with remote access to results.
     
  • Testing technology is becoming faster and performed at higher resolutions with unlimited recording of measurement series and test results being traceable at all times.

Large data volumes, more flexible and powerful analyses

  • Increasingly complex test scenarios. Vehicles are becoming increasingly complex thereby requiring a more flexible and efficient test environment. Measuring, control and monitoring tasks as well as evaluation functions are integrated into a single system and also performed without the need for PC support. Test stand applications can also be individually adapted and testing procedures fully automated.
     
  • Increasing amounts of dataLifetime testing of components often generates very large amounts of data of one or more terabytes. These data volumes must be seamlessly recorded, analyzed and finally archived in an audit-proof manner. Measured values are securely stored and kept available with data stamps even in the event of power failures. Even in the event of a PC or hard disk failure, integrated backup mechanisms ensure data security, for example by storing data on NAS drives.

High-quality measurement and testing technology for automotive requirements

  • Example of environmental simulation in a climate chamber:A manufacturer's vehicle components are subjected to thermal and mechanical stress tests around the clock in long-term testing. Different temperatures, pressures, flow values, corrosion patterns and vibration stresses undergo simulation in a shaker using Delphin Message devices. ProfiSignal Klicks software enables the climate chamber and test samples to be monitored from the workplace.
     
  • Example of automation of the service-life testing: An automotive supplier tests the service life of fans under various environmental conditions. Individually created test profiles are used by a test device to automatically set variable speeds and the required controls are tested according to ambient temperatures. Control functions take place using analog, digital and PWM outputs.
     
  • Example of mobile and stand-alone data acquisition: Driving tests are used to test and evaluate components and systems under real conditions. The Loggito and Expert Logger devices are used as mobile and autonomous data loggers. Due to their ability to operate as stand-alone devices, their 12/24 volt power supplies and their interfaces, the devices are ideally suited for these tasks. Engine speed and other parameters are recorded via a CAN bus and the position, speed and distance travelled are recorded via a GPS sensor.

Hardware and software for your measurement and testing solution

high demands on the safety and reliability of the systems.
Loggito
high demands on the safety and reliability of the systems.
ProfiSignal Go
high demands on the safety and reliability of the systems.
Expert Logger
high demands on the safety and reliability of the systems.
ProfiSignal Basic
high demands on the safety and reliability of the systems.
ProfiMessage D
high demands on the safety and reliability of the systems.
ProfiSignal Klicks
high demands on the safety and reliability of the systems.
Expert Vibro
high demands on the safety and reliability of the systems.
ProfiSignal 20 Go
high demands on the safety and reliability of the systems.
Expert Transient
high demands on the safety and reliability of the systems.
ProfiSignal 20 Basic
high demands on the safety and reliability of the systems.
ProfiMessage
high demands on the safety and reliability of the systems.
Delphin Data Center
high demands on the safety and reliability of the systems.
Expert Key
high demands on the safety and reliability of the systems.
LoggitoLab
high demands on the safety and reliability of the systems.
LogMessage 5000
Loggito

Flexible, scalable and expandable solution for seamless data acquisition and monitoring

The Loggito device is a compact data logger system designed for the acquisition and recording of measurement data. It has a variety of analog and digital inputs to connect different sensors and signals. The device records the data with high accuracy and stores it on an internal memory or external storage media such as SD cards.

To the product
high demands on the safety and reliability of the systems.
ProfiSignal Go

Data acquisition and analysis

With ProfiSignal Go you can display online data from the Message and Expert hardware in diagram form. Numerous analysis functions, such as zoom, cursor, movable axes, flags, ASCII export and calculation channels, enable fast display of measured values and post-processing.

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high demands on the safety and reliability of the systems.
Expert Logger

Precisely record, autonomously store, automatically transmit and evaluate measured values.

The FPGA-based Expert Logger device is particularly powerful and enables the processing of up to 46 analogue input channels, both at low and high sampling rates. Measured values can be precisely recorded, autonomously stored and automatically transferred to the internet or PC via USB, LAN or WLAN and evaluated.

To the product
high demands on the safety and reliability of the systems.
ProfiSignal Basic

Operating and monitoring

ProfiSignal Basic combines the functions of ProfiSignal Go with operating and monitoring elements of process visualisations, e.g. digital and analogue displays, switches, buttons and signal lamps. With Basic, you can create everything from simple visualisation diagrams to complex visualisation systems.

To the product
high demands on the safety and reliability of the systems.
ProfiMessage D

Modular measuring, monitoring and automation in one device.

The ProfiMessage D device is a state-of-the-art data logger system that has been specially developed for industrial data acquisition and analysis. It offers a wide range of functions such as the recording and storage of measurement data, monitoring of process parameters and alarms in the event of deviations.

To the product
high demands on the safety and reliability of the systems.
ProfiSignal Klicks

Automate and control

ProfiSignal Klicks supplements ProfiSignal Basic with functions for process automation. Structural diagrams for mapping the process as well as a script language (completely operable with the mouse) enable even the non-informatician to create complex test stand and automation applications with automatic report generation.

To the product
high demands on the safety and reliability of the systems.
Expert Vibro

State-of-the-art processor technology and extreme precision for vibration measurement.

The Expert Vibro device is a powerful vibration analysis device that has been specially developed for monitoring and analyzing machine and system conditions. It enables vibration data to be recorded and evaluated in order to detect potential problems or signs of wear at an early stage.

To the product
high demands on the safety and reliability of the systems.
ProfiSignal 20 Go

Fast project planning and analysis of measurement data

With ProfiSignal 20 Go you can visualise your measurement data in just a few steps, both online and offline, in various diagram types, monitor, analyse, archive as a measurement file or export directly in the appropriate file format.

To the product
high demands on the safety and reliability of the systems.
Expert Transient

Intelligent data recorder for synchronous recording of transient and periodic events.

The Expert Transient device enables the recording and evaluation of transient signals over a certain period of time and provides important information for the optimization of processes and systems. The device is characterized by its high accuracy, fast sampling rate and simple operation.

To the product
high demands on the safety and reliability of the systems.
ProfiSignal 20 Basic

Visualisation and operation

With ProfiSignal 20 Basic you can create individual diagrams using a wide range of operating and monitoring elements. Both continuous processes (e.g. production data acquisition) and discontinuous measurement tasks (e.g. test measurements) can be visualised, operated and monitored without any programming effort. You can create the operating and monitoring diagrams by assembling and configuring the prefabricated elements.

To the product
high demands on the safety and reliability of the systems.
ProfiMessage

Modular system for use as a measuring, control and monitoring device.

The ProfiMessage devices are a modular, expandable and easy-to-use system for measurement data acquisition, monitoring and automation of machines, systems or test benches. ProfiMessage can be used wherever measured values need to be recorded quickly, precisely and electrically isolated, as well as intelligently pre-processed or monitored.

To the product
high demands on the safety and reliability of the systems.
Delphin Data Center

Central measurement data management

The Delphin Data Center is the solution used for the worldwide measurement networking and control of plants, machines and test stands.

To the product
high demands on the safety and reliability of the systems.
Expert Key

PC-supported data acquisition and test stand

The Expert Key device is a measuring and control device that can be used in various applications. It enables the acquisition and evaluation of measurement data as well as the control of processes. The device has various interfaces and can be connected to a wide range of sensors and actuators. It is often used in automation technology, mechanical engineering and research.

To the product
high demands on the safety and reliability of the systems.
LoggitoLab

Compact and flexible measurement data laboratory with precision measurement technology.

The LoggitoLab device is ideal for use in laboratory environments, research projects, quality control and other applications where precise data acquisition and analysis is required. It offers a reliable and user-friendly solution for monitoring and recording measurement data.

To the product
high demands on the safety and reliability of the systems.
LogMessage 5000

Test stand for measurements with potential using an internal data memory.

The LogMessage device is a powerful data logger system designed for the reliable acquisition and recording of measurement data. It offers a variety of analog and digital inputs to connect different sensors and signals. The device records the data with high accuracy and saves it to an internal memory or external storage media.

To the product
high demands on the safety and reliability of the systems.