Battery Simulator emulates stacks used in electric vehicles.
November 18, 2009 -
Model 41-752 is 6-cell battery simulator that provides up to 300 mA of current from each cell, with output voltage from each adjustable up to 7 V. Each cell includes sense lines to optimize regulation performance and can be configured to operate as current sink in battery charging circuit of up to 100 mA. Independently controlled channels allow cells to be set to different output voltages to simulate different charge and capacity states.
(Archive News Story - Products mentioned in this Archive News Story may or may not be available from the manufacturer.)
Original Press release
Pickering Interfaces Inc
2900 NW VINE ST Ste D
GRANTS PASS, OR, 97526
USA
Pickering Interfaces Introduces New PXI Battery Simulator for Automotive Applications
Clacton on Sea, UK - Pickering Interfaces is expanding its range of customer focused PXI instrumentation modules with the introduction of the 41-752 Battery Simulator. The 41-752 is an addition to Pickering's family of battery simulators, which have been available for almost 4 years.
Developed in association with DMC, a systems integrator based in Chicago, the 41-752 is a 6 cell battery simulator that provides up to 300mA of current from each cell. The output voltage from each cell is fully adjustable up to 7V and each cell includes its own sense lines to improve regulation performance. Each cell can be configured to operate as a current sink in a battery charging circuit of up to 100mA.
Cells and modules can be series connected to emulate the battery stacks being used in new generation electric vehicles. More than 100 cells can stacked in series in a single Pickering Interfaces PXI or Modular LXI Chassis to allow the testing of battery management charging systems. The independently controlled channels allow the cells to be set to different output voltages to simulate different charge and capacity states. A safety interlock system can be used to ensure that voltage generation is inhibited when the cables are disconnected from the front panel.
Outputs are made available on high voltage D Type connectors permitting the generation of voltages of up to 750V.
David Owen, Business Development Manager for Pickering Interfaces, commented "The 41-752 demonstrates the desire of Pickering Interfaces to work with end users and integrators to develop products in PXI that address new markets and applications. Our ability to work closely with a partner and produce new products with a fast turn round time was evident in this effort. We worked closely with DMC to refine the specification for the 41-752 and provided working modules within 8 weeks of the order receipt. PXI is a development platform for Pickering Interfaces that makes fast product development a normal part of our business."
Frank Riordan, president of DMC, added "Pickering clearly showed their expertise and ability to work with others on this project. Their communication, product definition, and planning were first rate. The fact that our end customer is extremely happy with the result means that we will partner with Pickering Interfaces again in the future."
Pricing and availability information is supplied on our web site www.pickeringtest.com
About Pickering Interfaces
Pickering Interfaces is a market innovator in signal switching and conditioning for a broad range of applications and architectures, with the largest range of switching modules in the industry for PXI, LXI, PCI, VXI and GPIB applications. Pickering Interfaces has provided solutions for both commercial and military applications. In addition, Pickering's range of instrumentation provides innovative test solutions to users and integrators of modular test systems. Pickering Interfaces operate globally with direct operations in the US, UK, Germany, Sweden, France , Czech Republic, and Engineering support in China, together with additional representation in countries throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia.
About DMC
DMC is a consulting firm providing high-caliber engineering and custom software development services for manufacturing, testing, and product development organizations in the Chicago area and throughout the world. No matter the size of the client or the complexity of the problem, DMC helps organizations increase productivity and quality. Founded in 1996, we specialize in applying emerging and proven technologies to allow our clients to compete and win in today's global markets. Understanding the latest in automation technology, and the skilled application of these tools, is the foundation of our business.
More information can be found at www.dmcinfo.com
|
|
|
|
See related product stories
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 
