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Developing Test Applications Using PAtools Course Overview

PAtools is a powerful software solution designed for test station automation. Gain a solid understanding of the key configurations required for battery lab integration using PAtools in this hands-on course. Through practical exercises, you’ll work with both simulated and real components of a battery lab, building your skills step by step. By the end of the course, you’ll feel confident applying these techniques in real-world scenarios.

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Available formats

 

On-Demand

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Course Objectives

  • Navigate the PAconfigurator and acknowledge the different modules and objects that interact with a test system based on PAtools

  • Explore the configuration of test sequences and test profiles using PAtools

  • Explore configurations to use different interface protocols for device communication

  • Learn about data storage of measurement files

  • Learn about how to integrate your test data into dashboards

Course Details

Duration

  • On-Demand: 4.5 hours

Audience

  • This course is designed for test engineers and system integrators

Prerequisites

  • PAtools Foundations & Overview

  • LabVIEW Core 1

  • LabVIEW Core 2

  • Knowledge of industrial communication protocols

NI Products Used

If you take the course On-Demand:

  • PAtools 2025 Q2

  • PXI Controller (LinuxRT)

Training Materials

  • On-demand training includes digital course materials delivered through the NI Learning Center, available for the access duration of your subscription

Cost in Credits

  • On-Demand: Included with software subscription and enterprise agreements, or 5 Education Services Credits, or 2 Training Credits

Developing Test Applications Using PAtools Course Outline

LessonOverviewTopics
Strengthening Your Expertise with the PAtools Environment

Learn how to use important features in the PAtools Environment.

  • PAtools Foundation Review
  • Using Table Groups
  • Using PAdesigner to Create a UserBox
  • Configuring Data Storage and Measurement Files
  • Configuring and Monitoring Alarms
  • Debugging Capabilities inside PAtools
Configuring Types of DUTs, Test Procedures, and ApplicationsReview the configuration and dependencies of DUT, Test Procedure, and Application types.

  • Configuring DUT Types

  • Configuring Test Procedure Types

  • Configuring Applications Types

Configuring and Parametrizing DUTDemonstrate proficiency in configuring DUTs to meet specified testing requirements.

  • Creating the DUT

  • Configuring the DUT

  • Establishing DUT Limits

Exploring Test Sequences in PAtoolsLearn about the fundamental constructs of writing a test sequence.
  • Exploring a Test Sequence Table in PAtools
  • Using Sequence Tables in Test Development
  • Programming Elements in the Test Sequence Table
  • Using Variables in Sequence Tables as User Input Parameters for the Test
  • Start and Stop Logging Data to a Measurement File
  • Setting Recovery Points
  • Creating and Using Drive Cycles
  • Setting the DUT Limits
  • Controlling a Cycler
  • Controlling a Climate Chamber
  • Integrating PAgraph++ and PAscript in a Sequence Table
  • Debugging Overview for Test Sequences
Configuring PAtools to Integrate Battery Test ComponentsLearn module creation and Battery Application testing components.
  • Creating a Module Using the Module Template
  • Getting Started with Sequence Table Module Control (STMC)
  • Exploring Test Components in a Battery Application
Configuring Interfaces to Connect External DevicesRecognize the different communication protocols that can be used within PAtools to integrate your test configuration and enable device communication.
  • Using BLS Plugins for Device Communication
  • Creating BLS Plugins for Device Communication
  • Using EtherCAT
  • Using Profinet
  • Using Controller Area Network (CAN) and Residual Bus Simulation 
  • Using Dynamically Shared Objects
Processing and Viewing Data in Your Test ApplicationExplore different methods to manipulate the collected data from your test configuration.
  • Performing Calculations
  • Displaying Data Using PAcontroller
Integrating PAtools with SystemLinkExplore how to establish a connection between PAtools and SystemLink, as well as explore the integration capabilities between PAtools and SystemLink for laboratory and data management.

  • Preparing Configuration for SystemLink Publishing

  • Publishing PAtools Data to SystemLink

  • Uploading PAtools Test Elements to SystemLink

  • Analyzing Test Data in SystemLink 

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