Cycle Electric Vehicle Batteries at Scale
The need to quickly increase EV battery testing capacity is making validation labs harder to manage and forcing engineering teams to explore ways to sustainably scale up their test lab operations. Managing power from the battery cyclers can impact lab efficiency, CO2 footprint, and operational expenses. Battery cyclers that are flexible, open, and connected are critical to achieve the scale needed in modern battery validation labs.
- Test existing 400 V and 800 V EV battery architectures, and future-proof higher voltage- and test-capacity needs
Define battery validation lab layouts that work for current and future needs
Maximize lab equipment utilization and integrate existing equipment
Monitor and manage full lab operation to optimize operational cost
Reduce test complexity and lower set-up time with built-in safety features
High-Power System HPS-17000
150 kW battery cycler with low- and high- voltage modes of operation, up to 1500 V
Parallel cycler operation without physical proximity, providing flexibility to lab layout
High maintainability with modular design and swappable power bricks
NI’s software-connected approach to automate configuration, execution, and reporting on test operation
Solution Advantages
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Layout Flexibility—Microsecond synchronization and time-sensitive networking enable parallel operation of cyclers regardless of location in the lab.
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Application Coverage—Sub-ms dynamic performance makes it suitable for battery test, inverter testing, and dynamometer applications.
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Easier maintenance—Individual silicon-carbide (SiC) based power modules (PMSiC) can be replaced and stocked for higher uptime.
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Standardization—Power- and application-specific breakout sections in the cabinet support lowering the cost of service across applications.
BUILD YOUR SOLUTION WITH THE NI ECOSYSTEM
NI offers a variety of solution integration options customized to your application-specific requirements. You can use your own internal integration teams for full system control or leverage the expertise of NI and our worldwide NI Partner Network to obtain a turnkey solution.
The NI Partner Network is a global community of domain, application, and overall test development experts working closely with NI to meet the needs of the engineering community. NI Partners are trusted solution providers, systems integrators, consultants, product developers, and services and sales channel experts skilled across a wide range of industries and application areas.
NI works with customers throughout the life of an application, delivering training, technical support, consultation and integration services, and maintenance programs. Teams can discover new skills by participating in NI-specific and geographic user groups and build proficiency with online and in-person training.
Learn to Liberate Your Battery Lab
The synchronization and software capabilities of the HPS-17000 provide unprecedented flexibility to define the layout of the battery validation lab and manage power, test, and expenses effectively.