Development test benches
With special test bench solutions, imx Solutions addresses engineers and technicians wherever electric motors are developed and tested at the highest level.
From small DC motors to modern synchronous machines for the automotive industry, whether with our standardized or customized test benches: Our solutions combine economic aspects with the technical requirements of precision, reliability and flexibility.
Test benches for e-motor development
Every test of an electric motor is the fine-tuned interaction of various hardware components such as measurement data acquisition, motor control, automation of the test sequences and evaluation of the results.
The test bench hardware is supported by our imx OMEGA software.
Together with a variety of automated test types, users obtain insights that are essential for the development of modern electric motors.
imx electric motor test benches extract the parameters and information that are important for developing with a high degree of automation and efficiency.
The motor flange is used as part of the test stand's precision drive train to mount the test specimen. Engine specific adapter rings allow different engine sizes and shapes to be used on one flange.
For motors that are not symmetrical, the specimen flange can be extended by means of centering clamps, mechanical X/Y adjustments or external rotor brackets.
A safety coupling between the load machine and the torque transducer is primarily used to protect expensive test bench components.
The coupling between the test specimen and the torque transducer is used to quickly adapt the test specimen to the power train and for backlash-free transmission of torques and speeds.
Dual-range sensors allow measurement of maximum torques, as well as low friction torques with high accuracy. A safety coupling between the load machine and the torque transducer is used primarily to protect expensive test bench components. The coupling between the test specimen and the torque transducer is used for fast adaptation of the test specimen to the drive train and for backlash-free transmission of torque and speed.
The Machinery Directive sets the tone: Safety first! Common protective devices in the field of electric motor test benches are mechanical guards, electrical emergency stop switches, safety light curtains or speed, voltage and insulation monitors, etc.
Load machines and brakes can be used to apply the load required for testing electric motors. Load machines can also be used to perform passive tests on electric motors, such as determining friction coefficients or generator voltage.
All interfaces required to operate a motor with an integrated controller (are available in the test room (e.g. LIN, CAN, FlexRay, etc.).
Often underestimated: Everything you need on the bench can be stored in the handy tool drawer.
The test bench has interfaces for connecting a keyboard, monitor, and mouse. There is also a second Ethernet interface. In addition, other interfaces can be provided, e.g. for integrating the test bench into a production environment.
The primary function of the power supplies installed in modern electric motor test beds is to supply power to the motors and their controllers. They must also perform other functions, such as returning generated power to the electrical test bench circuit for medium and larger test specimens.
Measuring currents and temperatures, and possibly other signals, requires the use of sensors. These sensors must be adapted to the requirements of measurement range, measurement accuracy and signal dynamics.
The imx test benches allow the testing of electric motors with or without integrated controller/inverter. In the vast majority of cases, the controller communicates with the test bench controller via standard interfaces such as LIN and CAN.
The heart of a test stand is the measurement and control unit. It is tailored to the specimen to be measured and its dynamic behavior.
High-precision measurement technology and sensors provide the basis for accurate evaluation results.
imx test bench solutions in the field
Various power classes
Accurate measuring technology
Flexible power train
Complete integration
Safety first!
Real test conditions
