The EMC Shop stocks automotive voltage drop simulators to test components to be used in electric vehicles (as well as gas-powered). Meet ISO 7637-2 and other industry standards as well as manufacturer standards or use software to customize or replicate voltage dropouts that you want to expose your device to.
Voltage Drop Simulation test setup
Most of our customers will simply place the voltage drop simulator on a bench, ground the chassis, and be off and rolling. There are diagrams avaialble that specify spacing, placement, etc... We have found that in most cases, these aren't detrimental unless striving for full compliance.
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Be sure the generator and external coupling devices are well grounded. Start testing at lower voltage levels to observe how your DUT responds as well as surrounding equipment in your test area. Your test setup may require you to move equipment and/or isolate your test area a bit more.
Test Parameters Example
Vehicle Manufacturer Test Standards
Audi I EE-32 (2006-06)
BMW GS 95003-2 and 95024
Case New Holland ENS0310 (12-2-2010)
Chrysler CS-11809 and CS-11979
Claas CN 05 0215 (2004-12)
Cummins 14269 and 14387
DAF BSL-006 (2009-04)
Daimler Chrysler DC-10842 and PF-9326
Fiat 9-90110 Issue 13 (2007-03)
Ford CS-2009.1 (2-11-2010)
General Motors GMW3172_H (July 2010)
Honda 7794Z-SAAA-000 (28.12.2004)
Hyundai ES 96100-02 (2006-11-16)
Mazda MES PW67600 (1995-07)
Mitsubishi ES X82115 Rev C (2009-03)
Nissan 28401NDS02 Rev 4 (2008-08)
Toyota TSC70212G (2007-06)
Volkswagen VW 80101 and VW 80000
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