Functional and End-of-Line Test Benches

Alma Automotive designs and develops Functional and End-of-Line Test Systems for automated testing, validation, data acquisition and control of components, electronic devices and complex subsystems.

Our Functional and End-of-Line Test Systems integrate data acquisition, real-time control, test sequence automation, communication management and test supervision, adapting to each customer’s specific application requirements.

From stand-alone stations to complete systems for automotive and industrial applications, we develop dedicated platforms for laboratory testing, product validation and end-of-line testing.

With extensive experience in custom testing solutions, Alma Automotive manages every stage of the project in-house, from hardware and software design to integration and final validation.

A test system designed to integrate with existing Hardware-in-the-Loop platforms with ignition ionisation current simulation capabilities. It enables validation of ECU diagnostic functions and testing of both normal operating conditions and fault scenarios in a controlled environment.

Key features:

• Simulation of ignition ionization current from the secondary circuit of the ignition coils.
• Reproduction of both normal operating and fault scenarios, including knock, misfuel, misspark and data reply.
• Integration with Hardware-in-the-Loop platforms via CAN bus communication.
• PC-based configuration and management of ION waveforms via Ethernet.
• Support for up to 24 ignition-coil channels for high-performance applications.

An automated test system based on NI CompactRIO, designed for the programming, validation and end-of-line testing of electronic devices. The platform combines high-speed data acquisition, CAN/LIN/PWM communication management, automated test execution and advanced electrical and diagnostic verification functions.

Key features:

• Automated execution of test procedures through configurable recipes.
• Programming of DUT firmware, EEPROM and calibration data.
• Voltage and current acquisition and logging at sampling rates up to 50 kHz.
• Validation of CAN, LIN and PWM communications.
• Integrated insulation testing and system self-diagnostics.
• Automated measurement of DUT resistance and electrical parameters.

An NI CompactRIO-based automated test system developed for the functional testing and validation of electronic devices. It integrates DUT power supply, data acquisition, electrical measurements, and CAN, LIN and Ethernet communication within a compact, modular platform.

Key features

• Acquisition and measurement of voltage, current, temperature, inductance and capacitance.
• CAN, LIN, K-Line and Ethernet communication.
• Automated DUT power supply and management.
• Integrated insulation testing and self-diagnostic functions.
• NI CompactRIO architecture with custom Alma Automotive electronics.

A system designed for the management and testing of high-voltage electric motors. It integrates controlled voltage supply, insulation testing and dedicated safety devices, enabling seamless integration into automated end-of-line test systems.

Key features

• Power supply management for high-voltage motors.
• Integrated functional and reinforced-insulation testing.
• Automatic and manual operating modes configurable through presets.
• Monitoring of safety conditions and HVIL management.
• Integration with external systems through feedback signals and automatic control.

A programmable system with four independent axes for laboratory testing with real-time data acquisition. It combines actuator control, physical-quantity monitoring, CAN communication and test automation, providing a flexible solution that can be easily adapted to a wide range of laboratory applications.

Key features:

• Multichannel data acquisition for analogue and digital signals.
• Real-time control of actuators and external devices.
• Management of RTD temperature sensors and thermocouples.
• Integrated CAN communication for interfacing with external systems and devices.
• Automated test sequences and test monitoring.
• Open, fully user-programmable platform based on NI technology and the VeriStand platform.

A programmable system for data acquisition, real-time control and Rapid Control Prototyping applications.

Thanks to its compact form factor and on-board installation capability, Miracle2 provides a flexible solution for development, validation and testing activities in automotive and motorsport applications.

Key features:

• High-speed data acquisition with real-time processing and control.
• Compatibility with models developed in MATLAB/Simulink and NI LabVIEW.
• Rapid Control Prototyping for the development and validation of control strategies.
• CAN, Ethernet, USB, RS232 and Wi-Fi connectivity for integration with test systems and vehicle networks.
• Programmable and customizable architecture for custom applications.

A data acquisition platform designed for the monitoring and recording of physical parameters on board a vehicle. It enables real-time visualization of acquired signals, data logging and analysis of information collected during testing and validation activities.

Key features

• Acquisition of signals from sensors installed throughout the vehicle.
• Data logging to internal memory with post-test data retrieval.
• Real-time data visualization and monitoring via PC.
• Acquisition of flow, pressure, temperature, current and CAN J1939 signals.
• Ethernet communication and modular architecture for the integration of custom sensors.
• Software configuration of channels, recording triggers and acquisition campaigns.