Test bed automation.

Tornado Test Bed is a freely configurable automation system optimised for automotive testing, test data acquisition and processing.

Tornado Test Bed provides testing, controlling and monitoring functions optimised for test beds in automotive applications. The program is designed to handle the challenges involved in component testing as well as the complex demands of powertrain and application testing.

Together with ADAC, the real-time control and monitoring system, the testing and automation system meets all the demands placed on a modern, flexible solution.
A comprehensive driver library means existing third-party hardware and systems can be integrated flexibly and seamlessly.

Development test bed or end of line testing automated with one system.

Utilization possibilities

Product Details

Freely configurable and scalable
Freely programmable automotive test runs
Import of test routines, limits and DUT parameters from external sources
Limit monitoring
Unlimited number of test channels
Display and logging of current and already stored test data
Export of test results

Example: Engine test bed system architecture

TORNADO RT

User interface
Controlling the test bed and related infrastructure
Recording and managing test data
Manual or automatic test series
Test programs
Limit monitoring for protecting the device under test (DUT)
Online calibration

TORNADO DESIGNER

Entire test bed configuration
Test channel parameterisation
Calculations and command programs
Test programs
Limits and alarm messages
Parameter tables
Ring buffer and recorder
Reports
Device under test (DUT) configuration
Drivers and interfaces
Access management
User and password management
User groups and user rights

TORNADO CHARTS

Graphical display of test data
Comparison of test runs and results