• Automotive Cluster Tester - Digital & Analog

Automotive Cluster Tester - Digital & Analog

NI PXI and LabVIEW-based vehicle cluster tester featuring automated dial calibration, vision inspection, and CAN communication for fast, reliable, and accurate EOL testing.

Project Scope

  • Automate the Vehicle Cluster test system to reduce EOL testing cycle time.

Challenge

  • Automating the Vehicle Cluster test system.
  • Automated dial calibration using a vision system.
  • Enhanced fixture changeover with jig detection.
  • Ease of accessing the cluster terminals.
  • CAN-based communication with the cluster system.
  • Analysing Speed, Fuel level, and RPM gauges with a vision system.

Solution

  • Developed a standalone, electro-pneumatic, PLC-based test fixture system.
  • Integrated a high-resolution camera with NI Image analysis.
  • Easy changeover fixture with Harting connectors for electrical and pneumatic connections.
  • Pogo pin interconnection with cluster and test system.
  • NI PXI-based system with relay, resistance and DIO cards.
  • NI PXI CAN modules for CAN communication with the cluster.
  • Automated shutter control to reduce ambient light interference.
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