AVL Focus - Issue 2024

Faster, Safer, and More

Convenient Testing with

AVL X-Rig™

Boosting Battery Testing

and Validation in North

America

AVL Tech Center Module

for the Fuel Cell System

Testbed

“With the AVL X-Rig™ System, we enable our customers to

operate a 4WD vehicle and powertrain testbed in the same

way as a chassis dyno – for maximum throughput, ultimate

eƾciency, and redYced cost,Ɖ says +eorg 7eewald, 0ead

Architect.

The modular system that was presented at the Automotive

Testing Expo Europe in June comprises three main

components that can also be installed separately in line with

Le 9nderwriters 0aForatories 90 certified tLe %:0

E-STORAGE SiC™ as compliant with required (UL

and CSA) safety standards. As a globally operating

company, compliance with international safety standards is

oJ LigL imTortance to %:0. 8Lis significant UYality JeatYre

enables AVL to sell battery test solutions in North America.

The AVL E-STORAGE SiC offers a compact design while

Troviding ma\imYm configYration TossiFilities Jor diJJerent

power and current requirements. It is noteworthy that the

he AVL Tech Center Module for the fuel cell system

testbed is a comprehensive solution for testing PEM

fuel cell systems – compactly integrated in one

container. 8Le moFile Ynit enaFles a ƽe\iFle and eƾcient

test environment that can be installed on-site quickly without

special transport requirements. The integrated testbed

solution is suitable for performance classes up to 500 kW

and for legislative testing tasks such as the fuel consumption

test (EU2017/1151), emissions testing (SAE J2578), and the

performance test (GB/T24554-2019).

customer requirements. A key component of the system is

the X-Rig™ Pallet, which adapts to various wheelbases and

track widths, allowing for convenient setup in workshop areas.

The X-Rig™ Coupling offers quick and easy connection and

disconnection of dyno shafts to wheel hubs, with optional

fully automated solutions. The X-Rig™ Frame features manual

positioning or automated pre-positioning to the corresponding

wheelbase of the dynamometers and vibration decoupling from

the facility.

)7836%+) 7i' is %:0ƅs first 90listed TrodYct, marOing a

significant milestone in oYr commitment to saJety and UYality.

8Le listing simTlifies TroNect Landling, ensYring smootL and

eƾcient Trocesses and minimi^ing risOs Jor onsite reworO.

This advantage positions AVL as a leader in delivering reliable

and compliant testing solutions.

The AVL Tech Center modules are tailor-made turnkey

solutions for test centers that guarantee a high degree of

adaptability and scalability thanks to their modular design.

The concept combines the advantages of mobile testing

capacity with the quality and robustness of stationary testing

inJrastrYctYre. 8Le resYlt Feing tLe LigLest level oJ ƽe\iFility

and eƾciency in tLe researcL and develoTment oJ JYel cell

systems.Ż

Find out more:

www.avl.com/en

HOME OF INNOVATION

PRODUCT AND SOLUTION HIGHLIGHTS

66 | 67