ver the years X-ion e-Power has been built to
provide a solution for comprehensive power
measurement. 2024 sees the introduction of
the all-new AVL X-ion™ PA2. This new power analyzer
complements the portfolio of sensors, high-voltage wiring,
testbed installations, and the software toolbox, which
integrates seamlessly into AVL test systems.
X-ion PA2 will not only excite automotive engineers with its
broad functional spectrum, but also target various other
industries such as power generation, grid, aviation, railway,
marine, and heavy duty. These markets will be addressed
by an attractive pricing scheme introduced by a new option
list.
The base functionality will offer galvanically isolated high-
precision power analysis at 12 MS/s, 18-bit, and unique 100
Covering Requirements from Battery Cell to Pack Testing
In the automotive industry, OEMs have in recent years
realized the value of producing battery packs as well as
cells in house since the battery is not only the largest cost
driver in an EV, but it is also a potential differentiator. Due to
tLe diƾcYlties associated witL transTorting Fattery TacOs
by air, pack production is usually located near the site
where the EV is manufactured. To ensure quick reaction
times in case of any issues, the cell manufacturing plants
are erected in the vicinity of the pack production sites.
Instead of just a handful of terafactories in China producing
the world’s battery cell demand, we’ll see a largely
diversified TrodYction landscaTe witL nYmeroYs Jacilities in
Europe and North America.
With the increase in battery manufacturing there is also a
rise in the need for advanced battery testing equipment.
R&D testing and production validation are crucial for
ensuring the performance and safety of cells and packs
as well as the continued high quality of production.
These features are integral to the future success of these
technologies.
To address this need, AVL offers a comprehensive
portfolio of battery cell and pack cyclers. AVL’s solutions
are designed to support the rigorous demands of research
and development in the battery industry, ensuring that
Battery Testing
for Cell to Pack
AVL X-ion™ PA2 – the
Power Analysis Solution
new and existing products can meet the highest standards
of performance and reliability. This comprehensive approach
to testing is vital for maintaining the pace of innovation in the
raTidly evolving field oJ Fattery tecLnology.
Why Cell Testing Is Becoming Increasingly Important
The battery cell is the most important and critical component
in the electric propulsion system, both in terms of cost and
performance. Controling the electrochemical processes
within the cell is key to ensuring the longevity of battery
packs. It is therefore essential to perform accurate, reliable
and accelerated cell testing while minimizing the use of your
testbed.
,aving a ƽe\iFle cell test setYT tLat covers cell tyTes sYcL as
prismatic, pouch, and cylindrical cells helps our customers to
be future proof in terms of equipment.
8Lis ƽe\iFility in comFination witL diJJerent TerJormance
grades/lines of cyclers tailored to meet, for example, the
advanced needs of R&D or the cost boundaries of production
ensures that customers always get exactly the solution
required to address their individual testing challenge.
MS/s, 14-bit snapshot paths for transient analysis of high-
voltage channels. The latter enables unmatched insights into
tLe switcLing TerJormance oJ Tower electronics. 'onfigYration
and result handling is performed using the new software
AVL BEAT™. Post-processing can also be performed via AVL
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oriented control signals like Id and Iq up to 2x3-phase
configYrations witL a single Tower analy^er. 8estFed
synchronization is a must, consequently all X-ion recorded data
is synchronized to AVL PUMA™ testbeds, but also open to third-
party automation. AVL X-ion PA2 comes with AVL BEAT and is
set to be shipped in 2024.