Software and Hardware Challenges of Engine Test Bed Automation – Example of FME ICED Lab

Abstract

State of the art engine test bed system is a highly complex and demanding testing environment. Built as a tool for providing a versatile test environment for modern IC engines, this system requires automation system capable to establish real-time data and commands exchange between test bed various components. The establishing of engine test bed automation system is particularly challenging in combining software and hardware components from different manufacturers. This paper presents methods and solutions used in establishing such automation system in the ICED Lab at the FME, University of Belgrade by integrating control system of AC asynchronous machine, digital acquisition and measurement system and AVL Cameo software within the NI Labview environment.