Automotive AC System Test Room

Ability to conduct complete Automotive AC testing, using actual HVAC system components within “in-vehicle” orientation. Provides the user with an infinite combination of testing scenarios and conditions within the laboratory environment.  Ideal for correlating and quantifying the inter-relationship between refrigerant, airflow, AC component orientation and the environment.

Features

  • Ability to simulation any “real world” testing condition w/o leaving the lab environment
  • Typical system has a minimum 18 control loops
  • Ability to clutch cycle, ramp rpm and measure applied torque (optional) to AC compressor.
  • Ability to provide heat pump testing capability and HEV cooling simulation.
  • All supporting modules packaged and efficiently integrated within adjacent mechanical room, minimizing floor space requirement. Design allows for easy access for service and preventative maintenance
  • Options available for glycol conditioning system for performing heater core testing
  • Real time data collection and computation through PLC based touch screen, also available through LabVIEW® automation software packages

Specs

Main Cabin Conditioned Room Air
Temperature: -40C to 80C
Humidity: 20% to 90% RH

Conditioned Air to Primary HEB / EHAD
Temperature: -40C to 80C
Humidity: 20% to 90% RH
Airflow: 50 to 600 cfm

Conditioned Air to Secondary HEB / EHAD
Temperature: -40C to 80C
Humidity: 20% to 90% RH
Airflow: 50 to 600 cfm

Underhood Conditioned Room air
Temperature: -40C to 80C
Humidity: 20% to 90% RH

Conditioned Air to Condenser
Temperature: -40C to 80C
Humidity: 20% to 90% RH
Airflow: 500 to 12,000 cfm

Conditioned Air to Compressor
Temperature: -40C to 110C

Power Supplies (12V / 42V)
HEB Blower
Condenser Fan
Compressor Clutch

Control
Fully automatic, PLC driven

Control Interface
LabVIEW® Automation Software