Decibels Lab

The Electric Vehicle - Vehicle Control Unit Lab (EVCU) Black-box Solution (Intermediate) provides a comprehensive learning environment for understanding vehicle integration across electrical, mechatronics, and electronics systems. This lab setup offers hands-on experience with key features such as EV charger authentication, charging control, vehicle safety features during charging, vehicle mode selection based on battery state of charge (SOC) and temperature, and current control relative to throttle input.

Key features include:

1. BMS Functionality
2. Motor Controller Functionality
3. Vehicle-Level CAN
4. VCU Software Function & Safety
5. Fault Induction

The system operates on a CAN-based communication protocol, allowing learners to grasp the significance of CAN and its real-time applications in electric vehicles. This setup equips users with valuable insights into vehicle control systems and their operation within an integrated EV environment.

Equipment Purpose

• Provides a practical learning experience in electric vehicle (EV) systems integration.
• Serves as an educational platform for understanding electrical, mechatronic, and electronic systems within an EV.
• Simulates real-world vehicle scenarios to explore and analyze key components: 
  • Battery Management System (BMS) 
  • Motor controllers 
  • Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) software
• Offers hands-on experience with vehicle-level CAN communication and real-time applications.
• Enables fault diagnosis and the implementation of safety features for reliable and efficient vehicle operation.
• Equips learners with technical knowledge and practical skills to understand, diagnose, and optimize EV performance and safety in a controlled environment.