ECU Test System

End-of-Line Functional Test of Automotive

Electronic Control Units
“Partnering with NI to solve our ECU functional test challenges has
lowered our total cost of test while maintaining high quality standards.
By standardizing on NI testers we reduced cycle and development
time, increased system reuse, and made debugging, deploying, and
maintenance easier.”
Sergio Mejia
I&IE Test Engineer at Vitesco Technologies

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ECU Test System

03 THE CHALLENGE

04 THE SOLUTION
ECU Functional Test Workflow

Supporting Your Business Initiatives

through Test

07 ECU TEST SYSTEM SOFTWARE

Test Executive

Signal Routing

Instrument Configuration and Debugging

09 ECU TEST SYSTEM HARDWARE

PXI Instrumentation Options

Switch Load and Signal Conditioning

Mass Interconnect

DC Power Supplies

Electronic Loads

Topology Options

Simplified Hardware Maintenance

16 SERVICES AND SUPPORT

ECU Test System Service Offerings

Additional Services Available

Large-Scale Global Deployments

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The Challenge
The number of electronic control units (ECUs) in modern vehicles has grown
sharply because of rapidly changing consumer demands for comfort, safety,
connectivity, and vehicle efficiency. ECUs increase convenience, such as the
nuanced adjustment a luxury seat makes as soon as a driver’s key fob enters
the vehicle, or when rain-sensing windshield wipers automatically speed up
during a downpour. ECUs drive efficiency through precise engine control,
harnessing more performance from the same internal combustion engine.
And they increase safety through automatic emergency braking and lane
departure warning systems. Together, a network of more than 100 ECUs
comprise the “brain” of a modern vehicle.

We know these innovations complicate production test of ECUs. Outbidding the

competition and being first to market puts more pressure on production test managers to
meet the delivery deadline. Because ECUs are often safety critical, especially in engine
control and passive safety, thorough testing is essential and must be achieved despite
time constraints and cost control measures. Failure to do so risks peoples’ lives and
threatens consumer trust.

NI’s ECU Test System (ECUTS) helps production test teams be faster, leaner, and more
agile while deploying functional testers, revolutionizing end-of-line (EOL) testing with a
standardized, high-performance architecture. Greater agility is increasingly necessary to
meet test requirements on time and within budget.

To help you achieve your objectives faster, we’re innovating where others aren’t. We
don’t believe that test innovation should be limited to connected car, electric vehicles, or
autonomy, especially when there is so much room for improvement in the performance,
intelligence, and procurement of body, chassis, and transmission ECU functional testers.

With NI’s ECUTS, you can meet your timelines and quality expectations and position test
as a competitive advantage, not just a cost center. Imagine what your test department
could achieve if it wasn’t always scrambling to meet the next deadline.
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The Solution
The ECU Test System (ECUTS) is a functional tester for end-of-line (EOL) test
of automotive ECUs built on NI’s adaptive, open technology. Our systems R&D
engineers have integrated the following core components into this system, so you
can focus your energy on implementing your test plan.
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Core Rack (24U and 40U): Safety, Display, Power
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Instrumentation
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Custom Cabling
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Mass Interconnect
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Loads and High-Power Switching
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Low-Power Switching

Standardizing on this tester can reduce capital and operational expenses through efficiency—driven
by asset and architecture reuse, streamlined global supply, and service programs.

The ECUTS also reduces test time and floor space through parallel test powered by a best-in-class FIGURE 01
test executive and a portfolio of high quality I/O. NI ECU Test System (24U)

Manufacturing Execution System (MES)

Systems and Data Management

Analytics &
Operations

Operation, Maintenance, and Regulatory Documentation

Test UI Sequence Editor Data Connectivity and Publishing

Test Architecture/Sequence
Station Health
Test Steps Debug UI and Operation
DUT Control DUT Handler Functions Application
Abstraction Layers Functions Software
Functions
Instrument Drivers/Configuration Tools

Analog and Digital I/O Digital Multimeter Oscilloscope/Digitizer

Waveform Generator Switch Source Measure Unit

Instrumentation
Programmable DC Power Supply Electronic Load Load Management System

Test Station
Rack: Mechanical, Mass
Display Health Monitoring Controller Fixture DUT Handler
Power, and Safety Interconnect
Hardware Infrastructure

DUT
Device
NI PRODUCT BUILT USING NI PRODUCTS FROM END USER OR THIRD PARTY

FIGURE 02
NI ECU Test System Architecture
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ECU Functional Test Workflow

Team

TEST TECH TECHNICIAN

REQUESTER LEAD

TEST ENGINEER
MANAGER
Task ECU Test System Provides

• Gather product test Single Global Supplier

Receive specifications (PTS) from R&D • Streamlined purchasing
Requirements • Define schedule and resources • 10–12 week tester delivery
• Select preferred suppliers • Standardized global service plans

Standardized Test Architecture

• Higher level starting point speeds up
development
• Validate development plan • Re-use training and documentation
• Review supplier budgetary • Maintain a single set of hardware spares
proposal
Design
• Prioritize resource allocations
(build versus buy)
• Decide BoM and suppliers Optimized I/O Configuration Tools
• I/O channel aliasing
• Quickly connect and configure equipment
with the TestStand ECU Toolkit

• Procure and accept materials Easy Troubleshooting and Servicing

• Assemble hardware, install • Easily troubleshoot with Field-Diagnostic
software, and connect DUT Tester and built-in maintenance software
• Configure test steps and set • Minimize downtime with service programs
Build
up GUI with 24x7 support, hardware replacement,
• Track tester’s performance and on-site calibration
(test time, yield) against BU
expectations

Reduced Cycle Time

• Test multiple DUTs in parallel efficiently
with TestStand’s auto scheduling
• High performance hardware
• Finish tester acceptance
• Approve tester for production
Production
ramp-up Efficient System Deployments
Ramp-up • Complete documentation • Tester bring-up by NI or a local
• Train technicians Alliance Partner
• Leverage existing documentation and
training materials

• Send data to Manufacturing Automated Reporting

Execution System (MES) • Standardized and consolidated data
Report and storage/search/access and reporting
• Analyze production data
Maintain • Monitor tester health • Consistency in data across test programs
• Service and maintain testers • Leverage NI data management tools
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Supporting Your Business Initiatives through Test

At NI, we go beyond a traditional vendor/client relationship by supporting you with solutions and services that are right for your specific
business needs. We can partner with you to drive efficiency and differentiate through new technology or processes. Below are several
areas in which we have seen production test directors realize value through partnering with NI.

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Standardization: NI’s modular hardware and open software J
Outsourcing ROI: By combining consultation, support, and full
is ideal for standard platform development, as you can easily integration services, you can balance in-house and outsourced
reuse and expand components with minimal redesign for a work without putting deadlines or build quality at risk.
wide range of functionality. J
Operational Expense: Industry-renowned reliability,
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Internal Proficiency: On-site bring-up services ensure you production-optimized test and data management software,
are up and running swiftly and smoothly. Customer education and comprehensive services and support ensure minimized
courses are available to help operators and developers do downtime, real-time operational insight, and cost-effective
their jobs more effectively. A single NI software toolchain sustaining strategies.
that applies to multiple engineering disciplines, combined J
Capital Expense: Scalable, future-proof architectures, multi-up
with a thriving global developer community, encourages test
test capability, and high-channel count instrumentation
proficiency at the individual and team level.
maximize return on capital investments and protect against
large unexpected costs.

“Using the NI automated test platform, we achieved shorter

development time and faster test speed required for functional
tests of powertrain ECUs in manufacturing. We reduced
development time to 1/6 of the previous system and lowered
system cost to 70 percent with 15 percent faster test time.”
Minsuk Ko,
Manager, Ph. D., Hyundai Kefico
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ECU Test System Software

The ECU Test System (ECUTS) comes with the Instrument Studio TestStand Switch Executive
software you need to design, deploy, and manage
test systems. It includes the following software
by default and runs on the Windows 10 based PXI Develop
Configure and Configure and
controller. TestStand serves as the test executive and Debug Manage
Execute
to manage and execute test sequences (plans). Instruments Test Plan Signal Routes
InstrumentStudio™ application software provides a
higher abstraction to configure and debug test steps,
and Switch Executive helps manage signal routing.
FIGURE 03
ECUTS Software Workflow

Manufacturing Execution System (MES)

Systems and Data Management

Analytics &
Operations

Operation, Maintenance, and Regulatory Documentation

Test UI Sequence Editor Data Connectivity and Publishing

Test Architecture/Sequence
Station Health
Test Steps Debug UI and Operation
DUT Control DUT Handler
Functions Application
Abstraction Layers Software
Functions Functions
Instrument Drivers/Configuration Tools

Dynamic Signal Analyzer Multifunction DAQ Digital I/O

FPGA Based I/O Waveform Generator RF Instruments

Instrumentation
Programmable DC Power Supply Electronic Load Instrument Control and Synchronization

Test Station Connector/

Rack: Mechanical, Computer/
Display Health Monitoring Fixture Mass DUT Handler
Power, and Safety Controller
Hardware Interconnect Infrastructure

DUT
Device
LABVIEW SYSTEMLINK TESTSTAND INSTRUMENTSTUDIO INSTRUMENT SPECIFIC DRIVERS AND APIS SWITCH EXECUTIVE

FIGURE 04
ECUTS Software Components Split by the Functions They Perform
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NI PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

TestStand Industry-standard test management software for custom development and automated execution of test
sequences.

TestStand ECU Toolkit ECUTS specific software that integrates the workflow between TestStand and InstrumentStudio.

Switch Executive Switch management and routing application that accelerates development and simplifies maintenance
of switch systems.

InstrumentStudio Software that provides interactive bring-up and debugging of instruments.

ECU Test System ECUTS specific software that lets you interactively visualize, diagnose, and test ECU Test System
Maintenance Software hardware components and perform continuity testing using the Field Diagnostic Tester.

LabVIEW Base Graphical programming environment that simplifies the programming of distributed test,
measurement, and control systems.

SystemLink™ Client Client license for each test system connecting to the SystemLink Server.

Test Executive Signal Routing

TestStand Switch Executive
This industry-standard test management software functions This intelligent switch management and routing application
as the test executive and is ready to run. accelerates development and simplifies maintenance of
switch systems.
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Create, execute, and debug test sequences
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Graphical and automatic routing options
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Reuse code developed in any programming language
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Intuitive channel aliases (“DMM_HI” versus “r129”)
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Generate reports and integrate with databases
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Custom naming for individual routes and route groups
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Develop or connect to professional operator interfaces
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Tight integration with TestStand
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Increase throughput with parallel testing and auto scheduling
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API for LabVIEW and LabWindows™/CVI software
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Meet custom requirements with an open and
extensible framework
NI Switch Health Center
TestStand ECU Toolkit To simplify relay maintenance and reliability in high-channel-count
systems, all NI SwitchBlock modules and PXI Matrix modules
This toolkit integrates the workflow between TestStand and are shipped with the NI Switch Health Center, which includes
InstrumentStudio to easily configure instruments within the ECUTS. an integrated relay test and provides access to the relay-count
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Controls instruments in TestStand based on configurations tracking data stored on the NI switch hardware.
defined in InstrumentStudio
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Debugs instruments using InstrumentStudio while running a Instrument Configuration and Debugging
test sequence in TestStand
InstrumentStudio
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Works for measurement instruments supported only in
This application software helps you unify your display, export
the ECUTS
instrument configurations for a higher-level starting point, and
monitor and debug your automated test system.
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Configure hardware using familiar instrument front panels
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Easily navigate web browser-like user interface
J
Export data and screenshots
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Export instrument configurations to automation code
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Enjoy a simplified debug experience for automated test
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ECU Test System Hardware

Monitor

Core Rack

PXI Instrumentation

Mass Interconnect
SLSC Load Switching
and Management

Optional Tray

Power Supplies

External Loads or eLoads

FIGURE 05
Side View of the 24U ECU Test System (ECUTS-16000)

HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS

Core Rack ESD (IEC 61340-5-1), RAL 7035 paint.

24U (ECUTS-16000) and 40U (ECUTS-16001) form factors available.
Power Input: 200–240 V (1-Phase, 50/60Hz) PDU DC Output: + 12 V, + 24 V

Power Supply 200 W (20/36/60 V), 400 W (20/36/60 V), and 800W (20/36/60 V)

PXI Instrumentation High performance PXI chassis and quad-core controller.

Configure up to 16 additional PXI instruments and I/O modules such as DMM, SMU, PSU, SCOPE,
FGEN, Isolated AI/AO, and DIO.

Automotive Communications CAN, LIN, RS232, GPIB, Automotive Ethernet

PXI Pin Switch 2-wire, support up to four each 4x64, 8x32, or 16x16 matrix modules, to create matrices
of 4x256, 8x128, or 16x64 respectively.
EMR, 60 V/2 A (60 W). 1-wire (64x1), 2-wire (32x1), or 4-wire (16x1). Multiplexer
also available.

Load Switching 8 A, up to 96-ch with current measurement.

and Management 30 A, up to 24-ch with current measurement.
5A, up to 192-ch with current measurement.

Loads Space for either external load or electronic load (eLoad) 100 W (60 V/20 A) 8-ch
or 350 W (60 V/40 A) 4-ch

Mass Interconnect Virginia Panel Corporation (VPC) 9025, 25 slots

Optional tray
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PXI Instrumentation Options

Combined with a chassis and controller, PXI systems feature high-throughput data movement using PCI Express bus interfaces and
subnanosecond synchronization with integrated timing and triggering. Select up to 16 PXI modules from the standard options listed below
to create the ideal I/O set to meet your ECU test requirements.

PXIe-4081 PXIe-2737 PXIe-8510 PXIe-84030/8

7 1/2-DIGIT, 1000 V/3 A 100 V/2 A EMR, 4X64 6-PORT 8-PORT
DIGITAL MULTIMETER 2-WIRE MATRIX SWITCH CAN/LIN INTERFACE RS232 SERIAL INTERFACE

PXIe-4130 PXIe-5105 PXIe-4322 PXIe-5413

8-CH ± 60 VDC 400 KHZ 8-CH 30 VPP 60 MHZ 8-CH ± 16 VDC 250 KHZ 2-CH 24 VPP 20 MHZ
CH-CH ISOLATED, ANALOG INPUTS 12-BIT OSCILLOSCOPE CH-CH ISOLATED, ANALOG OUTPUTS FUNCTION GENERATOR

PXIe-4139 PXIe-4112 PXI-2564 PXI-6515

1-CH, 60 V/3 A/20 W 2-CH, 60 V/1 A/60 W 16-CHANNEL, 5 A ± 30 VDC 32 SINK/SOURCE INPUTS,
SOURCE MEASUREMENT UNIT PROGRAMMABLE POWER SUPPLY SPST RELAY 32 SINK OUTPUTS

INSTRUMENT MAX. PER SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

Digital Multimeter (DMM) 4 PXIe-4081 DMM (DC current, DC voltage, resistance)

Source Measurement Unit (SMU) 4 PXIe-4139 1-ch, 60 V, 3 A

Programmable Power Supply (PSU) 4 PXIe-4112 2-ch, 60 V, 1 A

Scope 2 PXIe-5105 8-ch, 60 MHz, 12-bit, ± 15 V

Analog Input (AI) 4 PXIe-4310 8-ch isolated, 400 kS/s/ch, ± 60 V

Function Generator 2 PXIe-5413 2-ch, 20 MHz, 16-bit, 24 Vpp

Analog Output (AO) 8 PXIe-4322 8-ch isolated, 250 kS/s/ch, ± 16 V

Digital Input (DI) 1 PXI-6515 32-ch sink/source, ± 30 VDC, bank-isolated

Digital Output (DO) 1 PXI-6515 32-ch sink, ± 30 VDC, bank-isolated

Relay 1 PXI-2564 16-ch, 5 A and PXI-2520 80-ch, 2 A SPST relay

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Switch Load and Signal Conditioning

NI Switch Load and Signal Conditioning (SLSC) hardware extends the PXI platform with front-end modules for load switching and
management. With standardized connectivity and form factor, it eliminates the fault-prone process of point-to-point wiring, simplifying
the overall system by handling small to medium loads on a simple circuit card. The ECUTS leverages the SLSC hardware below, which
enables larger switches for fault insertion, adds custom signal conditioning, and reduces signal routing complexity.

SLSC-12001 SLSC-12251 SLSC-12252

12-SLOT, 650 W DISSIPATION 16-CH, 100 V/8 A FET 8-CH, 100 V/30 A FET
SLSC MAINFRAME FIU WITH CURRENT SENSE FIU WITH CURRENT SENSE

INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION

Chassis for SLSC 12-slot chassis provides power, active cooling, triggering, and a communication interface
SLSC-12001 to SLSC modules

8 A Fault Insertion Unit (FIU) Provides 16 channels for 8 A continuous RMS maximum current for load switch routes with
SLSC-12251 current measurement

30 A Fault Insertion Unit (FIU) Provides 8 channels for 30 A continuous RMS maximum current for load switch routes with
SLSC-12252 current measurement

The SLSC-12251/2 can present the DUT with the following errors: open circuit, pin shorted to two different potentials (for example, Vbatt or
GND), and short to another pin. These modules provide current sensing on each channel when coupled with a measurement module in a
data acquisition system. This functionality can be used to measure current profiles; for example, measuring the profile of a solenoid injector.
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Mass Interconnect
NI partnered with the Virginia Panel Corporation
(VPC) to provide a mass interconnect that enables
rapid system changeover through a standardized
approach that minimizes downtime and reduces
maintenance with reliable long-term operation.

This mass interconnect receiver arrangement is

standardized across all ECU Test Systems, which
allows for easy pin testing with the Field Diagnostic
Tester (FDT). The layout was designed to avoid
cable crossovers with symmetry, keep cables as
straight as possible, and leave blank spaces for
future expansion or customization. FIGURE 06
Mass Interconnect Example Pinout
Both the VPC 9025 position modular mass
interconnect and VPC 9025TR (tray option) are
available with the ECUTS.

FIGURE 07
VPC 9025 TR with Fixture and DUTs

DC Power Supplies
The ECUTS includes options to include 2U, 1/6 rack-width, single-channel, and rack mount DC programmable power supplies. Based on your
requirements, you can choose options such as:

RMX-4101 comes in four versions and offers up to 216 W of power with options that support up to 100 VDC or 10 A.

RMX-4102 offers up to 432 W of power with options that support up to 100 VDC or 20 A.

RMX-4101 (20 V VERSION) RMX-4101 (36 V VERSION) RMX-4101 (60 V VERSION) RMX-4102
1-CH, 20 V/10 A/200 W 1-CH, 36 V/12 A/400 W 1-CH, 60 V/3.5 A/200 W 1-CH, 20 V/20 A/400 W
DC POWER SUPPLY DC POWER SUPPLY DC POWER SUPPLY DC POWER SUPPLY
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Electronic Loads
Built for automated test and measurement, electronic load use, as well as USB or RS232 interface options for automation.
devices can sink power at various current and voltage levels for You can connect multiple loads in parallel to increase your
power supply design, quality inspection, and functional tests. system’s overall power capacity.
Their modular design and multiple operating modes help them
simulate the real load that a power source handles in its actual Instead of the RMX electronic loads, you can also choose to
application. They also feature buttons and knobs for interactive use an external load box with dimensions 5U (200 mm) height,
530 mm depth, and 480 mm width.

RMX-4002 RMX-4003 RMX-4005

4-SLOT ELECTRONIC LOAD 2-CH, 80 V/20 A/100 W 1-CH, 80 V/70 A/350 W
MAINFRAME ELECTRONIC LOAD ELECTRONIC LOAD

LOAD MODULE MODEL CHANNELS MAX. POWER MAX. VOLTAGE MAX. CURRENT

RMX-4003 2 100 W/100 W 80 V/80 V 20 A/20 A

RMX-4005 1 350 W 80 V 70 A

Topology Options
There are several topology options you can select for testing A NEST refers to the place a DUT connects to a test fixture; each
DUTs in parallel based on your desired throughput, DUT NEST has dedicated instrumentation and test pins for parallel
complexity, and budget requirements. test execution. One NEST can hold several DUTs, and those DUTs
will share instrumentation. Parallel testing can result in a 10–40
percent reduction in test time compared to previous testers.

NEST 1 NEST 2 NEST 1 NEST 2

NEST 3 NEST 4 NEST 3 NEST 4 NEST 1 NEST 2

4 NESTs with 2 DUTs Each 4 NESTs with 1 DUT Each 2 NESTs with 2 DUTs Each
FIGURE 08
Selection of ECUTS Topology Options
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4-NEST

2-NEST DMM or SMU—2ch

Single NEST 2-wire 2 A Matrix—
2 modules
Flash DMM or SMU—1ch DMM or SMU—1ch 400 W Power Supply—
2-wire 2 A Matrix—1 module 2-wire 2 A Matrix—1 module 2 supplies
400 W PS—1 supply 400 W PS—1 supply 350 W eLoad—2 modules
200 W PS—4 supplies 350 W eLoad—1 module 350 W eLoad—1 module 8 A Load Switch—16ch
CAN/LIN—up to 12 ports 8 A Load Switch—16ch 8 A Load Switch—8ch 30 A Load Switch—8ch
RS232—8 ports 30 A Load Switch—8ch Scope or Isolated AI—8ch
DIO—32ch In, 32ch Out Scope or Isolated AI—8ch + Single NEST Isolated AO—8ch
SPST Relay—16ch, 5A Isolated AO—8ch
+ Flash + 2-NEST

FIGURE 09
Example Hardware Configurations for Different Topologies

Simplified Hardware Maintenance

Because system uptime and reliability are essential in a
production test environment, the ECUTS includes options
to simplify servicing and maintenance: the ECU Test System
Maintenance Software (included in the ECUTS Software Suite)
and the Field Diagnostics Tester (optional hardware add-on)
for automated pin continuity checking. With these tools, if just
one pin breaks in this complex system, it can be identified in
minutes rather than hours.

FIGURE 08
Exterior View of a Field Diagnostics Tester
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Field Diagnostic Tester ECU Test System Maintenance Software Report

You have the option of including a Field GENERAL INFORMATION
Diagnostics Tester (FDT) with the ECUTS Report start date and time (YYYY-MM-DD, hh:mm) 2020-04-20, 04:28
for higher maintenance and serviceability
Report end date and time (YYYY-MM-DD, hh:mm) 2020-04-20, 04:32
of the system. This tool performs
continuity testing to the mass termination Model Name ECUTS-16000

and is housed in the 15-inch deep ITA Configuration Name Hard name
enclosure compatible with the VPC 9025 Part Number Hard number
rack-mount receiver. Diagnostics tests
Serial Number 1EC91E9
are performed using the ECU Test System
Maintenance Software. Because the mass
interconnect layout is standard on all System Configuration Verification Summary
ECU Test Systems, one FDT can service
Components Expected and Found
multiple test systems.
RESOURCE NAME, ALIAS,
MODEL NAME PART NUMBER LOCATION WITHIN SYSTEM
OR OTHER UNIQUE ID
Note: The FDT works only for pre-defined
slots and pins. It does not cover open slots NI PXIe-8861 200519A-01 PXIChassis1, Slot 1

(J3, J11, J13, J15, J17, and J25). TRC-8543 CAN1 200429A-01 PXIChassis1, Slot 18, Port 1

NI PXIe-8510 CAN1, CAN2, CAN3, 200414A-01 PXIChassis1, Slot 18

When paired with an FDT, the ECU Test CAN4, LIN5, LIN6
System Maintenance Software provides TRC-8543 CAN2 200429A-01 PXIChassis1, Slot 18, Port 2
a report of components expected in the
TRC-8543 CAN3 200429A-01 PXIChassis1, Slot 18, Port 3
system and performs a continuity check
TRC-8543 CAN4 200429A-01 PXIChassis1, Slot 18, Port 4
on all pre-defined slots and pins.
TRC-8543 CAN7 200429A-01 PXIChassis1, Slot 17, Port 1

NI PXIe-8510 CAN7, CAN8, CAN9, 200414A-01 PXIChassis1, Slot 17

CAN10, LIN11, LIN12

TRC-8543 CAN8 200429A-01 PXIChassis1, Slot 17, Port 2

TRC-8543 CAN9 200429A-01 PXIChassis1, Slot 17, Port 3

TRC-8543 CAN10 200429A-01 PXIChassis1, Slot 17, Port 4

NI PXIe-6375 FIU_MIO_1 200427A-01 PXIChassis1, Slot 13

NI PXIe-6363 FIU_MIO_2 200513A-01 N/A

(Mass
Termination)

FIGURE 11
Example First Page of an ECUTS Maintenance Report
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Services and Support

You expect NI systems to help you solve some of the most challenging engineering problems; expect the same level
of capability in our services. With every ECU Test System (ECUTS) deployment, we partner with you to determine the
level of service that best meets your application needs and ensures long-term success.

Receive Basic Support: Obtain peace of mind through support from ECUTS experts to accompany your in-house
maintenance operations. One year of our Basic Service Program is included with every ECUTS.

Maximize Production Uptime: Maximize uptime of your ECUTS with faster turnaround times from NI when hardware
fails or expert support is needed. NI has the global infrastructure and resources to help you manage a tiered sparing
model across your ECUTS installed base. We provide flexible service options from a regional inventory of spares that
can be delivered in less than 24 hours to an on-site spares inventory.

Optimize Tester Performance: With more than 10 years’ experience calibrating PXI instruments and more than
20 years working with calibrating precision instrumentation, we’re well equipped to provide on-site and laboratory
calibration options that meet your needs.

Maximize Efficiency: To help you quickly develop and deploy testers, NI offers a variety of options for engineering
services, such as test program development, custom operator interface (OI) development, test cell integration, and
tester migration. We also deliver a spectrum of services to help integrate ECUTS into your factory and train your
engineers, technicians, and operators.

Achieve Longevity: NI knows every application has different requirements for support and longevity, so we’re committed
to providing the life-cycle support you need for your applications. We offer consultative engagements on the life-cycle
status of products, recommended updates, and planning related to sustaining engineering.

ECU Test System Service Offerings

Availability of service programs varies by region. Contact your account manager for more information.

BASIC FULL CUSTOM

Software Support Access to SW Updates Access to SW Updates

Access updates and bug fixes

Repair and Replacement 3–5 Days Replacement <24 Hour Replacement

Minimize downtime

Technical Support Technical Support 8x5 Technical Support 8x5

Resolve issues quickly Scope to be defined tailored
to your specific needs and
Field and Remote Services Troubleshooting and Support deployment goals
Fixed maintenance cost

Life-Cycle Management Standard Product Standard Product

Mitigate obsolescence risk Notifications Notifications

Training Online Operator and Online Operator and

Increase productivity Maintenance Training Maintenance Training
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Additional Services Available

Calibration Laboratory Calibration

Quality measurements On-site Calibration
and traceability Calibration Replacement

Bring-Up Assistance On-site or Remote Tester Bring-Up

Hassle-free commissioning

Training Instructor-Led, On-Site and/or Customized Training Operator and/or Maintenance Training
Reduce development time Test Engineer Training

Professional Services Integration Engineering Services

Methodology Consulting Services
Resident Engineering Services

Calibration Levels Offered

CALIBRATION STANDARDS NI CALIBRATION LEVEL INDUSTRY REQUIREMENTS TYPICAL INDUSTRIES

No Industry Standard Traceable Verification and adjustment of measurement All

(ISO 9001 umbrella performance using calibration procedures and
may be used) measurement standards traceable to SI units (NIST
traceable). Includes “As Found” and “As Left” data.

ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited Traceable calibration level plus detailed Transportation

measurement uncertainty for each test point. (Automotive IATF
Includes the official logo of the accreditation 16949), Medical
body Performed at an ISO 17025-accredited
laboratory.

ANSI/NCSLI Z540.1-1994 Compliant Traceable calibration level plus a measurement Defense, Aerospace
uncertainty evaluation; identify test points where
ratio is less than specified (NI uses 4:1 ratio).

NI Traceable and Compliant calibrations are performed in an ISO 17025 Lab even though it’s not required. NI Calibration Labs are
accredited by A2LA. (NI China Calibration Lab accreditation in progress.) NI-manufactured products that do not have accredited service
availability can be covered under IATF 16949 for a specific customer in some cases.

Methodology Consulting Services

With more than 40 years’ test experience, NI is an expert in test-related processes and strategies. We provide a framework to help you
evaluate your people, processes, and technology to recommend a test strategy appropriately customized to your business. Let’s work
together to solidify a business case that articulates your future state and expected program ROI to secure the funding you need.

Planning and project management consulting helps build a project execution plan that keeps teams on track to achieve major development
milestones. Together, we can help you establish priorities, identify the right resources, and make trade-offs to optimize cost without
putting projects at risk.

Integration Engineering Services

With global solution centers and engineers in more than 40 countries supported by more than 900 NI Partner companies, NI offers
design and development assistance in every region and industry. Our engineers help you mitigate risk, develop faster, and reduce costs
through project management, architecture development, and system documentation to deliver an integrated solution.
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Education Services
NI Education Services helps ensure test Requirements Deployment
customers realize the full potential of NI systems
and end users achieve personal success. Our Consulting Training
training curriculum is available in a variety of
formats—including virtual classrooms and Integration
Your Solution Support
private on-site events—and is designed by role
and by task so users can quickly obtain the Additional Software Additional Hardware
knowledge and skills they need.

System Completion
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Interested in a turnkey solution? Contact your Services Offered by NI Partners Help Ensure Your Success
NI sales manager to learn about various options
for second-level integration provided by our
Integration Engineering Services or an NI Partner.
Options include test program development,
custom operator interface development, test
fixture development, production line integration,
tester migration, and more.

Large-Scale Global Deployments

Our footprint of service centers and manufacturing sites around the world ensure the success of your large-scale global deployments.

NI SERVICE CENTER* AND MANUFACTURING NI SERVICE CENTER* NI CERTIFIED CALIBRATION CENTER NI INVENTORY SERVICES SITE

* PROVIDES NI REPAIR, CALIBRATION, AND INVENTORY SERVICES

FIGURE 13
NI’s Global Footprint of Service and Calibration Centers
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Next Steps
NI offers a variety of solution integration options customized to
your application-specific requirements. You can use your own
internal integration teams for full system control or leverage
the expertise of our worldwide network of NI Partners to obtain
a turnkey system. To learn how you can increase product quality
and shorten test timelines, contact your account manager or
NI at (888) 280-7645 or info@[Link].

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