A modular and turn-key remote-access hardware-in-the-loop platform for testing electric motors

作者：Tedesco Michael Anthony^*; Emami M Reza

来源：Journal of Advanced Mechanical Design, Systems and Manufacturing, 2014, 8(1): 13-00067.

DOI：10.1299/jamdsm.2014jamdsm0008

• Remote experimentation
• Hardware-in-the-loop platform
• Motor testing
• Load emulation

This paper details the architecture, hardware and software of a platform for testing electric motors over the Internet that enables users to test multiple physical motors remotely under the specific loading conditions of the real-world application for which a motor is required. The system is divided into three major modules: the Server Software Application, the Target Software Application and the Motor Test Platform. The system is unique as it combines modularity, scalability and deliverability. It is modular, as it is capable of readily testing a variety of electric motors, scalable, as new motors can be quickly added to the system for testing, and is turn-key, easily deployed and installed. The proof-of-concept prototype was developed and examined against benchmark tests to determine its capabilities. The platform was effective as a remote access emulation and evaluation tool.

• 出版日期2014