Charged EVs | Kistler’s new KiBox2 analyzes EV powertrains at 2.5 MS/s per channel, scales to 64 channels

Kistler has launched KiBox2 E-Powertrain Analysis, an all-in-one measurement and analysis platform for electric, hybrid, and fuel-cell drives, aimed at everything from dyno testing to in-vehicle development work.

At the core is a 16-channel measuring unit that Kistler says performs real-time measurement, calculation, and visualization at 2.5 MS/s per channel. The overall system can scale to 64 measuring channels, and is designed to capture signals across the powertrain and process them immediately through dedicated software rather than treating them like generic DAQ data.

The platform also includes a 4-channel high-voltage module with electrical isolation and a measurement range up to ±1000 Vrms / ±1500 Vpeak, with safety ratings of 1000 V CAT II / 600 V CAT III. A separate 4-channel high-current module supports current measurements up to 2000 A via a Current Conditioner Box and works with external zero-flux current transducers. Kistler says the system can handle DC and AC measurement, high- and low-voltage analysis, energy-management-system testing, and synchronized electric-plus-mechanical power analysis using speed and torque inputs.

KiBox2 is rugged enough for on-track and in-vehicle testing, with vibration tolerance, vehicle power-supply compatibility, ASAM-compatible MDF data output, and real-time cycle detection configurable down to one-quarter of an electrical cycle. “With real-time power analysis, ultra-fast calculation windows even for highly dynamic and precise testing procedures, and a modular design that scales to virtually any application, the KiBox2 E-Powertrain Analysis sets a new standard for e-drive testing,” Kistler said.

Source: Kistler