USB monitoring and high-resolution measurement

Other modules support USB monitoring as well as high-precision measurement tasks with parallel signal acquisition. USB monitoring High-resolution measurement tasks Parallel signal acquisition Expandable range of functions

MCD Smartmodules

COMPACT AND FLEXIBLE TESTING

Modular design for maximum flexibility

The MCD SmartModuleS combines powerful testing technology with a particularly compact and modular design. The basis is an industrial mini PC with Windows 11 IoT, integrated uninterruptible power supply (UPS) and extensive interfaces such as Gbit-LAN, USB 3.0/3.1, DisplayPort, WLAN and Bluetooth. Optionally, the system can be expanded with an integrated touch display and operated directly at the test station. Thanks to the four modular slots, the MCD SmartModuleS can be flexibly adapted to a wide range of testing requirements. Measuring and testing modules can be replaced or supplemented at any time, without complex configuration. Automatic module recognition enables quick conversion and reduces integration effort. Thanks to its compact design, the MCD SmartModuleS is ideal for development, validation, small series testing as well as use in the laboratory and production. It offers a flexible alternative to classic, large-scale testing systems and enables consistent use from test development to production.

Challenges and concept

The MCD SmartModuleS enables quick and flexible adaptation to different testing requirements. Specially developed application modules can be inserted, exchanged and expanded if necessary via integrated module slots, without complex hardware changes or long downtimes.

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Turn signals, cameras, heating and driver assistance systems.

Exterior mirrors

COMPACT AND FLEXIBLE TESTING

Modular extensions for individual testing requirements

The available modules cover a wide range of applications - from force-displacement measurements in switches and joining processes to digital input and output controls through to audio analysis, oscilloscope measurements, USB monitoring and parallel high-resolution measurement tasks.

The MCD SmartModuleS automatically recognizes the modules used and configures itself accordingly. This allows you to quickly switch between different testing tasks and expand the system in a targeted manner to meet new requirements.

System structure

compact basic system with module slots

Adjustment

Simply insert, exchange and expand modules

Areas of application

Development, validation & production

A flexible end-of-line test bench

For this application, MCD developed a flexible end-of-line test bench that tests every variant in less than 30 seconds. The system combines optical, mechanical and electrical test methods in one integrated testing concept.

Product variants

More than 30

Cycle time per part

Cycle time per part

Under 30 s

Quality inspection before delivery

100 %

Product variants

More than 30

Cycle time per part

Cycle time per part

Under 30 s

Quality inspection before delivery

100 %

Test and functional scope

Modular & flexible

The MCD SmartModuleS combines a compact basic system with interchangeable application modules. Depending on the testing task, different measurement, control and analysis functions can be combined and expanded as requirements change.

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SmartModuleS

Various Components

SmartModuleS

View of 3 Modules

Digi8IOModule

SmartModuleS

Main Module

Modules are available for switches and joining processes with which force-distance curves can be recorded within the respective test task.

Force-displacement measurements
Testing of switches
Testing of joining processes
Adaptable to different measurement tasks

Modules for digital inputs and outputs enable the integration of corresponding control and testing functions into the SmartModuleS.

Digital inputs
Digital outputs
Flexible control tasks
Integration into different testing processes

Modules for audio and oscilloscope applications are available for analyzing signals.

Audio analysis
Oscilloscope measurements
Signal acquisition
Flexible combination with other modules

Other modules support USB monitoring as well as high-precision measurement tasks with parallel signal acquisition.

USB monitoring
High-resolution measurement tasks
Parallel signal acquisition
Expandable range of functions

Component image in the EOL test bench

Camera system in the EOL test bench

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A look inside the MCD test solution

Variant-specific test logic

The test bench checks all functions present in the exterior mirror:

Mirror Settings

Camera systems inspect lighting functions and mirror positions, while actuators, folding mechanisms and electrical functions are tested automatically.

Adjustment and folding functions

Mirror heating

Electrochromic dimming glass

Lighting Functions

A camera system captures lighting functions, symbols and mirror position.

Turn signal

Lane change assist

Surround lighting

Camera Function

Different equipment features are detected automatically and tested accordingly.

Camera function

Country-specific variants

What’s missing matters, too.

Negative testing ensures that equipment features which are not installed cannot be activated. It also verifies that missing features remain unavailable.

Variants and accessories of the MCD SmartModuleS

In addition to the compact basic device, the system is optionally available with an integrated touch display for direct operation at the test station. Through the combination of the basic system and modular extensions, the range of functions can be tailored specifically to the respective testing task. The system can be used in development, validation and production.

Test procedures and concepts used

Depending on the application modules used, the MCD SmartModuleS combines different measurement, control and analysis functions. The modules are detected automatically and enable quick switching between different test tasks.

Mechanical testing tasks

Force-displacement measurements

Testing of switches

Testing of joining processes

Modular adaptation to the test task

Digital control and monitoring

Digital input and output control

USB monitoring

Automatic module detection

Fast switching between test tasks

Signal and audio analysis

Audio analysis

Oscilloscope measurements

High-resolution measurement tasks

Parallel signal acquisition

Modular system concept

Simple replacement of application modules

Expansion for new test requirements

Functional and quality assessment

The wide range of exterior mirror variants presents a particular challenge. Different equipment features are detected automatically and tested accordingly.

Testing Complex Equipment Variants

Reliable Detection of Failure Patterns

Reproducible Results

Optical inspections

A camera system captures lighting functions, symbols and mirror position.

Camera-Based Detection of Lighting Functions

Analysis of Mirror Positions

Inspection of the Mirror Glass

Mechanical and electrical tests

Actuators and folding mechanisms are tested mechanically, while angular positions are determined and voltage and current consumption are measured.

Actuator Motion Testing

Folding Function Angle Measurement

Motor Current Draw

Functional and quality assessment

The wide range of exterior mirror variants presents a particular challenge. Different equipment features are detected automatically and tested accordingly.

Testing Complex Equipment Variants

Reliable Detection of Failure Patterns

Reproducible Results

Challenges and concept

The modular extensions of the MCD SmartModuleS enable quick and flexible adaptation to different testing requirements. Using the integrated module slots, specially developed application modules can be easily inserted, exchanged and expanded if necessary. This means the system can be adapted to new measurement tasks or changed testing processes, without complex hardware changes or long downtimes.

The available modules cover a wide range of applications – from force-displacement measurements in switches and joining processes to digital input and output controls through to audio analysis, oscilloscope measurements, USB monitoring and parallel high-resolution measurement tasks.

The MCD SmartModuleS automatically recognizes the modules used and configures itself accordingly. This allows you to quickly switch between different test tasks. The platform can be used flexibly in development, validation and production and expanded to meet new requirements.

Test and functional scope

The MCD SmartModuleS can be flexibly adapted to different requirements and configured individually. In addition to the compact basic device, the system is optionally available with an integrated touch display for direct operation at the test station. Various expansion modules make it possible to tailor the range of functions to the respective testing task.

Available modules include force-displacement measurements, digital inputs and outputs, audio analysis, oscilloscope measurements, USB monitoring and high-precision measurement tasks with parallel signal acquisition. The modules can be easily integrated, exchanged and supplemented if necessary.

Thanks to the combination of the basic system and modular extensions, the MCD SmartModuleS can be used in development and validation as well as in production. If testing requirements change, the system can be expanded accordingly without having to replace the entire testing system.

Test procedures and concepts used

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FAQS

The MCD SmartModuleS is a compact, modular testing system for flexible testing and measurement tasks in development, laboratory and production. It can be individually adapted to different testing requirements using interchangeable application modules.

The SmartModuleS impresses with its compact design, high flexibility and easy expandability. Test tasks can be quickly adapted without having to replace entire test systems or make complex hardware changes.

The system is suitable, among other things, for small series tests, validations, incoming inspections, laboratory applications and use as a testing station in automated manufacturing processes such as inline, EOL or functional tests.

Various application modules are available for the SmartModuleS, including haptic module, Digi8IO module, AudioAnalyzer module, PicoScope modules and USB hub module.

Yes. The modular architecture makes it possible to retrofit additional functions or replace existing modules at any time. This allows the system to be adapted to new testing requirements.

No. The MCD SmartModuleS automatically recognizes inserted modules and enables quick switching between different test tasks thanks to the integrated self-configuration.

Yes. Thanks to the industrial hardware basis, the robust design and the integration into MCD test software environments, the SmartModuleS is suitable for both development and production-related testing processes.

Yes. MCD Elektronik develops customer-specific testing solutions and can expand the MCD SmartModuleS with suitable modules, software adaptations and individual applications.