Applus+ Laboratories Offers Vehicle EMC Testing for EVs, Autonomous Systems & Connected Vehicles

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Applus+ Laboratories, a provider of testing, certification and engineering services for automotive, electronics, industrial and connected technologies across global markets, provides vehicle electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing services for automotive OEMs, including EV, PHEV and connected vehicle validation.

Applus+ Laboratories works with automotive OEMs to test the electromagnetic compatibility of vehicle developments. Its full-vehicle EMC chambers in the UK and Spain are equipped to test EV/PHEV in all charging modes (AC/DC) and support vehicles ranging from sport cars to heavy-duty vehicles.

Vehicles are becoming increasingly reliant on electronics, while the transition toward EVs and autonomous driving is increasing the use of connected control systems powered by ECUs. Applus+ Laboratories’ EMC testing is used to verify the safety and reliability of electronic systems at vehicle level, including interactions between electronic systems.

Specialized Vehicle EMC Testing Facilities

Applus+ Laboratories operates EMC chambers for component and full-vehicle testing to evaluate compliance with UNECE R10 regulatory requirements.

The company’s facilities include:

• Advanced auxiliary equipment for electric and hybrid vehicles
• Low-clearance dynamometers for sport cars
• Reinforced strong floors for trucks, buses and off-highway vehicles
• Two-wheel dynamometers for motorbikes
• On-site testing for different vehicle categories

EV and PHEV EMC Testing Capabilities

Applus+ Laboratories stated that its EV testing facilities include:

• 4WD integrated chassis dynamometer
• Low EMI noise dynamometer for dynamic tests
• Dedicated charging systems for CHAdeMO, CCS and GBT (AC & DC)
• Mode 2, 3, and 4 charging capabilities
• Dedicated driving robot for advanced tests
• Wireless systems for signaling and regulatory testing on connected vehicle platforms, including WLAN, mobile cellular and GNSS

International EMC Testing Standards

Applus+ Laboratories’ laboratories conduct homologation and validation testing according to multiple international EMC standards. These include ECE R10 rev.6 including REESS charging modes, ISO 11451-2 antenna and TLS immunity tests up to 140V/m from 10kHz-6GHz, ISO 11452-3 vehicle onboard immunity, ISO 10605 electrostatic discharge tests, CISPR 12 vehicle off-board emissions, CISPR 25 vehicle onboard emissions, CISPR 36 / GBT 18387 / SAE J551-5 electric and magnetic field emissions, ICNIRP / IEC TS 62764-1 human exposure tests, and radio reception quality testing for FM, DAB and GNSS systems.

Engineering Support and Remote Testing

Applus+ Laboratories provides engineering support for EMC testing and vehicle electronics validation, including ECU and harness retrofit support during validations, use of vehicle diagnostic tools, and electrical testing for voltage fluctuations, dark current, terminal voltage, and CAN/LIN signal integrity. The company also offers tailored electrical testing services based on customer requirements.

The company additionally provides remote testing tools that allow client engineers to monitor and participate in testing activities remotely. These capabilities include remote setup for hardware and software configuration, detailed visual support for debug sessions, and real-time troubleshooting interaction.

UNECE R10 and Radio Type Approval Services

Applus+ Laboratories performs EMC testing required for UNECE R10 E-Mark certification. The company is accredited as a Technical Service for vehicle homologation by Spanish, UK and Irish authorities and supports international homologation programs.

The company also provides radio type approval services for automotive components using wireless connectivity technologies, including 5G, V2X Wi-Fi and emergency call systems using satellite communication.

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