Hybrid Life Cycle Station
Versatile hybrid life cycle testing station combining pneumatic and electrical controls for complex, automated sequences of mechanical and powered events in automotive and aerospace applications.
MGA’s Hybrid Life Cycle Station combines the functionality of both the Manual and Power Life Cycle stations into one compact unit. As a whole, the operator has the ability to conduct a virtually limitless combination of events which may have both mechanical (manual) and automatic (power) sequence steps.
This action is automated by a central PLC, and is programmed by the operator through easy-to-use software. Popular examples include opening and closing a car door while the window cycles up and down, cycling a car seat fore and aft while turning on and off the seat heater, etc. MGA has been conducting life cycle testing for many years and has integrated many novel and innovative upgrades into this multi-purpose test tool.
System Features
- Compact, turn-key controller with various accessory options with training from highly experienced test personnel
- Completely automated test system which will execute the cycle sequence until program completion or interruption from a sensor input
- Central PC with easy-to-use sequence programming software
- Up to 8 pneumatic outputs (ideal for 4 cylinders with insert and retract ports) and 3 V-DC power outputs for standard station
- Up to 8 inputs total for sensors such as limit switches, etc. for standard station
- Manual controls give the test operator complete command over the system
- Each pneumatic output pressure can be individually set to a maximum of 100 psi , and overall power supply is adjustable from 0 to 20 V-DC
- Highly durable with repeatable control
Test Standards
- This system is able to execute an infinite combination of test events
- Used daily for thousands of known automotive, aerospace, transportation, and custom-engineered test sequences
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