Digalog Brand Releases New Test Cell Automation, Data Acquisition, Control System for North American Market

The "bobcat" system targets simpler test requirements such as power and durability testing with ease of installation, commissioning and use. It is a ground-breaking product, designed using the latest software tools with an innovative graphical user interface (GUI), based on Microsoft Office 2007 guidelines. Its ability to interface to intelligent instruments is unique for a system targeted to these types of applications.

"bobcat" is a logical extension of the Digalog product family," said Phil Kingham, Director of Business Development, Test Cell Systems, AVL North America, Inc. "The system is extremely easy to setup and use. It can be up and running in a very short period of time."

Primarily for use with eddy current or water brake dynamometers, "bobcat" provides complete test cell flexibility with interfaces for a wide variety of existing test cell equipment. The unique, compact, modular design allows for system scaling with modules (Qubes) that can easily be daisy-chained together for cell expansion.

AVL is the world's largest privately owned and independent company for the development of gasoline, diesel and alternative fuel powertrain systems, as well as fuel cell and hybrid technologies. The company offers combined solutions of powertrain engineering, simulation software and testing and instrumentation systems. AVL's North American Headquarters is located in the Detroit suburb ofPlymouth, Michigan. For more information, AVL can be found at www.avl.com .

SOURCE AVL