Pickering showcases EV BMS HIL test rig at Cenex Expo 2025
On stand H2.B48 in Bedford, UK, the company will demo PXI-based switching and simulation solutions for ECU, VCU and battery management system testing.
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Pickering Interfaces will showcase its range of best-in-class, industry-standard modular signal switching and sensor simulation solutions for automotive electronics test and verification – including HIL (hardware-in-the-loop) simulation for ECU/VCU (electronic/vehicle control unit) and EV (electric vehicle) BMS (battery management system) test – on booth H2-B48 at Cenex Expo 2025, taking place from 3-4 September 2025 at UTAC Millbrook Proving Ground.
Hosted at UTAC Millbrook Proving Ground in Bedford, UK, one of Europe’s largest vehicle testing centres, Cenex Expo brings together nearly 5,000 industry professionals to shape the future of low-carbon and connected automated mobility. Supported by government agencies, the event offers a platform to connect with decision-makers, showcase innovations, and explore the latest R&D vehicles through ride-and-drive opportunities. With a wide range of exhibitors, an extensive seminar program, and ample networking opportunities, it’s the premier event driving the transition to net-zero transportation.
Outlining the EV BMS test rig demo, Stephen Jenkins, Simulation Product Manager at Pickering, explains: “As electric vehicle (EV) adoption accelerates, the need for robust testing and validation of BMS has never been more critical. Modular, PXI-based switch and simulation products transform BMS hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing by delivering unmatched flexibility to customize test systems for precise requirements, adaptability to evolving needs, and an open, industry-standard architecture. This approach not only ensures seamless integration of multi-vendor modular instrumentation but also extends system longevity and reduces the risk of obsolescence—empowering engineers to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving EV landscape.”
Pickering has developed modules optimized for automotive electronics and is focused on making ECU/VCU and BMS testing easier, faster, and more reliable.
The BMS HIL test demo includes the following Pickering products:
- PXI battery simulator module – to simulate batteries in a stacked architecture
- PXI fault insertion module – to simulate cell shorts and broken wires
- High power, high voltage and high current PXI switching modules
- Modules housed in an LXI/USB chassis with supporting cables and connectors
At Cenex Expo 2025, on stand H2.B48, the company will present a range of switching and HIL sensor simulation products, alongside its BMS test demo. Key products include:
- PXI High-Speed Resolver Simulator Module (41-670-001): Simulates rotation speeds up to 130kRPM, designed for testing advanced servo systems with high precision.
- PXI High-Voltage Programmable Resistor Module (40-230-055-HI): Handles voltages up to 1.2 kV, making it suitable for high-voltage EV applications.
Additional PXI modules on display will include a fault insertion switch, strain gauge simulator, high-voltage multiplexer, and battery simulator, all contained in a 7-slot LXI/USB modular chassis – a flexible platform that supports fault insertion switching and strain gauge simulation. It complies with the LXI 1.4 standard, allowing control of 3U PXI switching and simulation modules via USB or Ethernet
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