EV Diagnosis and Troubleshooting
Durations – 6 Days
Tools & Platforms
- Comprehensive Introduction to Embedded Systems
- ARM Cortex-M3 Programming
- Hands-on Peripheral Programming
- Advanced Programming Techniques – PWM, RTC & Interrupt Management
Pre-requisites
- The Learner will be able to:
- Understand the concept of embedded systems, different components of a microcontroller, and their interactions.
- Get familiarized with the programming environment to develop embedded solutions.
- Program ARM microcontrollers to perform various tasks.
- Understand key embedded system concepts such as I/O, timers, interrupts, and serial interfaces like UART and SPI.
Take away
- Embedded C Programming
- Knowledge of Microcontrollers
- Serial Communication Basics
Day 1 High Voltage Familiarization
- Electrical Review
- Series Circuits
- Electrical Terms
- Parallel Circuits
- Circuit Components
- Circuit Malfunctions
- Voltage Drop
- High Voltage Dangers
- Electrocution
- Orange Wires (High Voltage Identification)
- Other Electrical Dangers
- Manufacturer Procedures / Information
- Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
- Importance of Brain Awareness in Safety
- Gloves, Shoes, Face Shield
- Inspecting PPE: Date, Chemical Damage, Cuts/Abrasions, Leaks
- Manufacturer Procedures / Information
- Activity: PPE Inventory
- High Voltage School Bus Systems
- Factory Training Overview
- Battery Packs
- Motor / Generator
- Inverter
- Thermal Management System
- P/S System (Power Steering)
- Air Compressor System
- HV System Distribution Compartment
- Low Voltage System
- MSD (Manual Service Disconnect)
- Electric Drive System
- Activity: Bus Walk-Around<
Day 2
- Electric Safety Systems
- 12V Battery
- High Voltage Interlock Loop (HVIL)
- Service Disconnects
- Manufacturer Procedures / Information
- Digital Multi-Meters (DMM)
- Choosing the Right DMM
- CAT III Meter and Leads
- Verify / Use / Verify Procedure
- One-Hand Rule for Safety
- Specialty DMMs
- Fluke Training Website
- Safe-Down Procedure for Electric Bus (30 min)
- Is the HV Battery Ever Fully Safe?
- What to Do, When, and How
- First Responders’ Guidelines
- Manufacturer Procedures / Information
Day 3 Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment and Electric Vehicle Charging Systems
- Basic Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) System Operation
- Requirements for Charger Installation
- Charger Types and Charge Levels
- AC and DC Charging
- Common EVSE Charge Cable Connectors
Day 4
- Calculating Charge Rate and Time
- Factors Affecting Charge Rate
- Proximity Pilot Circuit Operation
- Control Pilot Circuit Operation
- Circuit Inspection and Testing Using Digital Multimeters and Digital Storage Oscilloscopes
- Vehicle On-Board Chargers
- Diagnosing “No-Charge” Concerns
Day 5 Electrical System Diagnosis
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Day 6 Vehicle Network Communication- Operation and Diagnosis
- Purpose of Networks in Vehicles
- Local Interconnect Network (LIN) Operation
- Controller Area Network (CAN) Operation
- FlexRay Operation
- Ethernet Operation
- Network Speeds and Common Uses
- Testing Networks with Digital Multimeters
- Obtaining Waveforms with Oscilloscopes
- Common Network Malfunctions
- Diagnosing Networks Using DMMs and Oscilloscopes
- Diagnosing Network Faults Using Electrical Wiring Diagrams
- Network Repair Procedures
