Developing Test Applications Using PAtools
PAtools is a powerful software solution designed for test station automation. After completing this course, you will recognize how to configure, parameterize, and program the main modules and interfaces that are part of a battery application and integrate them using PAtools.
Duration
- 5 lessons | 4 hours
Audience
This course is designed for test engineers and system integrators.
Course Objectives
- Navigate the PAconfigurator and acknowledge the different modules and objects that interact with a test system based on PAtools. Develop and test a minimum viable product. Walk-through experience in the configuration of a test profile using PAtools.
- Explore configurations using different interface protocols.
- Learn about data storage of measurement files.
- Learn about how to integrate your test data into dashboards and online.
Prerequisites
PAtools Foundation and Overview
Hardware and Software
NI Online Training courses are best utilized on systems meeting minimum requirements for best performance. Use the following guidelines:
Software
- PAtools 8.4
Hardware
Use simulated hardware where applicable or the list below as reference if you want to program and test the hardware related exercises:
- Windows PC
- PXI Controller (LinuxRT)
Milestone
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Lesson List
Strengthening Your Expertise with the PAtools Environment
Required
Lesson
| Duration: 28 minutesView DetailsLearn how to use important features in the PAtools Environment.Exploring Test Sequences in PAtools
Required
Lesson
| Duration: 52 minutesView DetailsLearn about the fundamental constructs of writing a test sequence.Configuring PAtools to Integrate Battery Test Components
Required
Lesson
| Duration: 40 minutesView DetailsLearn module creation and Battery Application testing components.Configuring Interfaces to Connect External Devices
Required
Lesson
| Duration: 29 minutesView DetailsRecognize the different communication protocols that can be used within PAtools to integrate your test configuration and enable device communication.Processing and Viewing Data in Your Test Application
Required
Lesson
| Duration: 33 minutesView DetailsExplore different methods to manipulate the collected data from your test configuration.