Case Study: California State University, Sacramento (CSUS)
Accelerating EV Innovation: Advancing Test Bench Technology in California
The Client: Sacramento State
California State University, Sacramento (CSUS), a leading public university in Sacramento, California, is dedicated to advancing technological innovation.
Partnering with the California Mobility Centre (CMC), a dynamic public-private collaboration, CSUS works to accelerate the commercialisation of new technologies in clean mobility. CMC is focused on fostering a diverse ecosystem of entrepreneurs, businesses, investors, and academic institutions to drive the growth of world-class companies in the sustainable transportation sector.
The Challenge
CSUS sought to measure torque and speed on a newly designed electric vehicle (EV) test bench. To accurately test and optimise next-generation EV technology, up to seven sensors may be required for future tests.
The test bench, set to be showcased at the CMC—a hub for promoting cutting-edge technology and startups—needed the right sensor solutions that could deliver precise data to support rigorous testing. The challenge lay in finding sensors that would integrate seamlessly with the test bench and provide the level of accuracy required.
The Solution
After careful consideration, CSUS selected the Datum M425 sensor for its ease of installation and proven reliability in vehicle testing applications. Additionally, the Datum Connect Interface provided real-time data feedback, enabling the university to conduct tests efficiently and maintain control throughout the process. The seamless connectivity and accurate data collection were crucial in ensuring the effectiveness of the test bench.
The Outcome
With numerous tests underway at any given time, the M425 sensor has become a key component in the university’s ongoing research. Through our continued collaboration with CSUS, we look forward to contributing to further advancements in torque testing and supporting the optimisation of future electric vehicle technologies.
“The transducer is perfect, and the HMI is also very intuitive to use and easy to integrate into the test rig.”
Who Was involved
Jon Nicholson
Sales Engineer
M425 Rotary Torque Sensor
M425 rotary torque sensor with keyway shafts offers high accuracy of 0.1% and torque measurement range from 0-10Nm up to 30,000Nm as standard. It’s an inline rotation torque transducer, widely used for motor, gearbox and pump torque testing.
Using a highly-accurate non-contact technique, the Datum M425 Rotary Torque Transducer and Torque Meter represent an ultimate torque sensor for anyone looking to measure torque, power, and speed with high accuracy and repeatability.
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