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Analysis of the Necessity of Electrical Performance Testing for Low-Altitude Aircraft

I. Analysis of the Necessity of Electrical Performance Testing

Safety Assurance

The widespread application of low-altitude aircraft in fields such as agriculture, logistics, and surveying has made safety issues increasingly prominent. Electrical performance testing is a core link to ensure their safe operation. As the energy source, the safety performance of the battery system directly affects flight safety. Battery failure may lead to serious consequences such as aircraft crashes, impacts with buildings or crowds. Electrical performance testing can simulate various phenomena that may cause power supply abnormalities during steady-state operation and verify the performance of the EUT under such conditions, such as power supply conversion leading to power interruption, voltage surges, instantaneous voltages that may occur during engine start, etc.

Compliance Requirements

The electrical performance testing of high and low voltage components for low-altitude aircraft must strictly comply with relevant international, national, and industry standards and regulations to ensure that products meet market access conditions and safety specifications.
RTCA/DO-160G is the core standard for environmental testing of airborne aviation equipment. It provides a set of long-validated and internationally recognized environmental suitability and safety testing methods for airborne equipment of low-altitude aircraft.

Key Standards

  • RTCA/DO-160G:Environmental Conditions and Test Procedures for Airborne Equipment
  • GB 42590-2023:Safety Requirements for Civil Unmanned Aircraft Systems

II. Test Items

RTCA/DO-160G:Power Input Tests

No. Test Item Testing Capability Remarks
16.6 Power Input Parameter Limits (DC) NA  
16.6.1 Normal Operating Conditions (DC) NA  
16.6.1.1 Voltage (DC Average)

PTS Series Power Supply

VectWorks Electrical Performance Test Software

Determined according to EUT specifications
16.6.1.2 Ripple Voltage (DC)

PTS Series Power Supply

VectWorks Electrical Performance Test Software

Determined according to EUT specifications
16.6.1.3 Momentary Power Interruption (DC)

PTS Series Power Supply

VectWorks Electrical Performance Test Software

Determined according to EUT specifications
16.6.1.4 Normal Surge Voltage (DC)

PTS Series Power Supply

VectWorks Electrical Performance Test Software

Determined according to EUT specifications
16.6.1.5 Engine Starting Undervoltage (DC)

PTS Series Power Supply

VectWorks Electrical Performance Test Software

 
16.6.1.6 Exposed Voltage Decay Time

PTS Series Power Supply

VectWorks Electrical Performance Test Software

Determined according to EUT specifications
16.6.2 Abnormal Operating Conditions (DC) NA  
16.6.2.1 Voltage Steady State (DC)

PTS Series Power Supply

VectWorks Electrical Performance Test Software

Determined according to EUT specifications
16.6.2.2 Low Voltage Condition (DC)

PTS Series Power Supply

VectWorks Electrical Performance Test Software

 
16.6.2.3 Momentary Undervoltage (DC)

PTS Series Power Supply

VectWorks Electrical Performance Test Software

Determined according to EUT specifications
16.6.2.4 Abnormal Surge Voltage (DC)

PTS Series Electrical Performance Test System

(PTS Series Power Supply + Surge Generation Module)

VectWorks Electrical Performance Test Software

Determined according to EUT specifications

III. Conclusion

Recommendations for Building a Testing System

Building an electrical performance testing system for high and low voltage components of low-altitude aircraft requires systematic advancement from multiple dimensions such as strategic planning, standard integration, platform architecture, layered testing, material selection, institutional collaboration, and management mechanisms to ensure the comprehensiveness, standardization, and effectiveness of testing.

Strategic Level

Enterprises should incorporate electrical performance testing into the core link of R&D strategy. Early intervention of preliminary testing during the R&D phase can reduce the certification cycle and cover the entire chain of R&D, production, and operation.

Technology Trend Outlook

The electrical performance testing technology for low-altitude aircraft components is rapidly evolving towards modularization, integration, and digitalization.

Modularization and Integration

Building a modular software and hardware platform can greatly shorten the test system development cycle.

BMS Technology Upgrade

Current measurement shows a trend towards large current ranges and high precision. High-precision measurement can improve the accuracy of SOC estimation, providing key support for BMS technology R&D.

Digitalization and Intelligence

The application of digital technology helps optimize testing processes and achieve technological leadership, becoming a key means to achieve testing accuracy and foresight.

IV. Test Configuration

No. Model Name Remarks
1 PTS Series PTS Series Power Supply System  
2 VectWorks Electrical Performance Test Software Upper Computer Software
3 PTS Series Pulse Generation Module Optional
4 / Accessories  

V. Test Software

VectWorks Electrical Performance Test Software is a software developed by GreenTest Technology based on the GtestWorks automated testing platform. Its engine is based on dynamic test script execution. This basic architecture facilitates easy and direct configuration of test sequences without requiring specific knowledge of how to remotely control instruments. You only need to configure the items to be tested and the test levels, offering high flexibility.

The software provides users with standard-compliant test templates, enabling remote parameter setting, data acquisition, waveform editing, configuration import/export, report viewing, etc., achieving automation of complex tests.

 

Core Functions

  • Closed-loop dynamic testing

    Closed-loop Dynamic Testing

    Integrates real-time monitoring and dynamic feedback mechanisms

  • High and low voltage superimposed ripple testing

    High and Low Voltage Superimposed Ripple Testing

    Complies with standard verification requirements (including ripple Upp, Ipp monitoring)

  • Power supply and amplifier architecture

    Power Supply and Amplifier Architecture

    Compatible with bipolar power supply and amplifier architecture solutions

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