Collect, evaluate, document and adjust to test data from test specimens in real time
Products are tested under extreme conditions, but what happens inside them during testing? How does the temperature inside a device change? How do electronics perform under continuous load? How reliably do switching cycles function with humidity or vibration present? The answer lies in the systematic monitoring of test specimens—continuous, with high-resolution and tailored to the test objective.
At the AUCOTEAM testing laboratory in Berlin, we integrate customized solutions for measurement, data acquisition, live monitoring and digital data logging into nearly all test processes. Depending on the application, we measure not only temperature and humidity but also mechanical parameters such as force, displacement, deformation, acceleration, speed and torque, as well as electrical parameters ranging from very small signals up to high-current and high-voltage ranges. We utilize a wide range of communication types and protocols, such as CAN, LIN or SENT.
Whether endurance testing, climatic testing, mechanical testing or long-term testing: We make the behavior of your test specimens visible and provide actionable data for decision-making, troubleshooting and documentation.
What does "examinee supervision" mean?
Monitoring test specimens is a key component of modern quality assurance. The goal is to observe a product’s behavior in real time during testing, detect critical conditions early on, and document them based on objective data:
- How does the temperature inside the housing develop?
- Do switching cycles operate stably under continuous load?
- Does power consumption change as the temperature rises?
- Do signal losses, communication interruptions, or contact failures occur?
The combination of sensor technology, automated data acquisition and digital evaluation provides a comprehensive picture of the reliability, robustness and aging processes of technical systems under realistic test conditions.
Technologies and Metrics
Our test specimen monitoring system is based on flexible, modular components that can be expanded—tailored to your product and your testing objectives.
Monitored variables
Depending on the test specimen and the test objective, we measure a wide range of physical quantities: temperature, humidity, dimensions, force, displacement, deformation, acceleration, rotational speed, torque, pressure, flow rate, voltage, current, resistance, power and many more.
Electrical measurements
Measurements under real-world operating conditions, from nV to 5 kV, from pA to 2,500 A, and from µΩ to GΩ. This allows for reliable verification of drift, thermal effects, contact issues and load behavior.
Rapid events and signal quality
Microsecond-level signal interruptions, communication failures and dropouts. For fast signals and transient effects, we use high-speed measurement technology up to 10 GHz as needed.
Data recording and analysis
Centralized storage, timestamps and links to test parameters such as temperature, time, load profile and events. Output customized to customer requirements, including graphical, tabular, event list or limit value logs.
Threshold Values and Test Automation
Threshold values can be monitored during operation. In the event of deviations, defined responses can be triggered, such as shutdown, switching between load profiles or automated procedures. Integration via test automation, including interfaces to PLCs, LabVIEW or other systems.
Communication and Bus Monitoring
When functions run via vehicle or industrial interfaces, we don’t just read data analogously, but directly from the communication. And we can also actively control systems as needed. Typical protocols include CAN, LIN, SENT and other bus systems.
This enables: signal and message tracking, error and timeout detection, synchronization with measured values and test parameters, logging over long durations, as well as targeted stimulation, residual bus or diagnostic communication, ensuring that the device under test remains in a realistic operating state during the test.
Industries and Fields of Application
Test specimen monitoring is used in numerous industries and test scenarios:
Automotive & Electric Mobility
Real-time data monitoring of control units during continuous climate testing, contact monitoring under vibration loads, temperature measurement in battery enclosures
Railway technology
Testing of displays and control units for compliance with DIN IEC 61373 (vibration) and recording of power-up behavior under humidity stress
Industrial electronics
Long-term recording of power and temperature under continuous current, measurement of stability under undervoltage conditions
Building Automation
Functional testing of sensor systems under varying environmental conditions; switching behavior of lighting systems and actuators under voltage and heat
Medical Technology & Laboratory Equipment
Contact monitoring for small devices during transport and drop tests; temperature logging during sterilization, storage or operation
Your benefits with AUCOTEAM
- Seamless data logging across all test cycles, including accurate timestamps and event logs
- Flexible sensor integration for temperature, humidity, mechanical parameters, as well as current, voltage and signals
- Live monitoring during test runs with visualization, limit values and alerts
- Long-term logging with data loggers for series, endurance and long-term stress tests
- Over 30 years of testing experience in development, quality assurance and certification
Integrate examinee monitoring now!
Would you like to digitally document your inspections, evaluate them in real time or automatically identify sources of error? We develop a solution tailored to your specific needs—compliant with standards, efficient and transparent.