Dynamometer for E-Bikes

According to new EPAC/EMC standard

Maturo GmbH designed the new state-of-the-art dynamometer for EMC testing of E-
Bikes according to new Standard EN 15194:2009-06 appendix C for EPACs
(Electrically Power Assisted Cycles).
The market for E-Bikes has changed drastically with the implementation of the new
standard in year 2009.
Pedelecs (all motorised bicycles) have to fulfil from now on the same EMC test
requirements as ca, motorcycles and mopeds according to new safety standard EN
15194 EPAC appendix C.

Fig.: E-Bike Dynamometer in the field at VDE

Features:

 Three independently selectable drive units for front-/rear- and pedal-powered drive
 Speed up to 40 km/h, driving power up to 800 W
 Accurate readout and calculation of speed, torque, engine rating and level of
efficiency
 Measurement of electromagnetic radiation with load of 75% ± 10% according to
CISPR 12
 Measurement of electromagnetic immunity with condition 90% of assistance speed

Information presented enclosed is subject to change as product enhancements are made regularly.
Pictures included are for illustration purposes only and do not represent all possible configurations.

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Brief description

The dynamometer for E-Bike allows the testing and inspection of bicycles with electromotive
drive support (EPAC) in respect to the electromagnetic compatibility.

An EPAC (electrically power assisted cycles – EPAC Bicycles) remains a “bicycle“ without
the necessity of a road traffic-legal approval, if:
- the motor-driven support speed does not exceed 25 km/h
- the motor-driven support is only activated, if there is also the pedal force / pedal
movement activated
- the motor output is maximum 250 W
- the possible mode of a “starting support” does not exceed a maximum of 6 km/h, also
at the mode without pedal movement

The vehicle is liable to the European permission requirements for the road traffic (directives
2002/24/EG and 97/24/EG), if one of the above criteria is exceeding.

Fig.: E-Bike Dynamometer in the field at SLG Prüf- und Zertifizierungs GmbH

Emission of the system:

Less than 10 dB the limits of CISPR 12 and CISPR 25
Frequency range 150 kHz – 1 GHz

Immunity of the system:

Continuous field strength 200 V/m
Frequency range 10 kHz – 18 GHz

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Technical Data

Permissible load 100 kg

Speed adjustable between 0 – 40 km/h
Speed accuracy and readout +/- 0.1 km/h

Wheel base range from 0.7 – 1.7 m

Diameter of rollers 70 mm
Roller coating similar to road surface Rz 50 – 60µm

Overall dimensions (L x W x H) 2380 x 1000 x 627 mm

Total weight approx. 170 kg

Height of tyres above floor approx. 150 mm

Adjustable frame holder for E-Bikes made of plastic

Motors Brushless synchronous servomotors

Rated power each 800 W
Rated torque each 6.0 Nm
Braking power adjustable up to 800 W

Control cable Fibre optic lines

Current consumption max. 16 A

Voltage 380-400 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 3-phase
Temperature range +10°C to +35°C

Accessories Interface to NCD Controller

1.5 m power supply cable
Service manual

Technical Requirements

The technical requirements are described in the standard EN 15194:2009 and also include
the EMI requirements to EPAC’s at attachment C as follows:
- Measurement of the electromagnetic radiation with load according to CISPR 12
- Testing of the electromagnetic immunity to HF-filed (according to ISO 11451-1/-2) in
the operation mode “standstill”, without pedal movement at standstill with 0 km/h
- Testing of the electromagnetic immunity in mode “during operation” with movement of
the motor at movement or pedal force
- Testing of the electromagnetic immunity in mode “starting support” for vehicles which
this option.

The dynamometer itself must be interference-resistant up to field strength of 30 V/m for all
operation modes above. No high frequency interference must be created by the
dynamometer, which could affect the test result.
The dynamometer is portable for use in anechoic chambers. The system itself does not
create any major influence of the test results, except due to the construction.

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The new E-Bike dynamometer allows the input of a target speed for the tyres as well as the
readout of the speed for each tyre. This function can be selected for each individual drive –
front wheel drive, pedal drive and rear wheel drive.

An additional feature of the system is the input of torque for the simulation of uphill and
downhill drives.
A third drive unit, with adaptation to the foot pedal of the EPAC, can be used for simulations
of the pedal movement if required. This pedal movement is evaluated as an indication of the
rotating movement at many E-Bikes.

The compliance of a constant speed, also by the influence of high frequent emission, is the
main criteria for the test of the electromagnetic immunity. At the operation mode “standstill”,
the E-Bike must not be activated; the speed therefore must remain a “0” km/h.

The Controller NCD of the dynamometer has an output function of a scalable value for the
voltage. This function enables the automation of the test sequence in the EMI laboratory,
where the possible reactions or speed fluctuations are recorded as a function of the test
frequency.

Voltage output for documentation:

The analogue voltage can be output in relation to the operating mode and speed.
The value can be measured with either a voltmeter or a test receiver.

Features of the system:

- Adjustment of the wheelbase

- Adjustments to the tyre width / wheel rim
- Calibration to the tyre diameter
- Adaptation to the foot pedal at removed pedal arm
- Velocity control
- Torque Control
- Fastening device for the E-Bike to the dynamometer
- Movable by integrated casters

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 Operation by Controller NCD

For the operation for the E-Bike Dynamometer the Controller NCD is used. The Controller
NCD is capable for the operation of up to 8 devices with multiple axis of motion.

Figure: NCD with option “tip-up handle”

Technical Data

Data interfaces IEEE 488.2 (GPIB-Bus) and Ethernet

Transmission Fibre optic cable (up to 2000 m distance)
Transfer rate Real time 100 Mbit/s (fast Ethernet)
Display 5.7“ TFT Touch screen-Display

Brief description of NCD

- User-friendly, time-saving function keys

The function keys F1 to F10 allows the implementation of individual, customer-
specific sequence programs for user-friendly, times-saving handling and operation.
The individual programs can be stored and accessed by one function key.

- USB interface
Updates easily implemented by USB stick
Possibility to plug in a computer mouse and keyboard

- Easy operation with touch panel

Fast and reliable operability based on touch panel technology
The layout of touch screen display can easily be modified to customers’ request

- Output of measured quantities

The Controller has an analogue output of measured quantities function for the
external documentation.

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Operating Modes:

1) Determination of the E-Bike factor:

The transmission ratio of the bike has to be determined for each gear respectively for
each different bike.
This process can be started with one button and is performed automatically.

2) Mode 1: 75% of the rated continuous power:

At this mode a counter-torque applies to the bike.

The current power at the driven wheel can be determined during activated auxiliary
drive by the measured torque and the engine speed.

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3) Mode 2: “Standstill” monitoring:

Main criteria for testing of the electromagnetic immunity.

The speed of the driving wheel is monitored by the influence of high frequent
emissions.
Slight differences of the speed, even at long cycles, are monitored and can be read
out by a diagram.

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4) Mode 3: 90% of Starting Assistance Speed:

Similar to mode 2 but only in the range of 90% of the assistance speed.
Note: Not every E-Bike has the function of assistance speed.

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5) Mode 4: 90% of Assistance Speed:

The auxiliary speed may only assist up to a certain speed. This mode is similar to
mode 2 but only to monitor the influence to the assistance speed.
The speed of the assistance speed is monitored by the influence of high frequent
emissions. The assistance speed must not increase respectively must not be more
than the maximum allowed assistance speed.

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Data Recording:

The data recording is available and can be started at every operating mode.
It is possible to store maximum 6000 pairs of value – this means that all current values can
be stored 6000 times.
The time period of the recording can be selected between 100 ms up to 1000 ms.
After successful measurement the measurement results can be stored at an USB-Stick as
XML-file.
The file name consists of date, time and operating mode.

This current values of the dynamometer can be recorded as follows:

- Torque Front [Nm]

- Torque Rear [Nm]
- Torque Pedal [Nm]
- Velocity Front [km/h]
- Velocity Rear [km/h]
- Velocity Pedal [km/h]
- Power Front [W]
- Power Rear [W]
- Power Pedal [W]
- RPM Pedal [rpm]
- Time [ms]

1) Settings Data Recording

In the menu “System Settings” at “Setting data recording” the record-rate at the “Data
Recording” can be changed.

E.g. every 100 ms all current values will be stored.

2) Operate Data Recording

The data recording can be started at every operating mode.

Either with or

The data recording can be stopped any time, regardless how long it lasted.

Either with or

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If the puffer of the data storage is full or was stopped, the stored values can be stored with
“Copy xxx to USB” on an USB-Stick.
With the button “Delete” the values can deleted.

Optionally the above data recording is also possible with the function keys F9 or F10 at the
NCD Controller panel.

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maturo GmbH
Am Kalvarienberg 24 o 92536 Pfreimd o Germany
Web: www.maturo-gmbh.de

Notes

maturo GmbH

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