Power Steering Test Stand Preliminary Design Review (Revised) Team Manager - Travis Blais Project Manager - Jordan Shields Manufacturing Leader - Evan Lumby Software Leader - Samuel Slezak

Project Overview Validate the quality of electronic power steering units by creating a test stand to test performance criteria for all units from Maval Manufacturing.

Specifications

Software Decomposition

Initial Concept 1

Initial Concept 2

Initial Concept 3

Data Acquisition Hardware: Software: Ease of use Simple integration with hardware Customizable interface Previous experience, and access to experienced users Interchangeable modules Strain gage measurement Voltage output modules

User Interface Concept

Torque sensor Easily replaceable spline Strain gage mounted to shaft Sensor is also easy to replace

Torque Application System Servo Motors Torque controlled Direct Drive Torque without rotation

Risk Assessment

Plan

General Budget Computer $600-800 Labview $2,700 Instrumentation $2,500 Torque Application $2,500 Table & Hardware $1,500 Total $10,000

Discussion Serial Numbers & Tracking Operator Control Barcode Reader Sample Labels Printing Operator Control Clarification on work surface Buying or Building? Computer and software