Battery Cycler

Key Features and Capabilities of the Battery Cycler

• High Voltage Flexibility
  Test battery systems up to 1500V, with scalable configurations for modules and smaller packs across all development stages.
   
• Bidirectional Energy Flow
  Enable full charge and discharge cycling with regenerative capability, improving efficiency and reducing energy costs.
   
• STARS Software Integration
  Seamlessly integrate with STARS Battery and Enterprise software for centralized control, automation, and streamlined data management.
   
• Fast Transient Response
  Achieve precise dynamic testing with rapid current and voltage rise times for real-world simulation.
   
• Dynamic Load Profiling
  Replicate real operating conditions, including driving cycles and fluctuating loads, for accurate performance validation.
   
• Advanced Safety Features
  Ensure safe operation with built-in protections such as galvanic isolation, insulation monitoring, and polarity protection.
   
• Multi-Channel Scalability
  Test multiple batteries simultaneously with flexible power distribution across channels to maximize throughput.
   
• High Measurement Accuracy
  Deliver reliable, repeatable results with high-resolution data and precision measurement capabilities.
   
• Compact SiC Design
  Reduce footprint, noise, and ripple using advanced Silicon-Carbide technology for efficient lab integration.
   
• Fast Deployment Options
  Accelerate project timelines with standard configurations available for reduced lead times.

Battery Cycler Applications

HORIBA’s Battery Cyclers are used across the battery lifecycle to support development, validation, production, and end-of-life processes.

Battery Development & Validation
Test and refine battery pack designs under real-world operating conditions. From performance benchmarking to durability studies, engineers can validate systems with confidence before moving to production.

Safety & Abuse Testing
Evaluate how battery systems respond to extreme conditions such as overcharge, deep discharge, and short circuits. These tests are critical for ensuring compliance, reliability, and safe operation in the field.

Production & End-of-Line Testing
Ensure every battery pack meets quality and performance standards before deployment. High-throughput, repeatable testing supports efficient manufacturing and consistent product output.

Recycling & End-of-Life Processing
Safely discharge batteries prior to recycling while managing stored energy effectively. This enables more sustainable and controlled handling of batteries at the end of their lifecycle.

System-Level Simulation (HiL)

Simulate real-world systems in real time to validate performance and control strategies earlier in development.

Validate battery behavior within the context of the full system. By integrating Hardware-in-the-Loop simulation, engineers can test how batteries interact with vehicles, grids, or other components in real time.

• Emulation of complex electrical systems such as batteries, fuel cells, electrolyzers and AC grids
• Realistic testing without physical power hardware
• Real-time mapping of dynamic system behaviour with defined electrical interfaces
• High flexibility thanks to freely configurable test scenarios and short changeover times
• Precise measurement and control technology for reproducible and reliable test results
• Early verification of functions and system strategies
• Accelerated development, reduced testing effort, more meaningful results