To lengthen the lifecycle of the AAID, many improvements to its design can be made. A basic framework in terms of metering circuit modules and software has been laid out to give as much customizability as possible. Given a streamlined actuator circuit design, the AAID can be made generalized to inspect BorgWarner’s full line of fan clutch actuators.

Conclusion

      The issues of safety, accuracy, and product lifecycle management were taken into account in development of the Automated Actuator Inspection Device (AAID). Considerations have been made to protect the user and the device from harm, as well as to create an accurate and cost-effective digital multimeter replacement that can support current and future fan clutch actuator models. Further improvements regarding heat, circuitry, and expandability issues have been suggested and can be made to the design in the future.
References

[1] NI USB-6210. http://sine.ni.com/nips/cds/view/p/lang/en/nid/203189