This is a computer-based instructional module that has been designed to introduce students to hybrid and electric vehicle systems.
The module incorporates hardware and curriculum materials with a sophisticated on-screen simulator.
The panel trainer provides the following features:
- Mechanical and electrical power flow mimic
- Dashboard with speed, RPM, ECO monitor and temperature displays
- Brake and accelerator pedals
- Gear shift control and park push button
- Ignition and power push buttons
- Gradient switch
- Controls to adjust external, internal, cabin and coolant temperature
- Terminals to make DC and AC circuit measurements
- Hybrid transaxle featuring a planetary gear set
- Scan tool to display diagnostic trouble codes
- Manual or automatic fault insertion
Training Concepts:
- Series, parallel and series parallel systems
- Electric and plug-in vehicles
- Brake systems
- Electric motors
- Storage devices
- Hybrid engines
- Cables, connectors, protection devices and controllers
- Power control modules
- Safety
- Routine maintenance and repair
Activities Include:
- Identify the operation and components of series and parallel hybrid systems
- Identify the operation and components of series parallel hybrid systems, including the Toyota Prius
- Identify the function of a hybrid transaxle (electronic continuous variable transmission)
- Identify operation and components of electric and plug-in vehicles
- Identify the operation and construction of electric traction motors
- Recognize different storage devices and technologies
- Identify the function of an Atkinson cycle engine and variable valve timing
- Identify safety precautions, PPE, tools and equipment
- Investigate the operation of a series parallel system
- Use a Multimeter to investigate a hybrid electrical circuit
- Use an oscilloscope to investigate alternating current waveforms
- Troubleshoot faults in a series parallel system
- Understand towing and jump starting procedures
- Understand procedures for safe working on high voltage systems
- Understand how to ensure that a hybrid vehicle is ‘off’
How to Order
Product: Automotive Technology - Hybrid Vehicle Systems Panel Trainer
Code: 756-01
