Why Automotive Teams Choose ABI
Automotive operations depend on electronics across both the factory and the vehicle. When a test station, robot controller, ECU or power-control board fails, external repair queues, replacement lead times, component obsolescence and missing technical data can turn a single PCB fault into prolonged downtime. ABI provides the equipment, software, training and support needed to establish a structured in-house diagnostic, maintenance and fault analysis capability.
“BoardMaster has genuinely changed the way we work. Jobs that used to take days, often going back and forth with external suppliers, we can now diagnose in a matter of hours, right here in the plant.“
Vanderlei Dalfior, Maintenance Manager, Stellantis, Brazil.
Reduce Lead Times
Investigate faults internally and support targeted component replacement without waiting for every board to pass through an outsourced repair route.
Protect Availability
Apply structured diagnostic methods to test benches, robot controllers, servo drives, power supplies and other production-critical electronics.
Support Legacy Electronics
Recover missing circuit connectivity, retain diagnostic knowledge and continue supporting assemblies affected by obsolescence or reduced OEM support.
Automotive Applications
ABI systems can support fault investigation across selected automotive manufacturing and vehicle electronic assemblies. BoardMaster combines Power OFF and Power ON test techniques for component and circuit-level fault diagnosis. RevEng learns connectivity from a physical sample PCB and produces a netlist for conversion into partial or complete CAD schematics. TestFlow captures test methods, instrument settings, instructions and results so successful procedures can be repeated and shared.
ECUs & Vehicle Control Modules
- Investigate accessible analogue, digital, power and communications sections at the component and circuit level.
- Compare suspect boards with verified, known-good assemblies where suitable.
Production & End-of-Line Test Systems
Diagnose control, interface, I/O and power-supply PCBs used in production and end-of-line test equipment.
Capture repeatable diagnostic procedures in TestFlow to reduce reliance on individual experience.
Robotics & Automation Controls
Investigate analogue, digital and power-control circuits used in robot controllers, servo drives and associated automation equipment.
Support on-site PCB repair and reduce dependence on external repairers.
EV Battery Management Systems
Investigate isolated BMS control, monitoring, communications and interface PCBs at bench level.
Apply defined voltage, current and safety limits throughout Power ON and Power OFF testing.
ADAS & Sensor Electronics
Support fault investigation on accessible camera, radar and sensor interface or power-conditioning boards.
Use electrical comparison and recorded procedures alongside the required calibration and manufacturer validation.
Powertrain Electronics
Test control, monitoring and gate-drive circuits used in inverters, converters and motor-control assemblies.
Analyse component degradation rates to support predictive maintenance and mitigate obsolescence.
Automotive Electronics FAQs
Answers on repairing automotive production and vehicle electronics in-house, down to component level.
What types of automotive electronics can BoardMaster test?
BoardMaster can support fault diagnosis on many accessible PCBs used in automotive manufacturing equipment and selected vehicle electronic modules. Applications include production test equipment, robot and servo-control boards, power supplies, ECUs, inverter controls, BMS control boards and sensor-interface electronics.
Can BoardMaster test powered and unpowered automotive PCBs?
Yes. BoardMaster combines Power OFF techniques, including V-I analysis (curve tracing) and component testing, with Power ON measurements such as voltage, waveform, frequency and functional testing. Power ON testing can be configured within the assembly’s ratings and approved safety procedures.
Can ABI equipment support obsolete automotive electronics?
Yes. BoardMaster can support diagnosis of legacy PCB assemblies, while RevEng can recover circuit connectivity when drawings are missing or incomplete. TestFlow can then preserve the resulting test procedures and knowledge for future use.
Can ABI equipment be used with ECUs, BMS and ADAS electronics?
Yes. BoardMaster and RevEng support bench-level investigation of PCB assemblies down to the IC level across a wide range of automotive electronics, including ECUs, BMS and ADAS devices.
How does TestFlow support automotive maintenance teams?
TestFlow turns diagnostic knowledge into guided, repeatable procedures. It can record instructions, instrument settings, reference information and results, helping different technicians follow a consistent process and retain knowledge when experienced personnel move roles or leave the organisation.
What training and support does ABI provide?
ABI provides structured system training, BoardMaster certification, application guidance and ongoing technical support. Training helps users understand the available Power ON and Power OFF methods and apply them safely and effectively to their own electronics.
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