ELVA
Low-voltage cable validation for manufacturing
TL;DR
Nerds designed, developed and delivered ELVA, a complete low-voltage cable validation solution for ODU Manufacturing. It helps production teams check wiring during assembly, identify connection errors and review test results before the final high-voltage check.
Context & challenge
ODU Manufacturing produces electrical connection systems. Its team needed to detect wiring errors earlier in production and test different cable configurations through an interface suited to everyday use on the factory floor.
Our role
We delivered the complete project, from solution design and development to hardware integration and deployment. Our work brought the testing application, device communication and operator workflows together in one validation system.
Solution & delivery
ELVA connects the testing equipment to a touchscreen application. Operators can select a cable specification, run a test and inspect the connections that need attention.
- Cable setup. Auto-Learn captures a cable’s connections to help define new test specifications.
- Production testing. Barcode scanning supports product identification, while wiring checks flag missing or unexpected connections.
- Diagnostics and access. Reports show connection-level results, with different access levels for operators, engineers and administrators.
Results
The delivered system gives operators wiring feedback during assembly, so they can address connection errors before the final high-voltage test. Configurable specifications and diagnostic reports support repeatable checks across different cable products.
Client feedback
“The collaboration with Nerds was really good and open. We were continuously in touch regarding the ELVA project to have a great result.”
Project resources
Related services
Our Manufacturing Engineering Solutions cover equipment integration, testing and operator tools. We combine them with Custom Software Engineering, including desktop and embedded software that connects working interfaces to devices.
For test-system requirements and planning future extensions, explore our technical consultancy services.