ETS 2000 is a data acquisition and control system, specifically designed to perform aircraft engine testing (turbo-fan and turbo-prop).
The system makes extensive use of COTS technology with demanding technical requirements, making it a low risk solution. The system architecture main capabilities allow: real time data acquisition, monitoring and control as well as processing, analysis and report of the acquired data.
System architecture is both modular and distributed, and consists of the data acquisition system and the supervisor and control system.
Furthermore, the system has a data server, containing all the relevant data, which ensures efficient data management and backup.
The data acquisition system provides sensor and actuator interface, allowing real time communication with the supervisor and control system.
The system is designed for two operators: the ‘Assistant’ manipulates acquired data and evaluates engine performance; the ‘Operator’ monitors and operates the control systems of the test cell.
The architecture, with two operators, ensures improved operational security and effectiveness, because of the shared workload, with both operators having all the necessary test-related elements at their disposal.