Fast Wiring Diagnostics with WiN MS AERO Smart-R kit


Tuesday, April 8, 2025
to Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Team members required:

One

Description:

This is a skill event using the latest reflectometry technology to immediately locate a fault on a wire.

References:

AERO Smart-R kit manual

Quick start guide

Tools and equipment list:

AERO Smart-R kit, including

  • AERO Smart-R kit module
  • Tablet with Digital-R app
  • Leads set to properly connect to the wire to test

Test bench & wiring diagram

Instructions:

A. Get familiar with the wiring diagram

1. The judge will indicate which wire to inspect (different scenarios with the same level of difficulty will be given to the competitors)

B. Switch on the equipment

1. Switch on AERO Smart-R kit module

2. Switch on the tablet (the tablet will be on sleep mode)

3. Launch Digital-R app

4. Select the right cable type in the cable library

5. Launch a measurement on the app: Bluetooth connection / Permanent mode

C. Connect AERO Smart-R kit to the harness on the test bench

1. Select the proper leads in AERO Smart-R kit to connect to the connector

2. Assemble leads with the proper Banana-BNC transition and connect to AERO Smart-R kit module using a probe cable (50 ohm BNC)

3. Make sure the leads are twisted together

D. Perform the diagnostics

1. Read the diagnostics on the tablet

2. Give the answer to the judge, should your answer is good judge will stop the clock and your time will be registered. Then a bonus exercise could be performed

E. Bonus exercise

1. The judge will indicate another wire to test

2. Repeat the same instructions for the new wire to test

F. Properly switch off and store the equipment

Scoring:

Scores will be calculated according to the AMC score sheet. Additional penalties may be assessed for

  • Unproper cable selection (+15s)
  • Not twisting the leads (+15s)

Bonuses may be granted for:

  • Successful additional exercise (-60s)

 

 

 

For More Information:

Arnaud Peltier

Arnaud Peltier

WiN MS – Fast wiring diagnostics with WiN MS AERO Smart-R kit