Smart Home Test Ecosystem

Validated for energy, climate, connectivity and control

  • Test technology for connected home and building electronics
  • EOL, FCT and RF test applications
  • Testing of electrical, functional and communication interfaces
  • Scalable test platforms for variants and product families

PV & Energy Conversion

Tested for efficiency, safety and signal integrity

  • Functional testing of inverter electronics
  • High-voltage safety and insulation tests
  • Measurement of efficiency and power conversion
  • Communication tests for energy management interfaces

Battery Management Systems

Precision tests for safe battery storage

  • High-accuracy calibration of voltage and current measurements
  • Simulation of cell faults and temperature events
  • Validation of balancing and safety shutdowns
  • CAN, Modbus and system communication tests

E-Mobility Charging Control

Validated from power electronics to vehicle communication

  • Calibration of voltage and current measurements for legally compliant metering
  • Load simulation under defined charging conditions
  • Safety tests for switching and monitoring functions
  • Interface tests between vehicle, charging point and grid

Smart EV Charging Stations

Tested for safe and reliable charging infrastructure

  • Functional testing of control boards and relays
  • Testing of current, voltage and temperature monitoring
  • Communication tests with energy management and smart meter systems
  • Safety-relevant response tests under fault conditions

Smart HVAC & Heat Pump Control

Mixed-signal tests for efficient climate systems

  • Inverter tests for compressor and motor control
  • PWM signal validation and testing of power stages
  • Calibration of pressure and temperature sensors
  • Acoustic and functional tests of system behavior

Climate Control Interfaces

Tested for precise sensing, control and user interaction

  • Validation of touch panels and display electronics
  • Sensor signal tests for temperature and humidity
  • Communication testing with HVAC controllers
  • Functional testing of control logic and feedback signals

Connectivity & Smart Home Gateways

RF and protocol tests for connected ecosystems

  • Validation of Matter communication as well as Thread, Zigbee and Wi-Fi interfaces
  • Measurement of RF signal quality and radio behavior
  • Testing of connection setup, data transmission and interoperability
  • Analysis of power consumption, low-power and standby states

Intelligent Lighting Control

Testing of light quality, dimming and operating behavior

  • Functional testing of LED drivers and DALI interfaces
  • Analysis of flicker and dimming behavior
  • Testing of color temperature and color rendering
  • Load and operating state simulation for stability tests

Smart Devices and Intelligent Networking

Validated as part of a connected building concept

  • Functional testing of embedded control electronics
  • Validation of sensor, actuator and display interfaces
  • Communication tests in the smart home network
  • Reliable operation across the entire connected ecosystem

Securing Smart Energy and Building Technology

Smart meters, inverters, charging electronics, and connected home automation systems make energy use more efficient and buildings more comfortable. To ensure these systems operate reliably over the long term, their functionality, communication, and safety must be tested during production. MCD develops flexible
inspection and test systems for high-volume production and a wide range of variants.

On the following pages, we’ll introduce you to our products for Energy Management & Smart Home and showcase real-world reference projects.

REFERENCE PROJECTS

Smart home systems

EV wall-mounted charging station

Smart Meter Gateways (SMG)

Smart DC Energy Meters