Curriculum
Module 05intermediate
Charging & Smart Energy Management
Master alternator generation, rectification, regulation, ripple, smart charging, LIN control and vehicle energy-management strategy.
Lessons
10
Estimated time
200 min
Completed
00/10
By the end of this module
Systematically diagnose undercharge and overcharge on conventional and intelligent charging systems.
Lessons
10 total
- 01How an Alternator Generates ElectricityUnderstand alternator fundamentals before testing outputs.20 min
- 02Rectification, Diodes and DC OutputExplain how charging output becomes usable DC and recognise rectifier failure clues.20 min
- 03Voltage Regulation and Field ControlUnderstand how alternator output is controlled rather than fixed.20 min
- 04Charging Voltage and Current TestingTest charging performance using both voltage and current evidence.20 min
- 05Alternator Ripple DiagnosisRecognise abnormal ripple and connect waveform shape to likely alternator faults.20 min
- 06Smart Charging StrategiesAvoid condemning a modern alternator simply because voltage is not constant.20 min
- 07LIN-Controlled AlternatorsTest the supply and communication requirements of an intelligent alternator.20 min
- 08Energy Management and Load SheddingExplain why comfort systems may be disabled when energy management detects low reserve.20 min
- 0948V and DC-DC Conversion AwarenessUnderstand how low-voltage systems interact with emerging 48V architectures without performing HV work.20 min
- 10Diagnostic Case: Battery Not ChargingProve whether a charging complaint is alternator, control, wiring, battery or strategy related.20 min