SL2000A Charging Discover Software

The SL2000A Charging Discover Software (CD) is the central software platform designed to operate and control Keysight’s extensive portfolio of Charging Discovery Systems (CDS). As the key software interface for these advanced EV and EVSE charging test solutions, the SL2000A provides an integrated, consistent, and reliable environment for executing, visualizing, and analyzing charging communication and power-transfer behavior across a wide variety of charging technologies. This datasheet provides a comprehensive overview of the SL2000A software framework, its functional extensions, and all currently available emulation packages that support a broad spectrum of charging‑technology application requirements.

Fully compatible with multiple CDS hardware configurations, the SL2000A supports the SL1040A‑ST2 Scienlab Charging Discovery System - Portable Series, offering mobile and flexible testing capabilities for field or laboratory environments. It also integrates seamlessly with the EMC optimized Charging Discovery System (CDS) variants SL1040A-EMC and SL1040A-EM2.

The EMC Series is intended for use inside an anechoic chamber for immunity and emission tests. For high‑power charging development, validation, and interoperability testing, the SL2000A supports the SL1047A‑HP4 CDS High‑Power Series. Additionally, the software is compatible with the SL2600A Megawatt Charging Discovery System, enabling advanced testing for next‑generation megawatt‑scale charging technologies supporting heavy‑duty electric transportation. Across all these platforms, the SL2000A ensures a unified, cohesive user experience for controlling test hardware, capturing data, and analyzing results.

The software provides essential operational functions such as visualization of measured values, real‑time monitoring, and execution of detailed test sequences. Users can interact with signals at multiple levels, including communication messages and power delivery behavior, depending on which emulation packages are installed. The SL2000A supports recording of complete test sequences to enable deeper analysis, reproducibility, and documentation of system behavior under a variety of conditions. A built‑in reporting function allows users to automatically generate structured, comprehensive reports that summarize all relevant measurements, timings, and behaviors observed during a test session. These reporting tools help simplify documentation requirements for development teams, certification preparation, and troubleshooting during system integration.

A key characteristic of the SL2000A Charging Discover Software is its licensing model. The PC‑based Charging Discover application itself does not require a software license. Instead, all required licenses are activated directly on the CDS hardware. This hardware‑anchored licensing approach ensures seamless integration, avoids conflicts associated with software‑based license management, and enables users to work across different PCs without any disruption or re‑licensing process. This design also improves deployment flexibility and reduces overhead for engineering teams who need to collaborate across multiple test stations or environments.

The datasheet provides a detailed explanation of the SL2000A software framework, including optional extensions that expand system functionality. These extensions enable users to tailor their testing system to specific charging‑technology applications, ensuring alignment with evolving industry needs. In addition to the core software features, the datasheet describes all currently available emulation packages supported by the SL2000A platform. These packages enable the CDS hardware to emulate the behavior of electric vehicles or charging stations, depending on test objectives, and help users validate interoperability, communication protocols, and system performance.

To execute Keysight’s structured, automated charging test cases, the SL2000A software must be used together with the appropriate SL1300A Charging Discover Test Package licenses. These test packages contain the specific test procedures required to run predefined test sequences on CDS hardware. Without the corresponding SL1300A licenses, automated test execution is not available. The datasheet clarifies this requirement and outlines the dependency between the SL2000A operational software and the SL1300A test case packages to ensure users select the appropriate components for their testing needs.

In summary, the SL2000A Charging Discover Software is the essential software platform that enables operation, visualization, measurement, and analysis on all supported Keysight Charging Discovery Systems. Through its modular design, hardware‑anchored licensing, and compatibility with a wide range of CDS hardware variants, including portable, EMC, high‑power, and megawatt‑scale systems, the SL2000A provides an adaptable and comprehensive environment for modern EV and EVSE charging‑technology testing. This datasheet outlines the complete software framework, supporting packages, operational features, and licensing structure, offering users a clear understanding of how the SL2000A integrates into Keysight’s broader charging‑test ecosystem.