SL1040A-ST2 Scienlab Charging Discovery System

The Keysight SL1040A‑ST2 Scienlab Charging Discovery System – Portable Series (Portable CDS) is designed to meet the rapidly evolving demands of e-mobility. The Portable CDS supports charging power levels up to 400 kW.

At the core of the Portable CDS is its comprehensive support for major global charging standards and communication protocols. The system enables complete conformance, interoperability, and functional testing across CCS (Type 1, Type 2, NACS), GB/T, and CHAdeMO technologies. This makes it a single, unified platform capable of covering regional differences in charging infrastructure and ensuring seamless EV–EVSE communication worldwide. For detailed, version‑specific compatibility, related data sheets for the Keysight SL2000A and SL1300A outline the full range of supported charging standards and profiles.

The SL1040A‑ST2 is certified as CharIN Conformance Test System (CCTS) for both Basic and Extended application profiles. This certification underscores its qualification to support recognized industry processes for CCS‑based conformance and interoperability testing. For OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and test labs, this ensures alignment with globally accepted validation workflows, critical for consistent EV and EVSE performance across diverse market environments.

The Portable CDS combines precision measurement, reliable operation, and advanced control interfaces to deliver reproducible test conditions across a wide spectrum of scenarios, from functional evaluations and communication debugging to high‑power performance analysis and failure‑mode testing. These capabilities help shorten development cycles and ensure robust EV/EVSE behavior under real‑world charging conditions. For organizations focused on bringing charging innovations to market, the SL1040A‑ST2 provides an essential toolset for validating hardware, communication stacks, and system integration in a controlled, standards‑compliant environment.

Beyond the Portable CDS, Keysight offers a complete portfolio of CDS variants tailored to specific application needs. These include EMC‑shielded systems for testing in environments with strict electromagnetic requirements, high-power, and megawatt‑level CDS for heavy duty vehicles. Each variant is described in detail in its respective data sheet, available through Keysight’s charging test equipment and solutions portfolio.

With its blend of scalability, certification compliance, and global standards coverage, the Keysight SL1040A‑ST2 Portable CDS provides a reliable, future‑ready foundation for advancing EV charging technology. Whether supporting R&D, conformance certification, interoperability programs, or end‑of‑line testing, the system empowers developers and manufacturers to deliver safe, efficient, and standards‑aligned fast‑charging solutions for today’s and tomorrow’s e-mobility landscape.