How to choose correct Tool for Test Automation

[kManaa]

Hi all , 

I have basic knowledge of Teststand And I have given a task to create a Test Automation of ECU (Management ECU , Transmission ECU) . We have LabVIEW 2015 , Teststand 2015. When I search for Test automation using NI teststand , I found NI veristand is useful for real time test application. Referred link are 

  http://www.ni.com/white-paper/13062/en/ 

  https://forums.ni.com/t5/Past-NIWeek-Sessions/Automating-Embedded-Software-Test-Using-TestStand-Veri...

By referring these, I get confused in Veristand and Teststand as 

1. Veristand runs on Real time system where Teststand does not. But If I use Real time chassis with Teststand ,then whether system  would be same (except timing  parameter) or different? Because Veristand steps are  called from Teststand itself And It is possible to design the sequences in teststand using LabVIEW modules as adapter which run on Real time.

Where can I get more details for comparing Veristand and Teststand .

Please suggest.

[Norbert_B]

You should call your local NI office. They usually are glad if they can talk with you about these questions.

Depending on the schedule, it is possible that someone can visit you on site as well and talk directly with you in person. During those visits, maybe small demonstrations are possible.

[kManaa]

Thank you Norbert_B.

By the time , Can you please share any link or knowledge base to have more detail.

[Norbert_B · Accepted solution]

Simplified answer:

Focus of VeriStand is HIL (Hardware In the Loop) and hardware abstraction. Determinism (real time) is mandatory for HIL application.

Focus of TestStand is Automated Test with great flexibility and reporting mechanism. TestStand requires external program code to access hardware.

Esp. the last point of TestStand can make VeriStand a good "partner" for TestStand. Also a more complex system requireming RT and flexibility can be covered with both tools together.

[kManaa]

Thank you very much.