WORLD OF TEST MILLBROOK’S ELECTRIC DRIVELINE


Millbrook has installed two electric driveline test rigs for large vehicles at its Leyland UK site. These can be configured to undertake e-axle, EDU and high- speed input motor testing, as well as conventional transaxle, axle and transmission testing. Each of the test rigs contains


two AC wheel end dynamometers, an input dynamometer and a battery emulator. Two 20,000rpm high-


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safety for humans, internal combustion engine exhausts and many more applications. As a Series 4 instrument, the


❱❱ Miniature surface mounted test terminals provide easy oscilloscope probing on PCBs


SMD TEST TERMINALS


Nicomatic has released a range of surface-mount test terminals that can be used to attach probes to test zones on PCBs. The miniature C12000 series devices present a mechanical test hook interface on the SMD PCB which enables the operator to clip a probe from a test rig or oscilloscope to the PCB. Measuring just 2.5 x 1.3 x


1.5mm, the devices can be used separately or in arrays. Despite the size, the C12000 test terminals have a large surface for efficient soldering. They are less prone to oxidation thanks to pure bright tin plating with a nickel under layer. Therefore, repeated testing can be performed, thanks to better material hardness According to Phil McDavitt,


general manager of Nicomatic, the C12000 test terminals deliver substantial savings


over traditional pins as no PCB piercing is required. Hole plating and secondary manual assembly operations are also eliminated. “Devices can be used with most test probes and can be used as zero resistance reference points,” he says. The test terminals are


available in standard industry tape and reel packaging for SOT08-05 parts. No special compartment is necessary on auto-place production equipment.


INDUSTRIAL OXYGEN


Aurora is supplied with software for remote access and control over the Internet, and with an optional touch- screen colour display, the Aurora is simple to operate on site. To ensure flexibility, users are able to specify their required configuration and programmable contact closures are available for gas path control. The Aurora delivers


outstanding performance with 0.1 per cent resolution and linearity. Remote access to Series 4 analysers means users can perform a number of key functions from the office. This includes analyser set-up and configuration, remote viewing of readings, the collection of logged data and remote troubleshooting; all of which saves the time and cost of site visits.


ANALYSER Oxygen is the latest parameter to be added to Signal’s advanced range of Series 4 continuous gas analysers. The Aurora is a Paramagnetic Oxygen Analyser for accurate per cent measurements in incineration processes, inert atmospheres, medical and


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SOLDER JOINTS One of the greatest challenges in programming AOI (automatic optical inspection) systems is detecting all non-conforming placements, especially those related to solder joints, without creating a long list of ‘’false calls’’. This has always been a


❱❱ Oxygen Analyser features remote access capability for off-site configuration and data analysis


problem and the industry has had to accept that the more accurately you wish to measure, the more false judgements a system will make. It commonly results in long debugging time and complex programming. To overcome this challenge,


the full 3D ISO-Spector M1A from Marantz Electronics (MEK) delivers a self-learning algorithm


3D OPTICAL INSPECTION FOR


speed AC input dynamometers will arrive in the coming months. The facility features HBM


e-drive power analysers, fluid conditioning equipment and Revolutionary Engineering Pro System (REPS) – Millbrook’s flexible integrated controls, data acquisition and test automation platform. Using this equipment and platform, engineers can conduct thermal studies of cooling fluids, casings and


❱❱ Electric drive test rig features high- speed AC input dynamometers


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