MCD TestSuite

MCD TestManager – The universal test platform

Flexible test platform for individual test tasks

The MCD TestManager is a powerful software platform for developing and controlling individual measuring and test benches. Thanks to its modular structure, the solution can be flexibly adapted to different testing tasks in development, production and quality assurance. The software combines measurement data acquisition, test sequence control and hardware integration in a central platform. Extensive interfaces such as IEEE-488, RS232, TCP/IP, CAN and LIN as well as the integration of external measuring devices enable customer-specific test systems to be implemented quickly. Thanks to the support of DLLs, COM/ActiveX, .NET assemblies and LabVIEW® VIs, existing components can be flexibly integrated and expanded. This is how future-proof testing concepts are created – from laboratory setup to prototypes to series production. As part of the MCD TestSuite, the MCD TestManager forms the basis for individual test applications and combines test development, measurement acquisition and hardware integration in a powerful platform.
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Challenges and concept

The MCD TestManager connects different development environments, software modules and hardware components within an open test platform. In this way, existing applications and measuring equipment can be flexibly integrated and testing processes can be mapped from the development setup to the automated production system.

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MCD TestManager – The universal test platform

Open software architecture for maximum integration

In addition to MCD's own interpreter language, the TestManager supports .NET applications with C#, VB and J# as well as the direct integration of NI LabVIEW® VIs. Existing software modules can be integrated into the test environment via DLLs, COM/ActiveX components and .NET assemblies.

The direct switch between runtime and development environments makes it easier to commission, adapt and optimize test systems. Process and measurement data can be exchanged between the integrated components while maintaining access to the connected hardware.

Software integration
C#, VB, J#, LabVIEW®, DLLs, COM/ActiveX & .NET Assemblies
Hardware connection
MCD UMS, PC plug-in cards & external measuring devices
Area of ​​application
Development, prototypes, small series & production
Test and functional scope

Open & universal

The MCD TestManager combines open software integration with flexible measurement data acquisition and hardware connection. Development environments, software modules and measuring devices can be brought together within a common test platform according to the respective test requirements.

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The open software architecture enables the integration of various development environments directly into the test process.

  • MCD’s own interpreter language
  • .NET applications with C#, VB and J#
  • NI LabVIEW® VIs
  • Synchronous and asynchronous calling of LabVIEW® applications

DLLs, COM/ActiveX components and .NET assemblies can be used to integrate existing software and customer-specific functions into the test platform.

  • DLLs
  • COM/ActiveX components
  • .NET Assemblies
  • Customer-specific functions

Standard measuring systems from the MCD Universal measuring system family with modular, combinable components can be used for measurement data acquisition.

  • Analog and digital converters
  • Multiplexer
  • Frequency generators
  • Frequency counter

In addition to MCD UMS, PC plug-in cards and external measuring devices can be connected, automatically recognized or controlled directly from the test process.

  • PC plug-in cards, e.g. B. from Meilhaus Electronic
  • IEEE-488
  • Ethernet and USB
  • Serial connections
Flexible platform for development and production

Due to its high flexibility, the MCD TestManager is suitable for laboratory and development setups, prototypes and small series as well as automated testing and production systems.

Test Methods and Concepts Used

The MCD TestManager is based on an open software architecture, modular measurement data acquisition, and flexible hardware integration. This allows software, measurement systems, and external devices to be combined within a universal test platform and used for various testing and production tasks.

Open Software Integration
MCD's own interpreter language
.NET Applications Using C#, VB, and J#
NI LabVIEW® VIs
DLLs, COM/ActiveX, and .NET assemblies
Data Acquisition
MCD Universal Measurement System Family (MCD UMS)
Analog-to-Digital Converters
Multiplexer
Frequency Generators and Frequency Counters
Hardware and Device Connectivity
Automatic Detection of PC Plug-in Cards
Connection of External Measuring Devices
IEEE-488, Ethernet, and USB
Serial Connections
Flexible Testing Platform
Laboratory and Development Setups
Prototypes and Small-Batch Production
Automated Testing and Production Systems
Direct Switching Between the Runtime and Development Environments

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FAQS

The MCD TestManager is a universal software platform for developing and controlling customer-specific measuring and test benches. As part of the MCD TestSuite, it enables the creation of flexible test applications for development, production and quality assurance.
The MCD TestManager is used for a wide range of testing and measurement tasks, including board testing, final testing, screening systems, inline testing machines, endurance tests, process control, qualification tests as well as laboratory and measuring stations.
The MCD TestManager enables the integration of a wide variety of hardware and measurement systems. Supports include IEEE-488, RS232, TCP/IP, CAN, LIN, Ethernet and USB. External measuring devices and customer-specific hardware can also be integrated.
The MCD TestManager supports the MCD interpreter language as well as .NET applications with C#, VB and J#. Additionally, DLLs, COM/ActiveX components and .NET assemblies can be integrated.
The MCD TestManager offers an already established platform with extensive interfaces, integrated functions for measurement data acquisition, hardware integration and test sequence control. This allows test systems to be developed more quickly, expanded and operated over the long term.

KEY FACTS

What is MCD TestManager?
The MCD TestManager is a universal software platform for developing and controlling customer-specific measuring and test benches. As part of the MCD TestSuite, it enables the creation of flexible test applications for development, production and quality assurance.
For which applications is the MCD TestManager suitable?
The MCD TestManager is used for a wide range of testing and measurement tasks, including board testing, final testing, screening systems, inline testing machines, endurance tests, process control, qualification tests as well as laboratory and measuring stations.
What hardware and interfaces does the MCD TestManager support?
The MCD TestManager enables the integration of a wide variety of hardware and measurement systems. Supports include IEEE-488, RS232, TCP/IP, CAN, LIN, Ethernet and USB. External measuring devices and customer-specific hardware can also be integrated.
Which programming languages ​​and software environments are supported?
The MCD TestManager supports the MCD interpreter language as well as .NET applications with C#, VB and J#. Additionally, DLLs, COM/ActiveX components and .NET assemblies can be integrated.
What advantages does the MCD TestManager offer compared to individual in-house developments?
The MCD TestManager offers an already established platform with extensive interfaces, integrated functions for measurement data acquisition, hardware integration and test sequence control. This allows test systems to be developed more quickly, expanded and operated over the long term.

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