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MCD Comet – TestStand®integration for test systems

Development and execution of individual test applications

MCD Comet is a central component of the MCD TestSuite, connecting MCD hardware and software with the TestStand® sequencer. The software is designed for the development and execution of customized test and inspection applications, providing a powerful foundation for modern testing and automation solutions.

In addition to executing TestStand® sequences, MCD Comet offers predefined user interfaces for convenient operation of test systems. Custom user interfaces can also be created using individual graphical elements and tailored to specific requirements.

Thanks to its open architecture, functionality can be flexibly extended through C# scripts, external DLLs, and additional software components. MCD Toolmonitors can also be integrated to visualize, monitor, and efficiently control test sequences. This enables scalable test systems for development, validation, and series production.

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Challenges and concept

MCD Comet combines individual operating concepts, existing TestStand® functions and different hardware within a central test environment. This allows test applications to be flexibly adapted to the respective test process and existing test processes to continue to be used.

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MCD Comet – TestStand®integration for test systems

Flexible user interfaces and open extensibility

In addition to predefined user interfaces, custom operating concepts can be created using graphical elements, while existing TestStand® functions can be seamlessly integrated. This enables intuitive user interfaces that are precisely tailored to the respective testing process.

The open software architecture allows functionality to be extended through external DLLs and third-party software. MCD Toolmonitors can also be integrated to visualize test sequences, evaluate communication protocols, or analyze measurement data.

User interfaces
predefined & individually customizable
communication
TCP/IP, UDP, RS232, CAN & LIN
Extensibility
DLLs, third-party software & MCD tool monitors
Scope of testing and functions

Flexible & integrable

MCD Comet combines TestStand®integration, customizable user interfaces, open extensibility, and hardware and communication connectivity in a central test environment. Functions and components can be merged according to the respective test requirements.

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User interfaces can be individually designed and existing TestStand® functions can be integrated directly into the application.

  • Predefined user interfaces
  • Individual operating concepts with graphic elements
  • Integration of existing TestStand® functions
  • Adaptation to the respective testing process

The open software architecture enables the integration of additional software components and functions without having to re-set up existing test processes.

  • External DLLs
  • Third party software
  • MCD tool monitors
  • Visualization of test processes

Measuring devices, PLC systems and other hardware can be efficiently connected and controlled via various communication interfaces.

  • TCP/IP and UDP
  • RS232
  • CAN and LIN
  • Measuring devices and PLC systems

Additional testing, analysis and automation tasks can be integrated within the central test environment.

  • Image processing
  • Audio and video signal analysis
  • Boundary scan tests
  • Control of robot arms
Seamless integration of hardware and communication

Measurement data can be stored in SQL databases and used for analysis or quality assurance processes. Thanks to the close integration with TestStand® and the MCD tool monitors, the solution remains flexible and adaptable to new testing requirements.

Test Methods and Approaches Used

MCD Comet integrates TestStand® with flexible user interfaces, open extension interfaces, and a wide range of hardware and communication functions. This creates a scalable test environment for development, validation, and automated mass production.

TestStand® Integration
Integration of Existing TestStand® Functions
Custom User Interfaces
Visualization of Test Procedures
MCD Tool Monitors
Communications and Hardware Integration
TCP/IP and UDP
RS232
CAN and LIN
Connecting Measurement Devices and PLC Systems
Analysis and Testing Tasks
Image Processing
Audio and Video Signal Analysis
Boundary-Scan Tests
Analysis of Communication Protocols
Automation and Data Management
Control of Robotic Arms
Storing Measurement Data in SQL Databases
Use for analyses and quality assurance processes
Used in development, validation, and automated mass production

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FAQS

MCD Comet is part of the MCD TestSuite and is used for the development and execution of individual test and inspection applications. The software has been specially developed for connection to NI TestStand® and thus connects MCD hardware and software to the NI sequencer. In this way, existing customer processes can continue to be used in combination with the MCD software.
MCD Comet supports TCP/IP, UDP, RS232, can and LIN, among others. In addition, PLC systems, external hardware, SQL databases and other software components can be integrated.
Yes. The software is open and can be extended via C#scripts, external DLLs and third-party software. MCD tool monitors can also be seamlessly integrated.
MCD Comet supports, among other things, the storage of measurement data in SQL databases, automated process monitoring, image processing, audio and video signal analysis, boundary scan tests as well as the control of PLC systems and robot arms.
MCD Comet already provides numerous functions as standard, from TestStand®integration to individual user interfaces to hardware connection and process monitoring. As a result, development effort, project times and maintenance effort can be reduced.

KEY FACTS

Part of the MCD TestSuite 
For the development and execution of individual test and inspection applications
integration
To the NI TestStand® sequencer
Development and execution
From TestStand®Sequences
Creation of individual user interfaces
As well as the use of predefined user interfaces
Espandibile
Through C#scripts, external DLLs and third-party software
Integration of the MCD tool monitors 
For visualising, analysing and monitoring test procedures
Convenient storage
From measurement data in SQL databases
Support for numerous communication protocols
including TCP/IP, UDP, RS232, can and LIN
Control of PLC systems
and various hardware components
Assistance
of image processing as well as audio and video signal analysis
Integration
of boundary scan tests
Control
of robot arms possible
Automated process monitoring
Scalable software architecture
for individual test and inspection systems
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