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Integrating TestScale into a PCBA Functional Test Station Course Overview

The Integrating TestScale into a PCBA Functional Test Station covers the fundamental concepts of translating a test plan into a system configuration that uses TestScale hardware, setting up TestScale hardware in a rack or in-fixture deployment, and connecting to a DUT before using the relevant driver API to perform the measurements required for their functional tests.

 

Course Last Release Date or Version Number: 1.0

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Course Details:

Duration

  • On-Demand: 2 hours

Audience

  • Test Engineers and System integrators responsible for PCBA functional test stations

Prerequisites

  • None

NI Products Used

  • NI TestScale

After attending this course, you will be able to:

  • Describe the TestScale hardware and how it can help you meet your test needs

  • Apply the process of converting a test plan to a TestScale configuration to your own test plan

  • Set up, mount, and connect the TestScale system to a DUT

  • Select, install and use API drivers and management tools in your preferred language

  • Calibrate and maintain your TestScale system

Integrating TestScale into a PCBA Functional Test Station Course Outline

LessonOverviewTopics
Exploring a TestScale SystemExplore TestScale, its components, use cases, and benefits.  
  • TestScale and Functional Test
  • Exploring a TestScale System
Exploring TestScale System Deployment OptionsExplore TestScale various designs, modules and software.
  • Exploring Deployment Options
  • Running a Functional Test
Specifying a TestScale SystemTranslate a test plan into a system configuration that uses TestScale hardware.
  • TestScale Use Cases

Assembling and Verifying a TestScale System

Assemble modules into a TestScale backplane, power on the system, and perform a 
self-test.
  • Unpacking and Preparing
  • Installing Modules onto a Backplane
  • Daisy Chaining Backplanes
  • Installing Software Drivers
  • Powering on a System
  • Identifying and Testing Modules
Mounting a TestScale SystemLearn how to mount a TestScale system in a rack or in-fixture deployment.
  • Mounting Configurations
  • Mounting In-Fixture
  • Mounting in a Rack
  • Thermal, Grounding and Power Considerations for Rack Mounting
Connecting a TestScale System to a DUTLearn how to connect a TestScale system to a DUT.
  • Exploring DUT Connection Options
  • Overview of TestScale Cabling
Developing Functional Tests for a TestScale SystemLearn how to use the appropriate driver API to develop the code required for the functional test measurements.
  • Exploring Software Development Options
  • Exploring Test Management Tools
  • Finding and Using Examples
  • Exploring a Test Sequence Execution
Maintaining a TestScale SystemLearn how to calibrate and maintain a TestScale System. 
  • Exploring Calibration Types
  • How to Calibrate Your TestScale Device?

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