UTP - Universal Tester Platforms

UTP 9060

Introduction

The demands towards the functionality and complexity of modern products from the automotive, telecommunications and electronic industry increase rapidly. Therefore, innovative and combined tester systems offering a broad measurement range and various types of signals are required. In order to meet these growing demands towards tester system NOFFZ has developed the Universal Tester Platform – UTP. The UTP 9010 series is the first scalable member of this innovative product family.

The UTP platform offers a modular tester concept including an exchangeable adapter framework, individually selectable measurement hardware and a flexible software framework, which can be used for in-circuit und functional testing.
By means of the NOFFZ UTP software, it is possible to implement simple customized solutions based on TestStand, LabVIEW, CVI or other programming languages. Predefined UTP software modules according to our modular test concept and a superior tester administration allow for extensive tester configuration exactly tailored according to the requirements of the devices under test.

Measurement hardware is based on a modular and flexible concept so that it is possible to modify the hardware setup according to the customer’s needs without a great loss of time. The devices connector for ICT and functional testing is able to cope with voltages ranging from µV to 1 kV.

The UTP9010 product family is suitable for the following testing applications:

  • In-circuit and functional testing
  • Low voltage and high-voltage measurement
  • Measurement of standby current and operating current
  • Analysis of high- and low-frequencies

The UTP9010 is available in several models and flexible variants with broad functionality. Here you can get further information on these types and variants:

UTP 9010W

UTP 9010 E-W (extended,
       with escheatable device adapter)


UTP 9010 B (Broad)

UTP 9010 HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop)

Advantages

The basic version of the UTP910 series is predefined as a combined ICT and FCT tester, comprising several integrated testing functions and the following basic equipment:

  • UTP rack with standard equipment: UTP signal distribution module with modular layout and UTP IPC Kontron (Raid 1)
  • UTP NI PXI measurement rack including DMM, Switch, MUX, FG, ICT Module, PWR
  • UTP main switching unit, including emergency shutdown, power supply (with filter and pneumatic connector), network interface, mounting plate with 240V distribution
  • UTP connection interface, including standard connection elements  
  • Measurement capability depends on the choice of measuring devices:

    - Number of channels: 1000 channels or
      more
    - Voltage measurement: from µV to 1 kV
    - Current measurement: from µA to 1kA
    - Resistance measurement: from µ Ω to
      5GΩ
    - Capacity measurement: from pF to µF
    - Inductivity measurement: von 10 µH 
      to 5 H

It is possible to integrate DMMs, scopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, AC/DC power supplies, switching units or power meters into the UTP 9010 series.

Conclusion
Because of its comprehensive software and hardware functionality and configurability, the UTP 9010 series is able to meet all demands towards a combined tester system for ICT and functional testing. The UTP 9010 system is a modular, universal tester system for testing electronic assembly groups. It represents a future-proof investment in testing equipment, being able to expand according the growing demands and offering the flexibility to be adjusted and extended at any time.