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New Ways to Test Your Best
MK Test Systems are continuing to expand their automatic test offering to provide truly comprehensive, modular solutions for wire, harness, and cabinet test applications throughout the Rail supply chain – from harness shops through to full train fit-outs.
Two key elements of key relevance to Rail suppliers are RTS, a Real Time Scanning test system, and APG, our Automatic Program Generation toolset.
RTS – miniaturised test system
A miniaturised modular test system, RTS ® (real time scanner) uses minimal interface cables to check wiring during installation for instant test results. It tests wire harnesses in real time using our micro switching technology, A major benefit? It requires around 90% fewer interface cables compared to a standard rack-based system. An innovative best-in-class solution for train fit-out testing, RTS also offers many benefits for wire harness and sub-assembly manufacturers.
Functional testing and automatic program generation
Rail operators are constantly challenging OEMs to speed up the replacement of ageing rolling stock to improve reliability, reduce running costs and cut
CO2 emissions. Testing times remain the bottleneck for any significant progress.
MK Test’s pioneering APG (automatic program Rail SuPPliES & SERvicES 2024
generation) technology has helped train OEMs reduce their test times & reduce number of test cycles. The major advantage of the MK Test technology is that we can help create programs which even include functional testing – previously an extremely complex hurdle for testing teams to mount in order to benefit from any time savings.
The ability of MKAT software to be able to automatically create every possible electrical route and then create subtests to every active relay in turn, and then create further subtests of every combination in a matter of seconds has transformed the testing process and possibilities. APG is available as standard within our MKAT test management software, available on all MK Automeg and RTS test systems.
Essentially, APG combined with our MultiBus function testing technology enables customers to combine automatic harness testing with functional testing in a single test hook-up. It’s proven to be a major win, with one OEM in Spain achieving ROI in just 6 train tests.
mk Test is your partner in testing
Earlier this year, MK Test was acquired by Halma Plc to sit within its Safety sector. Halma is a global group of life- saving technology companies with a clear purpose to grow a safer, cleaner, healthier future for everyone, every day.
To find out how the MK Test team can help you test your best, call us on 01823 661100 or visit our website.
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