Parallel testing and resource management

Test sequences and tests on multiple DUTs can run in parallel and asynchronously. Resource management coordinates the use of shared measuring instruments. Parallel test sequences Asynchronous test execution Automatic DUT handling Coordinated use of measuring instruments

Standard test steps and custom extensions

Integrated test steps reduce programming effort. Custom C# test steps and external software components add functions for individual test requirements. Integrated standard test steps, Custom C# test steps External software integration Script editor with debugger

MCD TestSuite

MCD TestMate – Flexible automation of parallel test procedures

Functions for efficient testing processes

MCD TestMate controls automated measurement and test procedures, combining powerful type management with flexible test execution. Device types and type families are assigned suitable test sequences and parameters. Sequences and tests on multiple devices under test (DUTs) can run in parallel and asynchronously. Automatic DUT handling and central resource management coordinate procedures and shared measuring instruments. Integrated standard test steps reduce programming effort. Custom C# test steps, external software components and MCD Toolmonitors extend the capabilities for individual tasks and hardware integration. An integrated state machine supports control of system states. Measurement data recording, reporting, self-tests and golden sample tests help make test results traceable and regularly verify test system operation.

Challenges and concept

A wide range of product variants, short cycle times and shared measuring instruments require flexible sequence control. MCD TestMate combines device type management with structured test sequences and coordinated testing of multiple DUTs within a single test environment.

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MCD TestMate – Flexible automation of parallel test procedures

A flexible platform for automated test procedures

Integrated standard test steps make it easier to create procedures. Conditions, grouping and repetitions support different test scenarios. Test sequences can run in parallel and asynchronously. Resource management coordinates access to shared measuring instruments.

MCD Toolmonitors connect the required hardware. Custom C# test steps and external software components extend the available functions. This allows test procedures to be adapted to the application and reused for additional device types.

Type management

Device types, type families and associated test procedures

Test execution

Parallel sequences and automatic DUT handling

Extensibility

C#, .NET, Windows DLLs, LabVIEW® & ActiveX

Test and functional scope

Flexible & parallel

MCD TestMate combines structured test procedures with type management and coordinated test execution. Standard test steps simplify development. Toolmonitors and custom extensions integrate the required hardware and application-specific functions.

TypeEditor

TestMate

Interface

TestEditor

TestMate

Interface

Script Editor

TestMate

Interface

Device types and type families are assigned suitable test sequences and parameters. Grouping, conditions and repetitions structure procedures and make them easier to reuse.

Device types
Type families
Test sequences
Type-specific parameters

Test sequences and tests on multiple DUTs can run in parallel and asynchronously. Resource management coordinates the use of shared measuring instruments.

Parallel test sequences
Asynchronous test execution
Automatic DUT handling
Coordinated use of measuring instruments

MCD Toolmonitors make measuring instruments and other hardware available to test procedures. They support a wide range of device interfaces and communication protocols.

TCP/IP
UDP
USB
CAN and LIN
RS232
GPIB
OPC

Integrated test steps reduce programming effort. Custom C# test steps and external software components add functions for individual test requirements.

Integrated standard test steps,
Custom C# test steps
External software integration
Script editor with debugger

For development, validation and series production

MCD TestMate supports individual measurement and test tasks from development through to series production. Reusable sequences, flexible type management and parallel test execution make it easier to adapt to new product variants and different test requirements. Existing measuring instruments, actuators, robotic systems and higher-level systems can be flexibly integrated and centrally controlled.

Test Methods and Approaches Used

MCD TestMate combines structured test procedures and type management with parallel test execution. Standard test steps and toolmonitors simplify implementation. Resource management, measurement data logging and reference tests support coordinated, traceable test operation.

Test procedures and type management

Device type and type family management

Structured and reusable test sequences

Conditions and repetitions for test steps

Integrated standard test steps

Parallel execution and resources

Parallel and asynchronous test sequences

Simultaneous testing of multiple DUTs

Automatic DUT handling

Coordinated access to shared measuring instruments

Hardware integration and extensions

Hardware integration through MCD Toolmonitors

Custom test steps in C#

Windows DLLs and .NET assemblies

LabVIEW® VIs and ActiveX components

Control and quality assurance

Integrated state machine

Measurement data recording and logging

Reporting and evaluation of test results

Self-tests and golden sample tests

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FAQS

MCD TestMate is part of the MCD TestSuite and provides software for creating and executing automated measurement and test procedures. It combines type management and structured test sequences with parallel test execution, hardware integration and measurement data logging.

MCD TestMate executes test steps and test sequences, manages device types, and coordinates DUTs and shared measuring instruments. Standard test steps, a script editor with debugger and measurement data recording support procedure development and operation.

Yes. MCD Toolmonitors connect measuring instruments and other hardware through a wide range of interfaces. Custom C# test steps and external software components enable additional functions and application-specific system connections.

Yes. Test sequences and tests on multiple DUTs can run in parallel and asynchronously. Automatic DUT handling and resource management coordinate procedures and shared measuring instruments.

Standard test steps and reusable sequences reduce development effort. Type management simplifies variant testing. Parallel procedures can shorten test times, while self-tests and golden sample tests support verification of the test system.