Advanced ATE Systems
At one time, it had been said that the ConnectorTest International Model 4087B test system was one of the industry's best-kept secrets. That is not true any longer, as more connector and cable harness manufacturers and end-users have discovered the multitude of production advantages this equipment provides. Although this might be your first encounter with ConnectorTest International or the Model 4077A, 4087B, or 4097A, be assured that the technology base of these systems is founded upon many years of experience in advanced commercial and aerospace electronics. After almost 32 years of system evolution and improvements in response to user requirements and inputs, these advanced test systems are rapidly becoming the industry test standard for manufacturing and QC testing.
History:
The first system was developed in 1988 as the Model 4087A, dedicated to testing only D-Subminiature filter connectors. The electronics were designed and developed in order to reduce hardware bulk to desk-top size and greatly increase test speeds and avoid reliance on outside suppliers for repairs, etc.
As the first system began to prove itself in production test environments, the need was recognized for a more versatile system capable of testing all types of connectors, including circulars, 'D' subminiatures, Nano 'D,' Micro 'D,' hermetics, ARINC/rack/panel connectors, hi-reliability medical connectors and automotive connectors, both filtered and non-filtered. This led to the development of special modular plug-in test modules with interchangeable test adapters for not only a final product but also for testing incoming planar capacitor arrays and in-process filter sub-assemblies. Simple operator programming capabilities allow pin-by-pin selectable AC/DC test voltages, dwell times, and fail limits, as well as optional features such as Zener Diode/MOV/TVS tests, dissipation factor (DF), inductance, continuity, and contact resistance. The test systems are managed by Intel 3.4 GHz Core i3-3240 computers with Windows 10 Pro OS and ConnectorTest's proprietary operating software. The Models 4087B and 4087A fulfill most of the test requirements of the connector and cable industries.
What's New With ConnectorTest International?
October 2021: Connector test has developed a new type of module / fixture for testing small Discoidal capacitors. The new module can test multiple parts in one test cycle. The module shown on the Features page will test 40 discoidals. Larger module designs are available for testing up to 160 discoidals in one test cycle.
In July 2009, ConnectorTest Int'l. began a testing service for manufacturers of connectors, arrays, and cable harnesses. If your manufacturing department is dealing with customer backlogs and production bottlenecks and you are behind schedule, consider ConnectorTest International's test services as an alternative to lighten your workload and ensure customer delivery schedules run on time. Services include: comprehensive electronic testing, detailed serialized documentation with each device tested, electronic database records, and quick turnaround.
Testing includes but is not limited to: filtered and hermetics, 'D' sub, Micro Ds, ARINCs, medical connectors, planar array capacitors, Zener arrays, MOV arrays, testing of rubber inserts and cable assemblies.
Test systems are also available for lease on a monthly basis.
In June 2006, ConnectorTest added new system software features. It is now possible to test matched pairs of filtered pins for a specific capacitance spread calculated in percent or absolute value. The 'Matched Pin Capacitance Spread' feature tests the connector device for specific pairs of matched pins; stores and prints the details of those tests. Results are grouped in a summary form and in a detailed form for further analysis. System software retrieves and prints these documents on demand as well as other information as a paper trailer with your company's product.
In 2004, ConnectorTest added two new test systems to the product family; the Model 4077A Hermetic Connector/Cluster Testing System and the Model 4097A Cable Harness and ConnectorTesting System. Both of these systems are based on the same reliable hardware/software platform that has proven itself in the industry to date.