Automatic Test System – Chroma 8000

The power conversion section of the EV / HEV is composed of several power electronic units, which include the EVSE (EV Supply Equipment), on-board charger, DC/DC converter, motor driver, etc. The Chroma ATS (Automatic Test System) addresses the specialized requirements involved in testing the power electronics during not only the development phase, but also the production phase. The benefits of our ATS are not limited to the reduction of manpower and prevention of human error; they also include advanced features such as automatic test data recording and creation of statistical analytical reports for later design review or product improvement. There are custom-built systems that are designed specifically for certain power electronic units; however, these systems are usually difficult to maintain and lack flexibility. These shortcomings will definitely impede the product development process as test methodologies evolve.

The Chroma 8000 ATS is a standard test platform that solves the conventional problem of self designed ATS’s for power electronics testing. It is built on testing technology and experience in the power electronics industry, where Chroma has been a technological leader for over 20 years. Chroma has provided over 1,500 Chroma 8000 ATSs to customers worldwide that are being used in R&D, QA departments and production lines. Our test system is designed to have an open architecture, allowing the user to easily integrate various instruments. The Chroma 8000 ATS includes a wide range of hardware choices such as AC/DC power supplies, Electronic Loads, Power analyzers, Oscilloscopes, Digital multi-meters, as well as various digital/analog I/O cards. This flexibility combined with an open architecture gives the user an adaptable, powerful and cost effective test system for the EV / HEV power electronics. The Chroma 8000 test system includes a sophisticated test executive, which includes pre-written test items. Users may also create new test items by using the Test Item Editor function. This provides the flexibility to expand your test library without limits. The Chroma 8000 ATS’s ability to satisfying the test requirements for multiple power electronic units is key to keeping consistency and reducing costs during the transition between R&D and production.

The following pictures of the Chroma ATS show some applications for EV / HEV. The system will not only perform the tests and report it to an isolated PC, but it will also network to the shop-floor (MES) system for production line for data log-in, analysis and monitoring.

Software Platform of ATS Chroma 8000

PowerPro III provides users with an open software architecture suited to a wide range of applications and devices. The test item editor is a powerful tool which is similar to C language, but much easier to use. It allows users to define test procedures, test condition variables, test result variables and temporary variables. The test program editor also provides a useful means to link several pre-defined test items for batch testing.

Customized ATS for EV/PHEV Maintenance Application

Charger Station

The demand for charging stations is steadily growing as EV / PHEV’s gain popularity. Unlike the conventional gas station, which mainly consists of mechanical parts, the EV / PHEV charging station has Implemented sophisticated electronics for metering, controlling, and measuring the amount of energy required and transferred to the vehicle. In order to keep the charging station in optimum operating condition and maintain its accuracy, frequent service and calibration is required. Chroma has the capability to provide a customized mobile service system, which is specifically designed to perform diagnosis, measurement and meter calibration for these charging stations.

Auto Service

With the power train system switching from internal combustion engine (ICE) mechanical design to fully electric power train design, ICE oriented auto mechanics must quickly familiarize themselves with the electrified system. In order to provide optimum vehicle operating conditions, maintain serviceability and minimize the chance of a mechanics exposure to electric shock hazards, the Chroma 8000 provides unique, dynamic diagnostic capabilities. These include: vehicle battery unit testing, voltage/current parameter measurement reading, CAN bus interface, diagnostic reporting, etc. The test system provides diagnostic data through the internet directly to the vehicle manufacturer for data analysis.

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LeCroy has implemented a number of easy to follow steps. Below is a list of suggestions to maintain the safety of your DSO.

Windows Based Digital  Oscilloscopes

Your LeCroy Digital Storage Oscilloscope (DSO), when viewed from the signal path, is functionally an oscilloscope that happens to be built on the widely used Windows operating system. Using Windows provides easy access to peripheral hardware, third party software, and familiar user interfaces, to supplement the scope’s primary design purpose… capture and analysis of waveforms. When viewed from the network connector or removable disk drives (e.g. floppy, CD-ROM, USB storage key) however, your LeCroy DSO is a computer, that happens to run an oscilloscope application. From this vantage point, LeCroy as the provider of the DSO, and yourself as its user, need to take proper precautions relating to prevention of viruses and other security threats.

LeCroy’s Commitment to DSO Security

LeCroy is committed to providing industry leading DSO  protection to users, and has established procedures to insure:

• LeCroy’s pool of demonstration digital oscilloscopes are protected against viruses, and can be safely connected to customer information networks for evaluation purposes.
• Every new LeCroy Windows based digital oscilloscope is shipped from our factory with an industry leading Anti Virus (AV) software trial subscription included free of charge.
• Every LeCroy DSO is manufactured and tested in a secure and isolated network environment. It is scanned non-invasively using the latest virus definitions before being put into its shipping carton, with a signed certificate included in the box.
• Every DSO returned to LeCroy for repair, calibration, or updating is scanned non-invasively on receipt and prior to return, with a signed certificate provided, and is worked on in a secure and isolated  network environment.
• Every reconditioned DSO is treated like a manufactured or serviced  DSO from a software perspective and is made fully safe, secure, and  up to date prior to sale.

LeCroy actively participates in Microsoft Service Pack betas, and also tests critical updates as soon as they are available. In the very unlikely event that an update adversely affects the performance of your DSO we  will update the DSO Security site with information and potential  workarounds.

LeCroy on Antivirus software

LeCroy advises strongly that all X-Stream based scopes be equipped with  antivirus software prior to connection to a network. It is equally important  to keep the virus definition files frequently updated. LeCroy has evaluated  Symantec AntiVirus for effectiveness and impact on performance.

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Scopes equipped with Windows XP Pro SP2, or later, will detect installed  anti-virus software and will report when antivirus definitions are out of   date.

For You

While this process ensures that you will receive your instrument without viruses, it does not necessarily protect your instrument from receiving a virus once it has been connected to your network.

You should take precautions when connecting a LeCroy instrument to your network including:

• Install anti-virus software on your instrument. You may wish to check your IS department first to see if they have a “preferred Anti-Virus” tool.
• Ensure that the Anti-Virus definitions are up-to-date using Symantec’s “Live Update” service.
• Ensure that the latest Operating System Service Pack and Critical  Updates have been installed by running “Windows Update”, available in the windows “Start” menu.

This page provides information regarding operating system updates in the unlikely event that an O/S update is incompatible with the X-Stream  firmware. Since new Operating System Vulnerability, Worms, and Viruses  are detected frequently it is highly recommended to periodically ensure  your virus definitions and operating system patches are up to date.

New Oscilloscopes

LeCroy has selected NOD32 as the tool of choice for protection of Digital Oscilloscopes. We have tested this product fully for compatibility and performance impact. Because some DSO users may prefer another tool for  this purpose, or may be planning to use their DSO in stand alone mode, LeCroy includes NOD32 trial installer on the oscilloscope desktop. If a DSO is protected with antivirus, however has been disconnected from the network for an extended period, LeCroy recommends that the virus definition files be updated manually using a CD or USB memory stick, prior to reconnection to the network. LeCroy’s DSO production lines are updated regularly, to ship OS images complete with needed service packs and patches. A recovery partition is included on the hard disk drive of each LeCroy oscilloscope. It is possible you may receive a DSO that has been in transit or storage for some period, and LeCroy recommends that users routinely apply critical OS patches as part of DSO maintenance. Your DSO is expected to provide long service life (LeCroy long term support extends for seven years after your DSO is removed from the new product catalog) and therefore your recovery partition will ‘age’. If you find it necessary to rebuild an older DSO, it is important that needed service packs and critical updates be reinstalled.

New Demonstration Oscilloscopes

LeCroy demonstration Digital Oscilloscopes are protected by NOD32, which is updated weekly, and by OS patches monthly. If you wish, prior to any demonstration at your facility, you may invite your IT department to examine the DSO prior to connecting it to your network. LeCroy Sales and Applications Engineers are equipped with a set of security tools that allow them to keep demonstration Digital Oscilloscopes clean and safe for your evaluation.

Oscilloscopes sent for Repair or
Calibration

Your DSO will be scanned non-invasively for viruses upon receipt at a LeCroy service center. If a virus is found, you will be contacted and asked for instructions on how you want us to proceed. While at LeCroy, your machine will be carefully isolated and protected, and prior to return shipment it will be non-invasively scanned again and certified.

Windows Vista 64 -based Oscilloscopes

The WavePro 7 Zi, DDA 7 Zi, SDA 7 Zi, WaveMaster 8 Zi, DDA 8 Zi, SDA 8 Zi are shipped with Windows Vista 64 with Service Pack 1 installed. These oscilloscopes offer an increased level of security out of the box due to the enhancements that SP1 offers, including a network firewall that is enabled by default. Windows Vista 64 -based oscilloscopes can benefit from Microsoft’s Windows Update service, and users are highly recommended to take advantage of the critical updates that are published there.

Windows XP Pro -based Oscilloscopes

The WaveRunner 6000 ‘A’ models, the WavePro 7000 ‘A’ models, and currently shipping WaveMaster, WaveExpert, SDA, and DDA variants ship with Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 3 installed. These oscilloscopes offer an increased level of security out of the box due to the enhancements that SP3 offers, including a network firewall that is enabled by default. Windows XP Pro -based oscilloscopes can benefit from Microsoft’s Windows Update service, and users are highly recommended to take advantage of the critical updates that are published there. Users should monitor the space available on C:\, when installing Windows updates. If the oscilloscope is running short on hard drive space on C:\, please contact the Service Department for information on upgrading
the drive.

Windows XP Embedded -based
Oscilloscopes

The WaveSurfer product line currently ships with XP Embedded SP3. Although your WaveSurfer is shipped from the factory at the SP3 level, it may report itself as XP without SP3, which may preclude some Windows applications from being installed. The first of the patches described below resolves this issue. XP Embedded, even though virtually identical to XP Pro, cannot currently use the Windows Update service. Instead, LeCroy has created two O/S update installers which are available here (“WaveSurfer Patch” for WaveSurfer 400 Series Only). It is very important to note that the released Service Pack 2 and Service Pack 3 for Windows XP Home and Professional is not compatible with XP Embedded. Installing this service pack will almost certainly render your oscilloscope unusable, requiring the OS to be re-installed. Support for critical updates and service packs are not provided for XP Embedded. XP pro may be installed if SW patches and security updates are required. Contact your local service office for information concerning this upgrade.

Windows 2000 -based Oscilloscopes

The WaveRunner 6000 (non-A), older WavePro, WaveMaster, SDA, and  DDA oscilloscopes are based upon Microsoft’s Windows 2000 Operating  System. The first units shipped at the Service Pack 2 (SP2) level,  more  recent units ship with SP3, and SP4. Based on past events, most notably on  the pervasiveness of the Blaster, and other worms and viruses, LeCroy recommends that all users upgrade their scope’s operating system to Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 which can be found at Windows 2000 Service Pack 4. Before upgrading, you should note that the use of Service Pack 4 requires the scope software version 2.9.1.10 or greater. The scope will not operate properly if Service Pack 4 is installed with older scope  software versions.

CAUTION Scope users MUST upgrade their software to the latest software  version prior to installing Windows 2000 Service Pack 4.

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New analysis from Frost & Sullivan, North American Used and Rental General-purpose Test Equipment Markets, finds that the market earned revenues of $605 million in 2009 and estimates this to reach $787 million in 2015.

High availability is one of the prominent factors driving growth in the North American used and rental general-purpose test equipment markets. End users are contemplating rent/lease general-purpose test equipment when the term of requirement is short. The entry of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the used equipment market has certainly enhanced quality standards for used general-purpose test equipment, providing a favorable environment for trading the same. Demand from the aerospace segment has revved up prospects for this market.

New analysis from Frost & Sullivan (testandmeasurement.frost.com), North American Used and Rental General-purpose Test Equipment Markets, finds that the market earned revenues of $605 million in 2009 and estimates this to reach $787 million in 2015. The study covers electronic counters, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters, and multimeters. (source www.newswiretoday.com)

Test Equipment Connection offers the widest variety of Refurbished General Purpose Electronic Test Equipment from over 300 Major Manufacturers that include:

“The versatility of the WaveRunner 64Xi-A-N and its advanced waveshape analysis capabilities enabled us to win this important contract,” says LeCroy president and CEO Tom Reslewic. “The WaveRunner covers a broad range of applications, making it ideal for use for the U.S. Navy. The Navy plans to use the WaveRunner to support in-field Naval applications, such as radar, communications, and navigation, as well as for the calibration and repair of electronic equipment.”

The LeCroy WaveRunner 64Xi-A-N is well suited for everyday characterization, validation, and debugging advanced problems. The software architecture improvements also incorporate key elements of the X-Stream II architecture, which permit preview and abort capability, allowing the customer to have control of the oscilloscope without any delay.

The WaveRunner 6000A Series is the best oscilloscope for everyday signal testing. Its remarkable functionality includes the following capabilities:

– acquisition technology that delivers measurements you can trust
– an efficient interface that feels just right to the busy engineer
– uncommon capabilities—right out of the box
– a platform for building on even more functionality

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LeCroy WaveStream Video Signal Demo

LeCroy WaveAce Oscilloscopes

A good oscilloscope should simplify how you work and shorten the time it takes to find and debug problems.The WaveAce combines long memory, a color display, extensive measurement capabilities, advanced triggering and excellent connectivity to improve troubleshooting and shorten debug time. With bandwidths from 40 MHz to 300 MHz, sample rates up to 2 GS/s and waveform memory up to 10 kpts/Ch (20 kpts interleaved) the WaveAce exceeds all expectations of a small affordable oscilloscope.

Fast Fourier Transform Defined
The fast Fourier transform (FFT) is a discrete Fourier transform algorithm which reduces the number of computations needed for N points. If the function to be transformed is not harmonically related to the sampling frequency, the response of an FFT looks like a sinc function.

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LeCroy WaveAce 112 – 100 MHz, 250 MS/s, 4 kpts/Ch, DSO with 5.7″ Color Display. 500 MS/s interleaved, 1 Mohm Input

LeCroy WaveAce 202 – 60 MHz, 1 GS/s, 8 kpts/Ch, DSO with 5.7″ Color Display. 1 Mohm Input

LeCroy WaveAce 204 -  60 MHz, 4 ch, 1 GS/s per ch, 10 kpts/ch (20 kpts intlv d)

LeCroy WaveAce 214 – Digital Oscilloscope. 100 MHz, 4 ch, 1 GS/s per ch, 10 kpts/ch (20 kpts intlv d)

LeCroy WaveAce 222 – 200 MHz, 2 GS/s, 8 kpts/Ch, DSO with 5.7″ Color Display. 2 GS/s interleaved. 50 Ohm and 1 Mohm

LeCroy WaveAce 224 – 200 MHz, 4 ch, 1 GS/s per ch, 2 GS/s Max, 10 kpts/ch (20 kpts intlv d)

LeCroy WaveAce 232 – 300 MHz, 2 GS/s, 8 kpts/Ch, DSO with 5.7″ Color Display. 2 GS/s interleaved. 50 Ohm and 1 Mohm

LeCroy WaveAce 234 – 200 MHz, 4 ch, 1 GS/s per ch, 2 GS/s Max, 10 kpts/ch (20 kpts intlv d)

Test Equipment Connection Corporation today announced the company is selling the new 4 channel versions of the LeCroy WaveAce family, helping to expand the addressable market for economy oscilloscopes. The new WaveAce 101 40 MHz model provides a low cost solution, especially for the education market. The WaveAce 204, WaveAce 214, WaveAce 224, and WaveAce 234 models all deliver 4-channel performance and compare favorably to Tektronix.

“These new portable oscilloscopes show that LeCroy is listening to customers and delivering a powerful combination of price and performance.” said Mike Novello, President and COO of Test Equipment Connection Corporation.

About Test Equipment Connection Corporation:
Test Equipment Connection Corporation, Test Equipment Connection Pte. Ltd., and TE Connection Asia Limited are industry-leading suppliers of new, refurbished and second-hand electronic test and measurement (”T&M”) equipment. The companies sell, buy, lease, rent, trade, repair and calibrate over 315 manufacturers including Anritsu, Rohde & Schwarz, Agilent, Tektronix, Advantest, LeCroy, Chroma and Fluke, with thousands of products available. The companies are a single source supplier with in-house calibration laboratories assuring that customers receive only the highest quality T&M equipment and support. Test Equipment Connection Corporation has over 250,000 customers, a 45,000 square foot warehouse and repair facility in the US, and 16 years of profitability and financial strength.

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About LeCroy Corporation:
LeCroy Corporation is a worldwide leader in serial data test solutions, creating advanced instruments that drive product innovation by quickly measuring, analyzing, and verifying complex electronic signals. The Company offers high-performance oscilloscopes, serial data analyzers, and global communications protocol test solutions used by design engineers in the computer and semiconductor, data storage device, automotive and industrial, and military and aerospace markets. LeCroy’s 40-year heritage of technical innovation is the foundation for its recognized leadership in “WaveShape Analysis”—capturing, viewing, and measuring the high-speed signals that drive today’s information and communications technologies. LeCroy is headquartered in Chestnut Ridge, New York.

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Test Equipment Connection Corporation today announced the company has been chosen to sell new RIGOL digital storage and mixed signal oscilloscopes, digital multimeters and function generators. “The RIGOL 1000CD oscilloscope family brings the power of the Mixed Signal Oscilloscope to our customers without the budget to afford Tektronix or LeCroy Mixed Signal Oscilloscope’s,” said Lexie Moss, Sales and Channels Manager for Test Equipment Connection Corporation. “Prices for the RIGOL DS1000CD series oscilloscopes range from $699 (25 MHz) to $1,499 (100 MHz). A 200MHz and 300MHz RIGOL Digital Storage Oscilloscope solution is also available for less than $2,000 and includes a 3-year warranty. RIGOL oscilloscopes offer fast sample rates of 2 GS/s on all models delivering excellent performance and value.”

About Test Equipment Connection Corporation:

Test Equipment Connection Corporation and TE Connection Asia Limited are industry-leading suppliers of New and Refurbished electronic test and measurement (“T&M”) equipment. The companies sell, rent, lease, buy, trade, repair and calibrate over 250 manufacturers with thousands of products available New and Refurbished. The companies are a single source supplier with in-house calibration laboratories assuring that customers receive only the highest quality T&M equipment and support. Test Equipment Connection Corporation has over 200,000 customers, a 45,000 square foot warehouse and repair facility in the US, with over 15 years of profitability and financial strength. The Company web sites are located at www.testequipmentconnection.com and www.teconnectionasia.com

About RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.:

RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. is an emerging leader in the test and measurement industry with a current product line consisting of Digital Storage and Mixed Signal Oscilloscopes, Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generators, Digital Multimeters, and Virtual Instruments with LXI compatibility. RIGOL creates innovative, high quality test and measurement products that deliver great value. RIGOL currently has 300 employees and received the prestigious EDN China Annual Innovation Award for its RIGOL DS1000 series DSO. RIGOL is an ISO9001:2004 Quality Management System and ISO14001:2000 Environmental Management System Certified Company. For More Information Contact: sales@testequipmentconnection.com