AutoPoint DT
The AutoPoint DT system is a small desk-top flying probe system that provides automatic probing of an electronic circuit. Tasks that were previously accomplished with time-consuming manual methods can now be automated.
The AutoPoint DT allows for economical, automated testing of all types of circuit cards, including complex, densely packed surface mount and throughhole boards. The precision robotic movement lets you probe points on the newest exotic chips, such as PLCC, SOIC, PGA, SSOP, TSOP, QFP and others, without the need for expensive fixturing or programming.
The AutoPoint DT is a stand-alone fault finding system that can be integrated with PinPoint or Faultfinder. Using a single probe for access to difficult board topography, the system is fast to program and quick to analyse a network. It can be applied to any circuit, removing the physical restraints of test fixtures and enabling error-free probing of analog components such as resistors and diodes for complete and accurate diagnosis of fault causes.
This fault finding system uses Analog Signature Analysis (VI) technique to learn and store the network characteristics of a good board. It has multiple signatures for a single device allowing for variations due to different manufacturer, and a single probe head for ease of programming with colour camera for location and visual inspection.
Key features of AutoPoint DT include a power-off technique that requires no knowledge of the circuit, automatic and rapid identification of faulty networks, with the ability to import the “Pick & Place” data of a circuit for speed of programming.
It is the ideal companion system for PinPoint and FaultFinder, which removes the need for tedious manual probing of frequently seen circuits with high content of analog components. In addition, test program and results are compatible with PinPoint and FaultFinder. Full training and support is provided to ensure a fast learning curve, with interactive documentation and help facilities included in the software.
