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CableTest Systems Inc Products


FTSL are the UK and Ireland distributors for the MPT product range from CableTest Systems Inc , and as such can provide a full set of products and services on the MPT range. CableTest System Inc, designs, and manufactures a full range of leading edge test equipment used in the verification of backplanes, connectors, electrical wiring, cabling systems, and complex interconnection products. CableTest equipment is capable of providing both low voltage and high voltage tests. Low voltage tests ensure the static reliability of the power cord or wiring harness, whereas a high voltage (HIPOT) test checks the long-term reliability by testing for leakage and breakdown.

The MPT product range has been engineered to provide full test capability within the following areas:
Backplane
Active and passive
Cable test
Cable form & harnesses,
bulk wire, appliance power
Wiring Systems
Full system


MPT Family


The MPT's switching architecture provides a combined capability of high output current with very accurate measurement, utilising the best in class test cycle time and mass HiPot algorithm ensuring that it can be expanded to meet the most demanding needs. MPT Wiring Analysers provide:


  • Mixed high and low voltage application for selective HiPot and low voltage testing of discrete points on the same card.
  • Floating ground testing which allows high-voltage diagnostics of wiring assemblies in aircraft, rockets and other equipment containing explosive or flammable substances.
  • Bi-directional testing to find all low voltage faults and their locations in a single scan.
  • Functional testing flexibility enabling users to evaluate continuity, isolation and breakdown in complex, multi-component wiring systems that may include: black-boxes, capacitors, diodes, lamps, inductors, relays, resistors, shielded cable termination, solenoids, switches and transistors. The MPT is available in four distinct configurations: the MPT-1000, the MPT-1000T, the MPT-5000 and the MPT-5000L. Each offers a wide range of switching and stimulus options.


    MPT1000







    A stand alone programmable mobile wiring analyser with 28 switching cards (with virtually unlimited expandability), mixed high and low voltage energising and latching capability, incorporating a MASS HiPot algorithm, capable of floating ground testing, fault isolation and ultra fast test cycle times.





    MPT 1000T





    A high end programmable mobile wiring analyser with 56 switching cards (with virtually unlimited expandability), mixed high and low voltage energising and latching capability, incorporating a MASS HiPot algorithm, capable of floating ground testing, fault isolation and ultra fast test cycle times.









    MPT 5000





    A reduced footprint programmable mobile wiring analyser with 16 switching cards (with virtually unlimited expandability), mixed high and low voltage energising and latching capability, incorporating a MASS HiPot algorithm, capable of floating ground testing, fault isolation and ultra fast test cycle times.







    MPT 5000L






    A compact programmable mobile wiring analyser with 8 switching cards (with virtually unlimited expandability), mixed high and low voltage energising and latching capability, incorporating a MASS HiPot algorithm, capable of floating ground testing, fault isolation and ultra fast test cycle times.





    MPT Bulk Wire Tester





    MPT Bulk Wiring Testers use computer controlled, state-of-the-art switching architecture to evaluate and test reels of bundled cable lengths up to 30,000 feet in length for continuity, dielectric strength, insulation resistance and capacitance with stimulus up to 20 kV.

    The system comes complete with 50-point quick-connect mobile test fixture and 10Khz LCR meter. MPT Bulk Wiring Testers can be upgraded to support 100, 150 and 200 point quick-connects.

    The MPT provides a powerful combination of high output current and measurement accuracy with virtually unlimited expansion capability and extremely fast test-cycle time, using a mass HiPot algorithm.


    Measurement Sources:





    The MPT product range benefits from an extensive range of programmable measurement sources, for further information on the sources available, contact FTSL.







    Switching:





    The MPT's switching architecture allows high voltage testing at high speed. All switch points are individually addressable and latchable - from any switchpoint, to any other, in either direction. This allows for Mass HiPot testing of complex wiring harnesses and backplanes to ensure that product test time is minimized. When product failure occurs, advanced MPT failure diagnostics minimize rework time and make fault identification simple and quick. A wide range of switchcards allows every type of testing from high voltage buffered switching to instantaneous discontinuity detection and high-speed, solid-state switching.


    Software:


    The MPT product line is supported by a number of application-specific software products:


    Software - MPT Discovery


    MPT Discovery is a Windows-based user interface for CableTest's MPT family of wiring analyzers

    Features include:
  • User-Friendly Interface
  • Product Explorer
  • Dedicated File Viewers
  • Programming Wizards
  • Advanced Security Features
  • Program Debugger
  • Code Editor





  • Discovery allows users to run standard tests such as continuity, isolation and HiPot with a single command. The language also allows advanced users to build complex test programs that can involve operator input, prompts and logic statements.

    The Discovery programming language is capable of supporting the addition of external measurement devices such as LCR bridges and digital multimeters.


    The User Interface

    speeds up the testing process. The operator screen simplifies the testing process, yet offers the advanced features required for complex testing.


    Product Explorer
    displays all files used in testing your product. All important actions are performed from Product Explorer minimizing the number of steps for a specific task.


    Dedicated File Viewers
    for displaying the files generated and used by MPT Discovery. The information is available immediately in the best format for the MPT Discovery user.


    Programming Wizards
    guide users through all available options for the selected task in a user-friendly manner. These wizards simplify the use of MPT Discovery software even for first time users.


    Advanced Security Features
    for controlling user access rights to the MPT Discovery environment. A simple and effective way of making sure that some options are available just to the right users.


    Program Debugger
    using Break Points, Flexible Run Options (run, pause, step-by-step, resume) and Flag Inspector (inspect internal variables value during the test). Debug tools increase speed in troubleshooting test scripts.


    Code Editor
    using Syntax Highlighting (highlights keywords and functions as you type improving reading speed and understanding of test script), Auto-completion (function names are displayed as you type) and Integrated Help (help file can be accessed any time based on the current topic). The code editor provides a significant productivity boost for MPT Discovery users.