MI 3321 MultiservicerXA
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7.3 Project autotests
The
Project autotests
is an unique tool that dramatically simplifies and speeds up
repeated (periodic) testing of DUTs.
The main idea is to re-use known stored data (either in instrument or on a PC) of the
tested DUT. The following data can be recalled from the instrument’s memory and re-
used:
Test sequence
If the sequence has not changed (this is usually the situation) the user does not need to
care about setting the right test sequence and parameters.
DUT data
ID number, names, descriptions, addresses, comments are not needed to be re-entered
again. Old data are offered by default.
Old test results
New Project Autotest test results can be compared with previous results. The
instrument automatically calculates the trends for each measurement.
Note:
If the test results are close to the limit they should be compared with old test
results. If the trends are deteriorating, the safety of the DUT and the time between
tests should be reassessed. If the results stay stable the DUT can generally be
treated as safe.
Old test results can be uploaded from a PC back to the instrument. This brings further
advantages:
Old test results are not occupying the instrument’s memory and can be temporarily
uploaded only for the purpose of re-testing,
Test results and DUT data can be moved / shared among different test
instruments,
DUT data can be pre-entered on the computer and then sent to the instrument.
7.3.1
Selecting a project autotest
The first step when performing project autotests is to recall the appropriate stored DUT
data from the instruments memory. The procedure is similar as if test results are to be
recalled from the instrument’s memory.
In the
PAT testing main menu
select
Project autotests
by using
and
keys and
press ENTER key to confirm.
Search project autotest menu
will be displayed.
Project autotests main menu
