MCD TestSuite

MCD TestManager – The universal test platform

Flexible test platform for individual test tasks

The MCD TestManager is a powerful software platform for developing and controlling individual measuring and test benches. Thanks to its modular structure, the solution can be flexibly adapted to different testing tasks in development, production and quality assurance. The software combines measurement data acquisition, test sequence control and hardware integration in a central platform. Extensive interfaces such as IEEE-488, RS232, TCP/IP, CAN and LIN as well as the integration of external measuring devices enable customer-specific test systems to be implemented quickly. Thanks to the support of DLLs, COM/ActiveX, .NET assemblies and LabVIEW® VIs, existing components can be flexibly integrated and expanded. This is how future-proof testing concepts are created – from laboratory setup to prototypes to series production. As part of the MCD TestSuite, the MCD TestManager forms the basis for individual test applications and combines test development, measurement acquisition and hardware integration in a powerful platform.
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Challenges and concept

The MCD TestManager connects different development environments, software modules and hardware components within an open test platform. In this way, existing applications and measuring equipment can be flexibly integrated and testing processes can be mapped from the development setup to the automated production system.

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Turn signals, cameras, heating and driver assistance systems.

Exterior mirrors

MCD TestManager – The universal test platform

Open software architecture for maximum integration

In addition to MCD's own interpreter language, the TestManager supports .NET applications with C#, VB and J# as well as the direct integration of NI LabVIEW® VIs. Existing software modules can be integrated into the test environment via DLLs, COM/ActiveX components and .NET assemblies.

The direct switch between runtime and development environments makes it easier to commission, adapt and optimize test systems. Process and measurement data can be exchanged between the integrated components while maintaining access to the connected hardware.

Software integration
C#, VB, J#, LabVIEW®, DLLs, COM/ActiveX & .NET Assemblies
Hardware connection
MCD UMS, PC plug-in cards & external measuring devices
Area of ​​application
Development, prototypes, small series & production

A flexible end-of-line test bench

For this application, MCD developed a flexible end-of-line test bench that tests every variant in less than 30 seconds. The system combines optical, mechanical and electrical test methods in one integrated testing concept.

Product variants

Product variants

More than 30

Cycle time per part
Cycle time per part

Under 30 s

Quality inspection before delivery

Quality inspection before delivery

100 %

Product variants

Product variants

More than 30

Cycle time per part
Cycle time per part
Under 30 s

Quality inspection before delivery

Quality inspection before delivery

100 %

Test and functional scope

Open & universal

The MCD TestManager combines open software integration with flexible measurement data acquisition and hardware connection. Development environments, software modules and measuring devices can be brought together within a common test platform according to the respective test requirements.

The open software architecture enables the integration of various development environments directly into the test process.

  • MCD’s own interpreter language
  • .NET applications with C#, VB and J#
  • NI LabVIEW® VIs
  • Synchronous and asynchronous calling of LabVIEW® applications

DLLs, COM/ActiveX components and .NET assemblies can be used to integrate existing software and customer-specific functions into the test platform.

  • DLLs
  • COM/ActiveX components
  • .NET Assemblies
  • Customer-specific functions

Standard measuring systems from the MCD Universal measuring system family with modular, combinable components can be used for measurement data acquisition.

  • Analog and digital converters
  • Multiplexer
  • Frequency generators
  • Frequency counter

In addition to MCD UMS, PC plug-in cards and external measuring devices can be connected, automatically recognized or controlled directly from the test process.

  • PC plug-in cards, e.g. B. from Meilhaus Electronic
  • IEEE-488
  • Ethernet and USB
  • Serial connections
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Camera system in the EOL test bench
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A look inside the MCD test solution

Variant-specific test logic

The test bench checks all functions present in the exterior mirror:

Camera systems inspect lighting functions and mirror positions, while actuators, folding mechanisms and electrical functions are tested automatically.

Adjustment and folding functions

Mirror heating

Electrochromic dimming glass

A camera system captures lighting functions, symbols and mirror position.

Turn signal

Lane change assist

Surround lighting

Different equipment features are detected automatically and tested accordingly.

Camera function

Country-specific variants

What’s missing matters, too.

Negative testing ensures that equipment features which are not installed cannot be activated. It also verifies that missing features remain unavailable.

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Flexible platform for development and production

Due to its high flexibility, the MCD TestManager is suitable for laboratory and development setups, prototypes and small series as well as automated testing and production systems.

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Functional and quality assessment
The wide range of exterior mirror variants presents a particular challenge. Different equipment features are detected automatically and tested accordingly.

Testing Complex Equipment Variants

Reliable Detection of Failure Patterns

Reproducible Results

Optical inspections

A camera system captures lighting functions, symbols and mirror position.

Camera-Based Detection of Lighting Functions

Analysis of Mirror Positions

Inspection of the Mirror Glass

Mechanical and electrical tests

Actuators and folding mechanisms are tested mechanically, while angular positions are determined and voltage and current consumption are measured.

Actuator Motion Testing

Folding Function Angle Measurement

Motor Current Draw

Functional and quality assessment
The wide range of exterior mirror variants presents a particular challenge. Different equipment features are detected automatically and tested accordingly.

Testing Complex Equipment Variants

Reliable Detection of Failure Patterns

Reproducible Results

Challenges and concept

Challenges and concept

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The MCD TestManager impresses with its open software architecture, which enables flexible integration of a wide variety of development environments, hardware components and third-party systems. In addition to MCD’s own interpreter language, the platform supports .NET applications with C#, VB and J# as well as the direct integration of NI LabVIEW® VIs.

LabVIEW® applications can be called synchronously or asynchronously from test sequences. Process and measurement data can be exchanged between the integrated components while maintaining unrestricted access to the connected hardware. Front panels can be displayed independently or integrated directly into the TestManager user interface.

By supporting DLLs, COM/ActiveX components and .NET assemblies, existing software modules can be easily integrated and customer-specific functions can be implemented. The direct switch between runtime and development environments also makes it easier to commission, adapt and optimize test systems.

Test and functional scope

Test and functional scope

The MCD TestManager enables flexible and powerful measurement data acquisition with modular hardware concepts. Standard measuring systems from the MCD Universal Measuring System family (MCD UMS) are used to record measured values. A wide variety of modules in European card format, such as analog and digital converters, multiplexers, frequency generators and frequency counters, can be combined according to the respective test requirements.

PC plug-in cards from manufacturers such as Meilhaus Electronic are also automatically recognized and configured. Additional hardware components can be easily integrated. External measuring devices can be connected via interfaces such as IEEE-488, Ethernet, USB or serial connections and controlled directly from the test sequence.

The high level of flexibility makes the MCD TestManager suitable for a wide range of applications - from laboratory and development setups to prototypes and small series to automated testing and production systems.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FAQS

The MCD TestManager is a universal software platform for developing and controlling customer-specific measuring and test benches. As part of the MCD TestSuite, it enables the creation of flexible test applications for development, production and quality assurance.
The MCD TestManager is used for a wide range of testing and measurement tasks, including board testing, final testing, screening systems, inline testing machines, endurance tests, process control, qualification tests as well as laboratory and measuring stations.
The MCD TestManager enables the integration of a wide variety of hardware and measurement systems. Supports include IEEE-488, RS232, TCP/IP, CAN, LIN, Ethernet and USB. External measuring devices and customer-specific hardware can also be integrated.
The MCD TestManager supports the MCD interpreter language as well as .NET applications with C#, VB and J#. Additionally, DLLs, COM/ActiveX components and .NET assemblies can be integrated.
The MCD TestManager offers an already established platform with extensive interfaces, integrated functions for measurement data acquisition, hardware integration and test sequence control. This allows test systems to be developed more quickly, expanded and operated over the long term.

KEY FACTS

What is MCD TestManager?
The MCD TestManager is a universal software platform for developing and controlling customer-specific measuring and test benches. As part of the MCD TestSuite, it enables the creation of flexible test applications for development, production and quality assurance.
For which applications is the MCD TestManager suitable?
The MCD TestManager is used for a wide range of testing and measurement tasks, including board testing, final testing, screening systems, inline testing machines, endurance tests, process control, qualification tests as well as laboratory and measuring stations.
What hardware and interfaces does the MCD TestManager support?
The MCD TestManager enables the integration of a wide variety of hardware and measurement systems. Supports include IEEE-488, RS232, TCP/IP, CAN, LIN, Ethernet and USB. External measuring devices and customer-specific hardware can also be integrated.
Which programming languages ​​and software environments are supported?
The MCD TestManager supports the MCD interpreter language as well as .NET applications with C#, VB and J#. Additionally, DLLs, COM/ActiveX components and .NET assemblies can be integrated.
What advantages does the MCD TestManager offer compared to individual in-house developments?
The MCD TestManager offers an already established platform with extensive interfaces, integrated functions for measurement data acquisition, hardware integration and test sequence control. This allows test systems to be developed more quickly, expanded and operated over the long term.

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