Automated Systems

VTS 2030 with Robotics for Automated Test Systems

The VTS 2030 with adapter can be extended with modern robotics to create a fully automated test system

A robotic arm, intelligent sensors, and powerful software tools enable seamless integration into production lines. The result is an integrated, efficient, and repeatable test process for the highest quality standards in industrial production.
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Challenges and Concept

The VTS 2030 supports the connection of an industrial robot or cobot to implement a fully automated test sequence. Automated workpiece handling, precise positioning, and process-controlled ejection or return of the test specimen combine with modern sensors and intelligent control software to create an integrated, repeatable, and highly efficient test process.

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Außenspiegel

VTS 2030 with Robotics for Automated Test Systems

Robot-Assisted Testing with the VTS 2030

Seamless integration into existing production processes reduces manual intervention, minimizes sources of error, and increases overall efficiency. The robot performs automated workpiece handling, from removal and precise positioning in the test adapter to transfer to downstream stations or return of the test specimen.

Thanks to the modular architecture of the VTS 2030, the system remains flexibly expandable and can be adapted to different test requirements. This creates a scalable solution for automated quality assurance in industrial production environments.

Degree of Automation
Fully automated
Workpiece Handling
Removal, positioning & ejection
System Architecture
Modular & scalable

Ein flexibler End-of-Line-Prüfstand

MCD entwickelte hierfür einen flexiblen End-of-Line-Prüfstand, der sämtliche Varianten innerhalb von weniger als 30 Sekunden prüft. Das System kombiniert optische, mechanische und elektrische Prüfverfahren zu einem durchgängigen Prüfkonzept.

Produktvarianten

Produktvarianten

Über 30

Taktzeit pro Bauteil
Taktzeit pro Bauteil

Unter 30 s

Qualitätskontrolle vor Auslieferung

Qualitätskontrolle vor Auslieferung

100 %

Produktvarianten

Produktvarianten

Über 30

Taktzeit pro Bauteil
Taktzeit pro Bauteil
Unter 30 s

Qualitätskontrolle vor Auslieferung

Qualitätskontrolle vor Auslieferung

100 %

Testing and Functional Scope

The VTS 2030 combines modern robotics with intelligent control software for an integrated, automated testing and handling process:

Robotic arm on the VTS 2030
Overall view of the robot
Gripper and robot axes
Robot-assisted VTS 2030 test station
Overall view of the test setup
Robot, test adapter, and sensors
User cards on the VTS 2030
Detailed view of the operator area
USER and ADMIN labels

The robot performs key handling steps within the test sequence and ensures a repeatable material flow.

  • Automatic loading of test adapters
  • Precise positioning and handling of test specimens
  • Process-controlled ejection or return of the test specimen
  • Automated transfer to downstream test stations

Modern sensors and custom grippers enable the safe execution of complex processes.

  • Use of sensors for monitored processes
  • Custom grippers for complex handling tasks
  • Precise positioning in the test adapter
  • Synchronized control of the test system and robot

The solution can be flexibly integrated into existing production lines and supports efficient series production.

  • Modular integration into existing production lines
  • Reduced downtime
  • Increased production throughput
  • Scalable solution for automated quality assurance
Bauteilaufnahme im EOL-Prüfstand
Kamerasystem im EOL-Prüfstand

Multifunktionaler Außenspiegel · Symbolbild

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Einblick in die MCD Prüflösung

Variantenspezifische Prüflogik

Der Prüfstand überprüft sämtliche vorhandenen Funktionen des Außenspiegels:

Kamerasysteme kontrollieren Lichtfunktionen und Spiegelstellungen, während Antriebe, Klappmechanismen und elektrische Funktionen automatisiert getestet werden.

Verstell- und Klappfunktion

Spiegelheizung

EC-Abblendglas

Ein Kamerasystem erfasst Lichtfunktionen, Symbole und die Spiegelstellung.

Blinker

Spurwechselassistent

Umfeldbeleuchtung

Unterschiedliche Ausstattungsmerkmale werden automatisch erkannt und gezielt geprüft.

Kamerafunktion

Länderspezifische Varianten

Auch das Nicht­vorhandene zählt.

Die Negativprüfung stellt sicher, dass sich nicht verbaute Ausstattungsmerkmale nicht aktivieren lassen. Geprüft wird auch, was fehlen muss.

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Flexible for Different Test Requirements

Thanks to the modular architecture of the VTS 2030, the system can be adapted to changing test requirements and extended with additional automation functions as needed.

Test Methods and Results

The robot-assisted extension of the VTS 2030 combines automated handling, intelligent control, and flexible system integration to sustainably increase process reliability, repeatability, and production efficiency.

Automated Handling and Process Reliability
Full automation of recurring handling and test processes
Significantly reduced manual intervention
Increased process reliability
Significantly improved repeatability
Precision and Efficiency
Precise and repeatable robot operation
Minimized error risk through automated processes
Reduced downtime
Increased production throughput
Flexibility and Scalability
Fast processing of different test specimens and test adapters
Minimal conversion effort for changing requirements
Modular architecture of the VTS 2030
Customizable for different production environments
Production Benefits
Seamless integration into existing production processes
Sustainable increase in efficiency, throughput, and quality
Scalable solution for automated quality assurance
Future-proof platform for industrial automation
Funktions- und Qualitätsbewertung
Eine besondere Herausforderung ist die hohe Variantenvielfalt der Außenspiegel. Unterschiedliche Ausstattungsmerkmale werden automatisch erkannt und gezielt geprüft.

Prüfung komplexer Ausstattungsvarianten

Sichere Erkennung von Fehlerbildern

Reproduzierbare Ergebnisse

Optische Prüfungen

Ein Kamerasystem erfasst Lichtfunktionen, Symbole und die Spiegelstellung.

Kamerabasierte Erkennung von Lichtfunktionen

Analyse von Spiegelstellungen

Kontrolle des Spiegelglases

Mechanische und elektrische Prüfungen

Antriebe und Klappmechanismen werden mechanisch geprüft, während Winkelpositionen bestimmt sowie Spannung und Stromaufnahme gemessen werden.

Bewegungsprüfung der Antriebe

Winkelmessung der Klappfunktion

Stromaufnahme der Motoren

Funktions- und Qualitätsbewertung
Eine besondere Herausforderung ist die hohe Variantenvielfalt der Außenspiegel. Unterschiedliche Ausstattungsmerkmale werden automatisch erkannt und gezielt geprüft.

Prüfung komplexer Ausstattungsvarianten

Sichere Erkennung von Fehlerbildern

Reproduzierbare Ergebnisse

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FAQS

“VTS 2030” denotes a standardized rack system. This modular test-system concept combines a base rack with different variants and optional equipment such as an integrated PC, measurement and control technology, test adapters, and software tools, allowing it to be adapted to the product, test scope, and production environment.
Within automated production, the robot performs the key handling steps for fully automated testing of printed circuit boards or electronic assemblies. These include inserting and removing test specimens, opening and closing the test adapter, and sorting tested parts according to the test result.
For fully automated, functional, or end-of-line testing of printed circuit boards or electronic assemblies, the modular VTS 2030 test system is extended with a robotic arm, gripper, sensors, and cameras. The robot, adapter, and applications are controlled entirely by MCD Elektronik software tools such as the Robotics ToolMonitor or Vision ToolMonitor within the TestMate software solution.
Robot support reduces operator errors, increases test capacity through continuous operation, and ensures repeatable test sequences. It also significantly improves production efficiency and quality assurance.
With the VTS 2030 and a collaborative robot, sensors monitor the safety area. If the area is breached, the robot reduces its operating speed and comes to a complete stop if collision protection for people or objects cannot be ensured. Once the safety area is clear again, the robot gradually increases its operating speed.

KEY FACTS

Key facts at a glance

Test System
Automated test system
Handling
Fully automated
Concept
Standalone test station for one unit – 1 DUT per test sequence
Test Methods & Scope
Electrical: voltage, current, frequency
Visual: completeness check
Acoustic / audio: audio signal
BSCAN: boundary-scan testing of the electronic assembly
Components
MCD TestManager, MCD tool monitors, VTS 2030 rack system, MCD AudioAnalyzer, MCD USB hub, MCD Controller MIO1616, multiplexer, robot/cobot, camera, gripper, safety sensors

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