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PMS.Cliptest is software that, in conjunction with special switches, enables these mechanically actuated buttons to be recorded and analysed without wiring. This solution can be used wherever the presence of mechanical attachments needs to be checked, for example in cable harness production. The attachments are registered via small wireless switches on the assembly or test boards. No wiring work is required on the boards for the system setup, which greatly simplifies and speeds up going live.

Automated inspection of assembly in this way saves time compared to manual inspection and reduces the error rate in the long term. The automatically generated production documentation also supports your quality management documentation obligations.
PMS.Cliptest has been in use worldwide for over 15 years and is constantly being further developed. A personal support rounds off the product PMS.Cliptest.

What can PMS.Cliptest do?

The energy required to generate the radio signal is generated from the mechanical movement - by energy harvesting - of the switch. A test list is stored for the respective product (e.g. cable set or cable set type). The running test for a harness then validates the received state of the switch against this checklist. A test list can be created manually and then imported or received automatically by a leading system via the available interfaces.

This means that testing is also possible for one-off production. The current status of a running test can be displayed at any time on one or more screens in different visualization forms. The software also has interfaces to the process so that event-related reactions or actions can be taken with the aid of a control system.

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Core functions

High-performance tests with more than 500 switches per mounting/test board
Empty test of assembly/test boards
Control of the application by one or more barcode scanners
Distributed, networked display across multiple workstations
Printing of test labels or test reports
Flexible and versatile visualization of tests - graphical, tabular or both at the same time
Multi-monitor support
Simple, guided maintenance of configuration data
Interfaces to other MES/ERP systems
Integrated Web API for external data retrieval
Generation + storage of test results
Licensing via USB dongles - Offline and machine independent
All functions can be tried out with the 50 days demo license (on request)

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Extensions

PMS.Cliptest.Eventing:

Offers extensive possibilities for automation via linking of events with actions
Connection of various hardware and control systems including OPC-UA client
Process-dependent control of inputs and outputs

PMS.Cliptest.Dashboards:

Design your own visualization for optimum production support
Arrange components using drag & drop
Show enhanced information, embed images or integrate websites

PMS.Cliptest.Reporting:

Advanced generation of statistics
Overview of all switches and frequency of operation (predictive maintenance)
Overview of the number of tests with regard to boards, orders, workplaces and time periods

PMS.Cliptest.Masterdatamanager Extensions:

Enables the exchange of switches during running production (Clip Exchange)
Guided creation of configuration data (board teaching)
Simple switch exchange by means of scanner or switch actuation

More about cliptest

PMS.Cliptest allows the simultaneous use of a theoretically unlimited number of receivers. This allows receivers to operate redundantly for greater fail-safety and, if required, to increase the range in which signals are received from switches.

Each physical switch can be assigned to several logical switches by PMS.Cliptest, so that a physical switch can be reused for different scenarios. Likewise, multiple physical switches can be assigned to one logical switch so that testing can be performed very flexibly, as specified by the customer.

The wireless and battery-free switches send several message packets to all receivers each time they are activated, for a distance of approximately 30 metres indoors or 300 metres outdoors (depending on interference factors). Depending on the region, communication takes place on 868 MHz, 902 MHz or 928 MHz and can therefore be used worldwide. If a greater distance is to be bridged, receivers can also function as repeaters and form a mesh-like network. Each receiver has a serial interface; for longer distances, the RS485 connection can be used.

worldwide installation sites

Installations

Pushbuttons per installation

h/ year Labour time savings due to wiring changes in the cable harness layout

THE SOFTWARE Components

ViewClient

The ViewClient displays all information about a running test in different visualizations.

PMS.PrintProcessor.Service

The PMS.PrintProcessorService is responsible for printing labels in PMS.Cliptest.

Service

The service component manages the test logic as well as the communication with test hardware and other connected systems.

Service Configurator

The ServiceConfigurator is used to edit and test the settings of the service.

MasterDataManager

The MasterDataManager provides functions for importing, editing and deleting the required master data. It also allows the teach-in of the function switches.

Backend

The backend stores all the data required for a check, such as the board configuration, the checklists and the switch states. Either a database or the file system serves as the backend.

Production Interface

The optional production interface seamlessly integrates PMS.Cliptest into customer-specific production management systems.

Visualisation

Check view

Editor view

Image Visualization

An image can be configured as background
Wireless switches are placed by drag-and-drop
Zoom function for detailed views

Check view

Editor view

Grid visualization

Filtering, sorting and grouping of the wireless switches
Up to 7 areas can be used
Show, hide, and arrange columns in any pane

Check view

Editor view

Matrix visualization

Based on the radio switch coordinates
Definable section areas
The numbers show the number of radio switches missing for the test in each field

Check view

Editor view

Dashboard visualisation

Defining your own views
Import and export defined layouts
Integration of key figures and your own reports

Do not hesitate to contact us if you are interested in PMS.Cliptest. We will be happy to arrange an online presentation with you. In addition to the detailed documentation, we also offer training courses on the use of the system. These can be conducted online or as a face-to-face event.

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