Used GENRAD 2287i #173995 for sale

GENRAD 2287i is a high-performance PC board test equipment designed to facilitate manual or automated testing of printed circuit boards. The system is capable of performing both in-circuit and functional tests. It has also been designed to work with a wide range of components and test strategies. The unit consists of an Instrument Control Unit (ICU), a high-speed scanning card, and up to nine probe cards. The ICU contains a 32-bit processor, high-speed memory, and a number of general purpose IO ports. The memory stores either user-defined test programs or programs loaded from a CD-ROM. It also provides all the real-time control of the test, including results analysis. The scanning card is capable of controlling up to 256 high-current AC signals and up to 512 low-current AC and DC signals, which can be used to control outputs and measure input signals from the boards being tested. The probes and adapters used for board testing include a variety of styles, such as test clips, bed-of-nails, universal test fixtures, and a variety of reusable test adapters. All these components are designed to match the size and shape of the components and circuitry on the boards, providing reliable contact and secure connection throughout the testing process. For functional tests, the machine can be programmed with a high-level language, such as C or C++, to create user-defined test programs. 2287i also provides power switching automation and ghost imaging, allowing automated functional and in-circuit testing over multiple boards. The user-defined tests can be used to test for zero, open, and short circuits, as well as voltage and capacitance measurements, at programming frequencies from 1 to 100kHz. The tool can be linked to most popular PC CAD packages, allowing for integration of new design ideas into the testing process. It also provides automatic hardware and software diagnostics, allowing easy identification and diagnosis of hardware and software errors. GENRAD 2287i is a powerful and versatile test asset, capable of handling a variety of testing requirements and board types. With its integrated hardware, software, and probe solutions, it is one of the most popular systems available for PC board test.