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Rail Industry Component:
Bach-Simpson, A Division of Wabtec: Automated Bench Test Equipment

Bach-Simpson, A Division of Wabtec

The Automated Bench Test Equipment (BTE) utilizes an electronic control system based on a PC mounted inside a ruggedized portable "rack" enclosure, with a touchscreen interface to allow the user to select appropriate testing procedures. Internal to the PC: - Utilizes Lab Windows Software - Network and serial communication ports - Multifunction analog/digital I/O card - GPIB controller for generating and monitoring various test signals. Bench Test Equipment (BTE)Features (*customized per application): - Includes all required Power Supplies* - Includes all required Test Instrumentation (DMM, F-Gen, Scope etc.) - Integrated Bar Code Scanner - Switching circuits for creating various test signals - Automated calibration of Analog channels - Ability to detect ground-to-ground short circuits for isolated channels, without resorting to manual testing. Various Bench Test Equipment (BTE) test sets types available: - Electronic - Electromechanical - Mechanical. At Bach-Simpson, we offer state-of-the-art products customized to your specific needs. When you install a Bach-Simpson system, you apply experience, quality and reliability.