QuadTech News                                                 March 2011
 

     News and Events

 
  It's Time For Spring Cleaning!
  QuadTech Announces New Guardian 500VA Plus
  QuadTech Celebrates 20th Anniversary!
  New Faces of QuadTech

     Technical Corner

 
  Download Popular QuadTech Application Notes
  Meridian Video Tutorials

     Service Center  
  QuadTech's RMA Service
 
 News and Events
It's Time For Spring Cleaning

QuadTech is offering savings of up to 40% off all demo and refurbished equipment. The discounted equipment includes a range of Hipot Testers, LCR Meters, and AC Power Sources. All are fully calibrated with a 45 day money back guarantee and a 1 year warranty.  Quantities are limited - call today to take advantage of savings!

Browse QuadTech's Selection of Discounted Equipment Here!                                                                                                                       Top


QuadTech Announces New Guardian 500VA Plus Hipot Analyzer
   

QuadTech’s new 500VA Plus Hipot Analyzer is designed for applications requiring a 500VA output transformer capacity with 100mA AC output current and 200mA short circuit current.

The 500VA Plus can be used for applications requiring variable hipot frequency from 50Hz to 600Hz. The analyzer has both hipot test and breakdown analysis modes, making the unit flexible for both production and R&D applications.

QuadTech's Guardian 500VA Plus is ideal for testing to standards that require a 500VA output transformer, variable frequency hipot or 200mA short circuit current such as ASTM D149-09, IEC 60934 and IEC 60335-1.

Download our NEW application note discussing how to meet these requirements with QuadTech’s Guardian 500VA Plus!                                                                                                                       Top


QuadTech Celebrates 20th Anniversary!

QuadTech Marks 20 Years in the Test and Measurement Industry.

Founder and Chairman of the Board, Phil Harris, created QuadTech in March of 1991 when he bought the Precision Instrument Division of General Radio (GenRad), an electronic test equipment manufacturer and one of the most respected names in the test and measurement industry.  Over the last 20 years, QuadTech has continued to evolve and build it’s reputation as a leading provider of electrical test solutions in the test and measurement industry. While QuadTech’s product offerings have evolved over the last 20 years, the company philosophy and mission have remained steadfast: Make the Customer Successful. From the top down, QuadTech employees are focused on supporting the customer.

Kim Southern, QuadTech President and CEO says, “We will always do everything in our power to help the customer achieve their testing objectives.  QuadTech has been committed to serving its customers for the past 20 years, and we will work to continue to earn and keep the trust of our customers.”

Read more about QuadTech's 20th Anniversary

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New Faces of QuadTech
Jeff Amaral joins QuadTech as the new Customer Service Manager. Jeff is a very experienced Service Manager. He has worked for Vanguard Network Solutions and Motorola Corporation. He has a background in electro-mechanic technology, industrial engineering technology and electronics technology.
Kristen O'Keeffe joins QuadTech as the new Marketing Coordinator. Kristen studied marketing at Bryant University and graduated in 2009 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Prior to QuadTech, she held a Sales position at ORLive, an online surgical broadcasting company.
Jorel Townsend is the new Applications Engineer. Jorel has been with QuadTech for 8 years. Jorel started his career at QuadTech as a Technician and has been recently promoted to an Applications Engineer.
Bernie Lane joins QuadTech as the new Applications Engineer. Bernie has a degree in Electrical Engineering from Northeastern University and has worked in the medical field for over 15 years at companies such as Covidien and Cytyc Corporation. He has held various positions throughout his career from Technician to Senior Electrical Engineer in R&D organizations.
Phirachan Pimsri joins QuadTech as a new Technician. Phirachan has experience as a Radio Technician with the U.S. Air Force and has been in the military for nine years.
Welcome!

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Technical Corner
Download Popular QuadTech Application Notes

LCR: Skin Effect on Wire

This application note discusses material effect on skin depth on an electrical conductor such as wire. Skin effect can be defined as the tendency for alternating electric current (AC) to flow mostly near the outer surface of an electrical conductor, and not through the core. The skin effect occurs when frequencies start to increase, and as conduction starts to move from the inner cross section of the conductor toward the outer surface of the cross sectional of the conductor.

To learn more about Skin Effect, download QuadTech's application note: Skin Effect on Wire.

Power: AC Source Soft Panel Software

QuadTech’s 31000 Series SoftPanel Software allows AC Programmable Power Sources to be easily controlled using point-and-click software screens. The Soft Panels communicate with instruments via RS2323 or GPIB/IEEE Interfaces, which are standard on all QuadTech AC Programmable Power Sources. The Soft Panel Software is easy to install and creates a convenient test environment:
  • Program Voltage, Frequency and Current Remotely
  • Ability to Store Data to PC
  • Create Custom Sequencing to Vary Voltage, Frequency and Duration

Specialized features include Auto Reporting and Custom Sequencing for complex testing requirements such as MIL-STD-704 testing.

To learn more about software designed to help test to standards such as MIL-STD-704, DO-160, ABD0100 and IEC 61000-4, download our application note: Software Simplifies Testing to Military and Aerospace Standards!

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Meridian Video Tutorials:

Meridian Tutorials- If you have questions on how to use the Meridian, please visit our FAQ section. We have populated this area with video tutorials to show you how to program cables, learn new adapters, create custom reports and much more!

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Service Center
QuadTech's RMA Service
QuadTech's RMA Service is designed to help customers be greener, improve record keeping and maintain document control compliance. Here are some highlights of the ways we make the process easier for you:
  • QuadTech keeps electronic records of customer equipment, maintenance history, certificates, and data for all customer RMA orders.
  • Customers can log on and reprint calibration certificates and data as many times as they like - at no extra charge.
  • The QuadTech RMA Process automatically notifies customers of units due for calibration by serial number and model number.
  • Customers can view calibration and repair history in their account for all calibrated and repaired units.
  • Customers can ask questions electronically and search our knowledgebase for a quick response to questions concerning product calibrations and maintenance.

As always, QuadTech Customer Care Representative are available to talk live Mon.- Fri., 8:00 am -5:00 pm ET at 1-800-253-1230.  If you prefer to communicate via email, you can submit questions to customercare@quadtech.com.

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For more information, please contact your US sales rep or International sales rep. You can also visit www.quadtech.com or call (800) 253-1230. QuadTech also offers Leasing Options. Taking your call is the most important thing we do all day!
 
 

About QuadTech

QuadTech, an ISO 9001:2008 - Registered company, is a leading provider of AC/DC power sources, dc electronic loads, electrical safety test and passive component measurement solutions. These solutions enable manufacturers in the medical device, aerospace, and alternative energy industries, as well as many other industries, to test the safety and quality of their electrical products, while ensuring compliance to regulatory agencies. QuadTech is dedicated to doing everything in its power to assist the customer in achieving their testing objectives.

QuadTech values your opinion. Please send questions, comments or feedback to: Marketing@quadtech.com.

QuadTech, Inc.
734 Forest Rd, Suite 500
Marlborough, MA 01752
(800) 253-1230
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