QuadTech News                                                         May 2010

 
News and Events  
QuadTech Expanding Power Source Product Line
  QuadTech.com Adds More Application Resources
  QuadTech Applications Engineer Ye Rong Welcomes Baby Boy!
 
Industry Reference Desk  
EST:   
Ensuring Connectivity During Product Safety Testing
LCR:   
Milliohmmeter Guide
Measuring Motor Inductance and Impedance Using an AC Power Source
Benefits of Scripting with the Meridian
TENS/NMES Pad Testing using the 7600 Plus
Popular Aerospace Websites
Testing Solar Inverters using DC Power Supply
   
Technical Corner  
  QuadTech's Software Development Lifecycle
   
Service Center  
  QuadTech's RMA Process
 News and Events

QuadTech is Expanding our Power Source Product Line

QuadTech Hybrid 2000 4-WireQuadTech, a leading provider of AC/DC power sources and electrical safety test and passive component measurement solutions, today announced the expansion of their AC programmable power source product line.  In addition to the 31000 Programmable Power Source Series, QuadTech will now offer two new series: the 31000A Programmable AC Source Series and 33000 Programmable AC Source Series.

Also coming soon, QuadTech will be adding DC loads to our DC Power Source Product line. QuadTech offers a wide variety of solutions for Li-Ion battery testing. Please call for more information.

Read more about QuadTech's newest AC Power Series here.

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QuadTech.com Adds More Resources!

Be sure to check out QuadTech.com's Download Center, as we're always expanding our online resources! Our most recently added application notes include:

Scripting and its Benefits with the Meridian
Single, Split-Phase and Three Phase Power
LCR Meters in Aerospace

Be sure to visit QuadTech.com's Articles section as well to read the latest articles written by QuadTech Engineers.

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QuadTech Applications Engineer Ye Rong Welcomes Baby Boy!

QuadTech is happy to announce the newest addition to our family. Applications Engineer Ye Rong welcomed a baby boy on April 14th. Both mom and baby are both happy, healthy and doing well! Congratulations!

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 Industry Reference Desk

 

EST: Ensuring Connectivity During Product Safety Testing

There is nothing worse than believing the correct voltage is being applied to a Device Under Test (DUT), only to find out a cable is broken and the only thing that has been tested is the hipot tester itself and part of the cable. Data collection and evaluation may help reduce operator error, but there are other precautions that can be put in place to ensure the safety test is performed correctly. Read this article to learn more about safeguards to ensure proper testing.

Read the Ensuring Connectivity During Product Safety Testing article by QuadTech Director of Engineering Shari Richardson as seen in IN Compliance Magazine.

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LCR: Low Resistance Measurement Guide

Are you doing low resistance testing? Read our guide to learn about low resistance measurement methods and the common sources of error inherent in measuring such a small quantity. Readers will get a general overview of electrical resistance including:

QuadTech 7600 Precision LCR Meter, Model B, CE

  • Mathematical equations
  • Connection methods to the device under test
  • Methods used by measuring instruments to accurately characterize resistance
  • Temperature compensation
  • Conductors and milliohmmeter applications

Read the QuadTech Low Resistance Measurement Guide.

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Power: Use an AC Power Source to Measure Motor Inductance and Impedance

The inductance or impedance of a motor can be a key parameter during the manufacture and servicing of both AC and DC motors. The inductance of both AC and DC motors can be measured using a low voltage AC source. This application note discusses how this can be accomplished with QuadTech's 3100 AC Programmable Power Source Series.

Read the QuadTech Inductance and Impedance application note.

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Cable: Benefits of Script Testing

QuadTech's Meridian is an all-in-one bench top tester that is popular in aerospace and medical industries; the Meridian’s enhanced testing capabilities and scripting language allow engineers to customize the tester to their application needs. Learn the benefits of enhanced, customized testing with our Scripting and its Benefits Appnote.

Read our Benefits of Scripting with the Meridian application note.

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Medical: TENS/NMES Pad Testing

QuadTech’s 7600 Plus LCR Meter can be used for testing TENS/NMES pads in a production or R&D environment. Read our application note to to find out how to use the 7600 Plus for your medical application.

Read QuadTech's TENS/NMES Pad Testing with the 7600 Plus application note.

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Aerospace: Keep Up with the latest Aerospace News

Exciting events and changes are happening everyday in the aerospace industry. QuadTech engineers keep up with the latest news, and we want to pass on our most visited aerospace-related websites to help our customers stay in-the-know as well!

Aviation Week is the largest information and services provider to the global commercial, defense, aintenance/repair/overhaul (MRO), space and business aviation communities.


Aerospaceweb.org is a non-profit site operated by engineers and scientists in the aerospace field providing educational information on a variety of subjects ranging from aviation to space travel to aerospace technology.


AeroWorldNet is a daily Web magazine covering the world of aerospace. You'll find the latest news about aviation, aerospace and space.


 

NASA.gov brings you images, videos and interactive features from the unique perspective of America's space agency.


AF.mil is the official site of the U.S. Air Force.


AIAA has been the leading publisher in aerospace for more than seven decades.


Aerospace Testing is Europe’s leading meeting place for the Aerospace Test Engineering Community, connecting senior engineers to leading suppliers in a highly focused business environment.


Defense-aerospace.com features news, information and data for aerospace and defense professionals. Includes live feed, communiques and official reports.


 

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Alternative Energy: Use DC Power Sources for alternative energy applications

Solar inverters are a key component in a solar power system where the technology is able to convert DC electricity provided from the solar array PV electricity into AC electricity. DC Power Sources can be used to test solar inverters and other alternative energy applications. Read our solar inverter application note to learn about the different types of solar inverters and DC voltage/current injection with the use of a DC power supply.

Read the Testing Solar Inverters with DC Power Supply application note.

 

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Technical Corner

What is QuadTech's Software Development Lifecycle?

QuadTech understands that thorough and accurate documentation is essential in the manufacturing of medical devices. QuadTech's documented Software Development Lifecycle process is designed to maintain quality assurance in our products.

QuadTech VP Technical Operations, Robert M. Brown says, “As an ISO certified company, QuadTech’s SDLC process relates to the overall QuadTech Quality System, ensuring quality controlled software.”

QuadTech’s SDLC also supports medical device manufacturers' validation requirements for off-the-shelf (OTS) software, as defined in the “General Principles of Software Validation; Final Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff”, Version 2.0, dated January 11, 2002.

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Service Center

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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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About QuadTech

QuadTech, an ISO 9001:2000 - Registered company, is a leading provider of AC/DC power sources, electrical safety test and passive component measurement solutions. These solutions enable Medical Device Manufacturers and other manufacturing industries to test the safety and quality of their electrical products, while ensuring compliance to FDA and other regulatory agencies. QuadTech is dedicated to doing everything in its power to assist the customer in achieving their testing objectives.

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