Flying Probe Upgrades
Our Equipment services include a range of options and upgrades for both hardware and software.
4 Wire Kelvin Upgrades for Flying Probes
The 4 Wire Kelvin Test is used for testing very small resistance of Interconnect Via Hole (IVH) and through holes. It can measure low resistance correctly without being affected by test lead or contact resistance.
- Low resistance measurement range 0.5 mOhm – 25 Ohm
- Low Resistance accuracy +/- 0.1 mOhm
- Speed of single 4WK measurement <=20ms
Basic Flying Probe to Kelvin Ready option/upgrade
Purchase your Gardien flying probe and have Kelvin ready pre-wiring added at the factory.
Stagger your upgrades on existing equipment by getting Kelvin ready pre-wiring performed on-site.
Kelvin Ready option to Kelvin Functional upgrade
Upgrade your pre-wired Kelvin Ready Flying Probe to Kelvin Functional including all necessary hardware. This upgrade is performed on-site.
Basic Flying Probe to Kelvin functional option/upgrade
Purchase your Gardien flying probe and have Kelvin functionality and all hardware added at the factory.
Upgrade your existing equipment by getting Kelvin functionality and all hardware added on-site.
- Gardien G50
- Gardien G60
- Evo2
- Evo3
- Gardien G90 Series
- Gardien G Series
- Loc8 and Loc8 Lite
- Evo2 & 3
Ultim8 upgrade is available but requires extra hardware upgrades
Cost is based on machine type, serial number and upgrade required.
Inductance Measurement Upgrades for Flying Probes
Gardien’s unique upgrade package for Speedy580, 588 and Pegasus flying probe test systems is the only one available in the market. The upgrade package enables you to extend the life of equipment while increasing technology capabilities with minimal investment.
Upgrade your existing equipment to achieve the following Loc8 Lite specification:
- 4 test probes ( 2 front / 2 back)
- Z-Axis probes with soft touch (no pad markings)
- Fully automatic camera alignment for easy and faster board registration
- Pneumatic Stretch frame: For testing thin core, flex and inner layers
- Quick frame: Used for rigid PCBs – More efficient loading and un-loading of boards.
- User friendly, high-speed software licensed specifically by Gardien
- Test floor integration with all leading Universal Grid system suppliers
- Direct link to the Acceler8® for Test Capture
Please note: Old electronics will be removed and replaced with new SCB4, McAVR, Probeelectronic and new Softtouch probes. The existing motion system will be serviced but not replaced.
Upgrades can be performed on-site reducing downtime and minimising disruption to your business.
- Pegasus
- Speedy 580
- Speedy 588
Cost is based on machine type, serial number and upgrade required.
Upgrade to the Loc8 Lite Specification
The Inductance Measurement option allows the Flying Probe to measure active inductance (coils) on the PCB. This requires a software option upgrade and an additional measurement meter to provide the measurements.
- Tolerance +-5%
- Gardien G Series
- Loc8 and Loc8 Lite
- Evo2 & 3
Insulation Resistance Test Software
The Insulation Resistance (IR) option allows the Isolation Test at a pre-determined Voltage while screening against a pre-determined Isolation Resistance value. This option requires a software license upgrade.
- Insulation Resistance to 1 Giga Ohm
- Tolerance +-5%
- Gardien G Series
- Loc8 and Loc8 Lite
- Evo2 & 3
Embedded Resistor Test Software
Embedded Resistance is one of the important technologies adopted in the miniaturization of PCBs. Our Software upgrade enables embedded resistor testing with the following specification:
- Series/parallel networks
- Resistors from 1ohm up to 10 Mohm
- Tolerance +-5%
- Gardien G50
- Gardien G60
- Loc8 and Loc8 Lite
Embedded Capacitor Test Software
The Embedded Capacitor option allows the test and measurement of embedded capacitors. This option requires a software license upgrade.
- Series/parallel networks
- Tolerance +-5%
- Gardien G Series
- Loc8 and Loc8 Lite
- Evo2 & 3Â
Cost is based on machine type, serial number and upgrade required.
Vacuum Plate Option
We offer the option to add a Vacuum plate:
- When purchasing a Flying Probe test System from Gardien you have the option to purchase the Vacuum plate and pump with the machine.
- Size: 560x480mm
- Gardien G50
- Gardien G60
Cost is based on machine type, serial number and upgrade required.
Test Floor Integration (TFI)/data logging Software
By choosing the TFI Software option we can make Gardien G50 and G60 Flying Probes compatible with:
- Acceler8
- Mania Equipment
- C.L.TECH Equipment
TFI shares data seamlessly between equipment allowing your Flying Probe to conduct a full resistive test, automatically verifying all faults contained in the data log file created during grid testing. For more detailed information about the TFI process click here
Interested?
For more details please contact us or go to the Downloads section for product documentation.
