JLT opens Swedish test centre for rugged systems
Swedish embedded computer maker JLT Mobile Computers has opened an environmental test centre for its rugged systems.
The JLT Test Centre in in Växjö was established to gain full control over the testing of existing JLT products and to enable more efficient development and testing of new designs for shock and vibration, temperature extremes, humidity, impact resistance and RF. The new JLT Test Centre is part of JLT’s expansion and growth strategy.
JLT supplies rugged computer systems for industrial applications and so has designed, engineered and manufactured equipment for reliability in the field. The ability to test products inhouse under all conceivable customer operating conditions and at all stages of development, this process now becomes both more time and cost-efficient.
“We want for our customers to rest assured that we’ve always tested every aspect of the units that their business relies on in detail and to the extreme. With our new test centre, we can subject our products to the harshest environmental punishment they may encounter in the field, and beyond, without the need to involve external testing labs and with minimal time delays. If something breaks, we go back to the drawing table to make it better and stronger, right here in our own facilities,” said Per Holmberg, CEO of JLT Mobile Computers.
“Our new test centre is state-of-the-art. We can test for shock and vibration, temperature extremes, humidity, impact resistance and we also do radio frequency testing. This enables us to develop the ultimate balance between the highest quality, reliable products, internal efficiency, and production costs. It is also a great facilitator for future innovation,” he said.
The in-house vibrator/shaker can test PCs and displays for shock and vibration resistance, both perennial issues for units deployed in moving vehicles and multi-shift operations. Testing for weak points and making the necessary adjustments maximizes uptime and can add years to a product’s life.
A programmable climate chamber can run automated temperature sequences for hours and days, closely matching real-world temperature cycles and extremes. The new chamber’s humidity control measures the impact of extreme humidity and changes in humidity on performance and reliability.
The test centre’s radio lab allows JLT to prequalify components and designs for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and electromagnetic interference (EMI) before sending devices for official testing and certification, reducing uncertainty and expediting time to market. The radio lab also allows configuring for optimal radio performance and wireless connectivity under varying conditions and usage scenarios.
The in-house test lab allows JLT to detect and fix issues early in the development process, test new design ideas, test specific custom designs, and even replicate a customer’s specific working environment.
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