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We’re going to show now how RevEng works:
Step 1, RevEng learns how the devices on a circuit
relate to each other by the means of test clips,
probes and I/O connectors that need to be attached by
the operator to each device on the PCB.
Step 2, the SYSTEM 8 Ultimate software
runs a continuity check across up to 2048 points
and a NetList with all the connections is generated.
Step 3, the NetList is exported to a
professional CAD / EDA software package included
in RevEng and a schematic is then created.
Let’s look in details what these steps involve:
First of all, run the SYSTEM 8 Ultimate software
and create a new project in the RevEng instrument
giving a name, PCB description
and loading a picture of the circuit
List all the devices found in your PCB
RevEng comes with a vast library of preloaded devices
but you can easily create new devices
and packages whenever required
After that
you can decide whether you want to generate
a partial or a full schematic.
Follow the instructions on the screen
and attach probes, hooks, connectors and
test clips to the devices paying attention
to the correct orientation
Run the scan when instructed by the software to do so
move the clips and probes around the PCB
to cover 100% of the possible connections
You will be able to
stop and resume this process whenever needed
Reacquiring individual scan sessions is also possible
should you need to correct any clip attachment
or connection during the process.
Once the system finishes scanning the PCB
a detailed NetList will be displayed
in the SYSTEM 8 Ultimate software
When ready to proceed
click in Export NetList to save it as a text file
Click in Launch EDWin to run the EDA / CAD tool
and import the NetList.
Now that the NetList has been imported into
the EDWin Schematic Editor software
you will be able to customise your PCB schematic as required
renaming the connections, dividing into separate pages, etc.
Automatic presets are available to make
this part of the process as easy as possible.
RevEng from ABI Electronics
is available in two hardware formats:
The Cabinet solution starting with
512 channels but upgradable up to
2048 channels for maximum performance
in the least possible time
For smaller jobs and PCBs
the Multilink solution starts with
256 channels and can be upgraded to 768 channels.
Who is using RevEng already?
Apart from large government and
military organisations across the globe
private manufacturers and
independent repair companies
have all been benefiting from schematics generated
with the invaluable help of RevEng.
To learn more about RevEng
and the solutions for PCB testing and troubleshooting
manufactured by ABI in the United Kingdom
please have a look at our other videos
on our YouTube channel
or send your contact details
to sales@abielectronics.co.uk
and a member of our team
will contact you shortly.