Standalone Software – Work Smarter with the CableEye®

Standalone Software – Work Smarter with the CableEye®

CAMI Research, Testing

Standalone Software License – Work Smarter

When you invest in a CableEye® cable test system, you’re getting a powerful combination of hardware and software that makes cable testing efficient, fast, and accurate; however, under normal conditions, the CableEye software only runs when the tester is physically connected to the computer.

But what if your engineers, designers, production planners, or support team members, etc., need access to the software, without tying up the tester?

That’s where the CableEye Standalone License comes in.

What Is the Standalone License?

The Standalone License enables you to install and run the CableEye application software on additional computers without requiring the tester to be connected. This makes it ideal for tasks that don’t require physical testing, such as:

  • Managing your cable database

  • Printing reports and labels

  • Designing new cables and connectors

  • Editing test macros

  • Logging and documentation work

When you order this license, you’ll receive an installation drive that includes an activation key for standalone operation. Plug it in, install the software, and start using it.

Why Use the Standalone License?

Here’s how your team can benefit:

✅ Work Independently from the Test Bench

Your engineers and support staff can use the software from their desks, freeing up the tester for production use.

✅ Design Without Delays

Create and edit cable assemblies, connectors, macros, and more—without interrupting ongoing tests on the production floor.

✅ Improve Workflow Efficiency

Allow different departments (design, QA, documentation) to access CableEye tools at the same time, each from their own workstation.

✅ Quick and Simple Setup

The included installation drive contains everything needed to activate and install the software on additional machines, making deployment fast and straightforward.

✅ Built and supplied as a Site Licence tool

The StandAlone Software tool is part of a suite of software tools that may be used under CAMI Research’s Site Licence scheme.

What is a Site Licence?

A site licence for software is a type of software licence that allows an organisation to install and use the software on multiple computers within a specific location or organisation, rather than purchasing a separate licence for each individual user or machine.

Key Features of a Site Licence:

  • ✅ Covers Multiple Installations: A single site licence typically allows unlimited (or a fixed number of) installations across all computers within a defined site, such as an office, building, or campus.
  • ✅ Simplifies Licence Management: Instead of tracking individual licences for each user or device, you manage one central licence for the entire site.
  • ✅ Cost-Effective: Especially for larger teams or departments, site licences often reduce the per-user cost compared to buying individual licences.

Examples:

  1. If your technical department has 20 engineers using CableEye® software, a site licence could allow all 20 of them to use the software across multiple computers, without needing to purchase 20 separate standalone licences.
  2. You are in a meeting and need to access productivity reports to present to your colleagues, such as yield, etc.
cableeye reporting - example report
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cableeye report and label design

Real-World Applications

The Standalone License is ideal for:

  • Design Teams building and modifying cable layouts

  • Documentation Teams generating reports and labels

  • Quality Assurance reviewing logs and preparing test macros

  • IT or Admin Staff managing databases or installing on a central server for wider access

  • Production Planners creating and accessing yield, fault, and throughput reporting (with the custom report generator)

Expand Your CableEye Capability

Whether you’re supporting a growing team or simply want to make better use of your tester hardware, the Standalone License helps you and your team get more done—without getting in the way of production.

Not all cable testers are the same.

As you can see, there’s more to cable testing than shorts and opens!

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Ensuring Cable Safety with Insulation Withstand Testing: Why Precision Matters

Ensuring Cable Safety with Insulation Withstand Testing: Why Precision Matters

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Ensuring Cable Safety with Insulation Withstand Testing: Why Precision Matters

When it comes to cable assemblies, safety and reliability are non-negotiable. One of the most critical tests performed to ensure these qualities is the Insulation Withstand Test, also known as Dielectric Breakdown Testing, high-voltage withstand testing, or Isolation Testing. This high-voltage test verifies that the insulation within a cable assembly can withstand a specified voltage without allowing excessive current to flow, confirming that the product is safe for use in the field… or is it?

What is an Insulation Withstand Voltage Test?

Typically conducted during end-of-line testing, this process involves applying a known high voltage and monitoring the resulting current. If the current remains below a preset threshold, the assembly passes the test; however, not all test systems are created equal—and that’s where the CableEye® HVX Series stands out.

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cableeye hvx hipot tester

Going Beyond the Basics with CableEye®

While many HiPot testers can perform a basic insulation withstand test, the CableEye HVX Series offers advanced features that ensure a more accurate, repeatable, and reliable result. For instance, when high voltage is applied to a cable, the inherent capacitance can cause the power supply to trip prematurely. To counter this, CableEye allows users to precisely program both the voltage ramp-up and ramp-down rates in 1V increments. This fine control enables the system to accommodate the charging characteristics of the cable under test, ensuring the full test voltage is applied without triggering a fault.

cableeye hvx hipot rise-time screenshot

Intelligent Current Monitoring

Another key advantage of the CableEye system is its programmable current range, from 0.05mA to 1.5mA. This ensures that the assembly is protected throughout the test, including during ramp-up and ramp-down phases. The system continuously monitors current levels, preventing damage while maintaining test integrity.

Additionally, CableEye allows for a programmable trip current—a brief allowance for over-current conditions caused by voltage ringing when the maximum test voltage is reached. This feature ensures that minor, short-lived current spikes don’t result in a failed test or reduced voltage application.

Confidence in Every Test

Once the maximum voltage is applied and stabilised, the system enters a programmable dwell time, during which the high voltage is maintained before ramping down. This ensures the insulation is tested under sustained stress, providing a more thorough validation.

All of these programmable parameters—ramp rates, current limits, trip thresholds, and dwell times—combine to deliver a test that is not only precise but also repeatable and trustworthy. With CableEye, manufacturers can ship their cable assemblies with full confidence that the test specifications were met—not compromised.

screenshot of hipot test settings from cableeye hvx
hi-pot testing - control panel
motorsport harnesses - hvx printed test report with insulation withstand testing

More than just HiPot

The CableEye® HVX series of testers are based upon the well-established low voltage M3Z and M4 CableEye® testers from CAMI Research. What this means is that all products are tested for the low-voltage parameters including Continuity, Resistance, Diodes. Only after the assembly under test passes these tests will the CableEye® HVX system enter HiPot test mode.

A single test station for a one-stop test solution.

A well-considered investment

By investing in precision tools for insulation withstand testing, companies signal a clear commitment to excellence. It’s not merely about passing a test; it’s about protecting your brand, your clients, and ultimately, the end-users who depend on your products every day. In this context, precision isn’t just important—it’s indispensable.

Not All Cable Testers Are the Same

In a world where product safety and compliance are paramount, having the right tools makes all the difference. The CableEye® HVX Series doesn’t just perform insulation withstand testing—it elevates it, ensuring your assemblies meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and reliability.

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CableEye Barcodes

CableEye Barcodes

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CableEye Application – Barcodes

A while ago an existing CableEye® customer asked us to add barcoding to their CableEye HVX tester, so we looked at what they were doing and how we could help.

When we assessed the existing process, we found that each cable was given a 7-character label that contained the year/month/sequence-in-batch when it was tested and was only fitted to cables that PASSED the cable test. This meant that all cables that were shipped could be identified by the month/year and where in the batch it was tested. Better than nothing, but not great.

We learned that all Works Order numbers (WO numbers) were unique to a customer order but that several Part numbers (cable types) could be contained within one Works Order.

After some discussion we came up with an alternative 14-digit code containing:

Part number / WO number / Assembly Serial Number.

barcodes

A fixed-length field for each element was agreed upon with the customer and a single numerical string was designed. Each Part number became a numerical lookup (1-100,000) for a given cable name in a CSV file. The lookup is a cross-reference from the numerical value in the barcode field to an ASCII text, human-readable name of ‘unlimited’ length.

barcode lookup table

We then recommended that ALL cables received their unique ident label during assembly to improve the reporting from each assembly bench so that operator retraining needs could be identified, or their crimp tools recalibrated etc.

In operation:

As the cable is taken from one of our Protean Cable Stands and put on the test bench its barcode gets scanned by the test operator (identifiable by their unique log-in).

Our script then reads the WO-specific log file (on the customer’s network) to check if the assembly has been seen before. If it has been previously tested it asks the operator if this is a retest, or not. Retests could be due to the cable having previously FAILED on the tester and been reworked, or the operator having been distracted and trying to test the same cable twice.

The script then advises the test operator which connector adaptors are needed for this assembly and to which bank each must be connected. The correct test program is automatically loaded and ready for the ‘TEST’ button to be pressed.

Once ‘TEST’ has been pressed, the WO-specific log file is opened again, this time for writing, the test is run and the test results, along with the Date/Time and the tester operator’s ID stored in the log file. If the cable PASSES the test, a tamperproof sealing label is printed and placed over the end of the connector.

Outcome:

Using the CableEye Standalone Software option and built-in log tools, production management has an immediate view of the production throughput and statistics from their own desk.

This relatively simple change means that every assembly has a unique identity from the point at which it is assembled, identifying the workstation and the operator.

The configuration of the CableEye test station is semi-automated, speeding up the test process and reducing error time.

ALL cables that are delivered to ALL customers have full traceability, down to the individual conductor test results. Consequently, warranty claims are dealt with quicker with fewer ‘valid’ claims, and pre-emptive training or tool servicing is easier to manage.

All of the script work was done by Cimbian UK for the customer using standard, built-in tools included with EVERY CAMI Research CableEye, as standard!

FAQ:

Why use Barcodes?

Barcodes are reliable, fast and eliminate operator input errors. In this case, 14 characters are entered, without error in under a second!

How are Barcodes read?

A simple USB scanner is all that is needed to read a barcode in the CableEye software.

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CableEye Needs Analysis

CableEye Needs Analysis

Harness Testing

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adpator cables needs analysis
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harness test
motorsport harnesses - hvx printed test report

Needs Analysis

When considering investing in a Cable Tester some initial groundwork identifying your specific requirements using a Needs Analysis can make the process a lot easier. This page will get you started on collating the information you will need to narrow down the wide range of CableEye products and options to suit your application.

Ask yourself

  1. Are you testing cables or harnesses, or both?
    Some of our customers produce straight-forward cables, such as Ethernet cables. Others produce very complex harnesses/looms. From a cable testing perspective, this can affect the number of connections required.
  2. The number of connector types
  3. Products and variants:
    • How many different cable/harness types need testing
    • How many variants of a given product need testing
  1. What will be the method of connection to the CableEye?The three main options are connecting to CB boards, Connecting via adaptor cables, and connecting via a fixture/connector panel
  2. Will interface cables be used between the CableEye and the cable/harness under test?
    • If yes, what is the longest interface cable expected?
  3. The number of cables/harnesses to be tested per month?
  4. Existing test method?
  5. Average time to test a cable/harness?
  6. Which sector is the cable/harness destined for?
  7. Working voltage of end product (cable/harness)
  8. Are you looking for a tester to configure yourself or a turnkey solution?
  9. The timescale for implementation?
  10. Budget?

We are happy to help in this process. Please just drop us a line and we’ll get back to you.

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Needs Analysis

When considering investing in a Cable Tester some initial groundwork identifying your specific requirements using a Needs Analysis can make the process a lot easier. This page will get you started on collating the information you will need to narrow down the wide range of CableEye products and options to suit your application.

Ask yourself

  1. Are you testing cables or harnesses, or both?
    Some of our customers produce straight-forward cables, such as Ethernet cables. Others produce very complex harnesses/looms. From a cable testing perspective, this can affect the number of connections required.
  2. The number of connector types
  3. Products and variants:
    • How many different cable/harness types need testing
    • How many variants of a given product need testing
  1. What will be the method of connection to the CableEye?The three main options are connecting to CB boards, Connecting via adaptor cables, and connecting via a fixture/connector panel
  2. Will interface cables be used between the CableEye and the cable/harness under test?
    • If yes, what is the longest interface cable expected?
  3. The number of cables/harnesses to be tested per month?
  4. Existing test method?
  5. Average time to test a cable/harness?
  6. Which sector is the cable/harness destined for?
  7. Working voltage of end product (cable/harness)
  8. Are you looking for a tester to configure yourself or a turnkey solution?
  9. The timescale for implementation?
  10. Budget?

We are happy to help in this process. Please just drop us a line and we’ll get back to you.

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CableEye Twisted Pair Testing – NEW FEATURE

CableEye Twisted Pair Testing – NEW FEATURE

Harness Testing

You asked for Twisted Pair Testing, and CAMI Research delivered!

Now available on the ever-popular CableEye range of cable testers are two new features:

  • Capacitance measurement
  • Twisted pair testing and verification
  • Twisted pair ethernet cables

Combining these two features also gives a distance-to-fault testing capability, which means that incoming inspection can test new reels of cable prior to accepting for production.

Available immediately, the new CableEye M4 tester is the same, compact and rugged format as the M2 and M3 systems and utilises the same software, though extended for the new twisted pair testing and capacitance testing capabilities.

The initial application is to detect the infamous ‘Ethernet’ cable issue of incorrectly paired cores (eg CAT5/CAT6 cables).

During a single test phase the CableEye M4 will:

  • check continuity for shorts and opens
  • check resistance (the 4-wire option will increase precision when needed)
  • check for diodes (presence, polarity, and forward voltage drop)
  • check capacitance
  • check for miswired pairs using a new technique across multiple pairs
  • report Pass/Fail
  • display results in wiring diagram or table format
  • log the result – even to a network drive
  • print a detailed report on any windows printer – even networked
  • print a label on local or network label printers

And all of this happens within a matter of seconds, using a single button-press from a low-skilled operator!

For more details on all of the CableEye products from CAMI Research take a look at our dedicated section here

twisted pair testing

Cimbian UK will be demonstrating a brand new M4 on Stand A52 at the WNIE show (NEC 25th and 26th September), and will also be available for technical discussions, and to help you get the best from your Cable and Cable Harness Testing.

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How to make easy CableEye backups

How to make easy CableEye backups

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Easy CableEye backups

Working with any programmable equipment really needs a way of keeping data secure. This page will show you how to make easy CableEye backups for your CableEye M2/M3/HVX tester from CAMI Research.

CableEye includes a built-in Backup and Restore function that has a number of uses:

  1. to make secure regular backups to avoid data loss
  2. to make a secure backup prior to upgrading any software
  3. to copy the correct folder structure between computers
  4. to send essential data to us for support

In the following video we are creating a data file for backups, but the process is the same for support requests or transferring data to another machine.

Of course, as CableEye is a PC based system, it is just as easy for you to send your backups to a network drive that is also included in your Company’s IT backup process, thereby creating another layer of security for your investment.

How frequently you make backups depends on how often you make changes in your software; however, as the process is so simple you should look to do this at least once per week. Perhaps at the close of business on Friday; however, our recommendation is daily.

Making life easy for our customers is a cornerstone of what we do at Cimbian UK.

For more information on CableEye or on how we can provide you with support just drop us a line by returning the form below:

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