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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

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.
The number of connector types
Products and variants:
- How many different cable/harness types need testing
- How many variants of a given product need testing

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
Will interface cables be used between the CableEye and the cable/harness under test?
- If yes, what is the longest interface cable expected?
The number of cables/harnesses to be tested per month?
Existing test method?
Average time to test a cable/harness?
Which sector is the cable/harness destined for?
Working voltage of end product (cable/harness)
Are you looking for a tester to configure yourself or a turnkey solution?
The timescale for implementation?
Budget?

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

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

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.
The number of connector types
Products and variants:
- How many different cable/harness types need testing
- How many variants of a given product need testing

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
Will interface cables be used between the CableEye and the cable/harness under test?
- If yes, what is the longest interface cable expected?
The number of cables/harnesses to be tested per month?
Existing test method?
Average time to test a cable/harness?
Which sector is the cable/harness destined for?
Working voltage of end product (cable/harness)
Are you looking for a tester to configure yourself or a turnkey solution?
The timescale for implementation?
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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Evaluating a cable tester

CAMI Research, Testing, Wire & Cable Equipment

How do you go about evaluating a cable tester?

Evaluating a cable tester can make the difference between buying a box to test cables and buying a system to provide test, traceability, documentation and even guided assembly.

The first thing to do is determine the need. Speak to your customers and find out what they are looking for from you today and for the next year or two:

Would they want a system where they can flag a concern over a cable or batch of cables and have assurances they were tested?
Would they be more likely to pay for testing if they knew the system could be calibrated in the UK to national standards?
How about graphically comparing the first-off with their diagrams?

Once you know the customer’s need look at what is involved in delivering this. It could be:

a new process
new equipment
new people

At Cimbian we offer advice as well as product. We can help with assessing the task and in finding a solution with out Consultative Test Service.

If it is new equipment we have demonstration equipment available that can be used to show you what is possible and how to get there.

So Many Options.

Demonstration equipment can be supplied on a loan basis for a week or two to help you assess how the equipment can, and likely will, help in your objective. If you would like to discuss a demo or a loan unit please call us on 01243 582555 or drop us a line through our contact page.