CAMI Research Inc.
CAMI provides advanced systems for cable and wire harness test and cable management to discerning global customers who require accurate and dependable assembly and testing in order to deliver top quality product.
- (978) 266-2655
- 42 Nagog Park
Suite 115
Acton, MA 01720-3301
United States
- CAMI Research Inc.
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Guided Assembly | Cable Harness Testers
Autobuild™ Software
Our optional, add-on AutoBuild™ software (Item 728) offers Guided Assembly for cables and wire harnesses. Use a supplied probe, or a finger with wrist strap, to touch an unterminated wire and the software shows (and says) exactly where the wire should be connected. As the operator attaches each new wire, AutoBuild checks the entire assembly and provides a clear checklist showing all completed good connections. When using our resistance-capable testers, you may connect diodes and resistors by name and value, check resistance values over the tester's specified range, and test conduction and isolation resistance against specified thresholds. Programmable tones accompany the graphic screen to give clear signals to the operator when good connections are completed or when incorrect connections, resistance violations, or diode insertions are detected. Combine with our Light Director™ option for light-guided assembly.
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Connector Board for Cable and Harness Tester
CB49
Populated with solder pads to accept a suite of TE-Connectivity Micro-MaTch connectors, this board addresses markets plagued by vibration and fretting corrosion, and requiring "miniaturized connectivity". Rated to 500Vdc/350Vac, the CB49 may be used on all CableEye models. The CB49, sold without connectors, contains nine sets of 20 solder pads accommodating numerous configurations of Micro-MaTch connectors. There are nine preset locations for automatic detection & display of 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, and 20-pin connectors. Yet, any single set may be fitted with any combination of lower pin count connectors that total to 20 or less (e.g. a 14-pin with a 4-pin). Connectors soldered in non-preset positions will also appear graphically correct once they are mapped with PinMap (optional software). Sold as a set of two boards, each Micro-MaTch test board may be paired with other CableEye adapter boards to accommodate any combination of connectors.
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Pin-Mapping for Custom Connectors, Test Fixtures, UUTs | Cable & Harness Testers
PinMap™
Check out this fast and super-easy pin-mapping process enabled by our optional CableEye® PinMap™ software. Map as fast as you can move the probe from one pin to the next. Use on your custom connectors, test fixtures, specially-built connector panels, or pigtail adapters to your CableEye tester. This software assigns test point numbers to connector types and applies standard pin designations to the pin numbers. For each custom connector, first choose a connector graphic from our large library to match your connector. Then touch the tester probe to the connector pins one-by-one to automatically detect and assign a test point to each pin. A synthetic voice reads probed pins as you touch them so you don’t need to take your eyes off the connector you’re probing. Finally, enter pin labels of your choice if you wish to override the standard designations.
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CableEye® HV-Rated QuickMount™ Housing for CAMI Connector Boards
CBH2
CAMI Research Inc. (Acton, MA) has released a High-Voltage (HV)-rated QuickMount housing (CBH2) for its CableEye® automation-ready, cable and wire harness testing systems. As a free-standing, quick-release board fixture, it allows users to connect CAMI’s test interface boards to the 64-pin headers of any expansion module - even at some distance. The housing may be used with any CableEye model and is rated to 2100 Vdc / 1500 Vac.
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Wiring Analyzers for Cables, Wire Harnesses, Backplanes
CableEye M2Z, M3Z, M4
Fast ● Simple ● Precise
Advanced wiring analyzer scans for continuity (opens, shorts), miswires, resistance, capacitance, components (resistors, diodes, LEDs, capacitors), insulation resistance, intermittent connections.
For diagnostic and Pass/Fail Testing
All CableEye® testers are suitable for production, fault diagnosis, QC (Quality Control), assembly, and prototyping of standard or custom cables. Each combines test, fault location, design, documentation, labeling, and database storage in one instrument. Tests can be performed on long cables (with or without connectors) or no cables (e.g. connectors, backplanes, PCBs, components).
Standard Features & Benefits:- USB certified, PC-based tester for a versatile, fast, robust system with long life-cycle.
- Multilingual, dynamic, graphic-rich display (netlist & wiring schematic) provides clarity and speeds diagnostics.
- 128 Test Points, expandable to 1024 providing flexibility as your product line changes.
- Real-time screening for intermittent connections for pinpointing elusive faults and improving quality.
- Automation scripting in a simple, intuitive language allowing non-programmers to reduce operator error by automating repetitive steps.
- Pop-Up Work Instructions. choose the exact amount of detail, imagery, language and automation you need to ensure your work instructions and tests are carried out flawlessly.
- Flexible tolerancing: optionally define as percentages or absolute terms, as well as asymmetrically (e.g. +0%/-10%) for improved yields.
- Barcode-tracking & archival data-logging to achieve error-proof test process and improved traceability & productivity.
- Print PASS/FAIL labels, test reports (with or without color wiring schematics/netlists) and log reports to satisfy ISO9000 reporting requirements.
- Compatible with laptop and touchscreen PCs for fieldwork and rack/off-bench mounting.
Includes:
CB15C board set (Item 745C) for common computer and peripheral device cables; comprehensive PC software with Database of >200 standard cables; 2 yr Product Support Subscription comprising Warranty, free tech support, and free software upgrades.
Select Add-On Options:
Hardware: 128-point Expansion Modules (attach to base); Environmental Sensor
Software: PinMap™ fixture editor, Connector Designer™ connector editor, or Autobuild™ guided assembly modules
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USB Type-C Test Fixture | CB26U | Cable Harness Tester
A USB Type-C test interface board for CableEye® cable and harness testing systems. Consisting of a daughter board, populated with two USB-C female connectors, it allows users to continuity-check USB Type-C terminated cables using the CableEye tester while seeing the connectors-under-test rendered graphically. The CB26U fits all CableEye models.
Configuration
A leader in development of PC-based cable and wire harness, continuity, resistance and hipot test systems for over 20 years, CAMI offers the CableEye suite of products complete with accessories – including “connector boards”. The selection of these test fixture boards is constantly growing and is currently numbering over 60 – most of which are populated with ‘families’ of connectors. When pre-populated boards are used, the tester GUI automatically displays a graphic of the connectors under test. Sold as a set of two boards, each CB26U accepts two USB Type-C connectors. In addition to the latest CableEye software, it requires the CB26 small-frame motherboard (Item 756) for operation, and plugs into one of two available slots – two USB-C-connectors can be tested simultaneously. The CB26 (with CB26U) attaches to the tester like a regular connector board.
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4-Wire Resistance Measurement | Continuity & HiPot Cable & Wire Harness Testers
An add-on option for the CableEye HVX high voltage cable tester series that permits expanded testing for contact and wire resistance as low as 1 mΩ. After checking for opens, shorts, miswires, and resistance limits, the 4-wire Kelvin measurement applies a user-selectable test current from 10 mA to 1 A to determine connection resistance within 1 mΩ. The resistance profile of a model cable may be stored and used as a basis of comparison during later testing to reveal cold solder joints, faulty crimps, recessed pins, pin contact contamination, improper wire gauge, and stress-extruded wire.This option may be purchased with any new HVX tester, or added as an upgrade to any of your existing HVX testers.
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High Voltage, Continuity & Hipot, Cable & Wire Harness Test Systems
CableEye HVX, HVX-21
Fast ● Simple ● Precise
Advanced wiring analyzer scans for continuity (opens, shorts), miswires, resistance, capacitance, components (resistors, diodes, LEDs, capacitors) dielectric breakdown, insulation resistance, intermittent connections
HVX (Item 829) 1500 Vdc, 1000 Vac
HVX-21 (Item 829A) 2100 Vdc, 1200 Vac
For diagnostic and Pass/Fail Testing — Permits expanded testing (compared to models in our low voltage product line) for insulation resistance (IRI) and dielectric breakdown (DWV).
All CableEye testers are suitable for production, fault diagnosis, QC (Quality Control), assembly, and prototyping of standard or custom cables. Each combines test, fault location, design, documentation, labeling, and database storage in one instrument. Tests can be performed on long cables (with or without connectors) or no cables (e.g. connectors, backplanes, PCBs, components).
Standard Features & Benefits:- USB certified, PC-based tester for a versatile, fast, robust system with long life-cycle.
- Multilingual, dynamic, graphic-rich display (netlist & wiring schematic) provides clarity and speeds diagnostics.
- 128 Test Points, expandable to 1024 providing flexibility as your product line changes.
- User-selectable voltage to each connection group in the cable simplifies an otherwise complex process, accelerating testing.
- Programmable Ramp Up, Ramp Down, Dwell Time (same as Test Time), Trip Current, and Trip Delay (same as Soak Time) adds versatility.
- Current leakage detected during HV test phase provides a measure of insulation resistance up to 1 GΩ (HVX) and 5 GΩ (HVX-21) - any leakage current exceeding a preset limit reveals the presence of moisture, flux, or other contamination on exposed contacts.
- Real-time screening for intermittent connections for pinpointing elusive faults and improving quality.
- Automation scripting in a simple, intuitive language allowing non-programmers to reduce operator error by automating repetitive steps.
- Pop-Up Work Instructions. choose the exact amount of detail, imagery, language and automation you need to ensure your work instructions and tests are carried out flawlessly.
- Flexible tolerancing: optionally define as percentages or absolute terms, as well as asymmetrically (e.g. +0%/-10%) for improved yields.
- Barcode-tracking & archival data-logging to achieve error-proof test process and improved traceability & productivity.
- Print PASS/FAIL labels, test reports (with or without color wiring schematics/netlists) and log reports to satisfy ISO9000 reporting requirements.
- Compatible with laptop and touchscreen PCs for fieldwork and rack/off-bench mounting.
Includes:
CB29 board set (Item 759) for bare wire connections; comprehensive PC software with Database of >200 standard cables; 2 yr Product Support Subscription comprising Warranty, free tech support, and free software upgrades.
Select Add-On Options:
Hardware: 128-point Expansion Modules (attach to base); 4-Wire Kelvin Resistance Measurement, 1 mΩ at 1 A; Advanced Measurements; External Measurement Instrument Port (e.g. 10 GΩ Isolation at 100 V); Remote Control Connector for Deadman Switch; Environmental Sensor
Software: PinMap™ fixture editor, Connector Designer™ connector editor, or Autobuild™ guided assembly modules
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External Measurement Instrument Port | Add-On Option to CableEye HVX Series Testers
Item 835
Measure 10 GΩ Isolation at 100 V
This new capability is of special interest to customers requiring measurements of extremely high isolation resistance at very low voltages. The HVX-series option may be ordered with new testers or added as an upgrade to previously purchased systems.
Application
Applications for such high isolation measurements at very low voltage include mission critical devices with densely packed pins that would arc at higher voltages potentially causing damage: For example, the testing of military or aerospace cables with nano connectors.
Exacting Reporting Standards
CableEye ® software allows customers to meet the most exacting reporting requirements of government-contracted and ISO 9000-style certified companies.
Co-Requisites
This options co-requires the 4-Wire Kelvin Resistance Measurement option (Item 832), and a third party source Source Measure Unit (SMU – Keithley Model 2410 or 2470). -
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2100Vdc Screw Terminal Connector Board | Cable & Harness Tester
CB29H
CAMI Research Inc. (Acton, MA) announces another new board for its CableEye cable and harness testing systems. Populated with four 16-pole screw terminal blocks, the board addresses high voltage (HiPot) testing to 2100Vdc/1200Vac. Of particular interest to the harness testing market, the CB29H is also available as a transition board variant (CB29AH). The CB29H and CB29AH boards are high voltage versions of the CB29 with the high voltage traces running on inner layers to afford additional safety, and protection from contamination. Each contains four 16-pole screw terminal blocks that will accept bare wires from 12- to 30-gauge in size. The metal jaws firmly grip an inserted wire without damaging or distorting the end, and the space between each terminal block may be used as a wire channel to guide wires neatly to the side. For each channel, a pair of holes is provided through which wire ties may be inserted to hold the wire bundles in place.
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CableEye 4-Wire Calibration Verification Board | Cable & Harness Testers
CB52
The CB52 is intended for periodic calibration verification of the Kelvin 4-wire resistance measurement module – an optional, add-on module that may be purchased with any new hipot system, or added to an existing high voltage tester as an upgrade. To ensure that 4-wire resistance measurements remain accurate, CAMI recommends running the verification check every quarter. A 4-wire measurement module that is out of calibration will give inaccurate results. Some (maybe all) resistance measurements will be incorrect. Consequently, it may Pass what should Fail and, conversely, Fail what should Pass. In other words product yield will be contaminated due to unreliable measurements.
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Light-Guided Connector Assembly | Cable & Harness Tester
CableEye Light Director System
Our Light Director™ system (patented) provides a computer-guided technique for assembling connectors used in aerospace, medical, and other high-reliability applications. This system uses light fibers driven by super-bright LED lamps to individually illuminate target cavities in the connector being assembled. When the technician enters the wire code printed on unconnected wires, or touches a wire connected at the other end, the CableEye software turns on the appropriate fiber, thereby causing a bright, flashing light to project from inside the target cavity guiding the technician to the proper insertion point. Correct insertion is confirmed by the elimination of light from that location, whereas insertion into an incorrect location leaves the flashing light visible.
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CableEye Generic Surface Mount & TH Board | Cable & Harness Tester
CB51
CAMI Research Inc. (Acton, MA) announces another new board for its CableEye cable and harness testing systems. Populated with solder pads to accept both aligned and staggered, 1.25mm and 1.5mm pitch, surface mount and through hole (TH) connectors, the board addresses any market with a demand for board-to-board connections. Rated to 700Vdc/500Vac, the CB51 may be used on all CableEye models. The CB51, sold without connectors, contains four sets of 60 solder pads accommodating numerous configurations of surface mount and TH connectors aligned or staggered pins at 1.25mmm and 1.5mm pitch. There are four preset locations for automatic detection & display of any-pin-count connector up to 60-pins. Yet, any single set may be fitted with any combination of lower pin count connectors that total to 60 or less (e.g. a 40-pin with a 10-pin). Connectors soldered in non-preset positions will also appear graphically correct once they are mapped with PinMap (optional software).
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Training/Verification/Demonstration Fixture | CableEye Cable Harness Tester
Item 802 (CB-T2)
This multi-purpose CBT2 fixture can be used for operator training, tester system verification, and facility verification.
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CableEye Tester Calibration Verification Board | Cable & Harness Tester
CB50
Populated with precision resistors, it allows users to determine empirically whether the tester requires calibration. The CB50 may be used on all CableEye models. The CB50 is intended for periodic verification of tester calibration. To ensure that resistance measurements remain accurate, CAMI recommends yearly calibration. However, depending on environmental conditions and usage, testers may need calibrating more or less frequently. Certain components within models M3U, M3UH, HVX, and HVX-21 (i.e. those capable of measuring resistance) are analog components whose characteristics change slightly over time. This aging is a natural phenomenon common to all electronic components and may cause resistance measurements or gradually deviate from normal. A tester that is out of calibration will give inaccurate results. Some (maybe all) resistance measurements will be incorrect. Consequently, it may Pass what should Fail and, conversely, Fail what should Pass. In other words product yield will be contaminated due to unreliable quality.
