Huntron Press Releases

Boundary-scan Boost for Huntron Robotic Probers

Eindhoven, the Netherlands; September 14, 2010.
Huntron, Inc., a leader in PCB diagnosis and troubleshooting equipment for over 30 years, and JTAG Technologies, a tier one supplier of boundary-scan products world-wide, today announced the integration of their test methods within Huntron's range of prober enhanced analog signature analysis products.
“Huntron Tracker” is synonymous with PCB fault detection using the technique known as analog signature analysis. From today users of this technology can now take advantage of advancements made in the digital world that allow PCBs to be tested using built-in logic circuits known as boundary-scan or JTAG present in ICs such as FPGAs, CPLDs DSPs, and microprocessors. JTAG Technology is now commonplace on many of today's digital and mixed signal designs.
“By equipping a Huntron system that utilizes their robotic probe technology with boundary-scan capability you can further enhance the test coverage achieved with these iconic test systems”, says Peter van den Eijnden President of JTAG Technologies. “It works by synchronizing the stimulus/measurement probe of the Huntron with a boundary-scan test vector that is generated by JTAG Technologies equipment. An example of this would be in testing the continuity of a PCB track from a JTAG/boundary-scan compliant part to an edge connector. Without a sense probe on the edge connector you would be unable to detect an open circuit condition. The Huntron Robotic prober adds this facility in a low-cost and flexible manner”.
Bill Curry, President of Huntron Inc., says, “Our customers have asked us to integrate boundary-scan into our products. In order to meet this request for added-value digital testing, we are very pleased to collaborate with JTAG Technologies in offering an integrated solution. Customers will gain greater test coverage while maintaining fixtureless test access”.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    Date: July 21, 2008

Huntron introduces New Tracker 2800 series diagnostic tools for troubleshooting and repair of PCA's

Mill Creek, Washington, July, 16, 2008 - Huntron, Inc., a supplier of tools for engineers and technicians who test, diagnose, and troubleshoot printed circuit assemblies, announced today a new Huntron Tracker 2800 and Huntron Tracker 2800S.
The New 2800 series of Huntron Trackers are designed to compliment conventional test instruments in the debug and troubleshooting process. Using the proven power-off test method known as Tracker (Analog) Signature Analysis, the Trackers are suited for today's mixed signal cards where Analog and Digital are mixed together. The Tracker 2800's feature enhanced range selection, color touch screen, full signature zoom and fast signature refresh. There is a built-in DC Voltage source for testing gated devices. The Tracker 2800S has built-in scanning capability for up to 40 pins.
“The Tracker 2800 is the latest extension of our original Tracker 1000 product line developed 33 years ago. Trackers continue to be a key component on the repair bench along with DMM's and O'scopes”. said Bill Curry, President of Huntron. “The 2800 is designed for the technician who wants to grab a pair of probes and look at a few suspect areas on a card.”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    Date: October 1, 2007

New Huntron Access USB Probers announced

Mill Creek, Washington - Huntron, Inc., a leading supplier of flexible, automated diagnostic solutions to help people solve circuit card problems, announced today their new robotic platforms. The Huntron Access USB and the Huntron Access 2 USB, incorporate USB frame grabbers, linear encoders, and can be configured with the Huntron Tracker Model 30 embedded inside. This enables the use of a single USB connection to the PC. They also work with the ProTrack and TrackerPXI.
“We introduced our PCI/PXI Access Probers two years ago and have had a great response to the product. Now, we have added the Access 2 USB for our customers who needed a larger platform. The Access 2 USB has a maximum board-under-test size of 22”x 23”. Second, we can now offer an integrated diagnostic station, with the Tracker and frame grabber built into the prober. This allows integration to a black box or system tester with a single USB connection and one power plug. Finally, we have added a second camera that displays a real-time image of the actual probing of the board under test,” said Bill Curry President of Huntron. “By migrating our Access probers over to USB cameras and embedding our Huntron Tracker Model 30 we can take advantage of smaller footprint laptops or other test executives to control and run our systems. This saves valuable bench real estate and allows our systems to be integrated with other functional test systems without using card slot resources.”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    Date: August 8, 2007

Huntron introduces new Tracker Model 30

Mill Creek, Washington - Mill Creek, Washington, August 8, 2007 - Huntron, Inc., a supplier of tools for engineers and technicians who test, diagnose, and troubleshoot printed circuit assemblies, announced today the release of the New Huntron Tracker Model 30, a compact, rugged design with USB interface that will compliment and fit into functional test stations easily.
The Huntron Tracker Model 30 is USB version of the Huntron TrackerPXI, this new design will update and replace the Huntron Protrack model 20, Huntron's core product. The Huntron Model 30 is controlled by the Huntron Workstation 4.1 software and is compatibable with the Huntron Access robotic family. “We have customers that have not adopted PXI and are still fighting the overcrowding of the workbench, the Huntron Tracker model 30 is 50% of the size of the Protrack, this gives back some bench space, and allows better access to the unit under test.” Said Jim Crosson Huntron's Vice President of Sales. “The compact design is one feature but the Huntron Model 30 was developed from our Tracker PXI, and we incorporated new technology which are passing along to our customers. the Huntron Tracker Model 30 will be on display at Autotestcon”.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    Date: May 21, 2007

Test Equipment Connection announces new U.S. Distribution Agreement with Huntron

Test Equipment Connection Corporation announces new U.S. Distribution Agreement with Huntron, Inc.
Test Equipment Connection Corporation today announced that the company has entered into a distribution sales agreement with Huntron, Inc. to sell Huntron's new 2700 and 2700S Tracker product line in the U.S.
“The Huntron Tracker is a long standing industry leading solution for companies troubleshooting analog and digital circuitry” said Mike Novello, Vice President Sales of Test Equipment Connection Corporation. “Any service engineer testing printed circuit boards has already used or always wanted a newer version of the Huntron Tracker. We are happy to now offer the new Huntron 2700 and 2700S to our customers along with flexible lease to own plans.”
About Test Equipment Connection Corporation:
Test Equipment Connection Corporation is the world's largest vendor of New and Refurbished electronic test and measurement (TM) equipment and is located in sunny Lake Mary, FL. Test Equipment Connection sells, rents, leases, buys and repairs over 40 different TM manufacturer products. Test Equipment Connection is a single source supplier with an in-house calibration laboratory assuring that customers receive only the highest quality TM equipment and support. The Company has over 200,000 customers, a 40,000 square foot warehouse and repair facility, and over 14 years of profitability and financial strength.
For More Information Contact: sales@testequipmentconnection.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    Date: November 28, 2006

Huntron establishes an Authorized Integrator Business Program

Mill Creek, Washington, November 28, 2006 - Huntron, Inc., a leading supplier of flexible, automated diagnostic solutions to help people solve circuit card problems, announced today the Huntron Integration Service Network for its TrackerPXI and ACCESS Robotic Probing Station Systems.
“Huntron traditionally has been involved in stand alone test solutions; however our customers are driving us to integrate our TrackerPXI and Access Robotic Probing Station as a complimentary diagnostic tool for a wide variety Automatic Test Equipment. We always try and provide our customers with the most cost effective solutions, and historically Huntron has very little experience with integration. We thought the best solution for us to support customers was to align our products with industry leaders in the design, development, integration, test, and support of automatic test systems.” said Bill Curry, President of Huntron Inc. “We have signed contracts with Advint, Custom Systems Integration (CSI) and Larson Automation Inc. Our goal is to have regional integrators in the US, Europe and the Far East. We have a good start that has already proven to be a good solution for our customers.”