1. , Inc.
www.bco-inc.com An Automated Test Systems Company
Introduction
Automated Test Systems:
BCO, Inc. is an engineering business with diversified test engineering capability.
Beginning with only conceptual aspects, BCO exemplifies skilled discipline in
converting client test requirements into final, integrated, accepted, operational
systems. Key skills encompass Automatic Test Systems and accessories from
concept to final fielded product, broad frequency handling capability from dc to
microwave, application of today’s advanced Software techniques and ability for
quick reaction prototyping and production to quality requirements.
Coupling advanced technologies with knowledgeability of test processes, BCO has
developed unique test capabilities that have provided our customers with
outstanding levels of operational test. These unique systems extend from
comprehensive system build to control of both commercial and military ATE
equipment, robotics as applied to complex printed circuit board test, test benches
and stations for manufacturing test and process control procedures, microwave
multiport switching, hot mock up as applied to screening of complex VME based
CCA assemblies and self test of critical system components.
Financial Services:
In conjunction with its outstanding technical skills BCO also has developed a
unique financial arm skilled in Government/Financial/Contract aspects. Our
extensive experience in all phases of government contract administration from
proposal phase through contract close out including requirements for planning,
tracking and reporting provides a natural business capability which is offered to
DoD related business and contract close out applications.
Summary:
BCO’s background and broad based skills offers an economical and valuable
technical resource, and overall a key team member for addressing, defining,
resolving and reducing to practice ENGINEERING FOR TEST applications.
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2. , Inc.
www.bco-inc.com An Automated Test Systems Company
Qualifications
 Technical Experience -- Automated Test Equipment, Test Program Sets, Control and
Monitoring Systems.
 Methodologies -- System Requirements, Test Requirements, Testability Analysis.
 Software proficiency -- C, ADA, VxWorks, Windows, UNIX, ATLAS, LabView,
LabWindows/CVI, HPVee, Test Studio, Test Stand, C#.
 Hardware design -- Analog, Digital, RF/Microwave, Packaging, Test Adapters and
Fixtures, AutoCad Experience (AutoCad Rel 14, Pro/E)
 Manufacturing -- PCB, Cable Harness, Chassis Assembly, and Systems Integration.
 BCO Membership -- National Defense Industrial Association, IVI Foundation and
ATML Committee, IEEE SCC-20 Hardware Interface working group.
 Labview – National Instruments Certified LabView Developer.
 ISO 9001-2008 quality standard.
 Alliances – National Instruments Alliance Member.
Background
 Founded -- As BCO, Inc. in 1994 at its current location in Billerica, MA.
 Founding staff -- Former employees of Martin Marietta (previously GE Aerospace, RCA
Corp.) in Burlington, MA.
 Legacy experience -- ATE/TPS programs including Navy CASS, Army Equate and AH-
64, Air Force MATE, F/A-18 TPS, Army STE, Air Force OTH and AWACS ATE/TPS.
 Experience -- LabWindows/CVI and LabVIEW Programs, TestStand, VXI testers,
Embedded Diagnostics, Automated Probing, Software Translation Tools, Manufacturing
Test, Microwave Multiport, Medical Equipment Control, Real-time Control, Small
Business Innovative Research Program (SBIR)
 Customers -- Commercial, Homeland Defense, and DoD.
 Reputation -- Fast turn-around and timely solutions to customer requirements.
Facilities & Equipment
 13,000 square feet of office/manufacturing/R&D space.
 Extensive computer and applications network
 AutoCAD; Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire, SolidWorks
 LabVIEW Developer Suite
 Manufacturing – cables, chassis, Automated Test Systems.
BCO, Inc. is a Cost Effective Test Related Business With Highly
Experienced Personnel and the Know How of a Larger Business
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3. , Inc. Products and Services
www.bco-inc.com An Automated Test Systems Company
Test Related Applications
 Testability Analysis/Guidance
 Test Requirements Analysis
Test Design:
 Test Program Strategy, Detail Design, Code/Compile
 Interface Device Hardware EE/ME Design, Drafting - Auto Cad
 Mil or Commercial Requirements
 Prototype Fabrication/Assembly
 Documentation
 Integration/Integration Support
 Production/Production Follow
 Independent Reviews
 Design Support/Tools Development/Code Translators
 Software Engineering Design - C, PASCAL, ATLAS, ADA, Visual Basic, Test Stand,
LabVIEW, LabWindows and AgilentVee
 Associated Program Management, Financial Control and Reporting to Standards
 ATE and UUT maintenance
 Field Support
Prototype/Production Hardware Design;
Quick ReACTION Build and Productization
 System hardware concepts
 Electrical design
 Mechanical design
 Environmental analysis
 Thermal analysis
 Structural analysis
 Printed circuit board design
 Cable design
 Chassis packaging/design
 Interface Fixture design
 Design for production/producibility
 Autocad production drawing packages
 Prototype quick reaction build
 Production build
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4. , Inc. Specialty Areas
www.bco-inc.com An Automated Test Systems Company
Automatic Test Systems
• VME, VXI
• PXI, GPIB, LXI
• Confidence Testing
• Technology Refresh
Main User Interface Screen
Control & Monitoring
• VME, Multiprocessing
• Real Time
• Process Control
• Quality Control
ATTS CDR.ppt 1/18/01 Watts ATTS Critical Design Review Sheet 20
Application & System Software
• C,C++,C#, .NET, ADA
• LabVIEW, Lab Windows / CVI
• Test Stand, Test Studio
• VxWorks, UNIX, Windows
• ATLAS, AgilentVee
RF Multi-port Switching
• Expandable to 36 Ports
• Generic Multiport Software
• Total System Path Calibration
Packaging & Fixturing
• Custom Packaging
• ATE Interface Hardware
• Printed Circuit Design
Engineering Support
• System Requirements
• Electrical, Mechanical, Software Design
• Documentation
• Rapid Prototyping dmd
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5. , Inc. Automatic Test Systems
www.bco-inc.com An Automated Test Systems Company
Ruggedized PXI Platform
Description
• Developed for military flight line test
applications. The Ruggedized PXI
Platform is designed to meet the harsh
environmental conditions specified for
MIL-PRF-28800 Class 2 equipment
• Supports any rack mount PXI chassis plus
component tray for user defined circuitry
• Tote wheels and casters for ease of
transportability and flight line
maintenance
• Enclosure designed to provide EMI
shielding per MIL-STD-461
Temperature Conditioning
• Thermally controlled to maintain an
internal operating temperature of 0 to +55
degree C when exposed to a -20 to + 50
degree C ambient environment
• Utilizes Thermoelectric cooling
technology to maintain an internal
thermally conditioned environment
• Environmentally sealed system to prevent
infiltration of dirt, dust , rain, humidity
Platform Specification
• Supports any NI PXI rack mount chassis
• Internal user component tray 18” x 12”
• 115/230 VAC, 45Hz to 420 Hz
• AC power line filters for EMI protection
• Ethernet, USB, RS-232 communication
• Keyboard, mouse, DVI, VGA interface
• Internal DC power supply provides +28
VDC and two used defined voltages
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6. , Inc. Automatic Test Systems
www.bco-inc.com An Automated Test Systems Company
Test System For Multi Interface Protocol Converter
Description
• Developed for DRS Codem Systems, Inc.
Functional Test Station to test the CTM-IP product line of the
Multi-Interface Protocol Converter. For
more information on the CTM-IP product
visit DRS Technologies web site at the
following link:
http://www.drs.com/Products/CTMIPMulti
ProCon.aspx
• Manufacturing Test support for the CTM-
IP chassis and Interface Modules.
Functional test of signaling, protocol and
software configurations for various
communication interface configurations.
• Regression Test support for Engineering
Product Development. Configurable test
sequencing allows engineer to select
specific tests for execution, with the
ability to exercise all combinations of data
rates and interface configurations.
Operator Interface
• Graphical User Interface with interactive
test execution.
• Custom electrical and mechanical
interface facilitates testing the UUT
Chassis or Interface Modules
Hardware/Software Instrumentation
• National Instruments PXI chassis
• Tektronics oscilloscope
• JDSU FireBerd communications analyzer
• GPIB, Ethernet, USB, RS-232
• LabVIEW test software
• TestStand test management environment
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7. , Inc.
www.bco-inc.com An Automated Test Systems Company
Janis Automated Control Box
Description
• NIcRIO 9012
• 24 VDC power supplies and Ethernet
switch
• Cryomech Pulse Tube cryocooler
• Helium pump-compressor
• Temperature measuring and Control system
based on Lake Shore 370 resistance bridge
• Janis second generation Gas Handling
System
• JACoB, mixture storage tank and pumping
station
Features
• Valve manifold assembly
• O/I Connector panel
• Easily removed 0.5” think aluminum panel as a
base
• Leak-tightness tested
• Equipped with SLEEP mode, STANDBY mode
and MANUAL mode
• Interlocking Pump safety software
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8. , Inc. Automatic Test System
www.bco-inc.com An Automated Test Systems Company
Multi-Vehicle COTS Data Logger
Description
• Monitors and records the
movement of electrical energy
among components of the vehicle
electrical system under realistic
operating conditions
• Includes a COTS Data Logger,
Manufactured by DataQ
• CMR is 160 db Features
• Data and power cables are • Units are mounted in locations that
connected through MIL connectors do not interfere with vehicle
• Signals are acquired through the operations
use of direct taps (lungs), in-line • Packaged inside sealed and
adapters and current shunts ruggedized containers
• Spans the three major army • Power is obtained directly from the
combat vehicles: Abrams, Bradley vehicles when master power is on
and Stryker • Weight is only 25 pounds and Power
 Fifteen kits are provided five for consumption is a low 7 watts
each of the three • Provides up to eight varied channels
• Major army combat vehicles of data that is optically isolated (100
V input to output 500 V channel to
channel) and voltage protected to
240 VAC. (CMR is 160 db)
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9. , Inc. Automatic Test System
www.bco-inc.com An Automated Test Systems Company
Doble TR3190 Transducer
Test System
Description
• Test fixture supports
displacement of 0 to 12
inches
• LABview Base Test Program
• Menu driven GUI
• Calculates counts, speed and
acceleration
• Test reports provides
pass/fail and test data
Features
• TTR3190 Transducer,
BCO testprogram and
Level Converter
• Test includes a Linear/
Rotary configuration
• Supports Upward pulse
count ranges around (5777)
• Supports Downward pulse
count ranges around (5747)
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10. , Inc. Automatic Test System
www.bco-inc.com An Automated Test Systems Company
Ametek Speed Sensor Fixtures
Description
• Passive magnetic pick-up, generates waveform as metallic wheel rotates.
• Sensor has two output connectors.
• Connects through intermediate 10 – pin interface cable.
• Includes four Fixture Types.
• Functions typically in a .044 or .018 “ air gap.
Features
• Wheel speed around 3100 RPM
• Ability to match Wheel and Fixture with computer sensed ID of
components
(Bar code, RFD tag, or similar ID mechanism).
• Multiple head sensors have different connector & pin configurations.
• Operates in temperatures up to 100 Degrees F.
• Protective Test stand guard containing safety interlocks to prevent
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11. , Inc. Automatic Test Systems
www.bco-inc.com An Automated Test Systems Company
Cellular Base Station Factory Test Systems
Factory Test of Base/Station Modules
Functional Test Station
• 100% Functional Testing of
Modules
• Environmental Stress
Screening Testing
Functional Testing
• RF Spectrum & Frequency
• Bit Error Rate
• RF Power
• Microprocessor
ESS Test Station Communication
Operator Interface
• Graphical User Interface with
Interactive Test Execution
• Bench Mounted Test Adapter
for Unit Under Test
Hardware/Software Instrumentation
• GPIB Measurement and
Stimulus Devices
• LabWindows/CVI Test
Software
• Built-In Self-Test and
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12. , Inc. Automatic Test Systems
www.bco-inc.com An Automated Test Systems Company
Portable “Hot Box” Tester
“Hot Box” Test Role
• Developed under SBIR N99-102 Stimulus and
Measurement Subsystem
Native
Environment Subsystem
 Supports integration of Virginia Class (SMS) (NES)
Submarine at the COATS Integration • User Interface Ethernet Control • VME Subsystem
• Peripherals Serial • Slot-1 VME Processor
Facility • PXI/SCXI Subsystem Communications • VMEbus Analyzer
 Performs confidence testing on • Test Instrumentation / Control • RACEwaytm Interface
• Power Conditioning &
suspect COTS VMEbus boards and Control
Stimulus and
• Unit Under Test
Measurement
spares (UUT)
 Supports “Technology Refresh” by
pre-screening updated versions of Concentrates on Test Functions Concentrates on Unit Under Test
COTS VMEbus boards Hosts Measurement and Hosts “Native System” Software
Stimulus Resources Provides Unique UUT Interfaces
Configuration
• Two transit cases house a Native Environment Subsystem
(NES) and a Stimulus and Measurement Subsystem (SMS)
 The NES simulates the native operating environment in which
the Unit Under Test (UUT) normally resides.
 The SMS contains the system stimulus and measurement
capability.
Features
• Compact and portable configuration – designed for two-man
carry and sized for Virginia class hatch access
 Transit cases provide shock mounting and environmental
protection
 Intuitive Graphical User Interface is self contained and
stowable.
 System is password protected with three (3) levels of user
authorization
 Scalable to be used at contractor facilities, shipyards, depots and
remote operational sites
 Adaptable to a wide variety of board types
 Built in Self-Test for system maintenance
 Built in Engineering Mode aides test program development and
troubleshooting
 Reconfigurable to support new systems and technologies
 SMS provides for CompactPCI, PXI and SCXI expansion
 VMetrotm VME Bus Analyzer monitors NES VMEbus activity
 NES provides four (4) dedicated UUT slots, including three (3) Portable Configuration
RACEwaytm compatible slots and four (4) expansion slots
 NES provides a separate Safe-To-Turn-On slot as well as power
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13. , Inc. Automatic Test Systems
www.bco-inc.com An Automated Test Systems Company
Portable “Hot Box” Tester
Native Environment Subsystem
Native Environment
(NES) provides the Unit Under
Subsystem (NES) provides Test (UUT) with a VME based
three (3) RACEwaytm operating environment native to
compatible slots the operational system
Stowable 1024x768 RGB
VMetrotm VMEbus monitor/touchscreen
Analyzer monitors
bus activity
Stowable keyboard with
Stacked integral touchpad pointing
device
Configuration Transit cases provide
Stimulus and Measurement Compact PCI, PXI and SCXI shock mounting and
Subsystem (SMS) provides expansion. environmental
system stimulus and protection
measurement capability using
Compact PCI, PXI and SCXI
instrumentation.
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14. , Inc. Control & Monitoring
www.bco-inc.com An Automated Test Systems Company
Automated Thermostat Test System
Providing timely and affordable electronics design, development software fabrication,
assembly and documentation support to the commercial manufacturing process
industry. THERMOSTAT TEMPERATURE TEST SYSTEM
Quality Control Inspection System
Hot Spring loaded Remote Network • Tests Water-Heater Safety Thermostats
Water Potentiometers & Printer
Test Result
Tank Screen • Realistic Simulation of Field Environment
Travel Measurement Sensors Trav Meas Sensors
Process Test Process Control and Measurement
Test Controller Holding
Fixture
Holding
Fixture
• Transport Mechanism Moves Sample Trays to
Temperature Controlled Locations
Interlocks Interlocks
Sensing Sensing
Test Tank I & & Test Tank II • Continuously Monitored Process Status
Control Control
Heater Heater
• Precision Measurement of Thermostat Plunger’s
Cooling Water Temp
Interlocked
Cooling Water Linear Travel
210
190
• Graphical Software Design Language National
2 Min
180
8 Min
Instruments Lab-View
Time
Test Profile
• PC Controlled Measurements
Thermostat Temperature Test System
Built In Maintenance Facilities
State of The Art Operator Interface
• Comprehensive Self-Test
• Graphical Display and Control Panels
• Equipment Error Detection and Handling
• Attractive and Effective User Interface
• Manual Control via PC Control Graphics
• Built-in Calibration Procedures
Main User Interface Screen
ATTS CDR.ppt 1/18/01
Main User Interface Screen
Watts ATTS Critical Design Review Sheet 20
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15. , Inc. Control & Monitoring
www.bco-inc.com An Automated Test Systems Company
BCO Development - Loran C Accufix 7500
Transmitter Control Subsystem (TCS)
 USCG modernizing/upgrading 31 North
American Loran C Transmitters - Megapulse
prime contractor.
 System creates accurately controlled (timing and
amplitude) high energy half cycle pulses.
 Tuned circuit and damping creates appropriately
shaped Loran pulse.
 Control subsystem developed by BCO uses
VME chassis, high % of COTS components
and custom timing board to control the
transmitter
- Subsystem controls the programming of up
to seventy two (72) p ulse generator cabinets.
- Subsystem monitors analog feedback and
controls Half Cycle Amplitude and Timing,
Output Pulse Envelope and Carrier Frequency
 Redundant design provides high availability and
Single Point Failure tolerance
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16. , Inc. Application and System Software
www.bco-inc.com An Automated Test Systems Company
CASS Instrument Real Time Controller
Description
• External Control of the Navy CASS ATE Via Ethernet
• Standardized Graphical User Interface (GUI) for Individual Control of Each
Instrument Independent of CASS Software
• Allows TPS Developer or ATE Maintainer to Change/Control Instrument Settings
for TPS Debug and Instrument Troubleshooting
Features
• All GUI Panels have same look and feel
• Bus Traffic Displayed as Troubleshooting Aid
• Error Detection and Prevention
Other Applications
• Currently being Developed for Portable RTCASS
• Maintenance Aid for Present Day Automatic Test Systems
• Remote Control of CASS Via Wide Area Network to Assist in Problem
Visualization and Analysis
IRTC APPLICATION
CASS SYSTEM
LABWINDOWS uVAX or Alpha
TPS
Ex ternal
ATLAS TPS IRTC Ethernet CASS
Ethernet
PC Interface
H/W - S/W
S/W
LABVIEW TPS
CASS Comm
Handler
Internal
Ethernet
Tes t
As s et UUT
Interfac e
Controller
As s et
IRTC SAMPLE GUI PANEL
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17. , Inc. RF Multiport Switching
www.bco-inc.com An Automated Test Systems Company
Graphical
User Interface
PC
Vector Network Analyzer
(VNA)
VNA-1 VNA-2 GPIB
Forward Arm Reverse Arm
S11 Hookup Cables S22
Switch
Switch
Reverse
Forward
Arm
Arm
Device Under Test Interfaces
Multiport Interface
VNA Calibration Plane
12-Channel Generic Multi-Port Switch
Multi-port Testing
• A Programmable Multi-port Switch Between Your RF Device Under
Test and A Vector Network Analyzer Significantly Speeds Up Testing
12 Port Multi-Port Switch
• Specified Performance to 26.5 GHZ
• Uses GPIB Control with LabVIEW
• Expandable to 36 Ports
Generic Multi-Port Software
• Graphical User Interface Supports Test Design and Execution
• Programmed Test Sequences for Multi-Port RF Devices
• Total System-Path Calibration
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18. , Inc. Packaging and Fixturing
www.bco-inc.com An Automated Test Systems Company
Custom Packaging
• Ruggedized Enclosures
• High Density Harnessing
• Design for Thermal, Shock,
Vibration, Maintainability, EMI,
Human Factors
ATE Interface Hardware
• Interface Adapters using COTS
Interface Modules
• VME/VXI I/O Panels and
Harnessing
• Signal Conditioning, Holding
Fixtures
Printed Circuit Design
• VME/VXI Standards
• Thru Hole and Surface Mount
Technologies
Ruggedized Packaging for Navy CASS
Automatic Gimbal/Gyro Control System
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19. , Inc. Packaging and Fixturing
www.bco-inc.com An Automated Test Systems Company
IRSTS SRA TPS HOLD FIXTURE
WITH COOLING PLENUM CASS TPS LOAD BOX
SRA TEST PROGRAM SET RUGGEDIZED RF FIXTURING
 Electrical and Mechanical Design
 Drafting – Level III Documentation
 Configuration Management and Parts Control
 Build of Prototypes Interface Adapters
 Factory Follow and Sustaining Engineering
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20. , Inc. Recent Experience
www.bco-inc.com An Automated Test Systems Company
Test Systems
 “Hot Box” Tester
 Cellular Phone Base Station Tester
 Robotic Test Probe
 Automated Thermostat Test System
 XRS Burn-In Station TPS
 Instrument Real Time Control of RTCASS
 Multiport Microwave Switching
 RF Power Divider Test Station TPS
Control Systems
 Transmitter Control Subsystem for LORAN-C Navigation System
 Control Software for X-Ray System (XRS) Control Unit
Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR)
 Software Architecture in Support of Virtual Instrumentation – NAVAIR
 IVI Related Software
 Robotic Test Probe – Air Force
 VXI Related
 Advanced ATE Resources - NAVAIR
 CASS Control
 Automated Test and Integration Methods for COTS - NAVSEA
 “Hot Box” Tester
 Automatic Test Markup Language – Air Force
 XML Based
Packaging
 Infrared Search/Track System (IRSTS) Interface Device Suite
 Automatic Gyro/Gimbal Control System (AGCS) Ruggedized Packaging
 F/A-22 ATE RF Fixturing
Engineering Support
 BAE – Nashua
 F-2, F/A-22, Bradley
 Lockheed Martin Information Systems (LMIS)
 CASS, E3A
 Teradyne
 Comanche, C-17, B-1B
 DCS
 Combat Vehicle R&D, Abrams, PDSSF
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 Network Switching