MAGNUS Computerized Test Cell (MCTC-2001)

MAGNUS Computerized Test Cell (MCTC-2001) is a powerful generic software package that provides all the data acquisition and data processing functionality required for the operation of automated engine test cells. For some engine types, the generic software package is complemented with engine specific software code. The user interface with MCTC-2001 may also be customized to meet specific test cell needs.

System Benefits

Improving of engine reliability Increasing of testing efficiency Avoiding unnecessary engine runs Prevention of operational mistakes Avoiding engine limit violations

Multiple levels of testing-automation

Monitoring Test-procedure tracking Automatic testing

Engine Run Control

MCTC includes test run control functions supporting all stages of the test run.

Data acquisition Data monitoring Data display Test procedure tracking

Post run analysis functions

All MCTC test runs are stored in the MCTC run archive, allowing for complex post analysis capabilities such as:

Run selection Playback Graph generation Data export

Tailoring and implementation

MCTC generic functions can be complemented by specific tailored solutions such as:

Download data from engine control system Performance calculation

Maintenance utilities and system services

MCTC provides several utilities and maintenance functions:

Computerized calibration utility Off-line display of external systems' data (e.g. PLC) Probes/thermocouples configuration management Automatic daily backup of MCTC database Repair & compact utility for MCTC database Optional restoration to any stored (older) version of the Test Cell definitions Complete system backup (on removable magnetic media) System recovery procedures

Connectivity to a large number of external data acquisition systems

National Instruments data acquisition cards GPIB (IEEE-488) communication RS232/RS422 serial communication 1553B communication Various PLC's MODBUS communication ARINC 429 / 629 communication

Supported platforms

MCTC runs on IBM-PCs and compatibles. MCTC has been implemented up to date on the following operating systems:

Microsoft Windows For Workgroup™ (WFW) 3.11 Microsoft Windows NT™ Workstation 4.0 Microsoft Windows XP-PRO Microsoft Windows 7

For further detailes see:  MCTC Principles of Operation