XHORC Handler

The calibration handler XHORC-1.0.0 is a semi-automatic handler for modules, small printed circuit boards or specific sensors. It consists of an environmental chamber with an automated transport system, and an adapted contact block in a controlled flow system.

The modules are manually loaded / unloaded on the contact block as panels of 6 to 24 modules. Then, in sequence, each module is automatically positioned using the XY transport system for testing or calibrating their specific properties.

The transport system is a high precision X-Y table, driven by two servo motors placed outside the environmental chamber. It carries a contact block with loaded DUT modules. Different panels or DUT modules can be positioned and the test cycle of each DUT module can be programmed for various applications. Each custom DUT module panel requires a specialized contact block. For high volume production there is an option for automated loading /unloading combined with a pre-soak chamber.

The temperature of the chamber is controlled by the use of four PT-100 sensors, a heater and a chiller. The temperature can be preset within a range of 10 °C up to 85 °C.

The Graphical User Interface provides an easy setting up of the parameters of the handler operations and allows diagnostic control over all actuators and sensors of the handler.

In one application, the XHORC handler is being used for testing and calibrating infrared modules.