The mechanical and vacuum operated Test Fixtures for the Reinhardt Test Systems consist of a base housing and either a Pressure Frame and Probe Plate Unit (by the mechanical fixture) or a vacuum cassette. Both the Pressure Frame and Probe Plate Unit as well as the Cassette are hinged for easy access to the receptacles and wiring during fixture operation and PC board contacting.

The Interface Frame for both fixture versions is mounted in the rear section of the housing. See photos!

Both fixture versions use a Probe Plate made of standard 10mm hard-paper laminate (CEM-1) material and a Top Plate made of 8 mm epoxy hard-paper laminate. The Top Plate is coated both sides with an anti-static coating. The vacuum sealing within the cassette is achieved using the renowned INGUN wear-free V-profile seal.

When testing PC boards with open vias and other open areas with the vacuum fixture design, we recommend the use of either a Vacuum-free Zone sealing method (with a pressure- frame unit and push rods) or the use of a vacuum-sealed cover (with push-rods). Pressure Frame Units are made of high-quality alu-profile bars.

The fixtures are available in ICT/FCT (dual-stage) versions. The design of which is based on a shuttleplate principle with electro-drive.

The manual Interchangeable Test Fixture MA 2135 for Reinhardt Test Systems offers the possibility to use the original Reinhardt Interchangeable Kits.

The manual Interchangeable Test Fixture has been designed for up to 800 N contact force.

The Probe Plate Unit (KTE) and the Pressure-Frame Plate are lightweight and easy to change. The contacting of the PC-Board is carried out by means of the downward movement of the Pressure-Frame. This ensures no movement of the wiring.

The integrated intermediate interface is achieved by using 64-pole connectors.