Advint, in collaboration with Hamilton Sundstrand, has developed and is upgrading the next generation Extensible Markup Language (XML) based test software development environment for generation of test routines for automatic test of Boeing 787 avionics along with other aircraft platforms. Hamilton Sundstrand is supplying the 787’s Dreamliner commercial aircraft environmental control system, the electric power generating and start system, the remote power distribution system, the auxiliary power unit, the primary power distribution system, the nitrogen generation system, the emergency power system and the electric pump subsystem. The tool was developed in C# using the Microsoft .NET Framework.
The environment defines a collection of XML schemas that allow Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) and test information to be exchanged in a common format that adheres to the XML standard. The exchange format can be understood by man or machine and supports both instrument and signal level control. The use of an XML based environment improves the way test system information and test results are shared with the rest of the enterprise. The XML data exchange file is in ASCII text format with user defined identifying tags organizing the data. The XML schema defines the specific elements and their hierarchy with the data exchange file. Because the text document is a file containing descriptive tags, it can operate on any platform, and a computer program can easily interpret and parse the tags based on the schema. This environment takes advantage of the XML standard's inherent recursion and extensibility which are key technical benefits that give test systems greater flexibility in defining interfaces. With XML test information extensibility adds data elements without disrupting current system operation.
Hamilton Sundstrand, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corporation, is among the largest suppliers of technologically advanced aerospace and industrial products. Hamilton Sundstrand designs, manufactures and services aerospace systems and provides integrated system solutions for commercial, regional, corporate and military aircraft. It is also a major supplier for international space programs. Hamilton Sundstrand achieved 2010 sales of $5.6 billion. United Technologies Corp., based in Hartford, Conn., is a diversified company that provides high-technology products and services to the aerospace and building industries.
Advint is a leading system integrator of automated test systems located in Columbus, OH. The company is an NI Alliance Member, an Agilent Technologies Channel Partner, a member of the Teradyne Support Network, and part of the Huntron Integration Service Network. Advint provides hardware/software development and systems integration services in support of the test & measurement, and industrial automation industries.
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