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New Sentinel 3 Service Level Agreements
PPM Test is pleased to announce that new Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for Sentinel 3 systems are now available. These new SLAs can provide Sentinel 3 owners access to additional services such as regular calibration, repairs to equipment beyond the warranty period and updates to firmware and software. Continue reading
The Benefits of Using LabVIEW with Sentinel 3
In the test and measurement market, Laboratory Virtual Instrument Engineering Workbench (LabVIEW), is an important tool which is used by many. LabVIEW provides users with visualisations for every aspect of an application, which makes it easier to identify problems and make adjustments where necessary in a system.
In order to use LabVIEW with PPM Test’s… Continue reading
BAE Systems Acquires Pulse Power and Measurement
Pulse Power and Measurement (PPM) – of which PPM Test is a business division – and BAE Systems have today [04/03/21] announced that BAE Systems has acquired PPM. The acquisition is part of BAE Systems’ strategy to develop breakthrough technologies, with continued investment in research and development, working with customers, industry partners, SMEs and academia, and pursuing bolt-on acquisitions where they complement existing capabilities and provide an opportunity to accelerate the company’s position in key areas. Continue reading
PPM Test Distributor Extends Coverage to Include Austria and Switzerland
PPM Test’s long term distributor in Germany, EMCO Elektronik, has extended its coverage to include Austria and Switzerland, giving access for those countries to PPM Test’s advanced RF over fibre equipment and EMC probes. EMCO has been serving industries such as automotive, research, telecommunications, health, military, test and inspection and satcom for 30 years. Continue reading
PPM Test Adds Passive Integrator and Current Probe to Range
PPM Test has expanded its offering of passive integrators and current probes with the addition of two products from its partner Prodyn Technologies. The PI-.05 is the latest addition to the range of passive integrators and has a faster time constant of .05 microseconds and higher frequency than the other integrators. PPM Test also stocks Prodyn’s new I-125-2E current probe. Continue reading
PPM Test Increases Test & Measurement Industry Reach
PPM Test has appointed Australia-based Faraday Pty Ltd to provide distribution and technical support of PPM Test products across Australia and New Zealand. The agreement sees Faraday expanding their existing test and measurement product offering with the addition of PPM Test’s Sentinel 3 and point2point units, which enable EMC aircraft testing and electromagnetic pulse testing. Continue reading
New single battery charger for point2point units released
PPM Test is pleased to bring to the market a new single battery charger for its point2point units. The charger includes a number of key upgrades to improve performance, such as NiMH/NiCd Pack 35 W fast charging and ΔV full charge sensing, followed by a trickle charge. The battery charger has other beneficial features within its design including a 2-pin IEC 320 input connection and safety timer. Continue reading
New ‘I-150-1HF’ Current Probe for Test and Measurement
PPM Test has announced the new I-150-1HF Kwik-Latch® clamp-on current probe. The product, developed by Prodyn Technologies, has an internal aperture of 38.1mm and bridges the gap between the popular I-125 Prodyn series (31.75mm) and much larger I-262 series (66.5mm). The I-150-1HF has identical performance characteristics to the I-125-1HF current probe… Continue reading
Sentinel 3 Warranty Increased
PPM Test has increased the warranty on its Sentinel 3 system to reflect the product’s successful implementation into the test and measurement market. As one of the most advanced RF over fibre test and measurement systems, the company has shown its faith in the product and its quality by increasing the warranty. Sentinel 3 offers a dynamic range of >150 dB/Hz and ultra-high sensitivity to -120 dBm. Continue reading
Sentinel 3 system enhances QinetiQ’s Aircraft EMC testing capability
PPM Test has been working with QinetiQ Ltd to improve their EMC testing services. QinetiQ is a globally recognised leader in aircraft EMC certification testing and has been using the previous Sentinel II fibre optic link system for over 20 years. The upgrade to Sentinel 3 will be a significant enhancement to QinetiQ’s EMC testing capability, allowing faster, more accurate and reliable testing. Continue reading
