Reliable
Portable
Durable
Wireless
Introducing SINTERS’
Seat Electronics Tester
Seat Electronics Tester –
Remote User Interface
(tablet option)
Our most advanced, most powerful,
most feature-filled wireless handheld
seat testing equipment is here.
Sinters America Inc.
95 chemin du Tremblay, Suite 3
Boucherville (Quebec) Canada, J4B 7K4
Phone: (450) 449-1698
Web: www.sinters.ca
For further inquiries about our products, please email us at:
sales@sinters.ca
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Seat Electronics Tester –
Test Controller
Seat Electronics Tester –
Optional battery pack
for cordless operation
VTAS1000 Series
NEW
VTAS1000 Series Seat Electronics Tester
Sinters’ new Aircraft Seat Electronics Tester provides completely new solution for aircraft seat testing. This new
product is portable and rugged perfect for use both on and off the aircraft.
Our modular hardware & software components are highly upgradeable and customizable to meet the
customer’s strict testing requirements for today and tomorrow.
The Seat Test Component Analysis Software provides a step by step user friendly interface that ensures
repeatable and measureable results during all phases of your testing.
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Key features and specifications
User interface
Option 2:
Portable, wired touchscreen with tabletop dock
Option 1:
Wireless remote control (tablet)
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Lightweight rugged tablet combining form and function
Remote control of the test controller over Wi-Fi
Large, brilliant, multi-touch display
Weight: 2 pounds
Minimum 4 hours autonomy
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Monitor with LED backlight and 4-wire resistive touch panel
Extra robust components and , high-quality pedestal
Single cable connection combining power, video and touch
Suitable for 24/7-operation
Weight: 1.3 pounds
Test Controller
 All-in-one data acquisition system and embedded PC
 Small enough to fit under the seat
 Windows operating system for maximum software flexibility
(the test software runs on the controller)
 Provides power to seat electronics for functional testing
 All inputs and outputs concentrated into one 156-pos
Zero Insertion Force connector on the rear of the unit
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External power input for shop use
Battery power input for on-aircraft use
Dimensions: 8W x 3.5H x 9D inches
Weight: approx. 5 lbs
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Key features and specifications (continued…)
Battery pack (optional)
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The battery clips onto the bottom of the controller to form a single, portable and cordless test equipment
Battery characteristics: 24V, 10Ah (240Wh)
Battery autonomy: 3h (based on an standard economy class 3-seat group with in-seat IFE)
Charge time: 6h (charger included)
Dimensions: 8W x 3.5H x 9D inches
Weight: approx. 12 lbs
Kit
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Includes one Wireless Controller, one tablet, one 240Wh battery pack, one charger and one plug-in power supply
Test Executive Software
Custom cable harness manufactured to aircraft seat specification
1 carrying case below maximum airline carry-on dimensions
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How can the Seat Electronics Tester help you?
 The system allows you to do a full functional check of the electronic components of a seat or seat row,
including the IFE and other components such as PCU, headphone jacks and power ports, both AC and
USB.
 The system is composed of an embedded PC along with data acquisition cards and signal conditioning
components, all of which are packaged into a lightweight and portable box.
 In a shop environment, an external 100-240VAC->24VDC power supply powers not only the seat tester but
also the seat or seat row.
 Onboard the aircraft, a matching battery pack (24VDC, 10Ah) allows you to go cordless and perform a few
hours of testing without the need for APU or ground power.
 The system can be fixed of mobile.
• The unit has VGA and USB outputs to which can be connected a display and keyboard and mouse.
• Also offered as means of user interface is a touchscreen or tablet for portable applications.
 Uses:
Manufacturing
Validate wiring and functionality before delivery (EOL testing).
Line maintenance
Debug one or more faulty seat rows / components (between flights or overnight)
Heavy maintenance
After seat repair or refurbishment, validate wiring and functionality before reinstallation into aircraft
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How can the Seat Electronics Tester help you? (continued…)
 Available inputs and ouputs:
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4 + 4 stereo audio inputs and outputs
16 digital outputs
8 x 28V/open digital inputs
8 x GND/open digital inputs
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2 analog outputs
8 analog inputs
2 x Ethernet
4 x USB
Optional CAN, I2C, SPI
 Software
Easy to use test executive (or test manager) into which all the test procedures are scripted. The user /
owner has full access to the test scripts and, with a minimum of programming background, can program
and execute new test functionalities in very little time.
Being Windows based (XP embedded to be more precise) you can also install proprietary test software
onto the machine and run it side by side with the Seat Tester software.
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Test Executive Software
Easy to learn and user-friendly test executive (or test manager) into which all the test procedures are
scripted. The user / owner has full access to the test scripts and, with a minimum of programming
background, can program and execute new test functionalities in very little time.
Being Windows based (XP embedded to be more precise) you can also install proprietary test software onto
the machine and run it side by side with the Seat Tester software.
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Test Executive Software (continued…)
On the preceding slide is a screenshot of the test executive’s GUI, loaded with a sample 2-seat row
configuration.
The left side of the screen shows the seat row structure, including 2 seats and their respective monitors
(identified ans SVDUs, short for Seat Video Display Unit), audio ports, PCU, USB and power ports.
The test structure (tree) is configured using an XML file. To each tree element is associated a test script
programmed to validate the individual component. The second column of the tree will show the results of
each individual as they are executed.
Test control is done using the button bar in the right-mid section. Run selected will run the test associated to
the selected tree item. Run all will run the test scripts for all the seat (row) components, starting from the top.
Stop allows you to stop execution of a test at any time. The Report button displays the test report (user
configurable, HTML format) and allows saving to disk/network or printing.
Test scripts can be programmed to display instructions and prompts (buttons or text input) in the dark blue
area above the button bar. The right top area is there for the test scripts to display images (graphical
instructions for example).
Finally, the black area is a “log” area where the test scripts can display status or progress information
(optional).
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About SINTERS AMERICA inc.
Headquartered in Montreal (Québec), SINTERS AMERICA INC. is an Automated Test Equipment integrator
providing end-to-end solutions to the aerospace industry.
From concept to final production, engineering to manufacturing, SINTERS AMERICA INC. ,an AS9100
company, has since 2002 developed unique solutions and products for Airlines, MROs and OEMs such as
Air Canada, United Airlines, Airbus, ATR, Boeing, Bombardier, CAE, Pratt & Whitney and Safran.
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