MKAT test software

Creating test programs without code

You do not need to know a programming language for MKAT. A test program is a single XML file. These tools are included as standard:

• AutoLearn reads the connections from an existing, approved wiring harness (the “golden harness”)
• APG (automatic program generation) creates test programs from your own data, for example an ECAD export or a spreadsheet
• Expressions uses a measured value from one subtest to control another subtest
• The translation tool imports existing test programs from Ditmco, Synor and others

In the component library you record active components, so they are included in the test programs.

Running tests with a separate Runner

MKAT consists of two programs. The Runner is for the operator and works well on a touch screen. In the Editor, trained staff create and modify the test programs. That way an operator cannot change a test program by accident. You set access rights per user and user type.

You can guide the operator through complex tasks with instructions in text, images, documents or video. The Runner can also be controlled from another device on the same network. With the RTS, several operators can run different tests at the same time.

Analysing and reporting

The “analyse test” function produces a trend report, so you see recurring faults in the process. The verify function checks whether test results have been changed outside MKAT afterwards. You adapt reports with templates: header and footer, your logo, and which columns are shown.

Integrations and languages

MKAT works with sources, oscilloscopes and measurement modules from other manufacturers. Special test options include fibre optics, databus (1553B, 3910, ARINC, CAN), digital logic, TDR and FDR. The software is available in English, German, Spanish, French, Chinese, Italian, Polish and Kazakh.

Moving from Gen2

MK Test has not supported the old Gen2 software since the end of 2020. With a support contract, the software upgrade to MKAT is free; any hardware changes are quoted separately. Gen2 test programs are converted with the built-in translator, usually in less than a minute.

MKAT from IONIO

IONIO supplies MKAT together with the test systems from MK Test Systems, such as the Automeg wiring harness testers and the SRT slip ring tester. The buttons above link to explanations of the APG, the translation function and remote control.

• Version: MKAT, third generation (Gen3)
• Components: Runner (operator, touch screen) and Editor (programming)
• Test program: a single XML file
• Tools: AutoLearn, APG, Expressions, translation tool (including Ditmco, Synor, Gen2)
• Import: ECAD export or spreadsheet
• Languages: English, German, Spanish, French, Chinese, Italian, Polish, Kazakh
• Minimum PC: Intel i5, 16 GB RAM, 160 GB disk, Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit)