Westar's FPM 505 with integrated ALU

This option eliminates the manual process of mounting and un-mounting panels from the testing stage or goniometer, saving QA personnel time and speeding testing process efficiency.

The ALU uses an expandable stacker architecture consisting of at least two stacker modules, that can be pre-loaded with up to 16 untested display modules. Once testing starts, all the display modules in the stacker are automatically cycled through the test sequence without any further operator intervention.

"The first Auto Loader / Unloader is being shipped later this summer to a well-known original display manufacturer in Taiwan” according to Phil Downen, Product Manager. All customers can benefit from increased test efficiency and repeatability because the ALU performs the following actions:

• Pre-heat (backlight warm-up) prior to test while module is still in the ALU stack
• Automatic module pick-up from the stack and transport to test position
• Fine positioning of the panel into the test position on the FPM goniometer
• Electrical power and signal connection to the module
• Execution of the EO measurement sequence (custom or standard test), with real-time data display, data recording and database transfers
• Automatic module pick-up at end of test and drop-off to the finished stacker

Upon completion, tested modules can be removed and new modules placed on the stacker in a simple process that takes only two minutes. The result is a 43 percent improvement in QA test efficiency compared to manual mounting/dismounting of the panel! Now, the industry’s most popular FPD electro-optical test machine is also the fastest and most efficient tester.

Westar’s ALU and FPM system are suitable for modules up to 55” diagonal.

For more information, please contact Mr. Phil Downen at Westar Display Technologies, Inc.