Simplicity
Whether you are running a test, performing a calibration, or troubleshooting an abnormal result, the modularity of the SEAM Test Platforms makes these tasks simple so that they can easily integrated in your quality system.
The SEAM Advantage
Eliminate complexity, doubt and waste from your process.
Replace it with simplicity, efficiency, and reliability.
Replace it with simplicity, efficiency, and reliability.
Efficiency
The easy-to-use hardware and software interfaces allows an operator to run more samples in a fraction of the time that conventional testing requires. This frees the operator up to engage in other quality assurance activities.
Reliability
While enrolled in the QC Integrated Hardware Service Plan, any failing module can be sent back to us for an immediate free replacement. This includes component failure, inability to calibrate, and routine wear such as pin or socket damage.
Comparison of ECG Electrode Compliance Test Methods
Typical In-house Test
Setup
SEAM Test Platform
Equipment
Power supply, multimeter, oscilloscope, custom circuitry and a PC for data logging
SEAM Test Platform and a PC for running the SEAM application
Operator Skill Level
Engineer
Quality Assurance Technician
Consistency
Setup can vary between operators
Independent of operator
Capacity
One electrode pair
Up to 32 electrode pairs
Test time (one sample)
15 minutes
6 minutes
Test time (12 samples)
3 hours
6 minutes
Useage
Lengthy test times mean that a significant amount of product can be produced before a problem is identified. This leads to higher production costs from having to scrap or rework the product.
Having the abilty to frequently perform short tests with many samples means that problems are identified early. Waste is minimized which leads to lower production costs.
Calibration
Power supply, multimeter and oscilloscope must be shipped off-site for calibration which can result in multiple weeks of downtime.
SEAM-ACP calibrator allows for each SEAM Channel to be calibrated on-site in under 10 minutes.
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting may require in-depth knowledge of the test system. Not all operators will have this knowledge.
The modularity of the system allows for samples and channels to be interchanged allowing for any operator to efficiently isolate and resolve the problem.
Robustness
A single test setup is not robust to equipment failures. Duplicates of each piece of equipment would need to be kept on hand.
If a SEAM Channel malfuctions, it can be taken offline and the remaining channels will continue to function as normal.
Savings
Lower capital expenditure
Reduced operating expense
Less downtime
Less waste
Comparison of ECG Electrode Compliance Test Methods
Equipment
Power supply, multimeter, oscilloscope, custom circuitry and a PC for data logging
Operator Skill Level
Engineer
Consistency
Setup can vary between operators
Capacity
One electrode pair
Test time (one sample)
15 minutes
Test time (12 samples)
3 hours
Useage
Lengthy test times mean that a significant amount of product can be produced before a problem is identified. This leads to higher production costs from having to scrap or rework the product.
Calibration
Power supply, multimeter and oscilloscope must be shipped off-site for calibration which can result in multiple weeks of downtime.
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting may require in-depth knowledge of the test system. Not all operators will have this knowledge.
Robustness
A single test setup is not robust to equipment failures. Duplicates of each piece of equipment would need to be kept on hand.
Savings
Lower capital expenditure
Equipment
SEAM Test Platform and a PC for running the SEAM application
Operator Skill Level
Quality Assurance Technician
Consistency
Independent of operator
Capacity
Up to 32 electrode pairs
Test time (one sample)
6 minutes
Test time (12 samples)
6 minutes
Useage
Having the abilty to frequently perform short tests with many samples means that problems are identified early. Waste is minimized which leads to lower production costs.
Calibration
SEAM-ACP calibrator allows for each SEAM Channel to be calibrated on-site in under 10 minutes.
Troubleshooting
The modularity of the system allows for samples and channels to be interchanged allowing for any operator to efficiently isolate and resolve the problem.
Robustness
If a SEAM Channel malfuctions, it can be taken offline and the remaining channels will continue to function as normal.
Savings
Reduced operating expense
Less downtime
Less waste
We rely on QC Integrated Solutions and their SEAM ECG Electrode Platform systems to provide us with the electrical data that is required to meet our customer's stringent electrical requirements.
—Select Engineering Inc.