In automated testing, C# and Python are among the most widely used programming languages in an engineer's toolkit. The real challenge, however, lies in turning these tools into stable, industry-compliant testing processes. The Chroma ATS 8000 automated test system addresses this by providing a highly compatible, professional platform for power conversion device testing—one that enables engineers to seamlessly integrate custom program logic with proven hardware control.

Chroma ATS 8000 & PowerPro 5: A Test Platform Built on Decades of Industry Expertise

Unlike general-purpose development tools, Chroma's PowerPro 5 software platform is built on decades of power testing experience. Refined through long-term collaboration with leading global manufacturers, it incorporates extensive industry knowhow and technical expertise.
PowerPro 5 allows users to integrate custom external programs written in C# or Python directly into the testing workflow. For example, in server power communication testing, hexadecimal status and error codes obtained via PMBus can be decoded using Python scripts, allowing the system to interpret the corresponding error messages and verify them against expected results.
For proprietary or non-standard calibration formulas, users can develop external programs in C#. The Chroma ATS 8000 then inputs the instrument readings for precise product calibration.

▲The Status Registers of PMBUS (Source: pmbus.org)

Open Architecture Shortens Path to Cross-Border Standardization

By enabling direct calls to external programs, Chroma PowerPro 5 eliminates the need for engineers to rebuild testing frameworks from scratch. This significantly accelerates creation of testing procedures for a broad range of power conversion devices, reducing both development and validation time. An intuitive GUI and automated reporting functions make test results easy to visualize and interpret while also minimizing operator error.

▲Calling an external program in Chroma PowerPro 5

Beyond serving as a powerful asset for R&D teams, the Chroma ATS 8000 is widely deployed in production lines and QA processes at leading global manufacturers, helping organizations set consistent testing and quality control standards across international sites. In today's environment where automation and flexibility are critical, the Chroma ATS 8000 provides an open yet highly specialized environment. Its seamless synergy with programs written in C# and Python makes it an optimal solution for engineers seeking both efficiency and precision in testing workflows.

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