12KN Off-Line Test System | Semi-Automated PCBA Test

Flexible, High-Coverage Production Test in One Station

The 12KN Semi-Automated Off-Line Test System Supports High-Volume PCBA Testing by Combining ICT, ISP, and PFT in One Flexible Production Test Platform. Using CheckSum’s Parallel Test Architecture, it Helps Manufacturers Consolidate Test Processes, Improve Throughput, and Maintain Strong Coverage in an Off-Line Environment.

Built on the Same Architecture Used in CheckSum's Automated Systems, the 12KN Allows Manufacturers to Consolidate In-Circuit Test, Device Programming, and Functional Verification Within a Single Flexible Production Test Station.

Synchronize - Match Test Throughput with Production Output to Maintain Line Efficiency
Consolidate - Combine ICT, Programming, and Functional Test within a Single Station.
Accelerate - Increase Test Throughput Using CheckSum’s Parallel Test Architecture.

Build Your Line - Rate Test Cell

Explore Scalable Configuration Options to Match your Project’s Speed and Coverage Requirements While Maintaining Compatibility with CheckSum’s Parallel Test Architecture.

Parallel Test™ Technologies Allow Manufacturers to Increase Output Capacity While Reducing Cost per Board.

High-Speed Parallel Test

Run the Complete CheckSum Parallel Test™ Suite — From In-Circuit Test to Programming and Functional Verification.

• Multi-Core ICT Enables High-Speed Electrical Verification of Assembled PCBAs
• MultiWriter ISP Supports Programming up to 384 Devices in Parallel
• Parallel Functional Test (PFT)™ Enables Functional Testing Across an Entire Panel of Boards

Parallel Testing Significantly Increases Throughput Compared With Traditional Sequential Test Approaches.

Platform Compatibility with CheckSum Automated Systems

The 12KN Uses the Same Test Electronics, Fixtures, and Production Software as CheckSum Automated Systems, Allowing Manufacturers to Deploy a Consistent Production Test Architecture Across Both Semi-Automated and Fully Automated Platforms.

Key Benefits Include:

• Fixture Compatibility With the ILS-X2 Automated Test System
• Support for all CheckSum ICT, ISP, and PFT Test Electronics
• A Common Production Test Software Environment
• Simplified Fixture and Program Reuse Across Multiple Test Platforms

This Shared Platform Allows Manufacturers to Start Production Using the 12KN Off-Line Test System and Transition to Automated Test as Volumes Increase. Over the Life of a Product, the Same Compatibility Also Allows Manufacturers to Move Production Back to Off-Line Test Platforms as Volumes Decline, Maximizing Fixture and Program Reuse While Maintaining a Consistent Test Strategy.

Robust Semi-Automated Production Platform

The 12KN provides a reliable and repeatable mechanical platform designed for production environments.

Key Features include:

• Pneumatic press providing up to 12 kN probe force
• Dual-level probing for electrical isolation
• Top and bottom probing capability
• Rapid and precise press actuation
• Fast fixture changeover (<60 seconds)

The system supports KIT20 and KIT28 fixture platforms, providing compatibility with other CheckSum test systems.

Production Integration and Traceability

The 12KN Integrates into Production Environments with the Software, Connectivity, and Traceability Tools Needed for Controlled Manufacturing Test.

Key Capabilities Include:

• MES Integration for Production Traceability
• Barcode Scanning and Product Identification
• Real-Time Test Data Collection
• Statistical Process Monitoring
• Compatibility with Robotic Loading and Unloading Solutions

This Allows Manufacturers to Connect the 12KN into Broader Production Workflows while Maintaining Process Control and Test Traceability.

12KN System Specifications

The 12KN is Built on a Robust Production Platform Designed for High-Volume PCBA Panel Testing.

Key Specifications include:

• Press Force: Up to 12 kN (2698 lbf)
• Test Capacity: Up to 5200 Test Points
• Fixture Platforms: Supports KIT20 and KIT28
• Probe Area: Up to 24 x 13.2 in (61 x 33.5 cm) with KIT28
• Top-Side Clearance: Up to 3.325 in
• Bottom-Side Clearance: Up to 2.92 in
• 3rd-Party Instruments: 7U rack space available
• Dimensions: 114 cm D x 102 cm W x 149.2 cm H
• Weight: Approximately 575 lbs (260.8 kg)
• Power: 110–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1.5 kVA
• Compliance: CE Conformance

Proven Production Test Platform

With Over 4,000 Systems Deployed Globally and Billions of Boards Tested, CheckSum Production Test Platforms are Trusted by Electronics Manufacturers Worldwide.

The 12KN Builds on this Proven Architecture, Delivering the Same Core Test Technologies Used Across CheckSum Production Environments.