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B886 "Simon" Life Cycle & Switch Bounce Test System

 

Page Summary, TL;DR

What it does: The B886 "Simon" is a life cycle and fatigue testing system designed for: switches, membrane switches, keypads and keyboards

Key capabilities:

Tests switch durability through life cycle and fatigue testing

Adjustable force between 200g and 3500g

Variable speed up to 10 cycles per second

Measures switch resistance (1-10,000 Ohms)

Can run up to 1 million test cycles (typical membrane specification)

Logs results to Access database

Certificate generation: Customizable using Word templates

Pause/resume testing: Maintains test continuity

Adjustable probe height and position, fully adjustable membrane positioning

Equipment Needed: Windows PC/laptop with USB port, Air supply (max 6 bar pressure) and the switch/product to test. Everything else is included in the system

Bottom line: It's a professional-grade system designed for testing in manufacturing environments where switch reliability is critical. Complies with ASTM F1578 standards for switch testing. Flexible design and comprehensive reporting for manufacturing quality control.