Automatic batch test system and test method for complete machine equipment

Abstract

The invention discloses an automatic batch test system and method for complete equipment, and relates to the equipment debugging and testing technology, and the system comprises a test control center host which is used for managing different types of tested equipment, achieving the full-process management and visual presentation of an equipment production debugging and testing process, and collecting the test result of a mobile terminal test all-in-one machine; the mobile test terminal all-in-one machine can be used for carrying out batch test on the tested equipment in a mobile manner; the switching device is arranged between the mobile test terminal all-in-one machine and the tested equipment and is used for carrying out object switching after any tested equipment completes the test so as to switch to another tested equipment; and the supporting platform is in communication connection with the mobile test terminal all-in-one machine and the switching device and comprises external hardware equipment for supporting completion of batch automatic tests. The invention provides a method capable of automatically realizing testing without redesigning a tool for batch testing of complete machine equipment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to equipment debugging and testing technology, and in particular to an automated batch testing system and testing method for complete equipment. Background Art

[0002] As the degree of customization of military electronic equipment becomes higher and higher, the differentiation and diversity of equipment hardware and software design and interfaces have led to a low degree of standardization in equipment mass production and commissioning. At the same time, in recent years, the production characteristics of enterprises with multiple varieties, small batches and multiple batches of equipment have led to the use of development and testing tools or systems to meet the high efficiency and high quality of the production and testing process. The development of test tools or systems for complete machine and system equipment is equivalent to redesigning a type of equipment again, with a long development cycle, high cost and low versatility. As a result, most equipment still adopts the traditional manual commissioning mode, and its production delivery cycle is limited by labor cost investment, and the correctness of its test process is affected by the professional and technical capabilities and practical skills of the commissioning personnel. Summary of the invention

[0003] The embodiments of the present application provide a complete equipment automated batch testing system and testing method for product commissioning, inspection / user acceptance testing, and propose a method that can automatically implement testing without redesigning tooling.

[0004] The present application provides an automated batch testing system for complete equipment, including:

[0005] The test control center host is used to manage different types of devices under test and realize the full process management and visual presentation of the equipment production and commissioning process, and collect the test results of the mobile terminal test all-in-one machine;

[0006] The mobile test terminal can be used to carry out batch testing on the equipment under test;

[0007] A switching device, arranged between the mobile test terminal and the device under test, for switching objects after any device under test completes the test, so as to switch to the next device under test;

[0008] The support platform is a group of external hardware devices that support the completion of automated batch testing of complete equipment, including the test instruments required for testing.

[0009] Optionally, the test control center host includes test control center software, wherein:

[0010] The test control center software test includes the following control items: test project management, test process management, test result management, test resource management, and data interaction, among which:

[0011] The test project management is used to provide management for different devices under test according to the project;

[0012] The test process management provides full process management of specific test projects, so as to provide corresponding interfaces according to the authority of testers during the test phase of the project, provide test environments on the corresponding interfaces, and display test results obtained from different channels at each phase;

[0013] The test result management is used to collect and display the test results of each device under test in different test phases and different test environments, and to export the test results in the form of a standardized Excel spreadsheet, wherein the test results are generated by the test control center software;

[0014] The test resource management provides tester management and test instrument management, wherein the tester management is used to import the tester information and scan the tester QR code to obtain the tester's basic information when logging into the test control center software, so as to provide a corresponding interface according to the tester's authority; the test instrument management is used to pre-import the test instrument information, scan the test instrument QR code before the test to obtain the test instrument's basic information, and determine whether the test instrument is available;

[0015] The data interaction is used for data interaction with the mobile test terminal software.

[0016] Optionally, the mobile test terminal integrated machine includes an automated test component, a device under test program control component, an instrument program control component, a switching device program control component, and a data interaction component, wherein:

[0017] The automated test component is used to obtain the device number information by scanning the QR code of the device under test through a code scanning device, input the test phase and basic information of the tester, and then call the device program control module and the instrument program control module according to the test process to complete the test items of the relevant functions and performance of the device under test, and obtain the test results of the test items;

[0018] The program-controlled component of the device under test includes a web browser program-controlled module and an application software program-controlled module. The web browser program-controlled module is used to simulate manual operation actions of using a browser and capture the operation results. The application software program-controlled module is used to simulate manual operation actions of using application software and capture the test results.

[0019] The instrument program control component includes a general instrument control module and a special instrument control module. The general instrument control module is used to program the instrument and collect test data through a serial port or a network port, and the special instrument control module is used to program the instrument containing a proprietary application program.

[0020] A switching device program control component is used to complete serial testing of batches of tested devices through program control of the switching device;

[0021] The data interaction module is used for data interaction with the test control center software.

[0022] Optionally, the switching device includes a switch and a serial port service switch, and the switch and the serial port service switch are configured with multiple adapter interfaces for batch connection of the devices under test, and are connected to the mobile test terminal all-in-one.

[0023] Optionally, the support platform includes test instruments required for the test, wherein the test instruments required for the test are used to implement functional performance tests that rely on the test instruments to be implemented during the test process.

[0024] Optionally, the test control center host is provided with an RS232 interface, a USB interface, and a network interface, and runs the test control center software to achieve full-process control and visual presentation of production and commissioning of test items.

[0025] Optionally, the test control center host and the mobile test terminal are also equipped with a code scanning device, which can recognize a QR code or a barcode after being connected.

[0026] The present application also provides a device testing method using the aforementioned complete device automated batch testing system, including:

[0027] Step 1: Before testing, the test environment is divided into three parts: general test environment, automatic test environment, and manual test environment according to the imported test requirements;

[0028] Step 2: Build a common test environment and complete common test items;

[0029] Step 3: Set up a manual test environment and complete manual test items;

[0030] Step 4: Build an automatic batch test environment and connect the device under test and the test instrument to the switch or serial port server;

[0031] Step 5: Scan the QR code on the mobile test terminal software to obtain the batch device number and start the batch test. You can check whether there are any abnormalities during the test process through the real-time test log information;

[0032] Step 6: After completing a batch test, repeat steps 4-5 until the planned number of test devices is completed.

[0033] The method of the embodiment of the present application proposes a method for automatically implementing testing without redesigning tooling, without changing the original testing process, thereby solving the problem that the existing testing process is complex to operate and has high professional and technical requirements.

[0034] The above description is only an overview of the technical solution of the present application. In order to more clearly understand the technical means of the present application, it can be implemented in accordance with the contents of the specification. In order to make the above and other purposes, features and advantages of the present application more obvious and easy to understand, the specific implementation methods of the present application are listed below. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0035] Various other advantages and benefits will become apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art by reading the detailed description of the preferred embodiments below. The accompanying drawings are only for the purpose of illustrating the preferred embodiments and are not to be considered as limiting the present application. Also, the same reference symbols are used throughout the accompanying drawings to represent the same components. In the accompanying drawings:

[0036] Figure 1 This is a project workflow diagram of an embodiment of the present application;

[0037] Figure 2 This is a principle block diagram of a batch automated testing system according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0038] Figure 3 This is a flow chart of batch automated testing in accordance with an embodiment of the present application;

[0039] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the data interaction process of the embodiment of the present application;

[0040] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the test environment for the present application embodiment;

[0041] Figure 6 This is an example of a test application scenario for the present application embodiment.

[0042] Figure 7 This is the second example of the test application scenario for the embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0043] The exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Although the exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are shown in the accompanying drawings, it should be understood that the present disclosure can be implemented in various forms and should not be limited by the embodiments set forth herein. On the contrary, these embodiments are provided to enable a more thorough understanding of the present disclosure and to fully convey the scope of the present disclosure to those skilled in the art.

[0044] The present application embodiment provides a complete equipment automated batch testing system, such as Figure 1 As shown, including:

[0045] The test control center host is used to manage different types of devices under test and realize the full process management and visual presentation of the equipment production and commissioning process, and collect the test results of the mobile terminal test all-in-one machine. Test control center software.

[0046] The mobile test terminal is connected to the host of the test control center for batch testing of the equipment under test. In a specific example, the mobile test terminal is used to implement small batch testing of the equipment under test, including automated test components, equipment under test program control components, instrument program control components, switching device program control components, data interaction components, etc.

[0047] The switching device is arranged between the mobile test terminal and the device under test, and is used for switching objects to another device under test after any device under test completes the test.

[0048] In some embodiments, the switching device is used to switch the objects under test in real time for batch devices under test. The switching device is composed of a switch, a serial port service switch, and an instrument program control and switching control module. The switch or serial port server has multiple adapter interfaces. It is connected to the batch devices under test using a network cable or a serial port cable, and then connected to the mobile test terminal all-in-one through the network cable or the serial port cable. The test switching of the interface under test is realized through the instrument program control and the switching control module.

[0049] The support platform is connected to the mobile test terminal and the switching device in communication, and includes external hardware equipment that supports the completion of batch automatic testing.

[0050] The method of the embodiment of the present application proposes a method for automatically implementing testing without redesigning tooling, without changing the original testing process, thereby solving the problem that the existing testing process is complex to operate and has high professional and technical requirements.

[0051] In some embodiments, Figure 2 As shown, the test control center host includes the test control center software, wherein:

[0052] The test control center software includes the following control items: test project management, test process management, test result management, test resource management, and data interaction, among which:

[0053] The test project management is used to provide management for different devices under test by project, and can create and delete test projects, and import and display relevant information of the devices under test.

[0054] The test process management provides full-process management of specific test projects, so that in the test phase of the project, according to the authority of the tester, a corresponding interface is provided, a test environment is provided in the corresponding interface, and the test results obtained through different channels are displayed at each stage. In some examples, the test phase of the project is divided into three stages: the debugging phase, the inspection phase, and the user inspection phase. Different interfaces are entered by testers with different permissions using the software; the test requirements of different stages of the project are imported in the form of test record tables, and different test environments are divided into three parts: general testing, automatic testing, and manual testing. The test results are obtained through different channels and then displayed.

[0055] The test result management is used to collect and display the test results of each device under test in different test phases and different test environments, and to export the test results in the form of a standardized Excel table, where the manual test results are generated by the test control center software, and the automatic test is generated and reported by the mobile test terminal software. Exporting the test results in the form of a standardized Excel table is convenient for the process traceability needs of quality control or project management.

[0056] The test resource management provides tester management and test instrument management, wherein the tester management is used to import the tester information and scan the tester QR code to obtain the tester's basic information when logging into the test control center software, so as to provide a corresponding interface according to the tester's authority, so that different types of testers enter different pages. The test instrument management is used to pre-import the test instrument information, scan the test instrument QR code before the test to obtain the test instrument's basic information, and determine whether the test instrument is available.

[0057] The data interaction is used for data interaction with the mobile test terminal software.

[0058] In some embodiments, the mobile test terminal integrated machine includes an automated test component, a device under test program control component, an instrument program control component, a switching device program control component, and a data interaction component, wherein:

[0059] The automated testing component is used to obtain the number information of the device under test by scanning the QR code of the device under test through a code scanning device, input the test phase and basic information of the tester, and then call the device under test program control module and the instrument program control module according to the test process to complete the test items of the relevant functions and performance of the device under test, and obtain the test results of the test items.

[0060] The program-controlled component of the device under test includes a web browser program-controlled module and an application software program-controlled module. The web browser program-controlled module is used to simulate the operating actions of manually using a browser, automatically click buttons, input information, etc. according to an established process, and capture the operation results. The application software program-controlled module is used to simulate the operating actions of manually using application software, automatically click buttons, input information, etc. according to an established process, and capture the test results.

[0061] The instrument program control component includes a general instrument control module and a special instrument control module. The general instrument control module is used to program the instrument and collect test data through a serial port or a network port, such as programming a safety tester or an AC regulated power supply. The special instrument control module is used to program instruments containing proprietary applications, such as a network tester.

[0062] The switching device program control component is used to complete the serial test of batches of devices under test through program control of the switching device, and after completing the test of one device under test, switch to the next device under test and start the test.

[0063] The data interaction module is used for data interaction with the test control center software.

[0064] In some embodiments, the switching device includes a switch and a serial port service switch, and the switch and the serial port service switch are configured with multiple adapter interfaces for batch connection of the devices under test, and are connected to the mobile test terminal all-in-one. In a specific example, the switching device can be connected to the devices under test in batches through a network cable or a serial port cable, and then connected to the mobile test terminal all-in-one through a network cable or a serial port cable, and the switching device program control module of the mobile test terminal software completes the switching of the devices under test one by one.

[0065] In some embodiments, the support platform includes test instruments required for testing, wherein the test instruments required for testing are used to implement functional performance testing that relies on the test instruments to be implemented during the testing process, such as general test instruments such as safety testers and AC regulated power supplies, as well as special test instruments such as network testers. When testing, serial testing of the equipment is implemented by connecting to a switching device.

[0066] In some embodiments, the test control center host is provided with an RS232 interface, a USB interface, and a network interface, which are used to manage different types of devices under test and realize the full process management and visual presentation of the device production and commissioning process, and collect the test results of the mobile terminal test all-in-one machine. The mobile test terminal all-in-one machine can complete the automated testing of one or several test items in the test project in batches alone, and the mobile test terminal software should develop automatic testing modules separately according to different devices under test.

[0067] In some embodiments, the test control center host and the mobile test terminal integrated machine are also equipped with a code scanning device, and the code scanning device can recognize the QR code or bar code after being connected.

[0068] The embodiment of the present application is based on an automated testing method, which makes the part of the human-computer interaction in the testing process that requires human participation fully process-oriented and implemented by writing codes. The whole process simulates human operations to complete related actions, effectively improving the testing efficiency and quality.

[0069] The system of the present application supports batch testing and supports batch testing of the number of units that the switching device can adapt to. It is based on the relevant switching device and is used in conjunction with the switching configuration software module. A one-time link for batch testing is completed through configuration, thereby realizing automatic testing of batch equipment, reducing the tediousness of single-unit testing and the uninterrupted manual participation, and effectively improving testing efficiency.

[0070] This application scans the code to start automatic testing. The device QR code can be used as the unique traceability code for the production process, realizing full-process tracking of the equipment. Batch testing can be started by scanning the code, reducing manual participation and effectively improving test efficiency and quality.

[0071] In view of the characteristics of many types of equipment and the large differences in interfaces of different types, the test steps are not reconstructed, and the test process is modularized to achieve both versatility and scalability. For different types and different test module requirements, the system of this application can achieve flexible line switching by selecting test modules, switching devices and equipment test process configuration files, thereby effectively reducing the difficulty of test technology and operational skill requirements; it can be extended and applied to the testing, inspection and user acceptance of other equipment.

[0072] The present application also proposes a device testing method using the aforementioned complete device automated batch testing system, such as Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, including:

[0073] Before testing, import the equipment test configuration file through the test control center software to obtain the equipment test requirements and test result judgment range.

[0074] The imported test requirements match the corresponding mobile test terminal software working modules.

[0075] Select a switching device. According to the test interface of the device under test, choose to use a switch for network port switching and a serial port server for serial port switching; both types of switching devices that require both network ports and serial ports must be selected.

[0076] In the mobile test terminal software, select and complete the switch configuration and serial port configuration to complete the interface configuration.

[0077] Build a test environment and connect the test instruments through a switch or serial port server;

[0078] Connect the batch of devices to be tested to the switching device to complete the test environment construction;

[0079] Start batch testing and check whether there are any abnormalities during the test process through the test log.

[0080] After the mobile test terminal software is started, the corresponding test modules are manually selected according to the test process, and the tests are performed one by one and the device under test is automatically switched according to the switching configuration.

[0081] Repeat the process of setting up the test environment until the batch test is completed, and then automatically end the batch test process.

[0082] Through the data interaction module, the mobile test terminal software test data is transmitted to the test control center software to complete the entire test.

[0083] Or it can be transmitted in real time after the startup steps of the test control center software are completed, depending on the test habits of the tester, without affecting the test process and data validity and correctness.

[0084] The method of the present application supports real-time display and output of test results: real-time display of test process data and automatic filling of results into the test record table avoids manual filling, effectively improves work efficiency, and improves the effectiveness and authenticity of records.

[0085] The embodiment of the present application also proposes an implementation case of a batch automated device testing method. For a certain type of network device, it needs to be connected to a test machine through three network ports during testing, and also needs to be connected to a service device through an external network port. During testing, its functions are tested by the test machine. Figure 5 As shown in the figure, select the required test environment according to the test environment construction diagram and build the following Figure 6 This embodiment provides a network communication device whole machine test system, including a test control center host, a mobile test terminal all-in-one, a switch, and a code scanning device. The test steps in this example are:

[0086] 1. Device connection: Select a 48-port switch, select one port to connect to the service device, another port to connect to the mobile test terminal, and the code scanning device to connect to the mobile test terminal.

[0087] 2. Obtaining test requirements: On the host of the test control center, enter the test option, import the device test requirement module, connect the mobile test terminal, and send the test to the mobile terminal.

[0088] 3. Batch test: Take the unit test as an example. Connect 10 devices under test, and connect each device under test to the switch with 3 network cables; enter the test terminal, scan the code of 10 devices, and click test. Then, according to the selected test requirement module, you can perform automated testing of related web pages and applications in the test process; until the test of the 10 connected devices is completed.

[0089] 4. Repeat the test: Select the next batch of devices to be tested and test again according to step 3.

[0090] 5. Data upload: Connect to the test control center host to complete data upload.

[0091] 6. It takes 1 hour to complete the test of 10 devices under test.

[0092] The embodiment of the present application also proposes an implementation case of an automated batch testing method. For a certain type of network equipment, it needs to be configured through a serial port during testing. One network port is connected to a test machine, and it also needs to be connected to a companion test device through an external network port. During testing, its function is tested through the test machine. Figure 5 As shown in the figure, select the required test environment according to the test environment construction diagram and build the following Figure 7 The present embodiment provides a network communication device whole machine test system, including a test control center host, a mobile test terminal all-in-one, a switch, a serial port server, and a code scanning device.

[0093] The test steps are:

[0094] 1. Device connection: Select a 48-port switch and a 24-port serial server, select one port to connect to the mobile test terminal, and connect the code scanning device to the mobile test terminal.

[0095] 2. Obtaining test requirements: On the host of the test control center, enter the test option, import the device test requirement module, connect the mobile test terminal, and send the test to the mobile terminal.

[0096] 3. Batch test: Take 10 devices as an example. Connect 10 devices under test, connect each device under test to the switch with 2 network cables, and connect 1 serial port line to the serial port server. Scan the code of 10 devices and click Test. Then, according to the selected test requirement module, you can perform automated testing of related web pages and applications in the test process until the test of the 10 connected devices is completed.

[0097] 4. Repeat the test: Select the next batch of devices to be tested and test again according to step 3.

[0098] 5. Data upload: Connect to the test control center host to complete data upload.

[0099] It takes 1 hour to complete the test of 10 devices.

[0100] It should be noted that in the various embodiments of the present application, the terms "include", "comprise" or any other variants thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or device including a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also includes other elements not explicitly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or device. In the absence of further restrictions, an element defined by the sentence "includes a ..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article or device including the element.

[0101] The serial numbers of the above-mentioned embodiments of the present application are for description only and do not represent the advantages or disadvantages of the embodiments.

[0102] Through the description of the above implementation methods, those skilled in the art can clearly understand that the above-mentioned embodiment methods can be implemented by means of software plus a necessary general hardware platform, and of course by hardware, but in many cases the former is a better implementation method. Based on such an understanding, the technical solution of the present application, or the part that contributes to the prior art, can be embodied in the form of a software product, which is stored in a storage medium (such as ROM / RAM, a magnetic disk, or an optical disk), and includes a number of instructions for a terminal (which can be a mobile phone, a computer, a server, an air conditioner, or a network device, etc.) to execute the methods described in each embodiment of the present application.

[0103] The embodiments of the present application are described above in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, but the present application is not limited to the above-mentioned specific implementation methods. The above-mentioned specific implementation methods are merely illustrative and not restrictive. Under the guidance of the present application, ordinary technicians in this field can also make many forms without departing from the purpose of the present application and the scope of protection of the claims, all of which are within the protection of the present application.

Claims

1. An automated batch testing system for complete equipment, characterized in that: include: The test control center host is used to manage different types of devices under test and realize the full process management and visual presentation of the equipment production and commissioning process, and collect the test results of the mobile terminal test all-in-one machine; The mobile test terminal can be used to carry out batch testing on the equipment under test; A switching device, arranged between the mobile test terminal and the device under test, for switching objects after any device under test completes the test, so as to switch to the next device under test; The support platform is a group of external hardware devices that support the completion of automated batch testing of complete equipment, including the test instruments required for testing.

2. The complete equipment automated batch testing system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The test control center host includes test control center software, wherein: The test control center software includes the following control items: test project management, test process management, test result management, test resource management, and data interaction, among which: The test project management is used to provide management for different devices under test according to the project; The test process management provides full process management of specific test projects, so as to provide corresponding interfaces according to the authority of testers during the test phase of the project, provide test environments on the corresponding interfaces, and display test results obtained from different channels at each phase; The test result management is used to collect and display the test results of each device under test in different test phases and different test environments, and to export the test results in the form of a standardized Excel spreadsheet, wherein the test results are generated by the test control center software; The test resource management provides tester management and test instrument management, wherein the tester management is used to import the tester information and scan the tester QR code to obtain the tester's basic information when logging into the test control center software, so as to provide a corresponding interface according to the tester's authority; the test instrument management is used to pre-import the test instrument information, scan the test instrument QR code before the test to obtain the test instrument's basic information, and determine whether the test instrument is available; The data interaction is used for data interaction with the mobile test terminal software.

3. The complete equipment automated batch testing system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mobile test terminal integrated machine includes mobile test terminal software, which includes automated test components, tested equipment program control components, instrument program control components, switching device program control components, and data interaction component mobile test terminal software, wherein: The automated test component is used to obtain the device number information by scanning the QR code of the device under test through a code scanning device, input the test phase and basic information of the tester, and then call the device program control module and the instrument program control module according to the test process to complete the test items of the relevant functions and performance of the device under test, and obtain the test results of the test items; The program-controlled component of the device under test includes a web browser program-controlled module and an application software program-controlled module. The web browser program-controlled module is used to simulate manual operation actions of using a browser and capture the operation results. The application software program-controlled module is used to simulate manual operation actions of using application software and capture the test results. The instrument program control component includes a general instrument control module and a special instrument control module. The general instrument control module is used to program the instrument and collect test data through a serial port or a network port, and the special instrument control module is used to program the instrument containing a proprietary application program. A switching device program control component is used to complete serial testing of batches of tested devices through program control of the switching device; The data interaction module is used for data interaction with the test control center software.

4. The complete equipment automated batch testing system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The switching device includes a switch and a serial port service switch. The switch and the serial port service switch are connected to the devices under test in batches through network cables or serial port cables, and are connected to the mobile test terminal all-in-one.

5. The complete equipment automated batch testing system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support platform includes test instruments required for the test, wherein the test instruments required for the test are used to implement functional performance tests that rely on the test instruments during the test process.

6. The complete equipment automated batch testing system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The test control center host is provided with an RS232 interface, a USB interface, and a network interface, and runs the test control center software to realize the full process control and visual presentation of the production and commissioning of the test project.

7. The complete equipment automated batch testing system according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that: The test control center host and the mobile test terminal integrated machine are also equipped with a code scanning device, which is used to scan and identify a QR code or a bar code after being connected.

8. A device testing method using the complete device automated batch testing system according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: include: Step 1: Before testing, the test environment is divided into three parts: general test environment, automatic test environment, and manual test environment according to the imported test requirements; Step 2: Build a common test environment and complete common test items; Step 3: Set up a manual test environment and complete manual test items; Step 4: Build an automatic batch test environment and connect the device under test and the test instrument to the switch or serial port server; Step 5: Scan the QR code on the mobile test terminal software to obtain the batch device number and start the batch test. You can check whether there are any abnormalities during the test process through the real-time test log information; Step 6: After completing a batch test, repeat steps 4-5 until the planned number of test devices is completed.

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