• NDT Systems design and fabrication

This first prototype laboratory scanner was made with the concerted efforts of QCS and Glowa Industries. QCS made the electronics and hardware while Glowa Industries made the mechanics. This system was driven by an embedded microcontroller and specialized IO modules for controlling DC and Stepper Motors, the user interface, and data acquisition.

QCS Industries has designed

• Analog to Digital Converter (ADC) modules.
• Digital to Analog Converter (DAC) modules.
• Synchro to Digital Converter (SDC) modules.
• Digital to Synchro Converter (DSC) modules.

The above mentioned modules were made for and used on the F111 Digital Computer Complex test system. These modules provided analog inputs to and read analog outputs from the Advanced Microelectronic Converter unit used on the F111. The synchro/resolver modules were similarly used.

• Discrete Input/Output modules.
• LED Display Driver modules.
• Digital Input/Output modules.
• Single Board Computer modules.

These modules were specifically designed for Ultrasonic scanning systems with special requirements. The I/O modules were used to drive relays and other high noise electromechanical devices. These units also drove front panel switches and indicators. The Display drivers were also designed to accommodate special requirements. Typically these modules were required to meet high noise immunity and industrial ruggedness. They were required to withstand, without failure, the abuses of line personnel and high power motors starting and stopping all day long.