Plugin Overview

This page describes how to use plugins in FunTEST to control external hardware

What is a plugin?

Plugins are pieces of software that allow for commanding and control of any hardware or software application. These plugins are then called from the test file/sequence to perform a measurement, control the test setup, etc..

How to create a plugin?

You can access our library of existing plugins (see list below) or create your own using Python.

FunTEST plugin Setting

To access plugins go to admin > devices > Plug-in manager

Plugin Manager view

From here you can configure, start, and stop plugins you have access to.

When a plugin is running and a device is discovered it will appear in the device window

Device window view

Available FunTEST Plugins

Test Equipment (VISA) Plugin

This plugin is most often used for controlling and gathering data from any type test equipment that supports VISA such as DMM, power supplies, oscilloscopes, etc.

Example of usage

Documentation

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FPC_VISA_Plugin_Reference_EN.pdf

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Serial Communication Plugin

This plugin allows you to send and receive data over serial communication i.e USB

Example of usage

Documentation

216KB

FPC_SerialCom_Plugin_Rerefence_EN.pdf

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I/O Plugin

This plugin allows you to set and read digital outputs from supported devices

Example of usage

Documentation

291KB

FPC_IO_Plugin_Reference_EN.pdf

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CAN/LIN Interface

This plugin allows you to send and receive messages over CAN and LIN using supported devices

Example of usage

Documentation

225KB

FPC_CAN&LIN_Plugin_Reference_EN.pdf

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SQL Database Plugin

This plugin allows you to send and receive data from an SQL database. Supports MySQL and Microsoft SQL Server.

Example of usage

Documentation

237KB

FPC_Database_Plugin_Reference_EN.pdf

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TCP/IP Plugin

General TCP and HTTP (POST/GET) communication client

Documentation

227KB

FPC_TcpCom_Plugin_Rerefence_EN.pdf

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Image Control Plugin

ImagingSource cameras control plugin, based on IC Imaging Control .NET library SDK version 3.4

Example of usage

Documentation

457KB

FPC_ImagingControl_Plugin_Reference_EN.pdf

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Python Plugin

Generic Python Plugin that allows anyone to create custom device plugin in Python