Computer controlled hydraulic component test equipment: Friend or foe

A user's perspective on the experiences associated with long-term use of automated hydraulic test stations is presented. An overview of anticipated goals is presented. The focus is on minimizing test time and operator intervention and reducing the skill level required. The automation process includes advanced techniques to offer the operator menu-driven options that permit linear advancement through the program as well as branching to other modes and subroutines. Real world benefits are explored, and realized and missed improvements or gains over manual counterparts are highlighted.<
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