emcware® FAQ

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emcware is a test Software solution that automates Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) testing and report generation.

As of June 1, 2020 live demos will be available for assessment of emcware. Click here to request a demo or contact your local AR sales representative or AR Sales directly at 215-723-8181.

Please contact your local AR sales representative, call AR Sales directly at 215-723-8181 or email us at [email protected] for more information.

You can contact your local AR sales representative, call AR Sales directly at 215-723-8181 or email us at [email protected]. These can be in-person demonstrations or through webinar.

You can contact your local AR sales representative, call AR Sales directly at 215-723-8181 or email us at [email protected]

emcware supports the following test modes:

  1. Radiated Susceptibility, including reverberation testing and multi-tone capabilities
  2. Conducted Immunity
  3. Radiated Emissions
  4. Conducted Emissions

Over 500 pre-defined test setups for IEC, CISPR, MIL-STD-461, DO-160, Automotive, etc.

Yes, emcware will send you an automatic revision update notification when the registered user’s computer is connected to the internet.

Yes, emcware is a tool of choice to perform chamber/site calibration in accordance with IEC 61000-4-3.

Yes, emcware is designed to support customized test profiles.

Yes, emcware has a library of over 300 equipment drivers. A complete list can be found on emcware’s data sheet.

AR has provided LabVIEW and Visual Studio C++ templates for the user to develop their own equipment driver. AR will also develop custom drivers, for a cost.

Yes, through NI DAQ or custom EUT monitoring drivers, emcware can communicate with an EUT, detect a failure and automatically pause all testing to prompt the user for an investigation. AR provides a C template for the user to develop custom EUT monitoring drivers.

To learn more about the latest version of emcware, contact your local AR sales representative, call AR Sales directly at 215-723-8181 or email us at [email protected]

Please contact your local AR sales representative. Call AR Sales directly at 215-723-8181 or email us at [email protected] for more information.

Yes, previous versions of emcware will continue to work on your computer.

Support for the previous version is maintained for 6 months following the release of the latest version.

As of June 1, 2020, AR is no longer offering a free version of emcware. Contact your local AR sales representative, call AR Sales directly at 215-723-8181 or email us at [email protected] to learn more.

Free upgrades to new emcware releases and upgraded customer service. For a full list of benefits, see the emcware specification sheet.

emcware by default will work with National Instruments GPIB controllers. If using emcware with a Keysight GPIB controller, additional setup is required. Please reference the below articles for more information:

From Keysight’s website:
https://www.keysight.com/us/en/assets/7018-02086/application-notes/5990-3731.pdf

From NI’s website:
https://knowledge.ni.com/KnowledgeArticleDetails?id=kA00Z0000019L2jSAE
https://knowledge.ni.com/KnowledgeArticleDetails?id=kA00Z000000P9t6SAC

Further clarification and details can be provided by reaching AR at 800-933-8181 or sending an email to [email protected]