Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2021 14:08:46 GMT
Do you have questions about the new Avnu Express Test Tool for pre-cert testing and validation? What is it and how can it help you? Attached is a quick one-pager to give you some more specifics and the answers to your most asked questions are below:
Q: What is the Test Tool?
With this new program, Avnu Alliance also introduces tools to streamline the certification process for vendors. This new low-cost validation test tool, called the Avnu Express Test Tool, allows members to internally verify device conformance prior to submission for certification testing, provides valuable insights into the product that can be used to optimize product development, debug, and ultimately increase the probability of certification success, saving manufacturers time, resources and money. Vendors can also use the test tool, which bundles test control and test engine software along with a set of hardware equipment, to verify the performance of end devices using Avnu-Certified modules. Avnu members can purchase floating licenses that allow teams across geographic locations to work using the same tool and the Avnu Express Test Tool will be automatically updated as new test plans become available.
Q: How much does the test tool cost?
Members may purchase a yearly software license for the Avnu Express Test Tool. A single license is $2,500 USD and there is a discount for purchasing three or more licenses at the same time. Members have the option of providing their own hardware or purchasing a bundle that will include the hardware test set up. The hardware bundle includes a Linux-based PC, a Windows-based PC and a WiFi router to connect the two along with a remote power switch approved for global use.
Avnu members can also receive a discount for purchasing ProfiShark 1G+ all-in-one Gigabit network TAPs.
Q: How do I get the test tool?
For questions on ordering, members should contact the Avnu Technical Program Management TPM@avnu.org. Processing of an Order for any of the items listed above will be handled through Vprime (a distribution company owned by the same parent company as VTM).
Q: Can I rent the tool from a lab?
Yes, members can rent the tool from labs and should contact the test labs for more information.
Q: What can I do with the results from the test tool? Is that good enough for certification?
Every member must go through a third-party Certified Lab to get their official Certification Certificate from Avnu.
There are two certification test flows that members may choose from to get devices tested. There is a pre-tested certification test flow where a member may submit the completed test report from the Avnu Express Test Tool to a lab and the lab conducts a few selected tests to validate results. This will save members significant development and testing costs and time. Members may also conduct testing in-house.
The other option is a standard certification test flow, where a member submits the product to the lab for testing without having gone through pre-testing. In this case the cost of testing is based on the duration of testing required to test the device.
Q: How difficult is the test tool to use?
The test tool should be easy and streamlined to run. Members will be given a user’s manual to help and have access to staff resources to assist if needed.
Milan Certification
Avnu-Milan Certification One-Pager FINAL.pdf (697.38 KB)
Q: What is the Test Tool?
With this new program, Avnu Alliance also introduces tools to streamline the certification process for vendors. This new low-cost validation test tool, called the Avnu Express Test Tool, allows members to internally verify device conformance prior to submission for certification testing, provides valuable insights into the product that can be used to optimize product development, debug, and ultimately increase the probability of certification success, saving manufacturers time, resources and money. Vendors can also use the test tool, which bundles test control and test engine software along with a set of hardware equipment, to verify the performance of end devices using Avnu-Certified modules. Avnu members can purchase floating licenses that allow teams across geographic locations to work using the same tool and the Avnu Express Test Tool will be automatically updated as new test plans become available.
Q: How much does the test tool cost?
Members may purchase a yearly software license for the Avnu Express Test Tool. A single license is $2,500 USD and there is a discount for purchasing three or more licenses at the same time. Members have the option of providing their own hardware or purchasing a bundle that will include the hardware test set up. The hardware bundle includes a Linux-based PC, a Windows-based PC and a WiFi router to connect the two along with a remote power switch approved for global use.
Avnu members can also receive a discount for purchasing ProfiShark 1G+ all-in-one Gigabit network TAPs.
Q: How do I get the test tool?
For questions on ordering, members should contact the Avnu Technical Program Management TPM@avnu.org. Processing of an Order for any of the items listed above will be handled through Vprime (a distribution company owned by the same parent company as VTM).
Q: Can I rent the tool from a lab?
Yes, members can rent the tool from labs and should contact the test labs for more information.
Q: What can I do with the results from the test tool? Is that good enough for certification?
Every member must go through a third-party Certified Lab to get their official Certification Certificate from Avnu.
There are two certification test flows that members may choose from to get devices tested. There is a pre-tested certification test flow where a member may submit the completed test report from the Avnu Express Test Tool to a lab and the lab conducts a few selected tests to validate results. This will save members significant development and testing costs and time. Members may also conduct testing in-house.
The other option is a standard certification test flow, where a member submits the product to the lab for testing without having gone through pre-testing. In this case the cost of testing is based on the duration of testing required to test the device.
Q: How difficult is the test tool to use?
The test tool should be easy and streamlined to run. Members will be given a user’s manual to help and have access to staff resources to assist if needed.
Milan Certification
Avnu-Milan Certification One-Pager FINAL.pdf (697.38 KB)
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