EquipmentTest

Advanced Characterization Tools

• GEM Capabilities Screens: Interactive user interface for managing alarms, collection events, event reports, status variables, equipment constants, data variables, recipes, trace reports, and terminal communications.
• GEM300 Protocol Support: Specialized user screens for executing GEM300 messages and scenarios with minimal protocol knowledge required.
• Performance Monitoring: Real-time graphical throughput analysis for trace reports and status variable queries.
• Individual Messages
• Message Diagnostics: Full SMN and GUI logging of all SECS/GEM messages for in-depth diagnostics.

Extensible Architecture

• Custom Plug-in Development: Build and integrate custom tests using C# and Visual Studio.
• Configuration Management: Save and share test profiles across teams and organizations.
• Parameter Mapping: Support for both automatic and manual parameter mapping in custom tests.
• Macro Functionality: Group messages into sequences for complex testing scenarios.

Product Editions

• Basic: Includes Test Screen, Message Screen, Equipment Interface Validation plug-in, and the ability to run custom plug-in developed in the Pro version.
• Pro: All Basic features plus GEM Capabilities Screens, Silent GEM Compliance,  GEM Compliance plug-in, and the ability to create custom plug-ins.
• GEM300: Includes all Pro and Basic features, plus the GEM300 plug-in with its interactive GEM300 Capabilities Screens.

Specifications

• Supported SEMI Standards:
  • SEMI E30 – GEM Standard
  • SEMI E173 – SECS Message Notation
  • SEMI E39, E40, E87, E90, E94 – GEM300 Standards
  • Custom Protocol Extensions – Supported via plug-in architecture

• Operating System: Windows 10/11 (64-bit), Windows Server 2012 R2/2016 (English only)
• Framework: Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8, Windows Installer 4.5
• Hardware: 2+ GHz quad-core i5/i7 processor, 4 GB RAM minimum, 250 GB hard drive
• Development Tools: Microsoft Visual Studio 2005–2022 for custom plug-in development
• Protocols Supported: SEMI HSMS-SS and SECS-II

Support

Our solution includes training resources, sample applications, and detailed documentation to accelerate development. Cimetrix’s global support team is available to assist engineers during critical implementation stages, ensuring a smooth and successful deployment.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are the differences between EquipmentTest Basic, Pro, and GEM300 versions?
   Basic: Provides essential testing tools, including the Tests screen, Messages screen, Equipment Interface Validation plug-in, and the ability to run custom plug-ins developed in the Pro version.
   Pro: Includes all Basic features plus GEM Capabilities screens and full GEM compliance testing, plus the ability to create custom test plug-ins.
   GEM300: Offers all Pro features along with advanced GEM300 capabilities and scenario testing.
   Additionally, the customer support portal provides GEM300 test scenarios with source code, available to users of the Pro and GEM300 versions.
2. Can I develop custom tests with EquipmentTest?
   Both the Pro and GEM300 versions support custom plug-in development using C# .NET. The EquipmentTest Developer’s Guide provides detailed documentation to assist in creating and deploying custom tests. These plug-ins can be executed across all EquipmentTest versions.
3. How does EquipmentTest stay current with industry standards?
   Cimetrix actively maintains EquipmentTest to align with the latest approved SEMI standards. Regular updates ensure your testing environment remains compliant with evolving industry requirements.
4. Which message protocols are supported by EquipmentTest?
   EquipmentTest natively supports SEMI HSMS-SSand SECS-II Additional communication protocols can be integrated through its extensible plug-in architecture.
5. Can test configurations be shared across teams?
   EquipmentTest enables users to export configuration profiles—including connection settings, parameter mappings, and test preferences—which can be shared across teams, factories, and equipment suppliers to ensure consistent and repeatable testing procedures.