The Multi-Station OPT + ICT + FCT Test Cell consists of three test stations:

- The first test station executes an optical inspection
- The second test station executes the in-circuit test in parallel
- The third test station executes the functional test in parallel

The ICT/OBP/FCT Parallel Test Cell consists of two stations in parallel, and is designed to double the tester productivity. The instrumentation of each tester performs, in parallel, in-circuit test, on-board programmind and functional test.
Each station is equipped with an Input and an Output buffer, in order to keep the station constantly supplied with boards to be tested. Each line segment (shuttle mechanism) is equipped with a dedicated CPU, so it does not need a supervisor in charge of test cell management. 

Two twin systems – which are completely compatible and interchangeable – are disposed in-line. Each tester performs the in-circuit test, the on-board programming and the functional test in parallel.

Unique advantage of this test cell is the possibility to keep using the line, without interruptions, even during the maintenance interventions: When one of the two testers is down, it is automatically bypassed, while the other one keeps working.

The boards are loaded from the input line, addressed to the first free tester, tested; then, they can be unloaded on a single output line (the test results are communicated via SMEMA) or on two different output lines, according to the test results (Pass/Fail).