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Centurion Lab
Centurion lab guidance for test benches, sample boards, and technical checks around SMT production.
Bench checks before production release
Centurion Lab focuses on the checks that sit around SMT production, not just the machine run itself. It covers test benches, sample boards and technical verification before a job moves further into build.
Centurion Lab is used for the work around the line before volume build continues. Include the board type, unit count, test bench setup, and the point where verification stopped. Gauteng dust, stored sample boards, power events, and courier handover times all affect how these checks should be recorded for electronics teams in Centurion and wider South Africa.
Take bench photos as soon as the unit is opened and connected for test. Show probe points, cable routing, labels, and any temporary fixtures used during inspection. That first record helps when a sample board returns later with a different fault history or an incomplete test log.
Records handed over with the unit
The lab note should leave the job with test timing, unit details, bench images, and the failures found so far. Add the sample board reference and any verification still outstanding before the assembly moves back into build. One clear record from technical checks is more useful than scattered messages across email and chat.
Link the Centurion Lab note to the matching reflow record and a board note before adding extra checks. Confirm labels, logged faults, and packed sample units again before courier collection. SMT line enquiries should name the board type, the placement volume and the machines already on the line.
- Bench notes tied to the exact unit
- First inspection images saved with the record
- Failure details captured before dispatch
Centurion conditions that affect checks
Jobs moving through Centurion often depend on same-day handling between assembly, bench test, and dispatch points in Gauteng. Use the note to separate production issues from evaluation work on sample boards or returned units. Where freight moves through OR Tambo or local courier depots, record the handover stage with the technical status of the unit.
Inland dust can contaminate connectors, open fixtures, and exposed sensors on test benches. Power interruptions make it important to log exactly when verification paused and whether the board was rechecked after restart. For boards coming from coastal sites, note any corrosion signs or residue before electrical testing begins.
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Information to include in the lab note
Send the Centurion Lab note with bench photos, test timing, unit details, and the failures already recorded. Keep the subject line exact.
File the Centurion Lab entry while the bench setup is still in place and the fault is easy to verify. Add unit serials, sample board references, elapsed test time, and the checks still pending. Pair it with the project record when purchasing or production asks for supporting documents.
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