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QuadTech Acquired by Chroma Systems Solutions

Lake Forest, CA: Chroma Systems Solutions, Inc. (CSS) announced today the acquisition of primary assets of Massachusetts-based QuadTech, Inc., an industry-leading provider of electrical safety equipment and systems. CSS, located in Southern California, is a complete solutions provider of power electronics testing instrumentation and systems. Under Chroma’s ownership, QuadTech customers will benefit from an increased product offering and power testing expertise as well as more access to inventory, applications, services and world-class customer support.

Established more than 20 years ago, QuadTech achieved strong business growth and forged strong relationships with their customer base distributing products manufactured by Chroma under their brand. QuadTech, which now will operate entirely under the Chroma brand, will be led by Chroma Systems Solutions’ President and CEO, Fred Sabatine.

“We are pleased to announce our new partnership with QuadTech, a world renowned company with an excellent knowledge in the electrical safety test market,” says Mr. Sabatine. “The two companies provide distinct areas of expertise and share many positive attributes, including maintaining a high standard of engineering knowledge with the sales teams and providing great customer care. We are confident this acquisition will contribute to our commitment to exceed customer expectations for cost-effective test equipment, service and support and allow Chroma to become better known at a wide range of new customers.

With this acquisition, QuadTech employees join Chroma Systems Solutions in providing sales and service of Chroma’s comprehensive line of electrical power test instrumentation and automated test systems as well as safety testers throughout North American including new products targeted at emerging commercial and defense markets, solar, EV/Automotive and LED. It was also announced that Mike Cronin has rejoined the QuadTech team and will head Chroma’s Eastern sales and service center.

“This will provide great opportunities for our customers,” says Mr. Cronin. “As part of the Chroma brand, our sales engineers are now able to offer our customers a wider selection of power test products and automated testing systems without any interruption in the service and support they have come to expect.”

About QuadTech

QuadTech is a solutions provider of electrical safety testers, passive component measurement testers, as well as AC and DC Power Sources, DC Loads and automation software. These testing solutions enable manufacturers to test the safety and quality of their electrical products while ensuring compliance to regulatory agencies. Based in Marlborough, MA, QuadTech offers calibration and repair services, and has a worldwide network of direct sales and distributors who service and support customers around the globe.

About Chroma Systems Solutions

Chroma Systems Solutions, Inc. is the North American business unit of Chroma ATE, the world leader in power testing instruments and systems. With offices and manufacturing facilities located around the globe, Chroma is committed to provide excellence in product, service, and innovation. Chroma Systems Solutions is located in Lake Forest, CA. Please visit http://www.chromausa.com for more company and product information or dial (949) 600-6400.

Most Popular Support FAQs

AC Power SourcesChroma’s FAQs database is filled with common questions regarding our power test instruments & it’s a great resource for finding answers quickly. If you can’t find the answer we make it easy for you to submit your own questions & receive a response from our support team. Below is a list of our most popular FAQs to date.

  1. How well are current and voltage measurements synchronized (are there any time delays) and how does this change under different operating modes (current, voltage, or power regulation)?
  2. What are the Input Voltage configurations for Chroma AC Sources?
  3. What is the maximum DC output voltage Chroma has available in our Family of DC Power Supplies?
  4. What Chroma AC Sources can be used to simulate the Transients defined in IEC standard’s 61000-4-11 etc.?
  5. When regulating voltage, is the measured voltage read the actual voltage, or is it the initial desired voltage?

Visit our FAQs page, browse our FAQs or submit your own today!

Chroma’s SoftPanels Now Supports Windows 7 OS in 32-Bit or 64-Bit Mode

Chroma’s SoftPanel software now supports Windows 7 OS in 32-bit or 64-bit mode for the following products:

  • Chroma 6310/30 Softpanel
  • Chroma 6310A/30A Softpanel
  • Chroma 63200 Softpanel
  • Chroma 63472 Softpanel
  • Chroma 63600 Softpanel
  • Chroma 63800 Softpanel
  • Chroma 62000P Softpanel
  • Chroma 62000H Softpanel Chroma 62000B Softpanel
  • Solar Array Simulation Softpanel Chroma 61500 Softpanel
  • Chroma 61700 Softpanel
  • Chroma 6400 Softpanel
  • Chroma 6500 Softpanel
  • Aerospace Softpanel
  • Chroma 66200 Softpanel
  • Power Efficiency Test Softpanel

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Chroma Releases New 500VA Hipot Analyzer with Corona Discharge Detection

Hipot AnalyzerChroma Systems Solutions, world leading provider of electrical power test equipment and systems, is pleased to announce the release of their new 19055 Series of Hipot Analyzers. Chroma’s 19055-C not only includes AC/DC hipot and Insulation Resistance (IR) tests but also adds a new measurement technology; Corona Discharge Detection (CDD). In Discharge Level Analysis (DLA) mode the user can specify the, Corona Discharge Start Voltage (CSV), Flashover Start Voltage (FSV), and Breakdown Voltage (BDV).

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NEW Technical Product Documentation Library

2011 Test & Measurement General CatalogChroma now provides all the technical product documentation you need in one convenient place via the NEW Technical Product Documentation Library! This webpage contains download links to the most current technical documentation (in Adobe PDF format) for all Chroma Systems Solutions products. Vist the Technical Product Documentation Library today!

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