What is Federal Supply Class 6625?

FSC 6625 is the Federal Supply Class (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 6625) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Electrical and Electronic Properties Measuring and Testing Instruments.

What is NATO Supply Classification Class 6625?

NSC 6625 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 6625 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Electrical and Electronic Properties Measuring and Testing Instruments.

Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 6625 in?

FSC 6625 is in Federal Supply Group (FSG) 66 which contains Instruments and Laboratory Equipment.

Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 6625 in?

NSC 6625is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 66 which contains Instruments and Laboratory Equipment.

What is an Instrument Shunt?

An Instrument Shunt (SHUNT,INSTRUMENT) is a fixed precision resistor consisting of a bar or bars of metal specifically designed for use in parallel with a basic direct current instrument to permit determination of current values exceeding the actual range of the instrument itself.

What is a Fixed Inductance Standard?

A Fixed Inductance Standard (INDUCTANCE STANDARD,FIXED) is an item whose inductance value cannot be adjusted or varied, and is known to a high degree of accuracy, which permits use of the item as a basis for obtaining precise and reliable measurements.

What is a Phase Monitor?

A Phase Monitor (MONITOR,PHASE) is an item which provides continual quantitative visual indication of cyclic variations between two or more phases of electrical energy, warning upon departure from predetermined phase variation limits. May initiate an audible warning. See also PANEL, MONITOR.

What is a Wave Form Synthesizer?

A Wave Form Synthesizer is an item generating power, variable in frequency and phase, and adjustable in harmonic content and harmonic amplitude. It may include monitoring facilities. See also ANALYZER, ELECTRICAL PULSE; ANALYZER, VIDEO INTEGRATING; INDICATOR, PANORAMIC; and OSCILLOSCOPE.

What is a Battery Test Set?

A Battery Test Set (TEST SET,BATTERY) is a test set primarily designed for use in making examinations of wet or dry batteries or battery cells. For items that analyze and/or recharge batteries, see ANALYZER-CHARGER, BATTERY. See also VOLTMETER.

What is an Antenna Position Simulator?

An Antenna Position Simulator (SIMULATOR,ANTENNA POSITION) is an item whose electrical output provides synthetic signals which when applied to equipment such as a radio direction finder set, will give a presentation similar to that observed under actual operating conditions. See also SIMULATOR, RADAR SIGNAL. Excludes GENERATOR, SIGNAL and CALIBRATOR, DIRECTION FINDER.

What is a Radar Signal Simulator?

A Radar Signal Simulator (SIMULATOR,RADAR SIGNAL) is an item whose electrical output is applied directly to another component or set to produce artificial radar echoes.

What is an Electrical Pulse Analyzer?

An Electrical Pulse Analyzer (ANALYZER,ELECTRICAL PULSE) is an item designed to generate voltages proportional to pulse width and frequency of signals received from an associated component. May include indicator. See also ANALYZER, VIDEO INTEGRATING; INDICATOR, PANORAMIC; OSCILLOSCOPE; PULSE ANALYZER GROUP; and WAVE FORM SYNTHESIZER.

What is an Oscilloscope?

An Oscilloscope is a test instrument which is designed to give visual indications on an LCD display or a cathode ray tube of instantaneous values and variations in electrical voltage. It can also be used to indicate any quantity which can be converted into terms of electrical potential. It may include an integral pulse generator, the output of which can be used to trigger an external component; be triggered by pulses from an external source, or it may utilize an LCD display or a special type of multigun cathode ray tube and circuitry which permits a trace(s) to be sustained and displayed indefinitely, and the trace(s) may be erased when desired. For items which are not separable and operable when detached from equipment of which they are a part (built into operational equipment), see INDICATOR (2) (as modified); MONITOR (as modified); and RECORDER (as modified). See also OSCILLOGRAPH.

What is a Pulse Generator?

A Pulse Generator (GENERATOR,PULSE) is an electronic device which develops a discontinuous electrical potential with an abrupt rate of change of voltage which determines the harmonic content of the pulse train. The duration of a single pulse output is relatively short compared to the time of the recurrence cycle. See also GENERATOR, SINGLE PULSE; and GENERATOR, ELECTRONIC MARKER.

What is a Signal Data Converter?

A Signal Data Converter (CONVERTER,SIGNAL DATA) is an electronic device which converts a data modulated signal of one form to a data modulated signal of another form.

What is a Decade Capacitor?

A Decade Capacitor (CAPACITOR,DECADE) is an assembly consisting of a number of precision capacitors varying in submultiples and multiples of ten, inclosed in a box with convenient means of selecting any desired capacitance value within its range.

What is a Decade Inductor?

A Decade Inductor (INDUCTOR,DECADE) is a number of precision inductors varying in submultiples or multiples of ten, inclosed in a box with convenient means of selecting any desired inductance value within its range.

What is a Decade Resistor?

A Decade Resistor (RESISTOR,DECADE) is an adjustable assembly of precision resistors in decimal steps, inclosed in a box and provided with means (e.g., rotary switch) of selecting any multiple of the least unit up through the aggregate of all units. Excludes RESISTANCE STANDARD; RESISTOR, ADJUSTABLE; RESISTOR, VARIABLE (as modified); and RESISTOR ASSEMBLY.

An Ohmmeter is an instrument which measures electrical resistance and is calibrated in ohms or any multiple and/or submultiples thereof. The value may be expressed by means of a pointer and calibrated dial or a digital readout display. See also TEST SET, INSULATION BBEAKDOWN.

What is a Receiver-Transmitter-Test Set Group?

A Receiver-Transmitter-Test Set Group is a collection of items, that provide receiver-transmitter and test set facilities.

What is a Radar Test Set Group?

A Radar Test Set Group (TEST SET GROUP,RADAR) is a group that provides facilities for testing a radar set(s).

What is an Electrical Meter Subassembly?

An Electrical Meter Subassembly is two or more different types of items, having a common mounting or mounted on each other, which together form a portion of an electrical meter, but which in itself is not a complete functioning item and cannot be assigned a more definite item name.

What is a Probe Subassembly?

A Probe Subassembly is two or more different types of items having a common mounting or mounted on each other, which together form a portion of a probe, but which in itself is not a complete functioning item and cannot be assigned a more definite item name.

What is a Signal Generator Subassembly?

A Signal Generator Subassembly is two or more different types of items having a common mounting or mounted on each other, which together form a portion of a signal generator, but which in itself is not a complete functioning item and cannot be assigned a more definite item name.

What is an Electrical Meter Assembly?

An Electrical Meter Assembly (METER ASSEMBLY,ELECTRICAL) is two or more separate electrical meters having a common mounting or mounted on each other.

What is a Computer Calibrator?

A Computer Calibrator (CALIBRATOR,COMPUTER) is an item specifically designed to determine by comparison the correct values of a computer.

A Wavemeter is an item for the determination of the electrical wavelength or frequency being generated by an electronic equipment such as a radio transmitter. It may be placed in the radiation field of the equipment, thereby operating on the "absorption" principle, or connected into a transmission line or waveguide run between the equipment and a component such as an antenna, thereby operating on the tuned cavity resonance principle. It includes inscriptions from which the wavelength or frequency can be determined directly, or by reference to an associated calibration curve or tabulation. the wavemeter operates in accordance with its design function only when the equipment under measurement is operating. For items, such as grid dip meters, that determine the same information when the equipment under measurement is not operating, see FREQUENCY METER.

What is a Radio Frequency Radiation Absorber?

A Radio Frequency Radiation Absorber (ABSORBER,RADIO FREQUENCY RADIATION) is an item specifically designed to absorb and dissipate incident radio frequency energy. It consists of a material, such as phenolic, varnished cardboard, cloth, or metal, the surface of which is coated or otherwise processed with a radio frequency absorbent element. See also DUMMY LOAD, ELECTRICAL.

What is a Multimeter?

A Multimeter is an instrument which is arranged to measure two or more different electrical quantities (such as volts, amps, and ohms) by means of associated circuits and switches. The value is usually expressed on a single calibrated dial or digital readout display. For items which are connected into a circuit and used chiefly to visually monitor an operation, see METER, MULTIPLE SCALE. See also COUNTER, ELECTRONIC, DIGITAL READOUT. Excludes BRIDGE (as modified).

What is an Electron Tube Test Set?

An Electron Tube Test Set (TEST SET,ELECTRON TUBE) is a test set specifically designed for use in making examinations of electron tubes, other than cathode ray tubes and image converter tubes. May include additional facilities for making electrical circuit measurements. See also TEST SET, CATHODE RAY TUBE; and TEST SET, INFRARED IMAGE CONVERTER TUBE.

What is a Spectrum Analyzer?

A Spectrum Analyzer (ANALYZER,SPECTRUM) is an instrument specifically designed to measure the amplitude and frequency of the constituents of a complex electrical wave form. May include transducer mechanism for converting sound pressure into electrical energy.

What is an Impedance Bridge?

An Impedance Bridge (BRIDGE,IMPEDANCE) is a test instrument which will measure an unknown impedance by electrical comparison with calibrated known impedances.

What is a Resistance Bridge?

A Resistance Bridge (BRIDGE,RESISTANCE) is a test instrument which will measure an unknown resistance by electrical comparison with calibrated known resistors.

What is a Frequency Calibrator?

A Frequency Calibrator (CALIBRATOR,FREQUENCY) is an item which generates a highly accurate signal of one or more fixed frequencies for calibration of frequencies from other sources. Does not include OSCILLATOR (as modified). For devices which are designed as voltage sources, see GENERATOR, SIGNAL. See also FREQUENCY METER.

What is a Video Integrating Analyzer?

A Video Integrating Analyzer (ANALYZER,VIDEO INTEGRATING) is an item which analyzes and displays all the important characteristics of any type of electromagnetic energy, and retains such information over a period of time for study. See also ANALYZER, ELECTRICAL PULSE; INDICATOR, PANORAMIC; OSCILLOSCOPE; and WAVE FORM SYNTHESIZER.

What is a Multirange Instrument Shunt?

A Multirange Instrument Shunt (SHUNT,INSTRUMENT,MULTIRANGE) is a series of fixed precision resistors or bars of metal so positioned that, by means of an integral switching mechanism, any of a number of specific values of resistance can be placed in parallel with a basic direct current instrument to permit determination of current values exceeding the actual range of the instrument itself.

What is a Tuning Shunt?

A Tuning Shunt (SHUNT,TUNING) is an item designed to shunt a circuit to prevent its interaction with a related circuit during the tuning, alignment or adjustment of any associated circuit or the circuit that is shunted.

What is a Field Strength Meter?

A Field Strength Meter (METER,FIELD STRENGTH) is an instrument which measures the electrical intensity of radiated electromagnetic energy and is usually calibrated in volts per meter or any multiple or submultiple thereof. See also FLUXMETER.

What is a Digital Components Test Bench?

A Digital Components Test Bench (TEST BENCH,DIGITAL COMPONENTS) is a boxlike component of a TEST BENCH SET, RADIO SET, specifically designed for, and including facilities for substitution testing of digital data processing components of a RADIO SET, It unfolds to provide a working surface, and includes substitution components, and provisions for application and control of electrical operating power to the components under test.

What is a Radio Set Test Bench Set?

A Radio Set Test Bench Set (TEST BENCH SET,RADIO SET) is a fixed number of complete electronic components and/or items not all having the same basic name, for testing components of a RADIO SET by the substitution method. The item consists of one or more TEST BENCH, RADIO SET on which are mounted operable radio set components, and includes facilities for the application of electrical operating power. Components of a RADIO SET are systematically substituted for the test bench component until the defective system component is located. May include provisions for auxiliary control and monitoring of the complete RADIO SET while under test conditions.

What is an Antenna Test Set?

An Antenna Test Set (TEST SET,ANTENNA) is a test set primarily designed for use in making examinations of the performance and/or characteristics of antennas. SEE ALSO METER, FIELD STRENGTH.

What is an Antenna System Test Set?

An Antenna System Test Set (TEST SET,ANTENNA SYSTEM) is a test set specifically designed for use in making examinations of an antenna system, such as transmission line characteristics, couplers, diplexers, pedestals, rotators, and the like. It may include measurements of the associated antenna(s).

What is a Computer Test Set?

A Computer Test Set (TEST SET,COMPUTER) is a test set primarily designed for use in making examinations of computers.

What is a Control-Monitor Test Set?

A Control-Monitor Test Set (TEST SET,CONTROL-MONITOR) is a test set specifically designed for use in making examinations of CONTROL-MONITOR.

What is a Decoder-Encoder Test Set?

A Decoder-Encoder Test Set (TEST SET,DECODER-ENCODER) is a test set specifically designed for use in making examinations of a single component with the dual function of converting coded signals into a conventional form, and of operating on a signal so as to provide more information, less information, or the same information in an unconventional form.

What is an Electrical Cable Test Set?

An Electrical Cable Test Set (TEST SET,ELECTRICAL CABLE) is a test set primarily designed for use in making examinations of electrical cables. Can be used for locating shorts, crosses, and grounds in electrical cables. This would also permit locating high resistant faults. See also TEST SET (1), POWER-SPECIAL PURPOSE ELECTRICAL CABLE ASSEMBLY. Excludes REFLECTOMETER, METALLIC TIME DOMAIN.

What is an Electrical Meter Test Set?

An Electrical Meter Test Set (TEST SET,ELECTRICAL METER) is a test set primarily designed for use in making examinations of electrically operated meters.

What is an Electrical Power Test Set?

An Electrical Power Test Set (TEST SET,ELECTRICAL POWER) is a test set primarily designed for use in making examinations of electrical power generating or converting equipments and/or transmission systems. See also TEST SET, VIBRATOR; WATTMETER; METER, POWER FACTOR; METER, ELECTRICAL FREQUENCY; and TEST SET, RADIO FREQUENCY POWER.

What is an Indicator Test Set?

An Indicator Test Set (TEST SET,INDICATOR) is a test set specifically designed for use in making examinations of indicators.

What is an Oscillator Test Set?

An Oscillator Test Set (TEST SET,OSCILLATOR) is a test set primarily designed for making examinations of oscillators.

What is a Power Supply Test Set?

A Power Supply Test Set (TEST SET,POWER SUPPLY) is a group of components primarily designed for making examinations of power supplies. It may include facilities for determining the insulation breakdown qualities of motors, cables, and the like.

Electrical and Electronic Properties Measuring and Testing Instruments - France (FR)

Federal Supply Class (FSC): 6625

NATO Supply Classification Class (NSC): 6625

Federal Supply Group (FSG): 66 Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG): 66 Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

Items Managed by France (FR) - NCB is 14

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NSN Format for Electrical and Electronic Properties Measuring and Testing Instruments
Codified by France

66	25	14	XXX
Group FSG	Class	NCB	Identifier
FSC Federal Supply Class		NIIN
NSN

NATO Supply Class 6625 is a classification within NATO Supply Group 66, which is dedicated to Instruments And Laboratory Equipment. Specifically, NATO Supply Class 6625 focuses on Electrical And Electronic Properties Measuring And Testing Instruments.

This class includes a wide range of instruments used for measuring and testing electrical and electronic properties. Some examples of instruments that fall under this class include voltmeters, ammeters, ohmmeters, multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators, power analyzers, and frequency counters.

These instruments are essential for various applications, including research and development, quality control, troubleshooting, and maintenance of electrical and electronic systems. They are used in industries such as telecommunications, aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, and many others.

NATO Supply Class 6625 ensures that there is a standardized classification system for these instruments within the NATO inventory. This classification helps in the procurement, inventory management, and logistics support of these instruments among NATO member countries.

By having a specific supply class for Electrical And Electronic Properties Measuring And Testing Instruments, it becomes easier for NATO member countries to identify, categorize, and exchange information about these instruments. It also facilitates the sharing of best practices and interoperability among NATO forces.

In summary, NATO Supply Class 6625 is a classification within NATO Supply Group 66 that focuses on Electrical And Electronic Properties Measuring And Testing Instruments. It plays a crucial role in the standardization and management of these instruments within the NATO inventory.

FSC 6625 Electrical and Electronic Properties Measuring and Testing Instruments - France (FR)

Includes Test Leads and Test Lead Attachments; Test instruments designed for communication equipment; Test instruments designed for use with electronic equipment classified in two or more FSC groups.

Excludes Radiac Equipment

Note-Infrared assemblies (including sub-assemblies and components) designed specifically for use as or with instruments and laboratory equipment are included in the classes of this group. Also included are computers (including computer assemblies, computer systems and components) designed specifically for use with instruments and laboratory equipment.

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) for Federal Supply Class 6625

What is Federal Supply Class 6625?: FSC 6625 is the Federal Supply Class (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 6625) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Electrical and Electronic Properties Measuring and Testing Instruments.
What is NATO Supply Classification Class 6625?: NSC 6625 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 6625 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Electrical and Electronic Properties Measuring and Testing Instruments.
Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 6625 in?: FSC 6625 is in Federal Supply Group (FSG) 66 which contains Instruments and Laboratory Equipment.
Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 6625 in?: NSC 6625 is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 66 which contains Instruments and Laboratory Equipment.

Supply Items Included in Federal Supply Class 6625

What is an Instrument Shunt? 421 Items: An Instrument Shunt (SHUNT,INSTRUMENT) is a fixed precision resistor consisting of a bar or bars of metal specifically designed for use in parallel with a basic direct current instrument to permit determination of current values exceeding the actual range of the instrument itself.
What is a Fixed Inductance Standard? 60 Items: A Fixed Inductance Standard (INDUCTANCE STANDARD,FIXED) is an item whose inductance value cannot be adjusted or varied, and is known to a high degree of accuracy, which permits use of the item as a basis for obtaining precise and reliable measurements.
What is a Phase Monitor? 25 Items: A Phase Monitor (MONITOR,PHASE) is an item which provides continual quantitative visual indication of cyclic variations between two or more phases of electrical energy, warning upon departure from predetermined phase variation limits. May initiate an audible warning. See also PANEL, MONITOR.
What is a Wave Form Synthesizer? 10 Items: A Wave Form Synthesizer is an item generating power, variable in frequency and phase, and adjustable in harmonic content and harmonic amplitude. It may include monitoring facilities. See also ANALYZER, ELECTRICAL PULSE; ANALYZER, VIDEO INTEGRATING; INDICATOR, PANORAMIC; and OSCILLOSCOPE.
What is a Battery Test Set? 53 Items: A Battery Test Set (TEST SET,BATTERY) is a test set primarily designed for use in making examinations of wet or dry batteries or battery cells. For items that analyze and/or recharge batteries, see ANALYZER-CHARGER, BATTERY. See also VOLTMETER.
What is an Antenna Position Simulator? 14 Items: An Antenna Position Simulator (SIMULATOR,ANTENNA POSITION) is an item whose electrical output provides synthetic signals which when applied to equipment such as a radio direction finder set, will give a presentation similar to that observed under actual operating conditions. See also SIMULATOR, RADAR SIGNAL. Excludes GENERATOR, SIGNAL and CALIBRATOR, DIRECTION FINDER.
What is a Radar Signal Simulator? 25 Items: A Radar Signal Simulator (SIMULATOR,RADAR SIGNAL) is an item whose electrical output is applied directly to another component or set to produce artificial radar echoes.
What is an Electrical Pulse Analyzer? 14 Items: An Electrical Pulse Analyzer (ANALYZER,ELECTRICAL PULSE) is an item designed to generate voltages proportional to pulse width and frequency of signals received from an associated component. May include indicator. See also ANALYZER, VIDEO INTEGRATING; INDICATOR, PANORAMIC; OSCILLOSCOPE; PULSE ANALYZER GROUP; and WAVE FORM SYNTHESIZER.
What is an Oscilloscope? 326 Items: An Oscilloscope is a test instrument which is designed to give visual indications on an LCD display or a cathode ray tube of instantaneous values and variations in electrical voltage. It can also be used to indicate any quantity which can be converted into terms of electrical potential. It may include an integral pulse generator, the output of which can be used to trigger an external component; be triggered by pulses from an external source, or it may utilize an LCD display or a special type of multigun cathode ray tube and circuitry which permits a trace(s) to be sustained and displayed indefinitely, and the trace(s) may be erased when desired. For items which are not separable and operable when detached from equipment of which they are a part (built into operational equipment), see INDICATOR (2) (as modified); MONITOR (as modified); and RECORDER (as modified). See also OSCILLOGRAPH.
What is a Pulse Generator? 75 Items: A Pulse Generator (GENERATOR,PULSE) is an electronic device which develops a discontinuous electrical potential with an abrupt rate of change of voltage which determines the harmonic content of the pulse train. The duration of a single pulse output is relatively short compared to the time of the recurrence cycle. See also GENERATOR, SINGLE PULSE; and GENERATOR, ELECTRONIC MARKER.
What is a Signal Data Converter? 84 Items: A Signal Data Converter (CONVERTER,SIGNAL DATA) is an electronic device which converts a data modulated signal of one form to a data modulated signal of another form.
What is a Decade Capacitor? 36 Items: A Decade Capacitor (CAPACITOR,DECADE) is an assembly consisting of a number of precision capacitors varying in submultiples and multiples of ten, inclosed in a box with convenient means of selecting any desired capacitance value within its range.
What is a Decade Inductor? 10 Items: A Decade Inductor (INDUCTOR,DECADE) is a number of precision inductors varying in submultiples or multiples of ten, inclosed in a box with convenient means of selecting any desired inductance value within its range.
What is a Decade Resistor? 77 Items: A Decade Resistor (RESISTOR,DECADE) is an adjustable assembly of precision resistors in decimal steps, inclosed in a box and provided with means (e.g., rotary switch) of selecting any multiple of the least unit up through the aggregate of all units. Excludes RESISTANCE STANDARD; RESISTOR, ADJUSTABLE; RESISTOR, VARIABLE (as modified); and RESISTOR ASSEMBLY.
What is an Ohmmeter? 243 Items: An Ohmmeter is an instrument which measures electrical resistance and is calibrated in ohms or any multiple and/or submultiples thereof. The value may be expressed by means of a pointer and calibrated dial or a digital readout display. See also TEST SET, INSULATION BBEAKDOWN.
What is a Receiver-Transmitter-Test Set Group? 13 Items: A Receiver-Transmitter-Test Set Group is a collection of items, that provide receiver-transmitter and test set facilities.
What is a Radar Test Set Group? 29 Items: A Radar Test Set Group (TEST SET GROUP,RADAR) is a group that provides facilities for testing a radar set(s).
What is an Electrical Meter Subassembly? 63 Items: An Electrical Meter Subassembly is two or more different types of items, having a common mounting or mounted on each other, which together form a portion of an electrical meter, but which in itself is not a complete functioning item and cannot be assigned a more definite item name.
What is a Probe Subassembly? 60 Items: A Probe Subassembly is two or more different types of items having a common mounting or mounted on each other, which together form a portion of a probe, but which in itself is not a complete functioning item and cannot be assigned a more definite item name.
What is a Signal Generator Subassembly? 17 Items: A Signal Generator Subassembly is two or more different types of items having a common mounting or mounted on each other, which together form a portion of a signal generator, but which in itself is not a complete functioning item and cannot be assigned a more definite item name.
What is an Electrical Meter Assembly? 54 Items: An Electrical Meter Assembly (METER ASSEMBLY,ELECTRICAL) is two or more separate electrical meters having a common mounting or mounted on each other.
What is a Computer Calibrator? 12 Items: A Computer Calibrator (CALIBRATOR,COMPUTER) is an item specifically designed to determine by comparison the correct values of a computer.
What is a Wavemeter? 44 Items: A Wavemeter is an item for the determination of the electrical wavelength or frequency being generated by an electronic equipment such as a radio transmitter. It may be placed in the radiation field of the equipment, thereby operating on the "absorption" principle, or connected into a transmission line or waveguide run between the equipment and a component such as an antenna, thereby operating on the tuned cavity resonance principle. It includes inscriptions from which the wavelength or frequency can be determined directly, or by reference to an associated calibration curve or tabulation. the wavemeter operates in accordance with its design function only when the equipment under measurement is operating. For items, such as grid dip meters, that determine the same information when the equipment under measurement is not operating, see FREQUENCY METER.
What is a Radio Frequency Radiation Absorber? 47 Items: A Radio Frequency Radiation Absorber (ABSORBER,RADIO FREQUENCY RADIATION) is an item specifically designed to absorb and dissipate incident radio frequency energy. It consists of a material, such as phenolic, varnished cardboard, cloth, or metal, the surface of which is coated or otherwise processed with a radio frequency absorbent element. See also DUMMY LOAD, ELECTRICAL.
What is a Multimeter? 411 Items: A Multimeter is an instrument which is arranged to measure two or more different electrical quantities (such as volts, amps, and ohms) by means of associated circuits and switches. The value is usually expressed on a single calibrated dial or digital readout display. For items which are connected into a circuit and used chiefly to visually monitor an operation, see METER, MULTIPLE SCALE. See also COUNTER, ELECTRONIC, DIGITAL READOUT. Excludes BRIDGE (as modified).
What is an Electron Tube Test Set? 26 Items: An Electron Tube Test Set (TEST SET,ELECTRON TUBE) is a test set specifically designed for use in making examinations of electron tubes, other than cathode ray tubes and image converter tubes. May include additional facilities for making electrical circuit measurements. See also TEST SET, CATHODE RAY TUBE; and TEST SET, INFRARED IMAGE CONVERTER TUBE.
What is a Spectrum Analyzer? 141 Items: A Spectrum Analyzer (ANALYZER,SPECTRUM) is an instrument specifically designed to measure the amplitude and frequency of the constituents of a complex electrical wave form. May include transducer mechanism for converting sound pressure into electrical energy.
What is an Impedance Bridge? 12 Items: An Impedance Bridge (BRIDGE,IMPEDANCE) is a test instrument which will measure an unknown impedance by electrical comparison with calibrated known impedances.
What is a Resistance Bridge? 16 Items: A Resistance Bridge (BRIDGE,RESISTANCE) is a test instrument which will measure an unknown resistance by electrical comparison with calibrated known resistors.
What is a Frequency Calibrator? 24 Items: A Frequency Calibrator (CALIBRATOR,FREQUENCY) is an item which generates a highly accurate signal of one or more fixed frequencies for calibration of frequencies from other sources. Does not include OSCILLATOR (as modified). For devices which are designed as voltage sources, see GENERATOR, SIGNAL. See also FREQUENCY METER.
What is a Video Integrating Analyzer? 12 Items: A Video Integrating Analyzer (ANALYZER,VIDEO INTEGRATING) is an item which analyzes and displays all the important characteristics of any type of electromagnetic energy, and retains such information over a period of time for study. See also ANALYZER, ELECTRICAL PULSE; INDICATOR, PANORAMIC; OSCILLOSCOPE; and WAVE FORM SYNTHESIZER.
What is a Multirange Instrument Shunt? 32 Items: A Multirange Instrument Shunt (SHUNT,INSTRUMENT,MULTIRANGE) is a series of fixed precision resistors or bars of metal so positioned that, by means of an integral switching mechanism, any of a number of specific values of resistance can be placed in parallel with a basic direct current instrument to permit determination of current values exceeding the actual range of the instrument itself.
What is a Tuning Shunt? 31 Items: A Tuning Shunt (SHUNT,TUNING) is an item designed to shunt a circuit to prevent its interaction with a related circuit during the tuning, alignment or adjustment of any associated circuit or the circuit that is shunted.
Holder,Meter 26 Items
Holder,Probe 18 Items
What is a Field Strength Meter? 33 Items: A Field Strength Meter (METER,FIELD STRENGTH) is an instrument which measures the electrical intensity of radiated electromagnetic energy and is usually calibrated in volts per meter or any multiple or submultiple thereof. See also FLUXMETER.
What is a Digital Components Test Bench? 28 Items: A Digital Components Test Bench (TEST BENCH,DIGITAL COMPONENTS) is a boxlike component of a TEST BENCH SET, RADIO SET, specifically designed for, and including facilities for substitution testing of digital data processing components of a RADIO SET, It unfolds to provide a working surface, and includes substitution components, and provisions for application and control of electrical operating power to the components under test.
What is a Radio Set Test Bench Set? 62 Items: A Radio Set Test Bench Set (TEST BENCH SET,RADIO SET) is a fixed number of complete electronic components and/or items not all having the same basic name, for testing components of a RADIO SET by the substitution method. The item consists of one or more TEST BENCH, RADIO SET on which are mounted operable radio set components, and includes facilities for the application of electrical operating power. Components of a RADIO SET are systematically substituted for the test bench component until the defective system component is located. May include provisions for auxiliary control and monitoring of the complete RADIO SET while under test conditions.
What is an Antenna Test Set? 16 Items: An Antenna Test Set (TEST SET,ANTENNA) is a test set primarily designed for use in making examinations of the performance and/or characteristics of antennas. SEE ALSO METER, FIELD STRENGTH.
What is an Antenna System Test Set? 36 Items: An Antenna System Test Set (TEST SET,ANTENNA SYSTEM) is a test set specifically designed for use in making examinations of an antenna system, such as transmission line characteristics, couplers, diplexers, pedestals, rotators, and the like. It may include measurements of the associated antenna(s).
What is a Computer Test Set? 40 Items: A Computer Test Set (TEST SET,COMPUTER) is a test set primarily designed for use in making examinations of computers.
What is a Control-Monitor Test Set? 26 Items: A Control-Monitor Test Set (TEST SET,CONTROL-MONITOR) is a test set specifically designed for use in making examinations of CONTROL-MONITOR.
What is a Decoder-Encoder Test Set? 11 Items: A Decoder-Encoder Test Set (TEST SET,DECODER-ENCODER) is a test set specifically designed for use in making examinations of a single component with the dual function of converting coded signals into a conventional form, and of operating on a signal so as to provide more information, less information, or the same information in an unconventional form.
What is an Electrical Cable Test Set? 30 Items: An Electrical Cable Test Set (TEST SET,ELECTRICAL CABLE) is a test set primarily designed for use in making examinations of electrical cables. Can be used for locating shorts, crosses, and grounds in electrical cables. This would also permit locating high resistant faults. See also TEST SET (1), POWER-SPECIAL PURPOSE ELECTRICAL CABLE ASSEMBLY. Excludes REFLECTOMETER, METALLIC TIME DOMAIN.
What is an Electrical Meter Test Set? 54 Items: An Electrical Meter Test Set (TEST SET,ELECTRICAL METER) is a test set primarily designed for use in making examinations of electrically operated meters.
What is an Electrical Power Test Set? 35 Items: An Electrical Power Test Set (TEST SET,ELECTRICAL POWER) is a test set primarily designed for use in making examinations of electrical power generating or converting equipments and/or transmission systems. See also TEST SET, VIBRATOR; WATTMETER; METER, POWER FACTOR; METER, ELECTRICAL FREQUENCY; and TEST SET, RADIO FREQUENCY POWER.
What is an Indicator Test Set? 29 Items: An Indicator Test Set (TEST SET,INDICATOR) is a test set specifically designed for use in making examinations of indicators.
What is an Oscillator Test Set? 10 Items: An Oscillator Test Set (TEST SET,OSCILLATOR) is a test set primarily designed for making examinations of oscillators.
What is a Power Supply Test Set? 134 Items: A Power Supply Test Set (TEST SET,POWER SUPPLY) is a group of components primarily designed for making examinations of power supplies. It may include facilities for determining the insulation breakdown qualities of motors, cables, and the like.
What is a Power-Special Purpose Electrical Cable Assembly Test Set? 47 Items: A Power-Special Purpose Electrical Cable Assembly Test Set (TEST SET,POWER-SPECIAL PURPOSE ELECTRICAL CABLE ASSEMBLY) is a test set designed for use in making examinations of power electrical cable assemblies or special purpose electrical cable assemblies. Excludes TEST SET, ELECTRICAL CABLE.
What is a Radar Test Set? 105 Items: A Radar Test Set (TEST SET,RADAR) is a test set primarily designed for use in making examinations of radar equipment. See also TEST SET, ELECTRON TUBE; MULTIMETER; OSCILLOSCOPE; GENERATOR, SIGNAL; TEST SET, DOPPLER RADAR RECEIVER; and TEST SET, AMPLIFIER.
What is a Radio Test Set? 72 Items: A Radio Test Set (TEST SET,RADIO) is a test set primarily designed for use in making examinations of radio equipment. See also TEST SET, ELECTRON TUBE; MULTIMETER; OSCILLOSCOPE; GENERATOR, SIGNAL; and TEST SET, AMPLIFIER.
What is a Radio Beacon Test Set? 18 Items: A Radio Beacon Test Set (TEST SET,RADIO BEACON) is a test set primarily designed for use in making examinations of radio beacons.
What is a Signal Data Recorder Test Set? 13 Items: A Signal Data Recorder Test Set (TEST SET,RECORDER,SIGNAL DATA) is a test set specifically designed for use in making examinations of a Signal Data Recorder.
What is a Relay Test Set? 30 Items: A Relay Test Set (TEST SET,RELAY) is a test set primarily designed for use in making examinations of the operation of relays.
What is a Servo Test Set? 22 Items: A Servo Test Set (TEST SET,SERVO) is a test set primarily designed for making examinations of servo systems and/or components. See also TEST SET, AMPLIFIER.
What is a Sonar Test Set? 44 Items: A Sonar Test Set (TEST SET,SONAR) is a test set primarily designed for use in making examinations of sonar equipments. See also TEST SET, ELECTRON TUBE; MULTIMETER; OSCILLOSCOPE; and TEST SET, AMPLIFIER.
What is a Telegraph Test Set? 12 Items: A Telegraph Test Set (TEST SET,TELEGRAPH) is a test set primarily designed for use in making examinations of telegraph equipments. If the item can also be employed in making examinations of telephone equipments or circuits, use TEST SET, TELEPHONE. See also TEST SET, RELAY.
What is a Telephone Test Set? 36 Items: A Telephone Test Set (TEST SET,TELEPHONE) is a test set primarily designed for use in making examinations of telephone lines, switchboards, and/or associated equipments. See also TEST SET, RELAY.
What is a Transponder Set Test Set? 20 Items: A Transponder Set Test Set (TEST SET,TRANSPONDER SET) is a test set specifically designed for use in making examinations of a transponder set.
What is a Voltage Regulator Test Set? 15 Items: A Voltage Regulator Test Set (TEST SET,VOLTAGE REGULATOR) is a test set primarily designed for use in making examinations of a REGULATOR, VOLTAGE.
What is a Meter Adapter? 34 Items: A Meter Adapter (ADAPTER,METER) is a part designed to provide the necessary accommodations for mounting a meter in a panel space of a size different from that normally intended to accommodate it.
What is a Signal Generator? 481 Items: A Signal Generator (GENERATOR,SIGNAL) is an instrument which produces a continuous audio and/or radio frequency voltage, and which is designed for test purposes only. It may provide an output at one or more fixed frequencies or be continuously variable over one or more bands. The fixed frequency type is distinguished from CALIBRATOR, FREQUENCY in that it is a voltage source and is not primarily intended for checking frequencies from other sources. Excludes GENERATOR, INTERFERENCE.
What is an Electrical Test Panel? 19 Items: An Electrical Test Panel (PANEL,TEST,ELECTRICAL) is a panel upon which are mounted items such as meters, switches, resistors, jacks, binding posts, and like items, It is designed to be connected to many different types of electrical parts, equipment, or circuits for testing purposes. Do not use for items having specific test applications, such as TESTER (as modified); and TEST SET (as modified).
What is a Doppler Radar Receiver Test Set? 10 Items: A Doppler Radar Receiver Test Set (TEST SET,DOPPLER RADAR RECEIVER) is a test set primarily designed for use in making examinations of the adjustments and operating efficiency of radar receivers which are part of moving target indicating (MTI) radar sets.
What is an Infrared Transmitter? 18 Items: An Infrared Transmitter (TRANSMITTER,INFRARED) is a transmitter which emits energy in the infrared spectrum. It may include facilities for amplification and/or modulation. See also: LIGHT, INFRARED TRANSMITTER; LIGHT, TEST and TEST SET, INFRARED TRANSMITTER.
What is a Resistance Standard? 37 Items: A Resistance Standard is an item whose resistance is known to a high degree of accuracy which permits it to be used as a basis for determining the value of other resistances, capacitances, and/or inductances and for calibrating instruments. See also RESISTOR, FIXED (as modified) and SHUNT, INSTRUMENT. Excludes RESISTOR, DECADE.
What is an Electrical Instrument Multiplier? 18 Items: An Electrical Instrument Multiplier (MULTIPLIER,ELECTRICAL INSTRUMENT) is an item consisting of two or more different parts such as resistors, coils and capacitors electrically connected and used to extend the voltage range and/or to reduce hazardous potentials in the input circuit of an instrument.
What is a Monitor Panel? 52 Items: A Monitor Panel (PANEL,MONITOR) is a panel which is specifically designed to permit monitoring of intelligence such as that received by radio receivers, telemetric data receivers, and the like. It may provide facilities for remotely controlling a recorder, and to signal an operator by visual and/or audible means.
What is a Radio Frequency Detector? 12 Items: A Radio Frequency Detector (DETECTOR,RADIO FREQUENCY) is an electronic device which demodulates radio frequency energy and may also provide a direct current control potential.
What is a Test Adapter? 476 Items: A Test Adapter (ADAPTER,TEST) is an adapter which provides facilities for electrically connecting an item to be tested and a piece of test equipment. Do not use for interconnecting cables. Includes plug-in electronic component socket adapters which provide terminations for dynamic testing while an electronic component is inserted. See also COUPLER, TEST SET.
What is a Phase Sequence Indicator? 33 Items: A Phase Sequence Indicator (INDICATOR,PHASE SEQUENCE) is an item which indicates output phase sequence of a multiphase power source. It is generally used to facilitate proper electrical phase connections between a source and a load, and may also be used to make continuity tests.
Case,Test Set 76 Items
What is a Capacitance-Inductance-Resistance Bridge? 14 Items: A Capacitance-Inductance-Resistance Bridge (BRIDGE,CAPACITANCE-INDUCTANCE-RESISTANCE) is an electrical test instrument designed to measure the value of an unknown capacitance, inductance, and/or resistance by comparison with calibrated known capacitances, inductances, and/or resistances.
What is an Interconnecting Box? 124 Items: An Interconnecting Box is an inclosure which includes mounts and protects such items as switches, circuit breakers, jacks, fuseholders, connectors, terminals and/or terminal boards, resistors, capacitors, transformers, and the like. It is primarily designed to interconnect two or more electrical and/or electronic items, except primary power source(s) such as generator(s) and battery(ies). It may include a cover or door. For inclosures which connect one or more primary power source(s) to one or more electrical and/or electronic item(s), see DISTRIBUTION BOX. See also CIRCUIT BREAKER BOX; TERMINAL BOX and INTERCONNECTING CABINET.
What is a Test Lead? 1352 Items: A Test Lead (LEAD,TEST) is a definite length of wire or cable with a CLIP (1), ELECTRICAL; CONNECTOR, PLUG, ELECTRICAL; CONNECTOR, RECEPTACLE, ELECTRICAL; JACK, TELEPHONE; PLUG, TELEPHONE; JACK, TIP; PLUG, TIP; or the like on one or both ends, and PROD, TEST on either end but not both ends. Active electronic components such as Capacitors, ELECTRON TUBE, Resistors, Semiconductor devices, and the like may be mounted into and included with LEAD, TEST for attenuation or amplification purposes. May or may not include accessories, such as CLIP (1), ELECTRICAL; TIP, TEST PROD; PROD, TEST; and TEST LEAD ATTACHMENT. For items consisting of more than one LEAD, TEST see LEAD SET, TEST. For items designed for direct attachment to a LEAD, TEST see PROD, TEST. For items designed for indirect attachment to a LEAD, TEST see TEST LEAD ATTACHMENT. For items not specifically designed for test purposes see LEAD, ELECTRICAL.
What is a Wave Form Converter? 12 Items: A Wave Form Converter (CONVERTER,WAVE FORM) is an electronic device which accepts an input signal of one waveform and produces an output signal of a radically different waveform. Excludes items which contain pulse generators requiring external triggering.
What is an Electrical Meter Housing? 152 Items: An Electrical Meter Housing (HOUSING,ELECTRICAL METER) is the outer component of an electrical meter designed to inclose, support and/or protect the meter mechanism. May include a window and/or provisions for adjusting the meter pointer. For items which inclose the complete functioning meter, see CASE, METER.
What is an Electrical Test And Maintenance Table? 19 Items: An Electrical Test And Maintenance Table (TABLE,ELECTRICAL TEST AND MAINTENANCE) is a table designed for general use in the testing of electrical circuits in the maintenance of instruments and appliances operated by electricity.
Case,Electrical Equipment Cabinet 11 Items
What is an Insulation Breakdown Test Set? 29 Items: An Insulation Breakdown Test Set (TEST SET,INSULATION BREAKDOWN) is a test set primarily designed to detect and indicate insulation breakdown in electric motors, transformers, and the like, at specific test voltages. See also TEST SET, ARMATURE; and OHMMETER.
What is a Line Voltage Indicator? 16 Items: A Line Voltage Indicator (INDICATOR,LINE VOLTAGE) is an item specifically designed to test and/or monitor an electrical circuit and indicate its operating condition by means of a display, such as lamps or light emitting diodes. Examples of conditions being indicated are power on, no power, reversed polarity, open ground, open neutral, alternating current and/or direct current. It may or may not be used to indicate definite power line voltage ratings, such as 110, 220 and 440 volts. It is designed to be inserted in the circuit being tested. For items designed to indicate with out physical contact with the object being tested, see INDICATOR, ELECTRICAL POTENTIAL. See also LIGHT, TEST, and VOLTMETER.
What is a Test Lead Attachment? 14 Items: A Test Lead Attachment is an item designed for easy attachment to, or detachment from a spring type chuck or other device which is attached to an electrical test lead. For items which are connected directly to a wire or cable for making electrical tests, see PROD, TEST.
What is a Standing Wave Ratio Meter? 21 Items: A Standing Wave Ratio Meter (METER,STANDING WAVE RATIO) is an instrument whose movement is actuated by the flow of electric current when inserted in an appropriate circuit. It is calibrated for the display of voltage standing wave ratio. The value may be expressed by means of a pointer and calibrated dial or a digital readout display.
What is a Voltmeter? 1841 Items: A Voltmeter is an instrument which measures electrical potential and is calibrated in volts or any multiple and/or submultiple thereof. The value may be expressed by means of a pointer and calibrated dial or a digital readout display.
What is an Ammeter? 2436 Items: An Ammeter is an instrument which measures electric current and is calibrated and marked in amperes or any multiple and/or submultiple thereof. The value may be expressed by means of a pointer and calibrated dial or a digital readout display. For current detecting type of devices, see GALVANOMETER.
What is a Galvanometer? 668 Items: A Galvanometer is an instrument which shows the presence of an electric current and/or indicates the relative intensity thereof, but which is not calibrated in actual values. The instrument may or may not be connected into the circuit. The detection of the current is accomplished by measuring the mechanical motion produced by the electromagnetic or electrodynamic forces set up by the current. See also AMMETER; METER, ARBITRARY SCALE; and METER, NULL.
What is a Power Factor Meter? 12 Items: A Power Factor Meter (METER,POWER FACTOR) is an instrument which measures the ratio between actual power and apparent power in an electrical circuit and is usually calibrated in percent. The value may be expressed by means of a pointer and calibrated dial or a digital readout display. Excludes Wattmeter.
What is an Electrical Frequency Meter? 543 Items: An Electrical Frequency Meter (METER,ELECTRICAL FREQUENCY) is an instrument which measures the rate of regularly recurring variations in an electric current or voltage and is usually calibrated in Hertz (cycles per second or CPS). The value may be expressed by means of a pointer and calibrated dial vibrating reed or a digital read out display. For instruments which measure radio frequencies, see CALIBRATOR, FREQUENCY; and WAVEMENTER. Excludes: COUNTER ELECTRONIC DIGITAL.
What is an Audio Level Meter? 50 Items: An Audio Level Meter (METER,AUDIO LEVEL) is an instrument which measures the ratio of electrical power with reference to a predetermined value and is calibrated in units of sound intensity, usually decibels. The value may be expressed by means of a pointer and calibrated dial or a digital readout display. If other than audio frequency ranges, see METER, NOISE LEVEL.
What is an Arbitrary Scale Meter? 713 Items: An Arbitrary Scale Meter (METER,ARBITRARY SCALE) is an electrically operated instrument which has a marked scale or digital readout display, but the unit of measurement is not given. May indicate electrical or nonelectrical effects but is primarily not a current detecting device; therefore, excludes GALVANOMETER. For instruments whose unit of measurement is not covered by a more specific item, see METER, SPECIAL SCALE.
What is a Synchronization Indicator? 29 Items: A Synchronization Indicator (INDICATOR,SYNCHRONIZATION) is a component which presents visually the relationship between two different time intervals.
What is a Recorder Group? 36 Items: A Recorder Group is a collection of items, which provide recording facilities.
What is a Radio Set Test Bench? 351 Items: A Radio Set Test Bench (TEST BENCH,RADIO SET) is a boxlike component of a TEST BENCH SET, RADIO SET, specifically designed for, and including facilities for substitution testing of the components of a RADIO SET. It unfolds to provide a working surface and provisions for application and control of electrical operating power to the components under test.
What is a Radio Test Set Group? 27 Items: A Radio Test Set Group (TEST SET GROUP,RADIO) is a group that provides facilities for testing radio equipment.
What is an Amplifier Test Set? 28 Items: An Amplifier Test Set (TEST SET,AMPLIFIER) is a test set specifically designed for making examinations of various types of amplifiers.
What is an Electronic Equipment Parts Kit? 79 Items: An Electronic Equipment Parts Kit (PARTS KIT,ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT) is do not use if a more specific item name is applicable.
What is a Data Display Group? 19 Items: A Data Display Group is a collection of items, that provide facilities for the display of data.
What is an Amplifier-Detector? 10 Items: An Amplifier-Detector is an electronic assembly which has the dual function of amplification and detection (demodulation). It has one or more amplifier circuits and one or more detector circuits. The circuits may be independent of each other with separate input/output terminations or they may be cascaded (series aiding) to provide a single output signal resulting from a single input signal. The source of power is usually common to all circuits. See also AMPLIFIER (as modified); and DETECTOR (as modified).
Maintenance Kit,Electronic Equipment 70 Items
What is an Electronic Equipment Installation Kit? 37 Items: An Electronic Equipment Installation Kit (INSTALLATION KIT,ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT) is items to include brackets, cables, and miscellaneous hardware used to provide a rapid installation and/or removal of electronic equipment, communication equipment and the like. For items consisting solely of assorted hand tools, see TOOL KIT (as modified). For items consisting solely of common and/or specially designed hardware specifically designed to secure electronic equipment, see HARDWARE KIT,ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT.
What is a Reference Signal Generator? 23 Items: A Reference Signal Generator (GENERATOR,REFERENCE SIGNAL) is an electronic device which produces precise signals accurately related to a quantity such as time. The output signals are permanently connected into and are essential to the operation of other devices or equipments. Excludes items used in testing or alignment operations. See GENERATOR, SIGNAL and TIME SIGNAL SET.
What is a Test Lead Set? 121 Items: A Test Lead Set (LEAD SET,TEST) is two or more LEAD, TEST. May include TEST LEAD ATTACHMENT.
What is an Interference Measuring Electrical Field Probe? 17 Items: An Interference Measuring Electrical Field Probe (PROBE,ELECTRICAL FIELD,INTERFERENCE MEASURING) is an item which is specifically designed for use as a search probe in conducting radio interference measurements by determining the existence and extent of an interfering electrical field.
What is an Interference Measuring Magnetic Field Probe? 13 Items: An Interference Measuring Magnetic Field Probe (PROBE,MAGNETIC FIELD,INTERFERENCE MEASURING) is an item which is specifically designed for use as a search probe in conducting radio interference measurements by determining the existence and extent of an interfering magnetic field.
What is an Electrical Meter Scale Plate? 169 Items: An Electrical Meter Scale Plate (SCALE PLATE,ELECTRICAL METER) is a plate of suitable material numbered or marked to give significance to the unnumbered scale markings of a basic meter. It is not part of but is designed for attachment to the front of the meter and has an opening sufficiently large to permit observation of the meter scale and pointer. See also DIAL, SCALE.
What is a Signal Data Recorder? 33 Items: A Signal Data Recorder (RECORDER,SIGNAL DATA) is an item which makes a permanent representation of electronic signal data derived from target parameters, guidance and evaluation signals, and the like, These signals may be above or below 20,000 hertz. They may be in digital and/or analog form, the characteristics of which limits useful playback to a compatable reproducer. These items usually include multichannel signal input facilities for the simultaneous recording of several types of signals. Excludes RECORDER, SOUND.
What is a Radio Frequency Power Test Set? 34 Items: A Radio Frequency Power Test Set (TEST SET,RADIO FREQUENCY POWER) is a test set primarily designed for use in making examinations of the power output of radio frequency oscillators and radio and radar transmitters. See also TEST SET, ELECTRICAL POWER; and WATTMETER.
What is a Phasemeter? 60 Items: A Phasemeter is an item that indicates in electrical degrees the displacement between two or more wave forms. See also INDICATOR, PHASE SEQUENCE.
What is a Signal Generator Modulator? 17 Items: A Signal Generator Modulator (MODULATOR,SIGNAL GENERATOR) is a single component that varies the amplitude, frequency, or phase of the output of a signal generator to which it is directly connected. The modulating signal may be internally generated, or may be derived from an external source.
Housing,Indicator 37 Items
What is a Waveguide Slotted Line? 12 Items: A Waveguide Slotted Line (SLOTTED LINE,WAVEGUIDE) is an item consisting of a waveguide slotted section and suitable flanges for connecting into a waveguide transmission line. It is designed for use in microwave measurement. It must include an integral carriage which provides for applying longitudinal mechanical motion to a PROBE, WAVEGUIDE. It has a calibrated direct reading metric vernier scale and may have facilities for mounting a dial gage. It may include a probe. See also SLOTTED SECTION, WAVEGUIDE; LINE SECTION, RADIO FREQUENCY TRANSMISSION; INDICATOR, STANDING WAVE RATIO.
What is an Electronic Systems Test Set Group? 108 Items: An Electronic Systems Test Set Group (TEST SET GROUP,ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS) is a test set specifically designed for use in making examinations and providing discrete evaluations of the overall performance of a system(s) or subsystem. A system consists of two or more sets, a subsystem is grouping of two or more sets.
What is a Semiconductor Device Test Set? 20 Items: A Semiconductor Device Test Set (TEST SET,SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE) is a test set specifically designed for use in making examinations of diodes, transistors, and the like. These examinations may be effected in or out of circuit or both.
What is a Digital Readout Electronic Counter? 101 Items: A Digital Readout Electronic Counter (COUNTER,ELECTRONIC,DIGITAL READOUT) is an instrument used to count the frequency of recurrent electronic events and display the count on the panel of the instrument in numeric form. May also include facilities for a readout printed on tape. May include facilities for a very accurate output which can be used as a secondary transfer standard. It can be used to measure frequency, period, time interval, phase angle, frequency ratio, and for multiple period averaging. See also COUNTER, ELECTRONIC, DIGITAL and INDICATOR, DIGITAL DISPLAY.
What is a Wattmeter? 298 Items: A Wattmeter is an instrument which measures one or more different electrical power quantities (such as decibels and watts), and is calibrated using watts. The power measurement and/or calibration may be displayed in multiples and/or submultiples thereof on a dial and/or digital readout display. For items designed to measure radio frequency power see TEST SET, ELECTRICAL POWER and METER, MULTIPLE SCALE. Excludes: AMMETER; FREQUENCY METER; MULTIMETER; VOLTMETER.
What is a Radar Set Test Bench? 182 Items: A Radar Set Test Bench (TEST BENCH,RADAR SET) is a boxlike component of a TEST BENCH SET, RADAR SET; specifically designed for and including facilities for substitution testing of the components of a RADAR SET. It unfolds to provide a working surface and provisions for application and control of electrical operating power to the components under test.
What is a Radar Set Test Bench Set? 58 Items: A Radar Set Test Bench Set (TEST BENCH SET,RADAR SET) is a fixed number of complete electronic components and/or items, not all having the same basic name, for testing components of a RADAR SET by the substitution method. Components of a RADAR SET are systematically substituted for the test bench component until the defective system component is located. It may include provisions for auxiliary control and monitoring of the complete RADAR SET while under test conditions.
What is a Data Entry Keyboard? 17 Items: A Data Entry Keyboard (KEYBOARD,DATA ENTRY) is a device for data input by key depression which causes the generation of the selected character, numeral or the like.
What is a Switch Circuit Indicator Box? 52 Items: A Switch Circuit Indicator Box (INDICATOR BOX,SWITCH CIRCUIT) is an enclosure which mounts and protects but may not include one or more electrical lamps or display units and wiring circuits to indicate activation of an electrical circuit(s) by changes in the position of a rotary switch or toggle switch actuator. It may include a cover with windows for the lamps or display units. The cover may be stamped, printed or otherwise marked to identify each circuit or switch position. Does not include switch(es). It does not function as a complete indicator.
What is a Telecommunication System Test Set? 21 Items: A Telecommunication System Test Set (TEST SET,TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEM) is a test set designed for use in examining a telecommunication system or subsystem, and providing discreet evaluation of its performance. Its testing capabilities are multiapplication and not limited to measuring single performance characteristics. provides the facilities for voice-grade, program and/or data line testing.
What is a Test Adapter Kit? 31 Items: A Test Adapter Kit (ADAPTER KIT,TEST) is an adapter kit containing items such as adapters, cables, power supply, switching units, and auxiliary test means. Cases and special tools may be included. It is used to adapt items to the standard interface of a piece of test equipment.
What is a Test Program Set? 46 Items: A Test Program Set is a collection of items consisting of electrical/electronic and other specialized equipment used for inspection, fault isolation, maintenance and/or repair and any other evaluations of the components and/or equipment. May include cables, fixtures, interface test adapter, software and operational instructions.
What is an Electrical-Electronic Test And Measuring Equipment Case? 487 Items: An Electrical-Electronic Test And Measuring Equipment Case (CASE,ELECTRICAL-ELECTRONIC TEST AND MEASURING EQUIPMENT) is a case specifically designed for electrical-electronic test and measuring equipment. It may be designed to protect against shock and vibration.
What is a Microcircuit Programmer? 12 Items: A Microcircuit Programmer (PROGRAMMER,MICROCIRCUIT) is a device used to imprint information on a microcircuit including EPROMS and single chip microcomputers. The device may also edit, verify and/or erase existing programmed microcircuits. The device may include remote controls and associated software packages.
What is an Electrical-Electronic Equipment Test Station? 16 Items: An Electrical-Electronic Equipment Test Station (TEST STATION,ELECTRICAL-ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT) is a group of items including a console and peripheral equipment specifically designed for use in testing electrical-electronic equipment. May include self-test capabilities. See TEST STATION, GUIDED MISSILE; FAULT LOCATOR (as modified)
What is an Instruments And Laboratory Equipment Modification Kit? 17 Items: An Instruments And Laboratory Equipment Modification Kit (MODIFICATION KIT,INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT) is an item or tiems employed to modify items specifically designed for laboratory equipment and instruments.
What is a Test Probe-Lead Assembly? 73 Items: A Test Probe-Lead Assembly (PROBE-LEAD ASSEMBLY,TEST) is a definite length of wire or cable with a CLIP, ELECTRICAL; CONNECTOR, PLUG, ELECTRICAL; CONNECTOR, RECEPTACLE, ELECTRICAL; JACK, TELEPHONE; JACK, TIP; PLUG, TIP; or the like on one or both ends and PROBE, TEST on either end but not on both ends. Electronic components, such as capacitors, electron tube, resistors, semiconductor devices, and the like are mounted into and included with the item for attenuation or amplification purposes. May or may not include accessories such as CLIP, ELECTRICAL; PROBE, TEST; TEST PROBE ATTACHMENT. For items without electronic components see, LEAD, TEST. For items designed for direct attachment to a PROBE-LEAD ASSEMBLY, TEST see PROBE, TEST. For items designed for indirect attachment to a PROBE-LEAD ASSEMBLY, TEST see TEST PROBE ATTACHMENT.
What is a Test Probe? 66 Items: A Test Probe (PROBE,TEST) is an item which is designed to be attached to but does not include a wire or cable. It is used in the testing of electric or electronic circuits. Electronic components such as capacitors, electron tube, resistors, semiconductor devices and the like are mounted into and included with the item. Excludes PROBE-LEAD ASSEMBLY, TEST and TEST PROBE ATTACHMENT.
What is a Noise Generator? 44 Items: A Noise Generator (GENERATOR,NOISE) is an item that generates one or more types of noise signals, covering a specific portion of the frequency spectrum. Types of noise generated may include gaussian, impulse, thermal or the like. The noise generated may be essentially random or of known content and durration at a fixed rate.
What is an Electrical-Electronic Test And Measurement Equipment Cover? 106 Items: An Electrical-Electronic Test And Measurement Equipment Cover (COVER,ELECTRICAL-ELECTRONIC TEST AND MEASUREMENT EQUIPMENT) is a cover of various shapes and sizes used to cover electrical-electronic test and measurement equipment.
What is a Frequency Standard? 17 Items: A Frequency Standard is an item that can generate a fundamental frequency with a high degree of accuracy. Harmonics of this fundamental are then used as a reference point for checking throughout the radio spectrum. The standard may be stable crystal oscillator, noncrystal oscillator, tuning fork, atomic beam, molecular beam, gas cell, quantum mechanical resonator, or the like.
Test Set Subassembly,Electrical And Electronic Test Equipment 73 Items
What is a Transmission Line Test Set? 22 Items: A Transmission Line Test Set (TEST SET,TRANSMISSION LINE) is a test set specifically designed for use in making examinations of a LINE, RADIO FREQUENCY TRANSMISSION.
What is a Transmitter Test Set? 21 Items: A Transmitter Test Set (TEST SET,TRANSMITTER) is a test set specifically designed for use in making examinations of a TRANSMITTER (as modified).
What is an Electronic Switch? 29 Items: An Electronic Switch (SWITCH,ELECTRONIC) is an electronic device which provides for the transfer of the electrical signal input from one component to another, or between two or more components. It may also provide a continuous sequence of switching or sampling of a number of circuits. See also GATE, ELECTRONIC.
What is a Test Equipment Tripod? 23 Items: A Test Equipment Tripod (TRIPOD,TEST EQUIPMENT) is a supporting frame consisting of three legs and necessary connecting parts to which a mounting plate may or may not be attached. Used for support of test equipment outside the laboratory (field testing). Excludes TRIPOD, PHOTOGRAPHIC and TRIPOD, RIFLE MOUNT.
What is an Electrical-Electronic Equipment Test Fixture? 77 Items: An Electrical-Electronic Equipment Test Fixture (FIXTURE,TEST,ELECTRICAL-ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT) is a fixture used to position an electrical/electronic device in a specific manner during testing of its various functions.
What is an Electronic System Test Controller? 19 Items: An Electronic System Test Controller (CONTROLLER,TEST,ELECTRONIC SYSTEM) is a device used to control test assets over a standard or non-standard bus. May also contain the processing capability necessary to interpret data received from the assets and to execute programs from either internal memories. Excludes CONTROLLER, TEST, GUIDED MISSILE SYSTEM.
What is an Electrical-Electronic Test Equipment Accessory Kit? 85 Items: An Electrical-Electronic Test Equipment Accessory Kit (ACCESSORY KIT,ELECTRICAL-ELECTRONIC TEST EQUIPMENT) is a group of items such as alligator clips, connectors, test leads, test probes, cables, jumper wires, terminals, and the like. It may include a meter for testing.
What is an Optical Time Domain Reflectometer? 24 Items: An Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (REFLECTOMETER,OPTICAL TIME DOMAIN) is an instrument used to measure the reflected power of an optical light pulse in a FIBER, OPTIC or a CABLE, FIBER OPTIC with respect to time. Excludes TEST SET, OPTICAL POWER.
What is a Frequency Reference And Electronic Distribution Unit? 13 Items: A Frequency Reference And Electronic Distribution Unit is an item consisting of oscillators, amplifiers, waveform clippers, frequency dividers and the like. It provides a series of pulses, or pulse reference frames of information relating to precise time data, including time of day data in binary coded decimal format, that is applied to other components for the purposes of synchronization, parameter measurement, control and performance monitoring/fault location. Excludes GENERATOR, DIGITAL CLOCK PULSE; GENERATOR, REFERENCE SIGNAL; and Amplifier-Oscillator.
What is a Test Control? 20 Items: A Test Control (CONTROL,TEST) is an item designed to interface with two or more components of TEST SET, RADIO to provide readiness verification and fault isolations. It measures and controls power inputs, frequencies, and time intervals. In addition, it provides signal switching and processing capabilities.
What is a Network Analyzer? 24 Items: A Network Analyzer (ANALYZER,NETWORK) is an instrument that measures transfer function and/or impedance function, or both, of linear networks through sine wave testing.
What is an Application Program Set? 18 Items: An Application Program Set (PROGRAM SET,APPLICATION) is an item used in conjunction with automatic test equipment for trouble shooting and testing circuit cards and assemblies. It consists of interface devices for interfacing circuit cards, assemblies, software in the form of tapes and disks that are loaded into automatic test equipment. The contents of the item are integrated into a transit case. A technical manual is included for operation and maintenance.
What is an Electronic Test Digital Data Analyzer? 30 Items: An Electronic Test Digital Data Analyzer (ANALYZER,DIGITAL DATA,ELECTRONIC TEST) is an instrument designed to receive and process digital signals from associated components in order to perform analysis of logic states, timing functions and microprocessor control. May include a display screen and/or triggering capabilities.
What is a Communication Security Systems Test Equipment? 11 Items: A Communication Security Systems Test Equipment (TEST EQUIPMENT,COMMUNICATION SECURITY SYSTEMS) is unique test equipment or test stations designed to fault isolate anomalies and authenticate equipment/item status of specific communication security systems.
What is an Electronic Test Function Generator? 20 Items: An Electronic Test Function Generator (GENERATOR,FUNCTION,ELECTRONIC TEST) is a specifically designed generator, used for electronic testing, which stimulates devices and/or circuits under test by simulating various waveforms such as sine, square, triangular, pulse or arbitrary. May include modulation, sweep, synthesizing and/or calibration facilities. See also GENERATOR (as modified).
What is a Current Sensor? 93 Items: A Current Sensor (SENSOR,CURRENT) is an item specifically designed to sense the current in an electric circuit by virtue of inductance, electromotive force or the like. The output may be in the form of an electrical signal, on a display, or some means of indicating the electrical current.
What is an Electronic Test Plug-In Unit Chassis? 15 Items: An Electronic Test Plug-In Unit Chassis (CHASSIS,PLUG-IN UNIT,ELECTRONIC TEST) is an open framework designed for plug-in mounting of (but does not include) modular electronic test instruments. May provide power supply, electrical and/or mechanical interface, or cooling facilities for each electronic test plug-in unit slot. Entire chassis may be rack mounted. For mounting of electrical components other than modular test equipment, see RACK, ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT or CHASSIS, ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT. See also OSCILLOSCOPE MAINFRAME.
What is an Interface Test Set? 13 Items: An Interface Test Set (TEST SET,INTERFACE) is an item designed to test the functional sequence and/or operational state of interfaces.
What is a Cable Breakout Adapter? 81 Items: A Cable Breakout Adapter (ADAPTER,CABLE BREAKOUT) is an item designed to electrically and physically accommodate cable connectors and the terminations to which the cable would normally be connected, and thereby provide facilities for the insertion of test equipment leads, probes, and the like, for test and/or monitoring of power, intelligence, and the like, that may be on the wire complement of the cable. The item may provide facilities for either series, shunt, or interwire tests of the cable under actual operating conditions.
What is a Digital Data Coupler? 21 Items: A Digital Data Coupler (COUPLER,DIGITAL DATA) is an item which provides a means of transferring digital data between two or more comparators, peripherals or the like.
What is a Test Set Coupler? 25 Items: A Test Set Coupler (COUPLER,TEST SET) is a component which provides a means of transfer of electrical energy between a test set and another component(s). See also ADAPTER, TEST.
What is a Test Equipment Dolly? 10 Items: A Test Equipment Dolly (DOLLY,TEST EQUIPMENT) is a hand-propelled device consisting of three or more wheels attached to a frame, and designed for carrying or supporting test equipment. May include facilities for connecting and interconnecting components of the test equipment to obtain electrical operating power or functional utility. Test equipment components are not included.
What is a Digital Display Indicator? 443 Items: A Digital Display Indicator (INDICATOR,DIGITAL DISPLAY) is an indicator which displays incremental information derived from discrete electronic signals from another item, such as a computer, on the face of a cathode ray tube, or by means of gaseous discharge type lamps which are part of a decade counting device. The displayed data may be in the form of letters, numerals, symbols, or any combination thereof. For liquid crystal displays or semiconductor type, see also DISPLAY, OPTOELECTRONIC. Excludes ANNUNCIATOR AND ALARM (as modified). See also COUNTER, ELECTRONIC, DIGITAL; INDICATOR, SYMBOL INDICATING; and VOLTMETER.
What is a Fault Locating Indicator? 30 Items: A Fault Locating Indicator (INDICATOR,FAULT LOCATING) is an electrically activated item specifically designed to indicate the occurrence of a malfunction in a component of an electronic set, central or system. It may indicate the malfunction by a pop-out button (e.g. ground fault interrupt outlets) or color change by emitted light or displayed in a window. The indicator may utilize a "push to test" button. It does not make quantitative or qualitative tests such a provided by test sets.
What is a Coordinate Data Recorder? 10 Items: A Coordinate Data Recorder (RECORDER,COORDINATE DATA) is an item that makes a permanent representation of two or more coordinates as received from associated equipment.
What is an Electrical Frequency Synthesizer? 40 Items: An Electrical Frequency Synthesizer (SYNTHESIZER,ELECTRICAL FREQUENCY) is an item with the combined functions of a FREQUENCY DIVIDER and a FREQUENCY MULTIPLIER. It provides a multiplicity of discrete output signals harmonically related to a standard source frequency, that may be utilized in radio receivers, transmitters, musical instruments, test equipment, density of rapidly selectable individual communication frequency bandwidth. See also GENERATOR, REFERENCE SIGNAL. Excludes FREQUENCY DIVIDER; FREQUENCY MULTIPLIER; and KEYBOARD INSTRUMENT, ELECTRONIC.
What is a Control Test Set? 19 Items: A Control Test Set (TEST SET,CONTROL) is a test set specifically designed for use in making examinations of controls.
What is an Electrical Cable-Interconnecting Box Test Set? 20 Items: An Electrical Cable-Interconnecting Box Test Set (TEST SET,ELECTRICAL CABLE-INTERCONNECTING BOX) is a test set primarily designed for use in making examinations of an electrical cable and the wiring continuity, relay operations, switching positions, and the like, within an interconnecting box. See also TEST SET, INTERCONNECTING BOX and TEST SET, ELECTRICAL CABLE.
What is an Electronic Circuit Plug-In Unit Test Set? 120 Items: An Electronic Circuit Plug-In Unit Test Set (TEST SET,ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT PLUG-IN UNIT) is a test set specifically designed for use in making examination of plug-in items, commonly referred to as modules or potted components, that are part of an electronic equipment. These plug-in items are inclosed and sealed in a case, and are provided with plug-type connectors for insertion into or removal from the component or equipment of which they are a part. It includes items that test circuit cards, that may or may not be encased and/or sealed, used with electronic computers. Excludes TEST SET (1), ELECTRON TUBE and TEST SET, VIBRATOR.
What is an Electronic Systems Test Set? 655 Items: An Electronic Systems Test Set (TEST SET,ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS) is a test set specifically designed for use in making examinations and providing discrete evaluations of the over-all performance of a system(s) or subsystem(s). Excludes TEST SET (1), ANTENNA SYSTEM; TEST SET (1), FIRE CONTROL SYSTEM; TEST SET (1), FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM; and TEST SET (1), TELEMETERING SYSTEM.
What is a Receiver Test Stand? 21 Items: A Receiver Test Stand (TEST STAND,RECEIVER) is an item, usually with a front working area, and including mechanical and electrical facilities for the accommodation of a component such as a radar or radio receiver for test purposes. May also include mounting surfaces for associated test equipment. See also CONSOLE (as modified) and RACK (as modified).
Test Set,Motor-Generator 18 Items
What is a Special Scale Meter? 29 Items: A Special Scale Meter (METER,SPECIAL SCALE) is an electrically operated instrument which has a custom scale or digital readout display, but the unit of measurement given is not covered by a more specific item name. For items without a specified unit of measurement, see METER, ARBITRARY SCALE.
What is a Multiple Scale Meter? 229 Items: A Multiple Scale Meter (METER,MULTIPLE SCALE) is an instrument with two or more different scales measuring different quantities, usually on a single calibrated dial or digital readout display. It is intended for visually monitoring an operation. The meter must be permanently connected into an appropriate electronic circuit. Excludes: AMMETER; VOLTMETER; WATTMETER and METER, ELECTRICAL FREQUENCY.
What is an Electrical-Electronic Test Equipment Plug-In Unit? 1385 Items: An Electrical-Electronic Test Equipment Plug-In Unit (PLUG-IN UNIT,ELECTRICAL-ELECTRONIC TEST EQUIPMENT) is an electronic subassembly designed to be plugged into one or more basic pieces of test equipment to extend the capabilities of the basic instrument. The basic instrument cannot function without one or more plug-in units (as required) in position.