Electrical and Electronic Properties Measuring and Testing Instruments from Italy (IT)

Question 1

What is Federal Supply Class 6625?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

What is NATO Supply Classification Class 6625?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 6625 in?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 6625 in?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

What is an Instrument Shunt?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

What is a Fixed Inductance Standard?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

What is a Battery Test Set?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

What is an Oscilloscope?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

What is a Pulse Generator?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 10

What is an Ohmmeter?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 11

What is an Electrical Meter Subassembly?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 12

What is a Probe Subassembly?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 13

What is a Signal Generator Subassembly?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 14

What is a Radio Frequency Monitor?

Accepted Answer

A Radio Frequency Monitor (MONITOR,RADIO FREQUENCY) is a receiver for reproducing radio frequency transmission without interfering with it. It is used for checking on the operation of a transmitter, having radio frequency output, with regard to quality, deviation from assigned bands, materials transmitted, and the like. It may include remote indicators.

Question 15

What is a Multimeter?

Accepted Answer

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).

Question 16

What is a Spectrum Analyzer?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 17

What is a Field Strength Meter?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 18

What is a Radio Test Set?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 19

What is a Signal Generator?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 20

What is a Resistance Standard?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 21

What is a Monitor Panel?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 22

What is an Interconnecting Box?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 23

What is a Test Lead?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 24

What is an Electrical Test And Maintenance Table?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 25

What is an Insulation Breakdown Test Set?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 26

What is a Voltmeter?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 27

What is an Ammeter?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 28

What is a Galvanometer?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 29

What is a Power Factor Meter?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 30

What is an Electrical Frequency Meter?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 31

What is an Arbitrary Scale Meter?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 32

What is a Radio Set Test Bench?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 33

What is a Varmeter?

Accepted Answer

A Varmeter is an item which measures the reactive volt-ampere characteristics of an electrical circuit into which it is inserted. Includes items calibrated in vars or any multiple and/or submultiple thereof. See also METER, POWER FACTOR.

Question 34

What is an Oscillograph?

Accepted Answer

An Oscillograph is an item which makes a permanent visual record of values and variations in electrical voltage, and of quantities which can be converted into terms of electrical potential. For items that are not separable and operable when detached from equipment of which they are a part (built into operational end equipment), see INDICATOR (2) (as modified); MONITOR (as modified); and RECORDER (as modified). See also OSCILLOSCOPE.

Question 35

What is an Electronic Equipment Parts Kit?

Accepted Answer

An Electronic Equipment Parts Kit (PARTS KIT,ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT) is do not use if a more specific item name is applicable.

Question 36

What is a Signal Generator Modulator?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 37

What is a Variable Inductance Standard?

Accepted Answer

A Variable Inductance Standard (INDUCTANCE STANDARD,VARIABLE) is an item, the inductance of which is continuously variable, and is known to a high degree of accuracy, which permits use of the item as a basis for precise and reliable measurements. The variation is usually accomplished by rotating a rotor coil(s) with respect to a stator coil(s).

Question 38

What is a Current-Voltage Standard?

Accepted Answer

A Current-Voltage Standard is an item designed to produce an alternating current, direct current, and electromotive force with high degree of accuracy. It serves as a standard of calibration for AMMETER(S), VOLTMETER(S), WATTMETER(S), and similar devices that require accurate voltage and/or current inputs for calibration purposes. See also VOLTAGE STANDARD. For items whose outputs are used to operate other electrical or electronic equipment, see POWER SUPPLY.

Question 39

What is a Digital Readout Electronic Counter?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 40

What is a Wattmeter?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 41

What is a Radar Set Test Bench?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 42

What is a Microprocessor Adapter?

Accepted Answer

A Microprocessor Adapter (ADAPTER,MICROPROCESSOR) is an item designed to interface a microsystem troubleshooter with equipment to be tested. The item contains a microprocessor of the same type as the unit being tested.

Question 43

What is a Test Program Set?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 44

What is an Electrical-Electronic Test And Measuring Equipment Case?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 45

What is an Electrical-Electronic Equipment Test Station?

Accepted Answer

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)

Question 46

What is an Electronic Switch?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 47

What is an Electrical-Electronic Equipment Test Fixture?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 48

What is a Network Analyzer?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 49

What is an Application Program Set?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 50

What is an Electronic Test Digital Data Analyzer?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 51

What is a Communication Security Systems Test Equipment?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 52

What is an Electronic Test Function Generator?

Accepted Answer

An Electronic Test Function Generator (GENERATOR,FUNCTION,ELECTRONIC TEST) is a specifically designed generator, used for electronic testing, which stimulates devices and&#47;or circuits under test by simulating various waveforms such as sine, square, triangular, pulse or arbitrary. May include modulation, sweep, synthesizing and&#47;or calibration facilities. See also GENERATOR &#40;as modified&#41;.

Question 53

What is a Noise Level Meter?

Accepted Answer

A Noise Level Meter (METER,NOISE LEVEL) is an instrument which measures the level of continuous noise present in amplifier and/or receiver circuits with reference to a fixed level of signal generated by a separate noise source. It is designed to measure noise levels over a wide band of frequencies including radio and video frequencies, and is normally calibrated in decibels relative to a specified r.m.s. voltage summation across a specified impedance, or in decibels relative to a specified noise power level.  If only audio frequency range, see METER, AUDIO LEVEL.

Question 54

What is a Current Sensor?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 55

What is a Digital Display Indicator?

Accepted Answer

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 &#40;as modified&#41;. See also COUNTER, ELECTRONIC, DIGITAL&#59; INDICATOR, SYMBOL INDICATING&#59; and VOLTMETER.

Question 56

What is a Fault Locating Indicator?

Accepted Answer

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 &#40;e.g. ground fault interrupt outlets&#41; or color change by emitted light or displayed in a window. The indicator may utilize a &#34;push to test&#34; button. It does not make quantitative or qualitative tests such a provided by test sets.

Question 57

What is a Control Test Set?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 58

What is an Electronic Circuit Plug-In Unit Test Set?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 59

What is an Electronic Systems Test Set?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 60

What is a Special Scale Meter?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 61

What is an Electrical-Electronic Test Equipment Plug-In Unit?

Accepted Answer

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.

Electrical and Electronic Properties Measuring and Testing Instruments - Italy (IT)

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 Italy (IT) - NCB is 15

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