Electrical and Electronic Properties Measuring and Testing Instruments from New Zealand (NZ)

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 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 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

What is a Radar Test Set?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 11

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 12

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 13

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 14

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 15

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 16

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 17

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 18

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 19

What is a Radio Frequency Power Test Set?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 20

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 21

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 22

What is a Test Probe?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 23

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 24

What is an Electrical-Electronic Test Equipment Accessory Kit?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 25

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 26

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.

Electrical and Electronic Properties Measuring and Testing Instruments - New Zealand (NZ)

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 New Zealand (NZ) - NCB is 98

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

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) for Federal Supply Class 6625

Supply Items Included in Federal Supply Class 6625

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