Test equipment

Test equipment is a general term describing equipment used in many fields. Types of test equipment include:

Electrical and electronic test equipment[edit]

Electrical test equipment[edit]

• Battery tester, used to test the state of an electric battery
• Continuity tester, used to determine if an electrical path can be established between two points
  • Cable tester, used to verify the electrical connections in a signal cable or other wired assembly
  • Receptacle tester, used to verify that an AC wall outlet is wired properly
  • Test light, used to determine the presence or absence of an electric voltage
• Hipot tester, used to verify electrical insulation in finished products carrying high electrical potential

Electronic test equipment[edit]

Electronic test equipment is used to create signals and capture responses from electronic devices, to prove proper operation or trace faults. Types of electronic test equipment include:

• Automatic test equipment, any apparatus that performs tests using automation
• Built-in test equipment, passive fault management and diagnosis equipment built into airborne systems to support maintenance
• On-board diagnostics, test equipment for automobiles
• Transistor tester, used to test the electrical behavior of transistors and solid-state diodes

Mechanical test equipment[edit]

• Adhesion tester, used to determine if a paint or coating will adhere properly to a substrate
• Brake tester, used to calculate the braking efforts and efficiencies of a motor vehicle
• Deadweight tester, a calibration tool for pressure gauges