Introduction to Test Equipment

Course Description:

This course is designed as an introduction to some of the most commonly used test equipment and their applications.

Learning Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Describe the Metrology Automated Systems for Uniform Recall and Reporting (MEASURE) System and the purpose of the Metrology Equipment Recall and reporting (METER) card and recall schedule.
• Explain the operation of bridges in the measurement of unknown resistances, capacitances, and inductances.
• Describe the use of resistive loads, bolometers, and thermocouples in power measurements.
• Describe the possible effects on a circuit caused by the connection of a voltmeter.