Test Equipment |
Digital Multi Meter (DMM)
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A must for today's vehicles. If you're still using a test light,
throw it away! Although this cost much more than a test light, it is far less
expensive than replacing a BCM or any other sensitive electronics in todays automobiles.
These are necessary for readings a test light can't give you.
Fluke ®
model 70 Series II or better. |
| Real Time Analyzer (RTA) |
Audio Control ®
SA-3052 or equivalent with Pink Noise Generator, 175 dB Microphone, SPL Meter, etc. |
| Speaker Phase Tester |
Your ears should be the ultimate phase testing tool, but
a 1.5 volt battery with test wires can help you find those out of electrical phase. |
| Oscilloscope |
2 Channel, Dual Trace, 20 Mhz or better;
B&K Precision ®, Hewlett-Packard ®, Tek ®, etc. |
| Signal Generator |
Aids in tuning box ports and locating speakers out of acoustical phase. |
| Hydrometer |
Snap-on ® model THX117 or equivalent |
| Battery & Alternator Tester |
Snap-on ® model YA271 or equivalent |
| Power Supply |
30 to 50 Amps Continuous or better; Test Bench should also include
Speakers, an Amplifier, Head Unit and Various Cables & Connectors.
Astron ® or equivalent |
| Other tools seldomly used may not be listed. |
