VXI evaluation test bed

Author

Lyons, Douglas M. ; Grajera, John M. ; Dingmann, Dennis A.

Author_Institution

Lockheed Missiles & Space Co., Sunnyvale, CA, USA

Volume

41

Issue

1

fYear

1992

fDate

2/1/1992 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

144

Lastpage

146

Abstract

Metrology at Lockheed assists various programs with the selection of measurement instruments. This includes evaluation of instruments to specifications, maintainability, etc. Also, after equipment has been purchased, if it is calibratable and a capital expenditure, the laboratory must test the instrument as part of the receiving inspection to verify that it meets manufacturer´s specifications. The laboratory is responsible for periodic calibration and repair of the instrument throughout its life cycle. The VXI test bed system and its intended usage are discussed. Problems, concerns, and recommendations are examined

Keywords

automatic test equipment; calibration; computer interfaces; equipment evaluation (computers); equipment selection (computers); maintenance engineering; Lockheed; VXI evaluation test bed; computer interfaces; inspection; maintainability; periodic calibration; repair; selection of measurement instruments; specifications; Acoustic noise; Calibration; Fans; Hardware; Inspection; Instruments; Interference; Manufacturing; Size control; Testing;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Instrumentation and Measurement, IEEE Transactions on

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0018-9456

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/19.126649

Filename

126649