Test Equipment Solutions - Refurbishment Process

Our 33 step refurbishment process is unrivalled in the test & measurement industry and has been designed to ensure that all equipment looks and works as good as new.

Phase 1: Initial Inspection

• 1.
  Verify instrument serial number.
• 2.
  Verify instrument hardware and software options.

Phase 2: Electrical Safety Tests

• 3.
  Verify voltage and fuse settings prior to switch-on.
• 4.
  Perform electrical safety test.

Phase 3: Interior Refurbishment

• 5.
  Remove instrument covers.
• 6.
  Clean interior to remove dust etc.
• 7.
  Check and clean all fans and ventilation holes/filters. Fit replacement filters where necessary.
• 8.
  Check all interior sub-assemblies, cables and connectors etc. for damage or wear and replaced/repaired where necessary.
• 9.
  Check security of sub-assemblies and circuit boards. This includes re-seating boards and cleaning edge connectors where necessary.
• 10.
  Verify CRT/LCD display performance to ensure longevity.
• 11.
  Clear internal memory.
• 12.
  Test internal memory backup battery and replace where necessary.
• 13.
  Re-fit instrument covers.

Phase 4: Exterior Refurbishment

• 14.
  Remove all non-instrument labels.
• 15.
  Check all switches, connectors, keys, buttons etc. (Faulty or damaged items are replaced as a matter of course).
• 16.
  Check bezels, panels, handles and other hardware (Faulty or damaged items are replaced as a matter of course).
• 17.
  Thoroughly clean all instrument panels/covers.

Phase 5: Performance Verification

• 18.
  Check equipment CE status.
• 19.
  Check instrument software/firmware versions. Where possible, update to the newest appropriate level.
• 20.
  Perform self test.
• 21.
  Verify current calibration status and calibrate to required standard, if necessary.
• 22.
  Test equipment to ensure that it meets the original manufacturer specification.
• 23.
  Test all accessories that are being supplied.
• 24.
  'Soak Test' equipment for a minimum of 1 hour.
• 25.
  Set language, date and time for the customer's destination country.
• 26.
  Set correct voltage, fuse and supply power cord for destination country.

Phase 6: Quality Assurance

• 27.
  Affix calibration integrity seals and electrical safety labels.
• 28.
  Fit protective covers to connectors.
• 29.
  Produce calibration and/or conformity certificates as appropriate.
• 30.
  Produce warranty certificate.
• 31.
  Prepare and supply accessories.

Phase 7: Final QA and Despatch

• 32.
  Final QA inspection and approval.
• 33.
  Pack instrument, accessories and documentation securely using custom-made boxes and 'Instapak' expanding foam.