There are so many new flat panel screens available for TVs, computers and medical imaging equipment, and it's important that we have the right kind of flat panel display screen test equipment to ensure they remain in condition. Although the cost of flat panel equipment seems to be coming down, they are still expensive, so it's important to make sure it stays in good shape for a long time. By using specialized test equipment for flat panel display monitors, you can ensure that your flat panel displays will remain in good condition for years to come.

There are many different types of flat panel display (fpd) test equipment, and you want to make sure you're using the right kind. Whether you're testing flat panel display products, testing flat panel monitors, or testing flat panel displays, you'll want to use the right equipment to keep them in good shape.

1. Use the proper test equipment for flat panel monitors.

2. Use the proper test equipment for liquid crystal display monitors.

3. Use the proper flat panel display test equipment for small display monitors.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Find flat panel test equipment

Special test equipment tests flat panel monitors. These monitors are for flat-screen TVs, medical testing equipment and other imaging equipment.

I recommend: Test Equipment Distributor offers the Flatfox-17 Portable a-Si Flat Panel X-Ray Inspection System for industrial, security and veterinarian applications. Test Equipment Connection offers the Agilent-HP 1662EP, which tests a system's specific signals or clock speed.

Find liquid crystal display test equipment

Liquid crystal display (LCD) is another special type of flat-screen monitor. They are for TVs, medical imaging equipment and computer monitors. You need special tools to test these displays due to their unique makeup and fragility. One such special test equipment for LCD monitors is an LCD thermometer.

I recommend: All Electronics produces the LCD Multimeter with Fahrenheit Thermometer to test for low-battery, overload and auto power off function. RPG Electronics produces the Model 4200 Mulitplexed Liquid Crystal Tester to test different LCD systems and detect shorts in them.

Find small display test equipment

As technology grows, monitors and displays are shrinking. With more portable TVs, computers and testing equipment in development, there is more and more need for testing equipment for small flat panel display systems.

I recommend: Specialized Products offers the Fluke Networks Fiber Inspector Video Microscope inspects fiber connections quickly and safely. It's small, portable and gives you superior vision, so it's perfect for using on smaller devices. Lighthouse offers a wide range of hand-held test equipment for use on small displays.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  If you buy flat panel display test equipment to use yourself, make sure you know how to use it and what the results of your tests should be to show your equipment is in good working condition.