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Subject: Testing CRT monitors
Category: Computers > Hardware
Asked by: lorrax710-ga
List Price: $100.00
Posted: 21 May 2006 14:45 PDT
Expires: 20 Jun 2006 14:45 PDT
Question ID: 731083
My company currently tests used monitors for resale. We currently use
a pattern generator and entry level technicians to evaluate the screen
quality. We are getting too many returns from our customers so I would
like to upgrade the system to performing more objective technical
tests using trained labor. What test equipment should I use? I have
looked at convergence testers, color analyzers, light meters, etc. but
I want to make sure that if the monitor passes the battery of tests,
we can be comfortable that the picture quality is as close to new as
possible.
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Subject: Re: Testing CRT monitors
Answered By: hummer-ga on 21 May 2006 16:49 PDT
Rated:4 out of 5 stars
 
Hi lorrax710,

Here you go, I don't think you'll find a more comprehensive document
online. I can't copy and paste but it's free to download.

Notes on the Troubleshooting and Repair of Computer and Video Monitors
Version 3.14
Copyright © 1994-2006
Samuel M. Goldwasser
--- All Rights Reserved ---
Reproduction of this document in whole or in part is permitted if both
of the following conditions are satisfied:
   1. This notice is included in its entirety at the beginning.
   2. There is no charge except to cover the costs of copying. 
http://www.repairfaq.org/sam/monfaq.htm

Of particular interest to your question, scroll down to "Test equipment".

Notes on the Troubleshooting and Repair of Computer and Video Monitors
Test equipment
http://www.repairfaq.org/sam/monfaq.htm#montste

Performance Testing of Computer and Video Monitors
Version 1.45
Copyright © 1994-2006
Samuel M. Goldwasser
--- All Rights Reserved ---
Reproduction of this document in whole or in part is permitted if both
of the following conditions are satisfied:
   1. This notice is included in its entirety at the beginning.
   2. There is no charge except to cover the costs of copying. 
# Basic Monitor Performance Criteria
    * Test Patterns 
# Testing a New or Used Monitor
    * Screen Size and General Appearance
    * Brightness and Screen Uniformity, Purity and Color Saturation
    * Stability
    * Convergence
    * Edge Geometry
    * Linearity
    * Tilt
    * Size and Position Control Range
    * Ghosting or Trailing Streaks
    * Sharpness
    * Moire
    * Scan Rate Switching
    * Acoustic Noise
    * Checking the Age of the CRT
    * Specifically for Used Monitor Purchases 
# Final Evaluation
# Monitor Testing Programs 
http://www.repairfaq.org/sam/montest.htm

TV and Monitor CRT (Picture Tube) Information
Version 1.98a (28-Feb-06)
Copyright © 1994-2006
Samuel M. Goldwasser
--- All Rights Reserved ---
Reproduction of this document in whole or in part is permitted if both
of the following conditions are satisfied:
   1. This notice is included in its entirety at the beginning.
   2. There is no charge except to cover the costs of copying. 
http://www.repairfaq.org/sam/crtfaq.htm#crtwir

I was very glad to find this for you. If you have any questions,
please post a clarification request and wait for me to respond before
closing/rating my answer.

Thank you,
hummer

Google Search Terms Used: 
crt monitor test equipment
lorrax710-ga rated this answer:4 out of 5 stars
It may not be a 100% answer, but the info in the referenced web pages
has gotten me alot closer to my answer. Thank you

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