by Jesse Morse
Most all test and measurement equipment (TME) come with some amount of warranty: 90 days, one year, etc. From the manufacturer’s perspective, it is simply to protect the buyer from having to pay for a repair should it occur within the warranty period. However, from the buyer’s perspective it can mean a lot more than just a “free” repair. This article is meant to outline the advantages of having an instrument (i.e. precision calibrator) under manufacturer’s warranty for as long as possible – even when that warranty must be purchased separately.
