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title: What Equipment Is Used To Troubleshoot Encoders?
description: An oscilloscope device is required to accurately troubleshoot an encoder.
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# [What Equipment Is Used To Troubleshoot Encoders?](https://www.dynapar.com/faq/what-equipment-is-used-to-troubleshoot-encoders)

 Written by [London Rhodes](https://www.dynapar.com/faq/author/london-rhodes) | Apr 28, 2021 7:27:02 PM

When you are experiencing an issue with an encoder, it is common to reach for the multi-meter. However, an oscilloscope device is the necessary troubleshooting equipment for encoders and will provide a graphical representation of the output signal.

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