Testing station, testing modules and testing method for testing operation of a plurality of image intensifier tubes

A testing module configured to test a plurality of image intensifier tubes, the testing module comprising:

• a substrate having a testing surface, a first side edge and a second side edge opposite the first side edge;
• a plurality of testing sections located on the testing surface, the testing sections each configured to receive and test an individual image intensifier tube;
• an input connector located at the first side edge of the testing surface, the input connector configured to removeably connect to an adjacent output connector of a first adjacent testing module;
• and
• an output connector located at the second side of the testing surface, the output connector configured to removeably connect to an adjacent input connector of a second adjacent testing module.

A method of simultaneously testing a plurality of image intensifier tubes, the method comprising:

• configuring a testing board by connecting a plurality of testing modules together or disconnecting one or more of the testing modules from the remainer of the plurality of testing modules forming the testing board;
• connecting an input connector of one of the plurality of testing modules forming the testing board to a power supply unit;
• connecting an output connector of one of the plurality of testing modules forming the testing board to a computer;
• placing a plurality of image intensifier tubes on the plurality of testing modules forming the testing board;
• and
• simultaneously testing operation of the plurality of image intensifier tubes using the power source, the testing board and the computer.