Zebra Instruments

Zebra Instruments was founded in 2005 by an HVAC/R service technician in Texas who saw a need for a tool that could quickly diagnose low-voltage control problems on the ECM equipped systems that were becoming common in the field. That need led to the ZebraStat diagnostic tool.

The company operates near Austin, Texas as a family and veteran owned business, with products made or assembled in the United States and shipped to distributors across the country and beyond.

Product Lines

Zebra's catalog grew from the original ZebraStat into the Universal Zebra and Variable Speed Zebra diagnostic tools, along with ECM related testing devices and system surge protection devices. Additional electrical accessories round out a catalog of more than 50 products used by HVAC/R technicians for diagnostics and control protection.

Why Contractors Specify Zebra Instruments

Because the original ZebraStat was designed by a working HVAC/R technician to solve a specific field problem, the tool line stays focused on diagnosing the low-voltage control issues technicians actually run into on ECM equipped systems, rather than serving as a general purpose test instrument.

Domestic manufacturing supports consistent parts availability, and the addition of surge protection devices gives contractors a way to address a common cause of repeat control board failures rather than just diagnosing the problem after it happens.

How to Choose Zebra Instruments Products

Match the diagnostic tool to the type of system being serviced, since ECM, variable speed, and standard motor and control issues each call for a different Zebra tool. On service calls where control board failures keep recurring, a surge protection device can address the underlying cause rather than just the symptom.

Check accessory needs, such as wiring harnesses or adapters, against the specific equipment brand being serviced before heading to a job to avoid a second trip.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the ZebraStat diagnose?

It diagnoses low-voltage control circuit problems on HVAC/R systems, including modern ECM equipped equipment.

Are Zebra Instruments products made in the USA?

Yes, Zebra Instruments products are made or assembled in the United States.

Is Zebra Instruments a large corporation?

No, it is a family and veteran owned company based near Austin, Texas.

What is a system surge protection device used for?

It helps protect HVAC/R electrical components, including control boards and ECM motors, from voltage surges that can cause repeat failures.

How many products does Zebra Instruments offer?

The company offers more than 50 products, available through distributor locations across the United States, Canada, and Central America.