Educational equipment refers to instruments and equipment used in teaching and scientific research units, with individual prices of 800 RMB or more (inclusive), and their usage is primarily for teaching or scientific research.

Instruments, referring to apparatus or devices used in scientific and technological experiments, measurement, observation, inspection, and drafting, etc. Typically, they are a set of equipment or machinery prepared for a specific purpose.

Instruments are commonly used for scientific research, technical measurements, industrial process control, and production, generally serving a single purpose. They consist of complex structures, belong to high-tech products, and are composed of multiple components. Instruments come in various sizes, weights, and shapes, with smaller ones that can be operated handheld, while larger ones are typically referred to as systems or equipment.