The general classification of a tympanometer is an instrument that measures the pathology of the middle ear, including the ear drum. It is often referred to as a middle ear analyser, impedance or admittance meter, as the so-called tympanometry measurement is only one part of the entire middle ear assessment.
There are variations of the classification of a tympanometer; such as a screening or diagnostic/clinical device. Further tests can include measurement of the interaural muscles (acoustic reflex, decay and latency tests) as well as eustachian tube tests. To understand which tests your tympanometer can perform, please check the specification on the user manual.