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Title: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Professor Fudge on September 03, 2010, 06:04:08 pm
Here are a bunch of the multimeters I have had throughout my life.
(http://lh5.ggpht.com/_AAE2EfIR57M/TIEz-IhL-ZI/AAAAAAAAAA8/6u_YjYvQtKc/s800/Multimeters.JPG)

On the left is my first one I got as a kid from my dad. I did some projects with the boy scouts with it. Its a Hung Chang HC-213.
Next is a GB Instruments GDT-11 I got as a teenager to put together an intercom kit and trouble shoot a doorbell with.
The green one is a Greenlee DM-40 home depot special cheapo meter I use to check mains voltage at work. I also use the ohms and continuity on it.

The big yellow one on the end is what I purchased recently for $40 on ebay. Its a BK test bench 389.
I have been using it building a bunch of kits and just starting to really learn about electronics and I like it!

Ok now show me what you got!!
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Simon on September 03, 2010, 06:11:45 pm
dare we ? you might get upset when you see those lovely flukes, I have the VC99 and the AM220
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Mechatrommer on September 03, 2010, 06:27:55 pm
Mine Uni-T UT71A, Sunwa DT-890G, Sanwa YX-360TRD (Analog), and other dead DMMs (similar to your GB Instruments GDT-11) ;D
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: JohnS_AZ on September 03, 2010, 06:35:16 pm


(http://www.hackersbench.com/100_1351.JPG)

*chuckle*

Seriously, I have two Fluke 77's that are probably 20 years old, work great, are still in cal, and I see no need to replace them.
(and yes, that's really one of my meters in the photo)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Kiriakos-GR on September 03, 2010, 06:48:59 pm
Personally , after all this gear that I recently own or build , about  multimeters accuracy verification,
I do not throw my hat , if I do not test first the meter .

I am less sentimental ..  :) 
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Professor Fudge on September 03, 2010, 07:11:18 pm
JohnS_AZ sweet nixie tubes!
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: migsantiago on September 03, 2010, 07:15:31 pm
I have an unbranded one.  :(

I would like to have a better one... a Fluke would be awesome.

http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/3148/dsc00508c.jpg (http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/3148/dsc00508c.jpg)
(http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/3148/dsc00508c.th.jpg) (http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/3148/dsc00508c.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: ddrl46 on September 03, 2010, 09:15:12 pm
(http://www.triosmartcal.com.au/images/extech_ex330.jpg)
Extech EX330
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: mikeselectricstuff on September 03, 2010, 10:23:36 pm
(http://electricstuff.co.uk/forumfiles/P1030119.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Professor Fudge on September 03, 2010, 11:31:49 pm
Hey Mike, whats that blue one in the middle on the bottom? Looks like a big blue clamp?
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: EEVblog on September 04, 2010, 12:22:30 am
I've had too many to count I think.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: TopherTheME on September 04, 2010, 03:20:49 am
My Agilent u1242B

(http://inlinethumb41.webshots.com/25000/2384652030056081071S500x500Q85.jpg)


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I've had too many to count I think.

No such thing as to many multimeters!
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: seanmatthew22 on September 04, 2010, 05:48:53 am
This is my Mastercraft meter  :-\ from Canadian Tire it is auto ranging. Though nothing special it was twenty dollars which i think is pretty value.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Mechatrommer on September 04, 2010, 07:01:15 am
Hey Mike, whats that blue one in the middle on the bottom? Looks like a big blue clamp?
you are definitely right! thats the clamp meter!
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: mikeselectricstuff on September 04, 2010, 09:17:46 am
Hey Mike, whats that blue one in the middle on the bottom? Looks like a big blue clamp?
Yes - it has a built-in AC/DC current measuring clamp. Very handy for diagnosing car electrical problems. 

BTW the small blue Pantec Zip pen-style unit has to be about 20 yrs old now. As far as I know, nobody makes something this small today  - the nearest I've found so far is the one above it in the pic. 
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: jahonen on September 04, 2010, 10:39:27 am
Finally gathered them to "family" portrait. Shown in age order, oldest in the left:

(http://koti.mbnet.fi/jahonen/Electronics/Stuff/Multimeters.jpg)

Regards,
Janne
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Kiriakos-GR on September 04, 2010, 04:21:28 pm
And my pile of them ...  :)  

The last picture its not an accuracy test,
its more like, 6 meters of cables or more ,running around the multimeters  :D  :D
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: McPete on September 06, 2010, 12:28:54 am
Here are my two, the Fluke 117C and the B&K Precision 2709B, with a Minichamp and Wiha #0 Phillips for size comparison;
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Kiriakos-GR on September 06, 2010, 04:15:24 pm
with a Minichamp

You have lost the toothpick .   ;D
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: nyo on September 06, 2010, 07:41:51 pm
Hoping to get a fluke soon...

Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: allanw on September 06, 2010, 07:59:44 pm
BTW the small blue Pantec Zip pen-style unit has to be about 20 yrs old now. As far as I know, nobody makes something this small today  - the nearest I've found so far is the one above it in the pic. 

How about this? http://www.circuitspecialists.com/prod.itml/icOid/8476 (http://www.circuitspecialists.com/prod.itml/icOid/8476)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: PetrosA on September 07, 2010, 12:18:38 am
BTW the small blue Pantec Zip pen-style unit has to be about 20 yrs old now. As far as I know, nobody makes something this small today  - the nearest I've found so far is the one above it in the pic. 

How about this? http://www.circuitspecialists.com/prod.itml/icOid/8476 (http://www.circuitspecialists.com/prod.itml/icOid/8476)

Or this:

http://westsidedelivers.com/item.asp?PID=7540 (http://westsidedelivers.com/item.asp?PID=7540)

or these:

http://extech.com/instruments/product.asp?catid=31&prodid=117 (http://extech.com/instruments/product.asp?catid=31&prodid=117)
http://extech.com/instruments/product.asp?catid=31&prodid=118 (http://extech.com/instruments/product.asp?catid=31&prodid=118)

or this:
http://www.justhandhelds.com/store/Hongda_DT3211_Pen_Style_%20multimeter.html?__utma=1.248939648.1283818441.1283818441.1283818441.1&__utmb=1.2.10.1283818441&__utmc=1&__utmx=-&__utmz=1.1283818441.1.1.utmcsr=google|utmccn=%28organic%29|utmcmd=organic|utmctr=pen%20multimeter&__utmv=-&__utmk=255167368 (http://www.justhandhelds.com/store/Hongda_DT3211_Pen_Style_%20multimeter.html?__utma=1.248939648.1283818441.1283818441.1283818441.1&__utmb=1.2.10.1283818441&__utmc=1&__utmx=-&__utmz=1.1283818441.1.1.utmcsr=google|utmccn=%28organic%29|utmcmd=organic|utmctr=pen%20multimeter&__utmv=-&__utmk=255167368)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Kiriakos-GR on September 07, 2010, 11:56:33 pm
We have at my work, this  3246 -- HIOKI PENCIL HITESTER  (Japan) ,  actually its on our tool box (  industrial electricians) .

I like it allot ,  but I would never get one for my self, I dislike tiny things ..  :D
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: NiHaoMike on September 08, 2010, 05:21:59 am
(http://i53.tinypic.com/2ugf3ig.jpg)
That's a Mastech MS8226T I got for college and my dad's old Fluke 8021B. They are the only meters I have that measure properly in the presence of strong harmonics. In the picture, they are being used to measure the impedance of a transformer out of an old UPS, which has an AC impedance of 814 ohms at 100Hz. (I'm using my PC as a DDS function generator, and my best friend Tiffany Yep, a digital communications engineer/model, says hi...)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Mechatrommer on September 08, 2010, 08:43:58 am
@NiHaoMike: you should learn more on photography, coz you have a very confusing subject matter in your picture. me eyes tend to linger more toward the wallpaper. i think i'm going to be able to work really "hard" all day and night long if that wallpaper is infront of me everytime :D
and i dont see she's pronouncing "hi". i heard "Cheese!?"....anyone? ;D
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: AvrFan65 on September 08, 2010, 11:01:04 am
I just upgraded...
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: migsantiago on September 08, 2010, 02:29:52 pm
I just upgraded...


hehe

Quite a technology leap!  8)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: eternal_noob on September 08, 2010, 05:37:35 pm
But you gotta love those AVO meters. A build quality that that modern manufacturers really should take a second look at. To bad they didn't have hi input imp, or maybe the newer ones have?
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Time on September 08, 2010, 07:01:37 pm
That's a Mastech MS8226T I got for college and my dad's old Fluke 8021B. They are the only meters I have that measure properly in the presence of strong harmonics. In the picture, they are being used to measure the impedance of a transformer out of an old UPS, which has an AC impedance of 814 ohms at 100Hz. (I'm using my PC as a DDS function generator, and my best friend Tiffany Yep, a digital communications engineer/model, says hi...)

Haha... Tiffany Yep... didn't I think that was the name of a transient plasma ignition system that was mentioned on another thread?
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Professor Fudge on September 09, 2010, 01:30:38 am
Girls and multimeters = serious eye candy!
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: NiHaoMike on September 09, 2010, 02:05:36 am
Haha... Tiffany Yep... didn't I think that was the name of a transient plasma ignition system that was mentioned on another thread?
The Tiffany Yep plasma ignition system was named after her. (It's an inside joke, "Tiffany Yep lights the fire in my cylinders, even when the mixture is lean and wet.")

The relevance of the picture of Tiffany Yep is that she designs how to generate and interpret communications signals digitally, and the program I'm using (baudline) digitally generates and interprets signals.
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you should learn more on photography, coz you have a very confusing subject matter in your picture. me eyes tend to linger more toward the wallpaper. i think i'm going to be able to work really "hard" all day and night long if that wallpaper is infront of me everytime
But that makes my entry special, doesn't it?
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: ChrisGammell on September 09, 2010, 01:37:46 pm
(http://chrisgammell.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/cimg5113-1024x768.jpg)

Pretty easy to figure out mine, only picture I have.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: mikeselectricstuff on September 09, 2010, 01:56:31 pm

Quote
Quote
BTW the small blue Pantec Zip pen-style unit has to be about 20 yrs old now. As far as I know, nobody makes something this small today  - the nearest I've found so far is the one above it in the pic. 

How about this? http://www.circuitspecialists.com/prod.itml/icOid/8476 (http://www.circuitspecialists.com/prod.itml/icOid/8476)
Can't find dims but looks quite close.
Quote
Or this:

http://westsidedelivers.com/item.asp?PID=7540 (http://westsidedelivers.com/item.asp?PID=7540)
That looks quite nice, especially the backlight, clip-in probe and 3.4v diode test, but still a little bigger then the Pantec
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or these:

http://extech.com/instruments/product.asp?catid=31&prodid=117 (http://extech.com/instruments/product.asp?catid=31&prodid=117)
That's not a multimeter
Quote
http://extech.com/instruments/product.asp?catid=31&prodid=118 (http://extech.com/instruments/product.asp?catid=31&prodid=118)
That's way bigger,and no resistance.
Quote
or this:
http://www.justhandhelds.com/store/Hongda_DT3211_Pen_Style_%20multimeter.html?__utma=1.248939648.1283818441.1283818441.1283818441.1&__utmb=1.2.10.1283818441&__utmc=1&__utmx=-&__utmz=1.1283818441.1.1.utmcsr=google|utmccn=%28organic%29|utmcmd=organic|utmctr=pen%20multimeter&__utmv=-&__utmk=255167368 (http://www.justhandhelds.com/store/Hongda_DT3211_Pen_Style_%20multimeter.html?__utma=1.248939648.1283818441.1283818441.1283818441.1&__utmb=1.2.10.1283818441&__utmc=1&__utmx=-&__utmz=1.1283818441.1.1.utmcsr=google|utmccn=%28organic%29|utmcmd=organic|utmctr=pen%20multimeter&__utmv=-&__utmk=255167368)
pretty close, still a little bigger. but has current ranges :) Diode test only 1.4V  :(

BTW the Pantec is 27x18x140 (155 with probe). A couple of the above look like decent replacements so I'll take a closer look - thanks for the info - I'd not seen any of those before.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: ThunderSqueak on September 09, 2010, 05:44:14 pm
pics of my meters... mew  8)

(http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o190/kyrrala/workshop/6ee620db.jpg)
(http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o190/kyrrala/workshop/DSCF0698.jpg)

Nothing special, they get the job done :)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Rhythmtech on September 09, 2010, 06:24:35 pm
Pretty easy to figure out mine, only picture I have.

Woo hoo it's a Kiethley!
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: PetrosA on September 10, 2010, 04:06:53 am
Quote
or these:

http://extech.com/instruments/product.asp?catid=31&prodid=117 (http://extech.com/instruments/product.asp?catid=31&prodid=117)
That's not a multimeter
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http://extech.com/instruments/product.asp?catid=31&prodid=118 (http://extech.com/instruments/product.asp?catid=31&prodid=118)
That's way bigger,and no resistance.

Sorry for the confusion there. It's my misunderstanding and careless reading that got those two on the list. I recently won an Extech (on twitter) which is described as a pen style "DMM" (and which I haven't received yet so no first hand experience). The description on the Extech site for these two was for a multifunction voltage tester - since I had DMM in my mind from the contest I didn't actually read the description. My bad.

I think if I had to choose one for electrical work, the Hioki looks the most interesting.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: mikeselectricstuff on September 10, 2010, 09:05:43 am
Yes - was looking at the Hioki but seems to be a wide range of pricing -Westside shows $38 but they don't ship outside USA. I found a UK dealer but they list at GBP59!
 
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: PetrosA on September 10, 2010, 11:57:41 am
Yes - was looking at the Hioki but seems to be a wide range of pricing -Westside shows $38 but they don't ship outside USA. I found a UK dealer but they list at GBP59!
 

It might be worth contacting someone at tequipment.com (they carry it) and asking whether they can match the Westside price.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: EEVblog on September 10, 2010, 01:39:21 pm
Pretty easy to figure out mine, only picture I have.

Woo hoo it's a Kiethley!

I've heard the new Keithley bench meters are plagued with issues. Plenty of faults and firmware bugs apparently that Keithley won't address.
Quite a few people have complained about them on the various forums in the last few years.
If true it's a shame because Keithley meters used to have an awesome rep.

Dave.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: alm on September 10, 2010, 02:03:52 pm
I've heard the new Keithley bench meters are plagued with issues. Plenty of faults and firmware bugs apparently that Keithley won't address.
Quite a few people have complained about them on the various forums in the last few years.
If true it's a shame because Keithley meters used to have an awesome rep.

I think it's mainly about their latest 'budget' bench meter (model 2100?), haven't heard many complains about their more expensive / older models (model 20xx), and none about the 2000 as far as I can recall. But I agree it's bad for their reputation as a trusted brand. The 2100 was probably an attempt to compete with the 'low-cost' products from Agilent and Fluke (eg. Agilent 34405A), it wouldn't surprise me if it was designed outside Keithley. Either that or they fired their competent engineers.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Kiriakos-GR on September 12, 2010, 07:41:21 am
I have the feeling that everything looks double ...  ;D
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: orbiter on September 12, 2010, 01:21:55 pm
My small family :)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v146/orbiter/Meters.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: MrPlacid on September 13, 2010, 03:23:26 am
Orbiter, that's a beautiful picture. It's seemed so unreal.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: McPete on September 13, 2010, 08:44:33 am
Here's something different from work that I'll be using for the next few weeks, with one of my fountain pens (Conway Stewart 85L);
 Orbiter; Nice photo! I'm a fan of the Agilent too!

Ernie; More AVO users- Right on! I'll have to find a decent Master Instruments Model 4 to post up.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: orbiter on September 13, 2010, 10:44:11 am
Thanks guys :)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: quantumfall on September 14, 2010, 09:27:14 am
Just had to showoff the new one :)

(http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee40/sparkdup/electronicsblog/all4.jpg)

The Old AVO 7 is well out of spec but the meter movement is still nice and the switches are nice to use. It was my granddads, he liked valve radios.

The cheapy with the transistor testers I have had for over 20 years and is basic 0.5%  +/-1 Its been great for a hobby meter, No input protection (just a glass fuse) so not for any circuits with power behind them.

The other AVO digital was an Ebay bargain the  bargraph is a bit intermittent but the meter is good. I did have an AVO junior in a tan leather case but I dont know what happened to it the memory is  gone on that one.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Ernie Milko on September 14, 2010, 11:07:20 am
 ;D
Real Men use an AVO.

Mine works perfectly.
Although I generally reach for a Fluke first.
My AVO8MkIII is handy for monitoring current (built-in cutout)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Rhythmtech on September 14, 2010, 05:55:54 pm
Pretty easy to figure out mine, only picture I have.

Woo hoo it's a Kiethley!

I've heard the new Keithley bench meters are plagued with issues. Plenty of faults and firmware bugs apparently that Keithley won't address.
Quite a few people have complained about them on the various forums in the last few years.
If true it's a shame because Keithley meters used to have an awesome rep.

Dave.

I have mostly only been familiar with the 2700 series of ~10 years ago and some of the daq gear of the same vintage. I love the 2700's I've used, great meters.   Sorry about the long response time, I am in the process of moving and will not have internet at home until tomorrow.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Time on September 14, 2010, 07:48:57 pm
This thread reminds me of another thread on a different forum....


Only it was naked ex-girlfriends   :D

I guess to an electronics person this is just as exciting.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: MrPlacid on September 15, 2010, 04:16:32 am
This thread reminds me of another thread on a different forum....

Only it was naked ex-girlfriends   :D

Post link please...
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Wartex on September 18, 2010, 06:14:45 pm
Here's mine  ;D :

(http://imgur.com/0yCSr.jpg)

Not really mine. The image owner said his dog got a hold of his Fluke 28.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: kaptain_zero on September 19, 2010, 06:45:46 am
I can't believe I'm posting this....... Mind you, I'm even older than this meter!

Actually, Beckman meters were quite good in their day, and I'm happy with the performance of this unit, found at a Ham Radio flea market for a paltry sum of money and rescued from a leaking 9v battery.

I still pine for a *modern* auto ranging meter, but with the 87 V kerfuffle, I'm glad I held back when I first caught sight of one. Agilent has a promising unit, as do some other makers..... but I'm going to wait to  hear what happens with the Fluke..... if less than stellar response to the rf issue..... I may opt for the 28 II or simply go with the Agilent as it's pretty attractive, price wise in Canada. Until I spring for a new meter, the Beckman will forge on.... backed up by a couple of One-hung-low brand extra cheap meters I'm too embarrassed to post pictures of.

(http://www.mts.net/~csetla/Beckman.JPG)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Time on September 19, 2010, 09:13:38 am
Here's mine  ;D :

(http://imgur.com/0yCSr.jpg)

Not really mine. The image owner said his dog got a hold of his Fluke 28.

WOW....

Is his dog a rabid Saint Bernard named Cujo?  Sheesh, thats some serious destruction...
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Slobodan on December 13, 2010, 08:24:31 am
This is mine BEHA UNITEST 9005 multimeter.

(http://postavi.com/hosted/8384843be47642926594a84d60ba3b1f.jpg) (http://www.postavi.com/)

(http://postavi.com/hosted/54aa80f0dbc28d5d244df5cd471def32.jpg) (http://www.postavi.com/)

(http://postavi.com/hosted/ba0fa3596c933d3b438009faac82e7af.jpg) (http://www.postavi.com/)

(http://postavi.com/hosted/458ab3685c62cb5b23a80aec9280eb2e.jpg) (http://www.postavi.com/)

(http://postavi.com/hosted/dba222ccfbda2c017ad78aac4c76c66d.jpg) (http://www.postavi.com/)

(http://postavi.com/hosted/b3756a6a09cf94c4335000e9806c29c2.jpg) (http://www.postavi.com/)

(http://postavi.com/hosted/cfab1db81ab8d0feb9308de33e3ea06b.jpg) (http://www.postavi.com/)

Specifications:

Display - 3260 digits
DC Voltage - 0,5% + 2 digits
AC Voltage - 1% + 3 digits
DC Current: 320uA - 1% + 2 digits
                3200uA - 1% + 2 digits
                32mA - 1% + 2 digits
                320 mA - 1% + 2 digits
                15A - 2% + 2 digits
AC Current: 320uA - 1,5% + 3 digits
                3200uA - 1,5% + 3 digits
                32mA - 1,5% + 3 digits
                320 mA - 1,5% + 3 digits
                15A - 2% + 3 digits
Resistance : 320 omh - 1,2% + 4 digits
                  3,2Komh - 1% +2 digits
                  32Komh - 1% +2 digits
                  320Komh - 1% +2 digits
                  3,2Momh - 1,5% + 3 digits
                  30Momh - 2,5% + 3 digits
               
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: kaptain_zero on March 28, 2011, 11:52:49 pm
No pics but a brand spanking new Fluke 87V arrived at my mailbox today!  ;D

Funny thing is that it agrees exactly with my ancient Beckman at the voltages I most commonly monitor....  Still, nice to have a second decent meter that can confirm the other one is still working right.

Regards

Christian
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Lance on March 29, 2011, 01:20:10 am


(http://www.hackersbench.com/100_1351.JPG)

*chuckle*

Seriously, I have two Fluke 77's that are probably 20 years old, work great, are still in cal, and I see no need to replace them.
(and yes, that's really one of my meters in the photo)
NIXIE TUBES!? Awesome. I've been looking at possibly getting some for fun.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Russel on March 29, 2011, 06:35:30 pm
I've got a few Radio shack meters and a couple old Flukes.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Lawsen on March 30, 2011, 12:24:04 am
What is the purpose of this display?  These are just electric meters, instruments.  It is very common item in handy men or handy women shop or house hold garage.  Here is mines:
Fluke 12, stuck buttons and need cleaning often
Fluke 187
Fluke 175
Tektronix handheld from Taiwan
Tektronix parts tester, but lift out the inductance of a coil measurement from Taiwan
Philips PM2518
Philips PM2505 analog
Hantek DSO
Radio Shack Micronta analog multimeter
HP Yokogawa low end multimeter E series from the 1990.  It has very little current protection.
HP-3468A with battery inside it.

My dream multimeter is the Agilent U1253B in orange, but I do not need it and I have very little to no work for the last three years.  

Lawsen
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: alvarop on March 30, 2011, 02:07:53 am
I got this one for free back in high school. It's served me well so far, but I'm looking for a new one.
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5026/5573147092_fc0dafff37_z.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: tekfan on March 30, 2011, 08:16:35 pm
Here are mine

Datron 1072 7,5 digit multimeter - perfect for calibrating test equipment
(http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n537/tekscopes/Slika0647.jpg?t=1301515319)

Solartron / Schlumberger 7150 plus - 6,5 digit multimeter, very small and lightweight
(http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n537/tekscopes/Slika0679.jpg?t=1301515353)

Schlumberger 7150 plus - TAKE IT APART !!!
(http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n537/tekscopes/Slika0656.jpg?t=1301515386)

ohmmeter, crappy multimeter (not really worth mentioning), nice russian Z4313 multimeter (taut band and everything)
(http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n537/tekscopes/DSC00391.jpg?t=1301515415)

russian Z4314 multimeter (transistor tester, slightly less sensitive than the Z4313 but still taut band suspension)
(http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n537/tekscopes/Slika0550.jpg?t=1301515973)

DIY Audio RMS voltmeter / low distortion oscillator (sadly not finished yet)
(http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n537/tekscopes/DSC00387.jpg?t=1301515537)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: tweek on March 31, 2011, 12:33:20 am
Well I'm in a multimeter state of mind today having just received my Grainger fire sale U1253A, so here we go...

(http://i.imgur.com/Wev0Cl.jpg)

Sorry for the flash, between my crap photography skills and my 8 year old 4 megapixel Canon that is what I wound up with.

Edit: Look at that U1253A with it's little display Prophylactic still attached.  Is there ever a "right" time to remove those, or should they just fall off on their own.  I just don't know...
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: alexwhittemore on March 31, 2011, 01:09:44 am
My gear: Tek 2221a, the firesale U1253A, and my old Craftsman 82334. Testing the two against each other has actually made me pretty confident in the Craftsman, although the Agilent definitely blows it out of the water for only about 2x the cost.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: reagle on March 31, 2011, 02:50:16 am
Here is my collection:
Alda M-838 from 20 years ago
Meterman 35XP aka the whistling meter
Fluke 8842A Bench 5 digits. Made in 1994, no cal stickers anywhere but matches new meters just like that!
Shiny new Agilent U1252A- thanks Dave!
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: EEVblog on March 31, 2011, 11:00:08 am
Edit: Look at that U1253A with it's little display Prophylactic still attached.  Is there ever a "right" time to remove those, or should they just fall off on their own.  I just don't know...

I leave mine in place if it looks ok, and if it's doesn't detract from the display clarity. But that one on the Agilent just looks ugly!

Dave.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: alexwhittemore on March 31, 2011, 02:13:51 pm
Protip: The 125* series has two protectors: the big gomey shipping contact film is obvious. But you probably didn't even notice the one underneath it. If you look closely at the edges of the silkscreened type on the glass, you can see that there's a laminate layer over it. And if you look at the very edges of the glass, you can see where the edges of the film are.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Excavatoree on March 31, 2011, 03:16:16 pm
Edit: Look at that U1253A with it's little display Prophylactic still attached.  Is there ever a "right" time to remove those, or should they just fall off on their own.  I just don't know...

I don't know either, but the cover is still on the 87-III I purchased here at work over ten years ago.........

(The large one is coming off my Agilent, however.  Yes.  I'll take it off any day now......)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: alexwhittemore on March 31, 2011, 04:29:57 pm
Hey @tekfan, what scope is that? Looks dangerously familiar.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: tweek on March 31, 2011, 05:55:24 pm
Protip: The 125* series has two protectors: the big gomey shipping contact film is obvious. But you probably didn't even notice the one underneath it. If you look closely at the edges of the silkscreened type on the glass, you can see that there's a laminate layer over it. And if you look at the very edges of the glass, you can see where the edges of the film are.

Ah yes after pulling away the larger ugly one I can see the blistering of the second film over the silk screening.  That makes the decision to remove the large one much easier.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: tekfan on March 31, 2011, 06:04:25 pm
Quote
Hey @tekfan, what scope is that? Looks dangerously familiar.

It's a Tek 2236. 100 MHz analog with frequency counter, timer and multimeter. Most useful portable scope I ever came across.
Yeah, the 2200 series all have the same look.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Russel on March 31, 2011, 07:33:02 pm
New meter on the left.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Lance on April 01, 2011, 04:39:35 am
New meter on the left.
That's a pretty fat one in the middle there. It doubles as a mini oscilloscope?
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: insurgent on April 01, 2011, 06:38:54 am
This is my Radio Shack 22-812 meter and of course, the obligatory firesale U1253A.

One can readily see the difference between 0.3% and 0.025%!
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: saturation on April 01, 2011, 11:27:19 am
The OLED screen is beautiful and sharp.  If the 1252a wasn't available I would pick that up; its still a steal at $147.  Its the last left still available at Grainger as of this writing.

This is my Radio Shack 22-812 meter and of course, the obligatory firesale U1253A.

One can readily see the difference between 0.3% and 0.025%!
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Kiriakos-GR on April 01, 2011, 11:38:16 am
The OLED screen is beautiful and sharp. 

It could look that way , but how it will look 10 years later ?
Probably my question does not have today an answer ,
but i will wait and find out .
 :D
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: alexwhittemore on April 01, 2011, 12:51:37 pm
The OLED screen is beautiful and sharp.  If the 1252a wasn't available I would pick that up; its still a steal at $147.  Its the last left still available at Grainger as of this writing.

The more I use it, the more I think the OLED screen is underrated. It's true that it's basically useless in sun. Not bad in shadow, but no LCD, and literally invisible in even mild direct sun. However, the tradeoff for how much nicer it is on a bench than the segmented LCD displays is TOTALLY worth it. Not just the visibility and contrast, but that combined with the fact that its a matrix. It's just generally much easier to navigate than the 1252. They could have gotten the best of both worlds with a matrix LCD, but it obviously wouldn't have been nearly as visible as either of the others inside OR outside.

In general, though, I'm getting more and more willing to suck it up and put a shade over it if I need to read it outdoors, or just use my not-as-good LCD meter.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: saturation on April 01, 2011, 02:17:52 pm
Very true, K.  In the early days of 7 segments LED, some of the segments would blow but later, good ones are still alive today.  Only time will tell.  I have some color LCD in game boys or PDAs and colors seem more washed out, but the B&W or grey scale ones still look OK.

The OLED isn't any worse that the 7 segment in sunlight.  That's partly a reason I wrote earlier it would be better indoors in a bench-like DMM, with mains power. 


The OLED screen is beautiful and sharp. 

It could look that way , but how it will look 10 years later ?
Probably my question does not have today an answer ,
but i will wait and find out .
 :D

.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: hakko on October 04, 2011, 08:02:10 pm
HI! I just want to show mine tester here: (http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/8325/20101219204706423.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Kibi on October 05, 2011, 06:47:15 pm
This is some of my family of multimeters.

(http://77.101.225.32/Images/IMG_1855.JPG)

From left to right in chronological order:
1. Fluke 25, I have owned it for 20 years. Got is second hand and dates inside of it say 1984, so it's probably about 27 years old. Just as accurate as ever. It's got different leads though, the originals fell apart a couple of years ago.
2. Fluke 79III, I have owned from new for about 15 years. No problems.
3. Kewtech KT116, had it about 3 years. Pretty good meter, I carry it about in my laptop bag. It goes wherever I go - a bit like a camera.
4. BK Precision 879B LCR meter. Dave twisted my arm with his review. Bought it a few months ago.
5. Fluke 287. I have owned it several hours now.

I have also got one of those wallet meters. I think it's at work now.
Also got a nasty meter that lives in the "winter motoring" crate. It's pretty inaccurate, but it'll get you out of trouble if required.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: D. Head on October 08, 2011, 09:24:43 pm
It's showtime.
my multimeters

No multimeters without wires and clamps. The second photo shows a very small part of it.

In the 3rd photo the Metex.
It has 1 big display, and 3 small ones.
If u mesure DCV, it gives u the actal value on the big display, than on the bottom-left the value a second ago, middle: two soconds ago and right: 3 seconds ago.

Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Bored@Work on October 08, 2011, 09:41:25 pm
  • Voltcraft analog meter

That is a re-badged Hung Chang. Did Voltcraft keep the *cough* optimistic *cough* specs of the meter, especially the multiple kV measurement rating?
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: D. Head on October 08, 2011, 09:58:43 pm
  • Voltcraft analog meter

That is a re-badged Hung Chang. Did Voltcraft keep the *cough* optimistic *cough* specs of the meter, especially the multiple kV measurement rating?
I never heard about Hung Chang, but I just found a picture on the Internet and the modelnumber is the same (5050E).
the specs looks the same
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Flavour Flave on October 09, 2011, 10:41:56 am
My first and hopefully not my last.

(http://i964.photobucket.com/albums/ae123/ehrico/gw26_sidenew.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: D. Head on October 10, 2011, 07:04:13 pm
All,

I have a question about my Voltcraft M-4660M (= Metex M-4660M), maybe there is someone able to explain this to me.

This meter has de capability of power-masuerement (Wattmeter) plus calculation of price of used power. You can enter a price per kWh, set a specific duration of mesurement (e.g. 24 hours) and it calculates the total cost.

I have a Power-adapter for the meter witch is connected to COM+V/Ohm+20A.
For the 20A-bus it has the text "Max 30sec EACH 15min".
If I would like to mesuere some heater (or wathever) from about 18A for 24 hours, how can I do that without damaging the shunt.
It look likes this is impossible, the meter can only handle 18A for 30 seconds.

This issue is bothering me for quite some time.
Thank you.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Kiriakos-GR on October 10, 2011, 07:10:05 pm
This issue is bothering me for quite some time.
Thank you.

Have a look here.. https://www.eevblog.com/forum/index.php?topic=660.0 (https://www.eevblog.com/forum/index.php?topic=660.0)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: alm on October 10, 2011, 07:35:56 pm
The 30s limit is because the shunt will overheat at 20A continuous, it relies on thermal inertia to keep the temperature down.

Measuring real (as opposed to apparent) power requires both the current and the voltage to be sampled at the same time, and each sample to be multiplied (instantaneous product). I think this DMM can perform this operation (just like the Kill-A-Watt type devices), but only if the current is fed via the 10A jack. This makes it hard to use external shunts or current clamps. They would need a current output instead of the more common voltage output, and the current should be in range of the meter.

The normal solution would be to use an external current shunt rated for 20+A and measure the voltage across this shunt (which is exactly what the current measurement feature does). A current clamp would be another solution if you desperately want to spend money, the current is very high or if disconnecting the device under test is a big deal. This will not work with the power measurement feature, however, so all you can do is calculate apparent power by multiplying RMS voltage with RMS current. Plus you would need two logging multimeters.

If the heater is resistive, this may not be a big deal, since it will have a power factor (difference between real and apparent power) close to 1, so the error will be small.

A Kill-A-Watt type device (check the max. current rating and duty cycle) may be a better, cheaper and more convenient solution.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: D. Head on October 10, 2011, 08:12:55 pm
Thank You alm for your answer.

I think this DMM can perform this operation (just like the Kill-A-Watt type devices), but only if the current is fed via the 10A jack.
This is the whole clue (I had this idea olso before).
The adapter they sold can only be used in the 20A-connector...

Long story short (if I understand you correctly), they sell a DMM wich is not cappable to do what the specs/manual suggest (mesure 20A for many days).
I still don't understand why they sell it like this.

One last question: if I would like to have a decent Watt-meter, is a Gossen Metrawatt Energy capable for this?
(not that I do a lot of watt-masurements, but I'm just wondering).
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: alm on October 10, 2011, 09:25:04 pm
The Gossen will do it, with an optional external current clamp. The internal shunt of the Gossen Metrahit Energy is about 60 mOhm. At 20A, it would have to dissipate 24W. That's a lot for an enclosed case. A lower resistance shunt would decrease the resolution.

External shunts don't have this problem, since they can dissipate more heat, and can be low resistance since they don't have to measure down to 600mA. Clamp meters barely have any dissipation, which makes them extremely useful in the 100-1000A range.

If the heater control alternates between switching it fully on and off, you may be able to measure the on (within 30s) and off power, and then log the time spent on and off separately. Then multiply on power with on time.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: zaoka on October 10, 2011, 10:05:58 pm
Triplett 630
Simpson 260-8
Sencore TF46
Fluke 77IV
MUL3333 (never buy this one)

Also I have HIOKI 3801, HIOKI 3804-50 and Agilent U1272A.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Kiriakos-GR on October 11, 2011, 01:33:11 pm

The adapter they sold can only be used in the 20A-connector...

Long story short (if I understand you correctly), they sell a DMM witch is not capable to do what the specs/manual suggest (measure 20A for many days).
I still don't understand why they sell it like this.

There is no super fast HRC fuses  above the 15A mark, so far I have not see any.
And so it looks normal so far, the DMM to be set to serve at 15A and lower. 
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: robrenz on October 11, 2011, 01:56:59 pm
Fluke 8846A:  New! Just built and calibrated at Everett WA. a week ago
Fluke 87:  had it since they first came out.  It is still in spec according to the 8846
Circuit Specialists : Dont laugh,  this thing agrees with the Fluke 87 on every range I use. and it was free for buying above a certain amount of product. You can buy it outright for less than $30.00
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: chrome on February 10, 2012, 07:34:03 pm
Bought a Tektronix DMM4040 recently, couldn't find any (decent) videos online of it so I made one myself.
(The DMM4040 is the same as the Fluke 8845A except the resistance goes down to 10.00000 Ohm (as does the Fluke 8846a)).

VIDEO (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwi_I086Dvw#ws)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Tooms on February 11, 2012, 11:22:30 am
Hi

this is some of my meters

(http://www.tooms.dk/Download/eevblogforum/multimeter1.jpg)

Tooms
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Magicmushroom666 on February 11, 2012, 03:15:06 pm
Whats that plugged into the fluke 179? is it just an adapter?
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Tooms on February 11, 2012, 07:12:27 pm
Whats that plugged into the fluke 179? is it just an adapter?

Hi

That is just an ghost volt adaptor

http://www.fluke.com/fluke/usen/accessories/batteries,-chargers-and-adapters/sv225.htm?PID=56696 (http://www.fluke.com/fluke/usen/accessories/batteries,-chargers-and-adapters/sv225.htm?PID=56696)


Tooms
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Excavatoree on February 12, 2012, 03:57:09 am
Twin 789's -  I'm impressed.

Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Tooms on February 12, 2012, 09:40:42 am
Twin 789's -  I'm impressed.

yes i like them as they can source 0-24ma also and if i remember right i got one of them from ebay for 100£, so i think that is cheap

Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Tooms on February 12, 2012, 10:56:30 am

If you guys like fluke porno then most of the rest of the gear can bee see here

http://www.flukecommunity.com/forums/showthread.php?p=19549#post19549 (http://www.flukecommunity.com/forums/showthread.php?p=19549#post19549)

 ;)



Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: M. András on February 12, 2012, 12:47:46 pm

If you guys like fluke porno then most of the rest of the gear can bee see here

http://www.flukecommunity.com/forums/showthread.php?p=19549#post19549 (http://www.flukecommunity.com/forums/showthread.php?p=19549#post19549)

 ;)

dear god i would be happy with some of those, but most of those people own so much not just in value, thats amazing
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Dieselrunner88 on February 12, 2012, 01:54:14 pm

If you guys like fluke porno then most of the rest of the gear can bee see here

http://www.flukecommunity.com/forums/showthread.php?p=19549#post19549 (http://www.flukecommunity.com/forums/showthread.php?p=19549#post19549)

 ;)

That was good for me was it good for you?   ;)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Dieselrunner88 on February 12, 2012, 02:27:53 pm
My small collection I also have a Matco ADMM50 that is at my dad's house.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: cowboy303 on February 12, 2012, 03:09:29 pm
Here is My two multimeter's.  the one to the right is Fluke 8024b that a friend gave me.
and the one to the left is an Extech EX530 got off eBay (for $56 slightly used) and received it yesterday
nothing special but hey at least the fluke seem to read accurately still. ::)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: ThunderSqueak on March 01, 2012, 10:21:08 am
few of the random meters I could find around my home workbench....

Extech analog
Fluke 87
Fluke 12
Fluke 87 V
Victor 9808


Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Aldem on March 16, 2012, 08:04:01 pm
I know it is and old thread (well, it was on the 6th page), but I wanted to answer too =)

I don't have my Kodak at hand, but here's some pics I've found on the net.


Fluke 179

(http://www.carpartslights.com/images/800/FLUKE_179.jpg)


Fluke 87 V

(http://www.kiesub.com/catalog/fluke-87-5.jpg)


Fluke 337

(http://www.test-equipment-direct.com/resources/images/fluke-337-true-rms-clamp-meter-2478.jpg)


Ideal 61-614

(http://www.idealindustries.com/media/img/product/large/61-614.jpg)


Hioki 3280-10 (Pretty nice in hard to reach places, thanks to it's small size)

(http://www.hioki.com/product/images/product/m32802010.gif)


Fluke T+Pro CAN

(http://www.optimumstores.com/media/catalog/product/cache/39/thumbnail/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/upload/3/fluke_t+_pro_can_electrical_tester.jpg)

Yep, 347 V in Canada =)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: entereev on March 16, 2012, 09:11:21 pm
Sigh, what's the point of posting stock photo's?
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Aldem on March 16, 2012, 09:14:57 pm
So you can see what the meters looks like.
I agree that everyone know what the Fluke 179, 87, 337 and T+Pro looks like (as they are very popular meters), but it might not be so for the Ideal and Hioki ones.

I've already said that I don't have my Kodak at hand. (Sister borrowed it)

Anyway. I don't see where the problem is, since if I took the pictures myself, you would have seen the exactly same meters.

If it were a machine or a circuit that I've made, then, I agree, I would have to take a picture myself.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Excavatoree on March 16, 2012, 11:29:28 pm
Nice collection, Aldem.  I really like the Hiokis.  I've never see one or even heard of that brand.   
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Aldem on March 17, 2012, 12:16:57 am
Thanks !

These Hioki clamp meters are not very high rated (CATIII 300 V and CATII 600 V)

There's no back light, it uses a watch battery (CR2032)

I use it only for the clamp, when there's not enough place for the Fluke 337 =)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: LEECH666 on March 17, 2012, 02:16:00 am
Already posted my heap of junk in some other Metrix related thread, but oh well, here I go again.

Check out the bodge wires. What the fuck did they think when theyx designed that board? Beats me.

Mote pics: http://imgur.com/a/BZ7Tt#0 (http://imgur.com/a/BZ7Tt#0)

Florian
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: cybergibbons on March 17, 2012, 08:33:31 am
Here's my collection:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7206/6825820232_e9e9d46674_b.jpg)

Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: AlphZeta on March 18, 2012, 10:57:49 pm
Here are mine. I absolutely love the analog meter! It goes all the way down to 10uA!

(http://www.kerrywong.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/multimeters.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: ronwoch on March 19, 2012, 01:35:11 am
I've had too many to count I think.
Dave, what is that one on the right (your left in the picture?) The analog with the large red switch? I have one that my dad gave to me that looks very much like it! When I get home from my trip to texas I will check the brand and model number. Mine came from Eastman Kodak in Rochester. Hell, most of my family on my dad's side retired from there, back when they actually made things like cameras and film. Anyway, got excited cause that meter looks awefully similar.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: dics on March 19, 2012, 06:03:02 pm
It seems my DM is a rare one on this forum. I have a Sanwa PC510.
I had an Extech 330 until a few weeks ago when i discovered a bug in its software and i had to return it.
So far i am very satisfied with this one, it does what is supposed to
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Baliszoft on March 19, 2012, 08:35:29 pm
I had an Extech 330 until a few weeks ago when i discovered a bug in its software and i had to return it.
What is the bug in the extech 330?
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: dics on March 20, 2012, 09:37:49 pm
After measuring continuity for a few seconds, switch to DC voltage, shake the probes a few seconds (you will see a lot of voltage measured on the display) and then try to measure a 1.5 AA battery. Mine and all the others from the shop were showing >120 volts
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Baliszoft on March 20, 2012, 09:53:46 pm
After measuring continuity for a few seconds, switch to DC voltage, shake the probes a few seconds (you will see a lot of voltage measured on the display) and then try to measure a 1.5 AA battery. Mine and all the others from the shop were showing >120 volts
I could not reproduce it on mine (luckily). What do you mean by shaking probes? When switching to DC after beeping the continuity (and still floating the probes) it shows around 0-300mV. Then probing a voltage source (battery or anything) it measures roughly 2x voltage for the first read and then the real voltage for the others.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: kaptain_zero on March 20, 2012, 10:03:13 pm
I just checked mine and it's fine as well....

Regards

Christian
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: dics on March 20, 2012, 10:40:09 pm
Good to hear, maybe the lot which arrived here in Romania had this flaw.
By shaking the probes i mean keep them by the wire close to the probe and shake them up and down.
Mine was showing >100x voltage and had to be turned off to work again.

LE: Just don't ask me how i discovered this bug, can't remember why i was shaking the probes :) I guess i was thinking at something
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Baliszoft on March 20, 2012, 10:53:19 pm
Mine was showing >100x voltage and had to be turned off to work again.
That is bad. Mine definitely does not do that (i got mine thru Conrad).
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Greg323i on March 26, 2012, 10:46:33 am
I have wanted to post in this thread for a few weeks now, but haven't taken pics of my equipment until now. It's nothing fancy but I'm proud of them because they're a bit out of the ordinary. The analog is a cheapy kit that I got when I went to a trade school for about a week and a half.

(http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae70/zaraak/Equipment/DSC00352.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Spawn on March 26, 2012, 12:24:12 pm
I am finally halfway finishing my bench, so I had some room to take a picture.

This is not all of them I got another Fluke 77V in my car and couple other pocket multimeters, I think my son has some of them, he is also studying electrics. 
One of my Duspol testers is at work, this one on the picture is new, I got it at least 10 years but never used it, it’s just spare.
Unfortunately I lost my first couple multimeters in the years.

Enough said:
(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z298/Bl4ckW0lfi3/mymultis.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: T4P on March 26, 2012, 02:39:37 pm
I have wanted to post in this thread for a few weeks now, but haven't taken pics of my equipment until now. It's nothing fancy but I'm proud of them because they're a bit out of the ordinary. The analog is a cheapy kit that I got when I went to a trade school for about a week and a half.

(http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae70/zaraak/Equipment/DSC00352.jpg)

I used to have a similar analog to yours but it was the original , the Sanwa .
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: PStevenson on April 03, 2012, 03:34:44 pm

here's mine, I haven't been collecting long - I once thought I only needed the 2 for current and voltage measurement, then Dave told me I needed 4 so by the time I had bought 4 I had turned into an active collector and now I'm on eBay everytime I have a bit of money searching for meters - the yellow analogue maplin meter is one my dad bought me when I was 8 - I still use it alot, it has the loudest continuity buzzer of them all.

I just love the 87 series ones, I want to get a 87 IV but when you put them all side by side you can see the digits getting bigger with each one. I just love meters
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Spawn on April 03, 2012, 04:20:35 pm
Nice collection Pstevenson, I got the Uni-T UT10A too actually 2 of them. It has the largest digits between all my pocket dmm’s and it kind a works okay, I like the Amprobe one little bit better.

I am looking for Benning MMP3 or a UEI DM5B, Benning looks really decent to have around but UEI has current measurement till 5 Amps  :o I mean thats a lot for a pocket dmm and it would be great for the work I do as I am a enchanted electrician (electrics engineer)  ;D, I am not on the field as I was before because I got 4 technicians working for me but still time to time I jump in when shit hits the fan.

 I should find all my pocket dmm’s and make a review about it :D and update my picture above too with the pockets and the 3 new Gossens i got.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: T4P on April 03, 2012, 04:46:37 pm

here's mine, I haven't been collecting long - I once thought I only needed the 2 for current and voltage measurement, then Dave told me I needed 4 so by the time I had bought 4 I had turned into an active collector and now I'm on eBay everytime I have a bit of money searching for meters - the yellow analogue maplin meter is one my dad bought me when I was 8 - I still use it alot, it has the loudest continuity buzzer of them all.

I just love the 87 series ones, I want to get a 87 IV but when you put them all side by side you can see the digits getting bigger with each one. I just love meters


25 amps  ::)

The older 87's are just pure pornography !
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: rsjsouza on April 10, 2012, 03:44:11 am
Here's my small collection... The left one is my latest acquisition, the one in the center was a gift from Burr Brown / Texas Instruments (a Steren 602-010) and the one in the right is from a Brazilian company called Minipa.

When I was a kid I used my dad's ICE 680R and the Fluke replaced a 25 years old DMM Minipa ET-2060 (I blew it in a stupid accident...).
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: eevblogfan on April 10, 2012, 07:19:28 am
hello

well , I am setting up my lab , so I have 3 meters and I am working for another budget (for rigol-1052E oscilloscope ) and maybe function gen and counter are next ,

I know that 5.5 digit HP-3478A 303,000 count and the 4.5 digit 50,000 count fluke 287 are over kill for newbie like me , but I wanted a high quality meters and low drift one's (I am working hard for the budget so call me stupid or so will not match the reality ) and all of those cost me total of 781.3$ (including in't shipping and customs )  farther more - the fluke 87-V and HP-3478A are used (the HP came calibrated within the 170$ price ! ) , Quite surprisingly the fluke 87-V came well-well within speck and by few of he's voltage ranges he follows tight to the hp as well as +-1Dgt (the 287 is only by +- 3Dgt while quoted out by 20 on mVDC)

(http://i44.tinypic.com/s3pqwz.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: voidptr on April 10, 2012, 07:55:01 am
hi  :)

for my first message here, i want to brag too so ...

here my multimeters  ;D

the one on the left is a Mastercraft from CanadianTire Store, it is good i used it  time to time  when i need  more precision for small noob electronic projects ...

i used most of the time the 2 Equus on the right, i needed 2 multimeters for power measurement and for poking all around house and car so i got them in special at Napa store few years ago , they are great !!! :o)

(http://i1114.photobucket.com/albums/k539/n45w73/dev%20stuff/IMG_9843.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: TiN on July 29, 2012, 10:42:26 am
Hi all :)

(http://trash.xdevs.com/kb/dmms.jpg)

Enjoy, 2400 is not exactly multimeter tho, but rest are :)
Got 2400 broken and fixed just week ago (had broken VFD)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: DRT on July 29, 2012, 11:58:11 am
(http://www.zen78941.zen.co.uk/images/meters.jpg)

The Agilent U1241A meters were clearance items from RS (First one turned up with no leads so they sent me another one. They didn't want the first one back!). The Fluke 8840A was from ebay - 10GOhm input impedance up to 20V, works great apart from a fading VFD display.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: bullet308 on July 29, 2012, 04:36:28 pm
In all their glory:

Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Quiggers on July 29, 2012, 08:04:08 pm
uni-t ut60a

(http://chemicaloliver.net/images/UT60A/IMG_2524.JPG)

not my actual meter, but the same as mine, just too lazy to take a pic and upload it.

i also owned a ut30 (if memory serves) which i passed on to my little brother, a good unit for under €15
the ut60 set me back just over €60 but has earned its keeping over and over again.

I eventually got its software to run under windows7 but the refresh rate of the captured waveform is too slow to be useful
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: hlavac on July 30, 2012, 02:49:04 am
Alright, I'm in... not really a brand, but not too cheap and works reasonably well.
I have thrown out my old analog one years ago, it rusted :(
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: T4P on July 30, 2012, 08:35:59 am
It's okay, i threw out my analog sanwa years ago because it is rendered beyond repairable back then  ::)
Alright, I'm in... not really a brand, but not too cheap and works reasonably well.
I have thrown out my old analog one years ago, it rusted :(


That's a V&A i think?
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: hlavac on July 30, 2012, 12:15:15 pm
This one (http://www.axiomet.eu/files/htmls/EN/ramka_2918_EN_pelny.html). Axiomet seems to be some sort of east european brand. Can't find a "made in china" sticker on it but it may be a chinese rebrand or something.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: T4P on July 30, 2012, 12:17:53 pm
This one (http://www.axiomet.eu/files/htmls/EN/ramka_2918_EN_pelny.html). Axiomet seems to be some sort of east european brand. Can't find a "made in china" sticker on it but it may be a chinese rebrand or something.
VA18B .
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: mianchen on August 26, 2012, 09:23:30 pm
Just found this thread when searching for something I was looking on eBay - I feel that I should post my multimeters too.

1. HP3468A, got it off eBay for £60 incl postage.
2. VC97.
3. VC99, bought these two off eBay too. Both work fine for my hobbyist needs, £50 for both VC97 and 99.
4. DT-830B, I knew it was gonna be a piece of crap, but I still bought it to find out 'how bad can a dirt cheap DMM be', this one was £4.99 free post. It was CRAP, I had to ditch the test probes and solder a pair of leads to it -  the sockets have a thick layer of oxidised copper and the probes were flimsy. Well, for less than a fiver, I can't ask for too much.
5. This one is in the 2nd picture, it's part of a 'Universal Electronics System' (more details here: https://www.eevblog.com/forum/product-reviews-photos-and-discussion/metex-universal-combined-test-instrument-systemsstations-a-look-inside/ (https://www.eevblog.com/forum/product-reviews-photos-and-discussion/metex-universal-combined-test-instrument-systemsstations-a-look-inside/)). I bought the whole 'system' for £50 incl delivery. The DMM was dead so the seller refunded me £25. I later managed to fix it. Again, it's probably not a great DMM, but hey, it's good enough for me. And for £25 you get a 19999 count DMM, a tripple output (0-30V 2A, 5V 1A, 15V 2A) power supply, a crappy function gen and an "ok" frequency counter I think it's a good deal.
6. I recently bought a Solartron 7075 off eBay for £29, it seems 'working', will add to the thread when it was confirmed working or repaired.
7. (Not in the pictures) I have 2 analog meters and an earlier version of DT-830 (or something similar) that I bought 20 years ago when I was a kid. They were left somewhere in my parents house back in China after I went to university - will find them when I next visit my mom&dad.


oh, the shiny Rigol DS1102 is my new piece of kit that I got from Germany last week :) after my old CRO is dead (will still try to repair it)...
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: PA4TIM on August 26, 2012, 11:14:46 pm
A part of my collection of multimeters.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: saturation on August 26, 2012, 11:37:13 pm
PA4TIM, your meters were a clue:  a quick look at your website shows your lab is fantastic.

http://www.pa4tim.nl/?page_id=2 (http://www.pa4tim.nl/?page_id=2)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: M. András on August 27, 2012, 04:49:02 pm
im curious about the connectors in the keithly 2000 and in the analog meters those looks intresting, whats the typ of the banana plugs?
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: PA4TIM on August 27, 2012, 05:19:04 pm
The stackable bananas in the same color of the wire are just cheap cables from conrad. I use them normaly not for measuring.

The fat yellow cable is triax. Got two versions. One has a bnc on one end ( and a bnc to bnana adapter on the meter) and the outer shield is used for shielding.

The other version has 3 bananas on each side. The bananas are good quality gold plated lammelle versions. This cables I can use for guarded or shielded measurements. Also have 4 wire cables, plus/minus, 2 x sense and the shielding for shield  or guard. This for calibrators, kelving connections, 4 wire powersupplys ect.

I also have made cables made from RG58. Two bannanas on each side. Use them unabllanced but also 2 paralleled. The shields in that case for instance as shielding or guard. In some cases a guard on the input ( measure) cable and grounded at the output( source)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: AndyC_772 on August 27, 2012, 05:25:44 pm
I guessed they're ordinary stacking banana plugs, with DVM probes plugged in that have 4mm adapters attached.

(http://www.andrewcawte.webspace.virginmedia.com/IMG_7840.JPG)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: shebu18 on August 27, 2012, 05:28:31 pm
A little question, what should i choose. Uni-t 61E or Vichy VC99+?
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: T4P on August 27, 2012, 05:41:35 pm
A little question, what should i choose. Uni-t 61E or Vichy VC99+?

The answer is clear: UT61E
I stay from the VC99 because it's just awful
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: PA4TIM on August 27, 2012, 06:49:11 pm
According the specs ( for what they are worth) the Unit-t 61E
It is 0.1% instead of 0.5% DC. So 6V on the VC is 5.967 to 6.033 so no much use or 6000 count.
The VC is AC avarage measuring upto a lousy 400Hz, this is realy prehistoric. But most important, imput protection is max 250VDC
The unit-T had 1000VDC protection and meaures upto 10KHz AC. Only thing I do not understand s why they talk about TRMS for only 10-100% of the range ?? Combined with a crestfactor of only 3 makes me think it is not TRMS at all.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: M. András on August 27, 2012, 07:21:47 pm
thanks, ohh thats a hirschmann test plug :) the little brand mark gives it away. is there any difference between the 2 type of the hirschmann plugs 1 has a single pice of lamenate and the other is shown on the picture. i bought in the local electric supply store some cheap bana plugs well thats for sure i never gonna plug those into my fluke again, it damaged for the first time the shrouds from the inside, quite deep cuts... i gonna buy in the next week a set of the hirschmann plugs and give them a try, i guess i wont be dissapointed in them
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: AndyC_772 on August 27, 2012, 07:34:21 pm
I've no idea what types are available, I'm afraid - I just bought a reasonable quality pre-assembled test lead:

http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/products/346-9272/ (http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/products/346-9272/)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Mikey on August 27, 2012, 07:46:34 pm
My multimeter is so cheap it is not even worth taking a picture of, and some might even be offended by seeing it, so cheap is it.

It is a $15 from adafruit, and all I need it to do is pretty much to just let me know around what voltage I got... I haven't made anything that critical yet, and does not need super accuracy to just be able to pull a relay or make a led light up :)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: somlioy on August 29, 2012, 07:18:08 pm
(http://i.imgur.com/CNBYnl.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/CNBYn.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/GaEWLl.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/GaEWL.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/3fFL6l.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/3fFL6.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/JbQYhl.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/JbQYh.jpg)

Actually got the clamp meter today.

The blue box-thingy is an insulation tester.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: T4P on August 29, 2012, 07:37:12 pm
Fluke toolkit!  :P
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: JuiceKing on August 30, 2012, 02:33:02 am
OK, here's mine.

I bought the Supertester 680R in 1978, when I lived in the UK. It's got tons of sentimental value to me but it's a crappy meter--inaccurate and dangerous. Who else used these?

I picked up the Sanwa in Akihabara when I lived in Japan. It was cheap, and has a nice clamshell cover, so it's convenient to toss in a bag. It must be 15 years old now, but the same model is still in the Sanwa catalog. Notice the captive leads--no banana plugs. Be careful with that dial...

I got a good deal on the Simpson on eBay. Don't use it much, but it sure smells good. Made of Bakelite.

The Flukes are the meters I actually use.


Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: T4P on August 30, 2012, 02:58:13 am
How much did you buy your Sanwa for? I'm going japan at the end of the year so i'm definitely going to get some meters
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: JuiceKing on August 30, 2012, 03:17:27 am
How much did you buy your Sanwa for? I'm going japan at the end of the year so i'm definitely going to get some meters

It was a long time ago, so I don't remember what I paid, but list price today is Y6800. You can usually get a little discount in Akihabara if you ask for one. "Makete Itadaketara..."

I noticed on eBay that they are available in the US for $50, including shipping.


Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: T4P on August 30, 2012, 05:30:07 am
uhoh ... 100 bucks
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: JuiceKing on August 30, 2012, 10:43:42 am
It's a mystery how the eBay sellers are making them available for half the price in Japan...with free shipping worldwide from Shanghai and Hong Kong, no less. If these eBay specials are for real, my guess is that Japanese customers are getting a raw deal on a meter that's manufactured in China.

The exchange rate was something like Y130/$ when I lived there, but today its Y78/$. If you earn and spend in Yen, these fluctuations aren't so noticeable, but a different story for foreign visitors.

When it comes to multimeters you don't need, surely you're better off selling than buying in Japan!
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: T4P on August 30, 2012, 03:02:30 pm
Bummah!
Looks like i'll buy UNI-T proven series for now.
Proven as in "not shitty but good" < That's the mantra for the UNI-T stuff that isn't horrible

Oh i just saw a Victor 86E ... same chipset as UT61E and 0.05% accuracy(!) at least that has backlight Only 40SGD (Same price bracket as UT61E if buying from china DIRECTLY not aliexpress)  ;D ;D

(http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr283/DarkShadower/_DSC0581.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: glicos on September 02, 2012, 11:59:34 am
Here's mine

First my main multimeter used for bench, Fluke 867B Graphical Multimeter that i can't live without, esp its Component Terst function for "power off" troubleshooting:

(http://i1258.photobucket.com/albums/ii538/genebaq/72d548cd.jpg)

Then may analog with tautband movement, Wheeler W-599T and in my opinion is also a must in troubleshooting> I think this is only available here in my place.

(http://i1258.photobucket.com/albums/ii538/genebaq/33c0eb51.jpg)

And last, for my field work, Fluke 87III (LCD display says it all)

(http://i1258.photobucket.com/albums/ii538/genebaq/8a9f4b6e.jpg)

Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Bored@Work on September 02, 2012, 12:51:30 pm
Then may analog with tautband movement, Wheeler W-599T and in my opinion is also a must in troubleshooting> I think this is only available here in my place.

http://www.allimeter.cn/new/showroomview.asp?id=146 (http://www.allimeter.cn/new/showroomview.asp?id=146) or YH-377T brought to you by Suzhou Allimeter Electrical & Mechanical Industry Co., Ltd.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: glicos on September 02, 2012, 02:20:28 pm
Then may analog with tautband movement, Wheeler W-599T and in my opinion is also a must in troubleshooting> I think this is only available here in my place.

http://www.allimeter.cn/new/showroomview.asp?id=146 (http://www.allimeter.cn/new/showroomview.asp?id=146) or YH-377T brought to you by Suzhou Allimeter Electrical & Mechanical Industry Co., Ltd.
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Thanks for the link!! Nothing is original on this part of the world...... ;D ;D everything has it's equivalent...... :o
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: sotos on September 14, 2012, 07:24:59 pm
Here is mine.

(http://imageshack.us/a/img11/8677/dscn0136xi.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: perfect_disturbance on September 14, 2012, 10:50:39 pm
Here are mine just got the Agilent today.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: TriodeTiger on September 15, 2012, 12:15:47 am
My beloved EX210...

(http://i.imgur.com/FceNj.jpg)

I'm not sure how "mini" it is compared to the others, but the size and IR are very handy. I was trying to measure my forehead temperature near a cat, I am still recovering. I last used it to measure my toast's thermal time constant.

Ahem... Sort of spawned in interest out of Dave's EX330? suggestion, wanted to have something different, and it was on sale for $60 or so on eBay!

I would have wanted cap measurement (will get a fluke, or better, an LCR later) and for frequency/duty measurement...I've already got something lovely behind that to measure *funny feelings somewhere*
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: bullet308 on September 15, 2012, 04:51:37 am
Updated. Recent acquisitions include Simpson 260-6XLPM analog VOM and 373 analog milliampmeter, the dual Hameg HM8011-3 bench DMMs, and a cheap, mystery-meat LCR meter labeled only "4070L" from eBay that tends to read a bit high, but at least it is consistent. The red one in the middle showing all 8s is a Extech EX31X rebadged as a Sears Craftsman (my knock-around-the-house/toolbox meter) and the inevitable accumulation of $3 cheapies up top that have their place in the world (as long as that world is DC and not much over 12 volts).

Not shown is an assortment of older Fluke and Racal-Dana bench jobs that are too crusty to trust anymore. Oh, and my trusty RCA VVTM, a WC-97C, complete with optional high voltage (10kV, 1 gigohm) probe, plus a Viz clone of the same RCA VVTM for parts.

Aside from a Fluke 87 and perhaps a better LCR meter, whats left to get? I mean, I love collecting these things and all, but from a functionality standpoint, I think I pretty much got it covered.  :-/
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: ablacon64 on September 15, 2012, 04:21:18 pm
I have a capacitance meter just like that yellow 4070L.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: bullet308 on September 15, 2012, 04:59:45 pm
How well does your 4070L work for you? Mine is very useful even though it tends to measure everything about 10% high in all ranges. Its predictable and can be compensated for, but still annoying. Wondering if I can recal it somehow...
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: psycho0815 on September 15, 2012, 06:54:42 pm
Here are mine just got the Agilent today.
Is that the 1242b?
I'm seriously thinking about getting that one too.
Could you maybe write down your first impressions of it? or maybe even a review?
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: rollatorwieltje on September 15, 2012, 07:09:09 pm
Found something old in the junkbox, a Triplett model 60 (http://www.triplett.com/products/analog-testers/detail/6-analog-testers/flypage/26-model-60?sef=hcfp) type 2. Not sure about the age, probably late 70s / early 80s.

Interestingly it has inverted plugs. Also notice the range switch mechanics, it looks like it uses wooden inserts. The switch itself feels very nice.
Also someone seems to have "repaired" the fuse with a piece of wire

(http://rollatorwieltje.dyndns.org/pics/mm/IMG_0918_s.JPG)
(http://rollatorwieltje.dyndns.org/pics/mm/IMG_0925_s.JPG)
(http://rollatorwieltje.dyndns.org/pics/mm/IMG_0928_s.JPG)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: T4P on September 15, 2012, 08:59:19 pm
and a cheap, mystery-meat LCR meter labeled only "4070L" from eBay that tends to read a bit high, but at least it is consistent.

Made by vichy/victor
Title: Re: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: perfect_disturbance on September 16, 2012, 03:37:35 am
Is that the 1242b?
I'm seriously thinking about getting that one too.
Could you maybe write down your first impressions of it? or maybe even a review?

Sure I haven't had it for long but my first impression is favorable it seems very accurate the build quality seems better than my Amprobe. I like the features. Very configurable some people complain about the slow continuity mode but for some applications I like a meter that waits for a steady connection before alerting. I like the logging capability the place I ordered mine from was backordered on the Bluetooth adapter because of the free with purchase promotion going on. But I look forward to logging data to my phone. I like the variety of temperature functions including differential temperature and ambient temperature overall a great meter for 200 bucks.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: perfect_disturbance on September 16, 2012, 03:39:41 am
Oh and it only comes with 4mm probes that was kind of a let down. Guess I'll just have to order some longer ones.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: T4P on September 16, 2012, 06:27:38 am
IF they didn't people are going to complain about agilent giving them CAT II probes on a CAT III meter
But i'm not sure about one thing though, if i recall correctly agilent used to give both the shrouded CAT III probe and the CAT II probe set U1169A for the U1272A
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: PA4TIM on September 16, 2012, 07:41:10 am
My Agilent 1252 came with a nice etui, long good silicon cable, four probes ( shrouded and normal, two ver good clip on crocodiles, three clipon mini grabbers with 20 cm extra thinner cable and two ultra tin very long ( about 10 cm) neeldelike tips. All thos things go on the not-shrouded probes)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: perfect_disturbance on September 16, 2012, 02:27:50 pm
They must include a full probe kit with their more expensive meters. I looked at the documentation and it seems like the 4mm probes are all that's supposed to come with this one. Don't get me wrong their nice silicon leads and good quality probes but I would have also liked a 19mm set. But I can get an u1169a for 30 us dollars and have an extra set of leads. So not a super big deal.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: ablacon64 on September 16, 2012, 02:34:13 pm
How well does your 4070L work for you? Mine is very useful even though it tends to measure everything about 10% high in all ranges. Its predictable and can be compensated for, but still annoying. Wondering if I can recal it somehow...

Mine is not very accurate also but it works for its price. I don't use it much anyway. Have an ESR meter that works for me most of the cases (mine measures only capacitance).
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: T4P on September 16, 2012, 03:29:20 pm
But I can get an u1169a for 30 us dollars and have an extra set of leads. So not a super big deal.
Excellent value for money from Agilent, wasn't expecting that! the fluke basic TL75 already costs 30 bucks so we have a winner here
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Short Circuit on September 16, 2012, 05:19:39 pm
Found my first serious multimeter. A Dynatek 7010, "Made in Taiwan 1990", so I got it when I was 13 or 14.
Absolute crappy design by todays standards. The PCB sits loose in the case, so everything moves when the knob is turned.
The sockets are sort of safety style, but not compatible with the standard safety socket.
Very little protection on the inputs, 20A range is not fused at all, and the lower amp range uses a simple 20x5 glass fuse.

(https://www.eevblog.com/forum/general-chat/show-your-multimeter!/?action=dlattach;attach=30144;image)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: bullet308 on September 16, 2012, 07:45:46 pm
BTW, since the Vichy/Victor/Whatever 4070L was the topic of some discussion, I thought I would do a mini-teardown and review on it.

(Edit to add for archival/search purposes: it is actually made by HoldPeak in China:

http://www.holdpeak.com/0/Productshow.aspx?id=20063 (http://www.holdpeak.com/0/Productshow.aspx?id=20063)

(Thanks to bored@work  for the link :-)

As noted above, accuracy is not its strong suit (mine reads about 10% high on average), but its the cheapest (+/- $25) way to measure inductance and stretch your available ohms and capacitance bandwidth beyond what your typical DMM will do. As I had a pressing need to measure inductance and was about broke at that point, I gambled and gave it a shot. It turns out to be quite useful, but hardly a definitive example of type.

BTW, of note up front is that it is totally unfused and clearly marked on the front as "MAX 30v DC" on all inputs. After poking around inside, you had better believe that I have taken those limitations to heart. This meter is somewhere between a CAT-0-rating and a small hand grenade for use at anything much higher.

The rubberish/soft plastic armor peels off with some difficulty. Its so stiff and thin that it can hardly provide any shock resistance at all.

Two screws (including the threaded insert battery cover screw) and you are in. Eight more little screws and you have the main board out. Not much to it. The display is interesting in that the LCD is mounted in the front cover with two long flexible connectors at the top and bottom hooking it electrically to the main board.

Sandwiched in between is a remarkably simple and effective (and cheap) way of backlighting the LCD: a thin translucent layer of plastic to conduct light from a single white LED mounted to the side. My Extechs should have half as good a backlight, and better than most anything else this side of, what? Agilent? Fluke? Not sure even they work much better. Kudos for shipping a cheap meter with a good backlight.

It has three tiny trimpots on the board. Perhaps it could be more precisely calibrated on the ohms and capacitance ranges, at least within the limits of my Hameg bench DMMs, but as this is the only inductance meter I have , I cant do much with that measurement. Might try that later.

It apparently has some means of testing transistors built into the face as well, but I didn't test that, as I gather such things are typically about useless anyway.

Photos below. I hope this is of some use to anybody.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Bored@Work on September 16, 2012, 09:03:42 pm
BTW, since the Vichy/Victor/Whatever 4070L

Whatever = HoldPeak http://www.holdpeak.com/0/Productshow.aspx?id=20063 (http://www.holdpeak.com/0/Productshow.aspx?id=20063)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: ablacon64 on September 16, 2012, 11:18:14 pm
Whatever = HoldPeak http://www.holdpeak.com/0/Productshow.aspx?id=20063 (http://www.holdpeak.com/0/Productshow.aspx?id=20063)

It's very beautiful in white, never seen a white meter before. :)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: T4P on September 17, 2012, 12:07:09 am
So you can showcase the scratches/dents you get on it  :P
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: PA4TIM on September 17, 2012, 08:19:18 am
(http://www.decodesystems.com/hp970a-cover-m.gif)
it is white ( kind a) and i love to have one but never seen one in real
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Amarbir[Lynx-India] on September 17, 2012, 08:50:58 am
Well,
     i have no idea whats going on in this thread but as far as holdpeak goes the best they have is this

Three SMD Tweezer Multimeters -> http://www.holdpeak.com/0/Default.aspx (http://www.holdpeak.com/0/Default.aspx)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: donald on September 18, 2012, 07:41:44 am
nothing  exciting , just normal use..

1)top left DMM - Dick Smith Q1429
2)top right hand - ST or T instrument model M-770
3)middle left  -  Fluke counter 1900A
4)middle Right - Fluke 8012A
5)Bottom - HP 3457A

sorry about focus , it was  having a bad day.. :)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: PA4TIM on September 18, 2012, 08:21:33 am
Your camara must be emotional upto tears while shooting the picture, I think I see an Agilent 3457 or so but it is rathher unfocussed
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Amarbir[Lynx-India] on September 18, 2012, 08:28:50 am
nothing  exciting , just normal use..

Donald ,
          Can You Name The Brands And Model numbers there .Specially that analog meter you have  .
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Amarbir[Lynx-India] on September 21, 2012, 08:22:42 pm
My Agilent u1242B

(http://inlinethumb41.webshots.com/25000/2384652030056081071S500x500Q85.jpg)


Quote
I've had too many to count I think.

No such thing as to many multimeters!

Sir ,
 Can you share more details of the same i am planning to buy one along with my protek 608
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: steve30 on September 24, 2012, 02:37:04 pm
This just came in the post for me:

Got it off ebay for £20 inc postage. Battery holder was damaged, but I replaced it with an identical one. I already have a 1503 so am very familiar with the workings. Unfortunately, the case is really tatty and the handle was broken, but the sticker says it was last calibrated in 2008, and it seems to work nicely. It came complete with a set of good C batteries :).

(http://stevecoates.net/thurlby_1503/1503-ha_01.jpg)

Here it is measuring a 4.096V reference IC.

Inside:

(http://stevecoates.net/thurlby_1503/1503-ha_02.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Amarbir[Lynx-India] on September 24, 2012, 03:09:20 pm
Well,
 Very nice how well this works is amazing .I also shop more lying there ,What are those  .Whats the total collection like .I Myself Wanted a amazing Digital One Also Myself with a retro look ,But there is a space issue issue currently

Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Monkeh on September 24, 2012, 03:15:27 pm
This just came in the post for me:

Got it off ebay for £20 inc postage. Battery holder was damaged, but I replaced it with an identical one. I already have a 1503 so am very familiar with the workings. Unfortunately, the case is really tatty and the handle was broken, but the sticker says it was last calibrated in 2008, and it seems to work nicely. It came complete with a set of good C batteries :).

Probably the one I bid on. The seller was driving the price up and selling it to himself for weeks. Apparently he gave up on ripping people off eventually!
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: steve30 on September 24, 2012, 03:23:44 pm
This just came in the post for me:

Got it off ebay for £20 inc postage. Battery holder was damaged, but I replaced it with an identical one. I already have a 1503 so am very familiar with the workings. Unfortunately, the case is really tatty and the handle was broken, but the sticker says it was last calibrated in 2008, and it seems to work nicely. It came complete with a set of good C batteries :).

Probably the one I bid on. The seller was driving the price up and selling it to himself for weeks. Apparently he gave up on ripping people off eventually!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271059344157?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271059344157?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649)

That's the one I got.

I did bid on a few others which were going for not much more money, but got outbid.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Amarbir[Lynx-India] on September 24, 2012, 03:28:21 pm
This just came in the post for me:

Got it off ebay for £20 inc postage. Battery holder was damaged, but I replaced it with an identical one. I already have a 1503 so am very familiar with the workings. Unfortunately, the case is really tatty and the handle was broken, but the sticker says it was last calibrated in 2008, and it seems to work nicely. It came complete with a set of good C batteries :) .

Probably the one I bid on. The seller was driving the price up and selling it to himself for weeks. Apparently he gave up on ripping people off eventually!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271059344157?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271059344157?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649)

That's the one I got.

I did bid on a few others which were going for not much more money, but got outbid.

Well Steve ,
 I i Had To Get One benchtop DMM's that dave hates lol ,Then in that case i would go and buy one that has all the bells and whistles .like this when in the bench you have the best of the best .In my case i have lots of dmm's and voms and vtvm lined up for delivery to me  .i have started restoring the units i got and would be taking expert help from all
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Monkeh on September 24, 2012, 03:35:18 pm
This just came in the post for me:

Got it off ebay for £20 inc postage. Battery holder was damaged, but I replaced it with an identical one. I already have a 1503 so am very familiar with the workings. Unfortunately, the case is really tatty and the handle was broken, but the sticker says it was last calibrated in 2008, and it seems to work nicely. It came complete with a set of good C batteries :).

Probably the one I bid on. The seller was driving the price up and selling it to himself for weeks. Apparently he gave up on ripping people off eventually!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271059344157?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271059344157?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649)

That's the one I got.

I did bid on a few others which were going for not much more money, but got outbid.

Hm, fair enough, not the same one. Really annoys me when people do that, because it was blatently obvious that the guy was using multiple accounts to drive up the price, continually relisting under other accounts with slightly edited descriptions and photos taken in the same place from different angles. Nobody pays more than about £25-30 for these from what I can see, but I bid on the same one three times and got edged out literally at the 1s mark repeatedly, only to see it relisted under a new account a few days later.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: DeKemp on October 23, 2012, 04:23:58 pm
I upgraded form a 10$ meter to a Agilent U1241B, my first real meter.

(http://ckemperman.nl/opendir/U1241B.jpg)
Extremely happy with it, also got the bluetooth module for free with it.

Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: M0BSW on October 23, 2012, 04:39:31 pm


(http://www.hackersbench.com/100_1351.JPG)

*chuckle*

Seriously, I have two Fluke 77's that are probably 20 years old, work great, are still in cal, and I see no need to replace them.
(and yes, that's really one of my meters in the photo)
Ohhhh the nixie tube just love them, looking on e-bay for nixie tube gear wonderful
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Amarbir[Lynx-India] on October 23, 2012, 04:39:59 pm
I upgraded form a 10$ meter to a Agilent U1241B, my first real meter.

(http://ckemperman.nl/opendir/U1241B.jpg)
Extremely happy with it, also got the bluetooth module for free with it.

Well,
      Any Comments i am planning to buy the same .
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: psycho0815 on October 23, 2012, 08:02:45 pm
I've got the same meter. Wrote up a short review here https://www.eevblog.com/forum/product-reviews-photos-and-discussion/agilent1241b-short-review/ (https://www.eevblog.com/forum/product-reviews-photos-and-discussion/agilent1241b-short-review/)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: cloudscapes on October 23, 2012, 11:33:48 pm
uni-t ut60a

it's not amazing, but it's fine for my needs. I don't mind that the continuity isn't latching, as long as it's an instant crackle (and it is). autorange is a bit on the slow side, but overall I just don't feel like I need to hurry and buy a Fluke or anything.it does the job.

(http://gami.cl/image/cache/UT60A-500x500.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Amarbir[Lynx-India] on October 24, 2012, 06:06:05 am
I've got the same meter. Wrote up a short review here https://www.eevblog.com/forum/product-reviews-photos-and-discussion/agilent1241b-short-review/ (https://www.eevblog.com/forum/product-reviews-photos-and-discussion/agilent1241b-short-review/)

Wow ,
     thank You
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: itdontgo on October 24, 2012, 06:55:56 am
I have lots if these virtually in every room of my house and office.  They go in the bin when the battery runs down.  They're mainly used as a voltage checker more than a voltage measurer but that's all I need on my desk when I'm debugging code.

(http://www.firmtec.co.uk/Photo0092.jpg)

I have a good Mastech on the bench where it stays so I dont lose it.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: itdontgo on October 24, 2012, 06:56:49 am
They are made by Mastech btw.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: PA4TIM on October 26, 2012, 05:25:14 pm
So as a counterweight for all the far-east plastic here a meter that was build to last for ever.
The cabinet is wallnut with a copper shield inside. Accessoires are under the toplid. And the nicest thing is a illuminated scale. You can choose between 10M or " infintive" input resistance.
Its almost as new but I miss the original diode for AC. ( a glass one  like in a Hp410 or AVO CT-38, the kind that is nice in winter because they get comfy warm  :)
http://www.pa4tim.nl/?p=2915 (http://www.pa4tim.nl/?p=2915) more pictures
(http://www.pa4tim.nl/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/GR1800Avoor.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Jinx on October 26, 2012, 07:22:27 pm
Some of mine...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/PaulJ/DSC02537.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: hgjdwx on November 07, 2012, 02:10:23 pm
Here's mine

First my main multimeter used for bench, Fluke 867B Graphical Multimeter that i can't live without, esp its Component Terst function for "power off" troubleshooting:

(http://i1258.photobucket.com/albums/ii538/genebaq/72d548cd.jpg)

Then may analog with tautband movement, Wheeler W-599T and in my opinion is also a must in troubleshooting> I think this is only available here in my place.

(http://i1258.photobucket.com/albums/ii538/genebaq/33c0eb51.jpg)

And last, for my field work, Fluke 87III (LCD display says it all)

(http://i1258.photobucket.com/albums/ii538/genebaq/8a9f4b6e.jpg)
       Hello, your FLUKE867B use how are you feeling?You elaborate on the use of the online component testing capabilities please feel?
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: jucole on November 08, 2012, 11:53:01 am
(http://tinypixels.co.uk/test_equip/dmm/dmm_small.png)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: SLJ on November 08, 2012, 01:41:33 pm
I have the typical 8000 series bench Flukes and a trusty old 77 which I use but I'll bore you with a few unique early meters in my test equipment collection.

Supreme Instruments 1934  model 222 "Multometer".  Back then test equipment was functional art.
(http://www.supremeinstruments.org/pics/supreme222.jpg)

This one is just a Continuity Tester but interesting just the same.  It's from the late 1920s.
When a short is detected across the two chrome bars the red dot on the needle moves out of the window on the meter. If the dot does not move the item under test is open.
(http://www.stevenjohnson.com/pics/testometersm.jpg)

The Manhattan DC Polarity-Indicator was patented in 1905 and shows polarity in a DC circuit using a liquid in a glass tube that when current is passed through it, the liquid in the negative end turns red. They used a liquid filled glass tube that is in a hard rubber type case with a connector on each end. Electrodes inside the glass tube attach to the connectors. The metal sleeve can be rotated to cover the glass windows when carried in your pocket.
(http://www.stevenjohnson.com/pics/polarity3.jpg)
FYI:  They still work!

The Simpson 221 (around 1951) - Interesting as the meter scale mechanically rotates with the range selection knob so you don't read the wrong scale.
(http://www.stevenjohnson.com/simpson/pics/simpson221-02.jpg)

If your not bored here's more: http://www.stevenjohnson.com/testers-misc.htm (http://www.stevenjohnson.com/testers-misc.htm)





Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: PA4TIM on November 08, 2012, 05:31:37 pm
Bored ? More like exited, what a fine collection you have there. As a capacitor junky I specially like this one http://www.stevenjohnson.com/pics/jackson650a.jpg (http://www.stevenjohnson.com/pics/jackson650a.jpg)
Am i correct if I think it is able to measure leakage current at a variable voltage ? Still hope to find something like that some day ( i use my homemade one  very much)

Today I received a micronta  digital voltmeter 22-199  including etui and manual. Made for Radio shack ( as far as I could find it was designed by sinclair)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: SLJ on November 08, 2012, 07:57:47 pm
PA4TIM,  I like your site also.  I have the Tektronix TM-504 on my bench also with the following plug-ins:  function generator, DMM, Counter, and dual power supply.  On of these days I'd like to find the oscilloscope plug-in for it. Don't need it but I would like to see how well it works.

Here's the info on the 650A:  Made around 1940.  Pretty much a fixed voltage around 45 V for testing and variable for leakage tests.

USAGE NOTES
·  The "test voltage" control knob only applies to leakage tests. All capacitance
tests are done at around 45 volts a.c. combined with just over 10 volts d.c., so
don't test any capacitor on your 650A that's not rated for 50 or more volts.
·  On paper/mica leakage tests, it takes 3 microamps of leakage to keep the eye
tube from fully opening (~40 megohms of insulation resistance). If leakage is
under 3 microamps, the eye tube will open fully.
·  For electrolytic leakage tests, 0.5 milliamps is the leakage threshold at which the
eye tube will open.
·  The power factor control only applies to the CH and C1 ranges.
·  When all buttons are released (out), any capacitor attached to the terminals
discharges through a 200 ohm resistor. Let any capacitor you test discharge
before removing it, and make sure the buttons are fully released. Any button
being pressed or stuck in even by a small amount will keep the discharge circuit
from being completed, so be aware of potential voltages on your cap's if your
buttons don't release fully.
·  The higher the value and higher the voltage used for leakage tests, the longer it
will take for the eye tube to open. Be patient with large caps, it can take a few
seconds.

I actually use a Sprague  TO-5 on my bench.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Rick on November 08, 2012, 08:10:42 pm
And last, for my field work, Fluke 87III (LCD display says it all)

(http://i1258.photobucket.com/albums/ii538/genebaq/8a9f4b6e.jpg)

I think it is the lens which is broken not the LCD.
If only somebody could explain me an easy method to remove those lenses... I need to replace two such lenses on my multimeters.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: SeanB on November 08, 2012, 08:14:18 pm
First order them from Fluke as spare parts......................
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Rick on November 08, 2012, 08:31:10 pm
First order them from Fluke as spare parts......................

Do you think they still sell original spare parts for fluke 27 ?
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: SeanB on November 08, 2012, 08:36:46 pm
They probably do have them in a warehouse as spare parts for the repair of meters sent in by large organisations with a service repair calibration agreement. they might be expensive though.

To replace you just take the meter apart and gently pop the old one out ( or brute force it out without breaking the front housing) and glue the new one in. Or you order the whole front casing half as a unit.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Rick on November 08, 2012, 08:58:50 pm
OK thanks. I tried to force them but they resisted well. I was afraid to break the whole front housing. How about heating the front housing gently with a hot air gun from a certain distance? I mean just the region where the lens is and especially the borders of the lens.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: PA4TIM on November 08, 2012, 09:06:06 pm

I actually use a Sprague  TO-5 on my bench.
Sure, make me even more jealous  ;) I have once see a very nice simpson, I think it was or looked like the Capacohmeter 383A
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: dr_p on November 08, 2012, 10:21:58 pm
Romanian built MAVO-35 :)  But mostly using an Amprobe AM-270 and a UNI-T 58C.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: SherlockOhms on November 09, 2012, 02:27:07 am
I think it's pretty funny that I ended up with so many red meters.   

The larger Craftsman is actually a re-badged Fluke 15b. I believe the small Craftsman are actually made by Extech.

After reading some of the threads here, I'd like to get an Amprobe 270. Notice the red theme continuing, hmmm?

[Edit to add - It's not that I'm a die-hard Craftsman fan, but I couldn't resist when I saw those going for dirt-cheap on flea-bay a few years ago. I didn't know nearly as much about electronics or meters back then, but in hind-sight I'm satisfied with the purchases.  And, I did just order an Amprobe 530, it has the features I wanted, non-contact voltage, capacitance and temperature probe for about $42.50.]
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: mzacharias on November 09, 2012, 09:06:52 pm
OK, couldn't help myself any longer. Here's a "class photo" of my current best multimeters, subject to change, of course! Yes - I am a "junkie"...
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: jancumps on November 09, 2012, 09:54:17 pm
My favorite, since 1983 or 4, a Tandy Micronta 22-203 that I still use most of the time:

(https://www.eevblog.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=1185.0;attach=38716;image)
A digital one, the sturdy high accuracy MX 562 from Metrix (ITT):
(http://www.forum-auto.com/uploads/200507/jujuy_1120464743_metrix562.jpg)

And a DMM embedded in the 4-in-1 signal generator - frequency counter - power suply - multimeter unit MS-9150 from Metex
(this one suffers from the slow continuity test beep syndrom, but measurements are accurate and I like its mmory and min/max capabilities)
(http://www.metex.co.kr/img/1998-00755_5_large_img_k.JPG)

I also use my oscilloscope as voltmeter if I'm in the mood.

disclaimer: all photo's are from the internet. Thy are not my photos.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: PA4TIM on November 09, 2012, 10:02:10 pm
(http://www.pa4tim.nl/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/micronta.jpg)

Also a Microna. Got it yesterday, Sadly, not working yet. Gives only zeros in all modes.  It is said to be made by Sinclair for radio shack.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: G7PSK on November 09, 2012, 10:20:08 pm
(http://www.pa4tim.nl/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/micronta.jpg)

Also a Microna. Got it yesterday, Sadly, not working yet. Gives only zeros in all modes.  It is said to be made by Sinclair for radio shack.

It certainly looks like the Sinclair meter I had, The one that put me off DMM for years. If you look inside the case you will see that it started life as a calculator case and is modified with a stuck on front.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: PA4TIM on November 09, 2012, 10:35:47 pm
Yep, that correct, it is a funny thing, nice lensed led dsplay in a purple color but a bit crapy build. Feels like when you drop it it will not survive and if you plug a banana in, you think it will come out on the other side. And it is hilarious to see that housing from the inside, they just took a calculator and hobbyed a multimeer in it.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: G7PSK on November 09, 2012, 10:50:37 pm
I think that is exactly what they did, had surplus cases from the Sinclair calculator and put the meter into it. The switch slot looks like they just put a saw through the keyboard.
But that was Sinclair all over, use what ever was cheap and at hand, i grew up in Cambridge and met Clive Sinclair a couple of times when returning faulty goods, I found that about one in five units would work correctly when buying his audio amplifiers, he was getting the reject transistors from a company called Newmarket Transistors which were also in Cambridge and making his amplifier modules and the micro radio from the ones he could coax to work.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Achilles on November 10, 2012, 12:34:56 pm
....jumping onto that one here ;)
These are my Handheld tools.....they fit nicely in my Backpack if needed and don't need a plug ;)

Back: hantek DSO1202B
Left to right: Agilent U1253B, Agilent U1272A, GMC Metrahit CAL (not a meter though), Voltcraft VC670 (my first self bought meter...back in 1999)

....well, all of them were used or on a special deal...so I didin't pay the suggested retail price (would be sliiiightly too much ;))
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: T4P on November 10, 2012, 06:54:00 pm
Can i post a meter (but it isn't a DMM!) ?

Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Achilles on November 10, 2012, 09:12:46 pm
Nice!..... I am still having a look if they will buy and replace some of our old Psychrometers, so that I could grab one...

T4P, has is a logging mode or sth. like that? I often used my U1272A as Thermometer within the last few weeks when we measured at night. A reasonable Thermometer would be useful ;).
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Circuitous on November 11, 2012, 01:20:08 am
BK 5491B, Agilent 34410A, Rigol DM3068, Fluke 289, Sinometer IT803, BK 2709B, Extech43 & 505, BK 879B, and my 23 year old Metex M-3650B.

Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Wartex on November 11, 2012, 02:11:58 am
Fluke 8840A
Agilent 34405A
Agilent U1272A
Fluke 179
Fluke 289
Fluke 117
Extech 530
Amprobe 38XR x2
Mastech Pen DMM
Fluke PM6304 LCR


Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: SLJ on November 11, 2012, 04:06:13 am
Here's another old one. The 1929 Supreme Diagnometer:

(http://www.supremeinstruments.org/pics/400b-case.jpg)

AC volts, DC volts, Milliamps
Capacitor (then called condensers) tester
RF signal generator (note the unique external transmitting coil on the left)
One of the first mutual conductance tube testers
Capable of tube matching and tube "rejuvenating"
Also the first Dim Bulb Tester (lamp in series to take the current in case of a short)
All in a nice portable case for the serviceman with lots of room for tubes (the first tube caddy?), and compartments for adapters, and tools.

Here's more of my Diagnometers:  http://www.supremeinstruments.org/diagnometers.htm (http://www.supremeinstruments.org/diagnometers.htm)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: T4P on November 11, 2012, 05:02:34 am
Nice!..... I am still having a look if they will buy and replace some of our old Psychrometers, so that I could grab one...

T4P, has is a logging mode or sth. like that? I often used my U1272A as Thermometer within the last few weeks when we measured at night. A reasonable Thermometer would be useful ;).
It's not a logger ... Loggers are expensive  |O But i am buying one USB thermocouple interface that can log apparently from DX
What i like about is clearly not the paper board inside (My eyes couldn't believe what i was seeing) but is that it's got MIN/AVG/MAX, Hold and obviously T1 - T2 (- as in minus)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: quarks on November 11, 2012, 01:55:26 pm
Here is a quick shot of most of my meters.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: PA4TIM on November 11, 2012, 02:42:44 pm
Nice Fluke 720, this s mine:

(http://www.pa4tim.nl/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/720voorkant.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: quarks on November 11, 2012, 03:11:47 pm
 Your 720 is looking very nice, and I just realize that my picture is really bad and blurry looking. Next time I try to do better. But nevertheless the 720A is fantastic gear. And inside its even nicer than from the outside.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: robrenz on November 11, 2012, 03:33:57 pm
Love that 8846A  ;D  you have a 48gx also,  that must make us soul mates  ::)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: quarks on November 11, 2012, 03:53:12 pm
Quote
Love that 8846A    you have a 48gx also,  that must make us soul mates 
We are for sure soul mates, because I am a "Real EE, wannabe machinist" :).  I would love to be able to make Kelvin probes like you.
I am really a big fan of your work and hope to see more soon!!!

BTW my 8846A is only a "cheap" Tektronix DMM 4050, but identical to the Fluke.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: lee_t on November 12, 2012, 01:18:57 pm
My first Fluke Multimeter... :)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: steve30 on November 17, 2012, 09:06:16 pm
Here's another one of mine.

Unfortunately the movement broke :(.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: oldrose on November 19, 2012, 06:52:58 am
My current collection in purchase history order from left to right. The Fluke 87V on the right speaks for itself and is worth the $ spend of you can afford it. The Triplett 2202 has remained the most used meter because it is accurate (though not with high precision) small, stable on its tilting bail and has a better display than even the Fluke. The Radio Shack I bought because it was the first one I'd seen with logging software although I've never used the capability. It's an inaccurate PoS and the probe connections are completely useless. The Digitech analog was purchased to measure pulses and replaced a similarly cheap analog meter that broke after 10 years. I would not recommend it at all but I needed the pulse capability on a Sunday afternoon, the supplied probes broke within 2 uses and it won't accept any shrouded plugs.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: ablacon64 on November 20, 2012, 01:21:19 am
oldrose, doe that analog come with that yellow rubber/plastic protection?
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: SLJ on November 20, 2012, 01:50:47 am
(http://www.stevenjohnson.com/web-pics/benchmeters.jpg)

OK, what I actually use on the bench.  My trusty old hand held Fluke 75, an analog Hickok FET VOM, two Fluke 8000 series meters (most used), and a vintage RCA Vacuum Tube volt meter.
I also have a Tek DMM plug-in in a small Tek rack and a DMM built into my Tektronix 465 scope but I don't use them as often.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: oldrose on November 20, 2012, 07:33:52 am
oldrose, doe that analog come with that yellow rubber/plastic protection?

Yes, it's removable just like the fluke and that's the only similarity
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Fsck on November 21, 2012, 08:22:49 am
My babies.
Fluke 8842a with 05 and 09 options.
Fluke 87-5
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: PA4TIM on December 06, 2012, 10:27:44 pm
My Fluke 720 was not so nice inside. All the isolators and deckrotor connectors were broken. I made new ones from teflon on my lath and mill.

Not mine, but I restored it for a friend:
(http://www.pa4tim.nl/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC4231.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: TorqueRanger on December 06, 2012, 11:38:45 pm
Here is my poor excuse for a meter
(http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k133/nucklehead_2006/DSCN0452.jpg)
(http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k133/nucklehead_2006/DSCN0450.jpg)
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Post by: alm on December 07, 2012, 12:23:15 am
You better not use that meter near mains circuits, I doubt that tape is rated for mains voltages ;). The battery terminals are directly connected to one of the test leads. Not that it would have been safe even with the original battery cover.
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Post by: jamesp15 on December 07, 2012, 12:31:46 am
Might as well post my collection of meters..
Well most of it, used to have 4 of the u1272a's, but sold off 1 and gave another away (disappointed with them overall, hate the test leads that came with and dont like the update rate of the screen (too fast, yes too fast.) and the dont like the data logging compared to the fluke 289, just all around dont care for them.  also have a few old analog meters and another 87v that I keep in my mobile toolbag.  The micronta was my first "real" multimeter that I bought in the early 90's, still reads dead on accurate today.


Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: robrenz on December 07, 2012, 12:47:49 am
love that 8846A  :-+
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: FenderBender on December 07, 2012, 01:28:14 am
Quite a bit of $ you got sitting on your desk there! They should last you a very long time though...as I'm sure you know.  :P
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: steve30 on December 07, 2012, 05:50:34 pm
My Fluke 720 was not so nice inside. All the isolators and deckrotor connectors were broken. I made new ones from teflon on my lath and mill.

Not mine, but I restored it for a friend:
<snip>

Cool Avo. What's its accuracy like?
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: PA4TIM on December 07, 2012, 06:00:29 pm
I do not know anymore, those AVOs are only to calibrate by replacing parts. My own AVO 8 is also not very accurate ( except for current) but within specs. But most analoge meters are not great in accuracy if you are used to 6,5 digit meters  :-DD

The meter is braille and my friend is blind so precision is no point. You measure, then clamp the meter by moving the lever to the right until you feel the resistance from the needle ( very clever made). Then he reads with fingers the value so that is not even close to reading it using the knife needle and mirror scale. So i did not bother to calibrate it. It was good enough for the purpose and on most ranges within or close to specs.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: grenert on December 07, 2012, 06:22:55 pm
The micronta was my first "real" multimeter that I bought in the early 90's, still reads dead on accurate today.

Some of the old Radio Shack meters were made in Korea by a company called Metex.  They seemed to be pretty good value back then.  It looks like the company is (barely) still around:
http://www.metex.co.kr/viewgroup_e.html (http://www.metex.co.kr/viewgroup_e.html)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: mianchen on December 09, 2012, 05:12:03 pm
Just found this thread when searching for something I was looking on eBay - I feel that I should post my multimeters too.

1. HP3468A, got it off eBay for £60 incl postage.
2. VC97.
3. VC99, bought these two off eBay too. Both work fine for my hobbyist needs, £50 for both VC97 and 99.
4. DT-830B, I knew it was gonna be a piece of crap, but I still bought it to find out 'how bad can a dirt cheap DMM be', this one was £4.99 free post. It was CRAP, I had to ditch the test probes and solder a pair of leads to it -  the sockets have a thick layer of oxidised copper and the probes were flimsy. Well, for less than a fiver, I can't ask for too much.

...



New additions to the bench:


Gave an el cheapo VC97 away to a friend
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: G7PSK on December 09, 2012, 09:47:10 pm
My Fluke 720 was not so nice inside. All the isolators and deckrotor connectors were broken. I made new ones from teflon on my lath and mill.

Not mine, but I restored it for a friend:
(http://www.pa4tim.nl/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC4231.jpg)

Is that AVO set up for a blind person, That looks like Braille on the additional top scale. If so how does it work.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: leniwiec on December 09, 2012, 10:23:44 pm
Might as well post my collection of meters..
Well most of it, used to have 4 of the u1272a's, but sold off 1 and gave another away (disappointed with them overall, hate the test leads that came with and dont like the update rate of the screen (too fast, yes too fast.) and the dont like the data logging compared to the fluke 289, just all around dont care for them.  also have a few old analog meters and another 87v that I keep in my mobile toolbag.  The micronta was my first "real" multimeter that I bought in the early 90's, still reads dead on accurate today.

I'm in love with your screwdrivers set ;-)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: jamesp15 on December 09, 2012, 11:12:26 pm
I'm in love with your screwdrivers set ;-)

One of my best investments in bench "hand tools" to date.  Use them a lot and yet to damage a single one.  (went through 2-3 "cheap" sets a month before I bought that one about a year ago.

Its a Wiha 92092 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000NZ8K7C) master set with a Wiha 27791 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000NZ3O7S/) SAE/Inch Nut Driver set added to complete the set. (the 92092 only comes with Metric nut drivers)

Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Saneoc on January 10, 2013, 12:52:07 am

  • Russian U4341 analogue meter


 Wow!!
Inscriptions on front panel were originally in English, or you translated it?
It's strange to read "made in USSR" and Russian inscriptions on the same panell, especially on such a device.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: reagle on January 10, 2013, 01:49:14 am
That usually indicates an export product, made specifically to be shipped outside of country. Hence all important controls are translated an unimportant things like under which standard it's made were left alone
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: PA4TIM on January 10, 2013, 06:58:58 am
http://www.pa4tim.nl/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/multimeters.jpg (http://www.pa4tim.nl/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/multimeters.jpg)
I have a U4341 too, I think they are a Russian copy of an Unigor. A friend gave it to me, he had not used it over 25 years, it was in his barn and the foamstrips in the metal box where desintegrated and so was most of the paint of the meter cabinet. It works but it is by far the worst analog meter of my collection. It has a transitor test function I think that was not very common in those days.

This is my Unigor, very good meters. I like the simpson 260M more but the Unigor is great too.
(http://www.pa4tim.nl/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/unigor4P.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: flolic on January 10, 2013, 08:01:25 am
My very first digital multimeter, bought in '88 or '89...

(https://dl.dropbox.com/u/21387397/slike/DM2000.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: frenky on January 10, 2013, 11:44:29 am
The title is "My garage" ;)
(http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/734726_4505188540034_1065502275_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: PA4TIM on January 10, 2013, 01:31:08 pm
Are you talking colors or performance ? I would say in case of the latter from left to right:
Ford transit ( if it was a 77 or so I would say Mercedes Vito, a strong workhorse)
A hyunday excel, far east but not bad.
Trabant, just one of the cheapest lcr meters ( 39 dollar according i-net)

Not to offend you, but this is not fair to Porsch and Bugatti this way ;-)
The line up for those names would besomd hing like  Agilent 3458 , Fluke 87 and an excell LCR meter
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: frenky on January 10, 2013, 02:11:57 pm
I know it's not a good comparison of performance... I did it just for fun. ;)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: SLJ on January 10, 2013, 02:54:21 pm
I see one Ford and a bunch of Hyundais.  :-DD
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Mad Professor on January 10, 2013, 03:44:31 pm
At this point in time I am only just starting to get back into electronics, and as such I only have a UNI-T UT58C DVM/DMM, I have no idea if it's any good, but it was on sale at my local maplin's store.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Spawn on January 14, 2013, 12:30:58 am
Update since my last post at page 8, took the picture for this topic and posted on another forgot to post here.

Anyways, I got them all together now I believe, I am not sure if I missed one:

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z298/Bl4ckW0lfi3/mms_spawn_1_zpsf9e46099.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: SLJ on January 14, 2013, 12:53:04 am
Spawn,  That's a nice collection.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: bitwelder on January 14, 2013, 07:04:10 am
Update since my last post at page 8, took the picture for this topic and posted on another forgot to post here.

Anyways, I got them all together now I believe, I am not sure if I missed one:
Impressive! Now, which ones are in 'active service' ?
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Spawn on January 14, 2013, 12:25:11 pm
Thanks guys, well the active ones are the Gossen 23s and Fluke 85’s also Amprobe pocket mm in my pocket always.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Jay_Diddy_B on January 15, 2013, 12:42:59 am
Hi,
Here is my most accurate multimeter. It is a Datron 1281 8 1/2 digit meter.
It shown displaying the 1V output from a Fluke 732A DC voltage standard. The difference is 6.7 ppm.

Neither the Fluke or the Datron 1281 have been calibrated in at least five years.

Jay_Diddy_B
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: dr_p on January 15, 2013, 07:56:55 am
Hi,
Here is my most accurate multimeter. It is a Datron 1281 8 1/2 digit meter.
That's worth a couple of times more than my car. :bullshit: :scared:
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: G7PSK on January 15, 2013, 03:59:25 pm
Some of the collections of meters shown here make me feel totally inadequate, but here is my motley collection. The AVO 7x Panclimatic is one of the meters I use most on power plant along with the clamp meter. The AVO and peak test meters are the only ones that have not disappointed me at some time, but all of them are good in their own fashion, I just had a look at the batteries in the insulation tester, they were Duracell plus with an expiry date of  March 2010, so I changed all 8 of them they still powered the meter and none of them had leaked but just to be safe I binned them.



Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Rick on January 15, 2013, 10:33:58 pm
I have wanted to post in this thread for a few weeks now, but haven't taken pics of my equipment until now. It's nothing fancy but I'm proud of them because they're a bit out of the ordinary. The analog is a cheapy kit that I got when I went to a trade school for about a week and a half.

(http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae70/zaraak/Equipment/DSC00352.jpg)

Me too I have that DM-10 on the left handside, that I must have bought in 1987/88/89. It has some dark mark inside the rotary switch, as it had an "accident" one day. I don't remember any more what type of accident it was though. Now it is the worst of my multimeters after my UNI-T UT-33A. I have adjusted the pot inside to get its last digit match the Fluke 87V reading:)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: PA4TIM on January 16, 2013, 12:22:50 am
I like the Marchall top on the background  :-+
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: PA4TIM on January 16, 2013, 08:08:25 pm
http://www.electronicsandbooks.com/eab1/kb/k0zfca.htm (http://www.electronicsandbooks.com/eab1/kb/k0zfca.htm)  It looks a bit weird but there is very much info. That guy must have spend months going through brochures and manuals.

(http://www.pa4tim.nl/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/calibratorPM2480.jpg)
Related to multimeters and rather rare, a Philips nixie equiped calibrator.

I was used and owned by Philips in Eindhoven. It is probably a japanes calibrator with a philips rebranding, or the other way around. I have all the manuals including handwritten parts that suggest improvements for production run ect and the manual from the japanese brand.
It was given to me, the owner thought it was a rather useless sort of powersupply ;-)

Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: jnd on January 16, 2013, 09:02:27 pm
Nice meters guys, I'd love get something precision as you have there :-+

Now these three aren't mine, just what I can use at work:

(http://i.imgur.com/bfnyph.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/bfnyp.jpg)

New Agilent U1232A, almost year old Brymen BM867 and about 4 year old Fluke 117. The BM867 still remains the only one who can accurately measure mA currents, which is ultimately the reason my employer bought it, although I really wanted it for the 500 000 count mode but we don't really need such precision around here. :-DMM

The new U1232A brings some interesting features, currently I love the tone option of low resistance beeper, it works on diode range too. What it does is it beeps at various frequencies depending on the resistance value or voltage drop of diode. When you try shorting the probes and opening quickly it generates sounds like some old 8-bit game console :-DD

edit: I forgot to add a bit about the probes. Those which came with the Fluke aren't really durable for daily use. We have 4 of them here and all of them sooner or later started to break up, I think all in the same place which is at top of the probe as the wire goes out. I guess the strain relief is not really working. You can just chop them off and use the cable for something else like small hooks for example, because the cable itself is good and has silicone coating. Few weeks ago we were shopping for some better replacement and found the convertibles TL175. They are really good, hopefully they will last longer. I think they're worth the higher price. Don't forget to get the version with screw on bannanas, for my work they are essential. BM867 came with some cheaply looking altough 1 kV CAT IV rated probes. I don't like them much so I rather got some generic UNI-T which you can see in the photo. U1232A came with more stiff probes, end is similar to the Brymen's, I guess that's for the CAT IV rating. Nice thing is they come with rubber protections ends for both sides. They also have isolation inside for the jack to multimeter so accidental unplugging from meter when still measuring something live should be a bit safer. I rate them above the UNI-T's but not as good as any of the Fluke's.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: SeanB on January 16, 2013, 09:21:49 pm
Can you play the Amp Hour intro on it, and more importantly video it and post it.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: saturation on January 16, 2013, 10:00:30 pm
Magnificent, PA4TIM.  What are its specs?  I agree that website, its amazing just for amassing so much information.  What is the basic accuracy of the PM2480?

http://www.electronicsandbooks.com/eab1/kb/k0zfca.htm (http://www.electronicsandbooks.com/eab1/kb/k0zfca.htm)  It looks a bit weird but there is very much info. That guy must have spend months going through brochures and manuals.

Related to multimeters and rather rare, a Philips nixie equiped calibrator.

I was used and owned by Philips in Eindhoven. It is probably a japanes calibrator with a philips rebranding, or the other way around. I have all the manuals including handwritten parts that suggest improvements for production run ect and the manual from the japanese brand.
It was given to me, the owner thought it was a rather useless sort of powersupply ;-)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: PA4TIM on January 17, 2013, 12:28:54 am
http://www.pa4tim.nl/?p=1077 (http://www.pa4tim.nl/?p=1077)
I added the specs to it. It is an odd type of standard. I never opened it but still was planning to check it and clean it one of these days, it is not bad, deviation is under 10 uV at 10V so that is 1 ppm( i normaly use my Fluke 332 for serious calibration, this one is very handy for quick checks and i use it as a precision current source in experiments)  I looked quick through the manual but I can not find a reference. It makes a pcm signal and that is converted to DC, i found a 10 MHz oscillator and i think it does a FV conversion. Could that xtal be the reference ?
I will study the manual this week ( few hundered pages)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: quarks on January 17, 2013, 08:32:00 pm
I searched for a Fluke 8508A but could not find one.Today I wrote to Fluke if there is a chance to still get one.
here is the link I used
http://www.fluke.eu/comx/sales.aspx?locale=dede&product=CAL&pid=32946 (http://www.fluke.eu/comx/sales.aspx?locale=dede&product=CAL&pid=32946)

To my surprise I got the answer from the suggested Fluke Seller (just hit "Suchen" in the link)  that the Fluke-8508A is still produced and can be offered.

Can anyone confirm this?
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Andrewausfa on January 26, 2013, 01:54:31 am
I bet no-one has seen these meters on here before....

These are UK military type 'Multimeter Electronic CT471' from the mid-1960's. These are tranistorised and work from 3 x 1.5V 'D' cells and can take voltage measurements at frequencies up to 1000 MHz. The one on the right (or the middle meter) is the CT471C with a centre zero facility. I've stuck an AVO meter in for scale but for those unfamiliar with that meter, the CT471 stands about 10 inches high. There's a lid that clips on front that holds the leads and four RF probes - one of which is in the photo.

Inside these are of a bygone age really, all point to point wired and laced cabling. Must have cost a fortune. Lovely.

I should add they weigh about 11 pounds (or just under 5kg) each.

 

Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: PA4TIM on January 26, 2013, 10:33:35 am
Andrewausfa: They are very nice.
I have a new one too. Also army:
(http://www.pa4tim.nl/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/USM223voor.jpg)
(http://www.pa4tim.nl/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/USM223kabel.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Andrewausfa on January 26, 2013, 02:08:59 pm
Lovely! Another piece of no expense spared kit!  AVO built a meter to the same contract as the CT471 but I've not seen one in good enough condition to warrant buying it. I do like working with (and on) these older meters. I work with old valve (tube) radios where most of the measurements in the service sheets were taken by AVOs etc so absolute precision in a meter is not needed. That said these are remarkably good for something as old as me.

Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: jancumps on January 26, 2013, 02:46:54 pm
... I never opened it but...
Isn't that against EEVBlog rules?

;)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: PA4TIM on January 26, 2013, 03:05:51 pm
Yep, but my rules are more important  ;)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Martin.M on January 27, 2013, 02:52:26 pm
(http://www.wellenkino.de/305DMM/2.jpg)

the little portable scope includes a DMM  :)

greetings
Martin
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: PA4TIM on January 27, 2013, 05:18:06 pm
Is that a Sony scope ?
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: SeanB on January 27, 2013, 05:26:59 pm
Tektronix made for Sony.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: MetraCollector on January 27, 2013, 07:05:21 pm
What do I do when I bring new instrument. :D

Today buy:
https://picasaweb.google.com/100683312221737332313/34401A#

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-hF9tkx_TVEg/UQV1vQSGivI/AAAAAAAABas/ac2Vm3luVP0/s640/IMG_0404.JPG)

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Zhgv_WPK8ug/UQV11CeXIeI/AAAAAAAABcQ/cBMmXdTexYI/s640/IMG_0421.JPG)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: FenderBender on January 27, 2013, 07:44:34 pm
Nice meters guys, I'd love get something precision as you have there :-+

Now these three aren't mine, just what I can use at work:



New Agilent U1232A, almost year old Brymen BM867 and about 4 year old Fluke 117. The BM867 still remains the only one who can accurately measure mA currents, which is ultimately the reason my employer bought it, although I really wanted it for the 500 000 count mode but we don't really need such precision around here. :-DMM

The new U1232A brings some interesting features, currently I love the tone option of low resistance beeper, it works on diode range too. What it does is it beeps at various frequencies depending on the resistance value or voltage drop of diode. When you try shorting the probes and opening quickly it generates sounds like some old 8-bit game console :-DD

edit: I forgot to add a bit about the probes. Those which came with the Fluke aren't really durable for daily use. We have 4 of them here and all of them sooner or later started to break up, I think all in the same place which is at top of the probe as the wire goes out. I guess the strain relief is not really working. You can just chop them off and use the cable for something else like small hooks for example, because the cable itself is good and has silicone coating. Few weeks ago we were shopping for some better replacement and found the convertibles TL175. They are really good, hopefully they will last longer. I think they're worth the higher price. Don't forget to get the version with screw on bannanas, for my work they are essential. BM867 came with some cheaply looking altough 1 kV CAT IV rated probes. I don't like them much so I rather got some generic UNI-T which you can see in the photo. U1232A came with more stiff probes, end is similar to the Brymen's, I guess that's for the CAT IV rating. Nice thing is they come with rubber protections ends for both sides. They also have isolation inside for the jack to multimeter so accidental unplugging from meter when still measuring something live should be a bit safer. I rate them above the UNI-T's but not as good as any of the Fluke's.

How do you like the U1232A? I was thinking about buying one before, since I lost one of my cheaper meters :( and I'm down to 3.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: psycho0815 on February 16, 2013, 06:26:47 pm
Four at this Point, but I'm probably gonna get one more, so i can throw the voltcraft cheapy away and still have four.

Left to right:
voltcraft vc110
ELV DM9199
Agilent U1241B
Fluke 87V, which i bought used without the holster
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: PA4TIM on February 16, 2013, 07:01:54 pm
(http://www.pa4tim.nl/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/horlogevoor.jpg)
http://www.pa4tim.nl/?p=4159 (http://www.pa4tim.nl/?p=4159) picture backside
My new 6 digit voltmeter.
Is there someone who knows more about is. It has not a moving coil meter ( i do not know the englisch term, it is sort of thermic, there ia a coil or resistancewire, I think this heats the circulair formed strip and the shaft is connected to the end of that iron strip, if the strip heats it expands and moves the shaft ( in Dutch weekijzeren kern meter or 1:1 translated weak-ironcore meter)
It draws about 300 mA at 6V.
I think they are used automotive to test batteries. I think it is from the 1920's. There is no brandname on it. The back opens if you push the top and the test wire is spooled on a reel in there to store it.
Resistance wire and test wire is cotton isolated, no rubber or so.

Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: FenderBender on February 16, 2013, 07:26:53 pm
My grandfather had something very similar. I don't know if it works, but I found it the other day and it intrigued me. Not sure how it works exactly either.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: SeanB on February 16, 2013, 07:38:32 pm
Thermal meter that uses a bimetallic strip, back when magnets were difficult to make repeatable and in a small space.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: G7PSK on February 16, 2013, 07:50:18 pm
That's a hot wire meter, the wire is tensioned by a spring and when a current passes though it the wire expands and moves the needle. I had one once but I knocked it and the wire broke due to embrittlement from age and heating.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: cwalex on February 17, 2013, 02:18:09 am
(http://www.pa4tim.nl/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/horlogevoor.jpg)
http://www.pa4tim.nl/?p=4159 (http://www.pa4tim.nl/?p=4159) picture backside
My new 6 digit voltmeter.
Is there someone who knows more about is. It has not a moving coil meter ( i do not know the englisch term, it is sort of thermic, there ia a coil or resistancewire, I think this heats the circulair formed strip and the shaft is connected to the end of that iron strip, if the strip heats it expands and moves the shaft ( in Dutch weekijzeren kern meter or 1:1 translated weak-ironcore meter)
It draws about 300 mA at 6V.
I think they are used automotive to test batteries. I think it is from the 1920's. There is no brandname on it. The back opens if you push the top and the test wire is spooled on a reel in there to store it.
Resistance wire and test wire is cotton isolated, no rubber or so.

That is beautiful! I don't know why but I really like it, maybe because it reminds me of an old pocket watch.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: SeanB on February 17, 2013, 06:06:51 am
It is made from the case from one. In that era they were very common and quite appropriate for small instruments that would be often kept in a pocket for use. Clothes had a pocket or two that took them.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: giorgos on February 17, 2013, 09:12:07 am
Here is my multimeters. METEX 3650 my first one DMM bought in 1992, SOAR 3250 bought in 1995 , UNI-T UT601 ohm/capacitance meter bought in 2008 and UNI-T UT61 bought in 2010. My next target is to buy a true rms high quality meter, perhaps it will be FLUKE 87 or 179.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: T4P on February 17, 2013, 09:28:14 am
If you want a high quality meter go for an Agilent U1272A
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: rsjsouza on February 17, 2013, 02:29:10 pm
My next target is to buy a true rms high quality meter, perhaps it will be FLUKE 87 or 179.
I have a 179 and can speak for its ruggedness and real attention to detail - check  this teardown and reviews (https://www.eevblog.com/forum/reviews/fluke-179-teardown-photos/). My biggest concern about the U1272 is the prominent rotary switch, which reduces its ruggedness when compared to the Flukes you mentioned.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Amarbir[Lynx-India] on February 18, 2013, 05:29:20 am
What do I do when I bring new instrument. :D

Today buy:
https://picasaweb.google.com/100683312221737332313/34401A# (https://picasaweb.google.com/100683312221737332313/34401A#)

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-hF9tkx_TVEg/UQV1vQSGivI/AAAAAAAABas/ac2Vm3luVP0/s640/IMG_0404.JPG)

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Zhgv_WPK8ug/UQV11CeXIeI/AAAAAAAABcQ/cBMmXdTexYI/s640/IMG_0421.JPG)

Well,
     how much for the same  ...
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Dellarius on February 18, 2013, 05:47:40 am
I've got this noname branded freebie they were going away for free at jaycar. very high quality for price!

(http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/9366/photofwz.jpg)

But in all reality I've got a Fluke 1587
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: EEVblog on February 18, 2013, 05:53:03 am
I just got a HP 3457A, and it's bang-on.  :-+

Dave.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Fsck on February 18, 2013, 06:47:22 am
I just got a HP 3457A, and it's bang-on.  :-+

Dave.

That picture says 3478A  :palm:
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: dimlow on February 18, 2013, 08:12:56 am
Yep, Dave is  not awake today ! I think he meant this https://www.eevblog.com/forum/buysellwanted/what's-a-good-price-for-hp-3457a/msg193522/#msg193522 (https://www.eevblog.com/forum/buysellwanted/what's-a-good-price-for-hp-3457a/msg193522/#msg193522)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: BravoV on February 18, 2013, 08:45:55 am
That is a sign or maybe bad side effect of having too many multimeters I guess.  :-DD
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: EEVblog on February 18, 2013, 08:49:00 am
Yep, Dave is  not awake today ! I think he meant this https://www.eevblog.com/forum/buysellwanted/what's-a-good-price-for-hp-3457a/msg193522/#msg193522 (https://www.eevblog.com/forum/buysellwanted/what's-a-good-price-for-hp-3457a/msg193522/#msg193522)

 :palm:
Fixed.

Dave.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: robrenz on February 18, 2013, 12:23:53 pm
I just got a HP 3457A, and it's bang-on.  :-+

Dave.

Very nice!  when will we see the insides?
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: EEVblog on February 18, 2013, 12:29:41 pm
Very nice!  when will we see the insides?

It's begging for teardown tuesday tomorrow....

Dave.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Ozracing on February 18, 2013, 06:49:06 pm
I can show mine but it's not fancy and maybe utterly tragic or something but ahh well it works just fine for me :) and its a MASTECH MY64
I know just one thing that i need more cash for a FLUKE one :)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: dimlow on February 18, 2013, 07:00:47 pm
Here is my new Solartron 7150 6.5 Digit Multimeter. There is a tear down here (https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/solartron-7150-replace-mains-filter-now-and-calibration/msg193683/#msg193683), from when i replaced the mains filter and back light LEDs.

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GO5QZsbI26E/USJfPLOk_wI/AAAAAAAAB8I/y8RVvwRURVM/s912/DSCN3850.JPG)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: JuiceKing on February 19, 2013, 01:02:40 am
More bakelite and leather. Found these old GE AP-9 and DP-9 meters at an antique radio show over the weekend. Do they count as "multimeters" if you keep them together? Notice on the AC meter, the non-linear scale optimizes resolution for the mid range. It's logarithmic below and compressed above. How they do that?

The seller told me that they were used as calibration references for Simpsons in a production environment, which sounds a little far-fetched, but it's a good story. The calibration stickers are dated 1997, and both meters tested well.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: PA4TIM on February 19, 2013, 06:56:59 am
Non linear scales are most times a mechanism as in my pocketwatch voltmeter. They have no plus or minus.
Great they are still so accurate.
( we should have a " show your bridge topic" too ;-) )
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: SeanB on February 19, 2013, 04:15:47 pm
Like here?

http://mjlorton.com/forum/index.php?topic=215.msg1878 (http://mjlorton.com/forum/index.php?topic=215.msg1878)

Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Pomc on February 20, 2013, 05:58:08 am
My Fluke 87 has been with me the longest. I have acquired others including the 289 along the way. Happy to be a new member. I enjoy the eevblog very much. cordially, pomc
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: SLJ on February 20, 2013, 12:14:15 pm
Here's all my Fluke hand-helds.  Tough to beat the accuracy after 36 years of use. The 87V is the new addition to the bench.  The 75 has seen it all as it's been kicking around in the bottom of my tool case all its life. The 8020s are now retired to my collection as they were Fluke's first DMMs.
(http://www.stevenjohnson.com/pics/fluke-8020a-8020b-75-87v.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: JuiceKing on February 20, 2013, 03:23:36 pm
Amazing how much nicer those older displays were. So much for progress!
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: SLJ on February 20, 2013, 05:44:36 pm
Amazing how much nicer those older displays were. So much for progress!

The older displays are angled toward the camera slightly so they aren't as different as they appear in the photo although the older ones are still easier to read.  Sill I don't have any trouble reading the newer display on the 87V.  Besides, it's got more digits.  :-+
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Christe4nM on February 20, 2013, 08:50:40 pm
The story my meters is woven into me getting into the EEVBlog. A year ago I was looking into buying a multimeter, thus I went to google for reviews and topics on how to choose one. That led me to Dave's teardown video's, and soon after into the PSU design series. Hardly two weeks later I was watching all his video's from #1 to the current. In the mean time I had decided on the U1272A and went to buy it via my university with an education discount.

Now a year later I'm almost daily visitin the forum for a read and the occasional post. Also I got some designing of my own started outside my (EE) university projects. So I needed a bench PSU. After comparing a lot of mid- and high end units (thanks to many topics here) I settled on the HP/Agilent E3610A, and guess what? Promotion time: I got another U1272A with the power supply. So two quality meters on my bench: I'm a happy man :-DMM
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: T4P on February 21, 2013, 12:13:32 pm
And a lucky man  ;D
-I'm joining the Agilent DMM club soon, i managed to get a U1273AX from Element14's Roadtest  ;)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: saturation on February 21, 2013, 12:18:09 pm
Congratulations!  No one could be more deserving, give us a good review  ......

And a lucky man  ;D
-I'm joining the Agilent DMM club soon, i managed to get a U1273AX from Element14's Roadtest  ;)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: T4P on February 21, 2013, 04:41:29 pm
Congratulations!  No one could be more deserving, give us a good review  ......

And a lucky man  ;D
-I'm joining the Agilent DMM club soon, i managed to get a U1273AX from Element14's Roadtest  ;)
On your command, kind sir  ;)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Fezder on March 07, 2013, 03:59:36 pm
hey all, here's my stuff:
'scope and funktion generator (well actually labeled audio generator, but max freguency ~200khz)
http://oi50.tinypic.com/2hplte1.jpg (http://oi50.tinypic.com/2hplte1.jpg)

and my other meters. sadly, only fluke i own is non-contact ac test pen, not in picture.
http://oi48.tinypic.com/198mlg.jpg (http://oi48.tinypic.com/198mlg.jpg)

*edit
and please, do understand my hacked Pc PSU, student budget see? :D
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: ttp on March 08, 2013, 11:59:13 am
Family photo, a couple of cousins are missing hiding in the car's glovebox...
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: mzacharias on March 10, 2013, 11:28:39 pm
Class Photo. Does not include the newest addition - a Fluke 867B.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: RickieSalad on March 11, 2013, 04:28:51 am
Cheapie on the left, Extech on the right, per Dave's recommendation.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: T4P on March 11, 2013, 08:39:02 am
(http://sphotos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/480654_498358453573350_751672137_n.jpg)  :-DMM
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: XpsikotiX on March 11, 2013, 10:01:38 am
This are my student budget  multimeters,
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: ngfish on March 11, 2013, 01:10:29 pm
Our lab got Fluke 233 meters with the wireless display up to like 20 feet (or something)....  Well, I don't like them.  The batteries in the display die pretty fast (couple of months) and the refresh rate of the display seem to be slow at times... I just want a reliable Fluke meter that doesn't kill the batteries... I think the 233 is more like an electrician's meter with fancy bells and gadgets ... As an engineer, it's not an efficient design..
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: millerb on March 11, 2013, 06:03:58 pm
Nothing special. I mostly use the tiny pocket meter.

(http://i.imgur.com/lZjoPPq.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Hair_of_the_Dog on March 11, 2013, 06:27:13 pm
(http://apps.bkprecision.com/products/photos/large/2709B_front_lrg.jpg)  BK Precision 2709B
I also have some scary cheap one that I don't know the brand.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: RjSa on March 11, 2013, 07:26:19 pm
I know this is sad for an electronics engineer but this is what I got at home lol:

(http://c.shld.net/rpx/i/s/pi/mp/7729/6312059002p?src=http%3A%2F%2Fagptek.com%2FBrainydeal%2Fjessic%2FiT34-3.jpg&d=444e0475a7c8ab33356df9d5be1a1a3c342a1cae)

(http://external.ak.fbcdn.net/safe_image.php?d=AQDYY-6sqH-nZhxc&url=http%3A%2F%2Fecx.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FI%2F4101AEE3B5L.jpg)

Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: knarf.be on March 18, 2013, 04:58:17 pm
No fluke, no brand, just two cheapy meters. Although I'm planning on buying a meter in the € 50-100 range. Anyone good idea's for Belgium?
The big one costed about € 8 and the small about €11
(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/3405426/hotlink/2013-03-16%2019.20.16.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Thor-Arne on March 18, 2013, 05:05:26 pm
If you can do with a UNI-T UT61E drop Franky, "iloveelectronics" a message.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: ftransform on March 18, 2013, 05:07:51 pm
(http://www.siliconbeachtraining.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Cat-sticking-out-tongue.jpg)
I never tried voltages higher then 20V with this setup though. I don't think its CAT rating is very high.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Thor-Arne on March 18, 2013, 05:15:45 pm
It sais CAT IV 600V and CAT III 1000V.
If that's true or false is difficult to say.

However, don't zap your cat!  :P
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: ftransform on March 18, 2013, 05:17:22 pm
It sais CAT IV 600V and CAT III 1000V.
If that's true or false is difficult to say.

However, don't zap your cat!  :P

you need different equipment to measure those voltages. I recommend putting some wire into the handle of a beer mug or such and calling your friends.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Thor-Arne on March 18, 2013, 05:21:07 pm
I think it should be fine for lower and medium voltages, and as discussed in the Test Equipment board, it's quite accurate.

And I don't abuse the beer. :p
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: MadModder on March 18, 2013, 06:04:01 pm
This is the one I use most. I had to cough up 50-60 bucks or something for it.  ;D
The original test leads sucked. No sharp points, and too high resistance. It is now blessed with a pair of standard fluke CATIV 600V leads.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: knarf.be on March 24, 2013, 07:06:48 pm
If you can do with a UNI-T UT61E drop Franky, "iloveelectronics" a message.
I saw one of these in Dave's reviews, but couldn't find one from a seller I could trust. Never bought anything expensive (+€ 22) on ebay. And true RMS for that price is AWESOME!
Message to Franky has been sent. Thanks  a lot!
I will post a pic of my new meter within 16 days (or later if it doesn't arrive at time)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: SeanB on March 25, 2013, 08:02:39 pm
I bought 2 from Frankie, biggest wait was my postal service ( apparently they are on strike, haven't noticed any difference though) to get them to me. I like them a lot, even though one was a give away item. Having a draw at mt local ham club with it, good way to get the funds in, as only paid up members can enter. I will even enter, who knows, I will ask for a redraw if I come up.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: RedGrittyBrick on April 01, 2013, 06:37:23 pm
I'm only a hobbyist so don't really need good meters, I've accumulated some junk over the years.
Left to right, back row first:

Fluke 25 bought recently on eBay. Does microAmps, basic accuracy 0.1%
Velleman HPS5 personal scope. Only good for basic one-channel low-frequenct signals.
Fluke 77-IV. Not True-RMS. The 177 is a better buy. No microAmps, only high capacitance.
Laser 3534. Cheap, inherited. I keep it in the car.
Caltek CM1200. Cheap used to be my main/only meter for many years
Draper DMM7, Cheap, inherited. Unreliable.

The Fluke 25 is an ancient ex-military unit, very battered and a bit fragile. The circuit board is marked "Copyright 1984". The main chip is marked "10 88" so perhaps manufactured in 1988, 25 years old. Last calibrated in March 2009 and still within specification so far as I can tell (using 0.1% resistors and voltage ref). Although less beat up models have come up on eBay I still feel it was a good buy and useful for microamp measurements.

The 77-IV, also recent buy on eBay, was dirty but cleaned up OK (detergent.  finally a bit of IPA on a cloth). It's a current model but I paid a quarter of the price charged for the new product. However it's an overpriced meter. The 177 is a much better buy and is very similar (but True-RMS and better accuracy and cheaper new). This is now my main meter.


Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: reagle on April 02, 2013, 12:21:17 am
Latest addition to my collection:
Hioki 3200-50 all the way from 1984. AC modes seem flaky, everything else is still right on. And love the neon lamp to the left of display to show overvoltage.
Runs on 2 AAs and claims 500 hours of battery life
Other notable things- 1G input resistance on 200mV range, 20uA current range with 10nA resolution.
Oh, and designed to survive a 1meter drop on concrete floor with no rubberized case ;)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Slowflyer on April 21, 2013, 12:45:01 pm
I previously only had some cheap manual ranging junk meters. I was thinking of buying an UT61E or a fluke 17B, but then i came across this 8860A.
It is an overkill just for my hobby needs, but was in good condition and cheap at local auction site.
i paid only 25€ for it and it came with a 1120A GPIB adapter. Only disadvance is that it doesen't measure current, but i can just get a good shunt to fix that.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: TMM on May 17, 2013, 02:48:43 am
Got a UT71D here:
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8535/8745706343_ce431915ba_c.jpg)
The continuity tester is embarrassingly hopeless and i wouldn't trust it any more than a $10 meter for high power applications, but it's otherwise an excellent meter for the price.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: SLJ on May 17, 2013, 11:11:45 am
Latest addition to my collection:

(http://www.stevenjohnson.com/pics/hioki-3208-case.jpg)

It seems to be a rare beast.
Another thread about it here:
The Best Multimeter Ever! (https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/the-best-multimeter-ever!)

Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: reagle on May 17, 2013, 01:25:19 pm
How much did that one end up costing you for such a rare beast?
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: SLJ on May 17, 2013, 05:49:04 pm
Under $100.  I'd been looking and waiting for some time to add one to the collection.   

Now on to find an early NLS digital meter and an HP freq counter with the vertical numeric display.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Precisiontools on May 18, 2013, 08:36:15 am
(http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee415/Mitutoyo2/TX1_zps4d62217d.jpg) (http://s1226.photobucket.com/user/Mitutoyo2/media/TX1_zps4d62217d.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Amarbir[Lynx-India] on May 18, 2013, 10:41:53 am
(http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee415/Mitutoyo2/TX1_zps4d62217d.jpg) (http://s1226.photobucket.com/user/Mitutoyo2/media/TX1_zps4d62217d.jpg.html)

Well,
       Thats a Beauty ,Let Us Know More About The Same Bro
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Precisiontools on May 18, 2013, 11:10:05 am
Don't make them any more, been looking for one for a while, found one, it is a very nice meter. Keep an eye on eBay, they are out there.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: carpelux on May 18, 2013, 11:34:05 am
Here's one that has been with me since the early eighties. It's a Unigor 6e and while it doesn't get much use nowadays it can't be beat when it comes to measuring very low voltages or currents.

1 mV and 1µA full scales it what's makin it, and on top of that a low burden voltage!
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: dr_p on May 18, 2013, 02:40:29 pm
Don't make them any more, been looking for one for a while, found one, it is a very nice meter. Keep an eye on eBay, they are out there.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/TEKTRONIX-TX1-TRUE-RMS-DIGITAL-HANDHOLD-MULTIMETER-GOOD-CONDITION-/310670055595?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item485560d8ab (http://www.ebay.com/itm/TEKTRONIX-TX1-TRUE-RMS-DIGITAL-HANDHOLD-MULTIMETER-GOOD-CONDITION-/310670055595?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item485560d8ab)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Precisiontools on May 18, 2013, 10:50:21 pm
^^^ There ya go... :)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Telequipment on May 19, 2013, 10:51:43 am
 I have a Uni T 61e, and a Digitek 40002c, Alphatek 61-322 & a black*star 3210 Bench meter & a heath-Kit IM 2202.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Robomeds on June 15, 2013, 05:18:00 pm
Adding to the fun... and copying the stairs shot... though not as effectively. 

Here is the short term collection.  A number of the Flukes are going to be going away.

Top row:  Fluke models 113, 77-3 (Lincoln Tech), 87-3, Matco MD87S3, 88-V, 8100B
Bottom: Cheap pocket thing, Harbor Freight cheapie, BK Precision 8360, Agilent 1241B, pocket Radio Shack model, Fluke 8025B, Sperry DM6600, Fluke 97.

I bought the 113 used before I realized it really was worthless for anything other than home wiring testing. 

The 77-3 was a gift from a friend after he finished his tech school hence the reason why it has a trade school name on the front. 

The 87-3 was a great ebay find.  $50!  Of course that price went up 40% when I found that one fuse was blown. 

The MD87S3 is guess what... an 87-3 with Matco labeling.  Because it's "not" an 87 it didn't command 87 prices. 

The 8100B was purchased because I thought I might harvest the nixe tubes.  I don't think I will so it will probably be sold.  Amazingly it seems to match the 87 readings when testing batteries. 

The first pocket thing was bought in a box of 12 for something like $30.  I've been giving them away over the years.  I also leave on in the car just in case. 

The HF was "purchased" with a Free With Any Purchase coupon.  I think it and the air fitting cost me less than $1.  All I can say is the meter meets it's loose specs but I wouldn't trust it with any high power or high voltage circuits. 

The BK 5360 is a made in France Metrix MX58 under the skin.  I learned that thanks to one of Dave's videos.  I had always been intrigued by it.  I paid perhaps $45 for the thing in new condition.  At first I figured it was a off brand BK labeled their own.  Only the made in France part caught my attention.  50,000 count but "just" 0.1% accuracy.  The probes feel cheaper than the rest of the meter.  I leave this meter at work since it won't be confused with the Flukes in the lab.

The Agilent was a recent find.  Seemed like a good price even though it offers little over my 87-3. 

The pocket RS thing was my first meter bought probably in 1990 or so.  Still works but gets basically no use. 

The Fluke 8025B was a steal at under $20!  It's clearly seen some use but nothing too bad.  I know Dave said these were big but I don't think he did it justice!  It's twice as thick as the 77-3 (sans case).  I look at the thing and think it's an oversized prop!

The Sperry is a low end model.  Slow and of little merit.  It does at least have ceramic fuses. 

The 97 Scopemeter was my first scope but has recently been replaced.  It looks multimeter like so I included it. 

Most of the flukes will be gone to new homes soon.  I was asked to keep an eye out for a few friends so they will have those meters soon.  Between the cheapies and the 87-3, 8025B, Agilent and BK I figure I have enough :D
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: SeanB on June 15, 2013, 06:13:40 pm
I like that 8100 though....
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: branadic on June 15, 2013, 06:17:40 pm
I started with a "VEB Meßtechnik Mellenbach/Thüringen Vielfachmesser" that I was gives by the father of a friend of mine together with my first tube amp. It's the same model as shown here:

(http://images3.okr.ro/serve/auctions.v7/2012-06-25-624629dc6f6b97bd21c442da8ddf8ac2-117120-700_700.jpg)

Later I bought a Metex M-3800, nothing special but it was enough for a few years, cause I could use the Keithley 2002, the Prema 5017 and the 34401A at work. Since a few days I have a Prema 5000, it's not a beauty but hey, who cares? It's case is made off solid aluminium, not that sheet metal and plastic stuff off todays instruments. Payed 300,-€ for that gear and it seems to be within spec, but I will check that in detail after the gear at work has been calibrated the next weeks. Therefor I will check the ranges with some good old Burster DC-Standards Typ 3401 / Typ 6401 and a Precision current source Typ 6424.
What is still missing is a decade resistor calibrator, maybe I will buy a few Vishay z-foil of different values and check them at the Keithley 2002 to calibrate my Prema 5000.

By the way, have you ever seen such a beauty?

(http://cdn04.trixum.de/upload2/T/N/TNGg8WPBveMI137087860549P4046.jpg)

It's made by SIEMENS & HALSKE:

http://www.ebay.de/itm/Mesbrucke-Wheatstone-Widerstand-Widerstandsdekade-Rheostat-Siemens-Halske-1910-/251288222202?pt=Wissenschaftliche_Ger%C3%A4te_1&hash=item3a81f1f9fa (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Mesbrucke-Wheatstone-Widerstand-Widerstandsdekade-Rheostat-Siemens-Halske-1910-/251288222202?pt=Wissenschaftliche_Ger%C3%A4te_1&hash=item3a81f1f9fa)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: jantb on June 15, 2013, 06:27:26 pm
Hi
New here,but an old rat.
Heres my "multimeter station"
The one in the middle is for high voltage measurement,not that precise.

Jan

Some others from my collection;Fluke 77,ROLINE 105, 2 Beckman and a few very cheap ones.
Needs manual/specs for the Roline 105 ?
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: jantb on June 15, 2013, 06:58:37 pm
Hi again
The SIEMENS & HALSKE is a piece of art,love it in my collection.
Jan
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: SLJ on June 15, 2013, 08:11:02 pm
This NLS X-2 nixie tube bench DMM just arrived.

(http://www.stevenjohnson.com/web-pics/X-2front.jpg)

Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: branadic on June 15, 2013, 08:52:14 pm
Quote
This NLS X-2 nixie tube bench DMM just arrived.

A beautiful room heater and space claimer :)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: don.r on June 16, 2013, 12:45:04 am
Keithley 196 measuring my Power Designs Precision 2020B... fight of the LM399s... :box:
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Telequipment on June 16, 2013, 07:36:47 pm
Bench Heath-kit IM2202, Blackstar 3210 RMS, FarnellTM2, Uni T61E,  Ideal61-322 -Digitek dt4000zc. That's it.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: staxquad on June 17, 2013, 04:50:54 pm
Keithley 196 measuring my Power Designs Precision 2020B... fight of the LM399s... :box:

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Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: PA4TIM on June 17, 2013, 06:10:55 pm
Love that siemens thing, looks awsome.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: don.r on June 17, 2013, 08:03:08 pm
Keithley 196 measuring my Power Designs Precision 2020B... fight of the LM399s... :box:

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You should see where the vernier knob is!  ^-^
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: robrenz on June 17, 2013, 08:12:32 pm
You should see where the vernier knob is!  ^-^

I am working on making some 10 turn 1 ohm pots to go there with a turns counting dial  >:D
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: don.r on June 17, 2013, 10:54:38 pm
You should see where the vernier knob is!  ^-^

I am working on making some 10 turn 1 ohm pots to go there with a turns counting dial  >:D

Oh, the granularity!
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: calmtron on June 18, 2013, 09:42:45 pm
Victor DT910A (my first, back in the days), Uni-T UT58B, Uni-T UT61E, HP 3468A

Needless to say, the HP is the only one I trust. Hate the display, though  :-\

Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Spawn on June 19, 2013, 11:34:45 am
Since the topic is alive again, a update on my collection since January:

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z298/Bl4ckW0lfi3/spawnsmultimetercol1_zpse1ba9b82.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: steve30 on June 19, 2013, 02:08:26 pm
Spawn, nice collection there, and a nice photograph. Do you use the 1905 much? If so, how is it? I keep pondering buying one as they come up on ebay from time to time, and they look like really cool meters :).
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Fezder on June 19, 2013, 04:22:37 pm
Spawn, nice collection indeed! do you use all of them? i hope you never say ''i'we lost my meter..'' sorry about bad humor, that's just pretty impressive! :D
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Tita on June 19, 2013, 06:41:51 pm
My trusty multimeters :palm: :bullshit:
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Spawn on June 19, 2013, 11:16:22 pm
@steve30, I don’t use the Thurlby 1905a a lot, but it works okay, if you can get a HP around same price try to get that one. I use my handheld meters more.

@Fezder, I don’t use them all ofc :D It is more of a collection than for use, mostly I use the Fluke 85’s and 87. Sometimes I use the Extech if I need more resolution. It just depends what I have to measure.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: nikifena on June 20, 2013, 07:52:50 pm
Here are my multimeters :)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Excavatoree on June 20, 2013, 08:46:47 pm
Well, I'll be.  I saw the TWPS 187/189, and entered it into google and promptly found the EEVBLOG forum thread I missed.  Now I've got something else to search for.

Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: nikifena on June 21, 2013, 06:39:37 am
The TPWS is just fluke 187.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: retiredcaps on June 21, 2013, 06:52:01 am
The TPWS is just fluke 187.
Excavatoree knows that.  He collects Fluke multimeters that are "unique" (in this case, the faceplate saying TPWS).
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Stonent on June 23, 2013, 12:54:51 am
This is my main one, I've had it for almost 15 years now? It was sold by Radio Shack and I bought it for about $90 at the time but is apparently made by METEX, but also sold under the Voltcraft name as well.

I found this picture online, mine's not as in good condition, the battery compartment door got lost some time ago and the battery holder broke and had to be rewired, but other than that still works.

(http://i.imgur.com/R9pyEga.jpg)

Here's someone else's teardown of it.

https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/radio-shack-22-168a-multimeter-tear-down/ (https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/radio-shack-22-168a-multimeter-tear-down/)

The closest looking METEX meter I could find claims True RMS but there are no such claims made on mine.

Quote
3 1/2 digit ADC with bandgap reference: Maxim MAX130CPL (datasheet) (marking: "Maxim MAX130CPL 0138-3 C10039")
CPU: Metex KS57C2016 (Samsung KS57C2016 4-bit microcontroller with custom Metex firmware) (marking: "Metex 93D3 KS57C2016-02 410")
?: Metex 9005 (marking has ST logo: "Metex 9005 MET7ACS 92A32792BA")
Crystal: 4.1856MHz crystal
555 timer: Intersil ICM7555CBA (datasheet) (marking: "H 7555 CBA L405")
Quad analog switch/quad multiplexer: Motorola 14066B (datasheet) (marking: "14066B XAC334")
Quad 2-input NAND gate: GD4011BD
Optoisolator: Lite-ON LTV-817
Unidentified ICs: Two ICs, which appear to be SSOP8 packages are hidden behind black goo. The purpose of the goo is unknown.

http://sigrok.org/wiki/RadioShack_22-168 (http://sigrok.org/wiki/RadioShack_22-168)

I also keep collecting these:

(http://i.imgur.com/IHh4B3H.png)

I just can't say no to FREE! They are however pretty bad. On the yellow switch ones the ohms range constantly floats around like crazy and thinks that the probes are 30ohms by themselves, the pots in side seem to do nothing at all.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Fezder on June 23, 2013, 08:32:13 am

I just can't say no to FREE!

Haha, i have also that bad habit, or dirt cheap prices either, well, what wallet can afford that is....but i just keep collecting ''junk'' last time i got about 300pcs of 1kv/100n caps, but i dont slightest idea what to do with them :D
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: SeanB on June 23, 2013, 09:40:53 am
Easy to use those caps, place inside each plugtop as IS capacitors. Will do a lot to reduce mains noise. I bought a whole box ( 2000 units) of class X2 0.22uF 250VAC capacitors on auction once, for about $1. Been using them for that, and there are a few motors where the capacitors failed that have 20 or so in parallel inside as replacements.

As well I bought 2 boxes of zener diodes, been using them as signal diodes for years, still have not made much of a dent on the 40k of diodes. 12V 400mW and 24V 400mW zeners I now never buy. I was asked for some 13V ones, so gave a box and told them to use 2 in series to increase the voltage by 1V2, even did a quick demo there and then with a PSU, diodes and a random resistor using a DMM to show how.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Dellyjoe on June 23, 2013, 07:27:24 pm
Im new with electronics but here i what i have.

(http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj77/dellyjoe/photo2_zps159527a0.jpg) (http://s269.photobucket.com/user/dellyjoe/media/photo2_zps159527a0.jpg.html)


that is it
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Excavatoree on June 28, 2013, 01:03:30 am
I made a trip to my hometown to visit my parents last weekend, and I found this meter calling my name in a pawn shop.  I guess it wanted to be with a few of its siblings.  It's in like new condition, despite being over 30 years old.



Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: nanofrog on June 28, 2013, 01:27:38 am
I made a trip to my hometown to visit my parents last weekend, and I found this meter calling my name in a pawn shop.  I guess it wanted to be with a few of its siblings.  It's in like new condition, despite being over 30 years old.
Nice find!

Now how many are you up to now?  :o  ;D
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Bored@Work on June 28, 2013, 05:11:32 am
I made a trip to my hometown to visit my parents last weekend, and I found this meter calling my name in a pawn shop.  I guess it wanted to be with a few of its siblings.  It's in like new condition, despite being over 30 years old.

You know what will happen some dark and stormy night? All your fluke multimeters will rise, steal all the batteries in your house, and then go on a road trip to visit John Fluke's grave. Be prepared, and don't have a cheapy $5 meter block their way.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: saturation on June 28, 2013, 03:24:12 pm
Wow, that's quite a find.  In the original box and the LCD protector still on.

I made a trip to my hometown to visit my parents last weekend, and I found this meter calling my name in a pawn shop.  I guess it wanted to be with a few of its siblings.  It's in like new condition, despite being over 30 years old.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: c4757p on June 28, 2013, 03:48:50 pm
All your fluke multimeters will rise, steal all the batteries in your house

They do that anyway...
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Excavatoree on June 28, 2013, 04:10:22 pm
"The night of the living Flukes!"  - coming soon, direct to late night broadcast TV on an old, analog, low power TV station.

I need to count them all.  More importantly, I need to confirm that the batteries are gone from the ones I don't use.  Amazingly, the 30 year old meter still had it's 35 year old battery, and it didn't leak!

I want to get a cabinet similar to the ones I have for my camera collection for the meters, but I've got a bad case of procrastinitis.
 
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: SLJ on June 28, 2013, 04:44:41 pm
I need to count them all.  More importantly, I need to confirm that the batteries are gone from the ones I don't use.  Amazingly, the 30 year old meter still had it's 35 year old battery, and it didn't leak!

I went through all my equipment and pulled anything with Duracells as they have been the worst leaking POS batteries the past couple of years.  Anything I don't use on a regular basis only gets batteries when needed and anything used occasionally gets Energizers now as I've had little trouble with them leaking.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: SeanB on June 28, 2013, 06:44:55 pm
You are having better luck with the energisers then. i have had plenty leak. The good thing about the 9V alkaline cells is the double layer of protection, though the 9V Eveready regular cells have a nearly dry paste which does not leak even if left for ages.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: SLJ on June 28, 2013, 10:50:40 pm
I've been using the Energizers with the 10 year shelf life.  Don't know if that makes any difference as far as their case leaking or not. The Duracells have been a disaster though the past couple of years.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: alank2 on June 28, 2013, 11:34:42 pm
Batteries have gone to crap once they started making them in China years ago.  leak leak leak.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Stonent on June 28, 2013, 11:52:32 pm
I made a trip to my hometown to visit my parents last weekend, and I found this meter calling my name in a pawn shop.  I guess it wanted to be with a few of its siblings.  It's in like new condition, despite being over 30 years old.

How was the battery compartment? I have nightmares thinking if the batteries had been left in all this time.

So how much did you get it for?

EDIT: Doh, didn't see that he said the batteries were fine.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: jantb on June 29, 2013, 07:39:15 pm
Hi

I  digged out my first multimeter,a EICO TRUVOHM Model 20A3
It was a present from my father and theres a lot of memories connected.
Anyway I took off the back to put in new batteries and the pics tells the rest (it was stored for around 25 years w. batteries).
A good cleaning off the goof and new batteries,now testing !?... yes it works !!! (allmost crying now)
Its proberlyy nostalgia but I gets this warm and cozy feeling when using analog meters.

Jan
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Excavatoree on June 29, 2013, 08:51:06 pm
Nice.  My first meter was an EICO - I still love the analog meters.  My Eico was a clone of the Simpson 260 (the first one, not the more rounded ones from the second series up to the present) 

My 77 was in the 30-50 dollar range, about what I think they should go for, less shipping.  I consider that a holster is worth 20 dollars in like new condition, and worth almost nothing in dirty, beat up, nasty condition. 

Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Oracle on July 02, 2013, 07:33:55 am
i only got a fluke 287 and i'm going to buy an aglilent clamp meter as soon as i have money.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Bogus32 on July 02, 2013, 08:55:44 pm
just got and agilent U1232A gotta love the power on sound! agilentfailure (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2azndLqxaFY#) , i found how to turn it off but why its there to begin with?
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: casper.bang on July 02, 2013, 09:03:22 pm
Disabled the sound on my Agilent multimeters as well. Somebody needs to mod the firmware so we can have contin-sounds only!
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Hydrawerk on July 02, 2013, 09:55:34 pm
UT70A odd behaviour on hfe range (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBJJrkUiD7Q#)
Bought in december 2009.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Fezder on July 03, 2013, 07:39:01 am
just got and agilent U1232A gotta love the power on sound! agilentfailure (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2azndLqxaFY#) , i found how to turn it off but why its there to begin with?


haha, i was expecting only ''beep'' of some sort :D
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Robomeds on July 03, 2013, 02:10:38 pm
Disabled the sound on my Agilent multimeters as well. Somebody needs to mod the firmware so we can have contin-sounds only!

I would be happy if I could change the volume to something other than stupid quiet!  Really I like my U1241 quite a bit but the way to quite test tone is not OK with me.  It makes the continuity tester almost useless.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: rsjsouza on July 03, 2013, 08:30:59 pm
In the wake of the revamping of this thread, please check an update to my previous family (https://www.eevblog.com/forum/chat/show-your-multimeter!/msg103497/#msg103497)... :)

From left to right:
  - Top: Reed R5001 LCR Meter (yes, not a DMM but it has a similar shape), Brymen BM857, Fluke 179, Fluke 8060A, Minipa ET3021
  - Bottom: Steren 602-010, Mastech MS8211 and a Fluke Y8100 clamp

(edit) ugh, I just noticed the noise on this picture is just hideous... I will upload a better one later.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: nukie on July 04, 2013, 08:36:17 am
They should start making DMM with battery leak alarm, in fact they should put it in anything worthy that uses alkaline. >:(
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: jvdb on July 04, 2013, 11:41:12 pm
Just got my second meter! I've had the Fluke 115 for ~4yrs and recently wanted something with mA and possibly µA ranges. After watching eBay for a while I found this BK 389A NIB for $60. Think I got a good deal?

(http://photos.xn--f5a.net/070413/dmm.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Oracle on July 22, 2013, 08:18:46 am
yes.... you got a good deal for $60
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: ResR on July 23, 2013, 07:03:47 pm
I have the analog Velleman AVM360 working somehow over 6 years.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: quarks on August 07, 2013, 03:42:58 pm
Today I received a brand new (but of course from old stock) Fluke 27 and I must say this is really a great, robust and perfectly accurate meter.
I tested it in all functions and ranges and it was perfectly linear and spot on.
Because I have my own cal lab, I did a full calibration ckeck: DCV, DCI and Ohms max. 1 count off, ACV and ACI at 50Hz mostly max. 1-2 count off
Very amazing!!!
This will become my new main every day tool, also because of 1000h battery life!
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: branadic on August 11, 2013, 08:57:45 am
I bought a second bench multimeter, Philips PM 2534. The price was only 130,-€ incl. shipping, this is less than a new UT-71C and I couldn't resist.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Amarbir[Lynx-India] on August 11, 2013, 09:08:57 am
I bought a second bench multimeter, Philips PM 2534. The price was only 130,-€ incl. shipping, this is less than a new UT-71C and I couldn't resist.

No Photo ,
        :--
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Oracle on August 24, 2013, 08:38:40 am
Anyway, 3 years saving and i will get this:

http://www.conres.com/stuff/contentmgr/files/1/12dd8c1debed4e7fe857e65e112d090a/image/_resized/30_441_250_2450_pic.jpg (http://www.conres.com/stuff/contentmgr/files/1/12dd8c1debed4e7fe857e65e112d090a/image/_resized/30_441_250_2450_pic.jpg)

Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: sotos on August 24, 2013, 10:41:48 am
Anyway, 3 years saving and i will get this:

http://www.conres.com/stuff/contentmgr/files/1/12dd8c1debed4e7fe857e65e112d090a/image/_resized/30_441_250_2450_pic.jpg (http://www.conres.com/stuff/contentmgr/files/1/12dd8c1debed4e7fe857e65e112d090a/image/_resized/30_441_250_2450_pic.jpg)

Who makes it ;
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Oracle on August 24, 2013, 11:06:35 am
Keithley makes it. Model is 2450
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Fezder on August 24, 2013, 03:29:26 pm
i googled keithley 2450....and i thought flukes etc are expensive lol :D.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Oracle on August 24, 2013, 04:57:59 pm
yes, but this piratically is an entire lab portable lab.... can do a lot of things:
-DMM
-V/I source
-power supply
-precision electronic load
-semiconductor tracer/curve tracer

for 5K$ may worth it...
Title: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: ddavidebor on August 24, 2013, 06:25:09 pm
yes, but this piratically is an entire lab portable lab.... can do a lot of things:
-DMM
-V/I source
-power supply
-precision electronic load
-semiconductor tracer/curve tracer

for 5K$ may worth it...

Well but for 5k you can get excellent and separated instrument
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Oracle on August 24, 2013, 07:33:16 pm
Don't think so if you take all of that gear separately:

V/I source ~ 2K
DMM ~ 1K
electronic load ~ 1 K
power supply ~ 0.5 K (or more)
Sc tracer instrument ?? (can't extimate)

+TAX = more than 5.6K, The 2450 is 5K taxed, so it's a deal.  :)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: sotos on August 24, 2013, 07:35:00 pm
yes, but this piratically is an entire lab portable lab.... can do a lot of things:
-DMM
-V/I source
-power supply
-precision electronic load
-semiconductor tracer/curve tracer

for 5K$ may worth it...


And if 1 instrument goes down you just buy a new one or repair that only, not the whole lab instrument.
Title: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: ddavidebor on August 24, 2013, 08:13:26 pm
All in one instrument are just so useless...
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: c4757p on August 24, 2013, 08:16:45 pm
It's not really an all-in-one... it's just an SMU...
Title: Show your Multimeter .. in action!
Post by: Dr. Frank on August 25, 2013, 09:14:49 am
Got old stuff only:

Circuitmate 25L, 30 26 years old, and still accurate enough for daily electronics

4 1/2 digits DIY, based on 7135 / 7650, 20 years old, for DCV, DCI, low input current (10pA) and resolution to 1µV, 1nA

For metrology usage:

HP34401, 24 years old

HP3458, 13 years, demonstrating 0.2ppm transfer stability for Ohm range. 

Frank
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Blaffetuur on August 25, 2013, 10:04:02 am
Yeah a pretty cheap multimeter :)


(http://i41.tinypic.com/2nlelok.jpg)


Its a rebranded Velleman one, I don't know it does the job. If I had the money I bought an oscilloscope but thats way out of my budget :(
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: branadic on August 25, 2013, 12:00:05 pm
Quote
4 1/2 digits DIY, based on 7135 / 7650, 20 years old, for DCV, DCI, low input current (10pA) and resolution to 1µV, 1nA

A beautiful Weston Cell, I wish I had one too, but I fear I'm born a lil' bit to late.

What circuit example did you use for the 7135 and what voltage reference is used inside? You have circuit details that you want to share?
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Amarbir[Lynx-India] on August 25, 2013, 01:37:46 pm
Yeah a pretty cheap multimeter :)


(http://i41.tinypic.com/2nlelok.jpg)


Its a rebranded Velleman one, I don't know it does the job. If I had the money I bought an oscilloscope but thats way out of my budget :(

Feeling Sad  ,
     Thats a CEM Rebranded Middle End Kick Ass Multimeter
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Dr. Frank on August 25, 2013, 04:58:21 pm

A beautiful Weston Cell, I wish I had one too, but I fear I'm born a lil' bit to late.

What circuit example did you use for the 7135 and what voltage reference is used inside? You have circuit details that you want to share?

Thank you for the flowers.
 
Yep, the wooden box is beautiful, but that's only a saturated cell without temperature stabilization. You need a thermometer sticking inside to calculate the 20°C voltage.
It's simply a museums piece (like me  :palm:).

I used the 7135 datasheet standard circuitry, with a polypropylene 470nF foil cap.
The reference is an ICL8069A, 10ppm/K.

The resistor assembly is sort of free wire connection on the switch, so really nothing to share.  ::)

The 4 1/2 digit module also contains the ICL 7650.

If you're interested, I could search for the old layout I think I've still saved somewhere.

Frank
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: branadic on August 25, 2013, 05:59:19 pm
Quote
If you're interested, I could search for the old layout I think I've still saved somewhere.

Sure, at least your current measurement implementation would be interesting. The only publication that I know that includes current measurement is the HAMEG HM8011.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Dr. Frank on August 25, 2013, 07:45:40 pm


Sure, at least your current measurement implementation would be interesting. The only publication that I know that includes current measurement is the HAMEG HM8011.

Uh, there's nothing mystic about that.

The module measures voltages of 2V, 200mV and 20mV only.

In current mode, I simply used decade shunt resistors from 0.1 to 10k, and the 7650 amplifies the voltage over them by a fixed factor of 10, i.e. 200mV max. burden. That's all.

Frank

 
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Tooms on August 25, 2013, 07:46:58 pm
Hi

It was time to do the half yealy battery check and changeup of my meters so here is some photos.
 

(http://www.tooms.dk/download/eevblogforum3/Flukebatteri1.jpg)

(http://www.tooms.dk/download/eevblogforum3/Flukebatteri2.jpg)

(http://www.tooms.dk/download/eevblogforum3/Flukebatteri3.jpg)


And here is the benchmeters in the mini rack at my bench.

(http://www.tooms.dk/download/eevblogforum3/Flukebatteri4.jpg)


Tooms
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: nanofrog on August 25, 2013, 08:01:18 pm
It was time to do the half yealy battery check and changeup of my meters so here is some photos.
By chance are you a Fluke Distributor or just an addict?   :o  :-DD

Lots of nice gear there.  ;D
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: M. András on August 25, 2013, 08:04:39 pm
some peeps collects cars some collects test equipment in the value of a luxury car :)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: sotos on August 25, 2013, 08:06:06 pm
Hi

It was time to do the half yealy battery check and changeup of my meters so here is some photos.
 

(http://www.tooms.dk/download/eevblogforum3/Flukebatteri1.jpg)

(http://www.tooms.dk/download/eevblogforum3/Flukebatteri2.jpg)

(http://www.tooms.dk/download/eevblogforum3/Flukebatteri3.jpg)


And here is the benchmeters in the mini rack at my bench.

(http://www.tooms.dk/download/eevblogforum3/Flukebatteri4.jpg)


Tooms

And tell us PLEASE, what you do with all of these;
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Tooms on August 25, 2013, 08:08:02 pm
It was time to do the half yealy battery check and changeup of my meters so here is some photos.
By chance are you a Fluke Distributor or just an addict?   :o  :-DD

Lots of nice gear there.  ;D

just an addict   :)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: TopLoser on August 25, 2013, 08:10:10 pm

It was time to do the half yealy battery check and changeup of my meters so here is some photos.


Oooh I've got quite a few yellow items you haven't! Fancy adding some more to your collection?!
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Tooms on August 25, 2013, 08:10:26 pm

And tell us PLEASE, what you do with all of these;

Just a geek there started to collect
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: sotos on August 25, 2013, 08:13:20 pm

And tell us PLEASE, what you do with all of these;

Just a geek there started to collect

OMG. Just saw your site, congratulations for the work you did. Fantastic, my friend.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Tooms on August 25, 2013, 08:14:31 pm

It was time to do the half yealy battery check and changeup of my meters so here is some photos.

Oooh I've got quite a few yellow items you haven't! Fancy adding some more to your collection?!

There is always some yellow items missing from the collection ::)

I dont have the space for more at the time.


Tooms



Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Tooms on August 25, 2013, 08:16:19 pm

And tell us PLEASE, what you do with all of these;

Just a geek there started to collect

OMG. Just saw your site, congratulations for the work you did. Fantastic, my friend.

Thanks

Tooms
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: sotos on August 25, 2013, 08:19:54 pm
Also the plastics smell well when they come out of the box.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: TopLoser on August 25, 2013, 08:22:50 pm

It was time to do the half yealy battery check and changeup of my meters so here is some photos.

Oooh I've got quite a few yellow items you haven't! Fancy adding some more to your collection?!

There is always some yellow items missing from the collection ::)

I dont have the space for more at the time.


Tooms

Lovely collection, can't believe you don't have a 481 radiation survey meter! Bit short of Networks stuff as well  ;)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Tooms on August 25, 2013, 08:30:01 pm

It was time to do the half yealy battery check and changeup of my meters so here is some photos.

Oooh I've got quite a few yellow items you haven't! Fancy adding some more to your collection?!

There is always some yellow items missing from the collection ::)

I dont have the space for more at the time.

Tooms

Lovely collection, can't believe you don't have a 481 radiation survey meter! Bit short of Networks stuff as well  ;)

yes the old dsp100 is only 100mbit tester and i like to have a better one like the DTX series but the DSP100 is doing a okey job to verify cables are working... better then nothing.


Tooms
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Clint on August 28, 2013, 10:37:01 am
I have not got a massive array of multimeter's, I have about 4 in total, but 2 are ones I have owned since new and use nearly all the time, my favourite is the Tektronix its a lovely meter however I have blown both fuses and at £20 quid the pair I refuse to replace them, I will at some point replace them with standard 20mm quick blow ones.


(http://media2.turbosport.co.uk/2011/5/2013082811355583962multimeters.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: ChrispNYC on August 29, 2013, 12:05:37 am
Here's mine
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: H2Woah on August 29, 2013, 03:49:04 am
As far as I've seen I'm in the minority here with an analog multimeter. This was my father's before he finally got himself a digital meter and gave this one to me.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: ablacon64 on August 29, 2013, 11:10:39 am
My main meter is also analog but a common one, not worth a picture here... :)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: mianchen on September 06, 2013, 07:48:17 pm
I had 2 analog meters 20 years ago when I was a kid, but lost them somewhere in my parents houses (as you would with many things after 2 decades) - so I bought one a few months ago just to remember my lost meters  :'(  :)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: HeyTom on October 11, 2013, 03:08:43 pm
(http://ebay.alleypress.org/Meter.jpg)
Micronta 22-194
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: KJDS on October 11, 2013, 04:11:34 pm
A few of mine attached, and a little video showing how to measure a pulse using the peak of the Waveteks

Measuring a short current pulse with a multimeter (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QO-BJGsMHGc#)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: DanHamer on October 12, 2013, 03:33:49 pm
Here's my little collection. Nearly forgot the analogue one that I've had for donkeys years.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Greyersting on October 13, 2013, 03:33:42 am
I use a Commercial Electric ms8232b.  A friend gave it to me when he got a new one.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: silent on October 13, 2013, 05:15:29 pm
Hello.

I bought a cheap DSO few months ago and got a Sanwa PC5000a DMM for almost free in some special offer. I would really recommend this DMM. Solid, fast and precise. Extreme difference after switching from some cheap Chinese crap ;-).

(http://thumbnail.image.rakuten.co.jp/@0_mall/kys/cabinet/sokutei01/sanwa-pc5000a.gif)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: dino on October 13, 2013, 06:24:40 pm
That sanwa multimeter rocks  :-+
I got it as a gift from my colleagues at work, for graduation, and I'm extremely pleased
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: M. András on October 13, 2013, 08:32:29 pm
whoa thats not a cheap meter
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: nanofrog on October 13, 2013, 10:27:37 pm
I bought a cheap DSO few months ago and got a Sanwa PC5000a DMM for almost free in some special offer.
Looks like you got a great meter, and near free? Can't beat that at all.  :)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: saturation on October 14, 2013, 01:32:23 pm
Great!  Can you check please, is that Sanwa model really made in Japan, not Taiwan, Malaysia or China?

Hello.

I bought a cheap DSO few months ago and got a Sanwa PC5000a DMM for almost free in some special offer. I would really recommend this DMM. Solid, fast and precise. Extreme difference after switching from some cheap Chinese crap ;-).

(http://thumbnail.image.rakuten.co.jp/@0_mall/kys/cabinet/sokutei01/sanwa-pc5000a.gif)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: 84GKSIG on October 14, 2013, 02:03:38 pm
(http://i541.photobucket.com/albums/gg387/84GKSIG/toolsnstuff/IMG_0967.jpg)

Fluke 12  :-DMM  :-+ after fixing the issue where its buttons stop working its been a pleasure to use
Title: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: madshaman on October 14, 2013, 03:48:39 pm
My favourite bench meter: Keithley 196

My favourite handheld meters: 2 x Brymen BM867

My "best" meter: HP3457, I don't use it as much and tend not to like measuring amperage with it.

My most "modern" benchtop meter: Keithley 2015THD
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: silent on October 14, 2013, 11:04:44 pm
Great!  Can you check please, is that Sanwa model really made in Japan, not Taiwan, Malaysia or China?

Sure, but I have just lent it to my friend. I'll let you know as soon as I get it back.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Kryoclasm on October 15, 2013, 01:59:48 am
My recent purchase, Rigol 3068 with 6.5 digits of goodness.  :-+

(http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q244/Kryoclasm/kryodmm.png)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: uoficowboy on October 15, 2013, 04:55:48 am
As far as I've seen I'm in the minority here with an analog multimeter. This was my father's before he finally got himself a digital meter and gave this one to me.
I have the exact same meter. I think it cost ~$10 about 20 years ago. It lives at my mom's house for whenever she needs me to fix things around the house :)

My main meter now is a Fluke 189 though.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: ErikTheNorwegian on October 15, 2013, 07:25:16 pm
Not a DMM, but measures multiple voltages.. a powersupplay tester for computer PSU`s.. handy to test  ATX . BTX and ITX  PSu`s,
20/24 pin ( ATX - connector )
Voltage test : +12V , -12V , +5V , -5V , +3.3V , +5V Stand by (SB) 12V power Good ( PG ) Connectors : Floppy, HDD , CDROM , SATA , 4pin ( P4 ) , 8pin ( Dual-CPU ) , 6pin ( PCI-Express )

Connect it to the PSU and it starts the PSU automaticaly.

Cost under a 10$, but worth the money if you have a lot of PC repairs..
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PC-LCD-20-24-Pin-PSU-ATX-SATA-HD-Power-Supply-Tester-/170953669087?pt=US_Computer_Power_Supply_Testers&hash=item27cda1f9df (http://www.ebay.com/itm/PC-LCD-20-24-Pin-PSU-ATX-SATA-HD-Power-Supply-Tester-/170953669087?pt=US_Computer_Power_Supply_Testers&hash=item27cda1f9df)

(https://www.eevblog.com/forum/chat/show-your-multimeter!/?action=dlattach;attach=63659)
(https://www.eevblog.com/forum/chat/show-your-multimeter!/?action=dlattach;attach=63661)
(https://www.eevblog.com/forum/chat/show-your-multimeter!/?action=dlattach;attach=63663)
(https://www.eevblog.com/forum/chat/show-your-multimeter!/?action=dlattach;attach=63665)
(https://www.eevblog.com/forum/chat/show-your-multimeter!/?action=dlattach;attach=63667)




Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: dino on October 15, 2013, 07:25:55 pm
Great!  Can you check please, is that Sanwa model really made in Japan, not Taiwan, Malaysia or China?

Hello.

I bought a cheap DSO few months ago and got a Sanwa PC5000a DMM for almost free in some special offer. I would really recommend this DMM. Solid, fast and precise. Extreme difference after switching from some cheap Chinese crap ;-).

(http://thumbnail.image.rakuten.co.jp/@0_mall/kys/cabinet/sokutei01/sanwa-pc5000a.gif)

Mine is made in Taiwan.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: ablacon64 on October 15, 2013, 10:14:12 pm
Cost under a 10$, but worth the money if you have a lot of PC repairs..
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PC-LCD-20-24-Pin-PSU-ATX-SATA-HD-Power-Supply-Tester-/170953669087?pt=US_Computer_Power_Supply_Testers&hash=item27cda1f9df (http://www.ebay.com/itm/PC-LCD-20-24-Pin-PSU-ATX-SATA-HD-Power-Supply-Tester-/170953669087?pt=US_Computer_Power_Supply_Testers&hash=item27cda1f9df)

Nice tool, I have one. It's nice for quick testing but it does not have some dummy load. It would be great if it had. Sometimes all the voltages are there but they go down or completely disappear on load.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: ahnuts72 on October 16, 2013, 01:58:07 am
Here are the ones Ive been using lately.

Saving up for a fluke 8808a or maybe a 8845a or maybe a tektronix dmm4020 or 4040.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Phaedrus on October 16, 2013, 03:45:11 am
http://th02.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/i/2013/287/8/6/20131014_162051_by_phaedrus2401-d6qiszf.jpg (http://th02.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/i/2013/287/8/6/20131014_162051_by_phaedrus2401-d6qiszf.jpg)

Fluke 87 V
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: c4757p on October 16, 2013, 04:03:03 am
OK, I'll do this one too... ;D

My favorite general-purpose meter is my Heathkit IM-11 analog volt/ohmmeter. The reading is amplified by a vacuum tube so it has a nice 11 Mohm input impedance. I've modified it: replaced the 1/4" phone jack with bananas, separated the common input from the chassis (yeah, somebody at Heath actually thought connecting common to chassis was a good idea on a non-earthed meter :palm:), earthed the chassis (the damn thing radiated 60 Hz like nothing else), replaced the old, drifting resistors in the voltage divider, and replaced the D cell (for resistance measurements) with an LM2575-based battery eliminator. (Yep, it really will pump 100mA into a low resistance, and I didn't feel like setting up a heat sink for an LM317...)

For more precise measurements, I use my Fluke 8600A. I love the LED display, very easy to read no matter how tired my eyes are. Autoranging, too, though I don't use that much.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: BravoV on October 16, 2013, 05:29:12 am
For more precise measurements, I use my Fluke 8600A. I love the LED display, very easy to read no matter how tired my eyes are. Autoranging, too, though I don't use that much.
What happened to the HP 3468A ? Sold ?
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: c4757p on October 16, 2013, 11:13:39 am
No, just annoying to use and overkill for most purposes. I still use it when I need it - the extreme (for me, at least) precision and recently calibrated accuracy are handy sometimes. I use it as a reference to adjust other meters.

The white plastic under the 8600A in that picture is the top of the 3468A.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: DL8RI on October 16, 2013, 11:59:51 am
Hi,

after a few years of ebay, dumpster-diving I used to own several Multimeters.
A had some cheap crap I donated to people I didn't really like and some good ones (two Fluke 8600, Kithley 179, some other Fluke) I gave to people I did like ;) or donated it for our Ham-Club-Station.

The ones that are in my posession right now:
HP 3478A
Philips PM 2524 (my first Benchtop)
Prema 6001 (I'm sure no one knows them, but they made really highest Quality stuff)

"Voltcraft" M-4660M (that was my first MM)
Tektronix DMM912 (whoever produced this...)
Gossen 22S (my mostly used one, got it damaged and repaired it)

(http://abload.de/thumb/2013-10-1613.32.29e3xnu.jpg) (http://abload.de/image.php?img=2013-10-1613.32.29e3xnu.jpg) (http://abload.de/thumb/2013-10-1613.32.53cml4s.jpg) (http://abload.de/image.php?img=2013-10-1613.32.53cml4s.jpg)

For Broadband-Voltage-Measurement I use a HP 3400A.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: PA4TIM on October 16, 2013, 12:07:52 pm
Prema made indeed very good and stable benchmeters. I have a prema 5017.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: DL8RI on October 16, 2013, 02:26:00 pm
I'd love to get my hands on a Prema 8017.
7 1/2 Digit, and nearly the same features as Agilent's new 34461A. But it was build somewhat 15 Years ago!
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: echen1024 on October 16, 2013, 04:51:21 pm
Just got my second meter! I've had the Fluke 115 for ~4yrs and recently wanted something with mA and possibly µA ranges. After watching eBay for a while I found this BK 389A NIB for $60. Think I got a good deal?

(http://photos.xn--f5a.net/070413/dmm.jpg)
Hey and IBM Model M! Just like what I have. What is the model number and date code on that?
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: 99tito99 on October 16, 2013, 07:01:41 pm
Which One?

(http://zmabz.smugmug.com/photos/i-WRq4w7T/0/X3/i-WRq4w7T-X3.jpg)

Cheers, Mark
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: ElectroIrradiator on October 16, 2013, 07:17:58 pm
Which One?

What is the story behind the 16 seemingly identical red meters? :)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: nanofrog on October 16, 2013, 07:29:41 pm
Which One?

What is the story behind the 16 seemingly identical red meters? :)
Freebies with purchase from some particular store, such as Harbor Freight in here in the US?
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: ErikTheNorwegian on October 16, 2013, 08:44:03 pm
Which One?

What is the story behind the 16 seemingly identical red meters? :)
Freebies with purchase from some particular store, such as Harbor Freight in here in the US?


Are they in any way usefull?
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Phaedrus on October 16, 2013, 08:47:09 pm
Which One?

What is the story behind the 16 seemingly identical red meters? :)
Freebies with purchase from some particular store, such as Harbor Freight in here in the US?


Are they in any way usefull?


They're ok for typical battery / ATX PSU voltages. I wouldn't use them for anything requiring high precision, or >100V (including mains voltages).

I recommend them a lot for non-EEs. I get a lot of people who get really weird readings for their computer PSU voltage from some crappy software or their BIOS; I tell them to get a $10 DMM to check and make sure, since software voltage measurement on computers is laughably bad.

In my experience, they're usually within +/-0.5% of my Fluke 87 V at ATX voltages.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: 99tito99 on October 17, 2013, 12:15:02 am
Which One?

What is the story behind the 16 seemingly identical red meters? :)
Freebies with purchase from some particular store, such as Harbor Freight in here in the US?


Are they in any way usefull?


I don't think so.  As Dave would say, ". . . they will blow your fucking hand off . . ."
If Dave can come up with a good multi-multimeter test to destruction idea I will send them to him.

As for the Weston's they are all functional and I have used a few for battery/capacitor monitoring/discharge experiments, the Simpson 260 works great and us it all the time on vacuum tube radios, and the three Hickok's is mechanically good but the wiring and some components need repair/replacing.

Cheers, Mark


SEXY ! ! !

(http://zmabz.smugmug.com/photos/i-v5qw64m/0/XL/i-v5qw64m-XL.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: nanofrog on October 17, 2013, 01:43:05 am
Are they in any way usefull?
For low voltage measurements that don't need high accuracy, sure IMHO. Could be useful in a car glove box to check for voltage on the side of the road for example.

Could also be useful as V & A meters on a DIY PSU that's not high voltage or current as well (say 30V, 5A max). Particularly if they were free.  :o  :P
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: SLJ on October 17, 2013, 02:13:23 am
Those Hickok 209A's are a sight to see. I love the large meter.  I prefer the looks of the black face one over the silver one.  Rebuilt one a couple of years ago but did not have room for it on the bench. Most likely will pick up another at a swap meet at some point.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: echen1024 on October 17, 2013, 02:42:21 am
Are the old Tek handheld DMMs any good?
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: 99tito99 on October 17, 2013, 06:12:27 am
Are they in any way usefull?
For low voltage measurements that don't need high accuracy, sure IMHO. Could be useful in a car glove box to check for voltage on the side of the road for example.

Could also be useful as V & A meters on a DIY PSU that's not high voltage or current as well (say 30V, 5A max). Particularly if they were free.  :o  :P

You are absolutely right echen1024.  I was being a bit glib.  I have built a couple of battery charges and used the LCD and associated innards for the volt and amp displays.


(http://zmabz.smugmug.com/Other/Meters/i-nPcb2LV/0/L/Onehunglo%20Meter-1-L.jpg)   (http://zmabz.smugmug.com/Other/Meters/i-fprfdkN/0/L/Onehunglo%20Meter-2-L.jpg)   (http://zmabz.smugmug.com/Other/Meters/i-bC9nktN/0/L/Onehunglo%20Meter-3-L.jpg)

(http://zmabz.smugmug.com/Other/Meters/i-mwhZ5CR/0/L/Onehunglo%20Meter-4-L.jpg)   (http://zmabz.smugmug.com/Other/Meters/i-pdWMbqp/0/L/Onehunglo%20Meter-5-L.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: DL8RI on October 17, 2013, 06:14:00 am
Mine is working and it's usable. What do you mean with 'any good' in particular?
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: 99tito99 on October 17, 2013, 06:42:03 am
Those Hickok 209A's are a sight to see. I love the large meter.  I prefer the looks of the black face one over the silver one.  Rebuilt one a couple of years ago but did not have room for it on the bench. Most likely will pick up another at a swap meet at some point.
Hi Steve:

Yes they are very cool.  I just went to and am in the process of looking at your website http://www.stevenjohnson.com, and just saw a photo of a 'Cooper Hewitt Rectifier'.  Do you have this in your collection?  If so, very neat.

Hey Folks, if you're interested in vintage electronic technology go to Steve's website.

Cheers, Mark


(http://www.stevenjohnson.com/pics/mercury-rectifier01.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: SLJ on October 17, 2013, 09:29:41 am
Hi Steve:
Yes they are very cool.  I just went to and am in the process of looking at your website http://www.stevenjohnson.com, and just saw a photo of a 'Cooper Hewitt Rectifier'.  Do you have this in your collection?  If so, very neat.

Hey Folks, if you're interested in vintage electronic technology go to Steve's website.

Cheers, Mark


Yes,  It's in the collection.   I got at an estate sale with a bunch of other tubes I purchased. Since it's full of mercury there's not really much I can do with it.  Can't really ship it easily and items containing mercury are not usually allowed at swap meets so I guess it stays.  It's pretty large.  One of my winter projects is to build a stable display stand for it so the cats can't knock it over.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: SLJ on October 17, 2013, 09:33:02 am
Hi Steve:
Yes they are very cool.  I just went to and am in the process of looking at your website http://www.stevenjohnson.com, and just saw a photo of a 'Cooper Hewitt Rectifier'.  Do you have this in your collection?  If so, very neat.

Hey Folks, if you're interested in vintage electronic technology go to Steve's website.

Cheers, Mark


Yes,  It's in the collection.   I got it at an estate sale with a bunch of other tubes I purchased. Since it's full of mercury there's not really much I can do with it.  Can't really ship it easily and items containing mercury are not usually allowed at swap meets so I guess it stays.  It's pretty large.  One of my winter projects is to build a stable display stand for it so the cats can't knock it over.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: kizzap on October 18, 2013, 01:06:03 pm
Time to show the shame (THE SHAME) in the multimeters that I own.  :'(

The analogue meter is a digitech cheapy from jaycar, which I got roughly a year ago, after a University course demanded an analogue meter.  :palm: Not too bad for $20.

The DMM is also a cheapy, however it originates from Dick Smith Electronics, back when they actually used to sell electronics parts in the store (probably around 8 yrs old at least). Ironically it is not branded at all (who would on such a piece of crap). As you can see, it is a little  ::) worse for wear, the centre plastic support has completely broken off, and the common terminal will not be far behind. As to the meter's accuracy, who gives a damn, I am sure it is no-where near accurate.

And holy crap, just pulled the thing open, and found a model number, apparantly it is a UNI-T UT30B. Not sure how I feel about the UNI-T brand now... If anyone wants to see the horror pictures from inside I'll open it up and get some pics for you.

Here's to hoping I win one of the multimeters in the contest, short of that I'll be heading out to replace these meters with something more respectable.  :-+

As a bonus you can also see the 100% quality test leads that I am using with the meters.

-kizzap
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Hydrawerk on October 18, 2013, 06:55:15 pm
Here is my test gear.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Hydrawerk on October 18, 2013, 06:57:03 pm
Next photo. I also have two vintage multimeters. See this. https://www.eevblog.com/forum/blog/eevblog-482-retro-iskra-multimeter-teardown/msg246778/#msg246778 (https://www.eevblog.com/forum/blog/eevblog-482-retro-iskra-multimeter-teardown/msg246778/#msg246778)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: ixfd64 on October 23, 2013, 07:04:46 pm
Mine's really old. Analog FTW.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Hydrawerk on October 23, 2013, 09:39:43 pm
 :-+
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: sync on October 24, 2013, 01:47:05 pm
My "new" multi-function meter. :)
A HP 3450A build 1970. Peltier stabilized reference and thermotransfer True-RMS converter. O0

The front panel was soaked in WD40 or something like that. :-- :-- :-- I had to disassemble it in pieces and clean them. Lucky nothing of that evil stuff penetrated into the electronics.

It has a fault measuring positive voltages. They are unstable and a bit low. Should be fixable. Negative voltages are spot on.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: elex_enthusiast on October 24, 2013, 02:32:23 pm
My small family :)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v146/orbiter/Meters.jpg)

well not quite small..those babies are quite irresistible... :-+
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: elex_enthusiast on October 24, 2013, 02:51:52 pm
Here's mine

First my main multimeter used for bench, Fluke 867B Graphical Multimeter that i can't live without, esp its Component Terst function for "power off" troubleshooting:

(http://i1258.photobucket.com/albums/ii538/genebaq/72d548cd.jpg)

how old is your fluke 876b? is this the grandpa of fluke 280 series or not?
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Vgkid on October 24, 2013, 04:42:43 pm
My "new" multi-function meter. :)
A HP 3450A build 1970. Peltier stabilized reference and thermotransfer True-RMS converter. O0

The front panel was soaked in WD40 or something like that. :-- :-- :-- I had to disassemble it in pieces and clean them. Lucky nothing of that evil stuff penetrated into the electronics.

It has a fault measuring positive voltages. They are unstable and a bit low. Should be fixable. Negative voltages are spot on.
Can you tell me more about this meter, google is not helping.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: sync on October 25, 2013, 04:06:54 pm
Can you tell me more about this meter, google is not helping.

You can download the operating and service manual for the 3450B from Aglient: http://cp.literature.agilent.com/litweb/pdf/03450-90007.pdf (http://cp.literature.agilent.com/litweb/pdf/03450-90007.pdf). It should similar to the 3450A.

Specs (3450B):
5½ digits (120000 counts) nixie display
VDC: 100mV .. 1000V ranges, 1uV resolution, 80ppm + 40ppm FS accuracy (90 days)
VAC: 1V .. 1000V ranges, 10uV resolution, 400ppm + 100pm FS accuracy (90 days)
Ohm: 100 ohm .. 10M ohm ranges, 1m ohm resolution, 100ppm + 40ppm FS accuracy (90 days)
Up to 15 readings/s
Autoranging
Autozeroing
Ratio mode for VDC:VDC, VAC:VAC and ohm:ohm
Limit test (LO, GO, HI)
Digital output (BCD encoded)
Remote control
Rear input

On of the first HP DMMs with a dual slope ADC. It uses tons of diode-transistor-logic (DTL) ICs. A predecessor of TTL. The highest integration once are 4 bit BCD counters. The reference zener and the first stage dual jfets of three amplifiers are thermal stabilizer by a peltier element. It uses a thermotransfer True-RMS converter. This works with a heater-thermocouple combination and adjusting a DC voltage until it has the same heating as the AC voltage.

A very sophisticated instrument for it's time.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: elex_enthusiast on October 26, 2013, 01:25:10 am
Great!  Can you check please, is that Sanwa model really made in Japan, not Taiwan, Malaysia or China?

Hello.

I bought a cheap DSO few months ago and got a Sanwa PC5000a DMM for almost free in some special offer. I would really recommend this DMM. Solid, fast and precise. Extreme difference after switching from some cheap Chinese crap ;-).

(http://thumbnail.image.rakuten.co.jp/@0_mall/kys/cabinet/sokutei01/sanwa-pc5000a.gif)

Sanwa is a japanees brand and most of their products were manufactured in japan.... :-DMM
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Vgkid on October 26, 2013, 07:21:32 am
Sync, do you have internal pics of your 5340A ?
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: sullyRD on October 26, 2013, 07:22:40 pm
My collection of Multimeters

(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z221/jackthebaiter/SAM_4797.jpg)
The YellowCaltek Unopened Analog Multimeter was to replace the one lying down because the contacts snapped inside it and was unrepairable, The Rapid Electronics Analog meter i got for £2 brand new unopened off Ebay it is such good quality i bought another one off the same seller as a spare, it is unopened in the Box beneath it.
The Two Draper meters are both faulty.
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z221/jackthebaiter/3.png)
My Main Three Most trusted meters Two 87Vs and my 1987 Fluke 23.
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z221/jackthebaiter/1-1.pnghttp:/)


Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: JuiceKing on October 26, 2013, 09:12:24 pm
Two high-impedance meters...
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: JuiceKing on October 26, 2013, 09:49:42 pm
One more... A nice old Keithley 179A.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: GreyWoolfe on October 26, 2013, 10:34:36 pm
Not much, but works for me.
Fluke 8840A
Protek B-845
Velleman DVM890F
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: alm on October 27, 2013, 12:39:14 am
Two high-impedance meters...
Nice, we haven't seen too many electrometers on here yet. I'm surprised Dave hasn't acquired one yet given his interest in low currents. Electrometers are more versatile and capable than the Keithley 480 picoammeter that he 'repaired' a whille ago. I think this one goes down to 10 fA full scale? Eventually Dave will do an episode on one and everyone and their dog will suddenly buy one, just like the rubidium frequency references ;).
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: JuiceKing on October 27, 2013, 02:09:30 am
Two high-impedance meters...
Nice, we haven't seen too many electrometers on here yet. I'm surprised Dave hasn't acquired one yet given his interest in low currents. Electrometers are more versatile and capable than the Keithley 480 picoammeter that he 'repaired' a whille ago. I think this one goes down to 10 fA full scale? Eventually Dave will do an episode on one and everyone and their dog will suddenly buy one, just like the rubidium frequency references ;).

This one mostly came from eBay--priced right because the meter glass was broken. I had another one (a quite dead rack mount version with glass intact) and was able to swap meter faces. It worked! It was easy to bring into calibration but I've not yet plumbed the extremes. The lowest full scale ammeter reads 10 pA, but with the 0.001 multiplier, yes, it goes down to 10 fA full scale. That's 100 aA resolution, in theory anyway.

There's a lot of interesting theory wrapped up in these old instruments, so I do hope that Dave gets his hands on some and does a "Teardown Tuesday/Fundamental Friday" on it when he's worked through his current repair backlog!
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: JustinHV32 on October 27, 2013, 06:21:31 am
This is my lot of meters. L->R is a QM1566 from jaycar bought about 3 years ago. Accuracy is OK, but the great thing is it can measure lots of DC current. Next is an Agilent U1252A, bought from TrioSmartcal on special about a year ago. Next is an Agilent U1241A also from Trio and on special (notice a pattern forming here, I'm a regular tight a$$) Above them is a rigol DM3068 bench meter (i dont use as much as I should). and finally a 10+ year old peice of crap from Jaycar QM1320( I have 2), the price was right at the time and served their purpose, but glad I haven't measured anything higher than 240VAC with them. They've pretty much been retired now. I mostly use the U1241A but switching to measure voltage is annoying when it's defaulting to measure ACV.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: BravoV on October 27, 2013, 06:27:03 am
I mostly use the U1241A but switching to measure voltage is annoying when it's defaulting to measure ACV.

I own U1242B which I believe very similar to U1241A, just read the manual, you can set the voltage defaulting to DCV.  ;)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: JustinHV32 on October 27, 2013, 07:10:14 am
bravo BravoB, all fixed. Should have RTFM  |O
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: John Coloccia on October 27, 2013, 12:19:15 pm
My good old trusty Fluke from way back.  I used the original probes on them until last week.  I finally bent one and replaced them with Pomona probes.  I used to use this at one of my first engineering jobs.  I don't quite remember all of the details why someone wrote that on the meter, but I'm certain I earned that name.

Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: SeanB on October 27, 2013, 01:50:21 pm
I still have the screwdriver............
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: alm on October 27, 2013, 02:03:20 pm
It was easy to bring into calibration but I've not yet plumbed the extremes.
Fortunately calibrating/adjusting these doesn't usually involve accurate 10 fA current sources or 100 Tohm resistors.

The lowest full scale ammeter reads 10 pA, but with the 0.001 multiplier, yes, it goes down to 10 fA full scale. That's 100 aA resolution, in theory anyway.
Or about 600 electrons/s ;). Measuring that is more like experimental physics than electronics, though.

There's a lot of interesting theory wrapped up in these old instruments, so I do hope that Dave gets his hands on some and does a "Teardown Tuesday/Fundamental Friday" on it when he's worked through his current repair backlog!
Agreed.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: BravoV on October 29, 2013, 03:53:02 am
My DMMs family with recent twin additions.  :P
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: iloveelectronics on October 29, 2013, 04:54:44 am
A partial collection of my DMM's :)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: nanofrog on October 29, 2013, 06:15:27 am
A partial collection of my DMM's :)
Partial?

Lets see all of it.  ;D
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Fezder on October 29, 2013, 02:04:26 pm
i presume other dmm's that 'aint in photo, are flukes, right? ;D
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: iloveelectronics on October 29, 2013, 02:23:04 pm
i presume other dmm's that 'aint in photo, are flukes, right? ;D

No, I don't own any Flukes, all my DMM's are Chinese/Taiwanese made. I have so many simply because I'm both a hobbyist and a seller, and that gives me a very good excuse to spend money on DMM's I don't need but "might" be interesting to have a look at  >:D

The ones that are not in the picture include those at home (Brymen 867 and 257, and a couple other Digiteks), an HP3457A bench meter, and a few others that I rarely even touch anymore, hence not worth the bench space and have been put away.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Wytnucls on October 29, 2013, 02:29:33 pm
Franky, what about a review of the UT139C, while your better half is on holiday and you're bored at home?  ;)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: iloveelectronics on October 29, 2013, 02:39:46 pm
Franky, what about a review of the UT139C, while your better half is on holiday and you're bored at home?  ;)

LOL! I can't believe you guys crossed path half a globe away!!

Anyway, yes, I will post some internal pics of the UT139C and some comments in the next couple of days.
Title: Show us your meters. Bench or handheld.
Post by: Napalm2002 on November 04, 2013, 05:06:05 am
Show us your meter collections. Bench or handheld. If this has been posted already I'm sorry because I tryed to search. I have a meter sickness as I am sure all of us do. So let's see it!
Title: Re: Show us your meters. Bench or handheld.
Post by: Napalm2002 on November 04, 2013, 05:07:49 am
27 fm
289
16
179
8600
8020a
8020b x2
8022b
8060a x2
8062
Drantech outdoor
8020a broken LCD
8020b broken LCD
Triplett 630
Triplett 666
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Napalm2002 on November 04, 2013, 05:14:39 am
27 fm
289
16
179
8600
8020a
8020b x2
8022b
8060a x2
8062
Drantech outdoor
8020a broken LCD
8920b broken LCD
Triplett 630 x2
Triplett 666
Title: Re: Show us your meters. Bench or handheld.
Post by: Napalm2002 on November 04, 2013, 05:15:48 am
Thank you
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: M0BSW on November 05, 2013, 06:27:12 pm
Nothing fancy here  Uni T 61e,Digitek DT41000zc, Alphatek 61-322, now don't get to excited over them will you.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Mrdjdean on November 06, 2013, 06:39:59 pm
No Pictures I'm afraid, but i picked up an awesome eBay deal for a brand new fluke 87v for £101.91, still boxed and unused.  I was a little suspicious so i even tore it down and compared it to a teardown Dave done. 

Im hunting the forums for an o-scope and a few other bits to get me moving forward
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: sprocket on November 07, 2013, 05:28:42 pm
Well.. just got brand spanking new agilent U1273AX to replace my now dead SOAR 4050B. Then I got a rebranded batronix 280 thay I never really got to like (super slow in aspect compred to my old SOAR and my new Agilent.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Excavatoree on November 09, 2013, 11:42:47 pm
In this post, from the "Old Fluke Multimeters" thread:

https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/old-fluke-multimeters/msg326405/#msg326405 (https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/old-fluke-multimeters/msg326405/#msg326405)

Jay_Diddy_B shows an 8022a/AF.   As many know, I like collecting the various versions of these meters.  I thought I'd share a picture of my 8020B/AG. 

Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Napalm2002 on November 09, 2013, 11:57:09 pm
Is there someplace that has a nice history of fluke dmms and info? Like an online museum or so?
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Seg on November 10, 2013, 12:03:18 am
I've been wondering that myself. We could just start one on the wiki maybe.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Napalm2002 on November 10, 2013, 12:05:11 am
I have a ton for pics. And my best friend has possibly one of every one ever made by fluke. I have more 80xx ones than he does tho! Lol
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: echen1024 on November 10, 2013, 04:37:51 am
Well.. just got brand spanking new agilent U1273AX to replace my now dead SOAR 4050B. Then I got a rebranded batronix 280 thay I never really got to like (super slow in aspect compred to my old SOAR and my new Agilent.
Tell me how your Agilent is. I might be getting a new DMM soon.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: nanofrog on November 10, 2013, 05:17:18 am
Tell me how your Agilent is. I might be getting a new DMM soon.
Which model/s are you looking at?
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Kryoclasm on November 10, 2013, 05:30:16 am
Is there someplace that has a nice history of fluke dmms and info? Like an online museum or so?


List of Flukes Multimeters and other Fluke stuff.
http://www.radiomuseum.org/dsp_treffer.cfm?sModus=1&sort=year&Page=1 (http://www.radiomuseum.org/dsp_treffer.cfm?sModus=1&sort=year&Page=1)


http://www.radiomuseum.org/ (http://www.radiomuseum.org/)
And search for fluke.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Napalm2002 on November 10, 2013, 05:36:48 am
Link is bad
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Kryoclasm on November 10, 2013, 05:50:16 am
Thanks, modified post.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: billclay on November 10, 2013, 05:13:37 pm
A partial collection of my DMM's :)

Check out that PROVA 803, with not one but TWO function knobs, one for each channel!  I've never seen that before.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: SeanB on November 10, 2013, 08:22:45 pm
13 is an unlucky number, you should send one to Dave.......
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: lnx64 on November 10, 2013, 08:38:55 pm
Don't laugh guys, it's all I can afford right now.  I am eyeing an Agilent or a Fluke, once I get some income..

It says it's automotive, but that's just because it has an inductor for spark plug wires to show RPM's and dwell angles.  It actually works decent, compared to a friends fluke, it was actually pretty spot on which surprised me.  But for voltages above 600v, I wouldn't trust it.  It says CAT II 600v, then says it handle 750v AC and 1000v DC?  Um, ok..  lol

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v395/Evilweredragon/photo2_zpsb4df7a25.jpg~original)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v395/Evilweredragon/photo1_zpsd401d9c0.jpg~original)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Kryoclasm on November 10, 2013, 11:33:16 pm
Well, I just ordered a  Fluke 87V.   :-DMM

Been wanting one for a few years and after being spoiled in the Air Force, always having a Fluke in my tool box. Now I need to find an affordable Hall Effect DC ammeter clamp.

I'll post a pic when it arrives.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Napalm2002 on November 11, 2013, 12:00:19 am
Great choice sir. Out of the large number of flukes that I have I have never bought an 87v yet. It's on my list tho...
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: iloveelectronics on November 11, 2013, 03:49:16 pm
A partial collection of my DMM's :)

Check out that PROVA 803, with not one but TWO function knobs, one for each channel!  I've never seen that before.

There was a discussion/teardown thread on the PROVA DMM's a while ago: https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/prova-903-discussion/ (https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/prova-903-discussion/)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Six_Shooter on November 18, 2013, 05:24:26 am
Here is most of my collection, there's also a cheap analog meter that I'm not sure even works anymore that I am not including and I'm sure if I look hard enough I'll find at least one more.

I've had the Fluke the longest, it was old when I got it, 12 years ago or so, it's been well (ab)used.

Title: To Infinity...and Beyond!
Post by: JuiceKing on November 18, 2013, 12:34:57 pm
Two differential voltmeters: the Fluke 887A (AC/DC) and Fluke 895A (DC only).

Both are specified at 25ppm accuracy on DC ranges. The difference is the 895A has infinite input impedance at balance on all ranges, whereas the 887A presents 10M input impedance on the 100V and 1000V ranges.

The pictures demonstrate the difference. The 895A (on the right) is measuring a 10V voltage source directly. The 887A (on the left) is measuring the same voltage source, but in series with a nominal 10M resistor.

On the 10V range, they measure the same (well, 10.00035 on the 887A and 10.00000 on the 895A -- that's as close as I could match them during calibration).

On the 100V range, however, the 887A reads 4.9978 -- it's neatly divided the voltage in half with the 10M series resistor.



Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: creyc on November 18, 2013, 07:56:18 pm
This thread is quite interesting indeed.  Some truly amazing pieces of equipment out there, and it's nice to see lots of it still in service too!

It's funny seeing the juxtaposition of vintage Flukes and Keithleys amongst dime-a-dozen chinese specials, too!
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Vgkid on November 18, 2013, 11:27:41 pm
Those are two interesting pieces of equiptment. I assume you have them referenced to an external source, or do they have their own intetnal one. Is the ac/dc a thermal rms converter.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: JuiceKing on November 19, 2013, 12:42:23 am
Those are two interesting pieces of equiptment. I assume you have them referenced to an external source, or do they have their own intetnal one. Is the ac/dc a thermal rms converter.

Both contain temp-compensated zener diodes for internal reference voltages. The DC-only version has inputs on the back so you can connect an external reference to the KV divider inside. The AC/DC version is average responding. There's yet another model (the 931A/B) that measures RMS using a thermal converter.

All of these are plentiful on eBay, with gigantic price gaps between the clean/tested ones and the junky ones that need a bath and a tune up.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: ModemHead on November 19, 2013, 03:08:52 am
I guess it's about time I made a contribution to this thread.  I won't bore you with the gray-and-yellow meters around here.  But here are some items from Mr. Modemhead's Multimeter Museum.

(https://www.eevblog.com/forum/chat/show-your-multimeter!/?action=dlattach;attach=67734;image)

Back row: Weston 7320, Weston 6100 "Roadrunner", Beckman 3020
Front row: Fluke 8020A, Beckman RMS225

All are made in USA circa 1980 except for the RMS225, which is more like 1990-ish.  I couldn't afford these when they were new, so they are all recent acquisitions.  The 8020A and 3020 required repairs, but all are functional.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: BravoV on November 19, 2013, 03:15:25 am
... I won't bore you with the gray-and-yellow meters around here. 

I wouldn't mind seeing those gray & yellow meters of yours, especially ones with histories where you fixed them.  :-+
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Wytnucls on November 19, 2013, 03:17:03 am
What's with the Weston? Looks just like the Fluke. Great condition. They all look like they were made yesterday!
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: ModemHead on November 19, 2013, 01:24:10 pm
What's with the Weston? Looks just like the Fluke.
I asked Dave Taylor (drtaylor) who originated that side pushbutton design and he was of the opinion that Fluke did.  The Weston is no cheap clone though. Take a look inside. (http://mrmodemhead.com/blog/gallery/weston-6100-roadrunner/)  Awesome hand-drawn PCB layout. When I hold it to my ear I hear disco music.

I wouldn't mind seeing those gray & yellow meters of yours, especially ones with histories where you fixed them.  :-+
I made a little gray and yellow sculpture for you.  A few needed repairs, but a bottle of IPA and some fusible resistors takes care of most problems.  I fibbed earlier, I did save my pennies and buy the leftmost 87 around 1990. With an updated LCD and white backlight, it's still my favorite meter.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: poida_pie on November 19, 2013, 10:31:56 pm
Excellent to see your contribution to this thread Mr Modemhead.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Vgkid on November 19, 2013, 10:46:52 pm
*snip
That is rather interesting, I forgot that average responding voltmeters can be that accurate by themselves. Then I remembered that they were almost neck and neck with your average thermal rms converter in a high end multimeter(70/80's vintage.) It is rather interesting that it seems like they used a possibly dual matched diode for this. To bad I cannot find any information on the diodes. My average responding voltmeter (Ballantine 323-07) utilizes 2 matched back diode(unitunnnel) true rf stuff these days.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: BravoV on November 20, 2013, 02:18:47 am
I wouldn't mind seeing those gray & yellow meters of yours, especially ones with histories where you fixed them.  :-+
I made a little gray and yellow sculpture for you.  A few needed repairs, but a bottle of IPA and some fusible resistors takes care of most problems.  I fibbed earlier, I did save my pennies and buy the leftmost 87 around 1990. With an updated LCD and white backlight, it's still my favorite meter.

Thanks for the DMM artwork.  :-DD

Are they all bought used and broken ? Really, from the photo, they're all look so bling & shiny.

Fusible resistors ? Whats that for ?
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: ModemHead on November 20, 2013, 02:50:14 am
Just the stacked-up ones (and the second 87) in that shot were advertised as 'broken', but when half of them end up only having dead batteries, it's not too much of an achievement to get them going again. :)  And the ones that look the least abused physically always have the best odds of success, no surprise there.

Fusible resistors open up when too much power is dissipated, preventing further damage. You will find at least one in just about every Fluke design.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: BravoV on November 20, 2013, 03:32:16 am
I know for sure who to consult 1st, when I scored a cheap, heavily abused & broken Fluke meter in the future.  >:D
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: retiredcaps on November 20, 2013, 06:03:58 am
I know for sure who to consult 1st, when I scored a cheap, heavily abused & broken Fluke meter in the future.  >:D
Just don't pay $150 USD + $35 s/h from this seller

http://www.ebay.com/itm/321254188871 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/321254188871)

PS. It probably has one of the worst descriptions as well.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: tinytim on November 20, 2013, 02:45:41 pm
I have an old kinzo 18D26 that i use in "sacrificial" mode (is that huge cap discharged, yeah lets see...)
Mastech MS8230B El cheapo - ebay
MD10759 - another cheapo but works great and very accurate in low ranges

See Pics for the other meter :)

Might be time to get the other one calibrated :)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: reagle on February 01, 2014, 10:06:06 pm
I just snagged a Weston 6000 for my collection, waiting for it to arrive.  I am yet to see a meter with the ports on the side :)
Picture is from the seller.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: ModemHead on February 02, 2014, 12:54:36 am
I just snagged a Weston 6000 for my collection, waiting for it to arrive.  I am yet to see a meter with the ports on the side :)
:-+ :-+  Oddly enough, the ports are on the starboard side.  Can't wait to see inside. :-/O
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: retiredcaps on February 02, 2014, 07:57:31 am
I am yet to see a meter with the ports on the side :)
Daetron MM100 (page 7).  I tried bidding on one, but lost.

ftp://ttl.arcadetech.org/TTL/Test_Equipment/Daetron-cap%20meter/Daetron_General_Catalog.PDF

Measures 4 voltages at same time.  4.5 digits when only measuring 2 voltages.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: reagle on February 05, 2014, 01:13:59 am
My turn to show off
These are my handheld meters. Usually the two  bench ones are used the most (Fluke 8840A and 8842A), but they are not as interesting as this group. Keithley 130A, Hioki 3200,Meterman 35XP, Agilent U1252A in back row.
Front row: Sinclair PDM35, Alda M-838, Yokogawa CL-220

(http://kuzyatech.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/1-P2040160.jpg)
And a closeup of the more senior section. Hioki (circa 1984) is built like a tank and working well. Note that it actually has covered plugs- seems pretty rare for that era, as well as a neon overvoltage indication lamp.
 Sinclair meter is flaky (apparently as expected), and a Keithley is slightly out of cal. The Alda meter is actually from 1993, and has the worst LCD ;)
(http://kuzyatech.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2-P2040161.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Phaedrus on February 05, 2014, 01:25:09 am
My work has an 87 V and a 117.

Yaaaaay. ;)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: roket on February 05, 2014, 01:46:38 am
I have Sanva 5000, Fluke 125 and recently I bought Agilent 1272, Agilent - the ideal device.  very fast, illumination,
excellent functionality. I love the good equipment
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: reagle on February 08, 2014, 08:11:44 pm
Paging Mr ModemHead - the beast has arrived! Here it is next to a modern meter
I did not realize it's that huge, runs on 2x9V batteries and you get to them by lifting front panel!
Write-up coming up
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Deckert on February 22, 2014, 08:26:59 am
I guess it's about time I made a contribution to this thread.  I won't bore you with the gray-and-yellow meters around here.  But here are some items from Mr. Modemhead's Multimeter Museum.

Really nice seeing that Beckman multimeter there. I have the exact same model (will post a pic of my collection). The Beckman 3020 was the non-RMS model and the 3030 was the True RMS model. Fine multimeters for their day, going all the way down to a 200uA scale. One of the other features I really liked about the Beckman was that it had a 2A scale. Very nice collection.

--deckert
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Deckert on February 22, 2014, 08:38:31 am
From left to right, my collection includes two Brymen meters (BM867 and BM811), a Fluke 77, Beckman 3020 and three MajorTech models on the right. The pocket DMM (MT855) is only 10mm thick, but is extremely capable for its size - it has a frequency counter that goes op to 30MHz.

The clamp meter is a 40A-400A model which I use around the house. The orange one I bought because it was ultra-cheap and based on the Intersil ICL7106 DMM chip, an old favorite of mine.

The Fluke and the Beckman last saw calibration in 1989, but both are still spot-on. I had the two Brymens calibrated a few months ago - since I've had these, they are my go-to DMMs on the bench. Before I had them, I mainly used the Fluke and the Beckman.

(https://www.eevblog.com/forum/chat/show-your-multimeter!/?action=dlattach;attach=82377;image)

The two Brymens are sold in South Africa as the TBM867 and the TBM811 respectively.

--deckert
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: anachrocomputer on March 05, 2014, 02:16:47 pm
My very first multimeter, bought at Henry's Radio on Edgeware Road:

(http://www.gifford.co.uk/~coredump/meter.jpg)

My main bench meter, the HP 3466A:

(http://www.gifford.co.uk/~coredump/hp3466a_1.jpg)

A Keithley 195 that I wired up to an IEEE-488 card in a PC:

(http://www.gifford.co.uk/~coredump/k195.jpg)

And one that I don't use regularly, but I do sometimes take to shows, the Solartron LM 1450:

(http://www.gifford.co.uk/~coredump/lm1450.jpg)

Nixie Tubes Forever!
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Electric flower on March 05, 2014, 07:39:37 pm
Left: UNI-T UT61E
Middle: Protek 506
Right: Pancontrol PAN51 (my first multimeter).

Might do a teardown of Protek one day, but not any time soon.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Frost on March 05, 2014, 11:45:23 pm
Here is my new (old) Gossen Metrawatt METRA HIT 28S
It works perfect but needs to be recalibrated.

The Case ;D

(http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b611/ZX_81/Werkzeug/METRA_HIT_28S_1_zps9d8b69e9.jpg)

and the Multimeter :)

(http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b611/ZX_81/Werkzeug/METRA_HIT_28S_2_zpsf9733246.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: nanofrog on March 05, 2014, 11:56:26 pm
Here is my new (old) Gossen Metrawatt METRA HIT 28S
(http://img2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20100923210150/simpsons/images/b/b4/Homer_drool.jpg)

Wish I could afford Gossen, so you'll under stand the following statement....YOU SUCK!  :P
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Frost on March 06, 2014, 12:04:43 am
Wish I could afford Gossen

I can only afford the used ones :), this is from 2007 but in perfect condition.
I think because they are so expensive, most of the owners handles them with care.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: nanofrog on March 06, 2014, 12:15:28 am
I can only afford the used ones :), this is from 2007 but in perfect condition.
I think because they are so expensive, most of the owners handles them with care.
I would hope so, and wonderful that you found a used unit in such shape.  ;D

They're not that common here in the US, so used is very hard to come by IME (most is photography related, and even some PSU's <Konstanter>; currently zero Gossen DMM's listed, unless you count 1x listing for leads).  :'(
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Napalm2002 on March 06, 2014, 12:53:07 am
I have a killer drantek outdoor which is just a rebrand gossen. And i only paid 125 usd  brand new!
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Frost on March 06, 2014, 09:38:37 pm
And i only paid 125 usd  brand new!

A new Meter for that price is an absolute super bargain.
The regular price for a new METRAHIT OUTDOOR is ~850 USD
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: krivx on March 06, 2014, 11:26:54 pm
I wouldn't mind seeing those gray & yellow meters of yours, especially ones with histories where you fixed them.  :-+
I made a little gray and yellow sculpture for you.  A few needed repairs, but a bottle of IPA and some fusible resistors takes care of most problems.  I fibbed earlier, I did save my pennies and buy the leftmost 87 around 1990. With an updated LCD and white backlight, it's still my favorite meter.

Sorry for bringing up an old post, but how did you update the LCD? Replace the elastomers or use a different LCD? I couldn't find this on your blog...
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Napalm2002 on March 07, 2014, 01:49:31 am
I should've bought more of them
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Wytnucls on March 07, 2014, 02:41:47 am
And i only paid 125 usd  brand new!

A new Meter for that price is an absolute super bargain.
The regular price for a new METRAHIT OUTDOOR is ~850 USD
500$ in the USA:
https://www.valuetronics.com/detail/New-gossen-metrawatt-metrahit-outdoor-m240o.cfm#.Uxkx2WBfr4Y (https://www.valuetronics.com/detail/New-gossen-metrawatt-metrahit-outdoor-m240o.cfm#.Uxkx2WBfr4Y)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: retiredcaps on March 07, 2014, 07:04:46 am
Sorry for bringing up an old post, but how did you update the LCD? Replace the elastomers or use a different LCD? I couldn't find this on your blog...
You need something like this auction.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/371011065107 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/371011065107)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: linux-works on March 08, 2014, 10:28:17 pm
(http://www.netstuff.org/deanza_2014_mar_08/scaled/P3085860.JPG)

no, not mine ;)

photo from the de anza flea market, earlier today.

I like actual meter movements.  that seemed like a good deal, but I just didn't need another meter movement at home.

Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Phaedrus on March 14, 2014, 04:38:43 am
The family is growing...


(http://i.imgur.com/68x6bWg.jpg)

EDIT: Shrank gigantic image
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Andrea :) on March 14, 2014, 06:19:51 pm
Mine :D
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Hydrawerk on March 14, 2014, 11:31:50 pm
IMHO your multimeter is a rebadged CEM DT-9917.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Andrea :) on March 15, 2014, 02:38:11 am
IMHO your multimeter is a rebadged CEM DT-9917.
Yep probably :)  they even have the same price
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: VK5RC on May 05, 2014, 12:19:01 pm
Serious problem here. A very tolerant wife and good storage facilities. All work and within tolerances.
Top Row         HP3430A (Nixie), HP 3465A (LED)
Middle Row     Agilent 34401A  Agilent 34461A
Bottom Row   Dick Smith Q1559, Agilent U1732B, Agilent Clamp, Fluke 87-V, Sanwa 460ED, Agilent U1253B, Sanwa ZX-505
My favourites   Dick Smith (my first, I know its as dodgy as can be)      Agilent U1253B (love that OLED)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: sotos on May 05, 2014, 05:43:10 pm
Serious problem here. A very tolerant wife and good storage facilities. All work and within tolerances.
Top Row         HP3430A (Nixie), HP 3465A (LED)
Middle Row     Agilent 34401A  Agilent 34461A
Bottom Row   Dick Smith Q1559, Agilent U1732B, Agilent Clamp, Fluke 87-V, Sanwa 460ED, Agilent U1253B, Sanwa ZX-505
My favourites   Dick Smith (my first, I know its as dodgy as can be)      Agilent U1253B (love that OLED)



Hello friend can you please try something for me?

To the Agilent 34461A

In diode mode, when checking a diode.
1. Does it continuous beep when diodes are short circuit?
2. Short beep when diode is good.

I have plans to buy this meter and I use a lot diode tests.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: RobEE on August 28, 2014, 10:35:49 pm
Here's my collection. Two Fluke 27/FMs and a Sparkfun cheapy I picked up before the Fluke/Sparkfun debacle that Dave covered in one of his videos. I recently bought the two Fluke meters, but despite their age, they still show the same reading for the few measurements I have used to compare them; although, that is not much of a surprise.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: David Hess on August 29, 2014, 04:41:21 pm
I have another DM502 which is not shown in my rather poor photo.  I have since gotten a better camera.

My most interesting multimeters are a pair of Tektronix 7D13s which use the readout of a 7000 series oscilloscope mainframe as a display.  I have more modern multimeters but they are less photogenic.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: CT Special Forces on August 30, 2014, 01:15:35 pm
Uh, my 2nd post...
want to repair a few 'tings here and there and this popped up on a local auction site
hope it will help, must be about the same generation as my first Gameboy hehe
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: unicornio on September 21, 2014, 09:57:40 pm
Finally gathered them to "family" portrait. Shown in age order, oldest in the left:

(http://koti.mbnet.fi/jahonen/Electronics/Stuff/Multimeters.jpg)

Regards,
Janne

hi, there!

Janne, i have an old DMM like yours, but mine is branded Lutron, it have 30 years working and yet within specs...

about DMM's, here are my collection, all working well:
a 87III and 8050A so good flukes, the Lutron, copy of 8060 and a very good too, 4 digits Data Technology model 30
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: d3javu on September 27, 2014, 02:35:49 pm
These two are the only multimeters i have at the moment. :-+
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: rickselectricalprojects on January 18, 2015, 11:43:03 pm
I am really greatful because i am only 14 and i have Great meters(:
Digitech qm1323: my first meter and has all the features i will every need
Uni-t ut61e: great price for the meter, plays up in the milivolt range
Fluke 179: was given to me and it is a great meter and accurate
Fluke 322: great quality clamp meter with all the basic functions of a clamp meter
Digitech qm1566: great clamp meter for $150 ac/dc current up to 1kA, bar graph, true rms and a heap of features. Great value for money.
Sorry that theres no picture, its my first post and it said the file was to big.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: ResR on April 12, 2015, 09:41:06 am
My new multimeter - Mastech MY64. It has everything including capacitance tester and external bimetallic thermometer supplied with. It took me 2 years of full time work to save enough to buy it.  :phew: Nice ceramic fuses inside, one of it is actually a larger type one.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: dannyf on April 12, 2015, 11:49:46 am
I have quite a few 830s, if that counts, :)

It is not important what meters you have, but what you do with your meters.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: mathsquid on April 12, 2015, 04:03:24 pm
This is my newest meter.  I wanted something that could measure larger DC current than my extech ex230.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Excavatoree on April 12, 2015, 04:24:25 pm
This is my newest meter.  I wanted something that could measure larger DC current than my extech ex230.

Looks like a quality meter.  Does anyone know who makes it?   Might be a "lowest bidder" job, but it has the look of a meter made by a decent company.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: mathsquid on April 12, 2015, 06:56:09 pm
Looks like a quality meter.  Does anyone know who makes it?   Might be a "lowest bidder" job, but it has the look of a meter made by a decent company.

I haven't had it long, but it seems like decent quality.  I haven't opened it up, but it feels solid and has a fair bit of heft.  I don't know if Klein Tools makes it themselves or if someone else does.  It's stamped "Made in Korea" on the back.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: oldway on April 12, 2015, 08:14:38 pm
My favourite: Fluke 87V of course !
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: retiredcaps on April 13, 2015, 05:02:41 am
Looks like a quality meter.  Does anyone know who makes it?   Might be a "lowest bidder" job, but it has the look of a meter made by a decent company.

I haven't had it long, but it seems like decent quality.  I haven't opened it up, but it feels solid and has a fair bit of heft.  I don't know if Klein Tools makes it themselves or if someone else does.  It's stamped "Made in Korea" on the back.
Some of Klein's handheld multimeters are made by Fine Instruments

http://www.finest.co.kr/pi.html#hd (http://www.finest.co.kr/pi.html#hd)

Being made in Korea suggests it is also made by Fine Instruments, but I can't see anything in their website that looks like the CL2000 right now.

BTW, the UEI DL379 is identical to the CL2000 (see picture).

PS. The Klein MM6000 multimeter is Made in USA according to

http://www.kleintools.com/catalog/multimeters/electricians-hvac-trms-multimeter (http://www.kleintools.com/catalog/multimeters/electricians-hvac-trms-multimeter)

with the disclaimer of "MADE IN USA of US and imported parts".
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Hydrawerk on April 24, 2015, 11:46:07 pm
Here is my Metex M-3650D teardown and repair. There were two probably bad capacitors.
Now it works again. https://plus.google.com/photos/106264218831814439783/albums/6141393355370192641
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: timofonic on April 25, 2015, 01:02:14 am
Here's mine. It sucks, it was cheap ten years ago (I didn't use it until some months ago, I backed to studies) and is failing a lot. But I have no money.

But I like the bible-like case!
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: firehopper on April 27, 2015, 11:15:32 pm
heres my 2 meters old radioshack pc interface one and the fluke 289 I got a few weeks ago
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: timofonic on April 27, 2015, 11:25:39 pm
heres my 2 meters old radioshack pc interface one and the fluke 289 I got a few weeks ago
Why cool expensive DMMs lack transistor measuring and caps socket? One for LED would be nice too!
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: nanofrog on April 27, 2015, 11:33:09 pm
heres my 2 meters old radioshack pc interface one and the fluke 289 I got a few weeks ago
Why cool expensive DMMs lack transistor measuring and caps socket? One for LED would be nice too!
Those little transistor checkers are a gimmick (good way to get dust & moisture into a meter IMHO though). And the "cool expensive DMM's" such as a Fluke 287/9, usually do have a diode function (but use the banana jacks to connect up a diode via whatever test leads you have that are suitable).  ;)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: timofonic on April 27, 2015, 11:37:21 pm
heres my 2 meters old radioshack pc interface one and the fluke 289 I got a few weeks ago
Why cool expensive DMMs lack transistor measuring and caps socket? One for LED would be nice too!
Those little transistor checkers are a gimmick (good way to get dust & moisture into a meter IMHO though). And the "cool expensive DMM's" such as a Fluke 287/9, usually do have a diode function (but use the banana jacks to connect up a diode via whatever test leads you have that are suitable).  ;)
How to check transistors then?

Or maybe building a led checker would be nice....
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: nanofrog on April 28, 2015, 01:04:09 am
How to check transistors then?
How to Check a Transistor (http://www.wikihow.com/Test-a-Transistor) and/or Simple Diode and Transistor Test (http://www.electronics-radio.com/articles/test-methods/meters/multimeter-diode-transistor-test.php) might be of some help (other tutorials out there on this as well).  ;)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: timofonic on April 28, 2015, 05:58:47 am
How to check transistors then?
How to Check a Transistor (http://www.wikihow.com/Test-a-Transistor) and/or Simple Diode and Transistor Test (http://www.electronics-radio.com/articles/test-methods/meters/multimeter-diode-transistor-test.php) might be of some help (other tutorials out there on this as well).  ;)
Aren't there a way to do a more automated and advanced testing? I need to calculate the Beta and such other stuff. Are there some kind of specialized circuit?

Why transistor checking in DMM are a gimmick? I fail to understand it.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Lightages on April 28, 2015, 06:18:10 am
Transistor testing functions in a multimeter are considered a gimmick because of a number of reasons.

1. The socket needed for the transistor test brings internal voltages close to the surface of the meter casing. This is very bad practice when it comes to making a multimeter safe for high voltages and CAT ratings. You now have exposed metal contacts that could be at the potential of the whatever the test leads are connected to, especially if there is some failure inside the meter.

2. Transistor test functions on multimeters are almost always very poorly implemented and the readings are really only good for maybe a relative measurement between transistors. You don't have the full curve of the transistor's function so it will be a guess as to what the real value of the transistor is.

3. Because of the above, and because it is a cheap gimmick to add to the multimeter, it would be much better return on a design to spend the time and funds adding better safety, durability, quality, or accuracy. It is a cheap "look at all my functions" gimmick rather than something useful.

It is much better to spend the money on a dedicated transistor tester than waste money on a multimeter just because it has the transistor feature.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: pickle9000 on April 28, 2015, 06:48:41 am
These things are handy, I use one for lead identification all the time.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/2014-Latest-Transistor-Tester-Capacitor-ESR-Inductance-Resistor-LCR-Meter-MOS-/251506763822?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a8ef8a82e (http://www.ebay.ca/itm/2014-Latest-Transistor-Tester-Capacitor-ESR-Inductance-Resistor-LCR-Meter-MOS-/251506763822?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a8ef8a82e)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: RobertoLG on April 28, 2015, 07:17:09 am
mine is a Motech MIC 2200A

Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: timofonic on April 28, 2015, 12:59:20 pm
Transistor testing functions in a multimeter are considered a gimmick because of a number of reasons.

1. The socket needed for the transistor test brings internal voltages close to the surface of the meter casing. This is very bad practice when it comes to making a multimeter safe for high voltages and CAT ratings. You now have exposed metal contacts that could be at the potential of the whatever the test leads are connected to, especially if there is some failure inside the meter.

2. Transistor test functions on multimeters are almost always very poorly implemented and the readings are really only good for maybe a relative measurement between transistors. You don't have the full curve of the transistor's function so it will be a guess as to what the real value of the transistor is.

3. Because of the above, and because it is a cheap gimmick to add to the multimeter, it would be much better return on a design to spend the time and funds adding better safety, durability, quality, or accuracy. It is a cheap "look at all my functions" gimmick rather than something useful.

It is much better to spend the money on a dedicated transistor tester than waste money on a multimeter just because it has the transistor feature.

I see. Thanks for your explaining, it's very helpful.

I didn't understand why people was into these cheap LCR meters, I did believe that should be part of a DMM for electronics.

We newbies are easily amused by feature creep and the all-in-one obsession is very deep in our minds.


These things are handy, I use one for lead identification all the time.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/2014-Latest-Transistor-Tester-Capacitor-ESR-Inductance-Resistor-LCR-Meter-MOS-/251506763822?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a8ef8a82e (http://www.ebay.ca/itm/2014-Latest-Transistor-Tester-Capacitor-ESR-Inductance-Resistor-LCR-Meter-MOS-/251506763822?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a8ef8a82e)
Okay, so a LCR meter is a better tool for this task. I see!

Because many DMM feature a communications port, I wonder if a LCR module would be feasible. It could make one less thing to wear and save parts such as the LCD, and provide easy sockets port putting components.

Thanks!
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Hydrawerk on June 15, 2015, 08:06:29 pm
My multimeters seem to be still quite stable after some years.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: fergch on July 08, 2015, 07:33:13 pm
Hi

New to the forum, and this seems a quick and easy introduction. I stumbled on the EVblog some time ago and have enjoyed learning from the videos. Thought I should join the forum as I am just retired and have a number of projects to develop and will need help I am certain.

Back to the meters, several are not so well known, and all have been acquired for not much outlay, or even free, over many years. The Ecom Ex-DM 1000 and the Avometers (Avometer M3006S, EM272 and Mk 8) and the Fluke 37 are less usual, and the bench BCC Goerz Mettrawatt is old, as is the Beckman and Robin. Anyway, make of it what you will...

hope the photo appears...

Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: abdullahseba on July 09, 2015, 06:22:20 am
Here are a bunch of the multimeters I have had throughout my life.
(http://lh5.ggpht.com/_AAE2EfIR57M/TIEz-IhL-ZI/AAAAAAAAAA8/6u_YjYvQtKc/s800/Multimeters.JPG)

On the left is my first one I got as a kid from my dad. I did some projects with the boy scouts with it. Its a Hung Chang HC-213.
Next is a GB Instruments GDT-11 I got as a teenager to put together an intercom kit and trouble shoot a doorbell with.
The green one is a Greenlee DM-40 home depot special cheapo meter I use to check mains voltage at work. I also use the ohms and continuity on it.

The big yellow one on the end is what I purchased recently for $40 on ebay. Its a BK test bench 389.
I have been using it building a bunch of kits and just starting to really learn about electronics and I like it!

Ok now show me what you got!!
where did you get a triangle multimeter from? :palm:
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: abdullahseba on July 09, 2015, 06:51:18 am
Here's mine:
(https://s5lm5a.bn1304.livefilestore.com/y3pdZj7lqFOVt7c6p3E2sLGoyAovkcIJAdnjTTPVXl48BrEFislwrLNZuBDjL4geSwL8FIwDySain5wTj3hyHmnrz60BVmzjoJkBEDkCrunFJ1u0FnAu1heKqAUNmGFojqD3IfR_husOJBdOJD8uo9ThryoepDHfbj89_CSzOcvz14/DSC_0027_edited.jpg?psid=1)

My first one is a garbage yellow thing with a knob for £7.
Second one is "not bad" UNI-T UT60E £55.
Third one is awesome Agilent/Keysight U125B £580.
Plus some more garbage ones and one from the 1950's
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: BravoV on July 09, 2015, 06:56:05 am
where did you get a triangle multimeter from? :palm:

... that is because the OP was using crappy external image hosting ...  :palm: :--


and your own post ...

Here's mine:
Image hosted at some bla..bla.. cheap n free soon will be gone ... https://s5lm5a.bn1304.livefilestore.com

Why not used the forum's built in image attachment feature ? Instead of using unreliable external hosting ?
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: abdullahseba on July 09, 2015, 07:11:21 am
where did you get a triangle multimeter from? :palm:

... that is because the OP was using crappy external image hosting ...  :palm: :--


and your own post ...

Here's mine:
Image hosted at some bla..bla.. cheap n free soon will be gone ... https://s5lm5a.bn1304.livefilestore.com

Why not used the forum's built in image attachment feature ? Instead of using unreliable external hosting ?
how do use the forum image attachment feature? :-//
As for "https://s5lm5a.bn1304.livefilestore.com" what post was that in? ;)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Deathwish on July 09, 2015, 07:36:21 am
I have the sapiens mark 1, it has an awesome over current protection system, if it meets anything dangerous it lets out a loud howl and the main fuse stops and blows, alarms will ring and sirens will ring. It comes with two probes that are even more supple than silicone ones and both have their own hard case either side on the end. Resistance reading is not very good when used with mains items.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: VK5RC on July 09, 2015, 11:11:40 am
@Daethwish, I laughed at your last post as I recalled  one of the older and now quite conservative fellows in my radio club saying he built, tested and aligned a valve transceiver using your "Sapiens Mk 1" meter, he added he was always careful to use the back of his hand!
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Deathwish on July 09, 2015, 11:20:44 am
It's also quite good on static stuff too, the hairs on the back stand up to let you know that you need to earth yourself.

beats my ut61E or the extech I have.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: KJDS on July 09, 2015, 11:25:45 am
Some of the latest

Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: bitwelder on July 09, 2015, 04:14:01 pm
Some of the latest
That picture reminds me of Segal's Law: "A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure."  ;D
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: KJDS on July 09, 2015, 04:18:06 pm
Some of the latest
That picture reminds me of Segal's Law: "A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure."  ;D

I've still got a couple of Keithley 2015's about, I could add those to the mix, but I'd need to buy some more leads.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: tooki on August 23, 2015, 01:59:11 pm
My first meter was a little analog thing I got when i was 7 or something. Pretty sure I fried it rather quickly, LOL. Next came a Radio Shack meter I got in 1996 that looked an awful lot like the one at far right in this post (https://www.eevblog.com/forum/chat/show-your-multimeter!/msg169214/#msg169214), but with fewer functions. When it finally died around 2011 (battery leakage, broken detent in mode selector, and something else), a coworker got me the Mastech as a surprise gift (having not realized that my offhand comment that I wanted to get a new meter actually meant I wanted to finally get a Fluke). And finally, early this year I got the Fluke 87, after literally nearly 30 years of lusting after the Fluke meters I saw advertised in Popular Electronics and the like. And finally, I picked up the old Keithley on the Swiss local equivalent of eBay to have something that can do 4-wire ohms and whatnot.

Pic 1: Fluke 87 V, Mastech MY64 (rebadged as some European distributor), Keithley 197. It probably goes without saying which one of the bunch is my everyday meter. (In the back you can see a Rigol DS1054Z, an Ersa i-Con Nano, and a Korad KA3005P.)

Pic 2: Probes. Clockwise from top left: Fluke TL175 (showing one shroud extended, one retracted); Mastech pack-in probes; Oldaker needle tip probes included with the Radio Shack meter; Oldaker standard probes given with the used Keithley (with the finger guards hacked off... wtf?); and Fluke TL224 test leads, TL238 test probes, and AC220 alligator clips all included with the Fluke 87V/E2 kit. The TL175 are the ones I use most.

Pic 3: Closeup of probe tips. Clockwise: Fluke AC220 alligator clips, Fluke TL238 test probes, Fluke TL175 test leads, Mastech, Oldaker needle tip, Oldaker standard tip.

Pic 4: The el-cheapo SMD tweezers I got off fleabay.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: tooki on August 23, 2015, 02:01:10 pm
As an aside, a fascinating observation on this thread: We've got everything from young beginners saving up to buy an entry level meter, all the way to people literally collecting Flukes for sport. :)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: fivefish on August 23, 2015, 09:01:17 pm
Behold! The awesomeness of this meter!

(https://www.eevblog.com/forum/chat/show-your-multimeter!/?action=dlattach;attach=167224;image)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: xrunner on August 23, 2015, 09:51:08 pm
Behold! The awesomeness of this meter!

It is awesome, but I don't understand the terminal markings. On the left it says "-Com"

But on the right is says "+V   -ohms   -A

Ohms has no polarity!  :-//
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: onlooker on August 23, 2015, 10:13:46 pm
I think "+V-ohms-A" really means "+{V or ohms or A}".

Quote
"Ohms has no polarity"
If one wants to check diodes with some ohm range, one would want to know the polarity of the leads. The interesting thing is that I used to have an old DMM that had the lead polarity for the ohms reversing the red/black convention.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: fivefish on August 23, 2015, 11:14:59 pm
Quote
The interesting thing is that I used to have an old DMM that had the lead polarity for the ohms reversing the red/black convention.

Yup, and if you want to light up an LED (to see if it works), besides the reverse leads, it needs to be on x1 position .
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Jay_Diddy_B on August 24, 2015, 12:49:12 am
Hi,

I used to use a Datron 1281:

(https://www.eevblog.com/forum/chat/show-your-multimeter!/?action=dlattach;attach=36797;image)

(https://www.eevblog.com/forum/chat/show-your-multimeter!/?action=dlattach;attach=36799;image)

But for precise work I have switched to using a monkey:

(https://www.eevblog.com/forum/chat/show-your-multimeter!/?action=dlattach;attach=167279;image)

(https://www.eevblog.com/forum/chat/show-your-multimeter!/?action=dlattach;attach=167281;image)
Jay_Diddy_B
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: MarkF on August 24, 2015, 01:16:10 am
Here is my Fluke line-up.  Not included are a few old old Radio Shack specials.

   (https://www.eevblog.com/forum/chat/show-your-multimeter!/?action=dlattach;attach=601393;image)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: retrolefty on August 24, 2015, 01:28:17 am
Fluke 45. Great meter from the era. Nice features, dual display, streaming RS-232 output and with care can be quite a bargain on the e-bay used market.

Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: med6753 on October 10, 2015, 06:44:39 pm
My trio. Fluke 8021B, Fluke 87, and Heathkit V-5 VTVM (Yes, it works well even though it looks battered and bruised)

Guess which one is my "go to" multimeter?
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Cubdriver on October 10, 2015, 11:38:33 pm
My trio. Fluke 8021B, Fluke 87, and Heathkit V-5 VTVM (Yes, it works well even though it looks battered and bruised)

Guess which one is my "go to" multimeter?

The VTVM!

-Pat
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: AF6LJ on October 10, 2015, 11:50:45 pm


(http://www.hackersbench.com/100_1351.JPG)

*chuckle*

Seriously, I have two Fluke 77's that are probably 20 years old, work great, are still in cal, and I see no need to replace them.
(and yes, that's really one of my meters in the photo)
There is a man who knows the way to a woman's heart. :)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: AF6LJ on October 11, 2015, 12:29:55 am
(http://i558.photobucket.com/albums/ss21/AF6LJ/Test%20Gear/IMG_0628_zpscejsyptj.jpg) (http://s558.photobucket.com/user/AF6LJ/media/Test%20Gear/IMG_0628_zpscejsyptj.jpg.html)
The meter on the left is a Simpson PSM-4 complete with high voltage probe, The meter works well, except on high ohms ranges since the 22.5V battery is no long available. It came to me with the cracked face. Since I have had it it has been down a flight of concrete stairs, and no additional damage was incurred. The meter to the right of that is the RCA Volt Ohmyst. well known in the repair business of years gone by, and this model was the first VTVM I used (early high school, don't ask how long ago that was ;) )

(http://i558.photobucket.com/albums/ss21/AF6LJ/Test%20Gear/IMG_0627_zpseylhvg1j.jpg) (http://s558.photobucket.com/user/AF6LJ/media/Test%20Gear/IMG_0627_zpseylhvg1j.jpg.html)
The Heathkit IM-18 is shown here, one of these was the first VTVM I owned, not this one, the one I built met its demise when it fell off a bench shelf and hit the concrete floor. On the far right you will see a DMM it's a Beckman RMS-225, Yes Beckman this one is a beta version of the meter Beckman built before they were bought out by Wavetech. Since Beckman was headquartered here in SanDiego they went looking for places their meters would see use in a less than a Lab environment, so they showed up at the two way radio shop I worked at and gave out a half dozen meters. So for six months we were visited by someone from their QA department to inspect the meters and ask how they worked. I can attest to the fact that meter has fallen off the roof of a tow truck and two trash trucks while checking antenna mounts for shorts. It was even accidentally (really) kicked across the shop floor by an installer. After the evaluation period we were given the meters.

(http://i558.photobucket.com/albums/ss21/AF6LJ/Test%20Gear/IMG_0631_zpsnxqy85js.jpg) (http://s558.photobucket.com/user/AF6LJ/media/Test%20Gear/IMG_0631_zpsnxqy85js.jpg.html)
This is the meter I built to replace my IM-18 that met it's demise. The Heath IM-5228 has been a loyal servent since the early 1980s.

(http://i558.photobucket.com/albums/ss21/AF6LJ/Test%20Gear/IMG_0632_zpshuywcyfh.jpg) (http://s558.photobucket.com/user/AF6LJ/media/Test%20Gear/IMG_0632_zpshuywcyfh.jpg.html)
We can't forget the HP-3478A that sees quite a bit of use on low volgate gear. I picked this up at a hamfest back in 2010 for $85.00US. I thought it was a decent deal, and it has served me well.

For those who are interested; the current project here is the repair of a Heathkit SB-110 six meter transceiver. It works just poorly, I have a short list of parts that need to be replaced before moving on and attempting alignment. In its day it was a first class radio for weak signal VHF work. Now it's time to put all that stuff away and get on with reading posts. :)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Cubdriver on October 11, 2015, 04:49:51 am
(http://i558.photobucket.com/albums/ss21/AF6LJ/Test%20Gear/IMG_0628_zpscejsyptj.jpg) (http://s558.photobucket.com/user/AF6LJ/media/Test%20Gear/IMG_0628_zpscejsyptj.jpg.html)

I recognisize that frequency counter!
(https://pmanning.smugmug.com/Electronics/Misc-test-equipment/i-tSGzNXv/0/L/IMG_8703-L.jpg)

Here are some of mine:

The 3440 that I recently re-capped and cleaned up.
(https://pmanning.smugmug.com/Electronics/Misc-test-equipment/i-ZFwTL89/0/L/IMG_8705-L.jpg)

A 3439 that worked for a bit when I first got it but then got flakey; it doubtless needs recapping at least.
(https://pmanning.smugmug.com/Electronics/Misc-test-equipment/i-KzCPHTS/0/L/IMG_8706-L.jpg)

A pair of 3470X's from eBuy; both need work (caps, etc.), but they're low on the priority list.  I need to find a manual for the display section at least, and they don't seem to come up often.
(https://pmanning.smugmug.com/Electronics/Misc-test-equipment/i-GGwwD25/0/L/IMG_8707-L.jpg)

Workhorse handhelds; the 77-II I bought new 20+ years ago now IIRC, and I snagged a pair of the 27FMs from our favorite wallet-draining website a few years back when the .mil apparently surplussed a bunch of them.  Got them for less than $50/pop with cases, leads and HV probes.  The second is squirreled away upstairs and not readily at hand.
(https://pmanning.smugmug.com/Electronics/Misc-test-equipment/i-WfksWJ7/0/L/IMG_8709-L.jpg)

The ugly looking 3490A on the bottom came from Apex Electronics; I got it when I was out that way this past August.  To my great surprise, it fired right up and is accurate to within a few mV compared to the Fluke 8845A at work.  Other than a slightly dim digit it seems pretty healthy.  The prettier one on top was bought non working for parts on the 'bay, my intent being if I can't fix it to swap enclosure parts with the working one to make it look less like it's been through the war.
(https://pmanning.smugmug.com/Electronics/Misc-test-equipment/i-VHtGB9g/0/L/IMG_8711-L.jpg)

(https://pmanning.smugmug.com/Electronics/Misc-test-equipment/i-XbXCPfJ/0/L/IMG_2079-L.jpg)

(https://pmanning.smugmug.com/Electronics/Misc-test-equipment/i-wtS63ZR/0/L/IMG_2086-L.jpg)

The 3456 is another eBuy parts/not working unit I got for a song; haven't yet dug into it to asses its condition yet.  The frequency counter beneath it is another fix-it project; I think there's something amiss in the front end.
(https://pmanning.smugmug.com/Electronics/Misc-test-equipment/i-rFmWgn7/0/L/IMG_8712-L.jpg)

This pair of 3440As also came from Apex; according to their property tag stickers they were delivered to Bendix 50 years ago in August - both have asset stickers on the back dated 8/65.  I'm assuming that the caps are dried out.  The display on one counts randomly; alas the second will likely end up a parts mule as it's missing a couple of circuit boards, so I haven't powered it up or swapped boards about at this point.
(https://pmanning.smugmug.com/Electronics/Misc-test-equipment/i-xNtmRF4/0/L/IMG_8713-L.jpg)

And last but not least, another purchase from the auction site.  This is the meter I used in high school, one of the labs being to draw the damned thing along with its schematic and make up a bill of materials for it as well, with component sources and prices.  It sucked at the time, but little did I know that the knowledge would come in handy 20 years down the road.  It of course had a dead, corroded battery in it, so there's some cleaning to be done, but it otherwise works well.
(https://pmanning.smugmug.com/Electronics/Misc-test-equipment/i-9VLXt3P/0/L/IMG_8714-L.jpg)
(https://pmanning.smugmug.com/Electronics/Misc-test-equipment/i-q7vGCBm/0/L/IMG_8716-L.jpg)

I have some more old HP boat anchors that were recently acquired from an estate, but they're not yet fit for public consumption - they spent ten years in a musty basement. 

In case it wasn't evident, I have a thing for nixie displays, and to a slightly lesser extent the little dot-matrix-y LED ones HP used to use.

-Pat

ETA 2 pics of 3490A and work Fluke voltage reading comparisons.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: FlyingHacker on October 11, 2015, 05:31:02 am
Like most of us, I have a number, but here is a video about the latest addition to the line, a Fluke 8100B Nixie Tube meter. I just got this going with the help of Tautech and Paul Moir (see  repair thread here : https://www.eevblog.com/forum/repair/nixie-tube-fluke-8100b-dmm/ (https://www.eevblog.com/forum/repair/nixie-tube-fluke-8100b-dmm/) )



https://youtu.be/bOKkrFakrys (https://youtu.be/bOKkrFakrys)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Rolo on October 11, 2015, 05:45:21 am
Here are my two multimeters. Fluke 175 and a Gossen Metrahit 14S.
They complement each other in functions, the Fluke has capacitance and frequency measurement, the Gossen temperature measurement.
One thing is missing in this combo and that's a delta function. The Gossen only has this in the low ohm range to compensate for probe lead resistance, wich is a nice feature by the way.
So one day I will upgrade to a meter that has delta, for now they do the job.

(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a134/Rlnd/Misc/20151011_072858_zpsjfai3pfx.jpg)

I also have spare  fuses in stock for the meters I own :

(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a134/Rlnd/Misc/20151011_073124_zpsf2dvbmxa.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Cubdriver on October 11, 2015, 05:55:46 am
Like most of us, I have a number, but here is a video about the latest addition to the line, a Fluke 8100B Nixie Tube meter. I just got this going with the help of Tautech and Paul Moir (see  repair thread here : https://www.eevblog.com/forum/repair/nixie-tube-fluke-8100b-dmm/ (https://www.eevblog.com/forum/repair/nixie-tube-fluke-8100b-dmm/) )

Wonderful!!  I'm thrilled to see you got it back up and running.  VERY cool piece of hardware!

-Pat
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: crispy_tofu on October 11, 2015, 05:58:37 am
My favourite: Fluke 87V of course !

Wow it's an EX version! The red looks fantastic.  :-+

But for precise work I have switched to using a monkey:
(https://www.eevblog.com/forum/chat/show-your-multimeter!/?action=dlattach;attach=167279;image)

Fantastic! I'm sure it's in spec, but has it been calibrated?  :-DD
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: FlyingHacker on October 11, 2015, 06:26:47 am
Like most of us, I have a number, but here is a video about the latest addition to the line, a Fluke 8100B Nixie Tube meter. I just got this going with the help of Tautech and Paul Moir (see  repair thread here : https://www.eevblog.com/forum/repair/nixie-tube-fluke-8100b-dmm/ (https://www.eevblog.com/forum/repair/nixie-tube-fluke-8100b-dmm/) )



https://youtu.be/bOKkrFakrys (https://youtu.be/bOKkrFakrys)

Wonderful!!  I'm thrilled to see you got it back up and running.  VERY cool piece of hardware!

-Pat

Thanks. You have some nice Nixie stuff as well I see from your earlier posts!  Love these old boat anchor pieces of test equipment!
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: AF6LJ on October 11, 2015, 12:42:17 pm
Nice collections of meters here.
Good to see the old being revived and pressed into service.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: med6753 on October 11, 2015, 12:54:03 pm
My trio. Fluke 8021B, Fluke 87, and Heathkit V-5 VTVM (Yes, it works well even though it looks battered and bruised)

Guess which one is my "go to" multimeter?

The VTVM!

-Pat

Of course it is!  :-+

It was built by my Father in 1951. He owned a TV repair shop in Howard Beach, Queens, NYC from about that time until 1955 when he joined IBM. When I was a teenager in the mid 1960's I got it out of storage plus his Heathkit O-10 Oscilloscope and at least 150 vacuum tubes. That started me on the path. To this day I still love the warm glow of vacuum tubes.

About 20 years ago I did a complete rebuild. Replaced all caps except one mica cap which tested good and replaced several carbon composition resistors that were out of spec. The 1% precision resistors in the input network were OK. I also replaced the selenium rectifier in the B+ with a silicon diode. That resulted in a slightly higher B+ voltage because the diode has less forward drop than the selenium rectifier. But it did not cause any adverse effects and the VTVM calibrated just fine.

This VTVM also has an unusual tube layout. It uses a 12AU7 twin triode and a rare “loktal” or “locktal” 7A6 twin diode. I'm surprized Heath used this 7A6 because by 1951 that tube was pretty much obsolete. If you're into antique radios you'll know that Philco was a big user of these locktal tubes in the 1940's. Perhaps Heath got a good deal on some surplus. Later models of Heath VTVM's replaced the 7A6 with a modern 6AL5 and that tube combo of 12AU7/6AL5 continued right up until Heath stopped selling VTVM kits around 1990.

I really don't use it all that much but I bring it up every once in a while and let it sit powered on for several hours and then check it's calibration. It's always within it's stated accuracy of 3% full scale on DCV. And it definitely is a blast from the past.   


Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: AF6LJ on October 11, 2015, 03:31:15 pm
Nicely built VTVM.
Those loctal tubes are notoriously long lived.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Cubdriver on October 11, 2015, 05:37:55 pm
I'm with you on the warm glow of tubes.  VLSI and surface mount technology is truly amazing when it comes to stuffing incredible capabilities into minimal space, and we'd be lost today without it, but there's just something about a well laid out chassis with a bunch of differently shaped glowing glass bottles on it.  Perhaps that you can see the active elements, and can look inside and see different structures in different types.  As wonderful as silicon is, they're still impersonal little black bugs with different numbers stamped on them.

If my recollection of what I read is correct, Philco's use of Loktals was driven in large part by their intense rivalry with RCA in the development of television and the fact that Loktals were developed by RCA's competitor Sylvania.

-Pat
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: SeanB on October 11, 2015, 05:43:44 pm
Not multimeter, but I have a pair of Telefunken V72 amplifiers, which came as part of a package. Nice enough if you like 34dB of gain, but otherwise not much use. they were working till I took them out of service a few years ago, must see if they still work, even with the rather hazardous single connector with mains on the one end on bare pins of the socket.

Don't know what to do with them, might have to find somebody who wants them.

As to tubes, at the Ham meet last weekend, I saw some slightly used Nuvistors, just what all the Tek fans are looking for.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: AF6LJ on October 11, 2015, 05:56:12 pm
I'm with you on the warm glow of tubes.  VLSI and surface mount technology is truly amazing when it comes to stuffing incredible capabilities into minimal space, and we'd be lost today without it, but there's just something about a well laid out chassis with a bunch of differently shaped glowing glass bottles on it.  Perhaps that you can see the active elements, and can look inside and see different structures in different types.  As wonderful as silicon is, they're still impersonal little black bugs with different numbers stamped on them.

If my recollection of what I read is correct, Philco's use of Loktals was driven in large part by their intense rivalry with RCA in the development of television and the fact that Loktals were developed by RCA's competitor Sylvania.

-Pat

RCA was the Microsoft of my grandparents generation.
They owned so much of the new technology of radio it made it difficult for newcomers in the field.
Then along came Joe and Paul Galvin.
:)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motorola (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motorola)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Cubdriver on October 11, 2015, 08:33:47 pm
And my understanding is that David Sarnoff was a pretty ruthless businessman, which I suppose to some extent comes with the territory, but doesn't mean I have to like it.

-Pat
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: felixd on October 11, 2015, 11:05:45 pm
I've bought this DMM from same promotion in Poland (but I sold DSO - Rigol 1052E). Brand new Sanwa PC5000a cost me around 20$ USD  :scared: :box:

I do have also two cheap 3$ meters ;)

Recently I also bought:
* HV Philips probe - PM9246
* Lutron CA-203 clamp meter


Hello.

I bought a cheap DSO few months ago and got a Sanwa PC5000a DMM for almost free in some special offer. I would really recommend this DMM. Solid, fast and precise. Extreme difference after switching from some cheap Chinese crap ;-).

(http://thumbnail.image.rakuten.co.jp/@0_mall/kys/cabinet/sokutei01/sanwa-pc5000a.gif)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: LeWidget on October 14, 2015, 01:02:22 pm
oooh can I play...

Here's my unit. First multimeter, purchased from Jaycar for about $50, it's the Digitech QM1548

(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af101/Widget1983/Electronics/IMG_20151013_032832_zpsm2h2rqix.jpg)

Also found this in the shed... doesn't work, needs fused and a serious clean/re-solder of wires etc.. old DSE Q1022

(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af101/Widget1983/Electronics/IMG_20151013_031333_zpsjzpbotsp.jpg)

Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: crispy_tofu on October 14, 2015, 08:35:12 pm
oooh can I play...

Here's my unit. First multimeter, purchased from Jaycar for about $50, it's the Digitech QM1548

(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af101/Widget1983/Electronics/IMG_20151013_032832_zpsm2h2rqix.jpg)

Thanks for sharing! That Digitech QM1548 looks kinda like a Mastech, with its 45 degree design on the bottom.  ;D
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: pmcouto on October 14, 2015, 09:44:06 pm
Some of my bench multimeters measuring a LiPo battery.
Technically, the Keithley 2450 isn’t a multimeter…



Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Bud on October 15, 2015, 02:56:38 am
Beckman Industrial model 310

(http://i.imgur.com/lVx8hoV.jpg?1)

(http://i.imgur.com/cpIIz7x.jpg?1)

(http://i.imgur.com/9YhW3td.jpg?1)

(http://i.imgur.com/nTnhqNW.jpg)

Interesting LCD holder

(http://i.imgur.com/w8SiKDO.jpg?1)

Spare fuse

(http://i.imgur.com/YItAXNv.jpg)

Note the installed fuse removal ribbon

(http://i.imgur.com/EpDuvZc.jpg)

10A range current shunt. Note they put solder across the shunt, was that how they trimmed it for required voltage drop ?

(http://i.imgur.com/l3odz1z.jpg?1)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Vgkid on October 15, 2015, 05:35:08 am
@pmcouto
Cool a K7510
@Bud
I bet it has alot of BI components in it.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Bud on October 15, 2015, 05:49:12 am
Not sure how old it is but still goes strong as a backup meter and chances are will live longer than me.
 :)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Tim F on October 15, 2015, 11:40:35 am
seems to be a date code on that red component network - '8642'. Perhaps 1986?
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: MLXXXp on October 15, 2015, 06:51:59 pm
Beckman Industrial model 310

Nice photos Bud!

Did you know that the tilting bale is designed to be removed? You can insert it into the second set of holes for a lower tilt angle. You can also reverse it and insert it into the second set of holes, to use it as a carrying handle or for hanging.

My first DMM was a Beckman Industrial model Tech 300. The difference between it and the 310 is that the 300 doesn't have the "Insta-Ohms" quick continuity indicator, or the 10A current range, and the 300's DC volts accuracy is 0.5% instead of 0.25%. They share the same main board.

The user manual for mine covers the 300, 310 and also the 330 (which adds true RMS AC and 0.1% DCV accuracy). It includes full schematics. One difference between the 300 and 310 in the schematics is that jumper wire W1 is soldered in on the 300 but W2 is on the 310. It turns out that removing W1 and installing W2 is all that's required to enable the "Insta-Ohms" feature.  :)

The plastic "Interesting LCD holder" broke on my 300 so it no longer was able to apply the proper pressure to the zebra strip on the LCD. Fortunately, soon after it broke, a 310 they had where I worked died and I was able to take the LCD holder from it to replace mine.  :)

I bought the 300 from a friend who sold it to me cheap because the 220 ohm resistor in the precision resistor chip U1 had been damaged, resulting in the low resistance range and some others being off (by somewhere around 10%, I think). I lived with this until about 2 years ago, when I decided to replace the resistor chip with the identical one from the broken 310. However, after examining both meters and the schematics, I realised that could instead replace the 310's main board with the one from my 300 because the resistor chip is on the daughter board.

So now I have a working Tech 310 S/N 60625058 but with the main board from 300 S/N 01028044 (so possibly a little less accurate than an actual 310).  :-+
I've checked it and it appears to still read within the original accuracy specifications on all ranges.

This has been my main DMM for over 35 years, only recently being supplanted by a BK Precision 2709B.

P.S. The case of my 300 was an older design. It had a metal wire tilting bale. There was no separate battery cover; you had to remove the entire back to replace the battery or fuse. The plastic shield around the test lead plugs was a larger diameter than is now standard, so the leads won't fit into newer meters and standard shielded plugs won't fit into it.



Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Bud on October 16, 2015, 03:01:00 am
Beckman Industrial model 310
Did you know that the tilting bale is designed to be removed? You can insert it into the second set of holes for a lower tilt angle. You can also reverse it and insert it into the second set of holes, to use it as a carrying handle or for hanging.

Indeed!! I never realized, thanks for telling that!  :-+

(http://i.imgur.com/Qh1T2dV.jpg?1)

So simple and cool, people were thinking back then. And I like the bright and crisp LCD on this meter, Fluke 87-V is a shame in that regard.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: crispy_tofu on October 16, 2015, 03:06:53 am
Did you know that the tilting bale is designed to be removed? ... You can also reverse it and insert it into the second set of holes, to use it as a carrying handle or for hanging.

They do that with the Fluke 8060A too!!  :o
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Rolo on October 16, 2015, 05:46:15 am
Seeing that beckman meter was a blast from the past for me. I had that meter at work, years ago. Very rugged, used it in the field and always worked. I rember that at one time the Fluke 77 became the new standard meter.     
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: AF6LJ on October 16, 2015, 09:49:21 pm
I forgot one.
Not the two Eico VTVMs in the garage.
(http://i558.photobucket.com/albums/ss21/AF6LJ/Test%20Gear/IMG_0651_zpsysraxres.jpg) (http://s558.photobucket.com/user/AF6LJ/media/Test%20Gear/IMG_0651_zpsysraxres.jpg.html)
My HP-412 works well, and is in great condition.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: med6753 on October 20, 2015, 01:22:25 pm
I forgot I had this one. A Bell and Howell Schools (Actually Heathkit) Nixie DMM. I don't even remember where I got it. It's been sitting in storage for years. I plugged it in expecting "magic smoke" but I was denied the excitement. It powered up with no issues. It even calibrated after a half hour warm up. I'll play with it for a while then put it back on the shelf.  :-DMM

Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: AF6LJ on October 20, 2015, 11:38:10 pm
I forgot I had this one. A Bell and Howell Schools (Actually Heathkit) Nixie DMM. I don't even remember where I got it. It's been sitting in storage for years. I plugged it in expecting "magic smoke" but I was denied the excitement. It powered up with no issues. It even calibrated after a half hour warm up. I'll play with it for a while then put it back on the shelf.  :-DMM

(http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r110/Axeman627/BHDMM.jpg) (http://s142.photobucket.com/user/Axeman627/media/BHDMM.jpg.html)
Looks Good. :)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Wytnucls on November 03, 2015, 08:05:35 pm
Found this beat-up Lafayette in one of my father's toolboxes.
I suppose it was made in the 70s, in Japan, for the Lafayette Radio company (Model 99-5006) in the USA. They went bankrupt shortly thereafter (Jan 1980).
I replaced the 1% resistor on the Ohms (1x) range, which had been fried with high voltage (frequent failure). Hardly any input protection in those days. Everything works fine now, but the needle sticks a bit at times, probably due to wear on the pivots.
It can measure Ohms, DCV/ACV 1200V, DCmA 600mA and capacitance 0~0.2uF.
For capacitance measurement, one must connect a 6VAC 50/60Hz signal to the meter and the cap in series. The meter is set on the 6VAC range for a reading.

(https://www.eevblog.com/forum/chat/show-your-multimeter!/?action=dlattach;attach=179841;image)

(https://www.eevblog.com/forum/chat/show-your-multimeter!/?action=dlattach;attach=179843;image)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Gyro on November 04, 2015, 05:32:11 pm
My Motley collection... A Datron 1041m (Mil version) 4.5 digit DC / AC RMS / Ohms, A 1045 DC Voltmeter and a 1030A RMS voltmeter. I haven't shown the Maplin 'White Gold WG022 handheld that hangs about the bench.

The Datrons are the predecessors to the 1061 / 1065 etc Autocal family. The things I like about them are:
- Accuracy, although they're 4 1/2 digit their DC and ohms accuracy is 0.01% + 1 digit.
- Infinitely repairable, they use standard NS linear ICs and the logic is LSTTL (socketed), no CPU, no EPROMS, no NVRAM to worry about. Of course that also means no Autocal, but all the cal pots and sequences are well labeled.
- Nice readable plasma displays, but unlike the later custom one in the 106x series these use socketed standard Sperry / Beckman SP33x and 35x series.
- Same RMS performance (same Silicon) as the 106x series.
- Fully floating 10G ohm DC inputs up to 20V (10M on 100V and 1kV ranges). Much better than meters like the Keithley 177, Soartron 7150. Input current on the 1045 is less than 20pA, the 1041 is less than 5pA.
- 5 lead resistance measurement, includes Ohms guard to compensate parasitic resistance  paths.
- 10mV range with 1uV resolution and 0.03% accuracy (DC). Often more accurate than longer scale meters with higher bottom range. Useful for implementing external current shunts with only 1 or 10mV drop (can't see the point of high voltage burden current ranges on bench meters).
- The 1030A RMS meter has fully switchable AC / DC coupling, switchable filters and bandwidth (up to 1MHz)

(https://www.eevblog.com/forum/chat/show-your-multimeter!/?action=dlattach;attach=180088;image)

These can sometimes be found really cheap on ebay, probably not very popular because there are no online manuals, something I hope to rectify some time (lots of A3 drawings to scan).
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: sullyRD on February 15, 2016, 03:41:28 pm
These are my most used i will get a groupshot of all of them sooner or later.
(https://preview.ibb.co/caxA0c/20160215_152104.jpg) (https://ibb.co/hrKetx)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: crispy_tofu on February 15, 2016, 11:24:56 pm
Wow!  :-+
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: AF6LJ on February 16, 2016, 04:50:26 am
Nice  :-+ :-DMM
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Muxr on February 16, 2016, 04:54:46 am
These are my everyday meters:

(https://i.imgur.com/OnZTh3y.jpg)

I probably have 6-7 other Flukes two Amprobe and one UNI-T. Not counting bench meters.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Johnny Electron on February 29, 2016, 11:58:57 pm
Fluke: 87V, 83V, 179, 117
Brymen: BM869s, BM857s, BM257s, BM65s (ac/dc clamp meter)
Agilent: U1272A, U1233A
Uni-T: UT61E
BK Precision: 2709B
Extech: EX330
GTC: CM100 (AC/DC clamp meter)
Calterm: 66430 (Harbor Freight 15-20 years old and hasn't blown up yet :) )



Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: RobertoLG on March 01, 2016, 12:17:33 am
nothing supermegablaster, Motech and Digitek
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: ModemHead on March 01, 2016, 12:36:11 am
Fluke: 87V, 83V, 179, 117
Brymen: BM869s, BM857s, BM257s, BM65s (ac/dc clamp meter)
Agilent: U1272A, U1233A
Uni-T: UT61E
BK Precision: 2709B
Extech: EX330
GTC: CM100 (AC/DC clamp meter)
Calterm: 66430 (Harbor Freight 15-20 years old and hasn't blown up yet :) )

Very nice collection!
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: DiodomanX on March 01, 2016, 12:39:01 am
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160301/009b21521164802d45ba74f8beb39e6b.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160301/b4e532f71fff6ce9a65943d55e6ca7d0.jpg)

Enviado desde mi XT1563 mediante Tapatalk

Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: glicos on March 01, 2016, 01:15:20 am
Here's mine:

(http://i1258.photobucket.com/albums/ii538/genebaq/IMG_20160301_0850341_zps8qxkkqzu.jpg) (http://s1258.photobucket.com/user/genebaq/media/IMG_20160301_0850341_zps8qxkkqzu.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: OilsFan on March 01, 2016, 06:11:37 am
Here are mine. Both a bit shit really but they get the job done.

(http://i.imgur.com/HgThVII.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: FLIP on March 01, 2016, 07:05:43 am
this is mine, not the best but it gets the job done mostly, had it for over 5 years and still on the original battery


(http://cdn2.goughlui.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/DSC_9505.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Helix70 on March 19, 2016, 12:13:43 pm
Here is my collection..
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: ChunkyPastaSauce on March 19, 2016, 07:19:03 pm
(http://i.imgur.com/RoTfIlc.jpg?1)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: borjam on April 23, 2016, 10:05:00 am
I really miss my old Fluke 77, purchased in 1990 with my first proper wages. Unfortunately it was stolen 5 years ago during a concert  >:(

I replaced it with a Fluke 87V.

Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: meeder on April 23, 2016, 10:51:41 am
Brand new fluke ,bought here :
http://www.ebay.it/itm/222042086727?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT (http://www.ebay.it/itm/222042086727?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)
(http://i.imgur.com/gsjRLeK.jpg)
€285 wow that is quite cheap isn't it?
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: switcher on April 23, 2016, 11:53:12 am
I really miss my old Fluke 77, purchased in 1990 with my first proper wages. Unfortunately it was stolen 5 years ago during a concert  >:(


You take your meter to gigs?

"Hey man, lets make sure we got all our gear for the Stones gig......."

Drugs? - Check!
Booze? - Check!
Chicks? - Check!
Tour dates T shirt? - Check!
Fluke 77? ????????
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: borjam on April 23, 2016, 01:31:23 pm
You take your meter to gigs?

"Hey man, lets make sure we got all our gear for the Stones gig......."

Drugs? - Check!
Booze? - Check!
Chicks? - Check!
Tour dates T shirt? - Check!
Fluke 77? ????????
Well, when you are the sound guy and you are setting up a concert at a poorly equipped venue (the fate of non profit clubs, like our jazz club) you usually need a meter!! ;)



Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: VK5RC on April 25, 2016, 12:24:09 pm
@blueskull in Australia I think you are responsible to a limited degree due to principles similar to the  "attractive nuisance". If I understand it correctly , that an object has some intrinsic attraction but has also some hidden danger.
For example if I put up a radio tower and do not put something to stop people climbing it I am partly responsible.
PS I am NOT a lawyer.
PPS I think you were considering getting a U1461A, I am happy with mine, not cheap but a good device with set of accessories, case etc.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: dvdouden on April 25, 2016, 04:17:14 pm
Here's my precious Fluke 8060A  :-DMM
Funny story. Dave got one of these in the mail some time ago and it looked kind of familiar to me. I vaguely remember my father having one of these on the dinner table while attempting to fix the TV. Turns out it was the exact same model and he still had it somewhere on the attic. Now it's mine ^-^ It's still working fine and doesn't appear to be wildly out of spec. Great upgrade from the cheap 3.5 digit one I used before :)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: VK5RC on April 26, 2016, 12:39:04 pm
@blueskull I would put a "DANGER EMITS HIGH VOLTAGE FROM LEADS" label on (which is not untrue)  and your multimeter will never go missing and you will meet safety issues! :-+
Bummer re the wait, it is a good meter. Like lots of HP Ag KS stuff.
I have started doing a bit of Nixie tube experimentation  and about to get my first tube (thermionic RF transceiver) it is really nice to be able to test leads etc with 1000V before you connect everything up in earnestness. A lot of leads etc the specifications often only tell you up to a few hundred V or so.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: zapta on April 26, 2016, 02:47:50 pm
this is mine, not the best but it gets the job done mostly, had it for over 5 years and still on the original battery


(http://cdn2.goughlui.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/DSC_9505.jpg)

Dave mentioned once that it will be cool to have his portrait on the EEVBlog DMM.  Now I see where he got that idea, probably seeing Dick Smith products as a kid.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: jitter on May 20, 2016, 06:02:21 pm
Here's my current set of DMMs that I acquired over the years.
They are positioned in order of acquisition, from left to right:

Dynatek 9020a
Voltcraft ME-32
Extech EX830
Agilent U1232A

The Agilent I got for free because it was defective, but I managed to repair it quite easily, though its life expectancy may be limited. I've been meaning to do a teardown of that one and post what I think is a design flaw.

Edit: to prevent "abuse" of this section, I moved the teardown part of the Dynatek 9020a here (https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/dynatek-9020a-teardown/).
Teardown of the Agilent U1232A here (https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/agilent-u1232a-teardown-and-repair/).
Teardown of the Extech EX830 here (https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/extech-ex830-acdc-clamp-meter-teardown/).
Teardown of the Voltcraft ME-32 here (https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/voltcraft-me-32-dmm-teardown/).
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: jtstowell on June 25, 2016, 04:08:33 pm
Up to 10. Pretty soon they will take over...

Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Excavatoree on June 25, 2016, 09:53:28 pm
Up to 10. Pretty soon they will take over...

Careful.  That's how it starts. 
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Cubdriver on June 25, 2016, 10:58:08 pm
Up to 10. Pretty soon they will take over...

Nice.  It looks like you're a tenth of the way along on your eevblog oscilloscope collection, too.  Only 18 more to go!   ;D

<ETA  - on closer examination of the top left of  the photo, perhaps only 17 more to go.>

-Pat
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: joeqsmith on July 01, 2016, 02:38:57 am
Looks like some upper lip fuzz.   I'm going to guess 13th birthday.  My parents bought me my first non tube meter.    :-+    Can you tell what it was?
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Cubdriver on July 01, 2016, 02:45:03 am
Looks like some upper lip fuzz.   I'm going to guess 13th birthday.  My parents bought me my first non tube meter.    :-+    Can you tell what it was?

Scary wallpaper?   :-DD :-DD

You've gotta love old pictures where you look at them and say "what were we thinking?!?"   :wtf:  (Of course we'll no doubt look back 20 years from now and think the same thing of today...   :palm:)

-Pat
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: joeqsmith on July 01, 2016, 02:50:55 am
Mom and her wall paper.  I lived through a textured phase of wall paper and I remember one was a velvet of sorts.    :-DD   
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: MosherIV on July 01, 2016, 09:36:33 pm
Hi

If you insist, here are mine

Thurlby 1905a
B&Q brand AC clamp meter(so533yx)
Tenma 72-7755 (rebadged ut70b)
Keysight U1232a
Maplins gold N21FR (rebadges standard ST21)
DT830 (hey dont laugh, it was my first meter)

I have a UT61e on the way. I just cannot resist the cheap ones.  ;)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: ModemHead on July 02, 2016, 02:30:59 am
Can you tell what it was?

Micronta 50K ohm/volt VOM with range-doubler?
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: FlyingHacker on July 03, 2016, 01:28:20 am
@blueskull in Australia I think you are responsible to a limited degree due to principles similar to the  "attractive nuisance". If I understand it correctly , that an object has some intrinsic attraction but has also some hidden danger.
For example if I put up a radio tower and do not put something to stop people climbing it I am partly responsible.
PS I am NOT a lawyer.
PPS I think you were considering getting a U1461A, I am happy with mine, not cheap but a good device with set of accessories, case etc.

What a load of crap if it is true... This is the type of thing that causes idiots to become millionaires and have more idiot children...  :scared:
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: joeqsmith on July 03, 2016, 09:58:00 pm
Yes sir!  The 22-204A.  I used this meter for many years.

Can you tell what it was?

Micronta 50K ohm/volt VOM with range-doubler?
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: bollio on July 04, 2016, 06:34:10 pm
Finally went around and found them all, my whole house tends to be my "lab" so they're usually pretty scattered.  The DER EE is "new" and while not a multimeter per se, I'm quite taken with it so I threw it in the pic.

Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: willb on July 05, 2016, 01:05:17 am
I don't think I'm forgetting anything... Making this list made me realize I have a serious addiction problem...

Fluke 45
Fluke 27
Fluke 27/FM
Fluke 28II
Fluke 87IV
Fluke 87V
Fluke 116
Fluke 325
Fluke 8922A

HP 3478A
HP 405AR
HP 400D
HP 331A (technically, has voltmeter mode)

Simpson 260-III
Simpson 260-V

Avo Avometer 8-MK2
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Jay_Diddy_B on July 05, 2016, 01:33:36 am
Willb,

That is a nice hoard collection  :D

Which is you go to meter?

I have a couple of Fluke 289, but I prefer a Fluke 189. I find the 189 is more responsive, I find there is a noticeable delay with the 289s when they are auto ranging.

Regards,

Jay_Diddy_B
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: David Hess on July 05, 2016, 03:47:47 am
Which is you go to meter?

My go to meter is a Beckman RMS225.  I really like the banana jack layout because I can use a standard 3/4" banana plug for the 10 amp range which very few meters can do.

Quote
I have a couple of Fluke 289, but I prefer a Fluke 189. I find the 189 is more responsive, I find there is a noticeable delay with the 289s when they are auto ranging.

The two common complaints about autoranging meters in the past when this was a new feature were that they were slow and that they had a much shorter battery life.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: willb on July 05, 2016, 12:16:15 pm
Willb,

That is a nice hoard collection  :D

Which is you go to meter?

I have a couple of Fluke 289, but I prefer a Fluke 189. I find the 189 is more responsive, I find there is a noticeable delay with the 289s when they are auto ranging.

Regards,

Jay_Diddy_B

Out of all my meters I use my Fluke 45 the most I'd say. It's in a good spot on my bench. I don't keep my other Fluke meters out on my bench as they would be taking up too much space, they come out as needed. Out of my handheld Fluke meters, the 87IV (which is really a 187) is my favorite.

I'd like to use my HP 405AR more, but it needs a good 15 minutes to warm up before it's accurate, it's LOUD and it's very power hungry.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Hydrawerk on July 10, 2016, 03:39:29 am
I do not own these multimeters. Photos were found on the web. They are quite special, because they have a 19999 (4 1/2) display. They are probably both from 1994.
The Finest company is not well known, but it is still alive. http://www.finest.co.kr/ (http://www.finest.co.kr/)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: BFX on August 03, 2016, 09:48:10 pm
Fluke family  8)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Martin.M on August 11, 2016, 07:00:05 pm
Philips  :)
this oldies can read also nA, and resistors up to 2G
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Martin.M on August 11, 2016, 07:35:17 pm
my little Tek, working :)

Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Gyro on August 11, 2016, 09:56:54 pm
Philips  :)
this oldies can read also nA, and resistors up to 2G

Very nice! Those need to be in the Lets see your Nixie Tube Equipment thread.  :)

https://www.eevblog.com/forum/reviews/lets-see-your-nixie-tube-equipment/ (https://www.eevblog.com/forum/reviews/lets-see-your-nixie-tube-equipment/)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: mzacharias on August 13, 2016, 10:09:09 pm
I can't stand the S-L-O-W autoranging on the ohms function on the RMS225. I've owned a couple and tried another so I'm confident it wasn't just a one-of.


Which is you go to meter?

My go to meter is a Beckman RMS225.  I really like the banana jack layout because I can use a standard 3/4" banana plug for the 10 amp range which very few meters can do.

Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: FlyingHacker on August 14, 2016, 05:24:06 am
Beautiful gear, Martin M.

Not sure if I posted this here yet...

Fluke 883a Differential Voltmeter

(https://www.eevblog.com/forum/repair/fluke-883a-differential-voltmeter-(pics)/?action=dlattach;attach=226243;image)

Thread on recap/mods with teardown picks here:

https://www.eevblog.com/forum/repair/fluke-883a-differential-voltmeter-(pics)/msg940892/#msg940892 (https://www.eevblog.com/forum/repair/fluke-883a-differential-voltmeter-(pics)/msg940892/#msg940892)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: David Hess on August 18, 2016, 06:44:42 am
I can't stand the S-L-O-W autoranging on the ohms function on the RMS225. I've owned a couple and tried another so I'm confident it wasn't just a one-of.

The complaint is more applicable to voltage and current functions.  I never noticed the slowness of the RMS225 ohms function but my DMM916 which can be considered a high end albeit old handheld is about the same.  This is suggestive as to why these meters include a separate fast continuity function as part of the diode test function.

Are more modern DMMs faster?
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: MosherIV on August 25, 2016, 09:11:44 pm
Hi

I am cheating here because I posted my multimeter here before BUT I have some new additions  8)

Previously shown :
Tenma 72-7755 (re-badged UT70B)
Keysight u1232a
DT830 (the cheapo death trap  ;) )
Standard ST31 or Maplins Gold N21FR (interresting DMM with light, sound, temp and humidity)
B&Q clamp meter
Thurlby 1905a bench meter (5.5 digit)

New:
UT61E
Solatron 7060 (6.5 digit)  :-+

Thinking about getting
UT610E clamp meter
Fluke 87 (been trying to score a cheap one on ebay - missed out on 2 so far  >:( )
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: willb on September 08, 2016, 11:43:48 am
A few new additions to the family (the 289, 233 and 374).

Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: VK5RC on September 08, 2016, 11:47:59 am
@willb that is a nice collection, I think a 8060a would look really nice in there ! It is a classic! (HiHi)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: willb on September 08, 2016, 11:56:39 am
In due time! I'm patient when it comes to picking up meters. I'll certainly pick one up when I come across one in good condition at a good price!
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Blastcap on September 08, 2016, 01:18:00 pm
Well, we all got to start somewhere.
This multimeter collecting is a deep rabbit hole.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: jitter on September 08, 2016, 03:01:03 pm
Welcome to the forum!

From a clue in your picture, I think you might be living in or near Sachsen, right?
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: PA4TIM on September 08, 2016, 03:53:07 pm
Quote
This multimeter collecting is a deep rabbit hole.

They also multiply as fast as rabbits...
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: MosherIV on September 08, 2016, 11:13:01 pm
Hi

Glad you got it blastcap  :-+

Me again with another meter, just cannot resist them, my Fluke 187 arrived, not a very happy chappie :(
I bought it knowing the input jacks have sheared off  :(
The fuses are missing  >:(
The top half of the case will not stay on because the plastic for the screws have sheared off  :(
The rubber casing is coming off bcause the glue has failed  :(

Picked it up for £61 so a fixer upper. Before I spend any more money on it, I wanted to make sure it was working, I tried poking some voltage on wires into the holes where the jacks solder on but no joy. I then shorted out the 2 holes per jack and tried the same trick again. Winner winner chicken dinner  :D

So on with the restoration.

In the mean time here is a pic of the poor fella and the other meter I got but did not post a picture of laast time, a UT210E
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: retiredcaps on September 08, 2016, 11:15:12 pm
So on with the restoration.
I would love to see your progress of this 187 restoration in a separate thread.  The 187 is one of my favourite meters!  :-+
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Blastcap on September 09, 2016, 07:16:09 am
Quote
Welcome to the forum!

From a clue in your picture, I think you might be living in or near Sachsen, right?

Thanks.
You are right, didn't notice the bottlecap before.
Been here lately? The "Freiberger Edel Keller" hasn't been on the marked for more than 6-8 months i think.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: jitter on September 09, 2016, 12:50:55 pm
No, alas, the furthest east I have ever been was to the Harz, and that was in a time when the iron curtain was still up. I was a child then, but I still remember seeing the signs with "Halt! Hier Grenze."
Other parts of Germany I've visited are Sauerland, Eifel and (of course) Schwarzwald.

I could just make out "Edel Keller" on the bottle cap, Google did the rest.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: MosherIV on September 09, 2016, 06:57:28 pm
Hi retiredcaps

Quote
I would love to see your progress of this 187 restoration in a separate thread.  The 187 is one of my favourite meters!  :-+

Here you go
https://www.eevblog.com/forum/repair/repairrestoration-of-a-fluke187/ (https://www.eevblog.com/forum/repair/repairrestoration-of-a-fluke187/)

 :D
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: WackyGerman on September 09, 2016, 07:31:03 pm
Here is my Gossen Triohm ohmmeter . It s not the newest but it is still accurate you can see on the pic . Spot on at 1000 ohms  :-+
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: joeqsmith on September 11, 2016, 05:14:35 pm
Most of the meters I have owned have long been recycled.  These are all that is left.  Member 5ky provided both the Fluke 107 and AMPROBE AM530.  All are 100% functional except the TPI.   :--  The only ones that were not subjected to my transient testing are the Extech, Mastech and the UT210E.   All of the rest have been damaged and repaired (maybe more than once  :-DD) except for the Fluke 115, Fluke 110, and a little melted plastic on the HIOKI.  The meter that has been exposed to the highest levels was the Fluke 107.  The UT181A and the UT61E were both modified to survive some fairly high levels.  You can see the mods to the 61E below.  The ones I actually use are the Brymen, Mastech (expendable) and the UT210E clamp.     

One day I hope to see one of Dave's meters added to the mix.  With all of his reviews on input protection, you know his meter has to be right up there with the best.   

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHZ5cQPGo64 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHZ5cQPGo64)   
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: MosherIV on November 18, 2016, 01:27:02 pm
Resurecting this thread to show off my latest aquisition - Solartron 7150

So I now have 11 meters  8)
(https://www.eevblog.com/forum/chat/show-your-multimeter!/?action=dlattach;attach=271283)

Keysight u1232a (Top left)
UT61E (4.5 digit)
Fluke 187 (4.75 digit)
Tenma 72-7755 (re-badged UT70B)
Standard ST31 or Maplins Gold N21FR (interresting DMM with light, sound, temp and humidity)
Solartron 7150Plus (6.5digit)
Thurlby 1905a bench meter (5.5 digit)
Solatron 7060 (6.5 digit)
UT210
DT830 (the cheapo death trap  )
B&Q clamp meter
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: macboy on November 18, 2016, 02:47:06 pm
Resurecting this thread to show off my latest aquisition - Solartron 7150

So I now have 11 meters  8)
<snip>

Keysight u1232a (Top left)
UT61E (4.5 digit)
Fluke 187 (4.75 digit)
Tenma 72-7755 (re-badged UT70B)
Standard ST31 or Maplins Gold N21FR (interresting DMM with light, sound, temp and humidity)
Solartron 7150Plus (6.5digit)
Thurlby 1905a bench meter (5.5 digit)
Solatron 7060 (6.5 digit)
UT210
DT830 (the cheapo death trap  )
B&Q clamp meter
Did you know that the Thurlby 1905a has a 6.5 digit mode? Press [**] then [51/2] to enable it. I recommend using the filter to help stabilize the last digit.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: MosherIV on November 18, 2016, 03:01:45 pm
Quote
Did you know that the Thurlby 1905a has a 6.5 digit mode?
Yes, I do.

I am not sure how accurate the 6th digit is. It was probably never engineered to be a 6 digit meter.
I have powered mine up and will compare with the 7150Plus.

My problem is that I do not have a reference with low enough noise to get definitive results.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: TiN on November 18, 2016, 03:18:55 pm
There are few more abandoned cold Keithley 2001's in the another room. This one already look like disaster big enough.

(https://xdevs.com/doc/HP_Agilent_Keysight/3458A/u3/pigb2_2.jpg) (https://xdevs.com/doc/HP_Agilent_Keysight/3458A/u3/pigb2.jpg)

I know you guys will hate me..
bottom HP3458A (reader's) and my 4920M jump on the train with me tomorrow, to travel 170km for little Taiwan calibration plugfest meetup.  :popcorn:
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: ManateeMafia on November 18, 2016, 03:33:58 pm
You will have all that empty space without the 3458A on your way back. Make sure you fill the shipping container with more goodies to keep that 4920M secure.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: macboy on November 18, 2016, 05:32:09 pm
Quote
Did you know that the Thurlby 1905a has a 6.5 digit mode?
Yes, I do.

I am not sure how accurate the 6th digit is. It was probably never engineered to be a 6 digit meter.
I have powered mine up and will compare with the 7150Plus.

My problem is that I do not have a reference with low enough noise to get definitive results.
Oh, it is definitely not a 6.5d accuracy meter. No matter how many digits are shown, it is still a 0.025% accuracy meter at best. But precision != accuracy. I'd be curious to see how linear the ADC response is especially at the 7th digit.
Still, the extra precision could come in handy for comparing two similar values within a short time. Here, absolute accuracy and drift don't come into play, just repeatability on a short time scale. An example application is measuring rail voltage at different points on a PCB to try to narrow down the location of a short circuit.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Stupid Beard on November 18, 2016, 05:49:01 pm
Quote
Did you know that the Thurlby 1905a has a 6.5 digit mode?
Yes, I do.

I am not sure how accurate the 6th digit is. It was probably never engineered to be a 6 digit meter.
I have powered mine up and will compare with the 7150Plus.

My problem is that I do not have a reference with low enough noise to get definitive results.

The 6th digit on the 7150plus is very drifty/noisy so it's of limited use, but it's fine if you treat it as a 5.5 digit meter.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: ProBang2 on November 18, 2016, 06:01:46 pm
There are few more abandoned cold Keithley 2001's in the another room. This one already look like disaster big enough.

(https://xdevs.com/doc/HP_Agilent_Keysight/3458A/u3/pigb2_2.jpg) (https://xdevs.com/doc/HP_Agilent_Keysight/3458A/u3/pigb2.jpg)

I must have missed something...

There was an earthquake in Taiwan?
It must be a heavy one: There is even an australian style Keithley...   :wtf:
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: gamalot on November 18, 2016, 06:05:03 pm
There are few more abandoned cold Keithley 2001's in the another room. This one already look like disaster big enough.

(https://xdevs.com/doc/HP_Agilent_Keysight/3458A/u3/pigb2_2.jpg) (https://xdevs.com/doc/HP_Agilent_Keysight/3458A/u3/pigb2.jpg)

I know you guys will hate me..
bottom HP3458A (reader's) and my 4920M jump on the train with me tomorrow, to travel 170km for little Taiwan calibration plugfest meetup.  :popcorn:

"You are the last one"

 :-DD
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: M. András on December 18, 2016, 08:59:05 am
the fluke was bought back in 2011 if i remember right
the testo is new like 2 weeks now, its small enough to carry around in a toolbox
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: PA4TIM on January 11, 2017, 07:20:52 pm
I had these 2 cute Japanese meters already a few years but now I finally cleaned them up, checked calibration etc and made some tear-down pictures for my website. I can not find any information about the two Japanese meters. The first is a Yamato 100L from 1965. More pictures http://www.pa4tim.nl/?p=5784 (http://www.pa4tim.nl/?p=5784)
(http://www.pa4tim.nl/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/yamato_100L_4.jpg)

The second a Hansen SC, more pictures: http://www.pa4tim.nl/?p=5801 (http://www.pa4tim.nl/?p=5801)
(http://www.pa4tim.nl/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/OBMcClintock_3240_7.jpg)

The next is from the USA and part of a tests
et. I do not have the complete set but the meter itself is from 1944 and beautiful made. http://www.pa4tim.nl/?p=5803 (http://www.pa4tim.nl/?p=5803) for more pictures
(http://www.pa4tim.nl/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/OBMcClintock_3240_1.jpg)
(http://www.pa4tim.nl/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/OBMcClintock_3240_5.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: daqq on January 11, 2017, 07:35:22 pm
Quote
There are few more abandoned cold Keithley 2001's in the another room. This one already look like disaster big enough.
You can see that it's not feeling well by the way it's laying bellys up.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: slurry on January 11, 2017, 07:37:12 pm
A few.. and i also have some handheld, like Fluke 289, 116 and 101.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: mmagin on January 11, 2017, 11:17:03 pm
I know you guys will hate me..

I'm just nervous that that 3458A on top is going to fall down.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: joeqsmith on January 12, 2017, 01:13:00 am
I like the little Hansen meter. 
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: TheSteve on January 12, 2017, 01:46:08 am
In a dark corner of the lab...

(https://www.eevblog.com/forum/chat/show-your-multimeter!/?action=dlattach;attach=284609;image)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Spuddevans on January 17, 2017, 04:52:00 pm
Here's my ageing multimeter, a Maplin White-Gold WG022. It's over 20 years old but only on it's 3rd battery (No backlight and a good auto-power-off)


(https://www.eevblog.com/forum/chat/show-your-multimeter!/?action=dlattach;attach=285765)

Tim
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Gyro on January 17, 2017, 05:18:35 pm
Hey, I've got one of those too, maybe a couple of years younger and minus the holster, an irrisistable special offer deal.  Nice reasonably accurate meter, High-Z input on the lowest ranges too. The only problem is that the autoranging is slow, so it tends to go into bleep meltdown on fast changing voltages. Curiously, although mine is exactly the same WG022 model number its maximum current is 10A - maybe they found that they were pushing their luck on the PCB traces. Nice to see that yours is still fused though.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: tazelikechickn on February 06, 2017, 11:34:38 am
Here are a few I have on display and sometimes use for various tests.
I have quite a few that I use in the workshop, lab and take to the college when I teach :)
I went thru a stage of buying multimeters so that I would always have a spare.

Kinda think I have reached saturation point.......Nah!!
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: BFX on February 07, 2017, 09:49:14 pm
Nice vintage but still working Metra DU20 (1969)  :-DMM
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: VK5RC on February 08, 2017, 10:17:03 am
A new arrival, has a 619 brother.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: AF6LJ on February 08, 2017, 01:12:34 pm
I Love This Thread  :-+ :-+ :-+
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Martin.M on February 08, 2017, 04:50:42 pm
 :-DD
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: abdullahseba on February 08, 2017, 04:52:41 pm
Is this the most popular thread ever? :-DMM :-DMM :-DMM :-DMM :-DMM
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Martin.M on February 08, 2017, 05:48:56 pm
 :) by Rohde+Schwarz
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Martin.M on February 08, 2017, 05:56:31 pm
Keithley 5900 (is a relabeled DANA 5900 with some cosmetix at the front plate )
this oldie requires 25 to 30 minutes warm up time to find total zero
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Martin.M on February 11, 2017, 07:19:55 am
Grundig RV3 (Classic VTVM)  :)
Grundig 6062 is the same but some little differents
Sennheiser RV55 (also sold as Grundig RV55) is a glowing AC only mV+V Meter with a bandwith of 1 MHz


Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Vtile on February 11, 2017, 10:56:51 am
What is Zin for those old VTVMs I always wondered (I know it is high, but how high).
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: David Hess on February 11, 2017, 12:15:37 pm
What is Zin for those old VTVMs I always wondered (I know it is high, but how high).

It just depends on the input voltage divider.  Tubes in general do not have a higher input impedance than FETs.  The claim to fame for a VTVM is that it does not have the low input impedance of say a 20,000 ohm/volt analog meter.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Martin.M on February 11, 2017, 02:00:27 pm
the RV55 have a 1M 20pF Input, so it likes Probes from Scopes.

Z in, = Sennheiser ZP2  :)

greetings
Martin
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Vtile on February 11, 2017, 06:11:13 pm
Meratester

My most beloved meter atm. straight from the 70..80's Poland. Have only BNC connection and one banana for grounding. I have two units, another one is in better physical shape, but this one is "spot on" through voltage scales.

As this have 100 Megs input in all DC ranges it is actually a picoammeter also (while nA is as low I have gone so far).  :) What I have found really nice for my odd hobby metering is the center zero selection, which splits the sensitivity range to half (negative and positive).
I wish I had the original "Radio Frequenzy Probe" since the HF button allows measurements up to 1000MHz with it (1.5 - 15V + 250DC max).

Anyway big claims on the "The only meter a laboratory need." isn't too far, really versatile meter and I suppose it is one of the best of the FET analogs there is (outside the big boxy benchmeters / metrology stuff). Also exported under Marconi and Conway brands. Uses hybrid amplifier.

ESD clouds around a room are real!!  ::) ;D
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: BU508A on February 13, 2017, 09:06:38 pm
Here is my little collection:

Part 1:
- Rohde & Schwarz Nixie Tube DMM UGWD BN 1110 - repaired, needs some calibration
- Keithley DMM 7510 - calibrated Dez. 2015
- HP 34401A - calibrated Oct. 2015
- Fluke 8520A - repaired (some Tantalums had zero Ohms. no good), needs some calibration
- Schlumberger Solartron 7065
- Fluke 3330B (well, this isn't a meter  ;)  ) but my repaired calibrator. Currently I'm working on a more stable reference source for it
- Brymen BM869s, purchased Jan. 2017

Part 2:
- Rohde & Schwarz Vacuum Tube Voltmeter URU BN1080, repaired, needs some calibration
- Rohde & Schwarz Nixie Tube DMM UGD 51

Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Saronni on February 26, 2017, 03:23:12 am
Here's some pics of my trusty Fluke 75 while it was open for a battery change. A long time ago it was connected across a 12V SLA battery with the probes in the 10A current sockets.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Mortymore on March 23, 2017, 02:34:51 pm
I recently took a photo of my actual Fluke multimeters family (https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/690/33201816031_8739b58704_o.jpg).

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/690/33201816031_2dd9ecb403.jpg)

Fluke 16
Fluke 111
Fluke 75 series II
Fluke 76
Fluke 83
Fluke 87
Fluke 87 III
Fluke 26 III
Fluke 179

The Fluke 83, still a recovery project, since it needs the LCD screen replaced because it's broken, and some contacts to one of the elastomer can't be done.
But so far, I couldn't find a replacement at a decent price.

Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: PointyOintment on March 24, 2017, 06:42:21 am
I've never even heard of half of those models before! (16, 111, 83, 26)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Wytnucls on March 24, 2017, 10:16:13 am
Any difference between the Fluke 26 III and 79 III?
If not, why two different references?
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Mortymore on March 25, 2017, 10:09:15 pm
Any difference between the Fluke 26 III and 79 III?
If not, why two different references?

I think there's none. (the manual for both 26III and 79III (http://assets.fluke.com/manuals/7926____iseng0200.pdf))
I don't know. I never found an answer to that myself.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: ModemHead on March 26, 2017, 01:15:45 pm
For the original and series-II meters, the 2x models were safety yellow, and the 7x models were gray.  Starting with the series III "tapered" design, they were all the same yellow/gray color scheme.  (The famous Fluke "trade dress".)  I think the only difference was that the 2x models were sold with modular silicone leads instead of the basic TL75 leads.  Maybe a carrying case or other accessories was involved, not sure since I wasn't really paying attention back when these models were new.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: HighVoltage on March 26, 2017, 02:13:19 pm
Here are some pictures of my very first digital multimeter from the early 1980s.
This is "Made in Germany" by ICD
The name is: "Supertester 680D"

It came with the 2 mm Hirschmann posts. The test cables I replaced at a later time with new flexible cables and MC 2mm connectors.
This was an amazingly small and powerful meter at the time.
And it came in this nice case with lid.

Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: HighVoltage on March 26, 2017, 03:08:44 pm
Today this old digital "Supertester" got a new battery and I hooked it up to my 10V reference.
Interestingly only one least significant digit in drift after 30+ years.

Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: gamalot on March 26, 2017, 03:29:38 pm
Advantest TR2114, Keithley 2015, 2000x2, 2001

UNI-T UT33D, Keysight 1253B, 34465A, Fluke 8808A, Agilent 34970Ax2

Now I think I need a 3458A or K2002  :palm:


Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Michiel Sanders on March 28, 2017, 05:14:10 pm
Here is my collection of multimeters,

Most of them are from myself, and some are from the company i work for.

(http://i1259.photobucket.com/albums/ii559/michielsandersipad/6ABC2BE7-EF09-41FE-847E-04AA9922970E_zps7c6qdkbh.jpg)

(http://i1259.photobucket.com/albums/ii559/michielsandersipad/C1EFD7E8-A4E6-4309-9AC0-F231B5364C7D_zpsb1b6hriq.jpg)

Company equipment
(http://i1259.photobucket.com/albums/ii559/michielsandersipad/821174DE-A8AA-4820-AA2B-3DEBCB542449_zpsj5ac2nni.jpg)
Fluke 772 mA Clampmeter
Fluke 1587FC Insulation Multimeter
Fluke 753 Documenting Process Calibrator
Fluke 700DP7 Pressure module
Fluke 376FC Clampmeter with Iflex
Fluke I400 Clampmeter


Private Equipment
(http://i1259.photobucket.com/albums/ii559/michielsandersipad/85ADFD31-9A46-4B6F-9B83-4ED8C21D485B_zpsruut1wuu.jpg)
Siemens 3RK1904-2AB00 ASi-bus tester and adressing unit
Fluke 189 With BP189 and LockPack for logging
Fluke 183 Multimeter
Fluke 9062 Phase Rotation Checker
fluke PRV240 Proving Unit
Fluke 718Ex Pressure Calibrator
Fluke 87-V Ex Multimeter
Fluke 707Ex mA-Loop Calibrator
Lem MemoBox 602 Voltage Analyzer
Lem MemoBox 603 Three Phase Analyzer

A wide range of test cables and test probes.
(http://i1259.photobucket.com/albums/ii559/michielsandersipad/9419D986-A2AB-4E71-917A-411792FA2985_zps8izz6o53.jpg)

(http://i1259.photobucket.com/albums/ii559/michielsandersipad/62D627E7-E207-4808-99AC-158F1719FBAB_zpsug7tatb4.jpg)

(http://i1259.photobucket.com/albums/ii559/michielsandersipad/BE9C13B1-6D08-48F9-A4FB-86FCD7961FB1_zpsracbifia.jpg)

Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Mortymore on March 29, 2017, 09:03:49 am
I admire your organization and care with your tools. Everything looks like brand new.  :-+
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: SingedFingers on March 29, 2017, 09:38:05 am
My little collection of 1980s goodness.

* Fluke 8021B. Bought DOA. Fixed (clean, replace capacitors, calibrate)
* Fluke 8010A. Bought DOA. Fixed (clean, replace display, capacitors, calibrate)
* Fluke 8024B. Bought DOA. Fixed (clean, replace capacitors, replace display, calibrate)
* Philips PM2524. Bought DOA. Fixed (clean, replace capacitors, calibrate)

(there's a theme here)

None cost more than £20 :)

(http://i.imgur.com/YGKqWZz.jpg)

There's a missing DT830 that I'm too embarrassed to show as well. I recently sold my newer meters (!) because I like these so much. I had a Fluke 77 and a Uni-T UT61E as well. Also had a couple of Uni-T 33A's, a couple of Micronta ones as well over the years.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: lowimpedance on March 29, 2017, 11:04:54 pm
My little collection of 1980s goodness.

* Fluke 8021B. Bought DOA. Fixed (clean, replace capacitors, calibrate)
* Fluke 8010A. Bought DOA. Fixed (clean, replace display, capacitors, calibrate)
* Fluke 8024B. Bought DOA. Fixed (clean, replace capacitors, replace display, calibrate)
* Philips PM2524. Bought DOA. Fixed (clean, replace capacitors, calibrate)

(there's a theme here)

None cost more than £20 :)

(http://i.imgur.com/YGKqWZz.jpg)

There's a missing DT830 that I'm too embarrassed to show as well. I recently sold my newer meters (!) because I like these so much. I had a Fluke 77 and a Uni-T UT61E as well. Also had a couple of Uni-T 33A's, a couple of Micronta ones as well over the years.

WHAT !!........you sold your 77  :o :o :o     :( :'(

BTW I do have quite a variety of the 8000 series so I do understand, how ever when I am being escorted to the crematorium my 77 will be firmly gripped in my cold fingers.  :D
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: SingedFingers on March 30, 2017, 06:47:37 am
My 77 had been pretty much destroyed to be honest. It only worked on DC ranges and no attempts to repair it were successful. It had a very hard life before I got it.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: technix on March 30, 2017, 02:26:59 pm
Oh my god your equipment...

I only have made-in-China equipment. :(

* Uni-t UT61D (attached to my computer)
* Uni-t UT61E (also attached to my computer)
* Zhenxing DT-890 (this one needs calibration)
* random brand D830
* And I have a full multimeter kit in my parts bin, I just need to come up with a PCB to turn it into a USB-capable multimeter with 24-bit ADC.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Martin.M on March 30, 2017, 03:07:12 pm
my Philips, PM2517 E :) (this is the Philips what is sometimes hungry for fresh batteries)
the glowing apparatus is a Tek181 in restoration. (a trustful 20 tubes time mark generator for calibrating old scopes, have inside a crystal oven)


Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: SingedFingers on March 30, 2017, 03:29:23 pm
I've been after one of those Philips handheld units for a while. Never seem to turn up in the UK.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: HighVoltage on March 30, 2017, 07:12:35 pm
I've been after one of those Philips handheld units for a while. Never seem to turn up in the UK.
This series does turn up on ebay Germany from time to time.
Sometimes in really good conditions for a good price too.
http://www.ebay.de/itm/PM2517X-PM-2517X-Philips-Labor-Multimeter-/122416300981?hash=item1c809483b5:g:n1AAAOSw4CFY19Uj (http://www.ebay.de/itm/PM2517X-PM-2517X-Philips-Labor-Multimeter-/122416300981?hash=item1c809483b5:g:n1AAAOSw4CFY19Uj)

We used them in the University and it was like the ultimate handheld multimeter of its time.

Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: SingedFingers on March 30, 2017, 07:47:14 pm
This sounds strange but I love how ugly they are. They were instantly futurism gone terribly wrong.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Andrey_irk on March 31, 2017, 05:51:09 am
Has anyone ever seen this one?

(http://i.imgur.com/b1JeN79.png)


These units were quite popular back in the USSR. This one is still within specs.

P.S. I have access to many of different vintage soviet devices. And I can take a few photos of them if someone wants.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: SingedFingers on March 31, 2017, 06:16:53 am
Those are quite common in the UK. There were a lot of soviet and Eastern Bloc imports. My father had one very similar although he rarely used it.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Andrey_irk on March 31, 2017, 06:38:25 am
Didn't know that. Although, I saw bridges with manuals in English and a scope with front panel in French.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Iwanushka on March 31, 2017, 11:49:29 am
it has so called TOK symbol Star With CCCP which means it was made for export or "military use" these don't break like the ones without that symbol...

Edit: somewhere I have a better CCCP DMM I will post a photo when I have time to unload lots of crap to access it
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Martin.M on March 31, 2017, 03:13:51 pm
I've been after one of those Philips handheld units for a while. Never seem to turn up in the UK.
This series does turn up on ebay Germany from time to time.
Sometimes in really good conditions for a good price too.
http://www.ebay.de/itm/PM2517X-PM-2517X-Philips-Labor-Multimeter-/122416300981?hash=item1c809483b5:g:n1AAAOSw4CFY19Uj (http://www.ebay.de/itm/PM2517X-PM-2517X-Philips-Labor-Multimeter-/122416300981?hash=item1c809483b5:g:n1AAAOSw4CFY19Uj)

We used them in the University and it was like the ultimate handheld multimeter of its time.

Please remember:

a PM2517-X is the LCD-Type (energy saver...)
a PM2517-E is the LED Type (more cute and more hungry, but it have a plug for AC Adaptor also  ^-^ )

the Philips catalog was asking für 600,- DM. they was expensive.
There is a optional temperature probe, mostly you find PM2517 without that.

greetings
Martin
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: SingedFingers on March 31, 2017, 04:53:47 pm
Wonder if it's the same probe that is used with my PM2524.

Got to be honest, but I prefer an LCD based meter. I've got two Thurlby PL310 power supplies and when it gets a bit dark in the evening, they burn my eyes out.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: tooki on March 31, 2017, 08:17:43 pm
If it works...
(https://www.eevblog.com/forum/chat/show-your-multimeter!/?action=dlattach;attach=303960)
Thermal RMS? Do you know anything about that, how it works?
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: pelule on March 31, 2017, 08:47:19 pm
The AC signal heats up a resistor for a certain tim. Then a DC voltage is connected instead to the same resistor, which creates the same amount of heat. The DC voltage is displayed as RMS value.
Basic physics. The riesistor sensor component is the critical element for the potential error.
Same method is used in the HP3400A.
Advantage: able to measure AC signal with high frequency and high crest factor.
Disadvantage: expensive and slow.
For a detailed description google for the Fluke 8506A manual. There is a detailed description of the operation.
Also here in eevblog there find a some thread for this method.
/pelule
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: VK5RC on April 01, 2017, 10:46:07 am
Sounds the same principle as "thermistor' type RF power meters e.g. HP 432 and 8478. From an RF viewpoint allows nice/easy calibration at DC.
Rob
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: AF6LJ on April 01, 2017, 12:00:38 pm
Has anyone ever seen this one?

(http://i.imgur.com/b1JeN79.png)


These units were quite popular back in the USSR. This one is still within specs.

P.S. I have access to many of different vintage soviet devices. And I can take a few photos of them if someone wants.
That is very cool; we don't get to see much Russian test gear here in the west.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Martin.M on April 01, 2017, 01:43:58 pm
Sue, the most russian test gear we see here is ready to fight  :-/O

Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Andrey_irk on April 01, 2017, 02:23:01 pm
OK. Since we have a scope on this topic already, I'll show you something more interesting.
This scope I use at home. It's called C1-117. I saved it from a total destruction, because it has a lot of gold and other precious metals inside, so people just destroy them to take it especially if it doesn't work.
Although, the bandwidth is not very high (15MHz) notice the vertical scale of 0.1mV/div! Also it has cursors, which is uncommon among soviet scopes.
And it is quite compact in comparison with other analog scopes.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Andrey_irk on April 01, 2017, 02:28:22 pm
Sue, the most russian test gear we see here is ready to fight  :-/O



Is it the heritage of Soviet Army? Where did you get it?
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Harb on April 01, 2017, 02:32:05 pm
The AC signal heats up a resistor for a certain tim. Then a DC voltage is connected instead to the same resistor, which creates the same amount of heat. The DC voltage is displayed as RMS value.
Basic physics. The riesistor sensor component is the critical element for the potential error.
Same method is used in the HP3400A.
Advantage: able to measure AC signal with high frequency and high crest factor.
Disadvantage: expensive and slow.
For a detailed description google for the Fluke 8506A manual. There is a detailed description of the operation.
Also here in eevblog there find a some thread for this method.
/pelule

They are pretty simple in their operation....

To much voltage in and they catch fire (AKA Thermal), hence Rooted Meters Suck
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: JustSquareEnough on April 01, 2017, 09:37:04 pm
Here is my collection of multimeters,



Nice! do you have a reference to the case's you are using for test lead storage?

Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Iwanushka on April 01, 2017, 09:58:40 pm
Sue, the most russian test gear we see here is ready to fight  :-/O



Is it the heritage of Soviet Army? Where did you get it?

By the markings looks like it was used either in factories that made military stuff or it was used by military itself.

Edit: I've seen some of these in factory that made night vision gear, but factory was looted in a few minutes after it closed ;(
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Martin.M on April 02, 2017, 02:52:34 pm
maybe you can help me to repair this little scope,
I think there is one of the early smd IC defekt, and I don`t know where I can get them.
They do simply functions, relatives of TTL, or a 5 transistor array. When switching ON it make one way from left to right, then stop.
seems to be the trigger or like that.

greetings
Martin
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Iwanushka on April 07, 2017, 10:41:22 pm
maybe you can help me to repair this little scope,
I think there is one of the early smd IC defekt, and I don`t know where I can get them.
They do simply functions, relatives of TTL, or a 5 transistor array. When switching ON it make one way from left to right, then stop.
seems to be the trigger or like that.

greetings
Martin

Hey Martin,

Sorry for the delay, could you send me a photo of the IC and part number, I will ask around @ local forums and guys who repair CCCP scopes, but if this scope is full of gold it might be hard to get it, most of scopes that had nothing but gold inside were ripped apart by gold diggers, also I will try to find the datasheet, then maybe you can make something up from current parts.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Neomys Sapiens on April 21, 2017, 10:04:01 pm
No, I'm not going to pile 'em up for a photo shoot.
Rather, I will feature some of them over the next weeks, which have some very interesting features..

But first, the (incomplete) list

Prema 6001
Schlumberger: 7151, 7045
Tektronix: DM501A, DM502, DMM150
Fluke: 8060, 87, 12, 79-III, 27/FM
Siemens: Multizet A1000, Multizet A1001, B1010, Multizet T, VMG1
Metrawatt/GMC: Unigor 6e, Unigor A43, Unigor A41, Metramax12, Metravo 4E/4H/4S/4D, Metravo Elektronik, Unigor3p, Metravo3, Metratest3
Hartmann&Braun Elavi15N, Elavi5, Elavi5N, Multavi6
Simpson 467(PSM45), Beckmann DM25xL, ICE Microtest80, Soar3100, AN-USM213, AN-PSM6, HP E2377A
Neuberger PKD4 (2x)
ITT Metrix MX1200S (Clamp Multimeter)
Amprobe 37xR-A-D

Patients and those waiting to be given away are excluded

First one was a far-eastern analogue similar to the Ultron UM-204, but branded differently, if I recall it right.  Then a Metravo 2H. Then things escalated quickly.
What can I say? they tend to accumulate, and yet, many of them have quite unique features.

Missing ones: there is a extremely rare Siemens, which looks like the A1000, but is a real A/D multimeter.
Also, I'm willing to try a 867 and I will probably replace the 87 by a 289. Keithley 2001 might be next benchtop dmm. Maybe a Siemens B1023, a Metravo 2035, the RMS version of the MetraMax12 (14), ...
Of course, the bigger Prema DMMs (5017/8017) are something that one should not chase away if it started to follow me around aaand I worked with the Analogic DP-100 a.k.a. UDL-45 and I liked it!
So, way to go.

By the way, does anyone have definitive information about the first REAL multimeter (doing U, R, and I; and at least AC/DC for voltage)? Here in Europe, the Gossen Mavometer is often quoted, but it needed attachments for every single range. The H&B Multavi HO and the Mueller&Weigert 'Metravo' (yes, it wasn't always/only used by Metrawatt; or, there is a murky connection between those two).
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Neomys Sapiens on April 25, 2017, 09:26:54 pm
So, for starters, if you were to be flown to Mars (or whereever if it makes the decision irrevocable), and you could take only ONE analogue multimeter with you, which one should one choose? The UNIGOR 6e (or 6eP) of course! Combining the advantage of an analogue meter movement with the high input impedance provided by a FET chopper amplifier and sporting the widest choice of measurement ranges known to me in a multimeter, this instrument was the undisputed high-end product of Metrawatt as long as it was built. In a Bürklin catalogue from 1988 it is still listed with a price around 1300DM. 
Its measurement capabilities include capacitance, at a time when only very few DMM did this. It is made with superb workmanship and built using discrete components only. Especially formidable are the Voltage and current ranges extending down to 1mV and 1µA FSD respectively! All U, I and R ranges are class 1 (excluding frequency error at AC). Protection features are comprehensive including an automatic cutout.
(http://Unigor6e.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Neomys Sapiens on April 25, 2017, 09:43:32 pm
Then there is the MetraMax12, a Metrawatt (now GMC) DMM with interesting features. It allows to reduce the input impedance deliberately to 400kOhm/V, avoiding thereby a lot of false readings. Its design history dates back to the Metravo2D, which was the first of Metrawatt's 'pocketbook-sized' DMMs. But since then, autoranging, Frequency, capacitance, Min/Max and a bargraph were added over time. There is a RMS version, which is the MetraMax14. Here shown with some original accessories (the large shroud behind the 4mm connector locks onto the disk-shaped protector on the probes). Nice to have, and I take it along often (at least until I get my hands on the 14). Here it is:
(http://MetraMax12_1.jpg)
(http://MetraMax12_2.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Neomys Sapiens on April 25, 2017, 10:01:26 pm
And at the other end of the scale from the Unigor6e (as far as analogue multimeters are concerned), there is the ICE Microtest80. Made in Italy by ICE, whose 680E and 680R are bigger versions built to the same principle (range selection by jacks). It is about 100x90x30mm in its box and uses a single LR9 cell. And yet: AC, DC Voltage, Current and Resistance, so it is a complete multimeter! Jacks are slightly bigger than 2mm, but the 2mm plugs with spring work. And it is a convenient solution for carrying a second meter even in the compact toolkit. Voila:
(http://Microtest80.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Vtile on April 26, 2017, 08:49:18 pm
So, for starters, if you were to be flown to Mars (or whereever if it makes the decision irrevocable), and you could take only ONE analogue multimeter with you, which one should one choose? The UNIGOR 6e (or 6eP) of course! Combining the advantage of an analogue meter movement with the high input impedance provided by a FET chopper amplifier and sporting the widest choice of measurement ranges known to me in a multimeter, this instrument was the undisputed high-end product of Metrawatt as long as it was built. In a Bürklin catalogue from 1988 it is still listed with a price around 1300DM. 
Its measurement capabilities include capacitance, at a time when only very few DMM did this. It is made with superb workmanship and built using discrete components only. Especially formidable are the Voltage and current ranges extending down to 1mV and 1µA FSD respectively! All U, I and R ranges are class 1 (excluding frequency error at AC). Protection features are comprehensive including an automatic cutout.
(http://Unigor6e.jpg)
I like your taste of FET-analogs. Do you have any of the accessories? Mine (Goerz Unigor6e) do have had some form of damage in the past in the needle as the red coating have partly flaked out, but still it seems to be spot on what I have been able to verify the readings with my limited equipment. Do not start to collect these high (10M+) impedance analogs.  :-+ 
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Martin.M on May 01, 2017, 08:44:56 am
H+B  :)  it have VFD tubes (Tung Sol)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Neomys Sapiens on May 05, 2017, 08:26:31 pm
Err...too late! And why shouldn't I collect them? It's not that they distract me unduly from the other ones. As for performance monitoring, I had the 6e recently calibrated without problems (company paid for it).
In between, I have a little DC calibrator and I do spot checks against the big digitals.
As for accessories, only the test leads and a pair of grey Hirschmann leads with fixed probes (they resembled the original ones by the grey wire). I have multiple Metrawatt current clamps and shunts, which could be counted as such. What I would cherish most, is the original RF probe, but I am still searching for it.
But as you liked my taste in Hi-Z analogue meters watch for the next post - it is a real jewel!
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: AF6LJ on May 05, 2017, 08:56:12 pm
H+B  :)  it have VFD tubes (Tung Sol)
I love VFDs...
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter! - A dirty? pair
Post by: Neomys Sapiens on May 05, 2017, 09:10:00 pm
Now to switch to the renowned company of SIEMENS, which once had a own line of multimeters and which also underheld various alliances with products appearing under dual brands (ITT Mueller&Weigert, Norma, Gossen..)
But here they are:
Even if I praised the Unigor 6e beyond comparison, here is MY favorite analogue active (amplifier) multimeter: The Multizet A1000!
It is a semi-autoranging instrument, which uses the 0...3 and 0...10 ranges (or equivalent, scaled up or down) on the scale for optimal reading and precision. The actually selected sub-range is indicated on the small LCD, as well as DC polarity (auto!) and battery and fuse status.It was built in two versions, and the one shown here is the extremely rare second one: when you want to stay in the currently selected sub-range, you advance the side mounted power switch to the third position and the range is fixed! This feature was missing in the first version. Interestingly, it uses Fe/Cu-Ni elements for temperature (type J), not the typ K as most multimeters. But I use it more often with the original Siemens active temperature probe, which was offered as accessory. Power is by 6AA cells, and that is where the problem is: on this series of multimeters, you should really really heed the usual advice about removing the batteries when not in use! If you don't, they will corrode to the point of taking the batteries with them. That was what killed my first one (version 1). It has a sibling for DC-only measurement with zero at midscale, the Multizet A1001 (I have and use it too). And there was a real analogue/digital multimeter in the same form factor, of which I do not even know the designation and which I am searching for.
(http://MultizetA1000_1.jpg)
And here is a Siemens DMM, which is also quite rare and special - the B-1010
It is only missing one thing (RMS), but even without it it's a good choice for power-related work.
It has an integrated phase-sequence tester, which is connected by a triple-lead assembly fitting into the leftmost jack. Interestingly, it works quite well in 400Hz systems. Also, a 30A AC range comes handy.
It has the same form factor as the A1000 and can do temperature using type K! Does one understand this model policy? Also powered  by 6AA cells. Here with original case and probes in pristine condition:
(http://B-1010_1.jpg)(http://B-1010_2.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Neomys Sapiens on May 05, 2017, 10:35:09 pm
Now, having poured myself an IPA and assured that I don't miss anything elsewhere, I'm going to show you an even rarer beast, which I doubt that many of them survive and maybe none at all outside of western Germany: The Neuberger PKD4 analogue modular multimeter kit!
The company Josef Neuberger was situated in Munich and did build multimeters and other electrical test gear since the 1930s. It is best known for its tube testers and the Unavo/Telavo multimeter series.
The PKD4 Set was probably originally conceived as a training device and later adapted for professional technical use. It was made in the 70s of the last century.
It consists of a analogue, moving-coil instrument with the usual 10/30 + Ohms scaling which has a sensitivity of 60mV/50µA. It is connected by two 4mm jacks at the right side, into which the 4mm plugs of the associated range and function boxes fit. Measurement connections are to the front side and use 4mm jacks/plugs too. And there was a lot of those boxes:
Besides basic shunt and divider boxes as well as combined I/U boxes there are those with rectification for AC and resistance boxes (containing the battery too) in various range combinations. But that is not all - there was a DC chopper amplifier based voltmeter/microamperemeter with 2MOhm/V (PA6) and an amplifier AC voltmeter covering frequencies well beyond 100kHz with 1MOhm input (PA7) as well as a static (PA8) and a dynamic (PA10) transistor tester!  It came with an optional carrying case (shown below), which could accomodate 2 basic indicators and up to 8 range/function boxes. The accompanying brochure lists not only the characteristics and usage of the modules, but gives the complete circuit diagram for each one!

The makeup of it lends itself extremely well to self-build extensions and as I have lots of ideas I will have some compatible boxes made. I am not willing to sacrifice any of mine, even the redundant ones but I also want them to look exactly the same as the original ones. I plan to make a digital base instrument too, maybe with some memory functions or even a data interface.
One little setback occurs when trying to aquire the batteries needed to operate all modules: the IEC15F20 22.5V block battery needed by the PA7 and PA8 might be well made of Unobtainium! The PA5 and PA11 resistance modules use the 10F15 15V cell, which is only marginally easier to get. The PA10 uses two half-AA (not AAA) cells. I have resorted to fit 2mm jacks in the top side to connect an external supply when possible. Maybe I could build a nice, electrically stable linear power unit for all the options in the same size as the base instrument. Presently I have 2 base instruments with 11 modules and 1 case.
(http://PKD-4_1b.jpg)(http://PKD-4_2b.jpg)
Here the base instrument with one module, second picture shows them partially connected:
(http://PKD4_with_PA3.jpg)(http://PKD-4_connect.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Cubdriver on May 05, 2017, 11:26:57 pm
Now, having poured myself an IPA and assured that I don't miss anything elsewhere, I'm going to show you an even rarer beast, which I doubt that many of them survive and maybe none at all outside of western Germany: The Neuberger PKD4 analogue modular multimeter kit!
The company Josef Neuberger was situated in Munich and did build multimeters and other electrical test gear since the 1930s. It is best known for its tube testers and the Unavo/Telavo multimeter series.
The PKD4 Set was probably originally conceived as a training device and later adapted for professional technical use. It was made in the 70s of the last century.
It consists of a analogue, moving-coil instrument with the usual 10/30 + Ohms scaling which has a sensitivity of 60mV/50µA. It is connected by two 4mm jacks at the right side, into which the 4mm plugs of the associated range and function boxes fit. Measurement connections are to the front side and use 4mm jacks/plugs too. And there was a lot of those boxes:
Besides basic shunt and divider boxes as well as combined I/U boxes there are those with rectification for AC and resistance boxes (containing the battery too) in various range combinations. But that is not all - there was a DC chopper amplifier based voltmeter/microamperemeter with 2MOhm/V (PA6) and an amplifier AC voltmeter covering frequencies well beyond 100kHz with 1MOhm input (PA7) as well as a static (PA8) and a dynamic (PA10) transistor tester!  It came with an optional carrying case (shown below), which could accomodate 2 basic indicators and up to 8 range/function boxes. The accompanying brochure lists not only the characteristics and usage of the modules, but gives the complete circuit diagram for each one!

The makeup of it lends itself extremely well to self-build extensions and as I have lots of ideas I will have some compatible boxes made. I am not willing to sacrifice any of mine, even the redundant ones but I also want them to look exactly the same as the original ones. I plan to make a digital base instrument too, maybe with some memory functions or even a data interface.
One little setback occurs when trying to aquire the batteries needed to operate all modules: the IEC15F20 22.5V block battery needed by the PA7 and PA8 might be well made of Unobtainium! The PA5 and PA11 resistance modules use the 10F15 15V cell, which is only marginally easier to get. The PA10 uses two half-AA (not AAA) cells. I have resorted to fit 2mm jacks in the top side to connect an external supply when possible. Maybe I could build a nice, electrically stable linear power unit for all the options in the same size as the base instrument. Presently I have 2 base instruments with 11 modules and 1 case.
(http://PKD-4_1b.jpg)(http://PKD-4_2b.jpg)
Here the base instrument with one module, second picture shows them partially connected:
(http://PKD4_with_PA3.jpg)(http://PKD-4_connect.jpg)

That's a very cool old piece of gear!  Interesting concept.

Very nice!

-Pat
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: anachrocomputer on May 06, 2017, 11:15:26 am
My latest multimeter acquisition, a Fluke 37. I got this one really because of its industrial design -- the storage compartment, the carrying handle, the clip-on stand and so on. I think that electrically, it's a Fluke 27. Just in a different (much bigger) case. I haven't started to restore it yet, but will clean it and probably also clean the zebra strips in the LCD.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: mmagin on May 06, 2017, 03:25:12 pm
It's fascinating that FET VOMs seem to have had a much bigger run in Germany and continental Europe in general than in the US.  It seems like here they just existed in a short decade between VTVMs and 3.5 digit DMMs.

I have recently obtained a Micronta (Radio Shack) 22-220A which seems to need repair.  I'm hoping that if it's the matched JFET pair that's damaged I won't have too hard of a time replacing it.  It's an µPA68H according to the schematic I found elsewhere on the web (reposted here because it was too much effort to find).

It's particularly amusing that they borrowed the industrial design of the Simpson multimeters, albeit cheaply.  It's made in China (no mention of Taiwan, so I assume mainland China, so probably late 1970s or later?)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Neomys Sapiens on May 06, 2017, 04:24:19 pm
It's fascinating that FET VOMs seem to have had a much bigger run in Germany and continental Europe in general than in the US.  It seems like here they just existed in a short decade between VTVMs and 3.5 digit DMMs.


I think there are various aspects to it. At least here in Germany, you have a higher level of technical training especially at the craftsman/technician level. I mean, an engineering degree is (and was 50yrs ago) closer together on both sides of the atlantic ocean than the idea of what makes an 'electrician'. So, the problem of difficult to read analogue meters was less important, as the potential users were assumed to be properly trained for it.
Then, there might have also existed a deeper 'technical conservatism' both on the side of the instrument makers and users.
Also, US instrumentation companies such as HP, Tek, Keithley etc. were far more present in european markets than the other way round. So their DMMs were available and actively marketed. My first DMM was a Fluke 8060A and it was among the first batch sold over here. I remember selecting it over the Beckman 3030RMS, and there was no RMS handheld DMM from german manufacturers at that time (about 1983).
My boss at the engineering office, where I worked while still in school, who was certainly up to date, as we were doing quite advanced automation stuff, was not convinced - he advised me to go for one of the big Unigors, as he distrusted sampling and numeric displays not to show him really what happens.
So companies over here might have cultivated the analogue niche market for longer.
My first electronic analogue MM was a Philips PM2505, which came after the Fluke, when my older Metravo2H (passive) did not survive a unexpected contact with a 750VDC streetcar supply line in a traffic control installation.
GMC still sells an active analogue multimeter in the guise of the METRAport3A (practically the same than a Metravo 3E). Of course, both in this one and in the Siemens A1000 which I presented ICs have taken the place of the simple FET pair.
But the phenomenon is not limited to the active (FET/amplifier) variety. For example, the multimeter pool at Rockwell-Colling Germany contains lots of the old black Siemens Multizets with their class1 spec. They are calibrated regularely and treated well and I see no reason not to use them in complex lab work, where you really measure one or two signals but have ko keep an eye on some others.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: ciccio on October 04, 2017, 09:43:36 am
I decided to post in this old thread to share my collection of multimeters.
Like many forum members I buy a new multimeters (or a new soldering station) even if I do not need it, but my wife has the same problem with shoes :), and the last multimeters I bought  were cheaper than a pair of shoes :-+

In fact a new one arrived after I shoot the collection, and is not in the photos: a nice ANENG AN8002.

Photo 1:
- WAVETEK (Meterman, now Amprobe) 5 XL  : a basic 3.5 digits, very robust, with the best display in the collection
- Meterman (now Amprobe) 33XL : a very robust, reliable, SLOW 3.5 digits HEAVY meter.
Please note that it has leading zero suppression, that's a little unusual but nice.
- UniT UT61A : I don't know why I'm always grabbing  this one as first choice :D
- UniT UT61E : I needed true RMS :-+ to replace an old Beckman that was sold in the last clearance of the lab.

Photo 2:
- STANDARD (no name ?) clamp meter
- Meterman (Amprobe) PM33 pocket: I don't use it very much because the single button operation is annoying, and I don't like the fixed probes.
- PEAK TECK 1020 pocket: it is a nice instrument with flashlight and Non Contact Voltage detector.
New production has detachable/replaceable probes. The display is good, but it is placed too far from front panel, so reading at an angle is difficult.
It has no tilting stand, but I've found on the Web that some maker made a nice attachment.
- ANENG AN8008: recent arrival. It is very nice, I like it very much.
Same for the not shown AN8002.
Please forgive the photo's low quality.


Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: jscm2000 on December 05, 2017, 09:53:15 am
I use a multimeter? :-DD
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: sullyRD on February 06, 2018, 01:15:01 pm
This meter is a Vintage NovoTest TS140 from 1968, made by a Itailian company Cassinelli. S.a.s &Co Milano.
(https://preview.ibb.co/dywERH/20180117_144728.jpg) (https://ibb.co/eVXomH)
(https://preview.ibb.co/dM10Yx/20180117_144737.jpg) (https://ibb.co/moYsfc)
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Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: rsjsouza on February 06, 2018, 07:46:16 pm
Wow, the fonts, graphics and the probe inserts are remarkably close to a ICE 680R multimeter my dad bought many years ago (also italian).
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Neomys Sapiens on February 06, 2018, 08:57:19 pm
Wow, the fonts, graphics and the probe inserts are remarkably close to a ICE 680R multimeter my dad bought many years ago (also italian).
It is the previous name of the very same outfit AFAIK.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: shakalnokturn on February 06, 2018, 10:45:33 pm
My bench DMMs:

One of the 7040's needs attention anyone have the service manual specific to that model?
The 7150's needs a re-cal.
Although it works well I would also be glad to find schematics or service info for the Dana 5100.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: shakalnokturn on February 06, 2018, 10:56:47 pm
And the handheld DMMs...
I managed to thin down the heard of scopes then this madness took over, I admit I do tend to go over the top on things, have always refused to go to the TEA section though! (Only because I do sell the odd thing once in a while.)

I have skipped a couple: I have 2 of those Tecpel 2606 clamp meters, and a vintage 1950's Metrix model 430 analog meter, I'll have to get a pic of that one over as it's actually a nice piece of gear.

The lower line are, or will be for sale. (Beckman T100, Metrix MX40, Metrix MX45, Metrix MX52 missing lexan, Wavetek 2020)

How I wish I could afford a 9V battery now...
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: sullyRD on February 06, 2018, 11:09:06 pm
Wow, the fonts, graphics and the probe inserts are remarkably close to a ICE 680R multimeter my dad bought many years ago (also italian).
It is the previous name of the very same outfit AFAIK.
The Novotest TS-140 is very hard to source, this one took me a few years to get because most that come up for sale are in a sorry condition, this one is near mint.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: BNElecEng on February 06, 2018, 11:06:16 pm
My bench DMMs:

One of the 7040's needs attention anyone have the service manual specific to that model?
The 7150's needs a re-cal.
Although it works well I would also be glad to find schematics or service info for the Dana 5100.

Google turned a manual for the Dana 5100AF multimeter from the website ko4bb.com. Link https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=http://ko4bb.com/manuals/download.php%3Ffile%3DRacal/Racal_Dana_5100AF_Digital_Multimeter_Manual_HQ.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwiNmrPcspLZAhXIDsAKHd_sAps4ChAWMAd6BAgKEAE&usg=AOvVaw3DfejjZxpKspkNur4iKDjG (https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=http://ko4bb.com/manuals/download.php%3Ffile%3DRacal/Racal_Dana_5100AF_Digital_Multimeter_Manual_HQ.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwiNmrPcspLZAhXIDsAKHd_sAps4ChAWMAd6BAgKEAE&usg=AOvVaw3DfejjZxpKspkNur4iKDjG)

Hope the link worked
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: shakalnokturn on February 06, 2018, 11:29:40 pm
My bench DMMs:

One of the 7040's needs attention anyone have the service manual specific to that model?
The 7150's needs a re-cal.
Although it works well I would also be glad to find schematics or service info for the Dana 5100.

Google turned a manual for the Dana 5100AF multimeter from the website ko4bb.com. Link https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=http://ko4bb.com/manuals/download.php%3Ffile%3DRacal/Racal_Dana_5100AF_Digital_Multimeter_Manual_HQ.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwiNmrPcspLZAhXIDsAKHd_sAps4ChAWMAd6BAgKEAE&usg=AOvVaw3DfejjZxpKspkNur4iKDjG (https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=http://ko4bb.com/manuals/download.php%3Ffile%3DRacal/Racal_Dana_5100AF_Digital_Multimeter_Manual_HQ.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwiNmrPcspLZAhXIDsAKHd_sAps4ChAWMAd6BAgKEAE&usg=AOvVaw3DfejjZxpKspkNur4iKDjG)

Hope the link worked

Thanks for the link, it should be close enough, I'll have to take a peek in my meter to check though.
Having a quick look through that service manual: Wow! I didn't really expect to find a +/- 300V supply in there!
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: bitseeker on February 06, 2018, 11:43:31 pm
And the handheld DMMs...

Neat collection. Many I've not seen before.

Quote
I managed to thin down the heard of scopes then this madness took over, I admit I do tend to go over the top on things, have always refused to go to the TEA section though! (Only because I do sell the odd thing once in a while.)

Resistance is futile. You already show clear signs of the infection. And selling some of your stuff doesn't disqualify you. I've done it too. (Shhh! Don't tell the others. ;D)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Cubdriver on February 07, 2018, 12:49:53 am
And the handheld DMMs...

Neat collection. Many I've not seen before.

Quote
I managed to thin down the heard of scopes then this madness took over, I admit I do tend to go over the top on things, have always refused to go to the TEA section though! (Only because I do sell the odd thing once in a while.)

Resistance is futile. You already show clear signs of the infection. And selling some of your stuff doesn't disqualify you. I've done it too. (Shhh! Don't tell the others. ;D)

 :rant: <grabs pitchfork and lights torch>  :rant:

 :P

-Pat
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: bitseeker on February 07, 2018, 02:35:48 am
Oh no! They found me. :-DD
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: VK5RC on February 07, 2018, 11:38:22 am
What is this phrase "sell test equipment" ??? >:D
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: ciccio on February 07, 2018, 02:02:28 pm
Wow, the fonts, graphics and the probe inserts are remarkably close to a ICE 680R multimeter my dad bought many years ago (also italian).
It is the previous name of the very same outfit AFAIK.
No, they were similar but different products from different manufacturers. I used both of them (but I preferred a bigger AVO 8 ) , and after more than 40 years the ICE is still in production (you can buy it on RS).
The ICE was 20 kohm/V, the Cassinelli was 40 kohm/V.
In this webpage http://www.webalice.it/rocco.piccone/progetti/cassinelli/cassinelli.html (http://www.webalice.it/rocco.piccone/progetti/cassinelli/cassinelli.html) youcan find schematic and manual for the Cassinelli.
Best regards
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: macboy on February 07, 2018, 04:03:41 pm
And the handheld DMMs...
I managed to thin down the heard of scopes then this madness took over, I admit I do tend to go over the top on things, have always refused to go to the TEA section though! (Only because I do sell the odd thing once in a while.)

I have skipped a couple: I have 2 of those Tecpel 2606 clamp meters, and a vintage 1950's Metrix model 430 analog meter, I'll have to get a pic of that one over as it's actually a nice piece of gear.

The lower line are, or will be for sale. (Beckman T100, Metrix MX40, Metrix MX45, Metrix MX52 missing lexan, Wavetek 2020)

How I wish I could afford a 9V battery now...

Nice collection of ASYC-II meters there  :D
I have a B&K 5360 (similar to MX-56) and it is my favorite handheld.
If you look around these forums you will find links to information on how to build a serial-to-IR interface for a few dollars, plus the logging software and the calibration software, as well as an interface specification which details all the low level details so you could build your own software. I have tried to collect this information into  this post  (https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/metrix-mx56c-bk-precision-5390-multimeter-teardown/msg1319963/#msg1319963).
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Neomys Sapiens on February 10, 2018, 01:55:05 am
@Ciccio: As you seem to be quite knowledgeable on this topic, how are they (ICE/Cassinelli) related to Chinaglia and Pantec? (Like, is the Cortina related by design to the later Pantec's?)
And how comes that the ICE and the Cassinelli share so many features, which are not commonly used in other multimeters (switchless, jack size, range doubler pushbutton, layout).

Also, I have a very specific problem with a T&M instrument from Italy: I own a 'fast transient monitor' from the deceased company 'Ingeneria Guido Gay', the FTM30.
If it is of comparable quality like his memory voltmeters (which I use), it should be good. That feller was a analogue wizard and designer of nice instruments! But I have been unable to find ANY information about it! Even to check it out, would need some manual. Any idea? I would be sincerely delighted!

Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Insatman on February 10, 2018, 05:53:29 am


(http://www.hackersbench.com/100_1351.JPG)

*chuckle*

Seriously, I have two Fluke 77's that are probably 20 years old, work great, are still in cal, and I see no need to replace them.
(and yes, that's really one of my meters in the photo)

Now that is a vintage DVM!
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Cubdriver on February 10, 2018, 07:29:35 am


(http://www.hackersbench.com/100_1351.JPG)

*chuckle*

Seriously, I have two Fluke 77's that are probably 20 years old, work great, are still in cal, and I see no need to replace them.
(and yes, that's really one of my meters in the photo)

Now that is a vintage DVM!

It's a beautiful thing!   :-+ :-+

(https://photos.smugmug.com/Electronics/Misc-test-equipment/i-ZFwTL89/0/7f5e40c8/L/IMG_8705-L.jpg)

-Pat
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: tigr on February 10, 2018, 10:45:33 am
My working multimeter for electronics repair. :)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: ciccio on February 10, 2018, 12:11:44 pm
@Ciccio: As you seem to be quite knowledgeable on this topic, how are they (ICE/Cassinelli) related to Chinaglia and Pantec? (Like, is the Cortina related by design to the later Pantec's?)
And how comes that the ICE and the Cassinelli share so many features, which are not commonly used in other multimeters (switchless, jack size, range doubler pushbutton, layout).

Also, I have a very specific problem with a T&M instrument from Italy: I own a 'fast transient monitor' from the deceased company 'Ingeneria Guido Gay', the FTM30.
If it is of comparable quality like his memory voltmeters (which I use), it should be good. That feller was a analogue wizard and designer of nice instruments! But I have been unable to find ANY information about it! Even to check it out, would need some manual. Any idea? I would be sincerely delighted!
I'm sorry, but I do not know much: Chinaglia and Pantec (Carlo Gavazzi) were located not in Milan (or near Milan) like ICE and Cassanelli, but in the east of Italy (Belluno).
The layout and special functions were, to what I understand, selected for differentiating from other European manufacturers.
I never heard about "Ingegneria Guido Gay". I did a quick search and found this page  http://www.underwateracademy.org/it/press-area/archivio-news/16-biografie-tridenti/1980-1989/140-1985-guido-gay.html (http://www.underwateracademy.org/it/press-area/archivio-news/16-biografie-tridenti/1980-1989/140-1985-guido-gay.html) where is reparted about a submarine robot and the discovery if a WW2 wrech, but I don't know if he is the same Guido Gay.
Best regards
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Analog on February 11, 2018, 08:19:05 pm
At present I have two meters. I'm waiting on a 121GW that I expect will become my most used meter. The 34970A unit has a 6-1/2 DMM that can scan multiple inputs. I have a few switching cards too. It's very handy for testing designs because I can connect several nodes and then scan them as I vary inputs or loads and log over time with temperature. I bought it for that purpose. I most often use the Fluke for general tasks but I'm ready to move up to the 121GW.

Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: SeanB on February 13, 2018, 07:54:53 pm
Well, wanted a new 15V battery for the Avo8, and did not want to buy an expensive one online. so, looked around, and took 5 CR2025 cells, some PTFE sheet and some scrap brass from a well cooked socket outlet, and some thin heat shrink sleeves.Now have a nice 15v battery replacement that should last at least 10 years in use, plus the zero adjustment is now at the point that should give a maximum battery life.

Now to await the slow boat from China with the AA converters to replace the D cell for the other ranges.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Neomys Sapiens on February 13, 2018, 09:41:24 pm
Also, I have a very specific problem with a T&M instrument from Italy: I own a 'fast transient monitor' from the deceased company 'Ingeneria Guido Gay', the FTM30.
If it is of comparable quality like his memory voltmeters (which I use), it should be good. That feller was a analogue wizard and designer of nice instruments! But I have been unable to find ANY information about it! Even to check it out, would need some manual. Any idea? I would be sincerely delighted!

I never heard about "Ingegneria Guido Gay". I did a quick search and found this page  http://www.underwateracademy.org/it/press-area/archivio-news/16-biografie-tridenti/1980-1989/140-1985-guido-gay.html (http://www.underwateracademy.org/it/press-area/archivio-news/16-biografie-tridenti/1980-1989/140-1985-guido-gay.html) where is reparted about a submarine robot and the discovery if a WW2 wrech, but I don't know if he is the same Guido Gay.
Best regards
It is the right guy that you've found. Also 'Gay Misuratori Elettronici' is the correct company name.
That he was active in underwater robotics was not known to me before.
Here are my two MTA memory voltmeters (peak voltmeters) from his company:
But for those I have documentation. The other two pictures show the FTM, whose case remains, unfortunately, unsolved.
Title: Fluke 87V 189 287
Post by: BravoV on February 14, 2018, 03:57:36 am
Acquired recently the 189, post here as a reference for sizes comparison between popular models.

Presenting the BBB, the Beast, the Beauty and the Brick ?  :-DD
Title: Re: Fluke 87V 189 287
Post by: nanofrog on February 14, 2018, 04:09:35 am
Presenting the BBB, the Beast, the Beauty and the Brick ?  :-DD
I like it.  ;D
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Helix70 on February 14, 2018, 05:49:09 am
The 87 is the beast or the beauty?
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: BravoV on February 14, 2018, 06:26:29 am
The 87 is the beast or the beauty?

The honor to decide which is which, is yours.   :P
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Helix70 on February 14, 2018, 06:37:29 am
Ok, Beauty, Beast, Brick in that order :)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Gyro on February 14, 2018, 12:36:01 pm
Also, I have a very specific problem with a T&M instrument from Italy: I own a 'fast transient monitor' from the deceased company 'Ingeneria Guido Gay', the FTM30.
If it is of comparable quality like his memory voltmeters (which I use), it should be good. That feller was a analogue wizard and designer of nice instruments! But I have been unable to find ANY information about it! Even to check it out, would need some manual. Any idea? I would be sincerely delighted!

I never heard about "Ingegneria Guido Gay". I did a quick search and found this page  http://www.underwateracademy.org/it/press-area/archivio-news/16-biografie-tridenti/1980-1989/140-1985-guido-gay.html (http://www.underwateracademy.org/it/press-area/archivio-news/16-biografie-tridenti/1980-1989/140-1985-guido-gay.html) where is reparted about a submarine robot and the discovery if a WW2 wrech, but I don't know if he is the same Guido Gay.
Best regards
It is the right guy that you've found. Also 'Gay Misuratori Elettronici' is the correct company name.
That he was active in underwater robotics was not known to me before.
Here are my two MTA memory voltmeters (peak voltmeters) from his company:
But for those I have documentation. The other two pictures show the FTM, whose case remains, unfortunately, unsolved.

You've just reminded me that I have one of those MTA memory voltmeters stashed at the back of the cupboard. The battery is obviously shot (again - I replaced it when I got it, about 25 years ago but it hasn't been charged since :palm:). The only documentation I have on it so far is the spec... http://helmut-singer.de/pdf/gaymta.pdf (http://helmut-singer.de/pdf/gaymta.pdf).

Regarding your FTM, they appear to have made (at least) two mains voltage monitors, the LVA and an 'unknown' model - that's from the Telford Electronics manuals list... http://www.telford-electronics.co.uk/manual.php?alpha=g (http://www.telford-electronics.co.uk/manual.php?alpha=g). They might possibly be able to help you.


EDIT:
I've spotted a listing for an FTA (Fast Transient Monitor) on ebay, maybe the seller has some information? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fast-Transient-Monitor-FTM/222411921416?hash=item33c8c89808:g:L1cAAOSwWxNYpdVj (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fast-Transient-Monitor-FTM/222411921416?hash=item33c8c89808:g:L1cAAOSwWxNYpdVj). A nice looking piece of equipment, sounds ex-MOD.

EDIT: Well the MTA still works and reads fine after all these years. The battery is well gone (longer than I thought since I changed it, datecode 1989!). Very few electrolytics in there, but the Orange one looks pretty sad. While I had it apart, it seemed worth taking a couple of snaps (outer metal shell removed + inner isolated case lids)...
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Neomys Sapiens on February 14, 2018, 08:31:00 pm
Yup, it's a really nice instrument.
Should you need the manual (with diagram) of the MTA, that could be arranged. But only if not too pressing, as I'm quite swamped with things to do.

As for the FTM, the offered one has pics showing the special (reverse Lemo?) input connectors. When I saw them first, I thought about replacing them, but their inner side is under a massive soldered copper sheet cover which clearly says 'magic - keep out or be damned'.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Gyro on February 14, 2018, 09:18:38 pm
Quote
Should you need the manual (with diagram) of the MTA, that could be arranged. But only if not too pressing, as I'm quite swamped with things to do.

That's very kind of you, thanks! No, it's absolutely not pressing (it still works) but it would be nice to match it up with a scan of the manual.  I could upload it to KO4BB too, if you have no objection.

I hope you have some luck with the FTM. Those look like the same connectors as the MTA (luckily mine came with a lead). Yes I suspect that they are Lemo triax but I haven't managed to identify which one. Now all I need to do is find the MTA mains lead, I tested it earlier by jumpering the battery. It's a non-standard mains connector - I just hope I haven't forgotten what it was for in past years and 'salvaged' the cable.  :palm:

Thanks again,

Chris

Edit: Aha, looking on ebay, there seem to be a lot of Lemo triax connectors - and strangely, they're all in Germany!  :) There appear to be sizes 0s, 1s, and 2s though, so a little bit of research needed. Not ridiculously expensive though. https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=lemo+triax&LH_PrefLoc=2&_sop=15 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=lemo+triax&LH_PrefLoc=2&_sop=15) There are some copies from China too.


LATER EDIT: I have uploaded the GAY MTA manuals to KO4BB. Thanks again to Neomys Sapiens for scanning them!  :-+  http://www.ko4bb.com/getsimple/index.php?id=manuals&dir=06_Misc_Test_Equipment/GAY (http://www.ko4bb.com/getsimple/index.php?id=manuals&dir=06_Misc_Test_Equipment/GAY)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: neo on February 14, 2018, 09:21:09 pm
Heres three of mine.    >:D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAdqV37DDDU&feature=youtu.be (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAdqV37DDDU&feature=youtu.be)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: tigr on February 14, 2018, 11:39:47 pm
My old, kind friend. How many times he helped me in different situations. :)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: hussamaldean on February 15, 2018, 12:10:18 pm
(https://cdn-reichelt.de/bilder/web/xxl_ws/D100/UT139C.png)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: willb on February 15, 2018, 12:52:09 pm


(http://www.hackersbench.com/100_1351.JPG)

*chuckle*

Seriously, I have two Fluke 77's that are probably 20 years old, work great, are still in cal, and I see no need to replace them.
(and yes, that's really one of my meters in the photo)

Now that is a vintage DVM!

The 3440a is cool, but its grandfather is even cooler  8)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Cubdriver on February 15, 2018, 04:43:45 pm
*chuckle*

Seriously, I have two Fluke 77's that are probably 20 years old, work great, are still in cal, and I see no need to replace them.
(and yes, that's really one of my meters in the photo)

Now that is a vintage DVM!

The 3440a is cool, but its grandfather is even cooler  8)

And it autoranges, too!

-Pat
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Insatman on February 16, 2018, 03:14:07 am
Never seen one before...cool :-+
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Sehsuan on February 18, 2018, 03:26:38 am
Here's my Hyelec/Peakmeter PM8236 and PM2028B.

By the way, is it safe to replace the 250V/600mA and 250V/10A fuses in the PM8236 with 1000V fuses of the same current rating?

I've asked the manufacturer and the answer was "yes", but I'd like to seek reassurances from everyone... thank you!
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: tigr on February 18, 2018, 10:49:39 am
My analog multimeter has a beeper. Very useful function.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Martin.M on February 20, 2018, 04:47:46 pm
Keithley, 160  :)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Martin.M on February 20, 2018, 04:53:26 pm
Fluke  :)

Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Martin.M on February 20, 2018, 04:59:58 pm
Philips Nixie  :)

Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Vtile on February 21, 2018, 06:21:33 pm
Philips Nixie  :)
Oh.  :clap:

Are those 1999 or 9999 digit units?
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: tooki on February 22, 2018, 01:54:58 pm
Philips Nixie  :)
Oh.  :clap:

Are those 1999 or 9999 digit units?
You mean counts, not digits. Digits means the number of places, e.g. 9999 counts is 4 digits, and 1999 counts is 3.5 digits.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: willb on February 22, 2018, 06:45:48 pm
Picked up 2 more AVO meters, with their cases! One is a military version (with the NATO stock number). My collection is growing.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Martin.M on February 22, 2018, 06:58:39 pm
that Philips PM2421 are 1999 counts.
amazing is they can test also  nA and R up to 2G
greetings
Martin
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Martin.M on February 22, 2018, 07:14:28 pm
Philips Icoma,  Low-Ohm-Meter, 4 wires, warm  :)
1-3-10-30-100-300 Ohm full scale, test frequency = 10kHz
it works like a combination of a low ohm sine wave osc. with a frequency selektive mV Meter, well calibrated to test the R with the 10kHz
this instrument may be the grandpa of ESR testers, it was at home in the Valvo Manufacturing for capacitors.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Vtile on February 22, 2018, 07:18:28 pm
Philips Nixie  :)
Oh.  :clap:

Are those 1999 or 9999 digit units?
You mean counts, not digits. Digits means the number of places, e.g. 9999 counts is 4 digits, and 1999 counts is 3.5 digits.
Yes. Cunts  ;D Actually 9999 would be something like 3.98 digits, sales officer would call it 6 digits, since there is sign and radix.  :-DD
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Vtile on February 22, 2018, 07:24:22 pm
I got a new meter and I mean NEW. Heck I have not bought a new meter I think in past 15 years.

This little and cute meter is second best in the market (in its class), what I did found. The mechanical design is really satisfying and so nice compared to all the rubber bricks mainly floating in the market today. This one is "Made in Japan" unit and not the "$anMa made in hing kung".

Sanwa EM7000 a "modern" FET VOM, how I could resist and I didn't.

Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: 4CX35000 on February 22, 2018, 08:10:47 pm
Micronta 18-Range Multitester was given to me by a widow whose late husband was a gas fitter. I think he many used it to test batteries and continuity. Sill boxed with the Radio Shack battery.

Also a Beckman Industrial 310 with the leather case which I used at work and they allowed me to keep it when I decided to leave for to join another company. It was a goodbye gift.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: sullyRD on February 24, 2018, 06:05:34 pm
Novotest TS-140 - Milano Ice Microtest 80 - Milano Ice Supertester 680R
(https://preview.ibb.co/mGxcX7/11.png) (https://ibb.co/mtojC7)
(https://preview.ibb.co/nc9waS/12.png) (https://ibb.co/gydYN7)
upload photograph (https://imgbb.com/)
(https://preview.ibb.co/dbgPen/3.png) (https://ibb.co/mxEzC7)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Vtile on February 24, 2018, 08:49:11 pm
Ice Supertester 680R, if you don't have one of these then get one, Brilliant analogue meter, which is still in production.
(https://preview.ibb.co/nNonTH/5.png) (https://ibb.co/mpCE8H)
With all the leads and connectors.
(https://preview.ibb.co/ibrKax/3.png) (https://ibb.co/fXPu8H)
picture hosting (https://imgbb.com/)
With the Cassinelli milano Novotest TS-140 for comparison, these are made by different companies, Cassinelli is no more i believe.
(https://preview.ibb.co/mMxsvx/9.png) (https://ibb.co/dVG7TH)
Hey could you write a review of this one?
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: rsjsouza on February 24, 2018, 10:48:07 pm
First meter I have ever used - I recently inherited it from my dad. Quite featured for its time and the very large movement was enjoyable to use.

Where can I find it and accessories for sale? A few years ago I had a few websites that advertised it but the links went dead.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Inverted18650 on February 25, 2018, 12:42:58 am
Free gift with any purchase at HF about a year ago.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: bitseeker on February 25, 2018, 12:47:29 am
Yep, handy to have around for low-energy measurements. The built-in battery load tester is nice, too.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: rqsall on February 25, 2018, 01:24:29 pm
Hey SullyRD, do you have a source for the banana plugs? They seem to be of a rather odd size. I scored a Chinaglia Cortina a while ago on a flea market, but no probes came with it and I haven't been able to find them in the right size. They seem to be of the same size as the Novotest/ICE. Are they 3mm?

Sadly also the power supply to make the square wave generator in it work also didn't come with the unit, but that should be easy to fix.

Thank you.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: ciccio on February 25, 2018, 03:45:52 pm
You can buy ICE 680R probes here https://www.elcoteam.com/privati/coppia-di-puntali-di-ricambio-per-multimetro-ice-680r.html (https://www.elcoteam.com/privati/coppia-di-puntali-di-ricambio-per-multimetro-ice-680r.html)
or on Ebay italy, both clones https://www.ebay.it/itm/Puntali-per-Tester-ICE-680R-con-spine-2mm/351409451711?hash=item51d1a2b2bf:g:fmUAAOSw-K9ZIAVD (https://www.ebay.it/itm/Puntali-per-Tester-ICE-680R-con-spine-2mm/351409451711?hash=item51d1a2b2bf:g:fmUAAOSw-K9ZIAVD) or maybe original https://www.ebay.it/itm/Puntali-per-tester-ICE-680-R-cod-1076/321568388015?hash=item4adef833af:g:ZrsAAOSw6EhUUmsh (https://www.ebay.it/itm/Puntali-per-tester-ICE-680-R-cod-1076/321568388015?hash=item4adef833af:g:ZrsAAOSw6EhUUmsh)
If you need only the plugs, they have standard 2.0 mm plugs. I bought some from Distrelec, or you can search on Ebay.
Best regards
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Calambres on February 25, 2018, 05:39:51 pm
I've got one of those ICE 680R multimeters since mid '70s and it is still in perfect use despite the obsolete and odd 3V battery (2R10).

This is a very fine instrument.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: nanofrog on February 26, 2018, 03:08:21 am
FWIW, Probemaster offers 2mm connectors for meters such as this (8043S (http://probemaster.com/8000-series-kits/) = 2mm meter ends).  :-+

They ship internationally as well (no, I'm not some sort of paid shill; just a customer).
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: rqsall on February 26, 2018, 11:37:21 am
If you need only the plugs, they have standard 2.0 mm plugs. I bought some from Distrelec, or you can search on Ebay.
Best regards

I have some 2mm banana plugs, but they're too small for the Chinaglia Cortina. 4mm is too large.  :-//
I guess they're not the same as the NovoTest/ICE after all then... Thanks anyway.

Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Martin.M on February 26, 2018, 04:49:30 pm
Keithley 179A TRMS Multimeter  :)



Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Martin.M on February 26, 2018, 04:50:26 pm
Keithley 168 Autorange DMM   :)

and about my Fluke Oldie 8600AU:  may be from the first day, the serial No = 0030
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: sullyRD on February 26, 2018, 05:09:05 pm
Hey SullyRD, do you have a source for the banana plugs? They seem to be of a rather odd size. I scored a Chinaglia Cortina a while ago on a flea market, but no probes came with it and I haven't been able to find them in the right size. They seem to be of the same size as the Novotest/ICE. Are they 3mm?

Sadly also the power supply to make the square wave generator in it work also didn't come with the unit, but that should be easy to fix.

Thank you.
The leads on the Ice are 2mm x 15mm
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: rsjsouza on February 26, 2018, 06:40:23 pm
Thanks for the info on the leads of the ICE; I forgot about some probes I had purchased from Alibaba (https://www.aliexpress.com/snapshot/0.html?spm=a2g0s.9042647.6.2.e2D1Cc&orderId=85275864597366&productId=32678202961) a while ago and the 2mm ends work really well with this meter.

(https://www.eevblog.com/forum/chat/show-your-multimeter!/?action=dlattach;attach=399153)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: boilerbots on April 13, 2018, 05:03:12 am
Hi have a 7150 but the front panel says Weston. I used to work at Schlumberger in a division that used to be Fairchild and there was all kinds of old test equipment there because this was the test equipment division. Anyway I never thought much about this meter until it started acting flaky and I found the threads about replacing the input line filter and some other improvements.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Edison on April 14, 2018, 04:17:06 pm
I've had too many to count I think.
So send some of them, after having robbed me I have little and i have nothing to count   :-DD  :-DD  :-DD
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: david77 on July 28, 2018, 03:53:26 pm
Haven't posted in a while but was still lurking.

While designing a small PSU for a RIAA amp I discovered that sometimes even seven meters are not enough. So I remedied that:

First something I wanted ever since it was discussed here, the Fluke 8060. I love it. If it had autoranging it would be perfect.

Then this Philips PM2517E just turned up. It was very dead and required quite a lot of surgery to be brought back, luckily the special IC's needed were available from the Netherlands.

I had the chance to get these two BEWA meters quite cheaply. They were made in Germany in the early 80ies, really some of the first
affordable digital meters available in Germany. They're just bog standard ICL7106 meters. Both meters are basically the same apart from accuracy specs.
There's BEWA's full size, full colour advert from the back of an Elektor magazine from 1984.

Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: georges80 on July 28, 2018, 05:06:08 pm
Trip back to oz a month or so ago, found my first meter (45+ year ago purchase). Those were the days :)

cheers,
george.

Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: rsjsouza on July 28, 2018, 05:06:38 pm
A few years ago I used to think about downsizing my collection and was always tempted to get rid of both my Flukes 8060 and 8062. However, they are so straightforward to use, still accurate decades after the last cal and incredibly portable that nowadays I just think they will be buried with me. :D
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Neomys Sapiens on July 28, 2018, 11:30:00 pm
A few years ago I used to think about downsizing my collection and was always tempted to get rid of both my Flukes 8060 and 8062. However, they are so straightforward to use, still accurate decades after the last cal and incredibly portable that nowadays I just think they will be buried with me. :D
As Fluke 8060's are becoming slightly scarcer all the time, please keep the TEA community current on your state of health and place of burial by way of this forum!
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Terry01 on July 28, 2018, 11:37:14 pm
I saw one of the 8060's on Ebay tonight for £85!  ???
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: malagas_on_fire on July 28, 2018, 11:42:05 pm
My first at left image  and the last one reading a flat 9V battery
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: ModemHead on July 29, 2018, 12:52:21 am
On the left, is the first multimeter I ever owned, a Micronta VOM my folks gave me for my birthday.  On the right is the most recent multimeter I've acquired, a Simpson 360-2.

Oddly enough, they're both from the same time period (mid-70s).
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: lacv2k on August 10, 2018, 04:41:49 am
Hello!

I saw the picture of you multimeter. Is the same I have!
Unfortunatelly I lost its manual. Do you have a digital copy of the information of this model (Micronta 22-194)?

Thank you in advance for your help!

Best regards
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Neomys Sapiens on August 11, 2018, 06:03:36 pm
MY Multimeter Zoo has been expanded by a Metrawatt M2036 while I was on a short vacation. Left the bid and won. Now I hope for fast and well delivery. Not that I needed it, but my multimeter sense was itchy anyway and it was on the list. I am curious how well the zoom function for the bargraph works in practice. I consider the function offered by it to be more practical than those of the closely related M2035, which has a very particular limit function instead. And it has peak function, good basic acuracy and RMS measurement, so it is going to be a viable instrument. It is my first of the Metrawatt swiveltops.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Neomys Sapiens on August 11, 2018, 06:06:38 pm

I had the chance to get these two BEWA meters quite cheaply. They were made in Germany in the early 80ies, really some of the first
affordable digital meters available in Germany. They're just bog standard ICL7106 meters. Both meters are basically the same apart from accuracy specs.
There's BEWA's full size, full colour advert from the back of an Elektor magazine from 1984.

I had the chance to get these two BEWA meters quite cheaply. They were made in Germany in the early 80ies, really some of the first
affordable digital meters available in Germany. They're just bog standard ICL7106 meters. Both meters are basically the same apart from accuracy specs.
There's BEWA's full size, full colour advert from the back of an Elektor magazine from 1984.
In the early 80's, I was working beside school in a long defunct local electronics shop, as was a friend of mine. I already had my Fluke 8060A, which my buddy had followed with a Beckman 3030RMS. So when the shopowner came gloating about the 'super quality high performance economy multimeters' from Bewa, we both were not exactly impressed. But as I got a provision, I used the RMS feature on the big one to sell two of them in the tinkerer comunity at our school. It made RMS and 4.5digits accessible for some guys which were not willing to spend as much. Never owned one myself, though.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: HighVoltage on August 11, 2018, 07:21:22 pm
MY Multimeter Zoo has been expanded by a Metrawatt M2036 while I was on a short vacation. Left the bid and won. Now I hope for fast and well delivery. Not that I needed it, but my multimeter sense was itchy anyway and it was on the list. I am curious how well the zoom function for the bargraph works in practice. I consider the function offered by it to be more practical than those of the closely related M2035, which has a very particular limit function instead. And it has peak function, good basic acuracy and RMS measurement, so it is going to be a viable instrument. It is my first of the Metrawatt swiveltops.
I was still at the university, when this DMM came on the market and wanted it so badly but it was soooo expensive.
Hmm, I should look for one.
How much dis you pay for this one?
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Neomys Sapiens on August 11, 2018, 08:17:42 pm

I was still at the university, when this DMM came on the market and wanted it so badly but it was soooo expensive.
Hmm, I should look for one.
How much dis you pay for this one?
110.-
But a year ago, a colleague of mine, who was acting on my suggestion, got his for around 75.-
And a correction: the one with the different function in the same package is the M2037, not 2035!

But there was a bigger one , which combined both functionalities and added dB with selectable reference.
This was the M2042. I'm still looking for one.
You are sure that the M2036 was the DMM of your studential pipedreams and not the 2042?
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: sullyRD on September 08, 2018, 03:34:44 pm
Updated photo of my vintage Italian multimeters
(https://thumb.ibb.co/cv5Yep/10.png) (https://ibb.co/cv5Yep)
(https://thumb.ibb.co/hn99Kp/1.png) (https://ibb.co/hn99Kp)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: rsjsouza on September 08, 2018, 03:48:32 pm
Updated photo of my vintage Italian multimeters
(https://thumb.ibb.co/cv5Yep/10.png) (https://ibb.co/cv5Yep)
(https://thumb.ibb.co/hn99Kp/1.png) (https://ibb.co/hn99Kp)
Beautiful ICEs. I inherited from my dad the first multimeter I have ever used: ICE 680R Supertester. It is a bit off in all ranges but it is certainly on the line for a repair.

One tip, though: if possible, could you upload the photos to the EEVBlog server instead for posterity? Over the years the image hosting sites tend to either change their terms of service or the links become broken and thr images are gone forever (check the first post on this thread, for example).
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Johnboy on September 10, 2018, 03:28:21 am
I've acquired a few DMM's over the last year, but this meter is just more enjoyable to use, since I don't need "absolute" precision for most measurements anyway. This FET-VOM is like the slide rule of multimeters, to my way of thinking. That extra step of thinking about the ranges again before reading.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: jeffheath on September 10, 2018, 05:57:16 am
Don't know if this has been shown yet, but it's a Bell & Howell rebranded Heathkit IM-1212 multimeter.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: retiredcaps on September 10, 2018, 10:49:21 pm
Don't know if this has been shown yet, but it's a Bell & Howell rebranded Heathkit IM-1212 multimeter.
Teardown, info at

http://mrmodemhead.com/blog/nixie-glow/ (http://mrmodemhead.com/blog/nixie-glow/)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: jeffheath on September 11, 2018, 12:25:23 am
Don't know if this has been shown yet, but it's a Bell & Howell rebranded Heathkit IM-1212 multimeter.
Teardown, info at

http://mrmodemhead.com/blog/nixie-glow/ (http://mrmodemhead.com/blog/nixie-glow/)
That's your website? I saw that article when I was wrenchin' on this thing. You can tell mine was hand built, lots of boogery solder joints!
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: TERRA Operative on September 11, 2018, 02:17:40 am
Nothing special in my collection yet.

I do want a Fluke 8060 though, one day I'm sure I'll find one.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: retiredcaps on September 11, 2018, 03:11:16 am
That's your website?
No.  Modemhead is a member here and that is his site.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: HighVoltage on September 11, 2018, 09:30:37 am
110.-
But a year ago, a colleague of mine, who was acting on my suggestion, got his for around 75.-
And a correction: the one with the different function in the same package is the M2037, not 2035!

But there was a bigger one , which combined both functionalities and added dB with selectable reference.
This was the M2042. I'm still looking for one.
You are sure that the M2036 was the DMM of your studential pipedreams and not the 2042?
That was a good price, congratulations.

It is well possible that it is the M2036 that I had in mind.
Not far away from the university, we had a BBC / GOERZ / Metrawatt distributor.

Even these days, I am using my Metrawatt analog meters for some applications.
And even compared at todays standard, they are kind of special.

Here are some pictures of my little collection.
 
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Neomys Sapiens on September 12, 2018, 10:03:28 pm
110.-
But a year ago, a colleague of mine, who was acting on my suggestion, got his for around 75.-
And a correction: the one with the different function in the same package is the M2037, not 2035!

But there was a bigger one , which combined both functionalities and added dB with selectable reference.
This was the M2042. I'm still looking for one.
You are sure that the M2036 was the DMM of your studential pipedreams and not the 2042?
That was a good price, congratulations.

It is well possible that it is the M2036 that I had in mind.
Not far away from the university, we had a BBC / GOERZ / Metrawatt distributor.

Even these days, I am using my Metrawatt analog meters for some applications.
And even compared at todays standard, they are kind of special.

Here are some pictures of my little collection.
Not bad. Die 'Viererbande' habe ich komplett! (4E/4H/4S/4D). ;D
The 2H was my first #real' multimeter, bought together with a proper toolbag from the result of my first summer break job - doing electrical installation work with a local contractor aged 13!
The MetraMax12 and the Unigor 6e have already been subject of two posts of mine in this topic.
Mayby I should present the 'medium' Unigors (A41+A43) too or I could show the lower range precedessors of the 1H/2H, namely the Metravo Elektronik (which is not a 'electronic'=active multimeter, as the name suggests) and the Metravo3 and Metratest3. Also on stock is a Unigor 3p which is
interesting because those early series unigors exist in identical form from Hartmann & Braun, which then ceased to cooperate with the Goerz/BBC conglomerate. That was before the H&B multimeters grew to shoe carton size. The 3p sometimes comes handy with its 5kV range.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Neomys Sapiens on September 12, 2018, 10:11:08 pm
Aaaand....not a new multimeter, but I have finally managed to aquire the original Goerz RF probe for use with the Unigor 6e. Rated to 800MHz. With case and accessories, in nearly immaculate condition.

Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: ogdento on September 25, 2018, 08:52:41 pm
Like others on the board, my meters reproduce while I'm not looking!

On my bench are a 29 and 79 series ii, an 87 i, 2x87 iii, 3x8060a, and a 12b.  I'm in the middle of re-capping two of the 8060a meters and I've been using the rightmost 87iii for electronics work.

My most recent score was a cheap Matco MD257 (rebadged Brymen BM257)... its low-z function is great for exposing ghost voltages around the house and works as well as the Fluke 12b.  The Amprobe AM47 (another rebadged Brymen) is great for a pocket meter but the low-z on it sucks - it's not low enough!!

Eventually I'll pare down to one Fluke 87iii, the Matco MD257, and the IBM 8060a.  I might keep one regular 8060a too... I used it back in college and it's always been reliable.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: slurry on September 29, 2018, 06:56:15 pm
I've been thrue a lot of handheld multimeters, this is the three most advanced i've got.
Fluke 289 - Keysight U1282A - Metrix MTX3291

The verdict is that the Chauvin Arnoux/Metrix MTX3291 is my favourite for the bench,
second place goes to Fluke 289 (and 17B+ for less demanding work) and the poor Keysight gets place number three  :)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: ogdento on October 04, 2018, 09:10:57 pm
That Chauvin Arnoux meter looks great... I've never seen one and had to look it up.  Great specs!!  it's got everything I'd ever possibly need in a meter.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Martin.M on October 05, 2018, 07:03:48 pm
I have buyed today this ..

Fluke 8300A options 1,2 + 5 (heavy nixie fluke)

Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Cubdriver on October 06, 2018, 01:17:52 am
Nice, Martin!   :-+ :-+

-Pat
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: TERRA Operative on October 06, 2018, 06:30:47 am
I have buyed today this ..

Fluke 8300A options 1,2 + 5 (heavy nixie fluke)



Oooh, nice. Show us inside!. :)

Also, promise not to turn it into a clock!
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Cubdriver on October 06, 2018, 06:37:36 am
I have buyed today this ..

Fluke 8300A options 1,2 + 5 (heavy nixie fluke)



Oooh, nice. Show us inside!. :)

Also, promise not to turn it into a clock!

I don't think we need to worry about Martin doing anything like that!  <edit - I mean turn it into a clock>

-Pat
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: bitseeker on October 06, 2018, 04:31:34 pm
Looks great, Martin! And nice options, too. From the color of the VAC button, I guess it did a lot of it during its life.

I only have its little brother, the 8100A.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Martin.M on October 09, 2018, 12:48:56 pm
the destroying of old test gear is to me a NO GO.
Also I will never answer questions like "how many double triodes are in that Tekscope"

8600A is here, very low series No, it`s a LED. 8300A is my first Nixie-Fluke
Martin
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Martin.M on October 09, 2018, 02:38:45 pm
 :-/O  no Multi, a Thermo-Meter  8) -60 to +250°C in 4 ranges + analog output 0-1V
trustful 2% of reading. It`s time for a new calibration, the sticker is loosing the color.  :popcorn:
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: schmitt trigger on October 09, 2018, 03:23:48 pm
I recently visited Tokyo's Akihabara district.

There, I found this little analog gem. Brand new, and Made in Japan. As seen from the sales receipt, 4320 Yen.

I had a similar one almost 40 years ago, which I unfortunately lost.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: rsjsouza on October 09, 2018, 08:17:03 pm
I recently visited Tokyo's Akihabara district.

There, I found this little analog gem. Brand new, and Made in Japan. As seen from the sales receipt, 4320 Yen.

I had a similar one almost 40 years ago, which I unfortunately lost.
Nice! The slightly older brother Sanwa YX-360TR was the backbone of meters in the 1980's in Brasil. Quite nice little meters.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: malagas_on_fire on October 09, 2018, 10:48:44 pm
I remember to see some analog meters back in school, and i belive a sanwa was there,, an  YX-360TR .

Here are the multimeters + portable scope on it's brightness . .. : ( edit  sorry for my sloppy english and there are budgies in the video.. at least the sound of it. ) ,,
https://youtu.be/rLvXZXtlvrU

The most recent off all is the BM235 EEVeed followed by the uni-t 81b and the anengish :P
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Martin.M on October 12, 2018, 09:38:41 am
so. Fluke 8300A is on the restoration table, last nixie dont work (no large problem to me), and the power switch is fail.

in the bay was a nice Diff, it will go to me today.  :)



Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: larrybl on October 14, 2018, 04:44:03 pm
Here is my old trusty.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: bsw_m on December 20, 2018, 01:29:00 pm
Ex. USSR 6 1/2 multimeter V7-54/2
Base accuracy 0.0015% /year
REF based on zenner 5ppm/1000h class (2S108R).
ADC PWM type, like Solartron ADC.

Design year of this multimeter may be 1989. Production year of this unit- 1992.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Gyro on December 20, 2018, 09:07:58 pm
Quote
ADC PWM type, like Solartron ADC

There certainly seems to be a bit of a Solartron 7150 Plus 'vibe' going on there, display and all.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: bsw_m on December 20, 2018, 11:50:51 pm
There certainly seems to be a bit of a Solartron 7150 Plus 'vibe' going on there, display and all.

Certain external similarity is present, but inside this metters is bit more different.
Teardown photos: https://yadi.sk/d/5-LrR75o3WAzsB
And schematic of analog part this metter: https://yadi.sk/d/3vCEklWu3Q9EBr
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Inverted18650 on December 21, 2018, 12:18:26 am
Fluke 8502A. The last digit of my Fluke 335A is out and that is why we get a six on the end. Otherwise, impressively spot on, and right out of the box from seller "potomacestore" on eBay, just $126 USD delivered! (Not a paid endorsement, but giving them due credit.)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: bsw_m on December 21, 2018, 12:30:24 am
Yet another interesting stuff of USSR Metrology: V1-18/1
This is 7 1/2 DC differential voltmeter and DC calibrator with base accuracy 0.001%

Heart of this Voltmeter-calibrator is REF based on two 5ppm/1kHr zenners (2S108R) and PWM multiphase (12 phase) DAC.

Teardown photos of this voltmeter-calibrator here: https://yadi.sk/d/IBVTJWrx3PbyWC

On the first photo this unit on the top "on servicing". Bottom unit is 6 1/2 multimeter V7-39
On second photo this unit acts as calibrator.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Neomys Sapiens on December 21, 2018, 01:43:02 am
@bsw_m: indeed interesting. Those are some new instruments here. Especially the latter shows that they did try hard over there too, What is the design date of those?
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: bsw_m on December 21, 2018, 01:53:09 am
@bsw_m: indeed interesting. Those are some new instruments here. Especially the latter shows that they did try hard over there too, What is the design date of those?

May be a'm wrong but I think, that V1-18 has designed in early 198X.
V7-39 as far as I know has designed in 1981.


On the photo close-up of V7-39 which measures ultra precision 10kOhm resistor. (sorry, now i can't show teardown photos of V7-39)

V7-39 is 6 1/2 0.01% accuracy
REF on this multimeter based on ovenized 5ppm/kHr zenner 2S190U (9.1V), ADC is multi-slope integrating type.
Last calibration for this unit is 1991 year and I might be lucky, but the check after the repair this unit showed that the instrument is in the class with a large margin and don't need any calibration.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Neomys Sapiens on December 21, 2018, 04:29:00 am
Might you have a link to a brochure, datasheet, manual?
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: bsw_m on December 21, 2018, 10:30:56 am
Might you have a link to a brochure, datasheet, manual?

Yes, technical description, schematic diagrams and other. But information in russian, and cannot online translate :-(

V1-18: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=1Hl021oci4ZMKQRfx8J-Ea2VC9lMw8Pb7
V7-39: https://yadi.sk/d/0-hW1loTgkoOnA
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Neomys Sapiens on October 06, 2019, 10:07:13 pm
A follow-up to the Metrawatt 2036, here at work checking a little electronic load unit:

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I definitely like it so far, the frequency of use was only limited by the aquisition of a Tek THM560 soon thereafter. Now, the Tek has migrated to my day lab (place of work) and the 2036 will find itself busy more often.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: barijan on June 13, 2020, 10:02:19 pm
Hi Neomys Sapiens.
Recently I've scored a nice Siemens Multizet A1000 analog multimeter and found this post of yours talking about it.
I'm wondering if, by chance, you have it's manuals, or if you could point me how or where to get a copy.

The meter seems to be working fine, it's spot-on at all ranges but ohms, that is little bit off when zeroing, forcing me to always readjust the E-zero when change from ohms to other functions and vice-versa.
Googgleing a bit I managed to find only it's schematics, that seems to be pages 42 and 43 of a more comprehensive manual. But there's no much information at the schematics about the function of every trimpot on it.

Any help would be very much appreciated.
Greetings from Brazil.
Ricardo.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Neomys Sapiens on June 14, 2020, 12:12:56 am
Hi Neomys Sapiens.
Recently I've scored a nice Siemens Multizet A1000 analog multimeter and found this post of yours talking about it.
I'm wondering if, by chance, you have it's manuals, or if you could point me how or where to get a copy.

The meter seems to be working fine, it's spot-on at all ranges but ohms, that is little bit off when zeroing, forcing me to always readjust the E-zero when change from ohms to other functions and vice-versa.
Googgleing a bit I managed to find only it's schematics, that seems to be pages 42 and 43 of a more comprehensive manual. But there's no much information at the schematics about the function of every trimpot on it.

Any help would be very much appreciated.
Greetings from Brazil.
Ricardo.
Hi barijan, congrats on that aquisition. Must be a rare thing where you live.
I have the manual and will be able to help, but it is not easy. Because it is a small format (A6) paper manual which will need a lot of work to scan properly. also, I have to look which languages are included, in the worst case, it might be German only.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: 0culus on June 14, 2020, 01:51:37 am
Well, it's not technically a multimeter I guess, as it does not do current measurements directly but I recently added an -hp- 3456A to my bench. Going fanless after my 3455A is great!
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Vgkid on June 14, 2020, 04:20:43 am
Well, it's not technically a multimeter I guess, as it does not do current measurements directly but I recently added an -hp- 3456A to my bench. Going fanless after my 3455A is great!
Nice, I love my 3456a
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: 0culus on June 14, 2020, 04:24:02 am
So far, it's working really great and I love it. Based on my examination, I think a prior owner already replaced the problematic power supply caps, which is a bonus. When it comes to benchtop meters that are approaching 'voltnut' territory, I think the 3456A is a fantastic value. Unless you specifically *need* a 3458A, this is a fraction of the cost of even a broken 3458A and much easier to work on.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Bud on June 14, 2020, 06:19:06 am
If you have a GPIB setup, here is a link to my logging Excel application

https://www.eevblog.com/forum/metrology/data-logger-for-legacy-hp-instruments/ (https://www.eevblog.com/forum/metrology/data-logger-for-legacy-hp-instruments/)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: andy3055 on June 16, 2020, 05:40:16 am
My first meter was the Sanwa I bought from my first pay check after becoming an Electrical Engineering apprentice in 1975 straight after high school. Along with that I got the resistor color wheel to begin. Still have the receipt, manual, original box and probes and still works!

The second was a Micronta from Radio Shack. Bought in 1991. Still works and all docs are still in hand.

The third is the Aneng 8009 which I got last year. I find this to be too light to the point it gets dragged with the slightest movement of the probe wires! I wish it was heavier on the table.

Getting old is no fun!
Title: The Simpsons
Post by: BravoV on June 16, 2020, 08:17:36 am
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/bc/The_Simpsons_Logo.svg/500px-The_Simpsons_Logo.svg.png)

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/ca/Simpsons_cast.png)

(https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/test-equipment-anonymous-(tea)-group-therapy-thread/?action=dlattach;attach=887900)

 >:D :-DD
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: barijan on June 16, 2020, 04:14:22 pm
Nice collection!  :-+
I have a 260 also and it still faithfully accurate even after decades of use. It's the 7PM series to be exact.
The only annoying thing about these 7 and 8 series is finding compatible probes, due to these inverted banana jacks.  |O
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: 0culus on June 16, 2020, 04:39:00 pm
Nice collection!  :-+
I have a 260 also and it still faithfully accurate even after decades of use. It's the 7PM series to be exact.
The only annoying thing about these 7 and 8 series is finding compatible probes, due to these inverted banana jacks.  |O

Try probemaster; they have probes that fit various Simpson models: https://probemaster.com/meter-to-test-lead/#SIMPSON (https://probemaster.com/meter-to-test-lead/#SIMPSON)

Next time I order from them, I'm considering seeing if I can get something that will fit my 260 so I don't have to wear out the original leads.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: BravoV on June 16, 2020, 05:29:33 pm
Nice collection!  :-+
I have a 260 also and it still faithfully accurate even after decades of use. It's the 7PM series to be exact.
The only annoying thing about these 7 and 8 series is finding compatible probes, due to these inverted banana jacks.  |O

Thanks, yeah, those evil male bananas.  :(

But, I use this female to female converter, they're dirt cheap.

(https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1cYE9mxWYBuNjy1zkq6xGGpXa2.jpg)

Random search at AliExpress, -> HERE (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32910010700.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.44c463403ihR8p&algo_pvid=4f9c0510-61b4-4537-9443-21eff1020ffa&algo_expid=4f9c0510-61b4-4537-9443-21eff1020ffa-1&btsid=0ab6f82315923282598445051e575d&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_,searchweb201603_) , no affiliation, there are many other stores have it
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Neomys Sapiens on June 16, 2020, 06:59:26 pm
That one was posted to other threads, it is the last one to join the herd:

https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/list-your-test-equipment-score-here!/msg2894156/#msg2894156 (https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/list-your-test-equipment-score-here!/msg2894156/#msg2894156)

https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/test-equipment-anonymous-(tea)-group-therapy-thread/msg3043292/#msg3043292 (https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/test-equipment-anonymous-(tea)-group-therapy-thread/msg3043292/#msg3043292)

This YEW Model 2440 with all its strange looks and features appears to be functional, albeit I can't say that definitely, because the working of the reference function as described in the second post is a bit strange.

I am not able to find even the slightest mention of it. Maybe a search in Japanese would turn up something. Any information pertaining to it would be very welcome.
croak.
(Link fixed)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: barijan on June 16, 2020, 10:53:00 pm
Yes. These adaptors seems to be a quite acceptable solution.
I've ordered some of these already, a couple of months ago. Still waiting for delivery.
I hope it's not lost on the mail maze between China and Brazil.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: barijan on June 16, 2020, 11:01:00 pm
That one was posted to other threads, it is the last one to join the herd:

https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/list-your-test-equipment-score-here (https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/list-your-test-equipment-score-here)!/msg2894156

https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/test-equipment-anonymous-(tea)-group-therapy-thread/msg3043292/#msg3043292 (https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/test-equipment-anonymous-(tea)-group-therapy-thread/msg3043292/#msg3043292)

This YEW Model 2440 with all its strange looks and features appears to be functional, albeit I can't say that definitely, because the working of the reference function as described in the second post is a bit strange.

I am not able to find even the slightest mention of it. Maybe a search in Japanese would turn up something. Any information pertaining to it would be very welcome.
croak.

Wow! It's a real unicorn.  :o
I have some Yokogawas but I had never seen one like this before!
Japanese creativity at its best, indeed!

Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: bsfeechannel on June 19, 2020, 02:27:57 am
These are some of my meters.

[attachimg=1 width=640]

The Metex M-3650 has been with me for the last 32 years. Never let me down. Bought it in the Old Dart.
The Hikari HM-2090 is in fact a Victor VC97 in disguise. It is there to help the aging Metex.
The DT830B doesn't care about precision, but it is quite handy for unpretentious measurements.
The MS-9205A is an okay-ish meter for hobby. Has not failed yet, but it is not very well constructed, unfortunately.

The first two are my go-to meters. I really like them.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: barijan on June 19, 2020, 03:15:29 am
...
The Hikari HM-2090 is in fact a Victor VC97 in disguise. It is there to help the aging Metex.
...

Hikari multimeter, eh?!
I think I've spotted a fellow brazilian here!  8)
Cheers!
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: barijan on June 22, 2020, 03:33:08 am
This is my benchtop "volt-nut" toy from the early 90's.  8)
A gorgeous HAMEG HM8112-2 6½ digit multimeter. On its guts it's a PREMA 6000 from the late 80's, but Hameg renewed it with a much nicer layout and quite more friendly interface.
It's very accurate, specially after a warm-up of some minutes, and has a resolution of 100 nanovolts.
On it's top you can see a TDK-Lambda programmable power supply unit, sending precisely 1V to the Hameg's input.

I've scored this cool german multimeter at a garage sale, as a non-working unit for mere 50 bucks. Only a blown fuse replaced, one stuck button released, a thick layer of dust wiped off and now it just looks and works like new. The factory calibration still spot-on.
One curious fact is its CPU, a 6502 running at 0.82MHz, almost an Apple II.  ;D

Special features are 4-wire ohms measurement, true RMS, very precise thermometer using 4-wired PT100 probes, some built-in math programs, IEEE-GPIB interface, 1 or 10 readings per second selectable.
And, of course, that beautiful bright red 7-segment LED display. Oh boy!  ::)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Wallace Gasiewicz on June 24, 2020, 01:11:50 pm
Two solid state multimeters containing natural semiconductor material.
Showing 20 volts.From power supply.
Perhaps I could use a voltage standard to calibrate them.

Wally
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Neomys Sapiens on June 25, 2020, 12:18:42 am
Two solid state multimeters containing natural semiconductor material.
Showing 20 volts.From power supply.
Perhaps I could use a voltage standard to calibrate them.

Wally
Hello,
would you care to elaborate further the statement in the first line of your post?
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: ferdieCX on June 25, 2020, 12:55:56 am
Nice collection!  :-+
I have a 260 also and it still faithfully accurate even after decades of use. It's the 7PM series to be exact.
The only annoying thing about these 7 and 8 series is finding compatible probes, due to these inverted banana jacks.  |O

Thanks, yeah, those evil male bananas.  :(

But, I use this female to female converter, they're dirt cheap.

(https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1cYE9mxWYBuNjy1zkq6xGGpXa2.jpg)

Random search at AliExpress, -> HERE (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32910010700.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.44c463403ihR8p&algo_pvid=4f9c0510-61b4-4537-9443-21eff1020ffa&algo_expid=4f9c0510-61b4-4537-9443-21eff1020ffa-1&btsid=0ab6f82315923282598445051e575d&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_,searchweb201603_) , no affiliation, there are many other stores have it

To make a good contact, the original reverse bananas from Simpson have a slot and they expand when you plug them in the VOM.
Do these adapters also make a good contact?
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: bateau020 on June 25, 2020, 07:52:52 am
Here is one of my first multimeters. Probably early 80's. This one survived the years, mainly because it was stashed away, afraid to use it. No CAT rating to be found here.
[attach=1]
The screwdriver probe was a welcome addition though.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Wallace Gasiewicz on June 27, 2020, 01:30:00 pm
OK, so the diodes are actually manufactured. Stacked diode circular wafers(or whatever they are called)

Wally
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: barijan on June 27, 2020, 05:38:22 pm
OK, so the diodes are actually manufactured. Stacked diode circular wafers(or whatever they are called)

Wally
Yeah, I know exactly what you mean.
I've seen some of these semiconductors as well, often used as rectifiers in old gear.
Probably copper oxide diodes or selenium diodes.
I've found some of these on old Weston and TMK multimeters also.
In fact, it can be made by hand if you have the right materials and tools.
Such diodes and rectifier bridges appeared in many shapes and sizes, but the most common looks like these on the picture below.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Neomys Sapiens on July 24, 2020, 01:33:10 am
I'm not sure anymore if I mentioned my aquisition of a TekMeter THM560. Well, if I did not, it was due to the disappointment that came up after I discovered
1. that there is a more capable THM565
2. that I am lacking the RS-232 adaptor

Both are corrected with the aquisition of a THM565 complete with RS-232 adaptor and original TEK carrying bag. Although it is lacking the battery case, which is a alternative fit in place of the RS-232 adaptor (which is also the external power adaptor). But I have a battery case from the 560.
When I switched it on and activated the backlight, I immediately was convinced that this was a good idea, because it is far easier to read than the THM560, which is lacking this feature.
Other differences are the number of memories for waveforms/line faults/setups/screenshots, a real time clock and the 'motor trigger function', which gives a stable display with PWM drives.

Tektronix has committed a uncharacteristic error in their documentation for this meter. I tried to use the THM560 at work and it behaved erratic. in one position I got a reading, in another not. Also it tried to tell me that the channel, which I was using, was not connected. In the troubleshooting section not an applicable hint. Only when you read the specification table really carefully, you encounter the sentence: Use probes incorporating 9 leaf-spring contacts only.
This explains why not any shrouded banana plug will work with this meter. Correctly, it should have read 'at least 9', because more are ok. Less might work, but not in all positions, because the jack contacts are segmented to detect presence of a plug (and maybe other functions).

Anyway, I like it. From both meters together, the probe lead kit approaches original volume and the supply options are sufficient. It takes 6 AA batteries in the battery case, so I can do without the rechargeable battery pack. With the serial adaptor, a nice and sturdy tilt stand is included which makes it much nicer to use on the bench.

Here it is, without the accessories which are still with the 560 at my workplace.
[attach=5]

Here is how I found out, that it does have the RS-232 interface, which wasn't advertised.
[attach=1]

Measuring a low-level AC voltage from the adjustable AC output of the Zentro 7941 power supply.
[attach=2]

Measuring a 6.6kHz triangle voltage from a function generator:
[attach=3]

And showing the same signal on the scope:
[attach=4]

The autorange function of the scope is pretty good, it made a stable and usable display immediately. This one is a keeper, the THM560 will be sold or bartered away.
I am very much interested to compare it with the more versatile Fluke 867, when I get my hands on one. With those two and the Dodo (YEW Model 2441) the multimeter count reached 51. Should I be afraid? Lucky that I will get rid of the THM560 - then I can feel again that I do not belong to the crazy sort of people which own more than 50 multimeters. :phew: ???

Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: ogdento on September 02, 2020, 11:08:33 pm
Neomys, what's in that last photo?  Maybe it's my browser but when I click on it for an expanded view I see a case containing what looks like a set of medieval torture implements??
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Neomys Sapiens on September 03, 2020, 12:27:31 am
Neomys, what's in that last photo?  Maybe it's my browser but when I click on it for an expanded view I see a case containing what looks like a set of medieval torture implements??
It is ToolPr0n of contact insertion and removal tools for (mostly) military connectors. Posted elsewhere, fell victim to the much discussed forum attachment confusion bug.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: ogdento on September 03, 2020, 01:29:09 am
hah, well that is definitely some good smut!!
Title: Philips PM2404
Post by: jm_araujo on January 11, 2021, 03:39:30 pm
As I cound't find a similar multimeter on this thread, I have to share my new aquisition! Mostly for nostalgic value, I got to use one as a teenager on the late 80's and longed for it ever since. I don't think it ever was very popular, it took me some years to find a good deal on ebay but finally it's mine!
The big analog dial is gorgeous, and that linear ohms scale  :-*
(https://www.eevblog.com/forum/chat/show-your-multimeter!/?action=dlattach;attach=1149548)

(yes, I do love analog dials ;) )
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Neomys Sapiens on January 11, 2021, 07:13:51 pm
It is not that rare, but it is certainly a fine instrument. It runs in a class with some others like the Grundig analogue multimeters, HP???, and some others. A high impedance analogue MM is a fine thing, whether it is portable or a desk instrument. That 'secondary power' switch is something like a standby function?
And what is the maker of the power supply beside it and what do those switches on it do?
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: kallek on January 11, 2021, 07:50:53 pm
Very nice instrument indeed! I also like big analog dials.

My first multimeter was Fluke 175 and I really like it. When I have to measure very small currents, temperature or measure current and voltage at the same time, I pick up my manual-range Amprobe 33XR-A.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: jm_araujo on January 12, 2021, 10:31:09 am
It is not that rare, but it is certainly a fine instrument. It runs in a class with some others like the Grundig analogue multimeters, HP???, and some others. A high impedance analogue MM is a fine thing, whether it is portable or a desk instrument. That 'secondary power' switch is something like a standby function?
"Secondary power" is the main power switch. I'm not exactly sure why they called "secondary", but I think it's because it switches the power from the secondary of the transformer to the meter.

Quote
And what is the maker of the power supply beside it and what do those switches on it do?
It's a Coutant LQT100, dual 30Vx1A linear power supply. Another ebay bargain, got it for less than 45€ delivered, only had a blown 1ohm/3W resistor that after replacing it's been working fine. The great thing about old gear is that service manuals are usually available, with full schematics.
I'll let a picture explain all the switches:
(https://www.eevblog.com/forum/chat/show-your-multimeter!/?action=dlattach;attach=1149992)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: museumrza on May 14, 2021, 11:24:42 am
Hello
I think there have not been any multimeters produced in the USSR yet, here is one of them.
Radio amateur multimeter MR-12, produced in 1991 at the Krasnodar plant of radio measuring instruments.
Sorry for my broken English, I don't know the language, I use google translator.

nice here http://museumrza.ru/ETL/radioizmeritelnye-pribory/multimetr-radiolyubitelya-mr-12 (http://museumrza.ru/ETL/radioizmeritelnye-pribory/multimetr-radiolyubitelya-mr-12)

Best regards, Nikita

(http://[attach=1][attach=2][attach=3])
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: SunRiver on August 03, 2021, 08:56:31 pm
Here are my multimeters that I use ...

Lavo 2  analog Multimeter
(https://forum.lothar-team.pl//ext/dmzx/imageupload/img-files/48/3959b84/b8b4ead/ae419a55f3b290f397a44b3aa24b9828.jpg)

and  VoltMeter V530 - 1974 year  and Voltmeter v541 - 1980 year  Poland Meratronik , and  Little Nixie Voltmeter V628

(https://forum.lothar-team.pl//ext/dmzx/imageupload/img-files/48/59e4e20/27ae180/d2db073a2f914999027a8d9680781cf1.jpeg)

Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: BU508A on August 03, 2021, 09:12:28 pm
Meratronik with Nixie-tubes ftw!  :-+  :D
I own a V540 by myself, very nice meter.
Can be seen here: https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/test-equipment-anonymous-(tea)-group-therapy-thread/msg2714616/#msg2714616 (https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/test-equipment-anonymous-(tea)-group-therapy-thread/msg2714616/#msg2714616)

Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: armandine2 on August 04, 2021, 12:12:56 pm
Fluke 73, my second DMM

but I still miss the first, a yellow 23 version which didn't survive a burglary (the scope did! with small finger prints)

 
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: SunRiver on August 04, 2021, 07:46:53 pm
I really like these Meratronics, the photo shows the v530 still has a defect, but it is already under control.
It's good that you can still find new period parts in the old drawers.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Shock on August 05, 2021, 02:28:20 am
These are my main meters. All were secondhand purchases (about $480 in total) over a few years.

Two pairs of Fluke 87V, and Fluke 189 (if I need logging). The Fluke 117 has built in LoZ and non contact voltage detection. The Fluke 112 on the right is more for portability and off bench use.

(https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/fluke-fluff/?action=dlattach;attach=1226656;image)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: David Hess on August 05, 2021, 03:20:02 pm
I recently moved my Tektronix DMM916 and Beckman RMS225 to a Nanuk 910 case.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Neomys Sapiens on August 05, 2021, 04:02:55 pm
I recently moved my Tektronix DMM916 and Beckman RMS225 to a Nanuk 910 case.
Needs more test leads/clips!  >:D

Maybe
A: the Pomona deluxe assortment
or
B: a pair of KLEPS2600/2700/2900/2900 each?
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: David Hess on August 05, 2021, 04:58:29 pm
I recently moved my Tektronix DMM916 and Beckman RMS225 to a Nanuk 910 case.

Needs more test leads/clips!  >:D

I make my own test leads and am rebuilding them as I find them and move them to the case.  Somewhere I have another thermocouple converter also.  And if I can find my Beckman DMwhatever meter, I will need another case assuming it is worth keeping.

On the subject of test leads, since none of the shrouded plugs and jacks between my various meters are compatible, I take the stock leads, cut them in two, and add Anderson powerpole connectors so that I can swap the plugs with the test lead ends.

I'm currently rebuilding a Tektronix DM501A and will post pictures when that is done.  The Siliconix ADC has a blown input multiplexer, a common problem, so I am replacing the multiplexer and input buffer with external parts, and the performance of this 200 millivolt 4.5 digit multimeter should be considerably improved from stock because the original design of the Siliconix ADC suffered from poor linearity and likely noise.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: duckduck on August 05, 2021, 07:19:18 pm
My multimeters:

Fluke 26 III - Got it used a long time ago. It works. Reads a little low at high voltage (e.g. 300V) but otherwise solid. 600V CAT III. I was able to jam it in place in the shelf so it was my goto bench meter for a while. This is the meter that I use for electrical work at home (replacing outlets and light fixtures, etc.) and for checking prospective Craigslist purchases with e.g. measuring speaker resistance. I think that this is the same thing as the Fluke 79 III. Details: https://dam-assets.fluke.com/s3fs-public/7926____iseng0200.pdf (https://dam-assets.fluke.com/s3fs-public/7926____iseng0200.pdf)

Fluke 179 - Bought it new with a couple of probe sets, case, magnet attachment (for hanging it to ferrous things), and thermometer about 10 years ago for around USD350. Really happy with it. 600V CAT IV. LED Backlight. Super-fast continuity beeper. Details: https://www.fluke.com/en-us/product/electrical-testing/digital-multimeters/fluke-179 (https://www.fluke.com/en-us/product/electrical-testing/digital-multimeters/fluke-179)

HP 3455A - The "+" sign is missing in the photo due to scan frequency mismatch of the LED display and the camera. 5 1/2 to 6 1/2 digit multimeter. I got this one used off of Craigslist for USD60. What a steal! Like with all old gear, the line filter needs replacing. Also the fan is noisy, so I need to replace that, too. This is a beautiful piece of engineering from the late 1970s / early 1980s. Do yourself a favor and check out daqq's pictures of the inside of this thing. This meter cost more than a car when it was new. When you open it up, it becomes immediately obvious why. https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/hp-3455a-teardown/msg324586/#msg324586 (https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/hp-3455a-teardown/msg324586/#msg324586)

There's a nice little page on HP meters, "Evolution of Digital Voltmeters during the 1960 to 1980 Period": https://www.hpmemoryproject.org/wb_pages/wall_b_page_14b.htm (https://www.hpmemoryproject.org/wb_pages/wall_b_page_14b.htm)

Gardner Bender GMT-312 - I expensed this at work to fly around with. It cost about USD15. It runs off of a single AA battery. It came with little mini probes with mini- safety-style connectors. I chose it because it was the cheapest multimeter I could find that was listed with a reputable testing agency (Intertek's ETL program, in this case). Details: https://www.gardnerbender.com/en/p/GMT-312/5-Function-Analog-Multimeter# (https://www.gardnerbender.com/en/p/GMT-312/5-Function-Analog-Multimeter#)

GW Instek GDM-8251A - This is my goto bench meter. Bought this one used on ebay for about USD250. This model was released around 2013. It is no longer sold. 120,000 counts (about 5 digits). Mine is in pretty good condition: incudes front and rear rubber baby buggy bumpers and  the folding bale. It is fanless. I keep it powered on all of the time. It has an "OUTPUT" button on the front that turns on/off the VFD and unlocks/locks the other keys. VFD is still fairly bright (set on 4 out of 5 as shown). I was looking for something that was supported by both sigrok ( https://sigrok.org/ (https://sigrok.org/) ) and Test Controller ( https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/program-that-can-log-from-many-multimeters/msg2981004/#msg2981004 (https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/program-that-can-log-from-many-multimeters/msg2981004/#msg2981004) ). It's got RS-232C, USB Device, and Digital I/O. There is PC software available for it. It has various very handy features such as a user-configureable averaging, relative measurements (makes it easy to see difference between two voltages or resistors), and can do basic math on readings (you could use this to display milliamps as you measured the voltage across a 14.7kOhm resistor). It does not measure capacitance, but I have a DER DE-5000 LCR meter. Details here: https://www.gwinstek.com/en-IN/products/detail/GDM-8251A (https://www.gwinstek.com/en-IN/products/detail/GDM-8251A)

Pro-tip: don't keep alkaline batteries in your expensive test equipment! A leaky $1 battery can RUIN a fancy $380 multimeter. Use NiMH rechargeables or lithium primary (non-rechargeable) batteries as these have a better track record.

EDIT:

The Fluke 23/26/77/79 was the first "real" multimeter I ever used. It is what I think of when someone says "multimeter".
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Ground_Loop on August 10, 2021, 08:17:06 pm
Here's most of them.
[attach=1]
[attach=2]
[attach=3]
[attach=4]
[attach=5]
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Neomys Sapiens on August 10, 2021, 08:32:30 pm
Here's most of them.

Interesting. How do you like the DP100? I wonder whether it is worth keeping on the aquisition list.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Ground_Loop on August 10, 2021, 08:41:39 pm
Here's most of them.

Interesting. How do you like the DP100? I wonder whether it is worth keeping on the aquisition list.

It's terrible even when it works.  I got it as a throw-in from another purchase.  At the moment it does not boot properly.  I think I have a Power problem, but it's really not worth spending the time on.  Anyone want it? 
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: joeqsmith on August 11, 2021, 09:05:29 pm
My Fluke yellow clone.

***
It's very versatile.  Here I it is being used to measure the base current of a transistor.   

The meter snobs will say this meter isn't useful and that I need a real Fluke to make any meaningful measurement.    The manual states its 250uA full scale.   Looking at the half way marker (note, this meter is pretty fancy and has a linearization scale), the meter reads spot on.  So it's small, super accurate and linear.   Not to mention, it comes complete with a portable lab.   




Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: shakalnokturn on August 12, 2021, 01:56:38 am
This one is a keeper, the THM560 will be sold or bartered away.
I am very much interested to compare it with the more versatile Fluke 867, when I get my hands on one.

I used to own a THM565, (watch the SMD electrolytics around the RMS converter!) had to let go of it, didn't like the menus much, the scope is better than on the Fluke 867 though. I have one of those that I'm holding on to for now.

Yes definitely stick below 50 multimeters it leaves more volume for oscilloscopes.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: armandine2 on August 12, 2021, 06:46:01 am
Another Fluke - my latest multimeter, the first one with a magnetic hanger.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: AaronLee on August 12, 2021, 06:52:42 am
My Fluke yellow clone.

***
It's very versatile.  Here I it is being used to measure the base current of a transistor.   

The meter snobs will say this meter isn't useful and that I need a real Fluke to make any meaningful measurement.    The manual states its 250uA full scale.   Looking at the half way marker (note, this meter is pretty fancy and has a linearization scale), the meter reads spot on.  So it's small, super accurate and linear.   Not to mention, it comes complete with a portable lab.

You have that fancy switch in the lower left but didn't connect it. I want to see it switch at least between measuring current, voltage, and resistance. And then do one of your endurance tests on the switch.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: joeqsmith on August 12, 2021, 08:18:17 pm
My Fluke yellow clone.

***
It's very versatile.  Here I it is being used to measure the base current of a transistor.   

The meter snobs will say this meter isn't useful and that I need a real Fluke to make any meaningful measurement.    The manual states its 250uA full scale.   Looking at the half way marker (note, this meter is pretty fancy and has a linearization scale), the meter reads spot on.  So it's small, super accurate and linear.   Not to mention, it comes complete with a portable lab.

You have that fancy switch in the lower left but didn't connect it. I want to see it switch at least between measuring current, voltage, and resistance. And then do one of your endurance tests on the switch.

With this meter now being close to 40 years old, I feel its proven itself mechanically.   

While some may flaunt the ability to change the firmware on some meters,  my meter provides the ultimate approach.  The quick connect springs allow the real engineers (ages 10 and up)  to customize it for each particular measurement.    Say I want to measure 2-4mV.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeuZCfLEWLA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeuZCfLEWLA)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: lowimpedance on August 13, 2021, 12:31:08 am
My Fluke yellow clone.

***
It's very versatile.  Here I it is being used to measure the base current of a transistor.   

The meter snobs will say this meter isn't useful and that I need a real Fluke to make any meaningful measurement.    The manual states its 250uA full scale.   Looking at the half way marker (note, this meter is pretty fancy and has a linearization scale), the meter reads spot on.  So it's small, super accurate and linear.   Not to mention, it comes complete with a portable lab.
I like the vintage bread board  :-+ . With all the modern fancy pants meters its easy to overlook the simple and sometimes most effective method of measurement !.... besides I like moving coil meters  :D.
and.......meter snobs indeed  :-DD
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Neomys Sapiens on August 13, 2021, 01:23:48 am
My Fluke yellow clone.

***
It's very versatile.  Here I it is being used to measure the base current of a transistor.   

The meter snobs will say this meter isn't useful and that I need a real Fluke to make any meaningful measurement.    The manual states its 250uA full scale.   Looking at the half way marker (note, this meter is pretty fancy and has a linearization scale), the meter reads spot on.  So it's small, super accurate and linear.   Not to mention, it comes complete with a portable lab.

You have that fancy switch in the lower left but didn't connect it. I want to see it switch at least between measuring current, voltage, and resistance. And then do one of your endurance tests on the switch.

With this meter now being close to 40 years old, I feel its proven itself mechanically.   

While some may flaunt the ability to change the firmware on some meters,  my meter provides the ultimate approach.  The quick connect springs allow the real engineers (ages 10 and up)  to customize it for each particular measurement.    Say I want to measure 2-4mV.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeuZCfLEWLA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeuZCfLEWLA)
In several German publications, this circuit appears under the name of 'Spannungslupe' (voltage magnifier). Example see
Messinstrumente und ihre Anwendung, W.M.Koehler, Franzis 1965
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: joeqsmith on August 13, 2021, 10:32:17 pm
In several German publications, this circuit appears under the name of 'Spannungslupe' (voltage magnifier). Example see
Messinstrumente und ihre Anwendung, W.M.Koehler, Franzis 1965

For that demo, I used the small 7-pin amplifier included with the kit.   

I found the 160 in One in a local store that sells used items.  It came out after my childhood but I've been reading the manual for it and it seems like it was a pretty decent product.  I was no prodigy and many of the experiments would have been too advanced for me to understand at the age of 10.   I doubt I could do much more than wire the examples up. 
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Neomys Sapiens on August 14, 2021, 07:03:38 pm
In several German publications, this circuit appears under the name of 'Spannungslupe' (voltage magnifier). Example see
Messinstrumente und ihre Anwendung, W.M.Koehler, Franzis 1965

For that demo, I used the small 7-pin amplifier included with the kit.   

Ah. I initially thought of this:
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: armandine2 on August 14, 2021, 07:42:23 pm
Regarding electronic project kits like Joe's 160 I have just tried googling for the publisher of a book I have, Experiments in Transistor Circuits second Edition 1971 (Bilderback and Kaminskie) - the book assumes access to their plug in modules. No voltmeter module from what I can see. Google didn't reveal anything to me other than their existence and now their address is a furniture store? I wonder if anyone remembers using or has their modules. The books appear to be rare.

Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Martin.M on August 17, 2021, 06:16:08 pm
 :)
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Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: ogdento on August 24, 2021, 03:15:02 am
wow, when I was a kid I had that same electronics kit that Joe posted a picture of.  I do remember the book that came with it... wish I still had it today!
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: electronicsengineer on August 24, 2021, 06:12:24 am
I used different multimeters, but I couldn't find a better FLUKE-(accuracy, ergonomics, speed, convenience) ...
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Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: AaronLee on August 24, 2021, 06:34:07 am
wow, when I was a kid I had that same electronics kit that Joe posted a picture of.  I do remember the book that came with it... wish I still had it today!

I often dreamed of being able to buy that one. The one I had was only 65-in-1. Looking at the catalog of the 160-in-1 with the "fancy" integrated circuit, and thinking of what circuits might be possible with that, but never had the chance to actually try one out. These days I guess the kids use Arduinos and the like, along with various sensors, modules, etc.

I noticed those kits are available on Ebay. I assume mine was long ago donated to the thrift shop by my mother, as I never saw it after finishing university. Perhaps one day, just for kicks, I'll buy one of the 160-in-1 kits and build the circuits I never could as a kid.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Cubdriver on August 24, 2021, 06:51:16 am
wow, when I was a kid I had that same electronics kit that Joe posted a picture of.  I do remember the book that came with it... wish I still had it today!

I often dreamed of being able to buy that one. The one I had was only 65-in-1. Looking at the catalog of the 160-in-1 with the "fancy" integrated circuit, and thinking of what circuits might be possible with that, but never had the chance to actually try one out. These days I guess the kids use Arduinos and the like, along with various sensors, modules, etc.

I noticed those kits are available on Ebay. I assume mine was long ago donated to the thrift shop by my mother, as I never saw it after finishing university. Perhaps one day, just for kicks, I'll buy one of the 160-in-1 kits and build the circuits I never could as a kid.

I had its predecessor, the 150-in-1 in the late 70s and got a lot of enjoyment from it. If memory serves, over time I pilfered a lot of the components from it for later projects and at some point it went out with the trash.  Rat Shack had a lot of engaging stuff back in the day, between the XX-in-1 experimenter's sets and things like their P-box kits and the other Archer Kit stuff.  Then they devolved into a cell phone store.  Shame.

-Pat
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Vtile on August 24, 2021, 08:22:41 am
Here is my old trusty.
The CAT is definitely with those test leads!  :-DD
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: joeqsmith on August 24, 2021, 11:34:46 am
wow, when I was a kid I had that same electronics kit that Joe posted a picture of.  I do remember the book that came with it... wish I still had it today!

Someone scanned it and made it available.  Here's one link.
http://www.zpag.net/Electroniques/Kit/160_manual.pdf (http://www.zpag.net/Electroniques/Kit/160_manual.pdf)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: AaronLee on August 24, 2021, 12:48:55 pm
wow, when I was a kid I had that same electronics kit that Joe posted a picture of.  I do remember the book that came with it... wish I still had it today!

I often dreamed of being able to buy that one. The one I had was only 65-in-1. Looking at the catalog of the 160-in-1 with the "fancy" integrated circuit, and thinking of what circuits might be possible with that, but never had the chance to actually try one out. These days I guess the kids use Arduinos and the like, along with various sensors, modules, etc.

I noticed those kits are available on Ebay. I assume mine was long ago donated to the thrift shop by my mother, as I never saw it after finishing university. Perhaps one day, just for kicks, I'll buy one of the 160-in-1 kits and build the circuits I never could as a kid.

I had its predecessor, the 150-in-1 in the late 70s and got a lot of enjoyment from it. If memory serves, over time I pilfered a lot of the components from it for later projects and at some point it went out with the trash.  Rat Shack had a lot of engaging stuff back in the day, between the XX-in-1 experimenter's sets and things like their P-box kits and the other Archer Kit stuff.  Then they devolved into a cell phone store.  Shame.

-Pat

If the 150-in-1 was from the late 70's, then that's the same as what I was thinking of. When I was typing my reply, I thought 160-in-1 didn't sound right, but the picture of it, at least with the integrated circuit seemed like what I remembered. Now I realize there was a more advanced one that came out later, after I lost interest in those kits, and started making real circuits.

Yes, I used to make a trip to Radio Shack every weekend when I was a kid. After not visiting one for many decades, I was shocked to see it turned into a cell phone store without anything at all I'd be interested in anymore.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: basinstreetdesign on August 25, 2021, 06:11:21 am
This isn't my daily driver but it works just fine.  Now, anyways.  I re-wired it: https://www.eevblog.com/forum/repair/where-can-i-get-triplett-vom-model-1200-f-data/msg2388165/#msg2388165 (https://www.eevblog.com/forum/repair/where-can-i-get-triplett-vom-model-1200-f-data/msg2388165/#msg2388165)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: rsjsouza on August 25, 2021, 02:04:55 pm
This isn't my daily driver but it works just fine.  Now, anyways.  I re-wired it: https://www.eevblog.com/forum/repair/where-can-i-get-triplett-vom-model-1200-f-data/msg2388165/#msg2388165 (https://www.eevblog.com/forum/repair/where-can-i-get-triplett-vom-model-1200-f-data/msg2388165/#msg2388165)
Great job! I just repaired a radio from my grandfather and can sympathize with your last statement on that post: keeping everything original is a herculean task indeed.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Robert763 on August 27, 2021, 10:25:10 am
Too many to photograph
Model    Make       Description
89 V            Fluke   50,000 count, logging
8060 (x3)  Fluke   41/2 digit wideband TRMS
8022A    Fluke   31/2 digit
8022B    Fluke   31/2 digit
8062    Fluke   41/2 digit wideband TRMS
11           Fluke   31/2 digit
16           Fluke   31/2 digit
25           Fluke   31/2 digit Rugged
8920a   Fluke   HF Thermal RMS
8922a   Fluke   HF Thermal RMS
97            Fluke        Scopemeter
7071   Solartron   71/2 digit high precision
7150   Solartron   61/2 digit
7040   Solartron   31/2 digit
7075 (x2)Solartron   71/2 digit
4600   Racal   41/2 digit
5001   Racal   51/2 digit
4008   Racal   31/2 digit
3403C   HP          4 digit Thermal RMS
3400A   HP          Analog Thermal RMS
3476B   HP          31/2 digit
E2373A   HP         31/2 digit
34970A   HP         DMM 6.5 Logger
PM2505   Philips    FET analog
EM272   Avo         Analog
SA9803   BT         Analog
Super 50   Selectest   Analog
BM80   Megger   Insulation tester / Voltmeter.

That's not counting clampmeters, installation testers, specialist single function meters, component / LCR meters etc.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Shock on August 28, 2021, 02:24:24 am
The thread is not called "list your multimeters" ;D
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Cubdriver on August 28, 2021, 03:07:08 am
The thread is not called "list your multimeters" ;D

Touché!   :-DD

-Pat
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: rogerggbr on August 28, 2021, 10:26:28 am
7150, already replaced the backlight LEDs, recently fixed (faulty bridge rectifier) and removed dodgy looking mains filter[attach=1][attach=2][attach=3]
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: H.O on August 28, 2021, 01:19:02 pm
Stumbled across this photo of mine from a couple of years ago. Thought it might fit this thread.
The DM3068 I bought new in 2013 and hasn't been calibrated/adjusted since it left the factory. The 34970A I bought used (obviously) in 2018, I have no information on its age or its calibration history. Here it's measuring the voltage via a 34901A multiplexer card.

(https://www.eevblog.com/forum/chat/show-your-multimeter!/?action=dlattach;attach=1255735)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: shakalnokturn on September 01, 2021, 09:12:19 am
The thread is not called "list your multimeters" ;D

So I'd have to choose one to show?! That topic title needs changing...
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: THDplusN_bad on September 01, 2021, 10:35:25 am
[..]

Pro-tip: don't keep alkaline batteries in your expensive test equipment! A leaky $1 battery can RUIN a fancy $380 multimeter. Use NiMH rechargeables or lithium primary (non-rechargeable) batteries as these have a better track record.

[..]


Amen! Recently, I had to completely replace the battery contacts and all the wiring in an (expensive) Audio meter - after cleaning up all the mess the leaking batteries had left. Neutralized the crusty traces with baking soda followed by a distilled water rinse. I *hate* leaking batteries and the fact that new cells from so-called "quality brands" are beginning to leak after 12 months or so... :palm: 
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Cubdriver on September 01, 2021, 01:27:36 pm
[..]

Pro-tip: don't keep alkaline batteries in your expensive test equipment! A leaky $1 battery can RUIN a fancy $380 multimeter. Use NiMH rechargeables or lithium primary (non-rechargeable) batteries as these have a better track record.

[..]


Amen! Recently, I had to completely replace the battery contacts and all the wiring in an (expensive) Audio meter - after cleaning up all the mess the leaking batteries had left. Neutralized the crusty traces with baking soda followed by a distilled water rinse. I *hate* leaking batteries and the fact that new cells from so-called "quality brands" are beginning to leak after 12 months or so... :palm:

If your alkaline batteries leak, you need to neutralize the resultant crust with a mild acid - something like vinegar - remember that they’re alkaline batteries; the residue is basic, not acidic.  “Battery acid” is so ingrained that many (me included up til a few years ago) that the automatic reaction is “leaked battery - grab the baking soda!” without realizing that the battery chemistry’s right in the name.

-Pat
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: figurativelythedevil on September 01, 2021, 02:06:34 pm
Restoring this old Keithley! Hoping to be done soon, then off to cal! Imgur album for a bunch more photos https://imgur.com/gallery/EIEn2nP
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: THDplusN_bad on September 01, 2021, 02:25:42 pm
Hi Pat,

I found that the mildly abrasive mechanical effect and the "buffering" chemical properties of baking soda have served me well over many years of servicing and repairing electronics. I would not want to use a 5% vinegar acid for neutralizing leaked battery crusts in my repairs. But your mileage may vary...

Hello figurativelythedevil,
good luck for your repair! I can see its predecessor, a Keithley type 195 DMM if I just look over my left shoulder at my desk.
These are good, solid DMMs, if you can live with the brown case and its overall looks  >:D

Cheers,

THDplusN_bad
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: GlennSprigg on September 07, 2021, 12:40:35 pm
I have dry skin, and way-back, I originally tested 'live' (power) connections with the back of my fingers!!!   :-DD

Although that's true, I just want to say that people should not forget about usage of certain 'old-fashioned' analog
meters! There are many times where a 'dampened' needle is needed, instead of a fluctuating digital read-out, that is
hard to follow. And, depending on the 'Meters' actual "Ohms-perVolt", affects the actual 'Load' if any, or actually creating
one when it is actually needed!!  Also, regarding RF interference, I've seen 'Digital' devices/meters/indicators that have
gone berserk when close by transmitters like 'Walkie-Talkies' are in use!!!  Keep the 'old-stuff' at hand !!   :-+
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: David Hess on September 07, 2021, 08:14:53 pm
I have dry skin, and way-back, I originally tested 'live' (power) connections with the back of my fingers!!!

Also not recommended, but sometimes I will grip the common test lead on my multimeter, and use the other lead to probe AC line voltages to I can measure the voltages to earth ground.  This is very handy for distinguishing hot from neutral.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: gamalot on September 13, 2021, 05:37:39 am
I guess my next handheld multimeter will be brown or purple.  :-DMM
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: rudio on September 19, 2021, 03:04:14 pm

I'd like to resume this thread and report very good news for all owners of a ICE680G or R.
To my surprise, the manufacturer still seems to exist. https://www.icericambi.it/ (https://www.icericambi.it/) A lot of new spares for the instruments are offered. The pages are written in italian language, but the Google translator might help us:
https://www-icericambi-it.translate.goog/?_x_tr_sl=it&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=de&_x_tr_pto=ajax,elem (https://www-icericambi-it.translate.goog/?_x_tr_sl=it&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=de&_x_tr_pto=ajax,elem)

cheers  Rudi
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Neomys Sapiens on September 19, 2021, 06:32:56 pm

I'd like to resume this thread and report very good news for all owners of a ICE680G or R.
To my surprise, the manufacturer still seems to exist. https://www.icericambi.it/ (https://www.icericambi.it/) A lot of new spares for the instruments are offered. The pages are written in italian language, but the Google translator might help us:
https://www-icericambi-it.translate.goog/?_x_tr_sl=it&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=de&_x_tr_pto=ajax,elem (https://www-icericambi-it.translate.goog/?_x_tr_sl=it&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=de&_x_tr_pto=ajax,elem)

cheers  Rudi
I've had an ICE 680R about 20 years ago - I did not recall that it had a buzzer. So there are quite different variants. A pity that they don't support my beloved Microtest80 anymore - but understandable in the times of CAT ratings and nanny-stateism.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Calambres on September 22, 2021, 05:24:22 pm
I bought my beloved ICE 680R model IV in the late '70s and it is still alive'n'kicking :)  I use it quite often.

This is good news because as much as it is a top notch tester, the probes are so-so and tend to break with use.

[EDIT] Added the model number and picture.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: rsjsouza on September 22, 2021, 07:23:05 pm
I still have the ICE 680R that my dad bought in early 1980s and I used in my early days of electronics - it needs some cleaning on its internals, but it still works. The probes' wires crapped out in the 1990s and my dad replaced the wires and reused the tips (hard to find in pre-internet era).

I've had an ICE 680R about 20 years ago - I did not recall that it had a buzzer. So there are quite different variants. A pity that they don't support my beloved Microtest80 anymore - but understandable in the times of CAT ratings and nanny-stateism.
Indeed there are plenty variants - I think mine was 680R model III and nowadays it is VII or VIII. Something similar to the Simpson 260 series.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: rsjsouza on October 04, 2021, 01:11:52 pm
Here's most of them.

Interesting. How do you like the DP100? I wonder whether it is worth keeping on the aquisition list.

It's terrible even when it works.  I got it as a throw-in from another purchase.  At the moment it does not boot properly.  I think I have a Power problem, but it's really not worth spending the time on.  Anyone want it?
Ground_Loop, thanks again for sending it. I went through its paces and found out many issues with the multimeter: one blown MOSFET, one Schottky diode of the 5V power supply, one shorted capacitor, a loose LM393 socketed IC... It gave me material to cover in several videos on my channel (in portuguese only, sorry). The first one is here: https://youtu.be/JoOxs_ExBTE (https://youtu.be/JoOxs_ExBTE)

By the way, did you ever open the meter and poked its internals? The reason is that several tantalum capacitors around the power supply and even the load ones for the XTAL seemed to have been burned by something - initially I thought they were blown, but upon closer inspection it seems the burn marks were only superficial, seemingly done by a hot tip such as a soldering iron.
(https://www.eevblog.com/forum/chat/show-your-multimeter!/?action=dlattach;attach=1289545)

Regarding the meter itself, it works very well in VDC, IDC and in both 2 and 4 wire resistance modes. AC modes are very slow but this can be solved by tweaking the AD727 settling time. The other issue is the frequency meter: it is very wideband (pretty much a direct input to a JFET) and any minimal noise on its inputs throw off the frequency measurement below 1MHz. Ideally it should have a settling or digital averaging filter to tame the noise.

At any rate, it was a good experience and I posted some stitched single-sheet schematics on its thread here (https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/analogic-data-precision-dp100-5-5-digit-mulimeter/msg3698386/#msg3698386).
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: HighVoltage on October 04, 2021, 03:58:03 pm
I bought my beloved ICE 680R model IV in the late '70s and it is still alive'n'kicking :)  I use it quite often.

This is good news because as much as it is a top notch tester, the probes are so-so and tend to break with use.

I still have my Supertester 680D
It is from the mid 80s and I bought it brand new in those days.

The cables broke also a long time ago but I installed new 2mm MC connectors with new LiFY cables.
And it still works great.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Excavatoree on October 07, 2021, 02:53:14 pm
I joked in the comments on Dave's 23 repair video that I may have one or two (or three) Fluke 23s.  Turns out I have 6.  (7 if you count the one branded "RS Components."

I thought it was interesting that some have the old logo, some have the newer one.

I do have a 23 Series 2 that also has the "Pacific Bell" added.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: retiredcaps on October 07, 2021, 06:53:15 pm
Turns out I have 6.
Excavatoree is being modest ...

https://www.eevblog.com/forum/chat/anyone-want-to-challenge-excavatoree-and-his-staircase-photo-with-24-fluke-27s/msg97751/#msg97751 (https://www.eevblog.com/forum/chat/anyone-want-to-challenge-excavatoree-and-his-staircase-photo-with-24-fluke-27s/msg97751/#msg97751)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: shakalnokturn on October 07, 2021, 10:39:22 pm
That isn't Excavatoree's staircase though, let's hope his collection doesn't escalate too fast... May have to nickname as "Escalatoree"  :-X

If we can't stick to a single DMM or list them all and are showing only one manufacturer at a time, here's my biggest number for one manufacturer (even if there are a couple of AOIP they're from the same factory). Still photo is missing a couple DMM's then there's the clamp meters... Then there's the Fluke, GMC, Brymen handhelds and a few bench meters...
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Neomys Sapiens on October 08, 2021, 01:48:16 am
That isn't Excavatoree's staircase though, let's hope his collection doesn't escalate too fast... May have to nickname as "Escalatoree"  :-X

If we can't stick to a single DMM or list them all and are showing only one manufacturer at a time, here's my biggest number for one manufacturer (even if there are a couple of AOIP they're from the same factory). Still photo is missing a couple DMM's then there's the clamp meters... Then there's the Fluke, GMC, Brymen handhelds and a few bench meters...
WHAT? Not one of those fancy ASYC or Mx3282 thingies? Thought so.  :-DD
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: shakalnokturn on October 08, 2021, 06:00:04 am
WHAT? Not one of those fancy ASYC or Mx3282 thingies? Thought so.  :-DD

I've owned a couple, one of the clamshell models, I didn't like the design that much and a later one with the sexy shape that I would have kept if it had had more counts.
The only real graphical DMM I've got my hands on so far is the Fluke 867B.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: armandine2 on October 17, 2021, 12:24:54 pm
https://www.aldi.co.uk/ferrex-digital-multimeter/p/806955502637600 (https://www.aldi.co.uk/ferrex-digital-multimeter/p/806955502637600)

Got a couple of these the other day - may be the second one may afford a young nephew some education, alongside say a breadboard and a few components (Ben Eater's clock module?).
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Excavatoree on November 12, 2021, 01:13:51 am
Two more added to the collection after over 10 years of sitting in the "Junkyard" without LCDs.  I finally found some on the famous auction site that weren't too expensive.  I think they are Fluke Chinese factory seconds, or maybe they are pulls, but they are good enough for these cosmetically challenged meters.

I posted a link to the auction in the Buy/Sell/Wanted section.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: med6753 on November 13, 2021, 06:17:24 am
My 3 amigos. The 8060A just joined 2 weeks ago.

(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/xq90/922/K86MLa.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pmK86MLaj)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: joeqsmith on November 20, 2021, 03:28:35 pm
Sabtronics 2015A
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Excavatoree on November 20, 2021, 04:03:34 pm
Someone else has a Sabtronics!  I thought I'd never see another one.

Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: joeqsmith on November 20, 2021, 08:45:45 pm
Note the Caddock divider and custom designed fuse.   
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: David Hess on November 22, 2021, 03:40:46 am
I replaced the 1/16th amp fuse in my DM501 with a pair of 28 volt grain-of-wheat lamps in series as shown below.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: harrimansat on July 22, 2022, 08:28:00 pm
UNI12E MTM


https://youtu.be/ucijdkyhU5w
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: McCarthy on March 10, 2024, 05:10:49 am
Why is this wonderful thread dead?!


I'm actually searching for a vintage meter but I can't find out the brand or model number. My dad use to own it and I always wanted the same. Here's what I remember:

- Made between 1984 and 1992
- Digital
- Very likely all yellow case, or at least the sides in yellow
- Likely from Fluke or Voltcraft, but not sure
- Grey rubber buttons
- I think there was no dial selector, only buttons

Here a rough drawing:
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: shakalnokturn on March 10, 2024, 08:59:39 am
Why is this wonderful thread dead?!


I'm actually searching for a vintage meter but I can't find out the brand or model number. My dad use to own it and I always wanted the same. Here's what I remember:

- Made between 1984 and 1992
- Digital
- Very likely all yellow case, or at least the sides in yellow
- Likely from Fluke or Voltcraft, but not sure
- Grey rubber buttons
- I think there was no dial selector, only buttons

Here a rough drawing:

I can't think of that many hand held without dial.
Cold it be the the Metex M80 ? I think these were also rebranded as Monacor, not sure about Voltcraft.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: McCarthy on March 10, 2024, 04:15:49 pm
Why is this wonderful thread dead?!


I'm actually searching for a vintage meter but I can't find out the brand or model number. My dad use to own it and I always wanted the same. Here's what I remember:

- Made between 1984 and 1992
- Digital
- Very likely all yellow case, or at least the sides in yellow
- Likely from Fluke or Voltcraft, but not sure
- Grey rubber buttons
- I think there was no dial selector, only buttons

Here a rough drawing:

I can't think of that many hand held without dial.
Cold it be the the Metex M80 ? I think these were also rebranded as Monacor, not sure about Voltcraft.



HOLY SHIT. That's the meter! Thank you so much.

I searched Google images for hours every other year with all kinds of keywords but never saw this one.

I just searched for Voltcraft M80 and found the correct one. Time to keep an eye on eBay Germany!


Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: David Hess on March 11, 2024, 12:17:13 am
I resurrected my old Beckman Circuitmate DM25L with a new set of probes from Probemaster.

I miss manual ranging multimeters.  I would like to find a modern high resolution one.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: soldar on March 11, 2024, 01:21:33 am
I have a couple Italian ICE 680R about 50 years old.
They use old 3V 2R10 battery which is difficult or impossible to find today.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: bitwelder on March 11, 2024, 08:06:16 am
I have a couple Italian ICE 680R about 50 years old.
They use old 3V 2R10 battery which is difficult or impossible to find today.
The ICE Supertester line had another very similar model, the 680G. The main difference IIRC was the 'range doubler' button on the 680R.

BTW, regarding the product name, "tester" is a common term used in Italy for multimeter.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Calambres on March 11, 2024, 08:12:18 am
They use old 3V 2R10 battery which is difficult or impossible to find today.

Hi, old friend. It is not that difficult. I recently bought one from the fleabay for a friend's ICE 680-R. Also look here in our country:

https://www.reguerobaterias.es/p90035361_pila-2r10-3-voltios-para-multimetros-ice.html (https://www.reguerobaterias.es/p90035361_pila-2r10-3-voltios-para-multimetros-ice.html)

or, even better, this CR123 to 2R10 adapter:

https://www.reguerobaterias.es/p90041957_adaptador-pila-2r10-mas-litio-cr123-energivm.html (https://www.reguerobaterias.es/p90041957_adaptador-pila-2r10-mas-litio-cr123-energivm.html)

Or, if you have access to a 3D printer:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4803116 (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4803116)

By the way, I also happen to have an ICE 680-R from nearly the same vintage as yours (circa 1978). Pretty good analog multimeter indeed!

BTW, regarding the product name, "tester" is a common term used in Italy for multimeter.
Same here in Spain
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: LMedu on March 11, 2024, 08:57:00 am
Hi. I modified mine with this: https://es.aliexpress.com/item/1005005187823837.html   and I use CR123 batteries.

Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: rsjsouza on March 11, 2024, 04:45:22 pm
I used the same CR123 holder on mine and soldered wires to its terminals and to the board. It relieves the mechanical stress on the phenolic PCB, which on mine was becoming very warped
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: soldar on March 11, 2024, 07:33:58 pm
They use old 3V 2R10 battery which is difficult or impossible to find today.

Hi, old friend. It is not that difficult. I recently bought one from the fleabay for a friend's ICE 680-R. Also look here in our country:

https://www.reguerobaterias.es/p90035361_pila-2r10-3-voltios-para-multimetros-ice.html (https://www.reguerobaterias.es/p90035361_pila-2r10-3-voltios-para-multimetros-ice.html)

or, even better, this CR123 to 2R10 adapter:

https://www.reguerobaterias.es/p90041957_adaptador-pila-2r10-mas-litio-cr123-energivm.html (https://www.reguerobaterias.es/p90041957_adaptador-pila-2r10-mas-litio-cr123-energivm.html)

Or, if you have access to a 3D printer:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4803116 (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4803116)

By the way, I also happen to have an ICE 680-R from nearly the same vintage as yours (circa 1978). Pretty good analog multimeter indeed!
Oh, hi there.

I have those two meters stashed away in a drawer and with no intention of using them really. I keep them with an old slide rule, a 1970's Casio calculator and other things which i keep not because I need them or want them but because I am a sentimental old fart. And in the same drawer I found I have a brand new "heavy duty" battery for the ICE 680R, still in its blister packaging and so old it is probably totally dead by now. Probably about 20 years old.

I remember I had a problem with the ICE 680R in that the needle would not return to zero and it turned out the plastic front cover has some kind of antistatic treatment and I think I had cleaned the front with solvent and that had removed the antistatic treatment. I took it to the official repair place and they explained the issue and reapplied the antistatic treatment to the front and it worked well again. I seem to remember they did not charge me for that.

Those meters are strictly for the memories, not for actual use. I have other digital cheap meters for working around places and on the workbench I have a humongous digital meter which is most convenient to use because it just sits there on the shelf.  I need to build some wooden stands for small multimeters because they are a pain to read when I am holding probes in difficult places.

I have a very small digital meter which I find a bit confusing to use because it is auto-ranging to the max. It has two leads and no selection dial. You just connect the two leads somewhere and it will tell you if there is AC or DC voltage or resistance or .... It just decides what to measure. I am used to telling the meter what I want to measure.

Most of my electronic instruments are from about 1980. The CRT in my oscilloscope is so long the front sticks way out from the shelf.

As part of my collection of old memorabilia of no practical use I still keep a Clarivox CRT TV, circa 1980, which I assembled myself and it still works but I never use it. I have all the schematics and I connected a TDT decoder just for fun.

Yes, I am a nostalgic old fart.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Calambres on March 12, 2024, 06:27:42 am
Those meters are strictly for the memories, not for actual use...
Well, not really. I used to use it when aligning the IF in radios. DMMs are not up to the task. Now I've got a VTVM and the ICE 680-R is almost never seeing the light out of its drawer but there are things for which a good analog multimeter is still essential. The subtle movements of an analog needle are not easily obtainable with a DMM.

Of course my ICE 680-R rests in its drawer without a battery inside. No need either for its completely outdated ohm metering capabilities nor for a hideous battery, waiting there to leak and destroy the whole instrument... and I also have two or three of those 2R10 batteries in their original blisters from the heyday:

(https://www.eevblog.com/forum/chat/show-your-multimeter!/?action=dlattach;attach=2066582;image)

06/95 no less!  ;D

[attach=1]
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: SiliconWizard on March 12, 2024, 06:32:32 am
I still have a Metrix MX43 in my collection. Despite its unassuming appearance, for a DMM that's over 30 years old and which had its last calibration a long time ago now, it's still working and still within specs. This thing just won't die.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Calambres on March 12, 2024, 06:44:52 am
ASMOF, I've got a couple of even older METRIX model 460:

(https://www.eevblog.com/forum/chat/show-your-multimeter!/?action=dlattach;attach=2066591;image)


... and even a much older Neuberger Voltmeter from the '30s or early '40s. A true relic!

(https://www.eevblog.com/forum/chat/show-your-multimeter!/?action=dlattach;attach=2066597;image)

(https://www.eevblog.com/forum/chat/show-your-multimeter!/?action=dlattach;attach=2066603;image)



Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Edison on March 13, 2024, 07:55:59 am
... and even a much older Neuberger Voltmeter from the '30s or early '40s. A true relic!

(https://www.eevblog.com/forum/chat/show-your-multimeter!/?action=dlattach;attach=2066597;image)

I restored the V/A meter, the glass and the old/new measuring cord are still missing in the photos.

Edit: 🤔Somehow the photos were being shuffled when saving
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: soldar on March 13, 2024, 03:10:14 pm
ASMOF, I've got a couple of even older METRIX model 460:

... and even a much older Neuberger Voltmeter from the '30s or early '40s. A true relic!
Those belong in a museum!
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Roehrenonkel on March 15, 2024, 04:34:04 pm

... and even a much older Neuberger Voltmeter from the '30s or early '40s. A true relic!
Those belong in a museum!
....only out of my cold dead hands.  ;-))
Since these are "Dreheiseninstrumente" moving magnet- (??) instruments one can
use them for AC and DC hence the "stretched" scale.
Also have 8 Multimeters at one GPIB-address (plus DAC and PSU).

Best regards
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: EPAIII on March 16, 2024, 04:03:46 am
Supreme Model 222!

I want one. I WANT ONE! I WANT ONE!!!

And I promise not to let any of my drool drip on it.



I have the typical 8000 series bench Flukes and a trusty old 77 which I use but I'll bore you with a few unique early meters in my test equipment collection.

Supreme Instruments 1934  model 222 "Multometer".  Back then test equipment was functional art.
(http://www.supremeinstruments.org/pics/supreme222.jpg)

This one is just a Continuity Tester but interesting just the same.  It's from the late 1920s.
When a short is detected across the two chrome bars the red dot on the needle moves out of the window on the meter. If the dot does not move the item under test is open.
(http://www.stevenjohnson.com/pics/testometersm.jpg)

The Manhattan DC Polarity-Indicator was patented in 1905 and shows polarity in a DC circuit using a liquid in a glass tube that when current is passed through it, the liquid in the negative end turns red. They used a liquid filled glass tube that is in a hard rubber type case with a connector on each end. Electrodes inside the glass tube attach to the connectors. The metal sleeve can be rotated to cover the glass windows when carried in your pocket.
(http://www.stevenjohnson.com/pics/polarity3.jpg)
FYI:  They still work!

The Simpson 221 (around 1951) - Interesting as the meter scale mechanically rotates with the range selection knob so you don't read the wrong scale.
(http://www.stevenjohnson.com/simpson/pics/simpson221-02.jpg)

If your not bored here's more: http://www.stevenjohnson.com/testers-misc.htm (http://www.stevenjohnson.com/testers-misc.htm)
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: soldar on March 19, 2024, 04:53:42 pm
I found these two old instruments, just the galvanometers which must have belonged in some multimeters.  I am in a bit of a hurry now so I will just post the pictures and comment later. In the meanwhile, any ideas where they might have come from or what each scale measures?

[attach=1]

[attach=2]
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Sbranky on March 21, 2024, 08:36:36 pm
Past of a passion/hobby

Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Sbranky on March 21, 2024, 08:44:06 pm
present of a passion/hobby

Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: shakalnokturn on March 21, 2024, 11:53:34 pm
The last to join my hoard was a Tektronix DMM 914 but I'm not showing it, nothing too exotic about it.

Instead a photo of one I don't own that tempts me (just for the aesthetics) every time I see one for sale.
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: soldar on March 22, 2024, 10:25:43 am
Beautiful!
Title: Re: Show your Multimeter!
Post by: Edison on March 22, 2024, 08:32:56 pm
So I'll throw in something too, although it's my own production, but very useful for my needs. Quadruple independent voltmeter +/- 200V with an accuracy of 0.1% and that is absolutely enough for orientation measurements, the idea of its production was born during the repair of a motor card from an industrial CNC and I needed to simultaneously monitor 60 ; 24; +/- 15 and 5V. He also got a job repairing audio equipment, measuring devices, etc.

The protective film has not yet been removed during the tests.