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I picked up an Agilent U1731B recently on eBay from n2cbu, none left right now but it'd be worth keeping an eye on their sales as it was an absolute bargain at about $50 plus shipping
I just picked up a DER EE DE-5000...[snip]...Still gotta track down a hard case like in Daves video.
The DER EE DE-5000 is very good and reasonably priced!I made up a set of kelvin leads for it as the short crocodile leads that come with it are too short.
Quote from: 1anX on July 18, 2018, 01:47:25 amThe DER EE DE-5000 is very good and reasonably priced!I made up a set of kelvin leads for it as the short crocodile leads that come with it are too short.I also did the same but had an issue with one of the clips. Open or closed, there was continuity. Quick and easy to fix, but something to check for.
Quote from: CJay on July 18, 2018, 10:26:23 amI picked up an Agilent U1731B recently on eBay from n2cbu, none left right now but it'd be worth keeping an eye on their sales as it was an absolute bargain at about $50 plus shipping$50 = You SUCK! The replacement, U1731C, goes for $330 (seems MSRP & street are the same in this case ).
Quote from: nanofrog on July 18, 2018, 08:53:29 pmQuote from: CJay on July 18, 2018, 10:26:23 amI picked up an Agilent U1731B recently on eBay from n2cbu, none left right now but it'd be worth keeping an eye on their sales as it was an absolute bargain at about $50 plus shipping$50 = You SUCK! The replacement, U1731C, goes for $330 (seems MSRP & street are the same in this case ).It was too good to miss, I've used it in anger precisely once but it's in almost factory condition, the only problem is that it's missing the tilt stand on the back and although Agilent sell them for a reasonable price they want a ridiculous amount of money to meet minimum order fees, shipping etc. so I am keeping an eye out for someone who can tag one onto a larger Agilent order.
Sorry for jumping in, but can the 5000 measure in-circuit? Hkw dows it fare in comparison to the MESR-100? (I mean, am I getting more bang for my buck considering that I'm going to use it for checking lytics, polys and ceramic caps)?
Looks like more came into stock $59 USD this time..... https://www.ebay.com/itm/Agilent-U1731B-Handheld-LCR-Meter-Used-very-clean-tested-in-spec/142873856882?hash=item2143f20b72:g:srUAAOSwH3RbT-JU
Quote from: CJay on July 19, 2018, 07:39:10 amQuote from: nanofrog on July 18, 2018, 08:53:29 pmQuote from: CJay on July 18, 2018, 10:26:23 amI picked up an Agilent U1731B recently on eBay from n2cbu, none left right now but it'd be worth keeping an eye on their sales as it was an absolute bargain at about $50 plus shipping$50 = You SUCK! The replacement, U1731C, goes for $330 (seems MSRP & street are the same in this case ).It was too good to miss, I've used it in anger precisely once but it's in almost factory condition, the only problem is that it's missing the tilt stand on the back and although Agilent sell them for a reasonable price they want a ridiculous amount of money to meet minimum order fees, shipping etc. so I am keeping an eye out for someone who can tag one onto a larger Agilent order.Looks like more came into stock $59 USD this time..... https://www.ebay.com/itm/Agilent-U1731B-Handheld-LCR-Meter-Used-very-clean-tested-in-spec/142873856882?hash=item2143f20b72:g:srUAAOSwH3RbT-JU
Well I can vouch for the fact that mines is in almost factory new condition, I'm extremely happy with it and it made it across the Atlantic far faster than I expected.
Quote from: LeonR on July 19, 2018, 12:30:38 pmSorry for jumping in, but can the 5000 measure in-circuit? Hkw dows it fare in comparison to the MESR-100? (I mean, am I getting more bang for my buck considering that I'm going to use it for checking lytics, polys and ceramic caps)?Yes it can do measurements in-circuit.But you do need to be aware that the DE-5000 does not discharge capacitors, so you'll have to do that manually prior to testing any capacitor (in-circuit or not). You'll blow the meter's IC if you don't (no protections, which allows for greater measurement accuracy).The DE-5000 can test a lot more parameters as the MESR100 is just an ESR meter. It comes down to what you're after.
Quote from: nanofrog on July 19, 2018, 03:05:28 pmQuote from: LeonR on July 19, 2018, 12:30:38 pmSorry for jumping in, but can the 5000 measure in-circuit? Hkw dows it fare in comparison to the MESR-100? (I mean, am I getting more bang for my buck considering that I'm going to use it for checking lytics, polys and ceramic caps)?Yes it can do measurements in-circuit.But you do need to be aware that the DE-5000 does not discharge capacitors, so you'll have to do that manually prior to testing any capacitor (in-circuit or not). You'll blow the meter's IC if you don't (no protections, which allows for greater measurement accuracy).The DE-5000 can test a lot more parameters as the MESR100 is just an ESR meter. It comes down to what you're after.Just basic (?) cap testing on PC stuff: motherboards, GPUs, etc. I read somewhere that some caps are meant to be tested at different frequencies for correct reading, so I assumed I could get more readings from the 5000 since it isn't fixed like the MESR-100. Does it makes any sense or I can stick with the MESR? There's a 3x price difference between the two.As for the discharging I'm aware of it, but thanks for the reminder.
Hey guys...So, you think this is a counterfeit? doesn't have the optical cable, but damn is it a good price...https://www.ebay.com/itm/DER-EE-DE-5000-High-Accuracy-Handheld-LCR-Meter-w-TL-21-TL-22-TL-23/123240626980?rt=nc&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D52935%26meid%3D46420ded040d4aedba68c294a4831566%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D6%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D161965781576%26itm%3D123240626980&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851
Another +1 for the DEE-5000! I've had mine a few months now and for hobby stuff it's awesome! Sure if you have a £2000 LCR meter this 1 will be "crap" but for around the £100 mark you'll struggle to find a better all rounder. The fact a lot of the guys here recommend it says enough for me too. If it was junk it would have been found out long ago.I would recommend the DEE-5000 to any hobbyist.