In 61010-1 3rd Edition, the over voltage and surge tests have been removed. They are now covered in 61010-2-033 for DMM's and 61010-2-032 for clamp meters.
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Of course, the better designed units can survive that over voltage, and still function.
The Klein Tools MM500
In your video, you said you believed that Klein unit could survive higher than a 10 foot drop. A quick google search returned this.
Dave also took that meter on his mud run, and it survived that.
In 61010-1 3rd Edition, the over voltage and surge tests have been removed. They are now covered in 61010-2-033 for DMM's and 61010-2-032 for clamp meters.
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Of course, the better designed units can survive that over voltage, and still function.
61010-2-033 is what I quoted.
The goal is the same no matter. One meter will be more robust than the others.The Klein Tools MM500
In your video, you said you believed that Klein unit could survive higher than a 10 foot drop. A quick google search returned this.
Dave also took that meter on his mud run, and it survived that.
I like the video!! I had never heard of the brand until now.
If I needed to have a very limited meter on a mud run to do some 1K resistor measurements, this would be it. It's so light weight and solid, after these tests I may try and see what it takes to damage it. Maybe drop it out of a plane or shoot it out of a cannon...
Klein is an american company that tends to focus on tools for electricians and telecommunications. I wonder who is manufacturing this meter for them. I am sure some others know of a few Korean multimeter companies. I can't think of any off the top of my head.
It's so light weight and solid, after these tests I may try and see what it takes to damage it. Maybe drop it out of a plane or shoot it out of a cannon...
It's so light weight and solid, after these tests I may try and see what it takes to damage it. Maybe drop it out of a plane or shoot it out of a cannon...Joe. Your disrepect of perfectly good test equipment worries me.
Some might say you are a sick puppy.
Great thread, watched it all the way.
So, which 2 of the 6 that passed the 2kV testing died? Will you be hitting the remaining 4 with 3.5kV today?
Well, I'm not really hoping for a certain winner, so I don't know what you think I'm expecting. But, based solely on the strength of the brands, I would guess the Extech and Uni-T would be the 2 that didn't make your last test. I expect the Fluke to go the distance.
I am looking forward to see the rest of your testing. I do surge testing on telecom equipment, but don't test meters for my job. I love blowing stuff up with that machine. The lab I work in does have a surge generator that can do 12kV through 2 ohms for IEC testing. My telecom testing does not require me to go that high, so I don't use that machine. But, I'm not going to spend money buying meters just to see how they hold up on that machine. I guess I'm just not as curious as you. But, I am curious enough to follow this thread, and see which brand holds up the best.
Just a warning, the results may not be what you're expecting.
Joe, continued good job , I watch videos with as much anticipation as Game of Thrones . I am away for awhile so can't post for sometime. Keep up the good work.
101.4 Functional integrity
After the voltage of 4.4.2.101 has been applied to the METER, the METER shall continue to be
able to indicate the presence of HAZARDOUS LIVE voltages up to the maximum RATED voltage.
In your video, you said you believed that Klein unit could survive higher than a 10 foot drop. A quick google search returned this.
Really, you specifically should run these tests! If you can do the 8/20 2 ohm, you are all set. Think your work would let you rent the lab for 4 days free of charge?
I have a picture of the beast the day it arrived, but I don't know how to post it on here.
I have a picture of the beast the day it arrived, but I don't know how to post it on here.At the bottom of the page when posting there is a plus sign for attachments, click this and follow your nose.
Note the restrictions of type and size of files.
I suggest you compress the pics, usually 100K will give plenty of detail.
If you Quote somebodies post, you will see the various formats used to display pics.
Some host pics, others use EEVblog and upload.
Really, you specifically should run these tests! If you can do the 8/20 2 ohm, you are all set. Think your work would let you rent the lab for 4 days free of charge?
There wouldn't be a need to "rent it". I can have access to it whenever I want. My point was that I was not going to spend my money ordering out meters to blow up for the fun of it. I would have fun doing it, but I have other uses for my money.
However, I really appreciate that dedicated people like you have no issue spending money for that kind of fun.
I've attached a picture of the surge generator. It is 27 inches high, and 24 deep, and about 17 wide. The thing weighs over 100 pounds, and can deliver the full 6000 Amps at 12 kV. If I remember right, it set the lab back about $34,000.