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#200 Reply
Posted by
Wytnucls
on 02 Feb, 2015 07:38
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It is a subjective rating to grade brands according to general perceived overall quality. It doesn't apply to a specific DMM model.
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#201 Reply
Posted by
Wytnucls
on 06 Feb, 2015 14:30
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Here is the latest database version, with some corrections and additions.
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#202 Reply
Posted by
Lightages
on 06 Feb, 2015 17:18
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Again, thanks for the work you put into this. People need to understand the time it takes to compile something like this. Will there be errors and personal preferences given priority? Of course but like what has already been said, you can't please everyone.
BTW, are the rough prices you list based on what is paid in the end, shipping and taxes included?
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#203 Reply
Posted by
Wytnucls
on 06 Feb, 2015 17:24
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Quoting US prices mostly, otherwise eBay 'Buy Now' prices for new and used meters. Shipping is usually free, but an extra allowance should be made for postage and taxes, depending on where you live and the origin of the meter.
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#204 Reply
Posted by
jamesd168
on 12 Feb, 2015 22:39
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What a great list! I learned something from your guys. Thanks
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#205 Reply
Posted by
jamesd168
on 15 Feb, 2015 22:43
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Here is a list of the most interesting multimeters for electronic work and their main features for a quick comparison. It is not an exhaustive list and will get updated as time goes by.
If you spot some glaring mistakes, let me know and I will correct them.
Don't fret too much about quoted prices, as they vary wildly from one region to another.
If you feel I have left out some worthwhile DMMs, squawk here and I will try to include them.
All meters listed have a count of 6,000 or higher, have auto-ranging and are true RMS.
All meters (except MetraHit M30) must be able to test diodes, resistance, capacitance, frequency and current.
You will find green highlights for above average features and amber highlights for poor or missing important features.
Every cell with a red triangle has a note attached to it.
There is also another list suitable for filtering, to make your buying decision a little easier.
thanks for the great list, just bought a good multimeter for myself.
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Hi, I believe I have a few corrections;
1. Agilent 34410a has a speed of 10k/s and 34411a has a speed of 50k/s for 4.5 digits. The specs seem pretty clear for the 34411, but a little less clear on the 34410, but it may be an imposed lower limit rather than hardware or adjusted for other tolerances.
2. GPIB is Optional on 34461a.
3. I'm not sure if you are referring to something more generic in the Mc column, but I think 34461a should have a note at least that it has a Voltage-Complete output (but I'm guessing it does not work for other measurements).
As a notation note; K is used in the spreadsheet for kilo where k would be correct.
Thanks for the great comparison it is helping me look at a new DMM.
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#207 Reply
Posted by
Wytnucls
on 23 Feb, 2015 21:24
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Thanks for the corrections. I'll look into it.
Capital K will have to stay, as there are too many instances in the database by now, to be modified easily.
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#209 Reply
Posted by
Wytnucls
on 21 Mar, 2015 06:12
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Impressive Keysight insulation meter, with loads of features that would put some normal DMMs to shame. If it is an indication of things to come, their next top of the range multimeter should be a world beater.
Strange glitch though, on the DC volt accuracy, considering it comes with a calibration certificate.
I included the U1461A in the latest datasheet seen below:
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I own the CEM-DT989 (In Germany it's called Peak Tech 3440) The battery does last about 6 hours but it is rechargeable(Multimeter comes with an AC-adaptor). Therefore it is a bit off to compare it to 9V-Multimeters.
The price is about 230$ btw.
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#211 Reply
Posted by
james3
on 04 Apr, 2015 08:14
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Hello thanks for this post, I write here because I need an advice.
I'm going to buy a new multimeter and I choose this one
http://www.extech.com/instruments/product.asp?catid=49&prodid=296 that will cost to me 50€ shipped.
My questions is:
Are there some other multimeters for that price range that I should consider ? Mostly I use multimeter for hobby and wee-end electronics, I'm not professional what I need is the thermocouple, continuity, resistance etc.
thanks for your advices
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#212 Reply
Posted by
Winston
on 06 Apr, 2015 19:51
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I looking for a fairly rugged, low cost (if possible)
mini-DMM for inclusion in R/C aircraft and rocketry hobby field boxes. Only low voltages would be worked with and extreme accuracy is not needed. Any recommendations? I don't see any dimension columns in the spreadsheet. Various really cheap mini-DMMs I've tried have all eventually died even though little used, some while just sitting in the field box, specifically this one:
http://www.harborfreight.com/7-function-multimeter-98025.htmlI found this to be the case just today which is why I'm posting this.
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#213 Reply
Posted by
Wytnucls
on 06 Apr, 2015 21:19
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This list only caters for True RMS meters with a minimum count of 6,000.
I would suggest a Fluke 101 for your basic field use.
Start another thread for other recommendations.
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#214 Reply
Posted by
g0uli
on 26 Apr, 2015 01:21
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Uni-T UT71x Series meters sourced from Germany are fitted with proper 1000 volt ceramic HRC fuses. The front panel ratings are downgraded to Cat 3 600v and Cat 2 1000v. Internal circuit layout remains substantially unchanged. So I would rate it as okay for use on protected domestic 240 volt circuits. Keep away from three phase and the input side of the mains supply.
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#215 Reply
Posted by
_Wim_
on 03 May, 2015 20:25
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Could it be the price for the Extech GX900 is incorrect? I was interessed in this one (if available for 300$), but all sellers I can find ask twice as much... Any other meter in the <300$ price range with 1mOhm resolution (excluding the finest and UEI)?
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#216 Reply
Posted by
Wytnucls
on 04 May, 2015 04:01
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Yes, best price for the GX900 is around 600$. Will update the database later. The similar CEM 9987 meter goes for about 350$.
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#217 Reply
Posted by
_Wim_
on 04 May, 2015 05:05
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#218 Reply
Posted by
Wytnucls
on 04 May, 2015 08:22
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#219 Reply
Posted by
_Wim_
on 04 May, 2015 19:08
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Thanks for the tip. The one in the link is broken, so that is an expensive gamble. Maybe I will safe up some more. As to living in Europe, yes, I live in Belgium also
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#220 Reply
Posted by
Wytnucls
on 04 May, 2015 20:53
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That one is defective, but the ones in good working condition sell for about the same price. They come up regularly, if you can wait. As you seem to focus on accurate low resistance measurements, a 4-wire bench meter makes more sense.
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#221 Reply
Posted by
_Wim_
on 04 May, 2015 22:01
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Thanks, I will watch out for one. Actually, I am not really into to accurate low measurements, I just want a good repeatability and good resolution. I intend to use this for finding shorts or damaged ICs in broken equipment (by measuring trace resistance).
I agree a bench multimeter would be an option, but I have already two older ones (philips pm2525), but they get rarely used (I always grab my low cost chinese portable multimeter). So I figured it was time to add a decent portable multimeter to my collection, and it seemed a good idea to have the 1mOhm resolution.
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#222 Reply
Posted by
mjkuwp
on 17 May, 2015 14:00
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Correction candidate:
Extech MX560A and MX570A Best DC resolution is 10uV 0.010 mV {not 1 uV as presently listed}
Datasheet
http://www.extech.com/instruments/resources/datasheets/MM560A_MM570Adata.pdfthe lowest range is 500mV and this is a 50,000 count meter.
[ EDIT: CORRECTION, as Wyntnucls stated in the next message there is a momentary high resolution mode available to bring resolution to 500,000 counts in some modes (1 uV in DC mode). It is clear enough in some places of the documentation ]
The GX900 however does have a 50mV range and thus better resolution.
Awesome reference! Thanks so much for the hard work. I am using this to choose a new meter for checking load cell outputs
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#223 Reply
Posted by
Wytnucls
on 17 May, 2015 16:17
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AFAIK, MM570 and MM560 have a 500,000 HiRes mode in DC volt, so best resolution is 1uV with 500mV range.
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#224 Reply
Posted by
VK5RC
on 23 May, 2015 11:23
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Thanks for your efforts, curiosity has got the better of me, are you happy to say what DMMs do you own and what is/are your favourite/s DMM?