The question is simple.
For me it nees selectable threshold, selectable max voltage, nice buzzer, maiby selectable frequency.
Light segnalation, maiby blinker.
A little led for light the zone
Must fit nice in the hand, and have interchangeable second probe
For you?
Latching beeper, fast response. My 87V has both.
I am satisfied with my Ag 34401A.
Time ago I used MY64.
2 wires with 220 volts ac across them. sparks : contact
I use a continuity to get a yes/no answer to whether two things are connected, so I don't need adjustable voltage, threshold, etc.
I do like the latching beeper and fast reaction of both of my Flukes, my 179 and 16. I also like the fact that they use low enough voltage so as not to send semiconductor junctions into conduction, so they don't indicate continuity through diodes and transistors.
I like the V-Check feature of my Fluke 16. If I accidentally connect it to a voltage source of more than 4.5V (AC or DC), it will switch to voltage measurement mode and display the voltage. Without causing any damage whatsoever to the meter.
Old analog Triplett meter is my favorite.
Fast response for a buzzer is a must.
I saw a meter many years ago that played a tune (don't remember or care what) but it took about 5 seconds to begin playing. The only use for the meter was that when it was turned "off" the display stayed active with a clock that was reasonably accurate.
Neil
agilent now do a multimeter with a tune that indicate the resistance
Tune or tone? I think tone. Though I could see a case for (2.3) Ohm on the (10R) Range.
yeah yeah tone bad english
If I understand correctly, I think Neilm's tester actually played a
tune...
Yeah, Agilent U123xA meters can do that. The pitch of the tone depends on the resistance they measure. It's annoying as f*ck, though. I just have it set to a constant pitch.
The power-on tune was also annoying, I disabled it the first day I got that meter. I don't know what the hell Agilent were thinking when they implemented that tune.
Aside from that, it's a really good meter. The measurements are spot on and you can disable the auto power-off function.
I'd like my continuity meter to measure continuity between the points I intended to touch with the probes, rather than the rather old-fashioned standard of the points I actually did touch. GET ON WITH IT FLUKE
Any of the ones built into any of my DMMs...
One that goes "beep" when it detects continuity between the leads.
My vote is for my beloved Polar Toneohm 550. It's tone varies in frequency as the resistance changes and is great for tracking down those elusive shorts on a PCB.
ideal:
be able to set current and max voltage.
fast obviously, and a tone that gives you info about the voltage value. freq == voltage
My vote is for my beloved Polar Toneohm 550. It's tone varies in frequency as the resistance changes and is great for tracking down those elusive shorts on a PCB.
Oh, that is just beautiful. Hmm..... I am a massive cheapass, so I don't think I'm going to spend money on a continuity tester, but I think you've just added one more weekend project to my long list...
ideal:
be able to set current and max voltage.
fast obviously, and a tone that gives you info about the voltage value. freq == voltage
Voltage up to 1000V so it can be used as a megger
Current up to 1000A so it can be used to test bus-bar / connection
Last but not least adjustable sound level
Hi guys
I am in the process of writing a review of the Fluke CNX multimeter and has just tested the continuity tester function on it and compairing it to other meters.
I have tested the shortest time for an good beep and here is the results..
Fluke 179_____________________0.49 ms
Fluke CNX 3000 Multimeter_______0.68 ms
Fluke 789_____________________0.88 ms
Fluke 287_____________________1.17 ms
Fluke T5-1000_________________4.05 ms
Fluke 27_____________________69.05 ms
Fluke 8846A__________________79.06 ms
I dont have a 87V so i can test that time, sorry.
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My ideal continuity tester is one where god speaks to my inner conscience telling me "they are one"