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Products => Test Equipment => Topic started by: joao on July 09, 2016, 12:03:12 am

Title: A clamp meter to electronics and electrical?
Post by: joao on July 09, 2016, 12:03:12 am

Hello!

I already have a Amprobe 37XR-A multimeter and wanted to buy a second meter. As I also like to make some electrical work, I thought about buying a clamp meter. After researching, I'm undecided about these two models:

Amprobe ACD-14-PRO-EUR

(http://www.beha-amprobe.com/sites/default/files/styles/7-col_3to2-ratio_desktop-lg_705x470/public/acd-14-pro-eur_1_edited.jpg?itok=J2tUVSUm&timestamp=1464097964)

http://www.beha-amprobe.com/en/products/clamp-meters/acd-14-pro-eur-0 (http://www.beha-amprobe.com/en/products/clamp-meters/acd-14-pro-eur-0)

Amprobe AMP-220-EUR

(http://www.beha-amprobe.com/sites/default/files/styles/7-col_3to2-ratio_desktop-lg_705x470/public/amp-220-eur-1-1500x1000.png?itok=snZvmItL&timestamp=1453221100)

http://www.beha-amprobe.com/en/products/clamp-meters/amp-220-eur (http://www.beha-amprobe.com/en/products/clamp-meters/amp-220-eur)

Any suggestion? Thanks.

Title: Re: A clamp meter to electronics and electrical?
Post by: SkyMaster on July 09, 2016, 02:46:17 am

According to the datasheet, the ACD-14-PRO-EUR can measure DC current down to the µA range. It can also display voltage and current at the same time.

Title: Re: A clamp meter to electronics and electrical?
Post by: HKJ on July 09, 2016, 07:11:20 am

The uA is not with the clamp.

When looking for clamps that can be used for electronic, look for DC measurement on clamp and how low it goes.
I like my Extech 380942 clamp meter, it can measure mA on the clamp, both AC and DC, maximum range is 30A AC/DC.

Title: Re: A clamp meter to electronics and electrical?
Post by: TheAmmoniacal on July 09, 2016, 07:21:56 am

http://www.banggood.com/UNI-T-UT210E-Auto-Range-True-RMS-Clamp-Multimeter-Ammeter-Voltmeter-Resistance-Frequency-Temp-Tester-p-1027721.html (http://www.banggood.com/UNI-T-UT210E-Auto-Range-True-RMS-Clamp-Multimeter-Ammeter-Voltmeter-Resistance-Frequency-Temp-Tester-p-1027721.html)

Title: Re: A clamp meter to electronics and electrical?
Post by: Silveruser on July 10, 2016, 12:24:13 am

One of my main uses for clamp meters is measuring inrush or peak current. This is useful around motors and such. The ACD-14 seems to measure inrush, not sure about the other. It might be a feature to consider.

George