Kyoritsu 1021R multimeter

[vutt]

Hi!
Long time EEVblog YT channel watcher, first time forum poster here.
I have been using a long time Kyoritsu model 1009 entry level multimeter. It is still working just fine. It is just a little bit slow side. Recently I felt need for secondary general purpose multimeter. Since this brand served me well I went down with not so cost effective route and bought new one from same brand.
So I ended up with 1021R model.

Positives:

• A lot faster than 1009
• Bigger, back lit screen, although with less contrast than 1009
• A lot nicer probes, doesnt miss a beat with continuity test
• Current measuring is simpler to use one 10A terminal, it also allows me for upgrade path - it supports external clamp sensors
• TrueRMS
• Measuring precision is also slightly higher compared to 1009

So what about safety (this is one of the reasons I'm leaning towards bigger brands in sub 100€ price range)
It is rated CAT IV 300V / CAT III 600V / CAT II 1000V - not that relevant to my use cases, but it's nice to have capability for rare cases I might need it
Fuse is nicely contained in separate compartment with correct values in line with rating


PCB pic:


Q: Could you educate me. What's that clear glass component with "202 T08M" markings next to two green bulky MOV-s (or PTC-s)?

All in all I'm happy with purchase. Since I didn't find previous discussions about this model here decided to share some pics here.

[AVGresponding]

Loving the neon used as a GDT, almost makes you wish for a view port so you can watch as you deliberately overload it!   

[fanOfeeDIY]

It is probably this GDT. Typically called SPD in Japan somehow.

https://www.okayaelec.co.jp/products/search/index.php/search?cell003=サージアブソーバ&cell004=基板実装タイプ

[vutt]

Thanks fanOfeeDIY for link!

If it's GDT then those green ones are most likely PTC-s.

[fanOfeeDIY]

The green ones are definitely PTCs, somehow they are mostly written as polyswitch or resettable fuse, and rare to see PTC here written in Japan

[sleepymaker]

How about the features and ranges?

Is it able to measure milliamps and microamps?