Author Topic: Multimeter spreadsheet (80 manufacturers and over 400 meters listed) (Read 823177 times)

Wytnucls · « **Reply #225 on:** May 23, 2015, 06:36:43 pm »

Sure, it's no secret as I have reviewed a few of them already.
Starting from the top:

Keithley 2000
Rigol 3058E

Gossen Metra Hit 30M and 26S
Fluke 185 and 101
UNI-T 71D, 71B, 61E and 120C

If I was only allowed to keep one of the handheld meters, it would have to be the Fluke 185, for its versatility and friendly interface.
https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/fluke-185-review/

VK5RC · « **Reply #226 on:** May 24, 2015, 08:53:46 am »

Thanks for the info, I like the 185, a nice display and good layout , not too fussy. It seems like a great find.
Robert

_Wim_ · « **Reply #227 on:** June 27, 2015, 06:26:02 am »

Quote from: _Wim_ on May 04, 2015, 10:01:42 pm

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.

I forgot to post an update, I decided to opt for the Brymen bm869 and bought a "half ohm" adaptor(http://jaanus.tech-thing.org/category/half-ohm/) . So far I am very satisfied with this combination.

Wytnucls · « **Reply #228 on:** June 28, 2015, 09:03:12 pm »

Latest spreadsheet, with new columns for voltage/current resolutions for bench meters and UL/GS safety listing for portable DMMs:

3roomlab · « **Reply #229 on:** July 04, 2015, 09:20:00 pm »

it seems UNI-T 513A

the finnicky tester has been "updated" to withstand its own "HV" problems

Muttley Snickers · « **Reply #230 on:** July 05, 2015, 01:56:56 am »

Greetings Wytnucls

A bit of a rare hen but I have seen them come up on Ebay occasionally and that is the Fluke 863 and 867B, I have most of the pdf's and a couple of brochures and saw an 863 go for $350 AUD recently down here. It looks like they were the true predecessor to the current 287/289 series and pretty sure that Martin has one. At the last minute I always seem to steer clear simply because they are getting a bit old in the tooth but they look like a nice meter, any thoughts of adding them.

Best Regards
Muttley

Wytnucls · « **Reply #231 on:** July 05, 2015, 02:09:58 am »

Sure, I wasn't aware of their existence. They will be listed shortly.

Muttley Snickers · « **Reply #232 on:** July 05, 2015, 02:14:05 am »

Brilliant....

I probably should have keep my mouth shut until after an acquisition....

Not sure if they suffer from the super cap issue as the other 189s and 289s do and thats probably why I never committed to a purchase, they are graphical and logging multimeters only, no oscilloscope functions as such. I dont have any info on the 865 but have included the manual for the 863 and 867b below, the others are all too big to post.

Well Done and Many Thanks

Muttley

Wytnucls · « **Reply #233 on:** July 05, 2015, 03:47:08 am »

There you go:
(They are not cheap though, but possibly worth the expense, if a rudimentary portable oscilloscope is needed)
There is also a Fluke 865, but I can't find the manual.

jancelot · « **Reply #234 on:** July 09, 2015, 07:20:32 am »

The Brymen BM257 has Hold feature, please correct the spreadsheet

Wytnucls · « **Reply #235 on:** July 09, 2015, 08:10:32 am »

Hold yes, AutoHold no. The column reflects the presence of an auto hold feature, whereby a reading is held on the screen automatically, after measurement.

From Fluke's user manual:
The AutoHOLD mode captures the present reading on
the display. When a new, stable reading is detected, the
Meter beeps and displays the new reading.

jancelot · « **Reply #236 on:** July 09, 2015, 09:57:01 am »

Quote from: Wytnucls on July 09, 2015, 08:10:32 am

Hold yes, AutoHold no. The column reflects the presence of an auto hold feature, whereby a reading is held on the screen automatically, after measurement.

From Fluke's user manual:
The AutoHOLD mode captures the present reading on
the display. When a new, stable reading is detected, the
Meter beeps and displays the new reading.

I see, thank you. What happens when a multimeter has different accuracy for each range, you put the worst or the best?

Wytnucls · « **Reply #237 on:** July 09, 2015, 10:01:06 am »

I try to quote the best accuracy, usually on the lowest DC voltage range.

Wytnucls · « **Reply #238 on:** July 09, 2015, 10:55:25 am »

Latest spreadsheet with continuity test (latched, fast or slow) column:
As always, if you own one of the meters and spot a mistake, let me know and corrections will be made.

This is how the latched continuity works on the Fluke 8060A:

jancelot · « **Reply #239 on:** July 09, 2015, 12:04:18 pm »

I have a suggestion: include both hold (Hold) and auto hold (Ahld)

Wytnucls · « **Reply #240 on:** July 09, 2015, 01:32:01 pm »

Standard Hold (Push button) is not very interesting. Most meters on the list without AutoHold will have it.
Some meters have both features.

jancelot · « **Reply #241 on:** July 09, 2015, 07:26:04 pm »

What about a section for pen type multimeters?

Wytnucls · « **Reply #242 on:** July 10, 2015, 01:34:00 am »

No, thanks. I have enough work maintaining this database. Don't let me stop you publishing one yourself and while you're at it, list one for clamp meters and LCR meters too.

Wytnucls · « **Reply #243 on:** July 15, 2015, 12:58:56 pm »

Latest spreadsheet, with additional meters that do not meet the original criteria (6,000 count and true RMS), but are still worth considering, if count or RMS measurement is not critical.
They can be found in the 'Outsiders' page and consist of Fluke and Keithley meters.

PedroDaGr8 · « **Reply #244 on:** July 15, 2015, 04:06:44 pm »

Quote from: Wytnucls on July 15, 2015, 12:58:56 pm

Latest spreadsheet, with additional meters that do not meet the original criteria (6,000 count and true RMS), but are still worth considering, if count or RMS measurement is not critical.
They can be found in the 'Outsiders' page and consist of Fluke and Keithley meters.

What about adding the Amprobe AM-510? I know it doesn't meet your initial criteria but it was quite robust in Joe's testing.

Wytnucls · « **Reply #245 on:** July 15, 2015, 05:52:09 pm »

These lists cater mostly for electronics work instruments. High voltage robustness is not a major criteria. Besides, apart from the Fluke 87 V, the unscientific tests were conducted with cheap multimeters. There probably is a slew of other meters which would have performed just as well.
With all due respect, if user safety worries you, acquire a meter which has been underwritten by independent accredited testing agencies, instead a relying on someone on the internet, blasting a handful of meters with high voltage on all ranges.
The better AM-570 is on the spreadsheet already and doesn't cost much more.

chbrules · « **Reply #246 on:** July 29, 2015, 10:34:57 am »

I shouldn't even be surprised there is this comprehensive of a listing of multimeters on the eevblog forums. You guys are amazing!

What are you guys' view on the best, simple, beginner's multimeter to get?

Wytnucls · « **Reply #247 on:** July 29, 2015, 11:03:34 am »

There is no absolute best. Everything is a compromise. Go through the list and see what features are important to you and how much you are prepared to spend.

Wytnucls · « **Reply #248 on:** August 03, 2015, 03:21:57 pm »

Screen update rate is not always mentioned in the datasheet of multimeters. It seems that a majority do 3 updates per second, which I find adequate. Anything above that speed, usually means that the last digits become a blur. There is no specific column for the update speed, but it is sometimes mentioned for particular meters under the 'Disp' column. Look for the red corner triangle.
The UNI-T UT-71A has a fast display mode (5-6 per second) but costs double your budget.

jancelot · « **Reply #249 on:** August 03, 2015, 03:24:23 pm »

Quote from: michaeliv on August 02, 2015, 09:58:11 pm

Can someone recommand a ~50USD fast(5/sec+) update rate multimeter (preferably with fast auto-range too).
I'm surprised that update rate is not mentioned in the xls.
I've been searching but I haven't been able to track one down yet.

Thanks!

I can't recommend you a low price device, but what you can do is to look for reviews on youtube and see which one may work for you.


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