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| Tacheon:
Dave: Hello down unda: Just picked up a tek DMM4050. It is the same as a Fluke 8846A. Same manufacturer- Neither one of these two mentioned. Not sure if I am happy with it yet. I was wondering if you would review either one of them. So far a few thoughts: 1) The rear/front probe push buttons are extremely hard to push. Did not like that. 2) Very Chineesee built. Not the quality I expect from either company. I think the Agilent 34410A built much better, but less features. 3) The software interface National instruments "Lab View Lite" for Tek which comes with it is atrocious. It is definitely no plug and play but rather play, and play, and keep playing with it until I can get the thing to start data aquisition. Still working with tek on resolving this. I'd like to see more bench DMM's reviewed. By the way, I loved the show on crystals. Very informative, and creating conversation amongst fellow engineers. Do they still sell Wallaby Squash soda pop down there? Take care! A... |
| lucky65:
Hi all, I am considering about a new meter. My idea was on Agilent 34410A, then saw DMM5040/Fluke 8846A. My questions: 1) @Tacheon: after some months of use (you posted on October 2010), what's your opinion on Tek DMM5040 ? Do you confirm your first impressions ? My consideration is also about price: 34410A cost is similar to DMM5040 (80 Euros difference). Attractive features on DMM5040, but if Tek is "chinese" quality I would prefer Agilent, having no immediate need about logging on USB pen (but this would be a nice thing) and the other add-ons of Tek and Fluke. 3) DMM5040 and Fluke 8846A seem the SAME instrument. Do you know of any differences ? (Fluke costs 200 Euros more than Tek) Every suggestion is welcome. Thanks, regards L.. |
| saturation:
The HP 34401A, is its predecessor and a known 'standard'. The 34410A or ..11A are its successors and come from the same pedigree. I'd go with Agilent as they have a better reputation in bench meters, and all 3 cost nearly the same. |
| alm:
--- Quote from: lucky65 on January 18, 2011, 01:35:42 pm ---3) DMM5040 and Fluke 8846A seem the SAME instrument. Do you know of any differences ? (Fluke costs 200 Euros more than Tek) --- End quote --- I believe the Tek Models were introduced after Tek was acquired by Danaher (who also own Fluke), so I think they're exactly the same. Not sure why they would be cheaper, warranty? I agree with saturation, when in doubt, go for the Agilent, the 34401A has been the standard for a long time, and I haven't heard any complaints about the 34410A either. The Fluke '4-wire' jacks appear to be somewhat flimsy, and the comments by Tacheon weren't that favorable either, so unless you need the extra features that the Fluke provides, I'd go with Agilent. |
| lucky65:
Thanks saturation and alm, I have a slight "feeling" in preferring Agilent. I am doing a comparison with technical data for the three instruments, but for my target all three are more than ok. But... to complicate things on: a friend of mine does commerce with used instrumentation and found a 3-years old 8846A in the States ; it comes here in Italy for about 1000 Euros, 6 months warranty. Any impressions about price ? A bit high, in my opinion, for a 3 year instrument, yet the photos are showing a perfect casing, no scratches at all. And now... used Fluke 8846A or new Agilent 34410A. Let's sleep on it. Thanks, regards L. |
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