Secondary Bench DMM recommendation

[drummerdimitri]

I'm looking for another bench DMM to complement my Keithely DMM6500 (current or voltage measurment) so I can know how much power a device is consuming as well as taking other measurments while I assign the Keithley to more important measurments.

Not looking for something expensive and the Siglent DSM3045X caught my attention as it is around my budget (500$) with shipping and taxes.

No specific requirments in mind except that it must have a graphical display screen and display reliable and accurate readings.

The SDM3055 is also appealing but it is a bit over my budget when you factor in shipping costs + custom duties.

It would be nice if I could somehow connect both units to a computer and have a live power measurment on there but if that's not possible then I am ok with it.

Please let me know if you'd recommend other products as well.

[tautech]

Check out the App notes and Operating tips here:
https://siglentna.com/digital-multimeters/sdm3045x-digital-multimeter/

[nctnico]

How about buying a power supply which can show (log) the consumed power? Way more convenient and no burden voltage drop for the current measurement.

[drummerdimitri]

How about buying a power supply which can show (log) the consumed power? Way more convenient and no burden voltage drop for the current measurement.

I shouldnt have said power consumption but instead power draw.

I am testing AC and DC loads so will need two DMMs for this kind of task as the power meter I would like to buy is too expensive (R&S®HMC8015 Power analyzer).

[2N3055]

How about buying a power supply which can show (log) the consumed power? Way more convenient and no burden voltage drop for the current measurement.

I shouldnt have said power consumption but instead power draw.

I am testing AC and DC loads so will need two DMMs for this kind of task as the power meter I would like to buy is too expensive (R&S®HMC8015 Power analyzer).

Gwinstek makes power analyser that seems decent and has normal price..

[drummerdimitri]

How about buying a power supply which can show (log) the consumed power? Way more convenient and no burden voltage drop for the current measurement.

I shouldnt have said power consumption but instead power draw.

I am testing AC and DC loads so will need two DMMs for this kind of task as the power meter I would like to buy is too expensive (R&S®HMC8015 Power analyzer).

Gwinstek makes power analyser that seems decent and has normal price..

I thought it was only for AC power. I read the specifications and DC is also supported it seems (GPM-8213).

That changes everything. Will look into it thanks!