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What are - for you - the 3 biggest disadvantages of your benchtop DMM(s)?
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HighVoltage:

--- Quote from: Fungus on September 18, 2020, 07:17:29 am ---
--- Quote from: HighVoltage on September 17, 2020, 08:14:48 pm ---
So, don't start with a benchtop DMM, they multiply.

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You're saying that handheld meters don't??

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Oh, they do too!
But they are easier to hide in a drawer under the bench.

A representative of Keysight Germany visited my lab last year and he was slightly exited to see so many of their DMMs in action.

 
rvalente:
I've a 8010 in my bench, but always use the 87V. I believe I have not yet been infected with the bench multimeter plague.
Kleinstein:
The boot time is not so much an issue for precision meters - they need some 20-100 minutes to warm up for a precision reading anyway. Some of the boot time could also be some extra self tests - battery powered meters tend to spend less time on these. I don't think boot time makes a lot of difference between 5 digits and 8 digits, its usually the graphics they may need a little more boot time. It may take longer warm up to get 8 digit stability of cause, but 5 digit precision should be reached fast.

A CAT IV protection is in conflict with very low leakage and very low noise (where series resistance becomes an issue). Also the bench is usually CAT 2 or less. The screw terminals to directly connect bare wires are also conflicting with higher CAT ratings.

Still better protection (less chance to damaging) is always welcome if it does not conflict with the main task.
rvalente:
It is just me or you also find the VFD displays sexier than this TFT thing?
SilverSolder:

--- Quote from: blueskull on September 18, 2020, 08:50:24 am ---I'm happy with only one 34461A and one PXIe-4081 on my bench.

Now to the questions: they don't like high surge transients that are perfectly absorbed by a proper CAT IV handheld DMM. Also they tend to boot slower. Yes, I have OCD and I can't withstand keeping my gears powered on for entire days. That's why I didn't bother with 8.5 digits -- they need to warm up for longer than my OCD can tolerate.

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Just put them on a timer, so they start up 3h before you arrive!  :D
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