F/S (Ebay UK) More 8.5 digit goodness (3458A) - Page 1
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author: grumpydoc
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 03, 2014, 08:33:05 am
content: No affiliation with seller, just something I noticed trawling Ebay for interesting stuff.I'm sorely tempted myself but being honest don't have a use for one and buying it keeping it in cal would just be a waste of ££http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281274511213?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

author: grumpydoc
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 03, 2014, 10:43:18 pm
content: QuoteAgreed which is why I'm not buying itQuoteThe same seller has a Fluke 5500A at just shy of £12k - also looks to have a Rolls Royce sticker on it.QuoteYes, I do wonder what Rolls needed an 8.5 digit voltmeter for though, and I note the last cal is 2003 so it might not have been used in a while.

author: echen1024
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 04, 2014, 02:45:52 am
content: Quote from: grumpydoc on March 03, 2014, 10:43:18 pmThey manufacture aircraft engines, and might need to do some testing their, for the environmental sensors and need to make sure the temps from ADC are correct. Or for R&D.

author: KJDS
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 04, 2014, 07:47:30 am
content: If it were a bit cheaper I'd almost be tempted.

author: grumpydoc
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 04, 2014, 08:26:26 am
content: QuoteOr they just had an in-house cal lab, I suppose.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 04, 2014, 09:30:09 am
content: Quote from: mojo-chan on March 04, 2014, 09:26:49 amThey usually go from just under US$3K to US$5K or more.

author: echen1024
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 04, 2014, 04:38:59 pm
content: Quote from: EEVblog on March 04, 2014, 09:30:09 amOne was listed at $3. really wic=sh I snagged that one.

author: Dago
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 04, 2014, 06:53:31 pm
content: You also need to take in to account that the specifications are for under +-1°C temperature change since the last automatic calibration. Which basically means you need a temperature controlled room if you intend to get the specified accuracy from it.Quote from: echen1024 on March 04, 2014, 04:38:59 pmThere's all kinds of stuff on eBay with low starting bids, has nothing to do with the price they actually went for in the end

author: lewis
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 04, 2014, 07:01:47 pm
content: Hmmmm.... I might actually go for it.................

author: Andreas
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 04, 2014, 09:35:03 pm
content: Quote from: lewis on March 04, 2014, 07:01:47 pmLast CAL 2003. Usually after about 10 years the battery for the calibration data is nearly dead.Why does the seller not connect the part to his FLUKE calibrator to show that all is ok?I think this could easily double the price.With best regardsAndreas

author: grumpydoc
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 21, 2014, 07:45:50 pm
content: Uh-oh - he hasanother oneMust.........resist.......gnnnnpf.

author: Vgkid
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 21, 2014, 10:21:04 pm
content: That image is just enough out focus, to read anything usefull.

author: Dr. Frank
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 21, 2014, 10:28:10 pm
content: Quote from: grumpydoc on March 21, 2014, 07:45:50 pmIt's an HP, that's about 13 years, or older.If it's working, the CAL constants can be read out via GPIB.Replacement RAMs (3EA) cost about 20-30 bucks, and content can be reprogrammed.Even very old units can be updated to actual standard (firmware).It's big fun, just do it!Frank

author: grumpydoc
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 21, 2014, 10:41:51 pm
content: QuoteAll too common on ebay, I'm afraid

author: bingo600
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 22, 2014, 11:17:03 am
content: FYII just asked for shipping price to DKSeller said £75Most of my packages from KJDS ie. my K2015 dmm , and a quite heavy microscope boom was like £25 with UPS and GLSWhen i wrote "it was quite a steep shipping price , and that i had good experience with GLS".Seller answeredQuoteThe above combined with the blurry pics , no mention of serial# , if it passes selftest or have other startup issues.And the ebay textQuoteSuggests i have to look for another seller/3458A.Happy biddingOhh btw. make sure to check this outhttp://www.gellerlabs.com/HP%203458A%20DMM.htmYou might want to ask for that serial , and if it has any "Cal/error" messages on startup./Bingo