FS: Agilent-branded U1733C LCR Meters - Page 1
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author: Co6aka
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 16, 2016, 12:57:35 am
content: I've just gotten in five more of the Agilent-branded U1733C LCR meters. These are new out-of-box with the basic clip leads; WYGIWYS. Liquidated because of the old Agilent branding. I verify each meter with several precision L/C/R components against readings from my own U1733C and DE-5000 meters.I've sold more than 30 of these and everyone is....Shipped to USA destinations via USPS Priority Mail they are $225 each. Shipment to international destinations via "Priority Mail International Padded Flat Rate Envelope" (in extra bubble wrap) they should be between $250-260 each. (I haven't shipped internationally yet.) Payment via PayPal or ACH. I'm not set up take credit cards directly.Update 16-Feb:I've found some small boxes that fit into the flat rate padded envelope, and picked up some of the flat rate envelopes from the post office. Rates vary a couple of dollars depending upon a country's price group, but for simplicity let's call it $245 total for shipment to Canada, and $255 total for shipment to other countries.Update1 16-MarchI've got eight more of the U1733C meters available, and I have two of the U5481A IR to USB cables which are new in factory packaging. I'd gotten in several of the SMT tweezers plus a pile of the IR interfaces but immediately sold out locally. Even sold out the first batch of 1733s by the next day.Update2 16-MarchI've also got six of the U1732C 10kHz LCR meters; $135 each including shipment to USA, or $165 to international destinations via "Priority Mail International Padded Flat Rate Envelope."

author: trevwhite
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 16, 2016, 01:11:43 am
content: I dont really need one but so so tempted!

author: Christe4nM
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 16, 2016, 01:35:30 am
content: PM send

author: TheSteve
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 16, 2016, 02:28:31 am
content: Yes please, PM has been sent.

author: trevwhite
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 16, 2016, 11:09:10 am
content: PM sent

author: TheAmmoniacal
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 16, 2016, 12:55:09 pm
content: PM sent.

author: KD0CAC John
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 17, 2016, 02:39:51 pm
content: Any left ?PMing

author: Co6aka
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 17, 2016, 08:35:04 pm
content: All I had are sold or reserved. I've requested more, and should ("probably will") get more in about two weeks. Will advise here then.First batch is shipping out momentarily...

author: AF6LJ
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 17, 2016, 08:40:57 pm
content: Keeping an eye on this...Very Tempting...

author: TheSteve
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 20, 2016, 05:28:18 am
content: Received - thank you!I'd update the firmware but I've seen many reports of bricking the meter and it seems the problem was so bad Keysight removed all records of the firmware update tool, lol.

author: Co6aka
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 20, 2016, 04:49:19 pm
content: FWIW, when I first checked about a year ago, the firmware in the meters (I had at that time) was the same as the current rev on the site. As best I can tell, they were all manufactured and calibrated in mid/late 2013, in Malaysia.

author: TheAmmoniacal
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 24, 2016, 04:33:37 pm
content: Arrived alive and well, as accurate as I would expect!Ended up at $325 after VAT and import fee, retail price here is $650, so half price!

author: Co6aka
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 24, 2016, 08:39:39 pm
content: O0Awaiting a decision about another batch, hopefully early next week.

author: trevwhite
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 24, 2016, 08:43:55 pm
content: Mine seems to be stuck at Heathrow - has been since 19th. Not finding it easy to find out what is going on with it. USPS seem to not really want me to call them as the website has me jumping through hoops to find a number. I just gave up and decided to wait a while longer.

author: Co6aka
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 24, 2016, 09:11:02 pm
content: Quote from: trevwhite on February 24, 2016, 08:43:55 pmStuck at Heathrow... I know what that poor meter must feel like.Any way to hassle customs or Royal Mail there?

author: TheAmmoniacal
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 24, 2016, 09:55:49 pm
content: Quick testing with my decade capacitance box (claims 1% +- 8 pF):100 pF = 99.35200 pF = 199.32300 pF = 300.00400 pF = 399.2500 pF = 499.2600 pF = 601.1700 pF = 701.0800 pF = 801.9900 pF = 901.01000 pF = 1001.11100 pF = 1100.5The values tell you how the caps are wired (100 pF, 2x200 pF and 500 pF put in parallel to give those values).

author: trevwhite
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 25, 2016, 02:45:25 pm
content: Its getting a step closer but still it aint here yet. I even bought the USB cable for it in anticipation that I might get it soon

author: TheSteve
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 25, 2016, 07:35:47 pm
content: Quote from: trevwhite on February 25, 2016, 02:45:25 pmI threw an IR to USB interface together that works fine with terminal programs but not the official Agilent software as they use a prolific 2303 and I'm using an ftdi. There is a list of commands that work posted on the official Keysight forum if you need them.edit - switched to a prolific USB to TTL converter and it now works fine with the Agilent logging software.

author: Co6aka
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 16, 2016, 07:05:45 pm
content: These are the U5481A USB to IR interface cables for the LCR meters; photo attached.Update: Including a price would have been a good idea...These are $25 plus whatever actual postage ends up being. (Out of package they can ship First Class Parcel in a bubble envelope for very little postage.)

author: kaz911
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 16, 2016, 07:13:27 pm
content: I'll take one (U1733C) shipped to london, (the one in the UK) -can I reserve an IR IF as well pleaseok - just one U1733C please....not the IR IF as I have one of the IR IF's "in stock"

author: ivaylo
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 17, 2016, 07:00:06 am
content: Quote from: Co6aka on March 16, 2016, 07:05:45 pmAre you selling these too?

author: knotlogic
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: March 17, 2016, 02:22:59 pm
content: PM sent!

author: Co6aka
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 17, 2016, 05:18:04 pm
content: Quote from: ivaylo on March 17, 2016, 07:00:06 amYes, I updated my post with what I should have included when I first posted it. Sorry.

author: zaoka
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 22, 2016, 02:49:06 am
content: Got mine today! Brand new meter, really good deal, I got 1732 model for $135

author: linux-works
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 22, 2016, 07:01:31 am
content: interested in one of the lcr's, too

author: Co6aka
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 22, 2016, 02:28:07 pm
content: Quote from: zaoka on March 22, 2016, 02:49:06 amEnjoy!

author: Assafl
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 29, 2016, 04:54:27 pm
content: Are these still available?

author: nomadd
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: March 29, 2016, 05:07:52 pm
content: Quote from: Assafl on March 29, 2016, 04:54:27 pm+1 to that. Do you still have stock?And would Customs Duty (20% VAT, I assume?) be due if you shipped one of these to the UK?

author: trevwhite
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 29, 2016, 05:11:03 pm
content: I had one shipped to UK. Post office billed me for the tax and I had to pay it before they would release the meter. Worth it though, its still a great saving.

author: Neganur
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 29, 2016, 10:35:35 pm
content: Could someone please open their LCR meter and have a look at the solder quality?Mine looks very much like the shitty multimeters from 2013:https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/agilent-u1272a-crappy-soldering/Does your meter have the serial numbers removed?

author: TheSteve
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 29, 2016, 10:43:19 pm
content: No external serial # on mine but it is easy to see with an IR interface. It wasn't found on Keysight's warranty lookup page. I assume these are meters that were removed from the database as they were destined for the crusher or other unofficial channels due to age/branding.

author: Andy Watson
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 29, 2016, 11:07:12 pm
content: Quote from: nomadd on March 29, 2016, 05:07:52 pmYes, duty/VAT is payable on anything over £18 (or £36 if it's a gift - figures are a few years old, so check). If it comes via Royal Mail they will charge you a handling fee - approx £8. Sometimes, if you're lucky, they don't notice and it will come through without attracting duty/VAT. Note that the duty is payable on the total price of the goods, i.e. including postage and insurance.

author: Co6aka
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 29, 2016, 11:55:15 pm
content: Quote from: TheSteve on March 29, 2016, 10:43:19 pmThey shouldn't be; this stuff was decommissioned because of the name change from Agilent to Keysight thus there's no warranty and it can't be "retailed." Otherwise it's new stuff never before in a user's hands, except for mine; to hopefully eliminate returns I check all of the equipment in each of its ranges versus readings from my own bench gear. Takes time, but I'd rather not have anyone have a problem, including myself.The lead-free RoHS soldering does look pretty sorry versus good-old-fashioned leaded. I have a U1602B scopemeter that was purchased from a major distributor/retailer and the soldering looks similar. It works perfectly but I do wonder about long term with this lead-free crap. I've been seeing similar in a lot of 2-way gear, but so far it's all still working. IMHO, RoHS is a big scam, and now most electronics goes to recycling anyway.Give the meters a good workout and double-check that electronically/functionally they're good. So far there's only been one issue with a cracked SMT inductor in the U1242B.PS- I have more, but I need time to do the testing, which hopefully will be tomorrow. I'll PM everyone when they're ready.

author: Neganur
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 30, 2016, 12:27:08 am
content: I don't think you should blame it on RoHS, this board would have failed the visual QA check. The paste was old or the process was disturbed etc.No worries, you said you tested them all and the meter works.The serial is needed to unlock the cal (if ever needed) and I was curious to see if there is a cal report in the infoline database but my meter is not listed.

author: Iwanushka
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 30, 2016, 03:49:11 pm
content: Hi,Let me know if you will have U1733C LCR Meter.

author: fanOfeeDIY
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 05, 2016, 05:06:39 pm
content: Quote from: Co6aka on March 16, 2016, 07:05:45 pmHi Co6aka,I have sent PM. Please let me know you still have some U1733C left for sell.

author: Co6aka
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 05, 2016, 06:03:59 pm
content: Sorry for the delay everyone, my "day job" has been trying to kill me, but it failed.I'm now replying to everyone in the order requested. Thanks!

author: fanOfeeDIY
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 18, 2016, 02:25:44 pm
content: Quote from: Co6aka on April 05, 2016, 06:03:59 pmHi Co6aka,I received the U1173A last Friday safely and enjoying able to measure the capacitance and ESR of the capacitor.Thank you for the chance to have the band new and fantastic LCR meter in affordable price.Thank you again,

author: dav
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 19, 2016, 07:13:33 am
content: I know it's not the right place, but did anyone compare the U1733C with the DER EE DE5000?