Opinions on Lidl PDM 300 A1 Multimeter? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / testgear

author: scratch_monkey
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: September 01, 2016, 12:35:58 am
content: Like the title says, opinions on Lidl PDM 300 A1 Multimeter? I bought one to replace Chinese cheap junk, and am quite happy with it so far. Seems to be well made, rated for Cat 3, protection looks a bit wimpy, but case is tough. Not much inside it, a chip on board, a small outline 8 pin chip, caps, resistors etc. Rotary switch feels good. Continuity function slow, but usable. It is on the same switch position as the 200 ohm range, which is quite annoying. Being sold through a large company I guess it meets the specs it claims.Any thoughts?

author: retiredcaps
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 01, 2016, 01:27:44 am
content: I know I have seen this meter before, but right now I can't find the original manufacturer. If your meter has the GS symbol, it likely meets its ratings. Some UNI-T meters are rebranded/resold as modified Voltcraft meters with the GS symbol and have beefed up input protection and/or de-rated specs in order to pass GS.

author: Vgkid
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 01, 2016, 03:23:36 am
content: It looks like a mastech to me.

author: MosherIV
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 01, 2016, 08:18:20 am
content: It has already been reviewed herehttps://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/what-an-oddity-the-powerfix-profi-digital-multimeter!/msg887169/#msg887169Looks like a large PCB version of the 'classic' DT830

author: Fungus
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 01, 2016, 09:08:12 am
content: Quote from: scratch_monkey on September 01, 2016, 12:35:58 amYou made a mistake posting here then...Quote from: scratch_monkey on September 01, 2016, 12:35:58 amI took one apart once. I don't remember the exact internal details but it's worth about what you paid for it. Fine for light duty work.I wouldn't rely heavily on the "Cat III" protection. If you do get the urgeto stick the probes into a mains socket, double and triple check that it's in the maximum AC range. Even better, don't. Stick to low voltage DC.

author: Fungus
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 01, 2016, 09:09:53 am
content: Quote from: MosherIV on September 01, 2016, 08:18:20 amThat one actually says "Cat II" on the front and the numbers only go up to 250V.It does have a fairly log HRC fuse in it though, that's something.

author: wraper
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 01, 2016, 09:14:42 am
content: Quote from: scratch_monkey on September 01, 2016, 12:35:58 amReplaced one Chinese junk with another Chinese junk.

author: wraper
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 01, 2016, 09:17:06 am
content: Amps range is not fused at all like in classic XX-830. Expect probes to fuse when will forget to switch the probe back from the amps connector.

author: ProBang2
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 01, 2016, 09:19:05 am
content: Quote from: MosherIV on September 01, 2016, 08:18:20 amThe link does not work correct. Anyone else with the same problem? Or, is it just me?

author: wraper
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 01, 2016, 09:20:35 am
content: Quote from: ProBang2 on September 01, 2016, 09:19:05 amcopy it in the browser, forum messes with link. Or here you go:https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/what-an-oddity-the-powerfix-profi-digital-multimeter!/msg887169/#msg887169

author: wraper
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 01, 2016, 10:12:55 am
content: OEM of it:http://www.all-sun.com/en/d.aspx?pht=1048

author: flash2b
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 01, 2016, 10:59:23 am
content: Wow, good to know it an All Sun EM9800 !!The Lidl version has EM9800 on the PCB.