Looking for a good handheld multimeter, Metrix MTX 3292? - Page 1
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author: Magnum
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 24, 2018, 05:30:25 pm
content: Hello,I am looking for a good handheld multimeter for use in the field. Application is mostly aviation (up to 30V) and automation engineering with current, voltage and temperature (PT100/1000/Type K) measurements.Right now I use a Keysight U1273A, quality is good, specs ok for me and I even like the display. It does the job, but I think there are meters out there which can do a bit more.What I am looking for:- Specs at least as U1273A- Overall size as small as possible, U1273 is ok- Quick startup- Math function- Big display with secondary measurement (e.g. math function)- Very quick peak detect- Very quick continuity tester- Fast Autorange- Good built quality- Should be known to calibration labs, with standard or well documented calibration procedures.Until now I found the Fluke 289 and the Metrix MTX 3292/3293.The Fluke is well known, good quality, very good specs. Price is ok, but it is big and heavy. And it takes a long time to startup.Then I stumbled over the Metrix 3292/3293. Price is a bit higher than the Fluke, but it is really small (even smaller than the U1273A).Specs are are appox. the same as U1273A and has all the wanted features. Even a spec mode, where it displays its accuracy depending on the measured values. Really great, saves me the time to recalculate everything.I have not found much about this meter on the internet, maybe someone is using it here?Are there any other good alternatives out there which meet my demands? Or is the MTX 3292 already on of the best?Thanks,Magnus

author: coromonadalix
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 24, 2018, 06:04:52 pm
content: Try to find how much they cost to calibrate if needed in the future, your choice may changeIn some case maybe they will give a link to download a calibration software ??They did on my Metrix mx556 ?For me an oled display is a no go vs an color 320x240 lcdMetrix is a 100,000 count display vs a 30,000 count, the Metrix has better dc accuracy, the metrix has a bluetooth option model, optical usb port like the keysight.Metrixhttps://www.aemc.com/userfiles/files/resources/datasheets/Digital-Multimeter/2154-03.pdfKeysighthttp://literature.cdn.keysight.com/litweb/pdf/5990-6425EN.pdfmetrix 3292 video in french:https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=IgOVzitEcuIyou have to compare them on a sheet lollkeysight 0,05% dc accuracy mtx 3292 is 0.03, mtx 3293 is 0.02Keysight is ok to open the battery door and remove blown fuses, dont know for the Metrix ?Metrix, you have an ac adaptor like the Gossen Meters,the Metrix can run while charging.keysight 10,000 measurment points, 3292 is 1000, 3293 is 6500Battery life seems identicals : 100 hrs eachand the list goes on ...

author: Magnum
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 24, 2018, 06:44:40 pm
content: Thanks for the reply.I don't want to compare the MTX3292 with the U1273A, as I already have the Keysight. I am looking for a meter that is better than the Keysight, and the Metrix seems to be.I am just checking if there is another alternative to the MTX3292 (as the Fluke 289, but for me the Metrix seems to be better).

author: coromonadalix
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 25, 2018, 03:26:13 am
content: and the keysight U1282A seriesIP67 certified water-and-dust resistance withstands harsh environments and drops up to 10 feet60,000 counts resolution and 0.025% basic DCV accuracyContinuity tests with visual and audio alertsBuilt-in Low Pass Filter for accurate VFD troubleshootingVsense alerts in the presence of high AC voltageStay productive with 800 hours of battery life and datalogging via BluetoothBuilt-in square-wave generatorCAT III 1000 V and CAT IV 600 V Overvoltage ProtectionMax. Reading Speed 40 readings/sInternal Memory 10,000Connectivity IR to USB or Bluetooth