SMALL multimeter - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / beginners

author: shambaha
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: April 12, 2016, 06:20:03 pm
content: Hello all!I'm looking for a small dimension multimeter. I don't really need it to be to accurate.I mainly use the "beep" function, so if its loud Id be happier.I really don't use my current multimeter to often, but its dying on me so I need a new one, and i have very limited amount of space in my workbag.I live in Europe, but could order it from abroad.To bad the Bluetooth Multimeter went out of productionhttp://www.seeedstudio.com/depot/Bluetooth-Multimeter-p-1535.htmlPs. I work in automation and only handel max 24VDC!ThanksShamba

author: Blaffetuur
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 12, 2016, 06:42:46 pm
content: http://www.amazon.com/INNOVA-3320-Auto-Ranging-Digital-Multimeter/dp/B000EVYGZA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1460486458&sr=8-2&keywords=multimeterThis one is fairly popular on amazon, but I don't know if it has a latching beeper

author: ChristopherN
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 12, 2016, 06:50:05 pm
content: I use the Benning MM P3 as an everyday carry multimeter.http://de.benning.de/en/corporate/products-services/testing-measuring-and-safety-instruments/digital-multimeter/benning-mm-p3.htmlIt's very small and the beeper is very responsive. The batteries last forever.Christopher

author: shambaha
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: April 12, 2016, 06:59:07 pm
content: Thank you for your replies!This is what I have now a CEM DT-105Its crap, but all I need, 5cm*12,5cm(2"*5")That Benning MM P3 looks sweeet! It looks small!Is it made in Germany? only found manual in German...I have to do some research.Dimensions: 132 x 86 x 19 mm, not to bad!!!

author: daybyter
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 12, 2016, 09:41:04 pm
content: http://www.banggood.com/DT-830LN-Digital-Multimeter-ACDC-Ammeter-LCD-Backlit-Display-p-950625.html?currency=EUR&createTmp=1&utm_source=google&utm_medium=shopping&utm_content=kevin&utm_campaign=elec-de-xiaofan&gclid=CjwKEAjwubK4BRC1xczKrZyj3mkSJAC6ntgrI7JEH9MTIgEgE5MaW5aGWWCYffTZMgobcrBfQ8nePhoCzH_w_wcBHad to clean the probes, before the buzzer became loud enough.

author: retiredcaps
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 12, 2016, 10:55:46 pm
content: Quote from: shambaha on April 12, 2016, 06:59:07 pmThe original manufacturer is APPA. It is made in Taiwan.http://www.appatech.com/appa_product_fea.php?pdid=20080331041729373515&&kindid=2005081003113623241

author: shambaha
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: April 13, 2016, 04:55:53 am
content: Quote from: retiredcaps on April 12, 2016, 10:55:46 pmAnd its smaller!:Size: 56mm(W) X 112mm(L) X 12mm(H)compares to:Benning MM P3 Dimensions: 132 x 86 x 19 mm,

author: shambaha
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: April 13, 2016, 04:57:53 am
content: Quote from: daybyter on April 12, 2016, 09:41:04 pmCan you remove the yellow plastic?

author: ChristopherN
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 13, 2016, 05:27:31 am
content: The Benning is the same size (112x56x12mm). The other measurement is with the black protection case which you don't really need..

author: KL27x
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 13, 2016, 06:15:12 am
content: QuoteI love this. I have tried most of the pen meters out there. At least 5 different kinds. This is by far the smallest. It's half the size of the more common one with the dial on it. For continuity test, pen meter rocks. It's not very loud, though.

author: daybyter
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 13, 2016, 11:04:49 am
content: The yellow is just a rubber-like case to protect the actual dmm.

author: cs.dk
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 13, 2016, 02:02:50 pm
content: What about Brymen BM-27? I always have one in my jacket. Dimensions from datasheet; 113x53x10,2 mm.http://www.tme.eu/en/details/bm27/portable-digital-multimeters/brymen/#It actually have a nice continuity function, if you are working in noisy factories. Display is ___|| when open, and ----- when short. The buzzer isn't that loud.

author: mikerj
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 13, 2016, 02:46:24 pm
content: I have aUni-T UT120Cfor occasional use and it works fine. It even comes with a clear plastic case that encapsulates the whole meter, making it splash proof.One snag with these pocket meters is that you are stuck with the probes they come with, and the leads are usually quite short which can make them a bit annoying to use in some situations. If this will be your only meter, I'd get something like one of the small Brymen meters that use proper test leads.

author: shambaha
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: April 16, 2016, 03:00:09 pm
content: Thank you all for your replies!I ended up getting the UNI-T-UT120A as I could get it locally.http://www.clasohlson.com/fi/Yleismittari-UNI-T-UT120A/36-5255Its a bit flimsy to be honest, but at 20€ what can you expect...Thanks again!!!