Scopemeter Suggestions - For Computer Repairing Jobs - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / repair

author: Amarbir[Lynx-India]
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 26, 2013, 04:02:31 pm
content: Hello All ,I Am Looking Forward To Buy a Scopemeter .My Usage is Related To " Computer Repair Jobs " .The List Of Gear I Have Is As Following In ScopesScopesAnalogue Scope "Model 475A "Digital Scope " TDS 1002 " TekMay i Know The Suggestion I Can Get From You All .My Max Budget It USD 500 +- USD 250

author: Unknown
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 26, 2013, 04:14:09 pm
content: Scopemeter is a Fluke brand. You're not going to find even a modern used Scopemeter for under $500. And why would you need a scope for computer repairs? Are you going to check the DDR3 bus for setup and hold time violations? The only use I can see is measuring power supply ripple, but a DMM with a decent bandwidth in ACV mode would probably work just as well.

author: Amarbir[Lynx-India]
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 26, 2013, 04:38:21 pm
content: Quote from: alm on July 26, 2013, 04:14:09 pmBoss ,I Have That Itch Down There.I Need One .Some Of The Brands i Know Are1 : Siglent2 : Hantek3 : Used Scopes From Fluke " I Have One Of These " - i Plan To Sell It Its a Fluke 97 Scopemeter

author: orbiter
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 26, 2013, 04:41:23 pm
content: Not sure what these are like as I've never used one. But they are in your price range..http://www.circuitspecialists.eu/test-equipment/oscilloscopes/dso-1200

author: Amarbir[Lynx-India]
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 26, 2013, 04:46:00 pm
content: Quote from: orbiter on July 26, 2013, 04:41:23 pmWell,Arranging anything is not a issue .Issue is i would like to know the best Model/Brand With Best Features

author: AG6QR
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 26, 2013, 04:59:05 pm
content: Quote from: Amarbir[Lynx-India] on July 26, 2013, 04:38:21 pmBut as alm points out, those aren't ScopeMeters. Those companies make oscilloscopes. Is that what you're looking for?The word "ScopeMeter" is a Fluke trademark for their portable battery operated isolated oscilloscope/multimeters. Some people (mis)use it to mean any similar small battery operated isolated scope from any company. But if you say you want a "scopemeter", most people would assume you don't want anything that could be powered by mains.I think maybe you want an oscilloscope, but I can't tell, since you haven't said anything about what you want to use it for, or what it might do that your existing scopes don't do.

author: Circuitous
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 26, 2013, 05:28:02 pm
content: I have an Owon handheld scope, similar to the Fluke Scopemeter. It can be very handy in many situations, but it is no substitute for a bench scope... or rather sometimes it is substituting for a bench scope.The Owon isn't really high-end, but it might do. At the very least, the review from Mikeselectricstuff will give you an idea of the capabilities of this type of device and what he finds useful and annoying about them:He also did a teardown of it:

author: echen1024
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 26, 2013, 05:31:49 pm
content: Well, I think a Logic Analyzer would be a good choice, but other than that, you might want to save up a little more for an Agilent DSO2000 series scope. Otherwise, the Tek scopes do not have enough memory for computer repair.A decent logic analyzer 2GHz:http://www.ebay.com/itm/Agilent-HP-16702B-Logic-Analyzer-Analysis-System-Mainframe-w-2-16716A-Cards-/251296398145?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a826ebb41Else just get some Chinese scope.

author: Amarbir[Lynx-India]
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 26, 2013, 05:37:22 pm
content: @ All ,Guys i Already Have Two Bench Scopes .I am Looking For a Portable With Some Multimeter functions Just Like Flukes .But There Are Many Options Like Hantek/Owon/Siglent .Ps : I Need a Portable Scope With Multimeter Under 500 USD

author: Circuitous
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 26, 2013, 07:41:34 pm
content: For handheld under $500, try Saelig.com, and CircuitSpecialists.comBoth carry items in that price range.I have the Owon HDS3102M-N, but that's $750 or so for the 100Mhz. It will be a lot less for a 20Mhz model if that will meet your needs.One thing to watch for on handhelds, some of the lower price ones are only 1 channel. I'm sure that can be useful, but I made sure I was only choosing among 2 channel units.I recommend watching Mike's videos to get a feel for this type of device. Good luck on your choice.

author: echen1024
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 26, 2013, 08:29:20 pm
content: There is a 60MHz for $650 @ Saelig:http://www.saelig.com/PSHA/PSHA001.htmand a Hantek for a very good price:http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Hantek-DSO8060-60MHz-Five-in-one-Handheld-Oscilloscope-/290672129924