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author: asdwjure
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: September 30, 2012, 01:20:50 pm
content: I just bought a new multimeter; VolcraftR VC830. Because I'm beginner in electronics and I am only 13 years old and I can not afford one of the fluke multimeters I'm asking people for some advices if this VC830 is good or not.Description:A new series multimeters manufacturer Voltcraft ®. Rugged, reliable, with practical equipment, ergonomic design, safe for the user - these are all features of this professional multimeter. This multimeter is synonymous with safety. Special casing construction makes it lightweight for battery and fuse open only when the device you are separated from all measuring leads. Built-in function TLD ® (TDL = Test Lead Detection) alerts the user in the measurement incorrectly connected cables. For input voltages> 30 V appears on the display warning symbol. The unique concept of security can help with the following features: robust casing with sprayed soft-rubber protection, 1,000 W power fuses with the ability to separate and 30 kA switching impedance by pressing reduces the input resistance for the prevention of erroneous measurement results arising from loss of voltage. Among the standard equipment also includes an optical interface. The device is for measuring the overvoltage category CAT IV 600 V and CAT III 1000 V and has been tested in accordance with EC 61010th.Specifications:Measuring range capacity: 0.01 nF - 4000 microFWeight: 380 gBasic accuracy of ± 0.5%Measuring range AC amps: 0.1 microA - 10 AOptical InterfacesDimensions: (W x H x D) 91 x 185 x 43 mmPower supply: 9 V batteryCalibration possible according to ISO / DKDMeasuring Range DC amps: 0.1 ?A - 10 AMeasuring range DC voltage: 0.1 mV - 1000 VMeasuring category: CAT IV 600 V, CAT III 1000 VMeasuring frequency range: 10 Hz - 10 MHzMeasurement ? range: 0.1 ? - 60 MOhmDisplay: 6000 countsMeasuring range: AC voltage 1 mV - 750 V~Asdwjure

author: Wytnucls
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 30, 2012, 02:04:15 pm
content: Yes, very good meter to start with. Made by Uni-T in China, model 61C probably. Enjoy it!http://www.uni-trend.com/UT61C_L.html

author: Amarbir[Lynx-India]
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 30, 2012, 02:23:10 pm
content: Quote from: asdwjure on September 30, 2012, 01:20:50 pmWell,what did you pay for getting this boss?

author: asdwjure
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: September 30, 2012, 04:03:42 pm
content: Quote from: Amarbir[Lynx-India] on September 30, 2012, 02:23:10 pmIt was 82,45 €

author: asdwjure
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: September 30, 2012, 04:05:10 pm
content: Quote from: Wytnucls on September 30, 2012, 02:04:15 pmThanks

author: T4P
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 30, 2012, 04:14:32 pm
content: Same case as UT61x but different button design and different range knob, but it's still a Uni-T i thinkOr maybe it might be the UA < which is a bad clone

author: Wytnucls
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 30, 2012, 04:29:05 pm
content: Quote from: T4P on September 30, 2012, 04:14:32 pmIt is the Uni-T 61, Conrad in Germany sells most of the Uni-Trend range under the Voltcraft brand name.

author: asdwjure
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: September 30, 2012, 04:33:25 pm
content: Quote from: Wytnucls on September 30, 2012, 04:29:05 pmI know, I bought it from Conrad

author: Monkeh
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 30, 2012, 04:34:03 pm
content: It is not a UT61 case. Even if it is internally, the 61A-D models aren't great.

author: Amarbir[Lynx-India]
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 30, 2012, 04:56:28 pm
content: Quote from: Monkeh on September 30, 2012, 04:34:03 pmWell,Sir why i was asking him was he could have ordered from ebay.com and paid someone for that awesome ut61e.But this one is different and he indeed paid more

author: T4P
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 30, 2012, 05:11:51 pm
content: Quote from: Monkeh on September 30, 2012, 04:34:03 pmLook carefully, it's the UT61, just different range switching knob and different shaped buttons.

author: Monkeh
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 30, 2012, 05:13:22 pm
content: Quote from: T4P on September 30, 2012, 05:11:51 pmYou look carefully. It's not the same size or layout. It's very similar, almost certainly a Uni-T product, but itis nota UT61 case.Notice how different the back is.

author: Wytnucls
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 30, 2012, 05:30:02 pm
content: Definitely made by Uni-T, based on the 61 range, for Voltcraft. There are some internal differences too. The top of the range VC870 (40,000 counts) has a backlight, temperature probe and can do power measurement, with the external mains connection of the 71E. So it would be interesting to compare PCBs and see how the Germans improved the design.

author: T4P
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 30, 2012, 06:16:22 pm
content: Different it may be, but it's a poor copy of the UT61, i have seen it beforeTell me about how the fonts look exactly the same, as with the curved bottom and the IR port?

author: Wytnucls
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 30, 2012, 06:34:54 pm
content: Looks like this one is a straight rebranding of the 61D:http://www.industrial-needs.com/technical-data/images/multimeter-trms-pce-ut61D.jpg

author: Monkeh
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 30, 2012, 06:36:36 pm
content: Quote from: T4P on September 30, 2012, 06:16:22 pmIt's a Uni-T meter. That's how. I don't know about the internals, but the case is only superficially similar to the 61 series.

author: Wytnucls
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 30, 2012, 06:53:34 pm
content: Well, the bottom line is that this is a pretty good first meter for a 13 year old. It has to meet all the European regulations to be sold in Europe and it comes with a decent local warranty. We may even find that it is a better meter than the Uni-T because of the beefy protection required. I like how the fuses were repositioned on the PCB to avoid having to open the case each time a fuse has blown.The price is a bit high, but that's par for the course, buying in Europe.

author: asdwjure
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: September 30, 2012, 08:11:13 pm
content: Well the original website is in my (Slovenian) language or in german language:http://www.conrad.si/Digitalni-multimeter-VoltcraftR-serije-VC-830-s-programsko-opremo.htm?websale7=conrad-slowenien&pi=124601&Ctx=%7Bver%2F7%2Fver%7D%7Bst%2F3ec%2Fst%7D%7Bcmd%2F0%2Fcmd%7D%7Bm%2Fwebsale%2Fm%7D%7Bs%2Fconrad-slowenien%2Fs%7D%7Bl%2F01-aa%2Fl%7D%7Bsf%2F%3Cs1%3EVC830%3C%2Fs1%3E%2Fsf%7D%7Bp1%2Fa1fd7dc1cff7525b4f85611a8950f5b6%2Fp1%7D%7Bmd5%2Feb92203a81c70d8e5c7cb8a4b2d221da%2Fmd5%7D

author: Wytnucls
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 01, 2012, 03:14:55 pm
content: When you feel confident enough, take it apart and post some pictures of the board, to compare it to the UT-61. Zabavajte se z njim

author: asdwjure
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: October 01, 2012, 06:01:08 pm
content: Quote from: Wytnucls on October 01, 2012, 03:14:55 pmOk, I will