[Test-Equipment] Need recommendation for accurate low level DVM

[Steve Byan]

On Mar 20, 2012, at 6:31 PM, John Hensley wrote:

> Subject sort of says it all: I've been using some inexpensive DVM's over the yearswhich have done all I needed to do.  Lately, however, I am working some areaswhere the low end ranges of those cheap meters aren't doing the job.  For example:resistance measures in the 0 to 100 ohm range; voltage readings in the 1 to 3 voltrange.
> Fearing an unending thread, please echo your recommendation for a decent DVMwhich can measure these low values accurately.
> Thanks in advance for the recommendation.  Feel free to respond privately if youwish.

The military surplus Fluke 27FM's that were all over eBay are a bargain; they go for about $100 for a package including a Fluke HV probe, less for just the DMM. The olive-drab 27FM has true RMS, while the standard yellow 27 does not.

The supply seems to be drying up, but there are some still up on eBay, such as these:
<http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=2&toolid=10044&campid=5335818447&customid=GB123I7&lgeo=1&vectorid=229466&item=140495229019>
<http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=390400714836+&item=390400714836&lgeo=1&vectorid=229466#ht_4741wt_1000>
<http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=2&toolid=10044&campid=5335818447&customid=GB123I7&lgeo=1&vectorid=229466&item=270910940017>

There are also some great deals on brand-new Fluke 27's on eBay.

Best regards,
-Steve

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Steve Byan <stevebyan at me.com>
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