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

[rbethman]

Ron,

I'd agree with the 61-310.  However the 61-312 and the 61-314 are higher 
end.

I can provide the specifications, and the documentation.

The 312 and 314s are totally different, and cost a fair bit more the the 
310.  I wouldn't have bought a 310, I'd have stayed with the el-cheapo 
Harbor Freight if that was the quality level that I wanted.

As I stated, the 312 or 314 compare to the reliability and accuracy of 
my HP-410B.  I've measured known voltages, and get identical results.

Bob - N0DGN

On 3/21/2012 3:09 PM, Ron Youvan wrote:
>     rbethman wrote:
>
>> The specific model # that is carried by Lowe's, is the IDEAL 61-312.
>>
>> Its accuracy is +/- 1.2%
>>
>> It reads VAC to 600, VDC up to 600, measures capacitance of capacitors -
>> NO way to measure leakage, diode junctions, frequency up to 400Hz, and ohms.
>>
>> The AC range is calibrated by means of RMS.
>>
>> There is a 61-314 model, and all specs are identical EXCEPT that it
>> reads true RMS for AC.
>     I have an Ideal 61-310 that I love and use all of the time, but no part of it is close to being
> correct.  (NOT close)   I even bought a little used bag for it so it looks bagged up like a fluke.
>     I use this in cars and fuse boxes. It cost about $28 -
> One segment of the second from the right digit quit working, I keep on using it.
> I have an old fluke (.1% basic accuracy) in the basement for measurements.

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