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Good Digital Mulitmeter/ Graphing Digital Multimeter
« on: June 30, 2011, 07:46:45 PM »
Hey Guy has anyone ever bought this meter before:
http://instrumentation2000.com/fluke287true-rmselectronicsloggingmultimeterwithtrendcapture.aspx

I am kinda looking for something that might be able to graph data, like perhaps if i wanted to test the rheostat for a fuel tank, or i wanted to test a throttle postition sensor, i am just looking for something that can graph data, i know that OTC has graphing lab scopes but those are about 1200-1500 dollars a peice, if you guys know of any good graphing meters please tell me...

I already bought one of these bad boys: http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00959623000P?prdNo=2&blockNo=2&blockType=G2

and im working getting a good set of impact sockets shallow and deep, now i just need a good DMM....  ;D
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Re: Good Digital Mulitmeter/ Graphing Digital Multimeter
« Reply #1 on: June 30, 2011, 10:11:10 PM »
i`ve never used a graph meter before but i have used flukes in the
past and there great.
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Re: Good Digital Mulitmeter/ Graphing Digital Multimeter
« Reply #2 on: July 1, 2011, 02:32:33 AM »
i`ve never used a graph meter before but i have used flukes in the
past and there great.
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Re: Good Digital Mulitmeter/ Graphing Digital Multimeter
« Reply #3 on: July 1, 2011, 01:44:32 PM »
Flukes are an industry standard in a lot of applications (not just automotive).

I'm not really sure I see too much of a need for a graphing multimeter. I've tested all measure of reostats and electronics without one.
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Re: Good Digital Mulitmeter/ Graphing Digital Multimeter
« Reply #4 on: July 1, 2011, 01:56:41 PM »
my dad's been an electrician for almost 40 years and has went through 2 multi-meters in that timespan, both flukes.  the last one he's had for over 15yrs.  i have no idea how old his ammeter is but it's been around forever and it's also a fluke.

while you're buying electrical stuff, get a pair of klein crimpers and strippers.  klein is the standard in electrical hand tools.  they're about $25 each, and your grandkids will be using them. 

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Re: Good Digital Mulitmeter/ Graphing Digital Multimeter
« Reply #5 on: July 2, 2011, 07:37:20 AM »
I'm not really sure I see too much of a need for a graphing multimeter. I've tested all measure of reostats and electronics without one.

I guess im thinking of more like a lab scope kinda, just look for a device that can graph stuff, like the data from a O2 sensor and a throttle position sensor, and much more cause we used to have one in my class and i know that there is a list on stuff that you can do with a a lab scope...  {blah}

Well i guess even if i dont get a graphing one i will still get a fluke meter, cause of there ruputation...  ;D
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Re: Good Digital Mulitmeter/ Graphing Digital Multimeter
« Reply #6 on: July 2, 2011, 11:55:43 AM »
Yes, go with a fluke multimeter. As mentoned before I too have done the majority of electrical tests using the multimeter. With a thorough understanding of how they work and electrical ciruitry you can do just about anything using one. However in some cases you will need a labscope or oscilloscope for instance checking squarewaves on a cam or crank sensor,wheel speed sensor, hall effect sensors,certain bus circuits,etc. you get the picture. I have used and I am actually buying one of these next week and they work great:  http://www.kitsusa.net/phpstore/html/PLX-28014-PARALLAX-USB-OSCILLOSCOPE-1370.html
I would recommend one of these for use of a scope and you can use it with your laptop.
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Re: Good Digital Mulitmeter/ Graphing Digital Multimeter
« Reply #7 on: October 25, 2011, 01:37:57 AM »
Hey Guy has anyone ever bought this meter before:
http://instrumentation2000.com/fluke287true-rmselectronicsloggingmultimeterwithtrendcapture.aspx

and im working getting a good set of impact sockets shallow and deep, now i just need a good DMM....  ;D


I own a Fluke 287 and I can tell you first hand it's an amazing product. A little pricey but definitely my favorite out of them all.
As an electrician, I use a digital multimeter to measure current, frequency, etc.