[TechAssist] Re: Any recomendations on peak-reading voltmeters
- From: Bill Boyd <billstvs@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2003 14:15:31 -0600
Wayne,
I have a battery saver circuit diagram I can send you.
It can be added to any piece of test equipment. It only takes three components.
I have added it to several meters.
Bill
Bill's TV Service
Sulphur Springs, TX
>From: "Wayne Vanaman" <Wayne@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Any recomendations on peak-reading voltmeters
>Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2003 07:49:50 -0600
>
>I have a Simpson 467, a Fluke 87, and a Fluke 87 III.
>
>The Simpson is a good meter. 3.5 digits, you can select + or - peak hold.
>True RMS. It does not "go to sleep" if you leave it on, it will just use
>your battery up.
>
>The Fluke 87 has a decent frequency response and can capture a 100mS peak,
>again, true RMS.
>The 87III has a selectable 100mS/1mS capture, frequency response to about
>100KHz.
>
>The Simpson is easier to reset after a capture. I get irratated at the
>Fluke, having to go thru multiple steps to make a capture, but the Simpson
>will uses more batteries.
>
>The Simpson or the Fluke 87 you would have to find used. Fluke is now on 87
>IV, although you might find a series 3 new.
>
>I use the Fluke 87III more often than the Simpson because of the
>sleep/battery save feature.
>
>You might consider a computer digital storage o'scope (DSO) card, as they
>are in the price range of the Fluke. I have a Tektronix DSO and love it. A
>60MHz DSO has no trouble capturing peaks.
>
>Wayne Vanaman
>Omega Electronics
>6904 W Fairfield Dr
>Pensacola, Fl. 32506-3310
>
>Wayne@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>WWW.PensacolaTVRepair.Com
>
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>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "John @ Myers TV" <myerstv@xxxxxxxx>
>To: "Tech-assist" <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2003 6:48 AM
>Subject: [TechAssist] Any recomendations on peak-reading voltmeters
>
>
> > Hi all,
> >
> > It looks like i'm in the market for a peak reading voltmeter.
> >
> > All advice / reccomendations are welcome.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > John Myers
> > Myers TV Service Co. Since 1984
> > Alliance, OH
> > Voice: 330-821-6545
> > myerstv@xxxxxxxx
> > http://members.ebay.com/aboutme/tvguy07/
> >
> >
> >
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