is this multimeter overkill for automotiv electronics
1053214
Perhaps... this meter does everything you could need for auto and electronics. For basic circuit work in cars you could get away with something much simpler and cheaper. However, it is a very high quality meter for the money and I like having a tool that will meet my next challenge without having to buy another meter.
1053215
I don't think so. Even if you only use basic ones like voltage, amperage, and resistance, it's nice to have other functions available and it is great to have the accuracy this meter provides. It is very well-made.
1053216
Maybe-maybe not. It depends on what you are attempting to diagnose. If all you need to do is check voltages and continuity, then yes it is most likely overkill. If you are checking discrete components (resistors, diodes, capacitors) on PCB's (printed circuit boards), it probably is not overkill. For anything else automotive you really need a scan tool.
152903
If you have no idea how to use this, it will not provide you with any meaningful information anyway. That's why cars no longer have voltmeters or ammeters...most people don't have any understanding of the data anyway.
151553
This is a simple Volt Ohm Meter. It works, and was quite cheap. I use it for small projects like testing battery status, but it might work fine for your task. Obviously there are many available at Amazon that are of much higher quality, but the price will be more. I would expect you should be able to test areas of your circuit to see where current is still being applied when the switch is off. Do take notice of the ratings for what it can handle.
1296533
This device is only rated to 600 volts & is intended for 50-60 Hz AC. It's entirely the wrong tool for automotive trouble shooting.
373708
I think your money would be better spent on a good Fluke or equivalent multimeter. If you are wiring a car or working with old wiring trying to find shorts, this is a good unit, but it is overkill for basic electrical circuit testing. All the directions are on CD, so it is a pain when you need to reference them. If I had a chance for a do-over, I would go with a higher end Fluke meter.
2168131
I personally believe so. Fluke is the only name in industrail enviorment when it comes to meters(controls and instermintation tech here) and I wont trudt my life with any other brand. That being said, never depend on tools alone. Use good habbits, always make sure the detector works on a known live circuit to make sure its not malfuctioning.
1037935
Yes this tool gives you voltage readings, temps (air inlet, coolant, etc), throttle position %, engine load, RPM, MPH, instant fuel usage and may other readings. I drive with my laptop connected to vehicle and you can save info from trip also. You will need a much more sophisticated tool if you want to do more than get readings. I think it a very good basic diagnostic tool for the money.
1199507
Yes I gave up my auto repair shop I had for 30 years 2 years ago and now I do both my own cars and do alot of home repairs and building maintence along with fixings some cars still and HVAC 110 and 220 electrical and the uni-t is fine . I would check this one out to INNOVA 3320 Auto-Ranging Digital Multimeter ( I just do not know for the price if its a good as the UNI-T61E and if it has the big fat fuse protection . I like the UNI-T because of the auto range and fuse protection Like all my old flukes I had .I would By fluke again But do no think they are worth the money any more with so many others well made units at a lower price. Yes I gave up my auto repair shop I had for 30 years 2 years ago and now I do both my own cars and do alot of home repairs and building maintence along with fixings some cars still and HVAC 110 and 220 electrical and the uni-t is fine . I would check this one out to INNOVA 3320 Auto-Ranging Digital Multimeter ( I just do not know for the price if its a good as the UNI-T61E and if it has the big fat fuse protection . I like the UNI-T because of the auto range and fuse protection Like all my old flukes I had .I would By fluke again But do no think they are worth the money any more with so... » Read More Yes I gave up my auto repair shop I had for 30 years 2 years ago and now I do both my own cars and do alot of home repairs and building maintence along with fixings some cars still and HVAC 110 and 220 electrical and the uni-t is fine . I would check this one out to INNOVA 3320 Auto-Ranging Digital Multimeter ( I just do not know for the price if its a good as the UNI-T61E and if it has the big fat fuse protection . I like the UNI-T because of the auto range and fuse protection Like all my old flukes I had .I would By fluke again But do no think they are worth the money any more with so many others well made units at a lower price. « Show Less
1472546
The device is rated for 90 dc volts @15 amps- It's not good to max out electrical components, but that being said they are designed for some safety if you go over the specs. You don't have to put in 90 volts to make this motor run- It won't run as fast, but it will run on a lot less volts and amps and you can easily stay within the controller specs. Will it run the motor as is- yes- maxed out, but your taking a risk with the heat it will produce and it will burn out.I'm running a 24dc volt motor using a 12.6 auto battery/ using 1.5 amps. Works great for my project.
139873
Yes, it is auto-ranging. I'm very happy with it. It is the first meter I reach for every day. I have a $25 multimeter and two VTVM's. I have a ham radio station and I'm always building or improving something where I need a good meter. This meter was a trade off for the Fluke 27 which lists for $500.
611639
i dont know.just hook an ammeter in series with it and a battery and you'll find out
2068468
Idk. I think you might be asking to much of a voltage detector. Shouldn't rely on this for safety or for electronic motherboard applications. Best bet would be to get a multimeter to suit your application. Fluke always makes a great meter. Could go cheap but you get what you pay for
1875522
I would be lying to you if I said I knew. I'm not even sure what you're asking. I bought this multimeter just for one purpose and nothing else. Sorry, I wasn't much help.
1839939
The best is subject to interpretation. you can several hundred on a competition level meter. I think this meter is going to good enough for your purpose.
1953476
this tester works awesome on most auto batteries so i would say it would be fine it seems to last fairly well for me just give it a break between batteries 5 or ten min would be plenty
792093
I haven't used this scope for automotive sensor troubleshooting, but as long as the specs for what you're testing are within the input voltage range that the scope can handle, it should be useable. Unless you know otherwise, I assume most automotive sensors are very low voltage, so the HPS140I should be fine. But, this scope is tiny, has only four buttons, doesn't have a backlit screen and is only a single channel. Using the four buttons to navigate through the menus takes a bit of time and patience to get used to. But, once the buttons and menus are understood, the scope proves itself to be capable for viewing waveforms and voltages. And, it doesn't cost very much. So, if you're really budget constrained & the specs match what you need, it's hard to beat the HPS140I. In comparison, I also own a Velleman HPS50 which is more than double the cost of the HPS140S. With the 50's larger, backlit screen, more buttons and other features, it's quite a bit more versatile.
1205844
I use this meter everyday, nothing new that a meter like this will drain the AA and AAA. Never seen it as a problem, get the cheap Fluke, it will keep the batterys for 2yrs even.