Multimeter Recommendations

[Euchrestalin]

I'm looking to spend about $80 on a digital multimeter. I would like it to have the capability to interface with my computer so it needs a rs232 or usb port. It would also be nice if it was autoranging. Any recommendations on models and where to buy would be appreciated.

 

[shortylickens]

I really dont think you will find an eighty dollar multimeter with USB. You will certainly have to purchase it online, and I dont think retail is going to happen for that price. Ebay is the only thing I can think of.

If we go with a well-known brand (Fluke) one of the few meters I could find on their website with serial and USB support was the 789. It sells for just about the same price as its model number.
http://www.newark.com/jsp/disp...%20789||S|b|4122585766
Others were in the 8800 series and were just as expensive.

Little tip: I used to work for Tektronix and I used a lot of test equipment. I have to be completely honest here. You wont get ANYTHING with a data port for 80 bucks, unless its well-used and the seller happens to be a close personal friend of yours and owes you a huge favor.

The absolute cheapest is a 287:
http://www.testequipmentdepot....iLSviJsCFWNM5QodnhjBpQ
And its almost 300 bucks, which is to be expected.

 

[herm0016]

try meterman. they make some really nice stuff. we got a new meterman for working on intelligent lighting systems in the theater. a very well built meter with lots of features.

looks like meterman and amprobe have merged. check them out.

http://www.amprobe.com

gardner bender makes ok stuff too, cheaper than amprobe and fluke, this is what i currently have at home and it works fine.

http://www.gardnerbender.com/products/testers.html