Digital Multimeter True RMS Auto-Ranging AC/DC Voltage Current Capacitance Frequency Duty Cycle Temperature NCV LCD Backlight 5999 Count with Sound Control Smart-V

This is a nice little feature-filled meter at a good price. The inclusion of capacitance, frequency/duty cycle, non-contact AC voltage ("circuit sniffer"), and temperature measurements is a nice complement to the already full range of "standard" functions. The sound-control feature (essentially a "clap-on/clap-off" type of feature) is potentially useful in some situations, but it's quirky. The unit seems to be well-made and reasonably rugged. It is well laid-out, and generally easy/intuitive to use. It includes regular test probes plus an unshielded Type K thermocouple. It has a fuse for the Amp current range, and a "self-reset fuse" for the mA (and uA ?) range(s). The User Manual is easy to read and mostly free of typos and grammar errors, although it is not heavily detailed.There are a few aspects that I didn't care for, though: - A few of the features have rather non-standard operation and/or are a bit quirky: --- The sound-control feature (for turning the backlight on/off) becomes usable ONLY after the automatic darkness detection has first turned the backlight on, and then back off (after the normal time-out period). Prior to that, the sound control is not active. That is mostly a problem if you want to turn the backlight off prior to the first time-out (You can't do it with sound at that point, you have to use the manual button). --- Another puzzling characteristic is that the meter has an automatic shutdown after 15+1 minutes of disuse, yet the manual warns not to leave the meter in the dark in a noisy environment during its automatic shutdown state because the sound control may cause it to turn back on, wasting the battery. I don't understand why sound control should re-activate the meter after automatic shutdown. Either that is a screwy design, or else the manual is misleading in that regard. --- When switching between auto-ranging and manual ranging, it sometimes cycles into an unexpected ranging state - so you have to keep on your toes to make sure you get the desired mode. (This MAY be due to a switch issue on my particular meter, not sure). --- The combination HOLD / Backlight on/off button can be a bit tricky: It can inadvertently activate (or de-activate) the HOLD function when you intend only to turn the backlight on/off, so It may be better to use the sound control to switch the backlight, and use the button only for the HOLD function. --- Unlike many meters, the resistance measurement is separate from the continuity ("beeper") measurement, and it cannot read resistance while in continuity mode (and conversely, cannot beep for continuity when in Resistance mode). This makes it more difficult to check the actual resistance of a circuit that registers as having poor continuity, because it's necessary to change the selector switch - not particularly an easy thing when trying to hold the probes against contact points at the same time. --- The current measurements (Amps range, at least) can be made for no more than 15 seconds, followed by a 15 MINUTE "recovery" period. --- The current measurements are cumbersome if you need to switch ranges when the actual current is lower than expected. The Amps range only works properly with the probe in the 10 Amp jack, and the mA and uA ranges only work properly with the probe in the normal jack. That means if you start in the highest current range, but then need to switch to a lower range, it's not a matter of just changing the range switch. Instead, the circuit power must be turned off (per the manual), the probe has to be swapped to the other jack, the range switch has to be changed, and then the circuit has to be powered-up again. Not exactly straight-forward and easy to do. And, if you do inadvertently change the range without swapping the test lead, it may APPEAR to read a current value, but the value is apt to be bogus - which may not be apparent. It's a mistake waiting to happen.- In addition to those quirky features, one thing that is a bit puzzling is the Amazon product description, the front of the meter, and the front of the User Manual all say that the meter is "True RMS", while both the manual (in several places) and the on-line Product Details indicate that the AC readings are "sine wave valid value (average response)" and only valid if "the range<5%".- The test probes have what appear to be mini banana plug connectors, and are unguarded (unlike most meters). I did not find any replacement test probes on-line that have this type of connector, so it may be difficult to get replacement probes if needed. Also, the unguarded style may entail a greater risk of shock, under certain conditions, although the meter is claimed to be CATIII-level protection, so - ???.- The included thermocouple is an unsheathed junction type, so it is somewhat limited as far as the places/circumstances where it can be used safely. However, sheathed thermocouples are commonly available and could be substituted if needed.- The Manual does not indicate whether the Amp range's fuse is field-replaceable, nor how to do it if it is.- For some reason, the meter is flagged as having a Lithium-Ion battery (not so), and this apparently restricts the shipping mode that can be used, and consequently prevents it from being shipped to PO Boxes, etc.- The seller was unable to clarify the areas where the manual was unclear, instead, they simply referred me to "use the meter according to the manual". Um...???Despite these quirks and issues, it's still a nice general-purpose meter at a good price.

I wanted an all-around multimeter with capacitance, temperature measurement etc. that was good and affordable, obviously not asking for much! Lol!Eventually, I found some, but their capacitance ranges were very small. Then I found this multimeter.Pros:Price: it's very lowAll-rounder: Auto-ranging, Current ac/dc, Voltage ac/dc, Ohms, Diode check, Capacitance nf to mf, Temperature, NCVCons:Casing seems a little cheap, but by no means bad.No case to hold all the parts.Cannot calibrate, especially Capacitance.Would be nice to have probe holders.My probes were faulty - I replaced them with better ones. Accuracy is extremely good for all, except maybe capacitance. At 200uf+ my unit reads very close (if a little on the high side compared to it's specified error range) I have used it on smaller caps, but not rigorously. The chip used in the unit does allow calibration of capacitance, but the option is not available through the controls provided.I've seen more expensive (3-8x price) units, with the same chip/board, which also lack any calibration option.Wishes:A case to store parts, probes, thermocouple etc.Shipping:Package was well packed and shipped quickly.

Got this mid '17...here we are one year later just past August '18 give or take..and suddenly it just up and dies...the display screen simply faded away as I was about to measure an amperage. I took it apart, switched out the fuse, even though the original fuse looked just fine...fresh battery...traced the connections...I could find nothing wrong by vision...and since this was my only multimeter, thats about as far as I go until I grab up another. It was something like $17, so I wasn't expecting die hard '60s manufacturing life out of it, but my last rinky dink Radio Shack pocket multimeter lasted me close to a decade...even at that it was literally the brittle plastic shattering that finally did it in and nothing to do with the electronics. You get what you pay for, play stupid games, get stupid prizes.

For $22, this thing is the greatest! For my purposes, it has been as useful as a 10 times more expensive meter.My first rule was that I'm never again buying a meter that doesn't have auto-shutoff, because I am really tired of finding my meter dead after I haven't used it for a while. So it's good there. (My next best meter also has auto-shutoff, but beeps annoyingly to warn me that it's going to shut off. I just don't care!)I checked it against the nice ($350) Fluke meters (175 and 179) we have at work, and it reads 0.001 volts to 0.003 volts higher than they do (0.001v high at 1v up to 0.003 at 100v, quite consistent) which is surprisingly accurate. That's for DC, similar results for AC. The resistance measurements are basically identical to the Flukes. The included thermocouple has been fun. I haven't tried the voice features, and I also haven't opened it up to see if the high voltage isolation is safe, but just an accurate 4 digit auto-ranging multimeter that shuts itself off, for $22 is an awesome deal. I think I just talked myself into buying another one.

Das Multimeter macht einen sehr guten Eindruck und misst auch sauber. Vergleiche mit anderen Messgeräten ergaben exakt gleiche Messwerte. Vom Aufbau her und der Geräteart gehört das Teil in jede Werkzeugkiste und kann auch von jedem Profielektriker sorgenfrei genutzt werden. Das Thermometer oder die Temperaturmesseinheit ist allerdings eher ein grobes Schätzeisen, reicht aber um mal eben zu prüfen ob Schaltwerte "so etwa" passen - liegt aber an der Sonde.Die elektrischen Messbereiche sind wie gesagt zuverlässig, es macht einen sehr hochwertigen eindruck, die Umgebungslichterkennung und automatische Bereichswahl rundet das Messgerät ab.Die integrierte Spracherkennung habe ich allerdings noch nicht verstanden:-)Einziger Wunsch: Eine ganz einfache kleine Tasche wäre schön.Ich werde es immer wieder kaufen!

Le multimètre est exactement comme la description. Je l'ai comparé avec mon "Wavetek Meterman 34XR" et il semble aussi précis.Probablement le meilleur rapport prix/qualité-précision que j'ai pu trouver.

Appears to be exactly as advertised

Work good