[RE-wrenches] Multi-meters

[Will White]

Hey Wrenches,

Thanks for all the meter advice. I went with Jays suggestion of the Hioki
CM4372. It's got all the features you could ever want including:
Auto AC/DC current and voltage sensing (no AC volts or DC volts setting,
same for current)
Bluetooth app that can data log and create reports
Can measure DC current and voltage at the same time
Max, Min, Average measurements
Inrush current measurements
It's rated for 1,500 VDC and has 20 A and 600 A current measurements so you
get the low current accuracy similar to a Fluke 325.
Plus a bunch of other features

I'd strongly suggest checking it out, they have great videos on their
website: https://www.hioki.com/en/products/detail/?product_key=6362

I got it from testequipmentdepot.com for $330 plus free shipping and they
had them in stock.

It's even got a picture of a PV array on the box!

Thanks,
Will


On Thu, Sep 13, 2018 at 11:07 AM jay <jay.peltz at gmail.com> wrote:

> HI Will,
>
> I found this unit from Japan.  Hioki CM4372
>
> jay
>
> peltz power
>
>
>
> On Sep 13, 2018, at 5:28 AM, Will White <will at solarenergy.org> wrote:
>
> Hello Wrenches,
>
> I've started doing some work on 1,000 VDC systems so I need to upgrade my
> meters. What I'd really like is a clamp-on amp meter that is rated for
> 1,500 VDC but they don't seem to exist. I want to get something now that I
> won't have to upgrade in a few years if I end up working on 1,500 VDC
> systems.
>
> The only 1,500 VDC meter I've found are the Amprobe HD160C which is a
> multi-meter (not clamp-on amp meter) that is rated for 1,500 VDC but can
> only measure up to 2 A with their amp clamp attachment. The other option is
> the Seaward Solar Utility Pro but I don't have that much money in the
> budget.
>
> Is it worth getting a 1,500 VDC meter or is 1,000 VDC enough? What are you
> techs in the field using?
>
> Thanks,
> Will
>
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