Multimeter Review / buyers guide: Part 2 - UNI-T UT61E

[MJLorton]

Part 2 of the review is here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YbbbgbJK9I

Look at PC data logging software, UltraDMM software, mains measurement and more..

UltraDMM PC data logging software: http://www.ultradmm.com/

UltraDMM Software Project on EEVblog: http://www.eevblog.com/forum/projects-designs-and-technical-stuff/ultradmm-software-project/

Back light hack: http://www.eevblog.com/forum/product-reviews-photos-and-discussion/uni-t-ut61e-multimeter-teardown-photos/

[Michael]

Hi Martin,

Interesting video as always!  I didn't know about the Ultra DMM software, so good to know for when I do get a DMM with data logging.

As for your questions re the torture test video, I think I would prefer to see a tear down and calibration rolled into one video, and pass on the torture test all together.  If you have it in bits, you might as well try a the calibration at the same time!

My thoughts re the torture test is that for most people they are using their meters at a bench or on the car/boat etc. and therefore the torture they are likely to receive is more likely going to be from it been dropped or submerged in water.

Love your work,
Michael
Sydney, Australia

[MJLorton]

Hi Martin,

Interesting video as always!  I didn't know about the Ultra DMM software, so good to know for when I do get a DMM with data logging.

As for your questions re the torture test video, I think I would prefer to see a tear down and calibration rolled into one video, and pass on the torture test all together.  If you have it in bits, you might as well try a the calibration at the same time!

My thoughts re the torture test is that for most people they are using their meters at a bench or on the car/boat etc. and therefore the torture they are likely to receive is more likely going to be from it been dropped or submerged in water.

Love your work,
Michael
Sydney, Australia

Hello Michael,

I saw your reply re the torture test so that will happen in Part 4....but I will keep it short 
I like the idea the drop test from the bench...that makes a great deal of sense....submerging this one might not be fair  ....but a cup of coffee spilt  on it could arranged!!

Thanks for all your input.

Cheers,
Martin.

[DaveXRQ]

You can try drop it but it's pointless, dave jones did a shootout and the UT61 series is one of the toughest ones ...