Working with older equipment and need to update some equipment.
I never know what I might be working on but most work hovers around automation control, SMPS, VFD, automotive digital and analog, and power grid (high voltage/amperage) type circuits.
I currently have an old B&K 15mhz 2 ch scope (ancient), a Craftsman multi (has served me pretty well), and my trusty Fluke 337. The Fluke goes everywhere with me but very limited to bigger power circuits and very little use in PCB circuit repairs.
I don't electric repairs every day or for a living so I don't really require any extreme level equipment but always better to have more equipment ability than needed.
On the multi, I need basic functions but low ohms would be great. I also would love to have capacitance built in but that might require a specific meter. I commonly just use ESR for testing caps. Obviously diode, AC/DC amps and volts, and temps would be nice. I really would like to most I can get in a meter so I don't have to drag around several meters to cover one job. I have enjoyed the quality of Fluke but I am not sold on it. Probably comparables out there for a fraction of the price?
On the scope, I am honestly not sure what I really need and hoping for some education or direction on this. I think 4ch is a must due to needing to simultaneously monitor and capture overlaying sensors and such. I might for instance need to monitor the output of a MAF sensor while watching the EGR status and mV from an O2 sensor. Obviously the more channels, the merrier but I doubt I would ever need blazing speed running all channels. ]
I do know triggers, recording, and USB connectivity to a PC is a requirement. Recently I am dealing with a sporadic automation fault in which I really need to monitor and record signals from a 1000 line digital encoder until the fault occurs. Another very basic function is simply testing for AC or noise on DC busses.
Because I work around VFDs and servo amps commonly, I may need to monitor 1-3 phases of power to a motor which could exceed 600V. I need to do that safely. I know Fluke has this area well covered with their "analyzers" but I think I can cover all that and more with some differential leads?
I never know what I might be working on but most work hovers around automation control, SMPS, VFD, automotive digital and analog, and power grid (high voltage/amperage) type circuits.
I currently have an old B&K 15mhz 2 ch scope (ancient), a Craftsman multi (has served me pretty well), and my trusty Fluke 337. The Fluke goes everywhere with me but very limited to bigger power circuits and very little use in PCB circuit repairs.
I don't electric repairs every day or for a living so I don't really require any extreme level equipment but always better to have more equipment ability than needed.
On the multi, I need basic functions but low ohms would be great. I also would love to have capacitance built in but that might require a specific meter. I commonly just use ESR for testing caps. Obviously diode, AC/DC amps and volts, and temps would be nice. I really would like to most I can get in a meter so I don't have to drag around several meters to cover one job. I have enjoyed the quality of Fluke but I am not sold on it. Probably comparables out there for a fraction of the price?
On the scope, I am honestly not sure what I really need and hoping for some education or direction on this. I think 4ch is a must due to needing to simultaneously monitor and capture overlaying sensors and such. I might for instance need to monitor the output of a MAF sensor while watching the EGR status and mV from an O2 sensor. Obviously the more channels, the merrier but I doubt I would ever need blazing speed running all channels. ]
I do know triggers, recording, and USB connectivity to a PC is a requirement. Recently I am dealing with a sporadic automation fault in which I really need to monitor and record signals from a 1000 line digital encoder until the fault occurs. Another very basic function is simply testing for AC or noise on DC busses.
Because I work around VFDs and servo amps commonly, I may need to monitor 1-3 phases of power to a motor which could exceed 600V. I need to do that safely. I know Fluke has this area well covered with their "analyzers" but I think I can cover all that and more with some differential leads?