RoadTest: Agilent U1273AX Handheld Digital Multimeter
Author: migration.user
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Evaluation Type: Independent Products
Did you receive all parts the manufacturer stated would be included in the package?: True
What other parts do you consider comparable to this product?: FLUKE - 115
What were the biggest problems encountered?: Nearly perfect for me ! I would prefer a rechargeable system with li-po batteries...
Detailed Review:
Firstly I would like to thank Element14 and Agilent who gave me the opportunity to roadtest this multimeter !
The package include :
- Multimeter
- bluetooth module (shipped later by Agilent)
- Standard test leads
- test probes with 4-mm tips
- K-type thermocouple
- Lithium Batteries
The first impression is that multimeter is well ruggedized, IP-54 needed joint on rear door for batteries...
The Oled display is quite readable even outdoor in direct sunlight conditions ! I didn"t have any test with negative temperatures and condensation but it seems ready to support harsh environemental conditions.
The overall size is a bit bigger than my current multimeter but its quite easy to handle.
I did some tests with capacitor measurement and it seems quite accurate.
I had some tests also with the thermocouple... and got a very accurate temperature also, very close to our reference calibrated thermometer.
I didn't have any tests with the bluetooth module yet but I prefer to log measurement directly on my computer Lab rather than on android gadgets !
Reading docs show that bluetooth protocol is spp and Agilent GUI Data Logger can be found here : http://www.home.agilent.com/agilent/software.jspx?cc=FR&lc=fre&ckey=878442&nid=-536902463.803464.02&id=878442&cmpid=zzfindhh-logger
This one shows the setup of the module : http://cp.literature.agilent.com/litweb/pdf/U1177-90101.pdf
And this one the configuration guide : http://cp.literature.agilent.com/litweb/pdf/U1177-90002.pdf
To conclude this multimeter is very well rugedized and ready for the worst temperatures (-40 to 55°c) and humitdity conditions (80%RH) ! The display is quite readable in direct sunlight.
The interface is quite usual, I didn't felt lost in settings.
The lithium batteries offers long time but I would prefer rechargeables ones... but not sure to find batteries for this temperature range.
