Chose A Meter to Match Your Application

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What Can This Meter Measure? 

See what any meter can measure by learning how to read the measurement functions on the dial.

What Specifications are Most Important?

Learn how to read meter specifications,  so you can choose a meter that meets the requirements of your application:

• What Resolution, Ranges and Accuracy levels required?
• Does the meter have a high enough Protection and Safety Rating? 

Voltage Detectors are indicators that show if Voltage is ON or OFF with a visual (light) , sound (beep), and/or vibration.  More....

Electrical Testers offer two or more measurement functions in a compact, fit-in-your-pocket format for every day electrical testing needs. More...

Clampmeters are full-functioned electrical tools, with built-in current clamps for faster and safer Amp measurements  More...

Multimeters are full-featured test tools for measuring a wide variety of electrical, electronic, and mechanical properties. More...

Insulation  Resistance Testers and Megaohm Meters  "pressure"  test wires, cables, motors and other devices, to test for leaks in the insulation.  These testers can include many of the same functions found on Digital Multimeters.  More....

Industrial Oscilloscopes  Expand your testing and troubleshooting capabilities: See the electrical waveforms, record measurements over time in a chart, and capture elusive, infrequent events that are impossible to track down with any other tool.  More...

Electrical Power Meters  Go beyond meters for more detailed power measurements such as  watts/kilowatts, watt hours/kilowatt hours for consumption, into power quality measurements Power Factor,  Power Spikes (highs) , Power Sags (lows) and Harmonics. More...

Thermal Imagers and IR Cameras take "heat pictures" by combining thousands of temperature measurements, allowing you to "see the unseen".  These images find problems in electrical systems, automation/process control, buildings, transportation and many others.  More...

Digital Multimeter and Clamp Meter Basics Seminar Excerpt 

Section 1: First Look at a DMM

Section 2: Electrical Measurement Safety

Section 3: Multimeter Specifications: Resolution, Ranging, and Accuracy

Seminar Sampler: 

DMM Basics Section 1

DMM Basics Section 2

DMM Basics Section 3

Section 4: Multimeter Measurements

Section 4:  Multimeter Measurements

Using Your Meter: Taking Measurements and Troubleshooting

Application Note Library excerpts: 

Application Notes to Help You Choose a Meter

Electrical Measurement Safety

ABC's of Electrical Measurement Safety(Fluke)

Fluke Key Factors Maintaining Arc Flash Safety application note

10 ways to hurt yourself on electrical systems" (Fluke)

Contact me for On-Site Electrical Measurement Safety seminars and "Lunch-and-Learns"

Digital Multimeter and Clampmeter Basics

Fluke  "ABC's of Digital Multimeters" application note

Fluke "ABC's of Clampmeters " application note

Why True RMS? (Fluke, explains why Trms is important for current measurements on electronic loads)

More being added in next few days

[ Expanded List of All  DMM and Clampmeter app notes page] 

Motors and Motor Drives: Measurements and Troubleshooting

Test tools for electrical motor troubleshooting overview 

Inrush current measurements

Insulation resistance measurements (using megaohm meters to test motor coils on last pages)

Electrical Measurements on adjustable speed drives: 10 measurements that can tell you a lot

HVAC Measurements and Troubleshooting

Fluke Application notes:

HVAC Applications for Electrical Testers 

When Start-up Inspections Pay Off for HVAC 

Superheat-Subcooling

Application Note Library: Information That Can Help You Choose A Meter