Re: [volt-nuts] HP3457

2012-08-22 Thread Marvin E. Gozum
The 3457a is younger, has added functions, such as amps, and better long term accuracy; the 3456a is just a DVM. The previously posted link has a large comparative database: http://electronicsandbooks.com/eab1/kb/k0zfca/i0zfca7_.htm 3457a tends to be have more unobtanium, compared to the 3456a

Re: [volt-nuts] HP3457

2012-08-22 Thread Fred Schneider
t your 3457A into statistics mode and pick up +/- 29,999,999 >>>>> counts from the display. >>>>> +/- 2,999,999 counts is all you can get form the normal /live mode. >>>>> >>>>> On Tue, Aug 21, 2012 at 12:52 PM, J. L. Trantham wrote: >>>&g

Re: [volt-nuts] HP3457

2012-08-22 Thread J. L. Trantham
nuts-boun...@febo.com [mailto:volt-nuts-boun...@febo.com] On Behalf Of Fred Schneider Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2012 2:23 AM To: Discussion of precise voltage measurement Subject: Re: [volt-nuts] HP3457 So this is normal, hmm, my shop can be over 30 degrees when it is a hot summer and 15 degree

Re: [volt-nuts] HP3457 - Cal Key for Solartron 7061

2012-08-22 Thread J. L. Trantham
ltage measurement Subject: Re: [volt-nuts] HP3457 As for the key, I can duplicate mine and send it to you, if you want to try another key. Fabio. ___ volt-nuts mailing list -- volt-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/ma

Re: [volt-nuts] HP3457

2012-08-22 Thread Fabio Eboli
om [mailto:volt-nuts-boun...@febo.com] On Behalf Of Fred Schneider Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2012 2:00 PM To: volt-nuts@febo.com Subject: [volt-nuts] HP3457 I have a solatron 7061 but i am not very impressed with it. Must I go looking for an alternative or is this 7061 when i gave it a good checkup /

Re: [volt-nuts] HP3457

2012-08-22 Thread John Phillips
; Fred, > >>>> > >>>> 700 euro seems a bit high, at least by US standards, for a 3457A. It > >> is a > >>>> good meter and I have one. Though no longer supported, Agilent will > >> still > >>>> calibrate one for $200.22

Re: [volt-nuts] HP3457

2012-08-22 Thread Fred Schneider
t to consider a Fluke 8846A. I have seen them sell for >> $900 >>>> new. I don't have one but it was going to be my next addition until I >> got >>>> a >>>> 3458A. >>>> >>>> What is the issue with the 7061? >>>&

Re: [volt-nuts] HP3457

2012-08-21 Thread John Phillips
;> 3458A. > >> > >> What is the issue with the 7061? > >> > >> Joe > >> > >> -Original Message- > >> From: volt-nuts-boun...@febo.com [mailto:volt-nuts-boun...@febo.com] On > >> Behalf Of Fred Schneider > >> Sent: Tu

Re: [volt-nuts] HP3457

2012-08-21 Thread Fred Schneider
#x27;t have one but it was going to be my next addition until I got >> a >> 3458A. >> >> What is the issue with the 7061? >> >> Joe >> >> -Original Message- >> From: volt-nuts-boun...@febo.com [mailto:volt-nuts-boun...@febo.com] On >>

Re: [volt-nuts] HP3457

2012-08-21 Thread John Phillips
o be my next addition until I got > a > 3458A. > > What is the issue with the 7061? > > Joe > > -Original Message- > From: volt-nuts-boun...@febo.com [mailto:volt-nuts-boun...@febo.com] On > Behalf Of Fred Schneider > Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2012 2:00 PM >

Re: [volt-nuts] HP3457

2012-08-21 Thread J. L. Trantham
o.com Subject: [volt-nuts] HP3457 I have a solatron 7061 but i am not very impressed with it. Must I go looking for an alternative or is this 7061 when i gave it a good checkup / overhaul a good meter ? I am offered a 3457 for 700 euro and the owner, will calibrate it (he has several calib

Re: [volt-nuts] HP3457

2012-08-21 Thread Rob Klein
Fred, I think 700 euros is way too much for a 3457. I also have one, as well as a Keithley 2000 and if I ever should decide to get rid of one of them, it will not be the 2000. I have yet to try the RS-232 connection on the 2000, but I'll get in touch with you when I do. A nice, simple program

[volt-nuts] HP3457

2012-08-21 Thread Fred Schneider
I have a solatron 7061 but i am not very impressed with it. Must I go looking for an alternative or is this 7061 when i gave it a good checkup / overhaul a good meter ? I am offered a 3457 for 700 euro and the owner, will calibrate it (he has several calibrtors, standards and a couple of 3458 m