LCR Meter purchase advice.

[dragonbat13]

I'm considering purchasing this LCR Meter:

https://a.co/d/8eRD4q8

Before I buy, are there any other meters I should look into that are under 200 dollars?

That DER meter mentioned above used to have a case that came with it. But I can't seem to find one now. Anybody know what's up with that?

[martin manning]

I don’t think there are many other options at that price point, and the one you are considering seems to get good reviews. The other popular hand-held is B&K 849B, which goes for just under $400.

[maxkracht]

DE-5000 is great, don't think you will find better for less. Be sure to get kelvin clips for it.

[Smitty]

I have that DER meter and like it a lot

[nuke]

I have the DER as well, hunt around for a deal that includes the kelvin probes and the SMD probes.

I found a generic Fluke-style meter case for it and a US english manual for it online, apparently the same meter with a different brand name on it. All the same diagrams and stuff, just in english instead of mandarin.

[neskor]

I have also DE-5000 with the kelvin probes, highly recommended

[Masco]

https://www.ebay.com/p/20032261934

$54.99 + shipping.

[Masco]

Disregard above post. Ad misleading, this is for CASE ONLY -without meter or accessories. Sorry!

[chordball]

Another satisfied DE-5000 user here. It's the best option in the price range. I scored one on facebook marketplace for $50 but I still would have paid full price for it if I hadn't found that one.

I do recommend extending the Kelvin clips. This set here has been used by a few people with success, including me. It makes it much easier to use.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019RFO3II?re ... in_title_7

[dbharris]

Peak Atlas LCR is great:

https://www.digikey.com/en/products/det ... source=1&g

-Dan

[timrobertson100]

Peak Atlas LCR is great:

https://www.digikey.com/en/products/det ... source=1&g

-Dan

I’ve also been very happy with this one.

[dragonbat13]

I have the DER as well, hunt around for a deal that includes the kelvin probes and the SMD probes.

I found a generic Fluke-style meter case for it and a US english manual for it online, apparently the same meter with a different brand name on it. All the same diagrams and stuff, just in english instead of mandarin.

Do you remember any info on where I can find the English manual you speak of?

I bought the meter and probes mentioned above to do the kelvin clip modification. Saw that on a video a couple weeks ago.

[nuke]

Do you remember any info on where I can find the English manual you speak of?

I bought the meter and probes mentioned above to do the kelvin clip modification. Saw that on a video a couple weeks ago.

The PDF says it is "IET Labs" I think they are what's left of Gen-Rad.

Model number is the same and the thing is identical.

I think this link is still good:

https://ietlabs.com/pdf/Manuals/DE_5000_im.pdf

[dragonbat13]

Appreciate it!