Friday, July 12, 2013

Sinometer DT9205 Digital Multimeter Review

The DT9205 from Sinometer is a 32-range digital multimeter with all the basic functionality and a robust build. It measures voltage (AC/DC), resistance and current and comes with diode check and transistor test.There are no editorial reviews available for this multimeter, and user reviews are quite varied but generally positive. The average rating on Amazon.com, for example, is 3.5 stars out of five. Many users point out that the DT 9205 offers excellent value for money, while others remark that it is feels fairly cheap or along the lines of “you get what you pay for”.

Considering the exceptionally low price tag at the moment (less than $25) it still has to be said that the ratings are well above average from what you’d expect from such an affordable multimeter.

One user says that the Sinometer DT9205 has an excellent build quality with a comfortable rubber grip and does what it’s supposed to. On the downside, several reviewers remark that the battery drains even when the multimeter is not in use (it ships with a 9V battery).

Because of its lower-than-average price tag it lacks some of the features that are included with more expensive multimeters, such as autoranging and it is not a True-RMS meter. It is therefore primarily targeted at hobbyists and seems to fill this purpose relatively well.

Specifications:

  • DCV:20mV/20V/200/V/1,000V ±0.5%
  • ACV:20mV/20V/200V/700V ±1.2%
  • DCA:20mA/200mA/20A/ ±1.4%
  • ACA:20mA/200mA/20A/±1.8%
  • Resistance:200/20K/200K/20M/200M /±1.2%
  • Capacitance:2nF/20nF/2uF/200uF/±4.0%
  • Continuity Test
  • Diode Test
  • Transistor check
  • Large LCD
  • Battery Test: 9V
  • It comes with battery and test leads
  • 3 1/2 digits LCD with a max. reading of 1999,IEC-1010, CAT-II and pollution 2.
  • Low power consumption

  • ChargerBuy.com Store is SinoMeter’s Authorized Reseller in the United States. We guarantee that your SinoMeter Digital MultiMeter will be 100% functional or we will issue you an immediate replacement. In addition, the SinoMeter Digital MultiMeter is covered by a 1 year manufacturer’s warranty which will be honored by us through our warehouse in Union City, CA.

    Sinometer M300 Review: Pocket Multimeter

    We haven’t had our hands on the Sinometer M300 yet, but here is a brief product description. The Sinometer M300 is a very small basic multimeter 13 ranges. It is somewhat limited in scope but is nevertheless a practical device that you can keep in your shirt pocket wherever you go. For its size, it is quite a competent little machine. It measures DC current up to 200 mA and AC/DC voltage up to 500 volts. It can also measure resistance and continuity. Test leads are included, or in fact pre-installed (3V X 2 SR44).


    Another pleasant aspect with the M300 is its exceptionally low price tag. The list price is low – $14.95 – but it is currently selling for almost half: $7.99. On the whole it looks like a very good deal on a pocket-sized digital multimeter for hobbyists and DIY’ers. It is certainly easy to travel with. The user reviews on Amazon are unanimously praising the device, giving it a 5 out of 5 average score for usability and low cost.


    Features
  • AC/DC 500V DC 200mA 0-2Mohm Diode Continuity
  • Low power consumption
  • All ranged fused
  • Overload indication
  • 1 Year Warranty