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New ESR meter from Peak
The folks at Peak Electronics have just released their new ESR60
tester. This unit gives you not only ESR but also value. It is protected from charged caps and fits in the palm of your hand. AnaTek is the only distributor handling this nifty tester in the US. See more at www.anatekcorp.com/testequipment/atlasesr60.htm John The Electronic Repair Center at www.anatekcorp.com Professional electronic repair discussion at www.anatekcorp.com/elrepair/elrepair.htm |
It looks very interesting. But does it really turn itself off after a
mere 10 seconds, or is that a misprint? Cheers, Bob John Bachman wrote: The folks at Peak Electronics have just released their new ESR60 tester. This unit gives you not only ESR but also value. It is protected from charged caps and fits in the palm of your hand. AnaTek is the only distributor handling this nifty tester in the US. See more at www.anatekcorp.com/testequipment/atlasesr60.htm John The Electronic Repair Center at www.anatekcorp.com Professional electronic repair discussion at www.anatekcorp.com/elrepair/elrepair.htm |
Bob Parker writes:
It looks very interesting. But does it really turn itself off after a mere 10 seconds, or is that a misprint? Heck, I thought the 2 minute (or whatever) off delay of your ESR meter was often too short. :) Wouldn't going to an LCD display greatly extend battery life so this wouldn't be such an issue? --- sam | Sci.Electronics.Repair FAQ Mirror: http://repairfaq.ece.drexel.edu/ Repair | Main Table of Contents: http://repairfaq.ece.drexel.edu/REPAIR/ +Lasers | Sam's Laser FAQ: http://repairfaq.ece.drexel.edu/sam/lasersam.htm | Mirror Sites: http://repairfaq.ece.drexel.edu/REPAIR/F_mirror.html Note: These links are hopefully temporary until we can sort out the excessive traffic on Repairfaq.org. Important: Anything sent to the email address in the message header above is ignored unless my full name is included in the subject line. Or, you can contact me via the Feedback Form in the FAQs. John Bachman wrote: The folks at Peak Electronics have just released their new ESR60 tester. This unit gives you not only ESR but also value. It is protected from charged caps and fits in the palm of your hand. AnaTek is the only distributor handling this nifty tester in the US. See more at www.anatekcorp.com/testequipment/atlasesr60.htm John The Electronic Repair Center at www.anatekcorp.com Professional electronic repair discussion at www.anatekcorp.com/elrepair/elrepair.htm |
Howdy Sam,
I had the same thoughts. I've downloaded the .pdf file from the Peak website, and it's not a misprint. Also the Peak meter appears to have alligator clips hard-wired to the meter in a Kelvin measurement configuration. Most techs I've been in contact with want normal probes for testing caps in circuit. Maybe preferences have changed over time....? Rgds, Bob Sam Goldwasser wrote: Bob Parker writes: It looks very interesting. But does it really turn itself off after a mere 10 seconds, or is that a misprint? Heck, I thought the 2 minute (or whatever) off delay of your ESR meter was often too short. :) Wouldn't going to an LCD display greatly extend battery life so this wouldn't be such an issue? --- sam | Sci.Electronics.Repair FAQ Mirror: http://repairfaq.ece.drexel.edu/ Repair | Main Table of Contents: http://repairfaq.ece.drexel.edu/REPAIR/ +Lasers | Sam's Laser FAQ: http://repairfaq.ece.drexel.edu/sam/lasersam.htm | Mirror Sites: http://repairfaq.ece.drexel.edu/REPAIR/F_mirror.html Note: These links are hopefully temporary until we can sort out the excessive traffic on Repairfaq.org. Important: Anything sent to the email address in the message header above is ignored unless my full name is included in the subject line. Or, you can contact me via the Feedback Form in the FAQs. John Bachman wrote: The folks at Peak Electronics have just released their new ESR60 tester. This unit gives you not only ESR but also value. It is protected from charged caps and fits in the palm of your hand. AnaTek is the only distributor handling this nifty tester in the US. See more at www.anatekcorp.com/testequipment/atlasesr60.htm John The Electronic Repair Center at www.anatekcorp.com Professional electronic repair discussion at www.anatekcorp.com/elrepair/elrepair.htm |
"John Bachman" wrote in message ... The folks at Peak Electronics have just released their new ESR60 tester. This unit gives you not only ESR but also value. It is protected from charged caps and fits in the palm of your hand. The poor quality of their webpage does not inspire confidence. N |
Bob Parker writes:
Howdy Sam, I had the same thoughts. I've downloaded the .pdf file from the Peak website, and it's not a misprint. Also the Peak meter appears to have alligator clips hard-wired to the meter in a Kelvin measurement configuration. Most techs I've been in contact with want normal probes for testing caps in circuit. Maybe preferences have changed over time....? HeHeHe... You just have to accomodate all types. :) I dislike any test instrument with hard-wired probes! --- sam | Sci.Electronics.Repair FAQ Mirror: http://repairfaq.ece.drexel.edu/ Repair | Main Table of Contents: http://repairfaq.ece.drexel.edu/REPAIR/ +Lasers | Sam's Laser FAQ: http://repairfaq.ece.drexel.edu/sam/lasersam.htm | Mirror Sites: http://repairfaq.ece.drexel.edu/REPAIR/F_mirror.html Note: These links are hopefully temporary until we can sort out the excessive traffic on Repairfaq.org. Important: Anything sent to the email address in the message header above is ignored unless my full name is included in the subject line. Or, you can contact me via the Feedback Form in the FAQs. |
On my benches I have several brands of ESR meters....
*CapWizard *Bob Parker kit *ESD CapAnalyser 88A The one that most of my techs grab first is the CapAnalyzer 88A because it has the "one hand" tweezer probes that handle most pc mounted radial electrolytics.... and because the 88A has "automatic" capacitor discharge and variable DC resistance testing as part of the automatically starting test cycle.... most testing can be done with one hand so that the other hand can hold the PC board etc.. When wider spacing capacitor contacts need to be tested then we grab the Bob Parker meter which was our very first ESR meter. -- Best Regards, Daniel Sofie Electronics Supply & Repair - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - "Sam Goldwasser" wrote in message ... Bob Parker writes: Howdy Sam, I had the same thoughts. I've downloaded the .pdf file from the Peak website, and it's not a misprint. Also the Peak meter appears to have alligator clips hard-wired to the meter in a Kelvin measurement configuration. Most techs I've been in contact with want normal probes for testing caps in circuit. Maybe preferences have changed over time....? HeHeHe... You just have to accomodate all types. :) I dislike any test instrument with hard-wired probes! --- sam | Sci.Electronics.Repair FAQ Mirror: http://repairfaq.ece.drexel.edu/ Repair | Main Table of Contents: http://repairfaq.ece.drexel.edu/REPAIR/ +Lasers | Sam's Laser FAQ: http://repairfaq.ece.drexel.edu/sam/lasersam.htm | Mirror Sites: http://repairfaq.ece.drexel.edu/REPAIR/F_mirror.html Note: These links are hopefully temporary until we can sort out the excessive traffic on Repairfaq.org. Important: Anything sent to the email address in the message header above is ignored unless my full name is included in the subject line. Or, you can contact me via the Feedback Form in the FAQs. |
Peak's range of intelligent test instruments has an excellent
reputation, regardless of their website. Have you ever seen the "official" page for the Dick Smith ESR meter? Really amateurish! :) Cheers, Bob "NSM" wrote: "John Bachman" wrote in message .. . The folks at Peak Electronics have just released their new ESR60 tester. This unit gives you not only ESR but also value. It is protected from charged caps and fits in the palm of your hand. The poor quality of their webpage does not inspire confidence. N |
On Fri, 18 Mar 2005 02:36:55 +1100, Bob Parker
wrote: Howdy Sam, I had the same thoughts. I've downloaded the .pdf file from the Peak website, and it's not a misprint. Also the Peak meter appears to have alligator clips hard-wired to the meter in a Kelvin measurement configuration. Most techs I've been in contact with want normal probes for testing caps in circuit. Maybe preferences have changed over time....? Rgds, Bob As soon as I get back from vacation I intend to see if the tweezer probes that Peak offers for their other meters will also work with the ESR meter. That would seem to satisfy all comers if it works. I will let you know. John |
John,
These work very well with Bob's meter, although a bit expensive. http://mcm.newark.com/NewarkWebComme...SKU=76-001&N=4 -- Tony Marsillo Nutmeg Repair ----------------------------------------------------------------- "John Bachman" wrote in message ... On Fri, 18 Mar 2005 02:36:55 +1100, Bob Parker wrote: Howdy Sam, I had the same thoughts. I've downloaded the .pdf file from the Peak website, and it's not a misprint. Also the Peak meter appears to have alligator clips hard-wired to the meter in a Kelvin measurement configuration. Most techs I've been in contact with want normal probes for testing caps in circuit. Maybe preferences have changed over time....? Rgds, Bob As soon as I get back from vacation I intend to see if the tweezer probes that Peak offers for their other meters will also work with the ESR meter. That would seem to satisfy all comers if it works. I will let you know. John |
"Bob Parker" wrote in message ... Peak's range of intelligent test instruments has an excellent reputation, regardless of their website. Have you ever seen the "official" page for the Dick Smith ESR meter? Really amateurish! :) The Aussie one or the John's Jukes one? N |
The "official" web page is the Aussie one at
http://members.ozemail.com.au/~bobpar/esrmeter.htm (which I have to admit is my embarrassing creation)..... Bob "NSM" wrote: "Bob Parker" wrote in message .. . Peak's range of intelligent test instruments has an excellent reputation, regardless of their website. Have you ever seen the "official" page for the Dick Smith ESR meter? Really amateurish! :) The Aussie one or the John's Jukes one? N |
"Bob Parker" wrote in message ... The "official" web page is the Aussie one at http://members.ozemail.com.au/~bobpar/esrmeter.htm (which I have to admit is my embarrassing creation)..... Well mate, that's what you get when you design with a wet wombat. Looks like a handyman built Queensland sleepout. N |
Yep, it's built for information, not good looks. :)
Bob "NSM" wrote: "Bob Parker" wrote in message .. . The "official" web page is the Aussie one at http://members.ozemail.com.au/~bobpar/esrmeter.htm (which I have to admit is my embarrassing creation)..... Well mate, that's what you get when you design with a wet wombat. Looks like a handyman built Queensland sleepout. N |
Further reading shows that it only reads up to a maximum of 10 ohms
of ESR. Other ESR meters will read to 100 ohms or more. Many small caps can read over 10 ohms and still be quite OK. Bob Parker wrote: Howdy Sam, I had the same thoughts. I've downloaded the .pdf file from the Peak website, and it's not a misprint. Also the Peak meter appears to have alligator clips hard-wired to the meter in a Kelvin measurement configuration. Most techs I've been in contact with want normal probes for testing caps in circuit. Maybe preferences have changed over time....? Rgds, Bob |
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My first visit here and I'm very interested in your comments. I'm the designer of the Peak Atlas ESR (Model ESR60) and I am keen to take on board people's suggestions and/or critisisms. I'm also the designer of our website, what are poeple's thoughts and why do you feel that it does not inspire confidence? Our site "evolves" over time as and when "free" time becomes available so I don't know if people still feel the same?? Anyway, I'm really pleased to take part in these discussions. Good to see some familiar names like Bob Parker and John Bachmann too! Hi :-) Cheers for now, Jez Siddons PS. Forgot to add, I guess the web page in question is www.peakelec.co.uk/acatalog/jz_esr60.html |
New ESR meter from Peak
Jeresid wrote:
NSM Wrote: The poor quality of their webpage does not inspire confidence. N My first visit here and I'm very interested in your comments. I'm the designer of the Peak Atlas ESR (Model ESR60) and I am keen to take on board people's suggestions and/or critisisms. Dont see anything wrong there(unless the complainer wants popping and rotating logo's)-)-)-) Looks mean and clean(forgot to check out your product). |
New ESR meter from Peak
The poor quality of their webpage does not inspire confidence.
N I'm not sure what he's talking about. The Peak web page looks great, as does the instrument. |
New ESR meter from Peak
"Jeresid" wrote in message ... NSM Wrote: The poor quality of their webpage does not inspire confidence. N Hi all, My first visit here and I'm very interested in your comments. I'm the designer of the Peak Atlas ESR (Model ESR60) and I am keen to take on board people's suggestions and/or critisisms. I'm also the designer of our website, what are poeple's thoughts and why do you feel that it does not inspire confidence? Our site "evolves" over time as and when "free" time becomes available so I don't know if people still feel the same?? Anyway, I'm really pleased to take part in these discussions. Good to see some familiar names like Bob Parker and John Bachmann too! Hi :-) Cheers for now, Jez Siddons PS. Forgot to add, I guess the web page in question is www.peakelec.co.uk/acatalog/jz_esr60.html -- Jeresid Nothing wrong with that site, he must be on something!! -- Regards ......... Rheilly Phoull |
New ESR meter from Peak
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Jeresid wrote: I'm also the designer of our website, what are poeple's thoughts and why do you feel that it does not inspire confidence? Our site "evolves" over time as and when "free" time becomes available so I don't know if people still feel the same?? Looks fine to me and works well on a basic browser without all the bells and whistles MS seem to insist on... -- *A hangover is the wrath of grapes. Dave Plowman London SW To e-mail, change noise into sound. |
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I must admit that I like to keep web pages crisp and cross-browser-friendly. Cheers all, Jez |
New ESR meter from Peak
Hi again Jez,
Nice to see you here too. We need more sensible people on this newsgroup. :) Rgds Bob On Tue, 10 Jan 2006 18:40:48 +0000, Jeresid wrote: NSM Wrote: The poor quality of their webpage does not inspire confidence. N Hi all, My first visit here and I'm very interested in your comments. I'm the designer of the Peak Atlas ESR (Model ESR60) and I am keen to take on board people's suggestions and/or critisisms. I'm also the designer of our website, what are poeple's thoughts and why do you feel that it does not inspire confidence? Our site "evolves" over time as and when "free" time becomes available so I don't know if people still feel the same?? Anyway, I'm really pleased to take part in these discussions. Good to see some familiar names like Bob Parker and John Bachmann too! Hi :-) Cheers for now, Jez Siddons PS. Forgot to add, I guess the web page in question is www.peakelec.co.uk/acatalog/jz_esr60.html |
New ESR meter from Peak
Hi Jez,
I second Bob's remarks. Will be ordering another 20ESR units later today. Sales are good and no complaints. John AnaTek Corporation www.anatekcorp.com On Thu, 12 Jan 2006 20:43:54 +1100, Bob Parker wrote: Hi again Jez, Nice to see you here too. We need more sensible people on this newsgroup. :) Rgds Bob On Tue, 10 Jan 2006 18:40:48 +0000, Jeresid wrote: NSM Wrote: The poor quality of their webpage does not inspire confidence. N Hi all, My first visit here and I'm very interested in your comments. I'm the designer of the Peak Atlas ESR (Model ESR60) and I am keen to take on board people's suggestions and/or critisisms. I'm also the designer of our website, what are poeple's thoughts and why do you feel that it does not inspire confidence? Our site "evolves" over time as and when "free" time becomes available so I don't know if people still feel the same?? Anyway, I'm really pleased to take part in these discussions. Good to see some familiar names like Bob Parker and John Bachmann too! Hi :-) Cheers for now, Jez Siddons PS. Forgot to add, I guess the web page in question is www.peakelec.co.uk/acatalog/jz_esr60.html |
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