who makes MAC multimeters???

[dappledachsund]

i was looking around for a new multimeter with some more features and i came across the mac hybrid meter kit which will be great for the work im doing and has all the features i need at a price i am willing to pay. the part number for the kit is em822-kit. they just replaced the em821-kit with the em822-kit they both look similar and come with the same accessories just a newer model. if anyone knows who makes them or if anyone has personal expereince with this exact meter please let me know

 

[bsaint]

There is no picture. What is "hybrid?"

 

[dappledachsund]

goto the home page on the mac website and look at the monthly flyer. hybrid multimeter as in hybrid cars. a regular multimeter is not ideal for hybrid systems. plus this meter has onboard tests for some hybrid systems

 

[bsaint]

It looks like it just includes AC and DC current clamps. You prob can't buy both of those for that money from another industrial brand.

 

[dappledachsund]

yes but im not buying it just because i want those clamps becuse yes i could def buy those clamps from other makers for less $ i want it for the meter itself which has features that make those clamps very useful features include 50000 count (primary) and 5000 count (secondary) Display

26 Segment bar-graph

RS-232C phototronic serial port (compatible with a USB port by using the RS-232C to USB adapter supplied)

True RMS

AC/DC Voltage to 1000V

AC/DC Current to 10A (to 1500A with EM110)

mA Current measurement with 1mA Resolution (with EM120A)

Resistance, Capacitance, Temperature, Frequency, Diode and Continuity test

RPM IG & RPM IG measurement

Battery leakage current and Cranking current test function

Electric Motor tester for electric vehicles

ECU tester to measure the current drain when the ignition is turned off

PFI type or TBI type Fuel Injection On-Time test function

Ignition Peak Voltage measurement mode

Ignition Burn Voltage measurement mode

Ignition Burn Time measurement mode

Ground test to locate bad ground, voltage drops, intermittent connections, or any source of high resistance in automotive electrical circuits and ground

Charging system test to diagnosis the battery and the alternator

Accurate RPM measurements for 4- and 2- stroke automotive engines with 1 to 12 Cylinders

Duty Cycle and direct Dwell reading for electronic fuel injection, feedback carburetors, and ignition systems

4 step adjustable triggers on 1 to 12 Cylinders, either 4- or 2- Cylinder for outboards, motorcycles and conventional engines

Measure temperature of fan switch and catalytic converts up to 2,372 ‘F

Auto Hold, 50 ms highspeed MIN/MAX/AVG and Relative mode

Memory store and recall (20 locations)

Backlit display

Auto-power-off

High-Impacted Overmolded case

CE marking Certificated

CAT III 1000V and CAT IV 600V rating



Benefits

The meter can replace the following several automotive testers.

Full Function Multimeter

Automotive RPM Tester

Electric Motor Tester for electric vehicles

ECU Tester

Battery Leakage Current & Cranking Current Tester

PFI type and TBI type Fuel Injection On-Time Tester

kV Tester

Sensor or Transducer Tester

Charging System Tester

question really is who makes that meter with all those features?

 

[sdguy55]

No I think the question is when are you going to use ALL of those features. A lot of those I would guess your almost never gonna use and some other ones you can do with a regular meter without needing the 'feature'
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[bsaint]

Plus I didn't say you could find another brand cheaper somewhere else, I said you probably COULDNT find it cheaper somewhere else in a different brand. A 87V fluke meter plus those clamps would run you close to a grand.

 

[dappledachsund]

thats like saying when will you need an oscilloscope because you'll only really NEED to have it once in a while. the features to price point are very reasonable for this multimeter compare it to snap ons best theirs has less accessories less features and costs more. and the fluke 88v which is a great meter i have the 87 and it is a good meter i want a meter for hybrid tests tho and this mac meter can do that. i wouldnt be looking at it if i didnt think the features it had would be used right? for 500$ this meter is expensive but it is the most worthy of the price that ive seen with all of the accesories and features of the meter. all i want to know is who makes it

 

[bsaint]

Most likely the lowest bidder Mac approved of when they sent out the specs to all their Taiwanese and Chinese suppliers for a new meter they wanted.

a.k.a. a no name brand.

 

[richfinn]

I think its rebadged or built to spec by UEi (USA company/made in Korea). I have a cheaper UEi/and a DL49 current clamp supplied through work and they are pretty decent meters if I,m honest. The update speed of the screen is nothing special (on mine) but its well featured and tough. I think Korean stuff is OK but I prefer my Fluke.

http://www.ueitest.com/products/digital-multimeters/dm397

 

[PaintNBodyGuy]

Most likely the lowest bidder Mac approved of when they sent out the specs to all their Taiwanese and Chinese suppliers for a new meter they wanted.

a.k.a. a no name brand.

They are made in Korea better yet they are reasonably priced so it looks like a viable option for anyone. Not saying Mac does not cheap out sometimes but not on these units. Hell all my Korean shoes from the 90's are still holding up, Lol.

 

[SuzukiGS750EZ]

Look up TPI 194 II if you're looking for a do it all meter less then mac prices. They make some snap on meters, or used to anyways. I have one and haven't even begun to touch all the features.

 

[KnurledNut]

Its made by Fine Instruments Corp. a.k.a. Finest.
UEI also sources meters from FIC but im not sure if they own the company, or subcontract.
FIC meters are relabeled for many brands.
UEI is part of The Kane Group.
Klein Tools acquired a 50% equity position in UEi Test Instruments.
https://www.kleintools.com/content/klein-tools-inc-and-uei-test-instruments-partner-together
The Klein MM5000/6000, are said to be Made in USA with global components.
As seen in the pictures, some of those components seem to be FIC sourced.
Hope that answers your question without too much head-scratching.

 

[bobcatdan]

I don't know who makes Mac multimeter and depending might not be accurate to compare mine to the current ones. However I will say I bought the mac equivalent to the Fluke 88 over 15 years ago and it has worked flawlessly doing it's job. I want to say I caught it on a deal so the price was pretty reasonable.

 

[bob15]

Back about 20 years ago they were made by Fluke. I have a 73III that has the Mac name printed on the upper right front cover, opposite corner of where it says Fluke.

 

[Snaparxon]

Late 90's they were made by Techtronix

 

[KnurledNut]

Late 90's they were made by Techtronix

FIC made. Series 500.

 

[bob15]

Late 90's they were made by Techtronix

Are you sure it wasn't the early 2000's when they dropped Fluke? I bought mine between 1997-2000 and it is a Fluke 73III; got it through my college's Mac tool discount.

 

[Lassen Forge]

IIRC they were Flukes, tho most everyone I know (with the exception of the "Snap-on Only" people) runs a Fluke 88v over the truck brands... they're rugged and accurate, and won't bankrupt you too bad.