Electrical Equipments 3

Function Generator
Sine, rectangle, triangle – these are the signal shapes you have to deal with in everyday
laboratory work. In the past, these signals were generated in analog form, but today digital signal
processors in so-called DDS signal generators do the job. The quality of the generated signals is
excellent and makes the analog predecessors unemployed.
AFG-2225 - Arbitrary DDS Function Generator, 0.1 Hz - 25 MHz, Modulation
€382.10
There are also upper bandwidth limits for the function generators. Devices
that can generate signals up to 5 MHz are a good standard. But here, just like
with oscilloscopes, the rule is: the higher, the better.
Even simple DDS generators can do more today than their analog predecessors.
 Standard AM
 FM
 PM
 FSK
 SUM
 Sweep
 Burst and frequency counter
Two channels are not necessarily a must, but if the device brings them, this is not a disadvantage.
In terms of quality, standalone DDS generators are consistently good. PC solutions are not
recommended.
Product recommendation:
AFG-2225
Multimeter analogue and digital
FLUKE 179 - Fluke 179 Universal digital multimeter
€382.30
Actually, the question “analogue or digital” does not arise here. You need
both types of equipment on the lab bench. Digital multimeters are
indispensable because of their reading accuracy and analog multimeters because
of their pointer, which is superior to the digital display when adjusting
filters and other circuits. The bargraph displays of some digital multimeters
are not a suitable replacement for a measuring pointer.
The measurement category is important when selecting a multimeter. CAT III and maximum 600
V measuring voltage are the lowest limit. Anything below this is not suitable for the laboratory
workstation.
A mirror scale to improve reading accuracy is standard in analogue multimeters today. You
should not use anything else.
With digital multimeters, the number of digits displayed is important. It should be at least four,
the more the better, but also more expensive.
Product recommendations:
Analogue: PEAKTECH 3201
Digital: FLUKE 179
Component tester for semiconductors

When repairing electronic devices or selecting components, a tester specialized in
semiconductors is essential.
The “Tektronix Curve Tracer 576” and its successors were legendary in this category of
measuring instruments. This 31 kg colossus was able to measure all the components available at
that time. It could even draw a set of characteristics on the oscilloscope screen. Functioning
devices are still traded in the four-digit range today. Current component testers are much smaller
and handier.
Some things can be measured with the multimeter, but if you have to measure a Mos-Fet
transistor, for example, this is no longer possible with the multimeter. The component testers
specializing in semiconductors not only provide information that the component is working, but
also which component it is and what its key figures are. If you have to select components with
the same characteristics, for example, this is not possible without a component tester.
ATLAS DCA75 PRO
LCR meter
L=inductance (coils), C=capacitance (capacitor), R=resistance. An LCR meter is an
indispensable tool for checking these passive components. A multimeter is more like a “treasure
iron” for this task. An LCR meter is superior to a multimeter in terms of precision and accuracy.
In addition, good LCR meters can provide further information about the component to be
measured. In the case of capacitors, for example, they provide information about the important
ESR value, or in the case of coils, about their quality. Since the demands on accuracy are very
high, the LCR meter is the most expensive measuring instrument on the laboratory bench after
the oscilloscope.
Product recommendations:
Desktop device: LCR-6002
Portable: RND 365-00002
Variable isolation transformer

The variable isolation transformer is used when a device is to be switched on for the first time or
if there is a defect. With the variable isolating transformer, a device can be carefully energized
without it immediately starting to smoke.
PEAKTECH 2235 - AC power source/DC power supply, 1000 W, 30 V/5 A, 5 V/3 A, fixe
€732.70
The galvanic isolation from the mains enables you to work safely on a device
that is under mains voltage. A conspicuous feature of these devices is the
earthed socket without protective earth contact. This is necessary to provide
a hundred percent galvanic separation. The output of a regulating isolation
transformer must not be earthed. Also no other protective measures such as RCD
(FI) may be connected downstream. They would not work and violate the DIN
regulation that no second protective measure may be connected to a variable
isolation transformer.
A variable isolation transformer should have a capacity of approx. 1 kW. This is sufficient for
everyday laboratory work. A measuring device for voltage and current should also be installed.
The variable isolation transformer will be the heaviest part on the laboratory table and should be
placed on the table in an easily accessible position. For safety reasons it is not recommended to
place it in a rack or shelf.
PEAKTECH 2235

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Function Generator

AFG-2225 - Arbitrary DDS Function Generator, 0.1 Hz - 25 MHz, Modulation

Multimeter analogue and digital

FLUKE 179 - Fluke 179 Universal digital multimeter

Component tester for semiconductors

Variable isolation transformer

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