Yes indeed..I have put about 50 SMD components on it this far. (Inductors, SMD Caps ,SMD Resistors) and it's been great. Honestly for the money this is a superb piece of kit! It's fast , simple and seems very accurate!

@reptiloidx8942

3 жыл бұрын

PLEASE TELL ME IF THIS TESTER CAN GIVE ALL INFO ABOUT J-FET TRANSISTORS ???

Thank you for the product test! A little ironic that after all your warnings, you put the plus and minus the opposite way on the capacitor :)

@KeepOnTesting

3 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed...human error just can't be negated 100% 😅👍I'm blaming it on a full moon !

@Larsema1

3 жыл бұрын

@@KeepOnTesting Haha, ok, I'm reading the spec for a similar tester now and it uses only a couple of millivolts so it probably doesn't matter. It's at least full moon proof :D

Awesome lcr meter.. 😊

@KeepOnTesting

3 жыл бұрын

Yes its quite good 👍 especially for a quick ESR test when I don't feel like pulling out the big boyz!

I have one - they test Jfets and Mosfets, too, and auto-identify component leads.

@KeepOnTesting

4 жыл бұрын

It's a nice all around meter and as you mention, they've PACKED alot of functionality into the device.

Thanks for that little walk through evaluation Mr. Stroll.... Action packed with stunt capacitor discharge , only l read some time ago it can also discharge caps via two front panel slots and smd resistor being it has no protection ? I then also agreed without the ESR proper function it didn't do what the name on the box said , which doesn't sit well . Your screwdriver will be relieved , that is if the resistor is working on it . Cheers .

Strangely lacking Zener diode mode compared to others. Vintage Darren review😊

@KeepOnTesting

6 ай бұрын

Wow, hard to believe this was almost 6 years ago! Vintage indeed! 😅

Thanks for reminding me about running the self test/calibration thingy. I TOTALLY forgot about that. I should have clicked in, because today, I'm pulling a bunch of components using my snazzy new desolder (sucker) station. LOL I pulled a whole bunch of really nice Rubycon caps. The tested fine, EXCEPT every cap (those an others) display zero for ESR! I know that ain't right. After I was reminded of the calibrate thing, all the caps tested perfect and with the expected ESR. WHO KNEW! As for the teardown, I read somewhere that this is actually Arduino based. I'd love to find more info on that and see if it's possible to duplicate this, using an Arduino board and open-source code. I'd LOVE to build this, but with a nice, color Nextion display. Color is everything. LOL Anyway, joking aside, thanks for the reminder.,

I'm wondering, for in-circuit testing of caps, has anyone found a way to change the frequency? Right now, if I go into "Frequency" it's set to 0Hz and doesn't seem to be changeable. In the manual, it does say "reserved", which I suspect means, Y'ALL CAN'T CHANGE IT! ROFL A good ESR meter allows one to change the frequency for in-circuit testing. I also notice that in the Generator it also doesn't seem to allow moving up and down the list of frequencies. However, I could have sworn that I had been able to before... hmmmmm.... I do like this device. I have several different kinds and each one has my preference for different tests.

@KeepOnTesting

Жыл бұрын

It's not a user configurable option. That's the downside to a cheap lcr tester. I think it's a good device though. Not perfect but definitely comes in handy.

@BlondieSL

Жыл бұрын

@@KeepOnTesting Agreed. Perhaps not perfect, but very useful. I would have done anything to have tech like this back in my old TV Repairman days. LOL As for right now, I'm testing LOW ESR caps for a 5V supply for one of our security cams. I decided to also scope it and it turns out, that in ESR mode (T1 & T3) the scope is seeing 10Hz to 49Hz. Interesting. Oh well. I'm still glad to have this and the other ones that I have.

Hey Darren, just got mine too. I look for adapter polarity at the manual and at the DC adapter in jack. Mine do not say anything about that. Do you know the polarity? Is it internal or outer ring positive? Thanks for review. Wil be comparing mine to yours. Oh ya one more question. Does your came with the Croc probe? Mine didn't. Cheers.

@KeepOnTesting

5 жыл бұрын

Hello yustech, Internal DC adapter Tip=Positive / Sleeve=Negative, Yes mine came with an "ok" set of croc leads, your unit should have as well. If you didn't receive any I would contact the seller and request a set. Enjoy the unit, it's quite useful on the bench!

@yusdiy

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the info. Much appreciated your research. Yes, I agree. This tool has more tech value for the money.

Hello, im thinking on buying this device because i like to repair thing and this version includes a smd tester, so i wonder if you tested any smd component?

@KeepOnTesting

6 жыл бұрын

Yes I've tested quite a few SMD components now and it's done an amazing job. It's fast and accurate and I'm using it almost daily on the bench! Highly recommended!!

Very best video and Professional

Can you show how to test other electronic component using this device and how can you tell if its good or bad im new in electronics and i want to learn more :) thank you im ordering this now

@KeepOnTesting

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Oliver.. Yes indeed. I will be doing some circuit troubleshooting tutorials shortly. Welcome to the world of Electronics! Thanks for watching.

how to to test coil inductance?

Hi. Does it have an ESR zeroing function? Can it also be used for in-circuit testing of Caps?

@KeepOnTesting

5 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately no zeroing functionality has been included in the ESR meter.

@computerworksuk

5 жыл бұрын

Darren Walker Thanks

@margelatu24

5 ай бұрын

ESR function useless!

Today, would you buy LCR TC2 or Bside ESR02 pro ?

@KeepOnTesting

2 жыл бұрын

BSIDE ESR02

I buy one. I was thinkinh about Bside Esr02 pro and LCR TC2. Do you know how to measure esr with szbj vc6243a ?

@KeepOnTesting

2 жыл бұрын

SZBJ BC6243A does not measure ESR.

@Darren Walker, great video, what would you recommand for in-circuit testing ? thanks

@KeepOnTesting

3 жыл бұрын

MESR-100 V2 ESR/LOW Ohm In Circuit tester..make sure to get V2...I'll post a link shortly. Its a great device 👍 I'll be doing a review on it next month.

@Tal.10

3 жыл бұрын

@@KeepOnTesting Thanks for your replay Darren, I hope it's ok to ask few questions is it safe to discharge 450v caps with screwdriver or should i do it differently? Is there a meter that measure capacitance in circuit, & should i test capacitance if i'm already testing ESR? last thing what capacitance meter do you recommend ? Thanks man

@KeepOnTesting

3 жыл бұрын

@@Tal.10 Using a screwdriver to discharge the capacitor is generally not a good idea because you can spark and damage the printed circuit board or circuit of the power supply. 8n regsrds to a good capacitance meter..I really like my M6013 Capacitance Meter, fast ..built like a tank and very responsive with good ranges.it can also be powered via micro USB. Btw, I personally think it's always a good idea to measure both ESR and capacitance.

@Tal.10

3 жыл бұрын

@@KeepOnTesting thanks brother, im learning a lot from you, keep up the great work

@KeepOnTesting

3 жыл бұрын

@@Tal.10 That's great to hear....KEEP ON TESTING! 😄👍

Hi again Can it test any type of capacitor in-circuit?

@KeepOnTesting

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, capacitor type is not important but if you want test in circuit this might not be the best choice.

HEY CAN YOU TEST A RESISTER OR THE COMPONENTS WITH THIS TESTER WHILE IT IS STILL SOLDERED TO THE BOARD?????

@KeepOnTesting

3 жыл бұрын

You can but not recommended..as you would need to hit the Power/Test button every time you took a reading..

It's a great ESR Inductance, Resistor, Cap and more Meter, a must have to test if the caps are ok, and MUCH more, it is VERY accurate, tested the ohms with a Elenco RS-500 and a calibrated Fluke 179 True-RMS Digital Multimeter, and the BSIDE ESR02PRO is also calibrated great, it gives almost the same numbers as my Fluke 179, and many times precise the same ohms. I would recommend everyone this ESR Inductance, Resistor, Cap and more Meter.

@KeepOnTesting

3 жыл бұрын

Great feedback! Yes indeed..a terrific little tester that gets the job done !

@KeepOnTesting

3 жыл бұрын

Mine is permanently on the bench, I'm utilizing the ac adapter so no battery required.

@AmigaWolf

3 жыл бұрын

@@KeepOnTesting Aha, yeah it's handy, you can use a 9v battery or use the DC hole connector. Your channel has come a long way, now you have better camera and mic, and you make a lot more jokes and so, hope you will make a lot more video's.

@KeepOnTesting

3 жыл бұрын

@@AmigaWolf Lots more coming! I'm always trying to improve the channel and the content creation..glad you're enjoying the show! Keep On Testing my friend 😀👍

does this device display zener reverse voltage?

@KeepOnTesting

5 жыл бұрын

Sorry for the late reply, no it does not measure/display reverse bias/voltage.

On the back those values are the maximum acceptable values. So if limit is 77 and you got 76, that is NOT a good capacitor, but one witch is dying.

@KeepOnTesting

3 жыл бұрын

Correct.. though it's still theoretically a usable component as it has not exceeded the max threshold.

Can this do in-circuit test for capacitor?

@KeepOnTesting

2 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed 🙂👍

@BlondieSL

2 жыл бұрын

@@KeepOnTesting Welllllllll.... LOL It "CAN" but I found that it's not always accurate. I'd still recommend to remove a cap when possible, but if it's too much a pain, the sure, try with this. If you got the kit that has the "tweezers", I'd recommend those as you can often get a better connection (if you hold it tight). Either way, I love this tester. I just wish that I could find the code for this and build an upgraded version with full color display and perhaps some other features.

@KeepOnTesting

2 жыл бұрын

@@BlondieSL its definitely one of the better component testers out there! 😉👍

Can it be used to test capacitors in circuit?

@KeepOnTesting

3 жыл бұрын

Yes in theory, however no component tester can reliably test a capacitor in circuit. I would still remove a suspect cap from the board to fully diagnose.

@Mustalem93

3 жыл бұрын

@@KeepOnTesting Thanks alot

@KeepOnTesting

3 жыл бұрын

@@Mustalem93 Anytime 😊

@MZMY_PRODUCTION

3 жыл бұрын

@@Mustalem93 u can use mesr100 meter for test in circuit..the price is little bit high from that esrpro

What's the test frequency ?

@KeepOnTesting

6 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately I could not find any details regarding the default test frequency for the BSIDE ESR02. I've scoured their website bside.hk/english/esr02.html but it remains a mystery. As the measurement voltage is only between 0.3 V - 1.3V on this unit I'm guessing 100 or 120Hz. Hope that helps!

@DeeegerD

5 жыл бұрын

According to the pdf www.tsf-radio.org/forum/im/264840254890ttester.pdf it uses 1 and 10 KHz signals as it cannot do 100 KHz which is normally used for ESR. This gives a higher than typical ESR result.

@10:45 I hope that is 0.49 milliohm ! Not 0.49 ohm. Dont trust that chart, dig up the datasheet for the cap being tested... I would like to see the test signal on a scope..

@KeepOnTesting

9 ай бұрын

True.. I only use the chart in a pinch, normally datasheet rules the day.. 👍

you have an lg washing machine ^^

@KeepOnTesting

6 жыл бұрын

Aarthur, you are very observant! Unfortunately, it decided that it wanted to be in the video as well!!.

Is this actually an in circuit ESR tester for Capacitors? Seller says yes - I say no way! ???

@KeepOnTesting

5 жыл бұрын

I would say no, it's really designed for out of circuit testing. I think as far as accuracy goes, I would not do much in-circuit testing with this unit.

Mine just shows blue screen when pushing button down, only 9 months old....junk!!

@KeepOnTesting

7 ай бұрын

Hey Dan, open it up..might simply be a loose connection or bad solder joint. It's definitely a good test instrument.

I've got the same one but it's called a DTU 1701 be careful I've just blown my screen or something as the 9v Jack was wired backwards inside 😤

@KeepOnTesting

Жыл бұрын

Good God that sucks! 😳

@gordonemery6949

Жыл бұрын

@@KeepOnTesting I've ordered a TC1,let's see how that performs,it's got a rechargable LI-ion lol 👍

@KeepOnTesting

Жыл бұрын

@@gordonemery6949 let me know how you like it! 👍

@gordonemery6949

Жыл бұрын

@@KeepOnTesting will do ,I've going to test it against a couple of meters then get back to you 👍

The display numbers are too small for my liking..

@KeepOnTesting

6 жыл бұрын

I agree the display is very small, however it does have excellent contrast and the display is very vibrant with the backlight on rendering it easy on the eyes.

x1.25 speed.

I have a question can you help me

@KeepOnTesting

2 жыл бұрын

of course! ask away my friend...

@_Osman_Dag_

2 жыл бұрын

@@KeepOnTesting SOT-23 sheathed compedant with RA written on it was added to the test device. NPN diode symbol 123=ECB, B=1 , Uf=1 , on the tester's screen. 1. 3V displayed. What is the name of this compedant ?

@BlondieSL

2 жыл бұрын

@@_Osman_Dag_ From what I'm seeing here, I believe that this means: You have an NPN transistor. Its layout is Emitter=Pin 1, Collector=Pin 2 and Base = Pin 3. Uf=1 may be a typo on these testers. It probably should be Vf, which would be indicated the Collector-Emitter Voltage. So "Uf"=1 is most likely, Vf=1.0 volts. In this case, Vf is probably the "forward voltage" This may just be a small-signal transistor.

@_Osman_Dag_

2 жыл бұрын

@@BlondieSL Could it be BFQ 81 ?

@BlondieSL

2 жыл бұрын

@@_Osman_Dag_ Impossible to say without seeing the markings or at least the circuit it was in. Often, by looking at the circuit, if other components are marked, one might be able to figure out what it is or at least a compatible substitute.

The real one is dca 75 pro

@KeepOnTesting

4 жыл бұрын

The DCA 75 is a couple hundred dollars. This model is cheap and still quite serviceable. Its definitely not the most accurate but it is worth the money.

@juliusvalentinas

4 жыл бұрын

@@KeepOnTesting Well you know the saying, I'm too cheap to buy crap, in other words the GM328A is better option then. But read russian forums, they replace resitors to precision resistors 0.1% voltage reg is replaced too. Last time I checked precission resistors were expensive like 1USD so in the end the meter will get expensive. The DCA75 is professional updateable device, it plots transistor curves too.

@KeepOnTesting

4 жыл бұрын

@@juliusvalentinas I'll actually be reviewing that unit in a few weeks time.

@juliusvalentinas

4 жыл бұрын

@@KeepOnTesting "I'll actually be reviewing that unit in a few weeks time." - great. Do a favoumd make video in such style as kzread.info/dash/bejne/mIJm2sp6ori6qcY.html 1. Overlay measurements on screen for easy comparing 2. Get some real 0.1% or better resistors of various sizes 3. Get some real and fake chinese transistors 4. Get some inductors etc. etc.

No entendí nada necesito idioma de méxico

Don't think it does ESR! fake!

@choosers5177

4 ай бұрын

Why?

450v cap won't kill you, it will hurt, but it can't kill you, because it does not have enough energy in it.

@KeepOnTesting

3 жыл бұрын

Ouch...who was the beta tester on that theory.. 😀👍

@AmigaWolf

3 жыл бұрын

@@KeepOnTesting Me, wile holding a PCB with a fully charge 400v+ cap 😂 Did hurt a little, was like a bee sting. Love your channel btw, and just ordered also a BSIDE ESR02 Pro.

@KeepOnTesting

3 жыл бұрын

@@AmigaWolf Great stuff! 👍 Keep On Testing!

@BlondieSL

2 жыл бұрын

​@@AmigaWolf So here's the thing. I suspect that you touched the wires with one finger or put it into your hand? In this case, yeah, it's an ouchy and not much more. BUT HERE'S THE THING AND *PLEASE DO NOT TEST THIS AS IT CAN AND MAY KILL YOU* A defibrillator puts out between 200 and 1,700 volts (usually)(about 200-360 joules). AEDs can sometimes output more, depending on the brand an "quality." It sends this voltage through the pads for just a few ms. I forget the exact timing. When you prepare the defibrillator, you may hear someone say, "Charging." That is accurate, because a setting is chosen and the large capacitors inside are charged to the desired voltage and when the button is pushed, a CPU allows voltage to flow from the caps through the pads to the skin. This "shock" can start or stop a heart. Now, all that being said, does not apply to zapping your fingers or hand. But if some numb nuts took a large cap, charged it to 400V, then took 2 wires and placed them on the chest as one would do with a defibrillator, that person can and just might die! This stuff is VERY dangerous.

@AmigaWolf

2 жыл бұрын

​@@BlondieSL I touched them on the underside, were they were soldered, and have happened more then a few times, they do not have a large enough charge to grill (gr=k) you, if it took a few seconds then yeah it can kill you, yeah does super caps can definitely grill (gr=k) you, they can have a long charge, and can be very dangerous.