The Nothing beats a Simpson 260-8 for monitoring fluctuating trends and rates. Portable yet with benchtop accuracy, the 260-8 is ideal for use anywhere -- workshop, lab or in the field. The 260-8P features an additional resettable overload protection circuit and audible continuity checking. Both versions come with batteries, manual and full-size test leads with threaded probe tips and screw-on alligator clips.
Professionals have long recognized that a Simpson 260 analog meter is superior to the best DMM when monitoring fluctuating trends and rates. The 260-8 features more attributes than its predecessors. Standard and high-energy fusing in conjunction with diode network meter movement protection makes the 260-8 the best combination of quality and affordability. The 260-8P has an additional relay overload protection circuit that is resettable and also provides audible continuity checking.
Features:
Easy to operate -- two knobs control the selection of functions and ranges
More than 20 measurement ranges for DC voltage and current, AC voltage and current, resistance
Large, tri-colored dial with mirrored scale to prevent parallax error
Reverse recessed safety jacks prevent operator and tool contact with electrical connections
Rugged phenolic case with reinforced walls for maximum durability
Self-shielding taut-band meter movement provides added shock resistance