• Analog multimeter measures voltage and resistance.
• Average-sensing meter provides accurate readings when measuring linear loads where the current or voltage has an undistorted waveform.
• Manual-ranging meter requires the operator to choose the appropriate operating range for the property being measured.
• 1-amp/500V fuse with 50,000-amp interrupting rating helps protect the meter from damage due to current or voltage spikes.
• 10-ohm resistor helps prevent short-circuiting when measuring voltage.

The Hioki 3008 HiTester analog multimeter is an average-sensing, manual-ranging meter for measuring voltage and resistance in electrical testing applications. The meter comes with a set of detachable test leads. This average-sensing, or average-responding, meter provides accurate readings when measuring linear loads, such as standard induction motors and incandescent lights, where the current or voltage has an undistorted waveform. It is a manual-ranging meter that requires the operator to choose the appropriate operating range for the property being measured. A 1-amp/500V fuse with 50,000-amp interrupting rating (included) helps protect the meter from damage due to current or voltage spikes, and a 10-ohm resistor (included) helps prevent short-circuiting when measuring voltage. The meter can survive falls of up to 1 meter to a hardwood or concrete floor. It comes with a carrying case for transport and storage. The meter is for use in industrial power line testing and maintenance applications. Specifications -------------- Maximum AC voltage input600 volts (V)Maximum DC voltage input600VMaximum resistance detected10 kilohmsPower supply1.5V AA batteries (two, installed)Fuse1-amp/500V fuseWeight350 g/12.3 oz.Dimensions134 x 94 × 56 mm/5.28 x 3.70 x 2.20 inches (H x W x D) H is height, the vertical distance from the lowest to highest point; W is width, the horizontal distance from left to right; D is depth, the horizontal distance from front to back. Multitesters (also called multimeters) are electrical test meters that measure multiple properties of an electrical circuit, such as current, voltage, resistance, capacitance, and continuity. Available in handheld or benchtop models, multitesters diagnose electrical problems in electrical equipment, wiring, and power supplies. A variety of probes, clamps, and leads can be used to connect the meter to a circuit or device. Multitesters display information either in analog or digital form. Factors that influence meter choice include the electrical properties to be measured, the anticipated range of results, and the desired level of protection against transient voltages. Safety ratings are based on the International Electrotechnical Commission's (IEC) standards for low-voltage test equipment. IEC 61010 delineates four overvoltage installation categories. In general, a meter with a category IV rating will provide more protection against transient voltages than a meter with a lower category rating. Hioki manufactures memory recorders, automatic test equipment, and electronic testing and measurement instruments. The company, founded in 1935, is headquartered in Japan and has a U.S. office in Cranbury, NJ. What's in the Box? ------------------ * Hioki 3008 HiTester analog multimeter * 9060 Test lead set * Spare fuse * (2) 1.5V batteries (installed) * Carrying case * Instructions