Hioki DT4256 True RMS Digital Multimeter an Overview [CC]

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Hello everyone! In this video I described some of the best features of the Hioki DT4256, as well as one character I didn't like. Overall, it's a good alternative among branded DMMs, given its price when compared, for example, with Fluke 117, which cost more. Rugged and reliable, many say that this is a fine electrician's multimeter, but it can also be used in electronics. I bought it out of my own pocket during a promo sale at amazon, and I think it was a good deal for a Japanese made test equipment.
Link to product details:
www.hioki.com/sg-en/products/...
Time stamps:
00:00 disclaimer
00:28 specifications
Notable Features
00:38 autohold
00:52 one task per selector position
01:09 dedicated backlight button
01:32 CAT III-1000V, CAT IV-600V
01:40 Auto AC/DC voltage judgement with low impedance
01:56 diode test voltage of 5v DC
02:07 dedicated slot for AC clamp-on probe
02:29 built-in NCV detection with 2 sensitivities
Operational Keys
02:49 Hold (AutoHold), MIN-MAX, FILTER (Rel), RANGE
03:27 multi-information display
Functional Testing
03:49 AutoVolt with LoZ
04:37 diode testing
05:19 capacitor testing
06:13 testing UNI-T CS06A and Fluke i400e
08:05 continuity testing
08:39 non-contact voltage detection
09:13 tilt stand
Battery supply and Input protection
09:23 date of manufacture (serial number)
09:38 four AAA alkaline of Ni-MH batteries
09:48 high speed 1000V HRC fuse
10:07 likes
10:17 dislike noisy buzzer on resistor testing
11:00 closing
Disclaimer: I am not paid for this video presentation. I bought the DT4256 out of my own pocket. This video is for information purposes only. My views are solely my own and do not necessarily reflect the views of any other person or organization. I recommend that electrical works be done only by licensed electrical practitioners who know the risks of their trade and are able to work safely.

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@ramschannelreviews 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching. If you were referring to 10:17 where I made a quick resistance test, I appreciate that you noticed. Let me clarify. (1) The incessant buzzer sound when measuring resistance is a feature not a malfunction. The DT4261 and CM3289, for instance, make the same beeps. It can be a bit annoying. (2) When the test leads helps are not connected to anything the screen flashes "over 60.00 Mega Ohm". This is also a feature not a malfunction. Fluke and other DMMs use "OL" or "OF". Hioki prefers, instead, to alert you that whatever you're testing is over its measurement limit of 60.00 Mega Ohms. So when there's nothing between the test leads yet it will flash those characters, which for me at least, is a useful reminder. This is the same with the DT4261. (3) Yes, malfunction can still occur if the instrument makes incorrect measurements, or if the display shows "ERRxx". It hasn't happened yet. Hope this helps.😃

@iramorales71 8 месяцев назад

Nice! Informative review. Interesting DMM functions, that typical Fluke does not have. Like the "Auto Hold" function, which I'm going to really like it, and captures me a lot. So, I just went ahead and ordered one (DT4256) to explore the capabilities, accuracy ect. Still shipping now. I am a bit excited to compare it with my Flukes and Sanwas. Let's see how good Hioki is. It's going to be my first Hioki instrument device. Thanks for your reviews.

@ramschannelreviews 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for your kind comments. I see you also appreciate quality by your choice of test instruments. Do give us a feedback when you get your DT4256. I think you're going to like its usability. Hope you receive it soon!

@iramorales71 8 месяцев назад

@@ramschannelreviews Yes sir, I will disclose some good, not so good and average points feedback about "DT4256" as soon as I have the enough time to explore everything that I can only. But I'm not really a pro (expert) like others, probably I'm just an average. Salamat Po.

@ramschannelreviews 8 месяцев назад

@@iramorales71Whenever you have the chance, sir. No worries😊. Salamat din po!

@rauldm6497 9 месяцев назад

I have this meter, I can't say is better than fluke 117, but it has balanced functions, I have both and really I like more fluke 117 for magnetic strap, but Hioki is very fast in dc, it can work with current clamps and has mA range.

@ramschannelreviews 9 месяцев назад

I appreciate your insights. I, too have a Fluke 117 which is a fine DMM on its own. If I had to choose, it's going to be tough, but I'm inclined towards the DT4256, for reasons some of which you mentioned. Bottom line, I don't think one can go wrong either way. Matter of personal preference. Thanks for watching!

@yiannis_b5504 8 месяцев назад

Fluke 117 has no Auto - Hold, no 1000V ac/dc range (that I mostly use in 690V industrial inverters), and no 60mA range (that I also use for 4-20mA transmitters). As for magnetic strap, you can always buy Hioki magnetic strap Z5020, or cheap 10 Euro Chinese owns. And Hioki is Made in Japan. Finally, Hioki DT4256 is sold in Greece for 178 Eur + VAT, and Fluke 117, for 335 Eur plus VAT! I found also I bit misleading what @ramschannel said about using mV output current clamps only in dedicated position. You can always use mV output current clamps in mV range! I forgot also to mention that you can always add the Hioki 2kV High Voltage Probe, and troubleshoot PV installations (and never spent any money on batteries with 4 eneloops - APS display is a major plus)!

@ramschannelreviews 8 месяцев назад

@@yiannis_b5504 Thanks for watching! Glad to know that you also appreciate the usability and ease of use of Hioki digital test equipment. I agree with you on the advantages of the DT4256. I was not surprised that it's sold in Greece much lower than the Fluke 117, which is the same case in amazon. I do have cheap Chinese magnetic straps you mentioned, LOL! But I did not mention in the video that the mV output current clamps (i4003, UTCS06A) is only compatible at the dedicated clamp on probe selection. Sorry if this caused some confusion, but there was no misleading intended. I simply did not include a demo of it at the mV AC selection since I wanted to focus on the external clamp on probe, which is a noteworthy addition. In fact, in another video, I clearly showed two ways where you can measure large current: (1) using the clamp-on probe selection and (2) using the mV AC voltage function. Here's that video: ru-vid.comaaC0ZgpyWX0?si=-VmhssaK_X_MDAoT As you know, both the DT4261 and DT4256 do not have dedicated mV AC selection, but their AC voltage function has such high resolution that you can read down to 1mV (0.001V) AC, making them suitable with 1mV/A output AC clamp accessories (i400e, UTCS06A) to measure current of the quantity not otherwise possible with simply using the test leads.

@JussLemon 5 месяцев назад

Hi... Thank you for the review, it's very helpful.. I have this multimeter at home. I want to ask, in Ohm measurement mode, when the two probes are attached, why isn't the value zero? always shows 0.3 or 0.4 ohms.

@ramschannelreviews 5 месяцев назад

I appreciate your comments. It's likely just imperfect contact. Have you tried cleaning the test leads or tried other ones? In any case, as you know, you can just zero out the test leads resistance by pressing the REL button. My own test leads vary between 0.1 and 0.2. Sometimes 0.3 ohm.

@Kmreddsadad 8 месяцев назад

Can you view the waveform with fluke clamp?

@ramschannelreviews 8 месяцев назад

Not with the Hioki DT4256, as it has no Bluetooth app capability. But using the Hioki DT4261 with the wireless adapter (Z3210) yes, you can view the waveform of the Fluke i400e. Here's a link to that. Thanks for watching. ru-vid.comzk_jVnD_S2Q?si=2wZmWdMsWpPW5s7c

@Kmreddsadad 8 месяцев назад

Great, as i need to use them on hioki PQ3100 with some cable mods

@ramschannelreviews 8 месяцев назад

@@Kmreddsadad Good luck!