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tive resolutions between 10 m W and 1W.
Contained in an aluminum case
with a tilted carrying handle, the robust
unit is a highly practical instrument that
can be used in the workshop, by field
or maintenance engineers, or as part of
more comprehensive electrical test
facilities. Input protection is provided
up to 415 volts rms.
For ease of operation, the control
functions have been kept to a
minimum and a four digit LCD gives
direct readings of the resistance
measured, with over range and low
battery indicators also provided.
Other special features include an
auto zero facility where thermal EMF
may cause a large measuring error
and warning LEDs to indicate an open
circuit lead condition.
Rechargeable batteries provide full
portability with over 14 hours of continuous working on the lowest ranges
and 28 hours of operation on others.
The Cropico DO4A is supplied
ready for immediate use and comes
complete with battery, mains cord, and
measuring leads. In addition, a wide
range of optional accessories including
duplex handspikes, other specialist clips,
long length leads, and wire clamps further extend the instrument’s versatility.
solder surface mount components
with small pitches is not required.
Additionally, SchmartModules
offer pre-designed common circuits
that allow designers to quickly and
easily add common functionality without having to “re-invent the wheel.”
The Power SchmartModule allows
users to power up circuits with one of
seven voltages, which include: - 9, - 12,
+ 2. 5, + 3. 3, + 5, + 9, and + 12 volts. The
product comes as a bare board with a
bill of materials, schematic, and simple
instructions. Users solder the components onto the board themselves. The
board uses SchmartBoard’s patent-pending “ez” technology to make
soldering fast and easy. Because the
product has variable power options,
one can reuse the product on many
different circuits if they choose. The suggested retail price of the board is $15.
For more information, contact:
SchmartBoard
Web: www.schmartboard.com
For more information, contact:
Clare Instruments US, Inc.
6304 Benjamin Rd., Suite 506
Tampa, FL 33634
Tel: 813-886-2775
Fax: 813-886-2754
Web:
www.clareinstruments.com
THE NEW
SCHMARTMODULE
SchmartBoard, the developer of a
new technology that has significantly
simplified the creation of electronic
circuits for hobbyists, education, and
industry, announces the release of a new
product — the Power SchmartModule.
A few benefits to the new module
include: they allow virtually anyone
to hand solder; users can surface
mount components easily, quickly,
and flawlessly; and dexterity to hand
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