This DMM, or all Sanwa instruments, had been so hard to find a "distributer" or any honest "seller" in the USA, I'd finally given up a couple of years ago. I ALMOST got scammed couple of times on "desperation purchases" from who knows I was communicating with. Congratulations to Sanwa-America on the recent start-up operation and this Channel's debut of the "new" company.
Gorgeous Sanwa meter there Darren, with a price tag to match. It's nice to see something of higher quality. Gotta love the extra resolution. If you cross your regular probes during temperature measuring you'll get the ambient temperature. Works with most meters should work with this one too. Love your reviews, Darren!
The PC7000 truly deserves its place among the best multimeters you can buy that has quality and long term reliability in them, undoubtedly. Would love to see how the pc link can be used in a video if possible.
wow.... this PC7000 is the real deal !!! yes, diode mode has room for improvements : higher output voltage for testing LED, diode beep and continuity beep if shorted. hope Sanwa read this. finger crossed. 😁 edit : saw the popular CD800a at the poster. Do you have it for review in this Sanwa week, Darren?
Very capable meter, it does seem good value for money although availability is pretty poor in the UK as far as I can see. Impressive input protection built in on a separate board, that is better than some claiming CAT IV 600V. I wouldn't mind getting hold of some of their insulation testers to review. Thanks for another great review.
@@TheGrantourismo Thanks for the info, didn't know these were based on Brymen instruments. I find Brymen are good quality and we have a UK distributor for them. I have their 877 Insulation multimeter, but Brymen don't make dedicated insulation testers, which is where my interest lies.
Darren, I would like to ask you to review the Tasi TA801C multimeter. For me, it's perfect for electronics beginners with great value for money. It is very cheap, has automatic scales, 9999 counts, very responsive continuity test with loud sound and visual indicator and has diode test with 3.2V output. I think it's unfair that practically no youtuber has reviewed this multimeter that could be great for many people. Thank you very much!
Now this is one seriously feature packed high quality multimeter - and it should be for around $450 - but the best of anything is never cheap. The meter itself lives up to its reputation and price class, and just my opinion but as already mentioned for this kind of price the PC cable and software should be included along with a fully functional diode range and a stay on back light, especially using a nine volt battery. It must be said as with other Sanwa gear this is a very high quality instrument with a 500,000 count display that will read way down in the weeds with a nS range, something very few handheld meters have. All else aside, its one of the best in its class -
$450 for this, really? how do you figure that? made in china not japan and its simply a rebadged Breymen and it looks like it uses the old Breymen chip set at that
This DMM is practically a Brymen 867S. With some, at least in my opinion, important differences: The Brymen has a higher safety-rating of CAT IV 1000 Volt (SANWA CAT III 600 Volt). Brymen´s safety-rating is independent certified (UL listed). The Brymen 867S is cheaper. Even the more precise Brymen 869S is cheaper. The functionality is identical (even the 50000/500000 counts) to this SANWA PC7000. The housing of this SANWA was simply redesigned. But even the port for the optical USB connection seems to be identical. So, what is the point to buy a PC7000?
Spec-wise the Sanwa PC7000 is a Brymen BM867s with a few additions: - LPF (Brymen calls it VFD on the BM869s) - one temperature measurement (vs none on the BM867s and two on the BM869s) Brymen also increased the backlight timeout to more than 4 minutes (short backlights drive me nuts - 15 seconds is criminal). Brymen's PC comm software is a free download. But like Sanwa, you do have to buy the cable. I'm not sure, but I think there's a good possibility that Brymen's software and cable will work with the Sanwa PC7000. I must say, I like the look of the Sanwa better, but not enough to pay 50-100% more than the BM869s.
Thanks for the update! Yes, the SANWA definitely does a great job aesthetically in comparison to the Brymen. Both super multimeters in their own right ✅️ Agreed, the miniscule backlight timeouts are soooo aggravating 🙄
The Features provided in this Multimeters are exactly matching with the Brymen 869S excluding the two thermocouple inputs which is possible in bm869s nd the Silicon test probes plus the 2 Bussman fuses And sanwa 7000 is much more costly than the bm869s. No reason to buy this when there is already a cheap alternative
That’s what I thought too. A lot of Brymen vibe. The “diod” designation, 500000 count mode, multiple pcb design, 4-20mA mode (the range selection in general)… it all breathes brymen, and that is not a bad thing!
@@ssalient I m pretty much sure that the pc com software used in sanwa may also work in Brymen 869s haven't tried it though but posibllity is higher. As the ckt boards look pretty much same.
The same chip is used in the Brymen 869s. I disagree about the cheap alternative, both are fairly close in price but I'll wager that Sanwa will still be going strong 30 years from now..
@@TheGrantourismo Joe Smith tested the BM869S rotary switch. It passed the 50.000 cycle test with ease, something the sanwa still has to prove. So Brymen's are top notch in that regard. And of course the BM869S is better spec wise and has more functions. And the BM869s has rubber seals all around, something the Sanwa lacks. So no dust/moisture protection. I think the better build quality leans towards the Brymen in this case...
@@KeepOnTesting You had both ISO17025 calibrated? I have my BM869S calibrated ISO17025 annually for 5 years now, and it's always within spec, and those specs are consideraby more precise than sanwa's specs. So I have a hard time to believe that you've found the Sanwa more accurate, at least to objective standards. This starts to look like a sponsored video. So the Brymen is cheaper (accesories are cheaper too), has more functionality, has better specs, and has dust/moisture ingress protection.
Hello hope that you can feature a review of a genuine Sanwa YX360TRF with CE logo on its front and complete specs at the lower right of the unit. A year ago think it was replicas. Hope you can do a toe to toe review.🙂
@@TheGrantourismo where do you see that? it list the company name, city & country the company is located in BUT it doesn't say " Made in Japan" that is an old marketing trick to make you think it is when it's really not; unless you can show me otherwise :)
The PC7000 is really a top notch, well specified instrument, but you have to take your hat off to the HABOTEST, it holds it own against the best of the best.
@@sebna118A has 2 PTCs and diode clamping etc. So input protection is not nonexistent. I obviously wouldn't recommend it for industrial use but for home mains it is perfectly suited.
I still prefer my SANWA. Hioki is also very good but SANWA is my high end goto multimeter. I prefer it's selector switch and display. Not to mention the incredible accuracy.
@@KeepOnTesting then that means it uses the old Brymen chip, because Brymen updated the chip on their units to 240 secs, what is the firmware version on it?
Sir I'm Tasaddaq Hussain form Pakistan my multimeter pc510a sanwa 4 resistor burn no color code Only one color green Please sir confirm resistance value
Holy F**K that meter is expensive. I was definitely not expecting $438 for just the meter and leads. Another $62.40 if you want a case to protect it. Then an other $59 for a USB/Optical cable link. Oh... and that doesn't come with the software. The will cost you another $49.00. So by the time you get the necessities together, you're at $608.40 USD + tax and i bet they don't give free shipping. (just a guess)
I think it's a matter of symantecs. Yes the PC7000 isn't cheap but it's also the top tier digital multimeter in the Sanwa lineup. Fluke 87V is roughly the same price but is alot less impressive technically. The fluke also doesn't ship with a case which is about 50$ more and the included Fluke test leads are crap. I do agree the USB optical cable should be included with the software as a standalone upgrade not 2 separate items. End of day, it's never cheap to get the very best but I can guarantee you it's worth it. 👍
@LBCAndrew Buy the Brymen BM869S. Cheaper, more functions, better specs, better safety rating, casing is protected against dust/moisture ingress etc. Carry case is much cheaper, the pc link comes with software.... Sanwa is just overcharging. bigtime. And there are at least 2 free aftermarket software packeages available that work even better. For instance fast logging (5x/sec) in hires mode. Afaik they also work with the sanwa, as that is basically a brymen inside.
@@joey24698 My Hioki 4252 died after 6 months..very little usage. I eventually got it working again but never had any issues with my Sanwa's after 13 years.
This DMM, or all Sanwa instruments, had been so hard to find a "distributer" or any honest "seller" in the USA, I'd finally given up a couple of years ago. I ALMOST got scammed couple of times on "desperation purchases" from who knows I was communicating with. Congratulations to Sanwa-America on the recent start-up operation and this Channel's debut of the "new" company.
I couldn't agree more!
@@KeepOnTesting😂
There's something very pleasing about that bar graph display!
Agreed! Very good bargraph on the Sanwa's.
Good SANWA devices, I bought back in 2005 PC5000, for 17 years it has been working flawlessly, fast and accurate measurements
👍 That's awesome! SANWA is definitely one of the most reliable names in test equipment!
Gorgeous Sanwa meter there Darren, with a price tag to match. It's nice to see something of higher quality. Gotta love the extra resolution.
If you cross your regular probes during temperature measuring you'll get the ambient temperature. Works with most meters should work with this one too. Love your reviews, Darren!
Perfect 👍 Danish...I'll try the probe trick Always nice when the ambient sensor works a la carte.👍
The PC7000 truly deserves its place among the best multimeters you can buy that has quality and long term reliability in them, undoubtedly. Would love to see how the pc link can be used in a video if possible.
I will do a segment on the software alone. Promise !
wow.... this PC7000 is the real deal !!! yes, diode mode has room for improvements : higher output voltage for testing LED, diode beep and continuity beep if shorted. hope Sanwa read this. finger crossed. 😁
edit : saw the popular CD800a at the poster. Do you have it for review in this Sanwa week, Darren?
Super crisp lcd! That resolution is impressive but so is the lack of jitter on your DC PSU.
Very capable meter, it does seem good value for money although availability is pretty poor in the UK as far as I can see. Impressive input protection built in on a separate board, that is better than some claiming CAT IV 600V. I wouldn't mind getting hold of some of their insulation testers to review. Thanks for another great review.
Original Brymen 869 (which this Sanwa is based on) is cheaper and more feature-rich.
@@TheGrantourismo Thanks for the info, didn't know these were based on Brymen instruments. I find Brymen are good quality and we have a UK distributor for them. I have their 877 Insulation multimeter, but Brymen don't make dedicated insulation testers, which is where my interest lies.
+1 for diode test beeps and 1mA constant current like the Fluke 87V.
Darren, I would like to ask you to review the Tasi TA801C multimeter. For me, it's perfect for electronics beginners with great value for money. It is very cheap, has automatic scales, 9999 counts, very responsive continuity test with loud sound and visual indicator and has diode test with 3.2V output. I think it's unfair that practically no youtuber has reviewed this multimeter that could be great for many people. Thank you very much!
Done ! 👍 on my TODO
This sanwa PC7000 is a beast 😍
Now this is one seriously feature packed high quality multimeter - and it should be for around $450 - but the best of anything is never cheap. The meter itself lives up to its reputation and price class, and just my opinion but as already mentioned for this kind of price the PC cable and software should be included along with a fully functional diode range and a stay on back light, especially using a nine volt battery. It must be said as with other Sanwa gear this is a very high quality instrument with a 500,000 count display that will read way down in the weeds with a nS range, something very few handheld meters have. All else aside, its one of the best in its class -
Couldn't agree with you more Mike! Definitely worth the price of admission.
$450 for this, really? how do you figure that? made in china not japan and its simply a rebadged Breymen and it looks like it uses the old Breymen chip set at that
This DMM is practically a Brymen 867S. With some, at least in my opinion, important differences: The Brymen has a higher safety-rating of CAT IV 1000 Volt (SANWA CAT III 600 Volt).
Brymen´s safety-rating is independent certified (UL listed).
The Brymen 867S is cheaper. Even the more precise Brymen 869S is cheaper.
The functionality is identical (even the 50000/500000 counts) to this SANWA PC7000. The housing of this SANWA was simply redesigned. But even the port for the optical USB connection seems to be identical.
So, what is the point to buy a PC7000?
Wash your mouth out with soapy water and go and sand at the back of the room😀
The only thing I found superior in Sanwa is much better rotary selector (based on my Sanwas and Brymens).
Looks like Sanwa has lower bandwidth then Brymen 869s
Spec-wise the Sanwa PC7000 is a Brymen BM867s with a few additions:
- LPF (Brymen calls it VFD on the BM869s)
- one temperature measurement (vs none on the BM867s and two on the BM869s)
Brymen also increased the backlight timeout to more than 4 minutes (short backlights drive me nuts - 15 seconds is criminal). Brymen's PC comm software is a free download. But like Sanwa, you do have to buy the cable. I'm not sure, but I think there's a good possibility that Brymen's software and cable will work with the Sanwa PC7000.
I must say, I like the look of the Sanwa better, but not enough to pay 50-100% more than the BM869s.
Thanks for the update! Yes, the SANWA definitely does a great job aesthetically in comparison to the Brymen. Both super multimeters in their own right ✅️ Agreed, the miniscule backlight timeouts are soooo aggravating 🙄
The Features provided in this Multimeters are exactly matching with the Brymen 869S excluding the two thermocouple inputs which is possible in bm869s nd the Silicon test probes plus the 2 Bussman fuses And sanwa 7000 is much more costly than the bm869s. No reason to buy this when there is already a cheap alternative
That’s what I thought too. A lot of Brymen vibe. The “diod” designation, 500000 count mode, multiple pcb design, 4-20mA mode (the range selection in general)… it all breathes brymen, and that is not a bad thing!
@@ssalient I m pretty much sure that the pc com software used in sanwa may also work in Brymen 869s haven't tried it though but posibllity is higher. As the ckt boards look pretty much same.
The same chip is used in the Brymen 869s. I disagree about the cheap alternative, both are fairly close in price but I'll wager that Sanwa will still be going strong 30 years from now..
@@KeepOnTesting Yep, Sanwas have better build quality, especially rotary function switch.
@@TheGrantourismo Joe Smith tested the BM869S rotary switch. It passed the 50.000 cycle test with ease, something the sanwa still has to prove. So Brymen's are top notch in that regard. And of course the BM869S is better spec wise and has more functions.
And the BM869s has rubber seals all around, something the Sanwa lacks. So no dust/moisture protection.
I think the better build quality leans towards the Brymen in this case...
Thank you! Remember the diode tester is just that - a diode tester that can also do LEDs;)
Spot on my friend! Keep On Testing 👍
Is this the same sanwa, that makes radios for radio controlled toys?
No , that's a different vendor. This is the original SANWA ELECTRIC CO LTD JAPAN.
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Would you choose Sanwa PC7000 over Brymen BM869s?
Sanwa PC7000! I had the Brymen. It's an excellent dmm but I found the Sanwa more accurate and I preferred the display as well.
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@@KeepOnTesting You had both ISO17025 calibrated?
I have my BM869S calibrated ISO17025 annually for 5 years now, and it's always within spec, and those specs are consideraby more precise than sanwa's specs. So I have a hard time to believe that you've found the Sanwa more accurate, at least to objective standards. This starts to look like a sponsored video.
So the Brymen is cheaper (accesories are cheaper too), has more functionality, has better specs, and has dust/moisture ingress protection.
Hello hope that you can feature a review of a genuine Sanwa YX360TRF with CE logo on its front and complete specs at the lower right of the unit. A year ago think it was replicas. Hope you can do a toe to toe review.🙂
You forgot to mention that it is manufactured by Brymen and is a reduced model of the Brymen BM869s.
Being a Brymen will secure it a very good meter.
Identical IC but multimeter is manufactured by Sanwa not Brymen. Thx for watching 👀
IC is a Brymen IC, functions of the meter is the same as Brymen, computer interface is same as Brymen (Both physical and protocol).
@@henrikjensen3278 But it has "MADE IN JAPAN" :)
@@TheGrantourismo where do you see that? it list the company name, city & country the company is located in BUT it doesn't say " Made in Japan" that is an old marketing trick to make you think it is when it's really not; unless you can show me otherwise :)
The PC7000 is really a top notch, well specified instrument, but you have to take your hat off to the HABOTEST, it holds it own against the best of the best.
👍 Sean, so true, that Habo still surprised me 3 years later !
@@KeepOnTesting am I right that it's input protection is non existent making it really bench hobby meter ( the habo)
@@sebna118A has 2 PTCs and diode clamping etc. So input protection is not nonexistent. I obviously wouldn't recommend it for industrial use but for home mains it is perfectly suited.
I guess you would prefer 118E over 118A?
@@sebna 100%
re-badged Brymen
Does this PC7000 come with a carrying case of any sort?
No it doesn't..that would have been a nice addition at this pricepoint.
@@KeepOnTesting Thanks for your answer, Darren. Great review!
@@pdr5926 Thx my friend! 👍
I'm from Indonesia sir
Please Request SANFIX brand multimeter or clamp meter 😀
I'm searching for a DMM that beeps on diode mode forward voltage do you know any good models for below 300?
Believe it or not...ua-cam.com/video/qy8B4Y8c0_4/v-deo.html
It's Cheap and diode mode works like you asked.
How much this kind of sanwa digital multimeter?
Around 450$ if you take advantage of the 20% COUPON CODE from SANWA-AMERICA.COM 👍
This or Hioki DT4281 top model? Which would you choose? These are similarly priced.
I still prefer my SANWA. Hioki is also very good but SANWA is my high end goto multimeter. I prefer it's selector switch and display. Not to mention the incredible accuracy.
@@KeepOnTesting thank you Darren. Much appreciated. I might get it one day :)
@@sebna It's a great investment! 👍
Hioki DT4282 all day long
@@joey24698 have you owned or used both? If so why Hioki over Sanwa, and thank you for coming back to me!
does the software measure/show THD?
Negative. Total Harmonic Distortion is not a featureset of the Sanwa PC Link 7 software.
why these high end meters don't have NCV feature?
That's a good question 🤔 funny enough NCV seems to be relegated to the CHEAP-O Multimeter realm !
It's a gimmick like those HFE transistor checkers. Low end meters include things like HFE, temperature, frequency basically things you never use.
where's cd800a review?
Geez good point! 👍 I will have one out by early January !
@@KeepOnTesting 👍
is it true the backlight only stays on for 15 seconds?
Yes, I demonstrated in the review.
@@KeepOnTesting then that means it uses the old Brymen chip, because Brymen updated the chip on their units to 240 secs, what is the firmware version on it?
currently these go for $200 or so.
Prices have come down on the 7000 series 😊
Sir I'm Tasaddaq Hussain form Pakistan
my multimeter pc510a sanwa
4 resistor burn no color code
Only one color green
Please sir confirm resistance value
Please sir confirm resistance value
Sir I'm waiting for you reply
I see one for $120 US used mint.
Steal of a deal..😊
Awesome. I’m going to pick it up this morning.
@@graxxor Excellent!! Let us know how you like it 😀
💯❤️👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Holy F**K that meter is expensive. I was definitely not expecting $438 for just the meter and leads. Another $62.40 if you want a case to protect it. Then an other $59 for a USB/Optical cable link. Oh... and that doesn't come with the software. The will cost you another $49.00. So by the time you get the necessities together, you're at $608.40 USD + tax and i bet they don't give free shipping. (just a guess)
I think it's a matter of symantecs. Yes the PC7000 isn't cheap but it's also the top tier digital multimeter in the Sanwa lineup.
Fluke 87V is roughly the same price but is alot less impressive technically. The fluke also doesn't ship with a case which is about 50$ more and the included Fluke test leads are crap. I do agree the USB optical cable should be included with the software as a standalone upgrade not 2 separate items.
End of day, it's never cheap to get the very best but I can guarantee you it's worth it. 👍
@LBCAndrew Buy the Brymen BM869S. Cheaper, more functions, better specs, better safety rating, casing is protected against dust/moisture ingress etc. Carry case is much cheaper, the pc link comes with software....
Sanwa is just overcharging. bigtime.
And there are at least 2 free aftermarket software packeages available that work even better. For instance fast logging (5x/sec) in hires mode. Afaik they also work with the sanwa, as that is basically a brymen inside.
@@KeepOnTesting the very best?? that would be Hioki
@@joey24698 My Hioki 4252 died after 6 months..very little usage. I eventually got it working again but never had any issues with my Sanwa's after 13 years.