Measuring devices come in handy kits that are normally used for a specific purpose. This guide sets out what you can expect measuring device kits to contain.
There is no one great big all-in-one measuring device kit. You are more likely to find a range of measuring device kits put together to be used for a specific purpose.
Overview of measuring device kits
A kit should contain measuring devices that are compatible with the field of application. Popular kits are:
- A measuring device kit to be used for environmental purposes should contain a device for measuring air humidity and air temperature, in order to be able to determine room temperature, for example. Other devices: A lux meter allows you to determine the level of lighting in a room. A vane anemometer captures wind speed and uses wind chill to alert you to low temperatures. A sound level meter is used to measure the volume of sources of noise.
- A measuring device kit for installing and maintaining electrical and other systems. A digital multimeter can be used to obtain various readings in the field of electronics, for example voltage, current, capacity, resistance and frequency. An infrared thermometer can be used to measure a surface temperature contactlessly using a laser beam mark. This allows you to maintain the required safe distance from hot objects and also to measure hard-to-reach places. A video endoscope camera can also be used to inspect and check hard-to-reach areas.
- A kit should contain a clamp multimeter for re-installations in the field of electronics. This allows you to measure AC or DC voltages, current flows, capacities, resistances and temperatures (depending on the model). We recommend using a contactless voltage tester to check voltage quickly. A two-pole voltage meter also allows you to test power sockets as well as check the direction of rotation indicator for three-phase motors.
- A measuring device kit for obtaining heating measurements and measurements relating to building assessments should contain a thermometer, which can also be used to measure dew point. This means you can determine areas of buildings in which condensation and subsequently mould can form. It should also contain a thermometer with two inputs, which allows for differential measurements of two temperatures such as the exterior and interior surface of a wall.
- A kit may also contain just the one measuring device to be combined with an accessory that is suitable for the area of application, such as a digital multimeter with a current clamp adapter, crocodile clips and temperature sensors.
The right case for a measuring device kit
Measuring devices are sensitive precision instruments. They must therefore be stored and transported in a secure case. Shock-resistant cases, in which foam inserts with custom-fit recesses for the measuring devices are inserted, have proven to be effective. They should also be lockable because measuring devices are rather expensive after all.
It is also important that they are protected against spray water and rain water when being used outdoors.
