using analog equipment

[electricalperson]

can anybody here explain to me what they would use an analog meter for?

just curious to what everyone does

 

[LarryFine]

It's easier for the brain to quickly discern the movement of a needle as compared to interpreting the meaning of digits. And in comparisons, such as whether a measured value increaes or decreases.

Look at automotive instrument gauges. For example, a drag-race driver can more easily determine when reaching a shift point watching a tachometer needle than a 3- or 4-segment digital readout.

 

[electricalperson]

It's easier for the brain to quickly discern the movement of a needle as compared to interpreting the meaning of digits. And in comparisons, such as whether a measured value increaes or decreases.

Look at automotive instrument gauges. For example, a drag-race driver can more easily determine when reaching a shift point watching a tachometer needle than a 3- or 4-segment digital readout.

what kind of analog equipment do you have. i got an mj159 megger

 

[brian john]

I use a Simpson for checking in-phase-monitor operation on an ATS and when phasing ATS's