Aktakom AM-1060 Multimeter - Review

We are reviewing an advanced Aktakom AM-1060 digital multimeter, which includes several professional functions beyond basic measurement. Key features demonstrated include:

Pic 1 AM-1060

Large, Icon-Rich Display: Offers automatic / manual range selection, maximum / minimum / peak readings, and relative measurements.

Pic 2 Bar Graph

Graphic Scale Advantage: Unlike basic multimeters, the AM-1060 includes a graphic scale that visually shows rapid parameter changes, similar to an analog dial, making it especially useful for transient processes (pic 2).

Pic 3 Large display

Practical Examples

Illumination Measurement: A photoresistor is used to show how quickly the graphic scale reacts to changes in light, unlike standard digital displays which lag.

Microprocessor Current Consumption: An ESP-32 module is tested to observe current surges during Wi-Fi transmission. The graphic scale effectively captures these fast surges, while digital readings fail to keep up.

Pic 4 Graphic Scale Reaction

Peak Current Measurement: Using the MAX/MIN and Peak functions, the AM-1060 measures short-duration current spikes critical for designing reliable microprocessor systems.

Dual Quantity Measurement: Demonstrates simultaneous measurement of voltage and frequency using a simple generator circuit and confirms accuracy with an oscilloscope.

Pic 5 Measurements

Conclusion

The AM-1060 is ideal for advanced electronics work, especially involving microprocessors and fast signal analysis, thanks to its responsive graphic scale and wide range of functions.