From: pallison49@gmail.com   
      
   Andy wrote:   
      
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   > I bought an Excel XL 830L multimeter with the understanding that it   
   > was a RMS voltmeter.   
   >   
      
    ** Can you see the term "true RMS" on the meter or handbook?   
      
      
   > I also have UEI ElectroMate DM 200.   
   >   
      
    ** Not a true RMS type.   
      
      
   > When I checked the output of my APC unit with both meters,   
   > the readings were about the same.   
   >   
      
    ** OK.   
      
   > Is there a way to tell if a meter is an RMS type?   
   >   
      
   ** The maker will tell you.   
      
      
      
   ....  Phil   
      
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