A standard multimeter measures voltage, current and resistance. An LCR meter measures inductance, capacitance and resistance. The Vartech V 8222 H does both from one handheld instrument - a genuinely useful combination for anyone who needs component-level LCR checks alongside routine electrical measurement, without carrying two separate instruments.
What the LCR Function Actually Covers
The V 8222 H measures inductance from 2 mH to 20 H across 2 auto ranges, with accuracy of ±(2.5% rdg + 30 digits), and capacitance from 20 nF to 2 mF across 6 auto ranges, with accuracy of ±(3.5% rdg + 20 digits). That's enough range to cover the great majority of discrete inductors and capacitors encountered in general electronics, motor-run and motor-start capacitor checks, and coil/transformer winding inductance verification - component-level LCR work rather than the tighter tolerances and multi-frequency testing a dedicated bench LCR meter provides.
Auto-ranging on L and C
Full Multimeter Function on the Same Instrument
Alongside LCR measurement, the V 8222 H is a complete True RMS digital multimeter: DC/AC voltage to 1000 V/750 V, DC/AC current to 20 A, resistance to 200 MΩ, frequency and duty cycle to 20 MHz across 7 auto ranges, and temperature from -20°C to 1000°C with a probe. True RMS measurement means accurate readings on the distorted waveforms found around VFDs and switch-mode loads - not just clean sine waves. Transistor (hFE) test, continuity and diode test round out the standard multimeter feature set.
Who This Instrument Actually Suits
The V 8222 H suits electronics technicians, service and repair work, and general maintenance where component-level LCR checks come up occasionally alongside routine electrical measurement - motor-run capacitor testing, coil continuity and inductance checks, and general component verification on a bench or in the field. If LCR measurement is your primary, daily task rather than an occasional check, a dedicated bench LCR meter with multiple test frequencies and tighter accuracy will serve you better - see our Vartech LCR meter buying guide for that comparison.
Quick Reference
- Occasional LCR checks alongside routine multimeter work: V 8222 H covers both from one instrument.
- Motor-run/start capacitor and coil inductance checks: covered directly by the auto-ranging L/C function.
- Daily, primary LCR measurement work: a dedicated bench LCR meter (LCR-1B, LCR-2A) offers multi-frequency testing and tighter accuracy.
- General electrical measurement (V/A/Ω) with occasional temperature checks: fully covered by the same instrument.
CIE Instruments is an authorised distributor for the Vartech V 8222 H LCR digital multimeter, part of the full Vartech LCR meter range. Contact us to confirm it covers your component range.