A bench multimeter is an advanced electronic measuring device used to measure various electrical quantities (such as voltage, current and resistance) in more precise and larger-scale applications than handheld multimeters. Bench multimeters are designed primarily for use on a test bench or in a research and development laboratory, which allows them to offer greater accuracy, stability and functionality than traditional multimeters.
Main features of a bench multimeter:
- High accuracy:
- Bench multimeters offer superior accuracy compared with handheld multimeters. They are able to provide high-resolution readings with low uncertainty, which makes them suitable for testing and calibrating sensitive equipment.
- Wider measurement range:
- They generally have a wider measurement range, which lets them measure direct and alternating current at both low and high magnitudes. This makes them ideal for use in a wide range of applications, from telecommunications equipment to high-power systems.
- High-quality display:
- They have large , high-resolution displays (LCD or LED) that show measurements with decimals and clear units for easy reading.
- Long-term accuracy:
- Bench multimeters are very stable over time, which means they maintain their long-term accuracy, making them a reliable tool for calibration and quality control tasks.
- Advanced connectivity:
- Many models allow PC connection or connection to other test systems through USB ports or GPIB communication interfaces (General Purpose Interface Bus) for test automation or for storing and analyzing data.
- Additional functionality:
- Some bench multimeters include functionality such as data graphing, data logging or advanced testssuch as measurement of frequency, signal period or diode and transistor tests
3458A Digital Multimeter, 8.5 Digits
The 3458A is recognized worldwide as the standard in high-performance digital multimeters, and delivers speed and accuracy in the R&D lab, on the production test floor and in the calibration lab. The 3458A is simply the fastest, most flexible and most accurate multimeter ever offered by Keysight Technologies. In your system or on the bench, the 3458A saves you time and money with unprecedented test system performance and accuracy.
- Measure with confidence with DC voltage (DCV) accuracy of up to 8 ppm
- Maximize productivity with fast measurement speeds of up to 100,000 readings/s
- Extended data logging with memory for up to 148,000 readings
- Self-calibration capability with autoadjust and self-verification
- Backward-compatible code; RoHS compliant