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News Release from: B+K Precision | Subject: Model 5491A
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 08 October 2003
Budget price for high-performance
true-RMS DMM
Using a standard AC mains outlet as the power source, the new PC-compatible Model 5491A bench multimeter provides an easy to read dual display with 50,000-count accuracy.
Using a standard AC mains outlet as the power source, the new PC-compatible Model 5491A bench multimeter provides an easy to read dual display with 50,000-count accuracy Priced at only $495.00, the Model 5491A offers a very accurate, feature-packed true-RMS bench DMM at a very reasonable price
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 7 Feb 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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The Model 5492 bench multimeter provides an easy to read dual display and the ability to select the display count (resolution) from 120,000, 40,000 or 4000 counts.
Because of its low price and high accuracy, the Model 5491A is an ideal tool for use in any high school, technical trade school, college and university laboratory, as well as research and development, service, maintenance, test and manufacturing benchtop applications.
Some of the features of the B+K Precision Model 5491A include: a 50,000 count dual display; DCV, ACV, DCA, ACA, frequency and diode continuity tests; true RMS (AC, AC+DC), 30Hz to 100kHz measurement bandwidth; resistance measurement up to 50Mohm, 10mohm resolution; frequency measurement up to 500kHz, 0.01Hz resolution; dBm measurement with variable reference impedance from 2 to 8000W; compare (hi/lo pass) function for quick in-tolerance test; fast electronic and closed-case calibration; display hold; an RS232 interface; and a rack mount option.
The multimeter features two large, easy-to-read, front-panel-mounted VFD displays.
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The line voltage is 100/120/220/240V AC, +/- 10%, 50/60Hz, 16VA maximum with a best resolution of 1uV, the AC voltage (true RMS), dBm, 12A maximum AC and DC current, and frequency to 1MHz.
Overload protection via an audible beeper is provided for both voltage and current measurements.
The Model 5491A has been designed and tested according to EN61010-1 (IEC1010-1) safety requirements for electronic measuring apparatus.
The optional rack mount kit (RK 01) allows the user to install the Model 5491A in standard 19in racks and combine it with other test instruments usually found in R and D and automated ATE test environments.
Its RS232 port provides an easy method for downloading and logging data obtained from units under test to a PC for a multitude of uses including graphing, calibration, etc.
The compact benchtop unit (105 x 305 x 255mm) weighs only 3kg.
Available for immediate delivery, the Model 5491A is priced at $495.00, and comes with B and K Precision Corporation's outstanding one-year warranty, user manual, line cord and test leads.
A variety of optional accessories are available including a lantern-type probe (TL-36), tip-type probe (TL-35) insulation piercing clip (TH-02), RS-232 PC link software and cable (AK 5491A) and a rack mount kit (RK-01) for mounting the unit in a standard 19in rack.
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