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Basic measurement capabilities with remote connectivity
Essential DMMs are affordable, entry-level, and ideal for an education lab. It features a large 7-inch, dual-measurement color display for easy viewing and simultaneous output monitoring. With 5.5 digits of resolution, our Essential DMM measures a broad range of signals, including DC voltage, DC current, true root mean square (RMS) AC voltage, AC current, two- and four-wire resistance, frequency, continuity, diode test, temperature, and capacitance. It comes with remote control and data logging software for real-time monitoring, capturing, and visualization crucial for testing and validation of your applications. Get started with precise and affordable measurements — request a quote or order a Keysight Essential DMM today. Need help selecting? Check out the resources below.
Trigger and capture
Capture fast-changing signals with enhanced input trigger settings and up to 5,000 samples in memory for post-analysis.
Enhanced dual display
Large 7-inch, dual measurement color display renders a broad range of signals with built-in trend and statistics charting tools.
Remote connectivity
Connection, remote control, and data logging via LAN, USB, or SCPI, ideal for real-time monitoring, analysis, and troubleshooting.
Intuitive front panel
Quickly set up and perform measurement tasks with intuitive soft and function keys, which light up to indicate the parameters measured.
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Digits of resolution
5 ½
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Basic 1-year DCV accuracy
150 ppm
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Memory
5,000 readings
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Interface
LAN, USB
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Maximum reading rate
110 readings/s
Typical configuration
DM5-class Digital Multimeter
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Frequently asked questions
Triggering is important on a digital multimeter (DMM) because it ensures that measurements are taken consistently and at the right moment in a signal. Without triggering, the DMM may capture unstable or random points on a waveform, leading to fluctuating or unreliable readings. By defining a starting condition, such as a voltage threshold, current level, or timing event, triggering synchronizes the DMM to capture meaningful data. This is especially valuable for measuring complex or time-varying signals, detecting transient events, or capturing infrequent glitches. In advanced applications, triggering provides greater control and repeatability, allowing engineers to analyze signals with confidence and avoid missing critical details.
Digital Multimeters (DMMs) measure voltage by comparing the potential difference between two points in a circuit. To use a multimeter as a voltage tester, connect it in parallel to the component or circuit where you want a reading. Since the voltage measurement circuit has an extremely high input impedance (of the order of 10 MΩ), very little current flows through it, ensuring that the DMM doesn't substantially load the circuit and give inaccurate readings.
Digital multimeter software is important because it enhances the functionality and versatility of your DMM, enabling you to capture, analyze, and store measurement data more effectively. With software integration, DMMs can interface with computers or mobile devices, allowing for real-time data logging, trend analysis, and remote monitoring. This is particularly valuable in industrial, laboratory, and field applications, where continuous or long-term monitoring of electrical parameters is required. Additionally, the software can automate tests, generate reports, and perform advanced calculations, improving accuracy, efficiency, and data management, all while reducing human error.