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Agilent 34461A 6½ Digit, 34401A Replacement, Truevolt DMM Digital Multimeter

Name: Agilent 34461A 6½ Digit, 34401A Replacement, Truevolt DMM Digital Multimeter
Brand: Agilent
SKU: Agilent34461A
Price: 1097.00 USD
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Rating: 4.86 (7 reviews)

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Digital multimeter, 6 1/2 digit, 34401A replacement, Truevolt DMM

Display DMM results in ways you never have before
- Color, graphical display with built-in bar chart, histogram, trend, math, and statistics
- I/O: USB, LAN/LXI, GPIB (optional)
- BenchVue Enabled. Control your DMM from your PC to view and capture your data easily.
Measure with unquestioned Truevolt confidence
- 12 measurement functions: DC/AC voltage, DC/AC current, 2- and 4-wire resistance, Diode, Continuity, Frequency, Period, Temperature, capacitance
- Basic accuracy: 0.0035% DC, 0.06% AC
- 1000 V max voltage input, 10 A max current input

Move to the next generation 34401A DMM with 100% assurance
- Industry's only 100% drop-in, SCPI compatible replacement for the Keysight 34401A DMM
- System capability: 1000 readings/second, 10,000 reading memory

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Agilent 34461A 6½ Digit, 34401A Replacement, Truevolt DMM Digital Multimeter

Keysight’s NEW Truevolt Digital Multimeters (DMMs) offer a full range of measurement capabilities and price points with higher levels of accuracy, speed, and resolution.

Get more insight quickly
Truevolt DMM's graphical capabilities such as trend and histo- gram charts offer more insights quickly. Both models also provide a data logging mode for easier trend analysis and a digitizing mode for capturing transients.

Measure low-power devices
The ability to measure very low current, 1 µA range with pA resolution, allows you to make measurements on very low power devices.

Maintain calibrated measurements
Auto calibration allows you to compensate for temperature drift so you can maintain measurement accuracy throughout your workday.

Keysight’s Truevolt 34461A digital multimeter (DMM) is the new replacement for the 34401A DMM. The 34461A offers everything you’ve come to expect from the industry-standard 34401A with new display capabilities, Truevolt measurement performance and the industry’s only solution with 100%, drop-in 34401A compatibility.
Worry about the quality of your design, not the quality of your measurement

Patented analog-to-digital converter enables metrology grade architecture
Measure your real-world signals, not instrument error: minimized measurement error, digital AC measurements and expanded measurement functionality
All specifications tested, compliant and guaranteed according to ISO/IEC 17025

Everything you depend on with the 34401A and more

Industry's only 100% drop-in, SCPI compatible replacement for the 34401A DMM
Designed by the same team of engineers as the 34401A

Worry about the quality of your design, not the quality of your measurements
In a rack or on a bench real-world signals are never flat. They have some level of AC signal riding on top from power line noise, other environmental noise, or injected current from the meter itself. How well your meter deals with these extraneous factors and eliminates them from the true measurement makes a big dif- ference to your accuracy. Behind the scenes, Keysight’s Truevolt technology accounts for measurement errors created by these real-world factors so you can be confident in your measurements and it is only available on Keysight DMMs.

Truevolt technology starts with an analog-to-digital converter that enables a patented metrology-grade architecture. Using this architecture, Keysight delivers a good balance of measurement resolution, linearity, accuracy, and speed at a value price, all de- rived and guaranteed per ISO/IEC 17025 industry standards.

BenchVue Software

Data capture simplied. Click. Capture. Done.
BenchVue software for the PC makes it simple to connect, control, capture and view Keysight's DMMs simultaneously with other Keysight bench instruments with no additional programming.
– Visualize multiple measurements simultaneously
– Easily log data, screen shots and system state
– Rapidly prototype custom test sequences
– Recall past state of your bench to replicate results
– Export measurement data in desired format fast
– Quickly access manuals, drivers, FAQs and videos
– Monitor and control bench from mobile devices

The Digital Multimeter App within BenchVue enables control of digital multimeters to visualize measurements, perform data logging 1 and annotate captured data (included in model BV0000A). Upgrading to the Pro version (model #BV0001A) provides histograms, digitizer capability and unrestricted data logging with limit checking and alerts.

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Manufacturer Specs

Key specifications	34460A	34461A	34465A	34470A
Digits of resolution	6½	6½	6½	7½
Basic dcv accuracy	75 ppm	35 ppm	30 ppm	16 ppm
Max reading rate	300 rdgs/s	1,000 rdgs/s	5,000 rdgs/s std 50,000 rdgs/s opt	5,000 rdgs/s std 50,000 rdgs/s opt
Memory	1,000 rdgs	10,000 rdgs	50,000 rdgs std 2 million rdgs opt	50,000 rdgs std 2 million rdgs opt
Measurements
DCV, ACV	100 mV to 1,000 V	100 mV to 1,000 V	100 mV to 1,000 V	100 mV to 1,000 V
DCI	100 μa to 3 a	100 μa to 10 a	1 μa to 10 a	1 μa to 10 a
ACI	100 μa to 3 a	100 μa to 10 a	100 μa to 10 a	100 μa to 10 a
2- and 4-wire resistance	100 ω to 100 mω	100 ω to 100 mω	100 ω to 1,000 mω	100 ω to 1,000 mω
Continuity, diode	Y, 5 V	Y, 5 V	Y, 5 V	Y, 5 V
Frequency, period	3 Hz to 300 kHz	3 Hz to 300 kHz	3 Hz to 300 kHz	3 Hz to 300 kHz
Temperature	RTD/PT100, thermistor	RTD/PT100, thermistor	RTD/PT100, thermistor, thermocouples	RTD/PT100, thermistor, thermocouples
Capacitance	1.0 nf to 100.0 µf	1.0 nf to 100.0 µf	1.0 nf to 100.0 μf	1.0 nf to 100.0 μf
Dual line display	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Display	color, graphical	color, graphical	color, graphical	color, graphical
Statistical graphics	Histogram, bar chart	Histogram, bar chart, trend chart	Histogram, bar chart, trend chart	Histogram, bar chart, trend chart
Rear input terminals	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
IO interface
USB/td>	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
LAN/LXI Core	Optional	Yes	Yes	Yes
GPIB	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional

Range 2	24 hours ³ T _{_ACAL} ± 1 °C	90 days T _{_ACAL} ± 5 °C	1 year T _{_ACAL} ± 5 °C	2 years T_{_ACAL} ± 5 °C	Non ACAL ¹¹ Temperature coefficient/°C	with ACAL ¹² Temperature coefficient/°C
DC voltage
100 mV	0.0030 + 0.0030	0.0040 + 0.0035	0.0040 + 0.0035	0.0045 + 0.0035	0.0005 + 0.0005	0.0001 + 0.0005
1 V	0.0010 + 0.0004	0.0015 + 0.0004	0.0020 + 0.0004	0.0025 + 0.0004	0.0005 + 0.0001	0.0001 + 0.0001
10 V	0.0008 + 0.0002	0.0013 + 0.0002	0.0016 + 0.0002	0.0020 + 0.0002	0.0005 + 0.0001	0.0001 + 0.0001
100 V	0.0020 + 0.0006	0.0032 + 0.0006	0.0038 + 0.0006	0.0040 + 0.0006	0.0005 + 0.0001	0.0001 + 0.0001
1000 v 14	0.0020 + 0.0006	0.0032 + 0.0006	0.0038 + 0.0006	0.0040 + 0.0006	0.0005 + 0.0001	0.0001 + 0.0001
Resistance ⁹
100 Ω	0.0020 + 0.0005	0.0050 + 0.0040	0.0060 + 0.0040	0.0070 + 0.0040	0.0006 + 0.0005	0.0002 + 0.0005
1 kΩ	0.0020 + 0.0005	0.0030 + 0.0005	0.0040 + 0.0005	0.0050 + 0.0005	0.0006 + 0.0001	0.0002 + 0.0001
10 kΩ	0.0020 + 0.0005	0.0030 + 0.0005	0.0040 + 0.0005	0.0050 + 0.0005	0.0006 + 0.0001	0.0002 + 0.0001
100 kΩ	0.0020 + 0.0005	0.0030 + 0.0005	0.0040 + 0.0005	0.0050 + 0.0005	0.0006 + 0.0001	0.0002 + 0.0001
1 mΩ	0.0020 + 0.0005	0.0060 + 0.0005	0.0070 + 0.0005	0.0080 + 0.0005	0.0010 + 0.0002	0.0002 + 0.0002
10 mΩ	0.010 + 0.001	0.020 + 0.001	0.025 + 0.001	0.030 + 0.001	0.0030 + 0.0004	0.0030 + 0.0004
100 mΩ	0.100 + 0.001	0.200 + 0.001	0.300 + 0.001	0.400 + 0.001	0.1000 + 0.0001	0.0100 + 0.0001
1000 mΩ	2.000 + 0.001	2.000 + 0.001	3.000 + 0.001	4.000 + 0.001	1.0000 + 0.0001	0.1000 + 0.0001
Range 2		24 hours 3 T _CAL ± 1 °C	90 days T _CAL± 5 °C	1 year T _CAL ± 5 °C	2 years T _CAL ± 5 °C	Temperature coefficient/°C 6
DC current
1 µA (typ)		0.007 + 0.005	0.030 + 0.005	0.050 + 0.005	0.060 + 0.005	0.0020 + 0.0010
10 µA (typ)		0.007 + 0.002	0.030 + 0.002	0.050 + 0.002	0.060 + 0.002	0.0015 + 0.0006
AAAA100 µA (typ)		0.007 + 0.001	0.030 + 0.001	0.050 + 0.002	0.060 + 0.001	0.0015 + 0.0004
1 mA		0.007 + 0.003	0.030 + 0.005	0.050 + 0.001	0.060 + 0.005	0.0015 + 0.0005
10 mA		0.007 + 0.020	0.030 + 0.020	0.050 + 0.005	0.060 + 0.020	0.0020 + 0.0020
100 mA		0.010 + 0.004	0.030 + 0.005	0.050 + 0.005	0.060 + 0.005	0.0020 + 0.0005
1 A		0.050 + 0.006	0.070 + 0.010	0.080 + 0.010	0.100 + 0.010	0.0050 + 0.0010
3 A		0.180 + 0.020	0.200 + 0.020	0.200 + 0.020	0.230 + 0.020	0.0050 + 0.0020
10 A 5		0.050 + 0.010	0.120 + 0.010	0.120 + 0.010	0.150 + 0.010	0.0050 + 0.0010
Continuity
1 kΩ		0.002 + 0.010	0.008 + 0.020	0.010 + 0.020	0.012 + 0.020	0.0050 + 0.0010
Diode Test ¹¹
>5 V		0.002 + 0.010	0.008 + 0.010	0.010 + 0.010	0.012 + 0.020	0.0010 + 0.0010
DC:DC ratio (typ) 12
(normalized input accuracy) + (normalized reference accuracy)

Tech Specs

Multimeters Template
Style	Bench
Measures AC V	Yes
Measures DC V	Yes
Measures AC A	Yes
Measures DC A	Yes
True RMS	Yes
Maximum Voltage AC	750 V
Maximum Voltage DC	1000 V
Maximum Current DC	10 A
Minimum Current DC	100 uA (0.1 mA)
Basic Accuracy V DC	0.0035
# Digit Display	6.5
Backlight	Yes
Manual/Autoranging	Both
Decibels	No
Resistance	Yes
Frequency	Yes
Capacitance	No
Temperature	Yes
Diode Testing	Yes
Intrinsically Safe	No
Peak Hold	No
Overload Protector	Yes
Kelvin 4-Wire Measurement Capability	Yes
Wireless Display	No
Data Hold	No
Low-Pass Filter	No
Test Equipment General Attributes
Unique Features	•6.5 digit resolution •Basic V dc accuracy of up to 0.0035 % •Dual display •100 μA to 10 A current range •Wide ohms range from 10m Ω to 100 MΩ •2 x 4 ohms 4-wire measurement technique •Measures frequency and period •Also measures temperature •USB memory drive port •Graphical display

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Circuit Characterization.

5.0

I need to characterize a circuit over a long time period. A scope wouldn't do it due to time frame and resolution. I need to accurately measure micro volts.

The meter does all I need. 6 1/2 digits and low noise gives me the accuracy. With control over the sample period, I get even less noise.

The software is very easy to use. I'd planned to use VB.net, but may be able to just use the data logger software.

Other vendors' software seemed much harder to use.

Incline Dan on Dec 14, 2015 I found this helpful (1)

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AWESOME DMM..!!

5.0

I have the older 34410A, which is a classic and it still keeps ticking and has served me well for over 12 years - but I ordered the 34461A for an upgraded test bench that I'm building - primarily due to it's HUGE display and the digital memory that it provide. Being able to see voltage readings over time, as well as a histogram of the voltage readings is hugely useful for troubleshooting (as is watching current consumption over time). This was not possible with the 34401A unless connected to a PC and having the PC do the time correlation.

The meter is typical Agilent build-quality - superb in every respect. Set-up is a breeze and the instrument is ready to go, out-of-the-box. Set-up with the PC is also easy, since all of the 34401A programs work without modification.

Is it cheap - NO, not at all. I considered the Siglent as well as the Rigol (I have 4 other Rigol instruments), but the small differential in price between the Rigol and the Agilent wasn't enough to sacrifice the build-quality, reliability or compatibility of the 34461A. My instrument purchases are made based on a 10-15 year lifespan and I know that the 34461A will serve me very well over the long term - with an instrument that I use multiple times a day.

Verified Purchase Michael Lee on Apr 29, 2015 I found this helpful (1)

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Agilent 34461A

5.0

Nice display, good documentation.
It works great for bench use and automation with a PC.
Firmware 2.08 added capacitance and limited secondary measurements.

The only thing I thought was strange is it does not timestamp readings saved from the front panel.

DAVID on Apr 23, 2015 I found this helpful (3)

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Agilent 34461A

5.0

Great display, great features, great documentation

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Agilent 34461A

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Excellent screen, great features, great documentation

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Agilent 34461A DMM - First Impressions

4.0

I've had this 6.5 digit DMM for about a week, replacing my venerable Fluke 8440A. The color LCD screen is wonderful, with large crisp clear digits and soft key labels. There's nothing comparable on the market, though I imagine this DMM will soon spawn copycat products from Rigol, Tektronix, Fluke, Keithley, etc.

This DMM has a significant learning curve if one wants to use its full capabilities. The manual (on DVD - unfortunately, no hard copy is provided, and Kinkos charged me $50 to make a copy) is 350 pages and, also unfortunately, has no service information other than instructions for replacing fuses.

There are excellent technical reviews of the 34461A on YouTube, so I won't duplicate those here. Aside from the lack of a printed manual, and a missing test probe in the accessory package, I've been pleased with my purchase. The bootup time (about 35 seconds) is a minor annoyance, the beep volume for continuity testing is too low, some of the file handling menus are cumbersome, and the display does not suppress leading zeros, but I hope Agilent will fix some of these issues with firmware updates. Note that unlike some competitors' meters, this DMM will not display two independent readings simultaneously, nor will it measure capacitance. On the other hand the graphical trend chart is a very nice feature that, e.g., makes it easy to track the drift and regulation of a power supply. The DMM costs about the same as other high-end DMMs, and while its accuracy and resolution is about the same as others in its price range, you're getting a much nicer display.

Verified Purchase Jim Garland W8ZR on Jun 10, 2014 I found this helpful (1)

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Well worth the money

5.0

This is my first bench meter for my home lab. Previously, I had always used Fluke handheld meters and been very happy with them. I was considering this vs. the competing Rigol bench meter but I ultimately went with this due to the better display and proven brand quality. I have not been disappointed, and honestly I wonder how I got by without it until now. I use this meter daily, and it is fantastic and very easy to read in comparison to a handheld propped up on a stand. Boot-up time is a little slower than I'm used to, but not unreasonable. For bench work it's fine as usually it is ready to go long before I'm ready to start testing. 4-Wire resistance measurements are excellent, and the data logging facilities are very nice for long term stability testing.

If you invest in this meter you won't be disappointed.

Verified Purchase granz on Apr 28, 2014 I found this helpful (1)

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