Rohde & Schwarz HMC8012-G – 5¾-Digit Multimeter with GPIB

The HCM8012 Benchtop Digital Multimeter with GPIB offers a 5-3/4 digit display (480,000 points) resulting in measurement ranges that are four times higher without any requirement of range switching. It facilitates measurements in the measurement category II with a voltage of up to 600 V, as opposed to the standard of only 300 V in this instrument class. With the HMC8012, current measurements across the entire range can be performed with only one connector. This eliminates any manual switching during range transfers. Additionally, an integrated watt meter enables power measurement in the DC range.

With a base accuracy of 0.015% in the DC range, the HMC8012 can display up to 3 measured values on the brilliant TFT color screen, including a DC voltage, a AC voltage and related statistics. The HMC8012 offers 12 different measurement functions: VDC and IDC, True RMS VAC and IAC, frequency, 2- and 4-wire resistance, capacity, continuity, diode, temperature and performance. Extensive math functions such as limit testing, min/max, means, offset, DC performance, dB and dBm are available to facilitate measurement tests.

The performance of a true RMS measurement in the AC+DC range is a very useful option. The option to display three measurement values simultaneously allows users to conveniently measure DC voltages with overlapping AC voltage or direct currents with overlapping alternating currents. This function is useful for the development of LED lighting, for instance, which is typically controlled by means of PWM-regulated signals. A primary measurement value that is within the defined limit range is displayed on the color TTF display in green; a higher or lower value is displayed in red. The HMC8012 also offers an acoustic option.