Specifications

34401A Digital Multimeter
The 34401A digital multimeter
establishes a new price/perfor-
mance standard by offering such
features as 6
1
/
2
digits of reolution,
1000 readings per second, and
15 ppm basic DC accuracy at
a surprisingly affordable price.
The 34401A has been designed
for superior performance while
providing the flexibility to meet
both your present and future needs.
Great Bench Performance
The clear, logical front panel of
the 34401A allows you to easily
select all primary measurement
functions. Traditional “bench”
functions, such as continuity and
diode test, are included. Math
functions, such as NULL, dB,
dBm, limit test, and min/max/avg
are easily selected. A simple
menu scheme gives you access
to powerful advanced features,
such as the ability to store up to
512 readings in internal memory.
Measurement results are displayed
on a bright, high-visibility readout.
A rugged case ensures survival
even under the toughest conditions,
and the optional accessory pouch
makes it easy to pack up and go
with the 34401A.
Superior Performance in Your System
The 34401A can take up to 1000
readings per second, including
GPIB bus transfer in ASCII format.
Both GPIB and RS-232 are standard,
letting you select the interface
that best meets your needs. 34401A
responds to three different com-
mand languages. It accepts SCPI
commands (Standard Commands
for Programmable Instruments),
which ensures present and future
compatibility. Drivers are also
available for both National
Instruments Labview and
Agilent’s VEE software.
IntuiLink Software, included
with your 34401A, allows you to
transfer your measurement data
and images into Microsoft Excel or
Microsoft Word with little or no
programming. You can specify the
meter setup and take a single
reading or log data to the Excel
spreadsheet in specific time inter-
vals. Programmers can use the
ActiveX components to control the
DMM using SCPI commands. To
find out more about IntuiLink,
visit www.agilent.com/find/intuilink
Application Information
Optimizing System
Design for Rapid Development,
Fast Execution and Re-use
Application Note 1481
5989-0154EN
Techniques to Minimize Overall
Test Time When Using a DMM
and Switch System
Application Note 1479
5989-0150EN
Making High
Accuracy Temperature
Measurements with the
3499A/B/C Switch and
the 34401A Digital Multimeter
Application Note 1460
5988-9550EN
Digital Multimeter
Measurement Errors Series
System Cabling Errors and
DC Voltage Measurement
Errors in Digital Multimeters
Application Note AN 1389-1
5988-5511EN
Digital Multimeter
Measurement Errors Series
Resistance; DC Current; AC
Current; and Frequency and
Period Measurement Errors
in Digital Multimeters
Application Note AN 1389-2
5988-5512EN
Digital Multimeters
More detailed specifications at www.agilent.com/find/34401A
158
12 measurement functions GPIB and RS-232 standard
1000 V maximum input 512-reading memory
35 ppm basic dcV accuracy (1-year) 3 Hz to 300 kHz AC bandwidth
1000 readings per second direct to GPIB IntuiLink Connectivity Software included
34401A
Low-Cost 6
1
/
2
Digit Multimeter
34401A