Data Sheet

1908 and 1908P 5½ digit bench/portable multimeters
Internal rechargeable batteries
for ‘use anywhere’ versatility
Unlike most high performance bench multimeters, the 1908 and
1908P can operate without AC power whenever required.
The batteries are charged from the internal power supply and
can give up to 35 hours of operation.
This enables the meter to be used in locations where no AC line
power is available, or moved around multiple room locations
without the nuisance of having to find a power socket.
When precision measurements are needed, handheld portable
multimeters may not be up to the task. The 1908/1908P
not only offers fully portable precision, but also built-in data
logging for remote locations.
Key Features
f Dual display and dual measurement capability
f Internal rechargeable batteries for true portability
f High accuracy and resolution: 0.02%, 1nA, 1mW, 100nA
f Frequency, capacitance and temperature measurements
f Wide range of maths and data logging functions
f 2 or 4 terminal ohms measurement
f Wide true RMS AC; AC + DC measurements
f Software for remote control and logging included
f USB, RS232, GPIB and LAN (LXI) interfaces*
* RS232, GPIB and LAN interfaces on 1908P only.
Two models - 1908 and 1908P
The 1908 multimeter incorporates a USB interface for remote control and
readback.
The 1908P incorporates USB, RS232, GPIB and LXI compliant LAN interfaces
making it suitable for a wider range of system applications.
Both models can operate from either AC-line power or internal batteries, but
the 1908P requires AC-line power when using the remote interfaces.*
*USB does not require AC line power on either model
Dual display and dual measurement system
The 1908 has both a main display and a secondary display. The two displays
can be used for a variety of purposes:
z To display a measurement together with the selected range (e.g. 100 Vdc).
z To display a measurement in two different units (e.g. ac volts and dBm).
z To display the result of a calculated function (e.g. value and % deviation).
z To measure and display two parameters of one signal (e.g. ac and dc volts).
z To measure and display two different signals (e.g. ac volts and dc current).
affordable, portable precision
Dual measurement/display combinations
Primary Display Secondary Display Choices
DCV ACV DCI* ACI*
ACV DCV ACI* DCI* Hz
ACV +DCV ACV DCV Hz
DCI ACI DCV* ACV*
ACI DCI ACV* DCV* Hz
ACI + DCI ACI DCI Hz
dB ACV DCV Hz ACI* DCI*
* requires multi-lead connection