Fluke Bench Multimeters

About Fluke Bench Multimeters

Fluke Bench Multimeters, also known as system multimeters or laboratory multimeters, are sophisticated electronic instruments designed for precise and accurate electrical measurements in benchtop or rack-mounted settings. Unlike handheld multimeters designed for portability, bench multimeters prioritise accuracy, resolution, stability, and advanced features.

Key Measurements

Fluke Bench Multimeters measure a wide array of electrical parameters with enhanced accuracy and resolution compared to handheld DMMs. Common measurements include:

• Voltage: Accurately measure both AC and DC voltages across a wide range.
• Current: Assess AC and DC currents with high precision.
• 2-wire Resistance: Standard resistance measurement.
• 4-wire (Kelvin) Resistance: Crucial for low-resistance measurements.
• Frequency and Period: Measures frequency with high resolution and accuracy, and also period of waveforms.
• Capacitance: Measures capacitance values, often with wider ranges and better accuracy than handheld meters.
• Temperature: Often supports various thermocouple types and RTDs (Resistance Temperature Detectors) for precise temperature measurements.
• Continuity and Diode Test: Standard DMM functions, but often with adjustable thresholds and more precise detection.

Where Are They Used For?

Fluke Bench Multimeters are essential in environments demanding high accuracy, repeatability, and automation:

• Research and Development (R&D) Labs: Used for characterising electronic components, circuit design verification, and precise measurements in experimental setups.
• Calibration Laboratories: Employed as reference standards and working standards for calibrating other measurement instruments.
• Manufacturing and Production Testing: Integrated into automated test systems (ATE) for quality control, component testing, and final product verification on production lines.
• Component Testing and Characterisation: For detailed analysis and specification verification of electronic components (resistors, capacitors, semiconductors, etc.).
• Materials Research: Measuring electrical properties of materials, like resistivity and conductivity.
• Telecommunications: Precise measurements for signal analysis and equipment testing in communication systems.
• Education (Advanced Labs): Used in university engineering labs and technical institutions for advanced measurement courses and research.

In essence, Fluke Bench Multimeters are chosen when precision, accuracy, advanced features, and system integration are paramount, in contrast to handheld DMMs, which prioritise portability and general-purpose use. They are the workhorses of demanding electrical measurement environments.