Overview

This family of 6-1/2 digit DMMs plug into any PC PCI bus slot. They sport an impressive +3,300,000 counts, which is a lot more dynamic range than any other product in this category. The SM2040 has all the functionality and performance expected of a high quality bench-top DMM plus Thermocouple measurements, Offset Ohms and various triggering modes. The SM2042 adds capacitance, frequency, various timing measurements, Peak-to-Peak, RTD temperature and more. The SM2044 adds inductance, force/guard 6-wire Ohms, for measuring resistance networks and resistors in circuit. It also measures leakage with programmable voltage and can synthesize resistors. Several built in sources; DCV, ACV and DCI are fully programmable with variable level and frequency. The SM2044 practically has a built in calibrator. See the Features Table for a complete list of features for each model.

The PC plug in design provides the convenience of automated measurement cost effectively in the smallest possible footprint with no compromise in performance. There are no unnecessary interconnecting data or power cables. Signal leads go straight from the SM2040 in your PC to the device under test or switching card. It couldn´t be more straightforward. Also the S/W is simpler since the intermediary IEEE488 controller language is eliminated.

The front panel for the SM2040 appears on your PC monitor. All of the familiar DMM controls are available on this virtual front panel. You have the option to control the SM2040 without any programming or configuration using your mouse to manipulate the virtual front panel controls straight out of the box.

Automated applications can be configured using Visual Basic, C, LabView, LabWindows/CVI, TestPoint, ATEasy, Matlab, Delphi and more. To get you started,