5 1/2 Digit Bench Digital Multimeter True RMS

Model BK5492C

3 Year Warranty

The BK5490C Series 5.5 and 6.5-digit bench multimeters are designed for accuracy, repeatability and ease-of-use. A wide measurement range with speeds up to 1000 readings per second, and a basic DCV accuracy up to 35 ppm deliver stable measurement results quickly and accurately. These general purpose meters are well suited for demanding engineering, production and service applications.

The intuitive 4.3-inch LCD offers a variety of measurement display modes including numeric, bar meter, trend chart, and histogram. The built-in math functions, statistics display, and dual measurement capabilities offer convenient ways to capture and analyze measurement data.

  • 12 measurement functions: DCV, ACV, DCI, ACI, 2 and 4-wire resistance, capacitance, frequency, diode, temperature, continuity test, DCV ratio
  • High-contrast 4.3-inch full color LCD
  • Measurement speed up to 1000 readings/s
  • DCV basic accuracy up to 35 ppm (0.0035%)
  • Histogram, bar graph, trend chart, and numeric display options
  • Display Min, Max, Peak-to-Peak, Average, Standard Deviation statistics simultaneously
  • Null, dB, dBm, %, mx+b, and run/stop math functions
  • AC frequency measurements to 1MHz
  • Internal storage buffer for up to 10,000 readings
  • 2 and 4-wire resistance measurements down to 10 Ohms
  • Dual measurement display
  • Rear input terminals for rack use (6.5-digit model only)
  • Standard USB (USBTMC-compliant), LAN, and RS232 interfaces, supporting SCPI commands.
  • For GPIB interface order 5492CGPIB
  • Front panel USB host port to export measurements, screen captures and save/recall settings
  • LabVIEWTM and operating software for remote instrument control, measurement monitoring, and data logging included

Documentation

Software

Note/Description Version File Link
Operating Software - Logiciel externe 1.0.1 5490C_Series_software.zip
Operating Software (No Run-Time) - Logiciel externe (sans NI) 1.0.1 5490C_Series_software_noRT.zip
LabVIEW 2020 Driver - Driver LabVIEW 1.0.0 LV5490C.zip
USBTMC Driver Installation Note - Note d'installation des drivers 1.0 USBTMC_Driver_Readme.txt
  • Rack Mount Kit

    Model RK02

    19 Inch rack mount kit for one or two half rack B&K Precision meters and instruments. Includes only front end hardware.

  • Straight fixed banana plug test leads (4mm)

    Straight fixed banana plug test leads (4mm)

    Model SA100
    • 4mm test probe
    • Length: 1m
    • Max current: 12A
    • Set of 1 red and 1 black
    • Safety: CAT III - 1000V and CAT IV - 600V
  • Right angle banana plug test lead set (4mm)

    Right angle banana plug test lead set (4mm)

    Model SA101
    • 4mm test probe
    • Length: 1m
    • Max current: 12A
    • Set of 1 red and 1 black
    • Safety: CAT III - 1000V and CAT IV - 600V
  • Patch cord set with straight fixed banana plug

    Patch cord set with straight fixed banana plug

    Model SA105
    • 4mm safety banana
    • Length: 1m
    • Max current: 12A
    • Set of 1 red and 1 black
    • Safety: CAT IV - 1000V
  • Right angle banana plug to straight fixed banana plug

    Right angle banana plug to straight fixed banana plug

    Model SA106
    • 4mm safety banana
    • Length: 1m
    • Max current: 12A
    • Set of 1 red and 1 black
    • Safety: CAT III - 1000V and CAT IV - 600V
  • Alligator clip set (4mm)

    Alligator clip set (4mm)

    Model SA110
    • 1 alligator clip red and 1 black
    • 4mm safety connetion
    • 20A max current
    • Safety: CAT III - 1000V and CAT IV - 600V
  • Test probes set

    Test probes set

    Model SA115
    • 1 test probe red and 1 black
    • 36A max current
    • Safety: CAT III - 1000V and CAT IV - 600V
  • Maxigrabber set

    Maxigrabber set

    Model SA120
    • 1 maxibrabber red and 1 black
    • High quality flexible test clip
    • 6A max current
    • Safety: CAT II - 1000V and CAT III - 600V
  • Safety test probes kit with 2mm tip

    Safety test probes kit with 2mm tip

    Model SA155
    • Set of test probes (1 red, 1 black) with 2mm tip
    • Max current: 16A
    • To be used with 4mm male test lead (SA105 recommended)
    • Safety: CAT IV - 1000V
  • General Purpose DMM Kit

    Model TL130B

    If you need only one basic accessory kit for your meter, this is the one. Attach probes or clips to the sheath plug to complete your test. Soft, flexible silicone leads make movement easy. Kit is voltage and current rated for electronic or electrical applications.

    • Probes are 1000 V, CAT III (600 V, CAT IV)
    • Alligator clips are 300 V, CAT II 5A
    • UL Listed test leads
    • Silicone lead wire length 60" (1.5 m)
    • Tri-fold velcro pouch
  • Red and Black CAT III (IV) 1000V (600V) Test Leads

    Model TL37

    Right angled sheathed banana replacement 10A test leads for digital multimeters. With tip cap on, they are rated to CATIII 1000V, CAT IV 600V, with tip cap off, they are CAT II 1000V.

  • High Performance Bench DMM Accessory Kit

    Model TL500B

    This kit of accessories was assembled to facilitate requirements by high-performance bench digital multimeters (DMM's) users. All the most popular accessories in one kit. The kit offers MiniProbe test probe, with spring-loaded tips, for fine probing; MiniPRO Test Clips for small and MiniFlex Test Clips for micro connections; and for those larger test points, both spade lug and banana plug adapters, two pairs of test leads for 4-wire measurements or calibration hookups, an insulated BNC male to sheathed banana jack adapter, and an insulated SMD Tweezer set for surface-mount component testing.

    • Silicone jacketed test lead wire with UL Listing
    • MiniProbes w/Spring loaded Stainless Steel Tips
    • Packaged in Plastic Case

     

    Kit Contains:
    (4) Test Lead 4mm Sheathed P-RaP Silicon 0.75, 40": (2) Black, (2) Red
    (2) Spring Tip Mini-Probe-4mm Jack: (1) Black, (1) Red
    (1) Insulated BNC male Adapt-4mm Safety Jacks
    (2) Adapter 4mm Banana Plug to Jack: (1) Black, (1) Red
    (2) Mini Flex Clip-4mm Jack-Silicon 0.40, 10 cm: (1) Black, (1) Red
    (2) Adapter 6mm Spade 4mm-Jack: (1) Black, (1) Red
    (2) Lead minipro-J-PVC 0.40, 10 cm: (1) Black, (1) Red
    (1) Tweezer Test Lead Set- 4mm P, w/PVC pouch

  • Maxi-Pro DMM Kit

    Model TL50B
  • Complete accessory kit for all your testing needs.
  • Includes soft, flexible silicone lead wire easy movement and Tri-Fold Velcro Pouch for convenient storage.
  • 1000 V, CAT III (600 V, CAT IV)
  • UL Listed test leads
  • Silicone lead wire length 60" (1.5m)
  • Tri-fold Velcro Pouch