Industry-First Wireless Datalogging Multimeter from Extech Earns 2010 Best in Test® Nod from Test & Measurement World
(Waltham, MA, USA) January 6, 2009 — Extech Instruments (www.extech.com/instruments), makers of the best handheld test and measurement tools, announced its game-changing Extech EX540 wireless digital multimeter and datalogger has been nominated for a 2010 Best in Test® award.
Since 1991, the Best in Test® awards are presented annually by the editors of Test & Measurement World magazine. These awards honor important and innovative new products and services in the electronics test and measurement industry.
Extech vice president of sales and marketing, Arpineh Mullaney, acknowledged the award nod, “We are thrilled that, once again, Extech’s drive for affordable innovation in the handheld test equipment market is recognized by a key industry publication. In addition to the Best in Test nod, the excitement we are seeing in web and social media discussions around the EX540 wireless DMM truly validates Extech’s pioneering leadership in handheld testers and meters.”
About the EX540 Wireless Multimeter
The Extech EX540 digital multimeter is the first handheld multimeter to offer wireless data streaming to a laptop or PC for datalogging or real-time monitoring. The new DMM is part of the EX500 series of industrial multimeters, considered the “toughbook” of multimeters. Extech’s ruggedized, waterproof design can withstand a 6-foot drop, making it the ideal starting point for a go-anywhere DMM.
The innovative new meter offers wireless connectivity to your laptop or PC using a USB receiver with a range comparable to Bluetooth™ (10m/33 ft). The EX540 transmits real-time data for monitoring, trending and analysis (using the included software) on one of two available frequencies (433 and 914 MHz).
Now, electrical professionals can monitor and datalog readings at a safe distance from hazardous locations. Additionally, it is easier to perform remote tasks such as powering up a device from a control panel that is not nearby. From a time-saving perspective for laptop users, the EX540 permits a user to set up his or her laptop at a centralized location and then sequentially datalog readings throughout a site without relocating the laptop.
Ruggedized to industrial-duty specs, the new Extech is a True RMS DMM that, in addition to wireless datalogging, can log up to 9,999 readings internally and also reads voltage, current, resistance, capacitance, frequency (with dual-range sensitivity for electrical and electronic work), duty cycle (dwell), continuity, diode testing (2.8V), and even temperature (using its Type K thermistor bead probe).
The new meter features accuracy that is a tough-to-beat 0.06% and it is backed by a Category IV overvoltage safety rating, protecting users even on outdoor wiring.
Several one-button statistical data functions include minimum/maximum, relative, hold, and peak hold as well as selectable auto-ranging or manual-ranging. An analog-style bargraph complements the EX540’s informative triple-reading display.
The Extech EX540 includes double-molded test leads, USB wireless receiver, temperature probe, magnetic hanging strap, 9V battery and carrying case. Additionally, NIST calibration is available. The suggested retail price for the EX540 is $299.99. For more information, contact Extech Instruments at 781-890-7440 or visit www.extech.com/instruments.
How to Vote
Visit http://www.tinyurl.com/vote-extech to cast your vote for the Extech EX540. Voting is open until February 19, 2010 and winners will be announced on April 1st at www.tmworld.com and in the April issue of Test & Measurement World. In addition, the product that receives the most votes overall will be declared the 2010 Test Product of the Year.
About Extech Instruments
Extech Instruments is recognized as the source for the best handheld test and measurement tools worldwide. Founded in 1971, Extech is known for its depth and breadth of innovative testers and meters suited for electrical, HVAC, building/restoration, as well as a host of environmental testers for measurement of sound, light, humidity and other factors. All Extech meters are distributed worldwide through leading representatives, distributors and OEMs. The company is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, USA and is ISO 9001 2000 certified. Extech is a wholly owned subsidiary of FLIR Systems, Inc.