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The '''Voltcraft ME-42''' is a 4000 counts, CAT II (750/1000V) handheld digital multimeter with RS232 connectivity. It is an OEM version of the Metex ME-42. The device was sold by ''Conrad Elektronik'' as article 120130 starting from 1999 and is not available any more. | The '''Voltcraft ME-42''' is a 4000 counts, CAT II (750/1000V) handheld digital multimeter with RS232 connectivity. | ||
It is an OEM version of the Metex ME-42. The device was sold by ''Conrad Elektronik'' as article 120130 starting from 1999 and is not available any more. | |||
== Hardware == | == Hardware == | ||
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* '''Fuses''': 800mA/250V 5x20mm and 15A/250V 6x30mm (superfast, ceramic fuses) | * '''Fuses''': 800mA/250V 5x20mm and 15A/250V 6x30mm (superfast, ceramic fuses) | ||
* '''Battery''': 9V NEDA 1604 or 6F22 | * '''Battery''': 9V NEDA 1604 or 6F22 | ||
** One [http://mysite.verizon.net/tomhunter/experime/meter.htm source] reported a very low battery life. | |||
'''RS232 cable:''' | '''RS232 cable:''' | ||
Standard RS-232 cable with DB9 (M) plug. | * Standard RS-232 cable with DB9 (M) plug. | ||
* During tests run by [[User:Matthias Heidbrink|Matthias]], this device did not work with several [[Serial port#USB to serial converter chipsets|USB to serial converters]] (tested MosChip, Prolific, FTDI chipsets), only on a real "RS-232" port. | |||
During tests run by [[User:Matthias Heidbrink|Matthias]], this device did not work with several [[Serial | |||
== Photos == | == Photos == | ||
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| Metex ME-21 | | [[Metex ME-21]] | ||
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| style="text-align:center" | ? | | style="text-align:center" | ? | ||
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| style="text-align:center" | | | style="text-align:center" | - | ||
| Manual Range | | Manual Range | ||
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| 400.0 mA | | 400.0 mA | ||
| 100 µA | | 100 µA | ||
| ±(1 | | ±(1.2% + 3) | ||
| " | | " | ||
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| 20.00 A | | 20.00 A | ||
| 10 mA | | 10 mA | ||
| ±(2 | | ±(2.0% + 5) | ||
| " | | " | ||
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| 4.000 mA | | 4.000 mA | ||
| 10 µA | | 10 µA | ||
| ±(1 | | ±(1.0% + 5) | ||
| mq Curr., unit A, mqflags AC | | mq Curr., unit A, mqflags AC | ||
| | | | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | 400.0 mA | ||
| 100 µA | | 100 µA | ||
| ±(1 | | ±(1.5% + 5) | ||
| " | | " | ||
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| mq V, unit V, mqflags DC,DIODE | | mq V, unit V, mqflags DC,DIODE | ||
| Max. 1 | | Max. 1.5 mA | ||
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The column "sigrok result" contains in short form what the driver generates for the resp. data type. | The column "sigrok result" contains in short form what the driver generates for the resp. data type. | ||
The device seems to be extremely slow when the RS-232 interface is enabled and often takes up to about 10 seconds to detect a changed value or switch to another range. During this time a previous value keeps being sent. When changing to a new range automatically or manually, the device might send the old value scaled to the new range for a short time. This behaviour is caused by the device, not by sigrok! | The device seems to be extremely slow when the RS-232 interface is enabled and often takes up to about 10 seconds to detect a changed value or switch to another range. During this time a previous value keeps being sent. When changing to a new range automatically or manually, the device might send the old value scaled to the new range for a short time. This behaviour is caused by the device, not by sigrok! It improves slightly in manual range. | ||
[[Category:Device]] | [[Category:Device]] | ||
[[Category:Multimeter]] | [[Category:Multimeter]] | ||
[[Category:Supported]] | [[Category:Supported]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:14, 27 May 2020
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| Status | supported |
|---|---|
| Source code | serial-dmm |
| Counts | 4000 |
| IEC 61010-1 | CAT II (750 V AC/1000 V DC) |
| Connectivity | RS-232 (DB9) |
| Measurements | voltage, current, resistance, diode, continuity |
| Features | autorange, hold, bargraph |
| Website | conrad.de |
The Voltcraft ME-42 is a 4000 counts, CAT II (750/1000V) handheld digital multimeter with RS232 connectivity.
It is an OEM version of the Metex ME-42. The device was sold by Conrad Elektronik as article 120130 starting from 1999 and is not available any more.
Hardware
Multimeter:
- TODO
- Fuses: 800mA/250V 5x20mm and 15A/250V 6x30mm (superfast, ceramic fuses)
- Battery: 9V NEDA 1604 or 6F22
- One source reported a very low battery life.
RS232 cable:
- Standard RS-232 cable with DB9 (M) plug.
- During tests run by Matthias, this device did not work with several USB to serial converters (tested MosChip, Prolific, FTDI chipsets), only on a real "RS-232" port.
Photos
Multimeter:
Front
Back
Inside, with shielding
Back of board, without shielding
Board and power button removed
RS-232 interface and cover
Protocol
See Multimeter_ICs#Metex_14-byte_ASCII for the DMM IC protocol.
Model family
It seems that this device belongs to a family of several similiar devices and OEM models.
| Metex | Conrad | PeakTech | Radio Shack | RMS | Frequency | Transistor | Logic | Temp | Cap. | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metex ME-11 | - | ? | RadioShack 22-805 | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | Amps manual range; seems to be similiar to ME-42
|
| Metex ME-21 | - | ? | ? | - | ● | - | ● | - | - | Manual Range |
| Metex ME-22 | Voltcraft ME-22 | ? | ? | ? | ● | ● | ● | ● | ? | Manual Range |
| Metex ME-22 RMS | Voltcraft ME-22 RMS | ? | ? | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ? | Manual Range |
| Metex ME-31 | - | PeakTech 3410 | ? | ? | ? | ● | ? | ● | ? | |
| Metex ME-32 | Voltcraft ME-32 | ? | ? | - | - | ● | - | ● | ● | Amps manual range |
| Metex ME-42 | Voltcraft ME-42 | ? | ? | - | - | - | - | - | - | Amps manual range |
Resources
Measurement functions and ranges
| Measurement function | Range | Resolution | Accuracy | sigrok result | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V= | 400.0 mV | 100 μV | ±(0.5% + 3) | mq V, unit V, mqflags DC | " |
| 4.000 V | 1 mV | " | |||
| 40.00 V | 10 mV | " | |||
| 400.0 V | 100 mV | " | |||
| 1000 V | 1 V | " | |||
| V≈ | 400.0 mV | 100 μV | ±(1.0% + 5) | mq V, unit V, mqflags AC | 40 Hz - 100 Hz |
| 4.000 V | 1 mV | " | 40 Hz - 400 Hz | ||
| 40.00 V | 10 mV | " | " | ||
| 400.0 V | 100 mV | " | " | ||
| 750 V | 1 V | " | " | ||
| A= | 4.000 mA | 1 µA | ±(0.8% + 3) | mq Curr., unit A, mqflags DC | |
| 400.0 mA | 100 µA | ±(1.2% + 3) | " | ||
| 20.00 A | 10 mA | ±(2.0% + 5) | " | ||
| A≈ | 4.000 mA | 10 µA | ±(1.0% + 5) | mq Curr., unit A, mqflags AC | |
| 400.0 mA | 100 µA | ±(1.5% + 5) | " | ||
| 20.00 A | 10 mA | ±(3.0% + 5) | " | ||
| Ω | 400.0 Ω | 100 mΩ | mq Res., unit Ω, mqflags - | Continuity beep < 50 Ω | |
| 4.000 kΩ | 1 Ω | " | |||
| 40.00 kΩ | 10 Ω | " | |||
| 400.0 kΩ | 100 Ω | " | |||
| 4.000 MΩ | 1 kΩ | " | |||
| 40.00 MΩ | 10 kΩ | " | |||
| Diode | 2.000 V– | 1 mV | mq V, unit V, mqflags DC,DIODE | Max. 1.5 mA | |
| Data Hold | - |
The column "sigrok result" contains in short form what the driver generates for the resp. data type.
The device seems to be extremely slow when the RS-232 interface is enabled and often takes up to about 10 seconds to detect a changed value or switch to another range. During this time a previous value keeps being sent. When changing to a new range automatically or manually, the device might send the old value scaled to the new range for a short time. This behaviour is caused by the device, not by sigrok! It improves slightly in manual range.