Voltcraft ME-42
| Status | planned |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Please note: This page is a work in progress, more to come.
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
RS232 cable:
RS-232 cable with DB9 (M) plug.
Photos
Multimeter:
Protocol
The multimeter uses a variant of the common 14-char protocol. The protocol is described (incompletely) in the manual.
Model family
It seems that several versions and OEM models exist.
| Metex | Conrad | PeakTech | Radio Shack | RMS | Frequency | Transistor | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metex ME-11 | - | ? | RadioShack 22-805 | ? | ? | ? |
|
| Metex ME-21 | - | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | |
| Metex ME-22 | Voltcraft ME-22 | ? | ? | ● | ? | ? | |
| Metex ME-31 | - | PeakTech 3410 | ? | ? | ? | ? | |
| Metex ME-32 | Voltcraft ME-32 | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | |
| Metex ME-42 | Voltcraft ME-42 | ? | ? | - | - | - |