Keysight / Agilent / HP E1411A 5.5-Digit Multimeter

The Keysight/Agilent/HP E1411A is a 5.5-digit VXI multimeter module designed for automated test systems requiring precision measurement and high-speed data acquisition. This C-size, 1-slot register-based instrument integrates directly into VXIbus mainframes and delivers flexible measurement capabilities across DC voltage, AC voltage, resistance (2-wire, 4-wire, offset-compensated), temperature, and frequency. Dual analog-to-digital converters - an integrating A/D for low-noise 5.5-digit resolution and a sampling A/D for high-speed 14-bit readings - enable operation across diverse measurement scenarios. With sampling rates to 13 kHz and external trigger support at up to 5 kHz minimum pulse width of 100 ns, the E1411A suits demanding laboratory and field-test environments. Autoranging simplifies operation, while software calibration and self-test diagnostics ensure instrument integrity. SCPI command language support enables seamless integration into automated test sequences. The module operates as a stand-alone instrument or combines with VXI relay or FET multiplexers to create multichannel scanning configurations. Balanced differential isolated inputs provide solid noise immunity. Safety and compliance certifications include IEC 1010-1, EN61010-1, CSA C22.2#1010.1, UL 3111, CISPR 11:1990/EN55011 (Group 1, Class A), EN50082-1:1992, with 4 kV contact discharge and 8 kV air discharge ESD protection per IEC 801-2, and 3 V/m radiated immunity per IEC 801-3. ## Technical Specifications • Resolution: 5.5-digit • Sampling A/D: 14-bit at rates up to 13 kHz • Maximum trigger rate: 5 kHz • Minimum external trigger pulse width: 100 ns • Module format: C-size, 1-slot, VXI register-based • Input configuration: Balanced differential isolated ## Key Features • Dual A/D architecture: integrating A/D for low-noise precision; sampling A/D for high-speed measurements • Measurement functions: DC voltage, AC voltage, 2-wire and 4-wire resistance, offset-compensated resistance, temperature (thermocouples, thermistors, RTDs), and frequency • Autoranging capability • Built-in timer pacer for flexible triggering • External trigger support with 100 ns minimum pulse width • SCPI command language programming • Software calibration • Self-test diagnostics ## Typical Applications • Automated test and data acquisition systems • Multichannel scanning configurations using VXI multiplexers • Precision laboratory measurements • High-speed measurement sequences ## Compatibility & Integration • Direct integration into VXIbus mainframes • Compatible with VXI relay and FET multiplexers (e.g., Keysight E1406A) • Stand-alone operation supported • Requires specific analog bus cabling for B-size multiplexer connections • Electrically identical to E1326A/B modules with different form factor