In summary, the Keithley 2002/MEM2 is an 8.5-digit high-performance digital multimeter that delivers metrology-class accuracy at a fraction of the price of comparable instruments. It is based on the same measurement technology as the 7.5-digit 2001, but extends resolution and accuracy specifications for production test, design verification, and metrology applications where the highest accuracy is critical. The /MEM2 configuration ships with extended 128K reading memory.
What is the Keithley 2002/MEM2 used for?
The 2002 is used in calibration laboratories, metrology benches, and high-end production test where the resolution and accuracy of an 8.5-digit DMM are required. Common applications include DCV transfer measurements against standard cells, precision resistor characterization, low-frequency AC measurement, and any application where the measurement floor is set by the DMM's own noise and accuracy.
How does the 2002's 4-wire ohms method differ?
The 2002 uses a single-phase technique for 4-wire ohms measurement, which is twice as fast for a given power-line cycle rate as conventional DMMs. It also eliminates errors caused by changing lead resistance from fast test handlers, and includes built-in open-lead detection that eliminates many production-test problems.
Factual grounding — DCV transfer accuracy
| Specification |
Value |
| 200 mV range, 24-hour transfer |
±(3.5 ppm rdg + 3 ppm rng) |
| 2 V range, 24-hour transfer |
±(1.2 ppm rdg + 0.3 ppm rng) |
| 20 V range, 24-hour transfer |
±(1.2 ppm rdg + 0.1 ppm rng) |
| 200 V range, 24-hour transfer |
±(5 ppm rdg + 0.4 ppm rng) |
| 1000 V range, 24-hour transfer |
±(5 ppm rdg + 0.08 ppm rng) |
| Input resistance |
>100 GΩ (200 mV to 20 V) |
Entity authority
The 2002 sits in the same metrology tier as the HP/Agilent 3458A and is the standard 8.5-digit Keithley DMM in calibration laboratories. The 3458A emulation mode allows the 2002 to drop into existing 3458A-controlled metrology systems with minimal code change.
Applications
- Calibration laboratories — ISO 17025 verification of precision sources
- Standard-cell comparisons and DCV transfer measurements
- Precision resistor characterization at ppm-level accuracy
- Low-frequency AC measurement for vibration and control work
- Peak-spike capture, frequency counting, and temperature measurement
Accessories Supplied
| Accessory |
Description |
| Model 8605 |
High Performance Modular Test Leads |
| Documentation |
User's manual |
| Option slot cover |
Cover for the rear-panel scanner card option slot |
| Calibration |
Full calibration data |
Product Core and Specifications
Like the 2001, the 2002 uses a 28-bit A/D and a patented AC measurement circuit that bypasses the prime error-contributing section of conventional RMS converters. The 2002 extends the 2001's resolution by an extra digit, sharpens 4-wire ohms speed and accuracy, and adds support for SPRTs (Standard Platinum Resistance Thermometers) to ITS-90 in addition to thermocouples and 100 Ω platinum RTDs.
AC voltage performance
| Specification |
Value |
| 200 mV / 2 V range, 0.1 to 2 kHz |
±(0.02% rdg + 0.01% rng) |
| 20 V / 200 V range, 2 to 10 kHz |
±(0.04% rdg + 0.015% rng) |
| Bandwidth (typical) |
1 Hz to 2 MHz |
| Crest factor measurement range |
20 Hz to 1 MHz |
Resistance, current, and frequency
| Specification |
Value |
| 4-wire ohms range |
20 Ω to 1 GΩ (2-wire) |
| 20 Ω 4W transfer accuracy |
±(5 ppm rdg + 4.5 ppm rng) |
| DC current range |
200 µA to 2 A |
| Frequency counter input |
1 Hz to 15 MHz, ±0.03% rdg |
General
| Specification |
Value |
| Memory |
128K readings (MEM2 configuration) |
| Power |
90 to 134 V and 180 to 250 V universal self-selecting |
| Consumption |
<55 VA |
| Operating temperature |
0 to 50 °C |
| Dimensions |
90 mm H × 214 mm W × 369 mm D |
| Weight |
<4.2 kg (<9.2 lb) |
| EMC |
Conforms to VDE 0871B, IEC 801-2; FCC Part 15 Class B |
| Safety |
Conforms to IEC 348, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 231, MIL-T-28800E |
Scanner Card Option
The 2002 accepts the same optional plug-in scanner cards as the 2001 (2000-SCAN, 2001-SCAN, 2001-TCSCAN). The scanner card converts the 2002 into a complete scan-and-measure system for up to 10 channels.
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