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Overview
The 2100 USB Digital Multimeter is a member of Keithley’s family of high performance DMMs. Its high accuracy (38
High Precision, Low Cost
The 2100 provides stability, accuracy, and speed at a very low cost. It has 0.0038% 1
The 2100 provides a wide number of measurement ranges and functions:
DC voltage: 0 .1
V, 1 V, 10 V, 100 V, and 1000 V AC voltage: 0 .1
V, 1 V, 10 V, 100 V, and 750 V DC current: 10
mA, 100 mA, 1 A, and 3 A AC current: 1
A and 3 A Two- and four-wire resistance: 100
Ω, 1 kΩ, 10 kΩ, 100 kΩ, 1 MΩ, 10 MΩ, and 100 MΩ Frequency: From 3
Hz to 300 kHz Period measurement
Diode measurement
Programmable A-D converter and filter settings for signal to noise optimization
Additionally, eight mathematical operations can be performed on measurement readings: RATIO, %, Min/Max, NULL, Limits, mX+b, dB, and dBm testing. Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel add-in tools allow remote storage and recall of the measured values from these applications. A graphing utility enables charting of measurements versus time for trending and noise observations .
The TMC compliant USB remote interface enables control from a PC for consistent test/calibration procedure execution and easy re-use of existing SCPI programs, including Agilent Model 34401A command emulation.
Simple to Use
The 2100 can be set up quickly and is easy to use. It has a high-contrast front panel and keypad that are intuitive and user-friendly. An easy to read 5×7 dot matrix, vacuum fluorescent display (VFD) offers three-color annunciators so users can easily distinguish each function symbol by its color.
Strength and Versatility
With its rugged construction and rubber bumpers, the 2100 has the durability to withstand bench, portable, or stacking applications. A sturdy carrying handle facilitates transportability.
Key Features
11 measurement functions cover most commonly measured parameters
Fully specified accuracies on all functions for ISO-compliant results
Included PC software utilities for graphing and data sharing in both Microsoft
® Word and ExcelRugged construction for durability in bench/portable applications
Selectable front/rear inputs facilitate bench or rack use
Includes all accessories, such as startup software, USB cable, power cable, and safety test lead, for lowest total cost
CE compliant and UL listed
TMC compliant USB 2.0 interface for use with SCPI test programs
Applications
The 2100 USB Digital Multimeter is ideal for applications in electronic device, circuit, module, and product testing; low
Test Engineers: Manual and semi-automatic electrical functional testDevelopment Engineers: Electrical/electronic circuit and product validationService/Calibration Technicians: Electronic product repair and calibrationResearch Scientists: Electrical and physics experiments testingEngineering Students: Electronic device and circuits experiment testing
Startup Software, PC Utilities Included
The KI-Tool application provides charting and graphing capabilities without programming to simplify setup, checkout, and basic measurement applications that require graphical data representation. Scale, offset, and level can be adjusted to fine

The Microsoft Excel Add-In utility is also included and provides quick data import into a standard Microsoft Excel spreadsheet, including selectable graphing, instrument settings, and number of data points collected. Data can then be analyzed through standard or optional Microsoft Excel functions, including graphical, statistical, and trend charting. A version supporting Microsoft Word is also included for direct data import into reports.
Specifications
DC Characteristics
Accuracy ±(% of reading + % of range)
Specifications valid:
After two hour warm-up.
ADC set for continuous trigger operation.
Input bias current <30
pA at 25°C. Input protection 1000
V all ranges (2 W input). Measurement rate set to 1 PLC.
Range | Resolution | Input Resistance | 1 Year, 18°C to 28°C |
|---|---|---|---|
100.0000 | 0.1 µV | >10 GΩ | 0.0055 + 0.0040 |
1.000000 | 1.0 µV | >10 GΩ | 0.0045 + 0.0008 |
10.00000 | 10 | >10 GΩ | 0.0038 + 0.0006 |
100.0000 | 100 | 10 MΩ | 0.0050 + 0.0007 |
1000.000 | 1 | 10 MΩ | 0.0055 + 0.0010 |
Range | Resolution | Shunt Resistance | 1 Year, 18°C to 28°C |
|---|---|---|---|
10.00000 | 10 nA | 5.1 Ω | 0.055 + 0.025 |
100.0000 | 100 nA | 5.1 Ω | 0.055 + 0.006 |
1.000000 | 1 µA | 0.1 Ω | 0.120 + 0.015 |
3.00000 | 10 µA | 0.1 Ω | 0.150 + 0.025 |
Specifications for 4-wire ohms mode. For 2-wire ohms, use zero null or subtract lead resistance from displayed reading. Maximum lead resistance 10% of range per lead for 100
Range | Resolution | Test Current | 1 Year, 18°C to 28°C |
|---|---|---|---|
100.0000 | 100 µΩ | 1 mA | 0.015 + 0.005 |
1.000000 | 1 mΩ | 1 mA | 0.015 + 0.002 |
10.00000 | 10 mΩ | 100 µA | 0.013 + 0.002 |
100.0000 | 100 mΩ | 10 µA | 0.015 + 0.002 |
1.000000 | 1 | 5 µA | 0.017 + 0.002 |
10.00000 | 10 Ω | 500 nA | 0.045 + 0.002 |
100.0000 | 100 Ω | 500 nA||10 MΩ | 1.00 + 0.020 |
Range | Resolution | Test Current | 1 Year, 18°C to 28°C |
|---|---|---|---|
1.0000 | 10 | 1 | 0.040 + 0.020 |
Range | Resolution | Test Current | 1 Year, 18°C to 28°C |
|---|---|---|---|
1000.00 | 10 | 1 | 0.024 + 0.030 |
Measurement Noise Rejection DC (60Hz/50Hz)
Rate | Digits | CMRR | NMRR |
|---|---|---|---|
10 | 6½ | 140 dB | 60 |
1 | 5½ | 140 dB | 60 dB |
Temperature (RTD)
Range | Resolution | 4-Wire Accuracy, 1 Year, 18°C to 28°C |
|---|---|---|
−100°C to +100°C −200°C to +630°C | 0.001°C 0.001°C | ±0.1°C ±0.2°C |
AC Characteristics
Accuracy ±(% of reading + % of range). Specifications valid after two hour warm-up at 6½ digit with slow AC filter (3
Range | Frequency (Hz) | 1 Year (% of reading) |
|---|---|---|
100 750 VAC range is limited to 100 | 3 to 5 | 0.10 |
5 to 40 | 0.05 | |
40 to 300,000 | 0.01 |
Range | Resolution | Frequency (Hz) | 1 Year, 18°C to 28°C |
|---|---|---|---|
100.0000 | 0.1 µV | 3 to 5 | 1.15 + 0.05 |
5 to 10 | 0.45 + 0.05 | ||
10 to 20,000 | 0.08 + 0.05 | ||
20,000 to 50,000 | 0.15 + 0.06 | ||
50,000 to 100,000 | 0.70 + 0.09 | ||
100,000 to 300,000 | 4.25 + 0.60 | ||
1.000000 750 | 1.0 µV to 1 | 3 to 5 | 1.10 + 0.04 |
5 to 10 | 0.4 + 0.04 | ||
10 to 20,000 | 0.08 + 0.04 | ||
20,000 to 50,000 | 0.14 + 0.06 | ||
50,000 to 100,000 | 0.70 + 0.08 | ||
100,000 to 300,000 | 4.35 + 0.50 |
Range | Resolution | Frequency (Hz) | 1 Year, 18°C to 28°C |
|---|---|---|---|
1.000000 A | 1 µA | 3 to 5 | 1.10 + 0.05 |
5 to 10 | 0.40 + 0.05 | ||
10 to 5000 | 0.15 + 0.05 | ||
3.000000 A | 10 | 3 to 5 | 1.25 + 0.07 |
5 to 10 | 0.45 + 0.07 | ||
10 to 5000 | 0.20 + 0.07 |

General
AC CMRR | 70 |
Power Supply | 120 |
Power Line Frequency | 50/60 |
Power Consumption | 25 |
Digital I/O Interface | USB-compatible Type B connection. |
Environment | For indoor, non-residential use only. |
Operating Temperature | 5°C to 40°C. |
Operating Humidity | Maximum relative humidity 80% for temperature up to 31°C, decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity at 40°C. |
Storage Temperature | −25°C to 65°C. |
Operating Altitude | Up to 2000 m above sea level. |
Bench Dimensions | With handles and feet: 112 |
Weight | 4.1 |
Safety | Conforms to European Union Directive. |
EMC | Conforms to European Union Directive. |
Warranty | One year. |
Ordering Information
2100/100 | 6½-digit USB Digital Multimeter (100 |
2100/120 | 6½-digit USB Digital Multimeter (120 |
2100/220 | 6½-digit USB Digital Multimeter (220 |
2100/230-240 | 6½-digit USB Digital Multimeter (230 |
Supplied Accessories
USB Cable | |
LabVIEW, IVI Drivers, and the Keithley I/O Layer (available at | |
Power Cable | |
Safety Test Leads | |
KI-Tool | |
KI-Link Add-in, which includes Microsoft Word and Excel versions |
Available Accessories
4299-3 | Single unit universal rack mount kit |
5805 | Kelvin probes, 0.9 m (3 ft) |
5805-12 | Kelvin probes, 3.6 m (12 ft) |
8620 | Shorting plug |
