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RM3542C – Resistance Meter

Hioki

High-precision resistance meter for automated in-line testing of chip resistors and ferrite beads

Hioki

RM3542C – Resistance Meter

Overview

Optimize automation and quality for next-generation production testing – The RM3542C is a DC resistance meter for automated in-line inspection of chip resistors and ferrite beads. On-instrument ΔR compares process-to-process change, while BIN grading (up to 7 bins) delivers instant pass/fail and ranking. Jumper-resistor assist speeds low-resistance screening. ≤5 V low-stress measurement and continuous contact monitoring secure reliability. Optimized ranges and a galvanic isolation architecture keep results stable on noisy lines, enabling stricter inspection with higher throughput.

Key Features

  • ΔR Function (process comparison) – RM3542C-3 only
  • BIN grading (sorting) – RM3542C-3 only
  • Jumper Resistance Measurement Support
  • Takt time× repeatability
  • Low-stress testing
  • Noise immunity
Resistance range [at Low Power OFF] 100 mΩ range (Max. 120.0000 mΩ, 0.1 μΩ* resolution) to 100 MΩ range (Max. 120.0000 MΩ, 100 Ω resolution), 16 steps
*Additional range for RM3542C-3: 10 mΩ (Max. 12.00000 mΩ, 0.01 μΩ resolution)
[at Low Power ON] 1000 mΩ range (Max. 1200.000 mΩ, 1 μΩ resolution) to 1000 Ω range (Max. 1200.000 Ω, 1 mΩ resolution), 6 steps
Display Monochrome graphic LCD 240 × 64 dot, white LED backlight
Measurement accuracy [with SLOW mode, at 100 mΩ range] ±0.015 % rdg. ±0.002 % f.s.
[with SLOW mode, at 1000 Ω range] ±0.006 % rdg. ±0.001 % f.s.
90-day accuracy (RM3542C-3 only)
[with SLOW mode, at 100 mΩ range] ±0.012 % rdg. ±0.002 % f.s.
[with SLOW mode, at 1000 Ω range] ±0.005 % rdg. ±0.001 % f.s.
Testing current [at 100 mΩ range] 100 mA DC to [at 100 MΩ range] 100 nA DC
Open-terminal voltage 20 V DC max. (with applied voltage limit function enabled: max. 5 V DC)
Sampling rate FAST, MEDIUM, SLOW, 3 settings
Measurement times [at 100 Ω /300 Ω/1000 Ω ranges, with Low Power OFF]
FAST: 0.9 ms, MED: 3.6 ms, SLOW: 17 ms (minimum time)
Integration time 0.1 ms to 100.0 ms, or 1 to 5 PLC at 50 Hz, 1 to 6 PLC at 60 Hz
Note: PLC = one power line cycle (mains wave-form period)
Other functions Comparator (set-value vs. measured-value comparison), BIN Measurement (RM3542C-3), Low-power Resistance Measurement, Delay Setting, Offset Voltage Compensation (OVC), Integration Time Setting, Average (RM3542C-3), Faulty Measurement Detection, Probe Short-Circuit Detection, Contact Improvement, Current Mode Setting, Stage Mismatch Prevention, Scaling, Retry, Applied Voltage Limiter Function, Jumper Resistance Measurement Support, Preset, ΔR (RM3542C-3), Memory, Statistical Calculation, Settings Monitor, Trigger Source Setting, Printer Function
Interfaces RS-232C, Printer (RM-232C), GP-IB (Model RM3542C-2)
External I/O Trigger, Hold input, Comparator output and other, Settings monitor terminal
Power supply 100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 30 VA max.
Dimensions and mass 260 mm (10.24 in) W × 88 mm (3.46 in) H × 300 mm (11.81 in) D, 2.9 kg (102.3 oz)
Included accessories Power cord ×1, EXT. I/O male connector ×1, Instruction manual ×1, Operation guide ×1