DM501A

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The Tektronix DM501A is a 4½ digit True RMS multimeter plug-in for the TM500 system.

It replaced the DM501 (which suffered from accuracy limitations) in 1980. It also has a temperature input, requiring the P6601 PT-100 probe with a 2-pin LEMO S-series connector.

Key Specifications

DC Voltage	200 mVDC to 200 VDC in decade ranges (0.05% + 0.01% (200 mV: 0.015%) FS), and 1000 VDC (0.05% + 0.02% FS); Input resistance 10 MΩ, CMRR >100 dB at DC, 80 dB at 50 and 60 Hz (1 kΩ unbal.), NMRR 60 dB at 50 or 60 Hz
AC Voltage	200 mVDC to 200 VAC in decade ranges, and 500 VAC (0.6% + 0.05% (500 V:0.2%) FS, True RMS); Input impedance 10 MΩ // ≤160 pF, CMRR 60 dB at 50 or 60 Hz (1 kΩ unbal.)
DC Current	200 μA to 2 A in decade ranges, 0.2% + 0.015% FS
AC Current	200 μA to 2 A in decade ranges, 0.6% + 0.05% FS (for 20 Hz to 10 kHz sine >5% FS)
Ohms	200 Ω to 20 MΩ in decade range; current 1 mA, 1 mA, 100 μA – 0.1 μA respectively; 0.15% (20 MΩ: 0.5%) + 0.015% FS
Temperature	–62°C to +150°C (±2°C cal. probe, ±4°C uncal. probe), +150°C to +240°C (+0/-6°C or +2/-8°C any probe, uncal.)

Rear interface

The DM501A has a rear input, selectable by a front-panel button, on B28 (Hi) / A29 (Lo). Unlike the DM501 (non-A), it has no digital outputs. Input voltage on the rear interface is limited to 200 V peak / 100 V RMS.

Pictures

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  DM501A

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  DM501A

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  DM501A Option 2 (no temperature range) on an extension cable

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  DM501A

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  DM501A rear connector

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  DM501A RHS

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  DM501A LHS

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  DM501A LHS, shielding removed

Parts

Some Parts Used in the DM501A

Part	Part Number(s)	Class	Description	Used in
AD536	156-1259-00	Monolithic integrated circuit	RMS/DC converter	DM501A • DM502A • DM5010 • Keithley 177 • Keithley 179 • Keithley 195A
Siliconix LD120	156-1306-00	Monolithic integrated circuit	4½ digit integrating ADC (analog section)	DM501A • DM5010
Siliconix LD121A	156-1305-00	Monolithic integrated circuit	4½ digit integrating ADC (digital section)	DM501A