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B&K Precision 5492C 5 1/2-Digit Bench Digital Multimeter (True RMS)
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Display
5 1/2-digit, 120,000-count; 4.3-inch high-contrast color LCD with numeric, bar meter, trend chart and histogram modes
Measurement functions
12: DCV, ACV, DCI, ACI, 2-wire and 4-wire resistance, capacitance, frequency, diode, temperature, continuity, DCV ratio
Basic DC voltage accuracy
0.010% (100 ppm), 1-year calibration, per the datasheet
Measurement speed
Up to 1000 readings per second
Maximum DC voltage
1000 V (1050 V full scale reading)
Maximum current
10 A (front-panel 10 A range only)
AC frequency measurements
Up to 1 MHz
Resistance
2- and 4-wire, down to 10 Ω with 10 µΩ resolution; up to 100 MΩ
Math and statistics
Null, dB, dBm, %, mx+b, run/stop; Min, Max, Peak-to-Peak, Average, Standard Deviation shown simultaneously
Data buffer
Internal storage for up to 10,000 readings
Interfaces
USB (USBTMC-compliant), LAN, RS232 with SCPI; GPIB optional (5492CGPIB); front-panel USB host port for exporting data and screen captures
Software
LabVIEW driver and operating software for remote control, monitoring and data logging included
Power
110 V/220 V ±10%, 50/60 Hz; ≤ 30 VA
Dimensions
8.85 x 3.93 x 13.97 in (225 x 100 x 355 mm)
Weight
5.51 lb (2.5 kg)
Safety
EN 61010-1:2010, Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU
Warranty
3 years
Standard accessories
Power cord, USB cable, test leads, spare fuses, test report and certificate of calibration

Record checked 2026-11-05.

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5 1/2-digit, 100 ppm basic DCV accuracy, LAN/RS232/USB interfaces.

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Specifications checked November 5, 2026. Full product details

B&K Precision 5492C 5 1/2-Digit Bench Digital Multimeter (True RMS)

A 5 1/2-digit true-RMS bench multimeter with 12 measurement functions, a 4.3-inch color display, and standard LAN, USB and RS232 interfaces for the lab bench or rack.

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Selected package: 5492C.

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  • 5492C

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    Model: 5492C

    What differs
    5 1/2-digit, 100 ppm basic DCV accuracy, LAN/RS232/USB interfaces.
    Best for
    The standard bench version most buyers need.

Related models and generations

These are different products. Check their specifications separately.

  • 5492CGPIB Model: 5492CGPIB

    Same meter with GPIB added for legacy rack automation.

    Labs with GPIB-based test systems.

  • 5493C / 5493CGPIB Model: 5493C

    6 1/2-digit models with 35 ppm basic DCV accuracy and rear input terminals for rack use.

    Applications needing one more digit of resolution.

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Watch out

  • 5492C and 5493C share the 5490C Series page; check the digit count and interfaces before ordering.
  • GPIB is a different model number, not an add-on card.

Why people pick it

  • Bench-grade 0.010% (100 ppm) basic DCV accuracy and 120,000-count resolution per the datasheet
  • Up to 1000 readings per second with a 10,000-reading buffer suits production and data-logging work
  • 12 measurement functions including 4-wire resistance, capacitance, temperature and frequency to 1 MHz
  • Standard USB, LAN and RS232 with SCPI plus included LabVIEW driver and operating software
  • 4.3-inch color display with trend chart, histogram and statistics built in

Know before you buy

  • Bench-only instrument: it is not battery powered or handheld
  • The 10 A range is available on the front panel only, and rear input terminals are on the 6 1/2-digit models (5493C), not the 5492C
  • GPIB requires the separate 5492CGPIB model
  • AC accuracy specs apply with slow AC filtering and 60-minute warm-up, per the datasheet conditions

Full specifications

Display5 1/2-digit, 120,000-count; 4.3-inch high-contrast color LCD with numeric, bar meter, trend chart and histogram modes
Measurement functions12: DCV, ACV, DCI, ACI, 2-wire and 4-wire resistance, capacitance, frequency, diode, temperature, continuity, DCV ratio
Basic DC voltage accuracy0.010% (100 ppm), 1-year calibration, per the datasheet
Measurement speedUp to 1000 readings per second
Maximum DC voltage1000 V (1050 V full scale reading)
Maximum current10 A (front-panel 10 A range only)
AC frequency measurementsUp to 1 MHz
Resistance2- and 4-wire, down to 10 Ω with 10 µΩ resolution; up to 100 MΩ
Math and statisticsNull, dB, dBm, %, mx+b, run/stop; Min, Max, Peak-to-Peak, Average, Standard Deviation shown simultaneously
Data bufferInternal storage for up to 10,000 readings
InterfacesUSB (USBTMC-compliant), LAN, RS232 with SCPI; GPIB optional (5492CGPIB); front-panel USB host port for exporting data and screen captures
SoftwareLabVIEW driver and operating software for remote control, monitoring and data logging included
Power110 V/220 V ±10%, 50/60 Hz; ≤ 30 VA
Dimensions8.85 x 3.93 x 13.97 in (225 x 100 x 355 mm)
Weight5.51 lb (2.5 kg)
SafetyEN 61010-1:2010, Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU
Warranty3 years
Standard accessoriesPower cord, USB cable, test leads, spare fuses, test report and certificate of calibration

From manufacturer documentation, checked November 5, 2026. Spotted an error? Tell us.

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Max current
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