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Agilent Technologies Announces Handheld Instruments with Advanced Displays and Enhanced Safety Features for Industrial Applicat

^{Published on 2011-10-18 08:11:02 - Market Wire}
 

SANTA CLARA, Calif.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced five additions to its portfolio of handheld instruments. The U1273A handheld digital multimeter brings the clarity of an OLED display to the rugged and ergonomic [ U1270 Series ]. Four new U1190 Series clamp meters provide lower-cost complements to the existing [ U1210 Series ].

"Agilent consistently strives for innovative approaches to simplify our customersa™ daily tasks when utilizing handheld test instruments."

Among industrial DMMs, the U1273A redefines display quality with its crystal-clear OLED screen. With a 2000-to-1 contrast ratio, the display delivers superb indoor viewing through 160 degrees and gives users confidence they are getting the right reading at first glance. Water and dust resistant, the U1273A enhances measurement results with functions such as Smart Ohm, which minimizes readings from residual voltages induced by leakage currents.

The U1190 Series clamp meters enable safe measurements of electrical current in the 400 to 600 A range. The clamp assemblies include a wire separator and hook that technicians can use to select tangled cables under adverse conditions. Plus, a built-in flashlight mounted at the base of the clamp provides direct illumination in poorly lit conditions with safety ratings of CAT III 600 V/CAT IV 300 V.

aThe unique capabilities of these new models bring greater confidence and convenience to on-the-go troubleshooting in a variety of industrial applications,a said Ee Huei Sin, vice president and general manager of Agilenta™s Basic Instrument Division. aAs we expand Agilenta™s range of handhelds, our ongoing goal is to create dependable tools that provide a wealth of essential capabilities while remaining easy to use.a

Gooi Soon Chai, vice president and general manager of Agilenta™s Electronic Instruments Business Unit, added, aAgilent consistently strives for innovative approaches to simplify our customersa™ daily tasks when utilizing handheld test instruments.a

U.S. Pricing and Availability

The U1273A is now available worldwide. The list price is $395. More information is available at [ www.agilent.com/find/U1273A-pr ]. High resolution images are available at [ www.agilent.com/find/U1273A_images ].

The U1190 Series is also now available worldwide, and the starting prices are as follows:

• U1191A: $98
• U1192A: $135
• U1193A: $170
• U1194A: $218

More information about the U1190 Series is available at [ www.agilent.com/find/U1190-pr ]. High-resolution images are available at [ www.agilent.com/find/U1190_images ].

About Agilent Technologies

Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) is the worlda™s premier measurement company and a technology leader in chemical analysis, life sciences, electronics and communications. The companya™s 18,500 employees serve customers in more than 100 countries. Agilent had net revenues of $5.4 billion in fiscal 2010. Information about Agilent is available at [ www.agilent.com ].

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