Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) recently announced
the introduction of a wireless connectivity solution that links up to three Agilent handheld digital multimeters to
smartphones, tablets and PCs. By enabling remote viewing and control from
distances of up to 10 meters, this solution enhances convenience and safety for
engineers and technicians when troubleshooting live machinery or working in
hazardous conditions.
The core of the connectivity solution
is the U1177A, a compact Bluetooth wireless adapter
that plugs into any of Agilent's 11 handheld
DMMs. The solution includes two free mobile applications based on
Google's Android operating system, one for basic monitoring and another for
data logging. The "mobile meter" application enables real-time
interaction with connected DMMs on the screen of an Android-based smartphone or
tablet. The "mobile logger" application simplifies data logging and
remote monitoring. Agilent also offers a free data-logging application that
runs on Windows(r)-based PCs.
"Figuratively speaking, this
scalable solution allows the user to be in more than one place at the same
time," said Ee Huei Sin, vice president and general manager of Agilent's
Basic Instruments Division. "What's more, users can save data as text or a
picture and share the file via email, Facebook, or any other pathway supported
by the Android operating system."
Agilent handhelds range from $99 basic
models to $450 advanced models. Examples include the industrial U1270
Series, the feature-packed U1250
Series, the versatileU1240
Series, and the rugged, ergonomic U1230
Series.
U.S. Pricing and Availability
The remote connectivity solution is now
available worldwide. The U.S. list price of the U1177A Bluetooth module is $48.
The free Android-based mobile applications are available through the Android
Market and the Agilent website. The free PC-based data-logging
application is available for download from the Agilent website.
More information is available online at www.agilent.com/find/U1177A. High-resolution images are available at www.agilent.com/find/U1177A_images.
About Agilent Technologies
Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) is
the world's premier measurement company and a technology leader in chemical
analysis, life sciences, electronics and communications. The company's 18,700
employees serve customers in more than 100 countries. Agilent had net revenues
of $6.6 billion in fiscal 2011. Information about Agilent is available at www.agilent.com.