Transmille 4610A is an advanced multiproduct calibrator designed for professional electrical calibration laboratories, manufacturers and service organizations requiring a wide range of precision electrical outputs from a single instrument. The calibrator combines DC and AC voltage, DC and AC current, resistance, capacitance, frequency and temperature simulation in one modern calibration platform.
With DC voltage up to ±1025 V, AC voltage up to 1000 V, current up to 30 A, resistance up to 1 GΩ, capacitance up to 100 mF and frequency output up to 1.2 MHz, the Transmille 4610A covers a broad range of electrical calibration workloads. Optional functionality further extends the system to power calibration, harmonic generation, oscilloscope calibration up to 3 GHz and numerous specialized measurement applications.
A modern 7-inch full-color touchscreen provides intuitive control and clear connection guidance. USB and GPIB (IEEE-488) interfaces are included as standard, allowing straightforward integration into automated calibration systems.
The Transmille 4610A is also fully supported by Transmille ProCal calibration software, enabling automated calibration procedures and automatic uncertainty handling.
At europascal, we provide professional calibration solutions for electrical measurement equipment and can assist you in selecting the appropriate 4610A configuration, options and accessories for your calibration workload.
For professional calibration and metrological traceability of electrical measuring instruments and calibrators, use the europascal Calibration Service.
Your Benefits at a Glance
- Advanced multiproduct calibrator
- DC voltage from 0 to ±1025 V
- AC voltage from 2 mV to 1000 V
- AC voltage frequencies from 10 Hz to 1 MHz
- DC current from 0 to 30 A
- AC current from 20 µA to 30 A
- AC current frequencies from 10 Hz to 30 kHz
- Passive resistance up to 1 GΩ
- Variable resistance up to 1 GΩ
- 2-wire resistance output
- 2-wire compensated resistance output
- 4-wire resistance output
- Passive capacitance from 1 nF to 10 µF
- Variable capacitance from 300 pF to 100 mF
- Frequency output up to 1.2 MHz
- Integrated thermocouple source and measurement
- PRT/RTD temperature simulation
- Optional simultaneous voltage and current output
- Optional power calibration
- Optional harmonic generation
- Optional oscilloscope calibration up to 3 GHz
- 7-inch full-color touchscreen
- USB interface as standard
- GPIB IEEE-488 interface as standard
- ProCal software compatibility
- Extensive range of external adapters
- Suitable for automated calibration laboratories
- Ideal for multimeter calibration
- Ideal for electrical test equipment calibration
Advanced Multiproduct Calibration
The Transmille 4610A combines numerous electrical calibration functions within a single instrument.
Instead of maintaining individual standards for voltage, current, resistance, capacitance, frequency and temperature simulation, laboratories can use one integrated calibration platform.
Typical devices that can be calibrated include:
- Digital multimeters
- Analog multimeters
- Clamp meters
- Electrical process instruments
- Frequency counters
- Resistance meters
- Capacitance meters
- LCR meters
- Temperature indicators
- Thermocouple meters
- RTD/PRT indicators
- Oscilloscopes with optional hardware
- Power meters with optional functionality
- Electrical test equipment
This broad workload coverage can reduce the number of individual calibration standards required in a laboratory.
DC Voltage up to ±1025 V
The Transmille 4610A provides DC voltage outputs from:
0 to ±1025 V
This wide output range enables calibration of both low-voltage and high-voltage ranges on digital and analog multimeters.
For suitable voltage ranges, the 4610A provides excellent measurement performance.
Transmille specifies a best one-year total DC voltage accuracy of approximately:
±7.5 ppm
for the applicable 2 V to 20.2 V operating region.
This performance makes the 4610A suitable for demanding professional multimeter calibration.
AC Voltage up to 1000 V
AC voltage output extends from:
2 mV to 1000 V
with frequencies from:
10 Hz to 1 MHz
The extended AC frequency capability allows the calibrator to test not only conventional mains-frequency AC measurements but also the frequency response of precision digital multimeters and other AC measuring instruments.
This broad combination of voltage and frequency makes the 4610A a versatile reference source for electrical calibration laboratories.
DC Current up to 30 A
The Transmille 4610A provides DC current output from:
0 to 30 A
This high-current capability enables many ammeters and multimeter current ranges to be calibrated directly without requiring a separate external current amplifier for standard workloads.
For even higher currents, optional current accessories can extend the calibration capability significantly.
AC Current up to 30 A
AC current output extends from:
20 µA to 30 A
with frequencies from:
10 Hz to 30 kHz
The wide AC current frequency range is particularly useful when evaluating the frequency response of current measurement ranges.
It also provides excellent flexibility when calibrating clamp meters and current measurement instruments.
Resistance up to 1 GΩ
Resistance calibration is one of the major strengths of the Transmille 4610A.
The calibrator provides both passive and variable resistance functions.
Passive resistance extends from:
0 Ω to 1 GΩ
Variable resistance also extends up to:
1 GΩ
The variable resistance function allows values between conventional fixed resistance points to be generated.
This is particularly useful when calibrating digital multimeters at specific test points rather than only at decade values.
2-Wire and 4-Wire Resistance
The Transmille 4610A supports several resistance connection methods:
- 2-wire
- 2-wire compensated
- 4-wire
Four-wire resistance is particularly important for low-resistance calibration because it minimizes the influence of test lead and contact resistance.
This allows the calibrator to support a broad range of resistance measurement instruments.
Passive and Variable Capacitance
The Transmille 4610A provides both passive and variable capacitance.
Passive capacitance values cover:
1 nF to 10 µF
Variable capacitance extends from approximately:
300 pF to 100 mF
according to the manufacturer’s main 4610A specification.
This broad capacitance capability makes the 4610A suitable for calibrating capacitance ranges on digital multimeters and other suitable measuring instruments.
Passive capacitance outputs can also support applications where the instrument under test uses an AC measurement method.
Frequency Output up to 1.2 MHz
The Transmille 4610A provides frequency output up to:
1.2 MHz
The high-stability frequency functionality provides excellent performance for frequency counter calibration.
Transmille specifies frequency accuracy down to approximately:
±1 ppm
for the applicable high-stability frequency output.
This reduces the need for additional standalone frequency sources for many routine calibration applications.
Integrated Thermocouple Source and Measure
Temperature calibration functionality is integrated into the 4610A platform.
Supported thermocouple types include:
- J
- K
- T
- R
- S
- B
- N
- E
- L
- U
- C
The system can be combined with the EA001A Thermocouple Simulation & Measurement Adapter.
The external adapter provides thermocouple simulation and measurement with external cold-junction temperature measurement.
This enables efficient calibration of thermocouple indicators and temperature measuring instruments.
PRT and RTD Simulation
The Transmille 4610A also supports PRT and RTD temperature simulation.
The calibrator can provide resistance values corresponding to defined temperature points.
Different resistance connection techniques can be supported, including:
- 2-wire
- Compensated connections
- 4-wire
This allows temperature indicators with resistance thermometer inputs to be calibrated without requiring a physical temperature bath or dry-block calibrator for every test point.
Variable Resistance and Capacitance Simulation
The integrated simulated resistance and capacitance functionality significantly increases workload coverage.
Instead of providing only fixed cardinal values, the calibrator can generate continuously selectable values within its supported ranges.
This is particularly useful when calibration procedures specify test points such as:
- 190 Ω
- 1.9 kΩ
- 19 kΩ
rather than exact decade resistance values.
Variable output therefore improves flexibility when calibrating modern digital measuring instruments.
Optional Power Calibration
The Transmille 4610A can be configured with power calibration functionality.
Power calibration requires simultaneous voltage and current output.
Suitable options allow the calibrator to generate both quantities with controlled phase relationships.
This enables calibration of instruments such as:
- Power meters
- Wattmeters
- Energy measurement equipment
- Power analyzers
Optional harmonic generation further extends the capability for more demanding power measurement applications.
Harmonic Generation
Power options are available with harmonic generation.
This allows calibration procedures to include non-sinusoidal signals and harmonic components.
Such functionality is particularly useful for modern power measurement equipment that must correctly measure distorted electrical waveforms.
Oscilloscope Calibration up to 3 GHz
One of the most significant expansion options for the Transmille 4610A is oscilloscope calibration.
Available oscilloscope options extend the multiproduct calibrator into a comprehensive oscilloscope calibration system.
Depending on the selected option, bandwidth calibration is available up to:
350 MHz
600 MHz
1.1 GHz
or:
3 GHz
Calibration waveforms are available for parameters such as:
- Amplitude
- Timebase
- Rise time
- Bandwidth
This enables the 4610A to replace additional dedicated oscilloscope calibration equipment in many laboratories.
Calibration of Digital Multimeters
The broad electrical output capability makes the Transmille 4610A particularly suitable for digital multimeter calibration.
A typical modern digital multimeter can include measurement functions for:
- DC voltage
- AC voltage
- DC current
- AC current
- Resistance
- Capacitance
- Frequency
- Temperature
The 4610A can provide calibration signals for all of these major functions.
This makes it possible to perform comprehensive multimeter calibration using a single main calibration platform.
Clamp Meter Calibration
The 4610A can also be used for clamp meter calibration.
Its direct current output reaches 30 A.
With the optional EA002 2/10/50 Turn Coil Adapter, much higher equivalent currents can be generated for clamp meter calibration.
Using 30 A input and the 50-turn coil provides an equivalent magnetic effect corresponding to:
1,500 A
This significantly expands the clamp meter workload without requiring a physical 1,500 A current source.
Optional High-Current Capability
Additional accessories can extend current calibration beyond the direct 30 A output.
Suitable high-current adapters provide increased current capability for applications such as:
- High-current ammeters
- Current shunts
- Clamp meters
- Industrial current measurement equipment
This modular approach allows laboratories to purchase additional capability only when required.
Picoamp Current Generation
For calibration of sensitive electrometer-type instruments, the EA013 Picoamp Source Adapter can be used with the Transmille 4610A.
The adapter provides precision low-current generation down to the picoamp region.
It offers:
1 pA resolution
and is designed for sensitive low-current inputs.
This extends the 4610A beyond conventional multimeter calibration into specialized low-current metrology.
High-Resistance Measurement
The 4610A can also be expanded for high-resistance applications.
Suitable adapters allow accurate low-current measurement and high-resistance determination.
This is particularly useful for:
- Electrometers
- High-resistance meters
- Insulation-related measurement applications
- Research instrumentation
The calibrator’s high-voltage capability can be used together with suitable measurement accessories for high-resistance applications.
Optical Tachometer Calibration
The optional EA003 Optical Tachometer Calibration Adapter provides an optical output for tachometer calibration.
Its range extends from:
60 to 60,000 rpm
The adapter uses a high-intensity LED source and can be controlled directly from the calibrator or through ProCal software.
This provides another example of how the 4610A can expand beyond conventional electrical calibration.
Pressure Measurement Options
Transmille also offers external TPM pressure modules that can connect to the 4610A platform.
These modules extend the calibrator into pressure measurement applications.
Pressure readings can be displayed directly through the Transmille system.
This allows electrical and pressure calibration functions to be integrated into a broader multifunction calibration workstation.
7-Inch Full-Color Touchscreen
The Transmille 4610A features a modern:
7-inch full-color touchscreen
with a resolution of:
800 × 480 pixels
The touchscreen provides clear access to calibration functions and operating settings.
Connection prompts help guide the user when changing between calibration functions.
This reduces the risk of incorrect test lead connections and improves efficiency during manual calibration.
Embedded Procedure Mode
The 4610A provides an embedded procedure mode with connection prompts.
This helps guide the operator through calibration procedures.
Clear connection information is particularly useful on a multiproduct calibrator because different functions can require different terminal configurations.
Guided operation can therefore reduce setup errors and improve laboratory productivity.
I-GUARD Protection
Transmille incorporates I-GUARD protection into the 4610A.
The protection system is designed to protect the calibrator against accidental external voltages applied to its output terminals.
Transmille specifies protection to:
±1000 V RMS
This provides additional protection for the calibrator in busy laboratory environments where connection errors can occur.
USB and GPIB as Standard
The Transmille 4610A includes:
USB
and:
GPIB / IEEE-488
interfaces as standard.
These interfaces allow the calibrator to be integrated into automated calibration systems without requiring optional communication hardware.
GPIB compatibility is particularly valuable when replacing older laboratory standards in existing automated calibration systems.
ProCal Calibration Software
The 4610A is supported by Transmille ProCal calibration software.
ProCal enables automated calibration procedures and can control the calibrator directly.
Transmille also lists the 4610A as supporting automatic uncertainty functionality in ProCal.
Automated calibration can reduce:
- Manual data entry
- Operator errors
- Calibration time
- Documentation effort
while improving repeatability of calibration procedures.
Modern Replacement for the 4000 Series
The Transmille 4610A is the current advanced multiproduct calibrator succeeding Transmille’s legacy 4000 Series.
This makes it particularly relevant for laboratories already using Transmille 4010 or 4015 calibrators.
The modern platform combines the broad workload coverage associated with the 4000 Series with an updated user interface and expanded capabilities.
Technical Highlights
The Transmille 4610A combines a broad range of electrical calibration functions within one platform:
- Advanced Multiproduct Calibrator
- DC voltage to ±1025 V
- AC voltage to 1000 V
- AC voltage frequency to 1 MHz
- DC current to 30 A
- AC current to 30 A
- AC current frequency to 30 kHz
- Passive resistance to 1 GΩ
- Variable resistance to 1 GΩ
- 2-wire and 4-wire resistance
- Passive capacitance to 10 µF
- Variable capacitance to 100 mF
- Frequency output to 1.2 MHz
- Thermocouple source and measure
- PRT/RTD simulation
- Optional power calibration
- Optional harmonic generation
- Optional oscilloscope calibration to 3 GHz
- 7-inch touchscreen
- I-GUARD protection
- USB as standard
- GPIB as standard
- ProCal compatibility
- Extensive adapter range
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Transmille 4610A |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Transmille |
| Model | 4610A |
| Device type | Advanced Multiproduct Calibrator |
| DC voltage | 0 to ±1025 V |
| Best DC voltage accuracy | Down to ±7.5 ppm |
| AC voltage | 2 mV to 1000 V |
| AC voltage frequency | 10 Hz to 1 MHz |
| DC current | 0 to 30 A |
| AC current | 20 µA to 30 A |
| AC current frequency | 10 Hz to 30 kHz |
| Passive resistance | 0 Ω to 1 GΩ |
| Variable resistance | 0 Ω to 1 GΩ |
| Resistance connections | 2-wire, compensated and 4-wire |
| Passive capacitance | 1 nF to 10 µF |
| Variable capacitance | 300 pF to 100 mF |
| Frequency output | Up to 1.2 MHz |
| Frequency accuracy | Down to ±1 ppm |
| Thermocouples | J, K, T, R, S, B, N, E, L, U, C |
| RTD/PRT | Supported |
| Power calibration | Optional |
| Harmonic generation | Optional |
| Oscilloscope calibration | Optional, up to 3 GHz |
| Display | 7-inch full-color touchscreen |
| Display resolution | 800 × 480 |
| Interfaces | USB and GPIB / IEEE-488 |
| Software | Transmille ProCal |
| Protection | I-GUARD up to ±1000 V RMS |
Why Choose the Transmille 4610A?
The Transmille 4610A provides exceptionally broad workload coverage within a single electrical calibration platform.
DC and AC voltage, DC and AC current, resistance, capacitance, frequency and temperature simulation are integrated into one instrument.
With ±1025 V DC, 1000 V AC, 30 A current, 1 GΩ resistance, 100 mF variable capacitance and frequency output up to 1.2 MHz, the 4610A can cover a large proportion of a typical electrical calibration laboratory’s workload.
Optional power and oscilloscope functionality extends the system even further.
Oscilloscope calibration options up to 3 GHz can reduce the need for a separate dedicated oscilloscope calibrator.
A comprehensive range of external adapters enables additional applications including clamp meter calibration, optical tachometer calibration, picoamp current generation and pressure measurement.
The 7-inch touchscreen and guided connection prompts simplify manual operation, while USB and GPIB interfaces enable integration into automated calibration systems.
Compatibility with Transmille ProCal software provides automated calibration procedures and automatic uncertainty support.
For calibration laboratories seeking to consolidate many electrical calibration functions into one expandable platform, the Transmille 4610A provides a highly versatile solution.
At europascal, we can assist you in selecting the appropriate Transmille 4610A configuration, options and accessories for your individual electrical calibration workload.
For professional calibration and metrological traceability of multiproduct calibrators, multimeters and other electrical measuring equipment, use the europascal Calibration Service.
Manufacturer information about the Transmille 4610A is available on the official Transmille 4610A product page.
