RESISTANCE HiTESTER RM3543
10 mΩ to 1000 Ω DC Resistance Meters with 0.01μΩ
Resolution and Strong Noise Immunity for Integration
into Automated Production Lines
Hioki DC resistance meters measure a broad range of resistance values at
a high level of precision. The RM3543 is designed to be integrated into
current sensing resistor taping machines, deliver high-accuracy measurement
of super-low-resistance levels, and are advanced enough to measure 0.1 mΩ
shunts with room to spare.

Model No. (Order Code)

RM3543
RM3543-01Built in GP-IB interface
GPIBRS232CCE

Test fixtures are not supplied with the unit.
Please select an optional test fixture when ordering.

Key Features

• Advanced enough to measure 0.1 mΩ shunts with room to spare at ±0.16% accuracy & 0.01μΩ resolution performance
• Superb repeatable measurement accuracy
• Advanced contact-check, comparator, and data export functions
• Intuitive user interface and strong noise immunity are ideal for automated systems


A resistance tester that can measure super-low resistance values and shunt resistors

The Resistance Meter RM3543 can measure low shunt resistance values and other DC
resistance values at ahigh accuracy of ±0.16% for 0.1 mΩ and at the high resolution* of
0.01 μΩ.
*In the 10 mΩ range, at SLOW measurement speed, and with 16 averaging iterations.

Reduce the effects of thermoelectromotive force with the offset voltage correction

Thermoelectromotive force refers to the potential difference that occurs at junctions between
different metals (see figure). Specifically, the phenomenon occurs where measurement
probes  and measurement targets come into contact, and at connections between measuring
instruments and measurement leads. The magnitude of this thermoelectromotive force varies
with the temperature of the measurement environment, increasing as the temperature
difference grows. The RM3543 includes an offset voltage correction function that applies
the measurement current in both the positive and negative directions and then uses the
resulting detected voltages to eliminate the effects of thermoelectromotive force.

Use the scaling function to correct measurements as if the target component were mounted

The RM3543’s scaling function can correct for the difference in resistance values that are
obtained when testing a given component alone and when it is mounted on a circuit board
(due to the factors such as the effects of probing position). This feature is useful when testing low-resistance current-sensing resistors such as shunts.

Ensure reliable contact quickly with the contact improvement function

The RM3543 improves contact with measurement specimens by eliminating oxide films and dirt
between the probes and specimens. By addressing faulty contact, the instrument facilitatesstable measurement and reduces the contact error rate, boosting productivity.

Using probe short detection functionality to ensure the reliability of 4-terminal measurement

The presence of any foreign material between the POT and CUR measurement probes can interfere with
reliable 4-terminal connections. The RM3543 checks for probe short-circuits by measuring the resistance
value between POT and CUR while measurement is not being performed.

Basic specifications (Accuracy guaranteed for 1 year, Post-adjustment accuracy guaranteed for 1 year)

Measurement methodFour-terminal, constant-current DC
Resistance range10 mΩ (Max. 12.00000 mΩ, 0.01 μΩ resolution) to 1000 Ω range (Max. 1200.000 Ω, 1 mΩ resolution), 7 steps
DisplayMonochrome graphic LCD 240 × 64 dot, white LED backlight
Measurement accuracy[at 10 mΩ range, with SLOW mode, average 16 times settings]
±0.060 % rdg. ±0.001 % f.s.
Testing current[at 10 mΩ range] 1 A DC to [at 1000 Ω range] 1 mA DC
Open-terminal voltage20 V DC max. Note: Voltage when not measuring is 20 mV or less, with current mode set at PULSE and Contact Improver Setting set at OFF/PULSE (measured with a voltmeter having 10 MΩ)
Sampling rateFAST, MEDIUM, SLOW, 3 settings
Integration time[at 10 mΩ range, default value] FAST 2.0 ms, MED 5.0 ms, SLOW 1 PLC,
Setting range: 0.1 ms to 100.0 ms, or 1 to 5 PLC at 50 Hz, 1 to 6 PLC at 60 Hz Note: PLC = one power line cycle (mains wave-form period)
Other functionsComparator (compare setting value with measurement value), Delay, OVC (offset voltage compensation), Average, Measurement fault detection, Probe short-circuit detection, Improve contact, Current mode setting (A pulse application function that applies current only during measurement), Auto-memory, Statistical calculations, Settings monitor (when using two instruments, a difference in settings causes warning notification), Retry, Trigger function. etc,.
InterfacesExternal I/O, RS-232C, Printer, GP-IB (Model RM3543-01)
External I/OTrigger, Hold input, Comparator output, Settings monitor terminal, Service power output +5V, +12V, etc.
Power supply100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 40 VA max.
Dimensions and mass260 mm (10.24 in) W × 88 mm (3.46 in) H × 300 mm (11.81 in) D, 3.0 kg (105.8 oz)
AccessoriesPower cord ×1, EXT. I/O male connector ×1, Instruction manual ×1, Operation guide ×1
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