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Technical characteristics of the MTX 3291 

6,000- and 60,000-count digital multimeters 

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Technical characteristics of the MTX 3291 (continued)

 

V

AC

 RMS 

(continued)

 

1) See the typical curve of the 300Hz. 
2) This range is accessible only with the Range key  
  Input impedance: approx. 10.6M

 // 50 pF 

3) The LCD indicates “+OL” above +1050V, “-OL” below -1050V or above 1050VRMS. 
4) From 1kHz, the measurement must exceed 15% of the range. 
Secondary measurements and displays: FREQ (AC coupling), MAX, MIN, AVG, PEAK

 

 

VLowZ AC RMS 

The pass band (between 3dB down points) is reduced to 300Hz, if the filter is activated. In 
VLowZ, there is no 60mV range.  
The frequency measurement is made like the measurement in a 300Hz pass band.  

Protection: 1414 Vpk 

 

Range 

Operating 

range 

Specified 

measurement 

range 

3)

 

Resolution  Uncertainty (

±

)

Additional 

uncertainty  

F(Hz) 

1)

 

Pass band 

Input 

impedance

//<50 pF

 

600mV 

0 to  

600.00mV

60.00 to  

600.00mV 

0.01mV 

1% L+ 0.25%x

[F(kHz)-1] L

± 30D 

45<F<65Hz 

0.3% L typ. 

at 100Hz 

 0.7% L typ. 

at 150Hz 

1.8% L typ. 

at 300Hz  

 30% L typ. 

 300 k

  

3 to  

500.0mV 

6V 

 0 to  

6.0000V 

0.6 to  

6.0000V 

0.0001V 

0.5% L+ 

0.18%x 

[F(kHz) -1] L

± 25D 

3 to 5.0V 

60V 

 0 to  

60.000V 

6.000 to 

60.000V 

0.001V 

3 to 50.0V 

600V 0 

to 

600.00V

60.00 to 

600.00V 

0.01V 

3 to 500.0V

1000V

 2)

 

 0 to 

1000.0V 

60 to  

1000.0V 

0.1V 

1.42 to 

1000.0V 

 

1) See the typical curve of the 300Hz. 
2) The LCD indicates “+OL” above +1050V, “-OL” below -1050V or above 1050VRMS. 
3) From 1kHz, the measurement must exceed 15% of the range. 
Secondary measurements and displays: FREQ (AC coupling), MAX, MIN, AVG, PEAK

 

 

V

AC+DC

 TRMS 

60mV range: Measuring a strong current or measuring a current for a long time may cause a 
temperature rise of some components. 

Protection: 1414 Vpk 

Range 

Operating 

range 

Specified 

measurem.

range 

4)

 

Resolution

Additional 

uncertainty 

DC (

±

Uncertainty

AC (

±

Additional 

uncertainty 

F(Hz) 

1)

 

Pass band 

Input 

impedance 

//<50 pF 

Peak factor

60mV 

2)

 

0 to  

60.000mV 

6.000 to 

60.000mV

0.001mV

±

 15D 

1.5% L  

±35D 

45<F<65Hz 

0.3% L typ. 

 

at 100Hz 

 0.7% L typ. 

 

at 150Hz 

1.8% L typ. 

 

at 300Hz  

 30% L typ. 

 400Hz 

10.612 M

3 to  

50mV 

600mV 

0 to  

600.00mV 

60.00 to 

600.00mV

0.01mV 

0.8% L  

+ 0.18%x 

[F(kHz)-1] L 

±30D 

10Hz to  

50kHz 

10.9 M

3 to  

500mV 

6V 

 0 to  

6.0000V 

0.6 to 

6.0000V

0.0001V 

0.5% L  

+ 0.18%x 

[F(kHz)-1] L 

±25D 

10Hz to  
100kHz 

 

10.9 M

3 to 5V 

60V 

 0 to  

60.000V 

6.000 to 

60.000V

0.001V 

10.082 M

3 to  

50V 

600V 

 0 to 

600.00V 

60.00 to 

600.00V

0.01V 

10.008M

3 to  

500V 

1000V 

3) 

 

 0 to 

1000.0V 

60 to 

1000.0V

0.1V 

10.008 M

1.42 to 

1000V 

 

 

1)  See the typical curve of the 300Hz. 
2) This range is accessible only with the Range key - Input impedance: approx. 10.6M

//50 pF 

3) The LCD indicates “+OL” above +1050V, “-OL” below -1050V or above 1050VRMS. 
4) From 1kHz, the measurement must exceed 15% of the range. 
Secondary measurements and displays: FREQ (AC coupling), MAX, MIN, AVG, PEAK

Summary of Contents for ASYC-IV MTX 3290

Page 1: ...lay ASYC IV MTX 3290 6000 cts MTX 3291 60000 cts Operating instructions P le Test et Mesure CHAUVIN ARNOUX Parc des Glaisins 6 avenue du Pr de Challes F 74940 ANNECY LE VIEUX Tel 33 0 4 5064 2222 Fax...

Page 2: ...8 Functional description 19 1 MAX MIN AVG mode 19 2 PEAK mode 22 3 REL mode 23 4 CLAMP function 25 Functions of the switch and keys 26 How are the various quantities measured 28 1 Voltage measurement...

Page 3: ...d safety measures This instrument is been designed to be used as follows indoors in an environment of pollution degree 2 at an altitude of less than 2000m at a temperature between 10 C and 55 C at a r...

Page 4: ...Automatic detection The number of input terminals is limited to 3 V COM A Connecting the lead to the Ampere terminal automatically selects the corresponding function When a change of function by the...

Page 5: ...lead or an accessory belonging to a lower measurement or voltage category derates the resulting system instrument leads accessories to the lowest measurement category and or service voltage of any of...

Page 6: ...ne power and from the measurement circuits and make sure that you are not charged with static electricity which might destroy internal components An adjustment maintenance or repair of the live instru...

Page 7: ...re strictly forbidden y Checking the current fuse Fuse SIBA 5019906 MTX 3291 11A 10x38 1 000V F breaking capacity 20kA MTX 3290 10A 6x32 600V F breaking capacity 50kA Rechargeable and primary batterie...

Page 8: ...Description of the instruments 8 6 000 and 60 000 count digital multimeters Description of the instruments MTX 3290 Frontal panel Back Prop Terminal block Optical connector not active...

Page 9: ...Description of the instruments 6 000 and 60 000 count digital multimeters 9 Description of the instruments continued MTX 3291 Frontal panel Back Prop Terminal block Optical connector active...

Page 10: ...tities measured VLowZ AC voltage measurement at low impedance VLowZ VAC AC voltage measurement VAC DC DC or AC DC voltage measurement at high impedance V A Current measurement A Hz Frequency measureme...

Page 11: ...ment impossible O L Overshoot of the measurement capacities USER USER mode on main display unit BASIC BASIC mode on main display unit Z Hertz symbol main display unit Z Hertz symbol secondary display...

Page 12: ...ut COM measurement input Ampere measurement input 600V CAT III Input indication 1000V CAT III Input indication Isolated optical link USB input Display of unit on the main display unit 2x14 segments Di...

Page 13: ...o another resets the configuration of the measurement mode MTX 3290 Keys of the switch Short press Successive short presses Current measurement Temperature measurement Selection of the type of probe P...

Page 14: ...t1000 Capacitance measurement Low impedance AC voltage measurement VLowZ Current measurement using a current clamp Selection of the transformation ratios 1 10 100 1 000mV A Resistance measurement audi...

Page 15: ...n the MAX MIN AVG PEAK mode when the HOLD is active the blinking of the MAX MIN AVG PEAK symbol indicates that acquisition continues as a background task Hold of the display after stabilization of the...

Page 16: ...difference between the measured value and the reference value in the unit of the quantity measured AVG displays the mean value of the signal since the key press Time stamped value for the min and the...

Page 17: ...ents of the display unit 2nd press display of model and version US Europe 3rd press software version display unit 1 and keyboard and display unit board versions display unit 2 4th press normal operati...

Page 18: ...Reminder after replacing the batteries wait 10s before powering the device back up If the multimeter malfunctions a long press 2s on this key can be applied to power down the instrument and then rest...

Page 19: ...isplay unit Secondary display unit Measured signal 230V 50Hz Present value of the signal Frequency of the signal for the MAX value 1st press on Present value of the signal MAX value The measured signa...

Page 20: ...tinued The display then becomes Present value of the signal MAX value for the MIN value 2nd press Ex 3s Momentary screen 4s indicating the time stamped max value if the value changes or if the value i...

Page 21: ...onal description 6 000 and 60 000 count digital multimeters 21 Functional description continued for the AVG value 3rd press on Present value of the signal AVG value De activation By a long press on th...

Page 22: ...ates an overshoot or a change of quantity Displays in the VAC DC function Measured signal 250V 50Hz Present value of the signal MIN value for the Peak value First press on Present value of the signal...

Page 23: ...Displays in the VAC DC function Measured signal 1V 100Hz Present value of the signal Frequency of the signal Activation of the REL mode by Short press on the key REL present value reference value Refe...

Page 24: ...digital multimeters Functional description continued Short press in the REL mode on Present value reference value Reference value Reference value A long press on the key erases the reference value De...

Page 25: ...00 count digital multimeters 25 Functional description continued 4 Clamp function Ex 10mV A Present value of the signal Transformation ratio selected by successive presses on press 1 1mV A press 2 10m...

Page 26: ...VLowZ VLowZ VlowZ 3 R 1 R 10 R 100 R 1000 R 1 3 Continuity Diode Continuity 3 Frequency Frequency Frequency Frequency Frequency 3 MTX 3291 Press 1 Press 2 Press 3 Press 4 Press 5 Press 6 Short press...

Page 27: ...ations according to the type of measurement Type of measurement MAX MIN AVG PEAK REL RANGE HOLD Auto Manu Voltage VLowZ Voltage VAC Voltage VAC DC Current AAC AAC DC 9 9 9 in REL only 9 9 9 9 Voltage...

Page 28: ...hen the measurement exceeds 1000V MTX 3291 or 600V MTX 3290 1 Press or 2 Select AC DC AC or DC coupling of the signal by pressing the default coupling is AC DC Depending on what you select the screen...

Page 29: ...not correct an audible beep and a visible signal LEADS are activated 4 Place the test probes in series between the source and the load 5 Read the measurement value indicated on the display unit O L is...

Page 30: ...0mV A 100mV A or 1000mV A by pressing on clamp to have a direct reading of the current 5 Place the clamp around the conductor 7 Read the measurement value indicated on the display unit The measurement...

Page 31: ...ss several times to obtain MTX 3291 only positive duty cycle DC negative duty cycle DC positive pulse duration Pw negative pulse duration Pw It is possible to activate the filter in AAC DC AAC The cut...

Page 32: ...s for a resistance measurement 5 Read the measurement value indicated on the display unit 6 The continuity beep sounds when R 30 5 7 O L is displayed if the circuit is open 6 Diode test 1 Press 2 Pres...

Page 33: ...ent value indicated on the display unit O L is displayed if the value to be measured exceeds the capacitance of the range O L is displayed if the capacitor is short circuited For high values the measu...

Page 34: ...splayed as default on the main display unit is C 4 Connect the adapter of the Pt100 or Pt1000 temperature probe to the COM and V terminals making sure that the polarity is correct 5 Read the measureme...

Page 35: ...t the black lead to the COM terminal and the red lead to V 5 Place the test probes between two phases of the circuit to be measured 6 Read the measurement values indicated on the display unit voltage...

Page 36: ...red lead to A 5 Place the test probes in series between the source and the load 6 Read the measurement value indicated on the display unit O L is displayed if I 20A The presence of the symbol indicat...

Page 37: ...displays DC AC or AC DC 4 Connect the black lead to the COM terminal and the red lead to V 5 Place the test probes on the terminals of the circuit to be measured to measure the resistance Press The d...

Page 38: ...black lead to the COM terminal and the red lead to V 5 Place the test probes on the terminals of the circuit to be measured Connect the instrument as for a voltage measurement 6 Read the measurement v...

Page 39: ...input of the multimeter on the side of the multimeter Mechanical polarization prevents connection in reverse Connect the USB lead to one of the USB ports of the PC 2 Install the USB driver on your PC...

Page 40: ...L above 620V Protection 850Vpk Secondary measurements and displays MAX MIN AVG AC and AC DC voltages With this function the user can measure the true RMS TRMS value of an AC voltage with its DC compon...

Page 41: ...or above 620VRMS 3 From 1kHz the measurement must exceed 15 of the range Secondary measurements and displays FREQ AC coupling MAX MIN AVG PEAK VLowZ AC Protection 850Vpk The pass band is reduced to 3...

Page 42: ...D 0 58mV mA 6A 0 to 6 000A 0 200 to 6 000A 0 001A 1 2 L 3D 0 05V A 10 A 20A 0 to 20 00A 0 20 to 20 00A 0 01A 1 2 L 2D 0 05V A The display indicates OL above 19 99A The symbol blinks and a beep sounds...

Page 43: ...15D 2 6 to 5mA 25mV mA Fuse 10A 600V 50kA 60mA 0 to 60 00mA 6 00 to 60 00mA 0 01mA 1 5 L 0 08 x FkHz 1 L 3D 13D 2 6 to 50mA 3mV mA 600mA 0 to 600 0mA 60 0 to 600 0mA 0 1mA 2 6 to 500mA 0 58mV mA 6A 0...

Page 44: ...1kHz 60kHz 0 to 60 00kHz 0 01 to 60 00kHz 0 01kHz 600kHz 0 to 200 0kHz 0 1 to 200 00kHz 0 1kHz Below 10Hz or if the signal detection level is inadequate the reading is forced to zero The measured peri...

Page 45: ...26 A 6M 0 to 6 000M 0 001M 1 5 L 3D 240nA 60M 0 to 60 00M 0 01M 3 L 3D 29nA REL measurements Capacitance Capacitance meter In this setting the user can measure the capacitance of a capacitor Range Op...

Page 46: ...error of the multimeter specified in the tables below DC current Range Ratio 600mA 6A 60A 600A 6000A 1mV A Resolution 0 01A 0 1A 1A Accuracy 0 6 L 2D 0 6 L 2D 0 3 L 2D 10mV A Resolution 0 001A 0 01A...

Page 47: ...001A 0 01A 0 1A Accuracy 2 8 L 15D 2 8 L 15D 2 8 L 13D 100mV A Resolution 0 1mA 0 001A 0 01A Accuracy 2 8 L 15D 2 8 L 15D 2 8 L 13D 1000mV A Resolution 0 1mA 0 001A Accuracy 2 8 L 15D 2 8 L 13D Peak f...

Page 48: ...Add 1 L 30 D to obtain the accuracy corresponding to the function and the range Fmax 1kHz 1ms Protection 850Vpk 1ms mini SURV MIN MAX AVG Add 0 2 L 2D to obtain the accuracy corresponding to the func...

Page 49: ...1 C VDC 0 01 L 0 1D 1 C 0 05 L 0 1D 1 C VAC VAC DC VLowZ 0 25 L 0 1D 1 C ADC 0 05 L 0 1D 1 C 0 1 L 0 1D 1 C AAC and AAC DC 0 08 L 0 1D 1 C 0 12 L 0 1D 1 C 0 01 L 0 1D 1 C 0 1 L 1 C 0 05 L 1 C 0 1 L 1...

Page 50: ...D 10 008M 1 This range is accessible only with the Range key Input impedance approx 10 6M 50 pF 2 The display indicates OL above 1050V and OL below 1050V Secondary measurements and displays MAX MIN AV...

Page 51: ...1000 0V 1 See the typical curve of the 300Hz 2 The LCD indicates OL above 1050V OL below 1050V or above 1050VRMS 3 From 1kHz the measurement must exceed 15 of the range Secondary measurements and dis...

Page 52: ...ary to wait some time for the metrological characteristics specified in these ranges Range Operating range Specified measurement range Resolution Uncertainty Voltage drop Protection 600 A 0 to 600 00...

Page 53: ...C max Additional uncertainty with the 300Hz filter AAC DCTRMS current Warning the sum AC DC must never exceed the range 600mA or 60mA or 6mA or 600 A or 6A or 10A as the case may be The AC component m...

Page 54: ...z 0 01 to 60 00kHz 0 01kHz 600kHz 0 to 200 0kHz 0 1 to 200 0kHz 0 1kHz Below 10Hz or if the signal detection level is inadequate the reading is forced to zero The measured period in ms is available on...

Page 55: ...00 00k 0 01k 1 26 A 6M 0 to 6 0000M 0 0001M 1 5 L 30D 240nA 60M 0 to 60 000M 0 001M 3 L 30D 29nA REL measurements Capacity Capacitance meter In this setting the user can measure the capacitance of a c...

Page 56: ...lamps and obtain a direct reading of the current by selecting the correct transformation ratio which must be the same as that of the clamp If the signal detection level is insufficient the value is fo...

Page 57: ...ents and displays MAX MIN AVG and transformation ratio of the sensor 300Hz filter if the filter is active see 300Hz filter curve for the additional uncertainty AAC DC TRMS current Range Ratio 600mA 6A...

Page 58: ...approximately 100ms Protection 1414 Vpk Resistive power Display of the resistive power with respect to a reference resistance measured on the installation and saved in memory using the HOLD key 600 is...

Page 59: ...tection 1414 Vpk dBm Display of the measurement in dBm with respect to a resistance reference chosen by the user from among 50 75 90 and 600 default value 600 Resolution 0 1dBm Absolute error in dBm 0...

Page 60: ...1 C VAC VAC DC VLowZ 0 25 L 0 1D 1 C ADC 0 05 L 0 1D 1 C 0 1 L 0 1D 1 C AAC and AAC DC 0 08 L 0 1D 1 C 0 12 L 0 1D 1 C 0 01 L 0 1D 1 C 0 1 L 1 C 0 05 L 1 C 0 1 L 1 C 60 M 0 3 L 1 C F 0 2 L 0 1D 1 C m...

Page 61: ...x1 5V nominal LR6 Alkaline Life in VDC MTX3290 200h MTX3291 300h Rechargeable batteries 4x1 2V A A Ni MH LSD 2400mAh Life in VDC MTX3290 140h MTX3291 210h Display The refresh rate of the display unit...

Page 62: ...external charger HX0051B External charger for 4 Ni MH rechargeable batteries HX0053 HV probe SHT 40kV CMS clamp HX0064 Multifix adapter for DMM P01102100Z spare MTX 3291 Fuse 11A 10x38 1000V Fast bre...

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