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 Instruments d.b.a. Chauvin Arnoux

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USER MANUAL

AEMC

®

 Instruments d.b.a. Chauvin Arnoux

®

, Inc.

15 Faraday Drive • Dover, NH 03820

Tel. (603) 749-6434 • Fax: (603) 742-2346

99-MAN 100340 – v

6

 – 06/14

Summary of Contents for MTX 3281B

Page 1: ...a a al l l M M Mu u ul l lt t ti i im m me e et t te e er r rs s s M M MT T TX X X 3 3 32 2 28 8 81 1 1B B B M M MT T TX X X 3 3 32 2 28 8 82 2 2B B B M M MT T TX X X 3 3 32 2 28 8 83 3 3B B B USER MA...

Page 2: ...play HOLD management HOLD REL SURV SPEC MEM 18 Access to secondary functions 25 MATH Function 27 Favorite function 29 SX DMM Software kit option 31 Bluetooth on BT version 31 Technical specifications...

Page 3: ...level 2 at an altitude of less than 2000 m at a temperature between 0 C and 55 C with relative humidity of less than 80 up to 31 C Measurement category III for voltages no higher than 1000 V AC or DC...

Page 4: ...conditions of sale During this period the equipment can only be repaired by the manufacturer The manufacturer reserves the right to carry out repair or replacement of all or part of the equipment If...

Page 5: ...d using autorange over the whole range Auto power off If the function is validated in the Sleep menu the instrument shuts down automatically after 30 minutes if no action has occurred on the front pan...

Page 6: ...count Graphical Multimeters Description of the instrument Front panel keyboards illustration Rear illustration markings Measurement terminal block illustration markings Display Keyboards Lower casing...

Page 7: ...long press opens the menu for changing the voltage range Selection using the keys Validation using the or keys Voltage range quick change using the keys The selected range is recalled in the help lin...

Page 8: ...test and temperature measurement By pressing one of the keys you can switch directly to MANUAL mode and then modify the range Activation deactivation of the REL relative mode When it is active a long...

Page 9: ...e function selected The main display is accompanied by its sign and the unit Depending on the current selections the display may be graphical or digital Graphical display The graphical window and the...

Page 10: ...for AC power operation while simultaneously charging the batteries When the charger is connected directly to the instrument the accumulators can be recharged without removing them from the multimeter...

Page 11: ...s using the key Recharging the accumulators Before carrying out this operation check that the accumulators are fitted in the instrument they do not need to be removed from the multimeter to be recharg...

Page 12: ...the power pack 12 VDC 7 2 VAC to the AC Power supply The symbol opposite on the display allows you to monitor the charge status The accumulators are fully charged when the symbol is full The MTX 3282B...

Page 13: ...of current measurement fuse Test the current measurement as follows 1 Select the Ampere function using the A key 2 Connect a lead to the A terminal 3 Check that the LEADS indication disappears from th...

Page 14: ...esting when the range is exceeded voltage or current on a 10 A measurement if the position of the leads and the function selected are incompatible Automatic shutdown sleep Validation default or not of...

Page 15: ...trument s configuration to the measurement environment Opening of the Configuration menu with the key Selection of the Measure menu using the keys and then the key Filter Activation of a filter to imp...

Page 16: ...the Configuration menu with the key Selection of the Default init function using the keys Validation of initialization using the key Loading of the default values is confirmed by the following messag...

Page 17: ...r 2 s Another press on this key while selecting the measurement type gives access to the type of sensors platinum probes Pt100 or Pt1000 only on MTX 3282B MTX 3283B thermocouples J or K TC J TC K Sele...

Page 18: ...of the keys you can switch directly to MANUAL mode and then modify the range Display hold management The key gives access to two operating modes HOLD mode AUTO HOLD mode NO HOLD deactivates the mode S...

Page 19: ...easured and the reference recorded Range management may be AUTOmatic or MANUAL depending on the configuration when entering this mode The and displays are managed in the same range In AUTO mode they c...

Page 20: ...alized with the current measurement SURV flashes when the mode is active AVG shows the average of all the measurements recorded since SURV mode was activated The data recorded can be viewed by a long...

Page 21: ...e measurements can be stopped by another short press The number of values to be memorized for a measurement run is programmable it therefore stops recording automatically Another press on starts a new...

Page 22: ...E function using the keys Validation of Rate with the key opens a menu for setting the required recording rate in hours minutes and seconds Selection of the variables hour minute second using the key...

Page 23: ...is limited to 6 500 measurements 158 for MTX 3281B Number of records by default 1 000 Reading the recorded data Reminder Select the Consult menu in the Function to view the list or successive records...

Page 24: ...if a zoom is possible Exit from viewing a recording by using the key Complete erasure of memory All recordings in the memory of the device may be erased in a single operation Selection of Erase all m...

Page 25: ...Bm Measurement of power decibels in dBm with REF dBm REF Pk Measurement of positive peaks Pk Measurement of negative peaks CF Measurement of peak factor w Calculation of resistive power with REF W REF...

Page 26: ...ers allow it see MATH Func For the dBm and resistive power measurements see Measurement menu for the adjustment of related reference resistances dBm REF W REF and to know the calculation formulas MTX...

Page 27: ...H function The programming takes place in 4 phases Selection of parameter X measured V A Hz Definition of coefficient A of function y Ax B Definition of coefficient B of function y Ax B Definition of...

Page 28: ...tion of digit to be modified using key Modification of value using keys Validation of coefficient B and menu exit using key Coefficient B by default is 0 Definition of unit The unit of the MATH functi...

Page 29: ...avorite function acc to its programmed measurements V A Hz Access to the type of measurement using key AC DC or AC DC for measurements V and A Access to the frequency range using key Frequency 900 kHz...

Page 30: ...and unit The favorite function applied to the physical quantity x measured is the same as the MATH function y Ax B For the definition of coefficients A B and the unit see the related menus of the MAT...

Page 31: ...ary the recognition software on your PC see CD Rom MANUAL provided Installation of SX DMM software 1 Install the SX DMM software on the PC using the CD ROM 2 Launch the software to perform data acquis...

Page 32: ...controlling your PC USB Bluetooth adapter For additional information refer to the Help menu linked to the Bluetooth utility With some Bluetooth adapters rebooting of the PC is recommended to validate...

Page 33: ...to 4 kHz 4 kHz to 20 kHz 20 kHz to 50 kHz 50 kHz to 75 kHz 75 kHz to 100 kHz 100 mV 1G 10M 1 V 1 mn max 1 of R 40cts 2 5 of R 40cts 3 5 of R 40cts 5 of R 40cts 7 of R 40cts 10 typ of R 40cts 1000 mV...

Page 34: ...ge or the DC component of an AC voltage once the filter is activated see p 15 The 100 mV range is present in MANUAL mode only Recovery after triggering of protection 10 V app 10 s Protection 1 minute...

Page 35: ...A 20 kA Cos 0 9 10 x 38 mm As soon as the PEAK symbol appears switch to AUTO PEAK mode mA and A range Additional error of 2 for a peak factor between 4 5 and 6 Additional error of 15 for a peak facto...

Page 36: ...rformed by capacitive coupling Input resistance 10 M Freq 100 Hz Protection by varistors at voltage input Range Resolution Protection Accuracy 0 8 to 10 Hz 0 0001 Hz 1450 Vpk 0 02 of R 8cts 10 to 100...

Page 37: ...up to 1000 with steady audio indication at 2 kHz Detection threshold in continuity mode 120 response time 5 ms Active protection via CTP thermistor Maximum voltage on open circuit 4 V max 2 V typ Diod...

Page 38: ...ermocouple K from 40 C to 1200 C Thermocouple J from 40 C to 750 C Internal measurement accuracy 3 C 0 1 fs 10 C to 55 C Reference temp accuracy 3 C typical value Type of thermocouple J and K The mult...

Page 39: ...ement accuracy The connection on the COM input must be short and of large diameter in order to limit the voltage drop which influences Volt measurement Duty ratio DC DC MTX 3281B MTX 3282B MTX 3283B D...

Page 40: ...ns of the accuracy in the field of utilization Typical specifications SPEC 1 0 05 t C Specification of the considered measurement Values given p 33 to 38 T difference between ambient temperature and i...

Page 41: ...voltage 230 V 10 or 110 V 10 Overvoltage category CAT II Frequency 45 Hz 65 Hz Via the wall plug the accumulators can be recharged without removing them from the multimeter Average charging period 7h3...

Page 42: ...ures insulation in relation to the connected peripheral PC for the transfer of data or for remote control of the multimeter RS232 communication interface parameters Transmission speed 9600 19 200 38 4...

Page 43: ...ptor Optional Accessories Calibration software of the MTX 328x range Cat 2125 82 Acquisition software kit Cat 2125 80 Data Viewer Acquisition software RS232 DB9F Optical cable USB Optical cable instal...

Page 44: ...u 15 18 continuity measurement 17 continuity mode 37 current measurement 7 16 34 D date 14 20 dB measurement 38 db9f 31 42 43 dBm REF 15 dBm 38 DC voltage 33 34 DC 25 34 39 diode measurement 17 37 dis...

Page 45: ...counting 39 pulse width 40 R range 18 recharge charge 10 13 recorded data 20 23 recording 20 24 29 30 REL 8 9 17 18 resistance measurement 7 17 37 resistive power 16 25 26 39 RS 232 5 9 31 42 43 S saf...

Page 46: ...T includes calibration certificate plus recorded calibration data Chauvin Arnoux Inc d b a AEMC Instruments 15 Faraday Drive Dover NH 03820 USA Tel 800 945 2362 Ext 360 603 749 6434 Ext 360 Fax 603 74...

Page 47: ...hree year period you may return the instrument to us for repair provided we have your warranty registration information on file or a proof of purchase AEMC Instruments will at its option repair or rep...

Page 48: ...Warranty 06 14 99 MAN 100340 v6 Chauvin Arnoux Inc d b a AEMC Instruments 15 Faraday Drive Dover NH 03820 USA Phone 603 749 6434 Fax 603 742 2346 www aemc com...

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