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DranTech X
TRA
P/N M240H
TRMS Digital Multimeter
2007 Rev. A
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  • Page 1 User’s Guide DranTech X P/N M240H TRMS Digital Multimeter 2007 Rev. A ©...
  • Page 2 Standard Equipment Contact Persons Standard Equipment Function DranTech X multimeter Transformation factor — KS17S measurement cable set A AC / Hz TRMS — batteries A AC+DC TRMS — abbreviated operating instructions A DC — CD ROM (contents: amongst other topics operating Hz (A AC) ...
  • Page 3 Software Enabling for DranWin 10 Dranetz-BMI 1000 New Durham Road Edison, NJ 08818-4019 USA Phone: 1-800-372-6832 or 732-287-3680 Fax: 732-248-1834 www.dranetz-bmi.com Training On-site training at customer facilities (scheduling, prices, registration, travel, accommodation). If required, please contact Dranetz-BMI. DranTech X User’s Guide...
  • Page 4 DKD Calibration Laboratory* and Rental Instrument Service GMC-I Gossen-Metrawatt GmbH is certified in accordance with If required please contact: DIN EN ISO 9001:2000. Dranetz-BMI Our calibration laboratory is accredited per DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 1000 New Durham Road by the Physikalisch-Technischen Bundesanstalt (German Federal In-...
  • Page 5 Contact Persons DranTech X User’s Guide...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Contents Page Contents Page Safety Features and Precautions .........8 Measurements ............26 Use for Intended Purpose ............10 Voltage Measurement .............26 Meanings of Danger Symbols ..........10 5.1.1 Direct and Pulsating Voltage Measurement, V DC and V Meanings of Acoustic Warning Signals .........
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Contents Page Contents Page Device and Measuring Parameters ......44 Index ................66 Paths to the Various Parameters ..........45 List of All Parameters ............45 Querying Parameters – InFo Menu (as moving letters) ..46 Entering Parameters – SETUP Menu ........46 Default Settings ..............

  • Page 8: Safety Features And Precautions

    Safety Precautions Safety Features and Precautions Measuring Categories and their Significance per IEC 61010-1 You have selected an instrument which provides you with a high level Definition of safety. Measurements in electrical circuits which are not directly connected to the mains: This instrument fulfills the requirements of applicable European and for example electrical systems in motor vehicles and aircraft, batteries national EC directives.
  • Page 9 Safety Precautions • Be prepared for the occurrence of unexpected voltages at devices Repair and Parts Replacement under test (e.g. defective devices). For example, capacitors may be When the instrument is opened, voltage conducting parts may be ex- dangerously charged. posed.

  • Page 10: Use For Intended Purpose

    Safety Precautions 1.1 Use for Intended Purpose 1.2 Meanings of Danger Symbols • The respective multimeter is a portable device which can be held in Warning concerning a point of danger (attention: observe the hand during the performance of measurements. documentation!) •...
  • Page 11 Safety Precautions DranTech X User’s Guide...

  • Page 12: Operating Overview - Connections, Keys, Rotary Switch, Symbols

    Symbols Operating Overview – Connections, Keys, Rotary Switch, 1 Display (LCD) (see page 13 for significance of symbols) Operating Overview – Connections, Keys, Rotary Switch, Sym → chapter 7 2 MAN / AUTO shift key for manual/automatic measuring range selection chapter 3.1←...
  • Page 13 Symbols Operating Overview – Connections, Keys, Rotary Switch, Symbols Used in the Digital Display 1 Battery level indicator 2 ON: continuous operation (automatic shutdown deactivated) 3 MAN: manual measuring range selection is active 4 Digital display with decimal point and polarity display 5 max/min: Min/Max value storage 6 DATA: display memory, “freeze”...
  • Page 14 Symbols Operating Overview – Connections, Keys, Rotary Switch, Symbols of Rotary Switch Positions Switch FUNC Display Measuring Function DranTech X • V~ AC TRMS Alternating voltage, TRMS AC, full bandwidth • Hz (V) Hz ~ AC Voltage frequency, full bandwidth •...
  • Page 15 The device may not be disposed of with the trash. Symbols on the Device Further information regarding the WEEE mark can be accessed on the Internet at www.dranetz-bmi.com (see also chapter 9.5). Warning concerning a point of danger (attention: observe documentation!)

  • Page 16: Initial Start-Up

    Initial Start-Up – Setup Initial Start-Up Display Illumination After the instrument has been switched on, background illumination 3.1 Inserting Batteries or Rechargeable Batteries can be activated by briefly pressing the ON / OFF | LIGHT key. Illu- Be certain to refer to chapter 9.2 regarding correct battery installa- mination is switched back off by once again pressing the same key, or tion.

  • Page 17: Switching The Instrument Off

    Initial Start-Up – Setup 3.4 Switching the Instrument Off Switching the Instrument Off Manually / OFF ∞ Press the ON / OFF | LIGHT key until 0FF appears at the display. LIGHT 8.8.8.8.8 Shutdown is acknowledged with a brief acoustic signal. Automatic Shutdown Auto-Range The instrument is switched off automatically if the measured value re-...

  • Page 18: Control Functions

    Control Functions Control Functions 4.1.2 Manual Measuring Range Selection Auto-ranging can be deactivated and measuring ranges can be se- 4.1 Selecting Measuring Functions and Measuring Ranges lected manually in accordance with the following table by pressing the The rotary switch is linked to the automatic socket blocking mecha- MAN / AUTO button.

  • Page 19: Quick Measurements

    Control Functions 4.1.3 Quick Measurements Zero balancing and reference value adjustment can be used for auto- ranging, as well as for manual measuring range selection. Measurements performed using a suitable fixed measuring range are executed more quickly than those which utilize automatic range selec- Zero Balancing tion.

  • Page 20: Display (Lcd)

    Control Functions ∞ The reference value can be cleared by once again pressing the 4.3.2 Analog Display ZERO | ESC key. Measured Value, Polarity Notes Regarding Relative Measurement The analog display demonstrates the dynamic performance of a mov- ing-coil mechanism. This display is especially advantageous for ob- •...

  • Page 21: Measured Value Storage: Data (Auto-Hold / Compare)

    Control Functions 4.4 Measured Value Storage: DATA (auto-hold / compare) An individual measured value can be automatically “frozen” with the V, A, Hz F, MHz, % of measuring range 10,000 digits DATA function (auto-hold). This is useful, for example, when contact- 100% ing the measuring points with the test probes requires your full atten- tion.

  • Page 22: Saving Minimum And Maximum Values - Min/Max Function

    Control Functions Example The voltage measuring range is set manually to 10 V. The first meas- Response from Instrument ured value is 5 V, which is stored to memory because it is greater than Min/ Press Display Min. and Max. Acous- DATA / 10% of the measuring range (= 1 V), and is thus reliably above the...

  • Page 23: Measurement Data Recording

    Control Functions 4.5 Measurement Data Recording The STORE Menu Function The DranTech X is capable of recording measurement data using ∞ First set the sampling rate for memory mode operation (see rAtE an adjustable sampling rate for long periods of time in the form of parameter in chapter 6.4) , and then start memory mode operation.
  • Page 24 Control Functions During Recording Querying Memory Occupancy is displayed underneath the analog display during memory Memory occupancy can be queried during recording with the help of STORE mode operation, and memory occupancy can be controlled: the “1nFo ” menu (see also chapter 6.3). Memory occupancy range: 000.
  • Page 25 Control Functions DranTech X User’s Guide...

  • Page 26: Measurements

    V/Hz, Ω, Temperature, and A/Hz Measurements Measurements • Be absolutely certain that the measuring ranges are not overloaded beyond their allowable capacities. Limit values are included in 5.1 Voltage Measurement chapter 8, “Technical Data”, in the table entitled “Measuring Func- Notes Regarding Voltage Measurement tions and Measuring Ranges”...

  • Page 27: Direct And Pulsating Voltage Measurement, V Dc And

    V/Hz, Ω, Temperature, and A/Hz Measurements 5.1.1 Direct and Pulsating Voltage Measurement, V DC and V (DC+AC) ∞ In accordance with the voltage to be measured, turn the rotary 020.00 switch to V or V . ∞ Connect the measurement cables as shown. The “⊥” connector jack should be grounded.

  • Page 28: Alternating Voltage Measurement With 1 M W Load Resistance And Frequency Measurement With Selectable Low-Pass Filter

    V/Hz, Ω, Temperature, and A/Hz Measurements 5.1.2 Alternating Voltage Measurement with 1 MΩ Load Resist- Frequency Measurement ance and Frequency Measurement with Selectable Low- ∞ Apply the measured quantity is the same way as for voltage meas- Pass Filter urement. ∞...
  • Page 29 V/Hz, Ω, Temperature, and A/Hz Measurements Measuring Ranges: Ω 1MΩ Temp V~: 100 mV…1000 V 0225.6 Max. 1000 V (< 10 kHz) 1 kHz TRMS Max. 100 V (> 10 kHz) Hz: 1 Hz … 100 kHz FUNC ENTER = 3 x 10 V x Hz V~ with Filter for U >...

  • Page 30: Alternating Voltage And Frequency Measurement V Ac And Hz With Selectable Low-Pass Filter

    V/Hz, Ω, Temperature, and A/Hz Measurements 5.1.3 Alternating Voltage and Frequency Measurement V AC and Frequency Measurement Hz with Selectable Low-Pass Filter ∞ Apply the measured quantity in the same way as for voltage meas- urement. ∞ In accordance with the voltage or frequency to be measured, turn ∞...
  • Page 31 V/Hz, Ω, Temperature, and A/Hz Measurements Measuring Ranges: Ω Temp 0230.6 V~: 100 mV…1000 V Max. 1000 V (< 10 kHz) TRMS Max. 100 V (> 10 kHz) FUNC Hz: 1 Hz … 100 kHz ENTER = 3 x 10 V x Hz for U >...

  • Page 32: Transient Overvoltages

    1.2 ms and halftimes of 50 μs in the probe, e.g. the HV3 or the HV30 from Dranetz-BMI. It is abso- voltage measuring range. If longer pulse durations are expected, for lutely essential to earth the ground terminal in this case. Observe all...

  • Page 33: Frequency And Keying Ratio Measurements

    V/Hz, Ω, Temperature, and A/Hz Measurements 5.1.6 Frequency and Keying Ratio Measurements ∞ Set the rotary switch to MHz or %. ∞ Connect the measurement cables as shown. 1.0323 Make sure that a current measuring range (“A”) has not been activated when the multimeter is connected for frequency or keying ratio meas- FUNC urement!

  • Page 34: Resistance Measurement, Ω

    V/Hz, Ω, Temperature, and A/Hz Measurements 5.2 Resistance Measurement, Ω ∞ Disconnect power supply from the electrical circuit of the device to Ω be measured, and discharge all high-voltage capacitors. ∞ Make sure that the device under test is voltage-free. Interference Ω...

  • Page 35: Continuity Test

    V/Hz, Ω, Temperature, and A/Hz Measurements 5.3 Continuity Test ∞ Disconnect power supply from the electrical circuit of the device to be measured, and discharge all high-voltage capacitors. ∞ Make sure that the device under test is voltage-free. Interference 000.8 voltages distort measurement results! ∞...

  • Page 36: Diode Testing With A Constant Current Of 1 Ma

    V/Hz, Ω, Temperature, and A/Hz Measurements 5.4 Diode Testing with a Constant Current of 1 mA ∞ Disconnect power supply from the electrical circuit of the device to be measured, and discharge all high-voltage capacitors. ∞ Make sure that the device under test is voltage-free. Interference 000.8 voltages distort measurement results! Refer to chapter 5.1.1 regard- Ω...

  • Page 37: Temperature Measurement

    V/Hz, Ω, Temperature, and A/Hz Measurements 5.5 Temperature Measurement Note! Temperature measurement is performed with a type K thermocouple The internal reference temperature (temperature of the internal (accessory not included), which is connected to the voltage input. Al- reference junction) is measured by a temperature sensor inside ternatively, a Pt100 or Pt1000 resistance thermometer can be used of the instrument.

  • Page 38: Measurement With Resistance Thermometers

    V/Hz, Ω, Temperature, and A/Hz Measurements 5.5.2 Measurement with Resistance Thermometers ∞ Set the rotary switch to “Temp ” or “Temp ”. Temp The last selected temperature measurement or sensor, i.e. type K or 0023.3 Pt100/Pt1000, remains in memory and is accordingly displayed. Press the FUNC | ENTER key in order to change to the other measuring °Χ...

  • Page 39: Capacitance Measurement

    V/Hz, Ω, Temperature, and A/Hz Measurements 5.6 Capacitance Measurement ∞ Disconnect power supply from the electrical circuit of the device to be measured, and discharge all high-voltage capacitors. 10.38 ∞ Make sure that the device under test is voltage-free. Capacitors μ...

  • Page 40: Current Measurement

    V/Hz, Ω, Temperature, and A/Hz Measurements 5.7 Current Measurement Scope of Functions, Current Measurement, Direct Connection Function DranTech X Notes Regarding Current Measurement 100 μA A AC / Hz • The multimeter may only be operated with installed batteries 1/10/100 mA or rechargeable batteries.

  • Page 41: Direct And Pulsating Current Measurement, Direct Connection, A Dc And A (Dc+Ac)

    V/Hz, Ω, Temperature, and A/Hz Measurements 5.7.1 Direct and Pulsating Current Measurement, Direct Connec- tion, A DC and A (DC+AC) ∞ First disconnect power supply from the measuring circuit or the 003.50 power consumer (1), and discharge any capacitors. Current measurement ∞...

  • Page 42: Alternating Current And Frequency Measurement, Direct Con- Nection, A Ac And Hz Only)

    V/Hz, Ω, Temperature, and A/Hz Measurements 5.7.2 Alternating Current and Frequency Measurement, Direct Connection, A AC and Hz ∞ First disconnect power supply from the measuring circuit or the 003.50 power consumer (1), and discharge any capacitors. TRMS Current measurement ∞...
  • Page 43 V/Hz, Ω, Temperature, and A/Hz Measurements DranTech X User’s Guide...

  • Page 44: Device And Measuring Parameters

    Device and Measuring Parameters Device and Measuring Parameters After repeatedly pressing the MEASURE | SETUP key (without first turning the multimeter off), you can return to the last selected menu or The instrument’s “SEt ” mode (menu mode) makes it possible to set parameter from the measuring mode.

  • Page 45: Paths To The Various Parameters

    Device and Measuring Parameters 6.1 Paths to the Various Parameters 6.2 List of All Parameters Parameter D Page: Header • diSP 46: 0.diSP – show/hide leading zeros MEASURE 020.00 1nfo • Addr 51: Configuring Interface Parameters SETUP • diSP 47: A.diSP – analog display: select display mode TRMS APoFF 47: APoFF –...

  • Page 46: Querying Parameters - Info Menu (As Moving Letters)

    Device and Measuring Parameters 6.3 Querying Parameters – InFo Menu (as moving letters) 6.4 Entering Parameters – SETUP Menu bAtt – query battery voltage rAtE – set the sampling rate MEASURE FUNC 1nFo bAtt: 2.75 V. The sampling rate specifies the time interval after which the respec- SETUP ENTER tive measured value is transmitted to the interface, or to measured...
  • Page 47 Device and Measuring Parameters A.diSP – analog display: select display mode bEEP – set the limit value for continuity testing One of two different display modes can be selected for the analog dis- MEASURE FUNC play: 1nFo rAtE bEEP SETUP ENTER •...

  • Page 48: Default Settings

    Device and Measuring Parameters 6.5 Default Settings dAtE – enter date Previously entered changes can be undone, and the default settings Entering the current date makes it possible to acquire measured values can be reactivated. This may be advisable under the following circum- in real-time.
  • Page 49 Device and Measuring Parameters DranTech X User’s Guide...

  • Page 50: Interface Operation

    Interface Operation Interface Operation Starting Continuous Transmission Operation with Menu Functions DranTech X is equipped with an infrared interface for the trans- MEASURE FUNC FUNC mission of measurement data to a PC. Measured data are optically 1nFo SEnd StArt send SETUP ENTER ENTER...

  • Page 51: Configuring Interface Parameters

    Interface Operation 7.2 Configuring Interface Parameters Addr – Address If several multimeters are connected to the PC via an interface adapter, a separate address can be assigned to each instrument. Address i rStb – status of the infrared receiver in the stand-by mode number 1 should be selected for the first instrument, 2 should be as- There are two possible switching statuses for the infrared interface signed to the second and so forth.

  • Page 52: Technical Data

    Technical Data Technical Data Intrinsic Error under Reference Conditions Resolution at Upper Meas. Input Impedance Overload Capacity ±(... % rdg. + ... d) ±(... % rdg. + ... d) ±(... % rdg. + ... d) Range Limit Func- Measuring Range tion 11,999 1199...
  • Page 53 Technical Data Resolution at Upper Overload Meas. Input impedance Intrinsic Error under Range Limit Capacity Func- Measuring Range Reference Conditions tion 11,999 1199 Value Time ±(... % rdg. + ... d) Discharge resistance 1 + 6 with ZERO function 10 nF 10 pF 10 MΩ...
  • Page 54 Technical Data Influencing Meas. Quantity/ Sphere of Influence Intrinsic Error Quantity Meauring Range ±( ... % rdg. + ... d) Influencing Quantities and Influence Error > 15 Hz ... 45 Hz 3 + 30 Influencing Sphere of Measured Quantity / Influence Error 100.00 mV >...
  • Page 55 Technical Data Reference Conditions Influencing Sphere of Measured Quantity / Influence Error Quantity Influence Measuring Range +23° C ±2 K Ambient temperature ± 1 % rdg. 1 ... 3 Relative humidity 40 ... 75% Crest factor CF ± 3 % rdg. >...
  • Page 56 Technical Data Data Interface Power Supply Type Optical via infrared light through the Battery 2 ea. 1.5 V mignon cell (2 ea. size AA), housing alkaline manganese per IEC LR6 (2 ea. 1.2 V NiMH rechargeable battery also possible) Data transmission (data transfer) Serial, bidirectional (not IrDa compatible) Service life...
  • Page 57 Technical Data Display Acoustic Signals LCD panel (65 mm x 36 mm) with analog and digital display includ- For voltage Intermittent signal at above 1000 V ing unit of measure, type of current and various special functions For current Intermittent signal at above 10 A Continuous signal at above 16 A Background Illumination Background illumination is switched off approximately 1 minute after...
  • Page 58 Technical Data Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Mechanical Design Interference Housing Impact resistant plastic (ABS) emission EN 61326: May 2004, class B Dimensions 200 x 87 x 45 mm (without protective rubber Interference cover) immunity EN 61326: May 2004, appendix E Weight Approx.
  • Page 59 Technical Data DranTech X User’s Guide...

  • Page 60: Maintenance And Calibration

    Maintenance – Calibration Maintenance and Calibration to a PC with the help of DranWin 10 software before replacing the batteries. The selected operating parameters remain in mem- Attention! ory, although date and time must be reentered. Disconnect the instrument from the measuring circuit before opening the battery compartment lid or fuse cover in order to re- place batteries or fuses! Battery...

  • Page 61: Fuse

    Maintenance – Calibration Replacing the Batteries If the fuse is blown or has not been inserted, “FuSE” appears at the digital display. The fuse interrupts the current measuring ranges. All other measuring ranges remain functional. Attention! Disconnect the instrument from the measuring circuit before opening the battery compartment lid in order to replace the bat- teries.

  • Page 62: Housing Maintenance

    “A” measuring range. If contact is poor or the fuse is blown, FUSE appears at the dis- 9.6 Recalibration Service play. We calibrate and recalibrate all instruments supplied by Dranetz- BMI at our service center. DranTech X User’s Guide...

  • Page 63: Manufacturer's Guarantee

    Maintenance – Calibration 9.7 Manufacturer’s Guarantee All measuring and calibration instruments are guaranteed for a period of 3 years after date of shipment. The manufacturer’s guarantee covers materials and workmanship. Damages resulting from use for any other than the intended purpose, as well as any and all consequential dam- ages, are excluded.

  • Page 64: Accessories

    Power Pack (not included) The extensive accessories available for our measuring instruments are Use only the power pack from Dranetz-BMI in combination with your checked for compliance with currently valid safety regulations at reg- instrument. This assures operator safety by means of an extremely ular intervals, and are expanded as required for new applications.

  • Page 65: Interface Accessories

    Accessories 10.4 Interface Accessories (not included) USB⏐X- Bidirectional Interface Adapter This adapter makes it possible to connect DranTech X multimeters which are equipped with a serial IR interface to the USB port at a PC. The adapter allows for data transmission between the multimeter and the PC.
  • Page 66 Index Index Numerics Diode Test Manual ............36 ............18 0.diSP ...............46 Display Illumination Memory ........16 Ending Recording ........24 Querying Occupancy ......24 A.diSP ..............47 Error Messages ..........62 Start Recording ........23 Addr ..............51 APoFF ..............47 Fuse Automatic Shutdown OCCUP ............46 Characteristic Values ......57 Disabling...
  • Page 67 Index Switching the Instrument On Manual ............. 16 Via PC ............16 Symbols Digital Display ........13 Instrument ..........15 Rotary Switch Positions ......14 Temperature Measurement With Resistance Thermometers ..38 With Thermocouples ......37 tiME ............46, 48 Training .............3 Use for Intended Purpose ......10...
  • Page 68 • • Edited in United States Subject to change without notice A pdf version is available on the internet Dranetz-BMI Phone 1-800-372-6832 or 732-287-3680 1000 New Durham Road 732-248-1834 Edison, New Jersey 08818-4019 • USA www.dranetz-bmi.com...

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