Thank you for purchasing this Portable multimeter MTX 3297 with digital display. For best results from your instrument: read these operating instructions carefully, comply with the precautions for use. Failure to observe these warnings and/or directions may damage the instrument and/or its components and may endanger the user.
1. DELIVERY CONDITION ❶ 1.1. UNPACKING ❼ ❹ ATTESTATION DE VERIFICATION CHECKING ATTESTATION 190, rue Championnet Numéro de l'appareil : 75876 PARIS Cedex 18 FRANCE Equipment number Type / Model Désignation de l'instrument : Instrument designation Vérifié par : Signature : Signature Tested by ❺...
2. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 2.1. INTRODUCTION MTX 3297 ATEX Digital monochrome backlit Display (70 x 52) Power supply 4 qualified batteries 1.5 V Points 60 000 Communication IR / USB This multimeter is compliant with safety standard IEC 61010-2-033, concerning multimeters. 2.2.
2.2.4. FEATURES PROTECTING THE MEASUREMENT INPUTS This multimeter has several features to protect them: varistor protection that clips transient voltage surges on the measurement terminals. PTC (Positive Temperature Coefficient) protection against permanent overvoltages less than or equal to 1 000 V during resistance, capacitance, and diode test measurements.
2.6. REPLACING THE FUSE Unscrew the 3 cross-headed screws, then remove the battery membrane. Before replacing the fuse (reached by opening the bottom compartment), disconnect the instrument from any source of current. During the replacement, make sure that only a fuse of the appropriate rating and specified type is used. Using another type of fuse and shorting the fuse holder are strictly forbidden.
3. DESCRIPTION DE L'INSTRUMENT 3.1. MTX 3297 3.1.1. FRONT AND BACK PANEL 3297 AC/DC TRMS DMM WARNING Do not open, or replace batteries when an explosive atmosphere may be present. Explosive-Area U input 65 V I input Safe-Area All inputs : 1000 V CAT III 600 V CAT IV I input 10 A Fuse: 10 A 1000 V 30 kA 10x38...
3.2. DISPLAY UNIT The display is in two parts: A digital display for convenient reading of the digits: - main display unit: 12.7 mm - secondary display unit: 9.7 mm The "bargraph" display (61 segments) with scale (indication of the measurement range) for an analogue reading. 3.2.1.
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3.2.3. TABLE OF SYMBOLS DISPLAYED ON THE SCREEN Symbols Designation Measurement of the AC signal Measurement of the DC signal AC+DC Measurement of the AC and DC signal AUTO Automatic range switching Δ REL Values relative to a reference Reference value HOLD Storage and display of stored values MAX MIN AVG...
COM measurement input Ampere measurement input 1 000 V CAT III Input indication Isolated optical link (USB) input Display of unit on the main display unit (2x14 segments) Display of unit on the secondary display unit (2x14 segments) Identifies the reminder of the display zone connection (*) When voltages exceeding 60 V or 25 V are measured, the...
3.3.1. KEYS OF THE SWITCH Short press Successive short press Current measurement Temperature measurement Sélection du type de sonde : Pt 100, Pt 1000 Capacitance measurement Low-impedance AC voltage measure- ment (VLowZ) Current and frequency measurement Selection of the transformation ratios 1, 10, 100, 1,000 mV/A with a clamp-on ammeter Resistance measurement, audible Selection of the continuity, diode functions...
3.4.1. FUNCTION KEYS Successive short presses Long press Activation/deactivation of storage of the measurements and of the quantities at a given time: - Hold of the display without stopping the acquisitions. The - Hold of the display after stabilization bargraph continues to operate normally. of the measurement (Auto HOLD) - Exit from the HOLD mode - Exit from the Auto HOLD mode...
Activation of the relative display mode: - Display and storage of the reference and differential values in the unit of the quantity measured. - 1st press: activates the relative mode ∆REL (present value - reference value) Exit from the ∆REL mode and stores the measured value that will be used as reference.
4. GETTING STARTED 4.1. PREPARATION FOR USE 4.1.1. INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE STARTING UP When you use this multimeter, you must observe the usual safety rules, which: protect you from electrical hazards, protect the multimeter from operator errors. For your safety, use only the leads and accessories (clamp meter, etc.) supplied with the instrument. Before each use, make sure that they are in perfect condition.
5. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION 5.1. MAX MIN AVG MODE A beep indicates an overshoot or a change of quantity. 5.1.1. DISPLAYS IN THE V FUNCTION AC+DC Measured signal: 230 V, 50 Hz: Main dislay unit Present value of the signal Secondary display unit ...
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The measured signal changes to 250 V, 50 Hz: h:min:sec Ex.: 27 s MAX value Momentary screen (4s) indicating the time-stamped max. value, if the value changes or if the value is looked up. The display then becomes: ...
The display then becomes: Present value of the signal MIN value 5.1.4. FOR THE AVG VALUE press Present value of the signal AVG value 5.1.5. DE-ACTIVATION By a long press on the key. 5.2. PEAK MODE A beep indicates an overshoot or a change of quantity.
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5.2.2. FOR THE PEAK+ VALUE press on Present value of the signal Peak+ value 5.2.3. FOR THE PEAK- VALUE press on Present value of the signal Peak- value...
5.2.4. DE-ACTIVATION By a long press on the key. 5.3. ΔRELATIVE MODE (PRINCIPAL READING ONLY) 5.3.1. DISPLAYS IN THE V FUNCTION AC+DC Measured signal: 1 V, 100 Hz: Present value of the signal Secondary measurement value 5.3.2. ACTIVATION OF THE ΔREL MODE A short press on ...
Short press, in the ΔREL mode, on present value - reference value ΔREL (%) = x 100 reference value Reference value key erases the reference value. A long press on the 5.3.3. DE-ACTIVATION By a long press on the key. 5.4.
5.6. FUNCTIONS OF THE SWITCH AND KEYS , dBm, W, continuity, diode, duty cycle, To access the and pulse duration functions, press the button of the switch corresponding to the chosen function. Here are the possible combinations according to the type of measurement: RANGE MAX/MIN/ Type of measurement...
6. HOW ARE THE VARIOUS QUANTITIES MEASURED ? 6.1. VOLTAGE MEASUREMENT AC voltage measurement, or measurement of an AC voltage superposed on a DC voltage, or DC voltage measurement at high impedance. : This position is provided to allow measurements in electrical installations. The input impedance <1 MΩ serves to avoid measuring "phantom"...
6.2. CURRENT MEASUREMENT 6.2.1. AS AN AMMETER 1. Press: 2. Select the type of signal, AC+DC, AC, or DC, by pressing Depending on what you select, the screen displays AC, DC, or AC+DC. 3. Connect the black lead to the “COM” terminal and the red lead to “A”. If the connection is not correct, an audible beep and a visible signal (LEADS) are activated.
5. Place the clamp arround the conductor: Clamp, V output 7. Read the measurement value indicated on the display unit. The measurement accuracy is indicated in "Technical characteristics", §Clamp". 8. As default, the 2nd display unit indicates the transformation ratio in mV/A. It is possible to activate the filter in A .
6.4. RESISTANCE MEASUREMENT 1. Press the button of the switch: 2. Connect the black lead to the “COM” terminal and the red lead to “V”. 3. Place the test probes on the terminals of the component. Resistance measurements must be made with power off. However, while the presence of a voltage will prevent or throw off the measurement, it will not damage the instrument.
5. Read the measured threshold voltage of the junction indicated on the display unit. 6. "O.L" is displayed, if the circuit is open or the threshold of the diode > 3 V. 6.7. CAPACITANCE MEASUREMENT (discharged) 1. Press: 2. Connect the black lead to the “COM” terminal and the red lead to “V”. 3.
4. Connect the adapter of the Pt100 or Pt1000 temperature probe (*) to the "COM" and "V" terminals, making sure that the polarity is correct. Two-wire Pt100/Pt1000 sensor 5. Read the measurement value indicated on the display unit. If "O.L" is displayed, the probe is open-circuit or short-circuited or the value to be measured exceeds the range. For greater accuracy, avoid exposing the instrument to sudden changes of temperature.
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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 and frequency). In all cases, "O.L" is displayed above 1 050 V and a beep sounds when the emasurement exceeds 1 000 V. The presence of the symbol indicates that the 300 Hz filter is active.
6. Read the measurement value indicated on the display unit. “O.L” is displayed, if I > 20 A. The presence of the symbol indicates that the filter is active. It is very important to leave the filter activated to measure the voltage and frequency of the signal without being perturbed by the MLI.
6.11. DBM POWER RATIO IN DECIBELS 1. Press 2. Press again. 3. Press to select the reference resistance, 50, 75, 90, or 600 Ohm. 4. Connect the black lead to the “COM” terminal and the red lead to “A”. 5. Place the test probes on the terminals of the circuit to be measured: Connect the instrument as for a voltage measurement.
6.12.1. CONNECTION OF THE ISOLATED USB OPTICAL CABLE (OPTION) 1. Connect the isolated optical lead to the isolated optical input of the multimeter (located on the top of the multimeter). Mechanical polarization prevents connection in reverse. Connect the USB lead to one of the USB ports of the PC. 2.
7. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS (safe zone) Accuracy: “a% R +b D” means “a% of the reading +b Digit”. Only values with tolerances or limits are guaranteed values. Values without tolerances are given for guidance (standard NFC42670). The technical specifications are guaranteed only after 30 minutes of warming up. Except as otherwise indicated, they are valid from 10 % to 100 % of the measurement range.
1) See the typical curve of the 300 Hz filter. 2) This range is accessible only with the Range key. Input impedance: approx. 10.6 MΩ//50 pF 3) The LCD indicates “+OL” above +1,050 V, “-OL” above -1,050 V or 1,050 VRMS 4) From 1kHz measurement must exceed 15 % of the range.
7.5. CURRENTS Three possible modes: DC, AC, AC+DC In DC mode, you can measure a direct current or the DC component of an alternating current In the AC and AC+DC modes, you can measure the true RMS (TRMS) value of an alternating current with/without its direct component (no capacitive coupling in “DC”...
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7.5.2. AAC RMS CURRENT Specified Uncertainty Range Operating range measurement Resolution 40 Hz to 20 Peak factor Voltage drop Protection range kHz (±) (**) 1% L + [0.15% 600 µA 0 to 600.00 µA 60 to 600.00 µA 0.01 µA x (FkHz-1)] 2.6 @ 500 µA 10 mV / µA...
7.6. FREQUENCY 7.6.1. MAIN FREQUENCY MEASUREMENT In this setting, you can measure the frequency of a voltage. Particular reference conditions: 150 mV < U < 600 V When the switch is set to Hz, the 300 Hz filter is not in service. Protection: 1 414 Vpk Specified Range...
7.8. CAPACITY 7.8.1. CAPACITANCE METER In this setting, the user can measure the capacitance of capacitor. Specified Measurement Measurement Range Operating range measurement Resolution Intrinsic error current time range 6 nF 0.100 to 6.000 nF 0.100 to 6.000 nF 0.001 nF 2 % L ±...
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7.11.1. DC CURRENT Ratio / Range 600 mA 60 A 600 A 6 000 A Resolution 0.01 A 0.1 A 1 mV/A Accuracy 0.5 % L ± 2 D 0.5 % L ± 2 D 0.05 % L ± 2 D Resolution 0.001 A 0.01 A...
7.11.3. AAC+DC TRMS CURRENT Ratio / Range 600 mA 60 A 600 A 6 000 A Resolution 0.01 A 0.1 A 0.8 % L + 0.18 % 0.5 % L + 0.18 % x [F(kHz) -1] L x [F(kHz) -1] L 1 mV/A 1.5 % L ±...
7.15. W 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 Ω is the default) The function determined is: (measured AC+DC voltage) 2/VRef Range AC and AC+DC Resolution...
7.21. RESPONSE OF THE FILTER Influence of a sudden change of range (all versions) At 1 kHz and above, during a change of range (except for the 60 V and 600 V ranges), the reaction time of the instrument can be as long as 4 mn for a residual difference of 0.8 %.
8. CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MTX 3297 (explosive zone) A description of the characteristics of the multimeter in an explosive zone is given in the ATEX Specifications document concerning ATEX directive 2014/34/EU. An explosive atmosphere (ATEX) is a mixture with air, under atmospheric conditions, of flammable substances in gaseous, vapour, or dust form in which, after ignition, combustion spreads to the whole of the unburnt mixture.
9.4. 9.4.1. SECURITY According to IEC 61010-2-033: Insulation class 2 Degree of pollution Use indoor Altitude < 2 000 m Measurement category of the "measurements" 1 000 V CAT III and 600 V CAT IV with respect to earth 9.4.2.
11. MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS 11.1. HOUSING Dimensions 196 x 90 x 47.1 mm Weight 715 g) Materials ABS + SEBS Dust- and water-tightness Product made water- and dust-tight by potting no IP Colours black with red encapsulation 12.
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