MTX 3240 MTX 3250 Efficiency displayed with elegance An attractive structure A leader in technology, and a shape that makes room MTX COMPACT innovative to the fingertips The MTX family s appealing and modern design, which is especially compact, will fit perfectly into your workspace. Placed directly on a counter top, their design leaves room in front of them. The qualities of the MTX do not limit them- selves to their looks. With the latest 16-bit Generator-Measurer MTX 3240 Their height has been calculated microprocessor, a downloadable software so they fit nicely in half-shelf spaces. and a 100% digital calibration, these instru- Multimeter-Analyzer MTX 3250 Having a standard length and not ments are smart too. As for safety, a resettable very deep, they can be placed on electronic protection eliminates the need for top of another instrument. Since the mains fuse. they have a built-in handle and are light in weight, these instru- ments are easy to displace and carry. The MTX 3240 and MTX 3250 are available in A user-friendly, their programmable version using an insulated man-machine interface with exceptional legibility and rapid RS232 optical interface, guaranteeing the complete safety for the user and associated Even at a distance or in poor light (sun, neon), the equipment. measurements are perfectly readable, perfectly legible thanks to its large (50 x 140 mm), dark background Even the selection keyboard is the display and adjustable led-matrix backlighting as well latest in technology with its as the exceptional height of the main display (20 mm). microswitch contacts that have an exceptionally long life span: Situated on the front panel, the operations zones are more than 100,000 maneuvers. large, coherent, and organized and the measurement The markings on the keys are connections are easily accessible. Primary functions made with permanent laser are selected directly with keys that are marked with engraving. So smart, you can choose them just for their looks their function and a led. With the MTX family, Metrix A high-performance encoder makes it possible to makes it possible for each profes- An innovative ergonomic design for unmatched comfort and user-efficiency make settings, and contextual keys located at the sional to access instruments edge of the screen clearly show the configuration. A light and compact case having operations zones which are least twice as large as those which are the best of the best. of traditional instruments A display with see-it-to-believe-it dimensions and legibility Technological alterations associating new, yet necessary features Characteristics subject to modifications according to technological developments For assistance and ordering Digital calibration at 100% for controlled accuracy Completely programmable models via optical RS232 as per SCPI protocol Assets that even appeal to the world of industry and technical education Instruments by Chauvin Arnoux FRANCE UNITED KINGDOM /Chauvin Arnoux Ltd 190, rue Championnet Waldeck House -Waldeck Road 75876 PARIS Cedex 18 MAIDENHEAD SL6 8BR Tel: +33 1 44 85 44 86 Tel: 01628 788 888 Fax: +33 1 46 27 95 59 Fax: 01628 628 099 e-mail:export chauvin-arnoux.fr e-mail:info chauvin-arnoux.co.uk www.chauvin-arnoux.fr www.chauvin-arnoux.co.uk AVANA 33 2 38 77 88 88 - Code : 906 211 043 - Ed. 1 - 04/02 - VGBMTX 3240: the stand-alone generator-measurer MTX 3250: the built-in multimeter-analyzer necessary to purchase instruments that one All the members of the MTX Compact family have the same heritage: they have A generator with doesn t use that often. Also for recording innovative features attractive and ergonomic stature, are highly intelligent and good natured, yet show up to 4 channels and 12 parameters in the laboratory, the data logger version of much character in their respective roles. Its advanced technology allows each user to this multi-purpose instrument offer high- benefit from its new, yet essential functions: performance service with its associated PC software. RELATIVE Mode, expressed in absolute, Associated features A multimeter Frequency settings - guarantees stability percentage or dB (ratio), makes direct at the leading edge of modes to the nearest digit, and intelligent operations Another advantage of these innovations: full functionality for the user s investment. accelerator - with automatic range change The MTX 3240 s associated features give it stand-alone implementation which means that, for frequency It all begins with a connection reduced when simply testing settings, one can avoid the systematic use of an oscilloscope or multimeter. Associated features to 3 terminals which limits maneuvers and errors and allows complete current Like the generator of the same family, the MTX AUTORANGING between 50 A and Frequency control loop and display Temperature is measured directly starting multimeter is an exceptional, multifunctional 20 A. Then with its 3-way display, the from Pt 100 or Pt 1000, and in the same way device. Thanks to its signal analysis, there is AMPLITUDE vpp (peak/peak) and OFFSET MTX 3250 gives measurement combi- that frequency is measured, up to 1 MHz, no need for the user to use other instruments VDC check and display nations that meet current applications with period and duty cycle. (an oscilloscope for example) when verifying simply and efficiently, as for example, made measurements. bandwidth measurement (attenuation Duty cycle check and display in dB and frequency display). Impossible to make errors, which are so frequent The MTX 3240 is also a rational investment For metrology control, the SPEC and yet often ignored, due to very high crest for it is also a 100 MHz frequency meter Mode calculates and displays the factor. In fact, the MTX 3250 measures rapid (Cat. I, 300 V), which means that it is not instrument s uncertainties according peaks at 500 s non-stop and lets you know Automatic range changing optimized for necessary to purchase an instrument that to the ranges and the measured value when it finds a fault. Better still, when AUTO LEVEL and OFFSET one doesn t use that often. PEAK Mode is validated, the multimeter amplitude automatically switches to the range best suited to the type of signal measured. Since crest And in order to meet the Duty cycle adjustable without varying or factor is displayed, one can also make an user s expectations of dividing the frequency initial quantitative diagnosis on signals. automated systems in MTX 3250 in an economical way, a LOGIC function for a relative mode 100% programmable fast and simple answer to generating logic Mode gives a direct reading of the version of this generator signals with directly adjustable thresholds And in order to better meet the users expec- measured quantity, as well as the corres- exists via a rapid, SCPI- tations of automated systems, a 100% ponding physical unit compatible link. A robust generator with protected 60 VDC / programmable version of this instrument 40 VAC outputs exists via a SCPI-compatible, RS232 optical Surveillance Mode records the The MTX 3250 is a rational investment for it link at 57,600 bauds. minima and maxima so to catch and date is also a frequency meter, a thermometer faults and even a logger, which means that it is not SPECIFICATIONS MTX 3240 with built-in Display VDCranges VAC ranges and IDC ranges and IAC ranges and Ohm ranges Dimensions Interface frequency meter and basic basic accuracy basic accuracy accuracy and basic H x L x W MTX 3250-P accuracyBandwidth Bandwidthaccuracy MTX 3250-A 50,000 counts 500 mV - 500 mV - 600 V 500 A - 500 mA & 10 A 5 A 500 mA & 10A 500 - 50 M 170 x 270 x 190 mm optical RS232 LCD 50 x 140 mm 500 V & 0.5%R + 3D 0.2%R + 3D 0.5%R + 3D 0.1%L + 3D Weight: 2.3 kg 57,600 bauds SPECIFICATIONS Backlit 3-way 1000 V (50,000 counts) 10 kHz Display Frequency Signal Outputs Sweep External frequency Power supply Dimensions Interface display 0.08%L+3D 100 kHz range forms meter H x L x W MTX 3240-P Other measurements: continuity test, diode test, 50 nF 50 mF capacitance, frequency Additional features on the MTX 3250-P: LCD 50 x 140 mm 0.1 Hz to 5.1 MHz Sine, square, 1)Main: up to 20 Vpp LIN or LOG 0.1 Hz to 100 MHz 115 V - 230 V - 170x270x190 mm optical 1 Hz -1 MHz, duty cycle 0.01% to 100%, temperature - 200 to + 800C, pt 100 and pt 1000. PRINT, 0.5 s to 10 h rate, clock and calendar, RS232 optical drive Main display 7 ranges + triangle, open circuit, CONTINU Accuracy: 0.05 % 240 V Weight: 2.8 kg RS232 PEAK HOLD function: Pk+/ -500 s on I & V, crest factor Additional features on the MTX 3250-A: 20 mm fine-tuning to pulse, ramp, automatic range 1: 50 Min Input 300V, Cat. I 50 / 60 Hz DATA LOGGER with 1,500 stored measurements, 1 or 3 values at a time. Additional features: SURV = dated MIN/MAX / MATH = dB, dBm, ax+b / OFFSET 4 variables the nearest digit + TTL, LOGIC 2) TTL Protection: 10 ms to 10 s Automatic 300 V, Cat. II (Offset, nil, delta%) / Data HOLD & Auto HOLD at a time accelerator Distortion overload 60 VDC / Internal or external responsiveness Accuracy: 0.05 % < 0.5 % 40 VAC Accessories and information for ordering Standards: safety as per IEC 61010-1, 2001 and EMC as per NF 61326-1, 1998 Warrantee: 3 years Accessories and information for ordering The MTX 3250 multimeter is supplied with 1 mains power cable, 1 set of measurement leads, a user s manual and an interactive presentation of the instrument on CD-ROM. Standards: safety as per IEC 61010-1, 2001 and EMC as per NF 61326-1, 1998 To order Warrantee: 3 years MTX3250 50,000-count Benchtop Multimeter The MTX 3240 generator is supplied with a mains power cable, a user s manual and an interactive presentation of the instrument on CD-ROM. MTX3250-P 50,000-count Benchtop Multimeter + RS232 To order Supplied with an RS232 optical link, a programming manual and Labwindows / Labview drivers on CD-ROM. MTX3240 Functions Generator 5.1 MHz MTX3250-A 50,000-count Benchtop Multimeter + Logger MTX3240-P Functions Generator 5.1 MHz + RS232 Supplied with an RS232 optical link, a programming manual and Labwindows / Labview drivers and the SX-DMM data logger Supplied with an RS232 optical link, a programming manual and Labwindows / Labview drivers on CD-ROM. software on CD-ROM.