User’s Guide DranTech XTRA/PRO M240J (DranTech XTRA) M243J (DranTech PRO) TRMS Digital Multimeter ©2007 Rev. A Standard Equipment Contact Persons Standard Equipment Function DranTech XTRA/PRO 1 multimeter Transformation factor — 1 KS17S measurement cable set A AC / Hz TRMS — 2 batteries A AC+DC TRMS — 1 abbreviated operating instructions A DC — 1 CD ROM (contents: amongst other topics operating Hz (A AC) ... 50 kHz instructions and data sheet) Resistance Ω • 1 DKD calibration certificate Continuity • Diode ... 6.0 V • Temperature TC (K) • Function DranTech XTRA/PRO Temperature RTD DranTech XTRA only V AC / Hz TRMS • Capacitance • 1kHz Filter (Ri ≥ 9 MΩ) MIN/MAX/DATA hold DranTech XTRA only V AC TRMS • 1kHz Filter (Ri = 1 MΩ) 2 MBit memory 1) DranTech XTRA only V AC+DC TRMS IR Interface • • (Ri ≥ 9 MΩ) Power pack adapter socket DranTech XTRA only V DC (Ri ≥ 9 MΩ) • Protection IP52 2) ... 1 MHz 5 V AC DranTech XTRA only 1000 V CAT III Measuring category Duty Cycle % DranTech XTRA only 600 V CAT IV Hz (V AC) ... 300 kHz Dezibel dB Measurement • 1) 15 ... 100 kHz (DranTech XTRA) For 15,400 measured values, sampling rate adjustable from 0.1 second to 9 hours Bandwidth, V AC 2) 15 ... 50 kHz (DranTech PRO) IP 65 in preparation A AC / Hz TRMS 600 μA, 6 mA (DranTech XTRA) 10 mA (DranTech PRO) A AC+DC TRMS 60/600 mA 6/10 (16) A A DC Fuse 10 A/1000 V 2 DranTech XTRA/PRO User’s Guide Contact Persons Accessories (sensors, plug inserts, adapters, consumable materials) Training The accessories available for your instrument are checked for compli- On-site training at customer facilities (scheduling, prices, registration, ance with currently valid safety regulations at regular intervals, and travel, accommodation). If required, please contact Dranetz-BMI. are expanded as required for new applications. Currently up-to-date accessories which are suitable for your measur- ing instrument are listed at the following web address along with Repair and Replacement Parts Service photo, order number, description and, depending upon the scope of the DKD Calibration Laboratory* and Rental Instrument Service respective accessory, data sheet and operating instructions: www.dranetz-bmi.com. If required please contact: Dranetz-BMI 1000 New Durham Road See also chapter 10 on page 64. Edison, NJ 08818-4019 USA Product Support Phone: 1-800-372-6832 or 732-287-3680 Technical Queries Fax: 732-248-1834 (use, operation, software registration) www.dranetz-bmi.com If required please contact: Dranetz-BMI This address is only valid in United States. Please contact our 1000 New Durham Road representatives or subsidiaries for service in other countries. Edison, NJ 08818-4019 USA Phone: 1-800-372-6832 or 732-287-3680 * Calibration laboratory for measured electrical quantities, Fax: 732-248-1834 DKD – K – 19701, accredited in accordance with DIN EN ISO/IEC www.dranetz-bmi.com 17025:2005 Accredited quantities: direct voltage, direct current value, direct current Software Enabling for DranWin 10 resistance, alternating voltage, alternating current value, AC active power, Dranetz-BMI AC apparent power, DC power, capacitance, frequency, temperature 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 DranTech XTRA/PRO User’s Guide 3 Standard Equipment Contact Persons Competent Partner GMC-I Gossen-Metrawatt GmbH is certified in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9001:2000. Our calibration laboratory is accredited per DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 by the Physikalisch-Technischen Bundesanstalt (German Federal In- stitute of Physics and Metrology) and the Deutscher Kalibrierdienst (German Calibration Service) under registration number DKD–K–19701. We offer a complete range of expertise in the field of metrology: from test reports and factory calibration certificates, right on up to DKD calibration certificates. Our spectrum of offerings is rounded out with free test equipment management. As a full service calibration lab, we can calibrate instruments from other manufacturers as well. 4 DranTech XTRA/PRO User’s Guide Contact Persons DranTech XTRA/PRO User’s Guide 5 Table of Contents Contents Page Contents Page 1 Safety Features and Precautions .................................8 5 Measurements ............................................................ 26 1.1 Use for Intended Purpose ....................................................... 10 5.1 Voltage Measurement .............................................................26 1.2 Meanings of Danger Symbols ................................................ 10 5.1.1 Direct and Pulsating Voltage Measurement, V DC and V 1.3 Meanings of Acoustic Warning Signals ................................. 10 (DC+AC) ................................................................................27 5.1.2 Alternating Voltage Measurement with 1 MW Load Resistance and Frequency Measurement with Selectable 2 Operating Overview – Connections, Keys, Rotary Low-Pass Filter .......................................................................28 Switch, Symbols .....................................................................12 5.1.3 Alternating Voltage and Frequency Measurement V AC and Hz with Selectable Low-Pass Filter ..............................................30 3 Initial Start-Up ............................................................16 5.1.4 Transient Overvoltages ...........................................................32 3.1 Inserting Batteries or Rechargeable Batteries ........................ 16 5.1.5 Voltage Measurements at Above 1000 V ...............................32 3.2 Activation ............................................................................... 16 5.1.6 Frequency and Duty Cycle Measurements 3.3 Setting the Operating Parameters ........................................... 16 (DranTech XTRA only) ............................................................33 3.4 Switching the Instrument Off ................................................. 17 5.2 Resistance Measurement, Ω ....................................................34 5.3 Continuity Test .......................................................................35 4 Control Functions .......................................................18 5.4 Diode Testing with a Constant Current of 1 mA ...................36 4.1 Selecting Measuring Functions and Measuring Ranges ........ 18 5.5 Temperature Measurement .....................................................37 4.1.1 Automatic Range Selection .................................................... 18 5.5.1 Measurement with Thermocouples, Temp TC .......................37 4.1.2 Manual Measuring Range Selection ...................................... 18 5.5.2 Measurement with Resistance Thermometers ..............................38 4.1.3 Quick Measurements .............................................................. 19 5.6 Capacitance Measurement ......................................................39 4.2 Zero Offset / Relative Measurements .................................... 19 5.7 Current Measurement .............................................................40 4.3 Display (LCD) ........................................................................ 20 5.7.1 Direct and Pulsating Current Measurement, Direct Connection, 4.3.1 Digital Display ....................................................................... 20 A DC and A (DC+AC) ............................................................41 4.3.2 Analog Display ....................................................................... 20 5.7.2 Alternating Current and Frequency Measurement, Direct Con- 4.4 Measured Value Storage: DATA (auto-hold / compare) ....... 21 nection, A AC and Hz only .....................................................42 4.4.1 Saving Minimum and Maximum Values – MIN/MAX Function... 22 4.5 Measurement Data Recording (DranTech XTRA only)........... 23 6 DranTech XTRA/PRO User’s Guide Table of Contents Contents Page Contents Page 6 Device and Measuring Parameters ...........................44 6.1 Paths to the Various Parameters ............................................. 45 6.2 List of All Parameters ............................................................ 45 6.3 Querying Parameters – InFo Menu (as moving letters) ......... 46 6.4 Entering Parameters – SETUP Menu ..................................... 46 6.5 Default Settings ...................................................................... 48 7 Interface Operation.....................................................50 7.1 Activating the Interface .......................................................... 50 7.2 Configuring Interface Parameters .......................................... 51 8 Technical Data ...........................................................52 9 Maintenance and Calibration ....................................60 9.1 Displays – Error Messages ..................................................... 60 9.2 Batteries ................................................................................. 60 9.3 Fuse ........................................................................................ 61 9.4 Housing Maintenance ............................................................ 62 9.5 Return and Environmentally Sound Disposal ........................ 62 9.6 Recalibration Service ............................................................. 62 9.7 Manufacturer’s Guarantee ...................................................... 63 10 Accessories ..................................................................64 10.1 General ................................................................................... 64 10.2 Technical Data for Measurement Cables ............................... 64 10.3 NA⏐X-TRA Power Pack for DranTech XTRA (not included) . 64 10.4 Interface Accessories ............................................................. 65 11 Index ............................................................................66 DranTech XTRA/PRO User’s Guide 7 Safety Precautions Measuring Categories and their Significance per IEC 61010-1 1 Safety Features and Precautions CAT Definition You have selected an instrument which provides you with a high level of safety. Measurements in electrical circuits which are not directly connected to the mains: I This instrument fulfills the requirements of applicable European and for example electrical systems in motor vehicles and aircraft, batteries national EC directives. This is confirmed by means of the CE mark. A etc. corresponding declaration of conformity can be requested from Dran- Measurements in electrical circuits which are electrically connected to II the low-voltage mains: etz-BMI. with plugs e.g. at home, in the office or laboratory etc. The TRMS digital multimeter has been manufactured and tested in ac- Measurements in building installations: cordance with the following safety regulations: III stationary power consumers, distributor terminals, devices connected permanently to the distributor IEC 61010–1:2001 / DIN EN 61010–1/VDE 0411–1:2002. When used for its intended purpose (see page 10), safety of the opera- Measurements at power sources for low-voltage installations: IV meters, mains terminals, primary overvoltage protection devices tor, as well as that of the instrument, is assured. Their safety is how- ever not guaranteed, if the instrument is used improperly or handled The measuring category and the maximum rated voltage which are carelessly. printed on the device apply to your measuring instrument, for example 1000 V CAT III. In order to maintain flawless technical safety conditions, and to assure safe use, it is imperative that you read the operating instructions thor- oughly and carefully before placing your instrument into service, and Observe the following safety precautions: that you follow all instructions contained therein. • The multimeter may not be used in potentially explosive atmos- The multimeter is equipped with an automatic socket blocking mecha- pheres. nism for your safety, and in order to safeguard your instrument. This • The multimeter may only be operated by persons who are capable mechanism is linked to the rotary switch and only allows access to of recognizing contact hazards and taking the appropriate safety those jacks which are actually required for the selected function. It precautions. Contact hazards according to standard exist anywhere, also prevents the user from turning the rotary switch to impermissible where voltages of greater than 33 V RMS or 70 V DC may occur. functions after the measurement cables have already been plugged in. Avoid working alone when taking measurements which involve contact hazards. Be certain that a second person is present. • Maximum allowable voltage between the voltage measuring termi- nals, and between all connections and earth is 1000 V for measur- ing category III, or 600 V for measuring category IV. 8 DranTech XTRA/PRO User’s Guide 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. The instrument must be disconnected from the measuring cir- • Make certain that the measurement cables are in flawless condition cuit before the performance of repairs or the replacement of parts. If e.g. no damage to insulation, no interruptions in cables or plugs etc. repair of a live open instrument is required, it may only be carried out by trained personnel who are familiar with the dangers involved. • No measurements may be made with this instrument in electrical circuits with corona discharge (high-voltage). • Special care is required when measurements are made in HF elec- Defects and Extraordinary Strains trical circuits. Dangerous pulsating voltages may be present. If it may be assumed that the instrument can no longer be operated • Measurements under moist ambient conditions are not permitted. safely, it must be removed from service and secured against uninten- • Be absolutely certain that the measuring ranges are not overloaded tional use. beyond their allowable capacities. Limit values are included in Safe operation can no longer be relied upon: chapter 8, “Technical Data”, in the table entitled “Measuring Func- • If the device demonstrates visible damage tions and Measuring Ranges” in the “Overload Capacity” column. • If the instrument no longer functions, or if malfunctioning occurs • The multimeter may only be operated with installed batteries or re- • After long periods of storage under unfavorable conditions, e.g. chargeable batteries. Dangerous currents and voltages are humidity, dust or extreme temperature (see “Ambient Conditions” otherwise not indicated, and the instrument may be damaged. on page 58) • The instrument may not be operated if the fuse cover or the battery compartment lid has been removed, or if its housing is open. • The input for the current measuring range is equipped with a fuse link. Maximum permissible voltage for the measuring circuit (= rated voltage of the fuse) is 1000 V AC/DC. Use specified fuses only (see page 57)! The fuse must have a breaking capacity of at least 30 kA. DranTech XTRA/PRO User’s Guide 9 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!) • Only those types of measurements described in chapter 5 may be performed with the measuring instrument. Warning concerning dangerous voltage at the measure- • The measuring instrument, including measurement cables and ment input: U > 55 V AC or U > 70 V DC plug-on test probes, may only be utilized within the specified measuring category (see page 57 and the table on page 8 regarding 1.3 Meanings of Acoustic Warning Signals significance). • Overload limits may not be exceeded. See technical data on page Voltage warning: > 1000 V (intermittent acoustic signal) 52 for overload values and overload limits. • Measurements may only be performed under the specified ambient conditions. See page 58 regarding operating temperature range and Current warning: > 10 A (intermittent acoustic signal) relative humidity. • The measuring instrument may only be used in accordance with the specified degree of protection (IP code) (see page 58). Current warning: > 16 A (continuous acoustic signal) 10 DranTech XTRA/PRO User’s Guide Safety Precautions DranTech XTRA/PRO User’s Guide 11 Operating Overview – Connections, Keys, Rotary Switch, Symbols 1 Display (LCD) (see page 13 for significance of symbols) 2 Operating Overview – Connections, Keys, Rotary Switch, Symbols 2 MAN / AUTO shift key for manual/automatic measuring range → chapter 7 16 15 chapter 3.1← selection Increase parameter values Operating mode menu: Select individual menu entries against direction of flow 3 ON / OFF | LIGHT key for switching device and display illumina- tion on and off → chapter 4.3 4 FUNC | ENTER multifunction key 1 chapter 6← Operating mode menu: Acknowledge entry (ENTER) 14 5 Increase measuring range or move decimal point to the right (MAN func- → chapter 4.1.2 2 tion) chapter 3← 6 Rotary switch for measuring functions (see page 15 for significance of → chapter 3 13 3 symbols; note Duty Cycle is only available in DranTech XTRA) 12 4 → chapter 5 7 DKD calibration mark (found on back of unit) chapter 6← 8 Connector socket for ground 5 → chapter 6 9 Connector socket for current measurement with automatic blocking 11 10 Connector socket for voltage, resistance, temperature, diode and chapter 4.4← → chapter 3 ff. 6 capacitance measurement with automatic blocking NOTE: Duty 11 DATA / MIN / MAX key for freezing, comparing and deleting Cycle is only available in measured value, and for Min/Max DranTech XTRA Decrease values Operating mode menu: Select individual menu entries in direction → chapter 3 8 of flow 12 MEASURE | SETUP key for switching back and forth between → chapter 4.1 10 9 measuring and menu function chapter 4.1 ← 13 ZERO | ESC key for zero balancing Operating mode menu: Exit current menu level and return to a higher level, exit parameters configuration without saving data 14 Decrease measuring range or move decimal point to the left (MAN Max. 1000 V! function) 15 Connector for power pack (DranTech XTRA only) NOTE: Instrument labels and descriptions apply to both DranTech XTRA and DranTech PRO (photo not shown) except as noted in item 6. 16 Infrared interface 12 DranTech XTRA/PRO User’s Guide Operating Overview – Connections, Keys, Rotary Switch, Symbols Symbols Used in the Digital Display 1 Battery level indicator 2 ON: continuous operation (automatic shutdown deactivated) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 3 MAN: manual measuring range selection is active 4 Digital display with decimal point and polarity display 5 max/min: Min/Max value storage 11 6 DATA: display memory, “freeze” measured value 11 23 7 STORE: memory mode active 22 12 8 ISO: no function here 9 IR: infrared interface display 13 10 Scale for analog display 21 14 11 Pointer for analog display (bar graph – pointer) depending upon 15 setting in SET menu for the A.diSP parameter Triangle appears: indicates overranging 12 Diode measurement selected 19 16 13 Selected type of current Battery level indicator 20 18 17 14 TRMS measurement Battery full 15 Pt100(0): selected platinum resistance thermometer with auto- matic recognition of Pt100/Pt1000 Battery OK 16 Type K: temperature measurement with type K (NiCr-Ni) ther- mocouple Battery weak 17 sec (seconds): unit of time 18 ΔREL: relative measurement with reference to offset Battery (almost) dead, U < 1.8 V 19 Unit of measure 20 ZERO: zero balancing active Interface indicator 21 Warning regarding dangerous voltage: U > 55 V AC or U > 70 V DC Active data transmission ↓ to / ↑ from multimeter 22 Continuity test with acoustic signal is active 23 h (hours): unit of time IR interface in stand-by mode (ready to receive starting commands) DranTech XTRA/PRO User’s Guide 13 Operating Overview – Connections, Keys, Rotary Switch, Symbols Symbols of Rotary Switch Positions Switch FUNC Display Measuring Function DranTech XTRA/PRO V~ 0/4 V~ AC TRMS Alternating voltage, TRMS AC, full bandwidth • Hz (V) 1 Hz ~ AC Voltage frequency, full bandwidth • V~ 1kHz 2 V Fil ~ AC TRMS Alternating voltage, TRMS AC, with low-pass (1 kHz) • Hz (V) 1kHz 3 Hz Fil ~ AC Voltage frequency, with low-pass (1 kHz) • V~ 1 MΩ 0/4 V~ AC TRMS Alternating voltage, TRMS AC, full bandwidth, input 1 MΩ • V~ 1kHz 1 V Fil ~ AC TRMS Alternating voltage, TRMS AC, up to 1 kHz, input 1 MΩ • Hz (V) 1kHz 2 Hz Fil ~ AC Voltage frequency, up to 1 kHz, input 1 MΩ • Hz (V) 1 MΩ 3 Hz ~ AC Voltage frequency, full bandwidth, input 1 MΩ • V 0/2 V DC Direct voltage • 2 2 V 1 V DC AC TRMS Pulsating voltage, TRMS (ACDC = VAC + VDC) • MHz 0/2 MHz (High) frequency @ 5 V~ DranTech XTRA only % 1 % Duty Cycle @ 5 V~ DranTech XTRA only — Ω (Direct current) resistance • Ω 0/2 Ω Continuity testing Ω with acoustic signal • 1 V DC Diode voltage • Temp TC 0/2 Temperature thermocouple Type K • °C Typ-K Temp RTD 1 °C Pt 100/1000 Temperature with resistance thermometer Pt 100/Pt 1000 DranTech XTRA only — nF Capacitance • A 0/2 A DC Direct current value • A 1 A DC AC TRMS Pulsating current value, TRMS AC DC • A~ 0/2 A~ AC TRMS Alternating current value, TRMS AC • Hz (A) 1 Hz ~ AC Current frequency • 0/2 A DC Direct current value with AC DC clip-on current sensor 1 V:1/10/100/ — A 1000 A 1 A DC AC TRMS Pulsating current value, TRMS, with AC DC clip-on current sensor, see — A above 0/2 A~ AC TRMS Alternating current strength, TRMS, with clip-on current sensor, see above — A Hz ( ) 1 Hz ~ AC Current frequency — A 14 DranTech XTRA/PRO User’s Guide Operating Overview – Connections, Keys, Rotary Switch, Symbols User Interface Symbols in the Following Chapters Position of the power pack connector socket, ... Scroll through main menu see also chapter 3.1 (DranTech XTRA only) ... Scroll through sub-menu 5 V / 600 mA Select decimal point Increase/decrease value Fuse for current measuring ranges, see chapter 9.3 time Sub-menu/parameter (7-segment font) 1nFo Main menu (7-segment font, boldface) The device may not be disposed of with the trash. Further information regarding the WEEE mark can be Symbols on the Device accessed on the Internet at www.dranetz-bmi.com (see also chapter 9.5). Warning concerning a point of danger ! (attention: observe documentation!) Calibration seal (red seal): Consecutive number B0730 DKD-K- German Calibration Service – Calibration Laboratory 19701 Registration number Ground 01-04 Date of calibration (year – month) see also “Recalibration Service” on page 62 CAT III / IV Measuring category III or IV device, see also “Measuring Categories and their Significance per IEC 61010-1” on page 8 Continuous, doubled or reinforced insulation Indicates EC conformity ▲ IR ▼ Position of the infrared interface, window on the top of the instrument DranTech XTRA/PRO User’s Guide 15 Initial Start-Up – Setup Display Illumination 3 Initial Start-Up 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. automatically after approximately 1 minute. Momentary battery voltage can be queried in the Info menu (see chap- ter 6.3). Switching the Instrument On via PC The multimeter is switched on after transmission of a data block from ! Attention! the PC, assuming the “i rStb” has been set to “i ron” (see chapter 6.4). Disconnect the instrument from the measuring circuit before opening the battery compartment lid in order to replace the bat- However, we recommend using the power saving mode: “i roff ”. teries. Note! Operation with the Power Pack (DranTech XTRA only) Electrical discharge and high frequency interference may cause Installed batteries are disconnected electronically if the NA⏐X-TRA incorrect displays to appear, and may disable the measuring power pack is used, and need not be removed from the instrument. sequence. If rechargeable batteries are used, they must be recharged externally. Disconnect the device from the measuring circuit. Switch the If the external power supply is switched off, the device is automati- instrument off and back on again in order to reset. If the problem cally switched to battery operation without interruption. persists, briefly dislodge the battery from the connector contacts (see also chapter 9.2). 3.2 Activation Switching the Instrument On Manually 3.3 Setting the Operating Parameters ➭ Press the ON / OFF | LIGHT key until the display appears. Setting Time and Date Power-up is acknowledged with a brief acoustic signal. As long as See the “t iME ” and “dAtE ” parameter in chapter 6.4. the key is held depressed, all of the segments at the liquid crystal display (LCD) are illuminated. The LCD is depicted on page 13. Display Modes for the Analog Display The instrument is ready for use as soon as the key is released. Selection can be made from two different display modes (see “A.di SP” parameter in chapter 6.4).Display Modes for the Digital Display Selection can be made from two different display modes (see “0.di SP” parameter in chapter 6.4). 16 DranTech XTRA/PRO User’s Guide Initial Start-Up – Setup 3.4 Switching the Instrument Off Switching the Instrument Off Manually ON / OFF ➭ Press the ON / OFF | LIGHT key until 0FF appears at the display. LIGHT Shutdown is acknowledged with a brief acoustic signal. 8.8.8.8.8 Automatic Shutdown Auto-Range The instrument is switched off automatically if the measured value re- mains unchanged for a long period of time (maximum measured value ON / OFF fluctuation of approx. 0.8% of the measuring range per minute, or 1° LIGHT C or 1° F per minute), and if none of the keys or the rotary switch have been activated before a selected period of time in minutes has elapsed 000.00 (see “APoFF ” parameter on page 47.) Shutdown is acknowledged with a brief acoustic signal. Illumination On Exceptions include: ON / OFF Transmission and memory mode operation, continuous operation and LIGHT whenever a dangerous voltage is applied to the input (U > 55 V AC or U > 70 V DC). 000.00 Illumination Off Disabling Automatic Shutdown The instrument can be set to continuous operation. FUNC ON / OFF ON / OFF ➭ Simultaneously press the and keys to this ENTER LIGHT LIGHT end. 0FF Long The “Continuous On” function is indicated at by means of the ON (1 s) display to the right of the battery symbol. The “Continuous On” setting can only be cancelled by changing the respective parameter, and not by switching the instrument off (see “APoFF” on page 47). DranTech XTRA/PRO User’s Guide 17 Control Functions 4.1.2 Manual Measuring Range Selection 4 Control Functions 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. nism, which only allows access to two connector jacks for each func- The desired measuring range can then be selected with the or tion. Be certain to remove the appropriate plug from its respective jack scroll key. before switching to and from the “A” functions. The socket blocking The instrument is automatically returned to range selection when the mechanism prevents the user from inadvertently turning the selector MAN / AUTO key is pressed, the rotary switch is activated or the in- switch to impermissible functions after the measurement cables have strument is switched off and back on again. been plugged in to the instrument. Overview: Auto-Ranging and Manual Range Selection 4.1.1 Automatic Range Selection Function Display The multimeter is equipped with auto-ranging for all measuring func- tions, except for temperature measurement, diode and continuity test- MAN / Manual mode active: MAN AUTO utilized measuring range is fixed ing, and the MHz measuring function. Auto-ranging is active as soon Range switching sequence for: as the instrument is switched on. The instrument automatically selects V: 100 mV* ↔1 V ↔ 10 V ↔ 100 V ↔ 1000 V the measuring range which allows for highest possible resolution of Hz: 100 Hz ↔ 1 kHz ↔ 10 kHz ↔ 100 kHz the applied quantity. When the instrument is switched to frequency Ω: 100 Ω ↔ 1 kΩ ↔ 10 kΩ ↔ 100 kΩ ↔1 MΩ ↔ measurement, the previously selected voltage measuring range re- or MAN 10 MΩ ↔ 40 MΩ mains active. A: 100 μA ↔ 1 mA ↔ 10 mA ↔ 100 mA ↔ 1 A ↔ 10 A (16 A) The Auto-Ranging Function F: 10 nF ↔ 100 nF ↔ 1 μF ↔ 10 μF ↔ 100 μF ↔ 1000 μF The multimeter is switched automatically to the next higher range at MAN / ±(1 1999 d + 1 d → 0 1200 d), and to the next lower range at ±(0 1 100 d - Return to automatic measuring range selection — AUTO 1 d → 10990 d). * Via manual measuring range selection only Exception, capacitance measurement: The multimeter is switched automatically to the next higher range at 4.1.3 Quick Measurements ±(1 199 d + 1 d → 0 120 d), and to the next lower range at ±(0 1 10 d - 1 d Measurements performed using a suitable fixed measuring range are → 1099 d). executed more quickly than those which utilize automatic range selec- tion. Quick measurement is made possible with the following two functions: 18 DranTech XTRA/PRO User’s Guide Control Functions • Manual measuring range selection, i.e. selection of the measuring Zero balancing and reference value adjustment can be used for auto- range with the best resolution (see chapter 4.1.2). ranging, as well as for manual measuring range selection. or Zero Balancing • With the DATA function (see chapter 4.4). In this way, the appro- ➭ Plug the measurement cables into the instrument and connect the priate measuring range is selected automatically after the first free ends to each other, except for capacitance measurement in measurement and the second measurement is executed more which case the ends of the cables are not connected to each other. quickly. ➭ Briefly press the ZERO | ESC key. The instrument acknowledges zero balancing with an acoustic sig- The selected measuring range remains active for the subsequent series nal, and the “ZERO ΔREL” symbol appears at the LCD. The value of measurements with these two functions. measured at the moment the key is pressed serves as a reference value. ➭ Zero balancing can be cleared by once again pressing the ZERO | 4.2 Zero Offset / Relative Measurements ESC key. Depending upon deviation from the zero point, zero balancing or a reference value for relative measurements can be stored to memory: Note! As a result of TRMS measurement, the multimeter displays a Deviation from zero Display residual value of 1 to 30 digits with short-circuited measurement – With short-circuited measurement cables for V, Ω, A cables as the zero point for V AC / I AC or V(AC+DC) / I – With open input for capacitance unit of measure F (AC+DC) measurements (non-linearity of the TRMS con- 0 to 200 digits ZERO ΔREL verter). This has no influence on specified accuracy above 2% of > 200 to 5000 digits ΔREL the measuring range (or 3% in the mV range). The applicable reference or correction value is deducted individually for the respective measuring function as an offset from all subsequent Setting the Reference Value measurements, and remains in memory until deleted, or until the mul- ➭ Plug the measuring cables into the instrument and measure a refer- timeter is switched off. ence value (max. 5000 digits). ➭ Briefly press the ZERO | ESC key. The instrument acknowledges storage of the reference value with an acoustic signal, and the “ZERO ΔREL” or the “ΔREL” symbol appears at the LCD. The value measured at the moment the key is pressed serves as a reference value. DranTech XTRA/PRO User’s Guide 19 Control Functions ➭ The reference value can be cleared by once again pressing the Two different display modes can be selected in the “SEt ” menu with ZERO | ESC key. the help of the “A.diSP ” parameter (see chapter 6.4): • Bar graph Notes Regarding Relative Measurement • Pointer: The current measured value is tracked in real-time. • Relative measurement effects the digital display only. The analog The analog scale displays a negative range of 2 scale divisions for the display continues to read out the original measured value. measurement of zero-frequency quantities, allowing for precise obser- • In the case of relative measurement, Ω / F or AC quantities may vation of measured value fluctuation around zero. If the measured also appear as negative values. value exceeds the negative range of 2 scale divisions, polarity is re- 4.3 Display (LCD) versed at the analog display. 4.3.1 Digital Display Scaling of the analog scale is automatic. This is very helpful for man- ual measuring range selection. Measured Value, Unit of Measure, Type of Current, Polarity The measured value with decimal and plus or minus sign appears at the digital display. The selected unit of measure and type of current Overranging are displayed as well. A minus sign appears to the left of the value Overranging in the positive range is displayed by means of the right during measurement of zero-frequency quantities, if the plus pole of triangle symbol. the measured quantity is applied to the “⊥” input. The “0.diSP ” parameter can be used to determine whether leading zeros will appear or be suppressed at the measured value display (see Refresh Rate chapter 6.4). In the bar graph and pointer modes, the analog display is refreshed 40 times per second. Overranging If the upper range limit of 12,000 digits is exceeded “0L” (overload) appears at the display. Exceptions: “0L” appears as of 1200 digits for capacitance measurement, and as of 5100 digits for diode testing. 4.3.2 Analog Display Measured Value, Polarity The analog display demonstrates the dynamic performance of a mov- ing-coil mechanism. This display is especially advantageous for ob- serving measured value fluctuation, and for balancing procedures. 20 DranTech XTRA/PRO User’s Guide Control Functions 4.4 Measured Value Storage: DATA (auto-hold / compare) V, A, Hz F, MHz, % An individual measured value can be automatically “frozen” with the of measuring range 10,000 digits 100% DATA function (auto-hold). This is useful, for example, when contact- ing the measuring points with the test probes requires your full atten- tion. After the measuring signal has been applied and the measured 10% t [s] value has settled in accordance with the “condition” listed in the table Save Reactivated Save below, the measured value is frozen at the digital display and an Activated acoustic signal is generated. The test probes can now be removed from the measuring points, and the measured value can be read from the Response from digital display. If the measuring signal falls below the value specified Condition Instrument in the table, the function is reactivated for storage of the next value. DATA Press Display Function DATA / Measuring Measuring Acoustic Min/Max Measured Value Comparison (DATA Compare) MV Function Signal DATA Digital If the currently frozen value deviates from the first saved value by less Activate Brief blinks Once than 100 digits, the acoustic signal is generated twice. If deviation is V, A, F, greater than 100 digits, only a brief acoustic signal is generated. > 10% Save Hz, MHz, Once of R (stabilized Is dis- % Static Twice measured played 2) Note! Ω value) ≠ 0L The DATA function has no effect on the analog display, at which the current measured value continues to appear. However, when V, A, F, < 10% the digital display is “frozen”, the decimal point is fixed as well Hz, MHz, of R Stored (fixed measuring range, symbol: MAN). % Reactivate 1) Blinks MV The selected measuring range should not be manually changed Ω = 0L as long as the DATA function is active. Change to Brief See table in chapter 4.4.1 The DATA function is deactivated by pressing and holding the DATA/ Min/Max MIN/MAX key (for approx. 1 second), when the measuring function Is Is Exit Long Twice is changed or when the instrument is switched off and back on again. cleared cleared 1) Reactivation results from falling short of specified measured value limits. 2) Two acoustic signals are generated the first time a measured value is saved as a reference value. For subsequent data hold, two acoustic signals are only generated if the currently frozen value deviates from the first saved value by less than 100 digits. Key: MV = measured value, R = measuring range DranTech XTRA/PRO User’s Guide 21 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 Press Display Min/Max Min. and Max. DATA / 10% of the measuring range (= 1 V), and is thus reliably above the Acoustic Function Measured Values Measured Min/Max Max. Signal Value background noise level. As soon as the measured values drops to less Min. Digital than 10% of the measuring range, i.e. amounts to less than 1 V which 1 Momentary corresponds to removal of the test probes from the measuring point, Max and Activate 2 x brief are saved measured 2 x the instrument is ready to store a new value. min. and save value 4.4.1 Saving Minimum and Maximum Values – MIN/MAX Function Storage continues Saved min. Brief Min. 1 x 2 in background, value Minimum and maximum measured values applied to the measuring Save and new min. and max. instrument’s input after the Min/Max function has been activated can Saved max. display values are dis- Brief Max. 1 x value be “frozen” at the display. The most important use of this function is played. the determination of minimum and maximum values during long-term 3 Same as 1, Same as measured value observation. Return to Brief stored values are Same as 1 1 x 1 1 not deleted The Min/Max function can be activated in all measuring functions. Momentary The Min/Max function has no effect on the analog display, at which Stop Long Are deleted measured Is deleted 2 x the momentary measured value continues to appear. value Apply the measured quantity to the instrument and set the measuring range with the MAN / AUTO key before activating the Min/Max function. The Min/Max function is deactivated by pressing and holding the DATA/MIN/MAX key (for approx. 1 second), when the measuring function is changed or when the instrument is switched off and back on again. Note! As opposed to the DATA function, the Min/Max function can also be used for temperature measurement. 22 DranTech XTRA/PRO User’s Guide Control Functions 4.5 Measurement Data Recording (DranTech XTRA only) Starting Recording via Menu Functions The DranTech XTRA is capable of recording measurement data using ➭ Switch to the “SEt ” mode by pressing MEASURE | SETUP and an adjustable sampling rate for long periods of time in the form of select the “StorE ” menu. measurement series. Data are stored to a battery backed memory mod- ule, and are retained even after the multimeter is switched off. The MEASURE FUNC FUNC 1nFo ... StorE 000.0% StArt system acquires measured values relative to real-time. SETUP ENTER ENTER Stored measured values can subsequently be read out with the help of DranWin 10 software. The only prerequisite is a PC which is con- ➭ Memory mode operation is started by pressing FUNC | ENTER. nected by means of an interface cable to the USB⏐X-TRA bi-direc- STORE appears underneath the analog display and indicates that memory mode operation has been activated. tional interface adapter, which is in turn plugged onto the DranTech “StoP ” appears at the digital display. XTRA. See also chapter 7, “Interface Operation”. ➭ Press MEASURE | SETUP in order to return to the measuring Memory Parameters Overview function. Parameter Page: header 24: Clear Memory CLEAr 24: Clear Memory – appears after CLEAr During Recording EMpty 24: Querying Memory Occupancy STORE is displayed underneath the analog display during memory 0CCvP mode operation, and memory occupancy can be controlled: 46: rAtE – set the sampling rate rAtE 23: Starting Recording via Menu Functions StArt StoP 000.3% 24: Ending Recording StoP The STORE Menu Function The following message appears as soon as memory is full: “100.0%”. ➭ First set the sampling rate for memory mode operation (see rAtE pa- In order to be able to observe measured values during recording, rameter in chapter 6.4) , and then start memory mode operation. switch to the measuring function by pressing MEASURE | SETUP. ➭ First select the desired measuring function and an appropriate The display is returned to the memory menu after once again pressing measuring range. MEASURE | SETUP. ➭ Check the battery charge level before starting long-term A new memory block is created when another measuring function is measurement recordings (see chapter 6.3). selected with the rotary switch or the FUNC | ENTER key. Data stor- Connect the NA⏐X-TRA power pack if required. age then continues automatically. DranTech XTRA/PRO User’s Guide 23 Control Functions Ending Recording Clear Memory This function deletes all measured values from memory! ➭ “StoP ” appears at the display after pressing MEASURE | SETUP. This function cannot be executed during memory mode operation. FUNC StoP StArt ENTER MEASURE FUNC 1nFo ... StorE 017.4 % U StArt SETUP ENTER ➭ Acknowledge the “StoP ” display by pressing FUNC | ENTER. FUNC CLEAr EMPtY ENTER STORE is cleared from the display, indicating that recording has been ended. ➭ Press MEASURE | SETUP in order to return to the measuring function. ➭ Memory mode operation can also be exited by switching the multi- meter off. Querying Memory Occupancy Memory occupancy can be queried during recording with the help of the “1nFo ” menu (see also chapter 6.3). Memory occupancy range: 000. 1% to 099.9%. MEASURE FUNC 1nFo bAtt: ... 0CCUP %: 0 17.4% SETUP ENTER Memory occupancy can be queried before recording is started via the “StorE” menu. MEASURE FUNC 1nFo ... StorE 0 17.4 % StArt SETUP ENTER 24 DranTech XTRA/PRO User’s Guide Control Functions DranTech XTRA/PRO User’s Guide 25 V/Hz, Ω, Temperature, and A/Hz Measurements • Be absolutely certain that the measuring ranges are not overloaded 5 Measurements 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” in the “Overload Capacity” column. • The multimeter may only be operated with installed batteries or re- chargeable batteries. Dangerous voltages are otherwise not indi- Scope of Functions, Voltage Measurement cated, and the instrument may be damaged. Function DranTech XTRA/PRO • The multimeter may only be operated by persons who are capable V AC / Hz TRMS of recognizing contact hazards and taking the appropriate safety • (Ri ≥ 9 MΩ) precautions. Contact hazards exist anywhere, where voltages of V AC / LP filter 1 kHz 1) • greater than 33 V RMS may occur. (Ri = 1 MΩ2)) TRMS The test probes may only be gripped up to the finger guard. Do not V AC+DC TRMS • touch the metallic test probes under any circumstances. (Ri ≥ 9 MΩ) V DC (Ri ≥ 9 MΩ) • • Avoid working alone when taking measurements which involve contact hazards. Be certain that a second person is present. MHz at 5 V AC DranTech XTRA only Duty Cycle % DranTech XTRA only • Maximum permissible voltage between the connector sockets, (9 15 ... 100 kHz (DranTech XTRA) and 10) and ground (8) is 1000 V for measuring category III, and Freq. response, V AC 15 ... 50 kHz (DranTech PRO) 600 V for measuring category IV. 1) A 1 kHz low-pass filter can be used in this case, in order to filter out high fre- • Be prepared for the occurrence of unexpected voltages at devices quency pulses of greater than 1 kHz, for example when performing measure- under test (e.g. defective devices). For example, capacitors may be ments at pulsed motor drives. dangerously charged. 2) Input resistance of approx. 1 MΩ. Erroneous displays resulting from capaci- • No measurements may be made with this instrument in electrical tive coupling during voltage measurement in power supply systems are re- circuits with corona discharge (high-voltage). duced to a minimum in this way. • Special care is required when measurements are made in HF elec- trical circuits. Dangerous pulsating voltages may be present. • Be aware of the fact that dangerous voltage spikes are not dis- played during measurement with the low-pass filter. We recom- mend measuring voltage without the low-pass filter first, in order to be able to detect any dangerous voltages. 26 DranTech XTRA/PRO User’s Guide V/Hz, Ω, Temperature, and A/Hz Measurements 5.1.1 Direct and Pulsating Voltage Measurement, V DC and V (DC+AC) V ➭ In accordance with the voltage to be measured, turn the rotary DC switch to V or V . V 020.00 ➭ Connect the measurement cables as shown. The “⊥” connector V V jack should be grounded. FUNC ENTER Note! An intermittent acoustic signal warns the operator if the measured value exceeds the upper range limit in the 1000 V range. DC V Make sure that a current measuring range (“A”) has not been activated AC 020.00 when the multimeter is connected for voltage measurement! If the TRMS V fuse’s blowing limits are exceeded as a result of operator error, both the operator and the instrument are in danger! Measuring Ranges: With the rotary switch in the V position, the multimeter is always set V Ω COM Temp V= : 100 mV…1000 V to the 1 V measuring range immediately after it is switched on. As soon as the MAN / AUTO key is pressed, and assuming the measured V : 100 mV…1000 V value is less than 90 mV, the multimeter is switched to the mV meas- Max. 1000 V (< 10 kHz) uring range. Max. 100 V (> 10 kHz) – (+) Hz: 1 Hz … 300 kHz Pmax = 3 x 106 V x Hz + (–) for U > 100 V Warnings regarding dangerous voltage: > 55 V AC or > 70 V DC: 230.0 > 1000 V: DranTech XTRA/PRO User’s Guide 27 V/Hz, Ω, Temperature, and A/Hz Measurements 5.1.2 Alternating Voltage Measurement with 1 MΩ Load Resistance ➭ Manually select the measuring range for the voltage amplitude. and Frequency Measurement with Selectable Low-Pass Filter When the instrument is switched to frequency measurement, the previously selected voltage measuring range remains active. The measuring instrument includes a V1MΩ switch position for elec- ➭ You can switch back and forth between frequency measurement tricians with an input resistance of approximately 1 MΩ. Erroneous with and without low-pass filter. Press the FUNC | ENTER multi- displays resulting from capacitive coupling during voltage measure- function key repeatedly until unit of measure Hz or Hz/Fil appears ment in power supply systems are reduced to a minimum in this way. at the display. Lowest measurable frequencies and maximum al- lowable voltages are included in chapter 8, “Technical Data”. ➭ In accordance with the voltage to be measured, turn the rotary switch to V~1MΩ or . 1 kHz Measurement with Low-Pass Filter ➭ Connect the measurement cables as shown. The “⊥” connector jack should be grounded. ! Attention! Voltage Measurement Be aware of the fact that dangerous voltage spikes are not displayed during this type of measurement (see also “Voltage Comparator”). Note! We recommend measuring voltage without the low-pass filter first, An intermittent acoustic signal warns the operator if the meas- in order to be able to detect any dangerous voltages. ured value exceeds the upper range limit in the 1000 V range. A 1 kHz low-pass filter can be activated if required, in order to filter Make sure that a current measuring range (“A”) has not been activated out high frequency pulses of greater than 1 kHz, for example when when the multimeter is connected for voltage measurement! If the performing measurements at pulsed motor drives, i.e. undesired volt- fuse’s blowing limits are exceeded as a result of operator error, both ages of greater than 1 kHz can be suppressed. the operator and the instrument are in danger! The active low-pass filter is indicated by the Fil display. The multime- ter is automatically switched to manual measuring range selection. ➭ You can switch back and forth between voltage measurement with and without low-pass filter. ➭ Press the FUNC | ENTER multifunction key repeatedly until unit of measure V or V/Fil appears at the display. Frequency Measurement ➭ Apply the measured quantity is the same way as for voltage meas- urement. 28 DranTech XTRA/PRO User’s Guide V/Hz, Ω, Temperature, and A/Hz Measurements V~ Measuring Ranges: V Ω 1MΩ COM Temp V~: 100 mV…1000 V V~ Max. 1000 V (< 10 kHz) AC 0225.6 1 kHz TRMS V Max. 100 V (> 10 kHz) FUNC Hz: 1 Hz … 300 kHz ENTER Pmax = 3 x 106 V x Hz V~ with Filter for U > 100 V ~ V~ ! Warnings regarding dangerous voltage: 1 kHz AC 0226.0 TRMS V Fil > 55 V AC or > 70 V DC: 230.0 FUNC > 1000 V: ENTER Hz with Filter Hz Voltage Comparator for Displaying Dangerous Voltage ! 1 kHz AC The input signal or measuring signal is checked by a voltage compara- 050.00 Hz Fil tor for dangerous spikes, because these do not appear at the display when the low-pass filter is used. FUNC At voltages of greater than 55 V AC or 70 V DC, a danger symbol ap- ENTER pears at the display: . Hz AC 049.99 Hz FUNC ENTER DranTech XTRA/PRO User’s Guide 29 V/Hz, Ω, Temperature, and A/Hz Measurements 5.1.3 Alternating Voltage and Frequency Measurement V AC and Hz ➭ You can switch back and forth between frequency measurement with Selectable Low-Pass Filter with and without low-pass filter. Press the FUNC | ENTER multi- function key repeatedly until unit of measure Hz or Hz/Fil appears ➭ In accordance with the voltage or frequency to be measured, turn at the display. Lowest measurable frequencies and maximum al- the rotary switch to V~ or Hz. lowable voltages are included in chapter 8, “Technical Data”. ➭ Connect the measurement cables as shown. The “⊥” connector Measurement with Low-Pass Filter jack should be grounded. Voltage Measurement ! Attention! Be aware of the fact that dangerous voltage spikes are not displayed Note! during this type of measurement (see also “Voltage Comparator”). An intermittent acoustic signal warns the operator if the measured We recommend measuring voltage without the low-pass filter first, in order to be able to detect any dangerous voltages. value exceeds the upper range limit in the 1000 V range. A 1 kHz low-pass filter can be activated if required, in order to filter Make sure that a current measuring range (“A”) has not been activated out high frequency pulses of greater than 1 kHz, for example when when the multimeter is connected for voltage measurement! If the performing measurements at pulsed motor drives, i.e. undesired volt- fuse’s blowing limits are exceeded as a result of operator error, both ages of greater than 1 kHz can be suppressed. the operator and the instrument are in danger! The active low-pass filter is indicated by the Fil display. The multime- ➭ You can switch back and forth between voltage measurement with ter is automatically switched to manual measuring range selection. and without low-pass filter. The specified measuring accuracy is not achieved when the filter is ➭ Press the FUNC | ENTER multifunction key repeatedly until unit activated and signals are greater than 100 Hz. of measure V or V/Fil appears at the display. Frequency Measurement ➭ Apply the measured quantity in the same way as for voltage meas- urement. ➭ Manually select the measuring range for the voltage amplitude. When the instrument is switched to frequency measurement, the previously selected voltage measuring range remains active. 30 DranTech XTRA/PRO User’s Guide V/Hz, Ω, Temperature, and A/Hz Measurements Measuring Ranges: V Ω V~ COM Temp V~: 100 mV…1000 V V~ Hz AC Max. 1000 V (< 10 kHz) 0230.6 TRMS V Max. 100 V (> 10 kHz) FUNC Hz: 1 Hz … 300 kHz ENTER Pmax = 3 x 106 V x Hz for U > 100 V ~ Hz Warnings regarding dangerous voltage: AC 050.03 Hz > 55 V AC or > 70 V DC: 230.0 FUNC > 1000 V: ENTER V~ with Filter V~ Voltage Comparator for Displaying Dangerous Voltage ! 1 kHz AC 0229.6 The input signal or measuring signal is checked by a voltage compara- TRMS V Fil tor for dangerous spikes, because these do not appear at the display FUNC when the low-pass filter is used. ENTER At voltages of greater than 55 V AC or 70 V DC, a danger symbol ap- Hz with Filter pears at the display: Hz ! 1 kHz AC 050.00 Hz Fil FUNC ENTER DranTech XTRA/PRO User’s Guide 31 Red Bla c k V/Hz, Ω, Temperature, and A/Hz Measurements 5.1.4 Transient Overvoltages 5.1.5 Voltage Measurements at Above 1000 V The multimeters are protected against transient overvoltages of up to 8 Voltages of greater than 1000 V can be measured with a high-voltage kV with wave-front durations of 1.2 ms and halftimes of 50 μs in the probe, e.g. the HV31) or the HV302) 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 example when conducting measurements at transformers or motors, applicable safety precautions! we recommend the use of our KS30 measuring adapter. It provides protection against transient overvoltages of up to 6 kV with wave- Voltage Measurements at Above 1000 V front durations of 10, and halftimes of 1000 μs. with the HV3 High-Voltage Probe Continuous load capacity is 1200 VRMS. Additional influence error caused by the KS30 measuring adapter amounts to approximately - 2%. V Ω COM Temp x1000 x100 Black 1) HV3: 3 kV 2) HV30: 30 kV, for (DC) voltages only 32 DranTech XTRA/PRO User’s Guide V/Hz, Ω, Temperature, and A/Hz Measurements 5.1.6 Frequency and Duty Cycle Measurements (DranTech XTRA only) MHz MHz ➭ Set the rotary switch to MHz or %. ➭ Connect the measurement cables as shown. 1.0323 fP MHz Make sure that a current measuring range (“A”) has not been activated % when the multimeter is connected for frequency or duty cycle meas- FUNC urement! ENTER U % ! t Attention! tE tE/tP The applied signal voltage may not exceed 5 V. tP 002.00 % Pulse Time Quantities Measuring Ranges: Frequency Measurement, MHz fP pulse frequency = 1/tP A 5 V signal with a frequency of up to 1 MHz is measured and dis- MHz tE/tP tE pulse duration played using MHz as a unit of measure. Pulse frequency demonstrates 100 Hz ... 1 kHz 2 ... 98% tP pulse period the reciprocal value of pulse period. ... 10 kHz 5 ... 95% tP – tE interpulse period ... 100 kHz 10 ... 90% Duty Cycle Measurement, tE/tP tE/tP pulse or duty cycle The ratio of pulse duration to pulse period is measured with periodic square-wave signals and displayed as a percentage. V Ω COM Temp pulse duration (tE) Duty Cycle (%) = • 100 pulse period (tP) Note! The applied frequency must remain constant during duty cycle Max. 5 V measurement. ! DranTech XTRA/PRO User’s Guide 33 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 voltages distort measurement results! Refer to chapter 5.1.1 regard- 000.00 ing testing for the absence of voltage with the help of the direct kΩ voltage measurement. ➭ Set the rotary switch to “Ω”. Measuring Ranges: ➭ Connect the device under test as shown. 100 Ω … 40 MΩ Note! Use short or shielded measurement cables in the case of high- V Ω COM Temp impedance resistance. ! 0V ! Improving Accuracy by means of Zero Balancing Rx Cable resistance and contact resistance can be eliminated in all meas- uring ranges by means of zero balancing (see chapter 4.2). Rx 34 DranTech XTRA/PRO User’s Guide 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 voltages distort measurement results! 000.8 ➭ Set the rotary switch to . Ω ➭ Connect the conductor path under test as shown. FUNC ENTER Depending upon the selected limit value, the multimeter generates a continuous acoustic signal in the case of continuity or short-circuit, i.e. at a value of less than the selected limit value. DC “0L” appears at the display in the case of an open connection. 0.443 V The limit value can be adjusted in the “SEtuP ” menu (see also chapter 6.4): V Ω COM Temp ! MEASURE FUNC 0V ! 1nFo ... SEt rAtE ... bEEP SETUP ENTER FUNC FUNC 1, 10, 20, 30, 40, 90 Ω ENTER ENTER (10 = default setting) R < 1, 10, 20, 30, 40, 90 Ω DranTech XTRA/PRO User’s Guide 35 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 voltages distort measurement results! Refer to chapter 5.1.1 regard- 000.8 Ω ing testing for the absence of voltage with the help of the direct voltage measurement. FUNC ➭ Set the rotary switch to . ENTER ➭ Press the FUNC | ENTER key. ➭ Connect the device under test as shown. DC 0.443 V Conducting Direction and Short-Circuit The instrument displays forward voltage in volts (display: 4 places). ! As long as voltage drop does not exceed the maximum display value V Ω COM Temp 0V ! of 6.0 V, several series connected components or reference diodes can be tested with a small reference voltage and reference diodes. Reverse Direction and Interruption The measuring instrument indicates overload 0L . Measuring Range: + – to 6.000 V Note! Resistors and semiconductor paths connected in parallel to the 0.654 diode distort measurement results! 0.L Forward Direction Reverse Direction 36 DranTech XTRA/PRO User’s Guide 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. This may be somewhat above room tempera- with the DranTech XTRA. ture as a result of internal heat-up, or moving from warmer to colder surroundings or vice versa. Selecting the Unit of Measure for Temperature ➭ Connect the sensor to the two accessible jacks. The instrument dis- plays the measured temperature using the selected unit of measure. MEASURE FUNC FUNC 1nFo ... tEMP °C / °F SETUP ENTER ENTER Temp (°C = default setting) TC TC 0023.3 5.5.1 Measurement with Thermocouples, Temp TC Temp °Χ Type K ➭ Set the rotary switch to “TempTC”. RTD FUNC ENTER Note! The last selected temperature measurement or the last selected V Ω COM Temp temperature sensor, i.e. type K or Pt100/Pt1000, remains in memory and is accordingly displayed. Press the FUNC | RTD ENTER key in order to change to the other measuring function 0256.0 Pt1000 if required. °Χ ➭ The reference temperature is measured at the internal reference junction (see parameter “1tEMP ” in chapter 6.3 regarding Measuring Range querying). TE (TC) K (NiCr-Ni) –250.0 … +1372.0° C TE (TC) DranTech XTRA/PRO User’s Guide 37 V/Hz, Ω, Temperature, and A/Hz Measurements 5.5.2 Measurement with Resistance Thermometers ➭ Set the rotary switch to “TempTC” or “TempRTD” (DranTech XTRA only). Temp The last selected temperature measurement or sensor, i.e. type K or TC TC Pt100/Pt1000, remains in memory and is accordingly displayed. Press 0023.3 the FUNC | ENTER key in order to change to the other measuring °Χ Type K Temp function if required. The sensor type, i.e. Pt100 or Pt1000, is detected RTD FUNC automatically and displayed. ENTER There are two different ways to compensate for cable resistance: Measuring Ranges Automatic Compensation RTD RTD Pt100 –200.0 … +850.0° C ➭ Press the ZERO | ESC key. RTD Pt1000 –150.0 … +850.0° C “Short leads” appears at the display. 0025.6 Pt1000 °Χ If you prefer to enter cable resistance directly, you can skip the follow- FUNC ZERO ing entry prompt. ENTER ESC ➭ Short circuit the measuring instrument’s connector cables. “000.00 ” SHort LEAdS appears at the display. After pressing the FUNC | ENTER key, au- R L tomatic compensation of cable resistance is activated for all subse- Automatic quent measurements. The short-circuit can now be eliminated, and Compensation 000.00 the device is ready for use. Ω V Ω ZERO Entering Cable Resistance COM Temp ESC ➭ Press the ZERO | ESC key once again in the automatic compensa- tion menu. R L RTD ➭ Enter the known resistance of the connector cables with the scroll FUNC keys: Select the digit to be changed with the keys, and change ENTER 000.50 the respectively selected digit with the keys. The default value Ω is 0.1 Ω. Values can be selected within a range of 0 to 50 Ω. Enter Cable Resistance ➭ Upon pressing the FUNC | ENTER key, the selected value is activated and the display is returned to the measuring function. Cable resistance re- mains in memory even after the instrument has been switched off. 38 DranTech XTRA/PRO User’s Guide + – + – 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. ➭ Make sure that the device under test is voltage-free. Capacitors 10.38 μ must always be discharged before measurement is performed. In- F terference voltages distort measurement results! Refer to chapter 5.1.1 regarding testing for the absence of voltage with the help of the direct voltage measurement. ! V Ω ➭ Set the rotary switch to “ ”. COM 0V ! Temp ➭ Connect the (discharged!) device under test to the sockets with the measurement cables as shown. Note! The “–” pole of polarized capacitors must be connected to the Measuring Ranges: “⊥” jack. 10 μF ... 1000 μF Resistors and semiconductor paths connected in parallel to the capacitor distort measurement results! DranTech XTRA/PRO User’s Guide 39 V/Hz, Ω, Temperature, and A/Hz Measurements 5.7 Current Measurement Scope of Functions, Current Measurement, Direct Connection Function DranTech XTRA/PRO Notes Regarding Current Measurement A AC / Hz TRMS ~ 600 μA, 6 mA (DranTech XTRA) • The multimeter may only be operated with installed batteries or re- 10 mA (DranTech PRO) chargeable batteries. Dangerous currents are otherwise not indi- A AC+DC TRMS 60/600 mA cated, and the instrument may be damaged. 6/10 (16) A • Set up the measuring circuit in a mechanically secure fashion, and A DC 600 μA, 6 mA (DranTech XTRA) secure it against inadvertent breaks. Select conductor cross-sec- 10 mA (DranTech PRO) tions and lay out connections such that they do not overheat. 60/600 mA 6/10 (16) A • An intermittent acoustic signal warns of current greater than 10 A. 1000 V fuse • An continuous acoustic signal warns of current greater than 16 A. • The input for the current measuring range is equipped with a fuse link. Maximum permissible voltage for the measuring circuit (= Scope of Functions, Current Measurement via Clip-On Current Sensor rated voltage of the fuse) is 1000 V AC/DC. Function DranTech XTRA/PRO Use specified fuses only! The fuse must have a breaking Transformation capacity of at least 30 kA. — Factor • If the fuse for the active current measuring range blows, “FUSE ” A AC / Hz — appears at the digital display, and an acoustic signal is generated at A AC+DC — the same time. A DC — • If a fuse should blow, eliminate the cause of overload before plac- Hz (A AC) ... 50 kHz ing the instrument back into service! • Fuse replacement is described in chapter 9.3. • Be absolutely certain that the measuring ranges are not overloaded beyond their allowable capacities. Limit values are included in chapter 8, “Technical Data”, in the table entitled “Measuring Func- tions and Measuring Ranges” in the “Overload Capacity” column. 40 DranTech XTRA/PRO User’s Guide V/Hz, Ω, Temperature, and A/Hz Measurements 5.7.1 Direct and Pulsating Current Measurement, Direct Connection, A DC and A (DC+AC) A ➭ First disconnect power supply from the measuring circuit or the DC A A power consumer (1), and discharge any capacitors. 003.50 Current measurement A ➭ In accordance with the current to be measured, turn the rotary ! may only be performed switch to A or A . FUNC with installed batteries! ➭ Select the current type appropriate for the measured quantity by ENTER briefly pressing the FUNC | ENTER multifunction key. Each time the key is pressed, the instrument is switched back and forth be- 8.8.8.8.8 tween A DC and A (DC + AC)TRMS, which is indicated by means DC A of an acoustic signal. The current type is indicated at the LCD by AC 003.50 TRMS means of the DC or the (DC+AC)TRMS symbol. A Measuring Ranges: ➭ Safely connect the measuring instrument (without contact resist- DranTech XTRA/PRO ance) in series to the power consumer (2) as shown. 600 μA, 6 mA (XTRA) ➭ Switch power supply to the measuring circuit back on (3). 10 mA (PRO) 60 mA / 600 mA ➭ Read the display. Make a note of the measured value if the instru- 6/10 A (16 A max. 30 s) ment is not being operated in the memory mode or the transmission mode. V Ω COM mA A ➭ Disconnect power supply from the measuring circuit or the power Temp consumer (1) once again, and discharge any capacitors. ➭ Remove the test probes from the measuring point and return the ! measuring circuit to its normal condition. I > 10A 2 1 3 I > 16A ~ ~ Current Rx Rx DranTech XTRA/PRO User’s Guide 41 V/Hz, Ω, Temperature, and A/Hz Measurements 5.7.2 Alternating Current and Frequency Measurement, Direct Connection, A AC and Hz A~ ➭ First disconnect power supply from the measuring circuit or the Hz A~ power consumer (1), and discharge any capacitors. AC 003.50 TRMS Current measurement A ➭ In accordance with the current or frequency to be measured, turn ! may only be performed the rotary switch to A~ or Hz. FUNC with installed batteries! ➭ Select the desired measured quantity by briefly pressing the FUNC ENTER | ENTER multifunction key. Each time the key is pressed, AC- and Hz are alternately selected, and switching is acknowl- TRMS 8.8.8.8.8 edged with an acoustic signal. Hz AC ➭ Safely connect the measuring instrument (without contact resist- 050.10 Measuring Ranges: Hz ance) in series to the power consumer as shown. DranTech XTRA/PRO ➭ Switch power supply to the measuring circuit back on (3). 600 μA, 6 mA (XTRA) ➭ Read the display. Make a note of the measured value if the instru- 10 mA (PRO) ment is not being operated in the memory mode or the transmission 60 mA / 600 mA mode. 6/10 A (16 A max. 30 s) ➭ Disconnect power supply from the measuring circuit or the power consumer (1) once again, and discharge any capacitors. V Ω COM mA A Temp ➭ Remove the test probes from the measuring point and return the measuring circuit to its normal condition. ! I > 10 A 2 1 3 I > 16 A ~ ~ Current Rx Rx 42 DranTech XTRA/PRO User’s Guide V/Hz, Ω, Temperature, and A/Hz Measurements DranTech XTRA/PRO User’s Guide 43 Device and Measuring Parameters After repeatedly pressing the MEASURE | SETUP key (without first 6 Device and Measuring Parameters 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. operating and measuring parameters, query information and activate the interface. ➭ The menu mode is accessed by pressing the MEASURE | SETUP Example: Setting Time key, assuming that the instrument is switched on and set to “Meas- ure” (measuring mode operation). “1nFo ” appears at the display. MEASURE FUNC 1nFo ... SEt rAtE ... t iME SETUP ENTER ➭ The main menus, i.e. the “SEt ” and “tEMP ” menus as well as the “SEnd ” and “StorE ” menus are accessed, and the display is re- FUNC FUNC 10:24 (hh:mm) turned to “1nFo” by activating the keys (in any direction). ENTER ENTER ➭ After selecting the desired main menu, sub-menus are accessed by pressing the FUNC | ENTER key. Setting hours and minutes: ➭ The desired parameter is selected by repeatedly pressing the or Advance to desired entry position. key. Change the setting, the entry position blinks. Press and hold ➭ In order to check or change a parameter, acknowledge it with the the key to change the setting rapidly. FUNC | ENTER key. FUNC The new time setting is activated after acknowledgement. ENTER ➭ The keys can be used to position the cursor at the entry posi- tion. The desired value is selected with the help of the keys. ➭ Changes can only be accepted with the FUNC | ENTER key. ➭ You can return to the sub-menu without making any changes by pushing the ZERO | ESC key, and to the main menu by pressing the same key once again etc. ➭ You can switch to the measuring mode from any menu level by pressing the FUNC | ENTER key. 44 DranTech XTRA/PRO User’s Guide Device and Measuring Parameters 6.1 Paths to the Various Parameters 6.2 List of All Parameters Parameter DranTech Page: Header XTRA/PRO 0.diSP • 46: 0.diSP – show/hide leading zeros MEASURE DC Addr • 51: Configuring Interface Parameters SETUP AC 020.00 1nfo A.diSP • 47: A.diSP – analog display: select display mode TRMS V 47: APoFF – specified time for automatic shutdown APoFF • and continuous ON bAtt • 46: bAtt – query battery voltage Main Menus → bEEP • 47: bEEP – set the limit value for continuity testing 1nFo StorE SEnd SEt tEMP 23: Measurement Data Recording CLEAr XTRA only dAtE • 46: dAtE – query date, 48: dAtE – enter date EMpty XTRA only 23: Measurement Data Recording FUNC FUNC FUNC FUNC FUNC 1nfo • 46: Querying Parameters – InFo Menu (as moving letters) ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER irStb • 51: Configuring Interface Parameters 1tEMP • 46: ItEMP – query reference temperature 23: Measurement Data Recording ) 0CCvP XTRA only Sub-Menus / Parameters ↓ rAtE • 46: rAtE – set the sampling rate Query Set Set Set Set bAtt: 000.0 °C StArt rAtE SEnd • 50: Activating the Interface VErSion:: °F CLEAr 0.diSP SET • 46: Entering Parameters – SETUP Menu StoP 1tEMP: StArt XTRA only StArt/StoP A.diSP 23: Measurement Data Recording dAtE: StoP XTRA only APoFF Selection Selection Selection store • t iME: bEEP FUNC FUNC FUNC tEMP • 37: Temperature Measurement 0CCUP: irStb ENTER ENTER ENTER t iME • 46: tiME – query time, 48: tiME – set time Addr vErSion • 46: vErSion – query firmware version dAtE tiME DranTech XTRA/PRO User’s Guide 45 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 value memory. vErSion – query firmware version MEASURE FUNC Any one of the following sampling rates can be selected: 00:00.1, 1nFo bAtt: vErSion: 2.09 SETUP ENTER 00:00.2, 00:00.5, 00:01.0, 00:02.0, 00:05.0 [h:mm:ss.t] (h = hours, m = minutes, s = sec., t = tenths of a sec.) ItEMP – query reference temperature 0:00:10, 0:00:20, 0:00:30, 0:00:40, 0:00:50, 0:01:00, 0:02:00, 0:05:00, The temperature of the internal reference junction is measured with a tem- 0:10:00, 0:20:00, 0:30:00, 0:40:00, 0:50:00, 1:00:00, 2:00:00, 3:00:00, perature sensor in close proximity to the input sockets. MEASURE FUNC 4:00:00, 5:00:00, 6:00:00, 7:00:00, 8:00:00, 9:00:00 1nFo bAtt: ... 1tEMP: 24° C SETUP ENTER Setting the Sampling Rate dAtE – query date MEASURE FUNC FUNC MEASURE FUNC 1nFo ... SEt rAtE 1nFo bAtt: ... dAtE: 31.12.05 (DD.MM.YY) SETUP ENTER ENTER SETUP ENTER FUNC D = day, M = month, Y = year 00:00.1 ... 00:00.5 ... 9:00:00 ENTER Date and time must be reentered after replacing the batteries. (00:00.5 = 0.5 seconds = default value) tiME – query time MEASURE FUNC 1nFo bAtt: ... t iME: 13:46:56 0.diSP – show/hide leading zeros SETUP ENTER (hh:mm:ss) This parameter determines whether or not leading zeros will appear in h = hours, m = minutes, s = seconds the measured value display. Date and time must be reentered after replacing the batteries. MEASURE FUNC FUNC 1nFo ... SEt rAtE ... 0.diSP SETUP ENTER ENTER OCCUP – query memory occupancy MEASURE FUNC 0000.0 : with leading zeros (default setting) 1nFo bAtt: ... 0CCUP: 000.0% SETUP ENTER 0.0 : leading zeros suppressed FUNC ENTER 46 DranTech XTRA/PRO User’s Guide 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 ... SEt rAtE ... bEEP SETUP ENTER • bArG: bar graph FUNC FUNC 1, 10, 20, 30, 40, 90 Ω • Point: pointer ENTER ENTER MEASURE FUNC (10 Ω = default setting) 1nFo ... SEt rAtE ... A.diSP SETUP ENTER FUNC FUNC bArG / Point ENTER ENTER irStb – status of the infrared receiver in the stand-by mode (bArG = default value) See chapter 7.2 on page 51 regarding settings. APoFF – specified time for automatic shutdown and continuous ON The instrument is switched off automatically if the measured value re- mains unchanged for a long period of time, and if none of the keys or Addr – select device address the rotary switch have been activated before the specified time “APoFF” (entered in minutes) has elapsed. See chapter 7.2 on page 51. If the on setting is selected, the multimeter is set to continuous opera- tion and ON appears in the display to the right of the battery symbol. In this case, the multimeter can only be switched off manually. The “on ” setting can only be cancelled by changing the respective parameter, and not by switching the instrument off. MEASURE FUNC 1nFo ... SEt rAtE ... APoFF SETUP ENTER FUNC FUNC 10 ... 59 min on ENTER ENTER (10 minutes = default setting) DranTech XTRA/PRO User’s Guide 47 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. stances: • After the occurrence of software or hardware errors MEASURE FUNC 1nFo ... SEt rAtE ... dAtE • If you are under the impression that the multimeter does not work SETUP ENTER correctly FUNC FUNC 31.12 (DD: day . MM: month) ENTER ENTER ➭ Disconnect the device from the measuring circuit. ➭ Remove the batteries temporarily (see also chapter 9.2). FUNC 2005 (YYYY: year) ENTER ➭ Simultaneously press and hold Date and time must be reentered after replacing the batteries. ZERO ON / OFF the and keys, ESC LIGHT tiME – set time and reinsert the batteries at the same time. Entering the correct time makes it possible to acquire measured values in real-time. MEASURE FUNC 1nFo ... SEt rAtE ... t iME SETUP ENTER FUNC FUNC 10:24 (hh:mm) ENTER ENTER Date and time must be reentered after replacing the batteries. 48 DranTech XTRA/PRO User’s Guide Device and Measuring Parameters DranTech XTRA/PRO User’s Guide 49 Interface Operation Starting Continuous Transmission Operation with Menu Functions 7 Interface Operation DranTech XTRA/PRO is equipped with an infrared interface for the MEASURE FUNC FUNC transmission of measurement data to a PC. Measured data are optically 1nFo ... SEnd StArt send SETUP ENTER ENTER transferred through the instrument housing by means of infrared light to an interface adapter (accessory), which is attached to the multime- The symbol blinks at the display in order to indicate interface op- ter. The adapter’s USB interface allows for the establishment of a con- eration. nection to the PC via an interface cable. Beyond this, commands and parameters can be transmitted from the PC to the multimeter as well. The following functions can be executed: Stopping Continuous Transmission Operation with Menu Functions • Configuration and read-out of measuring parameters MEASURE FUNC • Measuring function and measuring range selection 1nFo ... SEnd SEnd SETUP ENTER • Start measurements FUNC FUNC stop SEnd • Read out stored measured values ENTER ENTER The symbol is cleared from the display. 7.1 Activating the Interface The interface is automatically activated for receiving operation (multi- meter receives data from the PC) as soon as the interface is addressed Automatic Activation and Deactivation of Transmission Mode Operation by the PC, assuming that the “irStb ” parameter has been set to “ir on ” If the sampling rate is 10 seconds or longer, the display is switched off (see chapter 7.2), or the instrument is already switched on (the first automatically between samples in order to prolong battery service life. command wakes up the multimeter, but does not yet execute any fur- The only exception is when the multimeter is set to continuous opera- ther commands). tion. As soon as an event occurs, the display is automatically switched The “continuous transmission” operating mode is selected manually back on. as described below. In this operating mode, the instrument continu- ously transmits measurement data to the PC via the interface adapter, which can then be displayed with the help of a terminal program. 50 DranTech XTRA/PRO User’s Guide 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 irStb – 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. when the multimeter is switched off: ir on: IR appears at the display and the infrared interface is active, i.e. signals for making commands can be received, MEASURE FUNC and power is consumed even though the multimeter is 1nFo ... SEt rAtE ... Addr SETUP ENTER switched off. FUNC FUNC ir oFF: IR does not appear at the display and the infrared interface 00 ... 01 ... 15 ENTER ENTER is switched off, signals cannot be received. (15 = default setting) MEASURE FUNC 1nFo ... SEt rAtE ... irStb SETUP ENTER FUNC FUNC ir on / ir oFF ENTER ENTER (irstb = ir oFF = default setting) DranTech XTRA/PRO User’s Guide 51 Technical Data 8 Technical Data Intrinsic Error under Reference Conditions Resolution at Upper Input Impedance Overload Capacity 2) Meas. Range Limit ±(... % rdg. + ... d) ±(... % rdg. + ... d) ±(... % rdg. + ... d) Measuring Range Function 4) 4) 11,999 1199 ~ / Value Time ~ 100 mV 10 μV ≥ 9 MΩ ≥ 9MΩ // < 50 pF 0.09 + 5 with ZERO 1 + 30 (> 300 d) 1) 1 + 30 (> 300 d) 1) 1000 V DC 1 V 100 μV ≥ 9 MΩ ≥ 9MΩ // < 50 pF 0.05 + 3 0.5 + 9 (> 200 d) 1 + 30 (> 300 d) AC Continu- 10 V 1 mV ≥ 9 MΩ ≥ 9MΩ // < 50 pF 0.05 + 3 0.5 + 9 (> 200 d) 1 + 30 (> 300 d) V RMS ous 100 V 10 mV ≥ 9 MΩ ≥ 9MΩ // < 50 pF 0.05 + 3 0.5 + 9 (> 200 d) 1 + 30 (> 300 d) sine 7) 1000 V 100mV ≥ 9 MΩ ≥ 9MΩ // < 50 pF 0.09 + 3 0.5 + 9 (> 200 d) 1 + 30 (> 300 d) Voltage drop, approx. at 4) ~ 4) upper range limit 600μA6) 10 μA 12 mV 12 mV 0.5 + 5 1.5 + 10 (> 200 d) 1.5 + 30 (> 200 d) 6mA6) 100 μA 120 mV 120 mV 0.5 + 3 1.5 + 10 (> 200 d) 1.5 + 30 (> 200 d) A 0,2 A dauernd 60 mA 1 μA 16 mV 16 mV 0.5 + 3 1.5 + 10 (> 200 d) 1.5 + 30 (> 200 d) 600 mA 10 μA 160 mV 160 mV 0.5 + 3 1.5 + 10 (> 200 d) 1.5 + 30 (> 200 d) 6 A 100 μA 40 mV 40 mV 0.9 + 10 1.5 + 10 (> 200 d) 1.5 + 30 (> 200 d) 10 A: ≤ 5 min 5) 16 A: ≤ 30 s 5) 10 A 1 mA 600 mV 600 mV 0.9 + 10 1.5 + 10 (> 200 d) 1.5 + 30 (> 200 d) Factor:1:1/10/100/1000 Input Input impedance Open-circuit Meas. curr. @ range ±(... % rdg. + ... d) voltage limit 100 Ω 10mΩ < 1.4 V Approx. 300μA 0.2 + 5 with active ZERO function 1 kΩ 100mΩ < 1.4 V Approx. 250μA 0.2 + 5 10 kΩ 1 Ω < 1.4 V Approx. 100μA 0.2 + 5 Ω 100 kΩ 10 Ω < 1.4 V Approx. 12μA 0.2 + 5 1000 V 1 MΩ 100 Ω < 1.4 V Approx. 1.2μA 0.2 + 5 DC 10 MΩ 1 kΩ < 1.4 V Approx. 125μA 0.5 + 10 AC Max. 10 s RMS 40 MΩ 10 kΩ < 1.4 V Approx. 20μA 2.0 + 10 sine Approx. 1 mA 100 Ω — 0.1 Ω Approx. 8 V 1 + 5 const. Approx. 1 mA 6.0 V 3) — 1 mV Approx. 8 V 0.5 + 3 const. 1) Values of less than 200 digits are suppressed in the mV range. 15 (20) ... 45 ... 65 Hz ... 20 (1) kHz, sinusoidal. See influence error on page 54. 2) At 0 ° ... + 40 °C 3) Display up to max. 6.0 V, “OL” in excess of 6.0 V. 4) Residual value deviates within 1 ... 30 d from the zero point due to TRMS converter when probe tips are short-circuited. 5) Switch-off time/Cool-down time > 10 min 6) Applies to DranTech XTRA only 7) Applies to measurements at film capacitors 52 DranTech XTRA/PRO User’s Guide Technical Data Resolution at Upper Overload Input impedance Meas. Range Limit Capacity 2) Measuring Range Intrinsic Error under Reference Conditions Function 11,999 1199 ~ / Value Time Discharge resistance U0 max ±(... % rdg. + ... d) 10 μF 10 pF 10 MΩ 0.7 V 1 + 6 7) with ZERO function active 100 μF 100 pF 1 MΩ 0.7 V 1 + 6 7) 1000 V F DC 1 μF 1 μF 100 kΩ 0.7 V 1 + 6 7) AC Max. 10 s 10 μF 10 μF 12 kΩ 0.7 V 1 + 6 7) RMS 100 μF 100 μF 3 kΩ 0.7 V 5 + 6 7) Sine 1000 μF 1 μF 3 kΩ 0.7 V 5 + 6 7) fmin 8) ±(... % rdg. + ... d) 100.00 Hz 0,01 Hz Hz (V) 1.0000 kHz 0,1 Hz Hz (V) 9): Hz (A) 1 Hz Hz(A )9): Hz 1000 V 10.000 kHz 1 Hz 0.05 + 3 11) Max. 10 s (A ) Hz (A): 10) Hz (V) 300.00 kHz 10 Hz 10 Hz Hz (A) 50.00 kHz 10 Hz 10 Hz MHz 100 Hz ... 1 MHz 100 Hz 100 Hz 0.05 + 3 > 2 V ... 5 V 1000 V Max. 10 s 1 Hz 0.1 R per kHz > 2 V ... 5 V % 6) 2.0 ... 98% — 0.01% 100 Hz ... 1 kHz 5.0 ... 95% — 0.01% ... 10 kHz 1 Hz 0.1 R per kHz > 2 V ... 5 V 10... 90% — 0.01% ... 100 kHz 1 Hz 0.1 R per kHz > 2 V ... 5 V ±(... % rdg. + ... d) Pt100 – 200.0 ... 0.3 + 15 12) +850.0° C 1000 V Pt1000 – 150.0 ... 0.3 + 15 12) DC/AC °C/°F +850.0° C 0.1 °C Max. 10 s RMS K Sine – 250.0 ... (NiCr- 1% + 5 K 12) +1372.0° C Ni) 2) 11) At 0 ° ... + 40 °C Input sensitivity, sinusoidal signal, 10% to 100% of the measuring range 6) 12) Applies to DranTech XTRA only Plus sensor deviation 7) Applies to measurements at film capacitors 8) Lowest measurable frequency for sinusoidal measuring signals symmetrical to the zero point 9) Overload capacity of the voltage measurement input: Key: R = meas. range, d = digit(s), rdg. = measured value (reading) power limiting: frequency x voltage, max. 3 x 106 V x Hz for U > 100 V 10) Overload capacity of the current measurement input: See current measuring ranges for maximum current values. DranTech XTRA/PRO User’s Guide 53 Technical Data Influencing Quantities and Influence Error Influencing Meas. Quantity/ Sphere of Influence Intrinsic Error 3) Influencing Sphere of Measured Quantity / Influence Error Quantity Meauring Range ±( ... % rdg. + ... d) Quantity Influence Measuring Range 1) (...% rdg. + ... d) / 10 K > 15 Hz ... 45 Hz 3 + 30 V 0.2 + 10 100.00 mV > 65 Hz ... 1 kHz 2 + 30 V 0.4 + 10 > 1kHz ... 10 kHz 3 + 30 100 Ω ... 1 MΩ 0.5 + 10 > 15 Hz ... 45 Hz 2 + 9 > 1 MΩ 1 + 10 1.0000 V 0 °C ... +21° C > 65 Hz ... 1 kHz 1 + 9 mA/A 0.5 + 10 VAC ... Temperature and 100.00 V > 1kHz...10/20kHz 3 + 9 mA/A 0.8 + 10 +25° C ... +40° C 4) 10 μF ... 100 μF 1 + 5 Frequency > 15 Hz ... 45 Hz 2 + 9 Hz 0.2 + 10 1000.0 V > 65 Hz ... 1 kHz 2 + 9 2) °C/°F (Pt100/Pt1000) 0.5 + 10 > 1kHz ... 10 kHz 3 + 30 °C/°F thermocouple K 0.2 + 10 100.00 μA > 15 Hz ... 45 Hz 3 + 10 1) With zero balancing AAC ... > 65 Hz ... 10 kHz 10.0000 A AAC 100 mV / > 65 Hz ... 1 kHz — Influencing Influence Error Measuring Quantity 1 V / 10 V Quantity (...% rdg. + ... d) 2) Power limiting: frequency x voltage max. 3 x 106 V x Hz for U > 100 V DATA V, A, Ω, Hz ±10 d 3) The accuracy specification for frequency response is valid within a display MIN / MAX V, A, Ω, Hz ±30 d value range of 10% to 100% of the measuring range for both measuring modes with the TRMS converter in the AC and (AC+DC) ranges. 4) Frequency response up to 20 kHz. 54 DranTech XTRA/PRO User’s Guide Technical Data Reference Conditions Influencing Sphere of Measured Quantity / Influence Error 5) Quantity Influence Measuring Range Ambient temperature +23° C ±2K 1 ... 3 ± 1 % rdg. Relative humidity 40 ... 75% Crest factor CF V , A > 3 ... 5 ± 3 % rdg. Measured qty. frequency 45 ... 65 Hz 5) Except for sinusoidal waveshape Measured qty. waveshape sine Battery voltage 3 V ±0.1 V Influencing Qty. Sphere of Infl. Measured Quantity Influence Error 75% Response Time (after manual range selection) Relative 3 days V, A, Ω, Hz, °C 1 x intrinsic error humidity Measured Quantity / Response Time Measured Quantity Jump Function Measuring Range Digital Display instrument off V , V From 0 to 80% 1.5 s AV , A of upper range limit value Influencing Measured Quantity / 100 Ω ... 1 MΩ 2 s Sphere of Influence Damping Quantity Measuring Range 10/40 MΩ 5s Interference quantity max. From ∞ to 50% V > 120 dB Continuity < 50 ms 1000 V Common of upper range limit value Mode °C (Pt 100) max. 3 s 1 V , 10 V > 80 dB Interference quantity max. Interference 1.5 s 1000 V 100 V > 70 dB Voltage 50 Hz ... 60 Hz, sine 10 μF ... 100 μF max. 2 s 1000 V > 60 dB From 0 to 50% 1 000 μF max. 7 s Interference quantity: V ,, of upper range limit value respective nominal value of the >10 Hz 1.5 s meas. range, V > 50 dB Series Mode max. 1000 V , 50 Hz ... Interference 60 Hz, sine Voltage Interference quantity max. V > 110 dB 1000 V Internal Clock Time format TT.MM.JJJJ hh:mm:ss Resolution 0.1 s Accuracy ±1 minute per month Temperature influence 50 ppm/K DranTech XTRA/PRO User’s Guide 55 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 With alkaline manganese: approx. 200 hours Protocol Device specific Battery test Battery capacity display with battery symbol in 4 segments: . Baud Rate 38,400 baud Querying of momentary battery voltage via Functions – Select/query measuring functions and menu function. parameters Power OFF function The multimeter is switched off automatically: – Query/transmit momentary measurement – If battery voltage drops to below approx. data 1.8 V – Read out stored measurement data – If none of the keys or the rotary switch are The USB⏐X-TRA plug-in interface adapter (see accessories) is used activated for an adjustable duration (10 to 59 for adaptation to the PC’s USB port. min.), and the multimeter is not in the contin- uous operating mode Power pack Internal Measured Value Storage (DranTech XTRA only) connector socket (DranTech XTRA only) Memory capacity 2 MBit / 540 kB for approx. 15,400 measured If the NA⏐X-TRA power pack (see accesso- values with time stamp ries) has been plugged into the instrument, the batteries are disconnected automatically. Rechargeable batteries can only be recharged externally. 56 DranTech XTRA/PRO User’s Guide 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 it has been activated. Fuse FF (UR) 10 A/1000 V AC/DC, 10 x 38 mm, switching capacity: Analog 30 kA at 1000 V AC/DC, Display LCD scale with bar graph or pointer, depend- protects the current input socket in the 100 ing upon A.di SP parameter setting μA to 10 A ranges Scaling With 4 division lines each 1 bar/pointer corre- sponds to 500 digits at the digital display Polarity display With automatic switching Electrical Safety Overflow display With the symbol per IEC 61010-1:2001/VDE 0411-1:2002 Measuring rate 40 per second and display refresh (U and I) Safety class II Measuring category III IV Digital Operating voltage 1000 V 600 V Display / Char. Height 7-segment characters / 15 mm Fouling factor 2 Number of digits 4 7/8 digits = 60,000 counts Test voltage 6.7 kV~ Overflow display “0L” is displayed for ≥12,000 digits Polarity display “–” (minus sign) is displayed if plus pole is connected to “⊥” Measuring rate 10 measurements per second; 40 per second with Min/Max function except with capaci- tance, frequency and keying ratio measuring functions Refresh Rate 2 times per sec., every 500 ms DranTech XTRA/PRO User’s Guide 57 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. 0.35 kg with batteries IEC 61000-4-2: Dec. 2001 Feature B 8 kV Protection Housing: IP 52 (in preparation: housing: IP atmospheric discharge 4 kV contact discharge 65) IEC 61000-4-3: Dec. 2001 Feature A 3 V/m Table Excerpt Regarding Significance of the IP Code Protection against Ambient Conditions IP XY IP XY Protection against penetration of solid (1st digit X) (2nd digit Y) penetration by water Operating particles temp. range -10° C ... +50° C 5 Dust protected 2 Dripping (15° inclination) Storage 6 Dust-proof 5 Jet-water temp. range -25° C ... +70° C (without batteries) Relative humidity Max.75%, no condensation allowed Elevation to 2000 m Deployment Indoors; outdoors only within specified ambient conditions 58 DranTech XTRA/PRO User’s Guide Technical Data DranTech XTRA/PRO User’s Guide 59 Maintenance – Calibration 9 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 The current battery charge level can be queried in the “1nfo” menu: 9.1 Displays – Error Messages MEASURE FUNC Message Function Meaning 1nFo bAtt: 2.75 V. SETUP ENTER Current measure- Blown fuse FUSE ment In all operating Battery voltage has fallen below 1.8 V modes Make sure that no battery leakage has occurred before initial start-up, Measurement Indicates overflow 0L as well as after long periods of storage. Continue to inspect the batter- ies for leakage at short, regular intervals. If battery leakage has occurred, carefully and completely clean the 9.2 Batteries electrolyte from the instrument with a damp cloth, and replace the bat- teries before using the instrument. Note! Removing the Batteries During Periods of Non-Use If the “ ” symbol appears at the display, the batteries should be re- The integrated quartz movement draws power from the batteries placed as soon as possible. You can continue working with the instru- even when the instrument is switched off. It is advisable to ment, but reduced measuring accuracy may result. remove the batteries during long periods of non-use for this rea- The instrument requires two 1.5 V batteries in accordance with son (e.g. vacation). This prevents excessive depletion of the bat- IEC R 6 or IEC LR 6, or two equivalent rechargeable NiCd batteries. tery, which may result in damage under unfavorable conditions. Note! Battery Replacement Stored measurement data is lost when the batteries are replaced. In order to prevent data loss, it is advisable to backup your data 60 DranTech XTRA/PRO User’s Guide 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. DC Blown Fuse ➭ Set the instrument face down onto the working surface. FuSE A ➭ Turn the slotted screw on the lid with the battery symbols counter- clockwise. Replacing the Fuse ➭ Lift off the lid and remove the batteries from the battery compart- If a fuse should blow, eliminate the cause of overload before ment. placing the instrument back into service! ➭ Insert two new 1.5 V mignon batteries into the battery compart- ment, making sure that the plus and minus poles match up with the ! Attention! Disconnect the instrument from the measuring circuit before provided polarity symbols. opening the fuse cover in order to replace the fuse! ➭ When replacing the battery compartment lid, insert the side with the guide hooks first. Tighten the screw by turning it clockwise. ➭ Set the instrument face down onto the working surface. ➭ Please dispose of depleted batteries in accordance with environ- ➭ Turn the slotted screw on the cover with the fuse symbol counter- mental protection regulations! clockwise. ➭ Lift off the cover and pry the fuse out using the flat side of the fuse cover. 9.3 Fuse ➭ Insert a new fuse. Make sure that the fuse is centered, i.e. between Testing the Fuse the tabs at the sides. The fuse is tested automatically: ➭ When replacing the fuse cover, insert the side with the guide hooks • When the instrument is switched on with the rotary switch in the A first. Tighten the screw by turning it clockwise. position ➭ Dispose of the blown fuse with the trash. • When the instrument is already on and the rotary switch is turned to the A position • In the active current measuring range when voltage is applied DranTech XTRA/PRO User’s Guide 61 Maintenance – Calibration 9.4 Housing Maintenance ! No special maintenance is required for the housing. Keep outside sur- Attention! Use specified fuses only! faces clean. Use a slightly dampened cloth for cleaning. Avoid the use If fuses with other blowing characteristics, other current ratings of cleansers, abrasives or solvents. or other breaking capacities are used, the operator is placed in 9.5 Return and Environmentally Sound Disposal danger, and protective diodes, resistors and other components The instrument is a category 9 product (monitoring and control instru- may be damaged. The use of repaired fuses or short-circuiting the fuse holder is ment) in accordance with ElektroG: German electrical and electronic prohibited. device law). This device is not subject to the RoHS directive. We identify our electrical and electronic devices (as of Au- gust 2005) in accordance with WEEE 2002/96/EC and Ele- ktroG with the symbol shown at the right per DIN EN Note! 50419. Testing the Fuse with the Instrument Switched On After inserting the fuse with the instrument switched on, the These devices may not be disposed of with the trash. instrument must be switched off briefly and then switched back Please contact our service department regarding the return of old de- on, or briefly switched to a non-current measuring range and vices (see page 4). then back to the “A” measuring range. 9.6 Recalibration Service If contact is poor or the fuse is blown, FUSE appears at the dis- We calibrate and recalibrate all instruments supplied by Dranetz-BMI play. at our service center. 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. Calibration is guaranteed for a period of 12 months. 62 DranTech XTRA/PRO User’s Guide Maintenance – Calibration DranTech XTRA/PRO User’s Guide 63 Accessories 10 Accessories 10.1 General 10.3 NA⏐X-TRA Power Pack for DranTech XTRA (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. Cur- well insulated cable, and safe electrical isolation (nominal secondary rently up-to-date accessories which are suitable for your measuring in- ratings: 5 V / 600 mA). Installed batteries are disconnected electroni- strument are listed at the following web address along with photo, cally if the power pack is used, and need not be removed from the in- order number, description and, depending upon the scope of the re- strument. spective accessory, data sheet and operating instructions: www.dranetz-bmi.com. 10.2 Technical Data for Measurement Cables Electrical Safety Maximum rated voltage Measuring category 1000 V CAT III, 600 V CAT IV Maximum rated current 16 A Ambient Conditions (EN 61010-031) Temperature –20° C ... + 50° C Relative humidity 50 to 80% Fouling factor 2 64 DranTech XTRA/PRO User’s Guide Accessories 10.4 Interface Accessories (not included) USB⏐X-TRA Bidirectional Interface Adapter This adapter makes it possible to connect DranTech XTRA/PRO 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. DranWin 10 PC Analysis Software DranWin 10 PC software is a multilingual, measurement data logging program for recording, visualizing, evaluating and documenting meas- ured values. The following conditions must be fulfilled in order to allow for use of DranWin 10: Hardware: – IBM compatible Windows PC, Pentium processor with 200 MHz or better and at least 64 MB RAM – SVGA monitor with at least 1024 x 768 pixels – Hard disk with at least 40 MB available memory – CD-ROM drive – Microsoft compatible mouse – Windows-supported printer – 1 USB port for using USB⏐X-TRA Software: – MS Windows 98, ME, 2000 or XP DranTech XTRA User’s Guide 65 Index 11 Index Diode Test ....................................................... 36 Automatic ................................................18 Numerics 0.diSP ...............................................................46 Display Illumination ..................................... 16 Manual ......................................................18 Memory (DranTech XTRA only) A E Ending Recording ...................................24 A.diSP ..............................................................47 Error Messages .............................................. 62 Querying Occupancy .............................24 Addr ..................................................................51 F Start Recording .......................................23 APoFF ..............................................................47 Fuse Automatic Shutdown O Characteristic Values .............................57 Disabling ..................................................17 OCCUP ........................................................... 46 Specifying a Time ..................................17 H Overview Housing Maintenance ................................... 62 AUTO-Range Function .................................18 Keys and Connections ...........................12 Parameters ...............................................45 I B Interfaces bAtt ...................................................................46 P Accessories ..............................................65 Batteries Power Pack (DranTech XTRA only) States .........................................................13 Charge Level ...........................................60 Accessories ..............................................64 irStb .................................................................. 51 Charging Level .......................................13 Connector Socket Position ....................15 itEMP ............................................................... 46 Periods of Non-Use ................................60 Initial Start-Up ........................................16 Replacement ............................................60 Product Support ............................................... 3 K bEEP .................................................................47 Product Support Hotline ................................. 3 Duty Cycle Measurement (DranTech XTRA only).................................. 33 C R Cable Resistance ............................................38 rAtE .................................................................. 46 M Capacitance Measurement ............................39 Recalibration Service ................................ 4, 62 Manufacturer’s Guarantee ........................... 63 Clear Memory .................................................24 Remote ............................................................ 37 Measured Value Storage Continuity Test ...............................................35 Repair and Replacement Parts Service ........ 4 DATA Function ......................................21 Current Measurement Replacing the Fuse ........................................ 61 Min-Max Values .....................................22 Notes .........................................................40 Resistance Measurement .............................. 34 Measurement Cables ..................................... 64 Scope of Functions .................................40 Return of Old Devices .................................. 62 Measuring Category Characteristic Values .............................57 D S Significance ...............................................8 dAtE ............................................................46, 48 Safety Precautions ........................................... 8 Measuring Range Selection Default Settings ..............................................48 Software Enabling ........................................... 3 66 DranTech XTRA/PRO User’s Guide Index Standard Equipment ........................................2 Switching the Instrument On Manual ..................................................... 16 Via PC ...................................................... 16 Symbols Digital Display ....................................... 13 Instrument ............................................... 15 Rotary Switch Positions ........................ 14 T Temperature Measurement With Resistance Thermometers .......... 38 With Thermocouples ............................. 37 tiME ............................................................46, 48 Training .............................................................3 U Use for Intended Purpose .............................10 V vErSion ............................................................46 Voltage Comparator ................................29, 31 Voltage Measurement Notes ........................................................ 26 Over 1000 V ........................................... 32 Scope of Functions ................................ 26 W WEEE Mark ....................................................15 DranTech XTRA/PRO User’s Guide 67 ba_gb_rueckseite.fm Page 68 Thursday, November 1, 2007 7:32 PM 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 Fax 732-248-1834 Edison, New Jersey 08818-4019 • USA www.dranetz-bmi.com