MTX 3297Ex
ATEX Multimeter
MTX 3297Ex
The MTX 3297EX is an advanced ATEX-certified multimeter designed for high-risk, explosive environments. This TRMS digital multimeter excels in various industrial settings including mines, oil, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and more. It ensures safety and reliability, meeting stringent Ex and IEC Ex certifications for hazardous zones.
The MTX 3297EX is ideal for use in various industries such as oil, chemical, agri-food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, cement production, and mining. It is particularly effective for electrical maintenance and troubleshooting tasks on motors, PLCs, and other equipment. With its comprehensive diagnostics capabilities, including functions like Min/Max, Peak+, Peak-, and differential measurements, this multimeter ensures efficient and accurate performance in any industrial maintenance setting.
Key Features
- ATEX Certification: Approved for use in ATEX Zones 0, 1, and 2 (gas), and Zones 20, 21, and 22 (dust), making it ideal for mines and explosive environments.
- High Performance: Offers TRMS AC+DC acquisition, 60,000-count resolution, and a 100 MHz bandwidth.
- Versatile Measurement: Measures voltage, current, resistance, capacitance, frequency, and temperature. It also features a low-pass filter for PWM signals and VLowZ for low-impedance DC voltage.
- Durability: Built with a rugged, moulded casing and IP67 rating, ensuring protection against dust and water.
- Safety: Equipped with an isolated optical communication for data processing and remote control. Detects and indicates hazardous voltages on the instrument’s terminals.
Specifications:
- Voltage Range: 0.001 mV to 1000 V (DC/AC/AC+DC)
- Current Range: 0.01 µA to 10 A
- Resistance Range: 0.00 Ω to 60.000 MΩ
- Capacitance Range: 0.100 nF to 60.000 mF
- Temperature Range: -200°C to +800°C with Pt100/Pt1000 sensors
Additional Features:
- Display: Large, backlit dual LCD screen with 60,000-count and bargraph.
- Power Supply: Operates on 4 x AA/FR6 Li-FeS2 Ex-qualified batteries with a 350-hour battery life.
- Warranty: Comes with a 3-year warranty.
DC, AC and AC+DC Voltages
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V DC
- Measurement Range: 0.001 mV to 1000.0 V DC
- Uncertainty: 0.05 % + 25 cts
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V AC, V AC+DC
- Measurement Range: 0.001 mV to 1000.0 V AC or AC+DC
- Uncertainty / Bandwidth: 0.05 % + 25 cts. 0.05% + 40 cts / 100 kHz
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VLOWZ
- Measurement Range: 0.01 mV to 1000.0 V
- Uncertainty / Bandwidth: 0.05 % + 25 cts / 300 Hz
- Qualified Measurement Range in Ex Zones: 0.001 mV to 65.00 V
DC, AC & AC+DC Currents (Protection by Fuse)
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A DC
- Measurement Range: 0.01 μA to 10.00 A DC (max. 20 A/30 s)
- Uncertainty: 0.8 % + 20 cts
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A AC, A AC+DC
- Measurement Range: 0.01 μA to 10.00 A AC or AC+DC (max. 20 A/30 s)
- Uncertainty / Bandwidth: 1.0 % + 25 cts / 20 kHz
- Qualified Measurement Range in Ex Zones: 0.01 μA to 5.00 A
- With External Sensor (Clamp): Up to 6,000 A depending on sensor, transformation ratio 1, 10, 100, 1,000 mV/A
Frequency
- Hz
- Measurement Range: 10.00 Hz to 200.0 kHz (for V), 20.00 kHz (for A)
- Uncertainty: 0.1 % + 1 ct
Resistance & Continuity, Diode
- Ω
- Measurement Range: 0.00 Ω to 60.000 MΩ
- Uncertainty: 0.1 % + 20 cts
- Continuity: Audible signal < 30 ± 5 Ω / < 5 V, I < 1.1 mA
- Diode Test: 3.000 V, 1 % + 30 cts / U < 5 V, I < 1.1 mA
Capacitance
- nF/μF/mF
- Measurement Range: 0.100 nF to 60.000 mF
- Accuracy/Resolution: 1 % + 10 cts
Temperature (Pt100/Pt1000)
- °C/°F
- Measurement Range: -200.0 °C to +800.0 °C
- Uncertainty: 0.1 % ± 1.5°C
Other Measurements
- Main Measurement: Conductance
- Secondary Measurements: Duty cycle, pulse width, resistive power (U²/R), dBm
Functions
- MAX/Min/AVG, Peak+/Peak-: 100 ms on all the main measurements except Peak (1 ms)
- ΔREL, ΔREL/R: Differential value, relative value
- PWM Filter: 4th-order 300 Hz low-pass filter
General Specifications
- Display: Double 60,000-count LCD screen with 3-level backlighting
- Power Supply: 4 x AA/FR6 Li-FeS2 Ex-qualified batteries / Battery life 350 h
- Compliance Outside Ex Zones: IEC 6010-2-033 1000V CAT III/600V CAT IV, EN 61326-1 Class B
- Ingress Protection / Environment: IP 67* / Storage -20°C to +70°C, Use -10°C to +55°C
- Mechanical Specifications: Dimensions (L x W x H): 196 x 90 x 47.1 mm – Weight: 715g
- Warranty: 3 years
