Altek 334 mA Loop Analyzer Manual

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The Model 334 may also be used when a controller is temporarily
removed for repair or replacement. Simply substitute the Model
334 for the controller and use it as a manual loading station.
SIMULATE 2-WIRE TRANSMITTERS by modulating external power
to pass 4 to 20mA. The Altek Model 334 uses any loop power from
2 to 100 Volts DC. True current design maintains set current
independent of voltage or load changes.
READ MILLIAMPS OR PERCENT of the 4 to 20mA signal. Maxi-
mum read current is limited to (nominally) 55mA to minimize the
possibility of damaging the device to be calibrated.
MEASURE DC Volts range displays from-99.99 to +99.99 VDC with
10mV resolution. Built in voltmeter is used to check loop power
supplies, I/V converters, 1 to 5 Volt signals and battery voltages.
The Model 334 is protected in all ranges to 135 Volts AC or DC.
Special protective circuitry withstands accidental misconnection in
any mode 
without fuses.
Display digits are 0.4 (10.2 mm) high for readability from across
the room. Non-glare Liquid Crystal Display is readable in any light.
. . even in direct sunlight. The digital measuring circuit is indepen-
dent of the current adjustment and measures the actual input
or output.
Benchtop accuracy in a toolbox calibrator assures fast, precise set-
ting of current trips, recorders, controllers, loggers, computers and
final control elements. Altek brings you the handy Model 334 Loop
Calibrator at a cost low enough for every bench and toolbox.
Altek
’s Model 334 Loop Calibrator has been designed to check,
calibrate and trouble shoot all the signals present within a standard
4 to 20 milliamp process control loop. A 24 mA Source, mA meter,
2-Wire Transmitter Simulator and a DC Volt meter are combined
into one easy-to-operate instrument.
Dual current ranges allow display of each current function in
percent of 4 to 20mA signal, as well as directly in milliamps. In
SOURCE MODE, percent range displays -25.0% to +125.0% with
0.1% resolution while the milliamp range displays from 0.00 to 24.00
mA with 10 µA resolution. In READ MODE the milliamp range
displays from 0.00mA to 52.00mA, or percent.
SOURCE MODE uses built in batteries to provide 0.00 to 24.00 mA
into any load from 0 to 1200 Ohms. Three 9 volt alkaline
batteries provide over 30 hours of continuous 12 mA output . . .
more than 3 months of typical use. An optional AC adaptor plugs
in for continuous bench use. True current source maintains set
output independent of load,  “QUIK-CHEK ” switch provides instant
zero (4.00mA) and full scale (20.00mA) in both SOURCE and 2
WIRE modes. Output in the PERCENT range displays 0.0% and
100.0% for ”QUlK-CHEK ” settings. ADJUST position selects a
continuously adjustable 10 turn potentiometer to allow fast, easy
setting to any exact value from 0.00 to 24.00mA. No range change
at critical 20.00mA eliminates hysteresis error.
POWER & MEASURE 2-Wire Transmitters simultaneously in Source
Mode. The Model 334 supplies the required voltage and displays
the current as regulated by the 2-Wire Transmitter.
MILLIAMP LOOP CALIBRATOR MODEL 334
• ALL 4 TO 20mA LOOP FUNCTIONS
Source 0.00 to 24.00mA or-25.0 to 125.0%
Read mA or Percent to 52.00mA
Simulate 2-Wire Transmitters
Measure -99.99 to 99.99 DC Volts
Power and Read 2-Wire Transmitters
• “QUIK CHEK
® ” SWITCH
Instant Zero and Span at 4.00 & 20.00mA
• FULL 4 DIGIT ACCURACY    0.05% of 20.00mA Span
   0.03%  “QUIK-CHEK ”
• STANDARD 9 VOLT BATTERIES Months of use, no nightly recharging
•  OVERLOAD PROTECTED
Withstands 135 Volts AC/DC without fuses
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OTHER PRODUCTSAltek designs and manufactures fast, accurate instruments for mea-
surement, generation and simulation of virtually every process control
signal. Consult our factory directly or contact your local stocking
representative to order precise, low cost Milliamp Calibrators, Voltage
Sources, Direct Thermocouple Sources, RTD Simulators and Fre-
quency Sources. Altek also produces calibrators for custom ranges
and unique applications. Additional models and ranges are frequently
added to the Altek instrument family to meet all of your critical
calibration requirements. Altek products are made in the USA.
WARRANTY
Our equipment is guaranteed against defective material and work-
manship (excluding batteries) for a period of three years from date
of shipment. Claims under guarantee can be made by returning the
equipment prepaid to our factory. The equipment will be replaced,
repaired or adjusted at our option. The liability of Altek is restricted
to that given under our guarantee. No responsibility is accepted for
damage, loss or other expense incurred through sale or use of our
equipment. Under no condition shall Altek be liable for any special,
incidental or consequential damage.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION 
						

							SOURCE MILLIAMPS
1) Disconnect one or both input wires from the device to be cali-brated
2) Connect the red lead of the calibrator to the plus (+) input of th\
e device and the black lead to the minus (-)
3) Move the power switch to mA or %
Output current is continuously adjustable with the  “QUIK-CHEK ” switch
in the ADJUST position. Exact 0.0% (4.00mA) and 100.0% (20.00mA)
outputs are available by using the 0.0 and 100.0%  “QUlK-CHECKs.
”
SIMULATE 2-WIRE TRANSMITTERS
1) Disconnect existing 2-Wire transmitter from the loop
2) Put the Mode selector switch into the 2 WIRE position
3) Connect the red lead of the calibrator to the plus (+) terminal of\
the field connections and the black lead to the minus (-)
4) Move the power switch to mA or %
Select the 0.0% (4.00mA) and 100.0% (20.00mA)  “QUIK-CHEK ” switch
positions to quickly calibrate the endpoints of your receivers. Use the
ADJUST position and dial to select any value from -25.0 (0.00mA) to
125.0% (24.00 mA).
RECEIVER
(Powers External
2-Wire Transmitters)
POWER
SUPPLY 2 to
100 VDCZEROSENSORSPAN
2-WIRE TRANSMITTER (Disconnected)
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4.00
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POWER
SWITCH
MODE
SWITCH
ADJUST “
QUIK-
CHEK ”
SWITCH OR
RECEIVER
I/P
Specifications subject to change without notice
READ MILLIAMPS
1) Open the current loop at any convenient point along the signal
path
2) Connect the red lead of the calibrator to the more positive point of the break and the black lead to the more negative
3) Put the Mode selector switch into the READ position
4) Move the power switch to mA or%. The Model 334 will read current in the loop from 0.00mA to 52.00mA or-25.0% to 300%.
Loop current is automatically limited to approximately 55mA to
avoid any damage to other devices within the loop. If the Model
334 is accidently connected in the wrong polarity, the display will
read 0.00 mA or-25.0% and no current will flow in the loop.
Simply reverse the leads for correct operation.
Note:  “QUIK-CHEK ” switch is disabled when readingPOWER & MEASURE 2-WIRE TRANSMITTERS
1) Disconnect one or both output wires from the 2-Wire Transmitter
to be calibrated
2) Connect the red lead of the calibrator to the plus (+) and the black lead to the minus (-) power connections of the 2-Wire
Transmitter
3) Connect an appropriate sensor or calibrator to the input of the
 2-Wire Transmitter
4) Move the power switch to mA or %, the  “QUIK-CHEK ” switch to
ADJUST, and rotate the knob fully clockwise (see shaded areas
on face of unit)
The Model 334 will supply a (nominal) 24 Volts DC to the 2-Wire
Transmitter. The milliamp current passed by the transmitter will be
accurately displayed. Calibrate the transmitter in the usual manner
and disconnect the Model 334.
20.00
334
T/C
RTD mA
mV
SENSOR OR
CALIBRATOR
SENSOR OUTPUT
2-WIRE
TRANSMITTER
60.5
334
COMPUTER
CONTROLLER RECEIVER
POWER
SUPPLY
SENSOR OUTPUT
MEASURE VOLTS DC
1) Put the mode switch to READ
2) Move the power switch to READ DCV
3) Connect the red and black leads across the voltage to be measured
Any DC Voltage from -99.99 to +99.99 Volts may be measured. Loop
power supplies, signal voltages at receivers, batteries and transmitter
voltage drops may be measured. Signals exceeding 
±100 VDC will be
indicated by OVRLD on the LCD.
Note:  “QUIK-CHEK ” switch is disabled when reading
24.00
334
DC
POWER
SUPPLY OR
BATTERY
GENERALACCURACY:  ±
0.05%
“ QUIK-CHEK ”, Source & 2-Wire Modes, Accuracy  ±
0.03%
DISPLAY: Liquid Crystal; 4 Digit, 0.4 (10.2mm) high
TEMPERATURE EFFECT: Milliamp Ranges  ±
0.008%/ ±
C: Voltage Ranges  ±
0,012%/ °CBUILT-IN BATTERIES: 3 x 9 Volt Alkaline
AC ADAPTORS: Optional, 120 or 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
BATTERY LIFE:
  Batteries should be removed when storing the unit >3 months.
   SOURCE MODE: Nominal 33 hours at 12mA, Nominal 20 hours
at 20mA output
   2-WIRE SIMULATOR or READ MODES: Nominal 150 hours
LOW BATTERY INDICATION: BAT indicated on LCD when approxi-
mately 1 hour remains driving 12mA into 800 Ohms
OVERVOLTAGE PROTECTION: Protected to 135 Volts AC or DC in
all ranges without fuses
OVERLOAD PROTECTION:
   SOURCE & 2-WIRE SIMULATOR MODES: Current limited to 25mA   READ MODE: Current limited to 55mA
OPERATING AMBIENT TEMPERATURE: -20 to +60 °C (-5 to +140 °F)
STORAGE TEMPERATURE: -30 to +70 °C (-22 to +160 °F)
RELATIVE HUMIDITY: 10 to 90%, non-condensing
WARM UP TIME: 3 seconds to rated accuracy
OVERALL SIZE: 2 1/2 x 2 5/8 x5 1/8 inches (63.5 x 66.7 x 130mm)
WEIGHT: 12 oz. (0.35 kg)
SOURCE MODERANGES:
   0.00 to 24.00 mA with 10  µA resolution
   -25.0 to 125.0% of 4-20mA with 0.1% resolution
TYPICAL DRIVE CAPABILITY: 1200 Ohms with fresh batteries or
adaptor, 800 Ohms at low battery indication (BAT)
POWER TO EXTERNAL 2-WIRE TRANSMITTER: Nominal 24 VDC
with fresh batteries or adaptor
(Unless otherwise indicated, specifications are in ± (% of reading + 1 least significant digit) at 23 °C)
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READ MODERANGES:
   0.00 to 52.00mA with 10  µA resolution
   >24 mA read  ±3 least significant digits
   -25.0 to 300.00% of 4-20mA with 0.1% resolution
    -99.99 to 99.99 VDC with 10mV resolution, OVRLD at +100 VDC
INPUT IMPEDANCE: VDC range, >2 Meg Ohms
VOLTAGE BURDEN: 0.9V at 4.00mA, 1.2 V at 20mA, 1.9 V at 50.00mA
2-WIRE TRANSMITTER SIMULATOR MODERANGES:
   0.00 to 24.00mA with 10  µA resolution
   -25.0 to 125% of 4-20mA with 0.1% resolution
LOOP VOLTAGE LIMITS: Minimum, 2 VDC; Maximum 100 VDC
ORDERING INFORMATION      Part No.MODEL 334: LOOP CALIBRATOR                               334-2050
AC Adaptor          28-0120
AC Adaptor          28-0240
CARRYING CASE: Optional, zippered with belt loop      09-3781
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SPECIFICATIONS