ALTEK

20 MILLIAMP SIGNAL ANALYZER

MODEL 234

• TRIPLE FUNCTION, 0 TO 20mA & -25 TO +125%

Source, Read & 2-Wire simulate
• PRECISE 3-1/2 DIGIT LCD
±0.1% of 4-20mA SPAN in Milliamps or Percent
• “QUIK-CHEK® ” ZERO AND FULL SCALE
Switch 4.00, 20.00mA or Continuous Dial
• POCKET SIZE & LIGHTWEIGHT
12.5 oz. (0.35 kg) with 3 Month Batteries
• THREE YEAR WARRANTY
Tough enough for your Toolbox

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
ALTEK’s triple function MODEL 234 SIGNAL ANALYZER combines SPECIFICATIONS ALTEK MODEL 234
a self contained 0-24mA SOURCE, a 2-WIRE SIMULATOR and a
large LCD DIGITAL READOUT in a single pocket sized instrument. (Unless otherwise indicated, specifications are in % of 16mA span at 23°C)
DUAL RANGE allows display of each function in PERCENT of ACCURACY: ±0.1% (±1/2 least significant digit)
4-20mA signal, as well as directly in MILLIAMPS. PERCENT range DISPLAY: Liquid Crystal; 31/2 digit, 0.35" (9.0mm) high
displays minus 25.0% to plus 125.0% with 0.1% resolultion. DISPLAY RANGES: 0.00 to 19.99 mA (-25.0 to +125.0%)
MILLIAMP range displays from 0.00 to 19.99mA with 10 microamp RESOLUTION: 0.1% (percent mode) 0.01mA (mA mode)
resolution. ACCURACY is ±0.1% of 4-20mA ±1/2 least significant digit. READ PROTECTION: Limited to nominal 25mA against accidental
“QUIK-CHEK” switch provides instant zero (4.00mA) and full scale misconnection
(20.00mA) settings in both SOURCE and 2-WIRE modes. Output OVERVOLTAGE PROTECTION: Protected to 120 Volts AC or DC
in the PERCENT range displays 00.0% and 100.0% for “QUIK- in all ranges without fuses
CHEK” settings. DIAL position selects a continuously adjustable TEMPERATURE EFFECT: ±0.01%/Degree C
10 turn potentiometer to allow fast, easy setting to any exact value. OUTPUT/2-WIRE RANGES: 0 to 24mA DC (-25 to +125%)
SOURCE MODE uses built-in batteries to provide 0-24mA into any continuous
load from 0-1000 ohms. 3 nine volt alkaline batteries provide over “QUIK-CHEK” SETTINGS: 4.00 and 20.00mA (00.0 and 100.0%)
20 hours of continuous 20mA output…more than three months of OUTPUT DRIVE CAPABILITY: 1000 ohms with fresh batteries or
typical use. An optional AC adapter plugs in for continuous bench adapter, 800 ohms at first low battery warning
use. True current source maintains set output independent of load. BUILT-IN BATTERIES: 3 x 9 volt alkaline, included
2-WIRE TRANSMITTERS can be POWERED and MEASURED in this mode. POWER TO EXTERNAL 2-WIRE TRANSMITTER: 24 volts with
fresh batteries or adapter
2-WIRE SIMULATOR mode modulates external power to pass BATTERY LIFE: SOURCE; Nominal 20 hours at 20mA continuous.
4-20mA. The ALTEK MODEL 234 uses any LOOP POWER from READ and 2-WIRE mode; Nominal 150 hours. Batteries should be
2 to 100 volts DC. True current design maintains set current removed when storing the unit >3 months.
independent of voltage or load changes.
AC ADAPTERS: optional; 120 or 240V, 50/60 Hz
READ mode displays either MILLIAMPS or PERCENT of 4-20mA LOW VOLTAGE INDICATORS: LO BAT ARROW turns on at 18
signal. Maximum READ current is limited to (nominally) 25mA to volts; decimal point turns off at 9 volts
minimize the possibility of damaging the calibrator or the loop to be LOOP VOLTAGE LIMITS: 2-Wire Simulator Mode; minimum,
calibrated. Special protective circuitry withstands accidental 2V DC; maximum, 100V DC
misconnection in any mode without fuses. OPERATING AMBIENT TEMPERATURE: Minus 5 to plus 140
DISPLAY digits are 0.350" (9mm) high for readability from across the degrees F (minus 20 to plus 60 degrees C)
room. Non-glare LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY is readable in any STORAGE TEMPERATURE: minus 22 to plus 175 degrees F
light…even in direct sunlight. The digital measuring circuit is indepen- (minus 30 to plus 80 degrees C)
dent of the current adjustment and measures the actual input or output. RELATIVE HUMIDITY: 10 to 90%, non-condensing
The ALTEK MODEL 234 is rugged, yet lightweight and pocket sized. WARM UP TIME: 3 seconds to rated accuracy
Latest LSI circuitry and wide temperature range components make OVERALL SIZE: 21/2 x 25/8 x 51/8 inches (63.5 x 66.7 x 130 mm)
the Model 234 ideal for use in the field, control room and shop. WEIGHT: 12.5 oz (0.35 kg)
CARRYING CASE: Optional, zippered with belt loop.
BENCHTOP ACCURACY in a TOOLBOX CALIBRATOR assures
fast, precise setting of current trips, recorders, controllers, loggers, Specifications subject to change without notice
computers and final control elements. ALTEK brings you the handy
MODEL 234 SIGNAL ANALYZER at a cost low enough for every
bench and toolbox.

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 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SOURCE MILLIAMPS SIMULATE 2-WIRE TRANSMITTERS
Disconnect one or both input wires from the device to be checked Disconnect any existing 2-wire transmitter from the loop to be
or calibrated. Attach the red (+) lead of the ALTEK MODEL 234 to checked or calibrated. (Only one of the two wires need be discon-
the plus input of the device to be calibrated, connect the black (-) nected.) Leave the power source and the receiver in place.
lead to the minus terminal. Turn the SOURCE/READ/2-WIRE mode
selector switch to the SOURCE position. Turn on the Model 234 to Put the mode selector in the 2-WIRE position. Connect the red lead
the PERCENT or mA position, as desired. Actual current sent of the ALTEK Model 234 to the plus (+) terminal of the field connec-
through the loop is seen as a PERCENT or MILLIAMP reading in tions. Connect the black lead to the minus (-) terminal and turn the
the LCD display. 234 on. The LCD display will read the loop current in PERCENT or
mA, as selected. 0% (4.00mA) DIAL adjustment and 100%
Output current is continuously adjustable with the “QUIK-CHEK” (20.00mA) are selected with the right hand “QUIK-CHEK” switch.
(0%/DIAL/100%) switch in the DIAL position. The SOURCE Instant ZERO and FULL SCALE checks are made with the 0% and
current can be set from 0.00mA (-25.0%) to 24 mA (125.0%). In the 100% positions. The DIAL mode allows continuous adjustment of
mA mode, the display reads up to 19.99 mA. For display of higher the 2-wire current from 0.00mA (-25.0%) to 24mA (125%).
outputs, use the PERCENT position. Exact 4.00 and 20.00mA Complete any necessary recalibration and turn the ALTEK Model
output is instantly available in either mode by the use of the “QUIK- 234 off. Reconnect any wires removed for checkout.
CHEK” switch.

ALTEK
ALTEK 234 POWER
COMPUTER RECEIVER
234 SIMULATOR SOURCE
RECEIVER
SOURCE MODE
LOGGER
MODE
VALVE

ALTEK READ MILLIAMPS

234 Open the current loop at any convenient point along the signal path.
SOURCE I/P VALVE
Connect the ALTEK Model 234 Red (+) lead to the more positive
MODE point of the break. Connect the Black (-) terminal to the more
negative side of the break. Put the left hand mode select switch in
the “READ” position and turn the unit on in either MILLIAMP or
PERCENT display position. The Model 234 will read current in the
loop from 0 to 19.99mA or -25 to +125% (24mA).
POWER & MEASURE 2-WIRE TRANSMITTERS LOOP CURRENT is automatically limited to approximately 25mA
Connect the Model 234 (+) and (-) leads to the power leads of the to avoid any damage to the calibrator or other devices within the
2-wire transmitter to be powered and measured. Connect the loop. If the Model 234 is accidentally connected in the wrong
appropriate signal to the input of the 2-wire transmitter. Set the polarity, the display will read 0.00mA or -25.0% and no current will
“QUIK-CHEK” switch to the DIAL position. Turn the DIAL fully clock- flow in the loop. Simply reverse the leads for correct operation.
wise (maximum position). Set the mode switch to the SOURCE
position. Turn the 234 on to either the mA or the PERCENT display
modes. 24 volts (nominal) will be supplied to the 2-wire transmitter
by the 234. The milliamp current passed by the transmitter will be
accurately displayed. Calibrate the 2-wire transmitter in the usual ALTEK
manner and disconnect the 234. 234
READ
TRANSMITTER MODE RECEIVER
OR COMPUTER
ALTEK CONTROLLER RECORDER
234 2-WIRE SENSOR OR
SOURCE TRANSMITTER CALIBRATOR
MODE INPUT

ORDERING INFORMATION: Part No.

MODEL 234: 20 Milliamp Signal Analyzer 234-0420
AC Adapter: 120V AC 28-0120
AD Adapter: 240V AC 28-0240
Carrying Case 09-3781

© June 1999 Altek Industries Corp

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