Clarke-Hess 2330 Digital V-A-W Meter

The Clarke-Hess 2330 Sampling V-A-W Meter is a precision, high-accuracy, auto-ranging instrument designed for comprehensive electrical measurements. It simultaneously captures true RMS voltage, true RMS current, and mean power across a wide frequency range, from DC to over 600 kHz. This meter is engineered for demanding applications in testing, calibration, and analysis of electrical equipment in laboratory and industrial environments. Its design emphasizes broad bandwidth and accuracy, enabling reliable measurements of both sinusoidal and highly distorted waveforms.

Technical Specifications

Measurement Capabilities

• Simultaneous Measurements: True RMS Voltage, True RMS Current, Mean Power.
• Additional Calculations: Volt-Ampere product, Power Factor, Energy accumulated over time (1-99 hours).
• Peak Measurements: Peak Voltage, Peak Current.
• Frequency Measurement: Yes.

Electrical Specifications

• Frequency Range: DC to > 600 kHz.
• Voltage Measurement Accuracy: * Typically within ±0.1% of reading up to 400 kHz. * Typically within ±0.40% of reading ±40 digits from 400 kHz to 600 kHz.
• Current Measurement Accuracy: * Typically within ±0.1% of reading up to 400 kHz. * The 5000mA range is specified to only 400 kHz. * Typically within ±0.40% of reading ±40 digits from 400 kHz to 600 kHz.
• Power Measurement Accuracy: * Typically within ±0.1% of input Volt-Amperes up to 200 kHz (for loads of any Power Factor). * Typically within ±0.2% of input Volt-Amperes up to 400 kHz (for loads of any Power Factor).
• Power Factor Accuracy: * Range: 0 to ±1.0000. * Resolution: 0.0001 for Volt-Ampere products > 7.5% of Full Scale. * Uncertainty: ±0.001 ±10 digits up to 200 kHz. * Uncertainty: ±0.002 ±20 digits from 200 kHz to 400 kHz.
• Frequency Measurement Accuracy: ±100 ppm ±1 digit from 5.0000 Hz to 640.00 kHz.
• Crest Factor: Up to three for full-scale current and voltage inputs; higher for smaller inputs.
• Input Scaling: Sinusoidal inputs with RMS values of twice the nominal full-scale value can be measured with no loss in accuracy.

Ranges

• Power: * Full scale ranges from 1.0000 mW to 10,000 W. * Upper range extendable by a factor of ten or one hundred with external shunts or current-to-voltage transducers. * Full scale power ranges exist for load impedances from 0.4 W to 400 kW.
• Voltage: * Full scale ranges from 2.000 V to 2000 V (usable up to 600 V).
• Current: * Full scale ranges from 5.000 mA to 5.000 A (all RMS values).

Interfaces

• Digital Interface: IEEE-488.2 (GPIB) for remote control and data reading.

Physical Characteristics

• Display: Three LED displays (10.9mm / 0.43 inch high). * Two four-digit displays for Current and Voltage. * One six-digit display for Power and other functions.
• Construction: All solid-state instrument with optically isolated input channels. Integrated circuits are in sockets.
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C.
• Storage Temperature: 18°C to 25°C (within specifications).

Compatibility

• Waveforms: Suitable for both sinusoidal and highly distorted wave shapes.
• DC Coupling: Both channels feature DC coupling, allowing for calibration and verification with high accuracy DC sources.

Calibration and Maintenance

• Calibration: Internal software calibration routines facilitate recalibration without screwdriver adjustments. DC coupling allows for calibration with DC sources.
• Maintenance: All integrated circuits are in sockets for ease of maintenance. Why Choose Aumictech for Clarke-Hess 2330 V-A-W Meter? At Aumictech, we specialize in supplying high-end electrical test and measurement equipment. Whether you need precise V-A-W measurements, broad frequency response, or reliable performance for complex waveform analysis, our team ensures the Clarke-Hess 2330 V-A-W Meter delivers maximum performance for your application.