Model 2329
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RESISTOMAT®
1.1 Applications
The RESISTOMAT® type 2329 is particularly suitable for measurements of low impedances in automation
technology, and is capable of performing up to 50 measurements per second without any problem.
This device complies with the latest CE guidelines and is designed for use in the laboratory as well as heavy-
duty industrial applications.
Classication and selection can be performed using a 2-fold and 4-fold comparator with switching outputs;
this feature is particularly useful for conducting serial tests.
The measurement of contact resistances (dry-circuit measurement) constitutes a special application, as the
load voltage in this case is limited to 20 mV (DIN 41640, Part 4 and IEC 132-1) to prevent 'wetting'.
The RS232 (standard) and IEEE488 (optional) computer interfaces allow fully automatic testing stations to
be set up. The PLC interface of the device allows it to be easily integrated into production control systems.
Typical applications include measurements of the resistance and conductivity of:
• Melting fuses
• Airbag triggers
• Magnetic coils for automobiles and electrical ttings
• Plug-contacts and switches
• Commutator welded-joints
• Meter samples in cable manufacture
• Conducting tracks
etc.
1.2 Description
This device operates on the basis of proven 4-wire technology, whereby line and contact resistances are
eliminated. The measurement lines are monitored with an integrated cable-breakage sensor.
Needless to say, temperature compensation has been included for different test materials, such as copper,
brass, tungsten etc. Temperatures are measured using a Pt100 sensor, infrared sensor (pyrometer) or any
temperature transmitter equipped with an analog output.
For the measurement of low inductances, the measurement inputs are equipped with a special protective
mechanism which prevents voltage peaks from damaging the device when it is disconnected from the test
object.
If test measurements involving several different parameters need to be performed in an automatic measuring
system, up to 32 device settings such as the measurement range, limiting values, temperature coefcient etc.
can be stored for this purpose. These settings are called up by means of a 5-bit pattern. Naturally, all device
settings can also be performed via the RS232 or optional IEEE488 interface.
For serial measurements and production monitoring, the integrated datalogger can be used to store up to
20.000 measured values, which can be divided into 32 individual blocks. A digital lter is used to preselect
the measured values to be stored. The stochastic datalogger evaluation menu displays the maximum, minium
and average values, as well as the standard deviation.