The Snap-on MT2400 Vantage power graphing meter (Figure 2-1) gives you on-screen information for sensor, actuator, and control signal testing specific to the test vehicle manufacturer and system. Figure 2-1 MT2400 Vantage power graphing meter The Vantage meter contains a powerful diagnostic database that gives you component-specific test information and automatically configures the tool for any selected test. The split-screen format lets you view multimeter readings and component-specific test help simultaneously. 5
Functional Description A B C D E Figure 2-2 Vantage meter front view H G F A Left handgrip B Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) C Backlight button D Thumbwheel E Right handgrip F Y (Yes) button G N (No) button H Power button 6
Control Buttons A B C D E F G Figure 2-3 Vantage meter top view A Front of Vantage meter B Amps (yellow) 10A, 32VDC max. C Channel 2 (blue) VDC/Hz/PW Duty Cycle %, 25V max. D Common ground (GND, black) 250V max. E Channel 1 (red) V/Ω/Diode/Hz/PW/F-INJ PW Duty Cycle %, 250V max. F Channels 3/4 transducers and kv module 25VDC max. G Serial port (RS232) Printer and PC computer. Control Buttons The Vantage meter has the following control buttons (Figure 2-2): Backlight button Thumbwheel Y (Yes) button N (No) button Power button 7
Backlight Button The Backlight button can switch the backlight on and off at any time while operating the meter. You can also program the Vantage meter to automatically turn off the backlight after a preset period of time. See Backlight Timer on page 44 for more information. Thumbwheel The Thumbwheel moves the highlight around the screen for making menu or field selections and is typically used in combination with the Y and N buttons. Y (Yes) Button The Y button does the following: Selects the item you highlighted using the Thumbwheel. Toggles between cursors. N (No) Button The N button does the following: Exits a menu or program. Moves the highlight between the upper and lower parts of the screen. Power Button The Power button turns the unit on and off. For related information, see the following sections: Turning On the Meter on page 16 Turning Off the Meter on page 17 8
Connections Connections The Vantage meter has connections for five measurement channels and a serial printer (Figure 2-3 on page 7). Two of the measurement channels are accessible through a single 9-pin mini-din connector for transducer and kv Module connections. Transducer power is supplied by the meter. Technical Specifications Min/Max Storage: Captures 100% of a 300 microsecond event, all ranges, for VDC on Channels 1 and 2. Captures cycle-by-cycle differences on Channel 1 or Channel 2 (see notes 7 and 8 of Operating Specifications Notes on page 13); all other functions capture 100% of 100 millisecond event, all ranges. Display: 128 x 128 resolution Supertwist LCD with backlight Functions: Channel 1: VDC, VAC, Hz, Duty Cycle, Pulse-width, Diode, audible continuity Channel 2: VDC, Hz, Duty-Cycle, Pulse-Width Channels 3 and 4: Optional plug-in transducers (RPM, pressure, etc.) via 9-pin mini-din Amps: DC Amperes 9
Operating Temperature: 32 to 122 F (0 to 50 C) Storage Temperature: -4 to 158 F (-20 to 70 C) without batteries Batteries: Two D cell alkaline recommended (NEDA/ANSI 13A, IEC LR20) Dimensions: 9.0 x 5.5" x 2.1 (228 mm x 140 mm x 53 mm) Weight: 1lb, 8 oz (0.68 kg) without batteries 2 lb, 3 oz (0.99 kg) with typical alkaline batteries Fuse: Primary: 10A, 32V (Buss ATC, Littlefuse ATO, or equiv.) Secondary: Non-user replaceable; return unit if primary fuse is good but ammeter is not working Serial Port: RS232-C compatible Isolated from chassis ground (250V maximum isolation) 10
Operating Specifications Operating Specifications Table 2-1 contains operating specifications for the Vantage meter. Table 2-1 Operating specifications (sheet 1 of 2) FUNCTION RANGE RESOLUTION ACCURACY 1 NOTES 2 Amps DC Diode/ Continuity (Channel 1) 500 ma 1 ma +(1.5% + 2 digits) 1 A 0.002 A 6 10 A 0.01 A +(1.0% + 4 digits) 2.5 V 0.002 V +(0.5% + 2 digits) 4, 5 Duty-cycle 0.1~99.9% 0.1% +(0.5% + 2 digits) Frequency (Channel 1 or 2) 0.5~20 Hz 0.01 Hz 20~200 Hz 0.1 Hz 200 Hz 1 Hz 2 khz~20 khz 10 Hz +(0.1% + 2 digits) 7, 8 MC dwell 0.1~59.9 0.1 +(0.5% + 2 digits) Ohms (Channel 1) 50 0.05 100 0.2 1 K 0.002 K 10 K 0.02 M +(0.5% + 2 digits) 100 K 0.2 K 1 M 0.002 M 10 M 0.02 M +(1.0% + 2 digits) 1, 9, 13, 14 1, 9, 12, 13, 14 1 Accuracy is shown as ± (% of reading) + (Number of least significant digits). For example, accuracy reading a 100V DC signal would be ± (0.25% + 2 digits), or 99.75 to 100.25 ± 2 digits; or 99.73 to 100.27. 2 See Operating Specifications Notes on page 13 for explanations. 11
Table 2-1 Operating specifications (sheet 2 of 2) FUNCTION RANGE RESOLUTION ACCURACY 1 NOTES 2 Pulse-width RPM 2-stroke RPM 4-stroke Volts AC (Channel 1) Volts DC (Channel 1) Volts DC (Channel 2) 0.04~20 ms 0.01 ms 20~200 ms 0.1 ms 200~2000 ms 1 ms 60~2000 RPM 2000~7200 RPM 120~2000 RPM 2000~14000 RPM 1 RPM 10 RPM 1 RPM 10 RPM 150 mv 0.2 mv 1.5 V 0.002 V 15 V 0.02 V 150 V 0.2 V 250 V 1 V 200 mv 0.2 mv 2 V 0.002 V 20 V 0.02 V 200 V 0.2 V +(0.1% + 2 digits) +(0.3% + 2 digits) 11 +(0.3% + 2 digits) 11 1, 9, 10, 14 +(1.5% + 4 digits) 1, 2, 3, 15 +(0.25% + 2 digits) 2 V 0.002 V +(0.25% + 2 25 V 0.02 V digits) 1 Accuracy is shown as ± (% of reading) + (Number of least significant digits). For example, accuracy reading a 100V DC signal would be ± (0.25% + 2 digits), or 99.75 to 100.25 ± 2 digits; or 99.73 to 100.27. 2 See Operating Specifications Notes on page 13 for explanations. 1 1 12
Power Supply Operating Specifications Notes 1. 10 MΩ input impedance. 2. 50 Hz~1kHz. 3. Average responding, calibrated for RMS values of sine waves. 4. 1 ma test current. 5. Continuity beeper sounds if <100 mv detected (<0.10 V drop). 6. 50 mv/amp burden voltage (all ranges). 7. When single-channel frequency is selected, measures instantaneous cycle-by-cycle frequency changes. 8. When dual-channel frequency is selected, measures average responding frequency. 9. Selectable slope, time-high or time-low. 10. Fuel injector (FI) pulse-width includes auto-detect of FI type. 11. Using EETA300A inductive pickup in Channel 3 port. 12. 6-cylinder dwell scale. 13. Accuracy may vary slightly depending on frequency. 14. 1.0 Hz~20 khz, with a pulse-width >40 microseconds. 15. Nominal 390 V peak clipping. Power Supply Two alkaline D cell batteries power the Vantage meter, and a standard automotive-type fuse protects the internal ammeter. For related information, see the following sections: Fuse and Memory Card Replacement on page 49 Battery Replacement on page 51 13
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