DX4085 Z-Meter Tester

DX4085 Z-Meter Tester is a portable measuring device for thermoelectric coolers express analysis. The device measures directly three key parameters (AC Resistance, Figure-of-Merit and Time Constant) of separate or integrated (mounted) thermoelectric coolers. DX4085 has 2.4″ LCD screen, built-in Li-Ion battery for up to 8 hours operating, it is autonomous and doesn’t require a constant connection to PC. All necessary settings, measuring process results and history are displayed and adjusted on LCD screen. DX4085 is supported by standard Z-Meter software, and in case of a connection to PC you get additional functionality with precise corrections setup, TEC geometry settings and results export. The device has a miniature, pocket size form-factor and it’s ideal for engineers and researchers dealing with TECs every day.

DX4085 combines a functionality of three devices in one – portable Z-Meter (ACR, Z, Time Constant ), voltmeter (to check exact TEC operating voltage) and digital thermometer (checking ambient temperature or TEC cold/hot sides temperature). Additionally there is an advanced PC mode, when DX4085 is connected to PC by USB cable.

Main Mode – measurement of three TEC key parameters (Figure-of-Merit, AC Resistance, Time Constant), ambient temperate is measured (when external temperature sensor is connected).
Additional Mode – measurement of TEC AC Resistance only (express testing). Optimal mode for quick thermoelectric cooler check on “before-after basis”.
Operation Mode – measurements of TEC parameters in operating mode – TEC operating voltage and/or TEC temperature check with external sensor is placed on TEC cold side.
PC Mode – Working through a connection to PC with Z-Meter Software (provided with the device). Extra options for measurements are available with TEC databases, precise corrections estimations and measurement results export.

DX4085 Z-METER Specification

DX4085 Z-METER MINI SPECIFICATIONS
Connection to PC
 
Not obligatory. Stand-alone
PC Connection Interface
 
USB type A (cable is included)
Z-Meter Software
 
Included. Windows version only
Measurement Interface
 
External only (Clips on a cable, included)
Measurement Scheme
 
4-wires method
Ambient Temp. Sensor
 
Available, external
TEC Polarity Check
 
N/A
Typical TEC Testing Time
sec
20 .. 180 (depending on TEC size and Time Constant)
 
Operating Conditions
Ambient Temperature
ºC
15 .. 35
Humidity
%
0 .. 95
 
 
 
TEC AC Resistance Measurements ( ACR )
Range
Ohm
0.1 .. 100
Accuracy
%
0.6 (but >0.01Ohm)
Repeatability
%
0.3
 
Figure-of-Merit Measurements ( Z )
Range
10E-3/K
1 .. 4
Accuracy
%
1.5
Repeatability
%
0.4
TEC Time Constant
Range
sec
1 .. 100
Accuracy
%
1.5
Repeatability
%
1
TEC Operating Voltage measuring (DC)
Voltage Range
V
-20 … 20
Accuracy
V
0.02
 
External Temperature Sensor
Temperature Range
ºC
-40 … +85
Accuracy
ºC
± 0.25 (typical)
± 1 (maximum)
± 0.05 (typical) lifetime drift
Repeatability
ºC
±0.06
 
DX4085 Power Supply
Built-in Li-Ion Battery 
mAh
2050 (up to 8 hours of operating)
Voltage
V
5
Dimensions and Weight
Dimensions
mm
70 x 160 x 21
Weight
g
280

Z-METER CLIPS FOR WB TECs (OPTIONAL)

By default Z-Meter is optimized for measuring process of TECs with terminal wires or mounted on a header with pins. In case of TECs with WB pads there is a special solution for Z-Meters – WB clips. Z-Meter WB Clip is an optional accessory with stainless steel fixtures, manufactured by request for a specific TEC size. The compact instrument with spring clip fixation has 4-wires measuring method probes, that don’t damage TEC WB pads during measuring process. The clip has a terminal connector compatible with all Z-Meter versions.

Z-METER BNC ADAPTER (OPTIONAL)

Z-Meter can be used also with standard laboratory measurement equipment like 4-wires BNC Kelvin clips or similar tools with BNC connector. For such cases TEC Microsystems provides BNC adapter, that allows to work standard BNC cable sets. Z-Meter BNC adapter is compatible with all Z-Meter versions.