HIOKI 3285 CLAMP ON AC/DC HiTESTER Clamp-on AC/DC HiTESTER Instruction manual

3285

CLAMP ON

AC/DC HiTESTER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Contents

Introduction

Shipping Check

Safety

Attentions During Use

Organization of This Manual

Chapter 1 Product Outline

1.1 Product Outline

1.2 Features

1.3 Parts and Functions

1.4 Flowchart of Key Operations

1.4.1 Current Measurements Mode

1.4.2 Voltage Measurements Mode

1.4.3 Frequency Measurements Mode

1.5 Modes

Chapter 2 Measurement Procedure

2.1 Preparations

2.2 Current Measurement

2.2.1 Measuring DC Current (DC A)

2.2.2 Measuring AC Current (AC A)

2.2.3 Measuring AC/DC Current (AC+DC A)

2.2.4 Peak Hold Measurement

2.2.5 Output Function

2.3 Voltage Measurement

2.3.1 Measuring DC Voltage (DC V)

2.3.2 Measuring AC Voltage (AC V)

2.3.3 Measuring AC/DC Voltage (AC+DC V)

2.3.4 Peak Hold Measurement

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2.4 Frequency Measurement 30

2.4.1 Frequency Measurement in Current Mode 30

2.4.2 Frequency Measurement in Voltage Mode 31

2.4.3 Output Function For Frequency 32

2.5 Auto-Zero-Adjustment/Zero-Cancel

Correction Function

2.5.1 Auto-Zero-Adjustment Function

2.5.2 Zero-Cancel Correction Function

2.6 Data Hold Function HOLD

2.7 Alteration of Counter Updates

2.7.1 SLOW mode

2.7.2 FAST mode

2.8 Recording Function REC

2.9 Auto Power-Off Function APS

2.10 Battery Low Warning

2.11 Beep Tone

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Chapter 3 Specifications

3.1 Measurement Specifications

3.1.1 Current Measurement Specifications

3.1.2 Voltage Measurement Specifications

3.2 General Specifications

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Chapter 4 Battery Replacement

Chapter 5 AC Adapter (Optional)

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Chapter 6 Attaching The Hand Strap 57

Chapter 7 Troubleshooting 59

Chapter 8 Service 65

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the HIOKI "3285 CLAMP

ON AC/DC HiTESTER." To obtain maximum performance from the instrument/ device/ product, please read this manual first, and keep it handy for future reference.

Request

We have tried to bring this manual as close to perfection as we could achieve. If perchance you find any unclear portions, mistakes, omissions, or the like, we would be most obliged if you could please notify us of them via any HIOKI agent, or directly.

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Shipping Check

When the unit is delivered, check and make sure that it has not been damaged in transit. In particular, check the accessories, panel switches, keys, and terminals.

If the unit is damaged, or fails to operate according to the specifications, contact your dealer or HIOKI representative.

Check the 3285 Unit and the Supplied

Accessories

Main unit

3285 CLAMP ON AC/DC HiTESTER

Supplied accessories

9345 CARRYING CASE 1

9207-10 TEST LEAD (red and black) 1

Hand Strap 1

6F22(006P) 1

Instruction manual 1

Options

9094 OUTPUT CORD

9445-02 AC ADAPTER

(SA10-0910N, SINO-AMERICAN)

9445-03 AC ADAPTER (EU)

(SA10-0910G, SINO-AMERICAN)

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Safety

DANGER

This instrument is designed to comply with IEC

61010 Safety Standards, and has been thoroughly tested for safety prior to shipment.

However, mishandling during use could result in injury or death, as well as damage to the instrument. Be certain that you understand the instructions and precautions in the manual before use. We disclaim any responsibility for accidents or injuries not resulting directly from instrument defects.

This manual contains information and warnings essential for safe operation of the instrument and for maintaining it in safe operating condition. Before using it, be sure to carefully read the following safety precautions.

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The following symbols in this manual indicate the relative importance of cautions and warnings.

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

NOTE

Indicates that incorrect operation presents extreme danger of accident resulting in death or serious injury to the user.

　

Indicates that incorrect operation presents a significant hazard that could result in serious injury or death to the user.

Indicates that incorrect operation presents a possibility of injury to the user or damage to the instrument.

Indicates advisory items related to performance or correct operation of the instrument.

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Safety Symbols

The symbol printed on the instrument indicates that the user should refer to a corresponding topic in the manual (marked with the symbol) before using the relevant function.

In the manual, the symbol indicates particularly important information that the user should read before using the instrument.

Indicates AC (Alternating Current).

Indicates DC (Direct Current).

Indicates both DC (Direct Current) and AC

(Alternating Current).

Indicates a device which is doubleinsulated.

Indicates that the instrument may be connected to or disconnected from a live circuit.

f.s. (maximum display or scale value, or length of scale)

Signifies the maximum display (scale) value or the length of the scale (in cases where the scale consists of unequal increments or where the maximum value cannot be defined).

In general, this is the range value (the value written on the range selector or equivalent) currently in use.

rdg. (displayed or indicated value)

Signifies the value actually being measured, i.e., the value that is currently indicated or displayed by the measuring instrument.

dgt. (resolution)

Signifies the smallest display unit on a digital measuring instrument, i.e., the value displayed when the last digit on the digital display is "1".

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Measurement categories (Overvoltage categories)

This instrument complies with CAT III safety requirements.

To ensure safe operation of measurement instruments, IEC 61010 establishes safety standards for various electrical environments, categorized as

CAT I to CAT IV, and called measurement categories. These are defined as follows.

CAT I : Secondary electrical circuits connected to an AC electrical outlet through a transformer or similar device.

CAT II : Primary electrical circuits in equipment connected to an AC electrical outlet by a power cord (portable tools, household appliances, etc.)

CAT III : Primary electrical circuits of heavy equipment (fixed installations) connected directly to the distribution panel, and feeders from the distribution panel to outlets.

CAT IV : The circuit from the service drop to the service entrance, and to the power meter and primary overcurrent protection device

(distribution panel).

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Higher-numbered categories correspond to electrical environments with greater momentary energy. So a measurement device designed for CAT III environments can endure greater momentary energy than a device designed for CAT II.

Using a measurement instrument in an environment designated with a higher-numbered category than that for which the instrument is rated could result in a severe accident, and must be carefully avoided.

Never use a CAT I measuring instrument in CAT II,

III, or IV environments.

The measurement categories comply with the

Overvoltage Categories of the IEC60664 Standards.

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Attentions During Use

Follow these precautions to ensure safe operation and to obtain the full benefits of the various functions.

DANGER

･

Use clamp testers only on power lines up to 600

Vrms, to avoid short-circuits and accidents that could result in injury or death.

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Always connect the clamp sensor to the secondary side of a breaker. On the secondary side of a breaker, even if the lines are shorted the breaker can trip and prevent an accident.

On the primary side, however, the current capacity may be large, and in the event of a short-circuits there may be a serious accident.

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When using an AC adapter, use only the specified HIOKI model 9445-02 (SA10-0910N,

SINO-AMERICAN) or 9445-03 (for EU) (SA10-

0910G, SINO-AMERICAN).

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WARNING

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To avoid electric shock, do not allow the product to get wet, and do not use it when your hands are wet.

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To avoid electric shock when measuring live lines, wear appropriate protective gear, such as insulated rubber gloves, boots and a safety helmet.

･

During current measurement, to avoid an electric shock accident, do not connect the test leads to the product.

･

Do not input voltage exceeding 600 Vrms (1000

V max.).

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To avoid electric shock when replacing the batteries, first disconnect the clamp portion from the object to be measured. Also, before using the product after replacing the batteries, replace the cover and screw.

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When replacing the batteries, be sure to insert them with the correct polarity. Otherwise, poor performance or damage from battery leakage could result.

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To avoid the possibility of explosion, do not short circuit, disassemble or incinerate batteries.

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Handle and dispose of batteries in accordance with local regulations.

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Do not use the instrument where it may be exposed to corrosive or combustible gases. The instrument may be damaged or cause an explosion.

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CAUTION

･ This is a precision instrument: do not clamp any foreign objects in the end of the clamp core, or insert anything in the core gap.

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To avoid damage to the product, protect it from vibration or shock during transport and handling, and be especially careful to avoid dropping. Do not exert excessive pressure on the clamp sensor or attempt to wedge the sensor into a tight spot for measurement.

･ Before using the product the first time, verify that it operates normally to ensure that the no damage occurred during storage or shipping. If you find any damage, contact your dealer or HIOKI representative.

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To avoid damage to the product, do not exceed the maximum input current rating, which depends on the frequency of the current being measured (see

Fig.4 of Chapter 3) Be careful about the evolution of heat, when the input frequency is high.

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Do not use the product if the battery is exhausted

(when the mark lights in the display area). Be sure to replace the exhausted battery with a new one.

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When replacing the battery, make sure that the metal battery snap fitting is firmly connected. If the metal fitting is loose, adjust it and recheck the connection. If it isn't connected securely, the power may not be turned on, and a power may be turned off during the use.

･ Adjustments and repairs should be made only by technically qualified personnel.

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CAUTION

･ For the inside memory protection, make sure the power is turned off before plugging in or unplugging the AC adapter.

･ This product is designed for indoor use, and operates reliably from 0 to 40 .

･ Do not store or use the product where it could be exposed to direct sunlight, high temperature or humidity, or condensation. Under such conditions, the product may be damaged and insulation may deteriorate so that it no longer meets specifications.

NOTE

･ Accurate measurement may be impossible in locations subject to strong external magnetic fields, such as transformers and high-current conductors, or in locations subject to strong external electric fields, such as radio transmission equipment.

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Gently wipe dirt from the surface of the unit with a soft cloth moistened with a small amount of water or mild detergent.

Do not try to clean the unit using cleaners containing organic solvents such as benzine, alcohol, acetone, ether, ketones, thinners, or gasoline. They may cause discoloration or damage.

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When not in use for a long time, to prevent possible corrosion caused by battery leakage, remove the batteries before storage.

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Organization of This Manual

Chapter 1

Product Outline

Explains the parts and functions of the unit.

Chapter 2

Measurement Procedure

Explains how to use the 3285 for measurement.

Chapter 3

Specifications

Lists the specifications of the 3285 CLAMP ON

AC/DC HiTESTER.

Chapter 4

Battery Replacement

Explains how to replace the battery used to power the 3285.

Chapter 5

AC Adapter (Optional)

Explains how to use the AC adapter.

Chapter 6

Attaching the Hand Strap

Explains how to attach the hand strap, for easy handling of the unit in the field.

Chapter 7

Troubleshooting

Describes how to check before requesting service.

Chapter 8

Service

Explains how to get the unit serviced.

Chapter 1

Product Outline

1.1 Product Outline

The 3285 CLAMP ON AC/DC HiTESTER makes it possible to measure DC, AC or AC+DC current in live power lines without tapping into or connecting the lines. Using a one-chip microprocessor, the tester provides many functions, including an automatic zero adjust function that changes a troublesome task into a one-touch operation. An AC adapter connection terminal and an output terminal are equipped so that you are able to measure by connecting to other instruments such as recorders.

1.2 Features

･ A multi-function microcomputer

The built-in microcomputer offers various functions in a compact form.

･

Display of true rms values

The true rms value conversion circuit allows accurate measurement of currents with distorted waveforms.

･ Measurement for AC/DC

The unit permits measurement of AC superimposed on DC, as well as measurement of half- and fullwave rectification.

･ Peak measurement

Allows measurement of peak hold values for either voltage or current. Transitional peak values can also be measured.

･ REC function

Displays the maximum and minimum measured values.

･

Output terminal

You can record current or frequency by connecting a recorder or an oscilloscope to the built-in output terminal.

Current (Record output: REC, Waveform output:

MON)

Frequency (Record output: REC)

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Dual-power source

The unit operates on either a battery power or an

AC power source.

1.3 Parts and Functions

Top and Side View

⑰

⑱

⑪

⑩

⑤

⑥

⑨

⑧

⑦

⑫

⑭

⑯

①

②

③

④

⑬

⑮

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①

POWER

･

Used to turn power on/off

･ To disable the auto power-off function, hold

HOLD

and press

POWER

, when you turn power on.

② key

･

Switches current modes as follow.

DC Ａ AC Ａ AC+DC Ａ

③

RANGE

･

Switches between auto and manual ranges in measurements of current, voltage, or frequency.

･

Switches manual ranges.

･ Displays a cursor on the bar graph to show the selected range.

･ The current ranges are 200 A and 2000 A. The voltage ranges are 30 V, 300 V and 600 V. The frequency ranges are 10 Hz, 100 Hz and 1000 Hz.

④

HOLD

･ Used to suspend or inactivate the screen-updating function.

･ To disable the auto power-off function when powering on, hold

HOLD

and press

POWER

.

⑤

OUTPUT

･

Allows voltage output during current measurement or frequency measurement in a current mode.

･

The auto power-off function is inactivated.

REC

(Record output)

(Auto power-off inactive)

(Except for DC A)

MON

(Waveform output)

(Auto power-off inactive)

Light turned off

(Auto power-off active)

APS

annunciator is on.

･ You can find how much the battery power remains on the bar graph, when you press

OUTPUT

in a current mode.

⑥

SLOW/PEAK/Hz

･

SLOW

slows down screen updating (once per three seconds).

･

FAST

speeds up screen updating (four times per second). There isn't an annunciator "

FAST

".

Instead, the unit symbol blinks.

･

PEAK

measures peak values (Peak Hold).

･

Hz

measures frequency (in AC or AC+DC mode).

⑦

･

Switches voltage modes as follows.

DC V AC V AC+DC V

⑧

MAX/MIN

･

Displays the maximum value (

MAX

), the minimum value (

MIN

), or the average value (

AVE

) of the maximum and minimum values for the recording

(

REC

) function.

･

MAX

displays the maximum measured value after the

REC

function is activated.

･

MIN

displays the minimum measured value after the

REC

function is activated.

･

AVE

displays the average value of the maximum and minimum measured values after the

REC

function is activated.

･ The auto power-off function is disabled in the

REC

function.

⑨

0ADJ/RESET

･

Performs auto-zero-adjustment in DC A, AC+DC A and DC V modes.

･

Resets data when measuring peak values. Reset all the data in a

REC

function.

･

If zero is not indicated under no input in the AC A,

AC+DC A, AC V or AC+DC V modes, press

HOLD

, then press

0ADJ/RESET

to perform a zerocancel correction.

⑩

Clamp sensor

･ To measure current, open the top ends of the clamp sensor by gripping the lever

⑪

. Then position the conductor to be measured at the center of the clamp sensor and firmly close the clamp sensor.

⑪ Lever

･ Used to open and close the clamp sensor.

⑫ Display (LCD)

Direct Current (DC)

Alternating Current (AC)

Alternating Current and Direct Current

(AC+DC)

ADJ

Auto-zero-adjustment or zero-cancel correction function is active

Battery low warning

HOLD

Data hold function

MON

Waveform output (AC) is active

REC

Recording output (DC) is active

APS

Auto power off function

AUTO

Auto-range

SLOW

Counter update once every 3 seconds

REC

Record function

MAX

Maximum value

MIN

Minimum value

AVE

Average value = (

MAX

+

MIN

) / 2

Hz

Frequency

V

Voltage

PEAK

Wave peak value

RMS

True root mean square value

A

Current

hour

1 hour/segment (bar graph)

min

1 minute/segment (bar graph)

Input over (bar graph)

⑬

Output terminal

Connected to the optional 9094 OUTPUT CORD to provide output during a current measurement or a frequency measurement in a current mode.

⑭

AC adapter connection terminal

Connected to the optional 9445-02 or 9445-03 AC

ADAPTER to perform measurements for no battery or a long term measurement.

⑮ Voltage measurement terminal (V and COM terminals)

Connected to the 9207-10 TEST LEAD (red and black, supplied with the unit) to measure voltage.

⑯ Slide knob

Slide up to use the voltage measurement terminal or slide down to use the output terminal or AC adapter connection terminal. Move until a click is heard.

⑰ Back case

To replace the battery, remove the two screws.

⑱

Hand strap

Attach to get a better grip on the unit.

1.4 Flowchart of Key Operations

1.4.1 Current Measurements Mode

key

DC A AC A AC+DC A

RANGE key

AUTO range

200.0 A range

2000 A range

AUTO range

200.0 A range

2000 A range

AUTO range

200.0 A range

2000 A range

SLOW/PEAK/

Hz key

SLOW

FAST

PEAK

NORMAL

SLOW

FAST

PEAK

Hz

NORMAL

SLOW

FAST

PEAK

Hz

NORMAL

MAX/MIN key

MAX

MIN

AVE

Instantaneous value

OUTPUT key

OFF

MON

0ADJ/RESET key

Auto-zeroadjustment

MAX

MIN

AVE

Instantaneous value

OFF

REC

MON

Disabled

MAX

MIN

AVE

Instantaneous value

OFF

REC

MON

Auto-zeroadjustment

HOLD+0ADJ/

RESET key

Disabled zero-cancel correction zero-cancel correction

* Neither "FAST" or "NORMAL" annunciator is on the display.

1.4.2 Voltage Measurements Mode

V key

DC V AC V

RANGE key

AUTO range

30.00 V range

300.0 V range

AUTO range

30.00 V range

300.0 V range

600 V range 600 V range

AC+DC V

AUTO range

30.00 V range

300.0 V range

600 V range

SLOW/PEAK/

Hz key

SLOW

FAST

PEAK

NORMAL

SLOW

FAST

PEAK

Hz

NORMAL

SLOW

FAST

PEAK

Hz

NORMAL

MAX/MIN key

MAX

MIN

AVE

Instantaneous value

OUTPUT key

Disabled

MAX

MIN

AVE

Instantaneous value

Disabled

MAX

MIN

AVE

Instantaneous value

Disabled

0ADJ/RESET key

Auto-zeroadjustment

Disabled Disabled

HOLD+0ADJ/

RESET key

Disabled zero-cancel correction zero-cancel correction

* Neither "FAST" or "NORMAL" annunciator is on the display.

1.4.3 Frequency Measurements Mode

Current (AC A, AC+DC A) mode

Voltage (AC V, AC+DC V) mode

SLOW/PEAK/

Hz key

SLOW FAST PEAK Hz NORMAL

Current mode Voltage mode

RANGE key

AUTO range

10.00 Hz range

100.0 Hz range

AUTO range

10.00 Hz range

100.0 Hz range

1000 Hz range 1000 Hz range

MAX/MIN key

MAX

MIN

AVE

Instantaneous value

OUTPUT key

OFF

REC

0ADJ/RESET key

Disabled

MAX

MIN

AVE

Instantaneous value

Disabled

Disabled

1.5 Modes

For voltage and current, three modes are provided:

DC (direct current, ), AC (alternating current, ), and AC+DC (alternating current and direct current,

) modes. Select a proper mode according to the waveform shown below:

Mode

Input waveform

0

DC

（ ）

0

Display

OUTPUT

(only for current mode)

REC MON

○

Average value displayed (with polarity)

0

× Not measurable

Disabled

0

0

0

AC

（ ）

0

0

0

AC+DC

（ ）

0

0

× Not measurable

× Not measurable

(zero displayed)

0

0 V

○ RMS value

0

×

Not measurable

0

○ RMS value

(without polarity)

0

○ RMS value

0

○ RMS value

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0 V

0

Chapter 2

Measurement

Procedure

2.1 Preparations

1. Remove the rear cover and insert a battery. (Refer to

"Chapter 4 Battery Replacement".)

2. Press

POWER

to turn the unit on. Verify that all segments of the display light up briefly. Then the model name is shown, and the bar graph indicates the battery condition.

Fresh battery

Battery capacity 50%

Battery capacity 0

Beep tone sounds 3 times

3. The DC current measurement mode is activated.

【 Low battery voltage detection function 】

After the mark lights and battery voltage drops below a certain level, the power goes off automatically. When this occurs,

bAtt

and

Lo

are displayed.

When power goes off after display of these marks, replace the exhausted battery with a new one.

2.2 Current Measurement

NOTE

･ Accurate measurement may be impossible in locations subject to strong external magnetic fields, such as transformers and high-current conductors, or in locations subject to strong external electric fields, such as radio transmission equipment.

･

Make sure that only one conductor is clamped in the center of the clamp sensor. If you clamp singlephase (2-wire) or three-phase (3-wire) lines together, it will be impossible to measure.

･

The display may show a measured value bigger than the actual value due to a magnet:c field interference.

The interference is less than 2 A during the measurement.

2.2.1 Measuring DC Current (DC A)

1. Press to display .

2. Switch between the auto range and the manual range as necessary.

3. Press

0ADJ/RESET

to make an auto-zero-adjustment

(without clamping the measured conductor inside the clamp sensor) with the clamp sensor firmly closed. (see 2.5.1: Auto-zero-adjustment function).

ADJ

annunciator lights to indicate that auto-zeroadjustment is complete. (If you make an auto-zeroadjustment in the auto range, two current ranges will be adjusted in this mode.)

4. Open the top ends of the clamp core, orient the current direction indicator on the clamp in the current direction of the measured conductor, and clamp the conductor so that it passes through the center of the clamp core.

Wrong

Measured conductor

Current direction

Current direction indicator

NOTE

･ The DC A mode permits only DC current measurements that does not include the AC component (see 1.5: Modes).

･

The 200 A range will display up to 250 A, however, only the range from 10 A to 200 A can be displayed with guaranteed accuracy.

･ At any range, gross errors may occur at 1% or below of the range, whose accuracy is not guaranteed, as a result of internal corrective calculations.

2.2.2 Measuring AC Current (AC A)

1. Press to display .

2. Switch between the auto range and the manual range as necessary.

3. Open the top ends of the clamp core and clamp the measured conductor so that it passes through the center of the clamp core.

NOTE

･

Just after suspension of input, or when modes are switched under no input, the counter would not become zero for about 10 seconds. This is normal and simply reflects the workings of the internal circuit. But you can measure with guaranteed accuracy before the counter becomes zero.

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NOTE

･ Depending on ambient temperatures, the counter would not become zero under no input. If this happens, perform a zero-cancel correction (2.5.2:

Zero-cancel correction function).

･ During a f.s. input, the measurement response speed is about 250 ms during rise (0% to 90%) and about

500 ms (100% to 10%) during fall (2.2.5, Figs. 1 and 2).

･ The AC A mode does not allow measurement of DC waveforms, full-wave rectification waveforms, halfwave rectification waveforms, or DC+AC waveforms (See 1.5: Modes).

･

The 200 A range will display up to 250 A, however, only the range from 10 A to 200 A can be displayed with guaranteed accuracy.

･ At any range, gross errors may occur at 1% or below of the range ,whose accuracy is not guaranteed, as a result of internal corrective calculations.

2.2.3 Measuring AC/DC Current (AC+DC A)

1. Press to display .

2. Switch between the auto range and the manual range as necessary.

3. Press

0ADJ/RESET

to make an auto-zero-adjustment

(without clamping the measured conductor inside the clamp sensor) with the clamp sensor firmly closed. (see 2.5.1: Auto-zero-adjustment function).

ADJ

annunciator lights to indicate that auto-zeroadjustment is complete.

4. If the counter fails to become zero under no input, press

HOLD

and then press

0ADJ/RESET

to perform a zero-cancel correction.

NOTE

5. Open the top ends of the clamp core and clamp the measured conductor so that it passes through the center of the clamp core.

･

Just after suspension of input, or when modes are switched under no input, the counter would not become zero for about 10 seconds. This is normal and simply reflects the workings of the internal circuit. But you can measure with guaranteed accuracy before the counter becomes zero.

･ Depending on ambient temperatures, the counter would not become zero under no input. If this happens, preform a zero-cancel correction (2.5.2:

Zero-cancel correction function).

･ The polarity of the input is not displayed, even if

DC current is measured in this mode. If the clamp sensor is reoriented, the measured values may change, but the values are within the guaranteed accuracy. (In case that you would like to measure a

DC current which doesn't have AC components, you should make the measurement in DC A mode.)

･ During a f.s. input, the measurement response speed is about 250 ms during rise (0% to 90%) and about

500 ms (100% to 10%) during fall (2.2.5, Figs. 1 and 2).

･ The 200 A range will display up to 250 A, however, only the range from 10 A to 200 A can be displayed with guaranteed accuracy.

･

At any range, gross errors may occur at 1% or below of the range,whose accuracy is not guaranteed as a result of internal corrective calculations.

･

When displaying the current measured value during a frequency output, the auto-zero-adjustment is unavailable for the current measurement.

2.2.4 Peak Hold Measurement

1. Press and select a measurement mode for the measured circuit.

2. In DC A and AC+DC A modes, make an auto-zeroadjustment by

0ADJ/RESET

.

3. Set to

PEAK

. The measurement mode is switched by

SLOW/PEAK/Hz

as follows.

NOTE

SLOW FAST

(The unit symbol blinks.)

PEAK Hz

(Except

DC)

NORMAL

4. Switch between the auto and the manual range as necessary. (If you are unable to estimate the peak current value, start at the 2000A range.)

5. Before the measurement, press

0ADJ/RESET

to reset the residual data.

6. Open the top ends of the clamp core and clamp the measured conductor so that it passes through the center of the clamp core.

･

The polarity of the input is not displayed during peak measurements. The measured values may change if the clamp sensor is reoriented, but the values are within the guaranteed accuracy.

･

For peak measurements, internal resetting occurs every 250 ms. This may cause a peak detection failure, depending on the timing.

･ Even after clamping, press

0ADJ/RESET

to reset the data as necessary.

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NOTE

･ In case that the counter doesn't become zero under no input in peak measurement mode, even though you pressed

0ADJ/RESET

to reset the peak data, the clamp sensor may be magnetized. Quit the peak measurement mode, and perform the auto-zero adjustment by

0ADJ/RESET

. Then make the settings again. (A few counts would remain,even if you push

0ADJ/RESET

.)

･ The hold value does not change, unless a larger value is measured, but be careful to avoid accidental loss of data resulting from the auto power-off function. (See 2.9: Auto power-off function.)

･

Use the REC function to make measurements longer than the auto power OFF time.

･

You cannot output peak values. When pressing

OUTPUT

during peak measurement, the present measured value is outputted.

･

To check transitional peak value, press

MAX/MIN

to shift to the Instantaneous value (no annunciator).

MAX MIN AVE Instantaneous value

(no annunciator)

2.2.5 Output Function

An output of AC/DC 1 V is produced for 2000count on the full scale of each current range.

Select either

REC

(record output) or

MON

(waveform output).

(In DC A mode, only

MON

is available. See 1.5:

Modes)

1. Press

RANGE

to set the current range.

2. Press

OUTPUT

.

REC

or

MON

annunciator lights and activates the output function, automatically disabling the auto power-off function. (

APS

annunciator is turned off.)

3.

OUTPUT

switches the output modes.

REC (Record output)

(Auto power-off inactive)

MON (Waveform output)

(Auto power-off inactive)

Light turned off

(Auto power-off active)

4. Set a range based on the unit's measurement range and other instruments, such as recorders. A conversion table for ranges is provided below.

Range /DIV

2000 A range

200 A range

10 mV 20 mV 50 mV 0.1 V 0.2 V 0.5 V 1 V

20 A

2 A

40 A 100 A 200 A 400 A 1000 A 2000 A

4 A 10 A 20 A 40 A 100 A 200 A

※ The figures are current values per DIV of a measuring instrument, such as a recorder.

WARNING

To avoid damage to the unit, do not short the output terminal and do not input voltage to the output terminal.

NOTE

･ Before using the output function, be sure to press

OUTPUT

, confirming that either

REC

or

MON

annunciator is on. Output is made even when both annunciators are off, but the power will be automatically off in approximately 10 minutes, since the auto power-off function is activated.

･ If

OUTPUT

is pressed in an auto range (

AUTO

), the current range is set as the key is pressed.

(

AUTO

annunciator is turned off.)

･ Errors may occur or output values unless an autozero-adjustment is done in DC A mode.

･ The zero-cancel function does not affect output.

Thus, voltage would be generated because of an ambient temperature, even if there is no input.

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NOTE

･

REC

outputs are analog outputs. The output response time during a f.s. input differs between rise

(0% to 90%, about 250 ms) and fall (100% to 10%, about 500 ms). (Figs 2 and 3) As the measured value is small to the range response time becomes long.

･ Changes of counter updating rate, peak measurement, frequency measurement, recording, and data holding are possible when generating current measurement output. (But output will be changed during mode shift, range shift, shift to voltage measurement mode, or auto-zeroadjustment.)

･ Use the optional 9094 OUTPUT CORD to connect the unit to a recorder.

･ For recorders, use over 1 M Ω input impedance.

Low impedances will affect indicated values.

･ Even if you press while recording frequency measurements, output is still for the frequency. To obtain a current output, press

OUTPUT

to disable the frequency output, then make new settings.

･ For a long term measurement, use the optional

9445-02 or 9445-03 AC ADAPTER.

･ When the AC adapter is used and there is a large amount of noise in the power line, the display may show several counts or noise may be present in the output. In such a case, connect the ground terminal of the level recorder or the L side of the input to ground.

GAIN [dB]

2

AC+DC A （MON)

0

-2

AC A （MON)

-4

-6

-8

-10

-12

-16

-18

100m 1 10 100

FREQUENCY [Hz]

1k 10k

Fig. 1 Frequency Characteristics of Current Output

100k

Input wave Output wave

200 A

100 A

250 ms

Fig. 2 Waveform of Output Response (Rise)

Input wave Output wave

500 ms

Fig. 3 Waveform of Output Response (Fall)

2.3 Voltage Measurement

2.3.1 Measuring DC Voltage (DC V)

1. Press to display .

2. Slide the slide cover up using the slide knob. Next, insert the red test lead to V and the black test lead to COM of the voltage measurement terminal.

3. Switch between the auto range and the manual range as necessary.

4. If the counter does not show zero, switch to the range you will use (manual range), and press

0ADJ/RESET

to perform an auto-zero adjustment.

ADJ

annunciator lights to indicate that auto-zeroadjustment is complete.

5. Carefully contact the test leads to a circuit.

NOTE

･

You can perform the auto-zero-adjustment up to 4% of the range.

･

When you switch ranges after auto-zero adjustment, deviation of the adjustment value will prevent accurate measurement. Always perform the auto-zero adjustment after switching ranges. (Do not perform auto-zero adjustment when using the auto range.)

･ A lit － annunciator indicates that potential is higher at the black test lead than at the red test lead.

･ The DC V mode permits only DC voltage measurements that does not include the AC component (see 1.5: Modes).

･ Every range will display up to 125% of the range, however, only the range from 10% to 100% can be displayed with guaranteed accuracy.

･ At any range, gross errors may occur at 1% or below of the range, whose accuracy is not guaranteed, as a result of internal corrective calculations.

2.3.2 Measuring AC Voltage (AC V)

1. Press to display

～

.

NOTE

2. Slide the slide cover up using the slide knob. Next, insert the red test lead to V and the black test lead to COM of the voltage measurement terminal.

3. Switch between the auto range and the manual range as necessary.

4. Carefully contact the test leads to a circuit.

･

Just after suspension of input, or when modes are switched under no input, the counter would not become zero for about 10 seconds. This is normal and simply reflects the workings of the internal circuit. But you can measure with guaranteed accuracy before the counter becomes zero.

･

Depending on ambient temperatures, the counter would not become zero under no input, if this happens, press

HOLD

and then press

0ADJ/RESET

to perform a zero-cancel correction. (2.5.2: Zerocancel correction function)

･ During a f.s. input, the measurement response speed is about 250 ms during rise (0% to 90%) and about

500 ms (100% to 10%) during fall (2.2.5, Figs. 1 and 2).

･ The AC V mode does not allow measurement of DC waveforms, full-wave rectification waveforms, halfwave rectification waveforms, or DC+AC waveforms (See 1.5: Modes).

･ Every range will display up to 125% of the range, however, only the range from 10% to 100% can be displayed with guaranteed accuracy.

･ At any range, gross errors may occur at 1% or below of the range, whose accuracy is not guaranteed, as a result of internal corrective calculations.

2.3.3 Measuring AC/DC Voltage (AC+DC V)

1. Press to display .

NOTE

2. Slide the slide cover up using the slide knob. Next, insert the red test lead to V and the black test lead to COM of the voltage measurement terminal.

3. Switch between the auto range and the manual range as necessary.

4. If the counter does not show zero even after display stabilizes, switch to the range you will use (a manual range), press

HOLD

and then press

0ADJ/RESET

to perform a zero-cancel correction. (2.5.2: Zero-cancel correction function)

5. Carefully contact the test leads to a circuit.

･

When you switch ranges after zero-cancel correction, deviation of the correction value will prevent accurate measurement. (Do not perform a zero-cancel correction when using the auto range.)

If you accidentally perform zero-cancel correction while using the auto range, repeat zero-cancel correction after turning the power off once and then on again.

･ Just after suspension of input, or when modes are switched under no input, the counter would not become zero for about 10 seconds. This is normal and simply reflects the workings of the internal circuit. But you can measure with guaranteed accuracy before the counter becomes zero.

･ The polarity of the input is not displayed, even if DC voltage is measured in this mode. If the connections of test leads are moved, the measured values may change, but the values are within the guaranteed accuracy. (In case that you would like to measure

DC voltage which doesn't have AC components, you should make the measurement in DC V mode.)

･

During a f.s. input, the measurement response speed is about 250 ms during rise (0% to 90%) and about

500 ms (100% to 10%) during fall (2.2.5, Figs. 1 and 2).

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NOTE

･ Every range will display up to 125% of the range, however, only the range from 10% to 100% can be displayed with guaranteed accuracy.

･ At any range, gross errors may occur at 1% or below of the range, whose accuracy is not guaranteed, as a result of internal corrective calculations.

2.3.4 Peak Hold Measurement

1. Press and select a measurement mode for the measured circuit.

2. Slide the slide cover up using the slide knob. Next, insert the red test lead to V and the black test lead to COM of the voltage measurement terminal.

3. Set to

PEAK

. The measurement mode is switched by

SLOW/PEAK/Hz

as follow.

NOTE

SLOW FAST

(The unit symbol blinks.)

PEAK Hz

(Except

DC)

NORMAL

4. Switch between the auto and the manual range as necessary. (If you are unable to estimate the peak voltage value, start at the 600 V range.)

5. Before the measurement, press

0ADJ/RESET

to reset the residual data.

･ The polarity of the input is not displayed during peak measurements. If the connections of test leads are moved, the measured values may change, but the values are within the guaranteed accuracy.

･ For peak measurements, internal resetting occurs every 250 ms. This may cause a peak detection failure, depending on the timing.

･ To check transitional peak value, press

MAX/MIN

to shift to the Instantaneous value (no annunciator).

･ In peak measurement mode, zero-adjustment is disabled.

MAX MIN AVE Instantaneous value

(no annunciator)

2.4 Frequency Measurement

2.4.1 Frequency Measurement in Current Mode

1. Press and select AC or AC+DC, depending on the circuit to be measured.

2. If the current range of the measured circuit is known, set the current range to the manual range.

3.

SLOW/PEAK/Hz

switches the annunciators as follows. Select Hz by pressing the key. (The unit symbol

A

blinks, and a current value is displayed on the bar graph.)

NOTE

SLOW FAST

(The unit symbol blinks.)

PEAK Hz RMS

4. Switch the auto range and the manual range as necessary.

5. Open the top ends of the clamp core and clamp the measured conductor so that it passes through the center of the clamp core.

･

At the 100 Hz and 1000 Hz ranges,

----

appears on the counter when the frequency is lower than 10 Hz.

･

----

appears on the counter, if the frequency is lower than 1 Hz.

･

O. L.

appears on the counter, if the frequency is higher than 1 kHz.

･

If an input value is significantly lower than the range, an accurate measurement may not be achieved, resulting in

----

,

O. L.

or display fluctuations.

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NOTE

･ The 10 Hz range or 100 Hz range will display up to

125% of each range, however, only the range from

10% to 100% can be displayed with guaranteed accuracy.

･

MAX/MIN

does not affect output values.

･ The frequencies, whose waveforms are special such as inverters, would not be measurable, when the carrier frequencies are lower than several kHz.

･ Full-wave rectification indicates twice the actual value, due to an AC coupling in the internal circuit.

･

It would take time to stabilize the counter, depending on the frequency range or the input frequency.

2.4.2 Frequency Measurement in Voltage Mode

1. Press and select AC or AC+DC, depending on the circuit to be measured.

2. If the voltage range of the measured circuit is known, set the voltage range to the manual range.

2. Slide the slide cover up using the slide knob. Next, insert the red test lead to V and the black test lead to COM of the voltage measurement terminal.

4.

SLOW/PEAK/Hz

switches the annunciators as follows. Select Hz by pressing the key. (The unit symbol

V

blinks, and a voltage value is displayed on the bar graph.)

SLOW FAST

(The unit symbol blinks.)

PEAK Hz NORMAL

4. Switch between the auto range and the manual range as necessary.

5. Carefully contact the test leads to a circuit.

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NOTE

･ At the 100 Hz and 1000 Hz ranges,

----

appears on the counter when the frequency is lower than 10 Hz.

･

----

appears on the counter, if the frequency is lower than 1 Hz.

･

O. L.

appears on the counter, if the frequency is higher than 1 kHz.

･ If an input value is significantly lower than the range, on accurate measurement may not be achieved, resulting in

----

,

O. L.

or display fluctuations.

･

The 10 Hz range or 100 Hz range will display up to

125% of each range, however, only the range from

10% to 100% can be displayed with guaranteed accuracy.

･ The frequencies, whose waveforms are special such as inverters, would not be measurable, when the carrier frequencies are lower than several kHz.

･ Full-wave rectification indicates twice the actual value, due to an AC coupling in the internal circuit.

･ It would take time to stabilize the counter, depending on the frequency range or the input frequency.

2.4.3 Output Function For Frequency

Frequency measurement output is available only in current modes.

An output of DC 1 V is produced for 1000-count on the full scale of the frequency range. An output is produced twice per second, the same as display refreshing. (The output waveform will be in step form for a large frequency change, due to D/A outputs.)

1. To make settings, refer to the frequency measurement procedure in a current mode.

2. Press

OUTPUT

.

REC

annunciator lights and activates the output function.

3. The auto power-off function is automatically disabled. (

APS

annunciator is tuned off.)

4. Set a range based on the unit's measurement range and other instruments, such as recorders.

Range/DIV

1000 Hz range

100 Hz range

10 Hz range

10 mV 20 mV 50 mV 0.1 V 0.2 V 0.5 V 1 V

10 Hz 20 Hz 50 Hz 100 Hz 200 Hz 500 Hz 1000 Hz

1 Hz 2 Hz 5 Hz 10 Hz 20 Hz 50 Hz 100 Hz

0.1 Hz 0.2 Hz 0.5 Hz 1 Hz 2 Hz 5 Hz 10 Hz

NOTE

※ The figures are frequency values per DIV of a measuring instrument, such as a recorder.

･

Before using the output function, be sure to press

OUTPUT

, confirming that

REC

annunciator is on. When

REC

annunciator is off, the output is for current measured values.

･

No auto-zero-adjustment is available in AC +DC A mode.

･

If

OUTPUT

is pressed in the auto range (

AUTO

), the frequency range is set as the key is pressed.

(

AUTO

annunciator is turned off.)

･ If you press

HOLD

, the frequency output is also held.

･ The display "

----

" corresponds to 0 V output and the display "

O.L.

" corresponds to 1.36 V output respectively.

･ To connect a recorder, use the optional 9094

OUTPUT CORD.

･ For recorders, use over 1 M Ω input impedance.

･ Current measurements will continue to be recorded when you shift to the frequency measurement mode during current measurement recording. To obtain frequency measurements, press

OUTPUT

to disable the current measurement mode, then make the new settings.

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NOTE

･ For a long term measurement, use the optional

9445-02 or 9445-03 AC ADAPTER.

･ When the AC adapter is used and there is a large amount of noise in the power line, the display may show several counts or noise may be present in the output. In such a case, connect the ground terminal of the level recorder or the L side of the input to ground.

2.5 Auto-Zero-Adjustment/

Zero-Cancel Correction Function

2.5.1 Auto-Zero-Adjustment Function

The auto-zero-adjustment function is used to adjust offsets in the internal circuit automatically that result from temperature characteristics or clamp sensor magnetization. The clamp core is magnetized during a large DC current measurement, or when a powerful magnet is placed close to the clamp core.

NOTE

1. Wait until the counter is stable under no input.

Then, press

0ADJ/RESET

.

ADJ

annunciator lights.

･ You can perform the auto-zero-adjustment, if the counter displays within ± 45 A in a current mode.

･ When there is an input or the counter decreases, the measurement accuracy will be spoiled by pressing

0ADJ/RESET as well as the accurate auto-zeroadjustment. If inaccurate auto-zero-adjustment is performed, perform the correct procedure again.

･

It would take approximately 20 seconds to stabilize the counter in AC+DC A mode.

･

Use the zero-cancel correction function if the counter fails to revert to zero after correct auto-zeroadjustment in AC+DC A mode.

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NOTE

･ If you press

0ADJ/RESET

again during the autozero-adjustment in the internal circuit, the auto-zeroadjustment is canceled.

･

Do not perform auto-zero adjustment when using auto range in the DC V mode. Always switch to the range you will use (a manual range) before performing the adjustment.

2.5.2 Zero-Cancel Correction Function

Use the zero-cancel correction function when the counter fails to become zero under no input in AC

A, AC+DC A, AC V, or AC+DC V mode.

1. Press

HOLD

to display

HOLD

annunciator.

NOTE

2. Press

0ADJ/RESET

.

ADJ

annunciator blinks.

･

Do not perform a zero-cancel correction when using the auto range. Always switch to the range you will use (a manual range) before performing the adjustment.

･

When there is an input or the counter decreases, the measured values will be evaluated lower by pressing

0AJD/RESET

.

･ If the counter is zero, the zero-cancel correction function does not work.

･

In AC+DC A mode, the zero-cancel correction function does not work, unless auto-zero-adjustment is complete.

･ The zero-cancel correction function works only on the counter. It will not calibrate output values.

2.6 Data Hold Function

HOLD

This function freezes the counter at any desired point for easy reading.

1. Press

HOLD

.

HOLD

annunciator lights on the

――――――――――――――――――――――――――― display and the digital display value and bar graph display are maintained.

The data hold function is available for all measurements.

To cancel the data hold function, press

HOLD

again.

If you press

RANGE

during the data hold function, the bar graph display the present range.

2.7 Alteration of Counter Updates

The counter is updated twice per second when powering on. The counter update may be altered according to measurement conditions.

SLOW/PEAK/Hz

changes an annunciator as follows:

SLOW FAST

(The unit

PEAK annunciator blinks.)

Hz

(Except DC)

NORMAL

2.7.1 SLOW mode

If the counter fluctuates rapidly and is hard to read, you can select a slower update rate (once every 3 seconds) by pressing

SLOW/PEAK/Hz

.

2.7.2 FAST mode

･ For current measurements and voltage measurements, the counter is updated four times per second in FAST mode.

You can measure abrupt changes such as starting currents.

･

The unit symbol

A

or

V

blinks.

･ To facilitate reading when measuring a starting current, use the record (

REC

) function to hold the maximum value (

MAX

).

2.8 Recording Function REC

Use the recording function to hold the maximum and minimum measured values and maximum/minimum averages.

1. Measurement indicated value

Pressing the

MAX/MIN

key during measurements of current or voltage activates the recording function.

REC

flashes and the product saves the maximum value (MAX), minimum value (MIN), and average value (AVE) in internal memory from the instant you press the

MAX/MIN

key. Pressing the

MAX/MIN

key with the recording function activated switches the display as shown below. If MAX,

MIN, or AVE is not displayed, an instantaneous value is assumed.

MAX → MIN → AVE → Instantaneous value

　　　　　　　　　

(no annunciator)

Data (MAX, MIN, AVE) remains displayed while the display is switched. If maximum or minimum data is updated in the meantime, however, the data values will change.

With the recording function activated, the auto power-off function remains disabled. (APS off.)

The average value (AVE) displayed is calculated by:

Average Value = [(Maximum value + Minimum

Value)/2].

If the recording function is activated and

Instantaneous value (no annunciator) selected after you activate PEAK mode with the

SLOW/PEAK/Hz

key, you can see the fluctuation of the peak.

2. Display of Elapsed Time

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When you press the

MAX/MIN

key to activate the recording function, the bar graph segments flash and the elapsed time appears.

When "

min

" is shown in the right-hand corner of the bar graph, each segment of the bar graph corresponds to one minute. Every time one minute elapses, one segment of the flashing bar graph goes on. When all segments on the bar graph go on, the elapsed time is 30 minutes.

When the elapsed time exceeds 30 minutes, one segment of the flashing bar graph goes off every time one minute elapses.

When the segments left of a flashing segment remain on: the number of "on" segments represents the elapsed time (0 ~ 29).

The illustration below shows when 20 minutes have elapsed:

When the segments right of a flashing segment remain on: the number of "off" segments (+30) represents the elapsed time (30 ~ 59).

The illustration below shows when 50 minutes have elapsed:

When digital display switches the average value

(AVE) to a instantaneous value when you press the

MAX/MIN

key, the right corner of the bar graph indicates hours. In this mode, each segment of the bar graph corresponds to one hour. The way to read the bar graph here is similar to reading it in minutes. When all bar graph segments remain on,

――――――――――――――――――――――――――― the elapsed time is 29 hours.

The illustration below shows when one hour, 40 minutes have elapsed.

3. Deactivation of Recording Function

Pressing the

HOLD

key deactivates the recording function.

HOLD

goes on,

REC

stops flashing and goes on, and the elapsed time stops incrementing.

While the recording function is being deactivated, data is not updated, even if the clamp sensor is disconnected from the conductor.

Pressing the

HOLD

key again cancels

HOLD

display and activates the recording function again, with

REC

flashing again.

4. Resetting of Recording Function

Push

0ADJ/RESET

key, in the case that data is reset during the recording function action.

5. Cancellation of Recording Function

To cancel the recording function, press the related function key (A or V) for the measurement in progress.

Once the recording function is canceled, the auto power-off function becomes effective. (

APS

goes on.)

NOTE

･

For a long term measurement, use the optional

9445-02 or 9445-03 AC ADAPTER, or check how much the battery power remains by pressing

OUTPUT

.

･ When starting the recording function (

REC

) in an auto range, the range is set as the range of when that pushed

MAX/MIN

key.

NOTE

･

When you need minimum value and average value data, make sure to activate the recording function during measurement. If the function is activated when there is no input, the minimum value will remain zero. Also, when deactivating the recording function, press the

HOLD

key to terminate measurement once the minimum value and average value data have been read. If you disconnect the clamp or test lead from the circuit under measurement without deactivating the recording function beforehand, the minimum value will be zero.

･ When the unit is turned off, accumulated data are lost.

2.9 Auto Power-Off Function

APS

･ When the

APS

annunciator is displayed, the auto power-off function is active.

･ If no key is pressed for about 10 minutes, the unit turns itself off automatically.

･ Immediately before turning off automatically,

APS

annunciator blinks and a beep tone is heard for about 30 seconds.

･

By pressing any key except

POWER

, you will extend the powered state for another 10 minutes.

Procedure for disabling the auto power-off function.

･

Press

POWER

with holding down

HOLD

, when you turn power on.

･

Use the recording function (

REC

) by pressing

MAX/MIN

.

･

Press

OUTPUT

in a current mode.

2.10 Battery Low Warning

･ When this indication appears, the battery is depleted, which can lead to inaccurate measurements. Replace the battery to ensure accuracy.

･ To check remaining battery life, check the bar graph, when powering on or by pressing

OUTPUT

. The bar graph provides a rough approximation of remaining battery life. Be careful for the battery life especially before using an output function for a long term or when using the REC function.

･ Batteries tend to increase in voltage somewhat when left unused for a long period. Even if the battery warning annunciator becomes temporarily off after the period, replace the battery as soon as possible.

If the battery is not replaced at this point in time, the annunciator may not light up immediately on the next occasion. Replace a new battery before it ruins a measurement or causes some other inconvenience.

(See Chapter 4: Battery replacement)

2.11 Beep Tone

To disable the beep tone, hold

RANGE

when turning the unit on by pressing

POWER

.

Chapter 3

Specifications

3.1 Measurement Specifications

Temperature and humidity for guaranteed accuracy

23 ℃± 5 ℃ (73 ± 9 ),

80% RH or less

Guaranteed accuracy period 1 year, or opening and closing of the Clamp Sensor 10,000 times, whichever comes first

3.1.1 Current Measurement Specifications

○

Current display accuracy

① DC current A (mean value)

Range

(Accuracy Range)

Resolution

DC

200A(10.0～200.0A) 0.1A

±(1.3%rdg.+3dgt.)

2000A(100～2000A) 1A ±(1.3%rdg.+3dgt.)

② AC current Arms (true rms)

Range

(Accuracy Range)

Resolution

45～66Hz 10～45,66～1kHz

200A(10.0～200.0A) 0.1A

±(1.3%rdg.+3dgt.) ±(2.0%rdg.+5dgt.)

2000A

(100～1800A)

(1800～2000A)

1A

±(1.3%rdg.+3dgt.) ±(2.0%rdg.+5dgt.)

±(2.3%rdg.+3dgt.)

③ AC+DC current Arms (true rms)

Range

(Accuracy Range)

Resolution

DC,45～66Hz 10～45,66～1kHz

200A(10.0～200.0A) 0.1A

±(1.3%rdg.+13dgt.) ±(2.0%rdg.+7dgt.)

2000A

(100～1800A)

(1800～2000A)

1A

±(1.3%rdg.+13dgt.) ±(2.0%rdg.+7dgt.)

±(2.3%rdg.+13dgt.)

○ Output accuracy

① DC current A (mean value)

Range

(Accuracy Range)

MON DC

200A(10.0～200.0A) 1V/f.s.

±(1.3%rdg.+5mV)

2000A(100～2000A) 1V/f.s.

±(1.3%rdg.+5mV)

② AC current Arms (true rms)

MON

Range

(Accuracy Range)

MON

200A(10.0～200.0A)

2000A

(100～1800A)

(1800～2000A)

AC1V/f.s.

45～66Hz 10～45,66～1kHz

±(1.3%rdg.+5mV) ±(2.0%rdg.+5mV)

±(1.3%rdg.+5mV) ±(2.0%rdg.+5mV)

±(2.3%rdg.+5mV) frequency bandwidth:0.5

～ 15kHz ( ± 3dB)

REC

Range

(Accuracy Range)

REC

200A(10.0～200.0A)

2000A

(100～1800A)

(1800～2000A)

DC1V/f.s.

45～66Hz 10～45,66～1kHz

±(1.3%rdg.+10mV) ±(2.0%rdg.+10mV)

±(1.3%rdg.+10mV) ±(2.0%rdg.+10mV)

±(2.3%rdg.+10mV)

Output response (during a f.s. input):

Rise response time (0% to 90%) 250 ms or less

Fall response time (100% to 10%) 500 ms or less

③ AC+DC current Arms (true rms)

MON

Range

(Accuracy Range)

200A(10.0～200.0A)

2000A

(100～1800A)

(1800～2000A)

MON

1V/f.s.

DC,45～66Hz 10～45,66～1kHz

±(1.3%rdg.+5mV) ±(2.0%rdg.+5mV)

±(1.3%rdg.+5mV) ±(2.0%rdg.+5mV)

±(2.3%rdg.+5mV) frequency bandwidth:DC ～ 15kHz ( ± 3dB)

REC

Range

(Accuracy Range)

REC

200A(10.0～200.0A)

2000A

(100～2000A)

(1800～2000A)

DC1V/f.s.

DC,45～66Hz 10～45,66～1kHz

±(1.3%rdg.+10mV) ±(2.0%rdg.+10mV)

±(1.3%rdg.+10mV) ±(2.0%rdg.+10mV)

±(2.3%rdg.+10mV)

Output response (during a f.s. input):

Rise response time (0% to 90%) 250 ms or less

Fall response time (100% to 10%) 500 ms or less

○

Peak measurement accuracy (Peak hold function)

During continuous input of sine waves

① DC current A peak (wave peak value)

Range

(Accuracy Range)

Resolution

DC

200A(10～500A)

2000A

(100～2300A)

(2300～2840A)

1A

±(1.3%rdg.+7dgt.)

±(1.3%rdg.+7dgt.)

±(6.0%rdg.+7dgt.)

② AC current A peak (wave peak value)

Range

(Accuracy Range)

Resolution

45～66Hz

200A(10～500A)

2000A

(100～2300A)

(2300～2840A)

1A

10～45,66～1kHz

±(1.3%rdg.+7dgt.) ±(2.0%rdg.+7dgt.)

±(1.3%rdg.+7dgt.) ±(2.0%rdg.+7dgt.)

±(6.0%rdg.+7dgt.)

③ AC+DC current A peak (wave peak value)

Range

(Accuracy Range)

Resolution

DC,45～66Hz 10～45,66～1kHz

200A(10～500A)

2000A

(100～2300A)

(2300～2840A)

1A

±(1.3%rdg.+7dgt.) ±(2.0%rdg.+7dgt.)

±(1.3%rdg.+7dgt.) ±(2.0%rdg.+7dgt.)

±(6.0%rdg.+7dgt.)

○ Frequency measurement Hz

Display accuracy

Range

(Accuracy Range)

Resolution

10Hz(1.00～10.00Hz)

100Hz(10.0～100.0Hz)

1000Hz(100～1000Hz)

0.01Hz

±(0.3%rdg.+1dgt.)

0.1Hz

±(0.3%rdg.+1dgt.)

1Hz ±(1.0%rdg.+1dgt.)

Output accuracy

Range

(Accuracy Range)

10Hz(1.00～10.00Hz)

100Hz(10.0～100.0Hz)

1000Hz(100～1000Hz)

REC

DC1V/f.s. ±(1.3%rdg.+3mV)

DC1V/f.s. ±(1.3%rdg.+3mV)

DC1V/f.s. ±(2.0%rdg.+3mV)

Output response: 4 seconds or less at 1000Hz and 100Hz ranges, 6 seconds or less at 10Hz range

Current Specifications

Maximum permissible current

Effect of conductor position

External magnetic field interference

Maximum rated voltage to earth

2000 Arms continuous, 2840 Amax.

See Fig.4

within ± 0.7% (in any direction from sensor center)

AC 400 A/m (external magnetic fields) corresponds to 2 A or less (display) max. 600 Vrms

2500

2000

1500

1000

500

0

10 100 1k 10k 100k

Frequency [Hz}

Fig.4

Frequency-dependent deletion characteristics

3.1.2 Voltage Measurement Specifications

○

Voltage display accuracy

①

DC voltage V (mean value)

Range

(Accuracy Range)

Resolution

DC

30V(3.00～30.00V) 0.01V

±(1.0%rdg.+3dgt.)

300V(30.0～300.0V) 0.1V

±(1.0%rdg.+3dgt.)

600V(60.0～600V) 1V ±(1.0%rdg.+3dgt.)

②

AC voltage Vrms (true rms)

Range

(Accuracy Range)

Resolution

45～66Hz 10～45,66～1kHz

30V(3.00～30.00V) 0.01V

±(1.0%rdg.+3dgt.) ±(1.5%rdg.+5dgt.)

300V(30.0～300.0V) 0.1V

±(1.0%rdg.+3dgt.) ±(1.5%rdg.+5dgt.)

600V(60.0～600V) 1V ±(1.0%rdg.+3dgt.) ±(1.5%rdg.+5dgt.)

③

AC+DC voltage Vrms (true rms)

Range

(Accuracy Range)

Resolution

DC,45～66Hz 10～45,66～1kHz

30V(3.00～30.00V) 0.01V

±(1.0%rdg.+13dgt.) ±(1.5%rdg.+13dgt.)

300V(30.0～300.0V) 0.1V

±(1.0%rdg.+7dgt.) ±(1.5%rdg.+7dgt.)

600V(60.0～600V) 1V ±(1.0%rdg.+7dgt.) ±(1.5%rdg.+7dgt.)

○

Peak measurement accuracy (Peak hold function)

During continuous input of sine waves

①

DC voltage V peak (wave peak value)

Range

(Accuracy Range)

Resolution

30V(3.0～75.0V)

300V(30～750V)

600V(60～1000V)

DC

0.1V

±(1.0%rdg.+7dgt.)

1V ±(1.0%rdg.+7dgt.)

1V ±(1.0%rdg.+7dgt.)

②

AC voltage V peak (wave peak value)

Range

(Accuracy Range)

Resolution

30V(3.0～75.0V)

300V(30～750V)

600V(60～1000V)

45～66Hz 10～45,66～1kHz

0.1V

±(1.0%rdg.+7dgt.) ±(1.5%rdg.+7dgt.)

1V ±(1.0%rdg.+7dgt.) ±(1.5%rdg.+7dgt.)

1V ±(1.0%rdg.+7dgt.) ±(1.5%rdg.+7dgt.)

③ AC+DC voltage V peak (wave peak value)

Range

(Accuracy Range)

Resolution

DC,45～66Hz 10～45,66～1kHz

30V(3.0～75.0V)

300V(30～750V)

600V(60～1000V)

0.1V

±(1.0%rdg.+7dgt.) ±(1.5%rdg.+7dgt.)

1V ±(1.0%rdg.+7dgt.) ±(1.5%rdg.+7dgt.)

1V ±(1.0%rdg.+7dgt.) ±(1.5%rdg.+7dgt.)

○ Frequency measurement Hz

Display accuracy

Range

(Accuracy Range)

Resolution

10Hz(1.00～10.00Hz)

100Hz(10.0～100.0Hz)

1000Hz(100～1000Hz)

0.01Hz

±(0.3%rdg.+1dgt.)

0.1Hz

±(0.3%rdg.+1dgt.)

1Hz ±(1.0%rdg.+1dgt.)

3.2 General Specifications

○

Accessory Functions:

Auto-zero adjustment function

Pressing

0ADJ/RESET

once in DC A or

AC+DC A mode.

Zero cancel function Pressing

0ADJ/RESET

once with holding

HOLD

in AC or AC+DC mode.

Recording Maximum (MAX), minimum (MIN), average (AVE) value display selectable for current, voltage and frequency measurements

Data hold

Auto power-off

Beep tone

Data hold function

Automatic shutdown after 10.5

± 1 minutes. Beep tone warning before the shutdown. Extending and disabling possible.

ON/OFF

○

Display

Digital counter

LCD panel

2500 counts max. (current)

3750 counts max. (voltage)

1250 counts max. (frequency)

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Bar graph display 35 segments

Over-range display

Battery low warning

"

O.L.

"

Data hold annunciator

HOLD

Auto power-off annunciator

APS

Units

Zero suppression

Display update rate

A, V, Hz

5 counts

(bar graph)

Digital counter

NORMAL approx. 2 times/second

SLOW approx. 1 time/3 seconds

FAST approx. 4 times/second approx. 4 times/second Bar graph

Display response time

(the range is fixed,

0% to 100%)

Range switching

Output impedance

Circuit dynamic characteristics

(crest factor)

Withstand voltage

Current, Voltage: 1 s max.

Frequency:

1 s max. (1000 Hz, 100 Hz range)

2.5 s max. (10 Hz range)

Auto range, manual (fixed) range

(selectable).

300 Ω max.

2.5 max. (1.42 for 2000 A range, 1.7 for

600 V range)

Clamp sensor - Chassis, clamp sensor circuit: 5312 Vrms AC for 15 seconds

Current measurement: -3 A or less Effect of conducted radio-frequency electromagnetic field

(in 3 V)

Location for use Indoor, altitude up to 2000 m

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Applicable standards Safety:

EN61010-1:2001

Voltage input: Pollution level 2, measurement category III (expected transient overvoltage: 6000 V)

EN61010-031:2002

EN61010-2-032:2002

Type A current sensor

EN60529:1991 IP40 (protected against access to hazardous parts with a wire)

EMC:

EN61326:1997+A1:1998+A2:2001

+A3:2003

EN61000-3-2:2000

EN61000-3-3:1995+A1:2001

Maximum conductor diameter for measurement

Operating temperature and humidity range

Temperature characteristics

φ

55 mm max.

0 to 40

℃

(32 to 104 ),

80%RH or less (no condensation)

In 0 to 40 ℃ range: 0.1

× accuracy specifications/ ℃

Storage temperature range

Power source

-10 to 50 ℃

(14 to 122 , no condensation)

One 6F22 (006P) 9 V battery or 9445-02

AC ADAPTER (SA10-0910N, SINO-

AMERICAN) or 9445-03 AC ADAPTER

(EU) (SA10-0910G, SINO-AMERICAN)

Maximum power consumption

Battery life

Mass

110 mVA

Approx. 25 hours (continuous, no load)

External dimensions Approx. 62W × 260H × 39D mm

Approx. 2.44"W

×

10.24"H

×

1.54"D

Approx. 540 g

Approx. 19.0 oz.

Accessories

9207-10 TEST LEAD (red and black) 1

9345 CARRYING CASE 1

Hand Strap 1

6F22(006P) 1

Instruction manual 1

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Options 9445-02 AC ADAPTER

(SA10-0910N, SINO-AMERICAN)

9445-03 AC ADAPTER (EU)

(SA10-0910G, SINO-AMERICAN)

9094 OUTPUT CORD

Chapter 4

Battery

Replacement

CAUTION

Do not fix the back casing screws too tightly.

The torque about 0.5N

･ m is recommended.

1. Remove the two fastening screws of the rear cover, using a Phillips screwdriver.

2. Remove the rear cover.

3. Remove the old battery without pulling the codes of the snap.

4. Securely connect the battery to the battery snap.

5. Replace the rear cover and tighten the fastening screws.

Chapter 5

AC Adapter

(Optional)

Fully insert the optional 9445-02 AC ADAPTER into the AC adapter connection terminal.

NOTE

･ The adapter may be used either with or without a battery.

･ Use of a battery enables continuous measurement if the AC power source temporarily becomes unavailable, due to a blackout or some other reason.

･

When the power supply changes the battery to the

AC adapter such as back from a blackout, the following would be shown,

1.

MON

output waveform during current measurement:

After the output shifts for approximately 10 ms, the accurate output will be obtained.

It is recommended that

REC

output in AC+DC

A mode should be used, when you would like to make a long term measurement on DC A and a blackout is likely to happen.

2. REC output waveform during frequency measurement:

After the output shifts for approximately 10 ms, the accurate output will be obtained.

3. Peak hold measurement:

An inaccurate big value will be held.

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NOTE

All the phenomena are likely to happen, in the case the battery voltage is lower than AC adapter voltage

(typ. 9 V) . It is recommended that a new battery should be used, when the blackout seems to be short.

･

The battery will be preferred as the power source when the battery voltage is higher than the voltage that supplied by the AC adapter (typically the case with a brand-new battery). When battery voltage dips below the AC adapter, the source automatically switches over to the AC adapter.

･ The remaining battery charge (indicated by the bar graph), when used with the AC adapter, is based on the AC adapter voltage. It is not a display for battery life in this case.

Chapter 6

Attaching

The Hand Strap

Explains how to attach the hand strap, for easy handling of the unit in the field.

Chapter 7

Troubleshooting

If the unit seems not to be working normally, check the following points first before requesting service.

Test leads Symptom

Unit does not come on.

indication appears and unit immediately turns off.

indication appears.

Unit turns off during use.*

Voltage cannot be measured.

Remedy:

If problem persists, request service.

Battery

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Battery clip

Yes

Yes

Replace battery.

Check connection of battery to clip.

Yes

Check test leads for broken wire.

NOTE

* When APS (auto power-off) is effective, the unit is automatically shut down when no key is pressed for about 10 minutes. (See 2.9, "Auto Power-Off

Function.")

Repair is required if E.001 to E.005 is indicated on the counter, when power is turned on.

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○

If no power is supplied:

･ If you're using a battery, check that it has sufficient remaining power. (See 2.1: Preparations )

･ If you're using the AC adapter, check that it's fully inserted into the AC adapter terminal and socket.

･ If no power is supplied by the AC adapter but the battery works, the adapter may be defective. (Make sure that you're using the 9445-02 or 9445-03 AC ADAPTER.)

○ The counter doesn't become zero:

･

If this occurs in DC A, AC+DC A or DC V modes, use the auto-zero adjustment function (2.5.1).

･

If this occurs in AC A, AC V or AC+DC V mode, use the zero-cancel correction function (2.5.2).

･ If this occures in AC + DC A mode after performing the suto-zero-adjustment, perform the zero cancel correction function (2.5.2).

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○

The measured value is smaller than the estimated value.

Current measurement:

･ Check that the clamp sensor is firmly closed.

･

Check that the frequency of the measured circuit is within the range provided in the specifications. (A smaller value will be displayed for a high inverter carrier frequency.)

･ Check that the proper steps have been taken, according to procedure described in 2.5.1: Auto-zero adjustment function and 2.5.2: Zero-cancel correction function.

･

Check that you're using the proper mode. (See 1.5:

Modes.)

･

Check that the peak value is below the circuit dynamic value provided in the specifications. (To check transitional peak values, see Notes in 2.2.4 and 2.3.4:

Peak hold measurement.)

･ Check that the crest factor (peak value / RMS value) is below the circuit dynamic value provided in the specifications.

･

Check that the battery warning annunciator is off.

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Voltage measurement:

･ Check that the test leads are fully connected.

･

Check that the frequency of the measured circuit is within the range provided in the specifications.

･

Check that the proper steps have been taken, according to the procedure described in 2.5.1: Auto-zero adjustment function and 2.5.2: Zero-cancel correction function.

･ Check that you're using the proper mode. (See 1.5:

Modes.)

･ Check that the peak value is below the circuit dynamic value provided in the specifications. (To check transitional peak value, see Notes in 2.2.4 and 2.3.4: Peak hold measurement.)

･ Check that the crest factor (peak value / RMS value) is below the circuit dynamic value provided in the specifications.

･ Check that the battery warning annunciator is off.

Frequency measurement:

･

Check the waveform. Some special frequencies can't be measured, such as those of inverters.

･

Check that the input value corresponds to 10% or more of the range.

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○

The measured value is larger than the estimated value.

Current measurement:

･ Check that you're using the proper range.

･

Examine the waveform using

MON

output function to confirm that no components but the estimated frequency are being used.

･ Check that the counter has been reset with

0ADJ/RESET

before peak measurement.

･ Look for magnetic fields, electrical fields or possible noise sources near the unit.

･ The measured value would be bigger than the actual value in case that the power supply changes the battery to the

AC adapter such as back from a blackout. (See Chapter 5:

AC Adapter (Optional) )

Voltage measurement:

･

Check that you're using the proper range.

･ Check that the counter has been reset with

0ADJ/RESET

before peak measurement.

･ Look for magnetic fields, electrical fields or possible noise sources near the unit.

Frequency measurement:

･ Look for magnetic fields, electrical fields or possible noise sources near the unit.

･ Check the waveform. Some special frequencies can't be measured, such as those of inverters.

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○

The output value is smaller than the estimated value.

･ Take the same precautionary steps as for the measured value on the counter.

･ Make sure the 9094 OUTPUT CORD is fully connected.

･

Make sure you've selected the proper output mode (

REC

or

MON

).

･

Make sure the previously selected output mode (current or frequency) is not active.

･

Check that the input impedance of the connected measuring instrument is at least 1 M Ω .

･

Check that the mode of the connected measuring instrument is not an AC coupling, or that the filter function is disabled.

○ The output value is larger than the estimated value.

･ Take the same precautionary steps as for the measured value on the counter.

･

Check that you've selected the proper output mode (

REC

or

MON

).

･

Check that the previously selected output mode (current or frequency) is not active.

･

The output value would shift in case that that the power supply changes the battery to the AC adapter during

MON

output on current measurement on

REC

output on frequency measurement. (See Chapter 5: AC Adapter

(Optional) )

○

The measured value fluctuates.

･ Check that the measured circuit is stable.

･

During voltage measurements, check that the test leads are fully connected.

･ Check the waveform. Some special frequencies can't be measured, such as those of inverters.

Chapter 8

Service

･ The minimum stocking period for replacement parts is five years after end of production.

･ For information regarding service, please contact your dealer or the nearest HIOKI representative.

･

If the unit is not functioning properly, check the battery. If a problem is found, contact your dealer or HIOKI representative. Pack the unit carefully so that it will not be damaged during transport, and write a detailed description of the problem.

HIOKI cannot bear any responsibility for damage that occurs during shipment.

HIOKI 3285 CLAMP ON AC/DC HiTESTER

Instruction Manual

Publication date: September 2006 Revised edition 10

Edited and published by HIOKI E.E. CORPORATION

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･

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･

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･

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