Hioki PD3259-90 User manual

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PD3259
DIGITAL PHASE DETECTOR
Instruction Manual
Apr. 2019 Revised edition 1
PD3259A981-01 19-04H
PD3259
DIGITAL PHASE DETECTOR
Instruction Manual
Apr. 2019 Revised edition 1
PD3259A981-01 19-04H

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Contents
Introduction.........................................................................1
Verifying Package Contents ..............................................1
Options (Sold Separately)..................................................2
Safety Information..............................................................2
Operating Precautions.......................................................7
1 Overview 13
1.1 Overview and Features.................................13
1.2 Part Names and Functions...........................14
1.3 Battery Level..................................................17
2 Preparing for Measurement 19
2.1 Measurement Process ..................................19
2.2 Attaching Color Spirals and Bundling
Cables Together ............................................20
2.3 Attaching the Magnetic Strap (Optional) ....21
2.4 Installing and Replacing Batteries ..............22
2.5 Inspecting the Instrument ............................23
2.6 Turning the Instrument On and Off..............24
2.7 Attaching the Voltage Sensors to the
Circuit.............................................................25
2.8 Setting Up the Instrument in the
Measurement Location .................................28
3 Performing Measurement 29
3.1 Measuring Line Voltages in a 3-phase
Circuit.............................................................30
3.2 Checking Phase Order in a 3-phase
Circuit (Phase Detection Function) .............32
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3.3 Measuring Frequency ...................................33
4 Convenient Uses 35
4.1 Power-on Options .........................................35
Auto power-off function.............................................37
Disabling the auto-power-off function .......................38
Switching the phase display (phase display
switching function) ....................................................39
Enabling and disabling the beep function .................40
Checking the version and serial number ..................41
4.2 Holding the Display.......................................42
Enabling and disabling the hold function ..................42
4.3 Turning On the Backlight..............................43
Enabling and disabling the backlight ........................43
4.4 Displaying the Predicted State for a
3-phase Circuit ..............................................44
5 Specications 45
5.1 GeneralSpecications .................................45
5.2 InputSpecicationsandMeasurement
Specications................................................46
Accuracy specications ............................................47
5.3 FunctionalSpecications.............................47
5.4 OtherSpecications .....................................48
6 Maintenance and Service 49
6.1 Repair, Inspection, and Cleaning.................49
6.2 Troubleshooting ............................................50
Error codes ...............................................................53

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Appendix Appx.1
Appx. 1 About 3-phase Circuits ....................Appx.1
Appx. 2 About the Instrument’s Voltage
Sensors..............................................Appx.2
Index Ind.1

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Introduction
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Hioki PD3259 Digital Phase Detector.
To obtain maximum performance from the instrument, please read
this manual rst, and keep it handy for future reference.
Verifying Package Contents
Once you have received the instrument, verify that it has not
suffered any damage during shipment before using it.
Pay particular attention to the accessories, panel keys, and cables.
If damage is evident, or if it fails to operate according to the
specications, contact your authorized Hioki distributor or reseller.
Conrm that these contents are provided.
PD3259
Digital Phase Detector
Accessories
LR6 (AA-size) alkaline batteries × 4
Instruction
manual
Carrying case
Spiral tubes
(black × 1, red × 2, blue × 2, yellow × 2)

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Options (Sold Separately)
Options (Sold Separately)
The following options are available for this instrument. Contact your
authorized Hioki distributor or reseller when ordering.
Z5020 MagneticStrap(p. 21)
The magnetic strap can be used to attach the instrument
to a wall, such as a metal surface.
Safety Information
This instrument is designed to conform to IEC 61010 Safety
Standards, and has been thoroughly tested for safety prior to
shipment. However, using the instrument in a way not described in
this manual may negate the provided safety features. Before using
the instrument, be certain to carefully read the following safety notes.
CAUTION
•Mishandling during use could cause damage to
the instrument. Be certain that you understand the
instructions and precautions in the manual before use.
•Individuals using an electrical measuring instrument for
the rst time should be supervised by a technician who
has experience in electrical measurement.
Protective gear
WARNING
This instrument measures live lines. To prevent
electric shock, use appropriate protective insulation
and adhere to applicable laws and regulations.

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Safety Information
Safety-related notations
In this manual, the risk seriousness and the hazard levels are
classied as follows.
DANGER Indicates an imminent hazard that could lead to
serious injury or death.
WARNING Indicates a hazard that could lead to serious injury
or death.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazard that could lead to minor injury
or that could be expected to result in equipment or
other damage.
IMPORTANT
Indicates information related to the operation of the
instrument or maintenance tasks with which the
operators must be fully familiar.
Indicates a strong magnetic-eld hazard.
The effects of the magnetic force can cause
abnormal operation of heart pacemakers and/or
medical electronics.
Indicates a high-voltage hazard.
Warns that failure to verify safety or improper use of
the instrument could lead to electric shock, burns,
or death.
Indicates a prohibited action.
Indicates the action which must be performed.
*Additional information is presented below.
[ ] Names of items on screens are enclosed in
parentheses ([ ]).
MODE
(Bold font)
Alphanumeric characters shown in bold indicate the
characters that appear on the control keys.

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Safety Information
Symbols displayed on the instrument
Indicates cautions and hazards. When the symbol is printed on
the instrument, refer to a corresponding topic in the Instruction
Manual.
Indicates an instrument that is completely protected by double
insulation and reinforced insulation.
Indicates the grounding terminal.
Indicates DC (Direct Current).
Indicates AC (Alternating Current).
Indicates the power supply’s “on” and “off” positions.
Symbols for various standards
Indicates the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Directive (WEEE Directive) in EU member states.
Indicates that the product conforms to regulations set out by the
EC Directive.