Hioki 3169-21 Instruction manual

CLAMP ON POWER
QUICK START MANUAL
3169-20/21
HiTESTER

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Introduction .................................................................. 1
Safety Notes ................................................................ 1
1 Parts Names 3
1.1 Instrument Labels and Functions ....................... 4
1.2 Screen Names and Display Elements ................ 8
1.2.1 Screen Configuration ...........................................8
1.2.2 Common Display .................................................9
1.2.3 On-Screen Indicators .........................................10
2 Power Measurement 11
2.1 Outline .............................................................. 11
2.2 Measurement Procedure .................................. 13
2.3 Measurement Preparations .............................. 14
2.4 Connect to the Line to be Measured ................ 18
2.5 Perform Measurement ...................................... 26

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Introduction
• The 3169-20/21 CLAMP ON POWER HiTESTER is supplied
with a instruction manual in addition to this manual. Please be
sure to read both manuals.
• This manual is a quick reference source with examples and infor-
mation regarding the setting-up of and key operation for the
3169-20/21 CLAMP ON POWER HiTESTER for measurement
purposes.
• For current input with this device, a clamp-on sensor (optional) is
required. For details, refer to the instruction manual for the
clamp-on sensor you are using.
Safety Notes
The following symbols in this manual indicate the relative impor-
tance of cautions and warnings.
Other Symbols
Indicates that incorrect operation presents an
extreme hazard that could result in serious injury or
death to the user.
Indicates that incorrect operation presents a signifi-
cant hazard that could result in serious injury or
death to the user.
Indicates that incorrect operation presents a possi-
bility of injury to the user or damage to the product.
Advisory items related to performance or correct
operation of the product.
Indicates the prohibited action.
❖Indicates the reference.
Indicates quick references for operation and reme-
dies for troubleshooting.
*Indicates terminology explained at the bottom of
the page.

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Parts Names 1
The reference pages referred to above are those in the instruction
manual.
❖4 "Connecting to Lines to be Measured" (page 35)
RS-232C
D/A output
(3169-21)
Printer
PC
❖9 "Using the Instrument with
a Computer" (page 145)
❖3 "Measurement Preparations"
(page 25)
*: The RS-232C is connected to a printer or PC.
EXT I/O
❖10 "Using the External Input/
Output Terminal" (page 151)
❖8 "Using a Printer"
(page 137)
❖11 "Using D/A Output (3169-21 only)"
(page 157)
❖7.2 "Using a PC Card"
(page 117)
PC card
Recorder, logger

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1.1 Instrument Labels and Functions
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1.1 Instrument Labels and Functions
Display
5.7-inch STN LCD
Function (F1-F5) keys
Selects or switches the screens
and setting items.
Cursor key
These keys move the cur-
sor on the screen.
Front Panel

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MEASURE key
Switches to a screen that displays measurements.
SET UP key
Switches to a screen that displays settings.
FILE key
Used to work on files.
IRANGE key
Sets the current measurement range for the circuit
to be measured on-screen.
URANGE key
Sets the voltage measurement range.
SAVE key
Enables the manual saving of measurement data
on the PC card or in internal memory. Manual sav-
ing is not possible during time-series measurement.
COPY key
Outputs screen image data to the PC card, internal
memory, or a printer.
START/STOP key
Starts or stops time-series measurements including
integration measurement.
START/STOP LED
Flashes in green while the instrument is standing by
for time-series measurement, and lights in green
while the instrument is performing time-series mea-
surement.
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Current Input terminals
Connect an optional clamp-on sensor.
Voltage Input terminals
Connect the supplied 9438-03 VOLTAGE CORD.
CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4
Black Red Yellow Blue
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1U2U3
Top Panel
AC Power Inlet
Connects the power cord.
The supply voltage ranges
from 100 V to 240 V.
POWER switch
Turns the instrument on and off.
: Power OFF
: Power ON
Contrast Control Knob
(CONTRAST)
Adjusts the contrast of the screen.
KEY LOCK switch
Sliding this switch in the direction of the
arrow disables all key operation except
the POWER switch.
Left Panel