Hioki 3403 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
3403, 3404
TACHO HiTESTER
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HIOKI 3403, 3404 TACHO HiTESTER
Instruction Manual
Publication date: July 2008 Revised edition 2
Edited and published by HIOKI E.E. CORPORATION
Technical Sales Support Section
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Department
81 Koizumi, Ueda, Nagano, 386-1192, Japan
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Printed in Japan 3403A981-02
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Contents
Introduction 1
Inspection 1
Safety Notes 2
Notes on Use 6
Chapter 1 Overview 9
1.1 Product Overview 9
1.2 Names and Functions of Parts 10
Chapter 2 Measurement Method 13
2.1 Measurement Preparations 13
2.2 Normal Measurement 15
2.3 MAX Hold Measurement (3404 only) 16
2.4 MIN Hold Measurement (3404 only) 17
2.5 TOTAL Measurement (3404 only) 18
2.6 PERIOD Measurement (3404 only) 20
2.7 FAST/SLOW Mode Measurement
(3404 only) 22
2.8 Data Hold 23
2.9 Buzzer Off Set 24
Chapter 3 Precautions 25
Chapter 4 Analog Output (3404 only) 27
Chapter 5 Measurement with 9213
CONTACT ADAPTER 31

Chapter 6 Specifications 33
Chapter 7 Maintenance and Service 39
7.1 Battery Replacement 39
7.2 Maintenance 40
7.3 Service 40

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Introduction
Inspection
Thank you for purchasing the HIOKI
"Model 3403,3404 TACHO HiTESTER".
To obtain maximum performance from
the instrument, please read this manual
first, and keep it handy for future
reference.
When you receive the instrument,
inspect it carefully to ensure that no
damage occurred during shipping. If
damage is evident, or if it fails to operate
according to the specifications, contact
your dealer or Hioki representative.

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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.
・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.
Safety Notes
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.
Safety symbols

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DANGER Indicates that incorrect operation
presents an extreme hazard that
could result in serious injury or death
to the user.
W
ARNING Indicates that incorrect operation
presents a significant hazard that
could result in serious injury or death
to the user.
CAUTION Indicates that incorrect operation
presents a possibility of injury to the
user or damage to the instrument.
NOTE Advisory items related to
performance or correct operation of
the instrument.
The following symbols in this manual
indicate the relative importance of
cautions and warnings.
Overvoltage Categories
This instrument complies with CAT I
safety requirements.
To ensure safe operation of
measurement instruments, IEC 60664
establishes safety standards for various
electrical environments, categorized as
CAT I to CAT IV, and called overvoltage
categories. These are defined as follows.

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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).
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.

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f.s. (maximum display value or scale length)
The maximum displayable value or scale
length. This is usually the name of the
currently selected range.
rdg. (reading or displayed value)
The value currently being measured and
indicated on the measuring instrument.
dgt. (resolution)
The smallest displayable unit on a digital
measuring instrument, i.e., the input value
that causes the digital display to show a
"1" as the leastsignificant digit.
Accuracy
We define measurement tolerances in
terms of f.s. (full scale), rdg. (reading)
and dgt. (digit) values, with the following
meanings:

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DANGER
To avoid damage to the instruments and
potentially life-threatening hazards,
observe the following precautions:
Be careful when measuring with the
contact adapter because rotation and
vibration of the instrument can produce
erratic results with either high or low
rotation speeds. Hold the main body
firmly against the rotator. Do not place
the instrument on a tripod when making
measurements.
If the contact tip is not fully inserted over
the contact adapter shaft, it could fall off
the shaft by touching the rotator. Make
sure the contact tip is firmly inserted over
the adapter shaft before making
measurements.
Notes on Use
Follow these precautions to ensure safe
operation and to obtain the full benefits
of the various functions.