Hioki CLAMP ON LEAK HiTESTER 3283 User manual

3283
CLAMP ON
LEAK HiTESTER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Contents
Introduction i
Shipping Check ii
Safety iii
Points for Attention During Use vi
Organization of this manual xii
Chapter 1 Product Outline 1
1.1 Product Outline 1
1.2 Features 2
1.3 Parts and Functions 4
Chapter 2 Measurement Procedure 7
2.1 Preparations 7
2.2 Leak Current Measurement 〜A 8
2.3 Filter Function FILTER 14
2.4 Data Hold Function HOLD 15
2.5 Recording Function REC 15
2.6 Auto Power-Off Function APS 18
2.7 Battery Low Warning 19
2.8 Beep Tone 19
2.9 Fast Mode 20
2.10 Output Function OUTPUT 21
Chapter 3 Battery Replacement 25
Chapter 4 Attaching the Hand Strap 27

Chapter 5 Specifications 29
5.1 Measurement Specifications
(23℃±5℃, 80% RH max.) 29
5.1.1 AC current Arms (true rms indication) 29
5.1.2 Frequency Hz 30
5.2 General Specifications 31
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 35
Chapter 7 Service 37

i
Introduction
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this HIOKI "3283
CLAMP ON LEAK HiTESTER." To get the
maximum performance from the unit, please
read this manual first, and keep this at hand.
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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.

ii
Shipping Check
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 3283 Unit and the Supplied
Accessories
Main unit
3283 CLAMPONLEAKHiTESTER
Supplied accessories
9399 Carrying Case 1
Hand Strap 1
6F22(006P) 1
Instruction manual 1
Options
9094 OUTPUT CORD
9445 AC ADAPTER(UP01211090, POTRANS)

iii
Safety
DANGER
This equipment is designed according to IEC
1010 Safety Standards, and has been tested for
safety prior to shipment. Incorrect
measurement procedures could result in injury
or death, as well as damage to the equipment.
Please read this manual carefully and be sure
that you understand its contents before using
the equipment. The manufacturer disclaims all
responsibility for any accident or injury except
that resulting due to defect in its product.
Safety
This Instruction Manual provides information
and warnings essential for operating this unit
in a safe manner and for maintaining it in
safe operating condition. Before using this
unit, be sure to carefully read the following
safety notes.

iv
Safety
DANGER
Indicates that incorrect operation
presents extreme danger of accident
resulting in death or serious injury to
the user.
WARNING
Indicates that incorrect operation
presents significant danger of accident
resulting in death or serious injury to
the user.
CAUTION Indicates that incorrect operation
presents possibility of injury to the user
or damage to the equipment.
NOTE Denotes items of advice related to
performance of the equipment or to its
correct operation.
The following symbols are used in this
Instruction Manual to indicate the relative
importance of cautions and warnings.

v
Safety
This symbols is affixed to locations on
the unit where the operator should
consult corresponding topics in this
manual (which are also marked with the
symbol) before using relevant
functions of the unit.
In the manual, this mark indicates
explanations which it is particularly
important that the user read before using
the unit.
Indicates AC (Alternating Current).
Indicates DC (Direct Current).
Indicates a device which is double-
insulated.
Safety Symbols

vi
Points for Attention During Use
DANGER
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･When conductors being measured carry in
excess of the safe voltage level (SELV-E) and
not more than 300 V, to prevent short circuits
and electric shock while the clamp core jaw is
open, make sure that conductors to be
measured are insulated with material
conforming to (1) Overvoltage CategoryⅠ
ⅠⅠ
Ⅰ, (2)
Pollution Degree 2, and (3) Basic Insulation
Requirements for Working Voltages of 300 V.
Refer to the following standards regarding the
meanings of underlined terms.
IEC61010-1
IEC61010-2-031
IEC61010-2-032
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･･
･Use clamp testers only on power lines up to 300
Vrms AC, to avoid short-circuits and accidents
that could result in injury or death.
･
･･
･Do not use clamp testers on bare conductors.
When the clamp core jaw is open, there is a risk
of short-circuits and accidents that could result
in injury or death.
Points for Attention During Use
In order to ensure safe operation and to
obtain maximum performance from the unit,
observe the cautions listed below.