Hioki FT4310 User manual

Contents

Introduction.........................................................................1

Verifying Package Contents ..............................................1

Safety Information..............................................................3

Operating Precautions.......................................................8

1 Overview 13

1.1 Product Overview..........................................13

1.2 Names and Functions of Parts ....................14

2 Preparing for Measurement 21

2.1 Battery Replacement ....................................22

2.2 Using Model L9788-10 Test Lead with

Remote Switch (Red) ....................................24

2.3 How to Use the Carrying Case

(Model C0206)................................................26

3 Measurement 27

3.1 Pre-measurement Inspection.......................27

3.2 Auto Power Save (Power-Saving Function)29

3.3 Auto Backlight-off (Automatic Light-off

Function)........................................................30

3.4 Pass/Fail Judgment (Comparator)

Function .........................................................31

Setting the Comparator Function..............................32

Canceling the Comparator Function ......................... 32

3.5 Measurement Preparation ............................33

3.6 Making Measurements in Voc Mode............34

Comparison Display Function...................................35

Auto-hold ..................................................................36

Appx. Index

FT4310A961-01

Contents

Negative Voltage Notication Function ..................... 37

Ground Fault Detection............................................. 37

3.7 Making Measurements in BPD TEST Mode 38

Lock Function ........................................................... 39

Measuring Bypass Diode..........................................40

3.8 Bluetooth®Communication Function..........43

Installing the Smartphone Application Software

GENNECT Cross......................................................44

Pairing the Application Software ...............................45

Making Measurements with the Bluetooth®Function46

4 Specications 47

4.1 GeneralSpecications .................................47

4.2 Input/Output/MeasurementSpecications .49

4.3 FunctionSpecications................................54

4.4 InterfaceSpecications................................57

4.5 Factory Settings ............................................57

5 Maintenance and Service 59

5.1 Troubleshooting ............................................60

Error Displays and Remedies ................................... 61

Appx. Appx.1

Appx. 1 Measurement Principles ..................Appx.1

Measurement Principles for Bypass Diodes

with an Open Fault.............................................Appx.1

Measurement Principles for Bypass Diodes

with a Short-circuit Fault ....................................Appx.2

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Hioki FT4310 Bypass Diode Tester. To

obtain maximum performance from the instrument, please read this

Instruction Manual rst, and keep it handy for future reference.

Verifying Package Contents

When you receive the instrument, inspect it carefully to ensure

that no damage occurred during shipping. In particular, check the

accessories, panel switches, and connectors. 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.

□Model FT4310

Bypass Diode Tester

□Instruction Manual

□LR6 Alkaline battery × 6

□Model C0206 Carrying Case □Model L9788-11

Test Lead Set with Remote Switch

Model L9788-11 is a set of model

L9788-10 Test Lead with Remote Switch

(Red) and EARTH side lead.

Appx. Index

Verifying Package Contents

Options

The following options are available for the instrument. Contact your

authorized Hioki distributor or reseller when ordering.

Product name Maximum rated voltage and

maximum rated current

1Model L9788-92 Breaker Pin CAT III 600 V, 2 A

2Model L9788-90 Tip Pin CAT III 600 V/CAT II 600 V, 2 A

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.

DANGER

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.

WARNING

Protective gear

This instrument is measured on a live line. To

prevent an electric shock, use appropriate protective

insulation and adhere to applicable laws and

regulations.

Notation

In this manual, the risk seriousness and the hazard levels are

classied as follows.

DANGER

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that will

result in death or serious injury to the operator.

WARNING

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that may result

in death or serious injury to the operator.

Appx. Index

Safety Information

CAUTION

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that may result

in minor or moderate injury to the operator or damage to

the instrument or malfunction.

Indicates prohibited actions.

Indicates the action which must be performed.

*Additional information is presented below.

(p. ) Indicates the page of reference information.

[ ] Screen displays are enclosed in square brackets.

MEASURE

(Bold)

Indicates the names of keys and other controls on the

instrument.

Symbols 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 that dangerous voltage may be present at this

terminal.

Indicates a instrument that has been protected throughout

by double insulation or reinforced insulation.

Indicates a grounding terminal.

Indicates DC (Direct Current).

Indicates AC (Alternating Current).

Safety Information

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

EU Directive.

Indicates that the product incorporates Bluetooth®wireless

technology.

Screen Display

The instrument screen displays the alphanumeric characters as

follows.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Accuracy

We dene measurement tolerances in terms of rdg. (reading) and

dgt. (digt) values, with the following meanings:

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 least-signicant digit.

Appx. Index

Safety Information

Trademarks

•Bluetooth®is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. (USA).

The trademark is used by HIOKI E.E.CORPORATION under

license.

•Android, Google Play are registered trademarks of Google, Inc.

•IOS is a registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other

countries.

•iPhone, iPad, iPad mini, and iPod Touch are trademarks of Apple

Inc.

•The App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.

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