Hioki FT6380-50 User manual

FT6380-50

Instruction Manual

CLAMP ON EARTH TESTER

EN/ES

July 2021 Revised edition 1

FT6380B983-01 (B981-02) 21-07H

MEDIDOR DE RESISTENCIA

DE TIERRA TIPO PINZA

Manual de Instrucciones

HIOKI FT6380B983-01

Contents

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

Verifying Package Contents ................................................ 2

Option (sold separately) ....................................................... 3

Safety Information ................................................................ 4

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

Chapter 1 Overview 13

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

1.2 Features ............................................................ 14

1.3 Names and Functions of Parts .......................... 16

Operation key ............................................................ 18

Display Indicators ...................................................... 19

Chapter 2 Measurement 21

2.1 Measurement process ....................................... 21

2.2 Preparing for Measurement .............................. 22

Attaching the Strap .................................................... 22

Installing (or Replacing) the Battery and

Wireless Adapter ....................................................... 23

2.3 Pre-Operation Inspection .................................. 26

Using the included resistance check loop to inspect

the instrument ............................................................ 27

2.4 Measurement Procedure ................................... 28

Resistance Measurement .......................................... 29

Current Measurement ................................................ 33

2.5 Convenient function .......................................... 37

Data hold function (Holding the measured value) ..... 37

Backlight function

(Making measurements in a dark location) ................ 37

Filter function (Rejecting noise) ................................. 38

Alarm function

(Judging measured values and sounding an alarm) .. 39

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Memory function (Saving measurement data) ...........42

Wireless Communication Function

(GENNECT Cross) ..................................................... 46

Excel®Direct Entry Function (HID Connection) ......... 49

Function mode ........................................................... 51

2.6 Advanced Settings and Functions .....................52

Enabling/disabling the measurement range display

function ....................................................................... 53

Enabling/disabling the auto-power-saving (APS)

function ....................................................................... 54

Reverting the instrument to factory settings

(system reset) ............................................................ 55

Chapter 3 Specifications 57

3.1 General Specifications .......................................57

3.2 Input, Output, and Measurement Specifications 58

3.3 Function specifications ......................................64

Chapter 4 Maintenance and Service 65

4.1 Cleaning ............................................................65

4.2 Troubleshooting .................................................66

Inspection and Repair ................................................ 66

Before returning for repair .......................................... 66

4.3 Errors and Operating Status ..............................67

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Introduction 1

Thank you for purchasing the Hioki FT6380-50 Clamp on Earth

Tester. To obtain maximum performance from the instrument,

please read this manual first, and keep it handy for future refer-

ence.

Trademarks

• Microsoft Excel is a registered trademark or trademark of

Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other coun-

tries.

•The Bluetooth®word mark and logos are registered trade-

marks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such

marks by Hioki E.E. Corporation is under license. Other trade-

marks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

Introduction

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Verifying Package Contents

Confirm that these contents are provided.

Use the original packing materials when transporting the instrument, if

possible.

For other transportation notes, refer to the “Transporting” (p.66).

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 specifications,

contact your authorized Hioki distributor or reseller.

□FT6380-50 Clamp on Earth Tester

□Instruction Manual (this manual)

□Carrying case

□Resistance check loop

(1 Ω±2%, 25 Ω±1%)

□LR6 Alkaline battery ×2

□Strap

□Operating Precautions

(0990A907)

Accessories

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Option (sold separately) 3

The option listed below is available for the instrument. To order

an option, please contact your authorized Hioki distributor or

reseller. Options are subject to change. Check Hioki’s website

for the latest information.

Option (sold separately)

□Z3210 Wireless Adapter

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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. Care-

fully read the following safety notes before using the instrument.

Safety Information

Mishandling instrument could result in bodily injury or

even death, as well as damage to the instrument.

Familiarize yourself with the instructions and precautions

in this manual before use.

Symbols on equipment

Indicates the need for caution or the presence of a

hazard. For more information about locations

where this symbol appears on instrument compo-

nents, see “Operating Precautions” (p.8), warning

messages listed at the beginning of operating

instructions, and the document entitled “Operating

Precautions” that comes with the instrument.

Indicates a double-insulated device.

Indicates AC (Alternating Current).

Indicates that using the instrument in an external

magnetic field of exceeding 30 A/m is prohibited.

Indicates that the instrument may be connected to

or disconnected from a live circuit.

Indicates whether the power is on or off.

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Safety Information 5

The following symbols in this manual indicate the relative impor-

tance of cautions and warnings.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation

that, if not avoided, will result in death of or

serious injury to the operator.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that,

if not avoided, could result in death of or seri-

ous injury to the operator.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that,

if not avoided, could result in minor or moder-

ate injury to the operator.

IMPORTANT

Indicates information or content that is particu-

larly important from the standpoint of operating

or maintaining the instrument.

Indicates the possibility of equipment damage.

Symbols for Various Standards

Indicates the Waste Electrical and Electronic

Equipment Directive (WEEE Directive) in EU

member states.

Indicates that the instrument complies with stan-

dards imposed by EU directives.

Other Symbols

Indicates a prohibited action.

(p. #) Indicates the location of reference information.

[ ] Information displayed on the screen is enclosed

in brackets.

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Safety Information

Screen displays that differ from the above notation:

Hioki expresses accuracy as error limit values specified in terms

of percentages of reading.

(bold

characters)

Bold text indicates alphanumeric characters

shown on operation keys.

The screen of this instrument displays characters in the fol-

lowing manner.

Symbols for Various Standards

Over-range display

Open display

Resistance measurement: When the read-

ing exceeds 1,600 Ω

Current measurement: When the reading

exceeds 60.0 A.

This screen is displayed when the clamp

sensor is not completely closed during use

of the resistance measurement function.

Reading

(displayed

value)

Refers to the displayed value of the measur-

ing instrument. The limit values of reading

errors are expressed in percent of reading

(% of reading, % rdg).

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