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In some situations, it may be helpful to fix the scale of the instrument. 
Pressing the SCALE keypad once fixes the instrument on the current 
scale setting. Each successive operation of the keypad moves the 
scale to the next least sensitive range. When the least sensitive scale 
has been selected, the next operation of the keypad will shift to the 
most sensitive range again. 

To return the AUTO RANGE mode, press and hold the scale keypad 
until the AUTO indication is shown in the upper left area of the LCD. 

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While using the instrument for field measurements, the processor is 
continually saving the highest indicated reading. To recall and display 
the highest reading, press the MAX keypad. This maximum reading is 
indicated as long as the MAX keypad is activated. The maximum 
reading is indicated by the MAX indication near the right edge of the 
LCD. On releasing the MAX keypad, the reading is held for about two 
seconds and then the memory is cleared and a new maximum reading 
accumulated. When the instrument is shifted between the electric and 
the magnetic field mode, the MAX reading memory is cleared. 

Summary of Contents for HI-3604

Page 1: ...Model HI 3604 Survey Meter User Manual ...

Page 2: ...patent rights or the rights of others Copyright 1992 2016 by ETS Lindgren Inc All Rights Reserved No part of this document may be copied by any means without written permission from ETS Lindgren Inc Trademarks used in this document The ETS Lindgren logo is a trademark of ETS Lindgren Inc Revision Record HI 3604 Survey Meter MANUAL Part H 600043 Rev C Revision Description Date Initial Release Augus...

Page 3: ...olicies 14 Service Procedures 15 3 0 Specifications 17 Electrical Specifications 17 Physical Specifications 18 4 0 Example Applications 19 Power Frequency Fields 19 Field Strength Measurements 23 Waveform Measurements 26 Frequency Measurements 29 5 0 Before You Begin 31 6 0 Operation 33 Keypad Matrix 33 Using the HI 3604 34 Digital Display 34 Battery Condition 35 Electric Field Magnetic Field Mode...

Page 4: ...iv www ets lindgren com Using the HI 3616 Fiber Optic Remote Control 39 Using the HI 3616 39 Using the Recorder Output 40 Appendix A Warranty 42 Appendix B EC Declaration of Conformity 44 ...

Page 5: ...SEVERE personal injury and or property damage Included text gives proper procedures Note See the ETS Lindgren Product Information Bulletin for safety regulatory and other product marking information Safety Information Refer to Manual When product is marked with this symbol see the instruction manual for additional information If the instruction manual has been misplaced download it from www ets li...

Page 6: ...ass 1M is part of the operating system of the device Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive European Union At end of useful life this product should be deposited at an appropriate waste disposal facility for recycling and disposal Do not dispose of with household waste Recyclable Products This product includes rechargeable batteries At end of useful life please recycle the used b...

Page 7: ...isplay LCD with a bar graph All selection and control functions are input from a front panel membrane switch pad True RMS root mean square detection assures accurate measurements of complex waveforms The waveform output jack allows observation and evaluation of the actual waveform being measured The data logger feature captures up to 112 field readings for later review using front panel controls M...

Page 8: ...ue RMS detection offers accurate evaluation of fields having a variety of waveforms including non sinusoidal waveforms Thus whether the field being measured is produced by a near pure sine wave source like an electric power transmission line or a highly non sinusoidal source like a solid state light dimmer the HI 3604 will yield consistent measures of the RMS field strengths Instrument accuracy is...

Page 9: ... strength The HI 3604 is designed to provide a flat response over the range of frequencies corresponding to the 50 or 60 Hz power line frequency and the first several harmonics The tailored low frequency characteristic to the response helps reduce magnetic field response to movement of the sensor in the earth s constant magnetic field The bandwidth of the true RMS detector is a function of the amp...

Page 10: ...Magnetic Field Response Figure 1 2 Electric Field Response This signal is available from the phone jack located at the bottom of the instrument Connection of an oscilloscope to this jack will allow observation of the preamplifier output ...

Page 11: ...t and Optional Parts on page 14 ETS Lindgren Product Information Bulletin See the ETS Lindgren Product Information Bulletin included with your shipment for the following Warranty information Safety regulatory and other product marking information Steps to receive your shipment Steps to return a component for service ETS Lindgren calibration service ETS Lindgren contact information ...

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Page 13: ...id if the housing is opened If you have any questions concerning maintenance contact ETS Lindgren Customer Service Maintenance Recommendations As with any battery operated device do not leave exhausted batteries in the instrument Remove batteries if the instrument will not be used for an extended period of time When replacing batteries always replace both batteries at the same time When the batter...

Page 14: ...and Optional Parts ETS Lindgren may substitute a similar part or new part number with the same functionality for another part part number Contact ETS Lindgren for questions about part numbers and ordering parts Following are the part numbers for ordering replacement or optional parts for the HI 3604 Part Description Part Number Manual H 600043 Dielectric Floor Stand optional 491008 Dielectric Trip...

Page 15: ...ail contact information SENDING A COMPONENT FOR SERVICE For the steps to return a system or system component to ETS Lindgren for service see the Product Information Bulletin included with your shipment CALIBRATION SERVICES AND ANNUAL CALIBRATION See the Product Information Bulletin included with your shipment for information on ETS Lindgren calibration services ...

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Page 17: ...Frequency Response typical Magnetic Field 0 5 2 0 dB 30 1000 Hz 2 0 6 0 dB 1000 2000 Hz Electric Field 0 5 2 5 dB 30 2000 Hz Dynamic Range Electric 1 V m 200 kV m Magnetic 0 2 mG 20 G Response True RMS Logging On Board 112 Readings max Sensitivity Electric fields 1 V m 199 kV m Magnetic field 0 1 mG 20 G ...

Page 18: ...cement Current Electric Field Sensors 16 5 cm 6 5 inch diameter 400 turn electrically shielded magnetic field sensing coil Switch selectable between electric and magnetic fields Output Liquid crystal display preamplifier output via phono jack analog signal from sensor preamplifier equal to 1 mV mA m digital fiber optic signal for remote reading via connection to HI 3616 Fiber Optic Remote Control ...

Page 19: ...t carrying conductors potentially damaging and removing the line from service for repairs A double circuit line would consist of two sets of the three phase conductors Figure 4 1 shows how the electric field can be perturbed by the body localized enhancement of the electric field will lead to a decreased field strength in other nearby areas This inherent shielding effect of the body unless the bod...

Page 20: ...20 www ets lindgren com Figure 4 1 Single circuit three phase power line consisting of three separate electrical conductors ...

Page 21: ...to the normal variation in field strength which is observed along a line transverse to the power line electric fields beneath power lines are perturbed by the local surroundings Figure 4 1 illustrates the phenomenon of electric field concentration which occurs above the head of a person standing under the line Because electric field lines have a tendency to terminate on grounded objects and becaus...

Page 22: ...22 www ets lindgren com Figure 4 2 Spatial Distribution of Field Strength ...

Page 23: ...will strike the correct side of the displacement current sensor resulting in an accurate measurement of the field strength Because of the physical asymmetry in the displacement current sensor it is imperative that the front side of the sensor be directed toward the electric field source Measurement of the electric field strength beneath power lines may also be accomplished by laying the HI 3604 on...

Page 24: ...24 www ets lindgren com Figure 4 3 Orientation of HI 3604 for Measurement of Vertical Electric Field Strength Beneath a Power Line ...

Page 25: ... surface are intended to help align the sensor In this orientation the sensor loop is aligned so that the maximum number of magnetic field flux lines pass through the loop aperture While performing magnetic field measurements the HI 3604 may be held by the operator The non magnetic nature of the human body does not perturb the magnetic field nor interfere with the operation of the sensor ...

Page 26: ... photograph of the magnetic field associated with a common incandescent light bulb The field waveform is seen to be essentially a pure 60 Hz sinusoid Figure 4 4 Waveform of Incandescent Light Bulb Figure 4 5 is a picture of the waveform of the same light bulb magnetic field except that a light dimmer has been introduced to the power supply to the light bulb In this case the dimmer has been adjuste...

Page 27: ...the measurement of the magnetic field waveform caused by the vertical deflection circuits in a typical video display terminal VDT The images displayed on the screen of a VDT consist of many horizontal sweeps of an electron beam across the screen to trace out the intended image when the electron beam reaches the bottom of the screen it is returned rapidly to the top of the screen from where it agai...

Page 28: ...he time it takes for the beam to travel from the top of the screen to the bottom the very short transition in the waveform is the time it takes for the beam to return to the top of the screen after reaching the bottom The peak to peak output in millivolts from the waveform jack is nominally related to the observed field as follows Figure 4 7 Waveform of Magnetic Field produced by the vertical defl...

Page 29: ...olts 200 millivolts 2 volts Magnetic Field Range full scale Max Output nominal milligauss Range Gauss Range 10 mV milligauss 100 mV Gauss Frequency Measurements Connection of a frequency counter to the waveform output jack allows immediate measurement of the frequency of the applied magnetic field To perform this measurement a portable digital multimeter DVM capable of measuring ...

Page 30: ...aybe used with the HI 3604 to for example determine the vertical refresh rate on a VDT To perform this measurement an analog signal sufficient to drive some frequency counters may require that the HI 3604 be placed in fairly strong field ...

Page 31: ...rugged aluminum extruded case for protection of its internal circuitry Because of the nature of its intended use the field sensor extends from the readout module Use care in handling the HI 3604 to avoid damaging the sensor by striking it against objects or applying excessive force to the sensor paddle When not in use keep the HI 3604 in its protective case where the sensor paddle is properly supp...

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Page 33: ...ow the safety information in the ETS Lindgren Product Information Bulletin included with your shipment Keypad Matrix Membrane switches are used for controlling the HI 3604 s operation The switch keypads are activated by gently pressing on the center of the pad with a fingertip ...

Page 34: ...operation of the E H keypad for details The default display response filter is F 2 refer to the Keypad Matrix heading in this section for more information The instrument will normally be received from the factory with this setting F 2 The display response setting is stored in the non volatile memory of the HI 3604 and if the setting is changed the new setting will be saved and will become the defa...

Page 35: ...both electric E and magnetic H fields The unit is switched between the E and H field modes using the membrane switch panel keypads The units being measured are shown on the LCD display KEYPAD INPUTS On Off Pressing the ON OFF keypad turns the instrument on pressing the On OFF keypad again turns the meter off Warm up is not required before using the instrument The HI 3604 does not include an automa...

Page 36: ...ion of each of the three keys can be changed depending on the location of the cursor block in the LCD The cursor block is a dark rectangle located at the bottom edge of the LCD Once the instrument is turned on the cursor is located above the leftmost of the three columns of functions on the control panel In this mode the functions of the three topmost keys are Scale Max E H ...

Page 37: ...o settings can be changed Pressing the E H keypad will step through the filter settings Pressing the MAX keypad will step through the H field units of measure When the settings are adjusted to the desired values press the MODE SELECT keypad again to leave the setup mode and begin normal measurement operation SCALE The SCALE keypad changes the fixed ranges or scales of the instrument When turned on...

Page 38: ...il the AUTO indication is shown in the upper left area of the LCD MAX While using the instrument for field measurements the processor is continually saving the highest indicated reading To recall and display the highest reading press the MAX keypad This maximum reading is indicated as long as the MAX keypad is activated The maximum reading is indicated by the MAX indication near the right edge of ...

Page 39: ...tional i e commands and information travel in both directions Take care when connecting the fiber optic cable to match the meter and readout connector colors yellow to yellow white to white The HI 3616 is able to control all operations of the HI 3604 from its control panel in addition to displaying the measured field values Section 2 0 Maintenance provides instructions on replacement of batteries ...

Page 40: ... THE RECORDER OUTPUT The HI 3616 includes a 3 5 mm stereo jack located on the bottom of the unit used for the recorder output signal This signal is a DC voltage proportional to the indicated field value It is a 0 4 VDC signal with the four volt level representing a full scale indication The field value represented by the output signal depends on the setting of the range switch The output drives a ...

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Page 42: ...your shipment for the complete ETS Lindgren warranty for your HI 3604 DURATION OF WARRANTIES FOR HI 3604 SURVEY METER All product warranties except the warranty of title and all remedies for warranty failures are limited to one year Product Warranted Duration of Warranty Period HI 3604 Survey Meter 1 Year ...

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Page 44: ...below are eligible to bear the CE mark Model HI 3604 Survey Meter APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS Directive EN EMC Directive 89 336 EEC Standard Criteria EN 50082 1 Electromagnetic compatibility General immunity standard Part 1 Domestic commercial and light industrial environment EN 55011 CISPR 11 1990 ed 2 Threshold values and measuring methods for radio interference by HF equipment for industrial scient...

Page 45: ...he CE mark to the indicated product CE marks placed on these products will be distinct and visible Other marks or inscriptions liable to be confused with the CE mark will not be affixed to these products ETS Lindgren Inc has ensured that appropriate documentation shall remain available on premises for inspection and validation purposes for a period of no less than 10 years ...

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