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Screen, Basic Operation

Screen display

(All indicators displayed)

“Error and operational displays” (p. 105)

“Warning display” (p. 106)

*:  The key lock feature may be activated 

according to the usage state of the 

application software.

Display

Description

On:  Wireless communications 

function enabled

Blinking: Now communicating

(with Z3210 connected)

Connection type (not 

shown during single-phase 

measurement)
Unbalanced mode operation (not 

shown during balanced mode 

operation)
Manual range operation (not 

shown during automatic-range 

operation)
CT ratio (not shown during 1/1)
Measured value held
Auto power save enabled
Current RMS value or voltage 

RMS value exceeded range
Key lock enabled*

HIOKI CM3286C961-00

Summary of Contents for CM3286-50

Page 1: ...CM3286 50 Instruction Manual AC CLAMP POWER METER EN Dec 2021 Edition 1 CM3286C961 00 21 12H Read carefully before use Keep for future reference HIOKI CM3286C961 00...

Page 2: ...HIOKI CM3286C961 00...

Page 3: ...option table beeping resetting the instrument to the factory settings etc 20 Installing and Replacing Batteries 22 Battery installation replacement procedure 23 Z3210 Wireless Adapter option 25 Z3210...

Page 4: ...C single phase measurement 1P3W var VA W 39 AC 3 phase measurement 3P3W balanced 3PW 40 AC 3 phase measurement 3P3W unbalanced 3PW 41 AC 3 phase measurement 3P4W balanced 3PW 43 AC 3 phase measurement...

Page 5: ...NECT Cross application software 66 Z3210 to Excel direct data entry function Excel direct input function HID function 71 Specifications 75 General specifications 75 Input output and measurement specif...

Page 6: ...iv Contents HIOKI CM3286C961 00...

Page 7: ...s clamp power meter provides functionality for measuring AC current voltage power and frequency as well as for detecting phase By connecting the Z3210 Wireless Adapter option you can record measuremen...

Page 8: ...t a technical high school Trademarks Microsoft Excel is a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries The Bluetooth word mark and logos are regi...

Page 9: ...ails to operate according to the specifications contact your authorized Hioki distributor or reseller Model CM3286 50 AC Clamp Power Meter Accessories Model L9257 Connection Cord Model L4930 Connectio...

Page 10: ...ay value for each measurement range Measurement range values for the instrument indicates that maximum display value Limit values for full scale errors are expressed as a percentage of full scale of f...

Page 11: ...ebsite for the latest information Model C0207 Carrying Case Model C0203 Carrying Case This bag style case protects the instrument while it s being transported or stored Approx 360W 300H 160D mm This c...

Page 12: ...7 L4939 Breaker Pin Set 11 L9207 10 Test Lead 1 13 L9300 Test Lead 2 13 1 CAT IV 600 V CAT III 1000 V CAT II 1000 V 10 A 9290 10 Clamp on Adapter 12 2 CAT IV 600 V CAT III 1000 V 10 A 3 CAT III 1000 V...

Page 13: ...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 manu...

Page 14: ...that will result in death or serious injury to the operator IMPORTANT Indicates information related to the operation of the instrument or maintenance tasks with which the operators must be fully famil...

Page 15: ...that the instrument may be connected to or disconnected from a live conductor Indicates a grounding terminal Indicates a instrument that has been protected throughout by double insulation or reinforc...

Page 16: ...electric shock do not exceed the lower of the ratings shown on the instrument and connecting cords T Outlet Internal wiring Distribution panel Service entrance Service drop CAT IV 600 V Power meter C...

Page 17: ...so may damage the instrument or cause it to become hot resulting in bodily injury The instrument must not be used to measure current in high voltage lines 1000 V or more Attempting to do so could caus...

Page 18: ...mum measurement current varies with the frequency and the current that can be measured continuously is limited Operating the instrument at less than this limitation is referred to as derating Do not m...

Page 19: ...ent Susceptible to vibration Exposed to water oil chemicals or solvents Exposed to high humidity or condensation Exposed to high quantities of dust particles Use only the specified connection cords Us...

Page 20: ...ensor or interfere with clamping action Do not get the instrument wet or operate it if your hands are wet Doing so may cause electric shock Keep the jaw closed when not in use to avoid accumulating du...

Page 21: ...ns for Use Current measurement precautions Do not clamp around two wires NO Do not touch Do not pinch wire between jaws NO Do not input excessively high currents or voltages NO Flashes red NO HIOKI CM...

Page 22: ...aw HOLD key Fn key RANGE key MAX MIN key Backlight key Center of jaw highest precision p 11 Battery cover Rear Serial number The first four digits of the 9 digit number indicate the year its last two...

Page 23: ...setting when setting meter constants p 55 Switches from the connection display to the measurement display during 3 phase power measurement p 31 Fn Switches the information shown on the measurement di...

Page 24: ...cels the display of MAX MIN AVG value p 61 Count down when setting meter constants p 55 High speed count down when setting meter constants Backlight Toggles the display backlight on and off p 64 Enabl...

Page 25: ...nbalanced 3PW p 41 AC 3 phase measurement 3P4W balanced 3PW p 43 AC 3 phase measurement 3P4W unbalanced 3PW p 44 Single phase Active Energy Measurement Integrated Measurement Setting Wh p 49 Single ph...

Page 26: ...ing Saving of setting Switching the auto power save APS function p 64 On Displaying product information or displaying all indicators Display varies depending on the position of the rotary switch 3PW S...

Page 27: ...etting See Procedure Factory shipped setting Saving of setting Switching the automatic backlight off function p 64 On Saved Selecting the CT ratio p 65 1 1 Saved Reset to the factory shipped setting H...

Page 28: ...ment If the instrument s batteries are running low replace the batteries with fresh ones Battery level indicator Battery status Appears Fully charged Appears As the battery charge diminishes black cha...

Page 29: ...reattach the cover and secure the screw before using the instrument To prevent instrument damage or an electric shock use only the screws that are originally installed for securing the battery cover i...

Page 30: ...t insert the batteries the wrong way around Do not use batteries after their recommended expiry date Do not leave depleted batteries inside the instrument Remove batteries from the instrument if it is...

Page 31: ...reattach the battery cover and secure the screws before using the instrument To prevent instrument damage or an electric shock use only the screws that are originally installed for securing the batter...

Page 32: ...Remove the instrument from the object under measurement and turn off the instrument 2 Loosen the screw and remove the battery cover 3 Remove the batteries 4 Remove the protective cap 5 Carefully check...

Page 33: ...10 Test Lead can be used for measurement Depending on measurement locations use our optional measurement cables See Options p 5 For measurement in category III IV For measurement in category II Sleeve...

Page 34: ...e so that you can see the measurement category label that is appropriate for the circuit under measurement The measurement category display changes when the protective finger guard is slid For measure...

Page 35: ...e sleeves are removed during measurement stop the measurement Attaching and removing the sleeve changes the measurement category For measurement in category III IV Attaching the sleeve Insert the meta...

Page 36: ...eseller for repair Check item The battery cover is closed and its screw has been securely tightened There is no foreign matter on the voltage input terminals p 16 The battery voltage p 22 is sufficien...

Page 37: ...3 wire active power measurement Connection display Measurement display Displays the connection locations for 3 phase power measurement and phase detection Connects the wire Wire around which to clamp...

Page 38: ...ireless communications function enabled Blinking Now communicating with Z3210 connected Connection type not shown during single phase measurement Unbalanced mode operation not shown during balanced mo...

Page 39: ...display IRMS Sub2 display Sub3 display I PEAK All indicators displayed Main display Sub1 display Sub3 display Sub2 display Rotary switch Current Voltage Current frequency Voltage frequency FREQI FREQU...

Page 40: ...alance mode 3 P3 S3 Q3 PF3 3 P1 P2 P3 S1 S2 S3 Q1 Q2 Q3 P1 P2 P3 S1 S2 S3 P1 P2 S1 S2 Q1 Q2 PF1 PF2 1 2 P Single phase active power P1 Active power 1 P2 Active power 2 P3 Active power 3 S Single phase...

Page 41: ...power factor P1 P2 P3 S1 S2 S3 Unbalanced 3 phase power factor Zero cross phase angle 3P 3 phase zero cross phase angle Notes for table 1 Value of the measured phase will be calculated and displayed 2...

Page 42: ...hat the arrow points towards the load Clip Alligator Connect to metal part Clip Magnetic adapter Connect to metal part If unable to connect the magnetic adapter so that it sits perpendicular to the te...

Page 43: ...n on the measurement display p 33 If the screen turns red Warning display p 106 The frequency display flashes when frequency exceeds 999 9 Hz L R A N Measurement display 2 Clamp Current measurement Po...

Page 44: ...ingle phase measurement 1P2W var VA W Select the desired function 1 Switching the information shown on the measurement display p 33 If the screen turns red Warning display p 106 L R A N Measurement di...

Page 45: ...VA W Select the desired function 1 Switching the information shown on the measurement display p 33 If the screen turns red Warning display p 106 L1 N L2 2 3 Measurement display Clamp and clip Red Red...

Page 46: ...e information shown on the measurement display p 33 If the screen turns red Warning display p 106 L1 R A L2 S B L3 T C Clamp and clip 2 Power supply side Load side Black Red Measurement display calcul...

Page 47: ...n display 1 p 31 Proceed to the next step after verifying that the measured values shown on measurement displays 1 and 2 are normal If the screen turns red Warning display p 106 L1 R A L2 S B L3 T C C...

Page 48: ...alculation result 3 phase active power 3 phase active power Active power 1 Active power 2 Displays alternately Hold down the key for 1 s or longer The measured value is cleared and returns to the init...

Page 49: ...L1 R A L2 S B N L3 T C Measurement display calculation result 3 If the screen turns red Warning display p 106 2 Clamp and clip Red Black Power supply side Load side Hold down the key for 1 s or longe...

Page 50: ...R A L2 S B N L3 T C Clamp and clip Clamp and clip 2 5 Measurement display 1 active power 1 To next page Red Red Black Black Power supply side Load side 3 4 6 Connection display 2 Hold down the key fo...

Page 51: ...2 S B N L3 T C Clamp and clip 8 Measurement display 3 active power 3 Red Black Power supply side Load side 9 To next page 7 Connection display 3 To 8 Proceed to the next step after verifying that the...

Page 52: ...tive power is negative appears beside it Hold down the key for 1 s or longer 3 phase active power Active power 2 Active power 3 Active power 1 Displays alternately 11 10 You can switch the information...

Page 53: ...ected or if it is unable to make a measurement When the input is unstable the second connection display will not show up If not clipped within 10 s it is unable to make a measurement Connection displa...

Page 54: ...t Measurement display Line voltage 2nd measurement Normal phase Reverse phase Display of results Lights red Display appears in the order of the arrow Goes back to the first display when the HOLD key i...

Page 55: ...asurement Setting Wh Single phase Active Energy Measurement Integrated Measurement Setting Wh Select the desired function 1 L R A N 3 Clamp and clip Power supply side Load side Red Black To next page...

Page 56: ...is added Negative generation active power is not added 6Stop integration Single phase active power Single phase active energy Elapsed time When the HOLD key is pressed during integration stop the inte...

Page 57: ...ergy may not be calculated properly in the following circumstances If the power line of the measurement object instrument connection or meter constant for the watt hour meter is set incorrectly If int...

Page 58: ...nce the disc has completed one revolution Electronic meter When the LED flashes once Disc Start integration Stop integration LED Start integration Stop integration Fixed energy mode e g With the fixed...

Page 59: ...upply side Load side Red Black To next page Select fixed energy mode if the energy meter s disc rotates or if its LED flashes quickly The constant can be changed Energy meter comparison function setti...

Page 60: ...e generation active power is not added Range is fixed when integration starts Change the range before starting to integrate a large power quantity or for an extended period of time 6Stop integration E...

Page 61: ...omparison Function Setting Wh p 51 1 Select the portion you wish to change The selected portion will flash 2 Change the value or Set the value shown on the meter The set value will be stored Press the...

Page 62: ...lue Changing the setting value SET No main display Setting value Changing the setting value oFF None single phase active power measurement None no 07 300 cyc 1 kWh no 01 3200 cyc 1 kWh no 08 250 cyc 1...

Page 63: ...cally retains appears To object under measurement To object under measurement Pressing the HOLD key again cancels the measured value hold function and disappear flashes Holding down the HOLD key for 1...

Page 64: ...value described in the table Held value Automatic hold e g 100 0 A Automatic hold e g 99 0 A Measured value Start End End End Fluctuation range Fluctuation range Fluctuation range Threshold value e g...

Page 65: ...ange 59 counts 60 00 A range 59 counts 600 0 A range 59 counts AC voltage Voltage RMS value within 120 counts Voltage RMS value 799 counts Single phase power balanced 3 phase power Current and voltage...

Page 66: ...60 Switching Ranges Switching Ranges e g During current measurement Automatic range MANUAL 60 00 A range MANUAL 6 000 A range MANUAL 600 0 A range HIOKI CM3286C961 00...

Page 67: ...omatic range appears The maximum minimum and average measurement will be continued during hold function The maximum minimum and average function cannot be used during Wh function and phase detect func...

Page 68: ...red value is shown However only the maximum and average values are shown during peak value measurement Also only the maximum and minimum values are shown during zero cross phase angle measurement 2 Me...

Page 69: ...refresh interval Display refresh interval AVG Average value after pressing the MAX MIN key MAX Maximum value after pressing the MAX MIN key MIN Minimum value after pressing the MAX MIN key PEAK Maxim...

Page 70: ...n p 20 30sec 10sec 15min 30sec 10sec 15min Set the rotary switch to OFF when restarting the instrument after the APS function The APS function is disabled while displaying the MAX MIN AVG value and du...

Page 71: ...re larger than the rated input current 1Select the CT ratio Rotary switch CT ratio A 1 1 not shown W 1 10 Wh 1 100 3PW 1 1000 Set the CT ratio as appropriate for the clamp adapter e g For the 9290 10...

Page 72: ...on p 71 is not available GENNECT Cross application software Enabling the wireless communications function allows you to check the measured data of the instrument and create measurement reports using y...

Page 73: ...technology When there is a device that uses the same frequency band such as a wireless LAN IEEE 802 11 b g n near your mobile device the communication may not be established At the time of initial st...

Page 74: ...urn on the instrument 4 Press and hold the backlight key to turn on the wireless communications function The display will show the icon Hold down for 1 s 5 Start GENNECT Cross and register the instrum...

Page 75: ...and off the wireless communications function Wireless communications function OFF Wireless communications function ON The icon will flash when the instrument is connected to a mobile device Hold down...

Page 76: ...ECT Cross app The number of recorded events can be checked using the instrument 1 Hold down the two keys for 1 s or longer 2 Check the number of recorded events Up to 99 events can be recorded If even...

Page 77: ...eless keyboards use HID ON Preparatory to data entry open an Excel file on your mobile device or computer and choose a cell When the instrument s display freezes the measured values will be entered on...

Page 78: ...e rotary switch to the position with holding down the Fn key The HID setting saved in the Z3210 will be displayed Off 3 Confirm the HID setting Release the Fn key When the HID function is enabled When...

Page 79: ...wn the backlight key and the Fn key The HID setting saved in the Z3210 will be displayed Set the rotary switch to other than the OFF position 3 Chang the HID setting After the setting is toggled betwe...

Page 80: ...be able to recognize the instrument as a connectible device Follow the procedure below to reconnect the instrument to GENNECT Cross 1 Use the Bluetooth setting of your mobile device to delete the ins...

Page 81: ...104 F 80 RH or less 40 C 104 F or higher but less than 45 C 113 F 60 RH or less 45 C 113 F to 65 C 149 F 50 RH or less non condensing Storage temperature and humidity range Temperature 25 C 13 F to 6...

Page 82: ...reign objects and the ingress of water 2 Protected against access to hazardous parts with fingers The equipment inside the enclosure is protected against entry by solid foreign objects larger than 12...

Page 83: ...D not backlighted reference value at 23 C Dimensions Approx 65W 241H 35D mm 2 56 W 9 49 H 1 38 D The Jaw is not included in the dimensions of width and depth but in that of height Jaw dimensions Appro...

Page 84: ...phase apparent power Balanced 3 phase power factor Balanced 3 phase zero cross phase angle Single phase active energy only positive values added Phase detection Maximum input current As per the freque...

Page 85: ...29 counts or less If they fall within the zero display range current voltage peak values and active apparent reactive power values are shown as zero while current voltage frequency power factor and ze...

Page 86: ...open close cycles 10000 times or less Input conditions for guaranteed accuracy Sine wave input Effects of external magnetic fields DC AC 60 Hz with a 400 A m external magnetic field 0 10 A or less Eff...

Page 87: ...Fundamental frequency 50 Hz 60 Hz Measurement functionality AC current AC voltage controlled by application software Analysis window width 1 cycle 50 Hz 60 Hz Window type Rectangular Number of data p...

Page 88: ...A current ranges 1 6 or less for the 600 A current range and the 600 V voltage range Data refresh 5 s reference value Measurement accuracy Harmonic level RMS value Order Accuracy 1 to 10 5 0 rdg 10 d...

Page 89: ...down Current RMS value less than 540 count AC current RMS IRMS Range Accuracy guarantee range Resolution Accuracy Display range 45 Hz f 66 Hz 66 Hz f 500 Hz 500 Hz f 1 kHz 6 000 A 0 060 A to 6 000 A 0...

Page 90: ...A to 6 000 A 0 01 A 3 0 rdg 5 dgt 5 0 rdg 5 dgt 0 00 A to 18 00 A 60 00 A 0 60 A to 60 00 A 0 1 A 2 5 rdg 5 dgt 4 0 rdg 5 dgt 0 0 A to 180 0 A 600 0 A 6 0 A to 600 0 A 1 A 0 A to 1000 A AC current fr...

Page 91: ...the display update interval Range Accuracy guarantee range is specified in terms of voltage RMS values Resolution Accuracy Display range 45 Hz f 66 Hz 66 Hz f 500 Hz 500 Hz f 1 kHz 600 V 80 0 V to 600...

Page 92: ...rement range s guaranteed accuracy range Voltage RMS value URMS 80 0 V to 600 0 V Frequency 50 Hz 60 Hz Single phase active power Balanced 3 phase 4 wire active power P P 3P4W Range configuration mini...

Page 93: ...values the unit W is replaced by var Single phase power factor Balanced 3 phase 4 wire power factor PF PF 3P4W Accuracy 1 dgt relative to calculation from measured values Range configuration Regenerat...

Page 94: ...Frequency 50 Hz 60 Hz Balanced 3 phase 3 wire active power P 3P3W Balanced 3 phase 3 wire apparent power S 3P3W Accuracy 3 0 rdg 10 dgt Power factor 1 Range configuration minimum resolution Current ra...

Page 95: ...1 Lag 0 0 to 90 0 Value is calculated based on the measurement of the zero cross phase difference for the voltage and current waveforms positive no sign when the current lags the voltage and negative...

Page 96: ...tive energy measurement When values exceed 9999 count the range is switched to the next higher range The range is fixed to the active power range in use when integrated began 99 99 Wh 0 00 Wh to 99 99...

Page 97: ...cy 50 Hz 60 Hz sine wave Phase order detection Normal phase Display 123 Reverse phase Display 321 Open phase or unable to measure Display Measurement is not possible if the second measured value fails...

Page 98: ...s as 6 000 A Current peak value 1000 A 10 00 kA CT ratio 1 1 Same accuracy specifications as 600 0 A 180 0 A 1800 A 18 00 kA CT ratio 1 1 Same accuracy specifications as 60 00 A 18 00 A 180 0 A 1800 A...

Page 99: ...4 wire active power 1080 kW 9999 kW 1 CT ratio 1 1 Same accuracy specifications as 1080 kW 108 0 kW 1080 kW 9999 kW 1 CT ratio 1 1 Same accuracy specifications as 108 0 kW 10 80 kW 108 0 kW 1080 kW 99...

Page 100: ...wer measurement Balanced 3 phase 3 wire zero cross phase angle 3P3W 30 The symbol represents the zero cross phase angle of the voltage U12 and the current I1 The symbol S represents the apparent power...

Page 101: ...uring generation Due to the effects of measurement error S P and Q 0 are used when S P Balanced 3 phase 4 wire apparent power S 3P4W VA 3 S Balanced 3 phase 4 wire reactive power Q 3P4W var 3 Q Balanc...

Page 102: ...phase voltage U3 and the wire current I3 The active power P has no sign during consumption and a negative sign during generation Unbalanced 3 phase 4 wire apparent power S UB3P4W VA S1 S2 S3 The symbo...

Page 103: ...re current I1 The symbol Q2 represents the reactive power of the phase voltage U2 and the wire current I2 The symbol Q3 represents the reactive power of the phase voltage U3 and the wire current I3 Du...

Page 104: ...CT Cross Harmonic current RMS value A 2 2 ki kr I I Harmonic content percentage for k th order 100 2 1 2 1 2 2 i r ki kr I I I I Total harmonic distortion THD F 100 2 1 2 1 30 2 2 2 i r k ki kr I I I...

Page 105: ...2 1 2 1 2 2 i r ki kr U U U U Total harmonic distortion THD F 100 2 1 2 1 30 2 2 2 i r k ki kr U U U U THD R 100 2 256 1 30 2 2 2 n n k ki kr U U U Index k Analyzed order r Post FFT resistance compone...

Page 106: ...oistened with water or mild detergent Measurements are degraded by dirt on the mating surfaces of the jaw so keep the surfaces clean by gently wiping with a soft dry cloth Wipe the LCD gently with a s...

Page 107: ...n transit is not covered by the warranty Attach a description of the malfunction when sending the instrument for repair Calibration The calibration period varies with the conditions and environment of...

Page 108: ...er limit value of the measuring range Wrap the wire around the jaw one or more times Wrapping the wire n times can increase the displayed value by n 1 times The tips of the jaw open Close the jaw tips...

Page 109: ...ses the averaging method The current value is larger than expected A current value is displayed even with no input There is a transformer or high current circuit that emits a strong magnetic field nea...

Page 110: ...played even when the connection cords are shorted The connection cords are not inserted all the way Insert the connection cords all the way If problems cannot be resolved even after you have implement...

Page 111: ...istributor or reseller Err 002 ROM error Adjustment data Err 005 ADC error Hardware malfunction Err 008 Z3210 communication error The Z3210 is malfunctioning or is not properly connected Perform the f...

Page 112: ...tion Flashes red Measurement resulted in a negative active power value The instrument may not be connected properly Reconnect the instrument to the circuit being measured Lights red Intermittent sound...

Page 113: ...current or voltage cannot be measured by the instrument For current measurement the optional 9290 10 can be used to measure currents of up to 1000 A AC When manual range is 6 A and 60 A range this wa...

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