Hioki RM3542-50, Instruction Manual

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11.1 Troubleshooting
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Regular calibration is required in order to ensure the instrument will yield measurement
results at the specified degree of accuracy.
Replaceable Parts and Operating Lifetimes
The service life of parts varies with the operating environment and frequency of use. Parts are
not guaranteed to operate throughout the recommended replacement cycle. For replacement
parts, contact your authorized Hioki distributor or reseller.
If no measurement value is displayed even when the probes are shorted together, internal
damage may have occurred. Contact your authorized Hioki distributor or reseller.
Maintenance
and Service
Chapter 11
11.1 Troubleshooting
Inspection and Repair
Do not modify, dismantle or repair the instrument. Doing so may cause a fire, an elec-
tric shock or injury.
• If a failure is suspected, check "Before Returning for Repair" (p.196) and then contact your
authorized Hioki distributor or reseller.
To transport the instrument
• Use the original packing materials when transporting the instrument.
• Pack the instrument so that it will not sustain damage during shipping, and include a
description of existing damages. We do not take any responsibility for damages during
shipping.
Part Life
LCD (to half brightness) Approx. 50,000 hours
Electrolytic Capacitors
Approx. 10 years
Lithium Battery Approx. 10 years
The instrument contains a built-in backup lithium battery. If the date and
time deviate substantially when the instrument is switched on, it is the time
to replace that battery. Contact your authorized Hioki distributor or reseller.