Hioki 3197 Power Quality Analyzer

The Hioki 3197 power quality analyzer (also called a power meter) measures and records the power consumption and power quality of single-phase or three-phase (2-, 3-, or 4-wire) circuits for installing and maintaining electrical systems. It measures current; voltage (including peak voltage or current); demand; frequency; power factor; displacement power factor; harmonics and harmonic distortion; K factor; and active, reactive, and apparent power; and tracks events such as inrush current, sags and surges, overvoltage, and interruptions. The meter provides measurements in real time, and its internal memory records readings for up to 125 days to track changes in the individual electrical properties of a power system or the overall power quality provided by the system. The unit checks for proper wiring to help ensure measurement accuracy. The quickset function automatically sets the default values for testing parameters to help reduce setup time. All parameters are measured simultaneously, for an overall picture of power quality in the system. Measurements can be viewed on the meter's backlit, color LCD, which is readable in low light. The operator can view results in English, Japanese, or Chinese. The unit comes with four voltage test leads for taking voltage measurements, and a range of current sensors (sold separately) can be used with the meter to measure current or power. The meter comes with a USB cable for transferring data from the meter to the computer, and the included software provides a graphical user interface for working with data on a computer running the Windows 2000 or XP operating system. The Hiolki 3197 power quality analyzer is for use in production, research, and electrical testing applications.

This true RMS (root mean square) sensing meter provides accurate readings when measuring linear or non-linear loads, where the current or voltage has a sinusoidal or nonsinusoidal waveform. The meter meets International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) safety standard 61010 and is certified for category III installations up to 600V, which covers items used with enclosed building circuit installations (such as service panel parts, branch circuits, and fixed installations that are connected directly to a building's AC power supply), and category IV up to 300V, which covers measurements at the source of the low-voltage supply (such as electricity meters and overcurrent protection devices). The unit is powered by a battery pack (included) that can be recharged using the included AC adapter. It comes with a wrist strap to help secure the meter during use and a hard plastic carrying case to protect the meter against bumps and abrasions during transport and storage.

Specifications

H is height, the vertical distance from the lowest to highest point; W is width, the horizontal distance from left to right; D is depth, the horizontal distance from front to back.

Industrial power meters measure electrical properties such as voltage, current, power, and energy to monitor the efficiency and performance of a power system. They are used for designing, installing, and maintaining industrial, commercial, and residential power supply systems. More advanced models have features for comparing and recording multiple measurements taken at different times and in different areas.

Hioki manufactures memory recorders, automatic test equipment, and electronic testing and measurement instruments. The company, founded in 1935, is headquartered in Japan and has a U.S. office in Cranbury, NJ.

What's in the Box?

• Hioki 3197 power quality analyzer
• (4) Voltage test leads
• Input terminal labels
• Input cord labels
• USB cable
• Software CD
• AC adapter
• Rechargeable battery pack
• Wrist strap
• Hard carrying case
• Measurement guide
• Instructions