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Hioki 3154 Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 Hioki 3154 Manual Get Pricing & Availability at ApexWaves.com Call Today: 1-800-915-6216 Email: sales@apexwaves.com https://www.apexwaves.com/analyzers/hioki/digital-m-ohm-hitesters/3154...
  • Page 2 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 3154 DIGITAL MΩ HiTESTER...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Inspection Safety Notes Notes on Use Chapter 1 Outline 1.1 Product Introduction 1.2 Features 1.3 Controls and Functions 1.3.1 Displays 1.3.2 Front Panel 1.3.3 Rear Panel Chapter 2 Preparation for Testing 2.1 Connecting Power Cord 2.2 Powering On and Off the Unit 2.3 Connecting Cord and Probes (9257, 9289, 9294) 2.4 Using Handle...
  • Page 5 5.2.1 Saving Test Conditions 5.2.2 Loading Test Conditions 5.3 Key Lock Function 5.4 System Reset Chapter 6 External Interface 6.1 Controlling 3154 with External I/O 6.1.1 Terminal Connector Board/Signal Wires 6.1.2 Electric Specifications 6.1.3 Connecting External I/O Terminal 6.1.4 External I/O Terminal Circuit 6.1.5 Settings to be selected with VOLT 0 to 2...
  • Page 6 6.2 Analog Outputting 6.2.1 Connecting the 9094 OUTPUT CORD 6.2.2 Analog Output 6.2.3 Setting Analog Output 6.3 Outputting to Printer 6.3.1 Connecting Printer 6.3.2 Printing Example Chapter 7 RS-232C Interface 7.1 Controlling from Personal Computer 7.1.1 Preparing for Data Transfer 7.1.2 Communication 7.1.3 Command Format 7.1.4 Numeric Format Chart...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    _____________________________________________________________________ Introduction Thank you for purchasing the HIOKI "3154 DIGITAL MΩ HiTESTER." To obtain maximum performance from the product, please read this manual first, and keep it handy for future reference. Changes to Specifications Changes are made to software version 1.10.

  • Page 9: Inspection

    Use the original packing materials when reshipping the product, if possible. Warranty HIOKI cannot be responsible for losses caused either directly or indirectly by the use of the 3154 with other equipment, or if ownership is transferred to a third party. ______________________________________________________________ Inspection...

  • Page 10: Safety Notes

    _____________________________________________________________________ Safety Notes This product is designed to conform to IEC 61010 Safety Standards, and has been thoroughly tested for WARNING safety prior to shipment. However, mishandling during use could result in injury or death, as well as damage to the product. Be certain that you understand the instructions and precautions in the manual before use.
  • Page 11 _____________________________________________________________________ The following symbols in this manual indicate the relative importance of cautions and warnings. Indicates that incorrect operation presents an extreme hazard that could result in serious injury or death to DANGER the user. Indicates that incorrect operation presents a significant hazard that could result in serious injury or WARNING death to the user.
  • Page 12 _____________________________________________________________________ Measurement categories (Overvoltage categories) This product complies with CAT I safety requirements. To ensure safe operation of measurement product, IEC 61010 establishes safety standards for various electrical environments, categorized as CAT I to CAT IV, and called measurement categories. These are defined as follows. CAT I Secondary electrical circuits connected to an AC electrical outlet through a transformer or similar...
  • Page 13 _____________________________________________________________________ Accuracy We define measurement tolerances in terms of f.s. (full scale), rdg. (reading) and dgt. (digit) values, with the following meanings: f.s. (maximum display value or scale length) The maximum displayable value or the full length of the scale. This is usually the maximum value of the currently selected range.

  • Page 14: Notes On Use

    Using the product under such conditions could result in electrocution. Replace the test probes specified by Hioki . Do not use the product where it may be exposed to corrosive or combustible gases. The product may be damaged or cause an explosion.
  • Page 15 viii _____________________________________________________________________ This product is not designed to be entirely water- or dust- CAUTION proof. To avoid damage, do not use it in a wet or dusty environment. This product should be installed and operated indoors only, between 0 and 40 80% RH or less.

  • Page 16: Chapter 1 Outline

    Comparator and timer functions facilitate easy and accurate insulation resistance testing. Equipped with six selectable test voltages and external I/O, RS-232C interface and analog output terminal, HIOKI 3154 DIGITAL MΩ HiTESTER proves its efficiency and versatility from laboratory to production and inspection line testing.
  • Page 17 Also restarts with values saved at power shutdown when power is turned on. (4) External Interface External I/O outputs signals according to 3154 status and inputs start/stop signals. Additional test conditions can be selected. Records extended insulation resistance fluctuations using analog output.

  • Page 18: Controls And Functions

    _____________________________________________________________________ 1.3 Controls and Functions 1.3.1 Displays 1. Sampling lamp Blinks during resistance measurement. 2. Measurement value Displays measured resistance value. display 3. Judgment result Displays comparator PASS/FAIL results. display lamp 4. Lower limit display Displays comparator lower limit value. 5.

  • Page 19: Front Panel

    _____________________________________________________________________ 1.3.2 Front Panel 6 7 8 10 11 13 14 1. Measurement Connect test probes. High voltage occurs terminals between terminals continuously electrically connected to rear panel measurement terminals. 2. TEST lamp Turns on during testing. Blinks during discharging buildup in tested object. Press to change settings.

  • Page 20: Rear Panel

    Use to connect 9094 OUTPUT CORD. 4. RS-232C terminal Use to connect RS-232C for remote operation or optional 9442 PRINTER. 5. External I/O Outputs 3154 status and inputs start/stop and terminals test voltage switching signals. 6. Rear Connect test probes. High voltage occurs measurement between terminals.
  • Page 21 _____________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ Outline...

  • Page 22: Chapter 2 Preparation For Testing

    _____________________________________________________________________ Chapter 2 Preparation for Testing Before testing preparation, read each note carefully. Preparation for Testing Connecting Power Cord See 2.1. Powering On and Off the Unit See 2.2. Connecting Cord and Probes See 2.3. Using Handle See 2.4. Connecting to Equipment to be tested See 2.5.

  • Page 23: Connecting Power Cord

    Connecting Power Cord (1) Verify that the 3154 POWER switch is OFF ( O ). (2) Connect power cord supplied with the 3154 to power supply connector located in the back.

  • Page 24: Powering On And Off The Unit

    _____________________________________________________________________ 2.2 Powering On and Off the Unit Powering On (1) Turn POWER switch ON ( I ) on the rear panel. (2) All displays light up displaying product name and software version. (3) Returns to normal READY status for use with settings saved prior to turning power off.

  • Page 25: Connecting Cord And Probes (9257, 9289, 9294)

    2.3 Connecting Cord and Probes (9257, 9289, 9294) To avoid the risk of electric shock, be sure to press the 3154 STOP key and confirm that the TEST lamp is off WARNING before connecting/disconnecting probes. Do not keep power on equipment to be tested when connecting probes.

  • Page 26: Using Handle

    _____________________________________________________________________ 2.4 Using Handle When using the handle as a stand for the device, do not CAUTION press down too hard on the device as this can damage the handle. When interface cable, etc. is connected to the rear panel, keep the unit flat to avoid damaging the cable.

  • Page 27: Connecting To Equipment To Be Tested

    Before and after testing, do not touch equipment to be tested and probe tip when TEST lamp is on or blinking. After testing is complete, confirm that the 3154 TEST lamp is off before disconnecting probe from equipment to be tested.

  • Page 28: Chapter 3Setting Basic Testing Conditions

    _____________________________________________________________________ Chapter 3 Setting Basic Testing Conditions The below shows setting items and procedures. ・See Chapter 2 Preparation for testing Preparation for Testing. Setting testing conditions ・Select from 25 V to 1000 V. Setting test voltage See 3.1. Setting lower limit value Setting comparator ・When using PASS/FAIL judgment, set lower limit...

  • Page 29: Setting Test Voltage

    Test voltage can be set by external I/O. In this case, the 3154 test voltage display lamp stays on displaying previous voltage until testing starts after setting voltage from external I/O. Do not start the test simply by confirming the voltage display lamp, as unexpected voltage may be generated.

  • Page 30: Setting And Verifying Comparator

    _____________________________________________________________________ 3.2 Setting and Verifying Comparator 3.2.1 Setting Lower Limit Value When comparator is set, set lower limit value and test mode. Execute PASS/FAIL judgment by comparing value set as lower limit value and measurement value. Lower limit value determines resistance range for setting (manual range).
  • Page 31 _____________________________________________________________________ Setting Lower Limit Value (1) During READY status, press COMP key and lower limit value indicator starts blinking. (2) Press key to select and display lower limit. (Unit is［MΩ］ ) "----" appears when comparator is not set. (3) Press either STOP key or COMP key to confirm lower limit value.

  • Page 32: Setting And Verifying Test Mode

    _____________________________________________________________________ 3.2.2 Setting and Verifying Test mode Setting Test mode (1) After selecting lower limit value (other than "----") at lower limit value setting status, test mode setting status automatically appears by pressing either STOP key or COMP key. Which ever display previously set, FAIL StOP or Continue starts blinking.

  • Page 33: Setting And Verifying Resistance Range

    _____________________________________________________________________ 3.3 Setting and Verifying Resistance Range Resistance range comes with four types of manual range, 2 MΩ, 20 MΩ, 200 MΩ, 2000 MΩ(4000 MΩ at 500/1000 V) and auto range. Auto range may require some time before measurement value is displayed because range has to shift immediately after testing starts.

  • Page 34: Setting And Verifying Timer

    _____________________________________________________________________ 3.4 Setting and Verifying Timer 3.4.1 Setting and Verifying Test Duration Test duration is the time to apply voltage, measure resistance and perform PASS/FAIL judgment. Same Test duration setting is applicable at any test voltage. When setting at auto range, if the test time is set at a short time period, there is a possibility that test may finish without displaying a measurement value because of a range shift.
  • Page 35 _____________________________________________________________________ When Not Setting Test duration (1) During READY status, press TIMER key. When timer indicator is blinking, press both key and key at the same time to display "--" blinking or hold down either key or key to display "--" blinking. (2) When "--"...

  • Page 36: Setting And Verifying Delay Time

    _____________________________________________________________________ 3.4.2 Setting and Verifying Delay Time Delay time is used to set test duration lock out time for timer function and PASS/FAIL judgment by comparator immediately after testing starts and voltage is applied. Measurement value is displayed. Same delay time setting is applicable at any test voltage. For details, read 3.4.3 Determining Delay time.
  • Page 37 _____________________________________________________________________ Confirming Delay Time During READY status, delay time is not displayed. Follow the direction below to confirm delay time. (1) During READY status, press TIMER key twice. Selected delay time is displayed with DELAY lamp blinking. When delay time is not set, "--" is displayed with DELAY lamp blinking.

  • Page 38: Determining Delay Time

    _____________________________________________________________________ 3.4.3 Determining Delay Time When equipment to be tested contains capacitance, measurement value is low due to current charging capacitance immediately after test voltage is applied resulting in FAIL judgment by comparator. To avoid incorrect FAIL judgment, set delay time. While charging capacitance, time is required for applied voltage to reach test voltage standard value.
  • Page 39 _____________________________________________________________________ With Delay Time Voltage gradually rises charging capacitance. Test voltage Discharge time Approx. 0.3 s Approx. Confirmed Confirmed test 10 V delay time duration Time START STOP TEST lamp Blinking Delay time Test duration Timer timer ON timer ON Resistance Measuring・Displaying measurement...

  • Page 40: Setting Sampling Rate

    _____________________________________________________________________ 3.5 Setting Sampling Rate Choose from two sampling rates, FAST or SLOW. Sampling resistance and displaying value with FAST is ten times per second and with SLOW one time per second. When measurement value fluctuates, select SLOW for effective reading. During TEST status, SAMPLING lamp blinking rate alter according to sampling rate.

  • Page 41: Example Test Condition Setting

    _____________________________________________________________________ 3.6 Example Test Condition Setting The example shows READY status setting display after setting is complete before START key is pressed. Measurement value display decimal position may differ case by case. When returning to READY status without changing previous setting condition, the last measurement value and PASS/FAIL judgment result are displayed again.
  • Page 42 _____________________________________________________________________ (2) Exclusively for insulation resistance measurement, set as instructed below. Test voltage Lower limit value 500 V No limit Test duration OFF Test mode −−− Delay time ______________________________________________________________ Setting Basic Testing Conditions...
  • Page 43 _____________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ Setting Basic Testing Conditions...

  • Page 44: Chapter 4 Testing

    _____________________________________________________________________ Chapter 4 Testing HIOKI 3154 DIGITAL MΩ HiTESTER is equipped with READY status, setting status and TEST status. (1) READY status Stands ready for testing. TEST lamp is either OFF or blinking during READY status. (2) Setting status Sets various test settings. Each setting display blinks during setting status.

  • Page 45: Test Flow

    _____________________________________________________________________ 4.1 Test Flow Simple test flow chart ・During READY status, press START key to start testing. ・Switches to TEST status and TEST lamp is ON. Delay time 1. Resistance measurement 2. Delay time countdown 1. Resistance measurement 2. PASS/FAIL judgment 3.

  • Page 46: Start Testing

    During READY status, press START key to start testing in TEST status with TEST lamp ON. START key To start and end testing, in addition to keys, 3154 DIGITAL NOTE MΩ HiTESTER is equipped with external I/O, RS-232C and probes with switch. Different ways can be used to start and to end testing.

  • Page 47: During Testing (Test Status)

    _____________________________________________________________________ 4.3 During Testing (TEST status) When switching to TEST status, the 3154 applies test voltage to equipment to be tested. 1. When delay time is set, starts resistance measurement and delay time countdown. For details, see 3.4.3 Determining Delay time.

  • Page 48: Measurement Value Display

    _____________________________________________________________________ 4.4 Measurement Value Display Tips for measurement value display When resistance range is set to auto range, range shifts immediately after testing starts and only decimal point moves and measurement value is not displayed on measurement value display. To eliminate time for decimal point to move, switch resistance range to manual range.

  • Page 49: Completing Testing

    (3) TEST lamp may not turn off and continue to blink after testing is complete indicating discharging any charge buildup in tested object and the 3154. Proceed with discharge by following instruction in 4.6 Automatic Discharge.

  • Page 50: Automatic Discharge

    Safe to set and verify test condition setting or press START key NOTE to restart testing while TEST lamp is still blinking. When the 3154 power supply is turned OFF, discharge resistance is approximately 12 MΩ . ______________________________________________________________ Testing...

  • Page 51: Testing With 9299 Switched Probe

    9299 SWITCHED PROBE can be used as an ordinary probe when switch signal lead plug is not connected to EXT SW terminal. When external I/O STOP signal is set to LOW or the 3154 STOP key is pressed, testing cannot be initiated. ______________________________________________________________...

  • Page 52: Connecting 9299 Switched Probe

    (3) Connect connection cord (9257) or another test probe (9289 or 9294) to the other front panel measurement terminal. (4) When 3154 is in READY status, press switch on 9299 and verify that 3154 TEST lamp is turned on. When disconnecting 9299 from the 3154, disconnect test probe first and signal lead last.

  • Page 53: Setting 9299 Switched Probe

    _____________________________________________________________________ 4.7.2 Setting 9299 SWITCHED PROBE Select either continue mode (cont) or trigger mode (trig) to set 9299 SWITCHED PROBE. Operation Setting (1) During READY status, press SHIFT key then press and hold VOLT key for approximately two seconds or longer to display "SPECIAL".

  • Page 54: Chapter 5 Other Functions

    _____________________________________________________________________ Chapter 5 Other Functions 3154 is equipped with the following functions. Setting and Verifying Beep Setting Judgment Beep Sound ・See 5.1.1. Setting Beep Sound During Key Press ・See 5.1.2. Saving and Loading Test Saving Test Conditions Conditions ・See 5.2.1.

  • Page 55: Setting And Verifying Beep Sound

    _____________________________________________________________________ 5.1 Setting and Verifying Beep Sound 5.1.1 Setting Judgment Beep Sound When PASS/FAIL judgment is performed with comparator and timer, select beep sound from following four options. PASS : Beeps for PASS judgment. FAIL : Beeps for FAIL judgment. : Beeps when test duration timer ends.

  • Page 56: Setting Beep Sound During Key Press

    _____________________________________________________________________ 5.1.2 Setting Beep Sound During Key Press Select from beep sound options to set beep ON or OFF during key press. Setting Beep Sound ON or OFF. (1) During READY status, press SHIFT key then press and hold VOLT key for approximately two seconds or longer to display "SPECIAL".

  • Page 57: Saving And Loading Test Conditions

    _____________________________________________________________________ 5.2 Saving and Loading Test Conditions 5.2.1 Saving Test Conditions All 3154 configured test conditions, up to ten settings can be saved in internal memory excluding the following four conditions. Special Conditions 9299 SWITCHED PROBE operation mode Changing RS-232C Interface options (personal...
  • Page 58 _____________________________________________________________________ Saving Test Conditions (1) During READY status, press SHIFT key and then key. Following indicator appears displaying a number blinking to display save setting. The number identifies test condition setting to be saved. When save setting display appears, the number displayed is determined as described below.

  • Page 59: Loading Test Conditions

    _____________________________________________________________________ 5.2.2 Loading Test Conditions Saved test conditions can be loaded from internal memory. Loading saved test conditions (1) During READY status, press SHIFT key and then key. Following indicator appears displaying a number blinking. The number identifies saved test condition setting.

  • Page 60: Key Lock Function

    _____________________________________________________________________ 5.3 Key Lock Function Execute key lock to disable front panel key switch operations excluding START key, STOP key and 9299 SWITCHED PROBE switching operations. Executing Key Lock During READY status, press and hold LOCK key for approximately two seconds or longer. When key lock status, LOCK lamp on the left of LOCK key is on.

  • Page 61: System Reset

    _____________________________________________________________________ 5.4 System Reset System reset is used to set all test conditions back to initial factory settings. All saved test conditions are cleared by system reset. Executing system reset (1) During READY status, press SHIFT key then press and hold VOLT key for approximately two seconds or longer to display "SPECIAL".

  • Page 62: Chapter 6 External Interface

    External I/O terminal connector board is located in the back and enables signal input for START STOP test voltage control and signal output for 3154 status (TEST status, etc.) comparator judgment results. All signal leads are isolated through a photocoupler from other parts.

  • Page 63: Terminal Connector Board/Signal Wires

    STOP Set signal to LOW to enable same function as pressing 3154 STOP key. To perform start up edge detection, it requires more than 60 ms when set to LOW. Locking on LOW does not accept "all test start"...
  • Page 64 EXT.COM Terminal to connect to external equipment GND. Also connects with INT.GND terminal. INT.DCV、 Outputs 3154 internal power supply (5 VDC) and internal GND. Use to enable simple external I/O INT.GND functions. Not isolated. GND terminal is connected with power supply cord ground lead.

  • Page 65: Electric Specifications

    Internal power supply output (between INT.DCV and INT.GND terminals) Output voltage 5 VDC Maximum load current 100 mADC Output signal is a photocoupler open corrector output. 3154 is internally connected to EXT.DCV terminal at 4.7 kΩ pull up resistance. ______________________________________________________________ External Interface...
  • Page 66 _____________________________________________________________________ When Not Using EXT.DCV Terminal When connecting and loading directory to output terminal without using EXT.DCV terminal, refer to the chart below for external DC power supply to be connected for another direct loading and output signal voltage, output current. Output voltage External Low level...

  • Page 67: Connecting External I/O Terminal

    _____________________________________________________________________ 6.1.3 Connecting External I/O Terminal In order to avoid risk of damaging the unit, do not input CAUTION excessive voltage or current above standard to external I/O terminal. See "6.1.2 Electric Specifications" to set standard voltage and current. 5 VDC is output between internal DC power supply(INT.DCV) and INT.GND.
  • Page 68 _____________________________________________________________________ (1) Push the tab with a flatblade screwdriver or similar. (2) While keeping the tab depressed, insert a stripped wire into the connector opening. (3) Release the tab to lock the wire. Recommended Single strand wire 0.65 mm dia (AWG#22) Multi-strand (AWG#22) 0.32 mm...

  • Page 69: External I/O Terminal Circuit

    _____________________________________________________________________ 6.1.4 External I/O Terminal Circuit Signal wire insulation is used to cut down interference CAUTION between signals. Be sure to apply protective grounding to external equipment to be connected to avoid risk of damaging insulation. Maximum photocoupler low level output current is 60 mA. When more than 60 mA current is required, current amplifier transistor circuit and other external power supply devices must be connected externally.

  • Page 70: Settings To Be Selected With Volt 0 To

    _____________________________________________________________________ 6.1.5 Settings to be selected with VOLT 0 to 2 signals External I/O VOLT 0 to 2 signals allow the following two selections to be selected. At factory setting, test voltage and comparator (VOLT) are selected. (1) Selecting test voltage and comparator (VOLT) Select test voltage (including comparator) according the chart below.
  • Page 71 _____________________________________________________________________ Setting content with VOLT 0 to 2 signals (1) During READY status, press SHIFT key and press and hold VOLT key approximately two seconds or longer to display "SPECIAL". (2) Press ▲/▼ key to display "VOLt SIGnAL" (3) Press STOP key to display either "VOLt VOLt" or "VOLt LOAd"...

  • Page 72: Setting Test Signal Off Timing

    _____________________________________________________________________ 6.1.6 Setting TEST Signal OFF Timing The following shows two options when external I/O TEST signal output returns from LOW to HIGH after completing test. Factory setting is set to SLOW. (1) SLOW (SLO) After completing test, maintains LOW (same status during test) until voltage goes down to approximately 10 V in tested equipment during discharge.
  • Page 73 _____________________________________________________________________ TEST Signal OFF Timing (1) When SLOW is selected STOP (Input) Stop Occurrence Approx. 10 V Test voltage TEST (Output) (2) When FAST is selected STOP (Input) Stop Occurrence Test voltage TEST (Output) Approx. 30 to 80 ms ______________________________________________________________ External Interface...

  • Page 74: Timing Chart

    _____________________________________________________________________ 6.1.7 Timing Chart To control test voltage from external I/O, set signal before testing. Test voltage cannot be changed during testing. TEST signal timing is synchronized with front panel TEST lamp. Delay time Resistance range Manual range Start testing START signal End testing STOP signal...
  • Page 75 _____________________________________________________________________ The timing chart below shows timing between time to start and time to complete testing under the following conditions. Delay time Resistance range Manual range Start testing START signal End testing End of setting time First judgment result PASS After second judgment result FAIL TEST signal OFF timing...

  • Page 76: Output Signal Connection Example

    _____________________________________________________________________ 6.1.8 Output Signal Connection Example (1) When Using as Open Collector Output LED lamp Relay Output Output 30 V max. 30 V max. EXT.COM EXT.COM 60 mA max. 60 mA max. When using relay, be sure to install back electromotive force NOTE absorption diode.

  • Page 77: Input Signal Connection Example

    _____________________________________________________________________ 6.1.9 Input Signal Connection Example Using transistor example shown bellow. It is possible to use FET or external switch in stead of transistor. (1) When Using External DC Power 3154 EXT.DCV External Transistor Input Power 30 V max. (2) When Using Internal DC Power 3154 INT.DCV...

  • Page 78: Analog Outputting

    To avoid risk of damaging the unit and output cord, do not CAUTION input external voltage and current to analog output terminal. Do not connect output cord plug to the 3154 measurement terminal. Rear panel analog output terminal outputs direct voltage proportional to resistance.

  • Page 79: Analog Output

    _____________________________________________________________________ 6.2.2 Analog Output Analog output voltage output range come with the following two options. During testing, analog output follows the 3154 measurement display timing. After completing testing, analog output continues to output and hold final voltage. (1) Outputs 0 to 4 V in all measurement resistance ranges...

  • Page 80: Setting Analog Output

    _____________________________________________________________________ 6.2.3 Setting Analog Output 3154 Analog Output Setting (1) During READY status, press SHIFT key and then press and hold VOLT key approximately two seconds or longer to display "SPECIAL". (2) Press key to display "A.OUt rAnGE". (3) Press STOP key to show "FULL rAnGE" or "EACH rAnGE"...

  • Page 81: Outputting To Printer

    _____________________________________________________________________ 6.3 Outputting to Printer Use optional 9442 PRINTER, 9444 CONNECTION CABLE, 9443 AC ADAPTER and 1196 RECORDING PAPER to print measurement values and judgments result after completing testing. 9442 PRINTER DPU-414 by SEIKO Electronic Industry, Co. 9443-01 AC ADAPTER PW-4007-J1 for Japan use by SEIKO Electronic Industry, Co.
  • Page 82 _____________________________________________________________________ 3154 Interface Setting Set 3154 interface setting to "Print" to use RS-232C Interface for printing. (1) During READY status, press SHIFT key and then press and hold VOLT key approximately two seconds or longer to display "SPECIAL". (2) Press key to display "rS-232C".
  • Page 83 _____________________________________________________________________ Setting 9442 Printer (DIP SW setting) To enable 9442 for printing with 3154, modify 9442 software DIP SW setting. (1) Turn 9442 power off. (2) Press and hold down ON LINE switch to power on until starting to print current settings.
  • Page 84 9442 PRINTER factory setting condition is set to connect NOTE HIOKI 3166 CLAMP ON POWER HiTESTER. Be sure to configure software DIP SW setting for 9442 PRINTER. For printer operation, read 9442 PRINTER instruction manual. Use 1196 RECORDING PAPER (thermal paper, 10 rolls) or similar products.

  • Page 85: Connecting Printer

    (2) Turn OFF both 3154 and printer power. (3) Connect 9444 CONNECTION CABLE to 3154 RS- 232C connector and printer connector labeled SERIAL. (4) After connecting cable, turn ON 3154 and printer power. (5) After completing testing, the final measurement data is output to printer.

  • Page 86: Printing Example

    After maximum data assigned number 65535 is reached, it starts from number 1 again. To print data as data number 1, turn OFF 3154 power and then turn back ON. (1) Example of normal measurement (2) Example of measurement when comparator is executed.
  • Page 87 _____________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ External Interface...

  • Page 88: Chapter 7 Rs-232C Interface

    _____________________________________________________________________ Chapter 7 RS-232C Interface RS-232C Interface enables all 3154 controls except 3154 power switch. It also performs measurement data transfer independent from other functions. ______________________________________________________________ RS-232C Interface...

  • Page 89: Controlling From Personal Computer

    Output voltage level 5 V to 9 V (Load resistance 3 to 7 kΩ) -9 V to -5 V 3154 RS-232C connector signal lead is set as follows. Other pins are not in use. Interface connector: D-sub 9 pin, male Signal...

  • Page 90: Preparing For Data Transfer

    When connecting with NEC PC 98 series: 9638 RS-232C CABLE Connecting 3154 and Personal Computer (1) Use cable to connect 3154 and personal computer. (2) After connecting, turn on both 3154 and personal computer power. (3) Set RS-232C in personal computer.
  • Page 91 _____________________________________________________________________ 3154 Interface Setting Designate 3154 Interface setting "PC" to enable 3154 Interface to communicate with personal computer. (1) During READY status, press SHIFT key and then press and hold VOLT key approximately two seconds or longer to display "SPECIAL".

  • Page 92: Communication

    The output queue is also cleared when the power is turned off and turned on again. The 3154 has an output queue of 256 bytes capacity. If the response messages overflow this limit of 256 bytes, a query error is generated, and the output queue queue is cleared.

  • Page 93: Command Format

    The meaning of the delimiter is to separate commands and data. NOTE When the 3154 receives the delimiter, it starts analysis of the command. A command can abbreviated. The whole command form is referred to as the "long form" and the abbreviated form as the "short form."...
  • Page 94 _____________________________________________________________________ sending command (including parameter and delimiter) from personal computer in either upper or lower case letters is valid. All responses returned from the 3154 are in upper case letters. VOLTage OK (the long form) VOLT OK (the short form)
  • Page 95 _____________________________________________________________________ Parameter Character data and decimal data are used as the 3154 parameter (data) and the command determines the type of data. The 3154 uses character string data and numeric data, and the type use varies according to the command in question.
  • Page 96 _____________________________________________________________________ Separators (1) Command unit separator Multiple commands can be written in a line by connecting them with a semicolon ; . Example: :VOLTage 1000;:RANGe AUTO;*IDN? Multiple query commands can also be in a line. Response is returned in a line with each responding data separated by a semicolon ;...

  • Page 97: Numeric Format Chart

    _____________________________________________________________________ 7.1.4 Numeric Format Chart Measurement value Range Measurement value Note 2 MΩ 0.000E+06 to 2.000E+06 4 digits and decimal point 1.90E+06 to 9.99E+06 3 digits and decimal point 20 MΩ 10.00E+06 to 20.00E+06 4 digits and decimal point 19.0E+06 to 99.9E+06 3 digits and decimal point 200 MΩ...

  • Page 98: Command Reference

    Explains the received data. Error Specifies what types of error may occur. Example These are simple example of the use of the command. PC> Denotes command from the computer. 3154> Denotes command from the 3154. Command List Chart Command Function Specialized ∗CLS...
  • Page 99 _____________________________________________________________________ Command Function Beep sound :KEY:BEEPer Sets beep sound during key during key press press :KEY:BEEPer? Queries beep sound during key press Save/Load :SAVE Saves test conditions :SAVE? Queries if condition saved with designated number is to be saved :LOAD Loads test conditions 9299 :PROBe...
  • Page 100 Syntax *IDN? Response <data> Example PC> *IDN? 3154> HIOKI,3154,0,V1.00 *RST Resets 3154 setting. Execute *RST to stop testing and reset setting by clearing all saved test conditions. See 5.4 to reset setting. Syntax *RST Example Execute resetting PC> *RST ______________________________________________________________...
  • Page 101 Example Queries test voltage PC> :VOLTage? Test voltage is 100 V. 3154> When command ON :VOLTage 100 When command OFF 1000 :COMParator Sets comparator lower limit value and test mode. Whereas key press sets only predetermined values, this command enables setting lower limit value at any value.
  • Page 102 Returns setting in text data(<data>). Syntax :COMParator:BEEPer? Response :COMParator:BEEPER <data> or simply <data> <data> PASS/FAIL/OFF/END Example To query beep sound during judgment PC> :COMParator:BEEPer? Beeps at FAIL judgment 3154> When command ON :COMPARATOR:BEEPER FAIL When command OFF FAIL ______________________________________________________________ RS-232C Interface...
  • Page 103 (See 7.1.4 Numeric Format Chart) Example To query test duration setting PC> :TIMer? Test duration is 10 seconds. 3154> When command ON :TIMER 10 When command OFF 10 :DELay Sets delay time. If during testing, it stops test and sets delay time.
  • Page 104 :MOHM:RANGe <data> or simply <data> <data> 2M/20M/200M/2000M/4000M/AUTO Example To query resistance range PC> :MOHM:RANGe? Resistance range is 200 MΩ. 3154> When command ON :MOHM:RANGE 200M When command OFF 200M :KEY:BEEPer Sets beep sound ON/OFF during key press. Syntax :KEY:BEEPer <data>...
  • Page 105 SPEED <data> or simply <data> <data> FAST/SLOW Example To query sampling rate PC> :SPEed? Sampling rate is set with FAST. 3154> When command ON :SPEED FAST When command OFF FAST :SAVE Saves test condition with designated number. Syntax :SAVE <data>...
  • Page 106 TRIGger : Trigger mode Example To query probe mode PC> :PROBe? Continue mode is set for probe mode setting. 3154> When command ON :PROBE CONTINUE When command OFF CONTINUE :IO:SIGNal Sets timing for TEST signal to return from LOW to HIGH when test is complete.
  • Page 107 Executing this command during testing results in execute error. :STOP Stops testing. Syntax :STOP Example PC> :STOP :STATe? Returns 3154 status in numeric data (<data>). Command is not included in response. Syntax :STATe? Response <data> <data> 0 to 2(NR1 numeric data)
  • Page 108 _____________________________________________________________________ :MEASure? Queries measurement value. Returns measurement value at time of receiving this command in NR3 numeric value data. When 3154 is in READY status, it returns final measurement value when previous test was completed. Syntax :MEASure? Response :MEASURE <data> or simply <data>...
  • Page 109 Queries measurement value and judgment result. After completing test, it returns measurement value and then judgment result as <measurement value> <judgment result> in data (<data1>,<data2>). When 3154 is in READY status, it returns final measurement value and judgment result when previous test was completed.
  • Page 110 LOAD: Use VOLT 0 to 2 signals as load No. option Example To query operation PC> VOLTage:SIGNal? Set as VOLTAGE 3154> When command ON :VOLTAGE:SIGNAL VOLTAGE When command OFF VOLTAGE :AOUT:RANGe Set analog output to output in all measurement resistance ranges or in each range display area.
  • Page 111 :AOUT:RANGE <data> or simply <data> <data> FULL/EACH FULL: Output in all measurement resistance ranges EACH: Output in each range display area Example Query setting PC> :AOUT:RANGe? Set to FULL 3154> When command ON :AOUT:RANGE FULL When command OFF FULL ______________________________________________________________ RS-232C Interface...

  • Page 112: Sending Measurement Data To Pc

    Preparation for communication Connect as instructed in 7.1.1. 3154 Interface Setting To use 3154 RS-232C Interface to enable measurement data transfer, set interface setting to "Print". (1) During READY status, press SHIFT key and then press and hold VOLT key for approximately two seconds or longer to display "SPECIAL".
  • Page 113 1 and as more tests follow, numbers increase accordingly. After maximum assigned data number 65535 is reached it starts from number 1 again. To transfer data as data number 1, turn OFF 3154 power and then turn back ON. ______________________________________________________________ RS-232C Interface...
  • Page 114 _____________________________________________________________________ (1) Example: normal measurement time 3820 Mohm 15.00 Mohm O.F. Mohm (2) Example: when comparator is in use 3500 Mohm PASS 15.00 Mohm FAIL 15.00 Mohm DELAY (*) *:When delay time timer is on, PASS/FAIL judgment is not executed. When test is canceled in the middle of measurement by STOP key, etc., DELAY is transferred as judgment result.
  • Page 115 _____________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ RS-232C Interface...

  • Page 116: Chapter 8 Specifications

    _____________________________________________________________________ Chapter 8 Specifications 8.1 General Specifications Display Sampling rate FAST: 10 counts/s SLOW: 1 count/s Interface External I/O, RS-232C, Analog output, EXT.SW Analog output accuracy: 2%f.s. (at display value) External Front: Measurement terminal (HIGH,LOW), EXT.SW terminal Rear: Measurement terminal (HIGH,LOW), external I/O terminal terminal, RS-232C connecter, analog output terminal Measurement terminal front/rear cannot be changed.
  • Page 117 _____________________________________________________________________ Storable content in Test voltage, lower limit, test mode, judgment beep memory per sound, test duration, delay time, resistance range, combination sampling rate Data hold Automatically holds measurement value and judgment result at measurement completion. Key lock Available Automatic Warns remaining voltage with blinking TEST lamp discharge function...

  • Page 118: Measurement Part Specifications

    _____________________________________________________________________ 8.2 Measurement Part Specifications Measurement Applied DC voltage method method A/D conversion Successive approximation comparison method method Test voltage 25 VDC Resistance range: 0 to 200.0 MΩ (rated) 50 VDC Resistance range: 0 to 200.0 MΩ 100 VDC Resistance range: 0 to 2000 MΩ 250 VDC Resistance range: 0 to 2000 MΩ...
  • Page 119 _____________________________________________________________________ When Setting Auto Range Range Increment: Range increments When 2000 count exceeds current range (except top range). Range Decrement: Range decrements when 190 counts go below current range (except from 2 MΩ range). Overflow display: O.F (When exceeding maximum value in resistance measurement range) When Setting Manual Range Overflow flow display: O.F when exceeding maximum...
  • Page 120 _____________________________________________________________________ Limit determined by capacitance contained in equipment to be measured : If capacitance contained in equipment to be measured is within range limit illustrated below, display value variance is within 2% rdg. : If capacitance contained in equipment to be measured is within range limit illustrated below, display value variance is within 5% rdg.
  • Page 121 _____________________________________________________________________ Test Voltage/Measurement Current (in accordance with JIS C 1302-1994 Insulation Resistance Tester) When resistance below lower limit measurement resistance is measured, voltage between measurement terminals drops. When resistance above lower limit measurement resistance is measured, voltage between measurement terminals becomes 1 to 1.2 times rated value.
  • Page 122 _____________________________________________________________________ Test duration timer specifications After measurement START is initiated and waiting time (0.35 s max) + designated test duration elapses, timer stops measurement (Settable ON/OFF setting). When ON is set Displays countdown time from designated time. When OFF is set Displays --, test duration = Setting range 0.5 to 99 s...
  • Page 123 _____________________________________________________________________ Response time chart Response time is determined by time after START signal is input and measurement value reaches within accuracy specifications until comparator judgment result is output to external I/O at each measurement value. Sampling Sampling Resistance range Test voltage rate rate FAST...

  • Page 124: Dimensions

    _____________________________________________________________________ 8.3 Dimensions 215±2 mm 238±2 mm 213±2 mm 2.5±2 m m ______________________________________________________________ Specifications...

  • Page 125: Options And Specifications

    _____________________________________________________________________ 8.4 Options and specifications 9257 CONNECTION CORD (Testing probe as same as TEST PROBEs below) Both red and black clip shaped probes Lead length : approximately 1.2 m. 9289 TEST PROBE Both red and black pin shaped probes. Lead length : approximately 1.2 m. 9294 TEST PROBE Probe in red is pin shaped.
  • Page 126 _____________________________________________________________________ 9299 SWITCHED PROBE To use 9299 SWITCHED PROBE, one more probe is r required. Lead length : approximately 80 cm. 9094 OUTPUT CORD Used for analog output. Lead length : approximately 1.5 m. ______________________________________________________________ Specifications...
  • Page 127 _____________________________________________________________________ 9442 PRINTER To use 9442 Printer, purchase separately sold 9444 CONNECTION CABLE and 9443 AC ADAPTER. Figure shows 9442 PRINTER connected with 9444 CONNECTION CABLE. Printing method Thermal serial dot method Paper width 112 mm Printing speed 52.5 cps Power supply 9443 AC ADAPTER or included nickel hydrogen batteries (prints approximately 3000 lines charged with 9443)

  • Page 128: Chapter 9 Maintenance And Service

    Pack the product carefully so that it will not be damaged during shipment, and include a detailed written description of the problem. Hioki cannot be responsible for damage that occurs during shipment. ・If the unit has been subject to moisture, or if oil and dust...

  • Page 129: Trouble Shooting

    STOP key is kept pressed. RS-232C does not function Cables are not connected properly. at all. Power is not turned ON all connected equipment. Communication conditions are not configured properly. 3154 Interface is not set properly. (See 7.1.1, 7.2.) ______________________________________________________________ Maintenance and Service...
  • Page 130 ERROR 20 TO ERROR 24 Internal EEPROM is damaged. is displayed. All 3154 settings are stored in internal n0 AdJUSt or n0 dA AdJ is EEPROM. EEPROM has limit for writing displayed when power is to. When EEPROM reaches limit error is turned on.
  • Page 131 _____________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ Maintenance and Service...
  • Page 134 HIOKI 3154 DIGITAL MΩ HiTESTER Instruction Manual Publication date: September 2006 Revised edition 5 Edited and published by HIOKI E.E. CORPORATION Technical Support Section All inquiries to International Sales and Marketing Department 81 Koizumi, Ueda, Nagano, 386-1192, Japan TEL: +81-268-28-0562 / FAX: +81-268-28-0568 E-mail: os-com@hioki.co.jp...
  • Page 135 HEAD OFFICE 81 Koizumi, Ueda, Nagano 386-1192, Japan TEL +81-268-28-0562 / FAX +81-268-28-0568 E-mail: os-com@hioki.co.jp / URL http://www.hioki.co.jp/ HIOKI USA CORPORATION 6 Corporate Drive, Cranbury, NJ 08512, USA TEL +1-609-409-9109 / FAX +1-609-409-9108 3154A981-05 06-09H Printed on recycled paper...

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