Backlight function (Making measurements in a dark location)....37 Filter function (Rejecting noise) ......... 38 Alarm function (Judging measured values and sounding an alarm) .. 39 HIOKI FT6380B981-01 FT6380B981-01 GlobalTestSupply www. .com nd Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.co...
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Function specifications ........62 Chapter 4 Maintenance and Service Cleaning ............63 Troubleshooting ..........64 Inspection and Repair ..........64 Before returning for repair .......... 64 Errors and Operating Status ......65 HIOKI FT6380B981-01 GlobalTestSupply www. .com nd Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.co...
Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Hioki FT6380-50 Clamp on Earth Tester. To obtain maximum performance from the instrument, please read this manual first, and keep it handy for future refer- ence. HIOKI FT6380B981-01 GlobalTestSupply www. .com nd Quality Products Online at:...
In particular, check the accessories, panel switches, and connectors. If damage is evident, or if it fails to operate according to the specifications, contact your authorized Hioki distributor or reseller. Confirm that these contents are provided. □...
Option (sold separately) Option (sold separately) The option listed below is available for the instrument. To order an option, please contact your authorized Hioki distributor or reseller. Options are subject to change. Check Hioki’s website for the latest information. □...
30 A/m is prohibited. Indicates that the instrument may be connected to or disconnected from a live circuit. Indicates whether the power is on or off. HIOKI FT6380B981-01 GlobalTestSupply www. .com nd Quality Products Online at:...
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Indicates a prohibited action. (p. #) Indicates the location of reference information. Information displayed on the screen is enclosed in brackets. Bold text indicates alphanumeric characters (bold shown on operation keys. characters) HIOKI FT6380B981-01 GlobalTestSupply www. .com nd Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.co...
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This screen is displayed when the clamp sensor is not completely closed during use of the resistance measurement function. Symbols for Various Standards Hioki expresses accuracy as error limit values specified in terms of percentages of reading. Refers to the displayed value of the measur- Reading ing instrument.
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Use of a measurement instrument that is not CAT-rated in CAT II to CAT IV measurement applications could result in a severe accident, and must be carefully avoided. HIOKI FT6380B981-01 GlobalTestSupply www. .com nd Quality Products Online at:...
Before using the instrument for the first time, verify that it oper- ates normally to ensure that no damage occurred during storage or shipping. If you find any damage, contact your authorized Hioki distributor or reseller. Instrument Installation Operating temperature: -10°C to 50°C (14°F to 122°F) (Be sure to use batteries that are suited for use under the envi- ronmental conditions in which you are using the instrument.)
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To avoid electric shock when measuring live lines, wear appropriate protective gear, such as insulated rubber gloves, boots and a safety helmet. HIOKI FT6380B981-01 GlobalTestSupply www. .com nd Quality Products Online at:...
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• Do not slant the instrument or place it on top of an uneven sur- face. Dropping or knocking down the instrument can cause injury or damage to the instrument. HIOKI FT6380B981-01 GlobalTestSupply www. .com nd Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.co...
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1.0 mm in diameter. 0: The equipment inside the enclosure is not protected against the harmful effects of water. HIOKI FT6380B981-01 GlobalTestSupply www. .com nd Quality Products Online at:...
Overview Chapter 1 1.1 Product Overview The FT6380-50 Clamp on Earth Tester makes grounding resis- tance measurements simply by being clamped to multiple- grounded ground wires. No auxiliary grounding rod is needed, and there is no need to disconnect the ground wire from the grounding rod.
Auto-power-save (APS) function (p.53) An auto-power-save function keeps batteries from running down when you forget to turn off the instrument. HIOKI FT6380B981-01 GlobalTestSupply www. .com nd Quality Products Online at:...
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The instrument’s internal memory can record up to 2,000 measured values. Automatic measurement report function using your mobile communication device (p.46) The wireless communication function enables your mobile commu- nication device to create measurement reports on-site easily. HIOKI FT6380B981-01 GlobalTestSupply www. .com nd Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.co...
• To cancel auto-power-save mode, press the power key while holding down the HOLD key. Backlight key • Turns the backlight on and off. A/Ω key • Switches between resistance measurement mode and current measurement mode. HIOKI FT6380B981-01 GlobalTestSupply www. .com nd Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.co...
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Do not remove this sticker as the number is important. Battery cover (p.23) Bottom Strap hole (p.22) HIOKI FT6380B981-01 GlobalTestSupply www. .com nd Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.co...
Saves measurement data to the instrument’s internal mem- ory. (p.42) *In function mode, this key serves as the key, which is used to accept setting items and values. HIOKI FT6380B981-01 GlobalTestSupply www. .com nd Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.co...
When the mark lights up, the loop may have a break in it. In this case, the mark indicates that the wires have been coupled by capacitance.) (p.32) HIOKI FT6380B981-01 GlobalTestSupply www. .com nd Quality Products Online at:...
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The number of measurement data points stored in memory is shown to the right. Lights up when the range display function is on. The measurement range is shown to the right. HIOKI FT6380B981-01 GlobalTestSupply www. .com nd Quality Products Online at:...
Using the included resistance check loop to inspect the instrument (p.27) Measurement Resistance Measurement (p.29) Current Measurement (p.33) End of measurement Remove the instrument from the measurement target. Turn off the instrument. HIOKI FT6380B981-01 GlobalTestSupply www. .com nd Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.co...
Attach both ends of the Strap securely to the instrument. If insecurely attached, the instrument may fall and be damaged when carrying Thread the strap through the strap hole as shown in the follow- ing diagram: HIOKI FT6380B981-01 GlobalTestSupply www. .com nd Quality Products Online at:...
• To prevent instrument damage or an electric shock, use only the screws that are originally installed for securing the battery cover in place. If you have lost a screw or find that a screw is damaged, please contact your authorized Hioki distributor or reseller. HIOKI FT6380B981-01 GlobalTestSupply www.
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• After use, always turn off the instrument. • If the battery is completely exhausted, the display will show [ ], and the instrument will automati- bAtt → P.oFF cally turn off. HIOKI FT6380B981-01 GlobalTestSupply www. .com nd Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.co...
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When installing the wireless adapter, remove the pro- tective cap. Insert the wireless adapter all the way inside while carefully checking its orientation. Install the battery cover and tighten the screws. HIOKI FT6380B981-01 GlobalTestSupply www. .com nd Quality Products Online at:...
Before using the instrument for the first time, verify that it oper- ates normally to ensure that no damage occurred during stor- age or shipping. If you find any damage, contact your authorized Hioki distributor or reseller. Inspecting the instrument Do not use the instrument if it •...
Contact your authorized Hioki distributor or reseller. • The resistance check loop cannot be used to calibrate the instrument. To have the instrument calibrated, con- tact your authorized Hioki distributor or reseller. HIOKI FT6380B981-01 GlobalTestSupply www.
If the tips of the clamp sensor become deformed, have the instru- ment inspected and calibrated by your authorized Hioki distributor or reseller. HIOKI FT6380B981-01 GlobalTestSupply www.
(*For appli- cations involving the measurement of grounding resistance at a single grounding site, use Hioki FT6031-50 Earth Tester or Hioki FT3151 Analog Earth Tester). If the grounding resistance of the measurement target is repre-...
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Measuring method Select resistance measurement mode. Select resistance measurement mode with the A/Ω key. Clamp the grounding wire you wish to measure. The resistance value will be displayed. HIOKI FT6380B981-01 GlobalTestSupply www. .com nd Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.co...
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Check the current flowing through the grounding wire by using the instrument's current measurement mode or an instrument such as a clamp tester capa- ble of DC current measurement. HIOKI FT6380B981-01 GlobalTestSupply www. .com nd Quality Products Online at:...
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It is recommended to verify that there are no wiring breaks in the location being measured. Short Break HIOKI FT6380B981-01 GlobalTestSupply www. .com nd Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.co...
Position the conductor in the center of the clamp sensor. To perform measurement accurately, place the conduc- tor to pass through the center of the clamp sensor at a right angle. HIOKI FT6380B981-01 GlobalTestSupply www. .com nd Quality Products Online at:...
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• Displayed values can frequently fluctuate due to induction potential even when no voltage is applied. This, however, is not a malfunction. HIOKI FT6380B981-01 GlobalTestSupply www. .com nd Quality Products Online at:...
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Measuring zero-phase current When measuring zero-phase current, clamp all of the circuits at once. Single-phase, 2-lead circuits Load device three-phase 3-lead circuits Load device Clamp all three leads of the circuit. HIOKI FT6380B981-01 GlobalTestSupply www. .com nd Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.co...
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(1) When using input current that is 1/10 or less of the full electric current range (2) When measuring high frequencies with the filter function enabled. HIOKI FT6380B981-01 GlobalTestSupply www. .com nd Quality Products Online at:...
The backlight will turn off automatically when there has been no operation for about 2 minutes. To turn off the backlight, press the backlight key ( ) again. The backlight will turn off. HIOKI FT6380B981-01 GlobalTestSupply www. .com nd Quality Products Online at:...
Canceling the filter function dis- ables the low-pass filter, allowing measurement of current including harmonic components. HIOKI FT6380B981-01 GlobalTestSupply www. .com nd Quality Products Online at:...
*For more information about function mode, see (p.50). Alarm settings screen for resistance measurement Alarm settings screen for current measurement HIOKI FT6380B981-01 GlobalTestSupply www. .com nd Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.co...
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If you press the key after configuring the Hi/Lo set- ting but before saving the threshold and thereby cancel the config- uration process, any changes to the Hi/Lo setting will not be saved. HIOKI FT6380B981-01 GlobalTestSupply www. .com nd Quality Products Online at:...
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Once the settings are complete, the screen will switch to the alarm settings screen. To return to resistance mea- surement or current measurement mode, press the key again or the A/Ω key. HIOKI FT6380B981-01 GlobalTestSupply www. .com nd Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.co...
Delete unneeded values to free up space. * Measured values, filter use, and the [ ] and [ marks are saved in memory. HIOKI FT6380B981-01 GlobalTestSupply www. .com nd Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.co...
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To exit the read memory screen, press the key or the key. * To return to resistance measurement or current mea- surement mode, press the key again or the A/Ω key. HIOKI FT6380B981-01 GlobalTestSupply www. .com nd Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.co...
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The [OK?] mark will flash on the LCD once you select the data to clear so that you can confirm your intentions. Press the key again to clear the data. HIOKI FT6380B981-01 GlobalTestSupply www. .com nd Quality Products Online at:...
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2.5 Convenient function • To cancel, press the key. • To return to resistance measurement or current mea- surement mode, press the key again or the A/Ω key. HIOKI FT6380B981-01 GlobalTestSupply www. .com nd Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.co...
Wi-Fi devices (IEEE 802.11.b/g/n). • When the app is launched for the first time (before being paired with any instrument), the instrument set- tings screen will be displayed. HIOKI FT6380B981-01 GlobalTestSupply www. .com nd Quality Products Online at:...
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* When the Z3210 is not connected, the instrument will display [n.c.]. You cannot switch on/off the wireless communication setting. HIOKI FT6380B981-01 GlobalTestSupply www. .com nd Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.co...
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Lights off: Wireless communication function is off. Flashes: Performing wireless communication Launch the GENNECT Cross and pair it with the instru- ment. Select the measurement function and start measure- ment. HIOKI FT6380B981-01 GlobalTestSupply www. .com nd Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.co...
Press the power key while holding down the key. To exit sub-function mode, press the power key to turn off the instrument and then turn it back on. HIOKI FT6380B981-01 GlobalTestSupply www. .com nd Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.co...
The measurement range is displayed using values only. (Example: 1,600 Ω range 1,600) The units for the measurement range are the same as for the displayed measured value. HIOKI FT6380B981-01 GlobalTestSupply www. .com nd Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.co...
APS function on or off and press the key. When the APS function is disabled in sub-function mode, APS will remain disabled when the instrument’s power is cycled. HIOKI FT6380B981-01 GlobalTestSupply www. .com nd Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.co...
Instrument operation will be restored without a system reset having been performed. • For more information about how to clear previously saved measurement data, see “Clearing stored data (p.44)”. HIOKI FT6380B981-01 GlobalTestSupply www. .com nd Quality Products Online at:...
Accuracy guarantee period: 1 year guarantee (Clamp sensor opening/closing count: Up to 10000 cycles) conditions Accuracy guarantee period after adjustment made by Hioki: 1 year Accuracy guarantee temperature and humidity range: 23°C ±5°C, 80% RH or less Temperature (Measurement accuracy × 0.1)/°C is added to the measurement...
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±20% rdg 1600 Ω (1200 Ω to1600 Ω) 20 Ω ± 35% rdg To obtain the measurement accuracy at a range boundary, apply the accuracy of the higher-accuracy range. HIOKI FT6380B981-01 GlobalTestSupply www. .com nd Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.co...
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(E Effects of system Not applicable frequency (E Effects of system Not applicable voltage (E Operation uncertainty ±30% rdg Guaranteed 3.00 Ω to 1600 Ω operating-uncertainty range HIOKI FT6380B981-01 GlobalTestSupply www. .com nd Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.co...
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0.05 mA to 60.0 A measuring range Zero display Less than 0.05 mA range Overrange Greater than 60.0 A Measurement Filter off/ Filter on: 1 s ±0.5 s or less response time HIOKI FT6380B981-01 GlobalTestSupply www. .com nd Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.co...
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±0.5 A ±0.5 A 60.0 A (18.0 A to 0.1 A 60.0 A) 30 Hz f < 45 Hz ±2.5% rdg 66 Hz < f 400 Hz ±0.5 A HIOKI FT6380B981-01 GlobalTestSupply www. .com nd Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.co...
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(measurement current: 10.01 mA to 60.0 A) Class 2 30 A/m: Less than ±20% rdg (measurement current: 5.00 mA to 10.00 mA) Less than ±12.5% rdg (measurement current: 10.01 mA to 60.0 A) HIOKI FT6380B981-01 GlobalTestSupply www. .com nd Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.co...
• To clean the instrument, wipe it gently with a soft cloth moistened with water or mild detergent. Never use sol- vents such as benzene, alcohol, acetone, ether, ketones, thinners or gasoline, as they can deform and discolor the case. HIOKI FT6380B981-01 GlobalTestSupply www. .com nd Quality Products Online at:...
Include cush- ioning material so the instrument cannot move within the pack- age. Be sure to include details of the problem. Hioki cannot be responsible for damage that occurs during shipment. • Use the original packing materials when transporting the instrument, if possible.
4.3 Errors and Operating Status 4.3 Errors and Operating Status If an error is shown on the LCD, the instrument needs to be repaired. Contact your authorized Hioki distributor or reseller. Display Description Corrective action Err 001 ROM error Repair is required.
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