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- Page 1 FT6380-50 Instruction Manual CLAMP ON EARTH TESTER Feb. 2021 Revised edition 1 FT6380B981-01 21-02H HIOKI FT6380B981-01 800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Data hold function (Holding the measured value) ..37 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 FT6380B981-01 800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com... - Page 3 Input, Output, and Measurement Specifications 56 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 FT6380B981-01 800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
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Page 4: Introduction
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 FT6380B981-01 800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com... -
Page 5: Verifying Package Contents
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. □... -
Page 6: Option (Sold Separately)
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. □... -
Page 7: Safety Information
Indicates that using the instrument in an external magnetic field of exceeding 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 FT6380B981-01 800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com... - Page 8 EU directives. Other Symbols 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 FT6380B981-01 800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
- Page 9 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.
- Page 10 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 FT6380B981-01 800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
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Page 11: Operating Precautions
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.) - Page 12 To avoid electric shock when measuring live lines, wear appropriate protective gear, such as insulated rubber gloves, boots and a safety helmet. HIOKI FT6380B981-01 800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
- Page 13 • 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 FT6380B981-01 800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
- Page 14 1.0 mm in diameter. The equipment inside the enclo- sure is protected against entry by solid foreign objects larger than 1.0 mm in diameter. 0: The equipment inside the enclosure is not protected against the harmful effects of water. HIOKI FT6380B981-01 800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
- Page 15 Operating Precautions HIOKI FT6380B981-01 800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
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Page 16: Chapter 1 Overview
The instrument also provides AC current measurement function- ality and can measure currents ranging from leakage current on the order of several mA to load currents of up to 60 A. HIOKI FT6380B981-01 800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com... -
Page 17: Features
The instrument uses a white LED for excellent visibility so that dis- play values can be read clearly, even in dark locations. 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 FT6380B981-01 800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com... - Page 18 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 FT6380B981-01 800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
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Page 19: Names And Functions Of Parts
• 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 FT6380B981-01 800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com... - Page 20 The first two digits indicate the year of manufacture, while the second two digits indicate the month of manufacture. Do not remove this sticker as the number is important. Battery cover (p.23) Bottom Strap hole (p.22) HIOKI FT6380B981-01 800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
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Page 21: Operation Key
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 FT6380B981-01 800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com... -
Page 22: Display Indicators
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 FT6380B981-01 800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com... - Page 23 Lights up during internal memory operations. (p.42) 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 FT6380B981-01 800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
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Page 24: Chapter 2 Measurement
Pre-Operation Inspection (p.26) 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 FT6380B981-01 800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com... -
Page 25: Preparing For Measurement
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 FT6380B981-01 800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com... -
Page 26: Installing (Or Replacing) The Battery And Wireless Adapter
• 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 FT6380B981-01 800.544.2843 www.calcert.com... - Page 27 • Before replacing the batteries, make sure to turn off the instrument. • 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 FT6380B981-01 800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
- Page 28 Install new batteries, taking care to orient them properly. 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 FT6380B981-01 800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
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Page 29: Pre-Operation Inspection
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 •... -
Page 30: Using The Included Resistance Check Loop To Inspect The Instrument
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 FT6380B981-01 800.544.2843 www.calcert.com... -
Page 31: Measurement Procedure
If the tips of the clamp sensor become deformed, have the instru- ment inspected and calibrated by your authorized Hioki distributor or reseller. HIOKI FT6380B981-01 800.544.2843 www.calcert.com... -
Page 32: Resistance Measurement
(*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-... - Page 33 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 FT6380B981-01 800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
- Page 34 This does not signal a malfunc- tion. 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 FT6380B981-01 800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
- Page 35 ] mark next to the resistance mark light up during measurement, there may be a break in the ground wire. It is recommended to verify that there are no wiring breaks in the location being measured. Short Break HIOKI FT6380B981-01 800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
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Page 36: Current Measurement
Select current measurement mode with the A/Ω key. 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 FT6380B981-01 800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com... - Page 37 • Do not input a current in excess of the maximum allow- able current for the current range being used. • Displayed values can frequently fluctuate due to induction potential even when no voltage is applied. This, however, is not a malfunction. HIOKI FT6380B981-01 800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
- Page 38 2.4 Measurement Procedure 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 FT6380B981-01 800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
- Page 39 • The instrument may not be able to perform measure- ment in the cases below. (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 FT6380B981-01 800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
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Page 40: Convenient Function
). The backlight will turn on. 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 FT6380B981-01 800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com... -
Page 41: Filter Function (Rejecting Noise)
Canceling the filter function dis- ables the low-pass filter, allowing measurement of current including harmonic components. HIOKI FT6380B981-01 800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com... -
Page 42: Alarm Function
▼ ▲ keys, select the resistance or current alarm settings screen and press the key. *For more information about function mode, see (p.50). Alarm settings screen for resistance measurement Alarm settings screen for current measurement HIOKI FT6380B981-01 800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com... - Page 43 *The Hi/Lo setting is saved once the following setting has been configured. 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 FT6380B981-01 800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
- Page 44 ▼ ▲ keys. 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 FT6380B981-01 800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
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Page 45: Memory Function (Saving Measurement Data)
2,000, the display will show “FULL,” and you will not be able to save additional values. Delete unneeded values to free up space. * Measured values, filter use, and the [ ] and [ marks are saved in memory. HIOKI FT6380B981-01 800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com... - Page 46 ▼ ▲ keys. 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 FT6380B981-01 800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
- Page 47 (The screen will show [ALL].) 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 FT6380B981-01 800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
- Page 48 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 FT6380B981-01 800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
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Page 49: Wireless Communication Function (Gennect Cross)
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 FT6380B981-01 800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com... - Page 50 Using the ▼ ▲ keys, select the wireless communi- cation setting screen and press the key. * When the Z3210 is not connected, the instrument will display [n.c.]. You cannot switch on/off the wireless communication setting. HIOKI FT6380B981-01 800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
- Page 51 Lights up: Wireless communication function is on. 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 FT6380B981-01 800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
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Page 52: Useful Functionality Of The Z3210
2.5 Convenient function Useful functionality of the Z3210 For detail information, please visit the Z3210’s website. https://z3210.gennect.net HIOKI FT6380B981-01 800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com... -
Page 53: Function Mode
A/Ω Press the key or the to exit function mode. Resistance alarm settings (p.39) Current alarm settings (p.39) Wireless communication setting (p.46) Clearing data from the Loading values from memory (p.43) instrument’s memory (p.44) HIOKI FT6380B981-01 800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com... -
Page 54: Advanced Settings And Functions
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 FT6380B981-01 800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com... -
Page 55: Enabling/Disabling The Measurement Range Display Function
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 FT6380B981-01 800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com... -
Page 56: Enabling/Disabling The Auto-Power-Saving (Aps)
Using the ▼ ▲ keys, switch the 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 FT6380B981-01 800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com... -
Page 57: Reverting The Instrument To Factory Settings (System Reset)
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 FT6380B981-01 800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com... -
Page 58: Chapter 3 Specifications
Approx. 73W × 218H × 43D mm (2.87”W × 8.58”H × 1.69”D) (excluding projections) Maximum diameter φ32 mm of measurable conductor Mass Approx. 620 g (21.9 oz) (excluding batteries) Product warranty 3 years period Accessories Reference: p.2 Options Reference: p.3 HIOKI FT6380B981-01 800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com... -
Page 59: Input, Output, And Measurement Specifications
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... - Page 60 1200 Ω (600 Ω to 1200 Ω) 10 Ω ±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 FT6380B981-01 800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
- Page 61 Effects of resistance Not applicable of the auxiliary earth electrodes (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 FT6380B981-01 800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
- Page 62 Input-current frequency [Hz] Effective 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 FT6380B981-01 800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
- Page 63 ±2.0% rdg 45 Hz f 66 Hz ±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 FT6380B981-01 800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
- Page 64 Less than ±10% rdg range (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 FT6380B981-01 800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
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Page 65: Function Specifications
Current measurement initial value: 1.00 mA Filter function Resistance Moving average time: Max. 9 sec. measurement filter function Current Cutoff frequency: 180 Hz ±30 Hz (-3 dB) measurement filter function Memory function Memory 2000 values capacity HIOKI FT6380B981-01 800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com... -
Page 66: Chapter 4 Maintenance And Service
• 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 FT6380B981-01 800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com... -
Page 67: Troubleshooting
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. -
Page 68: Errors And Operating Status
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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