Hioki 3256-50 - Specifications (Chapter 4); General Specifications

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3.6 Voltage Detecting Function
3.6 Voltage Detecting Function
This function should be used for the covered
power line. Depending on the measurement sta-
tus, the power may not be detected. Before using
this function, check that the measuring device can
detect the existing live power line.
Functions
V
Description
This function allows you to check whether the
power line is live. If the line is live, the measure-
ment product indicates that fact both audibly
(intermittent sound) and visually (display).
1. Move the function selector t
o
the V position, and pres
s
the REC•MEMO button twic
e
(“1” lights up).
2. Bring the measuremen
t
product close to the powe
r
line.
3. If necessary, change th
e
detection range with th
e
RANGE button.
When the line is live, the ba
r
graph fluctuates.
When the voltage is outsid
e
of the detection range, a
n
intermittent sound is gener
-
ated and the display blinks.
RANGE
REC•MEMO
Guidelines for detect-
ing power line level
1-3: Approx. 100 V
4: Approx. 200 V
The voltage detecting sensor is
mounted at the top of the mea-
surement product.
Bring the top close to the
power line, as shown at left.