Summary of HIOKI PQ3198 POWER QUALITY ANALYZER FOR EASY INVESTIGATIONS OF POWER CHARACTERISTICS AND PROBLEMS
The Hioki PQ3198 is a high-precision portable power analyzer designed for single to three-phase lines. It verifies power quality issues like voltage drops, harmonics, and flicker in compliance with IEC61000-4-30 Class A standards. Key features include 2MHz sampling, support for AC/DC measurements up to 600Vrms, and analysis of transients down to 0.5us. The device facilitates easy investigation of grid connections for renewable energy or EV stations and supports data synchronization via GPS.
Parts used in the Hioki PQ3198 Power Analyzer Project:
- Hioki PQ3198 Portable Power Analyzer
- Current Sensors (various ranges)
- Optional Battery Pack
- PQ ONE PC Software
- GPS Option PW9005
- 6.5" TFT LCD Display
The Hioki PQ3198 portable power analyzer is a best in class power measuring instrument for single to three-phase lines, offering a high degree of precision and accuracy. Verify power problems in accordance with IEC61000-4-30 Class A.
Saelig Company, Inc. has introduced the Hioki PQ3198 Power Quality Analyzer, which can conveniently be used for assessing power usage as well as for investigating power supply problems such as voltage drops, flicker, harmonics, and other electrical issues, so that their causes to be quickly investigated. Hioki portable power analyzers can measure single to three-phase lines with a high degree of precision and accuracy. New features include the ability to drive current sensors straight from the analyzer with enhanced recording capabilities.
The PQ3198 analyzer can be used for single-phase 2-wire or 3-wire, three-phase 3-wire or 4-wire plus one extra input channel for voltage, current, power measurement (AC or DC). Sampling at 2MHz, voltages up to 600Vrms(transients to 6kV peak) and currents from 500mA to 5kA can be accommodated, depending on the selected sensor. Comprehensive power analysis of multiple parameters can be made in accordance with the IEC61000-4-30 Class A standard with high accuracy and continuous gapless recording. Voltage dips, swell, inrush, transients to 0.5us, flicker, harmonics, distortion, K factor, etc. can all be analyzed and displayed via the 6.5” TFT LCD. The broadband voltage range allows high-order harmonic component measurements up to 80kHz. In addition to 50/60Hz, the PQ3198 can measure a line 400Hz frequency. An optional battery pack allows continuous isolated use for up to 180 minutes.
The Hioki PQ3198 Power Quality Analyzer simplifies the analysis of power problems: fluctuations in voltage, current, power, harmonics, and flicker when, for instance, connecting a highly variable system such as a renewable energy source or EV charging station to the grid. The data can be further analyzed with the included PQ ONE PC software. The GPS Option PW9005 can be used to synchronize the instrument’s internal time to UTC standard time. This capability eliminates any time difference between multiple instruments.
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What types of power lines can the PQ3198 measure?
The analyzer measures single-phase 2-wire or 3-wire, and three-phase 3-wire or 4-wire systems plus one extra input channel. -
Does the device comply with international power quality standards?
Yes, it verifies power problems in accordance with the IEC61000-4-30 Class A standard. -
How long does the optional battery pack last?
An optional battery pack allows for continuous isolated use for up to 180 minutes. -
Can the PQ3198 measure frequencies other than 50Hz or 60Hz?
In addition to 50/60Hz, the instrument can measure a line frequency of 400Hz. -
What software is included for analyzing the collected data?
The data can be further analyzed using the included PQ ONE PC software. -
How does the GPS Option improve time synchronization?
The GPS Option PW9005 synchronizes the internal time to UTC standard time to eliminate differences between multiple instruments. -
What is the maximum voltage transient the device can handle?
The analyzer accommodates voltages up to 600Vrms with transients reaching 6kV peak.
