- Digital multimeter measures voltage and resistance.
- Average-sensing meter provides accurate readings when measuring linear loads where the current or voltage has an undistorted waveform.
- Built-in flashlight illuminates dark work areas.
- Pen-sized meter fits in a shirt pocket when not in use.
- Meets International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) safety standard 61010 and is certified for Category II installations up to 600V, Category III installations up to 600V, and Category IV installations up to 300V.
The Hioki 3246-60 pen-sized digital multimeter (also known as a
multitester) is an average-sensing, auto-ranging meter for
measuring voltage and resistance in electrical testing
applications. The meter has integral test leads. A built-in
flashlight illuminates dark work areas. The pen-sized meter fits
in a shirt pocket when not in use. An audible continuity sensor
confirms a circuit conducts electricity, and a diode test detects
proper functioning of a circuit’s diodes. The hold function keeps
a reading on the LCD, even after the meter is disconnected. The
LCD is backlit for readability in low light. The unit
automatically turns off after 10 minutes of nonuse to conserve
battery life, and a low-battery indicator signals when the
meter's battery needs to be replaced. When not in use, the black
test lead can be attached to the back of the meter and the red
test lead can be covered with the built-in sensor cap to help
protect against bumps and abrasions.
This average-sensing, or average-responding, meter provides
accurate readings when measuring linear loads, such as standard
induction motors and incandescent lights, where the current or
voltage has an undistorted waveform. When turned on, the meter is
in auto-ranging mode and automatically selects the correct
operating range for the property being measured. It can be
switched to manual-ranging mode, which allows the operator to
choose the appropriate operating range. The LCD has a 4,200-count
resolution, meaning it can display up to 4,199 units (3-1/2
digits) before the operating range needs to be changed. Without
the included test lead sleeves, it meets International
Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) safety standard 61010 and is
certified for Category II installations up to 600V, which covers
large household appliances and devices connected to a fixed power
supply (such as refrigerators and air conditioners). With the
included test lead sleeves, it is certified for Category III
installations up to 600V, which covers items used with enclosed
building circuit installations (such as service panel parts,
branch circuits, and fixed installations that are connected
directly to a building's AC power supply), and Category IV
installations up to 300V, which covers measurements at the source
of the low-voltage supply (such as electricity meters and
overcurrent protection devices).
Specifications
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Maximum alternating current (AC) voltage input600 volts
(V)Maximum direct current (DC) voltage input600VMaximum
resistance detected42 megaohmsPower supplyCR2032 lithium button
battery (one, installed)Standards metEuropean Conformity (CE);
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) safety standard
61010-1; European Union EMC (EN) EN61326Weight80 g/2.8
oz.Dimensions182 x 30 x 26.5 mm/7.17 x 1.18 x 1.04 inches (H x W
x D)
H is height, the vertical distance from the lowest to highest
point; W is width, the horizontal distance from left to right; D
is depth, the horizontal distance from front to back.
Multitesters (also called multimeters) are electrical test meters
that measure multiple properties of an electrical circuit, such
as current, voltage, resistance, capacitance, and continuity.
Available in handheld or benchtop models, multitesters diagnose
electrical problems in electrical equipment, wiring, and power
supplies. A variety of probes, clamps, and leads can be used to
connect the meter to a circuit or device. Multitesters display
information either in analog or digital form. Factors that
influence meter choice include the electrical properties to be
measured, the anticipated range of results, and the desired level
of protection against transient voltages. Safety ratings are
based on the International Electrotechnical Commission's (IEC)
standards for low-voltage test equipment. IEC 61010 delineates
four overvoltage installation categories. In general, a meter
with a category IV rating will provide more protection against
transient voltages than a meter with a lower category rating.
Hioki manufactures memory recorders, automatic test equipment,
and electronic testing and measurement instruments. The company,
founded in 1935, is headquartered in Japan and has a U.S. office
in Cranbury, NJ.
What's in the Box?
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* Hioki 3246-60 average-sensing pen-type digital multimeter
* (1) Set test lead sleeves
* CR2032 lithium button battery (installed)
* Instructions