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  • Zero-fluxgate sensors vs. hall-based current sensors - What is the difference?
  • Using a Hioki Current Clamp Meter: the Difference in half-wave rectification measurement
  • Hioki DT4282 vs Fluke 189 multimeter; Hi-Res version - box opening and teardown Hi-Res version
  • Milli-Ohm Meter - Hybrid and EV Stator, Fuse, and Wire Diagnostics
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Since its founding in 1935, HIOKI has become one of the largest test and electrical measuring instrument manufacturers in Japan with a strong recognition in Asia and and an increasing global presence. HIOKI aims to act as a measuring instrument manufacturer that can facilitate people’s safety and peace of mind while contributing to the development of industry. Their product portfolio ranges from handheld DMMs, clamp meters, loggers, battery testers, to high-end impendance analyzers, current sensors, memory recorders, power meters and power analyzers as well as automatic test equipment like flying probe testers. HIOKI is proud to design and manufacture products primarily at their headquarters in the Nagano prefecture of Japan. HIOKI's global network of regional organisations and sales partners ensures local customer support and after-sales services for customers.
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  • HIOKI DT4282 vs FLUKE 189

    cookmesomekai

    HIOKI products usually get a lot of praise in tear-downs regarding the build quality. It's not really that surprising, considering that HIOKI is ran by engineers and the products are made in HIOKI's own factory near Nagano, Japan - in the same factory that makes specialized resistance meters or high end power analyzers.

  • Why a milli-ohm meter is a great tool when working on hybrid or electric cars

    cookmesomekai

    Here is a fantastic summary why a milli-ohm meter is a great tool when working on hybrid or electric cars. The video was created by Professor John D. Kelly from Weber State University and we couldn't have explained this any better...

     

     

    The milli-ohm meter featured in the video is the HIOKI RM3548 resistance meter.

  • Multimeters don't have to be yellow

    cookmesomekai

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    Any idea for a hashtag? #MultimetersDontHaveToBeYellow is probably a bit long. Our favourites so far are #bluenotyellow and #blueisthenewyellow. But what do you think? If you have an idea then please let us know image

  • AC/DC clamp meters versus AC-only models (when measuring AC current)

    cookmesomekai

    If you want to measure the current consumption of a device that runs on a half-rectified alternating current lile a hair-dryer on the "half-power setting" then an AC/DC clamp meter will give you a much more precise reading than an AC-only clamp meter. Here is a comparison video between an AC/DC clamp meter and two AC-only clamp meters:

     

     

    The reference instrument used in this video is a HIOKI PW3390 power analyzer and the connected current sensor is a HIOKI CT6841 suitable for currents of up to 20A.

     

    The featured AC/DC current sensor is the HIOKI CM4372 which has been picked because it has a 20A current range and is therefore good for comparison with the CT6841. The CM4372 also has a 600A range but if that's not enough then there is a big brother called HIOKI CM4374 which has a 600A as well as a 2000A range. If you are dealing with tight spaces then you might want to look at the HIOKI CM4376 for currents of up to 1000A. See the difference in the claws in the images:

     

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    The AC-only current sensor used in the video is the HIOKI 3280-10F. In Europe all featured clamp meters and many more are available from Farnell which is HIOKI's exclusive high service distributor in Europe.

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