# HIOKI PQ3198 Power Quality Analyzer

# HIOKI PQ3198 Power Quality Analyzer

## Key Features At A Glance

-   Terminal-to-ground rating by model: PQ3100 CAT III (1000 V)/CAT IV (600 V); PQ3198 CAT IV (600 V)
-   IEC 61000-4-30 Ed. 3 compliant — PQ3198 to Class A, PQ3100 to Class S — for reliable, repeatable results
-   Four voltage and four current channels measure 1P2W, 1P3W, 3P3W, and 3P4W circuits plus a fourth channel
-   Captures transients, swells, dips, interruptions, inrush current, harmonics, flicker, and frequency shifts
-   Instrument-powered AC/DC auto-zero current sensors enable extended DC power measurement, no separate supply
-   LAN, USB, and RS-232C interfaces with HTTP and FTP server functions for remote operation and data download
-   Includes PQ ONE software with EN 50160, IEEE 519 TDD, and ITIC/CBEMA curve analysis
-   Flexible and clamp current sensors measure up to 6000 A; SD card recording for up to one year

A power quality analyzer captures and characterizes the behavior of an electrical supply — voltage, current, power, harmonics, and flicker — so field personnel can document supply quality and trace the source of disturbances. The HIOKI PQ3198 and PQ3100 are power quality analyzers built to reliably capture the full range of power supply anomalies and to analyze the underlying data, with ease of use across the entire workflow from connecting the instrument to recording data. Both comply with IEC 61000-4-30 Ed. 3 — the PQ3198 to Class A and the PQ3100 to Class S — and both ship with the PQ ONE analytical software for reviewing and reporting on the recorded data.

Listed applications span grid-connection and field-service work. Both instruments record fluctuations in voltage, current, power, harmonics, and flicker when connecting a highly variable system such as a renewable energy source or EV charging station to the grid, and they capture momentary interruptions, voltage drops, and frequency fluctuations while recording trends to investigate the causes of unexpected equipment malfunctions and sudden stoppages. The PQ3198 is applied to investigating power supply anomalies, verifying the quality of power from a solar power system, and verifying the power supplied by an EV rapid charger. The PQ3100 is applied to investigating power supply conditions before and after installing new electrical equipment, preventing problems through repeated measurement of components such as elevator motors, and performing load rejection testing of solar power systems.

ValueTronics stocks and holds its own inventory in a 20,000 square-foot secure warehouse at 1675 Cambridge Drive in Elgin, Illinois, which keeps fulfillment and condition control under one roof. That combination lets buyers source power quality instrumentation with confidence in both availability and condition.

## Compare Other Models in This Series

The POWER QUALITY ANALYZER series pairs a high-end model, the PQ3198, with a mid-range model, the PQ3100. Both are designed to reliably capture the full range of power supply anomalies and to analyze the underlying causes, and both bundle the PQ ONE analytical software for data review and reporting.

The two models share a common measurement foundation — four voltage and four current channels, recording of trend data with event waveforms, automatic current-sensor detection, and SD card recording — while differing in their IEC 61000-4-30 Ed. 3 compliance class and in several capture and analysis capabilities described below and in the comparison table.

Each model below links to its own dedicated new product page with condition-matched pricing. Choose the model that fits your measurement requirements, then select the new unit on that model's page to see its availability and price.

The PQ3198 is the high-end model and offers an extensive range of event parameters, making it suited to troubleshooting-related measurement since it can capture a variety of power supply anomalies. It complies with IEC 61000-4-30 Ed. 3 Class A and can measure power and efficiency across two circuits carrying different voltages, such as a 3-phase circuit and a DC circuit.

The PQ3198 complies with IEC 61000-4-30 Ed. 3 Class A, supports a DC/50/60/400 Hz fundamental frequency, measures transient voltage to 6 kV at 2 MS/s, measures high-order harmonics from 2 kHz to 80 kHz, performs two-circuit power and efficiency measurement with CH 1/2/3 isolated from CH 4, and carries a maximum rated terminal-to-ground voltage of 600 V (CAT IV) with about 3 hours of battery operation. The PQ3100 complies with IEC 61000-4-30 Class S, supports a DC/50/60 Hz fundamental frequency, measures transient voltage to 2.2 kV at 200 kS/s, and does not provide efficiency, high-order harmonic, or two-circuit power measurement.

The PQ3100 adds capabilities oriented toward field setup and longer captures: the QUICK SET navigation function, event waveforms recorded for up to 1 second before and 10 seconds after an event, event statistics processing, 200 ms/600 ms recording intervals, and about 8 hours of battery operation, with a maximum rated terminal-to-ground voltage of 1000 V (CAT III) or 600 V (CAT IV). Refer to the comparison table for the per-model values of each parameter.

Model

IEC 61000-4-30 Class

Max Input Voltage

Transient Voltage

**PQ3198**

Class A

1000 V AC, ±600 V DC, 6000 Vpeak

±6.000 kVpeak (2 MS/s)

PQ3100

Class S

1000 V AC/DC, 2200 Vpeak

±2.200 kVpeak (200 kS/s)

PQ3198-92

Class A

1000 V AC, ±600 V DC, 6000 Vpeak

±6.000 kVpeak (2 MS/s)

PQ3198-94

Class A

1000 V AC, ±600 V DC, 6000 Vpeak

±6.000 kVpeak (2 MS/s)

Additional differences in specifications beyond the few shown above are not listed here — see each model's full specifications below.

## Accessories Supplied

-   VOLTAGE CORD L1000
-   AC ADAPTER Z1002
-   BATTERY PACK Z1003
-   USB cable
-   Color clips
-   Spiral tubes
-   Strap
-   User manual
-   Measurement guide
-   PQ ONE (software CD)
-   SD MEMORY CARD Z4001

## Product Core & Specifications

Specification

Value

Standards Compliance

IEC 61000-4-30 standard compliance

Ed. 3 Class A

Fundamental frequency

DC/50 Hz/60 Hz/400 Hz

Measurement lines

1-phase/2-wire, 1-phase/3-wire, 3-phase/3-wire, or 3-phase/4-wire + CH 4

Basic Specifications

Number of channels

Voltage: 4 / Current: 4

Input terminal type

Voltage: Plug-in terminals (safety terminals) / Current: Dedicated connectors (HIOKI PL 14)

Input resistance

Voltage inputs: 4 MΩ / Current inputs: 100 kΩ

Maximum input voltage

Voltage inputs: 1000 V AC, ±600 V DC, 6000 Vpeak

Maximum rated terminal-to-ground voltage

600 V AC (CAT IV) with an expected transient overvoltage of 8000 V

Sampling frequency

Parameters other than transient voltage: 200 kHz; transient voltage: 2 MHz

A/D converter resolution

Parameters other than transient voltage: 16 bits; transient voltage: 12 bits

Display range

Voltage: 0.48 V to 780 V / Current: 0.5% to 130% of range

Effective measurement ranges

Voltage: 10 V to 780 V AC, peak of ±2200 V / 1 V to 600 V DC; Current: 1% to 120% of range, peak of ±400% of range; Power: 0.15% to 130% of range

Basic Measurement Accuracy (50/60 Hz)

Voltage

±0.1% of nominal voltage

Current

±0.1% rdg. ±0.1% f.s. + current sensor accuracy

Power

±0.2% rdg. ±0.1% f.s. + current sensor accuracy

Frequency

200 ms: ±0.02 Hz / 10 s: ±0.003 Hz

Accuracy Specifications

Accuracy guarantee conditions

Accuracy guarantee duration: 1 year; temperature/humidity: 23°C ±5°C, 80% RH or less; warm-up time: 30 min. or greater

Temperature coefficient

0.03% f.s./°C (DC measurement, add ±0.05% f.s./°C)

Common-mode voltage effects

Within 0.2% f.s. (600 Vrms AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz, between voltage input and enclosure)

External magnetic field effects

Voltage: Within ±3 V; Current: Within 1.5% f.s. (400 Arms/m AC, in 50 Hz/60 Hz magnetic field)

Transient Voltage

Measurement range

±6.000 kVpeak

Measurement band

5 kHz (-3 dB) to 700 kHz (-3 dB)

Measurement accuracy

±5.0% rdg. ±1.0% f.s.

High-Order Harmonics

Measurement band

2 kHz to 80 kHz (-3 dB)

High-order harmonic voltage component accuracy

±10% rdg. ±0.1% f.s. (defined for a 10 V sine wave at 5 kHz, 10 kHz, and 20 kHz)

High-order harmonic current component accuracy

±10% rdg. ±0.2% f.s. (defined for a 1% f.s. sine wave at 5 kHz, 10 kHz, and 20 kHz)

Harmonics

Harmonic orders

0th order (DC) to 50th order

Harmonic voltage accuracy (2nd to 50th order)

±5% rdg. (for input of at least 1% of the nominal input voltage)

Inter-harmonics

0.5th order to 49.5th order, voltage/current

Flicker

IEC flicker (Pst)

±5% rdg. (defined as Class F1 performance testing under IEC 61000-4-15)

ΔV10 flicker

±2% rdg. ±0.01 V (100 Vrms fundamental, 50/60 Hz)

Event Measurement

Maximum number of recordable events

9999 events × 366 day repeat

Waveform acquired at time of event

200 ms

Waveform acquired before event

2 waveforms

Waveform acquired after event

Max. 1 sec. (for 5 successive events)

Time-series Measurement

Recording interval times

1 sec. to 2 hours

Maximum recording time

1 year

Interfaces

SD memory card

Compatible cards: Z4001, Z4003

LAN

Remote operation via Internet browser; manual data download via FTP server function

USB

USB 2.0 (Full Speed, High Speed), Mass Storage Class

RS-232C

GPS clock synchronization (GPS BOX PW9005); acquisition of measurement and settings data via communication commands; LR8410 Link support

External control

4 screwless terminals: external event input, external start/stop, external event output (non-isolated), ΔV10 alarm

General Specifications

Operating location

Indoor use, Pollution Level 2, elevations up to 3000 m (category reduced to CAT III \[600 V\] above 2000 m)

Operating temperature and humidity range

0°C to 30°C, 95% RH or less (non-condensing); 30°C to 50°C, 80% RH or less (non-condensing)

Storage temperature and humidity range

10°C greater than operating temperature and humidity range

Dustproofness and waterproofness

IP30 (EN 60529)

Standard compliance

Safety: EN 61010; EMC: EN 61326 Class A; Harmonics: IEC 61000-4-7, IEC 61000-2-4 Class 3; Power quality: IEC 61000-4-30, EN 50160, IEEE 1159; Flicker: IEC 61000-4-15

Power supply

AC ADAPTER Z1002: 100 V to 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz; anticipated transient overvoltage 2500 V; maximum rated power 80 VA (including AC adapter); BATTERY PACK Z1003: charging time max. 5 hr. 30 min.

Continuous battery operating time

About 3 hr.

Internal memory

N/A

Real time accuracy

Within ±0.3 sec./day (instrument powered on at 23°C ±5°C)

Display

6.5-inch TFT color LCD

> **Important:** Use genuine HIOKI SD memory cards; use of other SD memory cards may prevent data from being properly saved or loaded.

> **Important:** Current sensors are not supplied with the base PQ3198/PQ3100 instrument and must be ordered separately. Select the appropriate AC or AC/DC current sensor for your application (see Options).

> **Important:** For DC measurement, an AC/DC Auto-Zero Current Sensor is required.

> **Important:** Sensor power is supplied by the instrument, so no external AC adapter is needed when using AC/DC sensors or flexible sensors.

> **Important:** If the instrument is equipped with a BATTERY PACK Z1003 with remaining charge, it will switch automatically to battery power and continue recording during a power outage. If no charged battery is installed, measurement stops (settings preserved) and recording restarts when power is restored; however, integrated values and other data will be reset.

> **Important:** The PQ3100's Bluetooth connection requires a serial-to-Bluetooth wireless conversion adapter recommended by HIOKI; contact your HIOKI distributor for details.

> **Important:** IEC 61000-4-30 Ed. 3 Class A compliance for the PQ3198 requires the V.2.00 software update.

ValueTronics supplies both new and used test and measurement equipment. New units ship factory-sealed, exactly as received from the manufacturer; every used unit is inspected and functionally verified in-house at our 20,000 sq ft secure facility in Elgin, Illinois before it ships. Our Test Architects can help you select the condition, calibration, and configuration that fit your application.

**Please review the Manufacturer's Data Sheet to verify published specifications. Feedback on this webpage is always welcome — please reach out to your Test Architect at any time for questions or concerns. Thank you, we truly appreciate you being our customer.**

## Details

- **Price:** 10054.0 USD
- **Vendor:** HIOKI
- **Type:** Pow Ana
- **Tags:** Analyzers, Factory New, Hioki, HIOKI E.E. CORPORATION, Manufacturers, Model 3198, Power, Power Quality Analyzer, PQ3198, product_manual_group_3, Product_new

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