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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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PQ3100 | Class S | 1000 V AC/DC, 2200 Vpeak | ±2.200 kVpeak (200 kS/s) |
| PQ3198 | Class A | 1000 V AC, ±600 V DC, 6000 Vpeak | ±6.000 kVpeak (2 MS/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.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Standards Compliance | |
| IEC 61000-4-30 standard compliance | Class S |
| Fundamental frequency | DC/50 Hz/60 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: 5 MΩ / Current inputs: 200 kΩ |
| Maximum input voltage | Voltage inputs: 1000 V AC/DC, 2200 Vpeak |
| Maximum rated terminal-to-ground voltage | 1000 V AC (CAT III) or 600 V AC (CAT IV) with an expected transient overvoltage of 8000 V |
| Sampling frequency | 200 kHz for all parameters |
| A/D converter resolution | 16 bits |
| Display range | Voltage: 2 V to 1300 V / Current: 0.4% to 130% of range; Power: 0.0% to 130% of range; other parameters: 0% to 130% of range |
| Effective measurement ranges | Voltage: 10 V to 1000 V AC, peak of ±2200 V / 5 V to 1000 V DC; Current: 5% to 120% of range, peak of ±400% of range; Power: 5% to 120% of range |
| Measurement Accuracy | |
| Voltage RMS value accuracy | ±0.2% of nominal voltage |
| Swell/dip/interruption | ±0.3% of nominal voltage |
| Voltage 1/2 RMS value | ±0.3% of nominal voltage (for input of 10 V to 660 V); ±0.2% rdg. ±0.1% f.s. (other inputs) |
| Current RMS value | ±0.1% rdg. ±0.1% f.s. + current sensor accuracy |
| 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 | 0.1% f.s./°C |
| Common-mode voltage effects | Within 0.2% f.s. (1000 Vrms AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz, between voltage input and enclosure) |
| External magnetic field effects | Within 1.5% f.s. (400 Arms/m AC, in 50 Hz/60 Hz magnetic field) |
| Transient Voltage | |
| Measurement range | ±2.200 kVpeak |
| Measurement band | 5 kHz (-3 dB) to 40 kHz (-3 dB) |
| Measurement accuracy | ±5.0% rdg. ±1.0% f.s. |
| Harmonics | |
| Harmonic orders | 0th order (DC) to 50th order |
| Harmonic voltage accuracy (2nd to 50th order) | ±10% 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 F3 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 | Max. 1 sec. |
| Waveform acquired after event | Max. 10 sec. |
| Event statistics processing | Display of count for each event type and each day |
| Rapid voltage change (RVC) | Supported (detected when 1-sec. average of voltage 1/2 RMS values exceeds threshold) |
| Time-series Measurement | |
| Recording interval times | 200 ms/600 ms/1 sec. to 2 hours |
| Maximum recording time | 1 year |
| Setup assistance | QUICK SET (navigation-style assistance from connecting the instrument to the start of recording) |
| Interfaces | |
| SD memory card | Compatible cards: Z4001, Z4003 |
| LAN | Remote operation via Internet browser; manual data download via FTP server; automatic transmission via FTP client; email notifications |
| 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 event output (isolated), ΔV10 alarm |
| General Specifications | |
| Operating location | Indoor use, Pollution Level 2, elevations up to 3000 m (category reduced to CAT II [1000 V] or CAT III [600 V] above 2000 m) |
| Operating temperature and humidity range | -20°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 8 hr. |
| Internal memory | 4 MB |
| Real time accuracy | Within ±0.5 sec./day (powered on and within operating temperature range) |
| Display | 6.5-inch TFT color LCD |
| Display languages | English / Japanese / Chinese (simplified and traditional) / Korean / German / French / Italian / Spanish / Turkish / Polish |
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.
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