Hioki CM4371, CM4372, CM4373, CM4374 Instruction Manual

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AC/DC CLAMP METER

Instruction Manual

June 2016 Revised edition 2
CM4371A961-02 16-06H

CM4371
CM4372
CM4373
CM4374

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CM4371A961-02

Contents

Introduction ................................................................................................................1

Options (sold separately) ..........................................................................................3

Safety Notes ...............................................................................................................4

Usage Notes ...............................................................................................................8

Part Names ...............................................................................................................11

Insert/Replace Batteries ..........................................................................................12

Inspection Before Measurement .............................................................................14

Current Measurement ..............................................................................................15

Manual Hold / Auto Hold ..........................................................................................16

Switching ranges .....................................................................................................19

Filter Function ..........................................................................................................20

MAX/MIN/AVG/PEAK ................................................................................................21

Simultaneous display of DC current/voltage peak values ...................................22

Backlight / Auto Power Save (APS) ........................................................................23

Rush current (INRUSH) ............................................................................................24

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Contents

Other Measurement Functions ...............................................................................25

Voltage .............................................................................................................25

Continuity Check ............................................................................................26

Resistance .......................................................................................................26

Diode ................................................................................................................26

Capacitance .....................................................................................................27

Temperature ....................................................................................................27

Electric Charge Detection ..............................................................................28

Simultaneous display of DC current and DC voltage ..................................28

DC power .........................................................................................................28

Bluetooth

®

Communications (only for CM4372, CM4374) ....................................29

Power-on Option Table ............................................................................................34

Repairs, Inspections, and Cleaning .......................................................................36

Specifications ...........................................................................................................39

Accuracy Table .........................................................................................................45

1

Introduction

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Hioki CM4371, CM4372, CM4373, CM4374 AC/DC
Clamp Meter. To obtain maximum performance from the instrument, please read this

manual rst, and keep it handy for future reference.

This instrument is a clamp meter that can perform true RMS measurement of current
simply by clamping it around a circuit. In addition to current, it provides voltage
measurement, frequency measurement, rush current measurement, resistance
measurement, diode measurement, capacitance measurement, temperature
measurement, voltage detection, and DC power measurement.
The CM4372 and CM4374 also provide Bluetooth communications functionality,
allowing measurement data to be monitored and logged from a smartphone or tablet.

2

Introduction

Package contents



AC/DC Clamp Meter



L9207-10 Test lead

L4937 マグネットアダプ
タ

L4934 小ワニグチ

マグネ付ストラップ



C0203 Carrying Case



LR03 Alkaline battery × 2



Instruction Manual*



Precautions Concerning Use of

Equipment That Emits Radio Waves
(only for CM4372, CM4374)

* Instruction manuals may also be available in other languages. Please visit our website at http://www.hioki.com

Registered trademark

• Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.(USA). The trademark is used by HIOKI E.E.
CORPORATION under license.

• Android

TM

and Google PlayTM are registered trademarks of Google, Inc.

• IOS is a registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries.

• iPhone

®

, iPad®, iPad miniTM, iPad ProTM, and iPod Touch® are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.

• The App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.

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Options (sold separately)

Options (sold separately)

9243 graber

L4937 マグネットアダプ
タ

L4934 小ワニグチ

マグネ付ストラップ

DM4910 熱電対

DT4911TestLead

DT4912TestLead

L4930 接続ケーブル

9243 graber

L4937 マグネットアダプ
タ

L4934 小ワニグチ

マグネ付ストラップ

L9207-10

DM4910 熱電対

DT4911TestLead

DT4912TestLead

L4930 接続ケーブル

L4931renketu

9243 graber

L4937 マグネットアダプ
タ

L4934 小ワニグチ

マグネ付ストラップ

L9207-10

DM4910 熱電対

DT4911TestLead

DT4912TestLead

L4930 接続ケーブル

L4931renketu

L4931 延長ケーブル

L4932(+9207-10cap)

L4933 コンタクトピン

L4935 ワニ口

9243 graber

L4937 マグネットアダプ

9243 graber

L4937 マグネットアダプ
タ

L4934 小ワニグチ

マグネ付ストラップ

L9207-10

DM4910 熱電対

DT4911TestLead

DT4912TestLead

L4930 接続ケーブル

L4931renketu

L4931 延長ケーブル

L4932(+9207-10cap)

L4933 コンタクトピン

L4935 ワニ口

L4936 バスバー

L4937 マグネットアダプ
タ

9243 graber

L4937 マグネットアダプ
タ

L4934 小ワニグチ

マグネ付ストラップ

L9207-10

DM4910 熱電対

DT4911TestLead

DT4912TestLead

L4930 接続ケーブル

L4931renketu

L4931 延長ケーブル

L4932(+9207-10cap)

9243 graber

L4937 マグネットアダプ
タ

L4934 小ワニグチ

マグネ付ストラップ

L9207-10

DM4910 熱電対

DT4911TestLead

DT4912TestLead

L4930 接続ケーブル

L4931renketu

L4931 延長ケーブル

L4932(+9207-10cap)

L4933 コンタクトピン

L4937 マグネットアダプ
タ

L4934 小ワニグチ

L4937 マグネットアダプ
タ

L4934 小ワニグチ

マグネ付ストラップ

L4933 Contact Pin Set

*

6

L4934 Small Alligator Clip Set

*

5

L4935 Alligator Clip Set

*

2

9243 Grabber Clip

*

3

L4936 Bus Bar Clip Set

*

4

L4937 Magnetic Adapter Set

*

3

L4932 Test Pin Set

*

1

L9207-10 Test lead

*

1

L4930 Connection Cable Set

*

2

(Length: 1.2 m)

L4931 Extension Cable Set

*

2

(Length: 1.5 m, with the
coupling connector)

9243 graber

L4937 マグネットアダプ
タ

DM4910 熱電対

DT4910 Thermocouples (K)

L4938 Test Pin Set

*

7

L4939 Breaker Pin Set

*

4

*1: CAT IV 600 V/ CAT III 1000 V/ CAT II 1000 V *4: CAT III 600 V
*2: CAT IV 600 V/ CAT III 1000 V *5: CAT III 300 V/ CAT II 600 V
*3: CAT III 1000 V *6: 33 V AC/ 70 V DC

*7: CAT III 600 V/ CAT II 600 V

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Safety Notes

Safety Notes

This instrument is designed to conform to IEC 61010 Safety Standards, and has been
thoroughly tested for safety prior to shipment. However, using the instrument in a way not
described in this manual may negate the provided safety features.

Before using the instrument, be certain to carefully read the following safety notes.

DANGER

Mishandling during use could result in injury or death, as well as damage to the
instrument. Be certain that you understand the instructions and precautions in
the manual before use.

WARNING

With regard to the electricity supply, there are risks of electric shock, heat

generation, re, and arc ash due to short circuits. If persons unfamiliar with

electricity measuring instruments are to use the instrument, another person
familiar with such instruments must supervise operations.

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Safety Notes

WARNING

Protective gear
This instrument is measured on a live line. To prevent electric shock, use
insulated protective wear such as rubber gloves and rubber boots designed for
electrical work as well as a safety helmet as required by occupational health
and safety regulations.

Notation

In this document, the risk seriousness and the hazard levels are classied as follows.

DANGER

Indicates an imminently
hazardous situation that will
result in death or serious injury
to the operator.

IMPORTANT

Indicates information related to
the operation of the instrument
or maintenance tasks with
which the operators must be
fully familiar.

WARNING

Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation that may result in death
or serious injury to the operator.

Indicates prohibited actions.

CAUTION

Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation that may result in
minor or moderate injury to
the operator or damage to the
instrument or malfunction.

Indicates the action which
must be performed.

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Safety Notes

Symbols afxed to the instrument

Indicates cautions and hazards.
When the symbol is printed on the
instrument, refer to a corresponding
topic in the Instruction Manual.

Indicates DC (Direct Current) or AC
(Alternating Current).

Indicates that dangerous voltage may
be present at this terminal.

Indicates DC (Direct Current).

Indicates that the instrument may be
connected to or disconnected from a
live conductor.

Indicates a grounding terminal.

Indicates a instrument that has been
protected throughout by double
insulation or reinforced insulation.

Indicates the Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE
Directive) in EU member states.

Indicates that the product incorporates
Bluetooth

®

wireless technology.

Indicates that the product conforms to
regulations set out by the EC Directive.

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Safety Notes

Measurement categories

This instrument conforms to the safety requirements for CAT III 1000 V, CAT IV 600 V
measuring instruments.

T

Outlet

Internal wiring

Distribution panel

Service entrance

Service drop

CAT IV

(≤600 V)

Power meter

CAT III

(≤1000 V)

Fixed installation

CAT II

(≤1000 V)

8

Usage Notes

Usage Notes

Follow these precautions to ensure safe operation and to obtain the full benets of the various

functions.

DANGER

Do not input a voltage or current in excess of the

measurement range indicated by the ratings and

specications shown on instrument labeling. Doing

so may damage the instrument or cause it to become
hot, resulting in bodily injury.

To prevent an electric shock, conrm that the white portion (insulation layer)
inside the cable is not exposed. If a color inside the cable is exposed, do not

use the cable.

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Usage Notes

WARNING

Do not allow the instrument to get wet, and do not take measurements with wet
hands. This may cause an electric shock.

To prevent electric shock, when measuring the voltage of a power line use a

test lead that satises the following criteria:

• Conforms to safety standards IEC61010 or EN61010

• Of measurement category III or IV

• Its rated voltage is higher than the voltage to be measured

The optional test leads for this instrument conform to the safety standard

EN61010. Use a test lead in accordance with its dened measurement category

and rated voltage.

CAUTION

Do not drop the instrument or subject it to excessive mechanical shock. Doing so
may damage the surfaces at the tips of the clamp sensor’s jaws, adversely affecting
measurement.

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Usage Notes

Current measurement precautions

Do not clamp
around two wires.

NO

Do not touch.

Do not pinch wire
between jaws.

NO

Do not input

excessively high

currents.

NO

(Red display)

NO

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Part Names

Part Names

Rotary switch

LCD Display

Barrier

HOLD key

Measurement
terminals

SHIFT key

(Selects function
indicated in blue
lettering.)

Operation keys

(p. 8)

Battery cover

Front Rear

(CM4372)

Jaw
(clamp sensor)

Operation
grip

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Insert/Replace Batteries

Insert/Replace Batteries

WARNING

• To prevent electric shock, disconnect test leads before inserting or replacing
the batteries.

• Handle and dispose of batteries in accordance with local regulations.

• To prevent instrument damage or electric shock, use only the screw for
securing the battery cover in place that are originally installed. If you have

lost a screw or nd that a screw is damaged, please contact your Hioki

distributor for a replacement.

• The

indicator lights up when the battery charge diminishes. Replace the batteries as

soon as possible.
The batteries may die if the backlight turns on or the buzzer sounds.

• After use, be sure to turn off the instrument.

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Insert/Replace Batteries

Insert/Replace Batteries

1

2

3

5

4

Battery

indicator

Description

Fully charged.
As the battery charge diminishes, black charge bars disappear, one by one,

from the left of the battery indicator.
The battery voltage is low. Replace the batteries as soon as possible.

(Blinks) The battery is exhausted. Replace the batteries.

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Inspection Before Measurement

Inspection Before Measurement

Verify that the instrument operates normally to ensure that no damage occured during storage

or shipping. If you nd any damage, contact your authorized Hioki distributor or reseller.

Check item



The battery cover is closed and its screw
has been securely tightened.



There is no damage to the test lead
insulation, and neither the white sheathing
nor metal conductor inside the wire are
exposed.



There is no foreign matter on the
measurement terminals. (p. 11)



The instrument is neither damaged nor
cracked.



The test leads are not broken.

OK

NO

NONO

1 Ω or less



No indicators are missing.

(All lit up)



The battery voltage (p. 13) is sufcient.

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Current Measurement

Current Measurement

DC current polarity detection function (p. 34)

If the measured value is negative, the buzzer will
sound, and the display will turn red (threshold: -10 A).

e.g.: 3P4W (3-phase, 4-wire) circuit
breaker (AC current measurement)

4

HzAUTO

(AUTO AC/DC)

(AC+DC A)

(DC A)

(AC A)

3

Clamp the wire.

2

Press for 1 sec.

→Perform zero adjustment

1

Current

direction

Frequency detection range of AC current

CM4371, CM4372:

20.00 A range 4.00 A or more

600.0 A range 20.0 A or more
CM4373, CM4374:

600.0 A range 40.0 A or more
2000 A range 200 A or more

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Manual Hold / Auto Hold

Manual Hold / Auto Hold

→ Measured value retains.

(Measured value stabilizes.)

Measured value automatically retains.

To measured
target

Pressing the HOLD key again cancels
the measured value hold function.

→ blinks.

Pressing the HOLD key for 1 second cancels
the auto hold function.

Press for 1 sec.

Disconnect

MANUAL HOLD AUTO HOLD

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Manual Hold / Auto Hold

Auto hold conditions

Display value updates are stopped when the following two conditions are satised:

• When the measured value exceeds the threshold value described in the table in the next page.
(voltage, current)
When the measured value is less than the threshold value described in the table in the next page.
(resistance, continuity, diode)

• When the range over which the measured value is uctuating stabilizes within the uctuation range
described in the table in the next page.

Auto hold
e.g.: 100.0 A

Auto hold
e.g.: 99.0 A

Held
measured
value

Measured
value

Start

End

End

End

Fluctuation range

Fluctuation range

Fluctuation
range

Threshold value
e.g.: 12.0 A

Measurement

Start

Start

Time

If the measured value falls below the threshold value (voltage, current) or exceeds the threshold value
(resistance, continuity, diode) after display value updates are stopped, display value updates will stop once

more if the two conditions are satised again.

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Manual Hold / Auto Hold

Measurement function Fluctuation range Threshold value

AC current
DC current
AC+DC current

20.00 A range: within 100 counts

600.0 A range: within 120 counts
2000 A range: within 40 counts

20.00 A range: 100 counts

600.0 A range: 120 counts
2000 A range: 40 counts

AC voltage
DC voltage
(excluding the 600.0 mV
range)
AC+DC voltage

6.000 V/ 60.00 V/ 600.0 V range:
within 120 counts
1000 V range: within 20 counts
1500 V range: within 30 counts

6.000 V/ 60.00 V/ 600.0 V range:
120 counts
1000 V range: 20 counts
1500 V range: within 30 counts

Resistance, Continuity 600.0

Ω

/6.000 kΩ/60.00 kΩ/600.0 kΩ

range: within 100 counts

600.0 Ω/6.000 kΩ/60.00 kΩ/600.0 kΩ
range: 4900 counts

Diode 1.800 V range: within 40 counts 1.800 V range: 1460 counts

The auto hold function only operates for the above measurement functions.

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Switching ranges

Switching ranges

AUTO range MANUAL 2000 A rangeMANUAL 600.0 A range

AUTO range

MANUAL 600.0 A rangeMANUAL 20.00 A range

e.g. 1: Current measurement with the CM4373, CM4374

e.g. 2: Current measurement with the CM4371, CM4372