Hioki 3244 60

Hioki 3244 60

ByKen

Hioki 3244-60 Card Multimeter: Specs and Safe Use

As an Amazon Associate, bestmultimeter2020.com may earn from qualifying purchases. This article is informational and contains no product picks. The hioki 3244 60 is a credit-card-sized handheld meter from Hioki that measures DC and AC voltage up to 500 V, resistance, and continuity. Two product pages we opened agree on its main ratings, including the CAT III 300 V safety rating with the caps fitted and a single CR2032 coin cell for power. This guide sets out those figures, shows where each one came from, and lists the points we could not confirm.

Quick answer

The Hioki 3244-60 covers DC and AC voltage up to 500 V, resistance, and continuity. Its listed safety rating is CAT III 300 V with the safety caps fitted and CAT II 600 V with the caps removed. It runs on one CR2032 coin cell. It has no diode check.

How we chose the sources

We searched for the 3244-60 by model number and opened each page that returned readable specifications. We used the official Hioki distributor page and one independent retailer page. We left out pages that were blocked, returned errors, or were only navigation, and we did not use figures from search snippets that we had not opened.

What the meter measures

The Hioki listing describes the 3244-60 as a credit-card-size multimeter for everyday electrical checks. Its functions are DC and AC voltage up to 500 V, resistance, and continuity. Both pages state that the meter auto-ranges on these functions. The Hioki page says the display offers up to 4199 counts, except on the 500 V range.

The retailer page breaks the ranges down further:

  • DC voltage: 419.9 mV to 500 V, five ranges, basic accuracy ±0.7% of reading ±4 digits.
  • AC voltage: 4.199 V to 500 V, four ranges, basic accuracy ±2.3% of reading ±8 digits at 50 to 500 Hz, average rectified.
  • Resistance: 419.9 ohm to 41.99 megohm, six ranges, basic accuracy ±2.0% of reading ±4 digits.

The accuracy figures come from the retailer page only. Hioki’s own manual is the authority for accuracy, so confirm them there before you rely on them for a calibration or a compliance check.

Safety category and the caps

The Hioki page gives two safety ratings that depend on the caps: CAT III 300 V with the CAT III safety caps installed, and CAT II 600 V with the caps removed. The caps are a physical part of the rating. Fitting them limits how far the probe tip can extend and reduces the risk of a short across live terminals.

Read the two ratings as different setups. With the caps on, the meter is rated for CAT III work at 300 V. With the caps off, it is rated for CAT II work at 600 V. Do not use the meter on a higher-category location than the rating allows, and do not assume that a 500 V voltage range makes every 500 V measurement safe. The category is the limit that matters on site.

Continuity and diode behavior

The continuity buzzer sounds below about 50 ohm, with a tolerance of ±40 ohm, according to the retailer page. That threshold is useful for a quick check of a wire, fuse, or switch, but it is not a precise resistance reading. For a diode check, the retailer page says the 3244-60 has no diode function, so use a meter with a diode range for that job.

The retailer page also says the auto power save can be cancelled. Turn it off if you want the meter to stay on during a longer check, and turn it back on to save the coin cell.

Power and battery

The Hioki page says the meter uses one CR2032 coin cell and gives about 150 hours of continuous use in DC voltage measurement. The retailer page says a trial battery is included with the unit. A coin-cell meter like this one is easy to carry, but it is also easy to forget. Check the battery before you rely on it for a job, and replace it when the display dims.

Where a pocket meter fits

A card-size meter suits quick voltage checks, a sanity check before opening a panel, and a continuity test on a short run of wire. It fits in a shirt pocket and it does not need a separate case. It does not replace a full-function meter for current measurement, diode testing, or high-resistance work, because the functions listed on both pages are limited to voltage, resistance, and continuity. Pair it with a larger meter if your job needs more.

Warranty and origin

The retailer page gives a one-year warranty and says the meter is made in Japan. We did not read the warranty document, so treat that as the seller’s summary. Terms can differ by seller and region.

A simple workflow for a quick check

  1. Fit the safety caps if you are working on a CAT III location, and confirm the meter’s rating for the job.
  2. Select DC or AC voltage, and start with the highest range if the expected level is unknown. Auto-ranging handles the rest.
  3. For a continuity check, power down the circuit and test with the buzzer. A tone below about 50 ohm indicates continuity, within the stated tolerance.
  4. For resistance, de-energize the circuit before you measure. Live measurements on the resistance function are not valid and can damage the meter.
  5. Remove the leads before you change functions, and store the meter with the caps in place.

For a broader comparison of basic testers, see our electrical tester guide. If your work is insulation testing, which needs much higher resistance readings than this meter covers, our megger tester guide explains the right class of instrument.

What we could not verify

We opened two readable pages: the Hioki distributor page and the emin.vn retailer page. We did not open a third, independent source. The third source that was not available is a readable Hioki manual or datasheet for the 3244-60. Our attempts to open the RS Online listing and the Ralali listing were blocked or returned no specification content, so we did not use them.

Several points remain unconfirmed. We did not verify the physical size or weight, because the only figures we saw came from search snippets we did not open. We did not confirm the availability of the meter, because one distributor said it is no longer stocked and we could not check that page. The accuracy figures come from one retailer, so confirm them against Hioki’s manual before use. We have not tested the meter.

FAQ

What is the voltage range of the Hioki 3244-60?

Both pages give DC and AC voltage up to 500 V. The retailer lists five DC ranges from 419.9 mV and four AC ranges from 4.199 V.

Does the 3244-60 check diodes?

The retailer page says no. The meter covers voltage, resistance, and continuity only.

What battery does it use?

One CR2032 coin cell, according to the Hioki page.

What safety rating does it have?

CAT III 300 V with the safety caps fitted, and CAT II 600 V with the caps removed.

What is the continuity threshold?

The buzzer sounds below about 50 ohm, with a tolerance of ±40 ohm, according to the retailer page.

Sources

Similar Posts