Hioki 3153 Hipot/Insulation Resistance Tester

Overview

The Hioki 3153 is a programmable hipot and insulation resistance tester designed for comprehensive electrical safety testing of devices and components according to various international safety standards. It combines voltage withstand testing and insulation resistance measurement in a single instrument, offering automation features that reduce testing time and improve measurement reliability for manufacturing and compliance applications.

The tester includes multiple labor-saving features such as automated testing sequences, interlock protection, and electrical discharge functions. It supports both AC and DC testing modes with sophisticated measurement capabilities, making it suitable for diverse product categories from consumer electronics to industrial equipment.

Key Features

• AC hipot testing: 0.2–5.0 kV, 500 VA maximum (up to 30 minutes)
• DC hipot testing: 0.2–5.0 kV, 50 VA continuous
• Insulation resistance measurement: 50–1000V DC
• Current measurement range: 0.01–100 mA AC/DC
• Insulation resistance ranges: 0.1–9999 mΩ (4 ranges)
• Programmable test timer: 0.3–999 seconds
• Memory storage for up to 10 test condition sets
• Zero-V switching for voltage withstand testing
• Electrical discharge function for safe DC testing and insulation testing
• Automated testing sequences with pass/fail judgment
• Interlock protect function for operator safety
• Vacuum fluorescent digital display and analog meter
• Remote control capability via RS-232C, GPIB, EXT I/O, and EXT SW
• Output voltage and detection current monitoring
• 1-year warranty

Applications

• Manufacturing quality assurance and safety compliance testing
• Electrical device insulation verification
• Component testing for electronics manufacturing
• Safety standards compliance verification (IEC, UL, CSA)
• Routine maintenance and field testing of electrical equipment