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RM3546 – Resistance Meter

Hioki

New Standard in Weld Resistance Inspection

Hioki

RM3546 – Resistance Meter

Overview

In addition to the industry’s highest level of resistance measurement accuracy, the Advanced Temperature Compensation (A-TC) function ensures that minute changes in resistance are quantified. Even in environments where temperatures change rapidly, such as immediately after welding, the system accurately detects slight differences in welding quality, contributing to the early detection of potential defective products.

Furthermore, a new function has been added that instantly activates the protection circuit and shuts down the circuit when an over-input is detected. This reduces the risk of failure and prevents production line downtime.

In addition, for production line system construction, support for “maximum allowable path resistance of 9Ω” and the provision of a dedicated probe kit support stable operation over the long term and seamless system construction.

Key Features

  • Low-Resistance Measurement Optimized for Welding Quality Inspection in Battery Pack/Module Manufacturing Lines.
  • Ultra-high precision measurement with 1 nΩ resolution to detect small changes in weld quality.
  • Active Circuit Protection (up to DC 60 V) safeguards the measuring instrument from miswiring and incorrect contact.
  • The A-TC function enables stable measurement even immediately after welding when temperatures are high, contributing to reduced takt time.
  • The A-OVC function ensures measurement stability even in environments with large temperature variations.
  • Increased Freedom in Cable Extension and Equipment Layout thanks to a maximum path resistance tolerance of 9Ω.*
  • *Conditions: PR1000 µΩ, 500 mA, SOURCE B=SOURCE A
Resistance range (13 ranges) [Range, Maximum display value, Resolutions, Testing current (Measurement current) ]
1000 μΩ: 1200.000 μΩ, 1 nΩ, 1 A/500 mA
10 mΩ: 12.000 00 mΩ, 10 nΩ, 1 A/500 mA
100 mΩ: 120.000 0 mΩ, 100 nΩ, 1 A/100 mA
1000 mΩ: 1200.000 mΩ, 1 μΩ, 100 mA/10 mA
10 Ω: 12.000 00 Ω, 10 μΩ, 10 mA/1 mA
100 Ω: 120.000 0 Ω, 100 μΩ, 10 mA/1 mA
1000 Ω: 1200.000 Ω, 1 mΩ, 1 mA
10 kΩ: 12.000 00 kΩ, 10 mΩ, 1 mA
100 kΩ: 120.000 0 kΩ, 100 mΩ, 100 μA
1000 kΩ: 1200.000 kΩ, 1 Ω, 10 μA
10 MΩ 12.000 00 MΩ, 10 Ω, 1 μA
100 MΩ (100 MΩ range high-precision mode): 120.000 0 MΩ, 100 Ω, 100 nA
1000 MΩ: 1200.0 MΩ, 100 kΩ, 1 μA or less
Representative accuracy (High mode, A-OVC function enabled, SLOW2, no zero adjustment) 1000 μΩ range: ±0.045% rdg ±0.010 % f.s.
10 mΩ range: ±0.045% rdg ±0.001 % f.s.
100 mΩ range: ±0.045% rdg ±0.001 % f.s.
1000 mΩ range: ±0.012% rdg ±0.001 % f.s.
1000 Ω range: ±0.006% rdg ±0.001 % f.s.
Testing current (Measurement current) High mode: 1000μΩ (1 A) to 1000 MΩ (up to 1 μA)
Low mode: 100 mΩ (100 mA) to 100 Ω (1 mA)
Measurement speed Representative value: FAST (2.3 ms) / MED (50 Hz: 22 ms, 60 Hz: 19 ms) / SLOW1 (102 ms) / SLOW2 (202 ms)
PR10 mΩ range*: FAST (21 ms) / MED (50 Hz: 41 ms, 60 Hz: 37 ms) / SLOW1 (121 ms) / SLOW2 (221 ms)
Path resistance tolerance (reference values) Range of 100 mΩ or less (PR* mode off): max. 3.5 Ω
Path resistance between SOURCE B and SOURCE A (other than measurement target) Range of 100 mΩ or less (PR* mode on): max. 9.0 Ω
Maximum open-terminal voltage Range: 1000 Ω or less: 8.0 V
Range: 10 kΩ or greater: 20 V
Temperature measurement Temperature Sensor (Z2001[included accessories]): -10.0℃ to 99.9℃
Analog input (Ex: Infrared thermometer): DC 0 V to 2.0 V
Built-in Multiplexer (option) Multiplexer unit Z3003
Number of installable units: Max. 2
Maximum number of channels: 20 channels (4-wire method), 42 channels (2-wire method)
Switching time: 30 ms
External Multiplexer (option) Switch Mainframe
Maximum number of channels (SW1001): 33 channels (4-wire method)
Maximum number of channels (SW1002): 132 channels (4-wire method)
Switching time:11 ms
Communication interfaces LAN (TCP/IP, 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX), RS-232C (Max. 115200 bps, also used as printer interface), USB, EXT I/O (D-sub 37-pin, Analog output (D/A output voltage range: DC 0 V to 1.5 V)
Functions Contact check, Zero adjustment (within each range ±50% f.s.) *1, Zero-adjustment-free accuracy guaranteed, OVC function, A-OVC function, Contact improvement function (max. applied voltage: 5V; max. applied current: 10 mA), Auto-hold function, Comparator, Temperature measurement function, Temperature correction (TC) function, Advanced Temperature Correction (A-TC) function, Temperature conversion (ΔT) function, Statistical calculation function, Delay function, Averaging function, Saving panels (saving of measurement conditions), Data memory function, Command monitor function (display of send/receive status of commands and queries),LabVIEW® Driver compatible*2
*1: Zero adjustment forcibly disabled for 100 MΩ or greater
*2: LabVIEW Driver is the trademark or registered trademark of National Instruments.
Power supply 100 V to 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz, Rated power consumption: 40 VA max.
Normal power consumption (Reference value) 20 W
Dimensions and mass 215 mm (8.46 in) W × 80 mm (3.15 in) H × 306.5 mm (12.07 in) D (excluding protruding parts), 3.4 kg (119.9 oz)
Included accessories Power cord ×1, Temperature sensor Z2001 ×1, Male EXT I/O connector ×1, EXT. I/O connector cover ×1, Start up guide ×1, Operating Precautions ×1

*PR: Pure Resistance