POWER QUALITY ANALYZER PQ3198 PQ3198-92 PQ3198-94

Ver2.03 May 19, 2023

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Firmware (PQ3198V203.zip)
Procedure on how to update the firmware (PQ3198VupE.pdf)

○ Latest software is posted. Keep the instruction manual up-to-date.
○ Do not perform the following operations during the upgrade. Repair is required.
・ Turn off the main unit.
・ Remove the media.
If you have read and understand the information above and wish to proceed then please download the designated files.
As for version upgrade procedure, please download "Procedure on how to update the firmware" which describes the preparation and procedure for upgrading firmware after downloading the files.

Precaution when updating firmware:
・To conduct the version upgrade, a SD card is required.
・During the version upgrade process, don't turn off the power to the PQ3198 or don't remove the SD card from the slot. Turning power off will result in failure to upgrade the PQ3198 and the instrument must be returned to the Hioki factory for repair.

To read measurement data created with PQ3198 V2.00 or later with PQ ONE power quality analysis software, PQ ONE must be V9.00 or later.

Firmware for the Model PQ3198

The current newest software versions are shown below. A version update is highly recommended if you are running older firmware.

Version :V2.03

Before you proceed

Check the version number by accessing the SYSTEM page on model PQ3198.

Version Upgrade History

V2.03 (May 2023)
Fixed bugs:
1. Fixed a bug in which pulses were output at unintended timing under certain conditions when long pulses were selected for the external event output function.


V2.01 (June 2022)
Fixed bugs:
1. Pressing and holding the ESC key while recording and waiting does not enter the key lock state.

V2.00 (November 2021)
Added functions:
1. Compatible with IEC61000-4-30 Edition3 ClassA.
Enhancements:
1. The browser display using the HTTP function is now easier to see.
2. I added a password function to the key lock.
3. The console display language does not change even when loading settings.

V1.20 (April 2020)
Fixed bugs:
1. Some characters may be garbled on the simple settings screen.
2. Running a simple configuration could result in a lockup.
3. Immediately after factory reset, pressing ENTER until language display selection has appeared, the screen color has become abnormal.
Added functions:
1. Added display of voltage and current THD values on the harmonic graph screen.
2. Added support for GENNECT functionality.
Enhancements:
1. If all the effective values of ch1, ch2, ch3 are 0, the value of Unb and Unb0 for each voltage and current are 0, the data is invalid.
2. If the effective value of each channel is 0, the THD value for each voltage and current is invalid.
3. Error no longer occurs when loading files acquired by GENNECT Remote Pro with the main unit.

V1.10 (September 2019)
Added functions:
1. GENNECT One (V3.00) is now supported.
GENNECT One (formerly GENNECT Cross for Windows) will be updated on October 16.
Fixed bugs:
1. Corrected because there was a typographical error in Spanish notation.

V1.01 (March 2019)
 Release