Repairs, Calibration, and Cleaning

WARNING
Do not attempt to modify, disassemble, or repair the instrument or measurement modules yourself. High voltages are present in certain parts of the instrument and measurement modules. Attempting the above may cause electric shock or fire.

Replaceable parts and service life

Some parts used in the instrument are characterized by performance that degrades over years of use.

It is recommended to replace these parts regularly to ensure instrument functionality over the long term.

To order replacements, please contact your Hioki distributor.

Part service life varies with the operating environment and frequency of use.

These parts are not guaranteed to operate throughout the period defined by the recommended replacement interval.

Part name and recommended replacement interval	Remarks
Electrolytic capacitors About 10 years	Boards with these components must be replaced.
LCD backlight About 100,000 hours	When brightness falls to half the initial level Service life varies greatly with ambient temperature. Use in hot environments will shorten the service life substantially.
Backup battery About 10 years	Replace battery when the clock indicates a time that diverges significantly from the actual time as shown when the instrument is plugged in.
Z1007 Battery Pack About 300 charge/discharge cycles	Once the Battery Pack has been fully charged from empty and then completely discharged 300 times, it will have reached 70% of its initial capacity.
Fan motor About 5 years	At 23°C

Fuse

The instrument’s power supply has a built-in fuse. If the instrument will not turn on, the fuse may have tripped. Fuses cannot be repaired or replaced by the customer. Please contact your authorized Hioki distributor or reseller.

Calibration

The calibration interval depends on factors such as operating conditions and environment.

Please determine the appropriate calibration interval based on your operating conditions and environment and have Hioki calibrate it accordingly on a regular basis.

Backing up data

When repairing or calibrating the instrument, we may initialize it or update it to the latest software version. It is recommended to back up (save/write) data such as the settings and measurement data before requesting service.

Transporting the instrument

CAUTION
Remove any plug-in modules, recording media, battery packs, accessories, and options before transporting the instrument. Pack the instrument in the packaging in which it was initially delivered. Double-pack the instrument. Failure to do so could cause damage during shipment.

When sending a wireless module for repair, please detach the Z3230 or Z3231 Wireless LAN Adapter from the wireless module and pack both of them.

When sending the instrument to be repaired, attach a description of the issue.

Hioki is unable to guarantee that instruments will not be damaged during shipment.

When transporting the Z1007 Battery Pack on an aircraft

• The Z1007 Battery Pack uses rechargeable lithium-ion batteries.

• The transport of lithium-ion batteries by air is subject to regulations in accordance with United Nations recommendations.

• If you need transport any device that uses the Z1007 Battery Pack by air, contact transport firms or airlines.

Cleaning

CAUTION
If the instrument becomes dirty, wipe the instrument clean with a soft cloth moistened with water or a neutral detergent. Do not wipe the instrument strongly and never use solvents such as benzene, alcohol, acetone, ether, ketones, thinners, or gasoline. Failure to follow this instructions can deform and discolor the instrument.

Wipe the display gently with a soft, dry cloth.