PW9006 Adds IEC-Compliant Harmonics and Flicker Measurement to the HIOKI PW4001

HIOKI has expanded the capability of the PW4001 Power Analyzer with the PW9006 IEC Harmonics/Flicker Measurement Option.

This optional license adds IEC-compliant harmonics, interharmonics, and flicker measurement functions to the PW4001, helping engineers collect standards-based data for product development, compliance evaluation, and certification preparation.

What the PW9006 Option Adds

With the PW9006 option, the PW4001 can perform measurements compliant with:

• IEC 61000-4-7 for harmonics and interharmonics measurement
• IEC 61000-4-15 for voltage fluctuation and flicker measurement

According to HIOKI, the PW9006 option enables the PW4001 to acquire harmonics and flicker measurement data using methods required for evaluating compliance with related IEC limit standards.

These include:

• IEC 61000-3-2 and IEC 61000-3-12 for harmonic current limits
• IEC 61000-3-3 and IEC 61000-3-11 for voltage fluctuation and flicker limits

Why IEC-Compliant Measurement Matters

Harmonics, interharmonics, and flicker can affect power quality, equipment stability, and grid compatibility. For manufacturers, using the correct measurement method is essential when preparing products for compliance testing or third-party evaluation.

The PW9006 option helps engineers measure using internationally recognized IEC methods directly on the PW4001 platform. This is especially useful during R&D, design verification, and pre-compliance testing.

Applications

The PW9006 option is well suited for teams working on:

• Industrial equipment
• Consumer electronics
• Household appliances
• Automotive-related systems
• Power conversion equipment
• Grid-connected devices
• Product quality and compliance evaluation

By adding IEC harmonics and flicker measurement to the PW4001, engineering teams can use one power analyzer platform for high-accuracy power analysis and standards-based power quality evaluation.

Product Links

• HIOKI PW4001 Power Analyzer
• HIOKI News: PW9006 IEC Harmonics/Flicker Measurement Option
• HIOKI PW4001 Manual: IEC Voltage Fluctuation/Flicker Measurement

Final Thoughts

The PW9006 option makes the HIOKI PW4001 more than a high-accuracy power analyzer. It extends the instrument into IEC-compliant harmonics, interharmonics, and flicker measurement, giving engineers a practical path from development testing to compliance-focused evaluation.

For teams working with products that must meet international power quality requirements, PW9006 adds an important capability to the PW4001 platform.

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