Start/Stop Recording (Start/Stop Button); Chart Feed; Mark Printing; Protecting File Data (Ups Down) - A&D Omniace III RA2300A Instruction Manual

17. How to Use Optional Units

17.2.6. Start/Stop recording (Start/Stop button)

It functions the same way as pressing the Start button on the panel and it starts acquisition. The A3
pin (REC IN) of remote terminal is controlled externally. For the common, use the A4 pin.
REC IN Signal
Acquisition will start when the falling edge of the signal is detected in the low level, and continues
until the rising edge is detected, once rising edge is detected, acquisition will be stopped.

17.2.7. Chart Feed

It functions the same way as pressing the Feed button on the panel and it starts to blank feed
recording chart paper. The A7 pin (FEED IN) is controlled externally. Please use the A7 pin for the
common.
FEED IN
Feed will start when the falling edge of the signal is detected, and continues in low level until the
rising edge is detected, one rising edge is detected, feed will be stopped.

17.2.8. Mark Printing

It functions the same way as pressing "mark printing" button on panel key and it prints marks. This
becomes valid when the recorder unit is performing real time recording. The A5 pin (MARK IN) of
remote terminal is controlled externally. Please use the A6 pin for the common.
MARK IN Signal
Mark is printed when the falling edge of signal is detected during real time recordings.

17.2.9. Protecting File Data (UPS DOWN)

This function prevents destructions of files, etc by external protection using uninterruptible power
source in case of electrical power failure when accessing files during filing acquisitions of the
recorder unit. The A9 pin (UPS DOWN) of remote terminal is controlled externally. Please use the
A10 pin for the common.
UPS DOWN Signal

17.2.10. Monitoring errors on recording areas

Error signal is sent out when an error occurs in printing area (due to out of recording chart paper or
thermal head abnormal temperature rise). Signal is sent out to the B9 pin (ERROR.OUT). For the
common please use the B10.
ERROR OUT Signal
Low-level output will continue while an error is occurring. Output occurs independently with no
relations to the acquisitions of the recorder unit.
↑
Start acquisition
↑
Start Feed
↑ ↑
↑
Start discontinuation process
↑
an error occurrence
17-6
↑
Stop acquisition
↑
Stop Feed
↑ ↑ ↑
↑
Error correction
RA2300A Recorder (7001754-R01)