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  • Page 1 RIONOTE Wireless Dock SA-A1WD Instruction Manual...
  • Page 3 Checking Measurement Status Describes how to check the measurement status. Loading the Data from SA-A1WD Describes how to download the measurement data recorded in the SA-A1WD amplifi er unit. Excluding/Reconnecting the Amplifi er Unit Describes how to react to wireless LAN cut-off.
  • Page 4 RION Co., Ltd. will not be liable for any damages arising from use not in accordance with the instructions in this manual. RION Co., Ltd. will not be liable for any damages arising from malfunc- tions caused by use in combination with any connected equipment and/ or software not authorized by RION Co., Ltd.

  • Page 5: For Safe Operation

    For Safe Operation Explanation of Displays and Symbols The following messages are displayed in this manual to warn and protect users from potential danger: These are necessary to secure the lives and health of the user and prevent this device and peripheral equipment from being damaged. - Disregarding such information may cause a dangerous situation where personal Warning safety cannot be ensured.

  • Page 6: Precautions

    Precautions SA-A1WD Precautions Precautions - Do not apply the voltage exceeding the maximum input voltage range to the Note input /output terminals. Otherwise the unit may be damaged by excessive voltage and there is a risk of electric shock or burn.

  • Page 7: Ac Adapter Precautions

    Precautions Connection related precautions - Be careful not to let the cable connected to the device get caught in a rotating Warning machine or the like. - Use the docking port of the device only for the purpose of connecting to SA- Note A1B2/B4.

  • Page 8: Precautions For Wireless Product And Radio Wave

    Precautions for Wireless Product and Radio Wave Wireless Product - The standards applicable to the wireless function of this product are as follows. • IEEE802.11a/b/g/n (2.4-GHz band) • IEEE802.11a (5-GHz band W52) • IEEE802.15.4 - This product uses a wireless module that obtains a technical standards conformity certifi cation. - The wireless LAN standard value that appears in this manual is the theoretical maximum value which does not indicate the actual data transmission rate.

  • Page 9: Wireless Lan Precautions

    If a connection trouble occurs, stop using either your Bluetooth or the wireless LAN of this product. - Use the wireless function of RIONOTE and SA-A1WD only in Japan for both 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz bands.
  • Page 10 FCC CAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful in- terference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 11 This equipment may be operated EU.
  • Page 12 Target users are professional who measure mainly sound and vibration. The RIONOTE can be used both wired and wireless. EU COMPLIANCE STATEMENT български С настоящата, RION CO., LTD. декларира, че това RIONOTE е в съответствие със съществените изисквания и другите приложими правила на Директива 1999/5/ЕС. čeština Společnost RION CO., LTD.
  • Page 13 Treoir 1999/5/AE. hrvatski Ovime, RION CO., LTD., izjavljuje da je ovaj RIONOTE je u usklađen s kl- jučnim zahtjevima i drugim važnim odredbama direktive 1999/5/EC. italiano Con la presente RION CO., LTD. dichiara che questo dispositivo RIONOTE è...
  • Page 14 Niniejszym RION CO., LTD. oświadcza, że ten RIONOTE są zgodne z zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozostałymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC. português Por meio deste, a RION CO., LTD. declara que este dispositivo RIONOTE está em conformidade com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.
  • Page 15 Prin prezenta, RION CO., LTD. declară că acest aparat RIONOTE este în conformitate cu cerinţele esenţiale şi cu celelalte prevederi relevante ale Directivei 1999/5/CE. slovenčina RION CO., LTD. týmto vyhlasuje, že toto RIONOTE spĺňa základné požia- davky a všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES.

  • Page 16: Table Of Contents

    Wireless Product ��������������������������� 8 Radio Wave ����������������������������� 8 Precautions ����������������������������� 8 Wireless LAN Precautions ����������������������� 9 Contents ....................... 16 SA-A1WD Overview Part Names and Functions ................20 Front View ������������������������������20 Top View ������������������������������24 Back View ������������������������������25 Back View (Battery Cover Removed) ������������������26 Amplifier Unit (SA-A1B2/B4) ����������������������27...
  • Page 17 Registering the Amplifier Unit ................ 46 Using Wireless Network ................... 51 Checking Communication Status with RIONOTE �������������53 Loading the Data from SA-A1WD ..............55 Loading the Data Collectively ���������������������56 Loading the Data Individually ����������������������58 Excluding/Reconnecting the Amplifier Unit ..........60 Reaction to Wireless Connection Cut-Off ����������������60...

  • Page 19: Sa-A1Wd Overview

    SA-A1WD Overview SA-A1WD is a wireless dock used to connect to the multi function measur- ing system "RIONOTE" via wireless or wired LAN. Various measurements available Since a distant place can be measured using LAN, the utilization range is widened. For example, it can be installed in a factory line using LAN.

  • Page 20: Part Names And Functions

    Power Lamp Antenna Position Shows the position of internal communication antenna. Consider the anten- na position when installing the SA-A1WD. (P.66) Dock Connects an amplifi er unit. Align the connection port with that of an amplifi - er unit to connect it.
  • Page 21 Part Names and Functions Power Key Pressing and holding for more than two seconds powers on/off. Power Lamp Lights up when the power is on. Lighting varies according to the power sta- tus as shown below. Steady On/Blink Description Steady green Connected by AC adapter or suffi cient battery level Blinking green Executing startup process...
  • Page 22 Part Names and Functions LAN Port Link/Activity Indication Lamp Indicates the LAN status while a LAN cable is connected. The lamp lights up or blinks as follows. Steady On/Blink Description Steady yellow Connected to LAN properly Blinking yellow Communicating LAN not connected LAN Port Communication Speed Indication Lamp Indicates the communication speed while connection is established via LAN cable.
  • Page 23 Part Names and Functions Measurement Status Indication Lamp Indicates the measurement status. The lamp lights up or blinks as follows. Steady On/Blink Description Steady green Calculating Blinking green repeated at regular intervals Measuring (pause included) Blinking green twice repeated at regular intervals Trigger standby Blinking green End of measurement...

  • Page 24: Top View

    Part Names and Functions Top View Connector Cover LAN Port Power Jack USB Port Connector Cover Protects ports. Attach the cover when a cable is not connected. - If the connector cover is not closed fi rmly, the waterproof grade IP54 performance Important cannot be obtained.

  • Page 25: Back View

    Part Names and Functions Back View Fixing Screw Hole Nameplate Battery Cover Battery Cover Protects batteries. Remove the cover to replace batteries. Nameplate Nameplate of this device. Fixing Screw Hole Used to attach an optional vertical stand.

  • Page 26: Back View (Battery Cover Removed)

    Part Names and Functions Back View (Battery Cover Removed) Battery Power-On Mode Selector Switch Battery Eight AA batteries are used. Usable battery types are AA alkaline battery and AA nickel hydride battery. The used battery type can be confi gured on the Amplifi er unit management screen of RIONOTE.

  • Page 27: Amplifier Unit (Sa-A1B2/B4)

    SD card. Amplifi er Unit Connection Port Connects an amplifi er unit to the SA-A1WD dock. USB Connection Port Not used. Do not connect a cable to this port to avoid malfunctions.

  • Page 28: Sd Card

    SD Card Attaching the SD Card to the Amplifi er Unit Open the side cover of the amplifi er unit. Slowly insert the SD card with the label side facing up to the SD card slot until it clicks. Close the side cover. - An SD card has the top/bottom sides and front/back sides.

  • Page 29: Removing The Sd Card From The Amplifier Unit

    SD Card Removing the SD Card from the Amplifi er Unit Open the side cover of the amplifi er unit. Slowly push the SD card as far as it goes. When it clicks, slowly pull the card straight. Close the side cover. Important - Do not pull the SD card forcibly.

  • Page 30: Amplifier Unit

    Amplifi er Unit The amplifi er unit (SA-A1B2/B4) can be attached to this device to connect the sensor. The amplifi er unit is connected through this device dock. Attaching the Amplifi er Unit to the Dock Power off this device. Align the connection port on the dock with that on the am- plifi er unit.
  • Page 31 Amplifier Unit Slide the amplifier unit in the direction of the arrow and insert until it clicks. Tacho Exit. Trig. When the amplifier unit is inserted properly, it is locked by the amplifier unit removal hook on the left. Slide the right amplifier unit removal hook to lock the unit. Tacho Exit.

  • Page 32: Removing The Amplifier Unit From The Dock

    Amplifi er Unit Removing the Amplifi er Unit from the Dock Power off this device. Slide the right amplifi er unit removal hook to release the lock. Tacho Exit. Trig. While sliding the left amplifi er unit removal hook, slide the amplifi er unit in the direction of the arrow.

  • Page 33: Power Supply

    Power Supply This device can be driven by battery or AC adapter. This section describes how to connect the power supply and turn on/off the power.

  • Page 34: Connecting The Ac Adapter

    Connecting the AC Adapter Use the following procedure to connect the optional AC adapter (NE-20P). - Be sure to use the optional AC adapter (NE-20P). Using other AC adapters may Note cause an unexpected accident as well as malfunction or failure. Do not confuse the dedicated AC adapter with others.

  • Page 35: Attaching Batteries

    Attaching Batteries This device can be driven by eight AA alkaline batteries or AA nickel hydride batteries. Attach batteries according to the following procedure. - Handle the battery appropriately. Misuse such as inverting the battery polarity Note may cause leakage or overheating. Power off this device.
  • Page 36 Attaching Batteries Close the battery cover. - The continuous measurement time is about nine hours with new alkaline batteries. - The continuous measurement time is about 11 hours with fully charged new nickel hydride batteries. - The above measurement times are examples when the following application and amplifier are used at 23C°.

  • Page 37: Powering On/Off

    Powering On/Off Powering On Press and hold the power key for more than two seconds. When the power is turned on, the startup process starts and the power lamp blinks in green. When the device is put into the operable state, the power lamp lights up steadily in green.

  • Page 38: Forcibly Powering Off

    Powering On/Off Forcibly Powering Off If the device does not function normally under the power-on state or the de- vice cannot be powered off, power off the device forcibly. Press and hold the power key for more than ten seconds. - When you power off the device forcibly, be sure that the data is not being Important written/read.
  • Page 39 Powering On/Off Turn the power-on mode selector switch. x i t - Do not attach the battery when the device is used with the switch at the "B" Important side. Attach the battery cover.

  • Page 41: Communicating With Rionote

    Communicating with RIONOTE This device is connected to RIONOTE via wireless or wired LAN to use. When measurement is performed by a wireless/multi-point remote measur- ing system, the measurement data needs to be loaded to RIONOTE. This section describes the measurement using this device and communication related matters, such as registering the amplifi er unit connected to SA- A1WD, confi guring wireless LAN, loading measurement data and checking the communication status.

  • Page 42: Amplifier Unit System Configuration

    To perform measurement by a remote measuring system or wireless/ multi-point remote measuring system, SA-A1WD is required. Docking system Connects an amplifier unit to RIONOTE (one-to-one) to perform measure- ment. SA-A1WD is not required in this configuration. Tacho Exit. Trig. [Docking]...
  • Page 43 RIONOTE on a one-to-two (up to four) basis. Up to four units can be con- nected at the same time. It enables measurement in the environment using both wireless LAN and wired LAN. Tacho Tacho Exit. Trig. Exit. Trig. [Wired LAN] [SA-A1WD] [SA-A1WD] [Wireless LAN] [RIONOTE] Tacho Exit. Trig. [Wireless LAN] [SA-A1WD]...

  • Page 44: Measurement Data Save Location

    Docking system/remote measuring system (LAN) The measurement data is saved on the SD card connected to RIONOTE. There is no need to connect an SD card to the amplifi er unit of SA-A1WD. Wireless/multi-point remote measuring system The measurement data save location varies depending on the used appli- cation as shown below.

  • Page 45: Update Of Rionote Etc

    Update of RIONOTE etc. The RIONOTE and SA-A1B2/B4, and measurement applications need to be updated to Ver. 2.0 or later versions to use the SA-A1WD. Update them according to the following procedure. Before starting update, download the latest fi rmware from the Rion website (http://rion-sv.com/) and save it on the SD memory card of the RIONOTE.

  • Page 46: Registering The Amplifier Unit

    Registering the Amplifi er Unit To perform measurement by the amplifi er unit connected to SA-A1WD, con- nect SA-A1WD fi rst and then register the amplifi er unit. Register the amplifi - er unit according to the following procedure. Tap [Amplifi er Unit Management] on the HOME screen of RIONOTE ...
  • Page 47 ■ Connecting via Wireless LAN Power on SA-A1WD and press and hold the amplifier unit registration but- ton of SA-A1WD. The wireless lamp blinks in green and the device enters the connection standby state. - The connection standby state for wireless LAN is kept for 30 seconds.
  • Page 48 Registering the Amplifier Unit ■ Connecting via Wired LAN Connect one end of a LAN cable to the LAN port of SA-A1WD. Connect the other end to the LAN port of RIONOTE. When the connection is completed, power on SA-A1WD.
  • Page 49 Registering the Amplifi er Unit Tap [Register] of RIONOTE  . Select the connection type. Tap [LAN] to connect SA-A1WD and RIONOTE via a LAN cable or [WLAN] to connect them via wireless LAN.
  • Page 50 Confi rm that SA-A1WD is the connection standby state and tap [OK]. RIONOTE starts registration of the amplifier unit connected to SA-A1WD. This process may take several minutes to fi nish. Tap [OK] when the message of completing registration is displayed.

  • Page 51: Using Wireless Network

    Using Wireless Network To connect RIONOTE and SA-A1WD via wireless LAN, the wireless net- work must be available on RIONOTE. Use the following procedure to use wireless LAN on RIONOTE. Check the wireless LAN status. When the icon indicating the wireless LAN status on the RIONOTE status bar is off, it means that wireless LAN is unavailable.
  • Page 52 Using Wireless Network Tap [Network] and then tap [Wireless LAN] to select [ON]. Wireless LAN is turned on. It may take long to turn on wireless LAN. Select the frequency band and channel to use. Select [2.4 GHz] or [5 GHz] for [WLAN frequency band]. [Channel] can be changed arbitrarily.

  • Page 53: Checking Communication Status With Rionote

    Therefore, communication needs to be performed in the best possible condition. Check the status of the amplifi er unit connected to SA-A1WD according to the following procedure. Tap the amplifi er unit name on the status bar.
  • Page 54 Connection status Connected (strong radio wave) Connected (weaker radio wave) Connected (weak radio wave) Disconnected Check the wireless status with the SA-A1WD wireless lamp. Tacho Exit. Trig. The lamp lights up or blinks while connecting via wireless LAN as follows.

  • Page 55: Loading The Data From Sa-A1Wd

    When measurement is performed using wireless LAN and multi-point re- mote measuring system under the following conditions, the measurement data is recorded in the SD card connected to the SA-A1WD amplifier unit. - Waveform Recording Program (SX-A1WR) - 1/3 Octave Band Analysis Program (SX-A1RT) Auto mode After measurement, the measurement data recorded in the amplifier unit is loaded to RIONOTE.

  • Page 56: Loading The Data Collectively

    Loading the Data from SA-A1WD Loading the Data Collectively Display the Select project screen. Tap [Download]. Tap a project to select the loading target.
  • Page 57 Loading the Data from SA-A1WD The color used for [Amplifier Unit] characters indicates the measurement data loading status. Following colors are used. Character Color Description Gray Measurement data has not been loaded from the amplifi er unit Yellow Measurement data load has been stopped...

  • Page 58: Loading The Data Individually

    Loading the Data from SA-A1WD Tap [OK]. Loading the measurement data starts. Tap [Cancel] during the loading pro- cess to stop loading. Tap [OK]. Loading the Data Individually Display the Select project screen. Tap a project to load.
  • Page 59 Loading the Data from SA-A1WD Tap [OK]. Loading the measurement data starts. Tap [Cancel] during the loading pro- cess to stop loading. - When you tap the data shown in yellow (measurement data load has been stopped), the Recall screen will be displayed showing a graph of the load- ed measurement data.

  • Page 60: Excluding/Reconnecting The Amplifier Unit

    Excluding/Reconnecting the Amplifi er Unit While using multiple amplifi er units, if a wireless connection cut-off occurs on the amplifi er unit in use, you can change the amplifi er unit used on the Measurement, Setting or Recall screen. - You cannot exclude the amplifi er unit when using only one amplifi er unit. MEMO - When the residual capacity of the SD card connected to the amplifi er unit becomes small, an error message will be displayed.

  • Page 61: Reconnecting The Amplifier Unit

    Excluding/Reconnecting the Amplifi er Unit Reconnecting the Amplifi er Unit To reconnect to the amplifier unit that enters the measurement available state after communication recovery, tap the status bar and then tap [Recon- nect].

  • Page 63: Connecting To Computer

    Connecting to Computer When the device is connected to a computer via a USB cable, it will be rec- ognized as a removable disk. This allows you to transfer measurement data to the computer without removing an SD card. - The device will not be recognized if it is connected to a computer during measure- MEMO ment.
  • Page 65 To operate this device using wireless LAN, the device needs to be installed in a stable communication environment. This section describes how to in- stall SA-A1WD for the case of using wireless LAN and how to install it using an optional vertical stand.

  • Page 66: Installing Sa-A1Wd

    Installing SA-A1WD The radio wave of wireless LAN used by this device has directivity. There- fore, install the device as described below to use wireless LAN in the opti- mum state. Install the device so that its right side faces the top side of RIONOTE.
  • Page 67 Installing SA-A1WD Do not put obstacles between the devices. An obstacle such as wall and tall furniture causes the radio wave of wire- less LAN to weaken and the radio wave receiving state to be affected ad- versely. It may result in a communication trouble or disconnection. Install the devices in an environment where no obstacle exists between them.

  • Page 68: Using Vertical Stand (Option)

    Using Vertical Stand (Option) This device can be installed vertically using an optional vertical stand. Use the following procedure to attach the device to the vertical stand. Align the fixing screw holes on the back side of this de- vice with the screw holes on the vertical stand. Tighten the screws securely.
  • Page 69 Using Vertical Stand (Option) Fix the base by tightening the screws in the installation location of the device. MEMO - The screws to fix the base are sold separately. Use M3 screws.

  • Page 71: Specifications

    Specifi cations Applied Laws, Regulations and Standards CE Marking WEEE Directive Chinese RoHS (only the products exported to China) Usable life 10 years (maintain every 2 years) Recommendation exchange cycle of the consumables 2 years (case for waterproofi ng) The consumables for waterproofi ng are as follows Part name Waterproofi ng for the amplifi er unit Packing B...
  • Page 72 Specifications Current consumption External DC power supply Approx. 220 mA (12 V DC) Continuous measurement time with alkaline batteries (at 23C°) Continuous Mea- Used CCLD Amplifier surement Time Application (Standard) SX-A1WR SA-A1B4 8 hours or more SX-A1WR SA-A1B2 8 hours or more SX-A1WR SA-A1B4 6.5 hours or more...
  • Page 73 WLAN IEEE802.11a (W52)/b/g/n Communication distance with RIONOTE Approx. 50 m (When a screen is not between RIONOTE and SA-A1WD) Operation Area Equipped with membrane switches. Power key x 1 While power is off, press and hold the key to power on.
  • Page 74 Specifications Display LED (power status indication) Not started (off) Power supplied through DC jack (lights up in green) Power supplied from battery (changes by the battery level: steady green -> steady orange -> steady red -> off) LED (Measurement: measurement status indication) No sampling/measuring state (off) Sampling state (lights up in green) Measuring state (blinks in green once)
  • Page 75 A rubber cover is attached to the Ext. Trig. port. The connector cover of SA-A1WD is attached. The battery cover of SA-A1WD is attached. The waterproof tube of the SA-A1WD battery box is con- nected properly. Rubber seals are not worn out.
  • Page 76 Specifications Others Fixing screw hole for unified screw threads x 2 Accessories LR6T (JE) CPT AA alkaline AM3 Please Read This First Inspection certificate Items Sold Separately AC adapter NE-20P Vertical stand for SA-A1WD...
  • Page 77 Specifications Top View Front View Left Side View Back View Unit: mm SA-A1WD External Dimensions...
  • Page 78 Specifications 2-1/4 inch male thread Removable Unit: mm SA-A1WD Vertical Stand External Dimensions...
  • Page 80 No. 60681...

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