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T&D MCR-4V User Manual

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  • Page 1 ® User’s Manual Thank you for purchasing our product. This manual provides explanations of the installation and operation of the MCR-4V. Please make sure the following items are included in the package. MCR-4V x 1 unit “MCR for Windows” CD-ROM x 1...
  • Page 2 Important Notices and Disclaimers In order to properly use this product, please carefully read all documents that accompany the product before using. T&D Corporation accepts no responsibility for any malfunction of and/or trouble with this product or with your computer that is caused by the improper handling of this product and will deem such trouble or malfunction as falling outside the conditions for free repair outlined in the attached warranty.

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions And Instructions

    Safety Precautions and Instructions Safety Precautions and Instructions The following items should be strictly obeyed for the safe usage of this product, and for protecting yourself and other people from bodily harm and/or damage to property. Explanation of Symbols Warning Symbols Failure to follow the instructions with this symbol DANGER could cause serious injury or even death.
  • Page 4 DANGER To Prevent Serious Accidents Do not disassemble, repair or modify the unit and accessories. Do not use the unit in any environment that is exposed to chemicals and harmful gases. Doing so may cause corrosion and/ or other danger to the unit. Also, coming in contact with hazardous substances may cause bodily harm to the user or people nearby.
  • Page 5 We are not responsible for any damage, malfunction or trouble, whether direct or indirect, caused by the use of our product. Do not put anything on top of the cable. This may cause overheat- ing. Do not disconnect the USB cable during USB communication. Doing so may cause adverse effects to the unit and/or PC.
  • Page 6 CAUTION Do not place or store in the following areas: • Areas exposed to direct sunlight • Areas exposed to excessive heat or high temperatures such as near fire or heating equipment • Areas exposed to static electricity • Areas exposed to strong magnetic fields •...

  • Page 7: Before Using This Product

    Before Using this Product Please be careful about the procedures for Installation. (For USB communication between your computer and a MCR-4V) In order to use a USB connection to communicate between the unit and a computer, it is necessary to install the software and the USB device driver.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    About the Trend Graph Display ----------------------------------------- 19 Operating the Trend Graph --------------------------------------------- 19 Increasing Recording Channels ----------------------------- 21 About Group Recording with MCR-4V and MCR-4TC --------------- 21 Storage Location for Group Recording -------------------------------- 22 Group Operations via Master ------------------------------------------- 23...
  • Page 9 Downloading Recorded Data to a PC ----------------------- 51 Download Recorded Data using “MCR for Windows”---------------- 51 Recorded Data File ------------------------------------------------------ 52 Download Recorded Data from all Connected MCR-4V Units------- 53 Analyzing Recorded Data ------------------------------------ 54 Open Recorded Data ---------------------------------------------------- 54...

  • Page 10: Overview

    Overview The MCR-4V is a multi-channel voltage data logger. It measures and records voltage, and the data can be easily displayed in graph form, enabling the immediate on-the-spot checking of continually-changing data. Measure and Record Use “MCR for Windows” for...

  • Page 11: Appearance Diagram And Part Names

    3. Coupling Lug 4. LCD Display [BOTTOM] 5. Touch Panel (touchpad and control wheel) 6. SD Memory Card Slot 7. USB Port 8. Battery Cover Throughout this manual, the MCR-4V is also referred to as “the device” or “the unit”.

  • Page 12: Touch Panel

    Touch Panel Press to change the selected menu or settings item (by going up or down), and to increase or decrease the values shown in the LCD. Press to confirm the selected menu, operation, or value. Press to jump to the [Start Recording] or [Stop Recording] menu.* Press to return to the previous screen in the menu* or cancel the current operation.*...

  • Page 13: Touch Panel Operation Methods

    Touch Panel Operation Methods There are two ways to operate the touch panel as follows: - Touchpad operation - Control wheel operation Terms and gestures related to operations Tap (touch) Press-and-hold Control Wheel (hold down) Operation (rotate) Tap desired area of touch panel.

  • Page 14: Lcd Display And Icons

    LCD Display and Icons The following contains some brief explanations about icons. Each menu will be explained later in the “Menu List” pages. LCD backlight will be ON during operation. A highlighted display shows the item currently selected, and a blinking highlight shows that an item is being changed.
  • Page 15 An item marked with an arrow denotes it has been selected. on the touch panel to move the arrow up and down. Press <ENTER> to execute the selected operation. The battery mark shows the battery level as follows. : Full or near full power : Beginning to lose power : Significant loss of power : Change batteries as soon as possible...

  • Page 16: About How Data Is Recorded

    About How Data is Recorded The MCR-4V records measurement data to its internal memory. A recording session is one cycle from recording start to stop, and the MCR-4V can record multiple sessions. The number of recording sessions and number of data readings which can be recorded depends upon the number of channels, the recording interval and other settings.

  • Page 17: Using Sd Memory Cards

    Using SD Memory Cards It is not only possible to transfer data stored in the internal memory to an SD memory card, but it is also possible to automatically backup data while recording in endless mode. Operations related to the use of an SD memory card are as follows: Copy data to a Copy...

  • Page 18: Using Mcr-4V

    Using MCR-4V The following shows the basic flow of procedures. Use MCR-4V Use PC Getting Device Ready Install the batteries (see p.17) Getting PC Ready Install the provided software (see p.47) Connect the device to a PC (see p.49) Setting up the Device (see p.30)/ Making Recording Settings (see p.26) * Recording Settings can be made both on the device and from a PC.

  • Page 19: Installing The Battery

    - When you wish to replace batteries while recording is in progress, make sure to connect the USB cable to your PC for USB bus power. - If the MCR-4V runs out of power while processing data on a SD memory card, the data on the card may be corrupted.

  • Page 20: Measuring Voltage

    Measuring Voltage Connect the item to be measured to the MCR-4V using a compatible wire. 1. Prepare a compatible 10mm strip wire (see Spec). 2. Using a screwdriver or other such tool, while pressing down on the terminal button <B>...

  • Page 21: About The Trend Graph Display

    * You can switch the Scale Conversion ON/OFF by going to [Record Settings] and selecting the desired channel settings (see p.33 “CH1 Settings - CH4 Settings”). Also, the scale conversion equation can be changed via “MCR for Windows”. About the Trend Graph Display A trend graph is displayed for each channel of data.
  • Page 22 Operating the Trend Graph to highlight the desired item, and tap <ENTER>. While the selected item is blinking, use again to change the value, and tap <ENTER>. * If no operations are performed or a change is not confirmed with <ENTER> while the selected item is blinking, the operation will be canceled and the selected item will return to the original value.

  • Page 23: Increasing Recording Channels

    Up to four units can be coupled together to allow for a maximum of 16 channels. When the bodies of multiple units are connected, the MCR-4V at the far left side will be automatically designated as the Master and all other connected MCR-4V units will be designated as Slaves.

  • Page 24: Storage Location For Group Recording

    Storage Location for Group Recording When performing a group recording for multiple units, recorded data will be stored in each unit's memory. To analyze recorded data on a PC, either download data using “MCR for Windows”, or export data to the SD memory card to transfer to a PC.

  • Page 25: Group Operations Via Master

    Group Operations via Master Group operations such as the starting and stopping recording for the connected units can only be performed via the Master. Upon the start of a group recording, the main recording settings will be temporarily copied to all connected Slaves. Upon the stopping of recording, all copied settings will be returned to their original state.

  • Page 26: Stopping Recording By Group

    Starting Recording by Group Make recording settings for each device separately; no matter if it is a Master or a Slave. * See p.26 for a list of the possible setting items. * See p.23 for the settings that are/are not controlled by the Master. From the main menu of the Master, select [Record Settings] - [Start Recording].

  • Page 28: About Menus

    About Menus [Record Settings] Menu [Back] Stop Recording [Back] Start Recording [Back] Method : IMMED (indv) IMMED (indv) / PGM (indv) / IMMED (grp) / PGM (grp) Month/Day/Year HH:MM:SS* Detailed Sett.: OFF ON / OFF Rec.Mode : Endless Endless / One Time Rec.Method : Instant* Instant / Average / Ave.Fine 50-60 Hz Filter : ON*...
  • Page 29 Unit [ V ] Warn Montr : OFF OFF / Lower / Upper / Up&Low Uppr Limit : - - -* User Specified Voltage Value Lwr Limit : - - -* User Specified Voltage Value Judge Time : - - -* User Specified Time Preheat : OFF...

  • Page 30: [Data List] Menu

    [Data List] Menu Displayed Items when Recording Stopped: [Back] * List number, date, and time shown below are examples. Display Graph [Back] No4 Jul 30 ’13 16:19:45 No3 Jul 29 ’13 15:42:51 Export Selctd Data [Back] No4 Jul 30 '13 16:19:45 No3 Jul 29 '13 15:42:51 Export All Data [Back]...

  • Page 31: Displayed Items During Endless Recording

    Displayed Items during Endless Recording: [Back] Expt Curr Data Now Formatted & Blank Card? Auto Data Export*1 [Back] Quick Format [Back] *1: When recording in one-time mode, [Auto Data Export] will not be displayed.

  • Page 32: [Memory Card] Menu

    [Memory Card] Menu [Back] Quick Format [Back] Memory Card Test [Back] [Operation Settings] Menu [Back] Set Contrast : 65 0 to 100 Check Memory [Back] Memory : Data : Set Clock [Back] July/31/'13 16:43:22 Time Zone GMT+09:00 DST 00:00 Beep : ON ON / OFF All / OFF Click Key Lock : OFF OFF / 240 to 5sec...

  • Page 33: Explanation Of Items In Each Menu

    Explanation of Items in Each Menu [Record Settings] Menu Items [Stop Recording] Click [OK] to stop recording. [Start Recording] Click [OK] to start recording. [Method : IMMED(indv) / PGM(indv) / IMMED(grp) / PGM(grp)] IMMED(indv) : Starts recording immediately. PGM(indv) : Starts recording on the specified date and time. IMMED(grp) : Starts Group Recording immediately.
  • Page 34 [Rec.Method: Instant / Average / Ave.Fine] Select the recording method to be used. For information about the sampling interval when recording average values, see the attached document “Sampling Interval for Recording Average Values”. Instant (Value): Records the instantaneous value at the set recording interval.
  • Page 35 When the recording interval is less than 1 sec, the number of channels that can be recorded simultaneously varies depending upon the combination of settings made for 50-60Hz Filter and Recording Interval. Recording Intervals 1sec or 10ms 20ms 50ms 100ms 200ms 500ms more 60min 50-60Hz...
  • Page 36 About the Warning Monitoring Function When the set upper or lower limit is exceeded for the set length of time necessary to be judged as a warning, the MCR-4V will display a warning sign next to the measurement value on the LCD.
  • Page 37 - The necessary preheat time varies depending upon the sensor to be used; please check the specifications of the sensor before making settings for the preheat time. Connection Example MCR-4V Sensor Output Sensor...
  • Page 38 Set the delay to stop recording after the trigger condition has been reached. About the Recording Stop Trigger Function This is a function to determine when to stop recording. The MCR-4V will stop recording after the set trigger condition has been reached and the set delay time has elapsed.
  • Page 39 [Save/Restore Sett.] By selecting [Save Settings], it is possible to save up to 4 types of recording settings. All setting items in the [Record Settings] menu can be saved and re-used, allowing you to save steps to repeat making the same settings each time.

  • Page 40: [Data List] Menu Items (When Recording Stopped)

    Delete recorded data in the device as necessary. Supported Memory Cards SD Memory Cards SDHC Memory Cards IMPORTANT - SDXC memory cards cannot be used. - It is possible to run a quick test to see if your memory card works in MCR-4V. See p.44 for details.

  • Page 41: How To Read Recorded Data Graph

    [Delete Selctd Data] While “Processing” is displayed on the LCD, do not perform any other operations. This process may take a long time to complete. Select the data you wish to delete from the displayed list, and tap <ENTER>. * If no operations are performed for a while on the data list screen, you’ll return to the previous screen.
  • Page 42 1. While scrolling, the time of recorded data appears on the top of the screen. 2. The time of recorded data will switch to the measurement, a few seconds after you stop scrolling. 3. The measurement shown in 2 is the value of the point located at the center of the graph.
  • Page 43 Use <ENTER> and <BACK> to move to the target item, then change the value with Scroll Screen Change Screen Skimming Level (Horizontal Axis Scale) to change. Vertical Axis Scale to change. Recording Channel to change. Menu Screen IMPORTANT When changing settings as above, if no operations are performed or a change is not confirmed with <ENTER>, the change will automatically be applied and the graph will return to the “Scroll”...

  • Page 44: [Data List] Menu Items (During Endless Recording)

    [Data List] Menu Items (during endless recording) [Expt Curr Data Now] Use this to immediately export the data currently being recorded to the SD memory card. IMPORTANT Memory cards are not included. Please purchase separately. [Auto Data Export] To prevent data loss in Endless mode, this menu will automatically export the data to be overwritten to the SD memory card.
  • Page 45 Canceling [Auto Data Export] If you wish to cancel the auto data export process, select [Back] and tap <ENTER>. The displayed message will be cleared when the process is terminated. Restrictions on [Auto Data Export] - The exporting process will be terminated when the SD card is removed. - The process will be terminated when an SD card write error occurs.

  • Page 46: [Memory Card] Menu Items

    [Memory Card] Menu Items [Quick Format] Select [OK] to format your SD memory card for use in the MCR-4V. IMPORTANT - This process will erase all recorded data from the SD memory card. It is recommended to make backups of recorded data to a PC before formatting the memory card.

  • Page 47: [Operation Settings] Menu Items

    - It is not possible to set the clock while recording is in progress. - Please make sure that the date and time settings in the MCR-4V are correct, if they are not, the recording start time and recording time of downloaded data will be incorrect.

  • Page 48: Key Lock

    Please be careful when initializing a device as it is not possible, after initialization, to retrieve previous settings info or recover deleted or corrupted data. Do not turn off the power of the MCR-4V during initialization. Termination of the initialization process may cause damage or malfunction to the device.

  • Page 49: Using A Pc With Mcr-4V

    By using the supplied software, it is possible to make Device Settings and Recording Settings from a computer, as well as download recorded data from the MCR-4V to your computer for graph view and data analysis. Installing the Supplied Software...
  • Page 50 Select “Install MCR for Windows” and click [Execute] to start the installation. Follow the directions as they appear to complete the installation. * If a window appears such as the one below during installation, click [Install] or [Continue Anyway]. After installation, “MCR for Windows” will appear in the Windows Start Screen or Start Menu.

  • Page 51: Connecting The Device To A Pc

    MCR-4V unit that is connected with a USB communication cable. - When connecting a MCR-4V to a PC, connect only one unit at a time. If you connect multiple units at the same time, they may not be recognized properly.

  • Page 52: Making Settings Via Pc

    Making Settings via PC The following items are not included on the device menu, and can only be set or changed from “MCR for Windows” by connecting the device to a computer via USB. Channel Name Create and assign names to each of the channels to be used for recording.

  • Page 53: Downloading Recorded Data To A Pc

    Downloading Recorded Data to a PC Data stored in the internal memory of MCR-4V can be downloaded to a computer in either of the following two ways: - Use an SD memory card to export recorded data and transfer to a PC.* - Use “MCR for Windows”...

  • Page 54: Recorded Data File

    Click [Download]. Recorded Data File One recorded data file (.r4V) is created for each recording session. Storage Location of Recorded Data and File Name The default setting is as follows. Storage Folder: C:\Users\username\Documents(or My Documents)\TandD Corp\MCR File Name: Serial number_rec.month_rec.day_rec.year_rec.time (hhmmss).r4V To change the default storage folder, click and specify the desired folder.

  • Page 55: Download Recorded Data From All Connected Mcr-4V Units

    Download Recorded Data from all Connected MCR-4V Units Connect the Master unit to your computer via USB. Get a data list for the Master. (see p.51) Click [Search for Slave] to get data lists for the connected Slave units. Place a check next to the target data.

  • Page 56: Analyzing Recorded Data

    Analyzing Recorded Data Open Recorded Data In the storage folder for the downloaded recorded data on your PC (p.48), double click on the desired recorded data file. “T&D Graph” will be opened and a graph displayed. Print Graphs Open recorded data from “T&D Graph”. Make any desired adjustments to the window size and aspect ratio to be reflected in the printed graph.

  • Page 57: Other

    USB driver. • Connect a different USB device (mouse, digital camera, etc...) other than the MCR-4V to your computer and see if it operates properly. • If your computer has more than one USB port, try connecting the USB cable to a different port.
  • Page 58 Please check the following: • Make sure the write protection switch on the SD memory card is unlocked. • Check if your SD memory card is supported by the MCR-4V. (See p.38) • Perform a “Memory Card Test”. (See p.44) •...
  • Page 59 The software “MCR for Windows” does not start, why not? Please check the following: • The software may not have been installed correctly. Try reinstalling “MCR for Windows”. • Check to see if the software was installed with Administrator rights. (For Windows 7 or earlier:) •...
  • Page 60 2. In the maintenance box, select “Repair .NET Framework 4 Client Profile to its original state” and then click [Next]. Click [Finish] when prompt. If after checking and trying the above there is no improvement please contact the distributor where the product was purchased.

  • Page 62: Specifications

    Specifications MCR-4V Measurement Voltage 4ch Channels Input Method Scanning Method, Differential Input, Each Channel Isolated Input Impedance Approx. 1.1 MΩ Input Frequency DC-100 Hz Measurement ±300 mV, ±1.5 V, ±6 V, ±24 V, Auto (*1) Range Absolute Maximum Input Voltage: ±50 V...
  • Page 63 Recording Stop ON or OFF Trigger Group Recording Up to 4 units (16 channels) can be recorded simultaneously. Communication USB Communication Interfaces Communication Download Times for Full Data via USB Time - While recording (at recording interval of 2 ms.) : Approx. 3 minutes 30 seconds - With recording stopped: Approx.

  • Page 64: Software (Mcr For Windows)

    Software (MCR for Windows) Compatible OS Microsoft Windows 10 32 / 64 bit (*5) Microsoft Windows 8 32 / 64 bit Microsoft Windows 7 32 / 64 bit Microsoft Windows Vista 32 bit (SP1 or later) Display English Languages (*6) Other The .NET Framework 4 Client Profile is required.
  • Page 67 A list of distributors can be found at: http://www.tandd.com/about_tandd/contactus/ Product Information Product information can be found at: http://www.tandd.com/product/ Multichannel Voltage Recorder MCR-4V User's Manual T&D CORPORATION 817-1 Shimadachi, Matsumoto, Nagano 390-0852, Japan Website : http://www.tandd.com/ FAX : +81-263-40-3152...

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