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October 2013 Revised edition 7 8860B983-07 13-10H
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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual 8860-50 8861-50 MEMORY HiCORDER This manual describes the instrument's functions and operations in detail, and its specifications. October 2013 Revised edition 7 8860B983-07 13-10H...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Usage Index ................1 Introduction.................3 Reading this Manual..............5 Chapter 1 Overview ___________________________________ 7 Product Overview ..............7 Features ................7 Interconnection and Block Diagrams ........10 Chapter 2 Operating Keys and Screen Contents __________ 13 Operating Keys ..............13 Screen Organization ............17 Opening Screen ..............18 Waveform Screen .............19 Settings Screen ..............27 2.5.1...
  • Page 4 Contents Chapter 3 Operation Overview _________________________ 53 Measurement Workflow ............ 53 3.1.1 Analog Waveform Recording ..........53 3.1.2 Logic Waveform Recording ............ 57 Before Operating .............. 58 3.2.1 Preliminary Settings and Verification ........58 3.2.2 Using a Mouse ............... 58 3.2.3 Using a Keyboard ..............
  • Page 5 Contents Chapter 5 Input Channel Settings _____________________ 115 Analog Channel Settings ..........116 Adding Comments ............118 5.2.1 Adding a Title Comment ............118 5.2.2 Adding Channel Comments ..........119 Monitoring Input Status ...........122 5.3.1 Verifying the Input Level (Level Monitor) ......122 Converting Input Values (Scaling Function) ....123 Verifying and Setting All Channels from a List ....129 Copying Settings Between Channels ......133 Setting Input Channels from the Waveform Screen ..134...
  • Page 6 Contents 6.10 Triggering Manually (Manual Trigger) ......165 6.11 Applying an External Trigger (External Trigger) ..... 166 6.12 Making Trigger Settings on the Waveform Screen ..167 Chapter 7 Waveform Display Settings __________________ 169 Making Input Waveform Display Settings (Analog Waveforms) ............170 7.1.1 Setting Whether a Waveform is Displayed or Hidden, and its Color .................
  • Page 7 Contents 8.8.5 Reading Cursor Values of X-Y Waveforms ......209 Magnifying and Compressing Waveforms ......211 8.9.1 Magnifying and Compressing Horizontally (Time Axis) ..211 8.9.2 Magnifying and Compressing Vertically (Voltage Axis) ..212 8.9.3 Magnifying a Section of the Horizontal Axis (Time Axis – Zoom Function) ..........213 8.9.4 Setting Arbitrary Waveform Height and Position on the Vertical (Voltage) Axis (Variable Function) ......215...
  • Page 8 Contents Chapter 11 Saving/Loading Data & Managing Files ________ 261 11.1 Storage Media ..............262 11.1.1 Using a PC Card ..............262 11.1.2 Using a Hard Disk ..............263 11.1.3 Using USB Memory Devices ..........263 11.1.4 Using a Network Shared Folder ........... 264 11.1.5 Initializing (Formatting) Storage Media ........
  • Page 9 Contents Chapter 12 Printing __________________________________ 313 12.1 Printing Workflow ............314 12.2 Print Methods and Print Items .........315 12.3 Making Auto Print Settings ..........317 12.4 Making Manual Print (PRINT Key Output) Settings ..319 12.5 Making Printer Settings ...........323 12.5.1 Internal Printer Settings ............323 12.5.2 External Printer Settings ............325 12.6 Setting the Print Content ..........327 12.6.1 Common Settings ..............327...
  • Page 10 viii Contents 13.2.13Selecting Screen Colors ............363 13.3 Making System Settings ..........364 13.3.1 Setting the Date and Time ........... 364 13.3.2 Initializing Waveform Data ........... 365 13.3.3 Initializing System Settings (System Reset) ......366 13.3.4 Self-Test (Self Diagnostics) ..........367 13.3.5 Adjusting the 8958 16-Ch Scanner Unit .......
  • Page 11 Contents Appendix________________________________ A 1 Appendix 1 Error Messages ............A 1 Appendix 2 Reference ..............A 9 Appendix 2.1 List of Default Settings ............... A 9 Appendix 2.2 Waveform File Sizes ..............A 22 Appendix 2.3 Timebase and Maximum Recordable Time ......A 30 Appendix 2.4 Memory Capacity and Maximum Recording Length ....
  • Page 12 Contents...

  • Page 13: Contents 1

    Usage Index Usage Index Product Description Measurement Workflow and "3.1 Measurement Workflow" (p. 53) Overview Using the Operating Keys "2.1 Operating Keys" (p. 13) "3.2.2 Using a Mouse" (p. 58) Using a Mouse and Keyboard "3.3.4 Mouse Operations" (p. 69) "3.2.3 Using a Keyboard"...
  • Page 14 Usage Index Analyzing Data Viewing Measurement Values "8.8 Cursor Values" (p. 202) Saving and Loading Data "Chapter 11 Saving/Loading Data & Managing Files" (p. 261) Printing Data "Chapter 12 Printing" (p. 313) Communicating with this Instru- "Chapter 4 Communications Settings" in the Analysis and Communication ment from a Personal Computer Supplement...

  • Page 15: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction In this manual, “the instrument” means the Model 8860-50 or 8861-50 Memory HiCorder. The following documents are provided with this instrument. Refer to them as appropriate for your application. Document Description Read this first. Quick Start Manual It describes preparations for use, basic operating pro- cedures and usage methods.
  • Page 16 Introduction Symbols and Indicators in This Manual The following symbols in this manual indicate the relative importance of cautions and warnings. Indicates that incorrect operation presents an extreme hazard that could result in serious injury or death to the user. Indicates that incorrect operation presents a significant hazard that could result in serious injury or death to the user.

  • Page 17: Reading This Manual

    Reading this Manual Reading this Manual Operating Procedure Description Setting procedure overview Selectable functions Screen opening procedure See "2.2 Screen Organization" (p. 17) Settings screen Selection choices F keys (F1 to F8) selections Helpful suggestions, setting details and precautions Operating keys Although the instrument can be operated with a mouse, most of the operating descriptions in this manual involve only the operating keys.
  • Page 18 Reading this Manual...

  • Page 19: Overview

    Various measurements including voltage, current, temperature and frequency are available using connection cables or sensors with optional input modules. Up to four input modules can be installed in the Model 8860-50, and up to eight in the 8861-50. Also, optional storage memory can be installed to enable long-term recording with high-speed sampling.
  • Page 20 "4.1 Selecting the Function" (p. 81) About FFT Function: Analysis and Communication Supplement High capacity memory choices 8860-50: Choose from 32 to 128 MWords, 512 MWords or 1 GWord. 8861-50: Choose from 64 to 256 MWords, or 1 or 2 GWords. Plenty of trigger functions Digital triggering circuitry is employed.
  • Page 21 1.2 Features Search function You can find various characteristics in any measured data by specifying search criteria. "8.14 Searching a Waveform" (p. 222) Enhanced operability provided by GUI and support for a mouse or keyboard Operable using a commonly available mouse or keyboard. GUI screen displays are optimized to simplify both key operations and settings.

  • Page 22: Interconnection And Block Diagrams

    (internal) Model 9715-52 Memory Board* (512MB) Model 9231 Recording Paper (for Model 8995)* Model 9715-53 Memory Board* (1GB) (Model 8860-50: 1 board, Model 8861-50: 2 Model 8995-01 A6 Printer Unit (internal) Model 9234 Recording Paper boards) (for Model 8995-01)* Operation Measurement Mouse (p.
  • Page 23 1.3 Interconnection and Block Diagrams Internal Block Diagram LOGIC(CH) Logic Probes Ａ Monitor LOGIC(CH) Logic Probes Output USB Port Isolation 3 ports UNIT1-1 Device UNIT1-2 Storage Control Operating Key Control Section Isolation Storage UNIT4-2 Device Memory (max. 1 GWord) Storage Bus 8861-50 Bridge Model...
  • Page 24 1.3 Interconnection and Block Diagrams...

  • Page 25: Operating Keys And Screen Contents

    2.1 Operating Keys Operating Keys and Screen Chapter 2 Contents 2.1 Operating Keys Selects screens (p. 14) Selects setting choices and character entry (p. 15) Scrolls waveforms (p. 15) Sets A/B cursors (p. 15) (To specify a waveform range, and read values at cursors) Makes input waveform-related settings (p.
  • Page 26 2.1 Operating Keys MENU (Screen Select) DISP key Displays the Waveform screen showing recorded data. (Setting choices can also be changed from the Waveform screen) "2.4 Waveform Screen" (p. 19) When using A/B cursors or calculation functions, waveforms and numerical values can be displayed on the same screen. "8.8 Cursor Values"...
  • Page 27 2.1 Operating Keys Setting and Selecting (Selecting setting choices and entering charac- ters) "3.3.3 Entering Text and Numbers" (p. 65) ESC key Removes the displayed dialog or virtual keyboard. SELECT key When the cursor is on a setting item: opens a pull-down menu. When the cursor is on a character entry item: opens the virtual key- board for character entry.
  • Page 28 2.1 Operating Keys Input Waveform Settings "5.7 Setting Input Channels from the Waveform Screen" (p. 134) "5.1 Analog Channel Settings" (p. 116) UNIT key Selects a Unit (module) (Waveform or Channel Settings screen). CH key Select a channel (Waveform or Channel Settings screen). RANGE/POSN Sets the measurement range of the input channels, waveform display knobs...

  • Page 29: Screen Organization

    2.2 Screen Organization 2.2 Screen Organization There are five general screen types. Press the operating keys shown at the right to select a screen. Screen Operating Key Screen Contents This screen appears first after power on. When you turn the Opening Screen (p.

  • Page 30: Opening Screen

    2.3 Opening Screen 2.3 Opening Screen This screen appears first after power on. (When you turn the power off with the Waveform screen dis- played, it reappears after this screen.) The boot process takes about 40 seconds. Select a function with the F keys to F8).

  • Page 31: Waveform Screen

    2.4 Waveform Screen 2.4 Waveform Screen Parts of the displayed screen depend on the selected operating function. Refer to the Analysis and Communication Supplement for details of the FFT function. To open the Waveform screen Displays acquired data as waveforms or DISP Press the numerical values.
  • Page 32 2.4 Waveform Screen Viewing Recording Data Data acquired by the instrument is displayed as waveforms or numerical values. Waveform Display Trigger Mark Cursor Values Trigger Event Position "8.8 Cursor Values" (p. 202) Unit (Module) and Channel Nos. Trigger Level 1-1: Unit 1 – Channel 1 To add a waveform comment: "5.2 Adding Comments"...
  • Page 33 2.4 Waveform Screen Setting Items and Choices Current setting choices are displayed. To change a setting: Use the CURSOR keys to move the cursor to the setting item, and select your choice by the corresponding F key. "3.3.2 To Change a Setting" (p. 63) To switch displayed setting items: Press the SUB MENU...
  • Page 34 2.4 Waveform Screen Analog Trigger Settings [Trigger] "6.7 Triggering by Analog Signals" (p. 146) (When using Level Triggering) Type of Analog Trigger Event Count Trigger Level Trigger No. The display differs Setting Item according to the Category type of analog trig- gering.
  • Page 35 2.4 Waveform Screen Display Settings [Display](REC&MEM)/ [Config] (REALTIME) With the REC&MEM Function "Chapter 10 Long-Term Monitoring and Instantaneous Recording" (p. 253) Displayed Data Type Magnification Setting Item Category REC&MEM display To view waveforms during real-time printing, Waveform available to scroll stop and then restart printing.
  • Page 36 2.4 Waveform Screen Status Bar Shows the processing status and various information about the current status of the instrument. Trigger Info Setting Info Internal Processing State Display Sheet Appears when setting Auto Save, Indicates the type and number Auto Print and A/B Cursors. of the displayed Sheet.
  • Page 37 2.4 Waveform Screen Internal and External Connection Status Appears at the lower right when a peripheral device is connected or installed. Internal Storage Media PC card PC card (when internal drive Model FD Drive (Slot 1) (Slot 2) 9718-50 HD Unit installed) Internal Printer Power Battery Charge...
  • Page 38 2.4 Waveform Screen Function Modes and Settings Pressing the FUNCTION MODE key alters the functions of the F keys. "8.4 Displaying Measured Values and In- Key-lock formation" (p. 196) "8.5 Applying Gauges" (p. 198) Backlight saver "8.6 Monitoring Input Levels (Level Screen saver Monitor)"...

  • Page 39: Settings Screen

    2.5 Settings Screen 2.5 Settings Screen Parts of the displayed screen depend on the selected operating function. Refer to the Analysis and Communication Supplement for details of the FFT function, calculation func- tion and communication. To open the Settings screen (The Settings screen appears.) Press the key.

  • Page 40: Status Settings Screen

    2.5 Settings Screen 2.5.1 Status Settings Screen To open the Status Settings screen Press the key. (The Settings screen appears.) (When using the Memory Function) SHEET/PAGE Press the keys to select a page. Basic Settings: [Basic] page Settings for Used Channels: [Use Ch] page SUB MENU...
  • Page 41 2.5 Settings Screen (Recorder Function) [Basic] Page Set the timebase (horizontal axis) and recording length (recording duration). Timebase and Sampling Rate Settings Set the timebase (horizontal Recording Length axis) and sampling rate Settings (p. 90). Set the recording length (p. 97). (REC&MEM Function) [Basic] Page Set the timebase (horizontal axis) and recording length (recording duration).
  • Page 42 2.5 Settings Screen (Real-Time Saving Function) [Basic] Page Set real-time recording conditions such as the timebase (horizontal axis), recording length (recording duration) and save destination. "Chapter 9 Measuring with Real-Time Saving" (p. 235) Settings for Saving Waveforms Whole Waveform Time- Set the save destination and base save name.
  • Page 43 2.5 Settings Screen (FFT Function) [Basic] Page Make settings here for FFT analysis. Input Data Selection Select whether FFT analysis is to be applied to newly ac- quired data, or to a pre-existing waveform (Memory wave- form). Frequency Range and Number of Calculation Peak Value Display Points...

  • Page 44: Channel Settings Screen

    2.5 Settings Screen 2.5.2 Channel Settings Screen To open the Channel Settings screen Press the key. (The Settings screen appears.) SHEET/PAGE Press the keys to select a page. Analog Channel Settings: [One Ch] page Logic Channel Settings: [Logic] page (p. 34) To make various settings with the All Channels list: SUB MENU Press the...
  • Page 45 2.5 Settings Screen [Comment] Page Displays a list of comments. Settings can be changed and copied between channels. Title The title can be included on printouts. (p. 118) Analog Channel Logic Channel Comments (p. 119) Comments (p. 119) [All Ch] Page Shows the list of settings for analog channels.
  • Page 46 2.5 Settings Screen [Variable] Page Shows the list of variable function settings for analog channels. Entries can be changed, and copied from one channel to another. Variable Function Settings List Waveform position and mag- nification on the vertical axis can be freely set. The variable function can be set on or off for each channel.

  • Page 47: Trigger Settings Screen

    Analog waveform trigger settings: [Analog] page* Logic waveform trigger settings: [Logic] page (*[Analog 1 - 4] with Model 8860-50, or [Analog 1 - 4] [Analog 5 - 8] with Model 8861-50) SUB MENU Press the keys to select the menu item.

  • Page 48: Sheet Settings Screen

    2.5 Settings Screen 2.5.4 Sheet Settings Screen To open the Sheet Settings screen Displayed page contents depend on the selected function. Press the key. (The Settings screen appears.) SHEET/PAGE Press the keys to select a page. Analog waveform display settings: [Analog] page Logic waveform display settings:...

  • Page 49: Memory Division Settings Screen

    2.5 Settings Screen 2.5.5 Memory Division Settings Screen To open the Mem Div Settings screen (Memory Function and REC&MEM Function only) Press the key. (The Settings screen appears.) SUB MENU Press the keys to select the menu item. Partitions internal memory space into multiple blocks. Recording Length Setting Display Block and Refer- Set the length (recording dura-...

  • Page 50: Numerical Calculation (Num Calc) Settings Screen

    2.5 Settings Screen 2.5.6 Numerical Calculation (Num Calc) Settings Screen To open the Num Calc Settings screen (Memory Function only) Press the key. (The Settings screen appears.) Refer to the Analysis and Communication Supplement for details of the Numerical calculation. SUB MENU Press the keys...

  • Page 51: Waveform Calculation (Wave Calc) Settings Screen

    2.5 Settings Screen 2.5.7 Waveform Calculation (Wave Calc) Settings Screen To open the Wave Calc Settings screen (Memory Function only) Press the key. (The Settings screen appears.) Refer to the Analysis and Communication Supplement for details of the Waveform calculation. SUB MENU Press the keys...

  • Page 52: Save Settings Screen

    2.5 Settings Screen 2.5.8 Save Settings Screen To open the Save Settings screen Press the key. (The Settings screen appears.) SHEET/PAGE Press the keys to select a page. Automatic saving: [Auto Save] page Manual saving: [SAVE Key] page SUB MENU Press the keys to select the...

  • Page 53: Print Settings Screen

    2.5 Settings Screen 2.5.9 Print Settings Screen To open the Print Settings screen Press the key. (The Settings screen appears.) SHEET/PAGE Press the keys to select a page. Printing method and printer settings: [Printer] page Printout contents selection: [Print Items] page SUB MENU Press the...

  • Page 54: File Screen

    2.6 File Screen 2.6 File Screen To open the File screen FILE Press the key. (the File screen appears) SHEET/PAGE Press the keys to select a page. Move the cursor to the folder tree or file list. Load or manage the files. Operable with a mouse.
  • Page 55 2.6 File Screen Function Modes and Settings The display changes according to the position of the cursor on the File screen. Pressing the FUNCTION MODE key changes the functions. When the cursor is in the File List [SET] Mode When the cursor is in the Media Tree When storage media is displayed Media List Displays the subdirectories of the stor- Displays storage media in the list.
  • Page 56 2.6 File Screen [FN] Mode (Common to the Folder Tree and File List) "11.7.6 Sorting Files" (p. 309) "11.7.7 Limiting Display of Files" (p. 310) "11.7.8 Setting the Items to Display" (p. 311) "11.1.4 Using a Network Shared Folder" (p. 264) Use when saving, loading and operating via network.

  • Page 57: System Screen

    2.7 System Screen 2.7 System Screen Settings Menu List Settings Screen Name on This Ref. Description Menu Instrument Use this screen to configure the system environment, Wave- Environment (Env) Settings Screen (p. 45) form screen layout and operating key functions. Communication (Comm) Settings (p.

  • Page 58: Communication (Comm) Settings Screen

    2.7 System Screen 2.7.2 Communication (Comm) Settings Screen To open the Comm Settings screen SUB MENU Press the keys to select the menu item. To open from the Opening Screen F7 [System] Press the key. To open from the Waveform or SHEET/PAGE Press the keys to select...
  • Page 59 2.7 System Screen [File] Page The FTP settings enable access to files on the instrument from a PC. ("Chapter 4 Communications Settings" in the Analysis and Communication Supplement ) FTP Settings Perform these settings to ac- cess files on the instrument from a PC using FTP.
  • Page 60 2.7 System Screen [Command] Page These settings enable communication with the instrument using command codes. Refer to the Operating Manual on the supplied CD for operating procedures. ("Chapter 4 Communications Settings" in the Analysis and Communication Supplement ) Communication Command Settings LAN Settings GP-IB Settings...

  • Page 61: External Terminals (Ext Term) Settings Screen

    2.7 System Screen 2.7.3 External Terminals (Ext Term) Settings Screen To open the Ext Term Settings screen To open from the Opening Screen F7 [System] Press the key. SUB MENU Press the keys To open from the Waveform or to select the menu item.

  • Page 62: Setting Configuration (Setting) Screen

    2.7 System Screen 2.7.4 Setting Configuration (Setting) Screen To open the Setting screen To open from the Opening Screen F7 [System] Press the key. SUB MENU Press the keys To open from the Waveform or to select the menu item. Settings screens The System screen appears.

  • Page 63: Initialization (Init) Settings Screen

    2.7 System Screen 2.7.5 Initialization (Init) Settings Screen To open the Init Settings screen To open from the Opening Screen F7 [System] Press the key. SUB MENU Press the keys To open from the Waveform or Settings screens to select the menu item.

  • Page 64: Configuration List (Config) Screen

    2.7 System Screen 2.7.6 Configuration List (Config) Screen To open the Configuration List screen To open from the Opening Screen F7 [System] Press the key. SUB MENU Press the keys To open from the Waveform or to select the menu item. Settings screens The System screen appears.

  • Page 65: Chapter 3 Operation Overview

    3.1 Measurement Workflow Operation Chapter 3 Overview 3.1 Measurement Workflow 3.1.1 Analog Waveform Recording Refer to "Appendix 2.1 List of Default Settings" (p. A9) for default settings. The default setting for Auto Save and Auto Print is Off (disabled). Set the items indicated by white text within the boxes as needed. To simultaneously record logic waveforms, also read "3.1.2 Logic Waveform Recording"...
  • Page 66 3.1 Measurement Workflow Measurement Make settings on the Status Settings screen. (p. 79) Configuration Settings* (p. 86) • Memory capacity and recording time (p. A35) • To measure with two sampling rates (p. 94) Select Channels to Use • To use the Model 8958 16-Ch Scanner Unit together with other input modules (p.
  • Page 67 3.1 Measurement Workflow Display Sheet Settings* Set on the Sheet Settings screen (p. 174). (Make these settings to change the Waveform Screen Layout Settings (p. 177) screen layout) • To optionally assign measurement data to Sheets Split-Screen Number and Pattern Settings (p.
  • Page 68 3.1 Measurement Workflow Press the key to save (Manual save). SAVE Optionally Save and Print Press the key to print (Manual print). PRINT Remove the cables from the measurement Power Off object, and turn the power off. Waveform data is erased when power is turned off. However, measurement settings are retained.

  • Page 69: Logic Waveform Recording

    3.1 Measurement Workflow 3.1.2 Logic Waveform Recording To simultaneously record logic waveforms, see also "3.1.1 Analog Waveform Recording" (p. 53). Procedure (asterisks (*) indicate settings that can be changed while measuring) Overview and references Installation & Connection Connect the logic probes. "2.6 Connecting Logic Probes"...

  • Page 70: Before Operating

    3.2 Before Operating 3.2 Before Operating 3.2.1 Preliminary Settings and Verification Setting the Clock Verify that the instrument’s clock is set correctly, as it is required when applying timer triggers (p. 162) and when you need to know when a trigger was applied (p.

  • Page 71: Using A Keyboard

    3.2 Before Operating 3.2.3 Using a Keyboard You can connect a commonly available keyboard to the instrument to enter char- acters directly. Entry methods: "Using a Keyboard" (p. 64) When used on a metal surface in some measurement environments, a com- monly available keyboard can emit electrical noise that can interfere with instru- ment operation.

  • Page 72: If The Model 9719-50 Memory Backup Unit Is Installed

    8860-50 8861-50 With Model 9715-53 Memory Board At least At least (Model 8860-50: 1 board, Model 8861-50: 2 boards) 10 hours 5 hours Smaller memory capacity permits longer backup time. Charging State An indicator shows the charging state at the lower right of the screen.

  • Page 73: If The Model 9684 Dc Power Unit Is Installed

    3.2 Before Operating 3.2.5 If the Model 9684 DC Power Unit is Installed The Model 9684 enables the instrument to be operated from a DC power source such as a battery. When both AC power and the Model 9684 DC Power Unit are connected to the instrument, the AC power source has priority.
  • Page 74 If this occurs, turn the switch on the Power Unit off for about one minute, and then back on. Battery Operating Time (Nominal values at normal room temperature) Battery used: 12 V, 38 Ah, fully charged 8860-50 8861-50 Model 8936 Model 8956 Model 8936...

  • Page 75: Common Operations

    3.3 Common Operations 3.3 Common Operations 3.3.1 Select a Function The function can be selected on the Waveform or Settings screen. Move the cursor to the Function menu. Select the appropri- ate function. You can also press the SELECT key and select the function from the pull- down menu.
  • Page 76 3.3 Common Operations Selecting from a pull-down menu Move the cursor to the setting item, and set as follows: Opens the pull-down SELECT menu. CURSOR Select the desired set- keys ting choice. ENTER Accepts the new setting. (The SELECT key also accepts the setting) Pull-Down Menu Using a Mouse...

  • Page 77: Entering Text And Numbers

    3.3 Common Operations 3.3.3 Entering Text and Numbers Move the cursor to the setting item for which to enter text or numbers, and press the F keys to select your setting choice. Entering Numbers Use the CURSOR keys to move the cursor to the setting item. (When using a mouse, double click on a setting item to display the virtual key- pad.) Select an input method from the F key choices.
  • Page 78 3.3 Common Operations Entry by [Pushwheel] (To Set Each Digit) Enter a numerical value using the virtual pushwheel switches. Press the CURSOR keys to move among digits, and press CURSOR keys to set the numerical value. Operating Buttons Accepts Entry Digits Cancels Entry Move to a digit to be entered ...
  • Page 79 3.3 Common Operations Using [Edit] for Entry "Comment Entry Example" (p. 120) Enter text using the virtual keyboard for character entry. You can switch between character sets by switching the entry mode. To enter using a mouse, click a character to select it, or click an operating button.
  • Page 80 3.3 Common Operations Virtual Keyboard Entry Modes Parts of the display differ according to entry position. [Text] [Symbols] [List/History] Previously entered comments and lists of measurement units are displayed. The display depends on the current entry position. New entries appear in empty rows as they are added to the history, and when all rows are full, the oldest entry is overwritten.

  • Page 81: Mouse Operations

    3.3 Common Operations 3.3.4 Mouse Operations Operations on the Waveform Screen Switching Functions and Screens Changing Settings Select the appropriate function. Click Click Click Click Settings Screen Select by clicking Settings Screen buttons. Opening Screen System Screen File Screen The selected screen appears Changing Setting Items Controlling the Instrument Click...
  • Page 82 3.3 Common Operations Operations on Waveform Data Moving the A/B cursors Select the area to zoom Right Click Click Right click at the point where you want to move the cursor, then se- With zoom display enabled, lect. clicking on a location causes it to appear zoomed in the lower The A/B cursors can be moved by half of the display.
  • Page 83 3.3 Common Operations Operations on the Settings Screens Switching Screens and Entering Text Switching Functions Pages Click Click Double Click Select the appro- priate function. Click Click Displays the System screen. Select and enter characters by clicking Displays the Waveform screen. buttons on the virtual keyboard.
  • Page 84 3.3 Common Operations Pages within the Settings Screen Making Dialog Settings Settings Pages • All except the [One Ch] page on the Channel Settings screen • Trigger Settings screen • Sheet Settings screen • Numerical Calculation Settings screen Double Click Making Copy Settings Settings Pages •...
  • Page 85 3.3 Common Operations Operations on the File Screen Icon Operations Sorting setting Delete Customize file display Rename Customize displayed item Create Folder Print file list Select All Create a network share connection Disconnect network share Cancel All Load Select/Deselect Save Refresh Move to specified destination Copy to specified destination...

  • Page 86: Automatic Range Setting (Auto-Ranging Function)

    3.3 Common Operations 3.3.5 Automatic Range Setting (Auto-Ranging Func- tion) Auto setup works only with the Memory function. By applying an input signal, the timebase, measurement range and zero position of the input waveform are set automatically. The range is determined for each channel that has its waveform enabled [On] for measuring.
  • Page 87 3.3 Common Operations When measuring using the auto-ranging function, only the following items are changed. Basic Setting Conditions (Status Settings screen) Setting Choice Auto Setup Timebase* Auto setting value (x 1 time axis magnification) If the input signal frequency is below 3 Hz, the timebase cannot be set automatically. * Among the channels with waveforms enabled, if the measurement range of the lowest- number channel is 5 mV/div (the highest sensitivity range), or if the difference between the maximum and minimum value of the input signal is eight divisions or less, the time-...

  • Page 88: Starting And Stopping Measurement

    3.3 Common Operations 3.3.6 Starting and Stopping Measurement Starting Measurement Press the START/MARK key. The green LED at the left lights. Start Measurement When measuring using the trigger functions, the timing of starting measurement is different than that of starting recording (data acquisition). "Measurement and Internal Operations"...
  • Page 89 3.3 Common Operations Measurement and Internal Operations _____________________________ Measurement methods are normal measurement (start recording when mea- surement starts) and trigger measurement (start recording when trigger criteria are satisfied). In this manual, “Measurement start” means the instant when you press the START key, and “Recording start”...

  • Page 90: Disabling Key Operations (Key-Lock Function)

    3.3 Common Operations 3.3.7 Disabling Key Operations (Key-Lock Func- tion) All operating keys on the front panel are disabled. This can prevent unintended operations during measurement. The External I/O terminals are unaffected by the key-lock state. Disabling key operation Hold both CURSOR keys simultaneously for three seconds.

  • Page 91: Measurement Configuration Settings

    Measurement Configuration Chapter 4 Settings Basic measurement configuration settings are performed on the Status Settings screen. Measurement configuration can be performed from the Waveform screen (p. 114). Open the Settings screen Menu selection Page selection About screen contents: "2.5.1 Status Settings Screen" (p. 28) Function Selection (p.
  • Page 92 Recorder Function Measurement Configuration Settings • Timebase setting (p. 90) • Sampling Rate setting (p. 90) • Recording Length setting (p. 97) REC&MEM Function Measurement Configuration Settings Recorder waveform settings Memory waveform settings • Timebase setting (p. 90) • Timebase or Sampling Rate setting (p. 90) •...

  • Page 93: Selecting The Function

    4.1 Selecting the Function 4.1 Selecting the Function Select the function appropriate for your recording purpose. Function selection can be made from the Opening, Waveform or Settings screens. "Choosing the Appropriate Function" (p. 82) Function Selection: Opening Screen Operating Key Procedure Opening Screen CURSOR...
  • Page 94 4.1 Selecting the Function Choosing the Appropriate Function The acquisition procedure and setting choices for measurement data and available operations depend on the selected operating function. Function Description This function is most suitable for oscilloscope-type measurements, such as Memory Function instantaneous waveforms and transient phenomena.
  • Page 95 4.1 Selecting the Function Function Description REC&MEM Function (Recorder and Memory Waveform Recording) This function is recommended for recording transient signal waveforms during Input long-term monitoring. While continually recording the overall signal as a Recorder waveform, abnor- Conversion mal phenomena can be captured by triggering, which are simultaneously Recorder waveform recorded as Memory waveforms using high-speed sampling.
  • Page 96 4.1 Selecting the Function Function Comparison Table Function Items 10 ms/div to 1 hour/  5 µs/div to 5 min/div s/div to 5 min/ Recorder waveform Sampling rate: 1/100 Sampling rate: 100 100 ms/div to 1hour/ of the timebase (Limited by the save ...
  • Page 97 4.1 Selecting the Function Function-Related Recording Capabilities Memory function , Recorder function, REC&MEM function, FFT function Storage Media HDD USB NETWORK Waveform files Input signal Recording xxxx.MEM (Memory function waveform data) Display xxxx.REC (Recorder function waveform data) (Instrument’s internal memory) xxxx.FFT (FFT function data) Text file xxxx.TXT (Text data)

  • Page 98: Setting Measurement Configuration (Status Settings Screen)

    4.2 Setting Measurement Configuration (Status Settings Screen) 4.2 Setting Measurement Configuration (Status Settings Screen) Make basic settings for measurement such as timebase and recording length on the Status Settings screen. These settings can also be made on the Waveform screen (p. 114). Choices of setting items are function-dependent.
  • Page 99 4.2 Setting Measurement Configuration (Status Settings Screen) Setting Channels to Use: Using input modules other than the Model 8958 16-Ch Scanner Unit   SUB MENU To open the screen: Press the Select with the keys Status Settings screen Screen Layout (p. 28), To set from the Waveform screen (p. 114) Number of Channels to Use Operating Key Procedure...
  • Page 100 All eight Units [On] [On] 10,000 * Model 8860-50: 32 MWords, Model 8861-50: 64 MWords memory installed If “Too many measurement channels” appears You have tried to use more channels than the number enabled for use. Either increase the number of channels to use, or turn unneeded channels [Off].
  • Page 101 [8 × 8CH + L] to use the maximum number of Model 8958 16-Ch Scanner Unit channels (four 8958s in the Model 8860-50, or eight in the 8861-50). In this case, the maximum recording length is halved. If “Too many measurement channels” appears You have tried to use more channels than the number enabled for use.

  • Page 102: Setting The Timebase (Horizontal Axis) And Sampling Rate

    4.2 Setting Measurement Configuration (Status Settings Screen) 4.2.2 Setting the Timebase (Horizontal Axis) and Sam- pling Rate About timebase and sampling setting The timebase setting establishes the rate of input signal waveform acquisition, specified as time-per-division on the horizontal axis (time/div). The sampling setting specifies the interval from one sample to the next.
  • Page 103 4.2 Setting Measurement Configuration (Status Settings Screen) The data refresh rate is not allowed to exceed the maximum sampling rate of the input module. Example: Using an input module with maximum sampling rate of 1 MS/s (up to 1M samples per second). 1 MS/s = 1 µs/S (1 µs sampling period) When the [Sampling Speed] is set to...
  • Page 104 4.2 Setting Measurement Configuration (Status Settings Screen) Timebase and Sampling Rate Settings: Using the Operating Keys   SUB MENU To open the screen: Press the Select with the keys Status Settings screen Screen Layout (p. 28), To set from the Waveform screen (p. 114) Memory Function case: Operating Key Procedure...
  • Page 105 4.2 Setting Measurement Configuration (Status Settings Screen) Description Measuring with the Recorder Function • When the following timebase values are selected, displayed waveforms are compressed in the horizontal (time axis) direction as shown.    50 ms/div  x1, 20 ms/div  x1/2, 10 ms/div ...

  • Page 106: Setting Different Sampling Rates

    4.2 Setting Measurement Configuration (Status Settings Screen) With the REC&MEM function, allowable timebase combinations for Memory and Recorder waveforms are limited Recorder waveform Memory waveform 100 ms 200 ms 500 ms 10 s 30 s 50 s 60 s 100 s 120 s 300 s 600 s 1800 s 3600 s ...
  • Page 107 4.2 Setting Measurement Configuration (Status Settings Screen) Setting Timebase 1 and 2: Using input modules other than the Model 8958 16-Ch Scanner Unit   SUB MENU To open the screen: Press the Select with the keys Status Settings screen Screen Layout (p.
  • Page 108 4.2 Setting Measurement Configuration (Status Settings Screen) Setting Timebase 1 and 2: When using the Model 8958 16- Ch Scanner Unit together with other input modules   SUB MENU To open the screen: Press the Select with the keys Status Settings screen Screen Layout(p.

  • Page 109: Setting The Recording Length (Number Of Divisions)

    4.2 Setting Measurement Configuration (Status Settings Screen) 4.2.4 Setting the Recording Length (number of divi- sions) Set the length (number of divisions) to record each time data is acquired. The following methods and settings are available: • Fixed recording length [Fixed]: select from the fixed recording lengths (p.
  • Page 110 The setting range depends on the capacity of installed memory. Maximum Recording Length [Divisions] Installed Memory Other than the Model 8958 16-Ch (Words) Model 8958 16-Ch Scanner Unit Scanner Unit 8860-50 8861-50 5,000 1,000 128M 256M 20,000 5,000 512M 50,000...
  • Page 111 1 to 10,240,000 (divisions) The setting range depends on the capacity of installed memory and the number of chan- nels in use. Maximum Recording Length [Divisions] Installed Memory No. of Chs Used (Words) 8860-50 8861-50 20,000 40,000 80,000 160,000 320,000 128M...
  • Page 112 4.2 Setting Measurement Configuration (Status Settings Screen) REC&MEM Function Memory waveform: 1 to 10000000 Recorder waveform: 1 to 100000 The setting range depends on the installed memory, whether memory division is enabled, and whether the Model 8958 16-Ch Scanner Unit is installed. Maximum Recording Length (Memory waveform) [Divisions] The maximum number of memory divisions is 1,024.
  • Page 113 4.2 Setting Measurement Configuration (Status Settings Screen) Setting Continuous Recording (Cont)   SUB MENU To open the screen: Press the Select with the keys Status Settings screen Screen Layout (p. 28), To set from the Waveform screen (p. 114) Operating Key Procedure CURSOR...

  • Page 114: Acquiring Waveforms Using The Utility Functions

    4.3 Acquiring Waveforms Using the Utility Functions 4.3 Acquiring Waveforms Using the Utility Functions Make these set- Several utility functions can be applied when acquiring data. tings before measuring. Operating Utility Function Ref. Function Displays a waveform as its data is being Roll Mode *1 (p.
  • Page 115 4.3 Acquiring Waveforms Using the Utility Functions Description When the Roll Mode is enabled ([On] or [Auto]) • The Roll Mode, Overlay (p. 104) and Averaging (p. 106) functions cannot both be enabled at the same time. When the Roll Mode is enabled, the Overlay function and Averaging function are automatically set [Off].

  • Page 116: Overlaying Waveforms

    4.3 Acquiring Waveforms Using the Utility Functions 4.3.2 Overlaying Waveforms This applies to the Memory function only. Displayed waveforms are retained on-screen and overlaid with new waveforms. Use this to compare new waveforms with those recorded immediately before. (When the trigger mode is [Repeat] or [Auto]) Methods are available to automatically overlay waveforms while measuring, and...
  • Page 117 4.3 Acquiring Waveforms Using the Utility Functions Manual Overlay (Any waveform can be retained on-screen)  DISP To open the screen: Press the Waveform screen Operating Key Procedure CURSOR Move the cursor to the [Overlay] button. F1 to F8 Select either choice. Acquired waveforms remain on-screen.

  • Page 118: Averaging Waveforms

    4.3 Acquiring Waveforms Using the Utility Functions 4.3.3 Averaging Waveforms This applies to the Memory function only. The specified number of waveform samples is acquired and average values are calculated to obtain the data to be displayed. Use this function to suppress superimposed noise and instabilities from cyclic waveforms.
  • Page 119 4.3 Acquiring Waveforms Using the Utility Functions Description When Averaging is enabled: • The Roll Mode (p. 102) and Averaging cannot be used simultaneously. Enabling the Roll Mode (by selecting [ON] or [AUTO]) automatically turns Averaging off. Also, enabling Averaging (or the Overlay function) automati- cally turns the Roll Mode off.
  • Page 120 4.3 Acquiring Waveforms Using the Utility Functions Relationship Between Trigger Mode and Averaging Trigger mode settings: "6.3 Setting the Trigger Mode" (p. 138) Trigger Mode: When the Trigger Mode is [Single], measurement continues until the specified [Single] number of waveform samples is acquired. Start Measurement When the specified num- Trigger criteria met...

  • Page 121: Dividing Memory

    4.3 Acquiring Waveforms Using the Utility Functions 4.3.4 Dividing Memory Settings are made on the Memory Division Settings screen. Blocks to be displayed can also be selected on the Waveform screen (p. 220). This applies to the Memory function and REC&MEM function only. Open the Settings screen Menu selection About screen contents:...
  • Page 122 4.3 Acquiring Waveforms Using the Utility Functions Memory Division: Recording Settings   SUB MENU To open the screen: Press the Select with the keys Mem Div Settings screen Screen Layout (p. 37) Operating Key Procedure Enable the Memory Division function. CURSOR Move the cursor to the [Memory Div]...
  • Page 123 4.3 Acquiring Waveforms Using the Utility Functions Memory Division: Display Settings   SUB MENU To open the screen: Press the Select with the keys Mem Div Settings screen Screen Layout (p. 37), To set from the Waveform screen (p. 220) Operating Key Procedure To display any block on the Waveform screen...
  • Page 124 4.3 Acquiring Waveforms Using the Utility Functions Getting Details on Each Block The trigger time and measurement status of each block can be viewed on the [List] screen. F2 [List]. Select Block No. A block can be selected by the CURSOR keys or the keys.
  • Page 125 4.3 Acquiring Waveforms Using the Utility Functions • The times during which sampling is inhibited (dead time) due to display and recording processing after each block of data has been acquired are about 8 • When measuring a parameter other than voltage or current with the Model 8940 F/V Unit, dead time is about 230 ms.

  • Page 126: Setting Measurement Configuration On The Waveform Screen

    4.4 Setting Measurement Configuration on the Waveform Screen 4.4 Setting Measurement Configuration on the Waveform Screen The following measurement configuration settings can be made on the Wave- form screen. These can be changed while measuring. Setting choices depend on the operating function. Refer to each setting on the Status Setting screen for details of setting choices.

  • Page 127: Input Channel Settings

    Input Channel Chapter 5 Settings Set the measurement range, scaling and input waveforms for input channels on the Channel Settings screen. Input channel settings can also be made on the Waveform screen. (p. 134) Open the Settings screen Menu selection Page selection About screen contents: "2.5.2 Channel Settings Screen"...

  • Page 128: Analog Channel Settings

    5.1 Analog Channel Settings 5.1 Analog Channel Settings Setting choices depend on the type of input module. This section describes channel settings using the Model 8936 Analog Unit. The same setting choices are available with the following input modules: • Model 8936 Analog Unit •...
  • Page 129 5.1 Analog Channel Settings Operating Key Procedure Set low-pass filtering (as occasion demands) CURSOR Move the cursor to the [LPF] item. F1 to F8 Set the low-pass filter in the input module. (For Model 8936) Off, 5Hz, 500Hz, 5kHz, 100kHz Select the probe attenuation.

  • Page 130: Adding Comments

    5.2 Adding Comments 5.2 Adding Comments 5.2.1 Adding a Title Comment Title comments can be printed on the recording paper. Allowed number of characters: up to 40 To print, enable the setting on the Print Settings screen. "12.6.5 Printing Comments and Setting Data" (p. 337) Title Comment (for printing) ...

  • Page 131: Adding Channel Comments

    5.2 Adding Comments 5.2.2 Adding Channel Comments Comments added for each channel can be displayed on-screen. Comments can also be printed on recording paper. Allowed number of characters: up to 40 Make settings on either the [One Ch] page or the [Comment] page. To display comments on the Waveform screen: Enable comment display from the Environment (Env) Settings screen (Default setting: Off).
  • Page 132 5.2 Adding Comments Comment Entry Example ________________________________________ The virtual keyboard is used to enter comments with the operating keys or a mouse. "Using [Edit] for Entry" (p. 67) In this example, we enter the comment “LINE-1” in the Comments field on [One Ch] page.
  • Page 133 5.2 Adding Comments Copying Comments    SUB MENU To open the screen: Press the Select with the keys Channel Settings screen SHEET/PAGE Select the [Comment] page with the keys Screen Layout (p. 33) Operating Key Procedure Open the dialog. CURSOR Move the cursor to the channel with the comment you want to copy in the...

  • Page 134: Monitoring Input Status

    5.3 Monitoring Input Status 5.3 Monitoring Input Status 5.3.1 Verifying the Input Level (Level Monitor) You can verify the input status and display range while making settings on the Channel Settings screen. This is not available while measuring. Interpreting the Display _________________________________________ [One Ch] Page of Channel Setting Screen Measurement range judgment...

  • Page 135: Converting Input Values (Scaling Function)

    5.4 Converting Input Values (Scaling Function) 5.4 Converting Input Values (Scaling Function) About the Scaling Use the scaling function to convert the measured voltage units output from a sensor to the physical units of the parameter being measurement. Function Hereafter, “scaling” refers to the process of numerical value conversion using the Scaling function.
  • Page 136 5.4 Converting Input Values (Scaling Function) Setting Scaling   SUB MENU To open the screen: Press the Select with the keys Channel Settings screen Screen Layout (p. 32) Operating Key Procedure SHEET/PAGE Select the [One Ch] page. (Setting can also be done on the [Scaling] page.) (p.
  • Page 137 5.4 Converting Input Values (Scaling Function) To verify correct scaling settings: Scaling Check Select the [Check] button. The [Scaling Check] dialog appears. When appropriate numerical values have been entered, Select the [Close] but- the converted physical value is displayed. ton to close the dialog. Verify that it is converted correctly.
  • Page 138 5.4 Converting Input Values (Scaling Function) Scaling Setting Examples Using a Clamp-On Probe Example 1. Measure with the 10A range of the Model 9018-50 Clamp-On Probe and display the measured data in units of [A] (Amperes) To set automatically F1 [Clamp] Select the button.
  • Page 139 5.4 Converting Input Values (Scaling Function) Using the Model 8939 or 8960 Strain Unit Example 2. Using the 20 G rated capacity and a sensor with 1000 µV/V rated output, display measured data in units of [G] For the rated capacity and rated output, consult the calibration record of the sen- sor to be used.
  • Page 140 5.4 Converting Input Values (Scaling Function) When a calibration factor is stated in the sensor’s inspection records It can be incorporated in the conversion ratio setting on the [Scaling] page (p. 131) of the Channel Settings screen. Example 3. Measure using a sensor with a calibration factor of 0.001442 G / 1 × 10 strain*, and display the measured data in [G] units.

  • Page 141: Verifying And Setting All Channels From A List

    5.5 Verifying and Setting All Channels from a List 5.5 Verifying and Setting All Channels from a List All channel settings can be verified and changed on the following Channel screen pages. In addition, settings can be copied between channels. (p.
  • Page 142 5.5 Verifying and Setting All Channels from a List Input Channel Settings List: [All Ch] Page   SUB MENU To open the screen: Press the Select with the keys Select the [All Ch] page SHEET/PAGE with the keys Available when using the Adjusts the zero position Model 8939 or 8960 settings of all channels at...
  • Page 143 5.5 Verifying and Setting All Channels from a List To set the zero position of all channels at once: execute Preset Move the cursor to the [Preset] button, and select [Preset]. The [Zero-Position] dialog appears. The setting changes when you select any button. Reset the zero positions of all channels to the default value.
  • Page 144 5.5 Verifying and Setting All Channels from a List Variable Settings List: [Variable] Page   SUB MENU To open the screen: Press the Select with the keys Select the [Variable] page SHEET/PAGE with the keys This mark indicates settings are valid.

  • Page 145: Copying Settings Between Channels

    5.6 Copying Settings Between Channels Copying Settings Between Channels Copying Channel Settings Settings can be made on the [Comment], [All Ch], [Scaling] [Variable] pages of the Channel Setting screen. Operating Key Procedure Open the dialog. CURSOR Move the cursor to the source unit (module) and channel.

  • Page 146: Setting Input Channels From The Waveform Screen

    5.7 Setting Input Channels from the Waveform Screen 5.7 Setting Input Channels from the Waveform Screen Input channel and Waveform display settings can be made from a channel's set- ting dialog. Setting choices are the same as on the [One Ch] page of the Channel Settings screen.

  • Page 147: Trigger Settings

    Chapter 6 Trigger Settings Make trigger settings on the Trigger Settings screen. You can also make them on the Waveform screen (p. 167). Setting choices are function-dependent. Open the Settings screen Menu selection Page selection About screen contents: "2.5.3 Trigger Settings Screen" (p. 35) Trigger Source Trigger Settings Analog Trigger Settings*...

  • Page 148: About Triggering

    6.1 About Triggering 6.1 About Triggering What is triggering? Triggering is the process of controlling the start and stop of recording by specific signals or conditions (criteria). When recording is started or stopped by a specific signal, we say the trigger is “applied” or “triggering occurs”. In this manual, indicates a “trigger point”, as the time at which a trigger is applied.

  • Page 149: Setting Workflow

    6.2 Setting Workflow 6.2 Setting Workflow Trigger settings can be made on the Trigger Settings or Waveform screen. Settings choices for each item are function-dependent. (p. 138) Set whether to continue to accept triggers after measuring. Trigger Mode Settings (function-dependent) [Single], [Repeat], [Auto], or [Timer] (p.

  • Page 150: Setting The Trigger Mode

    6.3 Setting the Trigger Mode 6.3 Setting the Trigger Mode Set whether to continue to accept triggers after measuring. If all trigger sources are disabled (Off, with no trigger setting), measurement starts immediately (free-running). These settings can also be made on the Waveform screen. Trigger Mode Setting ...

  • Page 151: Setting Combining Logic (And/Or) For Multiple Trigger Sources

    6.4 Setting Combining Logic (AND/OR) for Multiple Trigger Sources 6.4 Setting Combining Logic (AND/OR) for Multiple Trigger Sources Analog, logic, external and timer trigger criteria can be combined by AND/OR logic to define complex trigger criteria. Trigger Source (AND/OR) Setting ...

  • Page 152: Pre-Trigger Settings

    6.5 Pre-Trigger Settings 6.5 Pre-Trigger Settings This applies to the Memory function and FFT function only. What is pre-triggering? By setting a portion (number of divisions or percentage) of the recording length to occur before triggering, the waveform is recorded before as well as after the trigger point.
  • Page 153 6.5 Pre-Trigger Settings Pre-Trigger Settings   SUB MENU To open the screen: Press the Select with the keys Trigger Settings screen Screen Layout (p. 35), To set from the Waveform screen (p. 167) Operating Key Procedure Select the setting method (% or div) for pre-triggering. CURSOR Move the cursor to the [Pre-Trigger]...
  • Page 154 6.5 Pre-Trigger Settings When using a [Stop] trigger at the same time When you want to record data from a specified moment sometime after a trigger event (that is, with a negative pre-trigger value specified), if a stop trigger event occurs after the pre-trigger period has passed but within 2 ms after recording starts, no waveform data is stored.

  • Page 155: Setting Trigger Acceptance (Trigger Priority)

    6.5 Pre-Trigger Settings 6.5.2 Setting Trigger Acceptance (Trigger Priority) When pre-triggering is enabled, trigger events are normally ignored for a certain period after measurement starts (while recording the specified pre-trigger period). This period is indicated on the Status bar as [Pre-Trig Wait].

  • Page 156: Setting Trigger Timing

    6.6 Setting Trigger Timing 6.6 Setting Trigger Timing Set waveform recording operation when a trigger event occurs. Timing for the Recorder function is set as follows. Timing for the Memory function can be selected by various trigger settings. Trigger Timing Setting ...
  • Page 157 6.6 Setting Trigger Timing Example: When the trigger type is Level Trigger, Level = 0.000 V, and Slope = (rising) Trigger timing [Start] [Stop] [Start & Stop] START Records for specified Press START key to record Recording starts when a recording length Records until a trigger Start trigger event occurs...

  • Page 158: Triggering By Analog Signals

    6.7 Triggering by Analog Signals 6.7 Triggering by Analog Signals 6.7.1 About Analog Trigger Types and Settings Type of Analog Trigger Trigger Example Description [ ]: Displayed on screen A trigger is applied when an in- Level Trigger put signal crosses the specified Trigger Level [Level] trigger level (threshold voltage).
  • Page 159 • In-Window Trigger (Not available for event count triggering) Normal • Out-of-Window Trigger Model 8860-50: Up to 16, Model 8861-50: Up to 32 (when used with the Model 8946) • Voltage Sag Trigger Multiple triggers can apply to one channel.
  • Page 160 6.7 Triggering by Analog Signals Setting by Dialog ([Analog Trigger] dialog) Move the cursor to a trigger to set in the [No.] column, and select to open F1 [All Settings] the dialog. Move the cursor to each item, and make the setting. After making settings, select the [Close] button to accept the changes.
  • Page 161 6.7 Triggering by Analog Signals When Using Noisy Signals for Triggering Enable the trigger filter (p. 151) By setting the filter width to prevent triggering on noise, triggering occurs only when the trigger criteria continue to be met for at least the specified width (inter- val).

  • Page 162: (Level Trigger)

    6.7 Triggering by Analog Signals 6.7.2 Triggering When Crossing a Voltage Threshold (Level Trigger) A trigger can be applied when the input signal crosses a specified trigger level (voltage threshold). The direction in which the signal crosses the threshold is ...
  • Page 163 6.7 Triggering by Analog Signals Operating Key Procedure Set the trigger filter (as occasion demands) (p. 149). CURSOR Move the cursor to the [Filter] item. F1 to F8 Set the filter width. Trigger filtering is disabled. (default setting) Trigger filtering is enabled. 0.1 to 10 The filter width is set as a number of di- visions.

  • Page 164: Triggering With Upper And Lower Thresholds (Window Trigger)

    6.7 Triggering by Analog Signals 6.7.3 Triggering with Upper and Lower Thresholds (Window Trigger) Two types of window trigger are available: • In-Window Trigger [Win-In] Set upper and lower trigger thresholds so that triggering occurs when an input signal enters the defined range. •...

  • Page 165: Triggering By Period Variance (Period Trigger)

    6.7 Triggering by Analog Signals 6.7.4 Triggering by Period Variance (Period Trigger) Two types of period triggering are available: • In-Period Trigger [Peri-In] By measuring the rising and falling period at a reference voltage, apply a trig- ger when the input signal enters specified period limits. •...
  • Page 166 6.7 Triggering by Analog Signals Operating Key Procedure Set the trigger filter (as occasion demands) (p. 149). Set the event count (as occasion demands) (p. 149). When using the Memory function, or when using the Recorder func- tion with [Timing] set to [Start & Stop] Set the trigger to Start or Stop (p.

  • Page 167: Triggering By Pulse Width (Glitch Trigger)

    6.7 Triggering by Analog Signals 6.7.5 Triggering by Pulse Width (Glitch Trigger) Triggering occurs when the input signal crosses the trigger level (threshold volt- age) if its pulse width is shorter than the specified width.   Rising ( ) or falling ( ) edge pulse width can be selected by Trigger Slope set- ting.

  • Page 168: Triggering By A Variance Within A Specified Interval (Slope Trigger)

    6.7 Triggering by Analog Signals 6.7.6 Triggering by a Variance within a Specified Interval (Slope Trigger) A trigger is applied when a specified variance (slope amount) occurs within a specified time. The slope is specified by a width (time) and level (amount of ...
  • Page 169 6.7 Triggering by Analog Signals Description About the relationship between slope and trigger When the specified slope is When the specified slope is negative (–) positive (+) Width   Slope Level (  Level (  Slope Width Width ...

  • Page 170: Triggering Upon Instantaneous Voltage Sag At

    6.7 Triggering by Analog Signals 6.7.7 Triggering upon Instantaneous Voltage Sag at Commercial Mains Frequency (50/60 Hz) (Voltage Sag Trigger) Applicable timebase range is from 20 µs to 50 ms/division. Triggering occurs when peak voltage drops below the specified level for more than one-half cycle.

  • Page 171: Triggering By Logic Signals (Logic Trigger)

    6.8 Triggering by Logic Signals (Logic Trigger) 6.8 Triggering by Logic Signals (Logic Trigger) Input signals on logic channels serve as the trigger source. Triggering occurs when the specified trigger pattern and logical probe combining criteria (AND/OR) are met. The trigger detection method can be selected according to whether a trigger is applied or not when the criteria are already met at the start of measurement.
  • Page 172 6.8 Triggering by Logic Signals (Logic Trigger) Logic Trigger   SUB MENU To open the screen: Press the Select with the keys Trigger Settings screen Screen Layout (p. 35) Logic Channels By selecting F1 [All Settings] Trigger Mark in the [Lch] column, settings This mark appears when the can be made from a dialog.
  • Page 173 6.8 Triggering by Logic Signals (Logic Trigger) [Level] (Trigger source: when [AND]) Operating Key Procedure Start Measurement Select the trigger detection method. Lch A 1 CURSOR Move the cursor to the [Detect] item. Lch A 2 F1 to F8 Select either choice. Lch A 3 Triggering occurs when the criteria are met.

  • Page 174: Trigger By Timer Or Time Intervals (Timer Trigger)

    6.9 Trigger by Timer or Time Intervals (Timer Trigger) 6.9 Trigger by Timer or Time Intervals (Timer Trigger) Set this to record at fixed times. Triggering occurs at the specified interval from the specified Start time until the Stop time. Before setting, verify that the clock is set to the correct time. If not, set the clock on the Environment (Env) Settings screen (p.
  • Page 175 6.9 Trigger by Timer or Time Intervals (Timer Trigger) Description About start and stop times • Start and Stop times should be set as times elapsed since the START key was pressed. • When the trigger mode is [Single] and the timer trigger is [On], only one timer trigger specified as the Start trigger is recognized.
  • Page 176 6.9 Trigger by Timer or Time Intervals (Timer Trigger) When a trigger is applied from a trigger source other than a timer trigger Trigger sources set to On are all enabled. However, trigger timing depends on the trigger source settings. •...

  • Page 177: Triggering Manually (Manual Trigger)

    6.10 Triggering Manually (Manual Trigger) 6.10 Triggering Manually (Manual Trigger) Triggers can be applied manually. Manual triggering takes priority over all other trigger sources, regardless of settings. Manual Trigger  DISP To open the screen: Press the Waveform screen Operating Key Procedure DISP Displays the Waveform screen.

  • Page 178: Applying An External Trigger (External Trigger)

    6.11 Applying an External Trigger (External Trigger) 6.11 Applying an External Trigger (External Trigger) An external signal applied to the External Control terminal can serve as a trigger source. It can also be used to synchronously drive parallel triggering of multiple instruments.

  • Page 179: Making Trigger Settings On The Waveform Screen

    6.12 Making Trigger Settings on the Waveform Screen 6.12 Making Trigger Settings on the Waveform Screen The following trigger criteria settings can be made on the Waveform screen. Press the SUB MENU keys to select available setting items. • Trigger Mode •...
  • Page 180 6.12 Making Trigger Settings on the Waveform Screen...

  • Page 181: Waveform Display Settings

    Waveform Chapter 7 Display Settings Waveform display, display colors and other input channel settings are made on the Channel Settings screen. The screen layout of each sheet on the Waveform screen is set on the Sheet Settings screen. Open the Settings screen Menu selection Page selection About screen contents:...

  • Page 182: Making Input Waveform Display Settings (Analog Waveforms)

    7.1 Making Input Waveform Display Settings (Analog Waveforms) 7.1 Making Input Waveform Display Settings (Analog Waveforms) Make settings for display of input channel waveforms in the [Wave Disp] (Waveform Display) settings on the Channel Settings screen. About Logic Waveforms "7.3 Displaying Logic Waveforms"...

  • Page 183: Setting Whether A Waveform Is Displayed Or Hidden, And Its Color

    7.1 Making Input Waveform Display Settings (Analog Waveforms) 7.1.1 Setting Whether a Waveform is Displayed or Hidden, and its Color For each channel, you can set whether a waveform is to be displayed or not. Waveform colors can be changed. The settings for analog channel are described here.

  • Page 184: Setting The Waveform Display Position (Zero Position)

    7.1 Making Input Waveform Display Settings (Analog Waveforms) 7.1.2 Setting the Waveform Display Position (Zero Position) Set the waveform zero position (in this example, zero volts) for display on the vertical axis. The waveform display range can be verified on the Level Monitor. Normal Waveform Changed Zero Position 100%...
  • Page 185 7.1 Making Input Waveform Display Settings (Analog Waveforms) Description Magnification and compression (p. 212) in the voltage axis direction is based on the zero position. Although the range of voltage that can be displayed on the Waveform screen depends on the zero position and magnification/compression of the voltage axis, the measurement range is unaffected.

  • Page 186: Setting The Screen Layout Of The Waveform Screen (Sheet Settings Screen)

    7.2 Setting the Screen Layout of the Waveform Screen (Sheet Settings Screen) 7.2 Setting the Screen Layout of the Waveform Screen (Sheet Settings Screen) Set on the Sheet Settings screen. Setting choices are function-dependent. Refer to the Analysis and Communication Supplement for FFT function setting details. Select channels according to the types of waveforms to be displayed.

  • Page 187: Assigning Display Data To Sheets

    7.2 Setting the Screen Layout of the Waveform Screen (Sheet Settings Screen) 7.2.1 Assigning Display Data to Sheets Measurement data can be split and displayed on up to 16 sheets on the Wave- form screen. Each sheet can be assigned analog, logic, X-Y, analog & logic, analog & X-Y waveforms and numerical values.
  • Page 188 7.2 Setting the Screen Layout of the Waveform Screen (Sheet Settings Screen) Sheet Setting Assign four analog waveform channels and one logic waveform channel Example (four probes) to graphs on Sheet 1. [Logic] Page Sheet Settings Screen [Analog] Page Waveform Screen Press the SHEET/PAGE keys to select S1...

  • Page 189: Assigning A Sheet Name

    7.2 Setting the Screen Layout of the Waveform Screen (Sheet Settings Screen) 7.2.2 Assigning a Sheet Name A name can be assigned to each sheet. The sheet name appears on the status bar of the Waveform screen. To switch sheets on the Waveform screen, press the SHEET/PAGE keys.

  • Page 190: Splitting The Display Screen (Split-Screen)

    7.2 Setting the Screen Layout of the Waveform Screen (Sheet Settings Screen) 7.2.4 Splitting the Display Screen (Split-Screen) The screen can be split into multiple regions (graphs). You can specify the posi- tion of each channel’s graph. (p. 181) This setting is available when any display type other than [Numeric] is selected. By splitting the screen, viewing of multiple input waveforms with similar ampli- tudes becomes easier.
  • Page 191 7.2 Setting the Screen Layout of the Waveform Screen (Sheet Settings Screen) Pattern Settings   SUB MENU To open the screen: Press the Select with the keys Sheet Settings screen Screen Layout (p. 174) Operating Key Procedure When the [Waveform] display type is selected and Split- Screen is set to Graphs] or more, set the split-screen dis- play method.

  • Page 192: Setting Waveform Scrolling Orientation

    7.2 Setting the Screen Layout of the Waveform Screen (Sheet Settings Screen) 7.2.5 Setting Waveform Scrolling Orientation You can change the waveform display orientation. This setting is available only when the [Waveform] display type is selected. Scrolling Orientation Setting  ...

  • Page 193: Assigning Display Channels To Graphs (Analog Channels)

    7.2 Setting the Screen Layout of the Waveform Screen (Sheet Settings Screen) 7.2.6 Assigning Display Channels to Graphs (Analog Channels) The default setting assigns channels in the order of input module installation. However, with the Memory function or Real-time saving function, only those channels enabled for use [On] can be assigned.
  • Page 194 7.2 Setting the Screen Layout of the Waveform Screen (Sheet Settings Screen) To reset, clear or re-order assignments Move the cursor to the button, and select [Reset Chs] an item with the keys. Channels assigned to current dis- played Sheet numbers are reas- F1 Reset signed beginning with No.

  • Page 195: Displaying Logic Waveforms

    7.3 Displaying Logic Waveforms 7.3 Displaying Logic Waveforms Settings such as those for measurement configuration are the same as for ana- log waveforms. Logic Waveform Display Setting Workflow Select a measurement channel (Memory function and Real-time saving function only) [Use Ch] page on the Status Settings screen •...

  • Page 196: Setting The Waveform Display

    7.3 Displaying Logic Waveforms 7.3.1 Setting the Waveform Display Set whether to display or hide the waveform for each logic channel probe. Logic Waveform Display/Hide and Display Color Settings   SUB MENU To open the screen: Press the Select with the keys Channel Settings screen...

  • Page 197: Setting The Display Position

    7.3 Displaying Logic Waveforms 7.3.2 Setting the Display Position The logic waveform display position can be set for each channel. When recording a mix of analog and logic waveforms, overlapping of waveforms on the display can be minimized by setting the display position and height. Logic Waveform Display Settings ...

  • Page 198: Setting The Display Height

    7.3 Displaying Logic Waveforms Numbering changes when changing the display position If a duplicate position number is accepted for a channel, or if another screen is displayed without accepting assignments, the position number of the duplicated channel is automatically changed. •...

  • Page 199: Composite Waveforms (X-Y Waveforms)

    7.4 Composite Waveforms (X-Y Waveforms) 7.4 Composite Waveforms (X-Y Waveforms) This applies to the Memory function only. Any channels can be displayed as a composite during or after measurement. To make a composite while measuring, measurement configuration settings and X- Y composite have to be set before starting measurement.
  • Page 200 7.4 Composite Waveforms (X-Y Waveforms) Operating Key Procedure Set whether to display or hide composite waveforms, and display color. SHEET/PAGE Select the [X-Y Comp] page. CURSOR Move the cursor to the [Col] (Color) column for the No. to be displayed. F1 to F8 Select [On]...
  • Page 201 7.4 Composite Waveforms (X-Y Waveforms) Making X-Y composite settings from a dialog Move the cursor to the [No.] column to be set, and select F1 [All Settings]. A dialog appears. Move the cursor to each item and select with the F keys. To reset graph settings Move the cursor to the [Reset Graphs]...
  • Page 202 7.4 Composite Waveforms (X-Y Waveforms) Method 2 View the normal waveform display together with the partial composite waveform Set the Display Type on the Sheet Settings screen to [Wave & X-Y], and set the Composite Area to [A-B]. Also make the required settings for the X-Y composite such as composite channel selections.

  • Page 203: Waveform Screen Monitoring And Analysis

    Waveform Screen Monitoring Chapter 8 and Analysis Analytical operations such as display magnification, compression, and search are available on the Wave- form screen. Measurement configuration and related settings can also be changed. Open the Waveform screen Select the Sheet to display About screen contents: "2.4 Waveform Screen"...

  • Page 204: Scrolling Waveforms

    8.1 Scrolling Waveforms 8.1 Scrolling Waveforms When measuring or displaying an existing waveform, use the Jog and Shuttle (SCROLL) knobs to scroll. The scrolling speed is controlled by the rotation angle of the Shuttle knob. Scroll Direction Screen Display Earlier Later Shuttle Turn CCW...
  • Page 205 8.1 Scrolling Waveforms With the REC&MEM function, when both Memory and Recorder waveforms are displayed simultaneously, use either method to select which waveform will be scrolled. Press the SUB MENU key to display [Diplay] for the Waveform screen, and Method 1 select the waveform to be scrolled by the [Scroll] setting item.

  • Page 206: Verifying Waveform Display Position

    8.2 Verifying Waveform Display Position 8.2 Verifying Waveform Display Position From the scroll bar you can verify the relative position and size of the displayed portion of a waveform within the overall recorded waveform. Trigger time, trigger position and A/B cursor positions (when using vertical or trace cursors) are also displayed.

  • Page 207: Specifying A Display Location (Jump Function)

    8.3 Specifying a Display Location (Jump Function) 8.3 Specifying a Display Location (Jump Func- tion) When the recording length of a waveform is long or when the desired portion is off-screen, you can specify the portion to be displayed immediately. This opera- tion is available with the following functions: •...

  • Page 208: Displaying Measured Values And Information

    8.4 Displaying Measured Values and Information 8.4 Displaying Measured Values and Informa- tion You can select the type of information (A/B cursor values, channel setting val- ues) and the gauge display method to be displayed with waveforms. If the infor- mation is obscured by overlapping waveforms, it can be displayed in a separate screen region.
  • Page 209 8.4 Displaying Measured Values and Information Switching Information Contents __________________________________ Displayable Contents (display details depend on operating state) Informa- AB Cursor * Ch Info Num Calc * Monitor tion Item • Analog1 • Analog • A-Comment • Logic (no info display) •...

  • Page 210: Applying Gauges

    8.5 Applying Gauges 8.5 Applying Gauges Gauges corresponding to the measurement range of each channel can be dis- played at the left side of the screen. Measurement values can be verified on the gauges. Press the FUNCTION MODE key to enable the FN mode, then press [Gauge].

  • Page 211: Monitoring Input Levels (Level Monitor)

    8.6 Monitoring Input Levels (Level Monitor) 8.6 Monitoring Input Levels (Level Monitor) All input waveform levels can be monitored in real time. Analog channels 1 to 8 and logic channels A to D can be displayed at the same time. Enable the FN mode by pressing the FUNCTION MODE key, then the...

  • Page 212: Specifying A Waveform Range

    8.7 Specifying a Waveform Range 8.7 Specifying a Waveform Range You can specify a waveform range using the A/B cursors to verify measurement values between the cursors, save and print the range, or apply it to a partial com- posite waveform. Specifying a range with the A/B cursors Select the cursor type (Vertical, Horizontal, Trace, or Off).
  • Page 213 The range can be within the data recorded by one measurement, or within the internally recorded data that can be retraced from the end of measurement. (see Table below) (with [ x 1] magnification) [Divisions] Installed Memory (Words) 8958 16-Ch Scanner Unit 8860-50 8861-50 When Uninstalled When Installed 5,000 1,000...

  • Page 214: Cursor Values

    8.8 Cursor Values 8.8 Cursor Values Time difference, frequency and potential difference (and when scaling is enabled, scaling values) can be read as numerical values using the A/B cursors on the Waveform screen. Refer to "8.8.5 Reading Cursor Values of X-Y Wave- forms"...
  • Page 215 8.8 Cursor Values About Cursor Values Cursor Value Display Example Cursor Type Cursor Value (with two cursors) Time from trigger point or record- A Cursor value, B Cursor value: Time from trigger point or ing start recording start Vertical B–A value: Time difference between A/B cursors Cursors frequency having period t...

  • Page 216: Reading Time And Frequency (Vertical Cursors)

    8.8 Cursor Values 8.8.2 Reading Time and Frequency (Vertical Cursors) Displays the time and frequency values at the A/B cursors, or the difference in times and frequencies between the A/B cursors. About cursor values: "8.8.1 About Cursor Types and Values" (p. 202) Vertical Cursor Settings ...
  • Page 217 8.8 Cursor Values Operating Key Procedure (with the REC&MEM function) Select to display cursors on the Memory or Recorder waveform. CURSOR Move the cursor to the [Region] item. Select either choice. F1 to F8 Displays cursors on the Recorder waveform Displays cursors on the Memory waveform Move the A/B cursors and read the cursor values.

  • Page 218: Reading Voltage Values (Horizontal Cursors)

    8.8 Cursor Values 8.8.3 Reading Voltage Values (Horizontal Cursors) Displays the voltage values at the A and B cursors for the selected channel(s), or the voltage between A/B cursors. About cursor values: "8.8.1 About Cursor Types and Values" (p. 202) Horizontal Cursor Settings ...

  • Page 219: Reading Time And Voltage Values (Trace Cursor)

    8.8 Cursor Values 8.8.4 Reading Time and Voltage Values (Trace Cursor) Displays the data values at the intersections (trace points) of cursors and wave- forms. About cursor values: "8.8.1 About Cursor Types and Values" (p. 202) Trace Cursor Setting  DISP To open the screen: Press the Waveform screen...
  • Page 220 8.8 Cursor Values Operating Key Procedure (Only when using the Timebase 2 with the Memory function) Select the axis to serve as the origin of cursor move- ment. CURSOR Move the cursor to the [Axis] item. Select either choice. F1 to F8 Timebase 1 or Timebase 2 (with the REC&MEM function) Select to display cursors on the Memory or Recorder...

  • Page 221: Reading Cursor Values Of X-Y Waveforms

    8.8 Cursor Values 8.8.5 Reading Cursor Values of X-Y Waveforms This applies to the Memory function only. The A/B cursors can be used to read measurement values on X-Y waveforms. With split-screen display, even when the A/B cursors are set to different graphs, the potential difference between A and B can be obtained.
  • Page 222 8.8 Cursor Values Press the TYPE key to open the [A/B Cursor] dialog. Select the cursor type and required items. Channel The setting procedure is the same as for normal waveforms. Cursor A Cursor B "8.8.4 Reading Time and Voltage Values (Trace Cursor)"...

  • Page 223: Magnifying And Compressing Waveforms

    8.9 Magnifying and Compressing Waveforms 8.9 Magnifying and Compressing Waveforms 8.9.1 Magnifying and Compressing Horizontally (Time Axis) Data details can be observed by magnifying the waveform along the time axis. Also, by compressing the time axis, overall waveform fluctuations can be readily seen.

  • Page 224: Magnifying And Compressing Vertically (Voltage Axis)

    8.9 Magnifying and Compressing Waveforms 8.9.2 Magnifying and Compressing Vertically (Voltage Axis) Waveforms on each channel can be magnified or compressed along the voltage axis for display or printing. Magnification and compression based on zero position (p. 172). Normal Display Magnified Display (×...

  • Page 225: Magnifying A Section Of The Horizontal Axis (Time Axis - Zoom Function)

    8.9 Magnifying and Compressing Waveforms 8.9.3 Magnifying a Section of the Horizontal Axis (Time Axis – Zoom Function) This applies to the Memory function, REC&MEM function (when the memory waveform is displayed) and Real-time saving function only. A magnified section of a waveform can be displayed together with the unmagni- fied view by splitting the screen horizontally.
  • Page 226 8.9 Magnifying and Compressing Waveforms About logic waveform display Depending on display position (p. 185) and height (p. 186) settings for logic waveforms, some waveforms may not be displayed. When the Display Height is set to [Wide]: waveforms up to Display Position 2 are displayed When the Display Height is set to [Normal]: waveforms up to Display Position 4 are displayed...

  • Page 227: Setting Arbitrary Waveform Height And Position On The Vertical (Voltage) Axis (Variable Function)

    8.9 Magnifying and Compressing Waveforms 8.9.4 Setting Arbitrary Waveform Height and Position on the Vertical (Voltage) Axis (Variable Function) The waveform height and display position can be arbitrarily set along the vertical axis. Precautions for using the Variable Function • Verify that the measurement range (voltage axis range) is set properly for the input signal.
  • Page 228 8.9 Magnifying and Compressing Waveforms Variable Function (Per-Division Setting)   SUB MENU To open the screen: Press the Select with the keys Channel Settings screen To set from the Variable List (p. 132) Operating Key Procedure Enable the Variable function. CURSOR Move the cursor to the [Variable]...
  • Page 229 8.9 Magnifying and Compressing Waveforms Description When setting combined use of the Scaling and Variable func- tions When Auto-Correction of the Variable function is enabled (On, default set- ting) (p. 358) The Variable function settings change according to Scaling and voltage axis range settings.

  • Page 230: Fine Adjustment Of Input Values (Vernier Function)

    8.10 Fine Adjustment of Input Values (Vernier Function) 8.10 Fine Adjustment of Input Values (Vernier Function) Fine adjustment of input voltage can be performed arbitrarily on the Waveform screen. When recording physical values such as noise, temperature and accel- eration using sensors, amplitude can be adjusted to facilitate calibration. Normal Display Vernier Function Enabled 1.2 V...

  • Page 231: Viewing Past Waveforms

    8.11 Viewing Past Waveforms 8.11 Viewing Past Waveforms This operation is available when the Memory Division function is disabled. (Memory function only) The instrument stores in internal memory up to 16 waveform measurements (16 blocks) that were measured with the same setting configuration (subse- quently, the data acquired during each measurement will be referred to as a “block”).

  • Page 232: Viewing Waveforms In Every Display Block (Memory Division)

    8.12 Viewing Waveforms in Every Display Block (Memory Division) 8.12 Viewing Waveforms in Every Display Block (Memory Division) This operation is available when the Memory Division function (p. 109) is enabled. (Memory function and REC&MEM function only) Block usage status can be verified during Memory Division recording. In addi- tion, the waveform recorded in any block can be displayed.

  • Page 233: Viewing Waveform Data As Numerical Values

    8.13 Viewing Waveform Data as Numerical Values 8.13 Viewing Waveform Data as Numerical Values To display numerical values Set the Display Type on the Sheet Settings screen to [Numeric]. "7.2.3 Setting the Display Type" (p. 177) DISP Jog scrolls the displayed channel Shuttle scrolls the time axis...

  • Page 234: Searching A Waveform

    8.14 Searching a Waveform 8.14 Searching a Waveform Any location within measured waveform data that satisfies the search criteria can be found and displayed. Search criteria can be specified as trigger criteria, peaks and times. Trigger Search (p. 223) Memory wave- form only Specify trigger criteria to ...

  • Page 235: Searching By Trigger Criteria

    8.14 Searching a Waveform 8.14.1 Searching by Trigger Criteria Measured data can be searched using the following trigger criteria. Trigger Waveform content specifiable with Example Reference Criteria Search this search criteria "6.7.2 Triggering When Crossing a Level (Lvl), Slope (Slp), Filter (Flt), Level Voltage Threshold (Level Trigger)"...
  • Page 236 8.14 Searching a Waveform Trigger Criteria Search  DISP To open the screen: Press the Waveform screen Operating Key Procedure Display [FN] mode. FUNCTION MODE Select [Search]. The [SEARCH] dialog box appears. Select the contents to find. CURSOR Move the cursor to the [Method] item.
  • Page 237 8.14 Searching a Waveform Operating Key Procedure Setting Analog Channel Search Criteria Displayed items depend on the trigger type. When the trigger type is [Level] Select the criteria number to use. CURSOR Move the cursor to the [No.] item. F1 to F8 Select a number for this set of search criteria, from Analog 1 to Analog 8.
  • Page 238 8.14 Searching a Waveform Operating Key Procedure Select ( ) [Auto Close] to have the dialog close auto- Setting Logic Channel Search Criteria matically after searching. Trigger filter (Filter Width) Trigger pattern Logic channel search criteria Select the criteria number to use. CURSOR Move the cursor to the [No.]...
  • Page 239 8.14 Searching a Waveform Description ___________________________________________________ If search results differ from expectations Undesired search results may occur as a result of noise on the acquired wave- form. In such cases, enable the trigger filter. "6.7 Triggering by Analog Signals" (p. 146) When the slope (Slp) setting is [], the search result location is one sample late.

  • Page 240: Searching By Time

    8.14 Searching a Waveform 8.14.2 Searching by Time You can search recorded data for a specific time. The time to search for can be specified as relative time elapsed after a trigger event, or as an absolute date and time. Time Search ...

  • Page 241: Searching For Peaks

    8.14 Searching a Waveform 8.14.3 Searching for Peaks You can select to search for the maximum, minimum, local maxima and local minima of recorded measurement data. Peak Search  DISP To open the screen: Press the Waveform screen Operating Key Procedure Display [FN] mode.
  • Page 242 8.14 Searching a Waveform Operating Key Procedure (If searching for local maxima or minima) Local maxima when the filter setting is Off Set the criteria for the local maximum or minimum value (Filter). CURSOR Move the cursor to the [Filter] item.

  • Page 243: Inserting And Searching For Event Marks On A Waveform

    8.15 Inserting and Searching for Event Marks on a Waveform 8.15 Inserting and Searching for Event Marks on a Waveform You can search for any marks (event marks) inserted on waveforms during and after measurement. Supporting Function    ...

  • Page 244: Event Mark Searching

    8.15 Inserting and Searching for Event Marks on a Waveform 8.15.2 Event Mark Searching An event mark can be searched for by selecting it in the Event Mark List (acces- sible from the EVENT MARK dialog). Press the FUNCTION MODE key to enable the FN mode, then press [Search].

  • Page 245: Event Mark Editing

    8.15 Inserting and Searching for Event Marks on a Waveform 8.15.3 Event Mark Editing Place the cursor on the row of the event number to edit, and press one of the F1 to F8 keys. To change the type or location, and to add or delete an event mark Displays the location of the event mark Cursor movement...
  • Page 246 8.15 Inserting and Searching for Event Marks on a Waveform...

  • Page 247: Measuring With Real-Time Saving

    9.1 Overview of the Real-Time Saving Function Measuring with Chapter 9 Real-Time Saving 9.1 Overview of the Real-Time Saving Function The Real-Time Saving function saves data to a specified save destination while measuring. Long-term measurement is available regardless of the installed memory capacity of the instrument.
  • Page 248 9.1 Overview of the Real-Time Saving Function • To use the Real-Time Saving function, at least 3 MB of free space must be available on the storage media. • Measurement using different sampling rates is not available with the Real- Time Saving function.

  • Page 249: Setting And Analysis Workflow

    9.2 Setting and Analysis Workflow 9.2 Setting and Analysis Workflow Function Selection Select the Real-Time Saving function. See: "Choosing the Appropriate Function" (p. 82) From the Initial screen: Press the F4 [REALTIME] key. Function Menu From the Waveform or Settings screen: Use the CURSOR keys to move the cursor to the function menu, and press the F4 [REAL-...
  • Page 250 9.2 Setting and Analysis Workflow Measurement Make settings on the Status Settings screen. Configuration Settings Measurement using different sampling rates is not available with the Real-Time Saving function. Press the key to open the Settings screen Press the SUB MENU keys to select the menu Press the...
  • Page 251 9.2 Setting and Analysis Workflow Input Channel Settings Make settings on the Channel Settings screen. Press the SUB MENU keys to select the menu Press the SHEET/PAGE keys to select the [One Ch] page Select the Unit (module) and Channel Select the measurement range (vertical axis) Make input-module-related settings Perform zero adjustment...
  • Page 252 9.2 Setting and Analysis Workflow End of Measurement Press the STOP key. Recording stops after acquiring the specified length (the green LED goes off). Press twice to stop immediately. Data Analysis Analysis on the waveform screen. "Chapter 8 Waveform Screen Monitoring and Analysis" (p.
  • Page 253 9.2 Setting and Analysis Workflow Printing Settings (If you want to print data) Make settings on the Print Settings screen, and Press the SUB MENU keys to select the press the PRINT key to print. menu Press the SHEET/PAGE keys to select the [Printer] page Select manual printing...

  • Page 254: Pre-Measurement Settings

    9.3 Pre-Measurement Settings 9.3 Pre-Measurement Settings Make the settings required for measurement, such as the save destination and channels to use. Settings required before measurement: Save destination and channel(s) to use Because the timebase and recording length may be limited by the save destination and number of channels used, always check these settings before measuring.
  • Page 255 9.3 Pre-Measurement Settings Setting Recording Conditions  SUB MENU To open the screen: Select with the keys Status Settings screen Operating Key Procedure SHEET/PAGE Select the [Basic] page. Specify the save destination. CURSOR Move the cursor to the [Save in] item.
  • Page 256 • Model 8860-50 (9715-50) with 32 MW internal memory: at least 32 MB available space • Model 8861-50 (9715-50) with 64 MW internal memory: at least 64 MB available space • Models 8860-50 and 8861-50 other than the above: at least 128 MB available space...
  • Page 257 9.3 Pre-Measurement Settings Operating Key Procedure Select the recording method CURSOR Move the cursor to the [Trigger mode] item. F1 to F8 Select the setting method for the recording length. Record only once (default setting) Single Until you press the STOP key, recording Timer settings Repeat repeats at intervals of the set recording...
  • Page 258 9.3 Pre-Measurement Settings Starting and Ending Recording Press the START key. The green LED lights as measurement starts. After recording for the set recording length, data for the whole waveform is displayed. Measurement waveform data is saved directly to the save destination. If the trigger mode is [Single], measurement stops.
  • Page 259 9.3 Pre-Measurement Settings Relationship Between the Number of Channels Used and Timebase (Real-Time Saving Function) Timebase setting may be limited by the save destination and the number of channels used. The maximum number of channels usable with each timebase setting and type of save destination is as follows.

  • Page 260: Analyzing Data

    9.4 Analyzing Data 9.4 Analyzing Data 9.4.1 Waveform Viewing Three types of waveform display are available with the Real-Time Saving func- tion. • [Whole] Whole Waveform (the waveform recorded with the [Whole Wave] timebase set on the Status Settings screen) •...
  • Page 261 9.4 Analyzing Data Viewing Waveforms After Measurement Stops [Whole] is displayed when measurement finishes. Move the cursor to the [Disp] setting item and select F3 [All]. The whole waveform is displayed at the top, and Whole the measurement waveform at the bottom. Waveform The framed portion of the whole waveform indi- Location and area of the...
  • Page 262 9.4 Analyzing Data Changing and loading the location of the displayed measurement waveform Move the cursor to the [Load] setting item, and select the location (division number) of the measurement waveform to display. The (linked) dotted-line frame in the whole waveform changes.
  • Page 263 9.4 Analyzing Data Viewing Saved Waveform Data Press the FILE key to display the File screen. Select and load an index file (.RSI) created by the Real-Time Saving function. CURSOR File Selection: keys  Loading: [Load] key (Page 1/3) [Execute] "11.4.3 Loading Waveform Data"...

  • Page 264: Calculating

    9.4 Analyzing Data 9.4.2 Calculating Data recorded with the Real-Time Saving function can be subjected to numerical value calculations, waveform calculations and FFT analysis. In all cases, load the index file (.RSI) created by the Real-Time Saving function, display (load) the measurement waveform area to be used for calculation, and select the desired function.

  • Page 265: Long-Term Monitoring And Instantaneous Recording

    10.1 Overview of the REC&MEM Function Long-Term Monitoring and Instantaneous Chapter 10 Recording 10.1 Overview of the REC&MEM Function Using the REC&MEM function, during continuous recording at a normal (Recorder function) rate, anomalous phenomena can be captured by triggering and recorded with high-speed sampling (Memory function). Multiple anomalies can be recorded using the Memory Division function.

  • Page 266: Setting And Analysis Workflow

    10.2 Setting and Analysis Workflow 10.2 Setting and Analysis Workflow Function Selection Select the REC&MEM function. See: "Choosing the Appropriate Function" (p. 82) From the Initial screen: Press the F5 [REC&MEM] key. Function Menu From the Waveform or Settings screen: Use the CURSOR keys to move the cursor to the function menu, and press the (Waveform screen)
  • Page 267 10.2 Setting and Analysis Workflow Measurement Make settings on the Status Settings screen. Configuration Settings Press the key to open the Settings screen Press the SUB MENU keys to select the menu Recorder waveform settings Set the timebase and recording length. Trigger mode (recording criteria) setting Select Simple, Continuous or Timer Memory waveform settings...
  • Page 268 10.2 Setting and Analysis Workflow Display Sheet Settings (If you want to change the layout of the waveform screen to show any combination of channels) Press the SUB MENU keys to select the Set on the Sheet Settings screen. menu (As occasion demands) Select the Screen Layout Set the number screen divisions and the...
  • Page 269 10.2 Setting and Analysis Workflow Printing Settings (If you want to print data) Set on the Print Settings screen. Press the SUB MENU keys to select the menu Press the SHEET/PAGE keys to select the [Printer] page Set manual printing Verify that the paper is Default setting: Manual loaded correctly.

  • Page 270: Analyzing Data

    10.3 Analyzing Data 10.3 Analyzing Data 10.3.1 Waveform Viewing Three types of waveform display are available with the REC&MEM function. • Recorder waveform (the waveform recorded with the [REC] timebase set on the Status Settings screen) • Memory waveform (the waveform recorded with the [MEM] timebase set on the Status Settings screen) •...
  • Page 271 10.3 Analyzing Data Viewing Saved Waveform Data Press the FILE key to display the File screen. Select and load an index file (.R_M) created by the REC&MEM function. CURSOR File Selection: keys  Loading: [Load] key (Page 1/3) [Execute] "11.4.3 Loading Waveform Data" (p. 295) The selected file is loaded and the display shows the [REC&MEM] setting display on the Waveform screen.

  • Page 272: Calculating

    10.3 Analyzing Data 10.3.2 Calculating Data recorded with the REC&MEM function can be subjected to numerical value calculations, waveform calculations and FFT analysis. In all cases, load the index file (.R_M) created by the REC&MEM function, and select the desired function.

  • Page 273: Saving/Loading Data & Managing Files

    Saving/Loading Data & Chapter 11 Managing Files Data can be saved and loaded and files can be managed. Before saving data, configure the save settings on the Save Settings screen. Load data and manage files from the File screen. Open the Settings screen Menu selection Page selection Open the File Screen...

  • Page 274: Storage Media

    Before saving or loading data to/from a PC card, insert the PC card in the PC card slot on the right side of the instrument. (Two slots are available.) Supported PC Cards Hioki options PC cards (includes adapter) • 9726 PC Card 128M • 9727 PC Card 256M •...

  • Page 275: Using A Hard Disk

    11.1 Storage Media 11.1.2 Using a Hard Disk An optional 9718-50 HD Unit (optional built-in unit installed prior to shipment) is required to save or load data to/from a hard disk. The capacity of the hard disk is 80GB. (1GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes) The hard disk is initialized prior to shipment.

  • Page 276: Using A Network Shared Folder

    11.1 Storage Media 11.1.4 Using a Network Shared Folder If a shared folder of a PC connected to the network is registered on the File screen, data can be saved and loaded to/from the folder. Furthermore, you can perform file operations in the same way as if the files were on the instrument. The communication settings need to be configured to access a shared folder on a PC.
  • Page 277 11.1 Storage Media Canceling Shared Folder Registration  FILE To open the screen: Press the File screen Operating Key Procedure FUNCTION MODE Switch to [FN] mode. Select [Disconnect]. The [Disconnect Network Share] dialog box ap- pears. CURSOR Select the folder you want to disconnect from the list and select [Disconnect].

  • Page 278: Initializing (Formatting) Storage Media

    11.1 Storage Media 11.1.5 Initializing (Formatting) Storage Media Storage Media the Instrument is Capable of Initializing and Formats Storage Media Format PC Card MS-DOS Format Hard Disk MS-DOS Format (FAT32) • Write protected storage media cannot be initialized. • Note that initializing used storage media deletes all the information on the storage media and that deleted information is unrecoverable.

  • Page 279: Data Capable Of Being Saved & Loaded

    11.2 Data Capable of Being Saved & Loaded 11.2 Data Capable of Being Saved & Loaded Data the Instrument Can Save & Load “O” = Possible, “–” = Not Possible Save File Indica- File Extension & File Type Load Read- Format tion Description...
  • Page 280 11.2 Data Capable of Being Saved & Loaded If a warning message appears during saving because of insufficient space on the storage media, be sure to press the STOP key to stop measurement before replacing the storage media. If the storage media is removed during measurement, the data may be damaged.
  • Page 281 11.2 Data Capable of Being Saved & Loaded Specifying Storage Media & Files _________________________________ Specifying the Save Destination Specify the save destination in the [Browse Folders] dialog box. This dialog box is displayed by selecting F1 [Edit] from the item for specifying the [Save in] on the Save Settings screen, etc.
  • Page 282 11.2 Data Capable of Being Saved & Loaded File Names____________________________________________________ Up to 5,000 files can be saved to one folder. Up to 40 characters can be used for the save name. When automatically saving waveforms and displayed images, serial numbers or trigger date and time can be appended to the saved file names ([Name Pattern] setting).
  • Page 283 11.2 Data Capable of Being Saved & Loaded Data types and file naming (when the save name is [TEST]) Data Type Auto Save Manual Save According to the [Name Pattern] setting, a serial number or trigger date and time are automatically added to the save name. [Numbering] [Off] (save name + four-digit serial...

  • Page 284: Saving Data

    11.3 Saving Data 11.3 Saving Data 11.3.1 Save Sequence Measurement Preparations After installation and connection, "Chapter 3 Measurement Preparations" in the Quick Start Manual turn the power on. Set the measurement configuration on each settings screen ([Status], Set the measurement configuration. [Channel], [Trigger] menu).

  • Page 285: Save Methods

    11.3 Saving Data 11.3.2 Save Methods Save Methods Methods for saving data can be roughly divided into two. Saves the data automatically to the storage media after acquiring Auto Save measurement data for the specified recording length. Various types (p. 276) of data can be saved simultaneously.
  • Page 286 11.3 Saving Data To divide waveform data for saving: Divided Save (valid only for saving in binary format) When the file size is likely to be large such as when the recording length is long, dividing the data into multiple files can facilitate later searching through wave- forms.

  • Page 287: Specifying The Save Destination

    11.3 Saving Data 11.3.3 Specifying the Save Destination Set the save destination in the [Save in] item on each page of the Save Settings screen. Before Specifying the Save Destination Make sure the storage media has been inserted. If the storage media has not been inserted, its name does not appear in the save destination list.

  • Page 288: Setting Auto Save

    11.3 Saving Data 11.3.4 Setting Auto Save This setting enables waveforms, numerical calculation results and screen images to be saved automatically during measurement. Both can be saved simultaneously. Auto Save Settings   SUB MENU To open the screen: Press the Select with the keys...
  • Page 289 11.3 Saving Data Description When the maximum number of files that can be saved is exceeded: Maximum number of files • When saving to folders, up to 5,000 files can be saved in one folder. • When saving to the topmost directory (root directory) of the storage media, up to 512 files can normally be saved if the storage media (PC card) is formatted in FAT16 and up to 5,000 files can normally be saved if the storage media (hard disk drive or large capacity PC card) is formatted in FAT32.

  • Page 290: Setting Manual Save (Save Key Output)

    11.3 Saving Data 11.3.5 Setting Manual Save (SAVE Key Output) Enables data acquired during measurement and existing data to be saved by pressing the SAVE key. Any of the following data can be saved. Settings data, waveform data, numerical calculation results, and display screens Manual Save Settings ...
  • Page 291 11.3 Saving Data Operating Key Procedure Select the contents (Name Pattern) to be automatically added to the save name (only when saving waveform data) CURSOR Move the cursor to the [Name Pattern] item. F1 to F8 Select the contents to be automatically added to the save name.

  • Page 292: Saving Settings Data

    11.3 Saving Data 11.3.6 Saving Settings Data Settings such as measurement configurations can be saved to storage media by pressing the SAVE key. In addition, multiple instrument setting states ("settings data") can be stored in internal instrument memory and reloaded. Settings data can be loaded automatically at power-on (Auto Setup function) 296).
  • Page 293 11.3 Saving Data Saving Settings Data: Internal Saving    DISP SUB MENU To open the screen: Press the Press the [System] Select with the keys  Setting Configuration screen Operating Key Procedure CURSOR Move the cursor to the Setting No. to be saved. Select [Save].

  • Page 294: Automatically Saving Waveforms

    11.3 Saving Data 11.3.7 Automatically Saving Waveforms Save waveforms automatically during measurement. Set auto save before beginning measurement. Waveforms can be saved in binary or text format. The channels of all sheets for which waveform display is set to [On] are saved. When using auto save during measurement, do not remove the storage media specified as the save destination until the measurement operation is completely finished.
  • Page 295 11.3 Saving Data Operating Key Procedure When [Text] is selected as the save format Set the data thinning number. CURSOR Move the cursor to the [Thinning] item. F1 to F8 For no data thinning, select [Off]. For data thinning, set the thinning number (out of how many data items to leave one data item re- maining).
  • Page 296 11.3 Saving Data When you want to close or move the save progress dialog box: To close the dialog box, press the FUNCTION MODE key while pressing the SAVE key when the dialog box is displayed. To redisplay the dialog box, press the FUNCTION MODE key while pressing the SAVE...

  • Page 297: Optionally Selecting Waveforms & Saving (Save Key)

    11.3 Saving Data 11.3.8 Optionally Selecting Waveforms & Saving (SAVE Key) Optionally select an acquired waveform and press the SAVE key to save the waveform. Waveforms can be saved in binary or text format. Set the data to save before pressing the SAVE key for [Quick Save]...
  • Page 298 11.3 Saving Data Operating Key Procedure When the save format is [Text] When [Text] is selected as the save format Set the data thinning number. Move the cursor to the [Thinning] item. CURSOR F1 to F8 For no data thinning, select [Off]. For data thinning, set the thinning number (out of how many data items to leave one data item re- maining).

  • Page 299: Automatically Saving Display Images

    11.3 Saving Data 11.3.9 Automatically Saving Display Images After acquiring data, the waveform screen is automatically saved as an image file (BMP or PNG format). Screen Auto Save   SUB MENU To open the screen: Press the Select with the keys Save Settings screen Screen Layout...
  • Page 300 11.3 Saving Data Operating Key Procedure [Auto Save] Page Set whether to save the settings area (GUI area) of the screen. CURSOR Move the cursor to the [GUI Save] item. F1 to F8 Select either choice. The GUI area is not saved. Without With The GUI area is also saved.

  • Page 301: 10Optionally Selecting Display Screens & Saving (Save Key)

    11.3 Saving Data 11.3.10 Optionally Selecting Display Screens & Saving (SAVE Key) Optionally select the screen you want to save and press the SAVE key to save the screen as an image (BMP or PNG format). Display screens can also be saved during measurement.

  • Page 302: 11Saving An Event Mark List

    11.3 Saving Data 11.3.11 Saving an Event Mark List Event mark information can be saved only in text format. Measurement values at event mark locations can be saved. Manually saving Event Marks   SUB MENU To open the screen: Press the Select with the keys...

  • Page 303: Loading Data

    Data Not Loadable on the Instrument • Data saved in text, BMP, or PNG format. • Data saved on devices other than the 8860-50 and 8861-50. • When the data is loaded, the file name appears on the bottom left of the wave- form screen.

  • Page 304: Selecting Files & Folders On Storage Media

    11.4 Loading Data 11.4.1 Selecting Files & Folders on Storage Media Storage media does not appear in the File screen unless it is inserted. Make sure the storage media is inserted properly. Press the FILE key to display the File screen. Selecting the Storage Media A list of storage media ([MEDIA LIST]) appears in the file list.
  • Page 305 11.4 Loading Data Opening Storage Media and Folders from the Folder Tree Press the SHEET/PAGE key and move the cursor to the folder tree. The available storage media appears. "Storage Media Names" (p. 269) To show or hide the directories of storage media in the folder tree: F1 [Open] Displays the subdirectories of the stor-...

  • Page 306: Loading Settings Data

    11.4 Loading Data 11.4.2 Loading Settings Data Previously saved settings data can be loaded from storage media (File screen) or from internal memory (System Settings Status screen). Loadable settings data file: “file name”.SET Select the data to load: Loading from the storage media ...

  • Page 307: Loading Waveform Data

    11.4 Loading Data 11.4.3 Loading Waveform Data Loadable settings data file: "11.2 Data Capable of Being Saved & Loaded" (p. 267) By loading an index file, data files are loaded as a batch. Loading Waveform Data  FILE To open the screen: Press the File screen Operating Key Procedure...

  • Page 308: Saving & Loading Auto Settings File (Auto Setup Function)

    11.5 Saving & Loading Auto Settings File (Auto Setup Function) 11.5 Saving & Loading Auto Settings File (Auto Setup Function) If you save a STARTUP.SET file for auto setup to the root directory of the stor- age media (topmost level in the storage media), the settings data can be loaded automatically from the storage media at power-on.
  • Page 309 11.5 Saving & Loading Auto Settings File (Auto Setup Function) Creating a Settings File for Auto Setup   SUB MENU To open the screen: Press the Select with the keys Save Settings screen Operating Key Procedure Set the save method for when the SAVE key is pressed. SHEET/PAGE Select the [SAVE Key]...

  • Page 310: Examples Of Saving Data: Reading Data On A Pc

    Example 1 of Saving Waveform Data as Text________________________ Using Timebase 1 Only with the Memory Function When Analog Channel 1-1 and 1-2 was Saved: Timebase: 2 ms/div (20 s/S) Line 1: Comment "COMMENT","8860-50 MEM DATA" If a title comment was entered, it is displayed "DATE","12-14-2004" here. "TIME","11:29:34.590"...
  • Page 311 11.6 Examples of Saving Data: Reading Data on a PC Example 2 of Saving Waveform Data as Text ________________________ Using Timebase 1 & Timebase 2 with the Memory Function when Timebase 2 Interpolation is Set to [Off] When Analog Channel 1-1 (Timebase 1) and 1-2 (Timebase 2) was Saved: ...
  • Page 312 11.6 Examples of Saving Data: Reading Data on a PC Example 3 of Saving Waveform Data as Text _______________________ Using Timebase 1 & Timebase 2 with the Memory Function when Timebase 2 Interpolation is Set to [On] When Analog Channel 1-1 (Timebase 1) and 1-2 (Timebase 2) was Saved: ...
  • Page 313 Example 4 of Saving Waveform Data as Text ________________________ Recorder Function When Analog Channel 1-1 and 1-2 was Saved: Timebase 10 ms/div (100 ns/S) Line 1: Comment "COMMENT","8860-50 REC DATA" If a title comment was entered, it is "DATE","12-14-2004" displayed here. "TIME","13:36:11.820"...

  • Page 314: Reading Waveform Data On A Pc

    11.6 Examples of Saving Data: Reading Data on a PC 11.6.2 Reading Waveform Data on a PC The following explains how to import data into Excel on Windows. The capacity of Excel to import data from a text file is limited to 256 columns and 65,536 rows. Text files containing data that exceeds these limits cannot be imported into Excel.
  • Page 315 11.6 Examples of Saving Data: Reading Data on a PC Creating a Graph from Waveform Data Imported into Excel Example: Creating a graph for the voltage values of channels A1_1 and A1_2. Click inside the cell containing the first data item for the graph and press the Shift+Ctrl+End keys.

  • Page 316: Managing Files

    11.7 Managing Files 11.7 Managing Files Press the FILE key to display the File screen. Data saved to storage media can be managed on the File screen. The file operations that are available differ depending on the cursor position in the File screen (folder tree or file list) and the FUNCTION MODE display.

  • Page 317: Copying Files & Folders

    11.7 Managing Files List of File Operations File Screen File Operation Description or Reference Section "11.7.6 Sorting Files" (p. 309) Sort FN Mode "11.7.7 Limiting Display of Files" (p. 310) Filter (Press the FUNC- TION MODE key) "11.7.8 Setting the Items to Display" (p. 311) Display Items Enables you to configure settings for using a shared folder on a PC connected Create Share...

  • Page 318: Moving Files & Folders

    11.7 Managing Files 11.7.2 Moving Files & Folders Move a file or folder to a specified folder. Make sure write protection is disabled for the storage media. Moving a File or Folder  FILE To open the screen: Press the File screen Screen Layout (p.

  • Page 319: Deleting Files & Folders

    11.7 Managing Files 11.7.3 Deleting Files & Folders Delete a file or folder. Make sure write protection is disabled for the storage media. Files and folders cannot be deleted if write protection is enabled. Deleting a File or Folder  FILE To open the screen: Press the File screen...

  • Page 320: Creating New Folders

    11.7 Managing Files 11.7.5 Creating New Folders Create a folder. Make sure write protection is disabled for the storage media. Creating a Folder  FILE To open the screen: Press the File screen Screen Layout (p. 42) Operating Key Procedure Move the cursor to the directory in which you want to create a folder (p.

  • Page 321: Sorting Files

    11.7 Managing Files 11.7.6 Sorting Files Sort files in the file list into a specified order. Sorting Files  FILE To open the screen: Press the File screen Screen Layout (p. 42) Operating Key Procedure Display the file list you want to view (p. 292). Switch to FN mode.

  • Page 322: Limiting Display Of Files

    11.7 Managing Files 11.7.7 Limiting Display of Files The hiding of unnecessary file types in the file list can be set. Showing & Hiding Files  FILE To open the screen: Press the File screen Screen Layout (p. 42) Operating Key Procedure Display the file list you want to view (p.

  • Page 323: Setting The Items To Display

    11.7 Managing Files 11.7.8 Setting the Items to Display You can add items to the file list to display details for those items. You can also set the file list to show only the items you require. Selecting Display Items ...

  • Page 324: Printing The File List

    11.7 Managing Files 11.7.9 Printing the File List The file list of the File screen can be printed. Details for all display items in the file list are printed. Only folder names are printed for folders. Information on the contents of folders is not printed.

  • Page 325: Printing

    Chapter 12 Printing Print after making print settings in the Print Settings screen. Open the Settings screen Menu selection Page selection About screen contents: "2.5.9 Print Settings Screen" (p. 41) Selecting the printing type Selecting the print method [Printer] page [Printer] page "12.2 Print Methods and Print Items"...

  • Page 326: Printing Workflow

    12.1 Printing Workflow 12.1 Printing Workflow Load recording paper Verify that the recording paper is loaded correctly. How to load recording paper: "3.3 Loading Recording Paper (With a Printer Turn power on Module Installed)" in the Quick Start Manual In the various setting screens, set the measurement Set measurement configuration conditions with the [Status], [Channel], and [Trigger] menus.

  • Page 327: Print Methods And Print Items

    12.2 Print Methods and Print Items 12.2 Print Methods and Print Items Print Methods There are two main print methods. Printing starts automatically when measurement starts. Auto Print (p. 317) Printing operation varies depending on the selected func- tion. * •...
  • Page 328 12.2 Print Methods and Print Items Available Printing types The following printing types are available. Use the Print Settings screen ([Printer] page of the [Print] menu) to select the content to print. Manual Functions Type Auto Print Print Content Print (Print Example) (p.

  • Page 329: Making Auto Print Settings

    12.3 Making Auto Print Settings 12.3 Making Auto Print Settings Make these settings before measurement. Check to be sure that recording paper is loaded correctly. Measurement data is printed automatically when you press START key to start measurement. Auto Print Settings ...
  • Page 330 12.3 Making Auto Print Settings To print at the same time as waveform display (internal printer only) When the Memory Function is enabled, Roll Mode (p. 102) allows you to print at the same time that waveforms are displayed. When the Recorder Function is enabled, printing is always done at the same time as waveform display (Real-Time Print).

  • Page 331: Making Manual Print (Print Key Output) Settings

    12.4 Making Manual Print (PRINT Key Output) Settings 12.4 Making Manual Print (PRINT Key Output) Settings Manual Print [Selection Print]   SUB MENU To open the screen: Press the Select with the keys Print Settings screen Screen Layout (p. 41) Operating Key Procedure Set the output destination.
  • Page 332 12.4 Making Manual Print (PRINT Key Output) Settings Operating Key Procedure Before pressing the PRINT Make print settings as required for the printer (p. 323) . If you want to print the display screen Display the screen that you want to print. Make printout content settings as required (p.
  • Page 333 12.4 Making Manual Print (PRINT Key Output) Settings Manual Print [Quick Print]   SUB MENU To open the screen: Press the Select with the keys Print Settings screen Screen Layout (p. 41) Operating Key Procedure Set the output destination. SHEET/PAGE Select the [Printer]...
  • Page 334 12.4 Making Manual Print (PRINT Key Output) Settings Operating Key Procedure To print a report (Printing Type: [Report]) Set the print size CURSOR Move the cursor to the [A4 Size] item. F1 to F8 Select either choice. Print without condensing.(default setting) Print waveforms or text condensed hori- zontally to fit on A4-size paper.

  • Page 335: Making Printer Settings

    12.5 Making Printer Settings 12.5 Making Printer Settings Make settings on the Printer page of the Print Settings screen 1. Press the SUB MENU key and select the [Print] menu. 2. Press the SHEET/PAGE key and select the [Printer] page. About the printer settings screen:"2.5.9 Print Settings Screen"...
  • Page 336 12.5 Making Printer Settings Waveform Printing Density Settings   SUB MENU To open the screen: Press the Select with the keys Print Settings screen Screen Layout (p. 41) Operating Key Procedure SHEET/PAGE Select the [Printer] page. CURSOR Move the cursor to the [Waveform Density] item.

  • Page 337: External Printer Settings

    12.5 Making Printer Settings Print Quality Settings   SUB MENU To open the screen: Press the Select with the keys Print Settings screen Screen Layout (p. 41) Operating Key Procedure SHEET/PAGE Select the [Printer] page. Move the cursor to the [Print Quality] item.
  • Page 338 12.5 Making Printer Settings Margin Settings   SUB MENU To open the screen: Press the Select with the keys Print Settings screen Screen Layout (p. 41) Operating Key Procedure SHEET/PAGE Select the [Printer] page. Move the cursor to the [Margins] item.

  • Page 339: Setting The Print Content

    12.6 Setting the Print Content 12.6 Setting the Print Content 12.6.1 Common Settings Make settings on the [Print Items] page of the Print Settings screen 1. Press the SUB MENU key and select the [Print] menu. 2. Press the SHEET/PAGE key and select the [Print Items] page.
  • Page 340 12.6 Setting the Print Content Print Area Settings   SUB MENU To open the screen: Press the Select with the keys Print Settings screen Screen Layout (p. 41) (These settings are valid when the Memory Function and Auto Print are enabled, the action of the PRINT key is [Quick...

  • Page 341: Printing Waveforms

    12.6 Setting the Print Content 12.6.2 Printing Waveforms Make the following settings as required. Make settings on the [Print Items] page of the Print Settings screen 1. Press the SUB MENU key and select the [Print] menu. 2. Press the SHEET/PAGE key and select the [Print Items]...
  • Page 342 12.6 Setting the Print Content Channel Marker (Channel Number or Comments) Settings   SUB MENU To open the screen: Press the Select with the keys Print Settings screen Screen Layout (p. 41) Operating Key Procedure SHEET/PAGE Select the [Print Items] page.
  • Page 343 12.6 Setting the Print Content Upper and Lower Limit Setting   SUB MENU To open the screen: Press the Select with the keys Print Settings screen Screen Layout (p. 41) Operating Key Procedure SHEET/PAGE Select the [Print Items] page. Move the cursor to the [Upper/Lower Limits] item.
  • Page 344 12.6 Setting the Print Content Counter Print Settings   SUB MENU To open the screen: Press the Select with the keys Print Settings screen Screen Layout (p. 41) Operating Key Procedure SHEET/PAGE Select the [Print Items] page. Select the type of counter to print. Move the cursor to the [Counter Printing] item.
  • Page 345 12.6 Setting the Print Content Time Axis Magnification and Compression Settings   SUB MENU To open the screen: Press the Select with the keys Print Settings screen Screen Layout (p. 41) Operating Key Procedure SHEET/PAGE Select the [Print Items] page.

  • Page 346: Printing Numerical Value Displays

    12.6 Setting the Print Content 12.6.3 Printing Numerical Value Displays Make the following settings as required. Make settings on the [Print Items] page of the Print Settings screen 1. Press the SUB MENU key and select the [Print] menu. 2. Press the SHEET/PAGE key and select the [Print Items]...
  • Page 347 12.6 Setting the Print Content When the printing interval is longer than the record data Data from the first sample only is printed. • When there is data for a recording length of one division (= 100 samples) and numerical value thinning is set to [2]: The data is printed after thinning to every other sample.

  • Page 348: Making Gauge Settings (When Using External Printer)

    12.6 Setting the Print Content 12.6.4 Making Gauge Settings (When Using External Printer) Make the following settings as required. Make settings on the [Print Items] page of the Print Settings screen 1. Press the SUB MENU key and select the [Print] menu.

  • Page 349: Printing Comments And Setting Data

    12.6 Setting the Print Content 12.6.5 Printing Comments and Setting Data Select whether to print titles (p. 118) and channel comments (p. 119) that you have set in the Channel Settings screen, and settings data for the instrument. Make the following settings as required. Make settings on the [Print Items] page of the Print Settings screen...
  • Page 350 12.6 Setting the Print Content Printing Analog Channel Comments and Settings   SUB MENU To open the screen: Press the Select with the keys Print Settings screen Screen Layout (p. 41) Operating Key Procedure SHEET/PAGE Select the [Print Items] page.

  • Page 351: Print Examples

    12.7 Print Examples 12.7 Print Examples In the following cases, the characters used by the instrument differ from printed  characters. (Instrument characters Printed characters )    Whole Waveform _______________________________________________ Print Example 1: Printing Title and Settings, with a Gauge Trigger mark Settings for this print example Reference for...
  • Page 352 12.7 Print Examples Print Example 2: Printing Title with Channel Comments Settings for this print example Reference Setting Item Setting Setting Field or Page for Setting Title [Comments] (p. 337) [Comment Printing Settings] field in the [Print Items] page Logic [On] (p.
  • Page 353 12.7 Print Examples Print Example 3: Printing of Timebase 1 & 2, 2-Screen Display The sampling rate of the Time- base 2 is printed under Time- base settings. The channel of Timebase 2 is marked by an asterisk (*).
  • Page 354 12.7 Print Examples Print Example 4: Row Printing (1/4 steps) Settings data Each step is 25 div...
  • Page 355 12.7 Print Examples Numerical Value Data ___________________________________________ Print Example 1: Measurement with Timebase 2 Channel of Timebase 1 shown by [ ] Channel of Timebase 2 shown by ( ) Print Example 2: Measurement with Timebase 1 and Timebase 2, with Timebase 1 thinned...
  • Page 356 12.7 Print Examples A-B Waveform _________________________________________________...
  • Page 357 12.7 Print Examples Pre- and Post-Trigger Waveform __________________________________ Trigger mark Report________________________________________________________ When the [A4 Size (Re- port)] printing setting is enabled Setting information Channel upper limit values for the displayed waveform Cursor Values Channel lower limit values...
  • Page 358 12.7 Print Examples List __________________________________________________________ With Memory Function Enabled [AAF] indicates an anti-aliasing filter setting...
  • Page 359 12.7 Print Examples Calculation Results _____________________________________________ Screen _______________________________________________________...
  • Page 360 12.7 Print Examples Event ________________________________________________________ Event mark...

  • Page 361: System Environment Settings

    System Environment Chapter 13 Settings Use the System screen to make system-related settings. Move the cursor to the function menu of a waveform or settings screen, and then press the F7 [System] key. (Or hold down the key.) Function menu Menu selection About screen contents: "2.7.1 Environment (Env) Settings Screen"...

  • Page 362: Making Waveform Screen Display Settings

    13.1 Making Waveform Screen Display Settings 13.1 Making Waveform Screen Display Settings 13.1.1 Selecting the Grid Type Select whether to display dotted lines or solid lines in the grids shown on wave- form screens. Dotted Line Solid Line This setting is not reflected in printing. Use the Print Settings screen if you want to change how grids are printed (p.

  • Page 363: Displaying Or Hiding Comments

    13.1 Making Waveform Screen Display Settings 13.1.2 Displaying or Hiding Comments You can display the comments for each channel on waveform screens. VOLT-A Comments VOLT-B Use the Channel Settings screen to set channel comments. "5.2 Adding Comments" (p. 118) Title comments are printed but do not appear on waveform screens. Comments do not appear on printouts automatically, even if they are displayed on waveform screens.

  • Page 364: Selecting The Time Value Display

    13.1 Making Waveform Screen Display Settings 13.1.3 Selecting the Time Value Display Select the waveform recording time value to display (horizontal axis) on wave- form screens. ’05-5-30 00:00:00 00000000s 500ms 1m40s 1000 Time Mod 60 Scale Date Samples Time Value Display ...

  • Page 365: Making Key Operation And Operational Settings

    13.2 Making Key Operation and Operational Settings 13.2 Making Key Operation and Operational Settings 13.2.1 Specifying Activation Conditions for the START Normally measurement starts when you press the START key one time. To pre- vent measurement from starting by misoperations, you can set the START activation conditions.

  • Page 366: Setting The Method For Stopping Measurement With The Stop Key

    13.2 Making Key Operation and Operational Settings 13.2.2 Setting the Method for Stopping Measurement with the STOP Key Normally, pressing the STOP key once causes measurement to stop after the specified recording length has been recorded, and pressing it twice aborts mea- surement immediately.

  • Page 367: Using The Auto-Resume Function (Resume After Power Restoration)

    13.2 Making Key Operation and Operational Settings 13.2.3 Using the Auto-Resume Function (Resume After Power Restoration) If a power outage or other power loss causes an interruption in recording (while the LED on the left side of the START key is lit), you can automatically resume recording when the power is restored.

  • Page 368: Specifying Jog & Shuttle Scroll Operations

    13.2 Making Key Operation and Operational Settings 13.2.4 Specifying Jog & Shuttle Scroll Operations You can change the direction of the waveform scrolling which occurs when you rotate the Jog and Shuttle knobs. Positive direction (default setting) Display earlier waveforms Display the most recent waveforms Move the display position Move the display...

  • Page 369: Using Sheet Scroll Linkage

    13.2 Making Key Operation and Operational Settings 13.2.5 Using Sheet Scroll Linkage Sheet scroll linkage allows you to scroll sheets which are not displayed when you scroll a waveform on the waveform screen. This allows you to check wave- forms for the same time value when you switch the displayed sheet. Sheet Scroll Linkage Settings ...

  • Page 370: Selecting How Settings Affect Measurement (Restart Permission)

    13.2 Making Key Operation and Operational Settings 13.2.7 Selecting How Settings Affect Measurement (Restart Permission) You can select whether measurement restarts immediately after changing mea- surement-related settings. Restart Permission Setting   DISP SUB MENU To open the screen: Press the Press the [System] Select...

  • Page 371: Specifying Beep And Operation Sounds

    13.2 Making Key Operation and Operational Settings 13.2.9 Specifying Beep and Operation Sounds Beep sounds can be specified to alert you to operation status. They can be selected from two types. Sounds can also be emitted for key operations. Beep Sound Settings ...

  • Page 372: 10Making Screen Saver Settings

    13.2 Making Key Operation and Operational Settings 13.2.10 Making Screen Saver Settings A screen saver can be set to appear after a specified number of minutes during which no operation key is pressed. This prevents screen burn-in. If a monitor is connected to the MONITOR jack of the instrument, the screen saver also appears on the monitor.

  • Page 373: 11Making Backlight Saver Settings

    13.2 Making Key Operation and Operational Settings 13.2.11 Making Backlight Saver Settings A backlight saver can be activated after a specified number of minutes during which no operation key is pressed. The backlight saver turns off the backlight of the LCD, prolonging the lifetime of the backlight by turning it off when not needed.

  • Page 374: 12Selecting The Display Language

    13.2 Making Key Operation and Operational Settings 13.2.12 Selecting the Display Language You can select the screen display language. After selecting a language, reboot the instrument to enable the selection. Recorded waveforms are erased when rebooting. Display Language Selection  ...

  • Page 375: 13Selecting Screen Colors

    13.2 Making Key Operation and Operational Settings 13.2.13 Selecting Screen Colors You can set the colors of the waveform screen background and the colors of characters and other objects on the screen. Select red, blue, and green values for the corresponding setting items. The color of the setting item changes to the selected color.

  • Page 376: Making System Settings

    13.3 Making System Settings 13.3 Making System Settings 13.3.1 Setting the Date and Time You can set the date and time zone. The instrument is equipped with an auto-recorder, automatic leap year detection, and a 24-hour clock. The system date and time are used in the following operations. Before using the instrument, check to be sure that they are accurate.

  • Page 377: Initializing Waveform Data

    13.3 Making System Settings 13.3.2 Initializing Waveform Data Discard the waveform data saved in memory and initialize the data. Initializing Waveform Data   DISP SUB MENU To open the screen: Press the Press the [System] Select with the keys ...

  • Page 378: Initializing System Settings (System Reset)

    13.3 Making System Settings 13.3.3 Initializing System Settings (System Reset) Select groups of settings currently in force on the instrument, and initialize the settings. Initialization returns the instrument to the factory default state. "Appendix 2.1 List of Default Settings" (p. A9) By default, the Various Settings and System Settings 1 (Environment) setting groups are selected for initialization in this screen.

  • Page 379: Self-Test (Self Diagnostics)

    13.3 Making System Settings 13.3.4 Self-Test (Self Diagnostics) The following self-test checks are available. Check the instrument's internal memory (ROM and RAM)(p. 367). The results are displayed on the screen. Check the screen display (color check, gradation check, character check) (p. 368).
  • Page 380 13.3 Making System Settings If "NG" appears Select the [Detail] button to check the results. To save the NG results report, select the [Save] button, and to print the results select the [Print] button. If "NG" appears, request repairs. Display Check ...
  • Page 381 13.3 Making System Settings Key Check    DISP SUB MENU To open the screen: Press the Press the [System] Select with the keys  Init Settings screen Screen Layout (p. 51) Operating Key Procedure CURSOR Move the cursor to the [Key Check] button.
  • Page 382 13.3 Making System Settings Printer Check    DISP SUB MENU To open the screen: Press the Press the [System] Select with the keys  Init Settings screen Screen Layout (p. 51) Before executing Check to be sure that recording paper is loaded. Operating Key Procedure CURSOR...
  • Page 383 13.3 Making System Settings LAN Check    DISP SUB MENU To open the screen: Press the Press the [System] Select with the keys  Init Settings screen Screen Layout (p. 51) Operating Key Procedure Checking the LAN Connection Status CURSOR Move the cursor to the [LAN Check]...
  • Page 384 13.3 Making System Settings Media Check    DISP SUB MENU To open the screen: Press the Press the [System] Select with the keys  Init Settings screen Screen Layout (p. 51) Before executing this test Check to be sure that media is inserted or connected. Operating Key Procedure CURSOR...

  • Page 385: Adjusting The 8958 16-Ch Scanner Unit

    13.3 Making System Settings 13.3.5 Adjusting the 8958 16-Ch Scanner Unit Zero-position adjustment of the 8958 16-Ch Scanner Unit with this instrument is necessary in the following cases. Adjust one hour after powering on. • When the 8958 16-Ch Scanner Unit is installed in this instrument (A message appears when this instrument boots, prompting you to perform the adjustment.) •...

  • Page 386: System Configuration List

    13.3 Making System Settings 13.3.6 System Configuration List This is a list of the installed options, software versions, and system configuration. You can also check this list from the initial screen. No settings can be changed. System Configuration List  ...

  • Page 387: Chapter 14 External Control

    Chapter 14 External Control This section explains the terminals used for external control of the instrument. As shown below, there are two types of terminals. The general term “external control terminal” refers to both types. Sample synchronizing signal output SYNC.OUT terminal (p.

  • Page 388: Connecting External Control Terminals

    14.1 Connecting External Control Terminals 14.1 Connecting External Control Terminals To avoid electric shock accidents and damage to the instrument, do not apply voltage over the maximum specified voltage level to the external control terminals. I/O terminals Maximum input voltage Terminal type EXT.SMPL EXT.TRIG...
  • Page 389 14.1 Connecting External Control Terminals Connecting the SYNC.OUT Jack and the EXT.SMPL Jack (BNC connector) BNC plug slots Connect the BNC plug of the connection cord to the BNC jack on the instrument side. Align the slots on the BNC plug with the guide pins on the instrument-side jack, then push and twist the plug Lock Instrument-side...

  • Page 390: External I/O

    14.2 External I/O 14.2 External I/O 14.2.1 External Trigger Input (EXT TRIG) You can input external signals as trigger sources. When you are using several instruments, you can also synchronize triggers (p. 379). EXT TRIG External signal input Trigger event occurs. Trigger Input Signals Voltage range HIGH level: 3.0 to 5.0 V, LOW level: 0 to 0.8 V...
  • Page 391 14.2 External I/O In the Ext Term (external terminal) Settings screen, select a setting for the [EXT.TRIG] terminal.   DISP (To open the screen: Press the Press the [System]  Select with the SUB MENU keys Ext Term Settings Screen) Select whether the trigger event occurs on the rising edge of the waveform or the falling edge.

  • Page 392: Trigger Output ( Trig Out /Cal)

    14.2 External I/O 14.2.2 Trigger Output (TRIG OUT/CAL) You can output a signal when a trigger event occurs. TRIG OUT/CAL Trigger event occurs Pulse wave is output. You can also connect several instruments for parallel trigger synchronized oper- ation. "Parallel Trigger Synchronization" (p. 379) The TRIG OUT/CAL terminal can be used as a trigger output terminal (TRIG OUT) or as a probe calibration output signal terminal (CAL) (p.
  • Page 393 14.2 External I/O Signal Output Procedure Connect the cables for the corresponding external input signals to the TRIG OUT/CAL and GND terminals. GND is common. It can be connected to any ground. Connection procedure: "14.1 Connecting External Control Terminals" (p. 376) In the Ext Term (external terminal) Settings screen, select a setting for the [TRIG.OUT/CAL] terminal.

  • Page 394: External Sampling (Ext.smpl)

    14.2 External I/O 14.2.3 External Sampling (EXT.SMPL) An external signal can be input to set the sampling frequency. External sampling is possible only when the Memory Function or FFT function is enabled. EXT.SMPL Sample the data of the instru- Sampling signal input ment.
  • Page 395 14.2 External I/O In the Status Settings screen (Memory Function), make the following external sampling settings.   (To open the screen: Press the Select with the SUB MENU Status Settings screen) Set Sampling clock to [EXT]. Set the number of data points to display per division on the horizontal axis (time axis).

  • Page 396: Synchronized Sampling Output (Sync.out)

    14.2 External I/O 14.2.4 Synchronized Sampling Output (SYNC.OUT) Sampling can be synchronized across multiple instruments. EXT.SMPL SYNC.OUT Output sync signal (10 MHz) Synchronized sampling measurement Synchronized Operation Connection example Daisy-chain configuration Set 1 instrument to Master, and set the others to Slave Using 1 master instrument, synchronize EXT.SMPL sampling according to the sync signal input...
  • Page 397 To prevent damage to the instruments, do not connect the SYNC.OUT terminals of two instruments. Connect the SYNC.OUT and EXT.SMPL terminals of the instruments to be syn- chronized (8860-50 or 8861-50), using BNC cables (9165 Connection Cord or L9217 Connection Cord). "Synchronized Operation" (p. 384)
  • Page 398 14.2 External I/O In the sampling timing of the following modules, there is an offset from the sync signal timing. Input Module Offset from sync signal Model 8956 Analog Unit Within -50 ns Model 8957 High Resolution Unit Within -500 ns If you want to change the measurement conditions During synchronized measurement sampling, settings such as the time base and sampling rate cannot be changed.

  • Page 399: Go/ Ng Evaluation Output ( Go / Ext Out1 )

    14.2 External I/O 14.2.5 GO/ NG Evaluation Output (GO/EXT OUT1)/ (NG/EXT OUT2) Signals can be output when the results of evaluation of numerical calculations are GO (pass) or NG (fail). GO/EXT OUT1 NG/EXT OUT2 Evaluation result is Signal is output. GO or NG The GO/EXT OUT1 and NG/EXT OUT2 terminals can be used as GO/NG evalu- ation output terminals (GO, NG) or as external output terminals for specific con-...
  • Page 400 14.2 External I/O Signal Output Procedure Connect the GO/EXT OUT1 terminal, NG/EXT OUT2 terminal, and GND termi- nal to the controlled device. GND is common. It can be connected to any ground. Connection procedure: "14.1 Connecting External Control Terminals" (p. 376) In the Ext Term (external terminal) Settings screen, make settings for the [GO/ EXT OUT1]...

  • Page 401: Ng Ext Out2

    14.2 External I/O 14.2.6 External Output (GO/EXT OUT1)/ (NG/EXT OUT2) You can specify the states which cause signal output from the instrument. GO/EXT OUT1 Error NG/EXT OUT2 Busy Signal is output. Starting Trigger Wait State Output period Error While error message (Error or Warning During error display) is displayed Busy...

  • Page 402: Go/ Ng Evaluation Output ( Go / Ext Out1 )/ ( Ng / Ext Out2 )

    14.2 External I/O In the Ext Term (external terminal) screen, make settings for the [GO/EXT OUT1] [NG/EXT OUT2] external output terminals.   DISP (To open the screen: Press the Press the [System]  Select with the SUB MENU keys Ext Term Settings Screen) Select the conditions under which the instru- ment outputs a signal.

  • Page 403: Start Ext.in1 Stop Ext.in2 )/( Print / Ext.in3 )

    14.2 External I/O 14.2.7 External Input (START/EXT.IN1)/(STOP/EXT.IN2)/(PRINT/EXT.IN3) Operation start and stop, data printing, and data saving can be initiated by exter- nal signals. Start measurement Stop measurement External signal input Print Save The default settings (factory defaults) for each terminal are [START], [STOP], and [PRINT].
  • Page 404 14.2 External I/O In the Ext Term (external terminal) Settings screen, make settings for the [START /EXT.IN1], [STOP /EXT.IN2], [PRINT /EXT.IN3] external terminals.   DISP (To open the screen: Press the Press the [System]  Select with the SUB MENU keys Ext Term Settings Screen) Select the operation performed by the in-...

  • Page 405: Probe Calibration Signal Output ( Trig Out /Cal)

    14.2 External I/O 14.2.8 Probe Calibration Signal Output (TRIG OUT/CAL) Connect to calibrate the 9665 10:1 Probe or 9666 100:1 Probe. For more information about connections and calibration procedures, refer to "Calibration" of "2.5 Connecting Attenuating Probes" in the Input Module Guide Connect attenuating Adjust the pulse wave while viewing probe...
  • Page 406 14.2 External I/O...

  • Page 407: Chapter 15 Specifications

    Recorder Function (real time recording) REC&MEM Function (Both real-time and high-speed recording) FFT Function (frequency analysis) Real-Time Saving Function No. of input modules Model 8860-50: 4 Modules Model 8861-50: 8 Modules No. of channels (max.) Model 8860-50: 8 analog channels + 16 logic channels...
  • Page 408 Anticipated transient overvoltage 4000 V Maximum rated power Model 8860-50: 220 VA (No printer, but fully loaded with Model 8956 Analog Units, Model 9715-53 Memory Board and Model 9718-50 HD Unit) 300 VA (with A4 Printer, and fully loaded with Model 8956 Analog Units,...
  • Page 409 15.1 General Specifications Accessories • 1 Quick Start Manual ............. 1 • 2 Input Module Guide ............ 1 • 3 Instruction Manual (This document) ......1 • 4 Analysis and Communication Supplement....1 For information about • Application CD (Wave Viewer and Communications Manual) 1 options: •...
  • Page 410 15.1 General Specifications (4) Memory Storage (optional, must be specified when ordering) Capacity Model 8860-50:One of the following is required Model 8861-50:Two of the same type are required • Model 9715-50 Memory Board (32 MWord memory) • Model 9715-51 Memory Board (128 MWord memory) •...
  • Page 411 100 M or more @ 500 V DC (between input and output, and between input and instrument chassis) Dimensions Adds approx. 29 mm (1.14”) (D) to dimensions of Models 8860-50/ 8861-50 Mass Adds approx. 1.25 kg (42.3oz.) to the weight of Models 8860-50/ 8861-50...
  • Page 412 Operating environment Accordance with the specification of the instrument in which Model 9687 is installed Dimensions Adds approx. 18.2 mm (0.72”) (D) to dimensions of Models 8860-50/ 8861-50 Mass Adds approx. 570 g (20.1oz.) to the weight of Models 8860-50/ 8861-50...

  • Page 413: Trigger Section

    One analog channel can serve as multiple trigger sources (Up to eight trigger sources on channels in modules (Units) 1 to 4 in Models 8860-50 and 8861-50, plus an additional eight sources on channels in modules 5 to 8 in Model 8861-50.)
  • Page 414 15.2 Trigger Section Trigger output Open-collector output (with 5 V output, Active Low)  Pulse Width: at least 1 ms (When using Memory Division: at least 150 Trigger Input and Output Terminal Block Terminals Level Display Function Displays the signal level while Trigger Wait (display can be turned off)

  • Page 415: Memory Function

    • Fixed settings 25, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1000, 2000, 5000, 10000, 20000, 50000, 100000, 200000, 500000, 1000000, 2000000, 5000000, 10000000 Maximum Recording Length [Divisions] Installed Memory No. of Channels Used (Words) 8860-50 8861-50 20,000 20,000 50,000 100,000 200,000 128M...
  • Page 416 15.3 Memory Function Waveform compression • Time axis and magnification × 10, × 4, × 2, × 1 × 1/2, × 1/5, × 1/10, × 1/20, × 1/50, × 1/100, × 1/200, × 1/500, × 1/1000, × 1/2000, × 1/5000, × 1/10000, × 1/20000, × 1/50000, ×...

  • Page 417: Recorder Function

    1 to 160000 (in 1-div steps) Maximum Recording Length [Divisions] Installed Memory Other than the Model 8958 16-Ch Model 8958 16-Ch Scanner Unit (Words) Scanner Unit Adjustable or Adjustable or Fixed Fixed 8860-50 8861-50 Continuous Continuous 5,000 5,000 1,000 1,000 128M 256M 20,000 20,000 5,000...
  • Page 418 The most recent 5,000 divisions of measurement data is retained in internal memory (when the Model 8958 16-Ch Scanner Unit is not installed) Model 8860-50 128 MWords: 20,000 div, 512 MWords: 80,000 div, 1 GWord: 160,000 div Model 8861-50 256 MWords: 20,000 div, 1 GWord: 80,000 div,...

  • Page 419: Rec&Mem Function

    15.5 REC&MEM Function 15.5 REC&MEM Function Time axis • Recorder Function 100, 200, 500 ms/div 1, 2, 5, 10, 30, 50, 100 s/div 1, 2, 5, 10, 30 min/div 1 h/div • Memory Function  10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 s/div 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 ms/div 1, 2, 5, 10, 30, 50, 100 s/div...
  • Page 420 15.5 REC&MEM Function Recording length • Memory Function Fixed, User (Adjustable) (Setting range depends on installed memory capacity, whether Memory Division is enabled, and whether the 8958 16-Ch Scanner Unit is installed) Fixed settings: 25, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1000, 2000, 5000, 10000, 20000, 50000, 100000 Adjustable settings: 25 to 10000000 (in 1-div steps) Maximum Recording Length...
  • Page 421 The most recent 2,500 divisions of measurement data is retained in internal memory (when the Model 8958 16-Ch Scanner Unit is not installed) (Recorder Waveform) Model 8860-50 128 MWords: 10,000 div, 512 MWords: 40,000 div, 1 GWord: 80,000 div Model 8861-50 256 MWords: 10,000 div, 1 GWord: 40,000 div,...

  • Page 422: Fft Function

    15.6 FFT Function 15.6 FFT Function FFT channel mode 1ch FFT 2ch FFT Frequency range 133 mHz to 8 MHz Dynamic range 72dB (logical value) (with Model 8938 or 8947) 96dB (logical value) (with Model 8957 or 8960) Number of sampling points 1000, 2000, 5000, 10000, 20000 Frequency resolution 1/400, 1/800, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/8000...

  • Page 423: Real-Time Saving Function

    15.7 Real-Time Saving Function 15.7 Real-Time Saving Function Measurement waveform Timebase •  100, 200, 500 s/div 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 ms/div 1, 2, 5, 10, 30, 50, 100 s/div 1, 2, 5 min/div Whole waveform (with auto setting function) •...

  • Page 424: Functions

    15.8 Functions 15.8 Functions 15.8.1 Practical Functions Waveform Processing (Memory Function) Numerical Calculations Average value, RMS value, P-P value, Maximum value, Time-to-Maximum value, Min- imum value, Time-to-Minimum value, Period, Frequency, Rise Time, Fall Time, Area value, X-Y Area value, Standard Deviation, Time-to-Specified Level, Pulse Width, Duty, Pulse Count, Four Arithmetic Operators Sixteen calculations are available at the same time Calculation results can be saved to external storage media and printed...
  • Page 425 15.8 Functions Comment Entry Title comment Comments for each channel Comments can be printed at the zero-position of each channel at the left side of printed waveforms Comment printing for each channel using callouts on waveforms Screen Image Capture Provided (on internal printer, or save to a file) function List On or Off Prints setting conditions following waveforms...
  • Page 426 15.8 Functions Vernier function Fine adjustment of input voltage can be made arbitrarily (from 50 to 200% of original input level) Offset Cancel function Executing Offset Cancel causes the measured input value to be recognized as zero Event Marks Up to 1,000 event marks can be inserted during and after measurement. Waveform search Search criteria can be specified as trigger criteria, specified time, event mark or peak functions...
  • Page 427 Appendix 1 Error Messages Appendix Appendix 1 Error Messages Error messages consist of either “Error” or “Warning” displays. A screen message appears whenever an error occurs. In either case, take the remedial action indicated. A beep may sound if the beeper setting on the Environment (Env) Settings screen is [Beep 1] [Beep...
  • Page 428 Appendix 1 Error Messages Displayed Warnings Message Remedial Action Reference Files large than 2 GB cannot be saved. "11.3.2 Save Methods" (p. File size exceeds 2 GB. Use partial or divided save to create files 273) smaller than 2 GB. "11.1 Storage Media"...
  • Page 429 Appendix 1 Error Messages Displayed Warnings Message Remedial Action Reference The operation is not available while mea- Invalid operation (measuring). suring. Try again after measuring finishes. The operation is not available while print- Invalid operation (printing). ing. Try again after printing finishes. When the Recording Length (Shot) is set "12.2 Print Methods and Recording length is set to Continuous.
  • Page 430 Appendix 1 Error Messages Displayed Warnings Message Remedial Action Reference You have tried to use more channels than the number enabled for use. Either in- "4.2.1 Selecting Chan- Too many measurement channels. crease the number of channels enabled nels to Use" (p. 86) for use, or turn unused channels Off.
  • Page 431 Appendix 1 Error Messages Displayed Warnings Message Remedial Action Reference A setting was changed after starting syn- chronous operation. Resynchronize by "14.2.4 Synchronized Perform initialization to start synchro- pressing the [Synchronous Start] button Sampling Output nized measurements. on the System screen of the master instru- (SYNC.OUT)"...
  • Page 432 Appendix 1 Error Messages Displayed Warnings Message Remedial Action Reference Verify the network settings on the PC at No response from server. the connection destination. Cannot connect to the mail server. Check the mail server settings. Communication error with the mail serv- Check the mail sending settings.
  • Page 433 Appendix 1 Error Messages Displayed Warnings Message Remedial Action Reference An internal fault may have occurred in the A locking violation occurred while ac- instrument. Turn the instrument off and cessing (file name). back on. Saving is not possible because of insuffi- cient space on the storage media.
  • Page 434 Appendix 1 Error Messages Displayed Errors Message Remedial Action Clamp power supply malfunction de- Power to the clamps was momentarily interrupted. If this occurred tected. while measuring, data may have been corrupted. Module power supply malfunction de- Power to the modules is abnormal. Turn the instrument off imme- tected.
  • Page 435 Appendix 2 Reference Appendix 2 Reference Appendix 2.1 List of Default Settings Shows the default setting contents when shipped from the factory, and after Sys- tem Reset. Reference Setting Type Memory Function (p. A9) Recorder Function (p. A13) REC&MEM Function (p.
  • Page 436 Appendix 2 Reference Reference for Menu Setting Items Default Setting Setting 6.3 (p. 138) Auto Trigger Mode 6.4 (p. 139) Source (AND/OR) 6.5.1 (p. 140) % Setting Pre-Trigger 6.5.2 (p. 143) Trigger Trigger Priority 6.9 (p. 162) Timer Trigger 6.11 (p. 166) External Trigger All Trigger Sources Sheet display...
  • Page 437 Appendix 2 Reference Reference for Menu Setting Items Default Setting Setting Auto Save Save in 1 PC Card #1:\ 11.3.4 (p. 276) Save in 2 Save Method Normal Save Directory Creation Name AUTO Name Pattern Trig (prefix) 11.3.7 (p. 282) Waveform Format Binary...
  • Page 438 Appendix 2 Reference Reference for Menu Setting Items Default Setting Setting Auto Print Printer (if optional printer is in- Output Destination stalled), or USB (if it is not in- stalled) Auto Print 12.3 (p. 317) Settings Calculation Results Printer (if optional printer is in- Output Destination stalled), or USB (if it is not in- stalled)
  • Page 439 Appendix 2 Reference Recorder Function Reference for Menu Setting Items Default Setting Setting 10ms/div Timebase With Model 8958 16-Ch Scanner 4.2.2 (p. 90) Unit Installed: 50 ms/div Status Basic Sampling Speed 100 ns/S Shot (recording length) Fixed 4.2.4 (p. 97) Fixed Shot 25 div Refers to the default value of each...
  • Page 440 Appendix 2 Reference Reference for Menu Setting Items Default Setting Setting Refers to the default value of each One Ch (p. A19) input module All blank 5.2 (p. 118) Comment Channel Scaling 5.4 (p. 123) Variable 8.9.4 (p. 215) Logic All Off 7.3 (p.
  • Page 441 Appendix 2 Reference FFT Function Reference for Menu Setting Items Default Setting Setting Reference New Data Sampling Clock Frequency Range 8MHz Sampling Point 1000 Rectangular Analysis and Window Status Communication Multiplication None Basic Supplement Peak Averaging Highlight (phase) Analyze Nos. 1 to 8 all Off Scale Nos.
  • Page 442 Appendix 2 Reference Reference for Menu Setting Items Default Setting Setting Auto Save Save in 1 PC Card #1:\ 11.3.4 (p. 276) Save in 2 Save Method Normal Save Directory Creation Name AUTO Auto Save 11.3.7 (p. 282) Waveform Name Pattern Trig (prefix) Format Binary...
  • Page 443 Appendix 2 Reference Reference for Menu Setting Items Default Setting Setting Auto Print Auto Print Printer (if optional printer is in- 12.3 (p. 317) Settings Output Destination stalled), or USB (if it is not in- stalled) Printer (if optional printer is in- Output Destination stalled), or USB (if it is not in- stalled)
  • Page 444 Appendix 2 Reference Real-Time Saving Function Reference for Menu Setting Items Default Setting Setting HD:\ (when Model 9718-50 HD Save in Unit is installed) PC CARD #1:\ (except the above) Save REAL Same Name Trig (prefix) Name Pattern All installed modules are set to Timebase their fastest settings.
  • Page 445 Appendix 2 Reference Input Channel Default Input Module Setting Items Reference for Setting Setting Mode Voltage Range (/div) 5 mV Input Module Guide: Coupling 8936 Analog Unit "3.1 Analog Unit Settings (Models 8936, 8946 and 8956)" Probe Position (zero position) Mode Voltage Range (/div)
  • Page 446 Appendix 2 Reference Default Input Module Setting Items Reference for Setting Setting Mode Charge Range (/div) 500mm/s Coupling Input Module Guide: 8947 Charge Unit "3.6 Model 8947 Charge Unit Settings" Sensitivity Position (zero position) Mode Voltage Range (/div) Input Module Guide: Coupling 8956 Analog Unit "3.1 Analog Unit Settings (Models 8936, 8946 and...
  • Page 447 Appendix 2 Reference System Settings Reference for Menu Setting Items Default Setting Setting Grid Type Dotted Line 13.1.1 (p. 350) 13.1.2 (p. 351) Display Comments Time 13.1.3 (p. 352) Time Value Display One Push 13.2.1 (p. 353) START Key Activation Two Push 13.2.2 (p.
  • Page 448 Refer to "File Sizes"(p. 268) for information about the sizes of files for settings and screen image files. MEM File Size (Memory Function) 8860-50 File size (bytes) = settings size + data size *1 Settings size = approx.
  • Page 449 9715-52 (512MW) to 9715-53 (1GW) When saving both Timebase 1 and Timebase 2, add both file sizes. 9715-53 (1GW) only (Reference Values) When the Model 8958 16-Ch Scanner Unit is not installed [Byte] 8860-50 8861-50 Record- Timebase 1 ing length Data...
  • Page 450 9715-50 (32MW) to 9715-53 (1GW) 9715-51 (128MW) to 9715-53 (1GW) 9715-52 (512MW) to 9715-53 (1GW) 9715-53 (1GW) only (Reference Values) When the Model 8958 16-Ch Scanner Unit is not installed [Byte] 8860-50 8861-50 Recording Saved channels Saved channels length (div) 228 K...
  • Page 451 Appendix 2 Reference RSM File Size (Real-Time Saving Function) File size (bytes) = settings size + data size *1: Settings size = approx. 108KB + analog channel portion + logic channel portion Analog channel portion = approx. 1.1KB × saved analog channels Logic channel portion = approx.
  • Page 452 Appendix 2 Reference RSR File Size (Real-Time Saving Function) File size (bytes) = settings size + data size *1. Settings size = 111672 + analog channel portion + logic channel portion Analog channel portion = 1104 × saved analog channels Logic channel portion = 3584 ×...
  • Page 453 9715-52 (512MW) to 9715-53 (1GW) not be saved unless size is reduced by partial saving. 9715-53 (1GW) only (Reference Values) When the Model 8958 16-Ch Scanner Unit is not installed (None saved logic channels) [Byte] 8860-50 8861-50 Recording Saved channels Saved channels length (div) ...
  • Page 454 Values in parentheses ( ) in the following table exceed 2 GB, and so cannot be saved unless size is reduced by partial saving. 9715-53 (1GW) only (Reference Values) When the Model 8958 16-Ch Scanner Unit is not installed (None saved logic channels) [Byte] 8860-50 8861-50 Record- ing length Saved channels Saved channels (div) ...
  • Page 455 Appendix 2 Reference TXT (Text) File Size (FFT Function) File size (bytes) = header size + data size *1. Header size = approx. 200 bytes (depending on comment settings) *2. Data size • For non-Nyquist displays Analysis Mode Size of Data Portion Storage, Correlation Function, Cross-Corre- 32 bytes ×...
  • Page 456 (p. A34) Memory Function (Using Only Timebase 1) With Model 9715-50 Memory Board Installed (32 MWords in Model 8860-50, or 64 MWords in Model 8861-50) Fixed Recording Length (d: days/ h: hours/ min: minutes/ s: seconds) Channels used and recording length...
  • Page 457 Appendix 2 Reference With Model 9715-50 Memory Board Installed (32 MWords in Model 8860-50, or 64 MWords in Model 8861-50) Arbitrary Recording Length (d: days/ h: hours/ min: minutes/ s: seconds) Channels used and recording length Timebase Sampling 16 (32)
  • Page 458 Appendix 2 Reference With Model 9715-53 Memory Board Installed (1 GWord in Model 8860-50, or 2 GWords in Model 8861-50) Fixed Recording Length (d: days/ h: hours/ min: minutes/ s: seconds) Channels used and recording length ( ): 8861-50 Timebase...
  • Page 459 Appendix 2 Reference With Model 9715-53 Memory Board Installed (1 GWord in Model 8860-50, or 2 GWords in Model 8861-50) Arbitrary Recording Length (d: days/ h: hours/ min: minutes/ s: seconds) Channels used and recording length ( ): 8861-50 Timebase...
  • Page 460 Appendix 2 Reference Recorder Function With Model 9715-50 Memory Board Installed (32 MWords in Model 8860-50, or 64 MWords in Model 8861-50) (d: days/ h: hours/ min: minutes/ s: seconds) Fixed Recording Length Arbitrary Recording Length Timebase Model 8958 16-Ch Scanner Unit...
  • Page 461 Using Only Timebase 1 When the Model 8958 16-Ch Scanner Unit is not installed Fixed Recording Length (Fixed) [Divisions] Installed Memory No. of Chs Used (Words) 16 + logic 8860-50 32 + logic 8861-50 10,000 20,000 20,000 50,000 100,000 200,000...
  • Page 462 Fixed Recording Length (Fixed) [Divisions] Installed Memory Channels Using Timebase 1 / ( ):Channels Using Timebase 2 (Words) 16 (8) 8 (8) 4 (4) 2 (2) 1 (1) 8860-50 32 (16) 16 (16) 8 (8) 4 (4) 2 (2) 8861-50 10,000 20,000 20,000...
  • Page 463 Fixed Recording Length (Fixed) Installed Memory Continuous Recording Length (Cont) (Words) Model 8958 16-Ch Scanner Unit Model 8958 16-Ch Scanner Unit 8861-50 When Uninstalled When Installed When Uninstalled When Installed 8860-50 5,000 1,000 5,000 1,000 128M 256M 20,000 5,000 20,000 5,000...
  • Page 464 Memory Function (Using Only Timebase 1) With Model 9715-50 Memory Board Installed With Model 9715-51 Memory Board Installed (32 MWords in Model 8860-50, or 64 MWords in Model 8861- (128 MWords in Model 8860-50, or 256 MWords in Model 8861- [Blocks]...
  • Page 465 Memory Function (Using Timebase 1 and 2) With Model 9715-50 Memory Board Installed With Model 9715-51 Memory Board Installed (32 MWords in Model 8860-50, or 64 MWords in Model 8861-50) (128 MWords in Model 8860-50, or 256 MWords in Model 8861- [Blocks]...
  • Page 466 (With Model and Other Modules) With Model 9715-50 Memory Board Installed With Model 9715-51 Memory Board Installed (32 MWords in Model 8860-50, or 64 MWords in Model 8861-50) (128 MWords in Model 8860-50, or 256 MWords in Model 8861- [Blocks] [Blocks]...
  • Page 467 Memory Function (With only Model 8958 16-Ch Scanner Unit) With Model 9715-50 Memory Board Installed With Model 9715-51 Memory Board Installed (32 MWords in Model 8860-50, or 64 MWords in Model 8861-50) (128 MWords in Model 8860-50, or 256 MWords in Model 8861- [Blocks]...
  • Page 468 Appendix 2 Reference Appendix 2.6 Compatible External Printers Printers that can be used are compatible with HP’s To move the USB printer cable from the PC to the WindowsCE5.0 printers (USB connection). instrument, disconnect it from the PC, turn the Printers with confirmed compatibility: printer off and back on, then connect it to the •...
  • Page 469 Appendix 2 Reference Appendix 2.7 Scaling Method When Using Strain Gauges This section describes how to determine the scaling conversion ratio when measuring with strain gauges and the Model 8939 Strain Unit The appropriate conversion formula for stress depends on how the strain gauges are used.
  • Page 470 Appendix 2 Reference Appendix 2.8 Keyboard Assignment Table "2.1 Operating Keys" (p. 13) Category Operating Key or Operation Keyboard Operation: Method 1 Keyboard Operation: Method 2 DISP Ctrl + Alt + D Alt + F1 Ctrl + Alt + S Alt + F2 SET (Hold) Ctrl + Alt + S (Hold)
  • Page 471 Appendix 2 Reference "2.1 Operating Keys" (p. 13) Category Operating Key or Operation Keyboard Operation: Method 1 Keyboard Operation: Method 2 Move Cursor A right Ctrl + Alt + A Move Cursor A left Shift + Ctrl + Alt + A Move Cursor B right Ctrl + Alt + B AB Cursors...
  • Page 472 Appendix 3 Terminology Appendix 3 Terminology Drift A phenomena of false output due to Abbreviation for alternating current shift in the operating point of an op- A/D Conversion Conversion of an analog quantity to amp. Drift results from temperature a digital quantity change and long-term aging that can occur years after manufacture.
  • Page 473 Appendix 3 Terminology Storage Writing a waveform (A/D signal) to Memory Storage component. The place memory where digital data is stored. Abbreviation for thin-film transistor Mode A particular kind of operation, or for- Thermal Head Provides thermosensitive printing Module (Unit) A device that provides additional Threshold The values of separate High and...
  • Page 474 Appendix 4 Supplemental Technical Information Appendix 4 Supplemental Technical Information Appendix 4.1 Sampling This instrument converts analog input signals into digital values which are then processed internally as digital (numerical) values. This A/D conversion process is called sampling. Sampling repeatedly measures the size of the input signal at a specific interval (the sampling period).
  • Page 475 Appendix 4 Supplemental Technical Information Appendix 4.3 Measurement Frequency Limit Displaying waveforms by their sampled values with adequate resolution of char- acteristics such as sine wave peaks requires a minimum of about 25 samples per waveform period. The measurement frequency limit is determined by the timebase. One Signal Period Sampling Measurement...
  • Page 476 Appendix 4 Supplemental Technical Information Appendix 4.4 Recorder Function Values Waveform data consists of 100 samples per division. With the Recorder function, each data sample consists of the maximum and min- imum values acquired in the specified sampling period. So each data sample has its own amplitude breadth.
  • Page 477 Items indicated “specify when ordering” are not user-installable. For new pur- chases, contact your supplier (agent) or nearest Hioki office. Input Modules (Measurement Amplifiers) These are installed by insertion into the compartments on the right side of the instrument. Modules can be swapped out as needed.
  • Page 478 Appendix 5 Options Measurement Probes, Cables and Clamps Maximum input voltage Model L9197 Connection Cord For high voltage 600 V AC/DC Model 9197 Connection Cord Model L9198 Connection Cord For low voltage 300 V AC/DC Model L9217 Connection Cord Isolated BNC-BNC 300 V AC/DC For Model 8961 High Voltage Unit Model 9242 Connection Cord...
  • Page 479 Appendix 5 Options 30 A, DC to 50 MHz (up to 15 A when used (1), (4) Model 3273-50 Clamp-On Probe with the Model 8940 F/V Unit) For current measurement AC/DC, wide range Model 3274 Clamp-On Probe 150 A, DC to 10 MHz Following item (1) or (4) is Model 3275 Clamp-On Probe 500 A, DC to 2 MHz...
  • Page 480 Power Supply Power supply for probes Model 9687 Probe Power Unit specify when ordering Model 9723 Carrying Case (for 8860-50) with casters Cases Model 9724 Carrying Case (for 8861-50) with casters Transformer Model 9303 PT * * Not applicable to CE Marking...
  • Page 481 Appendix 6 Disposing of the Instrument Appendix 6 Disposing of the Instrument Before Disposing of the Instrument The instrument contains a lithium battery for memory backup. Remove this bat- Also remove the optional Model tery before disposing of the instrument. 9719- 50 Memory Backup Unit , if installed...
  • Page 482 Appendix 6 Disposing of the Instrument Removing the Model 9719-50 Memory Backup Unit Required tools: Phillips screwdriver and wire cutter Shield Cover Model 9719-50 Memory Backup Unit Cable Board connector for the cable Exploded View from the 9719-50 Memory Backup Unit Verify that the power is off, and remove the connection cables and power cord.
  • Page 483 Index Index Index Numerics Channel Markers (Ch No.) ....... 330 Channel Settings ..........116 Copying ............133 8936 Analog Unit ........116, A19 Waveform screen ......... 134 8937 Voltage/Temp Unit ........A19 Channel Settings screen ......32, 115 8938 FFT Analog Unit ........
  • Page 484 Index Index Display Range ........172, 173, 199 Trigger filter (logic) ........160 Display type ..........174, 177 Filter (Showing & Hiding Files) ......310 Disposing Fixed recording length ........97 Lithium Battery Removal ......A55 Function .............. 81 Removing the Model 9719-50 Memory Choosing the appropriate function ....
  • Page 485 Index Index Waveform data ..........295 Output destination ........317, 319 Logic channels ............88 Overlay ............. 104 Logic Trigger .............159 Logic waveform Display height ..........185 Parallel trigger synchronization ......379 Display position ..........185 Parameters ............148 Logic waveform setting ........183 Pattern ..............
  • Page 486 Index Index Title ............118, 337 Numerical calculation results(Manual Save) Waveform print Same File (Save method for files with the same name) ..........278 Channel Markers ........330 Save GUI Area ........288, 289 Counter Printing ........332 Save in .........
  • Page 487 Index Index Settings screen ...........27 Level Trigger (Level) ......146, 150 Out-of-Window trigger (Win-Out) ..146, 152 Sheet assignment Period Trigger (Peri-In/Peri-Out) ..146, 153 Analog channel ..........181 Pre- and Post-Trigger Waveforms Logic channel ..........184 (Trig Wave) ........135, 141, 316 Sheet scroll linkage ...........357 Slope...
  • Page 488 Index Index Display ............20 Measurement Configuration & Trigger Criteria Settings (Config) ... 21, 114, 167 Numerical calculation settings (Num Calc) ..22 Setting items ..........21 Window trigger ..........152 Win-In/Win-Out ..........146 X-Y waveforms ..........187 Display type ..........

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