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Instruction Manual
MR6000-01
MEMORY HiCORDER
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Feb. 2018 Edition 1 
MR6000A966-00 18-02H

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  • Page 1 MR6000 Instruction Manual MR6000-01 MEMORY HiCORDER Feb. 2018 Edition 1  MR6000A966-00 18-02H...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Introduction ..........1 Fine-Adjusting Input Values How to Refer to This Manual ....2 (Vernier Function) ......48 Inverting the Waveform Measurement Method (Invert Function) ......49 Copying Settings 1.1 Measurement Procedure ....3 (Copy Function) ......50 1.2 Configuring Measurement 3.6 Configuring Module-Specific Conditions ........5 Settings ...........
  • Page 4 Contents Triggering the Instrument at Sending Data to a PC With the Regular Intervals FTP Client Function ..... 158 (Interval Trigger) ......104 „ Setting up an FTP server on a PC ....159 „ Setting the FTP client with the Triggering the Instrument instrument ..........163 Externally (External Trigger) ..

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing the HIOKI MR6000, MR6000-01 Memory HiCorder. To obtain maximum performance from the instrument over the long term, be sure to read this manual carefully and keep it handy for future reference. Model MR6000-01 Memory HiCorder is a model of Model MR6000 equipped with the following calculation functions (options): •...

  • Page 6: How To Refer To This Manual

    How to Refer to This Manual How to Refer to This Manual How to open a screen Indicates the order of tapping the screens. The button represents the setting key. Sequence numbers Numbered same as a corresponding step-by-step instruction. Options and explanations Describes selectable settings when an item is tapped.

  • Page 7: Measurement Method

    Measurement Method 1.1 Measurement Procedure Inspecting the instrument before measurement Configuring the basic settings for measurement Set the sampling rate. (p. 5) Set the recording length. (p. 6) Advanced settings: “Using the envelope” (p. 9) “3.1 Overlaying New Waveforms With Previously (p.
  • Page 8 Measurement Procedure To perform the automatic setup [Auto range] On the waveform screen, tap to set the sampling rate, measurement range, and zero position of input waveforms automatically, and then start a measurement. Refer to “3.7 Measurement With the Auto-range Setting” in Quick Start Manual. To load settings registered previously Load the settings file on the file screen.

  • Page 9: Configuring Measurement Conditions

    17 channels to 32 channels 1 MS/s 500 kS/s 200 kS/s Only if the following Hioki-designated options are used, the real-time save operation with the instrument is guaranteed: • Model U8332 SSD Unit • Model U8333 HD Unit • Model Z4006 USB Drive...
  • Page 10 Configuring Measurement Conditions [External sampling]. The external sampling is disabled when the envelope is used.  Disables the external sampling function. Select this option to sample data at a sampling rate defined by a signal input into the external sampling terminal (EXT.SMPL). Samples data at rising edges of the input signal.

  • Page 11: X84; Sampling Rate Setting Guideline

    Configuring Measurement Conditions Sampling rate setting guideline Select a sampling rate using the following table as a guideline. Maximum display Maximum display Sampling rate Sampling rate frequency frequency 8 MHz 200 MS/s 400 Hz 10 kS/s 4 MHz 100 MS/s 200 Hz 5 kS/s 2 MHz...
  • Page 12 Configuring Measurement Conditions Update rate of each module The data update rate is not allowed to exceed the maximum sampling rate of each module. The same data are measured until they get updated, causing the instrument to plot a stair-step waveform.

  • Page 13: X84; Using The Envelope

    Configuring Measurement Conditions Using the envelope > [Status] > [Condition] [Measurement method] to [Envelope]. Normal  Does not use the envelope. Envelope Uses the envelope. • Normal: The instrument records data at the specified sampling rate. • Envelope: At the specified recording interval, the instrument records the maximum and minimum values among data sampled within each specified recording interval at an over-sampling rate* of 100 MS/s.
  • Page 14 Configuring Measurement Conditions Set [Sampling]. The following are the sampling rates that can be selected when the envelope is used. 10 MS/s MS/s, MS/s, MS/s, kS/s, kS/s, kS/s, kS/s, kS/s, kS/s,  kS/s, kS/s, kS/s, S/s, S/s, S/s, S/s, S/s, S/s, S/s, S/s,...

  • Page 15: Setting Input Channels

    Setting Input Channels 1.3 Setting Input Channels Configure the settings of the analog and logic channels. > [Channel] Operation available on the [Channel] screen • Adding a comment to a channel • Setting measurement conditions for a channel • Setting the display method of waveforms •...
  • Page 16 Setting Input Channels Channel setting procedure Analog channels (CH1 through CH32) setting procedure Configuring input settings Set the measurement mode. (p. 13) Select an appropriate range for measurement. (p. 14) Convert input values. (Scaling function) (p. 16) Set the input coupling. (p.

  • Page 17: X84; Analog Channels

    Setting Input Channels Analog channels For details on setting each module, refer to “3.6 Configuring Module-Specific Settings” (p. 51). > [Channel] > [UNIT] The waveform screen is displayed during measurement. When no measurement is not performed, the presently input waveforms are displayed on the monitor. [Use] [On] or [Off].
  • Page 18 Setting Input Channels [Range (f.s.)]. Set the measurement range for each channel. The value of the range represents its maximum displayable value (f.s.). See the following table for the full-scale resolution of each module. If the input voltage exceeds the measurable range (overrange occurs), change the measurement range to one having a lower sensitivity.
  • Page 19 Setting Input Channels Set [Coupling], [L.P.F.], and [Probe ratio]. Tap the screen to open the settings dialog box. (1) Set [Coupling]. The input signal coupling method can be specified. In general, use the DC coupling.  Measures both DC and AC components of an input signal. Measures an AC component only of an input signal.
  • Page 20 Setting Input Channels Set [Display].  Displays the waveforms on the waveform screen. Color Allows you to select display colors of the waveforms. You can also select the same color as the lines acquired through other channels. Invert When the signs of displayed waveforms are reversed, the waveforms can be (Off ...

  • Page 21: X84; Logic Channels

    Setting Input Channels Logic channels The logic sheet is displayed when the screen is in Single, Dual, Quad, Octa, or Hexadeca mode. > [Channel] The waveform screen is displayed when a logic channel is selected. Positions of the logic display can be checked. [Use] [On] or [Off].

  • Page 22: Setting The Sheets

    Setting the Sheets 1.4 Setting the Sheets You can define the display format of waveforms on the sheet. You can define different display formats for each of the 16 sheets. You can also switch the sheets to be displayed on the waveform screen.

  • Page 23: X84; Switching Sheets On The Waveform Screen

    Setting the Sheets Select the channels to be displayed on the graph. All channels are selected in the default setting. Tap a button to deselect a channel (Tap it again to select it). Tap [OK]. The selection is confirmed. Tapping [Cancel] closes the dialog box without your selection confirmed.

  • Page 24: Starting/Stopping The Measurement

    Starting/Stopping the Measurement 1.5 Starting/Stopping the Measurement Starting a measurement START Pressing the key starts a measurement. • Waveform data displayed on the screen is cleared once the measurement starts. • You can also start the measurement by inputting signal into the external control terminal. Refer to “10 Controlling the Instrument Externally”...

  • Page 25: Operating The Waveform Screen And Analyzing Data

    Operating the Waveform Screen and Analyzing Data You can analyze measured data with various functions including trace cursor measurement and search of input waveforms on the waveform screen. You can also change measurement conditions or other configuration on this screen. Operation available on the waveform screen Use the trace cursors Use the section cursors...

  • Page 26: Reading Measured Values (Trace Cursors)

    Reading Measured Values (Trace Cursors) Reading Measured Values (Trace Cursors) Using trace cursors on the waveform screen allows you to read measured values (scaled value when the scaling is used). Up to eight trace cursors can be displayed simultaneously. You can read differences in times and measured values at any two selected among them. The time lag, for example, shows the difference in time between Trace cursor A and Trace cursor B when they are enabled.
  • Page 27 Reading Measured Values (Trace Cursors) [Cursor] The cursor value display can be switched between on and off every time [Cursor] tapped. [Change page] If multiple channels are displayed, switch the pages to check the cursor values of each channel. Every time it is tapped, the pages are switched. [1: Trace cursor] [2: Trace cursor] When the multiple trace cursors are displayed, the cursor values acquired at the two trace cursors are...
  • Page 28 Reading Measured Values (Trace Cursors) [Select cursor] [Select cursor] Every time you tap when the multiple trace cursors are displayed, a cursor is activated one by one in sequence. In addition, you can activate any one of the cursors displayed on the screen by tapping it. Changing the magnification of the waveform display while moving the trace cursor Sliding your finger upward on the screen while dragging the trace cursor enlarges the waveform...
  • Page 29 Reading Measured Values (Trace Cursors) Reading measured values on the waveform screen When the trace cursor is selected Trace cursor A Trace cursor B Cursor value 1 Cursor value 2 Difference Time between Cursor value 1 and Cursor value 2 The values of the points at which...

  • Page 30: Specifying The Waveform Range (Section Cursor)

    Specifying the Waveform Range (Section Cursor) 2.2 Specifying the Waveform Range (Section Cursor) The range can be specified with section cursors. The specified range is applicable for file saving, the numerical calculation, and search. The range selection remains to be common even when the waveform display format is changed. [Section cursor].

  • Page 31: X84; Changing The Display Magnification Of The Waveforms While Moving The Section Cursor

    Specifying the Waveform Range (Section Cursor) [Section cursor 1] [Section cursor The cursor is displayed on the left side of the screen. You can move the section cursors or each cursor on the waveform screen by dragging one of them. Section cursor 1 Specifies the section with Cursor 1A and Cursor 1B.

  • Page 32: Displaying Vertical Scales (Gauge Function)

    Displaying Vertical Scales (Gauge Function) 2.3 Displaying Vertical Scales (Gauge Function) Using the gauge function enable the vertical scales (for convenience, hereafter referred to as “gauges”) to be displayed overlapping waveforms. Tap [Gauge]. Select gauges to be displayed from [Gauge A] through [Gauge Gauges are displayed at the left of the screen.
  • Page 33 Displaying Vertical Scales (Gauge Function) [CH ] ]. You can switch channels to be displayed along with the guage. [Hide] Tapping hides the gauges. [Upper and lower limit value]. The setting dialog box is displayed, which allow you to set the channel display range numerically. Type the upper and lower values in the [Upper] [Lower]...

  • Page 34: Scrolling Waveforms

    Scrolling Waveforms 2.4 Scrolling Waveforms Scrolling waveforms Dragging the waveform screen scroll the waveforms that are being measured or existing waveforms. Scrolling direction Screen display Previous Latest Dragging the waveform Dragging the waveform rightward: leftward: Scrolls the waveform Scrolls the waveform backward from the present.

  • Page 35: The Scroll Bar

    Scrolling Waveforms Checking a position of waveforms with the scroll bar The scroll bar provides the position and size of the displayed part of the waveforms relative to the entire recording length of the waveforms. It also shows the positions of the trigger point, trace cursors, and section cursors.

  • Page 36: Changing The Display Position And Display Magnification Of The Waveforms

    Changing the Display Position and Display Magnification of the Waveforms 2.5 Changing the Display Position and Display Magnification of the Waveforms Pinch in or out waveforms on the waveform screen to change the display magnification. Pinch out Magnifies the waveforms. Pinch in Demagnifies the waveforms.

  • Page 37: X84; Differentiating The Waveform Display Position And Display Magnification For Each Analog Channel

    Changing the Display Position and Display Magnification of the Waveforms Differentiating the waveform display position and display magnification for each analog channel [Channel position adjustment]. The channel position adjustment screen is displayed. The yellow area shows the display range of the waveform screen.
  • Page 38 Changing the Display Position and Display Magnification of the Waveforms Tap a channel number the display position of which is to be changed. Dragging and thereby moving the selected area changes the display position. Tap a channel number the display magnification of which is to be changed. Pinching in or out the selected area changes the display magnification.
  • Page 39 Changing the Display Position and Display Magnification of the Waveforms Adjust the display position and magnification. The display can be adjusted as follows depending on the selected state. Initialize the Restores all the channels to the initial positions and displays them at the default position of all magnification.

  • Page 40: Operating The Rotary Knob

    Operating the Rotary Knob 2.6 Operating the Rotary Knob Push the rotary knob to select an action and turn the knob to perform the action. Operation of the rotary knob X Pushing the rotary knob X selects one of the following actions in turn: Rotate Magnification/ Changes the magnification/demagnification ratio of...

  • Page 41: Enlarging A Part Of The Waveform (Zoom Function)

    Enlarging a Part of the Waveform (Zoom Function) 2.7 Enlarging a Part of the Waveform (Zoom Function) Using the zoom function allows you to enlarge a part of the waveform. Normal display Zoomed display Normal waveform Zoomed waveform Set [Zoom]. When the zoom function is enabled, the screen is horizontally split into two: the upper and lower screens.
  • Page 42 Operating the Rotary Knob...

  • Page 43: Advanced Functions

    Advanced Functions Advanced measurements and settings Converting input values (scaling) (p. 42) • Overlaying new waveforms with previously acquired waveforms (p. 40) Fine-adjusting input values (p. 48) Detailed module settings (p. 51) • Anti-aliasing filters • Thermocouple types • Reference junction compensation Inverting waveforms (p.

  • Page 44: Overlaying New Waveforms With Previously Acquired Waveforms

    Overlaying New Waveforms With Previously Acquired Waveforms 3.1 Overlaying New Waveforms With Previously Acquired Waveforms The new waveform can be overlaid with the presently displayed waveforms. • You can compare the new waveforms with those recorded before. (When [Mode] is set to [Repeat]) (p.
  • Page 45 Overlaying New Waveforms With Previously Acquired Waveforms Tap the button to display the waveform screen. Overlay the waveforms manually (leaving any waveform to be displayed on the screen). Tap the button on the right side of the waveform screen. Overlay Leaves the acquired waveforms to be displayed on the screen.

  • Page 46: Converting Input Values (Scaling Function)

    Converting Input Values (Scaling Function) 3.2 Converting Input Values (Scaling Function) About the scaling function The scaling function enables you to convert the measured voltage output from measuring devices such as sensors into physical quantities of measurement targets. Hereafter, the term “scale” refers to converting numerical values using the scaling function. Gauge scales, scaled values (upper and lower limits of the vertical axis or voltage axis), and measured values at trace cursors are expressed as scaled values in terms of the specified units.
  • Page 47 Converting Input Values (Scaling Function) > [Channel] Set [Scaling]. Does not scale any values.  On (ENG) Displays values in decimal notation with a unit prefix (such as m and k). On (SCI) Displays values in scientific notation (as a power of 10). Tap the setting item.
  • Page 48 Converting Input Values (Scaling Function) Set [Method]. Ratio  Allows you to specify a conversion ratio and offset. 2-Point Allows you to specify two scaling-reference points. Sensor Allows you to select a model name and measurement range of a connected current sensor or differential probe.
  • Page 49 Converting Input Values (Scaling Function) When using [Sensor]: Select a connected current sensor or differential probe from the list. Set a measurement range according to the current sensor. Sensor Range 3273-50 30 A 3274 150 A 3275 500 A 3276 30 A 3283 ...
  • Page 50 Converting Input Values (Scaling Function) When using [Rating]: Specify a rated capacity and rated output of a strain gauge converter to be used. (for Model U8969 Strain Unit only) +1.0000E-9 +9.9999E+9 A five-digit figures or less can be specified. Set the parameters such that the rated capacity divided by two times the rated output is less than or equal to 9.9999E+9.

  • Page 51: X84; When Using Model U8969 Strain Unit

    Converting Input Values (Scaling Function) When using Model U8969 Strain Unit When an inspection record of a strain gauge converter provides a calibration factor Example: To display data measured with the strain gauge converter having a calibration −6 factor of 0.001442 G/1 × 10 strain* as values in terms of gees (G) −6 (*: 10...

  • Page 52: Fine-Adjusting Input Values (Vernier Function)

    Fine-Adjusting Input Values (Vernier Function) 3.3 Fine-Adjusting Input Values (Vernier Function) You can fine-adjust the input voltage freely on the waveform screen. When recording physical quantities such as noise, temperature, and acceleration with sensors, you can adjust those amplitudes, facilitating calibration. Waveform processed by Normal waveform the vernier function...

  • Page 53: Inverting The Waveform (Invert Function)

    Inverting the Waveform (Invert Function) 3.4 Inverting the Waveform (Invert Function) This function can be used for analog channels only. The positive and negative sides of the waveform get reversed. The waveform data (saved as files) is that inverted by the invert function. Example •...

  • Page 54: Copying Settings (Copy Function)

    Copying Settings (Copy Function) 3.5 Copying Settings (Copy Function) You can copy settings of other channels, as well as the trigger settings and the real-time waveform calculation settings (Model MR6000-01 only). The following procedure explains how to copy settings of another channel. >...

  • Page 55: Configuring Module-Specific Settings

    Configuring Module-Specific Settings 3.6 Configuring Module-Specific Settings The advanced settings can be configured for each module. Setting Model 8968 High Resolution Unit > [Channel] > [8968] [A.A.F.] (anti-aliasing filter). The anti-aliasing filter can prevent aliasing distortion when FFT calculations are performed. The cutoff frequency changes automatically according to the sampling rate setting.

  • Page 56: X84; Setting Model 8967 Temp Unit

    Configuring Module-Specific Settings Setting Model 8967 Temp Unit > [Channel] > [8967] Set [Mode]. Choose an option depending on the type of thermocouple to be used. Mode Measurable range Mode Measurable range −200°C to 1350°C 0°C to 1700°C  −200°C to 1100°C 0°C to 1700°C −200°C to 800°C 400°C to 1800°C...
  • Page 57 Configuring Module-Specific Settings [Data update]. The data update rate has 3 options: Fast Updates data approximately every 1.2 ms. Select this option for a quicker response; however, selecting this option caused some increase in noise superimposed on input signals. Normal ...

  • Page 58: X84; Setting Model U8969 Strain Unit

    Configuring Module-Specific Settings Setting Model U8969 Strain Unit For Model U8969 Strain Unit, the auto-balance can be executed. Executing the auto-balance regulates the reference output level of a transducer at the specified zero position. This function is available for Model U8969 Strain Unit only. You can use Model 8969 Strain Unit you own with this instrument.
  • Page 59 Configuring Module-Specific Settings To execute the auto-balance on the list screen > [Channel] > > [Operate] > [Auto balance] Executes the auto-balance for all of the channels in which Model Strain Unit is installed. In the following cases, execute the auto-balance again. •...

  • Page 60: X84; Setting Model 8970 Freq Unit

    Configuring Module-Specific Settings Setting Model 8970 Freq Unit > [Channel] > [8970] Set [Mode]. Freq Measures the frequency of a waveform (in hertz [Hz]).  Measures the number of rotations of a measurement target (in rotations per minute [r/min]). P-Freq Measures power frequency fluctuation (in hertz [Hz]).
  • Page 61 Configuring Module-Specific Settings Specify [Threshold]. • Measured values are acquired based on the following: the interval between the times when measured waveform exceeds or falls below the threshold value, and the number of times when the waveform exceeds or falls below the threshold value. •...
  • Page 62 Configuring Module-Specific Settings Set [Smoothing]. Only when [Mode] is set to [Freq] or [Revolution], this setting is available.  Records the measured data without smoothing (resulting in a stair-step waveform). Interpolates the measured data to smooth the waveforms and outputs the waveforms. (Upper limit: 10 kHz, outputting data with this setting set to On lags behind than with this setting set to Off) Set [Hold].

  • Page 63: X84; Setting Model 8971 Current Unit

    Configuring Module-Specific Settings Setting Model 8971 Current Unit > [Channel] > [8971] Set [Mode]. The instrument automatically recognizes the current sensor connected to Model 8971 Current Unit and displays it as follows: 20A/2V When one of the following current sensors is connected: Model 9272-10 (20 A range) and Model CT6841.
  • Page 64 Configuring Module-Specific Settings IMPORTANT The values displayed under [Range (f.s.)] represent the maximum displayable values (f.s. or full-scale) of Model 8971. Currents that exceed the rated current of the connected current sensor cannot be measured. Check the specifications of the current sensor.

  • Page 65: X84; Setting Model 8972 Dc/Rms Unit

    Configuring Module-Specific Settings Setting Model 8972 DC/RMS Unit > [Channel] > [8972] Set [Mode]. Make sure to execute the zero adjustment after you change the setting. Execute the zero adjustment without any input.  Voltage measurement RMS measurement Set [Response]. Set the response time for RMS measurement.

  • Page 66: X84; Setting Model Mr8990 Digital Voltmeter Unit

    Configuring Module-Specific Settings Setting Model MR8990 Digital Voltmeter Unit > [Channel] > [MR8990] [Notch frequency]. Set the notch frequency according to the power frequency in your region. 50 Hz  Sets the period to 20 ms. 60 Hz Sets the period to 16.67 ms. If the power frequency is not set correctly, measured values will fluctuate.
  • Page 67 Configuring Module-Specific Settings Set [Calibration]. Enabling this setting calibrates the module or synchronizes the channels automatically when measurement starts. The synchronization between the channels allows the integration calculations to synchronize with each other.  Does not calibrate the module nor synchronize the channels. Calibrates the instrument and synchronizes the channels.

  • Page 68: X84; Setting Model U8974 High Voltage Unit

    Configuring Module-Specific Settings Setting Model U8974 High Voltage Unit > [Channel] > [U8974] Set [Mode]. Make sure to execute the zero adjustment after you change the setting. Execute the zero adjustment without any input.  Voltage measurement RMS measurement Set [Response]. Set the response time for RMS measurement.

  • Page 69: Saving/Loading Data And Managing Files

    Saving/Loading Data and Managing Files This chapter explains how to save and load data and manage files. [Save] Before saving data, configure the save setting on the screen, which is accessible by proceeding in the following order: [Status] > [Save] The file screen allows you to load data.

  • Page 70: Data That Can Be Saved And Loaded

    Data That Can Be Saved and Loaded 4.1 Data That Can Be Saved and Loaded Files that exceed 2 GB cannot be saved. Data saved with another instrument cannot be loaded onto the instrument. Yes, ‒  Saving Loading File type File format File extension and description Loading...

  • Page 71: Saving Data

    Saving Data 4.2 Saving Data Save types and setting procedure There are mainly three types of save operation. To save data automatically To save data manually by pressing the SAVE key (p. 74) during measurement (p. 68) To save data immediately To save data after selecting items Auto-save, Quick save...

  • Page 72: X84; Saving Waveform Data Automatically

    Refer to “Configuring the LAN settings with the instrument” (p. 150) and “9.3 Sending Data to a PC With the FTP Client Function” (p. 158) • For protecting data, use the following Hioki's options: Model U8332 SSD Unit, Model U8333 HD Unit, Model Z4006 USB Drive, Model Z4001, and Model Z4003...
  • Page 73 Saving Data Type a file name in the [File name] box. • Number of characters of a file name: Up to 100 characters • Maximum length of a file name including its path: 255 characters Set [Waveform]. Does not save waveforms. ...
  • Page 74 Saving Data (when is set to [Thin out] [Type] [Waveform (Text)] Storing files in text format requires a lot of storage space. Data decimation can reduce the file size.  No data is decimated. On (2 to 1,000) Allows you to set the decimation number. One out of the specified number of data points is retained.
  • Page 75 Saving Data Structure of the save destination folder The instrument saves folders under the folder “HIOKI_MR6000” as follows. Every folder can retain up to 5000 files and folders collectively. 0001AUTO.MEM HIOKI_MR6000 WAVE 0001DATA 0001AUTO.CSV Up to 5000 files When the number of files in the xxxxDATA 0002DATA (No.

  • Page 76: X84; Real-Time Save

    Saving Data Real-time save Since setting the real-time save to [On] allows the data to be saved in a storage device simultaneously with measurement, long-time measurement can be performed regardless of the capacity of the internal memory. The measurement condition settings are different between setting the real-time save to [On] [Off].
  • Page 77 Saving Data > [Status] > [Save] On the [Condition] screen, configure the [Realtime save] [Sampling] settings. Refer to “1.2 Configuring Measurement Conditions” (p. 5). Set [Media]. [Recording time]. Enter the recording time. 0 to 10000 (days) 0 to 23 (hours) 0 to 59 (minutes) 0 to 59 (seconds) Set [Method].

  • Page 78: X84; Freely Selecting Data Items To Be Saved And Save Files (Save Key)

    Saving Data Freely selecting data items to be saved and save files (SAVE key) To save a file immediately by pressing the SAVE key, you need to specify the items to be saved beforehand. You can save the following types of data: (Setting data, waveform data, screen images, and numerical calculation results) >...
  • Page 79 Saving Data Set [Type]. Waveform Saves waveform data in binary format. (Binary)  Select this option to reload the waveforms with the instrument. Waveform (Text) Saves waveform data in text format. Select this option to load the waveforms with a PC. Waveform (Float) Saves waveform data in binary format (32-bit floating point).
  • Page 80 Saving Data Set details for each [Type]. Type Settings Description Waveform (Text) Thin out  A large amount of space is required to save On (2 to 1,000) files in text format. Data decimation prior to saving it can reduce the file size. Allows you to set the decimation number (One out of the decimation number of data points is retained.).

  • Page 81: Loading Data

    Loading Data 4.3 Loading Data You can load the data saved in a storage device or written in the internal memory of the instrument. Data loading procedure Before attempting to load the data, make sure that a storage device is inserted, and the save destination is correctly specified.

  • Page 82: X84; Loading The Settings Automatically (Auto-Setup Function)

    Loading Data To display the file screen Open the file screen. Select a storage device to be operated. When loading data from a storage device Insert a storage device before selecting it. Others • You can load data saved with Model MR6000 Memory HiCorder only. •...

  • Page 83: Managing Files

    Managing Files 4.4 Managing Files Opening the explorer allows you to manage data saved in storage devices. Operation available on the explorer Changing storage devices Storage devices can be changed. Sorting files Files on a file list can be sorted based on the selected basis. Moving files to a folder Files can be moved to a selected folder.
  • Page 84 Loading Data...

  • Page 85: Setting The Trigger

    Setting the Trigger The trigger function allows the instrument to start and stop recording using specific signals. When recording is started or stopped by specific signals, it is referred to as “the instrument is triggered” or “the start/stop trigger is activated.” When the real-time save is set to [On], the trigger function cannot be used.

  • Page 86: Trigger Setting Procedure

    Trigger Setting Procedure 5.1 Trigger Setting Procedure • The instrument is triggered based on the trigger conditions (logical AND or logical OR) among trigger sources except for the forcible trigger. (p. 91) • When triggered, the instrument outputs the TRIG OUT signal from the external control terminal. (p.

  • Page 87: Enabling The Trigger Function

    Enabling the Trigger Function 5.2 Enabling the Trigger Function > [Trigger] > [Common] [Trigger] to [ON].  Disables the trigger function. Enables the trigger function. To copy settings to other channels You can copy settings on the analog trigger setting screen. Refer to “3.5 Copying Settings (Copy Function)”...

  • Page 88: Setting The Trigger Timing

    Setting the Trigger Timing 5.3 Setting the Trigger Timing Configure the waveform recording settings the instrument follows when it is triggered. > [Trigger] > [Common] Start  Starts recording when the instrument is triggered, and stops the recording once the specified recording length of data has been recorded.
  • Page 89 Setting the Trigger Timing Trigger timing Behavior varies depending on the mode. Recording START Recording Recording [Start] [Stop] [Start/Stop] Starts Starts recording when the Starts recording when you Starts recording when a start instrument is triggered. press the START key. trigger is activated.

  • Page 90: Setting The Pre-Trigger And Post-Trigger

    Setting the Pre-trigger and Post-trigger 5.4 Setting the Pre-trigger and Post-trigger Pre-Trigger You can record not only the Also records the data before the start trigger. waveforms appearing after the Start start trigger has been activated, but also those appearing before the trigger is activated.
  • Page 91 Setting the Pre-trigger and Post-trigger > [Trigger] > [Common] [Pre-Trigger 0%] [Post-Trigger 0%]. The setting dialog box is displayed. [Pre-Trigger] or [Post-Trigger]. Pre-Trigger  100% Post-Trigger  Refer to “For saving data acquired by using the envelope on Model U8333 HDD Unit” (p. 197). [Pre-Trigger] [Post-Trigger] When setting both...
  • Page 92 Setting the Pre-trigger and Post-trigger Difference between [Waiting for Pre-Trigger] [Waiting for Trigger] When starting a measurement, the instrument starts filling the pre-trigger memory. During this period, the instrument displays the message [Waiting for Pre-Trigger]. After having filled the pre- trigger memory, the instrument displays the message [Waiting for Trigger] and starts to wait for...
  • Page 93 Setting the Pre-trigger and Post-trigger [Trigger priority]. You can choose whether the instrument is triggered or not when the trigger conditions are satisfied while the instrument is filling the pre-trigger memory. • When the pre-trigger is enabled, the instrument is not triggered once the measurement has started until a certain period has elapsed (while the instrument is filling the pre-trigger memory).

  • Page 94: X84; To Observe The Input Waveforms While The Instrument Is Waiting For A Trigger

    Setting the Pre-trigger and Post-trigger To observe the input waveforms while the instrument is waiting for a trigger [Waveform monitor]. A waveform acquired through one of any channels is displayed. Select a channel to be displayed by tapping [CH ] ].

  • Page 95: Setting The Trigger Logical Conditions (And/Or) Among Trigger Sources

    Setting the Trigger Logical Conditions (AND/OR) among Trigger Sources 5.5 Setting the Trigger Logical Conditions (AND/OR) among Trigger Sources Set the trigger logical conditions among the analog, logic, external, and interval triggers by choosing between logical AND and OR. The forcible trigger triggers the instrument regardless of the trigger logical conditions (AND or OR) setting.
  • Page 96 Setting the Trigger Logical Conditions (AND/OR) among Trigger Sources Setting example: To trigger the instrument when a waveform crosses the zero-volt level in the positive direction The instrument is triggered based on whether the trigger logical condition is set to logical AND or OR in the following ways: Channel Trigger...

  • Page 97: Triggering The Instrument Using Analog Signals

    Triggering the Instrument Using Analog Signals 5.6 Triggering the Instrument Using Analog Signals This section explains how to set the analog triggers and types of the analog triggers. > [Trigger] > [Source] Tap the trigger source to be set. The setting dialog box is displayed. Select a channel for which the trigger condition is to be set in the [Channel] box.
  • Page 98 Triggering the Instrument Using Analog Signals Settable channels for each trigger source Trigger source Unit channel Calculation channel UNIT1 – T1, T3 Channels of UNIT1 UNIT1 – T2, T4 UNIT2 – T1, T3 Channels of UNIT2 UNIT2 – T2, T4 UNIT3 –...
  • Page 99 Triggering the Instrument Using Analog Signals [Level] trigger When the input signal crosses the specified level in the positive or negative direction, the analog trigger is generated. Level Input waveform Slope: Setting Description Level –f.s. +f.s. Allows you to type a level of the level trigger. Default: ...
  • Page 100 Triggering the Instrument Using Analog Signals With the [Event] setting If the trigger condition is repeatedly satisfied, setting the number of events prevents the analog trigger from being generated until the number of times the level-trigger condition is satisfied reaches the specified count number.
  • Page 101 Triggering the Instrument Using Analog Signals The behavior related to the in and out triggers varies depending on the trigger logical window- window- conditions (AND and OR). With The window-trigger condition is satisfied when the input signal crosses the upper or lower limit value of the threshold (level) and thereby falls within the range, which is specified by the upper and lower limit values of the threshold (level).
  • Page 102 Triggering the Instrument Using Analog Signals [Voltage drop] trigger When the voltage peak continues to be lower than a specified level for a period of half a cycle or more, the voltage-drop-trigger condition is satisfied. The sampling rate can be set to the range from 2 kS/s to 100 MS/s.
  • Page 103 Triggering the Instrument Using Analog Signals [Period-in] trigger and [Period-out] trigger The instrument measures periods of the input waveform, which are the time lags between consecutive two points at which the input voltage crosses the specified level in the positive or negative direction.
  • Page 104 Triggering the Instrument Using Analog Signals Setting of the period range The period range settings of the period trigger vary depending on the sampling period (sampling rate). (The setting value of the period range also changes in conjunction with the sampling period [sampling rate] setting.) Check the settings in the [Sampling]...
  • Page 105 Triggering the Instrument Using Analog Signals 5. Glitch trigger This trigger cannot be set when the envelope is used. This trigger cannot be set when Model MR8990 is used. The glitch-trigger condition is satisfied when the pulse width of the input signal that has crossed the specified level is shorter than the specified duration.

  • Page 106: Triggering The Instrument With Logic Signals (Logic Trigger)

    Triggering the Instrument With Logic Signals (Logic Trigger) 5.7 Triggering the Instrument With Logic Signals (Logic Trigger) The section explains how to set the logic triggers. • Input signals acquired through the logic channels serve as the trigger source. • You can specify trigger patterns and logic-trigger conditions by choosing between logical AND and OR.
  • Page 107 Triggering the Instrument With Logic Signals (Logic Trigger) [Trigger pattern]. The logic-trigger pattern can be set.  Ignores the signal. The logic-trigger condition of each logic signal is satisfied when the signal is at a low level. The logic-trigger condition of each logic signal is satisfied when the signal is at a high level.

  • Page 108: Triggering The Instrument At Regular Intervals (Interval Trigger)

    Triggering the Instrument at Regular Intervals (Interval Trigger) 5.8 Triggering the Instrument at Regular Intervals (Interval Trigger) The start trigger can be activated at specified intervals. Setting the recording mode to [Repeat] allows the instrument to record waveforms at regular intervals. •...
  • Page 109 Triggering the Instrument at Regular Intervals (Interval Trigger) Acquiring data at time intervals (relation between the time interval and the recording length or recording time) The instrument is not triggered until having acquired the specified recording length or recording interval of the data. When the recording length or recording time is When the recording length or recording time is shorter than the time interval...

  • Page 110: Triggering The Instrument Externally (External Trigger)

    Triggering the Instrument Externally (External Trigger) 5.9 Triggering the Instrument Externally (External Trigger) External signals applied to the external control terminals can serve as the trigger sources. The external signals can also be used to operate multiple instruments in synchronization with each other.

  • Page 111: Search Function

    Search Function Using the search function allows you to search measured waveform data for positions where user- defined search conditions have been satisfied. > Operation available on the search screen Peak search You can searches for the maximum, minimum, local maximum (maximal), or local minimum (minimal) value.

  • Page 112: Searching For Peak Values

    Searching For Peak Values 6.1 Searching For Peak Values You can select any one of the maximum, minimum, maximal, and minimal values of the measured data and search for it. > [Target channel] to be searched. The channel setting dialog box is displayed. Set the [Range] (scope) to be searched.
  • Page 113 Searching For Peak Values (When [Maximal] [Minimal] is selected) Enter the condition of maximal and minimal values under [Filter].  Regards a value as a maximal value when it is larger than values one point before and after, and a minimal value when it is smaller. 10,000 Regards a value as a maximal value when it is larger than any other value in the range between the specified points before and after, and a minimal value when it is smaller.

  • Page 114: Searching For The Positions Where Trigger Condition Is Satisfied

    Searching For the Positions Where Trigger Condition Is Satisfied 6.2 Searching For the Positions Where Trigger Condition Is Satisfied Specifying the trigger condition allows you to search for the position where the trigger condition in the measured data is satisfied. >...
  • Page 115 Searching For the Positions Where Trigger Condition Is Satisfied Set the [Range] (scope) to be searched. Whole  Searches all waveform data. Segment Searches the scope specified as Segment 1 or Segment 2. Segment 2 [Number of searches]. Set the number of data points to be searched for. [Method] to [Trigger].
  • Page 116 Searching For the Positions Where Trigger Condition Is Satisfied Settings Description Level −3.4028E+38 Allows you to set the threshold (level) to be searched for. 3.4028E+38 Default:  (2) With the [In] [Out] setting Measurement method: [Normal] Upper limit value Upper limit value Lower limit value Lower limit value Measurement method:...
  • Page 117 Searching For the Positions Where Trigger Condition Is Satisfied -2. When a logic channel is selected in [Target channel] You can search for a position that matches the specified pattern. This function is not available when the envelope is used. Search pattern Setting Description...

  • Page 118: Searching For Differences From The Fundamental Wave (Memory Hiconcierge)

    Searching For Differences from the Fundamental Wave (Memory HiConcierge) 6.3 Searching For Differences from the Fundamental Wave (Memory HiConcierge) This function is not available when the envelope is used. Using Memory HiConcierge can detect differences from the specified fundamental waveform based on the histogram or standard deviation.
  • Page 119 Searching For Differences from the Fundamental Wave (Memory HiConcierge) Set the period to be searched for. Differences are searches for from the fundamental wave (or the previous waveform) in the specified intervals. Auto  Automatically detects the period. Allows you to enter the number of samples per period under [Sample]. With the [Auto] setting, the period may not be able to be detected depending on the measured waveform.

  • Page 120: Allowing The Display To Jump To The Specified Position

    Allowing the Display to Jump to the Specified Position 6.4 Allowing the Display to Jump to the Specified Position The display can jump to the specified time, trace cursor position, section cursor position, event number, trigger point, or search mark. >...
  • Page 121 Allowing the Display to Jump to the Specified Position Tap [Execute]. The search marks ( ) are put on the positions where the search condition is satisfied. [Type] [Event mark], the display jumps to the position of a event mark When is set to When...
  • Page 122 Allowing the Display to Jump to the Specified Position...

  • Page 123: Numerical Calculation

    Numerical Calculation Function The numerical calculation function cannot be used when the envelope is used. Results calculated from the acquired waveforms are displayed as numerical values on the waveform screen. These calculation results can be evaluated on a pass/fail basis. >...

  • Page 124: Numerical Calculation Procedure

    Numerical Calculation Procedure 7.1 Numerical Calculation Procedure The following two methods are available: Calculating the data The numerical calculation settings must be configured before automatically after the starting a measurement (not available when the real-time save is set measurement to on). Calculating the existing The calculations can be performed for the data that has been data...
  • Page 125 Numerical Calculation Procedure Calculating the existing data (To load the measured data to be calculated from a (p. 77) (Loading the data) storage device) Configuring the calculation Configure the calculation settings on the [Numeric (p. 122) settings calculation] screen. (p. 132) Set the evaluation criteria to evaluate the calculation results.

  • Page 126: Setting Numerical Calculation

    Setting Numerical Calculation 7.2 Setting Numerical Calculation > [Calculation] > [Numeric calculation] [Numerical calculation] [On] or [Off].
  • Page 127 Setting Numerical Calculation Set [Type].  The instrument does not perform any calculation. Average Average value of the waveform data RMS value of the waveform data Peak-to-peak value of the waveform data Maximum Maximum value of the waveform data Time to maximum Time elapsed from the trigger point to the time of the maximum value Minimum Minimum value of the waveform data...
  • Page 128 Setting Numerical Calculation Set [Area]. The calculation range for each item to be calculated can be set. Whole  Calculates whole waveforms. Segment 1 Calculates the waveform between cursors of Segment 1. Segment 2 Calculates the waveform between cursors of Segment 2. When selecting [Segment 1] [Segment...
  • Page 129 Setting Numerical Calculation The target channel to be calculated and the calculation condition of each calculation type Calculation type Setting Description Sample screen Average Target channel Allows you to specify channels (Analog, real-time as calculation targets. waveform calculation) Maximum Time to maximum Minimum Time to minimum [Area]...
  • Page 130 Setting Numerical Calculation Calculation type Setting Description Sample screen Allows you to specify channels Rise time Target channel as calculation targets. Fall time (Analog, real-time waveform calculation) Allows you to specify which Time part of the waveform between (5% → 95% ...
  • Page 131 Setting Numerical Calculation Calculation type Setting Description Sample screen Allows you to specify channels Time to level Target channel as calculation targets. Pulse count (Analog, logic, real-time waveform calculation) Allows you to type a level. The Level* instrument detects the time when the waveform crossed the level specified here (Time to level).
  • Page 132 Setting Numerical Calculation Calculation type Setting Description Sample screen Allows you to specify channels Level at time Target channel as calculation targets. (Analog, logic, real-time waveform calculation) Allows you to set the time- Method specifying method. Allows you to type a time for Time Time ...
  • Page 133 Setting Numerical Calculation Calculation type Setting Description Sample screen Allows you to specify channels Burst width Target channel as calculation targets. (Analog, logic, real-time waveform calculation) Detects the rising edges and Slope  calculates the burst width. (Logic channels only) Detects the falling edges and calculates the burst width.
  • Page 134 Setting Numerical Calculation Calculation type Setting Description Sample screen Time difference Reference channel, Allows you to specify the Phase contrast Target channel reference channel and the (Analog, logic, real-time target channel. waveform calculation) Allows you to type a level. The Level* instrument calculates the value based on the time when the...

  • Page 135: X84; Displaying The Numerical Calculation Results

    Setting Numerical Calculation Refer to “3.2 Converting Input Values (Scaling Function)” (p. 42). Settings: Calculations for which [Stat.] can be set Period, Frequency, Rise time, Fall time, Pulse width, Duty ratio, Time difference, Phase contrast, +Width, −Width, and Burst width ...

  • Page 136: Evaluating The Calculation Results On A Pass/Fail Basis

    Evaluating the Calculation Results on a Pass/Fail Basis 7.3 Evaluating the Calculation Results on a Pass/ Fail Basis You can specify the evaluation criteria ([Up] and [Low]) to evaluate the numerical calculation results on a pass/fail basis. The evaluation criteria can be specified for each numerical calculation. The waveform acquisition processing varies depending on recording mode setting ([Single] [Repeat]) and the stop condition specified to stop the measurement depending on an evaluation...
  • Page 137 Evaluating the Calculation Results on a Pass/Fail Basis > [Calculation] > [Numeric calculation] [Judge stop condition]. PASS Stops the measurement when the calculation result falls within the criteria range (pass judgment). FAIL Stops the measurement when the calculation result is outside the criteria range (fail judgment).
  • Page 138 Evaluating the Calculation Results on a Pass/Fail Basis About upper and lower limit values [Up] [Low] You cannot specify a lower value in the box than that in the value. Neither can you specify a higher value in the [Low] box than that in the [Up] box.

  • Page 139: X84; Displaying The Evaluation Results And Outputting Signals Externally

    Evaluating the Calculation Results on a Pass/Fail Basis Displaying the evaluation results and outputting signals externally The numerical calculation evaluation results are displayed on the numerical calculation results screen on the waveform screen. Values falling within the evaluation criteria range: Pass judgment Values being outside the evaluation criteria range: Fail judgment (highlighted in red) When a pass judgment is given When the external output terminals (OUT 1, OUT 2) are set to [Judge(Pass)], the PASS signal is...

  • Page 140: Numerical Calculation Types And Descriptions

    Numerical Calculation Types and Descriptions 7.4 Numerical Calculation Types and Descriptions Calculation type Description Calculates the average value of the waveform data. ���� ������������ = ∑ �������� AVE : Average ���� Average Number of data points ����=1 i-th data point acquired through the channel Calculates the RMS value of the waveform data.
  • Page 141 Numerical Calculation Types and Descriptions Calculation type Description Calculates the A%-to-B% rise time (or the B%-to-A% fall time) (unit: s) based on the 0% and 100% levels, which are calculated based on the histogram (frequency distribution), of the acquired waveform data.
  • Page 142 Numerical Calculation Types and Descriptions Calculation type Description Calculates the area value (unit: V·s) enclosed by the zero-level (zero-potential) line and the part where the amplitude of the signal waveform is positive. Area When the range is specified with section cursors, Method: Positive calculates the area between the cursors.
  • Page 143 Numerical Calculation Types and Descriptions Calculation type Description Calculates the area (unit: V ) of the figure enclosed by the X-Y composite curve using the trapezoidal approximation method. The areas of the parts enclosed by the lines are X-Y area calculated as illustrated below.
  • Page 144 Numerical Calculation Types and Descriptions Calculation type Description Calculates the duty ratio based on the time lag between the time when the waveform crossed the specified level in the positive direction and the time when it next crossed the specified level in the opposite direction, and the time lag between the time when the waveform crossed the specified level in the negative direction and...
  • Page 145 Numerical Calculation Types and Descriptions Calculation type Description Calculates the value (amplitude) between Number of data points the low and high levels, which are calculated High 100% level considering 0% and 100%, respectively, of the Amplitude acquired waveform data to be them based on the Amplitude histogram (frequency distribution).
  • Page 146 Numerical Calculation Types and Descriptions Calculation type Description Calculates the count (unit: V) enclosed by the zero-level (zero-potential) line and the part where the amplitude of the signal waveform is positive. Accumulation When the range is specified with section cursors, Method: Positive calculates the area between the cursors.

  • Page 147: Setting The System Environment

    Setting the System Environment You can set the system environment for the instrument. IMPORTANT ® Do not change any settings for Windows other than those described in this manual. Doing so may cause the system operation to become unstable. > [System] > [Env.] [Drawing Start_Position].
  • Page 148 Set [Grid]. You can display the grid (graticule) on the waveform screen or hidden.  Displays the solid-line grid. Does not display any grids. [Waveform screen background color]. You can choose a background color of the waveform screen. Black  Sets the background color of the waveform screen to black.
  • Page 149 [Shortcut key]. The operation can be assigned to the keys. Does not execute any operation. Auto range  Executes the auto-range. (Default setting for the key) Trigger  Executes the forcible trigger. (Default setting for the key) Whole wave Magnifies/demagnifies the recording length of the waveforms so that they fit the single screen width, and then displays them.
  • Page 150 To turn off the display automatically (To blanking the screen automatically) (2) Tap [Power & sleep]. (3) Select a length of time after which the screen is blanked. (4) Tap the icon on the taskbar to restore the display to the [Env.] screen of the Recorder.
  • Page 151 (3) Tap [OK]. The instrument is turned off. (4) Press the power key. The instrument starts up with the display in the selected language. Change [Region] (the region-specific settings). Select characters that represent the decimal point and the separator used in data included in waveform files (text format) and numerical calculation result files.

  • Page 153: Connecting The Instrument To Pcs

    Connecting the Instrument to Read the section “Before connecting the instrument to an external device” in “Operation Precautions” of Quick Start Manual carefully. This instrument is equipped with the Ethernet 1000BASE-T interface for LAN communications. You can control the instrument with computers (PCs) or other devices connected to your network with 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX or 1000BASE-T cable (maximum length: 100 m).

  • Page 154: Configuring The Lan Settings And Connecting To The Network

    Configuring the LAN Settings and Connecting to the Network 9.1 Configuring the LAN Settings and Connecting to the Network Before accessing the instrument with a PC using the FTP or an Internet browser, or using command communication, configure the LAN settings of the instrument and connect the instrument to your PC with a LAN cable.

  • Page 155: And Connecting To The Network

    Configuring the LAN Settings and Connecting to the Network Setting items > [System] > [Comm.] [Open PC settings.]. The Ethernet settings screen is displayed. (1) Tap [Change adapter options]. [Network Connections] screen is displayed. (2) Tap [Ethernet]. (3) Tap [Change settings of this connection].
  • Page 156 Configuring the LAN Settings and Connecting to the Network インターネッ ト プロ トコル バージョン 4 (TCP/IPv4)] (4) Tap (“Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/ IPv4)” in Japanese). (6) Tap [Properties]. [インターネット プロトコル バージョン 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties] (“Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/ IPv4 Properties)”...
  • Page 157 Configuring the LAN Settings and Connecting to the Network Renaming the PC [Current PC name] This name in the box identifies the instrument on the network. If necessary, change the PC name to a unique one among the network devices. >...
  • Page 158 Configuring the LAN Settings and Connecting to the Network LAN setting procedure Follow this procedure in accordance with the intended usage. For details on each setting, refer to “Setting items” (p. 151). For details on your network including the IP address, contact your network administrator. Connecting the instrument Intended use Connecting the instrument to the existing network...

  • Page 159: Managing Data In The Instrument With The Ftp Server Function

    Managing Data in the Instrument With the FTP Server Function 9.2 Managing Data in the Instrument With the FTP Server Function Using the FTP client software installed in the PC allows you to transfer files from storage devices in the instrument to the PC, and manage the files with the PC. •...

  • Page 160: X84; Setting The Ftp Sever With The Instrument

    Managing Data in the Instrument With the FTP Server Function Setting the FTP sever with the instrument > [System] > [Comm.] [FTP server]. The settings dialog box is displayed. [FTP server] [ON] or [OFF]. [Access restrictions]. Enables you to read files only. This setting prevents files from being deleted or Read only changed from outside the instrument.

  • Page 161: X84; Operating The Instrument With A Pc (Ftp Server Function)

    Managing Data in the Instrument With the FTP Server Function Operating the instrument with a PC (FTP server function) The following example shows how to operate the instrument with File Explorer on Windows 10. Run File Explorer on the PC. Click the File Explorer icon on the Windows 10 taskbar to start File Explorer.

  • Page 162: Sending Data To A Pc With The Ftp Client Function

    Sending Data to a PC With the FTP Client Function 9.3 Sending Data to a PC With the FTP Client Function The instrument is equipped with the FTP transmission function (FTP client). It can send data to the FTP server on the network. FTP transmission method Real-time save data transmission Automatically sends the measured data during measurement.

  • Page 163: X84; Setting Up An Ftp Server On A Pc

    Sending Data to a PC With the FTP Client Function Setting up an FTP server on a PC The following example shows how to set the FTP server on Windows 10. ® ® The Microsoft Windows Home Edition does not include an FTP server. Use free software such as the FileZilla Server.
  • Page 164 Sending Data to a PC With the FTP Client Function Setting up the FTP Click [System and Security] [Control Panel]. Click [Administrative Tools]. Double-click [Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager]. Right-click on the item displayed under [Connections] on the left side of the screen to display the shortcut menu, then click [Add Site].
  • Page 165 Sending Data to a PC With the FTP Client Function Enter the site information. Example: [FTP site name]: [MR6000] [Content Directory]: Specify the directory to which data from the FTP client will be saved. Click [Next]. [Binding] [SSL] as follows: [IP Address] [All Unassigned] [Port]...
  • Page 166 Sending Data to a PC With the FTP Client Function Configuring user access settings Configure this setting to use the FTP client with the instrument. Refer to “4 Type your login name and password in the [Login] and [Password] boxes, respectively.” (p.

  • Page 167: X84; Setting The Ftp Client With The Instrument

    Sending Data to a PC With the FTP Client Function Setting the FTP client with the instrument > [System] > [Comm.] [FTP Client]. The settings dialog box is displayed. [Server] and [Port]. Tap the boxes to open the touch key or the numeric input dialog box. Type the PC name or the IP address in the [Server] box.

  • Page 168: Operating The Instrument With A Browser Installed In A Pc

    Operating the Instrument with a Browser Installed in a PC 9.4 Operating the Instrument with a Browser Installed in a PC You can configure the instrument settings, operate the instrument, and acquire data from a PC with ® ® a web browser such as Internet Explorer .

  • Page 169: X84; Connecting The Pc To The Instrument With Internet Browser

    Operating the Instrument with a Browser Installed in a PC Connecting the PC to the instrument with Internet browser ® The following example shows how to connect the PC to the instrument with Internet Explorer Windows 10. ® Start Internet Explorer on the PC and type the character string [http://] followed by the IP address...

  • Page 170: X84; Operating The Instrument Remotely

    Operating the Instrument with a Browser Installed in a PC Operating the instrument remotely Click [Remote] on the menu. The screen switches to the remote operation screen, and the screen displayed on the instrument is displayed as it is on the browser. The operation panel buttons conform to the buttons on the instrument.

  • Page 171: X84; Starting/Stopping The Instrument

    Operating the Instrument with a Browser Installed in a PC Starting/Stopping the instrument You can start and stop the measurement remotely. Click [Start/Stop] on the menu. [Measurement Start/Stop] screen is displayed. Select an operation. START Starts a measurement. STOP Stops the measurement. ABORT Stops the measurement immediately.

  • Page 172: X84; Setting The Comment

    Operating the Instrument with a Browser Installed in a PC Setting the comment You can enter a comment. Click [Comment] on the menu. [Comment setup] screen is displayed. Select the comment type. The following comments can be entered. Title Comment Analog Channel, Logic...

  • Page 173: X84; Acquiring Data From The Instrument

    Operating the Instrument with a Browser Installed in a PC Acquiring data from the instrument The data written in the memory of the instrument can be acquired. Click [Data] on the menu. [Acquisition of measurement data] screen is displayed. Select a data type. Binary, Text Select a range of data.

  • Page 174: X84; Setting The Clock

    Operating the Instrument with a Browser Installed in a PC Setting the clock The time of the clock in the PC can be set to that in the instrument. The clock cannot be set during measurement. Click [Time] on the menu. [Synchronization] screen is displayed, and the time of the clock in the PC and the recorder (instrument) are displayed.

  • Page 175: Sending Emails

    • Files are encrypted by 128-bit AES encryption. Presently, the encryption is sufficiently strong; however, Hioki does not guarantee that the files are never decrypted. • Manage the encrypted password so that it could not be known by a third party. Note that you cannot decrypt any files if you forget your password or type an invalid password.

  • Page 176: X84; Configuring The Basic Setting For Sending Email

    Sending Emails Configuring the basic setting for sending email > [System] > [Comm.] [Mail settings]. The settings dialog box is displayed. [Mail settings] [On] or [Off]. Tap [Basic]. Tap and select [Address1], then type an email address in the blank box. When emails are to be sent to multiple addresses, type email addresses in the [Address2] [Address3]...

  • Page 177: X84; Setting Email Contents

    Sending Emails Setting email contents Tap [Body]. Type a title in the [Title] box. Type a body in the [Body] box. [Maximum attachment size].  2048 Specify the maximum file size so that no large-size data is sent to the mail server. If the size of the waveform data saved automatically is larger than the specified size, no emails are sent.

  • Page 178: X84; Setting Authentication, Compression, And Encryption For Emails To Be Sent

    Sending Emails Setting authentication, compression, and encryption for emails to be sent Tap [Advanced]. [Encrypt attached file].  The file is attached in unchanged format. The file is zip-compressed and attached. ZIP+AES The file is sent in encrypted ZIP format. It is not compressed. (To encrypt the attached file) Type a password in the [Password] box.
  • Page 179 Sending Emails Check if the email can normally be sent. [Send test mail]. A test email with specified contents is sent. Check if the email can normally be received. If the test email is not received by the specified address, check your settings.

  • Page 180: Controlling The Instrument With Command Communications (Lan)

    Controlling the Instrument with Command Communications (LAN) 9.6 Controlling the Instrument with Command Communications (LAN) You can control the instrument remotely using commands via the communications interface. Communication is possible with a LAN connection. For details, refer to the Communication Command Instruction Manual on the accompanying application disc.
  • Page 181 Controlling the Instrument with Command Communications (LAN) [Port number]. Specify only the most significant 3 digits of the 4-digit port number. The last digit is fixed to [2]. [Character code]. AUTO  Sets the text code automatically. SJIS Sets the text code to SJIS. UTF-8 Sets the text code to UTF-8.
  • Page 182 Controlling the Instrument with Command Communications (LAN)

  • Page 183: Controlling The Instrument Externally

    Controlling the Instrument Externally Read the section “Before connecting to an external device” in “Operation Precautions” of Quick Start Manual carefully. Connecting the external device to external control terminal allows you to start and stop the measurement from the external device. This chapter describes how to exchange signals through the terminals, enabling you to control the instrument externally.

  • Page 184: External Input And Output

    External Input and Output 10.1 External Input and Output External input (IN1), (IN2) Externally inputting signals can start and stop the measurement as well as save the data. In factory default settings, the START signal is assigned to the IN1 terminal, and the Stop signal to the IN2 terminal.

  • Page 185: X84; External Output (Out1), (Out2)

    External Input and Output Short-circuit the terminal and GND, or input pulse waves or rectangular waves to the terminal. The signal shall be with a high-level voltage of between 2.5 V and 10 V and a low- level voltage of between 0 V and 0.8 V. The low level of the input waveform controls the instrument.
  • Page 186 External Input and Output [External out]. Select any two of the conditions under which the instrument outputs a signal. Judge(Pass) Outputs the low-level signal when a pass judgment is given to the numerical calculation result. Judge(Fail) Outputs the low-level signal when a fail judgment is given to the numerical calculation result.

  • Page 187: X84; Trigger Output (Trig.out)

    External Input and Output Trigger output (TRIG.OUT) The instrument outputs the signal when it is triggered. This feature allows multiple instruments to be controlled, achieving the synchronous operation. Signal outputting procedure Connect each of the TRIG OUT and GND terminals to an external signal-inputting device with wires.
  • Page 188 External Input and Output High 4.0 V to 5.0 V 10 kΩ TRIG OUT 0 V to 0.5 V Pulse width 100 kΩ When the auto-range function is used, the instrument is triggered, outputting the TRIG OUT signal. Be careful when performing auto-range measurement while using the TRIG OUT signals.

  • Page 189: X84; External Trigger Terminal (Ext.trig)

    External Input and Output External trigger terminal (EXT.TRIG) Externally inputting the trigger signal can trigger the instrument. This feature allows multiple instruments to be controlled, achieving the synchronous operation. Signal inputting procedure Connect each of the EXT.TRIG and GND terminals to an external signal-outputting device with wires.
  • Page 190 External Input and Output [External trigger]. The settings dialog box is displayed. (1) Set [External start trigger] to [On]. (2) Select whether the instrument accepts the external trigger on the rising edge ]* or falling edge ]* of the waveform. (3) Set [Filter] [On]...

  • Page 191: External Sampling (Ext.smpl)

    External Sampling (EXT.SMPL) 10.2 External Sampling (EXT.SMPL) Externally inputting the signal can control the sampling rate. Signal inputting procedure Connect the external sampling terminal of the instrument and the sampling signal-outputting device with the SMB cable. Refer to “2.4 External Sampling (EXT.SMPL)” in Quick Start Manual. >...
  • Page 192 External Sampling (EXT.SMPL)

  • Page 193: Appendix

    Appendix 11.1 Information for Reference Purposes Waveform file size (for reference) MEM file size (waveforms acquired without using the envelope) (MEM file size) = (Setting part size) + (Data part size) (Setting part size) = 187392 + 512 × [(Number of analog channels) + 4 × (Number of logic channels) + (Number of real-time calculation channels)] (Data part size) = {2 ×...
  • Page 194 Information for Reference Purposes REC file size (waveforms acquired by using the envelope) (REC file size) = (Setting part size) + (Data part size) (Setting part size) = 187392 + 512 × [(Number of analog channels) + 4 × (Number of logic channels) + (Number of real-time calculation channels)] (Data part size) = {2 ×...
  • Page 195 Information for Reference Purposes Waveform (text) file size File size of waveforms acquired without using the envelope (Text file size) = (Header part size) + (Data part size) (Header part size) = Maximum of 14 KB (varies depending on the setting condition) (Data part size) = [24 + 14 ×...
  • Page 196 Information for Reference Purposes File size of waveforms acquired by using the envelope (Text file size) = (Header part size) + (Data part size) (Header part size) = Maximum of 14 KB (varies depending on the set condition) (Data part size) = {24 + [14 × (Number of analog channels) + 32 × (Number of logic modules) + 14 × (Number of real-time calculation channels) ×...

  • Page 197: X84; Maximum Recording Time When The Real-Time Save Is On (Reference)

    Information for Reference Purposes Maximum recording time when the real-time save is on (reference) The maximum recording time is expressed in the following formula. (Max. recording time) = [(Recording capacity) × (Sampling time)] ÷ [(Number of channels used) × 2] (Number of channels used) = [(Number of analog channels other than Model MR8990) + (Number of logic modules) + (Number of Model MR8990 channels)] ×...
  • Page 198 Information for Reference Purposes For saving data acquired without using the envelope on Model U8333 HDD Unit d: days, h: hours, min: minutes, s: seconds Number of channels used Sampling rate 10 MS/s 2 h 12 min 48 s – –...
  • Page 199 Information for Reference Purposes For saving data acquired without using the envelope on Model Z4006 USB Drive d: days, h: hours, min: minutes, s: seconds Number of channels used Sampling rate 5 MS/s 13 min 25 s – – – –...
  • Page 200 Information for Reference Purposes For saving data acquired by using the envelope on Model U8332 SSD Unit d: days, h: hours, min: minutes, s: seconds Number of channels used Sampling rate 10 MS/s 53 min 20 s – – – –...
  • Page 201 Information for Reference Purposes For saving data acquired by using the envelope on Model U8333 HDD Unit d: days, h: hours, min: minutes, s: seconds Number of channels used Sampling rate 5 MS/s 2 h 12 min 48 s – –...
  • Page 202 Information for Reference Purposes For saving data acquired by using the envelope on Model Z4006 USB Drive d: days, h: hours, min: minutes, s: seconds Number of channels used Sampling rate 2 MS/s 17 m 53 s – – – –...

  • Page 203: X84; Scaling Method For Strain Gauges

    Information for Reference Purposes Scaling method for strain gauges This section describes how to determine the scaling conversion ratio when measurement is performed with strain gauges and Model U8969 Strain Unit. The appropriate conversion formula into stress varies depending on how the strain gauges are used.

  • Page 204: X84; Example Of A Waveform Text File

    Information for Reference Purposes Example of a waveform text file The waveform text file consists of a header and data. The header includes the following information: (1) Title comment (2) Recording length, sampling rate, trigger time (3) Channel number, module type, measurement range, LPF, channel comment, scaling (setting, conversion ratio, offset), invert Example of a saved file (data acquired without using the envelope) "Title comment"......................
  • Page 205 Index Index Symbol +Width ............ 123, 128, 141 Decibels (dB) ............45 −Width ............ 123, 128, 141 Delimiter ..............176 Display customization ..........145 Display position Waveform .............. 32 Duty ratio ..........123, 125, 140 2-point scaling setting ..........44 Envelope..............
  • Page 206 Index Interval trigger............104 Invert................. 49 PC name..............153 IP address .............. 152 Peak-to-peak value......... 123, 125, 136 Period ............. 123, 125, 136 Period-in trigger ............99 Period of time LAN..............150, 176 Time to maximum ........ 123, 125, 136 Language..............
  • Page 207 Index Input channel............11 Measurement condition ........... 5 X-Y area ..........123, 126, 138 Numerical calculation .......... 122 Coordinate method..........138 Save ..............67 Trapezoidal approximation ........139 Trigger ..............82 Sheet ................ 18 Shortcut key............145 Shot ..............6, 10 Standard deviation........

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