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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 8715-01 POWER HiCORDER...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Inspection Safety Notes Notes on Use viii Chapter 1 Product Overview 1.1 Major Features 1.2 Identification of Controls and Indicators Chapter 2 Installation and Preparation 2.1 Installation of the Unit 2.2 Power Supply and Ground Connection 2.2.1 Connecting the AC Adapter 2.2.2 Installing the 9447 BATTERY PACK 2.3 Power On/Off 2.4 Connection of the Connection Cord...
  • Page 3 Contents Introduction Inspection Safety Notes Notes on Use viii Chapter 1 Product Overview 1.1 Major Features 1.2 Identification of Controls and Indicators Chapter 2 Installation and Preparation 2.1 Installation of the Unit 2.2 Power Supply and Ground Connection 2.2.1 Connecting the AC Adapter 2.2.2 Installing the 9447 BATTERY PACK 2.3 Power On/Off 2.4 Connection of the Connection Cord...
  • Page 4 3.4 Input Channel Setting (Waveform) 3.4.1 Setting the Input Mode 3.4.2 Setting the Measurement Range 3.4.3 Setting the Waveform Position 3.4.4 Setting the Low-Pass Filter 3.4.5 Setting the Waveform Display 3.4.6 Setting the Zoom 3.5 Trigger Functions 3.5.1 Level Trigger 3.5.2 Window-In/Out Trigger 3.5.3 Voltage Drop Trigger 3.5.4 Period Trigger...
  • Page 5 4.5 Instantaneous Waveform Recording (Memory Record) 4.5.1 Setting the Instantaneous Waveform Recording 4.5.2 Setting the Instaneous Waveform Trigger 77 4.5.3 RMS Level Trigger 4.5.4 RMS Window-In/Out Trigger 4.5.5 Voltage Drop Trigger 4.5.6 Setting the Pre-Trigger 4.5.7 Instantaneous Waveform Recording Display Procedure 4.6 Waveform Display Screen Settings 4.7 Start and Stop Operation (Trend)
  • Page 6 6.2 Using the Previous State Settings 6.2.1 Storing Settings 6.2.2 Loading Previously Saved State Settings 114 6.2.3 Deleting saved state settings 6.2.4 Auto Setting 6.3 Initialize Screen Settings 6.3.1 Setting the Clock 6.3.2 Clearing the Waveform Data 6.3.3 System Reset 6.3.4 Self-check 6.4 Extended Setting 6.4.1 Auto Save Settings...
  • Page 7 Chapter 9 Specifications 9.1 General Specifications 9.2 Analog Inputs 9.3 Measurement Modes 9.4 Others Chapter 10 Maintenance and Service 10.1 Changing the 9447 BATTERY PACK 10.2 Recharging the 9447 BATTERY PACK 10.3 Removing the Battery Before Discarding the Instrument 10.4 Cleaning the Printer Head 10.5 Troubleshooting 10.6 Cleaning of the Instrument Chapter 11 Appendix...
  • Page 9 _____________________________________________________________________ Introduction Thank you for purchasing the HIOKI "8715-01 POWER HiCORDER." To obtain maximum performance from the instrument, please read this manual first, and keep it handy for future reference. Inspection When you receive the instrument, inspect it carefully to ensure that no damage occurred during shipping.
  • Page 10 _____________________________________________________________________ Options Cord, Adapter 9199 CONVERSION ADAPTOR (BNC-Banana female) 9217 CONNECTION CORD (BNC-BNC) (maximum input voltage: 300 V AC/DC) 9322 DIFFERENTIAL PROBE (maximum input voltage: CAT ll: 1000 VAC, 2000 VDC, CAT lll: 600 VAC, DC) 9094 OUTPUT CORD (for connecting with the 3283, 3284, and 3285) Clamp 9010-10 CLAMP ON PROBE (10 A to 500 A, 40 Hz to 1 kHz)
  • Page 11 _____________________________________________________________________ Others 9335 WAVE PROCESSOR 9418-10 AC ADAPTER (PSA-30U-120, PHIHONG) 9418-15 AC ADAPTER (SA130A-1225V-S, SINO AMERICAN) 9447 BATTERY PACK (7.2 V/2450 mAh) 9643 CHARGE STAND 9391 CARRYING CASE 9234 RECORDING PAPER (18 m/59.06 feet, 112 mm width) 220H PAPER WINDER *1 *1: This device is not approved for CE marking.
  • Page 12 _____________________________________________________________________ Safety Notes This instrument is designed to conform to IEC 61010 Safety Standards, and has been thoroughly tested for DANGER safety prior to shipment. However, mishandling during use could result in injury or death, as well as damage to the instrument. Be certain that you understand the instructions and precautions in the manual before use.
  • Page 13 _____________________________________________________________________ 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 DANGER the user. Indicates that incorrect operation presents a significant hazard that could result in serious injury or WARNING death to the user.
  • Page 14 _____________________________________________________________________ Measurement categories (Overvoltage categories) This instrument complies with CAT II safety requirements. To ensure safe operation of measurement instruments, IEC61010 establishes safety standards for various electrical environments, categorized as CAT I to CAT IV, and called measurement categories. These are defined as follows. CAT l Secondary electrical circuits connected to an AC electrical outlet through a transformer or...
  • Page 15 _____________________________________________________________________ Accuracy We define measurement tolerances in terms of f.s. (full scale), rdg. (reading) and dgt. (digit) values, with the following meanings: f.s. (maximum display value or scale length) The maximum displayable value or the full length of the scale. This is usually the maximum value of the currently selected range.
  • Page 16 WARNING accidents or damage related to the use of any other batteries. The 8715-01 POWER HiCORDERs are not affected by a drop in NOTE power lasting 40 ms or less. However, a drop in power lasting more than 40 ms may interrupt the power supply. Check the power supply conditions at the installation site in advance.

  • Page 17: Chapter 1 Product Overview

    (4) Isolated Analog Inputs Satisfy Safety Concerns ･ The four channels of the 8715-01 are completely isolated from the instrument's ground (GND), allowing worry-free connections to points of independent potential.

  • Page 18: Identification Of Controls And Indicators

    _____________________________________________________________________ 1.2 Identification of Controls and Indicators ______________________________________________________________ 1.2 Identification of Controls and Indicators...
  • Page 19 _____________________________________________________________________ 1. SET key Selects the Basic Setting screen. 2. CH SET key Selects the CH SETTING screen. 3. DISP key Selects the Waveform Display screen. 4. PRINT key Serves to print out stored waveforms. 5. COPY key Serves to print out a copy of the current screen display.
  • Page 20 2. Eject button Press this button to eject a PC card. Lower Side View 1. AC adapter connecting terminal (for the AC adapter specified by Hioki only) 2. Power switch Switches on or off the power supply. 3. External trigger terminal External trigger source input.
  • Page 21 _____________________________________________________________________ Right Side View 1. Analog input terminal Input terminals for analog inputs, non-balanced input type (8715-01: 4-channel input) Bottom Side View 1. Battery compartment 9447 BATTERY PACK can be installed. ______________________________________________________________ 1.2 Identification of Controls and Indicators...
  • Page 22 _____________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ 1.2 Identification of Controls and Indicators...

  • Page 23: Chapter 2 Installation And Preparation

    _____________________________________________________________________ Chapter 2 Installation and Preparation 2.1 Installation of the Unit Ambient conditions Temperature 5 to 40 , 23 5 (41 to 104 , 73 recommended for high-precision measurements. Humidity 35 to 80%RH (no condensation); 50 10%RH (no condensation) recommended for high-precision measurements.

  • Page 24: Power Supply And Ground Connection

    10% stability) at 50/60 Hz. To avoid electrical hazards and damage to the instrument, do not apply voltage outside of this range. ･ The 8715-01 POWER HiCORDERs are not affected by a drop NOTE in power lasting 40 ms or less. However, a drop in power lasting more than 40 ms may interrupt the power supply.

  • Page 25: Installing The 9447 Battery Pack

    _____________________________________________________________________ 2.2.2 Installing the 9447 BATTERY PACK For battery operation, use only the Hioki Model 9447 BATTERY PACK. We cannot accept responsibility for WARNING accidents or damage related to the use of any other batteries. Installing the 9447 BATTERY PACK 1.
  • Page 26 BATTERY PACK." ･ If the battery voltage drops while the instrument is running off of battery power, the 8715-01 will automatically switch off the power supply. If the instrument is left in this state for an extended period of time, the battery pack may be discharged too much.

  • Page 27: Power On/Off

    (50/60 Hz). The Unit is correctly installed (Section 2.1). Depending on the type and status of power supply of the 8715-01, one of the following messages appears on the Waveform Display screen. Operating with the AC ADAPTER.

  • Page 28: Connection Of The Connection Cord

    _____________________________________________________________________ 2.4 Connection of the Connection Cord Never connect the cable to the 8715-01 while the cable is already connected to the measurement object. Otherwise there is a risk of electric shock. WARNING When disconnecting the BNC connector, be sure to release CAUTION the lock before pulling off the connector.
  • Page 29 _____________________________________________________________________ Connecting to the main unit Grooves in the BNC connector Connector guide 1. Align the grooves in the BNC connector with the guide pins on the instrument input connector, then turn clockwise while pressing in to lock the connector. 2.

  • Page 30: Connecting The 9322 Differential Probe

    Using the instrument in such conditions could cause an electric shock, so contact your dealer or Hioki representative for repair. 9322 is a differential probe that connects to analog input.
  • Page 31 _____________________________________________________________________ Power jack Connects optional AC adapter BNC connector connects to BNC connector on analog input. Grabber clip Alligator clip Connection Method 1. Connect the alligator or grabber clips to the 9322 DIFFERENTIAL PROBE. 2. Connect 9418-10 AC ADAPTER (PSA-30U-120, PHIHONG) to power jack.

  • Page 32: Connecting The Clamp On Probe

    600 V rms or less. The 8715-01 is fundamentally a voltage measuring device. Although it does not measure current directly, current measurement is possible using the voltage output of a clamp sensor.
  • Page 33 1. Align the grooves in the clamp sensor's BNC plug with the connector guide pins on the analog input connector on the 8715-01. 2. Push the BNC plug all the way in, and then turn it to the right (clockwise). Confirm that the connectors are securely mated.
  • Page 34 _____________________________________________________________________ Using the 3283, 3284, and 3285 Connection to the 8715-01 requires the 9199 CONVERSION ADAPTER and 9094 OUTPUT CORD. 1. Connect the 9199 to the 8715-01. Refer to 2.4, for the connection procedure. 2. Connect the 9094 to the 9199.
  • Page 35 _____________________________________________________________________ Setting the 3283, 3284, and 3285 LCD display Press the RANGE key on the clamp-on HiTESTER to set the appropriate range. Press the OUTPUT key to display [MON] (Waveform output: AC). Be sure to use the AC adapter when measuring over a long period.

  • Page 36: Loading Recording Paper

    _____________________________________________________________________ 2.7 Loading Recording Paper 1. Lift the stock cover in the direction of the arrows. 2. Raise the head up/down lever. 3. Insert the leading edge of the recording paper from bottom into the gap behind the printer roller, and pull it out to the other side.
  • Page 37 _____________________________________________________________________ 5. Pull the end of the recording paper out at least 10 cm, and make sure that it is positioned quite straight. 6. Put down the head up/down lever. 7. Pull the recording paper to the outside through the printer exit slot in the stock cover.

  • Page 38: Care Of Recording Paper

    _____________________________________________________________________ 2.8 Care of Recording Paper Care of recording paper While unopened, thermal paper will not be affected by the environment, provided that ambient temperature and humidity do not exceed normal levels. For long-term storage, temperature should be lower than 40 (104 ).

  • Page 39: Attaching The Strap

    _____________________________________________________________________ 2.9 Attaching the Strap Attach the ends of the strap securely at both attachment CAUTION points. If the strap is not attached securely, the instrument could drop while being carried. 1. Insert each end of the strap through an attachment point on the instrument.
  • Page 40 _____________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ 2.9 Attaching the Strap...

  • Page 41: Chapter 3 Waveform Measurement Mode

    _____________________________________________________________________ Chapter 3 Waveform Measurement Mode 3.1 Outline of the Waveform Measurement Mode The Waveform Measurement Mode provides a variety of settable triggers that can be used to easily record waveform anomalities associated with high-speed transient phenomena such as instantaneous power dropouts and brownouts. Features of the Waveform Measurement Mode are as follows.
  • Page 42 _____________________________________________________________________ The Number of Waveform The number of waveform anomalities that can be sequentially recorded (the sequence limit) depends on the selected recording length. When the number of sequentially recorded waveforms has reached the sequence limit, the earliest recorded waveform is overwritten. Refer to 3.3.3 "Setting the Recording Length"...

  • Page 43: Operation Sequence (Waveform)

    _____________________________________________________________________ 3.2 Operation Sequence (Waveform) Waveform measurement mode operating procedures are described by the following flowcharts. Preparation See Chapter 2. 基本設定の Basic Setting screen Press the SET key to display the Basic Setting screen. Use the key to select the Waveform measurement mode.

  • Page 44: Setting Items (Waveform)

    _____________________________________________________________________ 3.3 Setting Items (Waveform) 3.3.1 Setting the Measurement Mode The 8715-01 has two measurement modes. Select the Waveform measurement mode. Procedure Screen: Basic Setting 1. Press the SET key to display the Basic Setting screen. 2. Press the key to select Waveform measurement mode.

  • Page 45: Setting The Time Axis Range

    _____________________________________________________________________ 3.3.2 Setting the Time Axis Range Set the speed for inputting and storing the waveform of the input signal. Time axis range setting expresses the time for 1 DIV. Procedure-1 Screen: Basic Setting 1. Press the SET key to display the Basic Setting screen. 2.

  • Page 46: Setting The Recording Length

    _____________________________________________________________________ 3.3.3 Setting the Recording Length The length of recording for one measurement operation (number of divisions) can be set. Procedure Screen: Basic Setting 1. Press the SET key to display the Basic Setting screen. 2. Move the flashing cursor to Shot and select the recording length using the keys.

  • Page 47: Setting The Auto Print Function

    _____________________________________________________________________ 3.3.4 Setting the Auto Print Function Waveforms print out automatically after measurement starts and each sequential save recording length (block size) has been acquired. Procedure Screen: Basic Setting 1. Press the SET key to display the Basic Setting screen. 2.

  • Page 48: Input Channel Setting (Waveform)

    _____________________________________________________________________ 3.4 Input Channel Setting (Waveform) 3.4.1 Setting the Input Mode Select the input mode (measurement object) for each channel. The settable range is determined by the selected input mode. Procedure Screen: CH SETTING / Waveform Display 1. Press the CH SET key to display the desired CH SETTING screen.

  • Page 49: Setting The Measurement Range

    _____________________________________________________________________ 3.4.2 Setting the Measurement Range Select the measurement range for each channel. The settable range is determined by the selected input mode. The vertical and horizontal dimensions of each frame correspond to the set range, and the upper and lower limits are displayed on the screen.

  • Page 50: Setting The Waveform Position

    _____________________________________________________________________ 3.4.3 Setting the Waveform Position Set the waveform display position. The waveform display can be repositioned if it is obscured, such as by an overlapping window. Procedure-1 Screen: CH SETTING 1. Press the CH SET key to display the desired CH SETTING screen.

  • Page 51: Setting The Low-Pass Filter

    _____________________________________________________________________ 3.4.4 Setting the Low-Pass Filter Effective for removing unneeded high-frequency components. Procedure Screen: CH SETTING 1. Press the CH SET key to display the desired CH SETTING screen. 2. Move the flashing cursor to the Filter position. 3. Use the keys to make a setting.

  • Page 52: Setting The Waveform Display

    _____________________________________________________________________ 3.4.5 Setting the Waveform Display Enable/disable waveform measurement and display. The 8715-01 can record and display up to four channels. Procedure Screen: CH SETTING / Waveform Display 1. Press the CH SET key to display the desired CH SETTING screen.

  • Page 53: Setting The Zoom

    _____________________________________________________________________ 3.4.6 Setting the Zoom The voltage axis can be independently magnified or compressed for display and recording of each channel. Magnification and compression are applied relative to the center of the display. Procedure Screen: CH SETTING / Waveform Display 1.

  • Page 54: Trigger Functions

    _____________________________________________________________________ 3.5 Trigger Functions ･ The term "trigger" refers to a signal which is used to control the timing for recording start. The term "triggering has occurred" refers to the state when such a signal has activated recording start. ･ Trigger settings can be made on each CH SETTING screen or on the Waveform Display screen.
  • Page 55 _____________________________________________________________________ ･ A trigger condition can be enabled by setting an OR condition with other triggers. The OR condition causes a trigger to occur when any of several trigger conditions are satisfied. ･ Pre-trigger and external trigger settings can be made only on the CH SETTING screen.

  • Page 56: Level Trigger

    _____________________________________________________________________ 3.5.1 Level Trigger Triggering occurs when the input signal crosses the preset trigger level with the preset trigger slope ( , Trigger point Trigger point Trigger level Input signal Downward trigger direction Upward trigger direction (slope : (slope : Procedure Screen: CH SETTING / Waveform Display 1.
  • Page 57 _____________________________________________________________________ 3. Move the flashing cursor to the position shown in the figure below, and set the trigger level using the keys. Flashing cursor 4. Move the flashing cursor to the position shown in the figure below, and set the trigger slope using the keys.
  • Page 58 _____________________________________________________________________ Trigger Filter Triggering occurs when the trigger conditions are met within the filter width (0.5 DIV). This is useful to prevent spurious triggering by noise Rising trigger slope : Filter width (0.5 DIV) Trigger point Trigger level Triggering does not occur here To cause triggering at point A or point B with the sine wave shown below, make the following settings.

  • Page 59: Window-In/Out Trigger

    _____________________________________________________________________ 3.5.2 Window-In/Out Trigger Window-In Trigger Set upper limit level and lower limit level and activated when the input signal enters the range between these limits. Window-Out Trigger Set upper limit level and lower limit level and activated when the input signal leaves this range. Window-In Trigger Window-Out Trigger Procedure...
  • Page 60 _____________________________________________________________________ 3. Move the flashing cursor to the position shown in the figure below, and set the lower limit of the trigger level using the keys. Flashing cursor 4. Move the flashing cursor to the upper limit, and set the upper limit of the trigger level using the keys.

  • Page 61: Voltage Drop Trigger

    _____________________________________________________________________ 3.5.3 Voltage Drop Trigger The 8715-01 is designed to measure commercial power supplies (50/60 Hz), and detects momentary voltage drops in commercial power supplies Triggering occurs when peak voltage drops below the specified level for morethan one-half cycle. Procedure Screen: CH SETTING / Waveform Display 1.
  • Page 62 _____________________________________________________________________ 3. Move the flashing cursor to the position shown in the figure below, and set the frequency to be measured using keys. Flashing cursor 50 Hz This measurement is made using a 50-Hz commercial power supply. 60 Hz This measurement is made using a 60-Hz commercial power supply.

  • Page 63: Period Trigger

    _____________________________________________________________________ 3.5.4 Period Trigger This function sets both the period reference voltage and the period range, and measures the rise (fall) period of the reference voltage. When the measured period deviates from the specified range, triggering occurs. Procedure Screen: CH SETTING / Waveform Display 1.
  • Page 64 _____________________________________________________________________ 5. Move the flashing cursor to the position shown in the figure below, and set the trigger slope using the keys. Flashing cursor Triggering occurs when the rising trigger slope ( ) crosses the trigger level. Triggering occurs when the falling trigger slope ( ) crosses the trigger level.
  • Page 65 _____________________________________________________________________ Triggering Position of the Period Trigger The system monitors the period of the signal that crosses the set reference level. When the monitored period deviates from the set range, triggering occurs. The trigger position is determined by the set period range and the measurement signal period. Signal with a period to be measured that is smaller than lower limit of the period trigger (trigger slope: Signal cycle...
  • Page 66 _____________________________________________________________________ Example for period Trigger To measure a 50-Hz power trend waveform with period deviation trigger conditions between 19 ms (about 52.6 Hz) and 21 ms (about 47.6 Hz), set the following: Lower limit: 19 ms Upper limit: 21 ms Reference level: 0.000 V Slope: Reference level 0.000 V...

  • Page 67: Waveform Detection Trigger

    _____________________________________________________________________ 3.5.5 Waveform Detection Trigger The waveform detection trigger function compares the measured signal with a pre-defined control waveform range, and triggers if the signal deviates from the control range voltage. The control range consists of a positive and negative amplitude offset from either a standard sine wave or the previous input cycle.
  • Page 68 _____________________________________________________________________ ･ This function is not available in the 20-ms time axis range. ･ The settable standard voltage and control range are limited by the voltage range setting. ･ We recommend setting the standard voltage after verifying the actual rms voltage with the DMM function. Procedure Screen: CH SETTING / Waveform Display 1.
  • Page 69 _____________________________________________________________________ 4. Move the flashing cursor to the position shown in the figure below and set the control range using the keys. Flashing cursor 5. When 50- or 60-Hz Sine Wave was selected in step 3, set the Standard Voltage. Move the flashing cursor to the position shown in the figure below and set the standard voltage using the keys.

  • Page 70: Setting The Pre-Trigger

    _____________________________________________________________________ 3.5.6 Setting the Pre-Trigger The pre-trigger function serves to record the waveform not only after but also before triggering has occurred. In the Waveform measurement mode, using the recording start point as 0% and the recording end point as 100%, the trigger point can be specified in percent.

  • Page 71: Input Level Monitor Function

    _____________________________________________________________________ 3.5.7 Input Level Monitor Function ･ The input signal is monitored in real time when waiting for the trigger in Waveform measurement mode. ･ The input settings can be made for a particular channel using the Channel Select keys (CH1 to CH4) while monitoring on the Waveform Display screen.

  • Page 72: Waveform Display Screen Settings

    _____________________________________________________________________ 3.6 Waveform Display Screen Settings This section describes the settings on the Waveform Display screen. Pressing CH1 to CH4 displays the input channel and trigger settings. Press the same key again to return to the previous screen. Display item Selection Reference 200 µs to 20 ms /DIV...

  • Page 73: Start And Stop Operation (Waveform)

    _____________________________________________________________________ 3.7 Start and Stop Operation (Waveform) Measurement start Pressing the START key causes a 測定開始 confirmation window to appear. Press the START key again to start measurement. The LED lights green when measurement starts. When pre-trigger is activated, the trigger is not enabled until the specified pre-trigger data has been read.("Pre-trig wait"...

  • Page 74: Sequential Save Function

    _____________________________________________________________________ 3.8 Sequential Save Function When multiple trigger events occur during measurement and several waveforms are acquired, the last-acquired waveform is displayed by the Sequential Save function. Waveform Display Procedure Press CH1 to CH4 to display Sequential. The selected number is displayed in a reversed block in the figure.

  • Page 75: Chapter 4 Rms Trend Measurement Mode

    _____________________________________________________________________ Chapter 4 RMS Trend Measurement Mode 4.1 Outline of the RMS Trend Measurement The RMS Trend Measurement Mode records mains voltage and changes in current levels as effective (rms) values. This mode has the following features: (1) Measures rms values of commercial power (50/60 Hz). ･...

  • Page 76: Operation Sequence (Trend)

    _____________________________________________________________________ 4.2 Operation Sequence (Trend) RMS Trend Measurement Mode operating procedures are described by the following flowcharts. Preparation See Chapter 2. 基本設定の Basic Setting screen Press the SET key to display the Basic Setting screen. Use the key to select the Trend measurement mode.

  • Page 77: Setting Items (Trend)

    _____________________________________________________________________ 4.3 Setting Items (Trend) 4.3.1 Setting the Measurement Mode The 8715-01 has two measurement modes. Select the RMS Trend Measurement Mode. Procedure Screen: Basic Setting 1. Press the SET key to display the Basic Setting screen. 2. Press the key to select RMS Trend measurement mode.
  • Page 78 _____________________________________________________________________ ･ When the time axis ranges from 1 to 5 s/DIV, simultaneous NOTE numerical data printing is unavailable. ･ If the instrument is used with battery pack 9447, simultaneous printing is unavailable at 1 s/DIV of the time axis. ______________________________________________________________ 4.3 Setting Items (Trend)

  • Page 79: Setting The Time Axis Range

    _____________________________________________________________________ 4.3.2 Setting the Time Axis Range Set the speed for inputting and storing the waveform of the input signal. Time axis range setting expresses the time for 1 DIV. Procedure-1 Screen: Basic Setting 1. Press the SET key to display the Basic Setting screen. 2.

  • Page 80: Setting The Frequency

    _____________________________________________________________________ 4.3.3 Setting the Frequency Serves to set the frequency of the signal to be measured. Procedure Screen: Basic Setting 1. Press the SET key to display the Basic Setting screen. 2. Move the flashing cursor to Frequency and select the frequency using the keys.

  • Page 81: Setting The Printer (Real Time Printing)

    _____________________________________________________________________ 4.3.4 Setting the Printer (Real Time Printing) The input waveform is continuously printed in real time. Procedure Screen: Basic Setting 1. Press the SET key to display the Basic Setting screen. 2. Move the flashing cursor to Print and use the keys to make a setting.

  • Page 82: Input Channel Setting (Trend)

    _____________________________________________________________________ 4.4 Input Channel Setting (Trend) 4.4.1 Setting the Input Mode Select the input mode (measurement object) for each channel. The settable range is determined by the selected input mode. Procedure Screen: CH SETTING / Waveform Display 1. Press the CH SET key to display the desired CH SETTING screen.

  • Page 83: Setting The Measurement Range

    _____________________________________________________________________ 4.4.2 Setting the Measurement Range Select the measurement range for each channel. The settable range is determined by the selected input mode. The vertical and horizontal dimensions of each frame correspond to the set range, and the upper and lower limits are displayed on the screen.

  • Page 84: Setting The Waveform Position

    _____________________________________________________________________ 4.4.3 Setting the Waveform Position Set the waveform display position. The waveform display can be repositioned if it is obscured, such as by an overlapping window. Procedure-1 Screen: CH SETTING 1. Press the CH SET key to display the desired CH SETTING screen.
  • Page 85 _____________________________________________________________________ In the RMS Trend Measurement Mode, voltage and current display positions are different. RMS Voltage Recording RMS Current Recording Up+5 Up+4 Up+3 Up+2 Up+1 Down-1 Down-2 Down-3 Down-4 Down-5 Zero position ______________________________________________________________ 4.4 Input Channel Setting (Trend)

  • Page 86: Setting The Low-Pass Filter

    _____________________________________________________________________ 4.4.4 Setting the Low-Pass Filter Effective for removing unneeded high-frequency components. Procedure Screen: CH SETTING 1. Press the CH SET key to display the desired CH SETTING screen. 2. Move the flashing cursor to the Filter position. 3. Use the keys to make a setting.

  • Page 87: Setting The Waveform Display

    _____________________________________________________________________ 4.4.5 Setting the Waveform Display Enable/disable waveform measurement and display. The 8715-01 can record and display up to four channels. Procedure Screen: CH SETTING / Waveform Display 1. Press the CH SET key to display the desired CH SETTING screen.

  • Page 88: Setting The Print Value

    _____________________________________________________________________ 4.4.6 Setting the Print Value In the RMS Trend Measurement Mode, if numerical value printing is enabled (ON) when printing an rms recording, the measured value for each frame is printed along with the rms waveform. Procedure Screen: CH SETTING 1.

  • Page 89: Setting The Zoom

    _____________________________________________________________________ 4.4.7 Setting the Zoom The voltage axis can be independently magnified or compressed for display and recording of each channel. Magnification and compression are applied relative to the center of the display. Procedure Screen: CH SETTING / Waveform Display 1.

  • Page 90: Instantaneous Waveform Recording (Memory Record)

    _____________________________________________________________________ 4.5 Instantaneous Waveform Recording (Memory Record) 4.5.1 Setting the Instantaneous Waveform Recording When Instantaneous Waveform Recording is enabled, an abnormal phenomena that occurs during measurement is captured by the trigger and recorded in parallel by the Instantaneous Waveform Recording using high-speed sampling.
  • Page 91 _____________________________________________________________________ Procedure Screen: Basic Setting (1) Set Instantaneous Waveform Recording on or off. 1. Press the SET key to display the Basic Setting screen. 2. Move the flashing cursor to the Memory Record (Instantaneous Waveform Recording) item and set to on or off using the keys to make a setting.
  • Page 92 _____________________________________________________________________ (3) Set the recording length the Instantaneous Waveform Recording. Move the flashing cursor to Shot and use the keys to make a setting. Flashing cursor (4) Set the trigger for the Instantaneous Waveform Recording. For details, see Section 4.5.2. Recording Length and Sequential Save The maximum number of events that can be sequentially recorded (the sequence limit) depends on the recording...

  • Page 93: Setting The Instaneous Waveform Trigger

    _____________________________________________________________________ 4.5.2 Setting the Instaneous Waveform Trigger ･ The term "trigger" refers to a signal which is used to control the timing for recording start. The term "triggering has occurred" refers to the state when such a signal has activated recording start. ･...
  • Page 94 _____________________________________________________________________ ･ A trigger condition can be enabled by setting an OR condition with other triggers. The OR condition causes a trigger to occur when any of several trigger conditions are satisfied. ･ Pre-trigger and external trigger settings can be made only on the CH SETTING screen.

  • Page 95: Rms Level Trigger

    _____________________________________________________________________ 4.5.3 RMS Level Trigger Triggering occurs when the input signal crosses the preset trigger level (rms value) with the preset trigger slope ( , Trigger point Trigger point Trigger level RMS value Input signal Upward trigger direction Downward trigger direction (slope : (slope : Procedure...
  • Page 96 _____________________________________________________________________ Flashing cursor 4. Move the flashing cursor to the position shown in the figure below, and set the trigger slope using the keys. Flashing cursor Triggering occurs when the rising trigger slope ( ) crosses the trigger level. Triggering occurs when the falling trigger slope ( ) crosses the trigger level.

  • Page 97: Rms Window-In/Out Trigger

    _____________________________________________________________________ 4.5.4 RMS Window-In/Out Trigger Set RMS upper limit level and lower limit level and activated when the input signal enters or leaves the range between these limits. RMS Window-Out Trigger RMS Window-In Trigger Procedure Screen: CH SETTING / Waveform Display 1.
  • Page 98 _____________________________________________________________________ 3. Move the flashing cursor to the position shown in the figure below, and set the lower limit of the trigger level using the keys. Flashing cursor 4. Move the flashing cursor to the upper limit, and set the upper limit of the trigger level using the keys.

  • Page 99: Voltage Drop Trigger

    _____________________________________________________________________ 4.5.5 Voltage Drop Trigger When the peak of the voltage falls lower than the setting RMS level, the trigger will occur. Procedure Screen: CH SETTING / Waveform Display 1. Press the CH SET key to display the desired CH SETTING screen. 2.
  • Page 100 _____________________________________________________________________ 3. Move the flashing cursor to the position shown in the figure below, and set the frequency to be measured using keys. Flashing cursor 50 Hz This measurement is made using a 50-Hz commercial power supply. 60 Hz This measurement is made using a 60-Hz commercial power supply.

  • Page 101: Setting The Pre-Trigger

    _____________________________________________________________________ 4.5.6 Setting the Pre-Trigger The pre-trigger function serves to record the waveform not only after but also before triggering has occurred. In the Waveform measurement mode, using the recording start point as 0% and the recording end point as 100%, the trigger point can be specified in percent.

  • Page 102: Instantaneous Waveform Recording Display Procedure

    _____________________________________________________________________ 4.5.7 Instantaneous Waveform Recording Display Procedure Press the Stop key to stop measurement. If instantaneous waveform recording is enabled (ON) on the Basic Setting screen and the DISP key on the Waveform Display screen is pressed in the RMS Trend Measurement Mode, the screen switches between RMS Recording (RMS) and Instantaneous Recording (MEM).
  • Page 103 _____________________________________________________________________ Displaying an Instantaneous Waveform Measurement (Sequential Save) Press CH1 to CH4 on the Instantaneous Recording screen (MEM) to move the flashing cursor to the Sequential position or directly to the frame ( ) where the waveform is recorded. Press the keys to select the instantaneous waveform to display.

  • Page 104: Waveform Display Screen Settings

    _____________________________________________________________________ 4.6 Waveform Display Screen Settings Items that can be set on the Waveform Display screen of the RMS Trend Measurement Mode are described below. Press CH1 to CH4 to display the input channel settings, and press the same key again to return to the previous screen.

  • Page 105: Start And Stop Operation (Trend)

    _____________________________________________________________________ 4.7 Start and Stop Operation (Trend) This diagram describes the start/stop actions of basic RMS Trend measurement mode. Instantaneous Waveform Recording is presumed to be enabled (ON). Measurement start ･ Pressing the START key causes a 測定開始 confirmation window to appear. Instantaneous Press the START key again to start Waveform...
  • Page 106 _____________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ 4.7 Start and Stop Operation (Trend)

  • Page 107: Chapter 5 Advanced Functions

    The function serves to prevent unintended changes to settings during a measurement. (See 5.5) ･ External Trigger Function An external signal can be used as trigger source. (See 5.6) ･ Using the Trigger Output Signal This can be used to synchronize several Model 8715-01. (See 5.7) ______________________________________________________________...

  • Page 108: Using The A/B Cursors

    _____________________________________________________________________ 5.1 Using the A/B Cursors The A/B cursors can be used to read a measurement value on screen. Waveform / Trend MEM Display Screen Display Meaning t = 18.8 ms Time from the trigger point to A cursor v1 = -24.625 V The value at cursor A t = 23.2 ms Time from the trigger point to B cursor...
  • Page 109 _____________________________________________________________________ Trend RMS Recording Display Screen Display Meaning t = 1 m16 s Time from the trigger point to A cursor v1 = 112.06 V Maximum value of A cursor position v1 = 111.56 V Minimum value of A cursor position t = 1 m 36 s Time from the trigger point to B cursor v1 = 112.37 V...
  • Page 110 _____________________________________________________________________ Procedure Screen: Waveform Display The cursor displays the time from the trigger position and measurement value. In Trend RMS recording, the cursor displays the time from start time and the maximum and minimum values. 1. Press the DISP key to display the waveform display screen.

  • Page 111: Scrolling The Waveform

    _____________________________________________________________________ 5.2 Scrolling the Waveform The waveform on the display can be scrolled horizontally. Procedure Screen: Waveform Display 1. Press the DISP key to display the waveform display screen. 2. When figure below is selected to CSR (cursor), use the keys to set to SCRL (scroll).

  • Page 112: Magnification/Compression Ratio Along The Time Axis

    _____________________________________________________________________ 5.3 Magnification/compression Ratio Along the Time Axis ･ By magnifying the waveform, detailed observations can be made. By compressing the waveform, an entire change can be promptly apprehended. ･ Magnification/compression of the screen uses the left edge as reference, regardless of the status of the A/B cursor.

  • Page 113: Dmm Function

    _____________________________________________________________________ 5.4 DMM Function Commercial mains can be displayed RMS values in real time. Correct values are displayed only when the input voltage is commercial mains (50/60 Hz). Procedure Screen: Waveform Display 1. Press the DMM key to display the DMM screen. Measurement begins when the DMM screen appears.

  • Page 114: Key Lock Function

    _____________________________________________________________________ 5.5 Key Lock Function This function disables all front-panel key controls of the 8715-01. The function serves to prevent unintended changes to settings during a measurement. Procedure Screen: Waveform Display Press both cursor keys ( ) simultaneously for 3 seconds to switch the key lock on/off.

  • Page 115: External Trigger Function

    -5 to +10 V to the external DANGER trigger terminal. ･ An external signal can be used as trigger source. ･ The external trigger facility can be used to synchronize a number of the 8715-01 units for parallel operation. GND terminal External trigger terminal Procedure Screen: CH SETTING 1.
  • Page 116 _____________________________________________________________________ Signal Input Triggering can be executed by shorting the external trigger terminal to ground, or at the transition from a high logic level (2.5 to 5.0V) to low level (0 to 1.0V). Voltage range High level: 2.5 to 5.0 V, Low level: 0 to 1.0 V High level: Min.

  • Page 117: Trigger Output Terminal

    _____________________________________________________________________ 5.7 Trigger Output Terminal When triggering occurs, a signal is output from the TRIG OUT terminal. This can be used to synchronize several Model 8715-01. Trigger output terminal GND terminal Output voltage Open-collector signal (with voltage output), active Output voltage High level: 4.0 to 5.0 V...
  • Page 118 For parallel synchronous measurement, connect the 8715- 01(A) trigger output to the 8715-01(B) and (C) external trigger inputs as shown in the figure. External triggering should be enabled (ON) in the 8715-01(B) and (C) units to receive the external trigger. 8715-01 (A)

  • Page 119: Chapter 6 Advanced Settings

    _____________________________________________________________________ Chapter 6 Advanced Settings Press the SET key to display the Basic Setting screen. And move the flashing cursor to one of the following items and press the keys to display the setting screen for that item. Flashing cursor The following functions can be set from the Advanced Setting screen.

  • Page 120: Environment Settings

    6.1.1 Start Backup If the power supply is interrupted during recording operation (while the START key LED is lit), and then the power supply is restored, the 8715-01 goes back into the measurement operation mode, and recording is restarted immediately.

  • Page 121: Grid Type

    _____________________________________________________________________ 6.1.2 Grid Type Selects the type of grid shown on the Waveform display screen and drawn on the recording paper. Procedure Screen: Basic Setting > Environment 1. Press the SET key to display the Basic Setting screen. 2. Move the flashing cursor to Environment... and use the keys to display the Environment screen.

  • Page 122: Lcd Saver

    Flashing cursor The LCD Saver function is not used. The LCD Saver function is used. When the printer is printing, the 8715-01 automatically reduce NOTE backlight brightness and enter LCD power save mode. ______________________________________________________________ 6.1 Environment Settings...

  • Page 123: Display Color

    _____________________________________________________________________ 6.1.4 Display Color Serves to set the display color. Screen display color can be selected from colors 1 to 16. Procedure Screen: Basic Setting > Environment 1. Press the SET key to display the Basic Setting screen. 2. Move the flashing cursor to Environment... and use the keys to display the Environment screen.

  • Page 124: Language

    _____________________________________________________________________ 6.1.5 Language Serves to set the display language. Procedure Screen: Basic Setting > Environment 1. Press the SET key to display the Basic Setting screen. 2. Move the flashing cursor to Environment... and use the keys to display the Environment screen. 3.

  • Page 125: List & Gauge

    _____________________________________________________________________ 6.1.6 List & Gauge When a waveform is printed out, the gauge can be printed out at the beginning, and a listing can be printed out at the end. Procedure Screen: Basic Setting > Environment 1. Press the SET key to display the Basic Setting screen. 2.

  • Page 126: Screen Copy Output Destination

    _____________________________________________________________________ 6.1.7 Screen Copy Output Destination The destination for output of displayed by the COPY key can be specified. Procedure Screen: Basic Setting > Environment (1) Enable screen copy. 1. Press the SET key to display the Basic Setting screen. 2.
  • Page 127 _____________________________________________________________________ (3) Select output coloring Move the flashing cursor to Color Type and use the keys to make a setting. Flashing cursor Color Output in color Grayscale Output in gray scale MONO Output in black and white (black background) MONO(REV) Output in black and white (white background) ______________________________________________________________ 6.1 Environment Settings...

  • Page 128: Using The Previous State Settings

    _____________________________________________________________________ 6.2 Using the Previous State Settings 6.2.1 Storing Settings All settings of the present state are stored in internal memory. Up to four states can be saved for later recall when needed. Procedure Screen: Basic Setting > Setting 1. Press the SET key to display the Basic Setting screen. Flashing cursor 2.
  • Page 129 _____________________________________________________________________ 4. Use the keys to display the Comment entry screen. For details to entering the comment, see Section 8.3.3. 5. Press the START key to accept, or the STOP key to cancel. It is not necessary to enter a comment to save the settings.

  • Page 130: Loading Previously Saved State Settings

    _____________________________________________________________________ 6.2.2 Loading Previously Saved State Settings Procedure Screen: Basic Setting > Setting 1. Press the SET key to display the Basic Setting screen. 2. Move the flashing cursor to Setting... and use the keys to display the Setting screen. 3.

  • Page 131: Deleting Saved State Settings

    _____________________________________________________________________ 6.2.3 Deleting saved state settings Procedure Screen: Basic Setting > Setting 1. Press the SET key to display the Basic Setting screen. 2. Move the flashing cursor to Setting... and use the keys to display the Setting screen. 3. Move the flashing cursor to the Delete position for the number of the setting state to be deleted.

  • Page 132: Auto Setting

    _____________________________________________________________________ 6.2.4 Auto Setting When power is turned on, the specified state number (No. 1 to 4) is loaded automatically. Procedure Screen: Basic Setting > Setting 1. Press the SET key to display the Basic Setting screen. 2. Move the flashing cursor to Setting... and use the keys to display the Setting screen.

  • Page 133: Initialize Screen Settings

    _____________________________________________________________________ 6.3 Initialize Screen Settings 6.3.1 Setting the Clock This instrument incorporates a calendar with automatic leap year compensation and 24-hour clock. Procedure Screen: Basic Setting > Initialize 1. Press the SET key to display the Basic Setting screen. 2. Move the flashing cursor to Initialize... and use the keys to display the Initialize screen.

  • Page 134: Clearing The Waveform Data

    _____________________________________________________________________ 6.3.2 Clearing the Waveform Data Clears the waveform data stored in memory and initializes. Procedure Screen: Basic Setting > Initialize 1. Press the SET key to display the Basic Setting screen. 2. Move the flashing cursor to Initialize... and use the keys to display the Initialize screen.

  • Page 135: System Reset

    _____________________________________________________________________ 6.3.3 System Reset ･ Resets all settings to the factory default values. ･ The same effect can be achieved by turning power to the instrument on while holding down the STOP key. Procedure Screen: Basic Setting > Initialize 1. Press the SET key to display the Basic Setting screen. 2.

  • Page 136: Self-Check

    _____________________________________________________________________ 6.3.4 Self-check If you run a self-check and the message "NG" appears or there seems to be a problem, please have the instrument serviced. Procedure Screen: Basic Setting > Initialize 1. Press the SET key to display the Basic Setting screen. 2.
  • Page 137 _____________________________________________________________________ (3) ROM/RAM Check The following items can be checked. OK/NG Storage RAM OK/NG Backup RAM OK/NG Work RAM OK/NG Video RAM OK/NG Address bus OK/NG (4) Printer Check The printer check tests solid printing and character printing. Pressing the STOP key aborts. Pressing the DMM key causes print head cleaning by solid printing while the key is pressed.

  • Page 138: Extended Setting

    _____________________________________________________________________ 6.4 Extended Setting 6.4.1 Auto Save Settings Measurement data can be saved to a PC Card automatically. (1) Select the command to save. Flashing cursor 1. Press the SET key to display the Basic Setting screen. 2. Move the flashing cursor to Extended Setting... and use keys to display the Extended Setting screen.
  • Page 139 _____________________________________________________________________ (2) Enter the file name. Move the flashing cursor to the position shown in the figure below and enter the file name. Flashing cursor If the file name entered as a blank [ . ], it is assigned automatically according to the following principle. [AUTO ]→[AUTO0001]．...
  • Page 140 _____________________________________________________________________ (4) Set the thinning when the text format is selected. Flashing cursor Move the flashing cursor to the position shown in the figure below and use the keys to make a setting. ______________________________________________________________ 6.4 Extended Setting...

  • Page 141: Sequential Save Function

    (Instantaneous Waveform − − Recording) When recording instantaneous waveforms for power fluctuation NOTE measurement after the maximum number of storable waveform blocks are loaded, the 8715-01 will not load any more waveforms even at trigger activation. ______________________________________________________________ 6.4 Extended Setting...
  • Page 142 _____________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ 6.4 Extended Setting...

  • Page 143: Chapter 7 Printout Of Measurement Data

    _____________________________________________________________________ Chapter 7 Printout of Measurement Data Five different procedures can be used to print out the measured waveforms. Manual print Refer to 7.2.1. Auto print Refer to 7.2.2. Real-time print Refer to 7.2.3. Partial print Refer to 7.2.4. Screen copy Refer to 7.2.5.

  • Page 144: Printing Procedure

    _____________________________________________________________________ 7.1 Printing Procedure 7.1.1 Manual Print This mode serves to print waveform data from the internal memory. Waveform Measurement data from one measurement (entire recording length) are printed Trend Instaneous The function is switched to MEM on the waveform recording Waveform Display screen.

  • Page 145: Auto Print (Waveform)

    _____________________________________________________________________ 7.1.2 Auto Print (Waveform) When Auto Print is enabled (ON) in the Waveform Measurement Mode, after the measurement starts, each waveform block for the recording length is automatically printed after being loaded. When cursor A and B are enabled, partial printing is executed.

  • Page 146: Real Time Print (Trend Rms Recording)

    _____________________________________________________________________ 7.1.3 Real Time Print (Trend RMS Recording) The input waveform and data are printed out continuously in real time. Print density differs according to the time axis setting. Procedure Screen: Basic Setting (Trend) 1. Press the SET key and key to display the Basic Setting screen (Trend).
  • Page 147 _____________________________________________________________________ ･ When the time axis ranges from 1 to 5 s/DIV, simultaneous NOTE numerical data printing is unavailable. ･ If the instrument is used with the 9447 BATTERY PACK, simultaneous printing is unavailable at 1 s/DIV of the time axis.

  • Page 148: Partial Print

    _____________________________________________________________________ 7.1.4 Partial Print This function prints the waveform between the A and B cursors. The function is available also when the A/B cursors are currently outside the range displayed on screen. When only the A cursor is enabled, waveform data is printed from the A cursor to the end of the data.

  • Page 149: Screen Copy

    _____________________________________________________________________ 7.1.5 Screen Copy Prints a copy of the display screen. Procedure Screen: All 1. Display the desired screen. 2. Press the COPY key. Even if the gauge is set to the List & Gauge function, the gauge NOTE is not printed out in the screen copy mode. The screen copy function is not available during measurement.

  • Page 150: Example Of Printer Output

    _____________________________________________________________________ 7.2 Example of Printer Output Waveform / Trend Instaneous waveform recording Trend RMS Recording ______________________________________________________________ 7.2 Example of Printer Output...

  • Page 151: Chapter 8 Storing The Measurement Data

    _____________________________________________________________________ Chapter 8 Storing the Measurement Data Measurement data and settings in the 8715-01 can be saved to and loaded from a PC Card. The CARD key selects the File screen for PC Card settings and operations. File screen File screen Load Refer to 8.3.1.

  • Page 152: Pc Card

    8.1 PC Card (1) Saving and Loading Measurement Data (binary format) Measurement data is saved in binary format so that, when needed, it can be loaded back into the 8715-01 for data analysis and printing. (2) Saving Measurement Data (text format) Measurement data can be saved in text (CSV) format.

  • Page 153: Using The Pc Card Slot

    _____________________________________________________________________ 8.2 Using the PC Card Slot ･ If a PC card is inserted upside down, backwards, or in CAUTION the wrong direction, the PC card or the instrument may suffer damage. ･ Do not remove the PC card while the PC card unit is operating.

  • Page 154: Settings On The File Screen

    _____________________________________________________________________ 8.3 Settings on the File Screen 8.3.1 Loading the Data The instrument settings or the measurement data are transferred from the PC card to the memory of the instrument. Data stored in the text format is not readable by the 8715- Operation Sequence Select the command to load Select the file for loading data...
  • Page 155 _____________________________________________________________________ Procedure Screen: File (1) Select the command to load. 1. Press the CARD key to display the File screen. 2. Move the flashing cursor to the position shown in the figure below and select Load using the keys. Flashing cursor (2) Select the file for loading data.
  • Page 156 _____________________________________________________________________ (3) Select the channel for loading data 1. Press the START key to display the channel selection screen for the loading destination. 2. Move the flashing cursor to the position shown in the figure and specify the channel from which to load the saved data using the keys.
  • Page 157 Load Loaded part If the recording length set in the 8715-01 is longer than the saved data, the data from the end of the last saved waveform to the end of the 8715-01 recording length is invalid.

  • Page 158: Saving Measurement And Setting Data

    _____________________________________________________________________ 8.3.2 Saving Measurement and Setting Data Measurement and setting data can be saved to a PC Card. The data to be saved must first be stored in internal memory. If the A-B cursors are used, settings for partial saving can be made.
  • Page 159 The settings are saved. Text The waveform data is saved in text format. Data stored in the text format is not readable by the 8715-01. Binary Sequential Save data can be saved in binary (ALL) format. An index file is also created.
  • Page 160 _____________________________________________________________________ When sequential save is used with instantaneous waveform NOTE recording by the WAVEFORM sequential save and RMS TREND instaneous waveform recording, "Binary ALL" and "Text ALL" can be used for saving files. If measurement data is saved using "Binary ALL," an index file is created.
  • Page 161 _____________________________________________________________________ (4) Enter the file name. Move the flashing cursor to the position shown in the figure below and enter the file name. If the file name entered as a blank [ . ], it is assigned automatically according to the following principle.
  • Page 162 _____________________________________________________________________ (7) Select the Same File Name Handling setting (if same- name saving is desired). Flashing cursor Auto When saving with the same name, automatically append a number after the file name. If the last file was saved with a number appended, the next save just increments the number.
  • Page 163 _____________________________________________________________________ Auto save of filename A file saved with the filename ([ . ]) left blank is automatically set as shown below. Auto save Waveform Data/Screen Data [AUTO] [NONAME] [AUTO0001] [NONAME01] [AUTO0010] [NONAME10] [AUTO0100] [NONAM100] [AUTO5000] [NONA5000] Waveform file size (in bytes) File size = Header field + Data field Omit the decimals of quotients.

  • Page 164: Entering The File Name

    _____________________________________________________________________ 8.3.3 Entering the File Name Characters are entered by the following key operations on the file name entry screen. Enter characters by copying from the Character Selection Field to the File Name Entry Field. When all characters have been entered, press the START key to accept the entry.
  • Page 165 _____________________________________________________________________ Virtual function keys The virtual function keys provide shortcuts by duplicating the process of moving the cursor to a particular location and pressing the keys to accept the selection. Virtual Function Key Field Virtual Function Key Operations Item Meaning INS /OVER Switches between Insert and Overwrite modes.
  • Page 166 _____________________________________________________________________ Copying File Name 1. Press the CARD key to display the File screen. 2. Select the Save command using the keys. 3. Select the file with the name to be copied. Select a file to be copied 4. Press the START key to display the setting screen for saving format.

  • Page 167: Deleting The Files And Directories

    _____________________________________________________________________ 8.3.4 Deleting the Files and Directories The files and directories can be deleted. Procedure Screen: File (1) Select the command to delete. 1. Press the CARD key to display the File screen. 2. Move the flashing cursor to the position on the figure below and select Delete using the keys.

  • Page 168: Creating The Directory

    _____________________________________________________________________ 8.3.5 Creating the Directory Creates a subdirectory on the selected medium. Procedure Screen: File (1) Select the command to create a directory. 1. Press the CARD key to display the File screen. 2. Move the flashing cursor to the position on the figure below and select Make Dir using the keys.
  • Page 169 ･ Files cannot be moved from one directory to another with the NOTE 8715-01. ･ The maximum number of files that can be stored in the root directory of a flash ATA card is 512 files (depending on manufacturer). Up to 5000 files can be stored in a subdirectory.

  • Page 170: Initializing

    _____________________________________________________________________ 8.3.6 Initializing Initialization method is described below. Procedure Screen: File (1) Select the command to initialize a PC card. 1. Press the CARD key to display the File screen. 2. Move the flashing cursor to the position on the figure below and select Format using the keys.

  • Page 171: Changing The Names Of Files And Directories

    _____________________________________________________________________ 8.3.7 Changing the Names of Files and Directories Change the name of a saved file, or a directory name. Procedure Screen: File (1) Select the command to rename. 1. Press the CARD key to display the File screen. 2. Move the flashing cursor to the position on the figure below and select Rename using the keys.
  • Page 172 _____________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ 8.3 Settings on the File Screen...
  • Page 173 _____________________________________________________________________ Chapter 9 Specifications 9.1 General Specifications Measurement Waveform : Power Waveform Monitoring Trend : RMS Trend Monitoring modes Number of channels 4 analog channels (maximum) Memory capacity 4 ch, 64 K words/channel Maximum sampling 400 kS/s (all channels simultaneously) speed Time axis accuracy 0.01%...
  • Page 174 _____________________________________________________________________ Dielectric strength One minute at 3.7 kVAC (between the main unit and input channels, between input channels) Power supply Depending on the 9418-10 AC ADAPTER or 9418-15 AC ADAPTER (powering at 12 VDC 10%) Rated supply voltage of the AC adapter is 100 to 240 VAC.
  • Page 175 _____________________________________________________________________ Display Display language Japanese/English (selectable) 5.7- inch STN color LCD display Screen (320 x 240 dots) Waveform: 10 DIVf.s. x 10 DIV f.s. Display resolution (1 DIV = 20 (horizontally) x 28 (vertically) dots) Dots spacing 0.36 (horizontal) x 0.36 (vertical) mm Backlight lifetime Approx.
  • Page 176 _____________________________________________________________________ 9.2 Analog Inputs Accuracy at 23 5%, after 30-minutes warming-up time. Period of guaranteed accuracy: 1 year Input mode Voltage, 9010, 9018, 9132, 3283, 3284, 3285, 9322 Measurement Volt : 100 V Line, 200 V Line, 400 V Line, 100 VDC ranges 9010: 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 A...
  • Page 177 _____________________________________________________________________ Input terminals Insulated BNC terminal Maximum input 450 Vrms/DC max (CAT ll) voltage Maximum rated 450 V AC/DC (between each input channel and main unit, and between input channels) voltage to earth *Accuracy Specifications Input Range Waveform Trend instaneous Max.
  • Page 178 _____________________________________________________________________ *1: except for 9132 *2: 9132 only *3: 3284 only *4: 3285 only *5: The accuracy of the clamp probe is added when using a clamp probe. *6: The accuracy of the differential probe is added when using a differential probe Trigger Digital comparison Trigger Method...
  • Page 179 _____________________________________________________________________ 9.3 Measurement Modes Waveform Measurement Mode 200, 400 µs/DIV Time axis 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 ms/DIV Time axis resolution 80 points/DIV (with the printer) Sampling period 1/80 of the time axis 20, 50, 100, 200, 400 DIV Recording length (Sequential save ON) 20, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800 DIV (Sequential save OFF)
  • Page 180 _____________________________________________________________________ RMS Trend Measurement Mode (RMS Recording) Input mode Commercial mains power only (50/60 Hz) Time axis 1, 2, 5, 10, 30 s/DIV, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30 min/DIV 1 h/DIV 80 points/DIV (with the printer) Time axis resolution 250 µs fixed (800 rms data/s) Sampling period RMS accuracy 3% f.s.
  • Page 181 _____________________________________________________________________ RMS Trend Measurement Mode (Instantaneous Waveform Recording) 200, 400 µs/DIV Time axis 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 ms/DIV Sampling period 1/80 of the time axis Maximum sampling speed: 80 kS/s 20, 50, 100, 200 DIV (Sequential save ON) Recording length 20, 50, 100, 200, 400 DIV (Sequential save OFF) Waveform...
  • Page 182 _____________________________________________________________________ 9.4 Others Waveform display ON/OFF Cursor Time difference, voltage difference between cursors A and B, voltage at each cursor, time measurement from trigger can be measured. function List/gauge functions OFF, list, gauge, list & gauge can be selected Backup function Provided Waveform data and settings are saved even if the power switch is turned off.
  • Page 183 Maintenance and Service Service ･ If damage is suspected, check the section 10.5 "Troubleshooting" before contacting your dealer or Hioki representative. ･ When transporting the instrument, use the original packing materials in which it was shipped, and pack in a double carton.
  • Page 184 NOTE from the instrument if it is to be stored for a long time. ･ If the 8715-01 shuts down because the batteries are exhausted, it still continues to consume a very small amount of power. After the shutdown, be sure to turn the power switch off.
  • Page 185 _____________________________________________________________________ Replacing the 9447 BATTERY PACK 1. Turn the power OFF. 2. Take off the cover of the battery compartment. 3. Remove the battery pack. 4. Replace the new or recharged battery pack. ･ The battery pack is subject to self-discharge. Be sure to charge NOTE the battery before initial use.
  • Page 186 _____________________________________________________________________ 10.2 Recharging the 9447 BATTERY PACK ･ When using the 9447 BATTERY PACK and the following warning message is displayed, recharge them. "WARNING 620: Battery low" ･ If not using the 9418-10 AC ADAPTER or 9418-15 AC ADAPTER, the recharging of the 9447 is not possible. 1.
  • Page 187 ･ Dispose of used batteries according to their type in the prescribed manner and in the proper location. The 8715-01 incorporates a lithium battery for memory backup. Before final disposal of the 8715-01, remove the lithium battery as described below. 1. Check that the instrument is powered OFF.
  • Page 188 _____________________________________________________________________ 10.4 Cleaning the Printer Head The maintenance of the printer is not especially required. However, depending upon the conditions of use, and especially if the printer has been used over a long period of time, it is possible for dirt or paper dust to adhere to the printer thermal head, causing the printing to be faint or otherwise indistinct.
  • Page 189 _____________________________________________________________________ 10.5 Troubleshooting If the instrument does not seem to operate normally, check the following points before requesting service. The screen and ･ Is the AC Adapter correctly connected? indicators do not ･ Are the batteries correctly inserted? light when powered ･...
  • Page 190 _____________________________________________________________________ If none of the above conditions apply, and the cause of the problem is not understood, try performing a system reset. All the settings will revert to the factory settings. Also refer to Appendices (Error messages) and Index for more information.
  • Page 191 Warning messages can be cleared by pressing any key. Data cannot be loaded, because it is Cannot load. not a set of data created by the 8715-01. The media is not a correctly Illegal format. formatted MS-DOS. File cannot be deleted, because it is File is read only.
  • Page 192 _____________________________________________________________________ Little capacity is available. Disk full. Delete files or use new media. Up to 127 characters can be used for Path name error. a path name. Empty directory name. Name the directory. Another directory of the same name Directory already exists. exists.
  • Page 193 _____________________________________________________________________ 11.2 RMS Value Input data sampled at a fixed 250 µs rate is subjected to 800 RMS calculations per second. One division is equal to 80 samples. Calculate one RMS value 141 V -141 V 3-period Sample the 50 Hz or 60 Hz waveforms at 250 µs 1/800seconds and calculate one RMS value item using three- period data.
  • Page 194 _____________________________________________________________________ 11.3 Text File Internal Format Text files consist of a header and a data section. The header consists of the following measurement-related information: COMMENT Overall waveform comment DATE Measurement month, day and year (in MM- DD-YYYY format) TIME Trigger time (in HH:MM:SS format) Number of data types (including time axis NUM_SIGS data)
  • Page 195 _____________________________________________________________________ Saved data from Power Trend RMS Recording "COMMENT","8715 Power Monitoring RMS Data" "DATE","01-01-2000" "TIME","00:02:49" "NUM_SIGS", 9 "INTERVAL", 1.250E-01 "HORZ_UNITS", "S" "VERT_UNITS", "S", "V", "V", "V", "V", "V", "V", "V", "V" "SIGNAL","TIME", "ACH1(Max)", "ACH1(Min)", "ACH2(Max)", "ACH2(Min)", "ACH3(Max)", "ACH3(Min)", "ACH4(Max)", "ACH4(Min)" "DATA"...
  • Page 196 _____________________________________________________________________ 11.4 Waveform Viewer (Wv) The waveform viewer provides a simplified view of data transferred to a PC by remote control or data acquisition. The viewer has a CSV conversion function. Converted files may be read by a spreadsheet program. System requirements For a PC running Windows 95, 98, Me, Windows NT4.0 SP3 or later, Windows 2000, or Windows XP...
  • Page 197 _____________________________________________________________________ 11.4.1 Starting the Waveform Viewer In the Windows Start menu, select [ ] - [ Programs HIOKI ]. This starts the waveform viewer application. To close the waveform viewer application, in the [ File menu select [ ]. You can also click the Close button at Exit the top right corner of the window.
  • Page 198 _____________________________________________________________________ 11.4.2 Waveform Viewer Menus The following is the complete menu tree of the waveform viewer application. [ Open ] [File] Refer to 11.4.3 [ Save All ] Refer to 11.4.4 [ Save Between Cursors ] Refer to 11.4.4 [ Batch Conversion ] Refer to 11.4.5 [ Exit ] Refer to 11.4.1...
  • Page 199 _____________________________________________________________________ Right-click with the mouse in the waveform display screen for the following functions. Right-click with [ Wave Control Panel ] the mouse [ Properties ] [ Trace ] [ Block List ] [ Zoom In ] [ Zoom Out ] [ Set Magnification ] [ Jump ] [ Trig ]...
  • Page 200 _____________________________________________________________________ 11.4.3 Using the Waveform Viewer Waveform display To display a waveform it is first necessary to select the file to be displayed. In the [ ] menu, select [ ], to display the file File Open selection dialog box. Select a waveform file, and click Open to read in the file, and display the waveform.
  • Page 201 _____________________________________________________________________ Changing waveform scale and position (Waveform Control Panel) You can adjust the display for each channel separately. In the [ ] menu, select [ ] to View Waveform Control Panel display a dialog box. This indicate the list of channel. When a check mark is present the corresponding channel is displayed.
  • Page 202 _____________________________________________________________________ Checking the waveform measurement conditions (Properties) Select [ ] - [ ] on the menu to display the View Properties measurement settings on the MEMORY HiCORDER. Checking voltage values (Trace) Select [ ] - [ ] on the menu to check the time View Trace value and difference of the two cursors (A and B) and the...
  • Page 203 _____________________________________________________________________ Waveform legend view Select [ ] - [ ] on the menu to view the View Remarks instrument type of each channel, measurement mode, measurement range, filters, comments, scaling, display position, and magnification on the portion below the waveform screen. Fixing waveform view conditions Select [ ] - [...
  • Page 204 _____________________________________________________________________ 11.4.4 Conversion to CSV Format You can convert displayed waveform data to a CSV format file. Once in CSV format, the file can be loaded into spreadsheet or other software for further processing. You can either convert the whole data file or a range selected with the cursors.
  • Page 205 _____________________________________________________________________ Then to save all of the data, in the [ ] menu, select File ]; to save the range only, in the [ ] menu, Save All File select [ ]. A dialog box appears for Save Between Cursors setting the file to be saved, and the thinning.
  • Page 206 _____________________________________________________________________ 11.4.5 Converting Multiple Waveform Files into CSV Files You can convert multiple waveform files CSV files. 1. Select [ ] from the menu bar, then select [ File Batch ] from the File menu. Conversion 2. Select the desired files from the file list. To select two or more files, left-click on the desired files while holding down the Shift or Control key.
  • Page 207 INDEX 1 _____________________________________________________________________ Index Display Color DMM function - A - A/B coursols - E - AC adapter connection Accuracy Environment settings Accuracy Specifications Error messages Analog input terminal Extended setting Auto Save Settings External Trigger Auto print 31,129 External Trigger terminal 4,99 Auto setting Auto-scroll...
  • Page 208 INDEX 2 _____________________________________________________________________ Instantaneous waveform recording 74 Print value Instantaneous waveform trigger Printer check - K - - R - KEY/LED check Real time printing Key lock Recharging the battery pack Recording length 30,76 Recording paper - L - Reference waveform (waveform LCD check detection trigger) LCD saver...
  • Page 209 INDEX 3 _____________________________________________________________________ - T - Text format Thinning (saving measurement data) 124,145 Time axis 29,63,75 Trigger filter Trigger output Trigger slope 41,48,80 - V - Virtual Function key Voltage drop trigger 45,83 - W - Waiting for trigger Warning messages Waveform viewer (Wv) Waveform detection trigger Waveform display...
  • Page 210 INDEX 4 _____________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ Index...
  • Page 213 HIOKI 8715-01 POWER HiCORDER Instruction Manual Publication date: September 2006 Revised edition 6 Edited and published by HIOKI E.E. CORPORATION Technical Support Section All inquiries to International Sales and Marketing Department 81 Koizumi, Ueda, Nagano, 386-1192, Japan TEL: +81-268-28-0562 / FAX: +81-268-28-0568 E-mail: os-com@hioki.co.jp...
  • Page 214 2003-01 改訂  枠消す HEAD OFFICE 81 Koizumi, Ueda, Nagano 386-1192, Japan TEL +81-268-28-0562 / FAX +81-268-28-0568 E-mail: os-com@hioki.co.jp / URL http://www.hioki.co.jp/ HIOKI USA CORPORATION 6 Corporate Drive, Cranbury, NJ 08512, USA TEL +1-609-409-9109 / FAX +1-609-409-9108 8714A981-06 06-09H Printed on recycled paper...

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