1.2 Name and Functions of Parts Chapter 2 Application 2.1 Replacing the Battery 2.2 Installing Application Software 2.3 Connecting and Setting PC to the 3911-20 2.4 Connecting the 3911-20 with Logger Chapter 3 Transferring Data 3.1 Measuring with Logger 3.2 Setting the 3911-20 3.3 Sending Setting Data...
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_____________________________________________________________________ Introduction Thank you for purchasing the HIOKI "3911-20 COMMUNICATION BASE." To obtain maximum performance from the product, please read this manual first, and keep it handy for future reference. Inspection When you receive the product, inspect it carefully to ensure...
_____________________________________________________________________ Safety Notes This product is designed to conform to IEC 61010 Safety Standards, and has been thoroughly tested for WARNING safety prior to shipment. However, mishandling during use could result in injury or death, as well as damage to the product. Be certain that you understand the instructions and precautions in the manual before use.
_____________________________________________________________________ Notes on Use Follow these precautions to ensure safe operation and to obtain the full benefits of the various functions. The unit should always be operated in a range from -20 CAUTION to 70 and 80% RH or less. During data transfer when connected to personal computer (using RS-232C), operating temperature range is from 0 to 40 .
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COMMUNICATION UTILITY is subject to upgrading without notice. To publish material referencing COMMUNICATION UTILITY, the prior consent of HIOKI is required. The trademark "HIOKI" may not be used. HIOKI cannot accept any responsibility whatever for the results of a customer's operation of COMMUNICATION UTILITY.
The 3911-20 COMMUNICATION BASE loads data from logger series and sends loaded data to personal computer. Packaged application software allows personal computer to load data from the 3911-20 and analyze loaded data. Features (1) Capable of collecting up to 16 channels of data when connected to logger.
_____________________________________________________________________ 1.2 Name and Functions of Parts ① ② ③ 1. SEND button Sends the 3911-20 settings to logger series. 2. RECEIVE Loads recorded data in logger to the button 3911-20. 3. Optical data Enables optical data transfer to logger transfer port series.
_____________________________________________________________________ Chapter 2 Application 2.1 Replacing the Battery To avoid electric shock when replacing the batteries, first disconnect the cable from the object to be WARNING measured. Do not mix old and new batteries, or different types of batteries. Also, be careful to observe battery polarity during installation.
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Do not remove batteries when LED power is on or blinking to avoid losing the 3911-20 data and clock settings. LED power indicator is turned off after approximately 15 seconds with no operation.
_____________________________________________________________________ 2.2 Installing Application Software Packaged application software must be installed in personal computer to use the 3911-20 and logger series. Operating environment Computer with Pentium 90 MHz CPU or higher Microsoft Windows98/Me/2000/XP/Vista (32 bit version) At least 32 MB of main memory...
(4) Go to Communications and select Set Time to send time of personal computer to the 3911-20. Make sure to set correct time in personal computer before sending. After installing and/or replacing batteries, make sure to...
_____________________________________________________________________ 2.4 Connecting the 3911-20 with Logger Align and insert logger prongs to the 3911-20 slots and fasten logger securely to the 3911-20. Logger prong Improper connection between logger and the 3911-20 results communications failure and the 3911-20 error indicator LED appears.
Retrieve measurement data from logger with the 3911-20. Connect the 3911-20 and logger to retrieve measurement data. Retrieve measurement data from the 3911-20 with personal computer. Connect personal computer and the 3911-20 to retrieve measurement data. Analyze and save measurement data with COMMUNICATION UTILITY. ______________________________________________________________...
Common settings Time Interval Recording method Start control (1) Connect personal computer to the 3911-20. (See Section 2.3,"Connecting and Setting PC to the 3911-20") (2) Start up COMMUNICATION UTILITY on personal computer. (3) Go to 'Communications' on the menu bar and choose 'Set Measurement Conditions'.
(INTVL displayed). (4) Connect the 3911-20 to logger series. (5) Press the SEND button on the 3911-20 momentarily so that the LED lights, then press and hold the same button for one second to transfer logger series common settings to the logger.
During recording or waiting for recording start time, error occurs. (3) Press logger INTERVAL button to open interval setting display (INTVL displayed). (4) Connect the 3911-20 to logger series. (5) Press the RECEIVE button on the 3911-20 momentarily so that the...
Sends measurement data from the 3911-20 to personal computer. Saving Measurement Data (1) After measurement data is sent from the 3911-20 to personal computer, data is displayed in graph automatically. (2) To save data, go to 'File' on the menu bar and choose 'Save'.
Data equal to 16 channel is saved. With Models 3636-20 and 3638-20, when measurement data from a single channel (CH1 or CH2) is received by the 3911-20, the LEDs on the 3911-20 indicate that data for two channels is present.
(asynchronous serial connection, two wire type) Transfer rate The 3911-20 to Logger 250 data/s (reference value) The 3911-20 to PC 1000 data/s (19200 bps) Recording capacity 16 channels (16,000 data X 16 channels) 8 channels (32,000 data X 8 channels) Power supply LR03 alkaline battery 1.5 V X4...
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_____________________________________________________________________ Storage -20 to 70 (-4 to 158 ), 80% RH or less temperature and (no condensation) humidity range Water Resilience none Accessories LR03 alkaline battery X 4 Instruction Manual CD-R Option 9637 RS-232C CABLE Standards Safety EN61010 Pollution Degree 2 Applying ...
Hioki representative. Pack the product carefully so that it will not be damaged during shipment, and include a detailed written description of the problem. Hioki cannot be responsible for damage that occurs during shipment. ______________________________________________________________ Maintenance and Service...
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3911-20. Transfer data to personal computer. Although LED datafull indicator is not blinking, when the 3911-20 already has 15 channels of data attempting to load data from the 3631-20 (2 ch), the 3641-20 (2 ch), the 3636-20/3637- 20/3638-20/3639-20/3640-20/3645-20 results in error and LED error indicator starts blinking.
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_____________________________________________________________________ -MEMO- ______________________________________________________________ Maintenance and Service...
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_____________________________________________________________________ -MEMO- ______________________________________________________________ Maintenance and Service...
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HIOKI 3911-20 COMMUNICATION BASE Instruction Manual Publication date: May 2008 Revised edition 9 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...
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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.com/ HIOKI USA CORPORATION 6 Corporate Drive, Cranbury, NJ 08512, USA TEL +1-609-409-9109 / FAX +1-609-409-9108 3911A981-09 08-05H Printed on recycled paper...
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