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Measurement Guide 8847 MEMORY HiCORDER Read first. Offers an introduction to the Memory HiCorder's basic measuring method for first time users. December 2010 Revised edition 2 8847A983-02 10-11H...
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Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing the HIOKI "Model 8847 Memory HiCorder." This Measurement Guide consists of some basic application examples. Before using the instrument, be sure to read the Instruction Manual carefully. The following documents are provided with this instrument. Refer to them as appropriate for your applica- tion.
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Screen structure and operation overview Screen structure and operation overview Screen structure In the sheet tab screen, the sheet can be changed by pressing the key. Waveform screen File screen Screen to view waveforms. Screen to view data files in the media (CF card, HDD, USB, internal memory).
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Screen structure and operation overview Operating Keys DISP STATUS Displays the Waveform screen. Displays the Status screen. SYSTEM CHAN Displays the System screen. Displays the Channel screen. FILE CH.SET Displays the File screen. Displays the channel settings window on the Waveform screen. ABCSR TRIG.SET Displays the A/B cursor settings...
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Measurement Preparations Measurement Preparations Install the instrument To prevent overheating, be sure to leave the specified clearances around the unit. All at least 5 cm At least 5 cm Set the items necessary to the device Right side Front Connect the Probes Insert the CF Card.
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Measurement Preparations Supply the power Right Side Power On Setting the clock Carry out setting in the [Init] sheet. The date and time indication is shown at the top right of the screen. Perform zero-adjust This procedure compensates for input module differences and sets the reference potential of the instrument to 0 V.
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Measurement Procedure Measurement Procedure Before measuring, please read “Operating Precautions” in the instruction manual. Perform the inspection before measurement Please read “Pre-Measurement Inspection” in the instruction manual. Connect to the measurement point Set the measurement conditions Carry out setting in the Waveform screen. •...
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Measurement Procedure Analyze, save and print Analyze Scroll and view the waveform. Waveform display can be changed. (You can zoom in or out) S a v e View saved data. Save data. Data can be loaded, and file can be deleted and Data can be automatically saved under the copied.
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To measure repetitive waveforms such as commercial power supply, setting the measurement start point as the standard level trigger level will make it easier to observe the waveforms. 1 Prepare for measurement Required items: 8847 8966 Analog Unit Connect to CH1. L9198 Connection Cord ...
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Measure the commercial power supply 3 Set the saving conditions The following explains the setting method to save immediately by pressing the SAVE key. Carry out the following setting using the File Save sheet on the System screen. Select at save (Selection Save) Set to [No].
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50 Hz commercial power 1/2 cycle falls from approximately 100 Vrms (141.4 Vpeak) to below 90 Vrms (127.2 Vpeak). 1 Prepare for measurement Required items: 8847 8966 Analog Unit Connect to CH1. L9198 Connection Cord ...
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Monitor abnormal occurrences 3 Set automatic saving Carry out the following setting using the file saving sheet on the System screen. Displays the Auto Save [File Save] sheet Set to [On]. Select Save to setting Specify the folder to save to. items Move Savable media is HDD and CF Card only.
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Analyze Analyze Confirm the measurement waveform Scroll the waveform The location of the waveform on display can be confirmed with the scroll bar. The time ( ) below shows when the trigger is activated. Later Earlier Blue frame (Screen display range) Red bar (Whole waveform) Expand or compress the waveform Change the magnification.
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Analyze Read measurement value 1. Set the AB cursor. Carry out the following setting by displaying the waveform screen and using the AB cursor setting window. AB cursors Displays the Set to [Trace]. Waveform screen. Kind Displays the AB cursor Set to [a-B].
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Analyze Display the waveforms without overlapping When measurements on multi phenomenon are carried out, the waveforms may overlap and become diffi- cult to see. START key is pressed and measurement has started but the waveforms overlap and cannot be seen clearly. When this happens, change the location of the display, or the width of the vertical axis on display to show the waveforms more clearly.
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Analyze Calculate the measurement data Up to 16 can be calculated at once. Calculation items: average value, execution value, peak value, maximum value, minimum value, cycle, fre- quency, etc. The calculation method on the measurement data for all the 20 items will be explained here. Carry out the following setting using the calculation sheet on the status screen.
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Analyze Viewing Media Data saved in the main instrument can be confirmed in the file screen. Displays the File screen. [Media Change] Select a media Save the files in the [HIOKI8847] folder. Setting data Multiple data can be saved in the instru- ment, and loaded selectively.
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Print Print Print the measurement results. 1. Print settings Print according to conditions set in the system screen printer sheet. Displays the [Printer] sheet Print Select Set to [No]. * To select printing content Use this sheet to set other detailed each time, select [Yes] settings related to the printer, such...
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Print Hard copy When the COPY key is pressed, the screen can be printed. The display screen will be printed as it is. Printing of waveform display only is also possible. Use the SYSTEM key to display and set the printer sheet. Print GUI Set to [No].
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Start the measurement by pressing the AUTO key to automatically set the time axis range, voltage axis range, and zero position. 1. Prepare for measurement Required items: 8847 8966 Analog Unit Connect to CH1. L9198 Connection Cord ...
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Convenient functions What is a pre-trigger? It is a function which allows waveforms before the trigger point to be recorded. Merit Useful to detect signs before abnormal occurrences happen because parts before the trigger point are recorded. If the pre-trigger If the pre-trigger is not used, only the parts after the trigger point are recorded.
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Others Probe Compensation Probe compensation can be carried out by using 9665 10:1 Probe and 9666 100:1 Probe. Displays the [Environment] sheet Move the cursor to the [NG/EXT OUT2] item. A 1 kHz 5 V square wave is outputted from an external output terminal (NG/EXT.OUT2 Terminal).
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Others Recording Length Setting Set the length (number of divisions) to record each time data is acquired. Each division of the recording length consists of 100 data points. The number of data points of the whole recording length is the specified recording length (divisions) ×...
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