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Instruction Manual
8206-10
MICRO HiCORDER
July 2013 Revised edition 8 8206B981-08 13-07H

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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual 8206-10 MICRO HiCORDER July 2013 Revised edition 8 8206B981-08 13-07H...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Inspection Safety Notes Notes on Use Chapter Summary viii Chapter 1 Product Overview 1.1 Product Overview 1.2 Features 1.3 Front Panel 1.4 LCD (Display) 1.5 Printout Information Chapter 2 Measurement Procedures 2.1 Preparations 2.2 AC Voltage Measurement 2.3 AC Current Measurement 2.4 AC Voltage and Current Measurement 2.5 Common Measurement Operations Chapter 3 Changing the Recording Paper...
  • Page 4 Chapter 4 Specifications 4.1 General Specifications 4.2 Voltage Measurement Input Specifications 4.3 Current Measurement Input Specifications 4.4 Display Specifications 4.5 Recorded Information 4.6 Recording Time Chapter 5 Maintenance and Service 5.1 Storage Precautions 5.2 Cleaning 5.3 Cleaning the Printer Head 5.4 Service...
  • Page 5 _____________________________________________________________________ Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Hioki 8206-10 MICRO HiCORDER. To obtain maximum performance from the instrument, please read this manual first, and keep it handy for future reference. ______________________________________________________________ Introduction...

  • Page 6: Inspection

    Before using the instrument, make sure that the insulation on the connection cords is undamaged and that no bare conductors are improperly exposed. Using the instrument in such conditions could cause an electric shock, so contact your dealer or Hioki representative for repair. ______________________________________________________________...

  • Page 7: Safety Notes

    _____________________________________________________________________ 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 8 _____________________________________________________________________ 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 9 _____________________________________________________________________ Measurement categories This instrument complies with CAT III safety requirements. To ensure safe operation of measurement instruments, IEC 61010 establishes safety standards for various electrical environments, categorized as CAT II to CAT IV, and called measurement categories. These are defined as follows. CATII Primary electrical circuits in equipment connected to an AC electrical outlet by a power cord (portable tools,...

  • Page 10: Notes On Use

    _____________________________________________________________________ Notes on Use Follow these precautions to ensure safe operation and to obtain the full benefits of the various functions. The maximum input voltage is 600 V DC/AC. Attempting to measure voltage in excess of the maximum input DANGER voltage could destroy the instrument and result in personal injure or death.
  • Page 11 For shipping or long-term storage, be certain that the recording head is in the raised position. Otherwise the rollers could be deformed and cause uneven printing. Use only recording paper specified by Hioki. Non-specified NOTE recording paper may result in poor-quality or blank printouts.

  • Page 12: Chapter Summary

    viii _____________________________________________________________________ Chapter Summary This manual consists of the following chapters. "Introduction", "Safety Notes", "Notes on Use" describe precautions on use, overview, and features of this unit. Be sure to read them all. Next, check Chapter 1 to 5 and the unit to confirm your understanding of the function.

  • Page 13: Chapter 1 Product Overview

    _____________________________________________________________________ Chapter 1 Product Overview ______________________________________________________________ Product Overview...

  • Page 14: Product Overview

    _____________________________________________________________________ 1.1 Product Overview The multi-functional recording Model 8206-10 MICRO HiCORDER is almost as easy to use as a simple DMM. This instrument features the capability to simultaneously record voltage and current (When using the optional clamp- on sensor), such as is often required for AC power management, as well as providing input voltage ranges corresponding to standard commercial mains voltages.

  • Page 15: Features

    _____________________________________________________________________ 1.2 Features (1) Easy operation The large single-function controls allow operation without requiring repeated reference to the manual. (2) Graduated analog-style amplitude display The high-resolution graduated display and data display matching the selected range allow input signal levels to be viewed like an analog meter.

  • Page 16: Front Panel

    _____________________________________________________________________ 1.3 Front Panel Printer Cover LCD (display) PAPER FEED Button POSITION Control ADJ Button SPEED Selector Indicator CHART Button DISPLAY Switch RANGE Selector A (CLAMP) Selector Clamp Terminals Test Voltage Input Terminals POWER SOURCE Switch POWER Switch AC Connector GND Terminal DC Terminals (DC Power Source) ______________________________________________________________...
  • Page 17 _____________________________________________________________________ LCD (display) Displays the signal level and device status, including selected mode and range, numeric scale values, and indicators. States such as print head up, out of paper and low supply voltage are also displayed. PAPER FEED Manually advances the recording paper Button Pressing this button momentarily advances the paper about 30 mm.

  • Page 18: Lcd (Display)

    _____________________________________________________________________ 1.4 LCD (Display) *Not used for the 8206-10. *Subunits (m) *Indicates Direct Current( *Positive *Indicates Alternating Current( Over-range Indicator Print Head Up Indicator Scale Pointer Paper End Indicator Numeric Display Under-range Indicator Low (DC) Supply Voltage Indicator *Negative Pointer The input signal level is indicated by the lit segment (pointer) in the graduated bar-type scale Over-range Indicator...

  • Page 19: Printout Information

    _____________________________________________________________________ 1.5 Printout Information Example of D/A-100 V range case Setup Range Data 1 Printing Waveform Interval Printing Setup Range Data 2 Model Recording Waveform Trademark Scale Elapsed Time Display Setup Range Data 1 The print setup signal type, numeric value of the range and display units are printed once when the CHART button is pushed (ON).
  • Page 20 _____________________________________________________________________ When the V/A range is selected, the recording waveform prints NOTE in two lines. The uppermost signal printed at intervals indicates the higher recording waveform. ______________________________________________________________ Product Overview...

  • Page 21: Chapter 2 Measurement Procedures

    _____________________________________________________________________ Chapter 2 Measurement Procedures 2.1 Preparations To avoid electric accidents and to maintain the safety specifications of this instrument, connect the power WARNING cord provided only to a 3-contact (two-conductor + ground) outlet. To avoid electrical accidents, turn the power switch off and unplug the power cords from the outlet after use.
  • Page 22 _____________________________________________________________________ AC Operation Set the switch to POWER SOURCE (AC) position. Connect the supplied power cord to the socket on the recorder. Plug in the power cord. Insert the plug directly into the outlet. NOTE Although the product can operate from 100 to 240 V AC, the power cord should be selected to conform to the requirements of the mains voltage used.
  • Page 23 _____________________________________________________________________ DC Operation Set the switch to POWER SOURCE (DC) position. Connect the GND terminal to earth ground. Connect a source of 9.5 to 14-V DC to the terminals. Negative Positive From 9.5 to 14-V DC power source NOTE A proper ground connection is important for safety and to ensure stable operation.
  • Page 24 _____________________________________________________________________ NOTE We recommend the following wiring for power connections. PVC-insulated ring-type crimp-on terminals (3.2-mm ID, less than 6-mm OD) Vinyl-insulated wire, at least 1.25 mm (#14 AWG) (3) Powering on Slide the switch to the on POWER position ( The LCD should light.

  • Page 25: Ac Voltage Measurement

    _____________________________________________________________________ 2.2 AC Voltage Measurement To avoid electric shock, short circuits and damage to the instrument, observe the following precautions: DANGER The maximum input voltage is 600 V DC/AC. Attempting to measure voltage in excess of the maximum input voltage could destroy the instrument and result in personal injure or death.
  • Page 26 _____________________________________________________________________ Example 1 Recording voltage changes at a breaker. Estimated test voltage: 200 V AC Recording period: 24 hours The supplied connection cord connect to the Test voltage input terminals. Set the Range selector to 200 V corresponding to the input signal level. (Select the voltage of the part to divide by V.) ______________________________________________________________...
  • Page 27 _____________________________________________________________________ Adjust the control to display POSITION 140 to 240 V (see Section 2.5, Item 3 regarding POSITION control adjustment). Set the selector to SPEED 10 cm/hour (according to particular application). Press the button to reset the zero position. (see Section 2.5, Item 9 regarding ADJ button).
  • Page 28 _____________________________________________________________________ Disconnect the connection cord from the circuit under test. Press the button to feed out the recording PAPER FEED paper, and cut it off. Turn the POWER switch off ( Inspect the results. In this example, the elapsed time until the battery voltage decreases to the warning level can be read from the printout and the scale.

  • Page 29: Ac Current Measurement

    _____________________________________________________________________ 2.3 AC Current Measurement To avoid electric shock, short circuits and damage to the instrument, observe the following precautions: DANGER Clamp-on sensor should be made only at the secondary side of a breaker, so the breaker can prevent an accident if a short circuit occurs. Connections should never be made to the primary side of a breaker, because unrestricted current flow could cause a serious accident if a short circuit...
  • Page 30 _____________________________________________________________________ Connect the optional clamp-on sensor to the Clamp terminals. Set the Range selector to the position. Set the (CLAMP) selector to 50 A sensitivity. Set the selector to SPEED 60 cm/hour (according to particular application). ______________________________________________________________ Measurement Procedures...
  • Page 31 _____________________________________________________________________ Press the button to reset the zero position. (see Section 2.5, Item 9 regarding ADJ button). Clip the clamp on sensor. NOTE Attach the clamp around only one conductor. Single-phase (2- wire) or three-phase (3-wire) cables clamped together will not produce any reading.
  • Page 32 _____________________________________________________________________ Remove the clamp from the conductor being measured. Press the button to feed out the recording PAPER FEED paper, and cut it off. Turn the switch off ( POWER Inspect the results. In this example, the current flow through the breaker over ten minutes can be read from the printout and the scale.

  • Page 33: Ac Voltage And Current Measurement

    _____________________________________________________________________ 2.4 AC Voltage and Current Measurement To avoid electric shock, short circuits and damage to the instrument, observe the following precautions: DANGER The maximum input voltage is 600 V DC/AC. Attempting to measure voltage in excess of the maximum input voltage could destroy the instrument and result in personal injure or death.
  • Page 34 _____________________________________________________________________ Example 3 Recording current flow through a breaker. Estimated test voltage: 200 V AC Estimated test current: 30 A Recording period: 5 hours The supplied connection cord connect to the Test voltage input terminals. Connect the optional clamp-on sensor to the Clamp terminals. ______________________________________________________________ Measurement Procedures...
  • Page 35 _____________________________________________________________________ Set the Range selector to 200 V corresponding to the input signal level. (Select the voltage of the part to divide by V/A.) Adjust the control to display POSITION 160 to 260 V (see Section 2.5, Item 3 regarding POSITION control adjustment).
  • Page 36 _____________________________________________________________________ Set the selector to 10 cm/hour SPEED (according to particular application). Press the button to reset the zero position. (see Section 2.5, Item 9 regarding ADJ button). Connect the connection cord in parallel with the device under test. Clip the clamp on sensor. NOTE Attach the clamp around only one conductor.
  • Page 37 _____________________________________________________________________ Press the button to begin CHART measuring. Record for 5 hours. Press the button again to stop CHART recording. Disconnect the connection cord from the circuit under test. Remove the clamp from the conductor being measured. Press the button to feed out the recording PAPER FEED paper, and cut it off.

  • Page 38: Common Measurement Operations

    _____________________________________________________________________ 2.5 Common Measurement Operations (1) Starting and ending recording Pressing the button down starts recording, and CHART pressing it again (to return it to the undepressed STOP position) ends recording. The PAPER FEED button and ADJ button are disabled while NOTE the CHART button is depressed (ON).
  • Page 39 _____________________________________________________________________ (4) PAPER FEED button Use this button for manual paper recording. Pressing this button momentarily advances the paper about 30 mm. Holding this button advances the paper continuously. NOTE The button is disabled during automatic recording. (5) DISPLAY Switch When you are recording voltage and current simultaneously (V/A range selected), you can set this switch to either A or V, according whether you wish the LCD to display current...
  • Page 40 _____________________________________________________________________ Average mode The printed waveform consists of the average of the data points between printing intervals. ＿ The printing waveform mode is displayed as AC The following shows the relation between the paper transport speeds and intervals. Papertransport speed Intervals 60 cm/hour 750 ms...
  • Page 41 _____________________________________________________________________ (9) ADJ button Press this button to adjust the fine offset of the zero position during measurement. While shorting the connection cord together, press this button to reset the zero position. After adjusting the zero position, the "0" in the numeric display of the LCD changes to "0.0", the "0"...
  • Page 42 _____________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ Measurement Procedures...

  • Page 43: Chapter 3 Changing The Recording Paper

    _____________________________________________________________________ Chapter 3 Changing the Recording Paper 3.1 Opening and Closing the Printer Cover Avoid forcing the printer cover, as the hinge could break. CAUTION Opening the Printer Cover Hook your fingertip under the projecting part of the printer cover, and pull it up slightly to disengage the catch.

  • Page 44: Installing Recording Paper

    _____________________________________________________________________ 3.2 Installing Recording Paper Raise the print head. Move the Head up/down lever head up/down lever up to raise the print head. Insert the spool into the recording paper roll. Install the spool and paper roll into the holder. Feed the paper over the guide Recording paper shaft.

  • Page 45: Chapter 4 Specifications

    _____________________________________________________________________ Chapter 4 Specifications 4.1 General Specifications Recording system Thermal recording paper Input channels 2 (Each channel sampled alternately) Sampling period 10 ms Valid recording width Waveform recording width: 60 mm Paper transport 2, 6, 10, 20 or 60 cm/hour speeds Recording axis Within...
  • Page 46 _____________________________________________________________________ External dimensions Approx. 250W 122H 93.5D mm and mass (9.84"W 4.8"H 3.68"D) Approx. 1200 g (42.3 oz.) Accessories 9344 CARRYING CASE L9257 CONNECTOR CORD 9235 RECORDING PAPER (15 m) Roll Paper Spools AC Power Cord Instruction Manual Options 9235 RECORDING PAPER (15 m, 10 rolls) 1 9236-01 RECORDING PAPER (15 m, Climate-resistant;...

  • Page 47: Voltage Measurement Input Specifications

    _____________________________________________________________________ 4.2 Voltage Measurement Input Specifications Measurement ranges 100, 200 and 500 V AC (rated value of the range can (based on standard be adjusted within 20% of standard ratings in 10% ratings) steps) The display can be magnified to show the area between +25 and -35% of the measurement range.

  • Page 48: Current Measurement Input Specifications

    _____________________________________________________________________ 4.3 Current Measurement Input Specifications Measurement ranges 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1000 AAC (depending on (max. ratings) clamp-on sensor used). Maximum display range is 110% of measurement range. Input sensitivity 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1000 mA f.s. (f.s.

  • Page 49: Display Specifications

    _____________________________________________________________________ Overall accuracy is the cumulative accuracy of the recorder and the probe, as indicated in the following examples. (Examples) 1. For the 100-A range, combining the accuracy of the recorder and the 9650 yields an overall accuracy of 3.53% f.s., and for the 50-A range, 3.56% f.s.

  • Page 50: Recorded Information

    _____________________________________________________________________ 4.5 Recorded Information Waveform data Voltage or current amplitude. Waveform data may be either average or unaveraged values (set at power on) Settings Range, mode, etc. print at start and stop, and at each 10 DIV (format differs when printed at intervals) Elapsed time Elapsed time from starting to record are printed at each 5 DIV...

  • Page 51: Chapter 5 Maintenance And Service

    _____________________________________________________________________ Chapter 5 Maintenance and Service 5.1 Storage Precautions (1) Recorder Avoid storing the product in conditions of high temperature and humidity, as damage may result from condensation and corrosion. During long-term storage and during transportation, the print head should be in the raised position. Leaving the print head in the lowered position for an extended period can dent the platen (rubber roller) that transports the paper, resulting in uneven printing.

  • Page 52: Cleaning

    _____________________________________________________________________ (3) Storing recordings As the recording paper is thermally sensitive, be aware of the following points: To avoid paper discoloration, do not expose it to direct sunlight, and store at no more than 40 C and 90% RH. For permanent storage of important recorded data, photocopy the recording paper.

  • Page 53: Cleaning The Printer Head

    _____________________________________________________________________ 5.3 Cleaning the Printer Head To maintain print quality, use the following method to clean the print head whenever recording paper is replaced. Method 1 Turn on the printer's power while holding down the button. Print solid black for about 50 cm, and the printer should turn on as usual.

  • Page 54: Service

    Hioki representative. Pack the instrument 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. Troubleshooting...

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