Hioki 8807-01 Instruction Manual
Hioki 8807-01 Instruction Manual

Hioki 8807-01 Instruction Manual

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8807-01
8808-01
8807-51
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MEMORY HiCORDER
January 2009 Revised edition 10 8807A981-10 09-01H

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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual 8807-01 8808-01 8807-51 8808-51 MEMORY HiCORDER January 2009 Revised edition 10 8807A981-10 09-01H...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Inspection i Safety Notes Notes on Use viii Chapter Summary 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 Product 2.2 Power Supply and Ground Connection 2.2.1 Connecting the AC Adapter 2.2.2 Installing the Batteries/Battery Pack 2.3 Power On/Off...
  • Page 4 Chapter 3 Basic Button Operation 3.1 Screen Display Buttons 3.2 Printer Buttons 3.3 Item Setting Buttons 3.4 Waveform Scrolling Buttons 3.5 Input Operation 3.6 Measurement Start and Stop 3.7 Other Buttons Operation 3.8 Key Lock Function 3.9 Changing the Screen Chapter 4 Memory Recorder Function 4.1 Overview of the Memory Recorder Function 33...
  • Page 5 Chapter 5 Recorder Function 5.1 Overview of the Recorder Function 5.2 Operation Sequence (REC) 5.3 Setting Items 5.3.1 Setting the Function Mode 5.3.2 Setting the Time Axis Range 5.3.3 Setting the Recording Length 5.3.4 Setting the Display Layout 5.3.5 Setting the Auto Save Function 5.3.6 Setting the Print Mode 5.3.7 Setting the Printer Function (Real Time Printing)
  • Page 6 6.5.1 Selecting the Recorder Function or RMS Function 6.6 Start and Stop Operation (RMS) Chapter 7 Input Channel Settings 7.1 Overview 7.2 Operation Sequence (Input Channel Setting) 7.3 Setting the Channel Screen 7.3.1 Setting the Waveform Display Color 7.3.2 Setting the Waveform Display Graph 7.3.3 Setting the Voltage Axis Range 7.3.4 Setting the Input Coupling 7.3.5 Setting the Magnification/Compression...
  • Page 7 8.8.6 Logic Trigger 8.8.7 Trigger Settings from the Waveform Screen 8.9 Timer Trigger Function 8.10 External Trigger Function 8.11 Trigger Output Terminal 8.12 Input Level Monitor Function Chapter 9 Waveform Screen Operation 9.1 Using the A/B Cursors 9.1.1 Using the Line Cursors (Vertical) 9.1.2 Using the Line Cursors (Horizontal) 9.1.3 Using the Trace Cursors 9.1.4 Using the Cursors on the X-Y Screen...
  • Page 8 10.4 Setting Screen 10.5 Initialize Screen 10.5.1 Setting the Clock 10.5.2 Clearing the Waveform Data 10.5.3 System Reset 10.5.4 Self-check Chapter 11 Printout of Measurement Data 11.1 Printout of Measurement Data Operating Procedure 11.2 Environment Screen (Printer) 11.2.1 Grid Type 11.2.2 Time Value 11.2.3 List&Gauge 11.2.4 Channel Marker...
  • Page 9 12.3 Settings on the File Screen 12.3.1 Loading the Data 12.3.2 Saving Measurement and Setting Data 12.3.3 Deleting the Files and Directories 12.3.4 Creating the Directory 12.3.5 Initializing 12.3.6 Changing the Names of Files and Directories 12.4 Settings on the File Configuration Screen (Application Functions) 12.4.1 Sorting Files 12.4.2 Self-check...
  • Page 10 15.2 Analog Inputs Chapter 16 Maintenance and Service 16.1 Changing the Battery 16.2 9447 BATTERY PACK 16.2.1 Battery Charging with the MEMORY HiCORDER 16.2.2 Battery Charging with the 9643 CHARGE STAND 16.3 Removing the Battery Before Discarding the Product 16.4 Cleaning the Printer Head 16.5 Troubleshooting 16.6 Cleaning of the Product Appendix APPENDIX 1...
  • Page 11 _____________________________________________________________________ Introduction Thank you for purchasing the HIOKI "8807-01, 8808-01, 8807-51, 8808-51 MEMORY HiCORDER." 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 that no damage occurred during shipping.
  • Page 12 _____________________________________________________________________ Options 9418-15 AC ADAPTER (SA145A-1240V-6, SINO AMERICAN) (universal 100 to 240 V AC, 12 V DC output) 9197 CONNECTION CORD (maximum input voltage: 500 V AC/DC) 9198 CONNECTION CORD (maximum input voltage: 300 V AC/DC) 9199 CONVERSION ADAPTOR (BNC-Banana female) 9217 CONNECTION CORD (BNC-BNC) (maximum input voltage: 300 V AC/DC) 9322 DIFFERENTIAL PROBE...
  • Page 13 _____________________________________________________________________ 9626 PC CARD 32M 9627 PC CARD 64M 9726 PC CARD 128M 9727 PC CARD 256M 9728 PC CARD 512M 9729 PC CARD 1G *: no CE marking NOTE The 9270 to 9272 CLAMP ON SENSORs and 9277 to 9279 UNIVERSAL CLAMP ON CTs are designed for use only with the 9555 SENSOR UNIT, and cannot be used alone.
  • Page 14: Safety Notes

    _____________________________________________________________________ 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.
  • Page 15 _____________________________________________________________________ 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 16 _____________________________________________________________________ Measurement categories (Overvoltage categories) This instrument complies with CAT II safety requirements. To ensure safe operation of measurement instruments, IEC 61010 establishes safety standards for various electrical environments, categorized as CAT I to CAT IV, and called measurement categories. These are defined as follows. CAT I Secondary electrical circuits connected to an AC electrical outlet through a transformer or...
  • Page 17 _____________________________________________________________________ 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 18: Notes On Use

    viii _____________________________________________________________________ Notes on Use Follow these precautions to ensure safe operation and to obtain the full benefits of the various functions. To avoid the risk of electric shock and damage to the product DANGER Do not apply more than 450 V AC or DC between the analog inputs and product, or between the analog inputs.
  • Page 19 Preliminary Checks Before using the product the first time, verify that it operates normally to ensure that the no damage occurred during storage or shipping. If you find any damage, contact your dealer or Hioki representative. ______________________________________________________________ Notes on Use...
  • Page 20 _____________________________________________________________________ (1) Before Powering On Check that the 9418-15 AC ADAPTER (SA145A-1240V-6, SINO AMERICAN), 9447 BATTERY PACK, or LR6 alkaline batteries are correctly fitted. When using an AC adapter and if properly grounded three- pin outlet is available, then using the three-core power cord provides automatic grounding.
  • Page 21 Never use abrasives or solvent cleaners. Hioki shall not be held liable for any problems with a computer system that arises from the use of this CD, or for any problem related to the purchase of a Hioki product.
  • Page 22: Chapter Summary

    _____________________________________________________________________ Chapter Summary This manual consists of the following chapters. "Introduction", "Safety Notes", "Notes on Use" describe precautions on use, overview, and features of this product. Be sure to read them all. Next, check Chapter 1 to 3 and the product to confirm your understanding of the function. For details on the harmonic wave analysis function of the 8807-51, 8808-51, refer to the supplement guide "Harmonic Wave Analysis Function."...
  • Page 23 xiii _____________________________________________________________________ Chapter 9 Waveform Screen Operation Explains how to perform waveform scrolling, how to use the A/B cursors and so. Chapter 10 System Settings Explains how to make settings using the system setting screen. Chapter 11 Printout of Measurement Data Explains how to print out measurement data and how to read printed charts.
  • Page 24 _____________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ Chapter Summary...
  • Page 25: Chapter 1 Product Overview

    By setting the physical amount and the product to be used for 1 V input, the measurement result can be converted into any desired scale. Two of the HIOKI CLAMP ON PROBEs, the 9018 and the 9132, feature a clamp mode that allows electric current values to be read directly.
  • Page 26 _____________________________________________________________________ (6) Four isolated analog input channels (8807-01: 2 channels) The analog inputs are floating, and so each input can be connected to its own independent potentials. (7) PC Card Slot provided Measurement data and settings can be saved to a PC Card.
  • Page 27: Identification Of Controls And Indicators

    _____________________________________________________________________ 1.2 Identification of Controls and Indicators button Selects the Environment, Comment, RS&COPY, SYSTEM setting, and Initialization Screens. button Selects the Status, Channel and Trigger Screens. button Selects the Waveform Screen. DISP Pressing this button from the Waveform Screen (Waveform display) switches to the DMM Screen.
  • Page 28 _____________________________________________________________________ button Causes the printer paper to advance for as long as FEED the button is pressed. button Press this button to activate a trigger event when manual triggering is enabled. (Manual trigger) button Using PC card: CARD Causes the display to show the File Screen. Using Fax/modem card: Causes the display to show the FAX&Modem Screen.
  • Page 29 9320-01 and 9321-01 LOGIC PROBEs. Lower Side View 1. AC adapter connecting terminal (for the AC adapter specified by Hioki) 2. Power switch Switches on or off the power supply. (POWER) 3. External trigger External trigger source input.
  • Page 30 _____________________________________________________________________ Right Side View Analog input terminal Input terminals for analog inputs, non- balanced input type (8808-01, 8808-51: 4-channel input, 8807- 01, 8807-51: 2-channel input) Bottom Side View Battery compartment Six LR6 alkaline batteries or the 9447 BATTERY PACK can be installed. ______________________________________________________________ 1.2 Identification of Controls and Indicators...
  • Page 31: Chapter 2 Installation And Preparation

    _____________________________________________________________________ Chapter 2 Installation and Preparation 2.1 Installation of the Product 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 32: Power Supply And Ground Connection

    _____________________________________________________________________ 2.2 Power Supply and Ground Connection 2.2.1 Connecting the AC Adapter Use only the specified/supplied Model 9418-15 AC ADAPTER (SA145A-1240V-6, SINO AMERICAN). AC DANGER adapter input voltage range is 100 to 240 V AC (with 10% stability) at 50/60 Hz. To avoid electrical hazards and damage to the product, do not apply voltage outside of this range.
  • Page 33: Installing The Batteries/Battery Pack

    _____________________________________________________________________ 2.2.2 Installing the Batteries/Battery Pack Use the specified 9447 BATTERY PACK or LR6 alkaline batteries. Do not use old and new batteries or batteries WARNING of different types together. The manufacturer disclaims all responsibility for any accident or injury except that resulting due to defect in its specified batteries or Battery packs.
  • Page 34 _____________________________________________________________________ Installing the Batteries or Battery Pack 1. Turn the power OFF. 2. Take off the cover of the battery compartment. 3. Remove the old batteries and replace them with six new LR6 alkaline batteries with the correct polarity. 4. Replace the battery cover. Effective Battery-Powered Operating Time (typical value at normal temperature) Operating time is extended with the backlight brightness is...
  • Page 35: Power On/Off

    _____________________________________________________________________ 2.3 Power On/Off Check the following points before the power switch is turned on. WARNING Power supply matches Rated supply voltage (100 to 240 V AC: Voltage fluctuations of 10% from the rated supply voltage are taken into account.) and rated supply frequency (50/60 Hz).
  • Page 36: Connecting The Connection Cord

    _____________________________________________________________________ 2.4 Connecting the Connection Cord Never connect the cable to the product while the other end is connected to the measurement object, WARNING as you could receive an electric shock. Use only the specified connection cable. To prevent electric shock, an insulated BNC connector is used.
  • Page 37: Connecting The 9322 Differential Probe

    Before using the product, make sure that the sheathing on the probes is not damaged and that no bare wire is exposed. If there is damage, using the product could cause electric shock. Contact your dealer or HIOKI representative. ______________________________________________________________...
  • Page 38 _____________________________________________________________________ The Model 9322 is a differential probe that connects to input modules for the 8800 MEMORY HiCORDER series. High voltage applied between the H and L terminals is divided by 1/1000 and output as a voltage signal relative to GND.
  • Page 39 _____________________________________________________________________ 3. Connect the BNC connector of the 9322 to the analog input terminal of the product. Grooves in the BNC Connector guide 4. Connect the alligator clip or grabber clip to equipment to be measured. 5. Select DC, AC or RMS output with the output selector switch.
  • Page 40: Connecting The Logic Probe

    3-wire grounded power cords. Do not connect logic probes other than supplied by HIOKI to the logic inputs. Object to MEMORY be measured...
  • Page 41: Connecting The 9018-10, 9132-10 Clamp On Probe

    This product measures input voltage, so although current cannot be measured directly, current can be measured by the voltage output from the HIOKI 9018-10, 9132-10 CLAMP ON PROBEs. Connect the BNC connector of the CLAMP ON PROBE to the analog input terminal. For details, refer to Section 2.4.
  • Page 42: Connecting The 8992 Printer Unit

    _____________________________________________________________________ 2.8 Connecting the 8992 PRINTER UNIT Before connecting or disconnecting the printer unit, make sure that the power switch is off. When the printer is not connected, be sure to install the cover. 1. Using a plastic screwdriver, remove the two screws that secure the product's rear cover and lift off the cover.
  • Page 43: Loading Recoding Paper

    _____________________________________________________________________ 2.8.1 Loading Recoding 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 44 _____________________________________________________________________ 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 45: Care Of Recording Paper

    _____________________________________________________________________ 2.8.2 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 46: 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 product could drop while being carried. 1. Insert each end of the strap through an attachment point on the product.
  • Page 47: Notes On Measurement

    _____________________________________________________________________ 2.10 Notes on Measurement To avoid the risk of electric shock and damage to the product DANGER Do not apply more than 450 V AC or DC between the analog inputs and product, or between the analog inputs. Terminal inputs should never exceed the limits indicated below.
  • Page 48 _____________________________________________________________________ Analog Input Zero Position The zero position may be offset when the input coupling is DC or GND and the input is open circuit in the high- sensitivity (10 mV) range. The accuracy specifications apply after 30-minute warm-up following power on. During warm-up, the zero position drifts as indicated below.
  • Page 49: Chapter 3 Basic Button Operation

    _____________________________________________________________________ Chapter 3 Basic Button Operation Buttons for screen display setting (Refer to Section 3.1) Buttons for printer operation (Refer to Section 3.2) Buttons for item settings (Refer to Section 3.3) Buttons for waveform scrolling and A/B cursor buttons (Refer to Section 3.4) Buttons for channels and input settings (Refer to Section 3.5) Start and stop buttons...
  • Page 50: Screen Display Buttons

    _____________________________________________________________________ 3.1 Screen Display Buttons These buttons switch between the display screens. SYSTEM By pressing this button, you can select the SYSTEM button Environment, Comment, RS&COPY, Setting, and Initialization Screens. SET button By pressing this button, you can select the Status, Channel, Trigger Screens.
  • Page 51: Item Setting Buttons

    _____________________________________________________________________ 3.3 Item Setting Buttons Cursor buttons Serves to move the flashing cursor. Use to select the Scroll or A/B cursors and Key Lock ON/OFF functions. buttons Serves to set the items. (Select button) 3.4 Waveform Scrolling Buttons These buttons move the A/B cursors and scroll the waveforms.
  • Page 52: Input Operation

    _____________________________________________________________________ 3.5 Input Operation Press a channel select button (CH1 to CH4) on the Waveform Screen to display the desired Settings window. CH1-CH4 buttons Display the Settings window for voltage axis range, magnification, zero position, filtering, trigger conditions and more. RANGE button Serves to set the voltage axis range for the channel selected.
  • Page 53: Measurement Start And Stop

    _____________________________________________________________________ 3.6 Measurement Start and Stop The measurement start/stop operation is separately determined by each measurement function. For details, refer to "Start and Stop Operation," which explains each measurement function. START Pressing this button starts measurement. START button The LED on the upper part of the switch lights green during measurement.
  • Page 54: Key Lock Function

    _____________________________________________________________________ 3.8 Key Lock Function This function disables all front-panel button controls of the product. The function serves to prevent unintended changes to settings during a measurement. Press both cursor buttons ( ) simultaneously for 3 seconds to switch the key lock on/off. The key lock function will not be canceled by turning the power off and on.
  • Page 55: Changing The Screen

    _____________________________________________________________________ 3.9 Changing the Screen Environmen Comment SYSTEM Waveform display SYSTEM DISP DISP Initialize RS&COPY SYSTEM DISP Settings on the screen STATUS STATUS STATUS Extended Numerical status calculation CHANNEL CHANNEL CHANNEL SCALING SCALING SCALING TRIGGER TRIGGER TRIGGER (REC) (MEM) (RMS) (MEM): Memory recorder function/ (REC): Recorder function/ (RMS): RMS recorder function ______________________________________________________________...
  • Page 56 _____________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ 3.9 Changing the Screen...
  • Page 57: Memory Recorder Function

    (3) Time axis setting 200 μs/DIV to 5 min/DIV (4) Time axis resolution 80 points/DIV (5) Storage capacity (DIV) Number of channels Model 8807-01, 8807-51 3200 1600 8808-01, 8808-51 3200 1600 (6) Waveform magnification/compression display and print Time axis direction: x10 to x1/500...
  • Page 58: Operation Sequence (Mem)

    _____________________________________________________________________ 4.2 Operation Sequence (MEM) Memory recorder operating procedures are described by the following flowcharts. Preparation Refer to Chapter 2 Settings on the Status Screen Settings on the Status Screen Press the SET button to display the Status Screen. Select MEMORY (memory recorder Function function).
  • Page 59 _____________________________________________________________________ Settings on the Channel Screen Settings on the Channel Screen Press the SET button to display the Channel Screen. Set the waveform display color, Channel Screen voltage axis range, zero position, etc. Refer to Chapter 7. The scaling function can be used to Scaling Screen convert the output voltage from a sensor, for example, to a...
  • Page 60: Setting Items

    _____________________________________________________________________ 4.3 Setting Items 4.3.1 Setting the Function Mode The 8807-01, 8808-01 has three function modes. Additionally, the 8807-51, 8808-51 also offers a harmonic wave analysis function. Select the Memory recorder function. Procedure Status/ Channel/ Trigger Screen 1. Press the button to display the Status, Channel, or Trigger Screen.
  • Page 61: 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 division. Procedure 1 Status Screen 1. Press the button to display the Status Screen. 2.
  • Page 62: Setting The Recording Length

    _____________________________________________________________________ 4.3.3 Setting the Recording Length The length of recording for one measurement operation (number of divisions) can be set. : Select the recording length. Constant recording length mode : Variable recording length can Variable recording length mode be selected by the user. Status Screen Procedure 1 Constant recording length mode 1.
  • Page 63 _____________________________________________________________________ Procedure 2 Variable recording length mode 1. Press the button to display the Status Screen. 2. Move the flashing cursor to Shot Flashing cursor In variable recording-length mode, the symbol "#" is displayed before the recording length. 3. Press the button to set for variable recording length.
  • Page 64: Setting The Display Layout

    _____________________________________________________________________ 4.3.4 Setting the Display Layout The display layout of input waveforms can be set for the Waveform Screen and for printing. The layouts Single, Dual, Quad, X-Y (Dot/Line) are available. Single Display Dual Display Display and record as one graph. Display and record as two graph.
  • Page 65 _____________________________________________________________________ Procedure Status Screen 1. Press the button to display the Status Screen. 2. Move the flashing cursor to and select the Display Format display format using the buttons. Flashing cursor Single Display and record as one graph. Dual Display and record as two graphs. Quad Display and record as four graphs.
  • Page 66: Setting The Auto Save Function

    _____________________________________________________________________ 4.3.5 Setting the Auto Save Function When the function is enabled, measurement data are automatically stored on PC card after they are captured. This function stores a file in the directory currently selected on the File Screen. Procedure Status Screen (1) Select the data format for Auto Save.
  • Page 67 _____________________________________________________________________ (2) If using the A/B cursors on the screen, specify the area to save. Flashing cursor Move the flashing cursor to the position shown in the figure below and use the keys to make a setting. Store data for all captured waveforms. If A cursor is in use, data is saved from the cursor to the end of input.
  • Page 68 _____________________________________________________________________ (4) Enable thinning. When the text data format is selected, enable thinning. Move the flashing cursor to and use the Thin Out buttons to make a setting. Flashing cursor NOTE Data for the channel for which the waveform is displayed is saved.
  • Page 69: Setting The Print Mode

    _____________________________________________________________________ 4.3.6 Setting the Print Mode This mode is available when the 8992 PRINTER UNIT is connected. Select whether to print measurement data as waveform or numeric values. Procedure Status Screen 1. Press the button to display the Status Screen. 2.
  • Page 70: Setting The Auto Print Function

    _____________________________________________________________________ 4.3.7 Setting the Auto Print Function This function is available when the 8992 PRINTER UNIT connected. Printout is carried out automatically after a waveform has been captured for the specified recording length. Procedure Status Screen 1. Press the button to display the Status Screen. 2.
  • Page 71: Using The X-Y Waveform Plots (Mem)

    _____________________________________________________________________ 4.4 Using the X-Y Waveform Plots (MEM) X-Y combined plotting can be performed when the Display Layout is set to X-Y display on the Status Screen. For the 8808-01, 8808-51 when the X axis is assigned to one analog channel, up to three X-Y combined plots are possible.
  • Page 72 _____________________________________________________________________ Partial X-Y plot Using the A/B cursors, it is possible to specify a range for partial X-Y plotting. Refer to Section 9.1. (Normal X-Y plotting covers all data of the recording length.) Procedure Status/ Channel/ Waveform Screen 1. Display the input waveforms, except for the X-Y display. 2.
  • Page 73: Waveform Screen Settings (Mem)

    _____________________________________________________________________ 4.5 Waveform Screen Settings (MEM) Settings for the Waveform Screen are described below. For details, refer to Section 4.3. Procedure Waveform Screen 1. Press the button to display the Waveform Screen. DISP 2. Move the flashing cursor to the item to be set. 3.
  • Page 74: Auto Range Function

    _____________________________________________________________________ 4.6 Auto Range Function This function automatically selects the time axis range, voltage axis and zero position (excluding when the setting of input coupling is "CLAMP"). The time axis range is applied to the lowest numbered channel with waveform display enabled, and is automatically set to record 1 to 2.5 cycles on the Waveform Screen.
  • Page 75: Start And Stop Operation (Mem)

    _____________________________________________________________________ 4.7 Start and Stop Operation (MEM) Press the button to start measurement, and START Measurement LED lights in green. The button activation START start condition can be selected. Refer to Section 10.1.1. When pre-trigger is activated, the trigger is not enabled until the specified pre-trigger data has been read.("Pre-trig wait"...
  • Page 76: Extended Status Screen Setup (Mem)

    _____________________________________________________________________ 4.8 Extended Status Screen Setup (MEM) Application settings can be made in Memory recorder function on the Extended Status Screen. Procedure Status Screen 1. Press the button to display the Status Screen. 2. Move the flashing cursor to ... and press the Extended Status buttons to display the Extended Status Screen.
  • Page 77: Channel Usage Settings

    _____________________________________________________________________ 4.8.1 Channel Usage Settings Set segmenting of measurement data memory. The record length can be made longer when using fewer channels. Procedure Extended Status Screen 1. Press the button to display the Status Screen. 2. Move the flashing cursor to and display the Extended Status Extended Status Screen using the...
  • Page 78: Setting The Roll Mode

    _____________________________________________________________________ 4.8.2 Setting the Roll Mode This mode can be used at a time axis range setting of 10 ms/DIV to 5 min/DIV. When roll mode is set to ON, the waveform is displayed immediately at the start of recording (the screen scrolls).
  • Page 79: Sequential Save Function

    _____________________________________________________________________ 4.8.3 Sequential Save Function This function divides the memory into separate blocks, each of which can be used for waveform recording. Input signal capture is carried out continuously using the trigger, storing waveform data successively in each block. During recording, no display or printout is carried out. This reduces dead time (non-sensitivity periods due to display and printing delays).
  • Page 80 _____________________________________________________________________ Sequential Save Setting Procedure START Display the Extended Status Screen. Extended Status Screen Select ON/OFF Select whether to enable Sequential Save. Set the per-block recording length. Set the Recording Length Set the Number of Divisions Set the number of memory blocks. Select whether waveforms should be Select Subsequent displayed on screen after recording to each...
  • Page 81 _____________________________________________________________________ Procedure Extended Status Screen (MEM) (1) Display the Extended Status Screen. 1. Press the button to display the Status Screen. 2. Move the flashing cursor to ... and press the Extended Status buttons to display the Extended Status Screen. Flashing cursor (2) Enable or disable the sequential saving function.
  • Page 82 _____________________________________________________________________ (3) Set the recording length. Move the flashing cursor to and set the recording Shot length using the buttons. Flashing cursor When setting the recording length for Sequential Save, the recording length setting (on the Status Screen) is automatically set to the same length. The variable recording length can be set.
  • Page 83 _____________________________________________________________________ The recording length and maximum number of divisions are automatically determined according to the number of available channels, as shown in the tables below. Refer to Section 4.8.1 for details. Maximum number of divisions Number of Instantaneous Recording channels waveform length (DIV) recording *...
  • Page 84 _____________________________________________________________________ (6) Set the block to be displayed. Move the flashing cursor to and set the block Display Block to be displayed using the buttons to make a setting. Flashing cursor After measurement starts, the displayed block is updated by the recorded block.
  • Page 85 _____________________________________________________________________ (8) Set the last block Move the flashing cursor to and set the last block End Block to be displayed using the buttons. Flashing cursor (9) Finishing sequential save setting When finished setting, move the flashing cursor to Back press the buttons or button to return to the Status...
  • Page 86 _____________________________________________________________________ 3. Press the button to display the Waveform Screen. The DISP data specified by step 2 is displayed. Flashing cursor Display block, date, time, and time axis range are displayed when the trigger occurs. Waveform Screen 1. Press the button to display the Waveform Screen.
  • Page 87 _____________________________________________________________________ Relation between trigger mode and sequential save function Measurement Press the button to start measurement, and START start LED lights in green. Data recording starts when trigger conditions are met. First block is stored by trigger setting. The following waveform display ON: First block waveform is displayed.
  • Page 88: Numerical Calculation (Measurement)

    _____________________________________________________________________ 4.9 Numerical Calculation (Measurement) Numerical calculations apply to recording by the Memory Recorder and Instantaneous waveform recording in RMS Recorder. Results of calculations are displayed numerically (by printing or saving). Waveforms stored by the Instantaneous waveform recording in RMS Recorder are calculated using the Memory Recorder function.
  • Page 89 _____________________________________________________________________ Procedure Measurement Screen (1) Display the Measurement Screen. 1. Press the button to display the Status Screen. 2. Move the flashing cursor to and display the Measurement Numerical calculation Screen using the buttons. Flashing cursor (2) Set the numerical calculation to on or off. Move the flashing cursor to and set to on or Measurement...
  • Page 90 _____________________________________________________________________ (3) Select the numerical calculation to perform. Up to four simultaneous calculations (numbered 1 to 4) can be set. Move the flashing cursor to the items (No.1 to No.4) to be set and select the item to be calculated using the buttons.
  • Page 91 _____________________________________________________________________ (5) Set whether to print calculation results after display. Move the flashing cursor to and set to on or off Print Result using the buttons. Flashing cursor Calculation results are not printed. Calculation results are printed. (6) Set whether to save calculation results to a PC card after display.
  • Page 92 _____________________________________________________________________ (7) Execute numerical calculation (with existing data) Calculates the data stored in memory and read from a PC card. Move the flashing cursor to and use the Execute buttons to make a setting. Flashing cursor Operational Example of Numerical Calculation Partitioning Display Full Screen Display NOTE...
  • Page 93 _____________________________________________________________________ Numerical Calculation with New Data From the Waveform Screen, press the button to START begin measurement. Data input begins when trigger conditions are met. After the specified data record amount is input, numerical calculation starts, and when calculation is finished the results are displayed. If printing or saving of calculation results has been enabled, those processes execute.
  • Page 94 _____________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ 4.9 Numerical Calculation (Measurement)
  • Page 95: Recorder Function

    _____________________________________________________________________ Chapter 5 Recorder Function 5.1 Overview of the Recorder Function The recorder function has the following features. (1) Real time display and printing of the input signal (2) Real time continuous recording of the input signal (3) All input channel data are recorded on the same time axis. Since data for all channels can be superimposed, the relative relationship between input signals can be observed visually.
  • Page 96: Operation Sequence (Rec)

    _____________________________________________________________________ 5.2 Operation Sequence (REC) Recorder operating procedures are described by the following flowcharts. Preparation Refer to Chapter 2 Press the SET button to Settings on the Status Screen Settings on the Status Screen display the Status Screen. Refer to section 5.3. Select RECORD (recorder function).
  • Page 97 _____________________________________________________________________ Settings on the Channel Screen Settings on the Channel Screen Press the SET button to display the Channel Screen. Set the waveform display color, Channel Screen voltage axis range, zero position, etc. Refer to Chapter 7 for details. Scaling Screen The scaling function can be used to convert the output voltage from a sensor, for example, to a...
  • Page 98: Setting Items

    _____________________________________________________________________ 5.3 Setting Items 5.3.1 Setting the Function Mode The 8807-01, 8808-01 has three function modes. Additionally, the 8807-51, 8808-51 also offers a harmonic wave analysis function. Select the Recorder function. Procedure Status, Channel, Trigger Screen 1. Press the button to display the Status, Channel, or Trigger Screen.
  • Page 99: Setting The Time Axis Range

    _____________________________________________________________________ 5.3.2 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 division. The sampling period is fixed to 2.5 μs (400 kS/s). Procedure 1 Status Screen 1.
  • Page 100: Setting The Recording Length

    _____________________________________________________________________ 5.3.3 Setting the Recording Length The length of recording for one measurement operation (number of division) can be set. : Select the recording length. Constant recording length mode : Variable recording length can Variable recording length mode be selected by the user. Status Screen Procedure 1 Constant recording length mode 1.
  • Page 101 _____________________________________________________________________ Procedure 2 Variable recording length mode 1. Press the button to display the Status Screen. 2. Move the flashing cursor to Shot Flashing cursor In variable recording- length mode, the symbol "#" is displayed before the recording length. 3. Press the button to make a setting for variable recording length.
  • Page 102: Setting The Display Layout

    _____________________________________________________________________ 5.3.4 Setting the Display Layout The display layout of input waveforms can be set for the Waveform Screen and for printing. The layouts Single, Dual, Quad, X-Y (Dot/Line) are available. Single Display Dual Display Display and record as one graph. Display and record as two graph.
  • Page 103 _____________________________________________________________________ Procedure Status Screen 1. Press the button to display the Status Screen. 2. Move the flashing cursor to and select the Display Format display format using the buttons. Flashing cursor Single Display and record as one graph. Dual Display and record as two graphs. Quad Display and record as four graphs.
  • Page 104: Setting The Auto Save Function

    _____________________________________________________________________ 5.3.5 Setting the Auto Save Function When the function is enabled, measurement data are automatically stored on PC card after they are captured. This function stores a file in the directory currently selected on the File Screen. Procedure Status Screen (1) Select the data format for Auto Save.
  • Page 105 _____________________________________________________________________ (2) If using the A/B cursors on the screen, specify the area to save. Flashing cursor Move the flashing cursor to the position shown in the figure below and use the keys to make a setting. Store data for all captured waveforms. If A cursor is in use, data is saved from the cursor to the end of input.
  • Page 106 _____________________________________________________________________ (4) Enable thinning. When the text data format is selected, enable thinning. Move the flashing cursor to and use the Thin Out buttons to make a setting. Flashing cursor NOTE When recording length is set to "Cont." (continuous), data remaining in internal memory is saved when measurement stops.
  • Page 107: Setting The Print Mode

    _____________________________________________________________________ 5.3.6 Setting the Print Mode This mode is available when the 8992 PRINTER UNIT connected. Select whether to print measurement data as waveform or numeric values. Procedure Status Screen 1. Press the button to display the Status Screen. 2. Move the flashing cursor to Print Mode select using the...
  • Page 108: Setting The Printer Function

    _____________________________________________________________________ 5.3.7 Setting the Printer Function (Real Time Printing) This function is available when the 8992 PRINTER UNIT connected. The input waveform is continuously printed in real time. Print density depends on the time axis range setting. Procedure Status Screen 1.
  • Page 109: Setting The Display Clear Function (X-Y Only)

    _____________________________________________________________________ 5.3.8 Setting the Display Clear Function (X-Y only) This setting is possible when the X-Y Screen display format is selected. This setting determines whether any previous waveforms displayed on the screen will be cleared when the START button is pressed to begin a new measurement. If previous waveforms are not cleared, they are overlaid by the new waveform.
  • Page 110: Using The X-Y Cont Recorder

    _____________________________________________________________________ 5.4 Using the X-Y CONT Recorder The same operation as a normal recorder is available to plot between channels (real time X-Y recording). Unlike an X-Y plot produced in the Memory recorder function mode, the time axis information for each channel is not being recorded.
  • Page 111 _____________________________________________________________________ Procedure Status, Channel Screen 1. Press the button to display the Status Screen. 2. Move the flashing cursor to and select format Display Format using the buttons. X-Y (Dot) X-Y (Line) Flashing cursor 3. Press the button with the Status Screen displayed to display the Channel Screen.
  • Page 112: Waveform Screen Settings (Rec)

    _____________________________________________________________________ 5.5 Waveform Screen Settings (REC) Settings for the Waveform Screen are described below. For details, refer to Section 5.3. Procedure Waveform Screen 1. Press the button to display the Waveform Screen. DISP 2. Move the flashing cursor to the item to be set. 3.
  • Page 113: Start And Stop Operation (Rec)

    _____________________________________________________________________ 5.6 Start and Stop Operation (REC) Press the button to start measurement, and START Measurement LED lights in green. The button activation START start condition can be selected. Refer to Section 10.1.1. "Wait for trig" is displayed until the trigger condition occurs.
  • Page 114 _____________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ 5.6 Start and Stop Operation (REC)
  • Page 115: Rms Recorder Function

    _____________________________________________________________________ Chapter 6 RMS Recorder Function 6.1 Overview of the RMS Recorder Function The RMS recorder function has the following features. (1) The voltage value for the commercial power supplies and DC signal are displayed and recorded as the rms value. (2) Real time continuous recording is available.
  • Page 116: Operation Sequence (Rms)

    _____________________________________________________________________ 6.2 Operation Sequence (RMS) RMS recorder operating procedures are described by the following flowcharts. Preparation Refer to Chapter 2 Press the SET button to Settings on the Status Screen Settings on the Status Screen display the Status Screen. Refer to section 6.3. Function Select RMS (RMS recorder function).
  • Page 117 _____________________________________________________________________ Settings on the Channel Screen Settings on the Channel Screen Press the SET button to display the Channel Screen. Channel Screen Set the waveform display color, voltage axis range, zero position, etc. Refer to Chapter 7 for details. Scaling Screen The scaling function can be used to convert the output voltage from a sensor, for example, to a...
  • Page 118: Setting Items

    _____________________________________________________________________ 6.3 Setting Items 6.3.1 Setting the Function Mode The 8807-01, 8808-01 has three function modes. Additionally, the 8807-51, 8808-51 also offers a harmonic wave analysis function. Select the RMS recorder function. Procedure Status/ Channel/ Trigger Screen 1. Press the button to display the Status, Channel, or Trigger Screen.
  • Page 119: Setting The Time Axis Range

    _____________________________________________________________________ 6.3.2 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 division. Procedure 1 Status Screen 1. Press the button to display the Status Screen. 2.
  • Page 120: Setting The Recording Length

    _____________________________________________________________________ 6.3.3 Setting the Recording Length The length of recording for one measurement operation (number of DIV) can be set. : Select the recording length. Constant recording length mode : Variable recording length can Variable recording length mode be selected by the user. Status Screen Procedure 1 Constant recording length mode 1.
  • Page 121 _____________________________________________________________________ Procedure 2 Variable recording length mode 1. Press the button to display the Status Screen. 2. Move the flashing cursor to the item. Shot Flashing cursor In variable recording-length mode, the symbol "#" is displayed before the recording length. 3.
  • Page 122: Setting The Frequency

    _____________________________________________________________________ 6.3.4 Setting the Frequency Serves to set the frequency of the signal to be measured. Procedure Status Screen 1. Press the button to display the Status Screen. 2. Move the flashing cursor to the and select the Frequency frequency using the buttons.
  • Page 123: Setting The Display Layout

    _____________________________________________________________________ 6.3.5 Setting the Display Layout The display layout of input waveforms can be set for the Waveform Screen and for printing. The layouts Single, Dual, and Quad are available. Single Display Dual Display Display and record as one graph. Display and record as two graphs.
  • Page 124 _____________________________________________________________________ Procedure Status Screen 1. Press the button to display the Status Screen. 2. Move the flashing cursor to and select the Display Format display format using the buttons. Flashing cursor Single Display and record as one graph. Dual Display and record as two graphs. Quad Display and record as four graphs.
  • Page 125: Setting The Auto Save Function

    _____________________________________________________________________ 6.3.6 Setting the Auto Save Function When the function is enabled, measurement data are automatically stored on PC card after they are captured. This function stores a file in the directory currently selected on the File Screen. Procedure Status Screen (1) Select the data format for Auto Save.
  • Page 126 _____________________________________________________________________ (2) If using the A/B cursors on the screen, specify the area to save. Flashing cursor Move the flashing cursor to the position shown in the figure below and use the keys to make a setting. Store data for all captured waveforms. If A cursor is in use, data is saved from the cursor to the end of input.
  • Page 127 _____________________________________________________________________ (4) Enable thinning. When the text data format is selected, enable thinning. Move the flashing cursor to and use the Thin Out buttons to make a setting. Flashing cursor NOTE When recording length is set to "Cont." (continuous), data remaining in internal memory is saved when measurement stops.
  • Page 128: Setting The Print Mode

    _____________________________________________________________________ 6.3.7 Setting the Print Mode This mode is available when the 8992 PRINTER UNIT is connected. Select whether to print measurement data as waveform or numeric values. Procedure Status Screen 1. Press the button to display the Status Screen. 2.
  • Page 129: Setting The Printer Function

    _____________________________________________________________________ 6.3.8 Setting the Printer Function (Real Time Printing) This function is available when the 8992 PRINTER UNIT is connected. The input waveform is continuously printed in real time. Procedure Status Screen 1. Press the button to display the Status Screen. 2.
  • Page 130: Instantaneous Waveform Recording

    _____________________________________________________________________ 6.3.9 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 Memory Recorder using high-speed sampling. Procedure Status Screen (1) Set Instantaneous Waveform Recording on or off. 1.
  • Page 131 _____________________________________________________________________ (2) Set the time axis of the Instantaneous Waveform Recording. When Instantaneous Waveform Recording is turned on, settings for the memory waveform are displayed. Set the time axis for the memory waveform. Move the flashing cursor to and use the Time/DIV buttons to make a setting.
  • Page 132 _____________________________________________________________________ (4) Display the Trigger Screen for the Instantaneous Waveform Recording. When setting the trigger for memory recording, the RMS Recorder function must be selected and Instantaneous Waveform Recording must be enabled. 1. Press the button to display the Trigger Screen. 2.
  • Page 133 _____________________________________________________________________ (6) Set Sequential Save on or off. During normal recording, only one waveform can be recorded, as the recording memory is cleared each time a trigger occurs and input starts. The Sequential Save function allows multiple waveform recordings to be saved. Sequential Save Recording Normal Instantaneous Function...
  • Page 134 _____________________________________________________________________ (8) Set Sequential Save to ON or OFF. For details, refer to Section 4.8.3. Flashing cursor To return to the Status Screen, move the flashing cursor to , and press the buttons. Back Instantaneous Waveform Recording Display With normal recording, the instantaneous waveform can be displayed by selecting the Memory function on the Waveform Screen.
  • Page 135: Waveform Screen Settings (Rms)

    _____________________________________________________________________ 6.4 Waveform Screen Settings (RMS) Settings for the Waveform Screen are described below. For details, refer to Section 6.3. Procedure Waveform Screen 1. Press the button to display the Waveform Screen. DISP 2. Move the flashing cursor to the item to be set. 3.
  • Page 136: Settings On The Channel Screen (Rms)

    _____________________________________________________________________ 6.5 Settings on the Channel Screen (RMS) 6.5.1 Selecting the Recorder Function or RMS Function This setting selects either waveform recording or RMS recording. From the RMS Recorder Channel Screen, recording of waveform data for each channel can be set as standard recording or RMS recording.
  • Page 137: Start And Stop Operation (Rms)

    _____________________________________________________________________ 6.6 Start and Stop Operation (RMS) This diagram describes the start/stop actions of basic RMS recording. Instantaneous Waveform Recording is presumed to be enabled (ON). Press the button and LED light in green. START Measurement start Data input starts when the trigger conditions of the RMS Recorder are met.
  • Page 138 _____________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ 6.6 Start and Stop Operation (RMS)
  • Page 139: Chapter 7 Input Channel Settings

    _____________________________________________________________________ Chapter 7 Input Channel Settings 7.1 Overview Settings are made separately for one analog channel or four logic channels (1 probe). Item Screen Channel Scaling Display System Waveform display color Waveform display graph Voltage axis (measurement) range Input coupling Magnification/compression ratio along the voltage axis Zero position...
  • Page 140: Operation Sequence (Input Channel Setting)

    _____________________________________________________________________ 7.2 Operation Sequence (Input Channel Setting) Settings on the Channel Screen Settings on the Channel Screen Press the SET button to Analog Input display the Channel Screen. Refer to section 7.3. Set the display color for the waveform. Waveform display color Set which graph to display for each Waveform display graph channel waveform.
  • Page 141 _____________________________________________________________________ Settings on the Settings on the DISP Waveform Screen Waveform Screen Press the DISP button to display the Waveform Screen. Press the Channel Select button of the channel to be set, to display the Settings window. Refer to section 7.4. Set the display color for the waveform.
  • Page 142: Setting The Channel Screen

    _____________________________________________________________________ 7.3 Setting the Channel Screen 7.3.1 Setting the Waveform Display Color Set the display color for the waveform. Procedure Channel Screen 1. Press the button to display the Channel Screen. 2. Move the flashing cursor to the desired channel position. 3.
  • Page 143: Setting The Waveform Display Graph

    _____________________________________________________________________ 7.3.2 Setting the Waveform Display Graph Sets the position at which the waveform is displayed. This setting is available when the display format selected from each function's Status Screen is set for Dual or Quad. Procedure Channel Screen 1. Press the button to display the Channel Screen.
  • Page 144: Setting The Voltage Axis Range

    _____________________________________________________________________ 7.3.3 Setting the Voltage Axis Range The voltage axis range for each channel is set. The set value denotes the voltage value for 1 division along the measurement range (vertically). Procedure Channel Screen 1. Press the button to display the Channel Screen. 2.
  • Page 145: Setting The Input Coupling

    Use when a 9018-10, 9132-10 CLAMP ON PROBE is connected. NOTE When measuring current using a HIOKI 9018-10, 9132-10 CLAMP ON PROBE, setting the input coupling to CLAMP automatically selects the A (Amperes current) display. When this occurs, set the current range of the probe and that of the product to the same range.
  • Page 146 _____________________________________________________________________ When the 9018-10, 9132-10 is used to measure current waveforms When the 9018-10, 9132-10 is connected, the input coupling is set to CLAMP and the product and 9018-10, 9132-10 are set to the same measurement range, signals from the sensor are scaled automatically and the current value can be displayed and recorded.
  • Page 147: Setting The Magnification/Compression Ratio Along The Voltage Axis

    _____________________________________________________________________ 7.3.5 Setting the Magnification/Compression Ratio Along the Voltage Axis 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 (50%). Procedure Channel Screen 1.
  • Page 148: Setting The Zero Position

    _____________________________________________________________________ 7.3.6 Setting the Zero Position The position of the zero voltage is set. Procedure Channel Screen 1. Press the button to display the Channel Screen. 2. Move the flashing cursor to the desired channel position. 3. Use the buttons to make a setting. Flashing cursor X1 Magnification 4095...
  • Page 149 _____________________________________________________________________ NOTE The measurable range for each voltage range is approximately 1.2 times the full scale of the voltage-axis range. If a measurement exceeds the measurable range, an over-range is detected. The display area for voltage range on the Waveform Screen changes in accordance with the zero position and magnification/compression ratio of the voltage axis, but the measurable range does not.
  • Page 150: Setting The Low-Pass Filter

    _____________________________________________________________________ 7.3.7 Setting the Low-Pass Filter Effective for removing unneeded high-frequency components. Procedure Channel Screen 1. Press the button to display the Channel Screen. 2. Move the flashing cursor to the desired channel position. 3. Use the buttons to make a setting. Flashing cursor No low-pass filter is connected.
  • Page 151: Setting The Logic Inputs

    _____________________________________________________________________ 7.3.8 Setting the Logic Inputs Select the display color of logic waveform for each channels. Select the display position for each probe (4 channels) for logic channels LA and LB. Procedure Channel Screen (1) Set the logic waveform to ON or OFF. 1.
  • Page 152 _____________________________________________________________________ (3) Select the display position for the logic waveform. Move the flashing cursor to the position shown in the figure below and set the display position using the buttons. Flashing cursor Logic Waveform Display Position Selection of the display position differs according to the logic recording width setting on the Environment Screen.
  • Page 153: Waveform Screen Input Settings

    _____________________________________________________________________ 7.4 Waveform Screen Input Settings Input settings for each channel can be set from the Waveform Screen. Procedure Waveform Screen 1. Press the button to display the Waveform Screen. DISP 2. Press the Channel Select button (CH1 to CH4) for the channel to set.
  • Page 154: Scaling Function

    _____________________________________________________________________ 7.5 Scaling Function The scaling function can be used to convert an output voltage from a sensor or similar into a physical quantity. The gauge scale (maximum and minimum values of vertical axis) and A/B cursor measurement values are displayed in the scaled units.
  • Page 155 _____________________________________________________________________ Procedure Scaling Screen (1) Display the Scaling Screen. 1. Press the button to display the Channel Screen. 2. Move the flashing cursor to ... and use the Scaling buttons to display the Scaling Screen. Flashing cursor (2) Select the scaling method. Move the flashing cursor as shown in the figure below and select the scaling method using the buttons to make a...
  • Page 156 _____________________________________________________________________ (3) Set the scaling settings for channels. Move the flashing cursor as shown in the figure below and use the buttons to make a setting. Flashing cursor Scaling not used Scaling used (specify exponent as integer) Scaling used (specify exponent as multiple of 3) (4) When specifying by conversion ratio, enter the scaling (numeric value) and offset value.
  • Page 157 _____________________________________________________________________ (5) Set the scaling units. Move the flashing cursor to the channel for which the products are to be set. Enter the products. Refer to Section 11.3.3 Text Entry Procedure for the product entry procedure. Flashing cursor (6) Exit the Scaling Screen. When finished with scaling settings, move the flashing cursor to the position and press the...
  • Page 158 _____________________________________________________________________ Scaling Examples (1) To measure the voltage waveform at the secondary of a power transformer with 100:1 winding ratio, the scaling setting allows reading the measurement directly: Either set a conversion ratio of 100, or specify 2 points as 1 -> 100 and 0 -> 0. The units are volts: [V] Scaling set by conversion ratio Scaling set by two points...
  • Page 159 When set as above, scaling is applied as shown below. The voltage axis range is 50 mV/DIV. [mV] 12.5 -250 -12.5 Before scaling After scaling NOTE Refer to Section 7.3.4 to measure current using the HIOKI 9018- 10, 9132-10 CLAMP ON PROBEs. ______________________________________________________________ 7.5 Scaling Function...
  • Page 160 _____________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ 7.5 Scaling Function...
  • Page 161: Chapter 8 Trigger Functions

    _____________________________________________________________________ Chapter 8 Trigger Functions 8.1 Overview of the Trigger Function The term "trigger" refers to a signal which is used to control the timing for recording start or stop. The term "triggering has occurred" refers to the state when such a signal has activated recording start or stop.
  • Page 162: Operation Sequence (Trigger Mode Setting)

    _____________________________________________________________________ 8.2 Operation Sequence (Trigger mode setting) This determines whether the trigger is Setting the Trigger mode Setting the Trigger mode accepted repeatedly after once completing a measurement operation. Refer to section 8.3. SINGLE Trigger is registered only once. After START button was pressed, product starts waveform recording when triggering occurs and continues for preset recording length.
  • Page 163 _____________________________________________________________________ The analog trigger, logic trigger, Setting trigger source Setting trigger source external trigger, and timer trigger can AND/OR Linking AND/OR Linking be linked with the AND/OR logical operators. Refer to section 8.6. Triggering occurs when condition for one trigger is met. Triggering occurs when conditions for all triggers are met.
  • Page 164: Trigger Mode

    _____________________________________________________________________ 8.3 Trigger Mode The trigger mode determines the way triggering is used to control operation of the product. When all trigger sources are set to OFF, a recording operation begins immediately (free-run operation). Procedure Trigger Screen 1. Press the button to display the Trigger Screen.
  • Page 165: Pre-Trigger

    _____________________________________________________________________ 8.4 Pre-trigger The pre-trigger function serves to record the waveform not only after but also before triggering has occurred. Memory Recorder Function In the memory recorder function, using the recording start point as 0% and the recording end point as 100%, the trigger point can be specified in percent.
  • Page 166 _____________________________________________________________________ Procedure Trigger Screen(MEM, RMS) 1. Press the button to display the Trigger Screen. 2. Move the flashing cursor to Pre-Trig use the buttons to make a setting. Flashing cursor 0, 2, 5, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, Memory recorder 80, 90, 95, 100, -95% 0, 5, 10 DIV...
  • Page 167: Trigger Timing (Rec Only)

    _____________________________________________________________________ 8.5 Trigger Timing (REC only) In Recorder function, the moment the trigger occurs, the time related to the waveform being recorded can be set. Not only the waveform after the trigger but also the waveform before the trigger can be recorded. Procedure Trigger Screen (REC) 1.
  • Page 168: Trigger Source And/Or Linking

    _____________________________________________________________________ 8.6 Trigger Source AND/OR Linking The analog trigger, logic trigger, external trigger, and timer trigger can be linked with the AND/OR logical operators. Procedure Trigger Screen 1. Press the button to display the Trigger Screen. 2. Move the flashing cursor to Source select the trigger source using the buttons.
  • Page 169: Manual Trigger

    _____________________________________________________________________ 8.7 Manual Trigger Triggering occurs when the button is pressed. The manual trigger is always activated when the button is pressed, regardless of trigger source AND/OR linking setting. Procedure Trigger Screen 1. Press the button to display the Trigger Screen. 2.
  • Page 170: Internal Trigger

    _____________________________________________________________________ 8.8 Internal Trigger The type of trigger that can be used for the various functions is limited. Available trigger types for each function Instantaneous Function Memory Recorder waveform recorder recorder Trigger recording Level Window in Window out Voltage drop Waveform evaluation Logic...
  • Page 171: Level Trigger

    _____________________________________________________________________ 8.8.1 Level Trigger Triggering occurs when the input signal crosses the preset trigger level (voltage) with the preset trigger slope ( , When a trigger filter is used, triggering occurs only within the filter width. This is useful to exclude noise. Trigger point Trigger point Trigger level...
  • Page 172 _____________________________________________________________________ Procedure Trigger Screen 1. Press the button to display the Trigger Screen. 2. Move the flashing cursor to the position shown in the figure below and select (level) using the buttons. Flashing cursor 3. Move the flashing cursor to the position shown in the figure below, and set the trigger level using the buttons.
  • Page 173 _____________________________________________________________________ 5. Move the flashing cursor to the position shown in the figure below, and set the trigger filter width using the buttons. (Filter settings are not available for the RMS Recorder.) Flashing cursor Trigger filter is disabled. In Recorder function mode Trigger filter is enabled.
  • Page 174: Window-In Trigger

    _____________________________________________________________________ 8.8.2 Window-In Trigger Set upper limit level and lower limit level and activated when the input signal enters the range between these limits. Upper limit Lower limit Procedure Trigger Screen 1. Press the button to display the Trigger Screen. 2.
  • Page 175 _____________________________________________________________________ 4. Move the flashing cursor to the upper limit, and set the upper limit of the trigger level using the buttons. The upper limits must not be smaller than the lower limits, or the lower limits must not be larger than the upper limits. 5.
  • Page 176: Window-Out Trigger

    _____________________________________________________________________ 8.8.3 Window-Out Trigger Set upper limit level and lower limit level and activated when the input signal leaves this range. Upper limit Lower limit Procedure Trigger Screen 1. Press the button to display the Trigger Screen. 2. Move the flashing cursor to the position shown in the figure below and select using the buttons.
  • Page 177 _____________________________________________________________________ 4. Move the flashing cursor to the upper limit, and set the upper limit of the trigger level using the buttons. The upper limits must not be smaller than the lower limits, or the lower limits must not be larger than the upper limits. 5.
  • Page 178: Voltage Drop Trigger

    _____________________________________________________________________ 8.8.4 Voltage Drop Trigger The time axis ranges that can be used are 200 μs to 50 ms/DIV. The product 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 more than one-half cycle.
  • Page 179 _____________________________________________________________________ 4. Move the flashing cursor to the position shown in the figure below, and set the trigger level using the buttons. The RMS value is displayed on the right side of the trigger level. Flashing cursor When measuring 100-Vrms (Vmax=141 V) commercial power, if a trigger is set to occur when the voltage drops to 90 Vrms (Vmax=127 V), the trigger event occurs as shown here.
  • Page 180: Waveform Detection Trigger (Memory Only)

    _____________________________________________________________________ 8.8.5 Waveform Detection Trigger (Memory Only) The waveform detection trigger is intended for use when measuring 50/60-Hz commercial power. The Time axis setting on the Status Screen must be 10 ms or lower. 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.
  • Page 181 _____________________________________________________________________ NOTE Specifications of the waveform detection trigger: Real-time detection period 125 μs Maximum sampling rate 400 kS/s (time axis: 200 μs/DIV) When a waveform is printed, the evaluation area for one cycle including the trigger is also printed with the measured waveform superimposed on it.
  • Page 182 _____________________________________________________________________ Procedure Trigger Screen 1. Press the button to display the Trigger Screen. 2. Move the flashing cursor to the position shown in the figure below and select using the buttons. JUDGE An error results if the measurement starts when the Time axis setting is 20 ms or more.
  • Page 183 _____________________________________________________________________ 4. Move the flashing cursor to the position shown in the figure below and set the control range (within 0.5 to 5 divisions of measurement range) using the buttons. Flashing cursor 5. When 50- or 60-Hz Sine Wave was selected in step 3, set the Standard Voltage.
  • Page 184: Logic Trigger

    _____________________________________________________________________ 8.8.6 Logic Trigger The signal of a logic channel can be used as trigger source. A trigger pattern and logical operator (AND/OR) are specified, and triggering occurs when the trigger conditions are met. A trigger filter can be specified, so that triggering occurs only when the trigger conditions are met within the filter width.
  • Page 185 _____________________________________________________________________ 3. Move the flashing cursor to the position shown in the figure below and set the trigger pattern using the buttons. Flashing cursor Signal disregarded Low level signal High level signal 4. Move the flashing cursor to the position shown in the figure below and set the trigger filter width using the buttons.
  • Page 186 _____________________________________________________________________ Setting example of the Logic Trigger (1) If the trigger pattern has been set to "10XX" with the operator OR, then triggering occurs as shown in the figure below. The condition LA1 The condition LA2 is met, is met so that but LA1 has already met, triggering occurs.
  • Page 187: Trigger Settings From The Waveform Screen

    _____________________________________________________________________ 8.8.7 Trigger Settings from the Waveform Screen Internal trigger settings for each channel can be made from the Waveform Screen. Available settings differ according to the selected function. Procedure Waveform Screen 1. Press the button to display the Waveform Screen. DISP 2.
  • Page 188: Timer Trigger Function

    _____________________________________________________________________ 8.9 Timer Trigger Function This function serves to activate recording at preset times. Triggering can be performed at constant intervals within a preset start time and end time. Time interval Time interval Start time End time Procedure Extended Trigger Screen 1.
  • Page 189 _____________________________________________________________________ 4. Move the flashing cursor to and set the start time Start using the buttons. To set the current time, press the button. Flashing cursor Also set the Stop Time and Interval in the same way. Note on use for the timer trigger Set the present time on the System Screen first, then set the timer trigger.
  • Page 190: External Trigger Function

    _____________________________________________________________________ 8.10 External Trigger Function To avoid damaging the product, do not apply voltage outside of the range -5 to +10 V to the external trigger DANGER terminal. An external signal can be used as trigger source. The external trigger facility can be used to synchronize a number of the products for parallel operation.
  • Page 191 _____________________________________________________________________ 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 192: Trigger Output Terminal

    _____________________________________________________________________ 8.11 Trigger Output Terminal When triggering occurs, a signal is output from the TRIG OUT terminal. This can be used to synchronize several products. GND terminal Trigger output terminal Output voltage Open-collector signal (with voltage output), active Low Output voltage range High level: 4.0 to 5.0 V Low level: 0 to 0.5 V Pulse width...
  • Page 193 _____________________________________________________________________ Example of synchronous measurement using multiple 8808-01 products For parallel synchronous measurement, connect 8808-01(A) trigger output to 8808-01(B) and (C) external trigger inputs as shown in the figure. External triggering should be enabled (ON) in the 8808-01(B) and (C) products to receive the external trigger.
  • Page 194: Input Level Monitor Function

    _____________________________________________________________________ 8.12 Input Level Monitor Function The input signal is monitored in real time when waiting for the trigger in Memory recorder or Recorder function. The input settings can be made for a particular channel using the Channel Select buttons (CH1 to CH4) while monitoring on the Waveform Screen.
  • Page 195: Waveform Screen Operation

    _____________________________________________________________________ Chapter 9 Waveform Screen Operation Indicates the Waveform Screen operation. Measurement Settings Input channel and trigger conditions can be set from the Waveform Screen. For the input channels, refer to Section 7.4, and for the trigger conditions, refer to Section 8.8.7. Using the A/B Cursors Line cursor (vertical) Line cursor (horizontal)
  • Page 196: Using The A/B Cursors

    _____________________________________________________________________ 9.1 Using the A/B Cursors The A/B cursors can be used to read a time difference, frequency, or potential difference on screen. (When scaling is used, the values are displayed in the scaling value. Refer to Section 7.5.) Indicates position of Trigger point, A and B cursors Waveform display portion...
  • Page 197: Line Cursor (Vertical)

    _____________________________________________________________________ Line Cursor (vertical, horizontal) The value at cursor A and cursor B, and the value between the two cursors can be determined. Trace Cursor Memory recorder, instantaneous waveform in RMS The value at the point where the cursor crosses the waveform can be determined.
  • Page 198: Using The Line Cursors (Vertical)

    _____________________________________________________________________ 9.1.1 Using the Line Cursors (Vertical) The line cursor (vertical) displays the time and period starting from the trigger position. On the recorder, the line cursor (vertical) displays the time and period starting from the initiation of recording. Procedure Waveform Screen 1.
  • Page 199: Using The Line Cursors (Horizontal)

    _____________________________________________________________________ 9.1.2 Using the Line Cursors (Horizontal) Used to read a voltage value of the specified channel. A/B cursor can be specified a different channel. Procedure Waveform Screen 1. Press the button to display the Waveform Screen. DISP 2. When position 1 shown in the figure below is selected to SCRL (scroll), use the buttons to set to...
  • Page 200: Using The Trace Cursors

    _____________________________________________________________________ 9.1.3 Using the Trace Cursors Used to read the time and voltage values at point where the cursor crosses the waveform of the specified channel. A/B cursor can be specified a different channel. Procedure Waveform Screen 1. Press the button to display the Waveform Screen.
  • Page 201: Using The Cursors On The X-Y Screen

    _____________________________________________________________________ 9.1.4 Using the Cursors on the X-Y Screen The cursor can be used on the X-Y Screen. Partial X-Y plotting enables operation of the A/B cursors. Procedure Waveform Screen(X-Y) 1. Press the button to display the Waveform Screen. DISP 2.
  • Page 202: Scrolling The Waveform

    _____________________________________________________________________ 9.2 Scrolling the Waveform The waveform on the display can be scrolled horizontally. Procedure Waveform Screen 1. Press the button to display the Waveform Screen. DISP 2. When position 1 shown in the figure below is selected to (cursor), use the buttons to set to (scroll).
  • Page 203: Magnification/Compression Ratio Along The Time Axis

    _____________________________________________________________________ 9.3 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. The magnification/compression factor can be changed also after measurement is completed.
  • Page 204: Dmm Function

    _____________________________________________________________________ 9.4 DMM Function Commercial mains and DC signals can be displayed numerically in real time. Digital display of either instantaneous or RMS values can be selected. Correct values are displayed only when the input voltage is commercial mains (50/60 Hz) or DC. 1.
  • Page 205 _____________________________________________________________________ Displays Instantaneous value display Indicates the instantaneous value of commercial mains or DC signals. RMS value display Indicates the RMS calculation value of the input voltage. (Refer to Section 17.2.6.) Scaling display Indicates the scaling setting for channel. The converted value and unit are displayed.
  • Page 206 _____________________________________________________________________ Specifications Commercial mains (50/60 Hz, auto- Measuring object selection) and DC signals RMS value, instantaneous value Displays (corresponds to scaling value) Update rate Sampling rate 4 kS/s 4 (The lowest digit is displayed as 0 for values 0 to 4, and as 5 for values 5 to 9. Number of displayed digits The actual digit is displayed while setting...
  • Page 207: Setting The Waveform Display Area

    _____________________________________________________________________ 9.5 Setting the Waveform Display Area The Waveform Screen can be partitioned into Setting and Waveform Display windows. The display cannot be changed during measurement ("Storaging..." is displayed). 1. Press the button to display the Waveform Screen. DISP 2. Move the flashing cursor to the position shown in the figure below and make a setting using the buttons.
  • Page 208 _____________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ 9.5 Setting the Waveform Display Area...
  • Page 209: Chapter 10 System Settings

    _____________________________________________________________________ Chapter 10 System Settings The following System settings are common to each mode. Press the button to select the setting screen. SYSTEM Comment Environment Section 10.1 Section 10.2 Title START button activation Analog channel Start backup function Logic channel Grid type Time value Logic recording width...
  • Page 210: Environment Screen (System)

    _____________________________________________________________________ 10.1 Environment Screen (SYSTEM) 10.1.1 START Button Activation button normally initiates measurement when START pressed once, but to avoid erroneous operation, the activation condition of this button can be modified. Procedure Environment Screen 1. Press the button to display the Environment SYSTEM Screen.
  • Page 211: Start Backup

    _____________________________________________________________________ 10.1.2 Start Backup If the power supply is interrupted during recording operation (while the button LED is lit), and then the power START supply is restored, the product goes back into the measurement operation mode, and recording is restarted immediately.
  • Page 212: Grid Type

    _____________________________________________________________________ 10.1.3 Grid Type Selects the type of grid shown on the Waveform Screen and drawn on the recording paper. Procedure Environment Screen 1. Press the button to display the Environment SYSTEM Screen. 2. Move the flashing cursor to and use the Grid Type buttons to make a setting.
  • Page 213: Time Value

    _____________________________________________________________________ 10.1.4 Time Value The time from the trigger point and other information can be printed. Procedure Environment Screen 1. Press the button to display the Environment SYSTEM Screen. 2. Move the flashing cursor to and use the Time Value buttons to make a setting.
  • Page 214: Logic Recording Width

    _____________________________________________________________________ 10.1.5 Logic Recording Width The vertical spacing of logic waveforms can be set. Procedure Environment Screen 1. Press the button to display the Environment SYSTEM Screen. 2. Move the flashing cursor to and use the Logic Width buttons to make a setting. Flashing cursor Wide Logic recording spacing is set to Wide.
  • Page 215: Backlight Saver

    _____________________________________________________________________ 10.1.6 Backlight Saver When this function is enabled, LCD back lighting is turned off automatically if no button is pressed for the preset interval. Pressing any button will turn the display on again. This increases the service life of the back light. Procedure Environment Screen 1.
  • Page 216: Backlight Brightness

    _____________________________________________________________________ 10.1.7 Backlight Brightness The backlight brightness is adjustable. Setting it to Dark extends battery life. Refer to Section 2.2.2, "Installing the Batteries/Battery Pack", for details. Procedure Environment Screen 1. Press the button to display the Environment SYSTEM Screen. 2. Move the flashing cursor to and use the Back Light Brightness buttons to make a setting.
  • Page 217: Display Color

    _____________________________________________________________________ 10.1.8 Display Color Serves to set the display color. Screen display color can be selected from colors 1 to 16. Procedure Environment Screen 1. Press the button to display the Environment SYSTEM Screen. 2. Move the flashing cursor to and select a color Display Color using the...
  • Page 218: Language

    _____________________________________________________________________ 10.1.9 Language Serves to set the display language. Procedure Environment Screen 1. Press the button to display the Environment SYSTEM Screen. 2. Move the flashing cursor to and the buttons Language to make a setting. Flashing cursor English Displays in English. Japanese Displays in Japanese.
  • Page 219: Printer

    _____________________________________________________________________ 10.1.10 Printer These printer-related settings are valid when the optional 8992 PRINTER UNIT is connected. For details, refer to Chapter 11. Procedure Environment Screen 1. Press the button to display the Environment SYSTEM Screen. 2. Move the flashing cursor to the Printer item to be set. 3.
  • Page 220: Comment Screen (System)

    _____________________________________________________________________ 10.2 Comment Screen (SYSTEM) A title may consist of up to 24 characters for printing on the recording paper. Select "Set&Com" (Settings and Comments) to print settings (function, time axis range,trigger time) together with comments. For details, refer to Section 11.3. ______________________________________________________________ 10.2 Comment Screen (SYSTEM)
  • Page 221: Rs&Copy Screen (System)

    _____________________________________________________________________ 10.3 RS&COPY Screen (SYSTEM) 10.3.1 Screen Copy Output Destination The destination for output of displayed data by the COPY button can be specified. Procedure RS&COPY Screen (1) Enable screen copy. 1. Press the button to display the RS&COPY Screen. SYSTEM 2.
  • Page 222 _____________________________________________________________________ (2) Select the output destination. Move the flashing cursor to and use the Output Device buttons to make a setting. Flashing cursor Printer Prints on the 8992 PRINTER UNIT. PC Card Screen data is saved as a BMP file on the PC Card. RS-232C Screen data is sent in BMP format to the device connected to the RS-232C interface.
  • Page 223: Rs-232C Settings

    _____________________________________________________________________ 10.3.2 RS-232C Settings For details, refer to Chapter 13.1. Procedure RS&COPY Screen 1. Press the button to display the RS&COPY Screen. SYSTEM 2. Move the flashing cursor to the RS-232C items to be set. 3. Use the buttons to make a setting. Baud Rate 1200 bps to 19200 bps Data Bit...
  • Page 224: Setting Screen

    _____________________________________________________________________ 10.4 Setting Screen All settings of the present state are stored in internal memory. Up to four states can be saved for later recall when needed. (1) Comment entry (enter comment of setting to be saved) 1. Press the button to display the Setting Screen.
  • Page 225 _____________________________________________________________________ (2) Storing settings 1. After comment entry, move the flashing cursor to SAVE. 3. Press the button. A confirmation screen appears. 4. Press the button to accept, or the button to START STOP cancel. The settings can be saved to a PC card. For details refer to Section 12.3.2.
  • Page 226: Initialize Screen

    _____________________________________________________________________ 10.5 Initialize Screen 10.5.1 Setting the Clock This product incorporates a calendar with automatic leap year compensation and 24-hour clock. The clock is used for the following functions: Timer trigger function Trigger time list printout Procedure Initialize Screen 1. Press the button to display the Initialize Screen.
  • Page 227: Clearing The Waveform Data

    _____________________________________________________________________ 10.5.2 Clearing the Waveform Data Clears the waveform data stored in memory and initializes. Procedure Initialize Screen 1. Press the button to display the Initialize Screen. SYSTEM 2. Move the flashing cursor to of Wave Reset item Execute and press the buttons.
  • Page 228: System Reset

    _____________________________________________________________________ 10.5.3 System Reset Resets all settings to the factory default values. The same effect can be achieved by turning power to the product on while holding down the button. STOP Procedure Initialize Screen 1. Press the button to display the Initialize Screen. SYSTEM 2.
  • Page 229: Self-Check

    _____________________________________________________________________ 10.5.4 Self-check If you run a self-check and the message "NG" appears or there seems to be a problem, please have the product serviced. Procedure Initialize Screen 1. Press the button to display the Initialize Screen. SYSTEM 2. Move the flashing cursor to the Self-check item to be checked and execute using the buttons.
  • Page 230 _____________________________________________________________________ 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 Printer Unit Installed Printer Unit /No Printer Unit Printer Check This function is available when the 8992 PRINTER UNIT is installed.
  • Page 231: Chapter 11 Printout Of Measurement Data

    _____________________________________________________________________ Chapter 11 Printout of Measurement Data Waveform data can be printed out in two formats: waveform or numeric. Seven different procedures can be used to print out the measured waveforms. On the printer, the print density can be changed in three steps. Print mode Waveform Setting the Smooth printing...
  • Page 232: Printout Of Measurement Data Operating Procedure

    _____________________________________________________________________ 11.1 Printout of Measurement Data Operating Procedure Printer preparation Refer to Chapter 2 SYSTEM Settings on the Environment Screen Settings on the Environment Screen Press the SYSTEM button to display the Environment Screen. Sections 11.2.1 Grid 11.2.2 Time value 11.2.3 List&gauge 11.2.4...
  • Page 233 _____________________________________________________________________ Settings on the Status Screen Settings on the Status Screen Press the SET button to display the Status Screen. Sections Display layout 11.4 Printer Recording 11.4 Format Settings on the Channel Screen Settings on the Comment Screen Press the SET button to display the Channel Screen.
  • Page 234: Environment Screen (Printer)

    _____________________________________________________________________ 11.2 Environment Screen (Printer) 11.2.1 Grid Type Select the grid to print on the recording paper. Procedure Environment Screen 1. Press the button to display the Environment SYSTEM Screen. 2. Move the flashing cursor to and use the Grid Type buttons to make a setting.
  • Page 235: Time Value

    _____________________________________________________________________ 11.2.2 Time Value The time from the trigger point and other information can be printed. Procedure Environment Screen 1. Press the button to display the Environment SYSTEM Screen. 2. Move the flashing cursor to and use the Time Value buttons to make a setting.
  • Page 236: List&Gauge

    _____________________________________________________________________ 11.2.3 List&Gauge When a waveform is printed out (except for screen copies), the gauge can be printed out at the beginning, and a listing can be printed out at the end. Procedure Environment Screen 1. Press the button to display the Environment SYSTEM Screen.
  • Page 237: Channel Marker

    _____________________________________________________________________ 11.2.4 Channel Marker The channel numbers or the comments are printed together with the waveform on the recording paper. Procedure Environment Screen 1. Press the button to display the Environment SYSTEM Screen. 2. Move the flashing cursor to and use the Channel Marker buttons to make a setting.
  • Page 238: Printer Density

    _____________________________________________________________________ 11.2.5 Printer Density Serves to set the printer density. Select the setting which yields the most easy to read printout. Print density can be selected from three types. Procedure Environment Screen 1. Press the button to display the Environment SYSTEM Screen.
  • Page 239: Comment Screen (Printer)

    _____________________________________________________________________ 11.3 Comment Screen (Printer) 11.3.1 Title Comment Entry A title may consist of up to 24 characters for printing on the recording paper. Select "Set&Com" (Settings and Comments) to print settings (function, time axis range,trigger time) together with comments. Procedure Comment Screen 1.
  • Page 240 _____________________________________________________________________ 3. Move the flashing cursor to the position shown in the figure below and use the buttons to display the Comment Entry Screen. Flashing cursor 4 Move the cursor to each character to be entered, and enter the comment. Refer to Section 11.3.3 Text Entry Procedure for the entry procedure.
  • Page 241: Analog And Logic Comment Entry

    _____________________________________________________________________ 11.3.2 Analog and Logic Comment Entry A comment consisting of up to 24 characters can be printed on the recording paper for each channel. Select "Set&Com" (Settings and Comments) to print settings (voltage axis range, magnification/compression ratio along the voltage axis, zero position, low-pass filter, and waveform display range) together with comments.
  • Page 242 _____________________________________________________________________ 3. Move the flashing cursor to the position as shown in the figure below and use the buttons to display the Comment Entry Screen. Flashing cursor 4 Move the cursor to each character to be entered, and enter the comment. Refer to Section 11.3.3 Text Entry Procedure for the entry procedure.
  • Page 243 _____________________________________________________________________ Print Example of Title and Comment Comment for logic channel Title settings Comment for Title Comment settings Comment for analog channel ______________________________________________________________ 11.3 Comment Screen (Printer)
  • Page 244: Text Entry Procedure

    _____________________________________________________________________ 11.3.3 Text Entry Procedure Comments and other text items are entered by the following procedure. Scaling units for the Scaling Screen are entered by the same procedure. Procedure Comment Screen 1. Press the button to display the Comment Screen. SYSTEM 2.
  • Page 245 _____________________________________________________________________ Comment Entry Screen Operations Characters are entered by the following button operations on the Comment Entry Screen. Enter characters by copying from the Character Selection Field to the Comment Entry Field. When all characters have been entered, press the button to accept the entry.
  • Page 246 _____________________________________________________________________ Virtual function keys The virtual function keys provide shortcuts by duplicating the process of moving the cursor to a particular location and pressing the buttons to accept the selection. Virtual Function Key Field Virtual Function Key Operations INS /OVER Switches between Insert and Overwrite (Insert/Overwrite) modes.
  • Page 247: Setting The Status Screen (Printout)

    _____________________________________________________________________ 11.4 Setting the Status Screen (printout) 1. Display layout settings (Display Format) (refer to section for each function) The screen display layout can be set for showing input signals on the screen display and recording them on the printer. The Single, Dual, Quad, and X-Y(dot/line) displays are available.
  • Page 248: Setting The Channel Screen (Printout)

    _____________________________________________________________________ 11.5 Setting the Channel Screen (printout) Setting the Print Density (Section 7.3.1) If the data is to be output on the 8992 PRINTER UNIT, any of three print densities may be set for six waveform display colors. Printing density settings have no effect on real-time printing.
  • Page 249: Printing Procedure

    _____________________________________________________________________ 11.6 Printing Procedure 11.6.1 Manual Print This mode serves to print waveform data from the internal memory. Memory recorder Measurement data from one measurement (entire recording length) are printed. Instantaneous waveform in RMS recorder The function is switched to Memory Recorder on the Waveform Screen.
  • Page 250: Auto Print (Mem)

    _____________________________________________________________________ 11.6.2 Auto Print (MEM) Printout is carried out automatically after a waveform has been captured for the specified recording length. Procedure Status Screen (MEM) 1. Press the button to display the Status Screen. 2. Move the flashing cursor to and use the Auto Print buttons to make a setting.
  • Page 251: Real Time Print (Rec, Rms)

    _____________________________________________________________________ 11.6.3 Real Time Print (REC, RMS) The input waveform and data are printed out continuously in real time. Procedure Status Screen (REC, RMS) 1. Press the button to display the Status Screen. 2. Move the flashing cursor to and use the buttons Printer to make a setting.
  • Page 252: Partial Print

    _____________________________________________________________________ 11.6.4 Partial Print This function prints the waveform between the A and B cursors (vertical or trace cursors). The function is available also when the A/B cursors are currently outside the range displayed on screen. Printing is possible also when the print format is currently set to "Logging".
  • Page 253: Screen Copy

    _____________________________________________________________________ 11.6.5 Screen Copy Prints a copy of the display screen. Before printing by the button, "Output Device" on COPY the RS&COPY Screen must first be set to "Printer." Refer to Section 10.3 for the setting procedure. Procedure All Screens 1.
  • Page 254: Report Print

    _____________________________________________________________________ 11.6.7 Report Print Prints the waveform of the displayed area, the upper limit values for the Waveform Screen and the setting contents of the analog channel. If the A-B cursors are displayed and comments have been entered for the Waveform Screen, the comments can be printed.
  • Page 255: Example Of Printer Output

    _____________________________________________________________________ 11.7 Example of Printer Output (1) Single Display (2) Dual Display ______________________________________________________________ 11.7 Example of Printer Output...
  • Page 256 _____________________________________________________________________ (3) Quad Display (4) Report print ______________________________________________________________ 11.7 Example of Printer Output...
  • Page 257 _____________________________________________________________________ (5) Screen copy (6) Numerical values (Logging) print (Memory recorder function) (Recorder and RMS recorder functions (excluding time axis range:100 ms)) ______________________________________________________________ 11.7 Example of Printer Output...
  • Page 258 _____________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ 11.7 Example of Printer Output...
  • Page 259: Chapter 12 Storing The Measurement Data

    Chapter 12 Storing the Measurement Data Measurement data and settings in the product can be saved to and loaded from a PC Card specified by Hioki. button selects the File and File Config Screens CARD for PC Card settings and operations.
  • Page 260: Pc Card

    Harmonic wave analysis data that was saved by the 8807- 51, 8808-51 cannot be loaded into the 8807-01, 8808-01. (2) Saving Measurement Data (text format) Measurement data can be saved in text (CSV) format. The...
  • Page 261 _____________________________________________________________________ Use only PC Cards sold by HIOKI. Compatibility and performance are not guaranteed for WARNING PC cards made by other manufacturers. You may be unable to read from or save data to such cards. The data on the PC card may be damaged.
  • Page 262: Using The Pc Card Slot

    _____________________________________________________________________ 12.2 Using the PC Card Slot If a PC card is inserted upside down, backwards, or in the CAUTION wrong direction, the PC card or the product may suffer damage. Do not remove the PC card while the PC card unit is operating.
  • Page 263 _____________________________________________________________________ NOTE Action to be taken when the message below appears at the bottom of the file screen after a PC card is inserted. When formatting a PC card on a PC, use the FAT-16 format. Formatting a card in FAT-32 format may result in incompatibility problems.
  • Page 264: Settings On The File Screen

    Data stored in the text format is not readable by the product. Harmonic wave analysis data that was saved by the 8807- 51, 8808-51 cannot be loaded into the 8807-01, 8808-01. Procedure File Screen (1) Select the command to load.
  • Page 265 _____________________________________________________________________ (2) Select the file for loading data. Using the cursor buttons, select the file for loading data from the file list. You can select files in multiples of ten using the button, and multiples of one hundred using the button.
  • Page 266 _____________________________________________________________________ (4) Select New or Overwriting Load (Refresh/Overwrite) Move the flashing cursor to the position shown in the figure below and use the buttons to make a setting. Flashing cursor Refresh Clears the screen and read waveform. Overwrite Reads the waveform without first clearing the screen.
  • Page 267: Saving Measurement And Setting Data

    _____________________________________________________________________ 12.3.2 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 268 _____________________________________________________________________ (2) Select the stored format. 1. Press the button to display the Storing Format START Setting Screen. 2. Move the flashing cursor to the position shown in the figure below and select the format using the buttons. Flashing cursor Binary The waveform data is saved in binary format.
  • Page 269 _____________________________________________________________________ (3) If using the A/B cursors on the screen, specify the area to save. (excluding horizontal cursor) Move the flashing cursor to the position shown in the figure below and use the buttons to make a setting. Flashing cursor Store data for all captured waveforms.
  • Page 270 _____________________________________________________________________ (5) Specify the channel to save. (for measurement data) Move the flashing cursor to the position shown in the figure below and select channel using the buttons. (The channel that has been check marked is saved.) Flashing cursor (6) Select the Same File Name Handling setting (if same-name saving is desired).
  • Page 271 _____________________________________________________________________ File name extension NOTE The following extensions are automatically assigned, according to the stored data type. Mark Meaning Extension Memory recorder binary data file Recorder binary data file RMS recorder binary data file X-Y CONT recorder binary data file Sequential save index file Text data file Setting data file...
  • Page 272 _____________________________________________________________________ Copying File Name 1. Press the button to display the File Screen. CARD 2. Select the command using the buttons. Save 3. Select the file with the name to be copied. Flashing cursor Select a file to be copied 4.
  • Page 273 _____________________________________________________________________ Automatic file name assignment If the file name is entered as a blank [ . ], it is assigned automatically according to the following principle. Auto save Waveform data, Waveform screen data calculation result [AUTO [NONAME ] [MEASURE1] [AUTO0001] [NONAME01] [MEASURE2] [AUTO0002]...
  • Page 274 _____________________________________________________________________ In the recorder and RMS recorder function (Text data) (Intended as a guide only) Size of a header = 170+64 x number of analog channels +1 65 x number of logic probes Size of a data = (14+26 x number of analog channels + 18 x number of logic probes x (recording length[DIV] x 80 In the instantaneous analysis function (Binary data) Size of a header = 512 x (7 + number of analog channels)
  • Page 275: Deleting The Files And Directories

    _____________________________________________________________________ 12.3.3 Deleting the Files and Directories The files and directories can be deleted. Procedure File Screen (1) Select the command to delete. 1. Press the button to display the File Screen. CARD 2. Move the flashing cursor to the position on the figure below and select using the buttons.
  • Page 276 _____________________________________________________________________ (2) Select the file or directory to be deleted. Using the buttons, select a file or directory to be deleted. Select a file. (3) Execute deleting. 1. Pressing the button displays a confirmation screen START before deleting. 2. Press the button to delete or the button to START...
  • Page 277: Creating The Directory

    _____________________________________________________________________ 12.3.4 Creating the Directory Creates a subdirectory on the selected medium. Procedure File Screen (1) Select the command to create a directory. 1. Press the button to display the File Screen. CARD 2. Move the flashing cursor to the position on the figure below and select using the buttons.
  • Page 278 _____________________________________________________________________ (2) Enter the directory name. 1. Press the button to display the Directory Name Entry START Screen. 2. Press the buttons to display the Comment Entry Screen. 3. Move the cursor to the characters to be entered to enter the directory name (refer to Section 11.3.3 Text Entry Procedure).
  • Page 279 _____________________________________________________________________ Directory organization Root directory Sub directory Sub directory File Sub directory File File File File NOTE Files will be saved in the currently selected directory. Files cannot be moved from one directory to another with the product. Up to 512 files and subdirectories can be stored in the root directory of a PC card, and up to 5,000 files can be stored in a subdirectory.
  • Page 280: Initializing

    _____________________________________________________________________ 12.3.5 Initializing Initialization method is described below. Procedure File Screen (1) Select the command to initialize a PC card. 1. Press the button to display the File Screen. CARD 2. Move the flashing cursor to the position on the figure below and select using the buttons.
  • Page 281: Changing The Names Of Files And Directories

    _____________________________________________________________________ 12.3.6 Changing the Names of Files and Directories Change the name of a saved file, or a directory name. Procedure File Screen (1) Select the command to rename. 1. Press the button to display the File Screen. CARD 2. Move the flashing cursor to the position on the figure below and select using the buttons.
  • Page 282 _____________________________________________________________________ (2) Select the file to be renamed. Select the file or directory to be renamed using the cursor. Selected file (3) Rename the file 1. Press the button to display the old and new file START name fields. 2. Enter the file name (refer to Section 11.3.3 Text Entry Procedure).
  • Page 283: Settings On The File Configuration Screen (Application Functions)

    _____________________________________________________________________ 12.4 Settings on the File Configuration Screen (Application Functions) 12.4.1 Sorting Files Sorts files created on the PC Card. Procedure File Config Screen (1) Set Sorting to ON. 1. Press the button to display the File Config Screen. CARD 2.
  • Page 284 _____________________________________________________________________ (3) Select the sort order. 1. Move the flashing cursor to the item. Sort Direction 2. Use the buttons to make a setting. Flashing cursor Sort from lower to higher Down Sort from higher to lower ______________________________________________________________ 12.4 Settings on the File Configuration Screen (Application Functions)
  • Page 285: Self-Check

    _____________________________________________________________________ 12.4.2 Self-check Checks the PC Card. The contents are the same as the PC Card Check in the Self Check on the Initialize Screen. Refer to Section 10.5.4. Procedure File Config Screen 1. Press the button to display the File Config Screen. CARD 2.
  • Page 286: Text File Internal Format

    _____________________________________________________________________ 12.5 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) NUM_SIGS Number of data types (including time axis data)
  • Page 287 _____________________________________________________________________ (2) The following example shows data has been saved by the Recorder and RMS Recorder: "COMMENT", "8807 REC DATA" "DATE", "01-01-1999" "TIME", "16:52:03" "NUM_SIGS", "INTERVAL", 2.500E-03 "HORZ_UNITS", "S" "VERT_UNITS", "S", "V ", "V ", "V ", "V " "SIGNAL", "TIME", "ACH1(Max)", "ACH1(Min)", "ACH2(Max)", "ACH2(Min)"...
  • Page 288 _____________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ 12.5 Text File Internal Format...
  • Page 289: Chapter 13 Communication Function

    _____________________________________________________________________ Chapter 13 Communication Function RS-232C The RS-232C interface is a serial interface standard established by the EIA (Electronic Industries Association in the U.S.A.). The standard defines the interface conditions between a DTE (Data Terminal Equipment) and DCE (Data Communications Equipment). The MEMORY HiCORDER can be remote controlled and can transfer data to a personal computer using a portion of this standard (one signal line).
  • Page 290: Connecting The Rs-232C Cable

    _____________________________________________________________________ 13.1 Connecting the RS-232C Cable The RS-232C interface is not isolated from the product. CAUTION Be aware that the logic input and RS-232C share common ground. The 9612 RS-232C CABLE and connectors of the product should be mated carefully. Forcing the connectors together can damage the connector contacts.
  • Page 291: Setting The Rs-232C Interface

    _____________________________________________________________________ 13.2 Setting the RS-232C Interface Remote control is provided by commands sent from the controller. NOTE The transfer rate is reduced when an overrun or framing error occurs. Setting the transfer rate to 19200 bps may cause a communication problem with some incompatible devices. Do not attempt to change settings during communications with the product.
  • Page 292 _____________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ 13.2 Setting the RS-232C Interface...
  • Page 293: Chapter 14 Specifications

    Measurement Memory recorder (High-speed data saving) functions Recorder (Real time recording) RMS recorder (For commercial power supplies) Harmonic wave analysis* 8807-01, 8807-51: 2 analog channels 8 logic channels Number of channels 8808-01, 8808-51: 4 analog channels 8 logic channels (maximum)
  • Page 294 _____________________________________________________________________ Operating temperature Temperature: 5 to 40 to 104 ) and humidity Relative humidity: 35% to 80% RH (with no condensation) Operating temperature Temperature: 23 5 and humidity for Relative humidity: 35% to 80% RH (with no guaranteed accuracy condensation) Storage temperature Temperature: -10 to 50...
  • Page 295 _____________________________________________________________________ Mass 8807-01, 8807-51 Approx. 1.1 kg (38.8 oz.) Approx. 1.5 kg (52.9 oz.) (with using the printer) (excluding 8808-01, 8808-51 Approx. 1.2 kg (42.3 oz.) batteries) Approx. 1.6 kg (56.4 oz.) (with using the printer) Standards Applying Safety EN 61010...
  • Page 296 _____________________________________________________________________ External interface RS-232C Complies with EIA RS-232C (9-Pin Round Electrical Connector) Specifications Remote control by 9-pin D connector and 9612 RS- 232C CABLE Communication mode: Full duplex Synchronization: Start-Stop Baud rate: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 (bps) Start Bit: 1 bit Stop Bit: 1 bit / 2 bit Data Bit: 7 bit / 8 bit Parity: NONE/EVEN/ODD...
  • Page 297: Trigger

    _____________________________________________________________________ 14.2 Trigger Trigger Method Digital comparison Trigger modes Memory recorder Single, repeat, auto Recorder, Single, repeat RMS recorder Single, repeat Trigger source Analog input, logic input, external trigger, timer trigger Sources can be set on or off. When all sources are off, the product is in the free-run state.
  • Page 298: Harmonic Wave Trigger

    _____________________________________________________________________ 14.2.1 Harmonic Wave Trigger Harmonic wave Single, repeat trigger mode Harmonic wave Up to four different harmonic wave triggers can be trigger source selected; trigger conditions can be set separately for each trigger type. Free run operation if all triggers are off.
  • Page 299: Memory Recorder Function

    _____________________________________________________________________ 14.3 Memory Recorder Function 200, 400 μs/DIV Time axis 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 ms/DIV 1, 2, 5, 10, 30 s/DIV 1, 2, 5 min/DIV Time axis resolution 80 points/DIV (*with the printer) Data interval 1/80 of the time axis Recording length 20, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800 DIV (4ch),...
  • Page 300: Recorder Function

    Records measured data as digital values Interpolation Line only X-Y waveform X channel Any channel 1 or 2 (8807-01), 1 to 4 (8808-01) Y channel Any channel other than the X channel Available recording 100 mm x 100 mm (3.94" x 3.94")
  • Page 301: Rms Recorder Function

    _____________________________________________________________________ 14.5 RMS Recorder Function Time axis 100* , 200* , 500* ms/DIV , 2, 5, 10, 30 s/DIV 1, 2, 5, 10, 30 min/DIV 1 h/DIV 200, 400 μs/DIV Instantaneous waveform 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 ms/DIV Time axis resolution RMS 80 points/DIV (with the printer) * 80 points/DIV Instantaneous...
  • Page 302: Harmonic Wave Analysis Function

    _____________________________________________________________________ 14.6 Harmonic Wave Analysis Function 14.6.1 General Specifications Object of Select from among independent between channels measurement (UNIQUE), one-phase two-wire (2 systems), one-phase three-wire, or three-phase three-wire. Input settings Select from among "voltage," "9018," "9132," "3283," UNIQUE "3284," "3285," and "9322." It is possible to set odd channels to voltage and even Other settings channels to current.
  • Page 303: Instantaneous Analysis Functions

    Manual print Available Scaling function Available (1) When using a Hioki clamp, the unit of measurement is automatically set to "A" once the model name has been selected. (2) PT/CT ratio can be set. (3) When using a clamp from another manufacturer, the unit of measurement is automatically set to "A"...
  • Page 304: Time Series Analysis Functions

    _____________________________________________________________________ 14.6.3 Time Series Analysis Functions Update cycle: 3.75s Types of analyses When voltage (current) input is set (1) Harmonic effective value (2) Harmonic percentage content (3) Harmonic phase (4) Synthesis effective value (5) Synthesis distortion rate - F (6) Synthesis distortion rate - R When single-phase two-wire, single-phase three-wire, or three-phase three-wire is set (not available when using the 3283 to 3285)
  • Page 305 Prints out the portion of a graph between cursors A and Scaling function Available (1) When using a Hioki clamp, the unit of measurement is automatically set to "A" once the model name has been selected. (2) PT/CT ratio can be set.
  • Page 306: Additional Functions

    _____________________________________________________________________ 14.6.4 Additional Functions Level check Level can be checked through a level meter function Connection check Calculates the active power value, and deems the function connection to be reversed if a negative value is obtained. Determines the phase sequence when using a three- phase three-wire connection.
  • Page 307: Communication Function

    _____________________________________________________________________ 14.7 Communication Function Applicable to all Communications Communication RS-232C (built-in) Types Screen Image RS-232C (Screen Copy [BMP file format]) Transmission Measurement Data with RS-232C Transmission Setting Data with RS-232C Receiving (Power on/off switching not possible) ______________________________________________________________ 14.7 Communication Function...
  • Page 308: Others

    _____________________________________________________________________ 14.8 Others Numerical calculation Average value, peak-to-peak value, maximum function value, time to maximum value, minimum value, time to minimum value, rms value, period, frequency, area value, XY area value Up to four calculations can be performed simultaneously. Comment printing * Function, channel, input range, zero position, trigger time, division and other information can be printed.
  • Page 309 _____________________________________________________________________ DMM function Displays input voltage numerically. Update rate: 1second Displays rms value, instantaneous value Measuring object: DC, 50/60 Hz (auto-selection) Sampling rate: 4 kS/s Number of displayed digits: 4 (The lowest digit is displayed as 0 for values 0 to 4, and as 5 for values 5 to 9.) (The actual digit is displayed while setting scaling) Accuracy:...
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  • Page 311: Chapter 15 Logic And Analog Inputs

    (common ground). Therefore, applying voltages with different ground levels can result in a short circuit, depending on the probe type. Logic probes other than those supplied by HIOKI should not be connected to the logic inputs. Logic Probe Connection The logic input is located on the upper side of the product.
  • Page 312 _____________________________________________________________________ 9320-01 LOGIC PROBE The logic probes are used to test for circuit voltage and to measure relay timing. Measuring digital signals Set the input selector to DIGITAL. Use an IC clip lead, connect the alligator clip to the circuit ground, and adjust the threshold value selector.
  • Page 313 _____________________________________________________________________ 9321-01 LOGIC PROBE Use to determine whether power to a circuit is on or off. Set the input selector according to the measured voltage. LOW range: 100 V AC or 24 V DC HIGH range: 200 V AC The inputs are bipolar, so polarity may be disregarded. As the inputs are isolated, each channel can be connected to points with different potential.
  • Page 314 _____________________________________________________________________ 15.2 Analog Inputs Accuracy at 23 , after 30-minutes warmnig-up time Accuracy guaranteed for 1 year Measurement ranges , 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 mV/DIV, 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100* V/DIV (f.s.=10 DIV) Accuracy 0.5%f.s. Temperature characteristic Gain: 0.1%f.s./ , Zero position: 0.1%f.s./...
  • Page 315 _____________________________________________________________________ Measurement Errors Caused by Signal Source Internal Resistance If the signal source impedance is higher than the input impedance of the analog input, a measurement error will occur. The input impedance is 1 MΩ. If the signal source impedance is 1 kΩ, an error of about 1% will occur. Measurement error=Es 1- Rs+Rin Es: Signal voltage...
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  • Page 317 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. 16.1 Changing the Battery To avoid electric shock, turn off the power switch and...
  • Page 318 _____________________________________________________________________ NOTE To avoid problems with battery operation, remove the batteries from the product if it is to be stored for a long time. If the product 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 319 _____________________________________________________________________ 16.2 9447 BATTERY PACK Keep batteries away from children to prevent accidental CAUTION swallowing. To avoid the possibility of explosion, do not short circuit, disassemble or incinerate battery pack. Handle and dispose of batteries in accordance with local regulations. The 9447 BATTERY PACK is a Ni-MH battery which can be recharged while in the product.
  • Page 320 _____________________________________________________________________ 16.2.1 Battery Charging with the MEMORY HiCORDER When using the 9447 BATTERY PACK and the following warning message is displayed, recharge them. "WARNING 620: Battery low" If not using the 9418-15 AC ADAPTER (SA145A-1240V- 6, SINO AMERICAN) the recharging of the 9447 is not possible.
  • Page 321 _____________________________________________________________________ 16.2.2 Battery Charging with the 9643 CHARGE STAND The Hioki 9418-15 AC ADAPTER (SA145A-1240V-6, SINO AMERICAN) is required to charge the Model 9447 BATTERY PACK with the Charging Stand. Charging Procedure 1. Install the battery pack in the charging stand.
  • Page 322 _____________________________________________________________________ 16.3 Removing the Battery Before Discarding the Product To avoid the risk of electric shock, be sure that all cables and the power cord are disconnected before removing WARNING the battery. Keep batteries away from children to prevent accidental swallowing.
  • Page 323 _____________________________________________________________________ 16.4 Cleaning the Printer Head The maintenance of the 8992 PRINTER UNIT (option) 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 324 _____________________________________________________________________ 16.5 Troubleshooting If the product does not seem to operate normally, check the following points before requesting service. The screen and indicators do Is the AC Adapter correctly connected? not light when powered on. Are the batteries correctly inserted? Are the batteries near the end of their useful life? When the battery capacity is reduced, the...
  • Page 325 _____________________________________________________________________ During memory recorder This is likely to be an aliasing error. operation, the apparent Make the "time" setting (time axis range) frequency of the recording is faster. For more details see the back- much lower than the expected ground information on aliasing distortion in frequency.
  • Page 326 _____________________________________________________________________ 16.6 Cleaning of the Product To clean the product, wipe it gently with a soft cloth moistened with water or mild detergent. Never use solvents such as benzene, alcohol, acetone, ether, ketones, thinners or gasoline, as they can deform and discolor the case.
  • Page 327 APPENDIX 1 ______________________________________________________________________ Appendix Appendix 1 Messages Error messages Error messages are displayed until the cause of the error is STOP remedied or the button is pressed. Paper End. Printer paper has run out. Reload. Set printer lever. Lower the head up/down lever. 12 Printer is not connected.
  • Page 328 APPENDIX 2 ______________________________________________________________________ 93 Disk full. Little capacity is available. Delete files or use new media. 94 Path name error. Up to 127 characters can be used for a path name. 95 Empty directory name. Name the directory. 96 Directory already exists. Another directory of the same name exists.
  • Page 329 APPENDIX 3 ______________________________________________________________________ 620 Battery low. Recharge or change the batteries. 621 Battery low (Printer) Battery voltage is low. 631 Range changed.(Out of The range was changed with the Auto Range range) function during measurement. 632 Input too large. The input value exceeded the measurement range.
  • Page 330 APPENDIX 4 ______________________________________________________________________ Appendix 2 Reference Sampling The product converts the input signal to a digital value, then carries out all internal processing digitally. This process of converting an analog signal to digital values is termed sampling. Sampling measures the magnitude of the signal at fixed time intervals (sampling periods).
  • Page 331 APPENDIX 5 ______________________________________________________________________ Aliasing If the frequency of the signal being measured is significantly higher than the sampling rate, it is possible for sampling to produce an apparent signal which is actually nonexistent. This phenomenon is termed aliasing. Actual input signal ○...
  • Page 332 APPENDIX 6 ______________________________________________________________________ Recorder Function One division is equal to 80 samples. For recording purposes, one data sample consists of the maximum and minimum values of the acquired voltage during the set sampling period. That is, each data sample has a width defined by a pair of voltage values. One data sample Maximum value Data obtained in the...
  • Page 333 APPENDIX 7 ______________________________________________________________________ RMS Recorder Function. 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 334 APPENDIX 8 ______________________________________________________________________ Numerical Calculation Details (1) Average value Calculates the average value (V) of the waveform data. Σ AVE: average value n: number of data samples di/n di: i-th data of the source channel i = 1 (2) Peak-to-peak value Calculates the peak-to-peak (maximum-minimum) value of the waveform data.
  • Page 335 APPENDIX 9 ______________________________________________________________________ (8) Period (9) Frequency Displays the period (s) and frequency (Hz) of the signal waveform. The calculation is performed by determining the middle point of the signal amplitude and then measuring the interval from the point when that level is crossed (in rising or falling direction) to the point when it is next crossed.
  • Page 336 APPENDIX 10 ______________________________________________________________________ Appendix 3 WaveViewer (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 337 APPENDIX 11 ______________________________________________________________________ Appendix 3.1 Starting the Waveform Viewer Programs HIOKI In the Windows Start menu, select [ ] - [ ]. This starts the waveform viewer application. File To close the waveform viewer application, in the [ Exit menu select [ ].
  • Page 338 APPENDIX 12 ______________________________________________________________________ Appendix 3.2 Waveform Viewer Menus The following is the complete menu tree of the waveform viewer application. Open File Save All Save Between Cursors Batch Conversion Exit Toolbar View Status Bar Wave Control Panel Properties Trace Block List Zoom In Zoom Out Set Magnification...
  • Page 339 APPENDIX 13 ______________________________________________________________________ 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 A Cursor B Cursor Time Notation Point Trig Date...
  • Page 340 APPENDIX 14 ______________________________________________________________________ Appendix 3.3 Using the Waveform Viewer Waveform display To display a waveform it is first necessary to select the file to be displayed. File Open In the [ ] menu, select [ ], to display the file selection dialog box.
  • Page 341 APPENDIX 15 ______________________________________________________________________ Changing waveform scale and position (Waveform Control Panel) You can adjust the display for each channel separately. In View Wave Control Panel the [ ] menu, select [ ] to display a dialog box. This indicate the list of channel. When a check mark is present the corresponding channel is displayed.
  • Page 342 APPENDIX 16 ______________________________________________________________________ Checking the waveform measurement conditions (Properties) View Properties Select [ ] - [ ] on the menu to display the measurement settings on the MEMORY HiCORDER. Checking voltage values (Trace) View Trace Select [ ] - [ ] on the menu to check the time value and difference of the two cursors (A and B) and the voltage values and differences of all channels.
  • Page 343 APPENDIX 17 ______________________________________________________________________ Waveform legend view View Remarks Select [ ] - [ ] on the menu to view the unit 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 View Fixed...
  • Page 344 APPENDIX 18 ______________________________________________________________________ Appendix 3.4 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 345 APPENDIX 19 ______________________________________________________________________ File Save Then to save all of the data, in the [ ] menu, select [ File Save ]; to save the range only, in the [ ] menu, select [ Between Cursors A dialog box appears for setting the file to be saved, and the thinning.
  • Page 346 APPENDIX 20 ______________________________________________________________________ Appendix 3.5 Converting Multiple Waveform Files into CSV Files You can convert multiple waveform files CSV files. File Batch 1. Select [ ] from the menu bar, then select [ Conversion ] from the File menu. 2. Select the desired files from the file list. To select two or more files, left-click on the desired files while holding Shift Control...
  • Page 347 INDEX 1 _____________________________________________________________________ Index Control range 156,159 - A - COPY button A/B cursor Current measurement AC adapter connecting terminal Cutoff frequency 126,290 Aliasing 301,APPENDIX5 Amount of paper remaining - D - Analog input terminal Analog trigger Data bit 199,267 AND/OR DC coupling Area value...
  • Page 348 INDEX 2 _____________________________________________________________________ Frequency 98,154,173,APPENDIX9 Full scale (f.s.) 120,290 - M - Magnification/compression ratio - G - along time axis Gauge Magnification/compression ratio GND terminal along voltage axis Gray scale Manual print Grid Manual trigger Maximum input voltage viii,13,23,167,168,290 - I - Maximum value Index file Measurement limit frequency...
  • Page 349 INDEX 3 _____________________________________________________________________ Printer mode 45,83,104,223 Sub directory Printer unit Synchronous measurement SYSTEM button System reset 204,301 - R - Real time print 84,105,227 - T - Recorder function Recording length 38,76,96 Text Entry Recording paper ii,19 Text format Reference waveform Thinning 44,82,103,244 Renaming...
  • Page 350 INDEX 4 _____________________________________________________________________ Waveform display color 118,127 Window-in trigger Window-out trigger - X - X-Y dot 47,79 X-Y line 47,79 X-Y recorder - Z - Zero position ______________________________________________________________ Index...

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