Editing programs of the U8793 Arbitrary ....41 those of other analog channels ......94 Waveform Generator Unit 2.6 Operating the Rotary Knobs ....44 Enlarging a Part of the Waveform (Zoom Function) ........45 Generating XY Composite Waveforms (XY Composite) ....46 Displaying Measured Values ....48 MR6000A966-03 HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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Logic Signals (Logic Trigger) ..209 ....138 5.8 Triggering the Instrument at Obtaining an RMS waveform from an ......209 instantaneous waveform Regular Intervals FIR filter ..........212 (Interval Trigger) .........140 ...........216 IIR filter 5.9 Externally Triggering the Explanations of Filter Calculation ..221 Instrument (External Trigger) ....142 ..........221 Filter type 5.10 Manually Triggering the Instrument Filter configuration ........222 (Forcible Trigger) ........142 5.11 Triggering the Instrument Using CAN Signals (CAN Trigger) ....143 HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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Automatically saving waveform data Operating the instrument with your Freely choosing data items to be saved ....324 computer (FTP server function) and save files (SAVE key) .......276 14.3 Sending Data to a Computer With Loading waveform data ......276 the FTP Client Function .....325 Configuring an FTP server setting on a ..........326 computer Configuring the FTP client setting with .........331 the instrument HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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Maximum recordable time when the real-time saving is enabled (values for reference purposes) ....361 ....367 Scaling method for strain gauges Example of a waveform text file ....369 File saving rates ....370 (values for reference purposes) 16.2 FFT Definitions ........371 16.3 Dual Sampling ........380 Index HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
Introduction Introduction Thank you for choosing the Hioki MR6000, MR6000-01 Memory HiCorder. Preserve this manual carefully and keep it handy to make full use of this instrument for a long time. Model MR6000-01 Memory HiCorder is an upper model of Model MR6000, which is equipped with the following calculation functions: •...
Indicates the order of tapping the screens. The button represents the setting key. Procedure numbers Numbered same as a corresponding step-by-step instruction. Options and explanations Describes options available when an item is tapped. The icon indicates the default setting of the item. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
“2.2 Specifying the Waveform Range (Section Cursor)” (p. 34) “Scrolling through waveforms” (p. 38) “2.5 Changing the Display Position and Display Magnification of Waveforms” (p. 40) “4 Saving/Loading Data and Managing Files” (p. 97) “7 Numerical Calculation Function” (p. 161) HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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The setting after the initialization is suitable for simple measurement. Initialize the instrument when you have found any unexpected or complicated operation. See “6.2 Initializing the Instrument” in the Quick Start Manual. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
17 channel to 32 channels 1 MS/s 500 kS/s 200 kS/s Only if the following Hioki-designated options are used, the real-time saving operation with the instrument is guaranteed: • Model U8332 SSD Unit Model U8333 HD Unit • Model Z4006 USB Drive ...
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The instrument can record data in an optional storage device while measuring waveforms. See “Real-time saving” (p. 106). Configuring the memory division settings The instrument can divide the internal memory into several blocks and store waveforms into them. See “10 Memory Division Function” (p. 255). HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
To plot a sign wave that allows you to observe the peaks without any aliasing, the instrument needs to sample the waveform at a minimum of 25 points per cycle. To set the sampling rate automatically See “3.7 Measuring Signals With the Auto-range Setting” in the Quick Start Manual. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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Model U8976 High Speed Analog Unit 200 MS/s (5 ns) – Model U8977 3CH Current Unit 5 MS/s (200 ns) – Model U8978 4CH Analog Unit 5 MS/s (200 ns) – U8979 Charge Unit 200 kS/s (5 µs) – HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
[Sampling] box. The screen displays a vertically wide waveform line. When saved in an external storage device, the data set that consists of the maximum and minimum values is stored for a single instance of measurement. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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When the real-time saving is set to [On], you cannot specify the recording length in the [Points] box. Choose [Save], and enter the recording length in the [Recording time] box. (p. 107) The maximum recording length you can specify varies depending on the number of channels to be measured. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
• Setting measurement conditions for each channel • Specifying the display method setting for waveforms • Converting measured values into physical quantities and displaying them When a CAN/LIN interface is connected, the [UNIT/CAN] selector box appears. To configure the input channel settings, select [UNIT]. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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Choose a logic recording width. (p. 17) Specify the display position of the waveform. (p. 17) Choose a waveform display color. (p. 17) When the sheet display format is set to XY composite waveforms or FFT waveforms, no logic waveforms are displayed. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
Voltage Measures a waveform in voltage mode. Temperature Measures a waveform in temperature mode. Selectable modes vary depending on the installed modules. See “3.7 Configuring Module-Specific Settings” (p. 65). HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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“Model 8967 Temp Unit” in “5.2 Specifications of the Options” in the Quick Start Manual. Configure the input coupling, low-pass filter, and probe ratio settings. Tapping the area that includes [Coupling] allows the setting dialog box to appear. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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See “3.4 Fine-Adjusting Input Values (Vernier Function)” (p. 62). Does not display any waveform. Configure the scaling settings. See “3.2 Converting Input Values (Scaling Function)” (p. 54). HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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[Df] setting is displayed for only channels with [Digital filter] set to [On], allowing you to configure the digital filter setting for each channel. For more information, refer to “Setting the Digital Filter Calculation” in MR6000-01 Dedicated Functions. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
Allows you to choose a display waveform of each waveform. You can also choose the same color as the lines acquired across other channels. Comment Allows you to type a comment for each channel. Number of characters that can be entered: up to 40 HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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Sets all the logic waveforms acquired with the enabled modules to hide together. Probe On Sets all the logic waveforms acquired with the chosen probes to display altogether. Probe Off Sets all the logic waveforms acquired with the chosen probes to hide altogether. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
See “2.8 Generating XY Composite Waveforms (XY Composite)” (p. 46) > [Sheet] Choose a sheet. Tap the [Type] box, and then choose a display format from the list. Time sequence Displays time-sequence waveforms. waveform XY composite Displays XY composite waveforms. waveform FFT waveform Displays FFT-calculated waveforms. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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All channels are chosen in the default setting. Tapping a button deselects a channel (Tap it again to select it). Every time you tap [All], all waveform calculation channels is collectively selected or deselected. Example: Selection screen for time series waveforms HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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[Make copy] button. The settings configured from steps affect the copy destination sheet. The sheet settings have been finished. (When you choose [XY composite waveform] in the [Type] box) Go on to step HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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Tap the color button, and then from the color pallet, choose a display color of the XY channel you chose. You can choose the same color as lines acquired across other channels. Enter a comment in the [Comment] box. Number of characters that can be entered: up to 40 HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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Generates XY composite waveforms using waveforms spanning the whole range. Segment 1 Generates XY composite waveforms using the waveforms of the scope specified as Segment 1. Segment 2 Generates XY composite waveforms using the waveforms of the scope specified as Segment 2. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
Generates XY composite waveforms using the whole waveforms. Segment 1 Generates XY composite waveforms using the waveforms between the specified Segment 2 section cursors. How to specify section cursors See “2.2 Specifying the Waveform Range (Section Cursor)” (p. 34). HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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(2) Tap a color button in the [Color] column, and then choose a color for XY composite waveforms. (3) In the [Comment] box, enter a comment for the XY composite waveform. Tap [Close]. [XY composite channel settings] dialog box closes. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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• If you save a waveform file, the settings of the displayed sheet are saved as configured at the time of saving. Even when a waveform file is loaded, no sheets except the sheet displayed at the time of saving are loaded. Tap [OK]. [XY Select the channel] dialog box closes. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
[STOP] When you operate a USB mouse connected to the instrument, the buttons appear at the bottom right of the screen. You can use the mouse in the same manner as the START STOP keys on the instrument. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
Choose one or more cursors to be displayed from among [Trace cursor A] through [Trace cursor H] by tapping them. The chosen trace cursors are displayed on the waveform screen. You can drag trace cursors on the time-series waveform screen. Tap [Back]. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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A], you can toggle the trace cursors displayed on the values of cursor Every time you tap values 1. Every time you tap [2: Trace cursor A], you can toggle the trace cursors displayed on the values of cursor values 2. Cursor values 1 Cursor values 2 HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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X. If no trace cursors appear on the screen even though the trace cursors are enabled You can check the trace cursors positions on the scroll bar. (p. 39) HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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Cursor value 1 or cursor value 2: Measured value at the specified cursor B − A: Difference in measured values between horizontal cursor A and horizontal cursor B B − A When the external sampling is used, the time is represented in the number of samples. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
You can specify the range using section cursors. The specified range is applicable for saving files, making numerical calculation and searches and creating XY composite waveforms. The range selection remains unchanged even when you change the waveform display format. [Section cursor]. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
Once you have adjusted the display to a suitable size, move the section cursor along the horizontal axis to change the display position. Releasing your finger from the screen reverts the display to the original magnification. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
Tap [Gauge]. Choose gauges to be displayed from among [Gauge A] through [Gauge The screen display the gauges at the left. You can drag a gauge after tapping it to select. Tapping [Left-justified] aligns the gauges to the left. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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[Upper and lower limit value]. The setting dialog box appears. You can enter numbers that represent the display range of each channel. [Upper] [Lower] boxes, respectively, and then tap [OK]. Enter an upper and lower values in the HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
To anchor the waveforms vertically Tap the button to deselect it as the scroll direction. To anchor the waveforms horizontally Tap the button to deselect it as the scroll direction. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
With the display zoomed in, the scroll bars are displayed at both the top and bottom. To move the display position when [Memory division] is set to [On] You can move a block by directly specifying a block number to be displayed. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
To change the display position of logic channels in a batch You can drag logic channels only after tapping [Logic] to select. When [Logic] is not chosen, you can drag analog channels only. Tap the button to select or deselect it. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
Changing the Display Position and Display Magnification of Waveforms Differentiating a waveform display position and display magnification from those of other analog channels [Channel position adjustment]. The channel position adjustment screen is displayed. The yellow area shows the display range of the waveform screen. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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Tap a channel number you want to move to choose and drag the chosen area. The display position of the channel is moved. Tap a channel number you want to magnify/demagnify to choose and pinch in/out the chosen area. The channel is magnified/demagnified. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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Align the position Adjusts the display positions and magnifications of all channels such that they are of all channels aligned at the same intervals. equidistantly. Multiple selection Allows you to choose several channels to adjust the displays simultaneously. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
When you operate a rotary knob, the channel selection panel appears, which allows you to choose an channel to be operated by tapping the [←] [→] button. In addition, you can directly choose an channel to be operated by tapping a channel marker. Tap a channel marker. [←] or [→]. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
Drag waveforms to scroll through them on each screen. To cancel the zoomed display [Zoom] on the screen to cancel the zoomed display. When you cancel the zoomed display, the display (the upper screen) is restored to that with the normal magnification. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
Scrolls through displayed waveforms that are being measured or that have already existed. Pinching in and out the waveform screen Enlarges and compresses the waveforms. Tapping the channel selection button Switching the composite channels to be brought in front of others. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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XY composite range by moving the section cursor on the time-series waveforms. Present composite range Drag the section cursor to specify the XY composite range. Tap the [XY composite] button. The XY composite waveforms are generated using the specified range. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
If the instrument does not display some of the channels on a single screen, you can switch over the page. Every time you tap [Change page], the page switches over to another. [Close waveform monitor]. The numerical value display screen closes. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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Tap the value of the channel whose waveform you wish to display. [Display setting screen of CH - The setting screen of the channel you chose in step appears. [Waveform monitor]. Every time you tap [Waveform monitor], the waveform monitor appears or hides. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
Manually overlays the new waveforms with the presently displayed waveforms. See step “Overlay the waveforms manually (leaving any waveforms to be displayed on the screen).” (p. 53). See “When the overlay function is enabled (When [Overlay] is set to [Auto] or [Manual])” (p. 53). HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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> [Sheet] • After selecting and changing its setting • After selecting > [Channel] and changing the waveform display settings (switching between on and off for the display setting or changing a waveform color) • After executing the search. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
• Choosing an output rate • Specifying an input value in decibels and value after scaled • Specifying a rated capacity and rated output according to an inspection record of a strain gauge converter (for Model U8969 Strain Unit only) HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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On (ENG) Displays values in decimal notation with a unit prefix (such as m and k). On (SCI) Displays values in scientific notation (as a power of 10). Tap the setting items area. The setting dialog box appears. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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Values after scaled When changing the value with the [Ratio] setting, the instrument does not change the values for V [Method] set to [2-Point]. , but the values for A and A , all of which have been specified with HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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Otherwise, choose a voltage value per a one volt outputted from the differential probe. 10 mA 1000 2000 2500 5000 1000 V HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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Tap the [Units] box, and then enter a unit used for scaled values. (Number of characters: up to 7) To copy the scaling setting to another channel See “3.6 Copying Settings (Copy Function)” (p. 64). HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
*: To convert values measured with a strain gauge into physical quantities, calculate the conversion ratio based on Young’s modulus or Poisson’s ratio of a measurement object. The conversion method varies depending on the conditions the strain gauge is used in. See “Scaling method for strain gauges” (p. 367). HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
• You can specify the upper and lower limit values when [Fix grid] is set to [On]. See “13 Configuring the System Environment Settings” (p. 309). > [Channel] Tap the [Variable] button. Tap the variable setting item field. [Variable] dialog box appears. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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Adjusting the Waveform Display Positions (Variable Function) Tap [On]. [Variable] is set to [On], use the [Magnification] [Zero position] box and the button to adjust the waveform positions. (p. 16) Tap the [Up] [Low] boxes, and enter the value in each box. Tap [OK]. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
• Using the vernier function turns the sides of [Vernier] blue. Waveform not processed by the vernier function Waveform processed by the vernier function • Waveform data (data saved as files) is that adjusted by the vernier function. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
• When a current sensor is clamped around a wire with its current direction mark mistakenly in the direction opposite to the current flow > [Channel] Tap the [Invert] button to set it to [On]. This setting is not available for Model 8967 Temp Unit, Model 8970 Freq Unit, and Model 8973 Logic Unit. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
Tap [Copy]. After copying the settings, check that the measurement range, as well as setting values, such as the level, upper, and lower values, of the trigger function, the search function, and the numerical calculation function are appropriate. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
The cutoff frequency automatically changes according to the sampling rate or frequency range (for the FFT function) settings. Disables the anti-aliasing filter. Enables the anti-aliasing filter. (Disabled when the external sampling is used, or the sampling rate is set at 100 kS/s or faster) Tap [Close]. The setting dialog box closes. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
Does not execute the reference junction compensation inside the module. (Measurement accuracy: The accuracy of the temperature measurement only) When connecting a thermocouple directly to the module, choose [Int.]. When connecting a thermocouple via a reference junction device (e.g., zero-point bath), choose [Ext.]. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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Normal Updates data about every 100 ms. Choosing this option eliminates noise, leading to stable measurement. Slow Updates data about every 500 ms. Choosing this option leads to stabler measurement. Tap [Close]. The setting dialog box closes. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
One channel only Executes automatic balancing for only a channel displayed on the channel screen. Executes automatic balancing for all of the channels Model U8969 is installed in. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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Check the following items, and re-execute automatic balancing. • Is the strain gauge converter not subjected to any load? (Make sure that the strain gauge converter is not subjected to vibration, etc.) • Is the strain gauge converter connected to the measurement target properly? HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
Tap the area that includes [Input voltage]. The setting dialog box appears. Tap the [Input voltage] box, and then choose an option for the maximum level of an input signal from the list. ±10 V ±20 ±50 ±100 ±200 ±400 V HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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Only when [Mode] is set to [Pulse width] [Duty ratio], this setting is available. High Detects pulses on the upper side of the threshold level. Detects pulses on the lower side of the threshold level. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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Off (0.2 Hz), and regards the measured value as 0 Hz (0 rpm). Off (0.1 Hz) Retains the value confirmed the last time. Tap [Close]. The setting dialog box closes. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
In the [Mode] area, tap the [DC] [RMS] to choose a measurement mode. For current measurement For RMS measurement (When you have changed the measurement mode) Tap [Zero adjust]. The instrument performs zero-adjustment. Execute zero-adjustment without any input. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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The figure of each measurement range name represents the maximum current that Model 8971 can measure using the range. However, the instrument cannot measure currents that exceed the rated current of a connected current sensor. Check the specifications of the current sensor used. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
Sets the response time to about 5 seconds. Usually, choose [Fast]. Setting the response time to [Normal] [Slow] can stabilize the measured values if the frequency is relatively low or the voltage fluctuates severely. Tap [Close]. The setting dialog box closes. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
Updates the data at high speed by calculating moving averages. • Updates data at intervals of 0.1 PLC when NPLC is set at 9 or less. • Updates data at intervals of 1 PLC when NPLC is set at 10 or more. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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[Calibration] [Off] • When is set to (default setting), execute calibration manually. See “2.12 Executing Calibration (For the Instrument With Model MR8990 Installed)” in the Quick Start Manual. Tap [Close]. The setting dialog box closes. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
Sets the response time to 500 ms. Slow Sets the response time to 2.5 seconds. Setting the response time to [Slow] can stabilize measured values if frequency is relatively low or voltage fluctuates severely. Tap [Close]. The setting dialog box closes. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
When no current sensor is connected. *: When Model CT6846 or Model CT6865 connects via Model CT9900 Conversion Cable, the instrument recognizes the sensor as a 500 A AC/DC sensor. Set the conversion ratio at 2.00 in the scaling setting. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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The figure of each measurement range name represents the maximum current that Model U8977 can measure using the range. However, the instrument cannot measure currents that exceed the rated current of the connected current sensor. Check the specifications of the current sensor used. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
(When setting mode to [Preamp]) Tap [TEDS Load]. Acquires sensitivity of a connected sensor. However, the instrument can acquire sensitivity of TEDS-compliant acceleration sensors with a built-in pre-amplifier only. When sensor sensitivity has been acquired, it is automatically set. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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See “3.2 Converting Input Values (Scaling Function)” (p. 54). Configure the scaling setting as follows; Example 1 Specifying a conversion ratio Ratio 0.1020E+00 (= 1/9.8) Offset 0.0000E+00 Units Example 2 Specifying two points Input1 9.8000E+00 Scale1 1.0000E+00 Input2 0.0000E+00 Scale2 0.0000E+00 Units HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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To display measured values after multiplying them by two, configure the scaling setting as follows: To configure the scaling setting using the conversion ratio method Ratio 2.0000E+00 (= 0.1/0.05) Offset 0.0000E+00 Units To configure the scaling setting using the 2-point method Input1 Scale1 0.0500E+00 1.0000E+00 Input2 Scale2 0.0000E+00 0.0000E+00 Units HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
Synchronizes signal outputting with the start/stop of measurements. Does not synchronize signal output with the start/stop of measurements. Tap the [Output] button to set it to [On] or [Off]. Outputs the signals. Stops outputting the signals. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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[Up Down] to choose a way of entering values. Numeric Keypad Lets you use the numerical key pad. Up Down Lets you use the Up Arrow and Down Arrow keys. Key pad Up Arrow and Down Arrow keys HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
0.1 to 99.9 (%) Phase – – −360.0 to 360.0 (°) Delay −250000 to 250000 – – – – – – – (Can be set in the number of samples) HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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[Loop times] setting cannot be configured if the [Sweep] is set to [On]. Filter Allows you to choose the frequency used to filter the arbitrary waveform. , 50, 100, 200, 500, 1M [Hz] HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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Uses the channel as the output target. Does not use the channel as the output target. When OFF Allows you to choose an option used when the output is set to off. SHORT Short-circuits the output terminal. OPEN Opens the output terminal. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
U8793 as files. See “Freely choosing data items to be saved and save files (SAVE key)” (p. 109). Initializing the instrument will not cause loss of registered waveform data. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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[Samples]. If you wish to register the Values will appear based on the specified range in measured data partly, specified the range to register by using [Section cursor]. See “2.2 Specifying the Waveform Range (Section Cursor)” (p. 34). HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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Enter a data name in the [Data name] box. A data name can be up to 16 characters long. If you enter the name same as a registered data, the existing data will be overwritten. Tap [OK]. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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Configuring Module-Specific Settings To resister the arbitrary waveform using a file > [Channel] > [U8793] Tap the [File] button. Tap the [Entry] button. The file selection screen appears. Choose a file you wish to register (.WFG or .TFG). HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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Enter a data name in the [Data name] box. A data name can be up to 16 characters long. If you enter the name same as a registered data, the existing data will be overwritten. Tap [OK]. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
If you enter zero, the instrument displays the sign and continues outputting the signal repeatedly until you stop the output. to 50000, ∞ Tap the [Filter] button to specify a filter frequency commonly used for every step. , 50, 100, 200, 500, 1M [Hz] HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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IN signal of high level is being input into the U8793’s external control terminal. It will move on to the next step when the IN signal of low level is input. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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Deletes all steps. Registers the program list. Cancel Does not update the program list. Your entry will be discarded. For information on other user-interface elements and their functions, see “Configuring Model U8793 Arbitrary Waveform Generator Unit” (p. 86). HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
Setting the method of saving waveform data in real time (p. 106) SAVE key operation • Setting the operation implemented when the SAVE key is pressed (p. 109) • Specifying contents to be saved when [Quick] is selected (p. 109) HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
Text data – – Arbitrary waveform data Binary – – (for U8973) Waveform Arbitrary waveform data Text – – (for U8973) generation data Generation program data Program – – (for U8973) HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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PNG format: Internationally standardized image file format conforming to ISO/IEC15948 JPEG format: Internationally standardized image format conforming to ISO/IEC10918 *6: When you choose a separator other than [Comma ,] in [Region], files are saved with the .TXT extension. (p. 314) HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
• Have you already inserted and initialized a storage device? See “Formatting storage devices” in “2.7 Preparing Storage Devices (Recording Media)” in the Quick Start Manual. • Is the save destination specified correctly? [Auto save settings] set to [On]? • When the automatic saving is used, is HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
0002 to 5000) folder and saves files in this folder. Files in this folder are subject to being deleted. 0001MEAS.CSV MEASURE 5000MEAS.CSV 0001SCR.BMP PICT 5000SCR.BMP 0001CONF.SET CONFIG 5000CONF.SET 0001DATA.WFG 5000DATA.WFG 0001CONF.SET User-definable folder 0001AUTO.MEM Up to 5000files 0001SCR.BMP HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
See “Configuring the LAN settings with the instrument” (p. 317) and “14.3 Sending Data to a Computer With the FTP Client Function” (p. 325). • For protecting data, use the following Hioki’s options: Model U8332 SSD Unit, Model U8333 HD Unit, Model Z4006 USB Drive, Model Z4001 SD Memory Card (2 GB), and Z4003 SD Memory Card (8 GB).
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Saves data acquired across all measured channels (channels with measurement set to [On]). The instrument also saves data acquired across channels with the waveform display set to [Off]. Display Saves data acquired across channels with the waveform display set to [On] on all sheets. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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Appends data to an existing file and saves it. Tap the [Divide] box, and then choose a file division setting from the list. Does not divide any files. Split by Calc. No. Creates a file for each calculation number. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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Characters or display items used on the instrument are converted as follows: Character Saved used on the character instrument μ Ω ε ° ± Waveform data The instrument automatically divides large-size waveform data files (.MEM or .REC) before saving. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
> [Calculation] > [Numerical calculation], and then tap [Execute]. • For real-time saving, use the following Hioki’s options: Model U8332 SSD Unit, Model U8333 HD Unit, and Model Z4006 USB Drive Model Z4001 SD Memory Card (2 GB), Model Z4003 SD Memory Card (8 GB) •...
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0 to 10000 (days) 0 to 23 (hours) 0 to 59 (minutes) 0 to 59 (seconds) Tap the [Split] button to specify whether to divide a file before it is saved. Does not divide a file. Divides a file. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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Saves data acquired across all the channels whose display settings are [On]. Check settings that include the input channel settings, and then press the START key to start a measurement. The instrument saves data onto a storage device in real time during measurement. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
Tap the [File name] box, and then enter a file name. • Number of characters for a file name: Up to 100 characters • The maximum length of a file name that includes its path: Up to 255 characters HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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The instrument saves data acquired across the channels displayed on the screen. See “2.2 Specifying the Waveform Range (Section Cursor)” (p. 34). When no target section cursors are set, whole data is saved regardless of the [Segment 1] [Segment 2] setting. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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Saves all calculations in a single file. Split by Calc. No. Creates a new folder, divides a file into several files according to calculation number, and save them in the folder. The instrument appends the string “_K + sequential number” following each file name. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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Whenever you press the SAVE key, the instrument saves data that consists of specified items. File division The instrument automatically divides a large-size data file into several files each of which is 512 MB in size before saving. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
Waveform data Setting data Insert a storage device. Insert a storage device. Chose data to be loaded Chose data to be loaded (Extension: .SET). Double-tap the file Double-tap a file select [Open]. select [Open]. Loads data. Loads data. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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• The file screen lets you to choose files to load. It will not display files the instrument cannot load. You can use Explorer to control files, including copying and moving them, and to check files not supported by the instrument. See “4.4 Managing Files” (p. 116). HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
The instrument can load a setting file with the file name “STARTUP” in the [CONFIG] folder in the [HIOKI_MR6000] folder at the time of startup. The instrument searches the drives beginning from drive D in alphabetical order for the file “STARTUP.SET,” loading the file found first. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
A file or folder can be renamed. Deleting files Files and folders can be deleted. Format A storage device can be formatted. To open the explorer Tap [Func]. Select [Explorer]. Explorer appears. Choose a storage device to be operated. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
Forcible trigger (p. 142) CAN trigger (p. 143) You can configure the trigger setting so that the instrument can output an signal from the external control terminals when the trigger activates. See “External trigger terminal (EXT.TRIG)” (p. 353). HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
To stop the measurement, press the STOP key. Press the key once: Stops the measurement once the instrument has acquired the specified recording length of data. Press the key twice: Stops the recording immediately. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
[ON]. Disables the trigger function. Enables the trigger function. To copy settings to other channels You can copy settings on the analog trigger setting screen. See “3.6 Copying Settings (Copy Function)” (p. 64). HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
Starts recording when a start trigger is activated and records data until a stop trigger is activated. When Model U8975 4ch Analog Unit or MR8990 Digital Voltmeter Unit or both are included in the measurement modules, the displayed trigger point may lag behind the actual trigger point by one sample. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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Continues the recording until a Continues the recording until a stop stop trigger is activated. trigger is activated. The above processes are repeated when the recording mode is set to [Repeat]. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
When the recording length is set at10,000 points and the post-trigger length at 30%, and the stop trigger is activated after the instrument measures 8000 points of waveforms, the instrument records only 2000 points of the waveforms after the stop trigger has been activated. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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See “For saving data acquired without using the envelope on Model U8333 HD Unit” (p. 362). When setting both [Pre-Trigger] [Post-Trigger] in combination, make sure that the total percentage points of [Pre-Trigger] [Post-Trigger] is 80% or less. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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• Using the pre-trigger and post-trigger along with the Start/Stop triggers setting START Stop Pre-trigger Post-trigger Records 30% of the recording Also records 20% of the recording length of waveforms that appear length of waveforms that appear before the start trigger point. after the stop trigger point. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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(In this case, the pre-trigger recording length is shortened. The recording length after a trigger is calculated by subtracting the specified pre-trigger length from the specified recording length.) HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
A waveform acquired across one of any channels is displayed. [CH ] [CH ] to choose a channel to be displayed. Tap [Trigger]. You can forcibly trigger the instrument. [Close waveform monitor]. The screen restores to the waveform screen. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
Only when all of the specified trigger conditions are satisfied, the instrument is triggered. Thus, if all the specified trigger conditions have been already satisfied at the start of waiting for a trigger, the instrument is immediately triggered. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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When the trigger timing is set to [Start/Stop], the instrument determines that a logical AND or OR operation is satisfied in a set of trigger sources assigned to the start trigger or those assigned to the stop trigger. [AND] setting, the slope setting item appears as [HIGH]. *: With the HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
See “Settable channels for each trigger source” (p. 130). Tap the [Type] box, and then choose a trigger type from the list. , Level, In, Out, Voltage drop, Period-in, Period-out, Glitch Configure each trigger-type-specific setting. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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Channels of UNIT5 UNIT5 – T2, T4 UNIT6 – T1, T3 Channels of UNIT6 UNIT6 – T2, T4 UNIT7 – T1, T3 Channels of UNIT7 UNIT7 – T2, T4 UNIT8 – T1, T3 Channels of UNIT8 UNIT8 – T2, T4 HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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Specifying the filter width prevents analog triggers from being unintentionally generated due to noise, allowing it to be generated only after the level-trigger condition is continuously satisfied during the specified width or longer. Filter Level Noise does not generate any analog trigger. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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If the trigger condition is repeatedly satisfied, setting the number of events prevents an analog trigger from being generated until the number of times the level-trigger condition is satisfied reaches the specified number of counts. Example: When the number of events is set to (Slope: Level 2.5 V Event count HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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(level). The window-trigger condition is satisfied when an input signal is outside the range, which is specified by the upper and lower limit values of the threshold (level). HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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With While a voltage peak is lower than a specified level for a time of half a period or more, the voltage-drop-trigger condition is continuously satisfied. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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Specifying this option prevents the instrument from being unintentionally triggered due to noise. *: Configurable ranges of the period lower limit and period upper limit vary according to the sampling rates (periods). HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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Level Thus, points at which the period-out-trigger condition is satisfied varies depending on the upper limit of a period range. Period upper limit HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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The glitch-trigger condition is satisfied when a pulse width is shorter than the specified width. (The available setting range varies depending on the sampling periods. Lower limit: 2 times sampling period or more; Upper limit: 4000 times sampling period or less) HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
Disables the trigger filter. 10000 Enables the trigger filter. Allows you to enter a filter width in the number of samples. When the envelope is used Disables the trigger filter. 10 ms Enables the trigger filter. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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The logic-trigger conditions differ depending on the combination of the [Condition satisfied] setting (logical OR or AND operation) and the [Trigger pattern] setting as follows: Trigger pattern Logic-trigger condition Not satisfied Satisfied Trigger pattern Logic-trigger condition Not satisfied Satisfied HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
[On]. Tap the [h], [min], and boxes, and then enter a period of time for interval triggers. An internal trigger is generated at the start of measurement, and triggers are repeatedly generated at the specified intervals. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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The instrument records data The instrument records data that has the specified recording that has the specified recording length or recording time. length or recording time. Start Finish Start Finish Time interval Time interval HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
The forcible trigger triggers the instrument regardless of other trigger source settings. STOP To stop the recording, press the key. Press the key once: Stops the measurement once the instrument has acquired the specified recording length of data. Press the key twice: Stops the recording immediately. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
The setting dialog box is displayed. Tap the [Channel] box, and then from the list, choose a channel of which you wish to configure trigger conditions. When [ALL] is selected, CAN signals inputted across any channels can trigger the instrument. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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The CAN-trigger condition is satisfied when any one of CAN input signals matches the trigger pattern. The CAN-trigger condition is satisfied when all CAN input signals match the trigger pattern. (3) Tap the [Byte position] box, and then specify the byte location you wish to use as the trigger source. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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See “5.7 Triggering the Instrument Using Logic Signals (Logic Trigger)” (p. 138). You can monitor CAN bus states by tapping [START] on the CAN trigger setting screen. See “Monitor the state of the CAN/LIN bus.” (p. 289). HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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You can specify a fundamental wave to automatically detect differences from the fundamental wave based on a histogram or standard deviation. (p. 156) Jump You can jump to the specified time, trace cursor position, section cursor position, event number, trigger point, or search mark. (p. 159) HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
Displays event marks. Does not display event marks. In the [Method] area, tap [Peak] to choose a search method for searching for peak values. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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Tap [Execute]. The instrument puts search marks ( ) on positions where the search condition is satisfied. [Search Pos.] switching panel appears on the waveform screen. To stop the search Press the STOP key. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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The instrument discards a previous search result. To specify a retrieved position and jump there As described in “6.4 Jumping to the Specified Position” (p. 159), choose [Search number] in the [Type] box, and then tap [Execute]. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
Tap the [Target channel] box, and then from the channel setting dialog box, choose a channel to be searched for positions where a trigger condition is satisfied. When you choose an analog channel When you choose an logic channel HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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Items to be set may vary depending on trigger types. (1) When you choose [Level] Measurement method: [Normal] Level Input waveform Slope: Measurement method: [Envelope] Level Maximum Input waveform Minimum Slope: The point where the max. crosses the level The point where the min. crosses the level HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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Upper limit −3.4028E+38 Allows you to enter an upper limit value. value 3.4028E+38 Default: Lower limit −3.4028E+38 Allows you to enter a lower limit value. value 3.4028E+38 Default: −0.2 HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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) at positions where a search condition is satisfied. Up to 1000 positions can be retrieved. The instrument stops the search if it finds more than 1000 positions. The retrieved position switching panel appears on the waveform screen. To stop the search Press the STOP key. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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The previous search result is discarded. To jump to a specified retrieved position As described in “6.4 Jumping to the Specified Position” (p. 159), choose [Search number] in the [Type] box, and then tap [Execute]. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
Displays event marks. Does not display event marks. In the [Method] area, tap [Concierge] to set the search method to Concierge. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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Tap [Execute]. The instrument puts search marks ( ) at positions where a search condition is satisfied. The retrieved position switching panel appear on the waveform screen. To stop the searching Press the STOP key. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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The previous search result is discarded. To jump to a specified retrieved position As described in “6.4 Jumping to the Specified Position” (p. 159), choose [Search number] in the [Type] box, and then tap [Execute]. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
[Time value display] or when ([System] > >) is set to [Samples]. Trigger Jumps to the start or stop trigger point. Search number Allows you to enter a search number to jump to in the [Search number] box. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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[<] or [>]. You can change the retrieved positions by tapping [Trace cursor] Set to [On] to move the cursor to the retrieved positions. [Event mark] Set to [On] to place event marks to the retrieved positions. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
32 types of numerical calculations. When the on a pass/fail basis(p. 177) scaling function is enabled, the instrument performs Evaluating numerical calculation results by calculations using scaled values. comparing them with specified reference ranges, giving pass or fail judgments. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
The waveform screen displays numerical calculation (p. 175) results results. (Evaluating calculation (Only when the evaluation setting is enabled) results) (Saving results) (When the automatic saving is set to [On]) The instrument automatically saves calculation results. Finishing the measurement HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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Before performing calculation, specify a calculation range using section cursors on the waveform [Area] [Segment 1] [Segment 2] [Numerical calculation] screen. Set on the screen. See “2.2 Specifying the Waveform Range (Section Cursor)” (p. 34) and “7.2 Configuring the Numerical Calculation Settings” (p. 164) HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
Configuring the Numerical Calculation Settings 7.2 Configuring the Numerical Calculation Settings > [Calculation] > [Numerical calculation] Tap the [Numerical calculation] button to set it to [On]. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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*1: Unable to perform any calculations using data acquired across the measurement channels of Model MR8990 Digital Voltmeter Unit. *2: The settings can also be configured for the logic channels. See “Calculation target channels and setting contents of calculation conditions for each calculation type” (p. 167). HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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Set calculation conditions. See “Calculation target channels and setting contents of calculation conditions for each calculation type” (p. 167). (To perform calculation using existing data) Tap [Execute]. (To automatically perform calculation using acquired data after measurement) Press the START key. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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With the [Area] Calculates an area or Standard [Accumulation] setting, accumulation according to the deviation set [Method]. method you specify here. Area (Total Absolute value, High level Positive, Negative) Low level Intermediate value Amplitude Overshoot Undershoot Accumulation HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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*: You can set a level within the range of −9.9999E+29 to −1.0000E29, at zero, within the range of +1.0000E29 to +9.9999E+29. A value to five significant figures can be specified (a value to 10 significant figures can be specified for a time of the level at time setting). HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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Target channel to the X- and Y-axis. Angle of XY (X, Y) waveform (Analog, real-time waveform calculation) Calculates an XY area With the [X-Y area] setting, according to a calculation set [Method]. (Coordinate method. method Trapezoidal approximation) HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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*: You can set a level within the range of −9.9999E+29 to −1.0000E29, at zero, within the range of +1.0000E29 to +9.9999E+29. A value to five significant figures can be specified (a value to 10 significant figures can be specified for a time of the level at time setting). HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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Calculates the average, maximum, or minimum value for each parameter within the specified range. Times Calculates the value when the number of times a waveform crosses the level reaches the specified number from the beginning within the specified range. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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*: You can set a level within the range of −9.9999E+29 to −1.0000E29, at zero, within the range of +1.0000E29 to +9.9999E+29. A value to five significant figures can be specified (a value to 10 significant figures can be specified for a time of the level at time setting). HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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*: You can set a level within the range of −9.9999E+29 to −1.0000E29, at zero, within the range of +1.0000E29 to +9.9999E+29. A value to five significant figures can be specified (a value to 10 significant figures can be specified for a time of the level at time setting). HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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Calculates the minimum value of calculation results for data within the calculation range. Times Calculates the value when the number of times a waveform crosses the level reaches the specified number for data within the calculation range. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
[Align the columns of channels], the results including those of channels not set as calculation If you choose targets are displayed as well. [Display left-justified], results of channels only set as calculation targets are displayed in left If you choose alignment. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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Pressing either key can adjust the opacity of the numerical calculation result screen’s background between 0% and 100% in step of 10 percent points. To save the calculation results after the measurement See “Freely choosing data items to be saved and save files (SAVE key)” (p. 109). HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
A stop condition is satisfied, or stop condition is set to [PASS & FAIL]. Saves data. [Repeat] Recording mode [Single] Finishing the measurement Automatic saving is not carried out until the stop condition is satisfied at the end of calculation evaluation. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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Tap the [Up] [Low] boxes in turn, and then enter evaluation criteria values in each of them. Enterable range: −9.9999E+29 to -1.0000E29, 0, +1.0000E29 to +9.9999E+29 (To evaluate existing data) Tap [Execute]. (To automatically execute evaluation after measurement) START HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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The instrument makes CAN statistics judgments by comparing the following values: • The maximum value of the CAN statistics with the upper limit of the evaluation criterion • The minimum value of the CAN statistics with the lower limit of the evaluation criterion . HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
When the external output terminals (OUT 1, OUT 2) are set to [Judge(Fail)], a FAIL signal is output from the external output terminals (OUT 1, OUT 2). A fail judgment is given when any one of the channels is judged to be a fail. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
Period waveform crossed the specified level in Level Frequency the positive (or negative) direction the first time and the time when it next crossed the specified level. Settings: Level, Slope, Filter, Stat. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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Method: Absolute value : Area Cursor A ∑ : Number of data points |di| • Cursor B di: ith-point data acquired across S = S i = 1 a channel = Δt: Sampling interval HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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When a figure of eight is plotted When a spiral loop is plotted × 2 + − : Area : Area (The number of overlapping segments Start increases with a loop End point Start point End point count) point HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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(or negative) Level Pulse width direction and the time when it next crossed the specified level in the opposite direction. Settings: Level, Slope, Filter, Stat. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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High level respectively, based on a histogram (frequency level distribution). Low level level Calculates the average of the maximum and Maximum minimum values of waveform data. Intermediate Intermediate [(Maximum value) + (Minimum value)] / 2 value value Minimum HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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Total section cursors, the instrument calculates an Cursor A accumulation between the cursors. Cursor B S = S − S S: Accumulation : Number of data points ∑ di: ith-point data acquired i = 1 across a channel HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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Y-axis channel ― : Average value of the X-axis channel ― : Average value of the Y-axis channel Calculates average, maximum, and minimum CAN frame values of CAN signals’ arrival time intervals. CAN statistics Minimum Maximum Average HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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• Section-cursor range calculation: You can perform calculations using waveforms within a range specified with section cursors. • When the scaling function is enabled, the instrument performs calculations using scaled values. • You can enter each value of numerical calculation results in arithmetic calculations of waveform parameter. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
(To force-quit calculation, press the STOP key.) Displaying calculation The instrument displays results on the waveform screen. results (Saving results) (When the automatic saving is set to [On]) The instrument automatically saves calculation results. Finishing the measurement HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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Before calculation, specify a calculation range using section cursors on the waveform screen. Set [Area] [Segment 1] [Segment 2] [Waveform calculation] on the screen. See “8.2 Configuring the Waveform Calculation Settings” (p. 192). To automatically save waveform calculation results after measurement See “Automatically saving waveform data” (p. 102). HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
[On]. Enter a comment in the [Comment] box. Enter a unit symbol in the [Units] box. Tap the [Display] button to set it to [On] or [Off]. Displays a calculated waveform. Does not display any calculated waveform. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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The numerical value entry dialog box appears. (1) Enter an upper and lower value in each box. Use the numerical keypad, button, and [−] button to enter. −9.9999E+19 9.9999E+19 (2) Tap [OK]. The numerical value entry dialog box closes. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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See “Automatically saving waveform data” (p. 102). To allocate a calculation result waveform on a sheet See “1.4 Configuring the Sheet Settings” (p. 19). To switch sheets on the waveform screen See “Switching sheets on the waveform screen” (p. 24). HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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2-argument arc tangent ATAN2 Simple average AVESIM CAN conversion Exponential average AVEEXP Half-wave average AVEH Half-wave period PRDH Half-wave frequency FRQH Half-wave RMS value RMSH Full-wave average AVEF Full-wave period PRDF Full-wave frequency FRQF Full-wave RMS value RMSF Polarity POLE HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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(exponential average) Specify an attenuation constant for To calculate an exponential an exponential average calculation. average of the CH1-4 waveform Setting range: 2 to 1000 using an attenuation constant of Omitting an attenuation constant AVEEXP(CH(1,4),40) causes an error. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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CH1-2 waveform with a Omitting to enter the hysteresis threshold of 100 mV POLE(CH(1,1),CH(1,2),0.1) reference channel causes an error. If you omit to enter the hysteresis threshold, the instrument performs calculation specifying zero for HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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1. Greater than +9.9999E+29 2. Less than −9.9999E+29 • The instrument assigns +9.9999E+29 to positive overflows, and −9.9999E+29 to negative overflows. • Trace cursors (A through H) read +9.9999E+29 at a positively overflowing point, and −9.9999E+29 at a negatively overflowing point. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
Tap the [Calculation] button to set it to [On]. Tap [Constant]. The constant entry dialog box appears. Tap a box that has an alphabet you want to allocate a constant to. The numerical value entry dialog box appears. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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You can specify a value to five or less significant figures. Use the numerical keypad, button, and [−] button to enter. The instrument feeds constants you have defined to the constant display on the arithmetic expression setting dialog box. Tap [OK]. The numerical value entry dialog box closes. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
Specify the constant k following a comma. Example: Translating the Z1 waveform by (SLI) 100 points SLI(Z1,100) Note: If the instrument finds non-data parts at the beginning or end of the calculation interval after translating a waveform, the instrument specifies zero-volt voltage there. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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Responses arc tangent of (y/x) in the range of [−π, π]. Specify numbers in radians (rad). ATAN2(y, x) = 2-argument arc For x ≥ 0 ATAN(y/x) tangent (ATAN2(y, x)) For x < 0 and y ≥ 0 ATAN(y/x) + π For x < 0 and y < 0 ATAN(y/x) − π HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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− 30d + 16d − d ) / 12h Point t = (−d + 4d + 6d − 20d + 11d ) / 12h Point t = (11d − 56d + 114d − 104d + 35d ) / 12h HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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(AVESIM) : ith-point data acquired across a channel of the jth measurement among repeated measurements A simple average expression occupies three expressions (two expressions immediately following the calculation number the simple average is specified to are not available). HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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: ith-point data in exponential average results of the mth measurement among repeated measurements : ith-point data acquired across a channel of the mth measurement among repeated measurements k: Attenuation constant Use an exponential average independently. Concurrent use with other calculations causes an error. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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Full-wave average, full-wave RMS value When the forced-average setting is enabled, the Forced-average time instrument calculates averages or RMS values of the signal acquired during the period until the user-specified forced-average time has elapsed after detecting zero-crossings ( marks). HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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+1; if lags, the figure −1. Polarity (POLE) Reference Target channel channel Low-pass filter Passes a waveform through an FIR low-pass filter. (FIRLPF) High-pass filter Passes a waveform through an FIR high-pass filter. (FIRHPF) HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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−1. Lower Binarization (BIN) Converts CAN signals into waveforms on the basis of CAN definition data. See “12.7 Choosing Data To Be Displayed as Waveforms (When Using the Waveform Calculation Function)” (p. 305). HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
Tap the [Area] box, and then choose [Whole]. Tap the channel to use for calculation, [Z1], to set it to [On]. Specify an arithmetic expression. Tap the [Formula] box of [Z1] to open the arithmetic expression setting dialog box. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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The arithmetic expression setting dialog box closes and the arithmetic expression you have entered appears. [Execute] to execute the calculation. Press the START key to start a measurement. The instrument have acquired a waveform, then displaying the calculated waveform. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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Examples of Configuring Waveform Calculation Settings To perform calculations using previously acquired data [Execute] in the waveform calculation screen. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
• Specify a Kaiser window coefficient in the range of 0.0 to 20.0 (default: 10.0). Specifying 0.0 exhibits no Kaiser window effect. A greater Kaiser window coefficient can reduce pass-band ripples due to filter amplitude characteristics, allowing a greater out-of-pass-band attenuation. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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[On]. [Area] to [Whole]. Tap the channel to use for calculation, [Z1], to set it to [On]. Specify an arithmetic expression. Tap the [Formula] box of [Z1] to display the arithmetic expression setting dialog box. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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“100E3” for a unit symbol. Tap the [Order] box, and then specify “128.” for a number and “k” for a unit symbol. Tap the [Kaiser coefficient] box, and then specify “10.” Check the arithmetic expressions you entered. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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The arithmetic expression you have specified appears in the screen. Tap [OK]. The instrument closes the arithmetic expression setting dialog box, redisplaying the [Waveform calculation] screen. The arithmetic expression you have specified appears in [Formula] box of [Z1]. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
• For BPFIIR and BSFIIR, specify a lower cutoff frequency lower than higher cutoff frequency. • Specify the order of the IIR filter in the range of 1 to 64 (default: 2). Higher-order filters exhibit steeper cutoff characteristics. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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[On]. [Area] to [Whole]. Tap the channel to use for calculation, [Z1], to set it to [On]. Specify an arithmetic expression. Tap the [Formula] box of [Z1] to display the arithmetic expression setting dialog box. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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“UNIT1-CH1” of built-in modules). Tap the [Cutoff frequency] box, and then specify “100E3” for a unit symbol. Tap the [Order] box, and then specify “2.” for a number and “k” for a unit symbol. Check the arithmetic expressions you entered. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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The arithmetic expression you have specified appears in the screen. Tap [OK]. The instrument closes the arithmetic expression setting dialog box, redisplaying the [Waveform calculation] screen. The arithmetic expression you have specified appears in [Formula] box of [Z1]. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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• The instrument with the external sampling clock setting performs calculations with one sample fixed at 1 Hz. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
Disadvantages: A filter has non-linear phase characteristics (a phase difference is not proportional to a frequency), causing greater phase distortion (phase delay). Since input signals that have not been involved in any calculations are used for the filter calculation, calculated output signals may diverge, resulting in unstable output signals. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
−b −b −b Delayer A component that delays input signals by one sampling time Adder A component that outputs the sum of two input signals Multiplier A component that outputs multiplication of a input signal by constant a HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
• Using an input module equipped with a anti-aliasing filter is recommended. See “16.2 FFT Definitions” (p. 371), “Aliasing” (p. 373), and “Anti-aliasing filter” (p. 374). • For more information about the specifications of the FFT calculation function, refer to Quick Start Manual. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
The instrument displays results on the waveform screen. results (Evaluating calculation (Only when the evaluation setting is enabled) results) (Saving results) (When the automatic saving is set to [On]) The instrument automatically saves calculation results. Finishing the measurement HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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To specify a calculation range and perform calculation You can specify a calculation range on the waveform screen. See “9.4 Performing Calculations on the Waveform Screen” (p. 242). To automatically save waveform calculation results after measurement See “Automatically saving waveform data” (p. 102). HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
You cannot change a frequency range. The instrument automatically set a frequency range according to a time-axis range and the point count setting. See “Relationship among frequency ranges, frequency resolutions, and the number of calculation points” (p. 229). HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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See “Automatically saving waveform data” (p. 102). To allocate a calculation result waveform on a sheet See “1.4 Configuring the Sheet Settings” (p. 19). To toggle sheets on the waveform screen See “Switching sheets on the waveform screen” (p. 24). HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
Set the external sampling to [On]. (p. 6) Tap the [FFT] button to set it to [On]. Tap the [Points] box, and then from the list, choose an option for the number of calculation points. 1000 , 2000, 5000, 10000, 20000, 50000, 100000 HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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Tap the open mark under [Detail]. The FFT calculation advanced setting window appears. Tap the [Window] box, and then choose a window function from the list. Rectangular , Hanning, Hamming, Blackman, Blackman Harris, Flat-top, Exponential See “Window function” (p. 376). HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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Compensates an attenuation for effect to correct an average of a time-domain waveform to an equivalent level of an average calculated when multiplied by a rectangular window. Choosing [Rectangular] in the [Window] box fixes a correction value to a factor of one (0 dB). HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
• The instrument can display peak values on the waveform screen, but no peak values can be stored in text-form files. • Some split screens does not always display ten peak values. Such a screen displays as many values as possible in decreasing order. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
See “Averaging” (p. 375). See “Relationship between recording modes and averaging types” (p. 236). Tap the [Averaging Number] box, and then enter the number of times the instrument acquires a waveforms used for an averaging process. 10,000 HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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RMS spectrum Power spectrum 1CH Phase spectrum – – – Cross power spectrum Transfer function Coherence function – 2CH Phase spectrum – – – HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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When the waveform acquisition count reaches the specified measurement number, the instrument finishes the measurement. If you press the STOP key to stop the measurement before the count has not been reached the specified number, the instrument displays an averaging result up to that point. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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Finishing the The instrument repeats measurements until you press the measurement STOP key. If you stop the measurement before the count has not been reached the specified number, the instrument displays an averaging result up to that point. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
[Calculation Channel 1] [Calculation Channel 2] boxes in turn, and then from the list, choose channels to use for a calculation. Target: built-in modules, calculations Tap the [Display] button of the FFT calculation results to set it to [On]. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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The numerical value entry dialog box appears. (1) Enter an upper and lower value in each box. [−] Use the numerical keypad, button, and button to enter. −9.9999E+19 9.9999E+19 (2) Tap [OK]. The numerical value entry dialog box closes. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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When no results are have been obtained, the instrument displays the string [---%]. Incidentally, the total harmonic distortion factor may significantly vary depending on the window function setting. ∑ THD = × = Fundamental wave = nth harmonic HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
FFT calculation selection Specifies an FFT calculation range on the displayed T-Y waveform. cursor You can specify a calculation range using the display format and split settings. See “1.4 Configuring the Sheet Settings” (p. 19). : Enable, ‒: Disable HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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T-Y waveform Bar indicating the range being displayed in proportion to whole acquired data Gray bar: T-Y waveform position Blue bar: FFT calculation selection cursor position White line: Range of source data used for FFT calculation HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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Any one of the following actions allows the instrument to perform an FFT calculation within a range newly specified with the FFT calculation selection cursor. • Tap [Execute] on the waveform screen. • Tap [Execute] on the FFT calculation screen. • Press the START HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
Examples of waveforms Normal display Horizontal axis: logarithmic Vertical axis: amplitude (linear) Normal display Horizontal axis: logarithmic Vertical axis: amplitude (decibel) Normal display Horizontal axis: logarithmic Vertical axis: real part (linear) Normal display Horizontal axis: logarithmic Vertical axis: imaginary (linear) HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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• When a sine wave is only inputted, the component level becomes approximately 1.4 times (3 dB) the overall value. To measure a signal using the same reference as the overall value, analyze it through the RMS spectrum or power spectrum. See “RMS spectrum” (p. 247) and “Power spectrum” (p. 249). HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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Examples of waveforms Normal display Horizontal axis: logarithmic Vertical axis: amplitude (linear) Normal display Horizontal axis: logarithmic Vertical axis: amplitude (decibel) Normal display Horizontal axis: logarithmic Vertical axis: real part (linear) Normal display Horizontal axis: logarithmic Vertical axis: imaginary (linear) HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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The instrument with a cursor enabled displays the total harmonic distortion factor (THD) regarding the cursor position as the fundamental wave. When displaying the two cursors, the instrument regards the A cursor as the fundamental wave. When no results have been obtained, the instrument displays the string [---%]. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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The instrument with a cursor enabled displays the total harmonic distortion factor (THD) regarding the cursor position as the fundamental wave. When displaying the two cursors, the instrument regards the A cursor as the fundamental wave. When no results have been obtained, the instrument displays the string [---%]. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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The instrument with a cursor enabled displays the total harmonic distortion factor (THD) regarding the cursor position as the fundamental wave. When displaying the two cursors, the instrument regards the A cursor as the fundamental wave. When no results have been obtained, the instrument displays the string [---%]. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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Examples of waveforms Normal display Horizontal axis: logarithmic Vertical axis: amplitude (linear) Normal display Horizontal axis: logarithmic Vertical axis: amplitude (decibel) Normal display Horizontal axis: logarithmic Vertical axis: real part (linear) Normal display Horizontal axis: logarithmic Vertical axis: Imaginary (linear) HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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Examples of waveforms Normal display Horizontal axis: logarithmic Vertical axis: amplitude (linear) Normal display Horizontal axis: logarithmic Vertical axis: amplitude (decibel) Normal display Horizontal axis: logarithmic Vertical axis: real part (linear) Normal display Horizontal axis: logarithmic Vertical axis: imaginary (linear) HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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• A single measurement causes the coherence function to be one across the entire frequency range. Always execute the averaging process of the FFT function before measurement. • The coherence function has two general definition formulas. For the definition formulas, refer to “Calculation types and internal calculation formulas” (p. 254). HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
During use of the memory division, the instrument may switch the trigger output (TRIG.OUT terminal) to a low level or irregularly output signals. • The trigger output method is set to pulse. • The recording length is set at 3 ms or less HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
• The recording mode is set to [Single] to perform measurement one after another. • The recording mode is set to [Repeat] and the number of blocks to be used to two or more. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
Arranges the reference waveform so that its start point is aligned with that of the displayed block waveform. (When waveforms are stored in blocks after measurement) [<] [>] or the number box to choose a block number to be displayed. You can also choose a block on the waveform screen. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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• The waveform calculation is set to [On]. • The FFT calculation is set to [On]. However, the instrument performs multiple-block measurement, it displays a calculation result of the last block after measurement. To display calculation results of other blocks, re-execute a calculation. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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• The waveform calculation is set to [On]. • The FFT calculation is set to [On]. • Sampling rate: Automatically saves data after a all-block measurement. 200 MS/s Other than above Automatically saves data and displays waveforms during measurement. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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By pressing the START key, you can start recording trend waveforms. When trigger conditions are met, instantaneous waveform recording can starts. After measurement has finished, you can use instantaneous waveforms for numerical calculation, waveform calculation, and FFT calculation. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
The instrument finishes measurement after it has acquired all the trend waveforms each of which contains set data points. When the automatic saving is enabled, the instrument stores instantaneous waveforms automatically. (p. 272) After measurement, you can perform various calculations using instantaneous waveforms. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
The instrument measures trend waveforms using the envelope method (records the maximum and minimum values per sample). At this time, it performs oversampling of the input signals at the sampling speed specified for the instantaneous waveform recording. See “Using the envelope” (p. 9). HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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See “10 Memory Division Function” (p. 255). Configure the input channel settings. > [Channel] Configure the analog and logic channels settings. See “1.3 Configuring the Input Channel Settings” (p. 11). HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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The instrument can record instantaneous waveforms using triggers under certain conditions only. See “5 Configuring the Trigger Settings” (p. 117). IMPORTANT The following trigger functions are disabled when the dual sampling is set to [Off]. • Trigger timing ([Stop], [Start/Stop]) • Post trigger HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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STOP key during the third measurement of instantaneous waveform waveform recordings with the recording mode set to repeat and the number of the memory division set to Instantaneous four waveform Start Stop 1st recording Trend waveform Instantaneous waveform HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
You can set the sampling speed, the number of measurement points, and the recording mode. When the button color is gray The setting is of instantaneous waveforms. You can set the sampling speed, the number of measurement points, and the waveform type to be displayed on the screen, HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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The trend waveforms (on the upper screen) have the trigger marks and block numbers that indicate the positions of the instantaneous waveforms. The instantaneous waveforms (on the lower screen) have the trigger marks that indicate the positions of the trigger positions. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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During measurement, the recording states of the trend waveforms and instantaneous waveforms are indicated using characters and the progress bar. Instantaneous waveform measurement status Progress bar for trend waveform measurement Number of measured blocks Number of repetitions for for instantaneous waveforms trend waveform measurement HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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See “2.1 Reading Measured Values (Trace Cursors, Horizontal Cursors)” (p. 30). Trace cursors retain their positions on both trend waveforms and instantaneous waveforms. When the displayed waveforms are set to [Dual], the cursors for instantaneous waveforms are displayed, allowing you to operate the cursors. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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The instrument searches the waveforms for the positions where the conditions are met. See “6 Search Function” (p. 147). You can jump to event marks on trend waveforms only. Other searches and jumps can be performed on instantaneous waveforms only regardless of the waveform display setting. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
When the displayed waveforms are set to [Dual], you can also choose a block number by tapping the position number of the instantaneous waveform position marks. [Execute Calc.]. The calculation is executed. When all calculations are set to [Off], [Execute Calc.] does not appear. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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FFT waveforms, to check on the calculation results. IMPORTANT Even if the calculation is set to [On], no calculation is automatically performed during measurement. After measurement has finished, tap [Execute Calc.] to perform calculation. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
Floating point Float CSV, TXT – – – data Binary Management batch-save Index – data* management data *1 Loadable with Waveform Viewer (Wv) *2 Automatically created when all binary files are collectively saved. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
The instrument automatically saves waveform data while being acquired. You have to specify a destination to save and a file type before starting measurement. See “Automatically saving waveform data” (p. 102). All blocks containing trend waveforms and instantaneous waveforms are collectively saved. An index file is also saved simultaneously. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
[On]. Loads trend waveforms only. The dual sampling setting is set to [Off]. Loads instantaneous waveforms included in only one block. The dual sampling is set to [Off]. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
You can also modify definition data contents. • The instrument can send CAN messages and acknowledgments responding (ACK) to CAN messages, allowing you to perform a simple simulation. • You can configure all the settings with the instrument. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
You can choose a definition data set from among CAN/LIN signals recorded to search for to display them as waveforms. Displaying results The waveform screen displays results. The displayed results consist of data measured with measurement modules and CAN/LIN signals displayed as waveforms. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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CAN signals displayed as waveforms. (Saving data) (When the automatic saving is set to [On]) (p. 308) The instrument automatically saves data acquired with its input modules, CAN/LIN signals, and data displayed as waveforms in the storage device. Finishing measurement HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
C1, C2, C3, and C4 to in the order in which they are detected. Hioki has verified proper operation of the following CAN/LIN interfaces: • VN1630, VN1640 (CANpiggy 1051cap/1057Gcap): CAN FD, High-speed CAN (up to 4 ports) •...
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[Vector Hardware Config] window appears. Check if the connected CAN interface has detected. Under [Hardware], the connected CAN interface appears. If the instrument cannot correctly detect the CAN interface, an error mark appears on the icon, Not detected Detected HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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[Add application]. [Application settings] appears. In the [Application name] box, enter the string [hiokiCANcontrol]. Click the [CAN:] box, and then from the list, choose the number of the connected CAN interfaces. Click [OK]. [Application settings] dialog box closes. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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CAN channel number (such as [CAN 1]). Assign channel numbers to all of the CAN interfaces actually connected. When you click a plus sign, the tree structure expands; a minus sign, collapses. Click the plus sign next to [Application]. The node expands. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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Check if channel numbers are assigned to the CAN interfaces as intended. Tap the [Close] button. [Vector Hardware Config] window closes; the screen returns to the recorder application. Cycle the instrument. Refer to “2.9 Supplying Power to the Instrument” in the Quick Start Manual. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
Enters CAN FD mode. Enters LIN mode. Tap the [Baudrate] box, and then from the list, choose a baud rate. CAN, CAN FD 33.3 83.3 500 k 1 M (Baud) 2.4 k 14.4 19.2 k (Baud) HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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33.3 83.3 4 M (Baud) (When you set [Mode] to [LIN]) Tap the [Protocol] box, and then from the list, choose a protocol you wish to use. LIN2.2 , LIN2.1, LIN2.0, LIN1.3 HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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Configuring the CAN/LIN Interface Settings (When you set [Mode] [CAN] [CAN FD]) Tap the area that includes [Acceptance Filter]. [Acceptance Filter/Extension acceptance Filter] dialog box appears. Use this dialog box to set which message is filtered to perform measurement. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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[Acceptance Filter] is set to [Off]. (3) Tap the [Code (HEX)] box, and then enter a filter code. (4) Tap the [Mask (HEX)] box, and then enter a filter mask. Tap [OK]. [Acceptance Filter/Extension acceptance Filter] dialog box appears. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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Displays the numbers of bytes of the received data. Data Displays data in hexadecimal notation. (2) Tap [Time series] [ID] to change the order of monitor values. Time series Displays monitor values in the acquired order. Displays monitor values in the order of IDs. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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The monitor table can be displayed on the waveform screen. If you tap [CAN frame] on the waveform screen, the monitor table appears, allowing you to check monitor values during measurement. Tapping [CAN frame] once more closes the monitor table. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
Specify the least significant bit (LSB) of a signal you wish to capture. See “To find out the data starting address ([Start bit])” (p. 295). Bit length Allows you to enter the data size, in bits, of a signal you wish to capture. to 64, default setting: HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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Allows you to choose a checksum concept for every frame ID when performing LIN measurement. Classic Standard checksum Enhanced Enhanced checksum Allows you to enter a data length code (DLC) for every frame ID when performing LIN measurement. (Default: 1) HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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Select the rows you wish to edit, and then tap [Edit] to display the [Signal setting] dialog box. You can add data to multiple rows in a batch. Enter items you wish to edit, and then tap [OK]. The edited items are overwritten. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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The values return to the default values. Tap the icon in the row you wish to move upward. Down Tap the icon in the row you wish to move downward. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
Configuring the CAN/LIN Definition Data Settings Choosing CAN definition data Loading a DBC file can set CAN definition data. > [Channel] > [UNIT] > [CAN/LIN] > [Signal setting] [Signal setting]. Tap [File]. The file selection dialog box is displayed. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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The chosen rows turn blue. You can choose multiple rows. Tap a chose data again to put it into unselected. Tap [OK]. The file selection dialog box closes, and the chosen data (rows) appear on the [Signal setting] screen. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
Down Tap the icon in the row you wish to move downward. Tapping the transmission list displays the data, at the bottom, to be transmitted of the number you tapped. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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When you choose [All], the instrument transmits the same data for all channels. Send ID Allows you to enter a message ID of the data to be transmitted. Use hexadecimal notation. For the base format For the extended format 1FFFFFFF HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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Name Function Decimal Allows you to choose whether to display data in decimal or hexadecimal notation. Displays it in hexadecimal notation. Displays it in decimal notation. Editing data Allows you to edit data. (p. 302) HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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How to edit data to be transmitted Tap data item you wish to modify. The tapped data item tunes red, and the editing dialog box appears. Enter values in the editing dialog box. For hexadecimal notation For decimal notation HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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Configuring the Transmission Function Settings (Creating a Transmission List) Tap [OK]. The editing dialog box closes. The edited data is displayed. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
Set the column to Color Set a waveform color. Channel Tap the button to choose a channel. If you choose [ALL], all channels’ signals are converted. Signal No. Choose a signal number. Comment Displays the signal name entered in [Signal setting]. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
This section describes how to perform calculation for CAN channel C1 on the basis of definition data S1. > [Calculation] > [Waveform calculation] Tap the [Calculation] button to set it to [On]. Tap the [Area] button, and then from the list, select [Whole]. Tap [Z1], which you wish to set, to set to [On]. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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Choosing Data To Be Displayed as Waveforms (When Using the Waveform Calculation Function) Tap the [Formula] box of [Z1]. The expression setting dialog box is displayed. Tap the [Trigonometric/CAN] tab. [conversion CAN]. [setting CAN] dialog box appears. Tap the [Channel] box, and then from the list, select [C1]. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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[Setting CAN] dialog box. [Setting CAN] dialog box closes. The selected expression is displayed. [OK] in the expression setting dialog box. The expression setting dialog box closes. The selected expression is displayed in the [Formula] box of [Z1]. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
Automatically saves the waveform binary file. For the real-time saving, automatically saves the CAN binary file. CAN text file CAN text files can be saved by pressing the SAVE key (manual save) only. Tap the [Type] button, and choose [CAN(Text)]. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
You can display markers at the zero position of each input channel on the time-axis waveform display. Does not display any markers. Displays markers at the zero positions on the left side of the waveform screen. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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Data in Data in Data in file 1 file 2 file 3 file 4 file 5 file 6 file 7 file 8 (512 MB) (512 MB) (512 MB) (512 MB) (512 MB) (512 MB) (512 MB) (512 MB) HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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UPS. IMPORTANT If the instrument is shut down while saving files onto an external storage device, it cannot save data correctly. See “2.9 Supplying Power to the Instrument” in the Quick Start Manual. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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[On], pressing S1 or S2 key can start regular transmission. Pressing the same key can stop periodic transmission. Undo Cancels the previous action, which restores the instrument to the previous setting. Redo Performs the action canceled by tapping [Undo]. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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(3) In the [Screen] area, tap the list box to choose a length of time after which the screen is blanked. (4) Tap the icon on the taskbar to restore the display to the [Env.] screen of the Recorder. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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• Either the decimal symbol or separator, but not both, can be set to [Comma • Filenames have the .CSV extension with the [Comma ,] separator setting; the .TXT extension with a [Comma ,] separator settings other than HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
This instrument is equipped with the Ethernet 1000BASE-T interface for LAN communications. You can control the instrument using computers or other devices connected to your network with 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX or 1000BASE-T cable (maximum length: 100 m). > [System] > [Comm.] HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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(p. 333) computer to the command communications port using the TCP. For more information about the communication commands, refer to the Communications Sending email messages (p. 340) Command Instruction Manual on the accompanying application disc. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
When no administrator exists for your network or you are entrusted with the settings, the following addresses are recommended. Setting example: IP Address Computer: 192.168.0.1 Recorder 1: 192.168.0.2 Recorder 2: 192.168.0.3 . . . Assign numbers in a sequential order. ↓ ↓ Computer name ....Any name (must be unique) Subnet mask......255.255.255.0 Gateway ......Off HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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(1) Tap [Ethernet Properties]. [Network Connections] window appears. (2) Tap [Ethernet]. (3) Tap [Change settings of this connection]. [Ethernet Properties] window appears. [Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)]. (4) Tap (5) Tap [Properties]. [Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties]. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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Characters you can use: Alphabetic characters and symbols (however, the colon [:] is prohibited.) When you would like to allow anyone to access the network or log in as an “anonymous” FTP client, leave the [User name] box and [Password] boxes blank. Tap [Apply]. [OK] to confirm the settings. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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The Ethernet settings screen appears. Tap [Home]. ® The Windows settings screen appears. Tap [System]. [About] under System. [Rename PC], and then enter another name in the [Current PC name] box. Tap [Next]. Restarting the instrument is required. [Restart now]. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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Settings to (Automatically specified.) Enter [Default gateway]. connect the instrument to the different network from the computer network (using the gateway) Tap [Apply]. Tap [Apply]. Connects the computer to the instrument. Connect a straight-through cable. Connect a crossover cable. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
• When you upload a file, the time stamp on the file will change to the uploading time. • Each storage device appears as a directory on the FTP server. /STORAGE Waveform data written in the instrument (Writing data is prohibited.) through Storage devices serving as drives HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
In this case, you can correct the time stamps by specifying the time difference. However, the corrected time stamps will differ from those on files in ® any FTP clients other than Internet Explorer Example: −9:00 Tap the [UTF-8] button to choose an UFT-8 support setting. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
• The date of a file sent to the computer is set at when the file was sent. • Transmission to all FTP servers is not necessarily guaranteed due to differences among servers. • If a file with the same name exists in the destination, the file is overwritten. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
Information Services] to expand it. Click on the left of [FTP Server] to expand it, and then select [FTP Service]. Click on the left of [Web Management Tools] to expand it, and then select [IIS Management Console]. Click [OK]. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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Right-click on the item displayed under [Connections] on the left side of the screen to display the shortcut menu, and then click [Add Site]. Communication may be blocked depending on the settings of the computer protecting software (example: firewall). HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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(p. 327). Right-click [Users] under [Local Users and Groups], then select [New User]. Enter your user name, password, and the same password entered in the [User name], [Password], [Confirm password] boxes, respectively, then select [Password never expires]. Click [Create]. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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Sending Data to a Computer With the FTP Client Function ® Configuring the Windows firewall settings Follow step (p. 327), and then select [System and Security] > [Allow an app through Window Firewall]. Select [FTP Server]. Select private or public, whichever connects with Model MR6000. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
Enter the user name and password specified for the FTP server of the computer. See “Configure the access user setting” (p. 329). Tap the [PASV Mode].button to choose a PASV mode setting. To establish communications in PASV mode, set it to [On]. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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Note that all files with the same name will be overwritten if [Date&Time] is disabled with the continuous measurement setting and some others. Tap the [UTF-8] button to choose an UFT-8 support setting. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
Allows you to operate the instrument and configure settings from the browser. Tap the [Authentication] button to choose a web-server authentication setting. Allows you to operate the instrument without the web server authentication. Allows you to operate the instrument with the web server authentication. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
When the IP address of the instrument is “192.168.0.3” Without With authorization authorization Main screen Enter your user name and password in [User name] [Password] box, Connects the computer respectively, to log in. to the instrument. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
The operation panel buttons conform to the buttons on the instrument. Clicking the screen with a mouse (same as tapping the screen of the instrument) allows you to remotely operate the instrument. Choose a screen update speed from the [Update Speed] list box. To save a screenshot, click [Screen Copy]. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
You can start and stop measurement Click [Start/Stop] on the menu. [Measurement Start/Stop] screen appears. Choose an action. START Starts a measurement. STOP Stops the measurement. ABORT Forcibly stops the measurement. No post-measurement processes such as numerical calculations and automatic saving are performed. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
From the [Comment setup] list box, choose a comment type. You can enter the following comments: Title Comment Analog Channel, Logic Channel, Real-time Waveform Calculation, Waveform Calculation Comment, FFT Calculation Comment Enter a comment in the [Comment] box. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
Data written in the memory of the instrument can be acquired. Click [Data] on the menu. [Acquisition of measurement data] screen appears. Choose a data type. Binary, Text Choose a data range ([Section cursor]). Whole, Segment Segment 2 Click [Download]. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
The time of the clock on the computer is set by that in the recorder (instrument). However, an error of one second may occur. Handling files You can transfer files in the instrument. See “14.2 Managing Data in the Instrument With the FTP Server Function” (p. 322). HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
• Files are encrypted by 128-bit AES encryption. Presently, this encryption method is sufficiently strong; however, Hioki does not guarantee that files are never decrypted. • Handle your encryption password so that outsiders could know. Note that you cannot decrypt any files if you forget your password or enter an invalid password.
Tap the [Server] box, and then enter a computer name or computer address. (When the SMTP server is operating with the number other than the standard number, 25.) [Port] button, and then enter a port number. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
• Data is converted (encoded by Base64, compressed, encrypted) for attachment; however, the maximum file size is determined in terms of the size before conversion. Thus, the actually sent data may be larger (approximately 1.3 times) than the size limitation. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
Tap the [Authentication ] box, and then choose a authentication method from the list. Sends mails with no user authentication. Sends mails using POP (APOP) before SMTP. SMTP Sends mails using SMTP (supports CRAM-MD5, PLAIN, and LOGIN). HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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Check if the specified destination can correctly receive the email message. If the specified destination cannot receive the email message, review your settings. If the attachment encryption setting is enabled, the instrument encrypts the test email image. Be sure to decompress the attachment to check whether the password is correctly set. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
Sends the character codes 0x0d and 0x0a. Sends the character code 0x0a. Tap the [Header] to choose whether to prefix a header to command responses. Does not prefix any header to response data. Prefixes a header to response data. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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The last digit is fixed at [2]. Tap the [Character code] box, and then choose a character code setting from the list. AUTO Automatically sets the character code. SJIS Sets the character code to SJIS. UTF-8 Sets the character code to UTF-8. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
The terminals are referred to collectively as “external control terminals.” Signals inputted into the external control terminals can operate the instrument even when the key lock function is enabled. For more information about the specifications of the FFT calculation function, refer to Quick Start Manual. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
EVENT Puts on an event mark. The event marks are put on the waveform screen. You can put event marks by pressing the START key during measurement. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
The instrument can output various signals depending on its state. How to output signals Connect each of the OUT1, OUT2, and GND terminals to an external signal-inputting device with wires. See “2.5 Connecting the External Control Terminals” in the Quick Start Manual. > [System] > [External terminal] HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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4.0 V to 5.0 V range Low level: 0 V to 0.5 V Maximum input 50 V DC, 50 mA, 200 mW voltage High 4.0 V to 5.0 V 10 kΩ OUT1 OUT2 0 V to 0.5 V Output period 100 kΩ HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
(Sampling rate) × (Number of data points after trigger) or longer setting: Maximum input 50 V DC, 50 mA, 200 mW voltage *: The instrument is triggered when the signal voltage level switches from the high level to the low level. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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During use of the memory division, the instrument may switch the trigger output (output signal from the TRIG_ OUT terminal) to the low level, or irregularly output signals. • Sampling rate: 200 MS/s to 1 MS/s • Recording (measuring) length: 5 ms or less HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
Connect each of the EXT.TRIG and GND terminals to an external signal-outputting device with wires. See “2.5 Connecting the External Control Terminals” in the Quick Start Manual. > [Trigger] > [Common] Tap the [Trigger] button to set it to [ON]. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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This setting can prevent noise and chattering from triggering the instrument unintentionally. Always set this setting to [Off] to synchronize multiple instruments using the external trigger. Enables the chattering prevention filter. Disables the chattering prevention filter. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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2.5 V to 10 V 3 kΩ EXT. TRIG 9 kΩ 22 pF 0 V to 0.8 V Rising-edge sensitive for external triggers 2 μs or more (filter disabled) Falling-edge sensitive for external triggers 2.5 ms or more (filter enabled) HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
> 50 ns, t > 100 ns • If a sampling signal with 5 MHz or more is inputted, trigger points are delayed by one sample. • Using Model 8968 High Resolution Unit disables the anti-aliasing filter even when you set [A.A.F.] to [On]. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
(Model MR8990) and one real-time calculation channel occupies two channels each. • The instrument divides files with a size that exceeds 512 MB into multiple files of about 512 MB each to save them (except when the memory division is enabled). HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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(Model MR8990) and one real-time calculation channel occupies two channels each. • The instrument divides files with a size that exceeds 512 MB into multiple files of about 512 MB each to save them (except when the memory division is enabled). HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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• Depending on the setting conditions, the size may slightly differ from those provided in the above table. Allow 20% of the size provided in the above table for margin. • The instrument divides files with a size that exceeds 512 MB into multiple files of about 512 MB each to save them. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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• Depending on the setting conditions, the size may slightly differ from those provided in the above table. Allow 20% of the size provided in the above table for margin. • The instrument divides files with a size that exceeds 512 MB into multiple files of about 512 MB each to save them. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
10000 d 10000 d 10000 d 9259 d 6 h 13 min 20 s 2 S/s 10000 d 10000 d 10000 d 10000 d 10000 d 1 S/s 10000 d 10000 d 10000 d 10000 d 10000 d HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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• When saving data in Model Z4003 SD memory card, consider the recordable time to be about half the time provided in the above table as a reference. • When saving data in Model Z4001 SD memory card, consider the recording to be about 1/8 of the time provided in the above table as a reference. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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• When saving data in Model Z4003 SD memory card, consider the recordable time to be about 1/2 of the time provided in the above table as a reference. • When saving data in Model Z4001 SD memory card, consider the recording to be about 1/8 of the time provided in the above table as a reference. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
Information for Reference Purposes File saving rates (values for reference purposes) The instruments can save waveform binary files onto either of Hioki’s optional storage devices or through LAN at the following saving rates: Saving rate Storage device (value for reference purposes)
Im { () } ........(4) ( ) = tan −1 Re { () } Im { () } ..............(5) | () | ( ) = tan −1 Re { () } : Altitude spectrum, : Phase spectrum HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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Fourier transform function of H(k) is the unit impulse response h(n) of the LTI system. The instrument calculates an impulse response and a transfer function using the relationships of expression (9). x(n) y(n) h(n) Input Output (Calculation channel 1) (Calculation channel 2) X(k) Y(k) H(k) LTI system HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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Composite waveform of 1 kHz and 3 kHz waveforms sampled at 10 kHz Waveform shown on the screen Frequency Time (kHz) Spectrum waveform Composite waveform of 1 kHz and 7 kHz waveforms sampled at 10 kHz Waveform shown on the screen Frequency Time (kHz) Spectrum waveform HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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The figures below shows the effect of use of an anti-aliasing filter for a square wave input waveform. Without the anti-aliasing filter Time-domain input waveform Frequency analysis result Without the anti-aliasing filter Time-domain input waveform Frequency analysis result False spectral components are observed. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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The total harmonic distortion factor (THD) indicates a percentage of the total harmonic to the fundamental. The more severely the waveform distorts, the larger the value becomes. ∑ 100 [%] ............(14) THD = × : Fundamental wave : nth order harmonic HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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−100 −0.1 −200 0.002 0.004 0.006 0.008 0.01 Time (s) Frequency (kHz) Time-domain waveform Spectrum The window function has been created to suppress such leakage errors. The window function smoothly connects each cropped end of a time-domain waveform. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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Rectangular window −20 −40 −60 −6 −4 −2 Frequency (1/W) Time-domain waveform Spectrum Hann (also referred to as Hanning) window −20 −40 −60 −6 −4 −2 Frequency (1/W) Time-domain waveform Spectrum HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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Hanning) window, however, which yields a wide main lobe, displays the two frequency component as a single component. −50 −50 −100 −100 1000 5000 10000 1000 5000 10000 Frequency (Hz) Frequency (Hz) Analysis using the rectangular window Analysis using the Hann window HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
At this time, the instrument performs oversampling at a sampling speed set for instantaneous waveform recording. Although the sampling speed for trend waveform recording has been fixed at a specific value, measurement results of trend waveforms differ according to the sampling speed for instantaneous waveform recording. HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
Calculation type ........238, 240, 254 External trigger ............353 Calibration ..............77 EXT.SMPL ........... 356, Quick CAN interface ............285 EXT.TRIG ............ 353, Quick CAN/LIN definition data .......... 291 CAN/LIN measurement function ......277 CAN statistics ......... 165, 174, 187 HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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Intermediate value ........165, 167, 185 OUT1 ..............349 Internal calculation formula........254 OUT2 ..............349 Interval trigger............140 Out trigger............... 133 In trigger ..............133 Overall value............375 Invert................. 63 Overlay ..............52 IP address .............. 319 Overshoot ..........165, 167, 186 HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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Saving type ..........100, 103, 110 Scaling ..............54 Using Model U8969 Strain Unit ......59 Using strain gauge ........59, 367 Screenshot ............98, 105 Vernier ..............62 Saving data ............109 Voltage drop trigger ..........134 HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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Waveform image ............98 Waveform screen ........... 242 Web browser ............333 Window function ..........231, 376 XY area ........... 165, 169, 183 Coordinate method..........183 Trapezoidal approximation method ..... 184 XY composite ............. 25, 46 Zoom function ............45 HIOKI MR6000A966-03...
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