To Ensure Safe and Correct Use To Ensure Safe and Correct Use • To ensure safe and correct use of the GL260, read this manual thoroughly before use. • After having read this manual, keep it in a handy location for quick reference as needed. •...
0.75 mm2. When using the GL260 in an environment where • After checking that smoke is no longer being generated, grounding is not possible, ensure measured is no greater contact your sales representative or nearest Graphtec than 50 V (DC or rms). vendor to request repair. •...
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Such action may cause the GL260 to break down. • Such action may impair the GL260’s performance. • Clean off any soiled areas using a soft dry cloth. Use prohibited Use prohibited Be sure to use the Graphtec-supplied AC adapter. • It will damage this device. Use prohibited...
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Safety Precautions Safety Precautions CAUTION CAUTION Do not touch the input terminals after the signal cable is Confirm the power of supplier of signal is turned off connected to the measuring objects that are containing before connecting the input cables to the input terminal the voltage.
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Safety Precautions Safety Precautions CAUTION CAUTION When using the wireless LAN unit (optional), please When using the wireless LAN unit (optional) in a note the following: medical establishment, please note the following rules: • • If you have an implantable pacemaker or implantable Please turn off the power of this product in hospital wards.
Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing the GL260 midi LOGGER. Please read this manual thoroughly before attempting to use your new product to ensure that you use it correctly and to its full potential. Notes on Use Be sure to read all of the following notes before attempting to use the GL260 midi LOGGER. 1.
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This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. 4. Notes for Safe Operation (1) Be sure to use the Graphtec-supplied AC adapter. In environments where there is a lot of noise or where the power supply is unstable, we recommend that you ground the GL260.
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Chapter 1 General Description This chapter provides a general description of the GL260 and its features. PRODUCT SUMMARY Overview Features Operating Environment Notes on Temperature Measurement Notes on Using the Monitor Changing the Display Language...
CHAPTER 1 General Description Overview The GL260 with color monitor is a compact, lightweight data logger. The GL260 can save the high-capacity measurement data directly in the internal memory or SD memory card. In addition, the setting, measuring and data capturing can be performed in online by connecting to the computer with the USB cable.
CHAPTER 1 General Description Operating Environment This section explains the operating environment for the GL260. Ambient Operating Conditions (1) Ambient temperature and humidity (the GL260 must be operated within the following ranges.) • Temperature range: 0 to 45°C (0 to 40°C when a battery pack is mounted, 15 to 35°C when battery is being charged) •...
CHAPTER 1 General Description Configuration When in Use Do not use the GL260 standing upright or at an angle. It must always be laid flat or inclined on the stands. <Usage Configuration> Inclined leg 90° Laid flat Inclined on the stands Opening the stands •...
CHAPTER 1 General Description Notes on Temperature Measurement Please observe the following precautions when performing temperature measurement. • Do not block the air vents. Always provide a space of at least 30 cm on all sides of the GL260. • For stabilized temperature measurement, allow the GL260 to warm up for at least 30 minutes after turning it on.
Chapter 2 Checks and Preparation This chapter explains how to check the main module's external casing and accessories, and how to prepare the main module for operation. PRODUCT SUMMARY Checking the Outer Casing Checking the Accessories Nomenclature and Functions Connecting the Power Cable and Turning on the Power Connecting the Signal Input Cables Logic Alarm Cable Connection and Functions Mounting the SD Memory Card...
CHAPTER 2 Checks and Preparation Checking the Outer Casing After unpacking, check the GL260's outer casing before use. In particular, please check for the following: • Surface scratches • Other flaws such as stains or dirt Checking the Accessories After unpacking, check that the following standard accessories are included. Standard Accessories Item Remarks...
CHAPTER 2 Checks and Preparation Nomenclature and Functions This section describes the names and function of parts of the GL260. Operation status LED AC adapter jack • POWER ON when the power is ON Blinking while accessing to the memory USB interface terminals •...
CHAPTER 2 Checks and Preparation Connecting the Power Cable and Turning on the Power This section describes how to connect the power cable and turn on the power. The connection method will vary depending on the type of power supply used. Connecting to an AC Power Supply Use the AC cable and AC adapter that are provided as accessories.
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CHAPTER 2 Checks and Preparation Connecting to a DC Power Supply Use the optional DC drive cable (B-514: Option). • CAUTION Use a power supply within the 8.5 to 26.4 VDC range. • For DC drive cable, please be sure to use the B-514. (1) Configure the tip of the DC drive cable (B-514: 2m) to enable it to be connected to the DC power supply.
CHAPTER 2 Checks and Preparation Connecting the Signal Input Cables This section describes how to connect the signal input cables. CAUTION During wiring, confirm that the signal's supply source is turned OFF to prevent electrical shocks. Also, position the GL260 input cable away from any power lines and ground cables. Terminal Configuration and Signal Types CH10 CH10...
CHAPTER 2 Checks and Preparation Logic Alarm Cable Connection and Functions This section describes how to connect the logic alarm cables and the functions of cable. WARNING During wiring, confirm that the signal's supply source is turned OFF to prevent electrical shocks. Also, position the GL260 input cable away from any power lines and ground cables.
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CHAPTER 2 Checks and Preparation Internal equivalent circuit of I/O circuit Alarm output Maximum ratings of the transistor for alarm output VCEO (Collector-emitter voltage) : 30 V IC (Collector current) : 0.5 A + 5V PC (Collector dissipation) : 0.2 W * The maximum ratings must not be exceeded.
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CHAPTER 2 Checks and Preparation Wiring Cable tips are bare tips. Perform wiring for the necessary functions. Signal Name Channel Number Wire Color Logic/Pulse input Orange with red dotted line Orange with black dotted line Grey with red dotted line Grey with black dotted line Alarm output White with red dotted line...
CHAPTER 2 Checks and Preparation Mounting the SD Memory Card How to insert the SD memory card Insert the SD memory card into the SD CARD slot. CAUTION When the optional wireless LAN unit is installed, the SD memory card cannot be inserted. (1) Remove the SD CARD protective cover.
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CHAPTER 2 Checks and Preparation (3) Insert and close the protective cover into the upper hole and lower hole for the SD CARD protective cover. SD CARD Protective cover How to remove the SD memory card (1) Make sure that the SD memory card displayed on the screen is green, and the POWER LED lights up before removing it.
CHAPTER 2 Checks and Preparation Installing the Wireless LAN Unit (B-568: Option) To connect the GL260 to the wireless LAN, attach the wireless LAN unit to the wireless LAN connection terminal. SD CARD slot Wireless LAN connection terminal • CAUTION When the SD memory card has been inserted into the SD CARD slot, please remove the SD memory card.
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CHAPTER 2 Checks and Preparation (4) Align the wireless LAN unit to the wireless LAN connection terminal and the fixed guide and then insert the wireless LAN unit until the unit is locked. Fixed guide Wireless LAN connection terminal Fixed guide Wireless LAN unit CAUTION When the wireless LAN unit has been inserted, please be careful when handling so as not to hit and drop.
CHAPTER 2 Checks and Preparation Connecting to a PC Use the USB cable to connect the GL260 to a PC. Connection Using a USB Cable (1) This GL260 complies with the EMC Directive in the state when the supplied ferrite core is attached to the USB cable.
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CHAPTER 2 Checks and Preparation Connection through the wireless LAN (optional) Insert the wireless LAN unit (optional). For the insertion, refer to "2.8 Installing the Wireless LAN Unit (B-568: Option)". (1) Access point (operating as a base unit): The following devices and operating environment are required to connect the GL260 to a PC or smartphone via wireless LAN.
CHAPTER 2 Checks and Preparation 2.10 Using the Battery Pack (B-573: Option) • The B-573 (optional) is the only battery type that can be used with the GL260. • Refer to "5.3 Accessories/Optional Accessories" for information on the battery run time. •...
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CHAPTER 2 Checks and Preparation Charging the Battery Expected time required for charging When a battery pack is installed: approx. 4.5 hours The battery pack is charged by mounting it in the GL260, attaching AC adapter to the GL260. (1) Mount the battery pack in the GL260 (see "Mounting the Battery Pack" in the previous page for the mounting procedure.).
CHAPTER 2 Checks and Preparation 2.11 Connecting the Humidity Sensor Connect the + and – lead wires of the humidity sensor (the B-530: Option) to the desired terminals, and then insert the round connector into the 5V OUT connector on the GL260. Brown Humidity Sensor White...
CHAPTER 2 Checks and Preparation 2.12 Precautions to Observe When Performing Measurement Please be sure to read the following carefully in order to prevent electric shocks or shorts. • CAUTION Do not apply radio-frequency signals with high voltage (50 KHz or above). •...
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CHAPTER 2 Checks and Preparation Input Circuit Diagram for Analog Input (Voltage, Thermocouples) 50Ω 500kΩ 0.05μF 0.05μF 500kΩ 50Ω Channel Switching Relay CAUTION Capacitors have been incorporated into the input circuit to increase the noise elimination capability. After voltage measurement, when the inputs have been disconnected, there will still be some electric charge remaining.
CHAPTER 2 Checks and Preparation 2.13 Noise Countermeasures Be sure to connect the chassis GND of the measurement object. It may become effective by ensuring that the chassis GND wire of the measurement object is connected to a good ground. GL260 –...
CHAPTER 2 Checks and Preparation 2.14 Setting the Date and Time If you are using the GL260 for the first time, charge the internal rechargeable battery and then make the date and time settings. CAUTION If the GL260 is not used for a period of approximately six months, the internal rechargeable battery may be discharged and the date and time may revert to the initial settings.
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Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement This chapter describes the setting and measurement procedures for the GL260. PRODUCT SUMMARY Window names and functions Key Operation Operation Modes Setting Menus WEB Server Function List of Error Codes...
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Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement 2. Time/DIV display area Displays the current time scale. 3. Sampling interval The currently set sampling interval is displayed. 4. Device access display (Internal memory) : The internal memory is not being accessed. : The internal memory is being accessed. The POWER LED also blinks while accessing the internal memory.
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Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement 8. Clock display/Warm-up time Displays the current date and time. Refer to "6. OTHER settings" in "3.4 Setting Menus" for details on date and time settings. From the time the power is turned on until the time set in the warm-up setting, the current date and time are displayed in the upper row, and the remaining warm-up time is displayed in the lower row.
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Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement <Digital display enlargement function> If the number of CH displayed at one time is within 5 channels, the digital display will be enlarged. [Normal display] [Enlarged display] <Span/Position/Trace settings> Pressing the [ENTER] key during waveform display displays Span/Position/Trace settings. For details, refer to "3.4 Setting Menus"...
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Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement 13. Pen display Displays the each channel signal position, trigger position, and alarm range. Trigger position Alarm range Rising Falling Win In Win Out Stop position Start position 14. Time stamp Displays the time stamp of a currently displayed waveform as time. This indicator shows that the measurement data was captured at 16:35:44.
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Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement 18. Scale upper limit Displays the scale upper limit of the currently active channel. 19. Data capture bar <During data capture> Displays the elapsed time and the internal memory and SD memory card usage status. Elapsed time Remaining time for data capture Amount of internal memory...
Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement Key Operation This section describes key operation. 2. TIME/DIV 1. CH SELECT 3. MENU 4. QUIT 5. Direction Keys 6. ENTER 7. FAST REWIND/FORWARD key (KEY LOCK) 11. FUNC 8. START/STOP (USB DRIVE) 12. FILE 9.
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Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement 2. TIME/DIV Press the left/right key of the [TIME/DIV] key to change the time axis display width. TIME/DIV display 3. MENU Open the settings window to capture data. For details on settings, refer to "3.4 Setting Menus"...
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Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement 7. FAST REWIND/FORWARD key (KEY LOCK) This key is primarily used for the following operations. • To move the cursor at high speed during replay. • To change the operation mode in the dialog. • To set key lock (Hold down the left/right FAST REWIND/FORWARD key for at least two seconds.
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Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement 9. DISPLAY This key is used to switch the screen mode. You can switch the window mode during Free Running (when capturing is stopped) and Capturing. Pressing this key switches the screen display as follows: <Waveform + Digital Screen>...
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Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement 10. REVIEW This key is used to replay captured data. • During Free Running, captured data is replayed. The screen used to specify the data replay source file appears; specify the file you want to replay. •...
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Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement 11. FUNC You can use convenient function (FUNC function) that can be operated according to the current situation. Press the "FUNC" key to display the currently operable functions at the bottom right of the screen. Select the function you want to execute with the " "...
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Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement Basic Procedures Used in Settings The following are basic operation procedures for settings. (1) Press the [MENU] key to open each menu. You can move between menu tabs by pressing the [MENU] key several times or by pressing the "...
Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement Operation Modes You can check the system operation status in the status message display. < Free Running > < Capturing > <Replaying while capturing data> < Replaying > Operation Description Simple message display Free Running Startup status, or data is not being captured.
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Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement 1. Free Running <Display when CH1 is selected on Free running waveform + Digital screen> The selected channels are displayed with a colored frame. The selected channel can be switched by operating the " " keys. The scale of the selected channel is indicated.
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Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement 3. Data replaying during capture Displays the voltage at a point indicated by Cursor A or B or the selected cursor. Displays the measurement time at a point indicated by Cursor A or B or the selected cursor. The captured data while capturing can be replayed by pressing the [REVIEW] key.
Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement Setting Menus When you press the [MENU] key during Free Running, the following menu screens appear. DATA TRIG ALARM OTHER 1. AMP settings This menu is used to specify input signal-related settings. <Analog settings> <Logic Pulse settings> <Calculation settings>...
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Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement Setting Selections available Logic/Pulse Mode Off, Logic, Pulse Logic Filter Off, On Misc. Waveform color 0 to 31 for each of red, green, blue (RGB) setting Trace setting Off, On Pulse Input Off, Revolution counts, Counts, Inst. Filter Off, On Slope...
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Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement Switching displays Switching between Analog, Logic/Pulse and Calculation is as follows. <During displaying analog CH> <During displaying logic/pulse CH> <During displaying calculation CH> Analog settings Specifies the conditions for analog signals. When you use CH ALL to set an input, range and filter, all channels are set to the same values if the input is the same.
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Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement 1-3. Range This is used to select the range of measurement. Input item Description 20, 50, 100, 200, 500mV; 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100V 1-5V TEMP No selection (2000°C fixed) No selection (100% fixed) Available SPAN Settings <Voltage Ranges>...
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Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement 1-4. Filter Selects the range to be measured. Selection item Description No moving average is calculated. A moving average is calculated 2 times per sampling interval. A moving average is calculated 5 times per sampling interval. A moving average is calculated 10 times per sampling interval.
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Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement 1-5. EU (Scaling settings) This is used to convert the measured signals to other units. <For voltage input> <For temperature input> Setting Description EU Function Sets the scaling function to ON or OFF. Meas. Value (Upper/Lower) Sets the upper and lower limits of values to be converted.
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Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement 1-6. Misc. Setting object Setting Description Voltage, humidity Annotation Settings Set the annotation (comment) displayed in the CH. Span Settings Set the upper and lower limits of values of a span in which a waveform should be displayed.
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Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement Logic and Pulse settings Makes settings related to digital input. <For Pulse> <For Logic> 1-7. Mode This is used to select the processing method for digital input. Selection item Description Digital input measurement is disabled. Logic Digital input is processed as logic signals.
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Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement 1-11. EU (Scaling settings) This is used to convert the measured signals to other units. This setting is available only if Pulse is selected in "1-7.Mode". Setting Description EU Function Sets the scaling function to ON or OFF. Meas.
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Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement 1-12. Misc. <For Pulse> <For Logic> Setting Description Waveform Color Setting 0 to 31 for each of red, green, blue (RGB) Trace This is used to set the waveform display. Span Setting Auto adjustment Automatically adjusts the span value based on the displayed data. Upper limit Set the span upper limit.
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Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement Calculation settings 1-13. Calculation Make settings related to calculation. Setting Description Setting Off, On (when inter-CH Op. setting is formula or 4-point input) Misc. Set annotation, waveform color, line thickness and trace. <Calculation Off settings> <Calculation formula settings>...
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Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement Setting Description Auto adjustment Adjust the span range based on the displayed measurement value. Upper limit Set the upper span value to be displayed the waveform. The set value is the value for the calculation result. Decimal point 1.0000, 10.000, 100.00, 1000.0, 10000.
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Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement Setting Description Unit selection Select the unit for displaying the calculation result. Voltage, Current, Length, Area, Volume, Velocity, Accel, Freq, Mass, Energy, Pressure, Flow, Temp, Strain, Brightness, Concentration Unit Select the unit after conversion. The unit displayed here is the unit selected in the "Unit selection". When using the unit not displayed here, set any character in the "Arbitrary unit".
File Type GBD, CSV Set the file format used to save data. GBD: Creating a data file in Graphtec's proprietary binary format * It is not possible to change the data. CSV: Creating a data file in text format Name Type Auto, Arbitrary, Sequential number Set how a data file should be named.
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Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement 2-1. Sampling interval This is used to set the sampling interval for data capture. The table below shows the number of measuring channels* and sampling interval values that can be set. If data fluctuate due to noise, set the sampling interval to a value which enables the digital filter function. Number of Measuring Sampling Interval which enables Allowed Sampling Interval...
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Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement 2-3. AC line filter Sets whether to enable or disable the AC line filter when external sampling is enabled. Enable this setting to enable the digital filter. When you use external sampling and measure signals with high noise levels, set the AC line filter to On.
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Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement 2-4. Captured data file name This is used to select the name of a file or folder to which you want to save capture data. <If the naming method is Auto> <If the naming method is Arbitrary> Setting Description Folder...
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Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement 2-5. Option Set the Ring, Relay, Backup, Data corruption check function. <Ring/Relay Ring Off> <Ring/Relay Ring> <Ring/Relay Relay/Capacity> <Ring/Relay Relay/Time> Setting Selections available Ring/Relay capturing Set the capturing function. Off: The capturing function is disabled. Ring: The ring capturing is executed.
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Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement 2-6. Ring/Relay capturing settings Ring Capture Function Start capturing data Captured data is saved into the File 1. When the specified number of data are saved into the File 1, the captured data is saved into the File 2. The number of data is specified in the “Ring Capture Points”...
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Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement Relay Capture Function Files are separated by the set file size or capturing time unit and captured continuously without missing any data. (The capacity for one file is 10MB to 2GB, and the capturing time is 1 hour to 24 hours.) When memory loop is set to Off Start capturing data Captured data is saved into the File 1.
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Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement 2-7. Backup setting The GL260 has a function that periodically backs up captured data. Automatic backup to an FTP server Ethernet FTP server GL260 The data is backed up automatically to the internal memory (MEM) or SD CARD (SD) Measurement input •...
Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement 3. TRIG settings Set the trigger conditions. Setting Selections available Start Side Source Setting Off, Level, Alarm, External Input, Date, Weekly, Time Level Mode Analog: Off, H, L, Window In, Window Out Logic: Off, H, L Pulse: Off, H, L, Window In, Window Out Combination Level OR, Level AND, Edge OR, Edge AND...
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Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement 3-2. Stop side source setting This is used to specify trigger conditions to stop data capture. Selection item Description Stops capturing data unconditionally when you press the [START/STOP] key. Level Stops capturing data when a specified level is reached. ->...
Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement 4. ALARM settings Make alarm settings. Setting Selections available Mode Analog: Off, H, L, Window In, Window Out Logic: Off, H, L Pulse: Off, H, L, Window In, Window Out Level Set numeric value Output 1, 2, 3, 4 Misc.
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Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement 4-4. Alarm History Set how to use the Alarm History function. Alarm History function When the Alarm History function is enabled, up to the latest 100 events for alarm occurrence/clearing can be saved. During data capturing, you can check the events that have occurred. During data replaying, you can check the event that occurred and move the cursor to the point where the event occurred.
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Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement Alarm History screen The Alarm History screen can be displayed by pressing the "DISPLAY" key several times during data capturing. When capturing data When replaying data <Waveform + Digital> <Waveform + Digital> <Waveform enlargement> <Alarm History> <Digital + Calculation>...
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Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement Description of the alarm history screen <Capturing> <When replaying data> Alarm occurrence/clearing Alarm occurrence/clearing Event date and time Cause of event Event date and time Cause of event Selection cursor Display Description Event date and time Date and time when the alarm event occurred.
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Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement Trigger level settings/Alarm level settings Specifies detailed conditions for each channel when the start and stop side source settings are Level. The configuration of the level trigger is as shown in the figure below. <For trigger> <For alarm>...
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Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement Level and Edge operations In the Level operation, a trigger is assumed to be generated if the trigger/alarm conditions are met when the [START] key is pressed. In the Edge operation, even if the trigger/alarm level achieves to the trigger/alarm generation level when the [START] key is pressed, it is not considered the trigger/alarm condition is satisfied if the level does not exceed the set level.
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Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement Dead zones of trigger and alarm levels Trigger and alarm levels are provided with a dead zone in order to prevent false detection due to noise. The following figure shows the dead zone. Mode: Rising A trigger (alarm) does not occur because the input signal is not Trigger (alarm) point...
Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement 5. Interface settings This menu is used to specify conditions for PC connection. When the wireless LAN unit is installed, wireless LAN settings are displayed. <When the wireless LAN unit is not installed> <When the wireless LAN unit is installed> Setting Description Interface settings...
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Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement WLAN settings (Access point) Setting Description Wireless LAN Switch between Off, Station and Access point. Select the setting you want to change and execute "Wireless LAN restart". Automatic setting (WPS) WPS system Push button method, PIN method SSID input Character string: up to 32 characters Encryption method...
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Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement Setting Description E-mail Send Server Settings Easy setting Arbitrary, Simple send, gmail, yahoo.co.jp, yahoo.com, Office365 Send (SMTP) Server Name Enter up to 63-character string SMTP port number 0 to 65535 Time zone UTC-12:00 to UTC+13:00 SMTP setting SMTP authentication method Off, SMTP-AUTH...
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Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement 5-1. Host Name Set a name for identification in the supplied application. * This Identification name is not a general computer name (NetBIOS name) or a name for DNS. 5-2. New Line Code Specifies the line feed code. Selection item Description CR+LF...
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Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement 5-5. Station setting When connecting to the commercially available wireless LAN base unit and controlling multiple GL260s from PC, the e-mail send function of the GL260 and Internet connection are available. (The following conditions is required to use them.) •...
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Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement (3) Search the SSID. Press the " " key. The searched SSID list is displayed after searching the SSID. In Step (2), when the SSID is selected from this list, the SSID will be automatically reflected. (4) Set the automatic setting (WPS).
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Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement 5-6. TCP-IP setting Selection item Description IP address auto acquisition Do not use, Use Do not use: When you do not use "IP address auto acquisition", select "Do not use" and set the IP address, Sub-net mask, Port number, etc. Use: Select "Use"...
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Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement 5-7. Access point setting The access point setting is a setting when the GL260 operates as a base unit. Wireless connection with a PC is possible using the GL260 as a base unit. When selecting the wireless LAN as a station and then restarting the wireless LAN, the following screen is displayed. <Encryption Method: None>...
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Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement TCP-IP settings Selection item Description IP Address 192.168.xxx.1: the part other than xxx is fixed. xxx: 0 to 255 Subnet Mask Fixed to "255.255.255.0". Port Number Set the port number used by the IF command function. Keep Alive Set the timeout time to disconnect the connection when no communication.
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Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement 5.8. Network settings Make network settings for each server. FTP Client settings Make the settings for the backup destination FTP server. <FTP client settings> Selection item Description FTP client Destination FTP server Enter the domain name or IP address of the FTP server. (Up to 127 characters) User name Enter the user name of the FTP account.
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Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement FTP server settings Set the GL260 to function as an FTP server. <FTP server settings> Selection item Description FTP server FTP server Function Off, On Set the FTP server function to Enable or Disable. On: Enables the FTP server function. Off: Disables the FTP server function.
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Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement WEB server settings Perform the WEB server settings. <WEB server settings> Selection item Description WEB server Web server Off, On function Set the WEB server function to Enable or Disable. On: Enables the WEB server function. Off: Disables the WEB server function.
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Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement <Outgoing mail server settings> Selection item Description Outgoing Easy setting Select an Email template. mail server User: Make any settings. settings Easy sending: Emails are sent using our server. * You can send Emails without SMTP settings. gmail: The template for gmail settings is deployed.
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Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement G-REMOTE settings Make G-REMOTE settings. <G-REMOTE settings> Selection item Description G-REMOTE User name Enter the G-REMOTE user name. (Up to 31 characters) settings Password Enter the G-REMOTE password. (Up to 31 characters) Keep Alive Off, 10 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute, 10 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour Set the timeout time to disconnect the connection when no communication.
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Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement Network time settings Make the network time settings. <Network time settings> Selection item Description Network time Internet Time Off, On settings Set whether or not to use this function. Off: This function is not used. No time adjustment is performed. On: Use this function to adjust the time.
Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement 6. OTHER settings Various conditions can be set. Setting Selections available Other settings TEMP Settings Make function settings related to temperature. Screen settings Make function settings related to screen display. System settings Make function settings related to system operation. Custom Menu Select the function to use.
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Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement 6-1. Temperature settings Make settings for functions related to temperature. Setting Selections available Room Tempe Internal, External Temp unit ℃, ℉ Burnout Off, On 6-1-1. Room temperature compensation Selection item Description Internal The room temperature compensation in the GL260 is enabled. (Please usually select the "Internal".) External This is used to execute the room temperature compensation through external device.
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Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement 6-2. Screen settings Make settings for functions related to screen display. Setting Selections available LCD brightness Bright, Middle, Dark Screen Saver Off, 10, 30 (sec.), 1, 2, 5, 10, 30, 60 (min.) Background Color Black, White 6-2-1.
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Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement 6-3. System settings Make settings for functions related to system operation. Setting Selections available Language Japanese, English (US), English (UK), French, German, Chinese, Korean, Russian, Spanish Date/Time Date From 2023.1.1 to 2035.12.31 Time From 0:0:0 to 23:59:59 AC Line cycle 50Hz, 60Hz Return to default...
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Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement 6-3-4. Factory default settings Initialize the operation settings and communication settings. Selection item Description Reset Operation settings Mainly restore amplifier settings, capturing settings, trigger settings, alarm settings and other option settings to the factory settings. Reset Communication settings Restore the communication settings to the factory settings.
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Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement 6-4. Custom menu Select the functions to be used with the GL260. By turning off unused functions, unused functions are not displayed in the Setting Menu, etc. Display item Description Select from list Select the functions you do not want to use from the function list. Select in Wizard Select whether or not to use each function while checking the function details for each function.
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Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement 6-5. Information Displays system information. Selection item Description Firmware version The version of the firmware installed in the GL260 is displayed. Revision The revision of the firmware installed in the GL260 is displayed. System Control The version of the System Control FPGA installed in the GL260 is displayed.
Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement 7. Span/Position/Trace settings When the [ENTER] key is pressed on the waveform display screen during Free-running, capturing, replaying while capturing, or replay, the "Span/Position/Trace" setting screen is displayed. [ENTER] key The span of the active CH that was selected when the [ENTER] key was just pressed is initially selected. In the case of Analog, Pulse, Calculation <For Analog, Pulse, Calculation>...
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Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement 7-3. Auto span adjustment Automatically adjust the span value based on the displayed data. 7-4. Position Move the 0 position of the waveform. By pressing the " " and " " buttons, the 0 position of the waveform moves by 1 division of the chart grid. In practice, the span is adjusted so that the above action is achieved.
Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement 8. FILE menu The operations for file can be performed by pressing the [FILE] key. The display items vary depending on the operation mode of free-running, replaying, and capturing. <Free-running status > <During replay or dual-screen replay status> <Capturing status>...
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Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement <Example of operation procedure> Example of file/folder delete procedure is described. (1) Select the file/folder you want to delete. Move the cursor to the file or folder to be deleted in the file list and press the [ENTER] key to display the " "...
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Setting Description File Type Sets the file format used to save data. GBD: Creating a data file in Graphtec's proprietary binary format. * Data tampering can be prevented. CSV: Creating a data file in text format. Name Type Sets how a data file should be named.
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Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement 8-3. Remove/replace SD memory card The SD memory card (SD) can be replaced during saving the data in the SD memory card. Perform the card replacement according to the following procedure (1) Press the "FILE" key to open the FILE menu. (2) Press the [ENTER] key in the "Remove/Switch SD card".
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Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement 8-4. Specify Save Destination (Screen Copy) Saves the data that is replaying on the screen in the internal memory or SD memory card as an image file. <If the naming method is Auto> <If the naming method is Arbitrary> Setting Description File Type...
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Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement 8-7. Load Settings Loads and reflects the GL260 setting conditions from a file. Setting Description Folder The folder of the file specified in the FILE is displayed. Specify a folder to which you want to save data. For details, refer to "9. File dialog". File Name Specify a file to which you want to save data.
Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement 9. File dialog This section describes how to specify the data save destination in the DATA menu, how to specify the data save destination in the FILE menu, and how to operate the file list. <Data save destination specification file dialog>...
Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement 10. Text input Related to text input operations such as annotation, EU (scaling) unit and captured data file name input. <Character entering mode> <Clipboard mode> Operation selection Clipboard Character entering Operation mode Description Operation method Text input Upper case alphabet mode When the cursor key is moved to the uppermost part, the input character...
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Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement 10-1. Clipboard The clipboard is a function that allows you to store the character string that you have entered once and enter the same character string repeatedly. For example, if the CH annotation looks like this, there is a common character string. Contents of the annotation Channel Annotation CH1 Channel Annotation CH2...
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Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement (6) Paste by pressing the "ENTER" key. Paste the character string. (7) Enter the rest of the character string and select "OK" to complete the settings. 10.2 Clipboard copy operation When copying to the clipboard, the four clipboard strings are as follows. Character string input field Clipboard 1 Clipboard 2...
Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement 11. Data replay menu Select the data you want to replay from the "Data replay source" by pressing the [REVIEW] key and replay the captured data. <Select replay data source> Select items Description File Specify the file in the capture destination (save destination). Check data corruption Check if the captured file is damaged.
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Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement Setting Selections available Data search Mode CH1 to CH10 H, L Logic H, L Pulse H, L Alarm Both, H, L CALC H, L Level CH1 to CH10 Set numeric value Pulse Set numeric value CALC Set numeric value and press ENTER key to execute.
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Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement 11-6. Date Search Sets the search conditions to be used in the next sections ("11-7. Find Next" and "11-8. Find Previous"). The operation is Edge operation. Selection item Description Sets the channel to be used for search. CH1-10: The specified analog channel is used for search.
Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement 12. Quick setting <Free Running> <Replay data> Screen Operation mode Sign Description Waveform Free Running ZONE Using the key, change the zone division. Capturing ZONE Using the key, change the zone division. Replaying during ZONE Using the key, change the zone division.
Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement 13. To cancel key lock by password A password can be set to GL260 to cancel the key lock. (No password is set at factory default.) <Operation flow> (1) Set the password. Press the " ", and [ENTER] keys at the same time to display the password setting screen shown below.
Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement 14. QR code Click the "HELP" mark icon in the menu of the GL260 to display the QR code. This QR code allows you to access the FAQ Q&A on our website. If you have any problems, read the QR code with your smartphone, etc., and check the Q&A on our website. 3-87...
Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement WEB Server Function Web browser allows operating and monitoring GL260 through an optional wireless LAN unit. • Supported Web browsers – Google Chrome (recommended) – Microsoft Edge – Firefox • Available functions using a Web browser –...
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Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement (3) The following pages are displayed. <Change settings> <File operation> <Screen display> Screen display ....Allows GL260 operation. Change settings ...You can check and change the settings of the GL260. File operation ....The data captured by GL260 can be downloaded to/deleted from the PC. CAUTION You may not be able to access the web page if you change the network or restart.
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Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement Change settings AMP settings DATA settings TRIGGER settings ALARM settings I/F settings OTHER settings AMP settings ..... Make Analog input, Pulse, Logic and Calculation settings. DATA settings .... Make settings related to capturing. TRIGGER settings ..Make settings related to trigger. ALARM settings..
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Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement File operation Downloading multiple files Delete multiple files Folder/file display ..By double-clicking the folder, you can display the files in the folder. Double-click the file to download the file. Download .......By right-clicking the file/folder and selecting "Download", you can download the file. If you select a folder, all files in the folder are downloaded.
Chapter 3 Settings and Measurement List of Error Codes If an error code is displayed on the GL260, please handle errors in reference to the table below. Error code Description –1 Please contact us. Please contact us. File not found. The operation target is not a folder.
Chapter 4 Example of Use This chapter provides simple examples of how to use the GL260. PRODUCT SUMMARY Capturing procedure Replay procedure Other functions...
Chapter 4 Example of Use Capturing procedure We briefly describe the preparation, setup and capturing procedures for data capturing. Here we take voltage and temperature measurements as an example. Item Description Capturing purpose Voltage and temperature measurement of target object Target measuring point 2 points Thermocouple...
Chapter 4 Example of Use 2. Settings Only the settings necessary for capturing are made here. Use the default settings (factory settings) for other settings. Basic operation of the setting menu On the menu screen, use the " " keys, "ENTER" key, and "QUIT" key to operate. The current cursor position is displayed in "green".
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Chapter 4 Example of Use (4) Select the temperature with the " " keys. (5) Press "ENTER" key to confirm. AMP settings Make input settings for CH1 and CH2. Press the "MENU" key to open the AMP setting screen. <CH1 setting> (1) Move the cursor to the CH1 input and set it to "DC".
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Chapter 4 Example of Use (2) Move the cursor to the CH1 range and set it to "1V". CH2 settings (1) Move the cursor to the CH2 input and set it to "TEMP". (2) Move the cursor to the CH2 sensor and set it to "TC-T". <Other CH settings>...
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Chapter 4 Example of Use DATA setting Press the "MENU" key to open the DATA setting screen. Sampling interval setting Move the cursor to the sampling interval and set it to "1s". Data capturing destination setting Set the data capturing destination media, file format, and file naming method. (1) Set the capturing destination to "Internal memory".
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Chapter 4 Example of Use (3) Set the naming method to "Auto". (4) Set the capturing destination folder. Move the cursor to the folder and press the "ENTER" key. (5) The Data saving destination specification dialog opens. In the Data saving destination specification dialog, set the capturing destination of the internal memory (MEM). * In the Data saving destination specification dialog, the folder name is enclosed in <...
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Chapter 4 Example of Use (7) Here, create a "TEST" folder in the internal memory (MEM) and set so that data is saved in the "\MEM\TEST" folder. • Move the cursor to "A" in the character type selection using the " "...
Chapter 4 Example of Use 3. Capturing After the capturing settings are complete, start capturing. Start capturing (1) Press the "START/STOP" key. (2) A confirmation message is displayed. (3) Press the "ENTER" key to start capturing. Capturing state When capturing starts, the elapsed time and available capturing time are displayed. Elapsed time Available capturing time...
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Chapter 4 Example of Use Replaying during capture When you press the "REVIEW" key during capturing, replay can be performed during capture. While capturing data, you can replay the data from the beginning of the data to the point at which capturing was performed.
Chapter 4 Example of Use Replay procedure 1. Replay procedure We explain the simple procedure for replaying the captured data. The captured data file uses the data captured in "4.1 Capturing procedure". The captured data files are stored in the "TEST\<date>" folder in the internal memory (MEM). Since the captured data file name was saved with an automatic file name function, a file named "Month/Day/Year-Time.
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Chapter 4 Example of Use (2) A file selection dialog is displayed. (3) Use the " " keys to move to the desired folder (\MEM\TEST\<date>), and use the " " keys to select the desired file. Use the " " key to move to the selected folder. "...
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Chapter 4 Example of Use (4) Press the "ENTER" to confirm. This completes the replay file settings. Data replay (1) Move the cursor to "OK" using the " " keys. (2) Press the "ENTER" key to play the data. 4-13...
Chapter 4 Example of Use 2. Replay screen The data replay screen is described here. 1. Scrollbar 2. Level display 3. Quick settings 6. Cursor 4. Time display (absolute) 5. Time display (relative) Name Description 1. Scrollbar The position and width from the entire waveform range are displayed on the screen. The position of the A/B cursors are also displayed.
Chapter 4 Example of Use 3. Finish replaying We describe how to finish the data replay using the data replay screen. (1) Press the "QUIT" key during replay. (2) A confirmation message is displayed. Press the "ENTER" key to finish replaying. When the replay is finished, it will be in free running state.
Chapter 4 Example of Use Other functions 1. Custom function The custom function is a function that hides the display of the function from the setting menu, etc. by setting the unused functions of the GL260 to OFF. By hiding the display of functions that are not used, the settings can be streamlined and unnecessary setting errors can be prevented.
Chapter 4 Example of Use 4. Remote control service cooperation function The GL260 can be linked with the remote control service "G-REMOTE" operated by our company. Waveforms on GL devices can be checked and operated remotely. For details on G-REMOTE and how to apply, please visit our website (http://www.graphteccorp.com/). An optional wireless LAN module is required separately.
Chapter 4 Example of Use 7. Inter-CH operation function You can make the calculation result function as an independent CH and perform measurement while comparing it with the original waveform before calculation. Also, each calculation CH can be multiplied by a coefficient. You can add an offset at the end. CALC1 = (a ×...
Chapter 4 Example of Use 10. FUNC function When you press the "FUNC" key, what you can do at that time is displayed the lower right corner of the screen. If you have trouble with the operation, we recommend pressing the "FUNC" key. 4-19...
Chapter 5 Specification This chapter describes the basic specifications for the GL260. PRODUCT SUMMARY Standard Specifications Function Specifications Accessories/Optional Accessories External Dimensions...
Chapter 5 Specification Standard Specifications Standard Specifications Item Description Number of analog inputs 10 channels External input and output functions Trigger input or External sample pulse (1ch), Logic input (4ch) or Pulse input (4ch), Alarm output (4ch) Data backup functions Setup parameters: EEPROM/Clock: Lithium battery Clock accuracy (23°C environment) ±0.002% (accurate within about 50 seconds per month)
Chapter 5 Specification Memory devices Item Description Memory capacity Internal memory: approx. 8GB SD CARD slot: 1 (Compatible with SDHC, up to approx. 32GByte memory available) * Possible to save up to 2GByte for one file * When using the optional wireless LAN unit, the SD CARD slot cannot be used. Memory contents •...
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Chapter 5 Specification Input Unit Specifications Item Description Number of input channels 10 channels Input terminal type M3 screw type terminals (Rectangular flat washer) Input method Photo MOS relay scanning system All channels isolated, balanced input Scan speed 10 ms/1 ch maximum Measurement ranges Voltage: 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 mV, 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 V, 1-5 V F.S.
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Chapter 5 Specification Function Specifications Function Specifications Item Description Display screen Waveform + Digital screen, All Waveform screen, Digital + Calculation Display screen, Expanded digital screen, Alarm history screen * Can be switched using the dedicated key (toggle operation) * For the Expanded Digital screen, the number of channels and the display channel must be specified Sampling interval 10 ms/1 ch maximum (GBD/CSV-formatted) 10, 20, 50, 100, 125, 200, 250, 500 ms;...
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Chapter 5 Specification External Input/Output Functions Item Description Input/output types • Trigger input (1 ch) or External sampling input (1 ch) • Logic input (4 ch) or Pulse input (4 ch) • Alarm output (4 ch) * Switch between Logic and Pulse * Switch between Trigger and External sampling.
Chapter 5 Specification Accessories/Optional Accessories Control Software Item Description Compatible operating system Windows 11 (64bit) / Windows 10 (32bit/64bit) Function Main unit control, realtime data capture, data conversion Number of groups 4 groups MAX Number of CHs per 1 group Up to number of connected module Maximum number of channels 1000 ch maximum...
Chapter 5 Specification Battery Pack B-573 (Option) Item Description Capacity 7.2V/2875mAh Battery type Lithium secondary battery Running time When using the LCD display: approx. 6 hours When using the screensaver: approx. 7 hours * 1-sec sampling, capturing to internal memory, new battery pack, and +25°C environment. * The running time depends on the operating environment.
Chapter 5 Specification List of Options Item Model Description Input/output cable for GL B-513 2 m long (no clip on end of cable) DC drive cable B-514 2 m long (no clip on end of cable) Humidity sensor * B-530 3 m long (with power plug) Wireless unit * B-568...
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