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RA2800Ａ
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
1AV7001756R01

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  • Page 1 RA2800Ａ OmniaceⅢ INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1AV7001756R01...
  • Page 3 OmniaceⅢ RA2800Ａ Instruction Manual...

  • Page 5: Before Using

    However, please examine the product's condition and verify that no obvious shipping damage has occurred after opening the package. Also, examine the specifications of the input units and accessories. If there are any missing or damaged items, please contact our sales representative.

  • Page 6: Safety Measures - Warning And Cautions

    If any voltage exceeding the rated voltage were supplied, there would be risk of damage to this recorder, or even a fire. Also, in order to prevent electric shock and hazards such as a fire, be sure to use only the AC power cable supplied with this recorder.

  • Page 7: Connection Of Input Signals

    Do not dispose of it in fire or disassemble. The lithium secondary battery may explode when it is heated and organic electrolyte that may exude from it is harmful to human skin. When disposing the lithium secondary battery, isolate terminals by covering with tape and abide by your local community waste-disposal policy.
  • Page 8 1. Please don’t power off during normal operation of HDD, due to the risk of data destruction. 2. Please have strong impact and shaking on this product, due to the risk of HDD destruction. 3. Please use it under 5 to 40°C conditions according to the danger of HDD destruction.

  • Page 9: Warranty - General

    16) For carrying RA2800A, Do not hold plastic panel of the front Put your hand from sides and hold its bottom firmly. Incorrect way of carrying may cause injury or damage on display or breakage of printer slot.

  • Page 10: Terms And Symbols In This Manual

    Also it is extremely dangerous to disassemble batteries; organic electrolyte contained inside may spill out and cause damages to your skin or other parts of your body. When disposing batteries, please put tapes around end terminals to insulate and dispose as unburnable trash.

  • Page 11: Overview Of Windows Xp Embedded

    When exit command is being processed, it does not leave record of starting or set ups in registry. OS will always start up in the condition set at the time of factory shipment. (Set values are saved under separate file and will not be lost.) (3) Virus We take following measures in order to lower the possibilities of virus infections.

  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    1.2. Configuration ........................1-3 1.2.1. Model ............................1-3 1.2.2. Recorder and Amp Unit ......................1-3 1.2.3. Standard Accessories (Display in Japanese and 100VAC) ............. 1-3 1.2.4. Other Accessories and Consumables ..................1-4 1.2.5. Other Optional Equipment ......................1-4 1.2.6. Special Software .......................... 1-4 2.
  • Page 13 6. Auto Setup ....................... 6-1 6.1. Function Overview ......................6-2 6.2. Auto Range ........................6-2 6.3. Auto Sampling ........................6-3 6.3.1. Target Setup Conditions ......................6-3 6.3.2. Adjustment Range ........................6-3 7. Amp Units ........................ 7-1 7.1. Settings for Input Units ....................7-2 7.1.1.
  • Page 14 13.1. Trigger Mode Description .................... 13-2 13.1.1. Trigger Mode - Operation at OR ................... 13-2 13.1.2. Trigger Mode - Operation at AND ..................13-2 13.1.3. Trigger Mode – Operation at WINDOW ................13-3 13.1.4. Trigger Mode – Operation at OFF ..................13-3 13.2.
  • Page 15 14.9. Copy ..........................14-11 14.10. X-Y Waveform Display ..................... 14-12 15. Display and Printing ................... 15-1 15.1. Settings for Display and Printing ................15-2 15.1.1. Moniter Display ........................15-2 15.1.2. Display ............................15-3 15.2. Print Setting ........................15-4 15.2.1. Print to ON or OFF ........................ 15-4 15.2.2.
  • Page 16 17.2. Remote Unit (RA23-144) ....................17-3 17.2.1. Overview ........................... 17-3 17.2.2. Connector/Pin Location ......................17-3 17.2.3. To Synchronize to External Pulse and Perform Waveform Chart Printing and Printing .. 17-4 17.2.4. Memory Acquisition Using External Sampling ............... 17-5 17.2.5. Start/Stop recording (Start/Stop button) ................. 17-5 17.2.6.
  • Page 17 20.3. Specifications by each measurement mode ............. 20-9 20.3.1. Memory Recorder mode......................20-9 20.3.2. HD Recorder Mode ....................... 20-10 20.3.3. Pen Recorder Mode ......................20-10 20.3.4. X-Y Recorder Mode ....................... 20-10 20.3.5. Multi Recorder mode ......................20-11 20.4. Recorder Event ......................20-12 20.5.

  • Page 19: Ra2800A Overview

    1. RA2800A Overview...

  • Page 20: Basic Specifications

    Five measurement modes are provided such as Pen Recorder enabling a pen recorder-like operation, HD Recorder enabling long time recording, and X-Y Recorder displaying input signals with 1ch in the X-axis direction and 3ch in the Y-axis direction. This allows you to choose an appropriate function according to your purpose.

  • Page 21: Configuration

    1. RA2800A Overview 1.2. Configuration 1.2.1. Model The recorder comprises the main recorder unit, amp units, optional units, and standard accessories. Product name Model Remark Command displays can be chosen to be English or Ⅲ Omniace RA2800A Japanese when placing an order.

  • Page 22: Other Accessories And Consumables

    JIS rack Fixing bracket for racks RA28-118 EIJ rack 1.2.6.Special Software Name Model Note Unifizer NS3100-P01 This software enables connecting a PC to RA2800A via Ethernet cable for remote control such as data acquisition, various setups, and record starting. RA2800A (7001756-R01)

  • Page 23: Name And Function Of Each Block

    2. Name and Function of Each Block...

  • Page 24: Overview Of Blocks

    2. Name and Function of Each Block 2.1. Overview of Blocks The RA2800A consists of the following blocks. Front view Operation panel For details Display block 2-4 page For details page 2-3 page Power switch Printer block Paper output Rear view...

  • Page 25: Display Block

    2. Name and Function of Each Block 2.2.Display Block The RA2800A has TFT color LCD with touch panel. This LCD displays screen for setup and user can make settings by touching the setting items that is displayed on the LCD.

  • Page 26: Operation Panel

    Buttons related to jog dial Cursor X1/X2: Switching between cursors X1 and X2 This button is used to switch between cursors X1 and X2. The cursor whose LED comes on can be moved through the touch panel or jog dial.
  • Page 27 Replay: Replay of recorded data The replay monitor screen, which has gray background, offers replay and observation of the data stored in memory, internal HDD, and external media. Replay format can be selected from among waveform, value, and X-Y. ...

  • Page 28: Rear Block

    AC power cable is connected to the socket. The Main Power Switch is the push button at the bottom left of the front panel. Push down for power ON (button dented), and push again for power OFF (button protruding). TRIG IN This terminal is used to enter an external trigger signal when input signal level is not used as a trigger source.
  • Page 29 This block is 16-input event. The input connector is divided into four segments (1-4, 5-8, 9-12, 13-16). (14) Main Unit Event Input Level Switch Using this slide switch the judgment switches between contact input level and voltage input l evel for 16 input collectively. MODE...

  • Page 31: Pre-Measurement Procedures

    3. Pre-measurement Procedures...

  • Page 32: Before Switching On The Power

    ･Use this recorder in a place that meets the requirements of Installation Category II (CAT II) of the Safety Standards for Electrical Measurement Instrument, JIS-C-1010-1(IEC61010-1). ･Use this recorder in a place with an ambient temperature between 5 and 40°C and humidity between 35 and 80% RH) ･This recorder has a pollution factor of 2...

  • Page 33: Ac Power Cable

    CAUTION This grounding protection is for the safety of this recorder, as well as for that of the user and peripheral equipment. ・If AC power cable that comes with this recorder is connected to a 3-pin power outlet equipped with a protective conductor pin, the recorder is automatically grounded.

  • Page 34: Paper Loading

    Do not use the portion of the new roll that is covered with tape, as colors may not be printed normally on this area. Pull the levers at the both sides of the front door and open the printing block.

  • Page 35: Close The Cover

    Pull out the paper Put in the end of printing paper above the platen roller and pull the paper about 10 cm. Check the printing paper coming out of the paper feed exit.

  • Page 36: Loading Z-Fold Paper

    Use only the z-fold paper prepared exclusively for this recorder by our company. If other ＮＯＴＥ types are used, the recording quality cannot be guaranteed, and the normal operation of the paper feed may be affected. 《Z-fold paper case》...
  • Page 37 Attaching the Z-fold paper adapter Pull the lever on both sides of the front door and gently tilt the door. Push the Z-fold paper adapter and paper guide axis into the recording paper loading section in the RA2800A unit until they click into place.
  • Page 38 Press the paper adapter with the paper wound on it into the slots until a click is heard. Insert the paper wound on the adapter in the opening under the platen roller (black roller) of the recording section and pull it out about 10 cm from under. Z-fold paper adapter...

  • Page 39: Insert The Amp Unit

    (Take care over-loosing of the screw not to remove the unit.) (5) Pull out the amp unit by pulling two screws at the upper and lower part of the unit. By doing so, you can remove the unit smoothly. To insert a unit, perform the reverse procedure. Tighten screws firmly using a screwdriver.

  • Page 40: Turning On The Power

    3. Pre-measurement Procedures 3.4. Turning on the Power  When all the preparations are complete, turn on the recorder. ＜Points to be checked before applying power＞ ● Has this recorder been set on a safe place? ● Has this recorder been set under a proper environment? ●...
  • Page 41 3. Pre-measurement Procedures  After power application After applying power, check the following. Confirm that the image is properly displayed on the screen The [Input Monitor] screen will be displayed immediately after power application. Confirm that the paper is fed correctly This can be confirmed by pressing the [Feed] key on the operation panel.

  • Page 43: Operation Flow

    4. Operation Flow Flow of Measurement, Basic Settings and Operations...

  • Page 44: Operation Flow

    This recorder records, stores, and replays input signals, following the procedures described below. Before power application Confirm that this recorder has been set in a safe place, and that all the accessories are properly attached. Refer to Chapter 3 for details.

  • Page 45: Making Basic Settings

    4. Operation Flow (Flow of Measurement, Basic Settings and Operations) 4.2. Making Basic Settings This section explains various setting items and icons on the screen. As the display is of a touch panel, settings can be made by directly touching the keys on the display screen.

  • Page 46: Control Block

    4. Operation Flow (Flow of Measurement, Basic Settings and Operations) Control block This block is always displayed on the top of the screen and is used for setting function and switching the screen. The contents of the control block change in accordance with a measurement mode and a setting item being selected.
  • Page 47 Several selections are available. ● Radio button When a radio button is pressed, a check will alternatively appear and disappear. Select only one among two or more items. （Setting by which two or more selections are prohibited） ● Rotary knob Rotary knob is a knob-type key used for the range setting for input amplifiers.

  • Page 48: Explanation Of Standard Setting Windows

    4. Operation Flow (Flow of Measurement, Basic Settings and Operations) 4.2.3. Explanation of standard setting windows This recorder uses common setting windows to set values that are commonly used. ● Numeral input window Use this window to enter numerical values.
  • Page 49 [Delete line] Erases only the line indicated by the cursor Capital letters and symbols can be input by pressing the [SHIFT] key When the key is pressed, images displayed on the keyboard are changed after the key is highlighted, thereby capital letters and symbols can be input.

  • Page 51: Input Signal Monitor

    5. Input Signal Monitor Observing Input Signals...
  • Page 52 5. Input Signal Monitor (Observing Input Signals) 5.1. Observing Input Signals To observe the signals that are input, use the Input Signal screen. This screen displays the signals that are input in real time. The waveforms can be frozen as necessary. Display scrolling direction: Horizontal screen Display scrolling direction: Vertical screen ＴＩＰＳ...

  • Page 53: Displaying Input Waveform Monitor

    Waveform display block Waveform display format can be set. With this setting, waveform segmentation for display an d printing can be made. Chapter 15 Display and Printing Pen position Current values for analog amps are indicated with the pen position.
  • Page 54 5. Input Signal Monitor (Observing Input Signals) REC icon Status of printing and recording is shown. The contents differ depending on the measurement mode. For more information, see descriptions of measurement modes in Chapters 8 to 12. TOP bar (10) Temporary stop...

  • Page 55: Timer Indication

    (15) Time This portion indicates the current time. (16) Key lock By setting this function, key entries on the operation panel are blocked. Pressing this button switches key lock on and off. Key lock OFF Key lock ON 16 System Settings...

  • Page 57: Auto Setup

    6. Auto Setup Automatically Setting Recording Conditions...

  • Page 58: Function Overview

    AP11-105 2CH TC/DC Amp Unit AP11-106A TCDC TC/DC Amp Unit AP11-107 F/V Converter Unit AP11-108 2CH Vibration and RMS Amp Unit AP11-109 2CH DC Strain Amp Unit AP11-110 DCST 2CH Zero Suppression Amp Unit AP11-111 HRZS The auto range is executed from an amp screen detailed windows.

  • Page 59: Auto Sampling

    The auto sampling function sets the monitor displaying speed, chart paper feed speed, memory sampling rate, and file recording rate based on the signals currently input. 6.3.1. Target Setup Conditions The relation between settable conditions and mode are as follows. The monitor displaying speed is always settable. Measurement Mode...

  • Page 61: Amp Units

    7. Amp Units...

  • Page 62: Settings For Input Units

    7. Amp Units 7.1. Settings for Input Units This section covers how to make settings on the Amp Basics and Amp Details screens. For detailed settings for amps, (RA2000 Series Amp Units User’s Manual – Integrated Version) To set range and waveform printing for input unit, the Amp screen is used. The following screen appears after pressing the Amp button.

  • Page 63: Information Display

    7. Amp Units Amp setup block This block is used to set basic settings for amp. As contents differ depending on the amp type, refer to the descriptions of each amp. NOTE Even if the case using FFT Amp (AP11-102) or frequency RMS Amp (AP11-109) to setup a sensor's sensitivity m/s or G, the Amplifier display automatically shows voltages in high sensitivity setting.

  • Page 64: Recorder Event Detailed Screen

    7. Amp Units Input setup ON, OFF, and GND for input is set. GND may not be provided depending on the amp. If the input is set to OFF, neither waveform nor digital values are displayed. Detailed settings Contents differ depending on the amp type. Refer to the description of each amp type.
  • Page 65 The ON/OFF setup result is reflected on the Event Detailed Screen. Recording position Waveform position for events 1 to 16 can be specified. The position for each event is the interval specified by the pitch between signals and allocated to the upper side or left side. Pitch between signals Waveform interval for event 16 is specified.

  • Page 66: Restriction Of Printing In Event Amp

    7. Amp Units 7.1.5. Restriction of Printing in Event Amp Up to 16 units of Event Amp AP11-105 can be installed in the RA2800A but the display and printing can be made for only 8 units. Refer to the combination below.

  • Page 67: Pen Recorder

    8. Pen Recorder Recording Low-speed Signal for Long Time...

  • Page 68: Overview Of Pen Recorder Mode

    8.1 Overview of Pen Recorder Mode The Pen Recorder mode offers a pen recorder function, which is dedicated to waveform printing. Chart feed speed and amp settings are made on a screen, which are exactly equivalent to the operability of a pen recorder.

  • Page 69: Screen Operation

    8. Pen Recorder (Recording Low-speed Signal for Long Time) 8.2 Screen Operation Open the following screen by pressing one button among Input Signal, Amp, Recording Condition, and Trigger buttons in the Pen Recorder mode. (4) Annotation printing Display scrolling direction: Horizontal screen...

  • Page 70: Printing Operation

    (2) System annotation (below) Waveform printing Input signals are printed in a form of waveform. The same waveforms as those displayed in the monitor are printed. Waveform segmentation and grid pattern can be set. For more details, see Chapter 15. Display and Printing...

  • Page 71: Stop Due To Error

    For details of scale settings, see Chapter 16. System Setup. Time axis Time axis scale is printed below the waveform printing grid. Printing ON, OFF, and format (e.g. value and time) can be set. For more details on settings, see Chapter 16. System Setup.

  • Page 73: Memory Recorder

    9. Memory Recorder Recording High-speed Signals...

  • Page 74: Overview Of Memory Recorder Mode

    9. Memory Recorder (Recording High-speed Signals) 9.1. Overview of Memory Recorder Mode The Memory Recorder mode is useful for recording high-speed signals (Maximum recording speed of 2μs) since the this mode features a highest sampling rate of 1 s. Data recording of a certain period of time before trigger is available.

  • Page 75: Recording Condition Setup

    Display scrolling direction: Horizontal screen REC Icon Memory Recording Setup Block Display scrolling direction: Vertical screen 9.2.1. Description of Icons The icons signify recording settings and status. (2) Setting for Auto Copy (3) Setup for Backup Filing and status indication and status indication...

  • Page 76: Memory Recording Condition Setup Block

    9. Memory Recorder (Recording High-speed Signals) (1) Memory Recording (2) Auto Copy (3) Backup Filing (4) Others Stop OFF (White) Stop ON (Green) waveform chart printing, HD recording Trigger wait None None does not operate, no (Yellow) indication is made. Measuring (Amber) Error...
  • Page 77 To limit the number of channel for recording see 16. System Setup. Memory block and status indication Block number to be recorded and data existence is indicated. Block number can be changed using the jog dial. Reference for Memory Block color: Black: Data is not recorded in Memory.

  • Page 78: Output Range

    Chapter 14. Replay Display. Output range Data output range for Auto Copy and CSV save is specified. Auto copy is affected by the scale factor of time axis on display monitor. The setting is made in % in reference to the trigger detection point.

  • Page 79: Recording Operation

    Manual Trigger or External Trigger signal. For details on trigger condition settings, see 13. Trigger Setup. If the Stop button is pressed and forcible termination is made before the trigger detection, NOTE data recording is made up to the size set by the pre-trigger. Example: Under pre-trigger of 20 ms, if the recording is forcibly terminated before the trigger detection, the recording length is up to 20 ms.

  • Page 81: Hd Recorder

    10. HD Recorder Recording Data in Internal...

  • Page 82: Overview Of Hd Recorder Mode

    10. HD Recorder (Recording data in the internal HDD) 10.1. Overview of HD Recorder Mode The HD Recorder mode can record data in the internal hard disk, which is suitable for a long-time measurement. In addition, waveform chart paper printing can be made with the HD recording at the same time.

  • Page 83: Recording Condition Setup

    Display scrolling direction: Horizontal screen REC Icon HD Recording Setup Block Display scrolling direction: Vertical screen 10.2.1. REC Icon The icons signify recording status. (1) Waveform chart printing setup and status display (2) HD recording status indication RA2800A Recorder (7001756-R01) 10-3...

  • Page 84: Hd Recording Setup Block

    10. HD Recorder (Recording data in the internal HDD) (1) Ch a r t P ri n ti n g (2) HD Recording (3) Others Recorder stop OFF (White) Recorder stop ON (Green) Trigger wait memory None (Yellow) recording does not operate, indication is Operating invalid.

  • Page 85: Recording Rate

    If free space is shortened during HD recording, operation stops with an error. In this case, NOTE shorter recording time than specified recording length of time will result. If recording data amount is set more than 2GB, stored, A, B, and C is added to the end of the file name. RA2800A Recorder (7001756-R01) 10-5...

  • Page 86: Data Format

    10. HD Recorder (Recording data in the internal HDD) (4) Indication of free space in internal HDD It displays the number of the bytes with HDD free disk space and all capacity. (5) Recording operation HD recording operation can be made with trigger detection.

  • Page 87: Recording Operation

    If the combination of recording speed, recording length, data type, and recording channel NOTE count is not covered by recorder specifications, recording cannot be made and operation finishes with an error.

  • Page 88: Hd Recording Specifications

    Recording data count Data type One data is saved in two bytes. Peak: 4 bytes due to two values (max. and min.) Sampling: 2 bytes due to instantaneous value Recording channel count Number of channels whose recording operation is set to ON (or GND).

  • Page 89: Multi Recorder

    11. Multi Recorder  Separately Executing Waveform Printing, Memory Recording and HD Recording...

  • Page 90: Overview Of Multi Recorder Mode

    "FPP". With the event jump function of replay monitor, switching between HD recording data and memory recording data can be switched to confirm the data being recorded. For the event jump function, see 14. Replay Display. In order to set the recorder to the Multi-Recorder mode, use the Measurement Mode tab in the System screen.

  • Page 91: Recording Condition Setup

    11. Multi Recorder - Separately Executing Waveform Printing, Memory Recording and HD Recording 11.2. Recording Condition Setup Open the following screen by pressing the Recording Condition button on the Operation Panel to set the recording conditions for HD Recorder. The recording condition setup should be made while the recorder stops its operation.

  • Page 92: Multi Recorder - Setup For Recording Condition

    11. Multi Recorder - Separately Executing Waveform Printing, Memory Recording and HD Recording ① Chart ② Memory ③ Backup ④ HD Recording ⑤ Others Printing Recording Filing Stop (White) Stop Auto copy does (Green) operate. Icons Measuring invalid. (Amber) Error (Red) * Pressing chart printing button can switch ON/OFF for chart printing while recording.
  • Page 93 NOTE following settings are not available due to the recorder mode difference. ● Recording procedure is to use "Start" key only and for the point of trigger detection there is not setting for "Once" or "repeat" setting. ● Data format is only for peak ①...

  • Page 94: Recording Operation

    11. Multi Recorder - Separately Executing Waveform Printing, Memory Recording and HD Recording ④ Waveform chart recording Settings for waveform chart printing can be made. ａ） ｂ） ｃ） a） ON/OFF for printing ON/OFF for waveform chart printing can be set.

  • Page 95: X-Y Recorder

    12. X-Y Recorder...

  • Page 96: Overview Of X-Y Recorder Mode

    The X-Y Recorder mode is a mode that is specialized to real-time X-Y printing, which outputs X-Y waveforms on chart paper. Data sample speed and amp settings are available on a screen. To set the recorder to the X-Y recorder mode, use the Measurement Mode tab on the System screen.

  • Page 97: Screen Operation

    Only one measurement scale specified to the Y axis is displayed. The scale to be displayed can be changed using Y scale button. (4) Amp setup The setup for the channel specified to X and Y axes can be made. For how to use amp units, see 7. Amp Unit. RA2800A Recorder (7001756-R01)

  • Page 98: Print Icon

    This button is used to set data sampling rate for X-Y recording. b） Grid This button is used to set grid to ON or OFF in the X-Y monitoring and X-Y printing. For grid pattern for the X-Y printing, see 16. System Setup.

  • Page 99: Copy Button

    Channel settings (Y axis 3) b) Pen-up and down (Y axis 3) a) Channel settings One channel for X axis and three channels for Y axes can be made. The amp types that can be registered are only analog amps. b) Pen-up and down X-Y waveform display ON or OFF can be set for three Y-axis channels.

  • Page 100: Printing Operation

    X-Y data display again. Pressing the Stop button stops the X-Y monitor and if the printout is set to valid, prints the X-Y waveforms on chart paper. If the file saving is set to be valid during this period, recording data can be saved in a file.

  • Page 101: Trigger Settings

    13. Trigger Settings Capturing Target Data to be Recorded...

  • Page 102: Trigger Mode Description

    13. Trigger Settings (Capturing Target Data to be Recorded) 13.1. Trigger Mode Description This recorder provides with four trigger modes: OR, AND, WINDOW, and OFF. Other than these modes, there are manual trigger and external triggers, which are valid regardless of the input signal.

  • Page 103: Trigger Mode - Operation At Window

    Trigger 13.1.4. Trigger Mode – Operation at OFF Trigger caused by a signal input into amp is not made. Only the manual and external triggers are effective. When printing is made, only the trigger made after the startup is effective. If the trigger ＮＯＴＥ...

  • Page 104: Manual Trigger/External Trigger

    ＴＲＩＧ ＩＮ ＴＲＩＧ ＯＵＴ 13.2.3. External Trigger Output (TRIG OUT) When a trigger is generated, the L level of the signal, which has TTL level and approximate10-ms pulse width, is output from the TRIG OUT terminal. 13-4 RA2800A Recorder (7001756-R01)

  • Page 105: External Trigger Input/Output Circuit

    13. Trigger Settings (Capturing Target Data to be Recorded) 13.2.4. External Trigger Input/Output Circuit ● External trigger input circuit Input signal: 0 to 5-V voltage signal (falling edge) +3.3V +3.3V 10kΩ TRIGGER 100Ω ﾄﾚﾗﾝﾄ 機能付 低電圧 ﾛｼﾞｯｸ ● External trigger output circuit Output signal: TTL level active LOW Pulse width: Approx.

  • Page 106: Method Of Trigger Settings

    13.3. Method of Trigger Settings Trigger is a timing signal to start recording. The RA2800A has a variety of trigger function, thus enabling efficient data recording and printing. Pressing the Trigger button on the Operation Panel, opens the Trigger Settings screen.

  • Page 107: Settings By Trigger Mode

    The OR setting for all channels are available. Setting the trigger mode to OR. Selection of the trigger source channels to be set and settings of rising or falling edge for the signal is made. Setting the trigger generation level * Even if the screen scrolling is set to the vertical direction, all operations and functions are the same.

  • Page 108: Trigger Mode Window

    * Even if the screen scrolling is set to the vertical direction, all operations and functions are the same. 13.4.4. Trigger Mode OFF Trigger caused by a signal input into amp is not made. Only the manual and external triggers are effective. Setting the trigger mode to OFF * Even if the screen scrolling is set to the vertical direction, all operations and functions are the same.

  • Page 109: Trigger Filter

    13. Trigger Settings (Capturing Target Data to be Recorded) 13.5. Trigger Filter 13.5.1. Trigger Filter After the trigger condition that is set is satisfied, the trigger is activated after this satisfied condition continues for a specified period of time. This function is effective to eliminate noises whose pulse length is relatively short.

  • Page 110: Trigger Settings For Event Amp

    Trigger settings for event amp differs from those of other amps. The settings are made in the following screen. Trigger settings are made when the check box is ticked. AND: When all trigger conditions that have been set are satisfied, a trigger is activated. OR: Either of the trigger conditions is satisfied, a trigger is activated.

  • Page 111: Trigger Settings For Event Unit

    The L condition is established when the input is in the CLOSE state. The signal is excluded from a trigger condition. The VOLTAGE and CONTACT events are selected by the MODE slide switch ＮＯＴＥ on the back side of the recorder.

  • Page 113: Replay Display

    14. Replay Display Displaying Recording Data...

  • Page 114: Overview Of Replay Monitor

    14. Replay Display (Displaying Recording Data) 14.1. Overview of Replay Monitor The Replay screen is used to display the data recorded in memory or file. Waveform display for recorded data is available after the data is selected in the list. (11) (12) (13)

  • Page 115: Replay Data Selection

    (15) Cursor position info Indicates cursor position info 14.4 Digital Indication Display can be set to OFF for scale, signal name, digital indication, and cursor position TIPS info. To keep the waveform display area as large as possible, set these settings to OFF.

  • Page 116: Waveform Display Region

    It is possible to change into “file data selection mode”, with pushing this block again, 14.3. Waveform Display Region The thumbnail that indicates waveform display region is displayed on the Replay Monitor screen and the Y-T waveform. (1) Waveform display region...

  • Page 117: Shift Of Cursor Position

    Measurement values at the top of the waveform display region are displayed during the time excepting when the cursor is moving as well as when waveform display position is moving. If the recording data is the peak format, one data consists of two values: maximum and TIPS minimum value.

  • Page 118: Signal Settings

    14.5. Signal Settings It is possible to confirm the recording conditions for channel of the signal that are recorded as data and change the setup for waveform display. Press the Signal Setting button on the upper part of the Replay screen.

  • Page 119: Jump

    14.6.3. Address Jump Jump can be made after waveform position is designated in address. Open the Address tab on the Jump screen, and then specify the address. Press the Apply button and OK button to execute a jump. RA2800A Recorder (7001756-R01)

  • Page 120: Maximum/Minimum Search & Jump

    Operation steps for the maximum and minimum values search are as follows. Use the Max and Min tab on the jump screen. Specify the search range. Choose All or Between Cursors. Press a button begins searching, and after the search, a list appears. Select a channel Select a target channel.

  • Page 121: Event Jump

    Scaling factor can be changed without seeing the screen through the following steps. TIPS 1) Press the left side of the time axis scaling button, and then make jog dial change effective. Scaling factor will be highlighted. 2) Change the value by turning the jog dial.

  • Page 122: Output Setup

    Use the (2) button to specify the format at file save. Select Binary or CSV. If CSV is selected, the number of skip and delimiter can be specified. When data is saved is the CSV format, you can select (8) Use Header. Then, the header information such as amp setup as well as data can be saved.

  • Page 123: Specifying Number Of Skip In Csv

    14. Replay Display (Displaying Recording Data) 14.8.4. Specifying Number of Skip in CSV Use the (4) button to specify the number of skip in CSV save. Data will be rough if skipping is specified but it is possible to make file size small. TIPS 14.8.5.

  • Page 124: X-Y Waveform Display

    Stop button on the Operation Panel. Signal setting Signal setting information is displayed. The zero position and physical unit conversion settings are available. Switching to Y-T waveform display Display is returned to the Y-T waveform display.
  • Page 125 14. Replay Display (Displaying Recording Data) Specifying data interpolation Specifying data interpolation type of X-Y waveform either Dot or Line. Specifying Y scale Y-axis scale is specified among selected channels. When multiple channels are selected, by pressing the button, each time channel number changes. RA2800A Recorder (7001756-R01) 14-13...

  • Page 127: Display And Printing

    15. Display and Printing Settings for Monitor Display and Printing...

  • Page 128: Settings For Display And Printing

    15. Display and Printing (Settings for Monitor Display and Printing) 15.1. Settings for Display and Printing Display and Printing is used to set X-Y display of waveforms or printing format for waveform. Pressing the Display and Printing button on the Operation Panel opens the screen for settings.

  • Page 129: Display

    Frame selection Frame created through the segmentation of recorded waveform can be selected. The 1st frame is assigned to the top in the horizontal direction and to the left in the vertical direction. c) Frame size Frame amplitude direction size can be set.

  • Page 130: Print Setting

    15. Display and Printing (Settings for Monitor Display and Printing) 15.2.Print Setting Display the Print Setting screen by pressing the Display and Recording button when setting the printing format for waveforms. 15.2.1.Print to ON or OFF (1) channel mark Set the channel mark (channel number) print to ON or OFF. The channel mark print is ON with (tick).

  • Page 131: Print Setting

    Amplitude axis scale The amplitude axis scale print can be set. Only the max. and min. values are printed in one line when Batch is selected . (Scales between max. and min. are not printed) Not only the max. and min. values but also in-between scales are printed on one line. Since one line is needed for printing one channel, more chart paper will be consumed.

  • Page 132: Annotation Setting

    記 ａ） 波 録 形 記 （3）Measurement information の 録 分 Set the setup and printing for measurement information the top of the chart paper to ON or OFF. 分 割数 割 The measurement information is ON with (tick). 波...

  • Page 133: Digital Value Representation Setting

    15. Display and Printing (Settings for Monitor Display and Printing) 15.4.Digital value representation Setting This screen is used to set signal name, user annotation, and measurement information. （1）Digital value representation Digital value representation in the waveform display area is set to ON or OFF. The digital...
  • Page 134 15. Display and Printing (Settings for Monitor Display and Printing) （3）Digital value representation While the Peak data is referenced on the replay monitor, representation in the maximum value or minimum value can be set. （4）Channels for which digital value representation Channels for which digital value representation is made can be set.

  • Page 135: System Setup

    16. System Setup Other Functions...

  • Page 136: Commonly Used System Screen

    16. System Setup (Other Functions) 16.1.Commonly Used System Screen Termination and USB Storage Disconnection, which are frequently used in the System screen, are placed on the front. 16.1.2USB Drive Disconnection 16.1.1Termination 16.1.1. Termination This button initiates the termination processing of the recorder. After message of “You can shut off the power”...

  • Page 137: Measurement Mode

    Pressing the System button and the Measurement Mode tab on the operation panel displays the following screen. The same setup can be made in the Startup Screen that is displayed upon the startup.

  • Page 138: Setup Value Save

    Setup data related to communication Communication setup can be initialized to the factory default. Annotation Deletion of user page annotation, measurement information, and signal name are made. Internal memory data Data in memory blocks are all deleted. RA2800A Recorder (7001756-R01)

  • Page 139: File Operations

    File operations are made for the drives through the File Operation tab on the System screen. Press the System button on the operation panel and the File Operation tab to show the following screen. Path for referencing or saving target Path for referencing or saving target is displayed.

  • Page 140: Copy

    ◆ (2) Destination file for copying It is specifying destination file for copying. By pressing key buttons, a dialog is opened and you can change your destination file. (3) CSV save If these copy source items saved as "FSD""FPP" and "DRT" extensions, these files can be modified and saved their format as CSV files.

  • Page 141: Delete

    Selected files or folders are deleted. The following screen appears by pressing the Delete button after selecting the deleting files or folders in the File Operation tab in the System screen. The deleted files and folders cannot be recovered. Take due care before deleting. NOTE When the file in the folder is displayed on the Replay screen, it is not possible to delete it.

  • Page 142: Save Memory

    The block data stored in memory can be saved. The following screen appears by pressing the Memory List button and Save Memory button after moving to the folder where data will be saved in the File Operation tab in the System screen.

  • Page 143: Save Env

    16.3.6. Read The selected environment and text files can be read in this recorder. The following screen appears by pressing the Read button after selecting a readout file using the File Operation tab in the System...

  • Page 144: Recording Settings

    16. System Setup (Other Functions) 16.4. Recording Settings Press the System button, and then press the Recording Settings tab. The following screen appears. 16.5.1 Recording Channels 16.5.2 Data No. Setting 16.5.3 Recording Speed Table 16.5.4 Timer Recording Settings 16.4.1. Recording Channels By restricting the number of recording channel, memory capacity per channel for memory recording can be increased.

  • Page 145: Recording Speed Table

    Recording Setting screen. opens the following screen. (Please input the Stop time when you use the start timer and Interval function) Select “start time” or “start timer function” setting and then make setting for “Start time” or “Finish time”. By removing a check in interval function, you...
  • Page 146 When the timer function is set, a symbol of clock is displayed upper part of the screen. (It is not displayed in the pen recorder and the X-Y recorder mode.) The next recording start time is indicated near the clock. See below.

  • Page 147: Communication Settings

    16. System Setup (Other Functions) 16.5. Communication Settings Press the Communication Settings tab on the System button on the Operation Panel. The following screen appears. (1) UPS Connection Communication Function RS-232C Settings (4) LAN Settings To use the USP or RS-232C function, RS-232C Unit (RA23-142, optional) is necessary. NOTE UPS Connection Connection to uninterruptible power supply (UPS) can be made by ticking the check box.

  • Page 148: Lan Settings

    16. System Setup (Other Functions) RS-232C Settings RS-232C communication protocol can be set. Pressing this button displays the screen below. Set the RS-232C conditions in this screen. LAN Settings Communication protocol setup for the LAN connection is made. Pressing this button displays the screen below.

  • Page 149: Auxiliary Settings

    16.7.5Mouse cursor 16.6.1. Buzzer/Clicking Sound Buzzer and clicking sound can be set to ON or OFF in the check box (1) on the Auxiliary Settings screen. Buzzer sound upon error generation and clicking sound upon pressing on a touch button can be turned OFF its sound.

  • Page 150: Key Lock Password Settings

    To unlock, enter the password. If any password has been set, key lock can be ＮＯＴＥ unlocked without password. A button upper right side of screen, by pressing the button you can lock the recorder and another pressing makes the lock release to Normal Locked Normal When you select "Disable Panel Keys", the Keys in operational panel such as "Input...

  • Page 151: Maintenance

    16.7.3 Data Printing 16.7.4 Time Calibration 16.8.5 Maintenance mode 16.7.1. Version Indication Product serial number and program version are indicated. Press the Version Display button on the Maintenance screen in System. The following screen appears. 1234567 ＮＯＴＥ If any accident happens during use, our staff may inquire of the version number.

  • Page 152: Test Print

    Internal watch is set. Press the Clock Setup button on the Auxiliary Settings screen in System. The following screen appears. Select window whose value should be set among windows of year, month, day, hour, time, minutes, and second. Enter a value and press OK button. Time can be set. 16.7.5.Maintenance mode To start up with the Maintenances Mode, tick “Start up with the Maintenance Mode at next startup”,...

  • Page 153: How To Use Optional Units

    17. How to Use Optional Units...

  • Page 154: Connecting Optional Units

    Do not touch anything except for the panel when exchanging units. This may cause damages. When connecting optional units, please be sure of top and bottom of the units and CAUTION insert units in accordance with the guideline specified in input slot area. Tighten the screw with flat-head screwdriver after connecting optional units to the recorder unit.

  • Page 155: Remote Unit (Ra23-144)

    Also, waveform printing synchronized to an external pulse signal (chart feed) and memory acquisition are possible. Other features include prevention of data file destructions by electric power failure and output of recorder unit error, etc. by using external input. 17.2.2. Connector/Pin Location...

  • Page 156: To Synchronize To External Pulse And Perform Waveform Chart Printing And Printing

    Printing and Printing Waveform recording, input monitor, filing acquisitions can be synchronized to external pulse. Instructions on how to connect remote terminals and how to set up the recorder unit are explained in the below. Connecting external input pulse signal To print waveforms synchronized to external pulse signal, use the A1 pin (SYNC IN) of remote terminals.

  • Page 157: Memory Acquisition Using External Sampling

    17.2.5. Start/Stop recording (Start/Stop button) It functions the same way as pressing the Start button on the panel and it starts acquisition. The A3 pin (REC IN) of remote terminal is controlled externally. For the common, use the A4 pin.

  • Page 158: Mark Printing

    17. How to Use Optional Units 17.2.7. Mark Printing It functions the same way as pressing “mark printing” button on panel key and it prints marks. This becomes valid when the recorder unit is performing real time recording. The A5 pin (MARK IN) of remote terminal is controlled externally.

  • Page 159: Rs-232C Unit (Ra23-142)

    17. How to Use Optional Units 17.3. RS-232C Unit (RA23-142) 17.3.1.Names of each parts and their functions Function Connect to host computer and control Omni ace by command. Specification JIS X5101 （former C6361）compliant Data Format Bit Serial Transfer speed 38400, 19200, 9600, 4800, and 2400[bps]...

  • Page 160: Ac Bridge Excitation Unit (Ra23-143)

    To use multiple units of this product connected in parallel, please synchronize them with AC Bridge Excitation Unit (RA23-143) by following procedure described below. One unit becomes the master, and put OSC switch on AC Bridge Excitation Unit of master to INT, and put OSC switch of other slave machines to EXT.

  • Page 161: Maintenance And Cleaning

    18. Maintenance and Cleaning...

  • Page 162: Handling And Storing Recording Paper And Data

    ・ Do not store the paper near heating fixtures. ・ Store the paper in an environment with ambient temperature of 40°C or less, and do not store for a long period of time, as this may cause discoloration of the white sheet.

  • Page 163: Cleaning And Preserving The Thermal Head

    If recording for long periods of time, the heat dissipating part of this instrument's thermal head may become clogged with paper remains, etc. If the head is dirty, the quality of the printing and image reproduction will be reduced, so in this case the head will require cleaning.

  • Page 165: Troubleshooting

    19. Troubleshooting...

  • Page 166: Troubleshooting And Inspection

    The screen is automatically Chapter Touching any button turns it on. turned off. The screen frozen Abnormal condition occurs in Turn off the power switch, and then turn it Chapter the system. on again A recording operation is in No reactions when...

  • Page 167: Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)

    Q 1: A copy of a screen can be saved into a file? ................. 19-4 Q 2: Please inform details of the folder or directory that automatically generated after acquisition..19-4 Q 3: What is the relation between the available acquisition time and the media (recording medium) space? ............................19-5 Q 4: A data cannot be saved in CSV format is not available with an insufficient media space message.
  • Page 168 Q 1: A copy of a screen can be saved into a file? Answer The copy can be saved in bitmap format. Select the sub setting tab by the System button and specify the folder in Save Screen Copy Destination.
  • Page 169 Q 6: Display style of input monitor changes after changing the chart paper feed speed or recording speed. Why? Answer There are two kinds of display styles in input monitor, Scrolling style and Updating style. By 400 μs (40 ms/div) sampling speed, it automatically displays scrolling style and over 400 Details μs sampling speed, it automatically displays update style.
  • Page 170 On the other hand, the extension is .DRT when saving in Output Specification. A FSD file is dedicated to memory block and sample filing. A DRT file is used for the data of Details memory, sample filing and peak filing in a common format. The data such as cursor gap can be saved anytime while viewing a playback screen.
  • Page 171 Recording starting interval: 2 hours. Recording operation interval: 10 minutes The Start button is automatically pushed at the time specified in the start timer, and then a recording operation is initiated. After starting, this operation works according to the specified...

  • Page 173: Specifications

    20. Specifications...

  • Page 174: Configuration

    20. Specifications 20.1.Configuration 20.1.1. Model This product is configured with the recorder unit, optional units, and a set of standard accessories. Description Model Comment OMNIACE III RA2800A If you wish to purchase the English version, specify this when making an order.

  • Page 175: Options And Consumables

    Fixing bracket for racks RA28-118 EIJ rack 20.1.6. Special Software Name Model Note Unifizer NS3100-P01 This software enables connecting a PC to RA2800A via LAN cable for remote control such as data acquisition, various setups, and record starting. RA2800A Recorder (7001756-R01) 20-3...

  • Page 176: Basic Specifications

    Recording Type and Heat-sensitive recording by thermal head, Recording width 216 mm Recording width Recording data Waveform records, X-Y records, screenshots and so on Roll paper 219.5mm × 30m (YPS106), 219.5mm×100m (YPS114) Recording Paper Recording Fold-up paper (219.5 mm x 200 m) is available by using adaptor.

  • Page 177: Recording Function

    An annotation is printed before waveform information.  Information Maximum 64 characters x 108 rows can be specified. 20.2.3. Amp Unit Function The followings are functions of recording and monitoring related to an amp unit. Function Record Monitor Explanation The waveform of an amp unit and full scale of display...

  • Page 178: Trigger Function

    / minimum trigger levels. Any Trigger is not used. *Manual triggers and External triggers may be generated regardless of a trigger mode. *An event amp unit cannot be specified as a source channel of Windows trigger.

  • Page 179: File Function

    Acquired memory data can be saved in binary or CSV format. Creating Folder Any name of folder can be created. Deleting Files and folders can be deleted. Importing File An environmental file (ENV) and an annotation text (TXT) can be imported. RA2800A Recorder (7001756-R01) 20-7...

  • Page 180: Monitor Displaying And Setting Function

    Configure ON/OFF of a Key Lock Scrolling direction The scrolling directions of input and playback signals can be set to either vertical (top to bottom) or horizontal (right to left) directions. Screen layouts such as amp, trigger, or record setups vary depending on the scrolling direction.

  • Page 181: Specifications By Each Measurement Mode

    Configure by the sampling speed (period). 2 to 999 s, 1 to 998 ms, and 1 to 100 s. can 2 to 999 s, 1 to 999 ms, and 1 to 100 s can be configured for user 1 and recording speed user 2.

  • Page 182: Hd Recorder Mode

    1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 mm/min Paper Feeding User setting 1, User setting 2: Any speed from 1 to 50 mm/s and 1 to 100 Speed mm/min can be specified. The waveform printing by the external clock synchronization is also possible.

  • Page 183: Multi Recorder Mode

    The speed is set with sampling cycle. 2 to 995 s, 1 to 999 ms, and 1 to 100 s. 2 to 999 s, 1 to 999 ms, 1 to 100 s can be set for Users 1 and 2. Recording speed...

  • Page 184: Recorder Event

    20. Specifications 20.4. Recorder Event In the recorder event, the assessments of voltage input (H and L) and contact input Function levels (H: short, L: open) are possible. Connection to up to 16 inputs is available. Input cable for event (0031-5001): 1.5 m (Cable tips are being cut off) Input extension cable for event (0311-5005): 1.5 m...

  • Page 185: Acquisition Data Output

    * Standard (one time) = 100data/div X-Y Recording Binary All specified range of data is saved. File Saving data internal 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, and 1000 steps 20.6.Standard Function Function Name Function Details Screen Copy Hard copy of displayed screen with recording part is available.

  • Page 186: Remote Unit (Ra23-144:Optional)

    In addition, recording waveforms and Function acquiring memory synchronized external pulse signals are available. External input enables preventing the corruption of data files by power failure and the output of a main unit’s errors. 0-5V Voltage Input...

  • Page 187: Rs-232C Unit (Ra23-142:Optional)

    20. Specifications 20.9.RS-232C Unit (RA23-142:Optional) Function Access host computer, control OMNIACE by commands. JIS X5101 (formerly C6361)compliance Data type Bit Serial Transmission 38400, 19200, 9600, 4800, and 2400[bps] Speed Transmission Start-Stop Transmission, Full-duplex transmission Specification Mode Start Bit 1[bit] Data Bit...

  • Page 188: Dimensions Of Ra2800A

    20. Specifications 20.12.Dimensions of RA2800A External Dimensions(Standard Specifications) 20.12.1. 20-16 RA2800A Recorder (7001756-R01)

  • Page 189: Option Unit Outline Drawing

    20. Specifications Ｍ４×５ｍｍ 20.12.2. Option Unit Outline Drawing RS-232C Unit 80.4±1 Remote Unit 80.4±1 RA2800A Recorder (7001756-R01) 20-17...
  • Page 190 20. Specifications AC Bridge Power Supply Unit 91±1 20-18 RA2800A Recorder (7001756-R01)

  • Page 191: Cables･Probes･Spare Parts List

    ･ ･ 21. Cables Probes Spare Parts List...

  • Page 192: Cables List

    21. Cables･Probes･Spare Parts List 21.1. Cables List Name(model) Form Comment AC Power Code Length 2.5m 100 V (0311-5044) AC Power Code Length 3.5m 200 V (0311-5112) Signal input cable Safety BNC Length 2m ←→Alligator Clip (0311-5175) Black - Signal input cable Safety BNC Length 2m ←→Lad Wire...
  • Page 193 21. Cables･Probes･Spare Parts List Name (System) Form Comment Logic IC code Round DIN8P Plug Length 1.5m Blown, Black ←→EI Connector (0311-5007) Red, Black Orange, Black Yellow, Black Thin wire color １ｃｈ Blown, Black Red, Black Orange, Black Yellow, Black IC clip code EI Connector Length 15cm Blown...
  • Page 194 21. Cables･Probes･Spare Parts List Name(System) Form Comment Event input cable Round DIN8P Length 1.5m (0311-5001) Thin cable color Blown ……1ch ……2ch Orange ……3ch Yellow ……4ch ……GND(0V) Shield White ……+15V Output *When the white+15V output wire is not used, make sure to terminate.
  • Page 195 21. Cables･Probes･Spare Parts List Name(System) Form Comment Trigger input cable Length 2m ←→Alligator Clip (0311-5084) Red…+ Black…- Mold Color : Red BNC←→BNC Output cable Length 2m (47226) Remote cable Connector:28 pin Length 1.5m (00311-5251-0000) Event cable Connector:34 pin Length 1.5m (00311-5252-0000) RA2800A Recorder (7001756-R01) 21-5...

  • Page 196: Probes･Clamp Meter List

    21. Cables･Probes･Spare Parts List 21.2. Probes･Clamp Meter List Name(System) Form Comment Floating voltage probe 4 Input (1539) Alligator Clip ←→Round DIN8P Plug Voltage regulation 1 Input probe (1540: 100/120 VAC) (1543: 220/240 VAC) ･Alligator Clip ←→Round DIN8P Plug ･Banana Plug ←→Pin Chip 21.3.Spare Parts List System...
  • Page 197 Disclaimers We take no responsibility for any damages caused by the following reasons; (1) Consequential damages and production compensation caused by any accidents of our product; (2) Damages of our product generated by other companies' equipments and their construction; (3) When operation, proper maintenance, and regular inspection are not done;...
  • Page 198 (1) This manual may not be reproduced to any form in whole or in part. (2) Then contents in this manual may be updated without prior notice. RA2800A Series MAINFRAME Instruction Manual (7001756-R01) 1st Edition：March 2013 2nd Edition：July 2014 3rd Edition：May 2015...
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