TEAC Corporation will bear no 1-3. Overview responsibility for infringements on third-party intel- lectual property rights or their occurrence because of Recording with wide bandwidths, multiple channels the use of these products.
1. Introduction 1-4. Features 1-5. System configurations This system is composed of a WX-9000 recording unit o Wideband, high-resolution, multichannel stand-alone and one or more AU-WX9000EPIO expansion units. data recorders that can record 16-bit/64-channel or 24-bit/32-channel data in frequency bandwidths up WX-9000 recording unit to DC 100 kHz...
64) at the bottom right. o If the media contains a large amount of recording o The 112-channel and 128-channel models include data, some time might be necessary before use is side frames. possible after the WX-9000 is started or the media is installed.
1. Introduction 1-7. TAFFmat format 1-7-1. File types The WX-9000 makes a binary-format data file and ASCII-format header file each time recording stops or pauses. Data file: Contains data converted from analog to digital, etc. Binary format with “DAT” file extension...
1. Introduction 1-7-3. Media folder structures Folder type Name Details This is created in the root folder. Base folder WX9KDAT Data is managed inside it. The name is fixed. Name as assigned These are created in the base folder. Recording folders (Example: WX9000-DIR1) Their names can be set as desired.
1. Introduction 1-7-4. Data file 16-bit data converted from analog to digital is recorded as 2-byte integer values from -32768 to +32767 while 24-bit converted data is recorded as 4-byte integer values from -8388608 to +8388607. Negative numbers are shown using two’s-complement notation.
Number of scans at the instant an event mark was attached. VOICE_MEMO The bits per sample and data size (bytes) for voice memos WX-9000_VERSION These are the WX-9000 software versions WX-9000_SERIAL These are the WX-9000 serial numbers DIVIDED File division number (added when files are divided at 4GB intervals)
2. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Model for USA Model for Europe Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Model number: WX-9000 This product complies with the European Trade name: TEAC Directives request, and the other Commission Responsible party: TEAC AMERICA,INC. Regulations.
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In no event shall TEAC be liable for case the user may be required to take adequate any damages whatsoever (including, without limitation, measures.
2. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Disposing of this product When disposing of this product, including accessories, consumable parts and related items, follow the regula- tions of the local, regional and national governments. For European Customers Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment and batteries and/or accumulators a) All electrical/electronic equipment and waste batteries/accumulators should be disposed of...
Wall outlet Included AC adapter Wall outlet Included AC adapter Connect one included AC adapter to the DC IN on the WX-9000 and the second included AC adapter to the DC IN on the third AU-WX9000EPIO unit from the top.
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Included AC adapter Wall outlet Included AC adapter Connect one included AC adapter to the DC IN on the WX-9000 and the second included AC adapter to the DC IN on the third AU-WX9000EPIO unit from the top. WX-9080 Wall outlet...
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Included AC adapter Connect one included AC adapter to the DC IN on the WX-9000, the second included AC adapter to the DC IN on the 3rd AU-WX9000EPIO unit from the top, the third adapter to the 5th unit and the fourth adapter to the 7th unit.
AC adapter Wall outlet Even if a power outage occurs while a WX-9000 is recording, data except for that recorded just before the outage will be retained in most cases. This is because the system regularly conducts file closing procedures during recording, so even if a power outage occurs while recording data, all data from the start of recording until the last file closing procedure before the outage will have been saved.
3. Connections For details about this unit’s DIGITAL CONTROL input/output connector, see page 27. For details about UPS power outage signal output, check with the manufacturer of the UPS as there are differences among models and manufacturers. Enable the UPS function by setting this unit or using WX9K Navi. Operation after power outage When a power outage signal is detected, measurement will stop and the unit will switch to a stopped state.
3. Connections 3-7. Sensor and oscilloscope connection example Oscilloscope, etc. Microphone Earphone Input setting: IEPE Input setting: AC Input setting: DC Piezoelectric transducer Voltage output type with built-in preamp 700 series SA-611 amplifier for piezoelectric transducer SA-570ST strain/DC amplifier that supports TEDS Piezoelectric transducer Strain gauge transducer Electric charge output type...
4. Names and functions of parts 4-1. Front Recording unit (WX-9000) o Drive cover open Expansion unit (AU-WX9000EPIO) A Drive cover C Display (LCD) This is the drive unit cover. This 4.3-inch TFT color touchscreen display with A drive slot is under the cover.
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When an earphone is connected, sound will not Lit orange: Power supply voltage abnormal be output from the speaker built into the side of Blinking orange: Entering standby the WX-9000. Unlit: In standby mode H MEMO IN (mic input) jack F Transport buttons...
Use a category 7 LAN cable. WX-9000 to supply DC 11–30V power. This can FG (frame grounding) terminal power the recording unit (WX-9000) and up to two Connect this to something suitable for grounding. expansion units (AU-WX9000EPIO). Stack connection adapter...
Recording unit (WX-9000) Expansion unit (AU-WX9000EPIO) Joints Cooling fans Mechanically connect the recording unit (WX-9000) These are exhaust fans to cool the recording and to an expansion unit (AU-WX9000EPIO) and addi- expansion units. Do not block their outputs. tional expansion units to each other in four places.
5. Connector specifications Pin assignments 5-1. DIGITAL CONTROL input/ Function output 1 Power 2 Power Function 3 STOP status 4 REC status Use this to control recording and playback with contact 5 FWD status signals and to connect a remote control unit (option). 6 PAUSE status Contact input 7 REW status...
5. Connector specifications 5-2. GPS IN 5-3. EXT TRIGGER IN Function Function Use this when connecting an optional GPS receiver. When using an external contact signal as a trigger to start and stop recording, input the trigger signal here. Connector type Changing from H to L starts recording.
5-4. SYNC IN and SYNC OUT 5-5. DC IN The DC IN power input connector can supply power to Function the recording unit (WX-9000) and two expansion units Use these input and output connectors for synchro- (AU-WX9000EPIO). nized recording with two systems. Do not connect Function anything when not conducting synchronized recording.
6. Basic operation 6-1. SSD cases Install SSDs (sold separately) into SSD cases following the instructions in the illustration below. Small countersunk screws (M3 × 6 mm) Tightening torque: 20 N·cm (2 kgf·cm) Top cover 2.5-inch SATA SSD (9.5 mm maximum height) Case bottom Binding screws (M3 ×...
Removing SSD cases Use the protrusion on the SSD case to pull it directly o After purchase, format SSDs with the WX-9000 before out. using them with this system. o Avoid dusty or humid environments.
Insert the SD adapter (TZ-WX9KSDADP) in Check the connections between the recording unit the drive slot. (WX-9000) and the expansion units (AU-WX9000EPIO), Push the SD card all the way in. as well as the AC adapter connections and press the STANDBY/ON button.
6. Basic operation 6-5. Status changes 6-5-1. Explanation of status change diagram entry Entries appear on the status change diagram in the following manner. Stopped Status Setting change Possible operations REC] Status change (by button or menu) 6-5-2. Status change diagram The status of the system can be changed in the following manner.
6. Basic operation 6-6. Home Screen a Recording unit status display area o When pre-trigger is enabled, recording will start ahead by the amount of pre-trigger time. This icon shows the current status of the recording When playing back or playback ready unit.
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This shows the time the recording was made. j Data display switch At all other times This switches between display of parameters, digital This shows the current setting of the WX-9000 system. values and waveforms. When ready for playback, you can select the TIME k Display value switch item on the LCD.
6. Basic operation 6-7-1-1. Setting the number of channels shown 6-7. Data display In the MISC menu, the number of channels can be set to 16ch, 32ch or 64ch with the Display channels setting 6-7-1. Bar meter display under Display data. When recording, ready to record or playing back, bar 16-channel display example meters show the input level of each channel as a % or dB.
6. Basic operation 6-7-2. Digital value display 6-7-3. Waveform display When recording, ready to record or playing back, digital When recording, ready to record or playing back, wave- values show the input levels of each channel. forms show the input levels of each channel. Tap the display value switch to change between instan- Use the display value switch to change the time axis.
Select the recording media information and press the VALUE knob to open the FILE screen. o SSDs that are not in exFAT format (immediately after purchase, for example) cannot be used as is with this system. Format them with the WX-9000 before use.
6. Basic operation 6-10. Panel locking While pressing the MENU button, press and hold the VALUE knob to lock and unlock the front panel. When the panel is locked, the only operations that are possible are using the STANDBY/ON button and unlock- ing the panel (by pressing and holding the VALUE knob while pressing the MENU button).
7. Changing settings from the Home Screen 7-1-2. Using the touchscreen Settings can be changed on the Menu Screen. Settings that are used frequently can also be changed on the Areas outlined with gray rectangles are buttons. Home Screen. These include execution buttons and selection buttons. See “11.
8. Recording 8-1. Order of procedures 8-4. Calibration Set the value used to convert sensor output to physical Set recording conditions quantities. Set recording destination 8-4-1. Equivalent input calibration Calibration In the Physical quantity conversion field, set the rated output and rated capacity indicated in the sensor test Set triggers report (page 59).
8. Recording Pre-trigger 8-5. Setting triggers By default, the system saves data from the time between when a recording starting condition occurs In addition to manually starting and stopping recording, and when a recording stopping condition occurs. When you can also set the system to start and stop recording a pre-trigger interval is set, data is recorded before a using triggers and intervals.
8. Recording 8-5-2. Interval recording ATTENTION If the set time has already passed when the system is Example of one interval recording repetition made record ready, recording will not start. Recording time The system might take some time to become record ready if, for example, there are already many recorded files.
8-8. Deleting recorded files Immediately after recording, the recorded file can be deleted from the WX-9000 recording media. o Deleting the file will no longer be possible after recording if the system is made record ready or the...
9. Playback 9-1. Order of procedures 9-4. Searching by COUNT When ready for playback, select the counter (COUNT) Set playback conditions and use the VALUE knob to set the desired playback time. Then, press the VALUE knob to start playback from Select playback files that COUNT position.
9. Playback 9-6. Searching by ID When ready for playback, select the ID number, and use the VALUE knob to search for the desired ID number. Then, press the VALUE knob to start playback from the position of that ID number. ATTENTION The highest ID that can be searched is 999.
10. Synchronization function 10-1. Connections 10-3. Synchronized recording settings Leader system If you set “Sampling frequency”, “AD bit depth” and “Recording device” (recording destination) for the leader system, they will also be set for the follower system automatically. These settings cannot be changed on the follower system.
10. Synchronization function 10-4. Synchronized playback 10-6. Checking connections settings Confirm that leader and follower systems are connected correctly. Select “Check connection” on the leader and After selecting files to play on the follower systems, press the VALUE knob. select the file to play on the leader system. If you select the file to play on the leader system first, search by ID for the files to play on the follower systems.
10. Synchronization function When they are confirmed to be connected properly, the 10-7. Adjusting time leader and follower connection status will become “OK”. This sets the time of the follower system to the time used by the leader system. (The measurement error is ±1 second.) Select “Adjust time”...
10. Synchronization function 10-8. Synchronization status display During synchronized connection, the synchronization status appears on the Home Screen. Synchronized operation status Sync status Leader system Follower system Synchronizing When starting synchronized recording or playback, errors will be shown if not synchronized.
11. Settings Settings can be changed on the Menu Screen. Settings If you select an item that has its current value shown that are used frequently can also be changed on the to its right on its menu screen, a list of values opens Home Screen.
11. Settings 11-1-2. Using the touchscreen Tap the item to set. Tap the at the bottom right of the screen to open the Menu Screen. Move the scroll bar on the right side of the screen up and down to scroll the setting items. Items included in the menu page shown in blue are shown beneath the title.
11. Settings 11-2-1-2. Using the touchscreen 11-2. Selecting values from setting Tap the value to set. options 11-2-1. When there are 10 options or less 11-2-1-1. Using operation controls on the unit A value for a setting such as the sampling frequency can be selected by pressing the VALUE knob to open a list of options.
11. Settings 11-2-2. When there are more than 11-2-3. Using the touchscreen 10 options Tap + or − to set the value. 11-2-2-1. Using operation controls on the unit To select a setting when there are numerous options such as for an output amplifier setting, press the VALUE knob to show the current setting value.
11. Settings 11-3. Inputting characters as setting 11-4. Inputting numbers as setting values values To input characters as the value for a setting such as To input numbers as the value for a setting such as “IP “Channel name”, press the VALUE knob to open the address”, press the VALUE knob to open the number character input screen.
11. Settings 11-5. Opening submenu screens 11-6. Setting menu item list The menu screen has a multilevel structure. Menu structure The structure of the menus is shown in “11-6. Setting HOME menu item list” on page 56. Sampling series (SERIES) Sampling frequency (SAMPLE) Analog-digital conversion bit depth (AD) Number of recording channels (REC CH) Fans (FAN)
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11. Settings FILE MISC Recording file settings Network Recording device DHCP Recording folder IP address Recording file Subnet mask Comment Gateway Playback file settings Delete file Format media Server address Media information Status Name MAC address TRIGGER Link speed Mode Display data Trigger Display data...
12. SYSTEM menu Output amplifier settings Set the output amplification range along with input and output channel distribution during playback (page 61). Voice memo Turn voice memo recording on or off. Voice memos are not recorded during the pre-trigger interval. Moreover, the beginnings of voice memos and the beginnings of data are aligned when played back, so the timing might be different from when recorded.
The coefficient and offset values are recorded as information in header files. They do not affect the dis- play, output signals or recording data of the WX-9000. Input voltage range The options are 50 V, 20 V, 10 V, 5 V, 2 V, 1 V, 0.5 V, 0.2 V and 0.1 V.
12. SYSTEM menu Auto range Set the high pass filter. Amp input ranges can be set automatically by inputting The options are Off, 10 Hz and 20 Hz. a temporary signal before recording (page 61). Channel name Previous channel (g) Set the name of the channel. This opens the setting screen of the previous channel.
12. SYSTEM menu After the actual load is applied to the sen- 12-2. Output amplifier settings sor by the calibrator, tap the "Start" button to start measurement. In the SYSTEM menu, select “Output amplifier settings” and press the VALUE knob to open the “Output amplifier When the measured value becomes stable, settings”...
12. SYSTEM menu Playback system Recording sytstem 12-2-2. Output unit settings Unit 1 Ch 1-16 Unit 1 Ch 1-16 Ordinarily, data recorded with an expansion unit will be Unit 2 Ch 17-32 Unit 2 Ch 17-32 Unit 3 Ch 33-48 output by the same expansion unit when playing back.
13. FILE settings 13-2. Recording file settings In the FILE menu, select “Record file settings” and press the VALUE knob to open the “Record file settings” screen. Media information 13-1. Media information 13-2-1. Recording device This screen shows information about the selected Select the media where recording files are saved.
13. FILE settings 13-2-4. Comment 13-5. File selection Set the recording file comment. o See “11-3. Inputting characters as setting values” on page 55 for how to input characters. 13-3. Playback file settings In the FILE menu, select “Playback file settings” and press the VALUE knob to open the “Playback file settings”...
13. FILE settings 13-6. Deleting files 13-8. Media information The most recently recorded file (only) can be deleted. Deletion is not possible after the media has been changed or the system turned off. In the FILE menu, select Delete file and press the VALUE knob.
14. TRG settings 14-1-2. Trigger See “8-5. Setting triggers” on page 42 for details about recording operations using triggers. 14-1. Mode Set the trigger mode. Pre-trigger Input the data quantity. o The amount of time that measurements are recorded is equal the data quantity ÷ the sampling frequency. Post-trigger Input the data quantity.
14. TRG settings 14-1-2-1. Start conditions 14-1-2-3. Level trigger Set the level trigger conditions for each channel. Level trigger Logic Set the level and Up/Down conditions for each channel. This shows the current setting. External trigger Set when there are multiple conditions to determine The options are On and Off.
14. TRG settings 14-1-3. Interval 14-1-4. Schedule Schedule settings Set the repetition conditions. Start time Set the recording start time. Stop time Set the recording stop time. Endless If “Endless” is set to On, recording and pausing (becom- ing “record ready”) will repeat until one of the following Start time conditions is met.
15. MISC settings MAC address This shows this system’s MAC address. Link speed This shows the link speed. 15-1-1. NTP 15-1. Network Follow the instruction of your LAN administrator when making network settings. After changing settings, tap the Apply button. Set this to On to use NTP.
15. MISC settings 15-2-2. Digital value and Waveform 15-2. Display data Set how the signal level is shown. The options are Bar meter, Digital value and Waveform. 15-2-1. Bar meters Digital values or waveforms are shown 4 channels at a time. The display of 4 channels is called a page. The channels shown can be changed by changing the page on the Home Screen.
15. MISC settings Time difference 15-3. Date and time Set the time difference from UTC. ATTENTION Set the date and time of the internal clock. The time difference that was set at the time of recording will be used to show the recording start and stop times of files that have already been recorded.
15. MISC settings 15-5. Beep 15-8. Parameter settings Turn the beeping (alarm) sounds on and off. The setting values used by the system can be saved and Button beep loaded. Set whether or not the system beeps when buttons are NOTE used.
15. MISC settings 15-8-2. Save parameters Factory reset This initializes all settings, including network settings, to Save the current settings used by the system. their factory default values. Set the name of the saved file. When initialization is selected, a confirmation screen will open.
15-12. Open source software license This shows license information for the open source soft- ware used in this system. 15-13. Version This screen shows the versions of the programs used within the WX-9000 recording unit and the AU-WX9000EPIO)EPIO expansion units.
16. Options 16-1. Remote control unit This is a simple remote control dedicated to the oper- 9 PAUSE button ation of the recording unit transport buttons from a Press this when the system is stopped or playing back to distance. make it playback ready.
16. Options 16-2. Cable connection adapters The WX-9000 recording unit and AU-WX9000EPIO expansion units can also be used without stack connections. Connect recording and expansion units using cable connection adapters and input/output connection cables as shown below. AC adapter TZ-WX9KCCA(M) cable connection adapter (for recording units)
17. Specifications 17-1. Recording unit (WX-9000) Recording media Recording capacity 1 TB – 4 TB SDHC/SDXC Recording capacity 32 GB – 128 GB o Media that has been verified to operate with this system We provide a list of media that we have verified for operation with this system on our Information Products Division data recorders website.
17. Specifications Recording time (in hours:minutes:seconds) The following tables show approximate recording times for different capacities according to the combination of sampling frequency, recording bit depth and number of recording channels. Using 1TB SSD 16-bit, with voice memos, without GPS Frequency Bandwidth 8 channels 16 channels 32 channels 48 channels 64 channels 80 channels 96 channels 112 channels 128 channels...
17. Specifications o You can use the following formula as a guide to calculate approximate recording times for other recording media. Approximate recording time (seconds) = effective recording capacity/(sampling frequency in Hz × number of channels × analog-digital conversion bit depth in bytes + 8000) Effective recording capacity: recording capacity –...
Operating temperature/humidity range 0 to 40°C/10 to 80% (no condensation) External dimensions Storage temperature/humidity range (W × H × D, not including protrusions)/weight* –20 to 60°C/5 to 90% (no condensation) WX-9000 348 × 82 × 220 mm/3.2 kg Operating air pressure range 860–1060 hPa AU-WX9000EPIO 348 × 41 × 220 mm/2.6 kg Vibration resistance...
17. Specifications Dynamic range 135 dB or more 17-5. Expansion units (24-bit, 10V input range, 12.8kHz sampling frequency, Analog input input short, 3200-line FFT, 100 Hz or higher noise peak level) Input signal type DC, AC, IEPE S/N ratio (24-bit) Number of input channels Input range less than 1 V Input connector BNC (Z=50Ω...
17. Specifications Analog output 17-6. Options Number of output channels Output connector BNC (Z=50Ω type) Remote control unit ER-WXRC(9000) Output format Unbalanced GPS receiver TZ-GR8015R Output impedance 50 Ω Side frames TZ-WX9KSF series Output range ±1 – 5 V DC power cable CL-DRDC (adjustable in 0.1V Synchronization cable...
18. Exterior drawings By adding more AU-WX9000EPIO expansion units, the numbers of input/output channels can be increased 16 at a time. Some combination examples follow. WX-9016 Dimensions in millimeters (mm) WX-9032 Dimensions in millimeters (mm)
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18. Exterior drawings WX-9064 Dimensions in millimeters (mm) WX-9112 Dimensions in millimeters (mm)
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18. Exterior drawings WX-9128 Dimensions in millimeters (mm)
Is it blocked by a computer firewall? Try turning the WX-9000 off and on again, and then restart WX9K Navi. Recording media is not recognized Has the media been formatted by the WX-9000? If not, use the WX-9000 to properly format it.
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