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Summarization of Contents
Introduction
Paper Manual
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Chapter 1: Overview of Functions
1.1 Input Section
Describes the DX's input processing capabilities, including measurement channels, scan intervals, and input types.
1.2 Alarms
Explains the alarm function, alarm types, hysteresis, delay, and rate-of-change alarms.
1.3 Display
Details the various display functions available on the DX, including trend, digital, bar graph, and overview displays.
1.4 Data Storage Function
Explains the types of data that the DX can record and how to store them, including display data, event data, and setup data.
1.5 Batch Function
Explains the DX batch function for adding batch information to display and event data files for management.
1.6 Event Action and Remote Control Functions (/R1 and /PM1 Options)
Describes how to configure specific actions triggered by events, remote control inputs, or USER key presses.
1.7 Security Function
Explains the DX security functions, including key lock and login functions for controlled access.
1.8 Computation and Report Function (/M1 and /PM1 Options)
Details how to define equations in computation channels and create various types of reports.
1.9 FAIL/Status Output Function (/F1 and /F2 Options)
Explains how to assign operations to output relays for FAIL and Status signals based on DX conditions.
1.10 Other Functions
Covers various other standard functions such as time correction, language settings, and interface options.
Chapter 2: Common Operations
2.1 Setting the Date/Time
Describes how to set the DX's date and time, including daylight saving time adjustments.
2.2 Setting the Time Difference from GMT
Explains how to set the time zone for accurate timekeeping, especially for network and DST functions.
2.3 Setting the Time Correction Operation during Memory Sampling
Details the function for gradually correcting the time during memory sampling when a deviation occurs.
2.4 Setting the Date Format
Allows selection of the date display format for screens and saved files.
2.5 Viewing the DX Information
Explains how to view system and network information, including hardware and software details.
2.6 Changing the Displayed Language
Allows selection of the displayed language from multiple options like English, Japanese, and German.
2.7 Setting the LCD Brightness and Backlight Saver
Describes how to adjust LCD brightness and enable the backlight saver for prolonged service life.
2.8 Initializing Settings and Clearing the Internal Memory
Explains how to reset settings to default values and clear data in the internal memory.
2.9 Outputting the DX Status via the Relay Contact (/F1 and /F2 Options)
Details how to output DX status signals via dedicated relays for errors and specified conditions.
2.10 Controlling the DX with the Remote Control Terminal (/KB1 and /KB2 Options)
Explains how to operate the DX using the remote control terminal, including setup and key correspondence.
2.11 Controlling the DX with a Keyboard or Barcode Reader (/USB1 Option)
Describes how to connect and use USB keyboards and barcode readers for DX operation.
2.12 Using the USB Flash Memory (/USB1 Option)
Explains how to connect, remove, and use USB flash memory for saving and loading data.
2.13 Setting the Decimal Point Type (Release number 3 or later)
Allows setting the decimal point type for displays and text-formatted files.
2.14 Showing or Hiding the Menu Item for Switching from Setting Mode to Basic Setting Mode (Release number 3 or later)
Covers how to display or hide the menu item for switching between setting modes.
Chapter 3: Measurement Channels and Alarms
3.1 Setting the Scan Interval and the Integration Time of the A/D Converter
Explains how to set the scan interval and the A/D converter's integration time for optimal measurements.
3.2 Setting the Burnout Detection and the Reference Junction Compensation of the Thermocouple Input
Details setting burnout detection for sensors and the reference junction compensation method for thermocouples.
3.3 Setting the Input Range
Describes how to set the input range for each measurement channel, including types and selectable ranges.
3.4 Setting the Moving Average of the Input
Explains how to set the moving average function to suppress the effects of noise on measurement channels.
3.5 Setting the Auxiliary Alarm Function
Covers setting alarm display options, output relays, hysteresis, and delay times for alarms.
3.6 Hiding the Alarm Indication
Describes how to enable the alarm hide function, disabling the alarm indicator and logging.
3.7 Setting Alarms on Channels
Explains how to set alarm types, values, and delays for each measurement channel.
3.8 Releasing the Alarm Output (Alarm ACK Operation)
Details the procedure for releasing alarm output and indications using the Alarm ACK operation.
3.9 Performing Calibration Correction (/CC1 Option)
Describes how to perform calibration correction using segments to improve input value accuracy.
3.10 Counting Pulses (/PM1 Option)
Explains how to count pulses applied to the pulse input terminal on a computation channel.
3.11 Setting the Method of Detecting Over-Range Values of Linearly Scaled Measurement Channels
Covers setting how over-range values are detected and displayed for linearly scaled measurement channels.
3.12 Using the Alarm Annunciator Function (Release number 3 or later)
Explains how to use the alarm annunciator function, including display layouts, sequences, and colors.
3.13 Managing the Input Calibration Interval (/CC1 option; release numbers 4 and later)
Describes how to manage the input calibration interval to ensure regular calibration.
Chapter 4: Switching Operation Screens
4.1 Operations in Operation Mode
Explains how to navigate and switch between different screens in the operation mode using keys.
4.2 Displaying the Measured Data as Waveforms, Values, or Bar Graphs
Details how to use trend, digital, and bar graph displays, including changing displayed contents.
4.3 Displaying Past Measured Data (Historical Trend Display)
Describes methods for displaying past measured data, including recalling from various sources and changing contents.
4.4 Display the Statuses of All Channels on One Screen (Overview Display)
Explains how to view the status of all channels simultaneously on the overview display.
4.5 Displaying Various Information
Covers displaying various information like reports, alarm summaries, message summaries, and memory summaries.
4.6 Using the Alarm Summary
Describes how to use the alarm summary to view and sort alarm information.
4.7 Using the Message Summary
Explains how to use the message summary to view and sort messages.
4.8 Using the Memory Summary
Details how to use the memory summary to view file information and save data.
4.9 Displaying a List of Operation Logs
Explains how to display various operation logs, including login, error, communication, and FTP logs.
4.10 Showing the Four Panel Display
Describes how to use the four panel display, including changing assigned displays and registering screens.
4.11 Displaying Stacked Bar Graphs (/M1 and /PM1 options; release number 3 or later)
Explains how to use stacked bar graphs to display report data for different report groups.
Chapter 5: Operations for Changing the Displayed Contents
5.1 Setting Display Groups
Describes how to assign channels to groups, set group names, and configure trip lines.
5.2 Displaying Tags or Channel Numbers
Explains how to display channels using tags or channel numbers, including tag number use.
5.3 Setting the Trend Interval and Switching to the Secondary Trend Interval
Covers setting the trend interval and switching to a secondary interval during memory sampling.
5.4 Writing Messages
Details how to write messages, including free messages and adding messages to past data.
5.5 Changing the Channel Display Colors
Explains how to change the channel display colors for trend and bar graph displays.
5.6 Displaying Channels in Display Zones
Describes how to specify waveform display zones for channels to prevent waveform overlap.
5.7 Displaying a Scale on the Trend Display
Explains how to display a scale on the trend display, including position and division settings.
5.8 Displaying Alarm Point Marks and Color Scale Band on the Scale
Details how to display alarm point marks and color scale bands on the trend display scale.
5.9 Partially Expanding the Waveform
Describes how to partially expand a waveform by reducing other sections on the display.
5.10 Changing the Display Layout, Clearing of the Waveform at Start, Message Display Direction, Waveform Line Width, and Grid
Covers changing display layout, waveform clearing, message direction, line width, and grid settings.
5.11 Changing the Bar Graph Display Method
Explains how to change the bar graph display method, including direction and base position.
5.12 Using the Circular Display
Describes how to use the circular display as an alternative to the trend display.
5.13 Changing the Background Color of the Display
Allows changing the background color of the operation screens and historical trend display.
5.14 Automatically Switching Display Groups
Explains how to automatically switch the displayed group at a specified interval.
5.15 Automatically Switching Back to the Default Display
Describes how to show a preset display when there is no key operation for a specific time.
5.16 Using the Favorite Key
Explains how to register frequently used displays to the Favorite key for simple operation.
5.18 Changing the FUNC Key Menu and Display Selection Menu
Covers changing the FUNC key menu and display selection menu items and their order.
5.19 Displaying Comments (Release number 3 or later)
Details how to register text strings to comment fields and create comment text blocks.
Chapter 6: Saving and Loading Data
6.1 Setting the Recording Conditions of the Measured Data
Explains how to set recording conditions for measured data, including data types and intervals.
6.2 Setting the Method for Saving the Data
Describes methods for saving data to the storage medium, including auto save and media FIFO.
6.3 Using the Batch Function
Explains how to use the batch function for data management using batch names and text fields.
6.4 Starting/Stopping the Recording and Saving the Measured Data, Saving the Measured Data through Key Operation
Covers starting/stopping recording and saving measured data via key operations.
6.5 Manually Saving the Measured Data (Manual Sample)
Details how to manually save instantaneous values of channels through key operation.
6.6 Saving the Screen Image Data (Snapshot)
Explains how to save the current screen image data to a CF card or USB flash memory.
6.7 Managing the Files on the Storage Medium
Describes how to display file lists, check free space, delete files, and format storage media.
6.8 Loading and Displaying the Measured Data in the Storage Medium
Explains how to load display or event data files from the external storage medium and display waveforms.
6.9 Saving/Loading the Setup Data
Details how to save setup data to external storage or load setup data from it.
6.10 Loading and Saving Report Templates (/M1 and /PM1 options; release numbers 4 and later)
Explains procedures for loading report templates from external media and saving them from internal memory.
Chapter 7: Customizing Actions Using the Event Action and Remote Control Functions (/R1 and /PM1 Options)
7.1 Setting the Event Action Function (Including the remote control function of the /R1 and /PM1 options and the USER key)
Describes how to set up event actions for specified operations triggered by events or remote inputs.
7.2 Setup Examples of Event Action
Provides practical examples of configuring event actions for scenarios like memory sampling or message writing.
7.3 Changing the Response to Remote Contact Input Opening and Closing (/R1 and /PM1 options; release number 3 or later)
Explains how to set the DX's response to remote contact input opening and closing operations.
Chapter 8: Using the Security Function
8.1 Disabling the Key Operation (Key Lock Function)
Details how to disable key operations using the key lock function and set a password for release.
8.2 Enabling Only Registered Users to Operate the DX (Login Function)
Explains how to enable the login function, allowing only registered users to operate the DX.
8.3 Logging in and Logging Out
Describes the procedures for logging into and out of the DX using keys or communication.
Chapter 9: Computation and Report Functions (/M1 and /PM1 Options)
9.1 Setting the Expression, Measurement Range, Alarm, Tag, and Data Storage on Computation Channels
Explains how to configure computation channels, including expressions, range, alarms, tags, and data storage.
9.2 Writing Expressions
Provides rules and examples for writing mathematical and logical expressions for computations.
9.3 Displaying the Computation Channels
Describes how to display computation channels, similar to measurement channels, including color and zone settings.
9.4 Starting/Stopping Computation, Resetting Computation, and Releasing Computation Data Dropout Display
Covers starting, stopping, resetting computations, and managing computation data dropout displays.
9.5 Creating Reports
Explains how to create hourly, daily, weekly, and monthly reports, and set report types and times.
9.6 Creating a Report Template (Release numbers 4 and later)
Details how to create report templates using Excel and keywords for data entry.
Chapter 10: Using External Input Channels (/MC1 Option)
10.1 Setting External Input Channels
Explains how to set up external input channels using Modbus client or master functions.
10.2 Displaying the External Input Channels
Describes how to display external input channels, including channel display color and zone settings.
Chapter 11: Troubleshooting
11.1 A List of Messages
Provides a comprehensive list of error codes and messages with explanations and countermeasures.
11.2 Troubleshooting
Offers guidance on troubleshooting common issues such as display problems and power supply concerns.
Chapter 12: Calibration
12.1 Periodic Inspection
Recommends periodic checks and replacement of worn parts to maintain the DX in good working order.
12.2 Calibrating the DX
Provides recommendations and procedures for calibrating the DX annually to ensure measurement accuracy.
Chapter 13: Specifications
13.1 Signal Input and Alarm
Details the specifications for signal input types, ranges, and alarm settings for measurement channels.
13.2 Display Function
Lists the specifications for the DX's display features, including screen size, groups, and various display types.
13.3 Data Saving Function
Provides specifications for data saving, including internal memory, external storage, and data types.
13.4 Other Standard Functions
Summarizes specifications for standard functions like event action, security, time-related, and communication functions.
13.5 Options
Details the specifications for various optional hardware and software features available for the DX.
13.6 General Specifications
Covers general construction, operating conditions, power supply, isolation, and supported standards.
13.7 External Dimensions
Provides external dimension information, referring to the DX2000 Operation Guide.
Appendix 1: File Size of Display Data and Event Data
File Size
Explains how to calculate the file size of display and event data, including information other than sampled data.
Appendix 2: Types of Data Files That the DX Can Create and Their Application
Data Type
Lists the types of data files the DX can create, their extensions, formats, and display methods.
Appendix 3: Text File Data Format
Format of the Manual Sample Data File
Describes the format of manual sampled data files, including structure and output conventions.
Report File Format
Explains the format of report files, detailing numeric values, strings, and output conventions.
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