3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 8860 8861 MEMORY HiCORDER This manual describes the instrument’s functions and operations in detail, and its specifications.
i Contents Contents 11 Usage Index ...............................................................................1 22 Introduction.................................................................................3 Reading this Manual...................................................................5 Chapter 1 Overview ___________________________________ 7 1.1 Product Overview ................................................................ 7 1.2 Features ...........................................
ii Contents Chapter 3 Operation Overview _________________________ 51 3.1 Measurement Workflow .................................................... 51 3.1.1 3.1.2 3.2 Before Operating .............................................................. 56 3.2.1 3.2.2 3.2.3 3.2.4 3.2.5 3.3 Analog Waveform Recording ................................................. 51 Logic Waveform Recording .................................................... 55 Preliminary Settings and Verification ........................
iii Contents Chapter 5 Input Channel Settings _____________________ 109 5.1 Analog Channel Settings ................................................ 110 5.2 Adding Comments ..........................................................112 5.2.1 5.2.2 5.3 Adding a Title Comment .......................................................112 Adding Channel Comments ..................................................113 Monitoring Input Status ................................................... 116 5.3.
iv Contents 6.9 Trigger by Timer or Time Intervals (Timer Trigger) ......... 156 6.10 Triggering Manually (Manual Trigger) ............................. 159 6.11 Applying an External Trigger (External Trigger) ............. 160 6.12 Making Trigger Settings on the Waveform Screen ......... 161 Chapter 7 Waveform Display Settings __________________ 163 7.1 Making Input Waveform Display Settings (Analog Waveforms) ....................................................... 164 7.1.1 7.1.2 7.
v Contents 8.8.4 8.8.5 8.9 Reading Time and Voltage Values (Trace Cursor) ...............200 Reading Cursor Values of X-Y Waveforms ..........................202 Magnifying and Compressing Waveforms ......................204 8.9.1 8.9.2 8.9.3 8.9.4 Magnifying and Compressing Horizontally (Time Axis) ........204 Magnifying and Compressing Vertically (Voltage Axis) ........205 Magnifying a Section of the Horizontal Axis (Time Axis – Zoom Function) ...............................................
vi Contents 10.3 Saving Data .................................................................... 257 10.3.1 Save Sequence ................................................................... 257 10.3.2 Save Methods ...................................................................... 258 10.3.3 Specifying the Save Destination .......................................... 260 10.3.4 Setting Auto Save ................................................................ 261 10.3.
vii Contents 11.6 Setting the Print Content ................................................. 311 11.6.1 11.6.2 11.6.3 11.6.4 11.6.5 Common Settings .................................................................311 Printing Waveforms ..............................................................313 Printing Numerical Value Displays .......................................318 Making Gauge Settings (When Using External Printer) .......320 Printing Comments and Setting Data ................................
viii Contents 13.2.1 Settings and Connection Procedure .................................... 362 13.2.2 Making Settings on the Instrument ...................................... 363 13.3 Using FTP to Access Instrument Files (FTP Server) ...... 369 13.3.1 Making Settings on the Instrument ...................................... 369 13.3.2 Operate on the PC ............................................................... 371 13.
ix Contents Appendix________________________________ A 1 Appendix 1 Error Messages .......................................................... A 1 1 Appendix 2 Reference ................................................................... A 8 Appendix 2.1 Appendix 2.2 Appendix 2.3 Appendix 2.4 Appendix 2.5 List of Default Settings ............................................................... A 8 Waveform File Sizes ................................................................
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1 Usage Index Usage Index Product Description Measurement Workflow and Overview "3.1 Measurement Workflow" (⇒ p. 51) Using the Operating Keys "2.1 Operating Keys" (⇒ p. 13) Using a Mouse and Keyboard "3.2.2 Using a Mouse" (⇒ p. 57) "3.3.4 Mouse Operations" (⇒ p. 68) "3.2.3 Using a Keyboard" (⇒ p. 58) Screen Contents and Overview "2.2 Screen Organization" (⇒ p. 17) File Size and Recording Time "Appendix 2.2 Waveform File Sizes" (⇒ p. A19) "Appendix 2.3 Timebase and Maximum Recordable Time" (⇒ p.
2 Usage Index Analyzing Data Viewing Measurement Values "8.8 Cursor Values" (⇒ p. 195) Saving and Loading Data "Chapter 10 Saving/Loading Data & Managing Files" (⇒ p. 243) Printing Data "Chapter 11 Printing" (⇒ p. 297) Communicating with this Instrument from a Personal Computer "Chapter 13 Communications Settings" (⇒ p.
3 Introduction Introduction In this manual, “the instrument” means the Model 8860 or 8861 Memory HiCorder. The following documents are provided with this instrument. Refer to them as appropriate for your application. Document 1 Description Read this first. Quick Start Manual It describes preparations for use, basic operating procedures and usage methods.
4 Introduction Symbols and Indicators in This Manual The following symbols in this manual indicate the relative importance of cautions and warnings. Indicates that incorrect operation presents an extreme hazard that could result in serious injury or death to the user. Indicates that incorrect operation presents a significant hazard that could result in serious injury or death to the user. Indicates that incorrect operation presents a possibility of injury to the user or damage to the instrument.
5 Reading this Manual Reading this Manual Operating Procedure Description Setting procedure overview Selectable functions Screen opening procedure See "2.2 Screen Organization" (⇒ p. 17) Settings screen Selection choices F keys (F1 to F8) selections Helpful suggestions, setting details and precautions Operating keys Although the instrument can be operated with a mouse, most of the operating descriptions in this manual involve only the operating keys.
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7 1.1 Product Overview 1.1 Chapter 1 Product Overview The Model 8860 and 8861 Memory HiCorders are data recorders that provide a broad range of measurements for observing both high-speed waveforms and low-speed signals. Various measurements including voltage, current, temperature and frequency are available using connection cables or sensors with optional input modules. Up to four input modules can be installed in the Model 8860, and up to eight in the 8861.
8 1.2 Features Measurement functions corresponding to measurement application Memory Function: Provides a sampling period as fast as 50 ns, suitable for observing instantaneous waveforms and transient phenomena. Recorder Function: Suitable for slow phenomena and observational recording. Real-Time Saving Function: Suitable for storing long-term measurement data. While measuring, data is saved directly onto recording media. FFT Function: Provides frequency analysis. See "4.1 Selecting the Function" (⇒ p.
9 1.2 Features Search function Enhanced operability provided by GUI and support for a mouse or keyboard Operable using a commonly available mouse or keyboard. GUI screen displays are optimized to simplify both key operations and settings. See "3.3 Common Operations" (⇒ p. 62) Optional thermal printer A thermosensitive recording printer with thermal line head can be installed in the instrument. Specify and print sections of waveforms as occasion demands.
10 1.3 Interconnection and Block Diagrams 1.3 Interconnection and Block Diagrams Interconnection Diagram Internal Memory (at least one required) Data Printer(⇒ p.
11 1.3 Interconnection and Block Diagrams 1 Internal Block Diagram Logic Probes LCD CPU LOGIC(CH) D UNIT1-1 ADC ADC Isolation Device USB Port Storage Memory (max.
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13 2.1 Operating Keys Operating Keys and Screen Chapter 2 2 Contents Operating Keys 2 Selects screens (⇒ p. 14) 3 1 4 Selects setting choices and character entry (⇒ p. 15) 5 Scrolls waveforms (⇒ p. 15) 6 Sets A/B cursors (⇒ p. 15) (To specify a waveform range, and read values at cursors) 7 Makes input waveform-related settings (⇒ p. 16) (select modules and channels, timebase, measurement range and set zero position) Selects setting choices or functions (⇒ p.
14 2.1 Operating Keys 2 3 MENU (Screen Select) DISP key Displays the Waveform screen showing recorded data. (Setting choices can also be changed from the Waveform screen) See "2.4 Waveform Screen" (⇒ p. 19) When using A/B cursors or calculation functions, waveforms and numerical values can be displayed on the same screen. See "8.8 Cursor Values" (⇒ p. 195) SET key Displays the Settings screens, where you can change various settings such as measurement configuration and trigger criteria. See "2.
15 2.1 Operating Keys Setting and Selecting (Selecting setting choices and entering characters) 4 See "3.3.3 Entering Text and Numbers" (⇒ p. 64) Removes the displayed dialog or virtual keyboard. SELECT key When the cursor is on a setting item: opens a pull-down menu. When the cursor is on a character entry item: opens the virtual keyboard for character entry. When using the virtual keyboard: enters the character selected by the cursor.
16 2.1 Operating Keys Input Waveform Settings 7 See "5.7 Setting Input Channels from the Waveform Screen" (⇒ p. 128) "5.1 Analog Channel Settings" (⇒ p. 110) UNIT key Selects a Unit (module) (Waveform or Channel Settings screen). CH key Select a channel (Waveform or Channel Settings screen).
17 2.2 Screen Organization 2.2 Screen Organization Screen Operating Key This screen appears first after power on. When you turn the power off with the Waveform screen displayed, it reappears after this screen is displayed briefly. Opening Screen (⇒ p. 18) Waveform Screen (⇒ p. 19) Screen Contents DISP Displays measurement data as waveforms or numerical values. See "7.2.3 Setting the Display Type" (⇒ p. 171) SHEET/PAGE Switches the display between multiple “sheets” of waveform data. See "7.2.
18 2.3 Opening Screen 2.3 Opening Screen This screen appears first after power on. (When you turn the power off with the Waveform screen displayed, it reappears after this screen.) The boot process takes about 40 seconds. Select a function with the F keys (F1 to F8). The Waveform screen appears when you select the function. Clock Shows the current time. "12.3.1 Setting the Date and Time" (⇒ p. 347) Function Menu Select a function before measuring.
19 2.4 Waveform Screen 2.4 Waveform Screen Parts of the displayed screen depend on the selected operating function. Refer to the Analysis Supplement for details of the FFT function. Press the DISP key (The Waveform screen appears) Press the SHEET/PAGE keys (To change sheets) This is valid only when measurement data has been assigned to Press the SUB MENU keys multiple sheets. Displays acquired data as waveforms or numerical values.
20 2.4 Waveform Screen Viewing Recording Data Data acquired by the instrument is displayed as waveforms or numerical values. Waveform Display Trigger Mark Trigger Event Position Cursor Values "8.8 Cursor Values" (⇒ p. 195) Unit (Module) and Channel Nos. Trigger Level 1-1: Unit 1 – Channel 1 To add a waveform comment: "5.2 Adding Comments" (⇒ p. 112) "12.1.2 Displaying or Hiding Comments" (⇒ p. 335) A/B Cursors Number of Waveform Acquisitions Trigger Time Displayed Sheet No.
21 2.4 Waveform Screen Setting Items and Choices Measurement Configuration & Trigger Criteria Settings [Config] See "4.4 Setting Measurement Configuration on the Waveform Screen" (⇒ p. 108), "6.12 Making Trigger Settings on the Waveform Screen" (⇒ p. 161) With the Memory Function Magnification (⇒ p. 204) Timebase Indicates the timebase (time per division on the horizontal axis) and sampling rate (sampling interval). This setting can also be made on the Status Settings screen.
22 2.4 Waveform Screen Numerical Calculation Settings [Num Calc] (only with Memory Function) See "Chapter 1 Numerical Calculation Functions" in the Analysis Supplement (Changes do not affect the measurement currently in progress) Numerical Calculation Execution Button Calculation Type Setting Item Category Group No. of Numerical Calculation Switch with the SUB MENU keys Memory Division Settings [Mem Div] (only with Memory Function) When Memory Division is enabled See "4.3.3 Dividing Memory" (⇒ p.
23 2.4 Waveform Screen Status Bar Shows the processing status and various information about the current status of the instrument. 1 Internal Processing State 3 Trigger Info 6 Display Sheet Appears when setting Auto Save, Auto Print and A/B Cursors. Indicates the type and number of the displayed Sheet. 4 Sub Message 7 Displayed Information (When Memory Division enabled) Shows the block number of the displayed waveform. (With FFT function) Shows the calculation data type.
24 2.4 Waveform Screen 8 Internal and External Connection Status Appears at the lower right when a peripheral device is connected or installed.
25 2.4 Waveform Screen Function Modes and Settings Pressing the FUNCTION MODE key alters the functions of the F keys. Key-lock "8.5 Applying Gauges" (⇒ p. 191) Backlight saver "8.6 Monitoring Input Levels (Level Monitor)" (⇒ p. 192) Screen saver "3.3.5 Automatic Range Setting (AutoRanging Function)" (⇒ p. 73) Print screen image "5.7 Setting Input Channels from the Waveform Screen" (⇒ p. 128) Save screen image "6.10 Triggering Manually (Manual Trigger)" (⇒ p. 159) "8.14 Searching a Waveform" (⇒ p.
26 2.5 Settings Screen 2.5 Settings Screen Parts of the displayed screen depend on the selected operating function. Refer to the Analysis Supplement for details of the FFT function and calculation function. To open the Settings screen 1 Press the SET key. (The Settings screen appears.) 3 Press the SHEET/PAGE keys to select a page. 2 Press the SUB MENU keys to select from the Settings menu. Setting items differ according to the operating function.
27 2.5 Settings Screen 2.5.1 Status Settings Screen To open the Status Settings screen 1 Press the SET key. 2 (The Settings screen appears.) Basic Settings: [Basic] page Settings for Used Channels: [Use Ch] page 2 Press the SUB MENU keys to select the menu item. [Basic] Page (Memory Function) Set the timebase (horizontal axis) and recording length (recording duration). External Sampling Setting (⇒ p. 394) Timebase or Sampling Rate Setting (⇒ p.
28 2.5 Settings Screen [Basic] Page (Recorder Function) Set the timebase (horizontal axis) and recording length (recording duration). Timebase and Sampling Rate Settings Set the timebase (horizontal axis) and sampling rate (⇒ p. 89). Recording Length Settings Set the recording length (⇒ p. 95). [Basic] Page (Real-Time Saving Function) Set real-time recording conditions such as the timebase (horizontal axis), recording length (recording duration) and save destination.
29 2.5 Settings Screen [Basic] Page (FFT Function) Make settings here for FFT analysis. Input Data Selection 2 Select whether FFT analysis is to be applied to newly acquired data, or to a pre-existing waveform (Memory waveform). More calculation points provide greater frequency resolution. Window Function Settings Selects a window function and correction for acquiring input signals. FFT Analysis Settings Selects the analysis mode, analysis channels, x and y axes and display parameters.
30 2.5 Settings Screen 2.5.2 Channel Settings Screen To open the Channel Settings screen 1 Press the SET key. (The Settings screen appears.) 3 Press the SHEET/PAGE keys to select a page. Analog Channel Settings: [One Ch] page Logic Channel Settings: [Logic] page (⇒ p. 32) 2 Press the SUB MENU keys to select the menu item. To make various settings with the All Channels list: Comment settings: [Comment] page (⇒ p. 31) Input Channel settings: [All Ch] page (⇒ p.
31 2.5 Settings Screen [Comment] Page Displays a list of comments. Settings can be changed and copied between channels. 2 Title The title can be included on printouts. (⇒ p. 112) [All Ch] Page Shows the list of settings for analog channels. Settings can be changed and copied between channels. Switch Displayed Items Execute Zero Adjust and Auto Balance Switches between display of common settings and channel-specific setting items. Executes for all channels at once.
32 2.5 Settings Screen [Variable] Page Shows the list of variable function settings for analog channels. Entries can be changed, and copied from one channel to another. Variable Function Settings List Waveform position and magnification on the vertical axis can be freely set. The variable function can be set on or off for each channel. Setting Procedures (⇒ p. 126) Setting Contents (⇒ p. 208) [Logic] Page Input enable/disable and waveform display color for logic waveforms can be set for each channel.
33 2.5 Settings Screen 2.5.3 Trigger Settings Screen 2 To open the Trigger Settings screen 1 Press the SET key. (The Settings screen appears.) 2 Logic waveform trigger settings: [Logic] page (*[Analog 1 - 4] with Model 8860, or [Analog 1 - 4] and [Analog 5 - 8] with Model 8861) Press the SUB MENU keys to select the menu item. (Memory Function) Set trigger criteria for the Memory Function. Trigger Mode Setting (⇒ p. 132) Sets trigger activation criteria. Timer Trigger Settings (⇒ p.
34 2.5 Settings Screen 2.5.4 Sheet Settings Screen To open the Sheet Settings screen 1 Press the SET key. (The Settings screen appears.) Displayed page contents depend on the selected function. 3 Press the SHEET/PAGE keys to select a page. 2 Press the SUB MENU keys to select the Analog waveform display settings: [Analog] page Logic waveform display settings: [Logic] page X-Y waveform display settings: [XY Comp] page Waveform calculation display settings: [Wcal] page menu item.
35 2.5 Settings Screen 2.5.5 Memory Division Settings Screen To open the Mem Div Settings screen 2 (Memory Function only) 2 Press the SUB MENU keys to select the menu item. Partitions internal memory space into multiple blocks. Recording Length Setting Set the length (recording duration) to record each time a block is acquired. This is linked to the Recording Length setting on the Status Settings screen. (⇒ p. 95) Memory Division Number and Used Block Settings (⇒ p.
36 2.5 Settings Screen 2.5.6 Numerical Calculation (Num Calc) Settings Screen To open the Num Calc Settings screen (Memory Function only) 1 Press the SET key. (The Settings screen appears.) Refer to the Analysis Supplement for details of the Numerical calculation. 2 Press the SUB MENU keys to select the menu item. Set up numerical calculations using acquired waveform data. The calculation results are displayed on the Waveform screen.
37 2.5 Settings Screen 2.5.7 Waveform Calculation (Wave Calc) Settings Screen To open the Wave Calc Settings screen (The Settings screen appears.) Refer to the Analysis Supplement for details of the Waveform calculation. 2 Press the SUB MENU keys to select the menu item. Set up waveform calculations using acquired waveform data. The calculation results are displayed on the Waveform screen. The factory default setting for waveform calculations is [Off] (no calculations).
38 2.5 Settings Screen 2.5.8 Save Settings Screen To open the Save Settings screen 1 Press the SET key. (The Settings screen appears.) 3 Press the SHEET/PAGE keys to select a page. 2 Automatic saving: [Auto Save] page Manual saving: [SAVE Key] page Press the SUB MENU keys to select the menu item. [Auto Save] Page Make these settings to specify automatic saving. The factory default setting for auto save is [Off]. Auto-Save Settings (⇒ p.
39 2.5 Settings Screen 2.5.9 Print Settings Screen To open the Print Settings screen 1 Press the SET key. 2 (The Settings screen appears.) Printing method and printer settings: [Printer] page Printout contents selection: [Print Items] page 2 Press the SUB MENU keys to select the menu item. [Printer] Page Select the printing method and printer for automatic or manual printing. The factory default setting for auto print is [Off]. Auto Print Settings (⇒ p. 301) Internal Printer Settings (⇒ p.
40 2.6 File Screen 2.6 File Screen To open the File screen 1 Press the FILE key. (the File screen appears) 2 Press the SHEET/PAGE keys to select a page. Move the cursor to the folder tree or file list. Load or manage the files. Operable with a mouse. Folder Tree File Info Shows the folders on the storage media or hard disk. Shows information about the selected file in the list. Files and folders are displayed. The icons indicate the type of file contents. About File Contents (⇒ p.
41 2.6 File Screen Function Modes and Settings The display changes according to the position of the cursor on the File screen. Pressing the FUNCTION MODE key changes the F1 to F8 functions. When the cursor is in the File List [SET] Mode When the cursor is in the Media Tree Displays the subdirectories of the storage media or folder Closes the subdirectories of the storage media or folder Displays all subdirectories. Displays storage media in the list. Ejects the storage media.
42 2.6 File Screen [FN] Mode (Common to the Folder Tree and File List) "10.7.6 Sorting Files" (⇒ p. 293) "10.7.7 Limiting Display of Files" (⇒ p. 294) "10.7.8 Setting the Items to Display" (⇒ p. 295) "10.1.6 Using a Network Shared Folder" (⇒ p. 249) Use when saving, loading and operating via network. "10.7.9 Printing the File List" (⇒ p.
43 2.7 System Screen 2.7 System Screen Settings Menu List Settings Menu Screen Name on This Instrument Ref. Description Use this screen to configure the system environment, Waveform screen layout and operating key functions. Communication (Comm) Settings Screen (⇒ p. 44) Make communication-related settings. External Terminals (Ext Term) Settings Screen (⇒ p. 46) Set the external control terminals. Setting Configuration (Setting) Screen (⇒ p.
44 2.7 System Screen 2.7.2 Communication (Comm) Settings Screen 2 To open the Comm Settings screen To open from the Opening Screen 1 Press the F7 [System] key. To open from the Waveform or Settings screens 1 Press the SUB MENU keys to select the menu item. The System screen appears. (Also appears by holding the SET key) the SHEET/PAGE keys to select 3 Press a page. Use the CURSOR keys to move the cursor to the Function menu, and press the F7 [System] key.
45 2.7 System Screen [File] Page The FTP settings enable access to files on the instrument from a PC. 2 FTP Settings (⇒ p. 369) [Web] Page The Web Server settings enable control the instrument from a browser on a PC. Web Server setting (⇒ p. 374) Set authorization. [Command] Page These settings enable communication with the instrument using command codes. Refer to the Operating Manual on the supplied CD for operating procedures. Communication Command Settings (⇒ p.
46 2.7 System Screen 2.7.3 External Terminals (Ext Term) Settings Screen To open the Ext Term Settings screen To open from the Opening Screen 1 Press the F7 [System] key. 2 To open from the Waveform or Settings screens Press the SUB MENU keys to select the menu item. The System screen appears. (Also appears by holding the SET key) 1 Use the CURSOR keys to move the cursor to the Function menu, and press the F7 [System] key. Set the external control terminals.
47 2.7 System Screen 2.7.4 Setting Configuration (Setting) Screen To open the Setting screen 2 To open from the Opening Screen Press the F7 [System] key. 2 To open from the Waveform or Settings screens Press the SUB MENU keys to select the menu item. The System screen appears. (Also appears by holding the SET key) 1 Use the CURSOR keys to move the cursor to the Function menu, and press the F7 [System] key. Instrument setting states can be internally saved (as “Settings Data”).
48 2.7 System Screen 2.7.5 Initialization (Init) Settings Screen To open the Init Settings screen To open from the Opening Screen 1 Press the F7 [System] key. 2 To open from the Waveform or Settings screens Press the SUB MENU keys to select the menu item. The System screen appears. (Also appears by holding the SET key) 1 Use the CURSOR keys to move the cursor to the Function menu, and press the F7 [System] key. Set the clock, initialize data, run self-checks and set scanner module zero-adjust.
49 2.7 System Screen 2.7.6 Configuration List (Config) Screen 2 To open the Configuration List screen To open from the Opening Screen Press the F7 [System] key. 2 To open from the Waveform or Settings screens Press the SUB MENU keys to select the menu item. The System screen appears. (Also appears by holding the SET key) 1 Use the CURSOR keys to move the cursor to the Function menu, and press the F7 [System] key. Displays the instrument’s system configuration. Settings cannot be changed here.
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51 3.1 Measurement Workflow Operation Overview 3.1 Chapter 3 3 Measurement Workflow Refer to "Appendix 2.1 List of Default Settings" (⇒ p. A8) for default settings. The default setting for Auto Save and Auto Print is Off (disabled). Set the items indicated by white text within the boxes as needed. To simultaneously record logic waveforms, also read "3.1.2 Logic Waveform Recording" (⇒ p. 55).
52 3.1 Measurement Workflow Measurement Configuration Settings* Select Channels to Use (⇒ p. 85) Timebase Setting (⇒ p. 89) Recording Length Setting (⇒ p. 95) Make settings on the Status Settings screen. (⇒ p. 79) See • Memory capacity and recording time (⇒ p. A37) • To measure with two sampling rates (⇒ p. 92) • To use the Model 8958 16-Ch Scanner Unit together with other input modules (⇒ p. 94) • If the input signal range is unknown (Auto setting) (⇒ p.
53 3.1 Measurement Workflow Display Sheet Settings* Screen Layout Settings (⇒ p. 171) Split-Screen Number and Pattern Settings (⇒ p. 172) Set on the Sheet Settings screen (⇒ p. 168). (Make these settings to change the Waveform screen layout) See • To optionally assign measurement data to Sheets (⇒ p. 169) • To change Sheet names (⇒ p. 171) • For X-Y composite measurements (⇒ p. 180) Displayed Channel Settings (⇒ p. 174) Set on the Save Settings screen (⇒ p. 243).
54 3.1 Measurement Workflow Optionally Save and Print Power Off Press the SAVE key to save (Manual save). Press the PRINT key to print (Manual print). Remove the cables from the measurement object, and turn the power off. Waveform data is erased when power is turned off. However, measurement settings are retained. The optional Model 9719 Memory Backup Unit is required to retain waveform data with power off.
55 3.1 Measurement Workflow 3.1.2 Logic Waveform Recording To simultaneously record logic waveforms, see also "3.1.1 Analog Waveform Recording" (⇒ p. 51). Procedure (asterisks (*) indicate settings that can be changed while measuring) Installation & Connection Overview and references Connect the logic probes. See "2.6 Connecting Logic Probes" in the Input Module Guide Power On Set on the Status Settings screen. Configuration Settings* Timebase Setting (⇒ p. 89) Recording Length Setting (⇒ p.
56 3.2 Before Operating 3.2 Before Operating 3.2.1 Preliminary Settings and Verification Setting the Clock Verify that the instrument’s clock is set correctly, as it is required when applying timer triggers (⇒ p. 156) and when you need to know when a trigger was applied (⇒ p. 336). Set the clock if the time is incorrect. See "12.3.1 Setting the Date and Time" (⇒ p. 347) Factory Shipping and Default Settings When resetting measurement data and settings, you can select which items are to be reinitialized.
57 3.2 Before Operating 3.2.2 Using a Mouse You can connect a commonly available mouse to the instrument to perform the same operations as the keys. Mouse operating procedures: See "3.3.4 Mouse Operations" (⇒ p. 68) 3 Compatible Mouse Types Before Connecting to the Instrument • Do not connect any device other than a mouse to the PS/2 mouse jack. • To use a PS/2 mouse, connect it before turning power on. The mouse will not be recognized if connected after turning power on.
58 3.2 Before Operating 3.2.3 Using a Keyboard You can connect a commonly available keyboard to the instrument to enter characters directly. Entry methods: See "Using a Keyboard" (⇒ p. 63) Compatible Keyboard Types • USB Keyboard • PS/2 Keyboard Before Connecting to the Instrument • Do not connect any device other than a keyboard to the PS/2 keyboard jack. • Do not connect one keyboard to the PS/2 jack and another to the USB port. Use the keyboard only on an insulated surface.
59 3.2 Before Operating 3.2.4 If the Model 9719 Memory Backup Unit is Installed Measured waveforms can be backed up. The quantity of backup memory affects how long data can be retained (backup time). FFT spectra cannot be backed up. 3 Typical Backup Times (Beginning at least two hours after power-on) 8860 With Model 9715-03 Memory Board (Model 8860: 1 board, Model 8861: 2 boards) At least 10 hours 8861 At least 5 hours Smaller memory capacity permits longer backup time.
60 3.2 Before Operating 3.2.5 If the Model 9684 DC Power Unit is Installed The Model 9684 enables the instrument to be operated from a DC power source such as a battery. When both AC power and the Model 9684 DC Power Unit are connected to the instrument, the AC power source has priority. However, when the instrument is operating from AC power and the power switch of the Model 9684 is on, the 9684 is in standby state, and some power is still consumed from the DC source.
61 3.2 Before Operating Connection Procedure M4 10.16 mm Required items: Cable to connect the DC source to the Model 9684 DC Power Unit Recommended cable rating: at least 25 A current capacity Cable terminations:compatible with the terminal block shown at the left 8.
62 3.3 Common Operations 3.3 Common Operations 3.3.1 Select a Function The function can be selected on the Waveform or Settings screen. Move the cursor to the Function menu. 1 2 Select the appropriate function. You can also press the SELECT key and select the function from the pulldown menu. (⇒ p. 63) 3.3.2 To Change a Setting A displayed setting can be changed by operating keys, mouse or keyboard.
63 3.3 Common Operations Selecting from a pull-down menu Move the cursor to the setting item, and set as follows: SELECT key Opens the pull-down menu. CURSOR keys Select the desired setting choice. ENTER key Pull-Down Menu Accepts the new setting. (The SELECT key also accepts the setting) See "3.3.4 Mouse Operations" (⇒ p. 68) 1 2 1 2 When T appears to the right of the setting item Click the mouse on the item to be set. A pull-down menu appears. Click your setting choice in the pull-down menu.
64 3.3 Common Operations 3.3.3 Entering Text and Numbers Move the cursor to the setting item for which to enter text or numbers, and press the F keys to select your setting choice. 1 2 Entering Numbers Use the CURSOR keys to move the cursor to the setting item. (When using a mouse, double click on a setting item to display the virtual keypad.) Select an input method from the F key choices. ↑↑ Increment numerical value.* ↑ Increment numerical value by one. ↓ Decrement numerical value by one.
65 3.3 Common Operations Entry by [Pushwheel] (To Set Each Digit) Enter a numerical value using the virtual pushwheel switches. Press the CURSOR keys to move among digits, and press the CURSOR keys to set the numerical value. Operating Buttons Accepts Entry Digits Cancels Entry CURSOR keys CURSOR or F1/F2 keys F2 F3 F4 After entering all numbers 3 Accept the entry ........................ F3 [OK] or ENTER key Cancel the entry........................
66 3.3 Common Operations Using [Edit] for Entry See "Comment Entry Example" (⇒ p. 114) Enter text using the virtual keyboard for character entry. You can switch between character sets by switching the entry mode. To enter using a mouse, click a character to select it, or click an operating button. You can select a character position by clicking the entry field. Use the CURSOR keys to move to each character, and set using the F keys or virtual keyboard buttons.
67 3.3 Common Operations Virtual Keyboard Entry Modes Parts of the display differ according to entry position. [Text] [Symbols] 3 Previously entered comments and lists of measurement units are displayed. The display depends on the current entry position. New entries appear in empty rows as they are added to the history, and when all rows are full, the oldest entry is overwritten.
68 3.3 Common Operations 3.3.4 Mouse Operations Operations on the Waveform Screen Switching Functions and Screens Changing Settings Click Select the appropriate function. Click Click Click Settings Screen System Screen Select by clicking buttons. Settings Screen Opening Screen File Screen The selected screen appears Changing Setting Items Controlling the Instrument Click Click Changing the clock display Click Right Click Click Settings can be changed.
69 3.3 Common Operations Operations on Waveform Data Moving the A/B cursors Select the area to zoom Right Click Click With zoom display enabled, clicking on a location causes it to appear zoomed in the lower half of the display. The A/B cursors can be moved by dragging them. Changing display items Right Click Switching Gauges Changing time axis magnification Right Click Chapter 3 Operation Overview Right click at the point where you want to move the cursor, then select.
70 3.3 Common Operations Operations on the Settings Screens Switching Screens and Pages Switching Functions Click Entering Text Click Double Click Select the appropriate function. Click Click Displays the System screen. Select and enter characters by clicking buttons on the virtual keyboard. After entering, click the [OK] button. "Using [Edit] for Entry" (⇒ p. 66) Displays the Waveform screen. Selecting Channels Clock setting is the same as on the Waveform screen. (⇒ p.
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72 3.3 Common Operations Operations on the File Screen Icon Operations Sorting setting Delete Customize file display Customize displayed item Print file list Create a network share connection Rename Create Folder Select All Cancel All Disconnect network share Load Select/Deselect Save Refresh Move to specified destination Copy to specified destination Paste Copy Cut Switching Levels Clock setting is the same as on the Waveform screen. (⇒ p. 68) Click Click Settings can be changed.
73 3.3 Common Operations 3.3.5 Automatic Range Setting (Auto-Ranging Function) Auto setup works only with the Memory function. By applying an input signal, the timebase, measurement range and zero position of the input waveform are set automatically. The range is determined for each channel that has its waveform enabled [On] for measuring. The timebase is automatically set so that 1 to 2.5 cycles are recorded within 25 divisions on the lowest-numbered channel being used.
74 3.3 Common Operations When measuring using the auto-ranging function, only the following items are changed. Basic Setting Conditions (Status Settings screen) Setting Choice Auto Setup Timebase* Auto setting value (x 1 time axis magnification) If the input signal frequency is below 3 Hz, the timebase cannot be set automatically.
75 3.3 Common Operations 3.3.6 Starting and Stopping Measurement Starting Measurement Press the START/MARK key. The green LED at the left lights. Start Measurement To avoid operating mistakes when starting measurement, the behavior of the START key can be modified. At factory shipping, the START key is set to start measurement when it is pressed once. See "12.2.1 Specifying Activation Conditions for the START Key" (⇒ p. 337) Stopping Measurement Press the STOP key.
76 3.3 Common Operations Measurement and Internal Operations _____________________________ Measurement methods are normal measurement (start recording when measurement starts) and trigger measurement (start recording when trigger criteria are satisfied). In this manual, “Measurement start” means the instant when you press the START key, and “Recording start” means the instant when recording begins on the waveform screen. Trigger settings: "Chapter 6 Trigger Settings" (⇒ p.
77 3.3 Common Operations 3.3.7 Disabling Key Operations (Key-Lock Function) All operating keys on the front panel are disabled. This can prevent unintended operations during measurement. The External I/O terminals are unaffected by the key-lock state. Disabling key operation CURSOR keys simultaneously for The key-lock state is enabled. (“Key Lock” is displayed at the upper right.) Canceling Again hold both CURSOR keys simultaneously for three seconds.
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79 Measurement Configuration Chapter 4 Settings Basic measurement configuration settings are performed on the Status Settings screen. Measurement configuration can be performed from the Waveform screen (⇒ p. 108). 1 Open the Settings screen 2 Menu selection 4 Measurement Configuration Settings Available on the Status Setting Screen Function Selection (⇒ p. 80) • Memory Function • Recorder Function • Real-Time Saving Function (⇒ p.
80 4.1 Selecting the Function 4.1 Selecting the Function Select the function appropriate for your recording purpose. Function selection can be made from the Opening, Waveform or Settings screens. See "Choosing the Appropriate Function" (⇒ p. 81) Function Selection: Opening Screen Operating Key Procedure 1 CURSOR Move to the desired function. 2 F1 to F8 Select the appropriate function.
81 4.1 Selecting the Function Choosing the Appropriate Function The acquisition procedure and setting choices for measurement data and available operations depend on the selected operating function. Function Description Memory Function This function is most suitable for oscilloscope-type measurements, such as instantaneous waveforms and transient phenomena. Use to record relatively fast signals with periods from µs to minutes.
82 4.1 Selecting the Function Function Description Real-Time Saving Function Recommended for long-term measurements such as those that exceed the instrument’s internal storage capacity. Measurements are recorded directly onto storage media as a data recorder. Input A/D Conversion Measurement Waveform Min. Max. One hundred data samples per division are stored directly to the internal hard drive, MO drive or PC Card while measuring.
83 4.1 Selecting the Function Function Comparison Table •: Available, −: Not available Function Items Timebase 5 µs/div to 5 min/div Sampling rate: 1/100 of the timebase Two simultaneous sampling rates are available (⇒ p. 92) 10 ms/div to 1 hour/div Sampling rate: 100 ns to 1 s Select a period that is 1/100 of the timebase or less 100 μs/div to 5 min/div (Limited by the save destination and number of channels used) − Auto Setup • (⇒ p.
84 4.1 Selecting the Function Function-Related Recording Capabilities Memory function , Recorder function, FFT function Storage Media Input signal Recording Display (Instrument’s internal memory) FD PC MO HDD USB NETWORK Waveform files xxxx.MEM (Memory function waveform data) xxxx.REC (Recorder function waveform data) xxxx.FFT (FFT function data) Text file xxxx.TXT (Text data) Index file xxxx.IDX (Index data for divided saving) xxxx.
85 4.2 Setting Measurement Configuration (Status Settings Screen) 4.2 Setting Measurement Configuration (Status Settings Screen) Make basic settings for measurement such as timebase and recording length on the Status Settings screen. These settings can also be made on the Waveform screen (⇒ p. 108). Choices of setting items are function-dependent. Refer to the Analysis Supplement for FFT function setting details. 4.2.1 Selecting Channels to Use The following apply to the Memory function only.
86 4.2 Setting Measurement Configuration (Status Settings Screen) Setting Channels to Use: Using input modules other than the Model 8958 16-Ch Scanner Unit To open the screen: Press the SET key → Select with the SUB MENU keys →Status Settings screen See Screen Layout (⇒ p. 27), To set from the Waveform screen (⇒ p. 108) 1 Operating Key Procedure 1 SHEET/PAGE Select the [Use Ch] page. 2 Select the number of channels to use. CURSOR Move the cursor to the [Timebase1] item.
87 4.2 Setting Measurement Configuration (Status Settings Screen) When using logic channels The default setting is [On], but if insufficient space is available for the specified number of channels to be used, some channels are set [Off]. In this case, set unneeded channels [Off] or increase the set number of channels to use, and then set the needed logic channels [On].
88 4.2 Setting Measurement Configuration (Status Settings Screen) Setting Channels to Use: When using only the Model 8958 16-Ch Scanner Unit To open the screen: Press the SET key → Select with the SUB MENU keys →Status Settings screen See Screen Layout (⇒ p. 27) , To set from the Waveform screen (⇒ p. 108) 1 2 1 Operating Key Procedure SHEET/PAGE Select the [Use Ch] page. Select the number of channels to use. CURSOR Move the cursor to the [Timebase 1] item.
89 4.2 Setting Measurement Configuration (Status Settings Screen) 4.2.2 Setting the Timebase (Horizontal Axis) and Sampling Rate About timebase and sampling setting The timebase setting establishes the rate of input signal waveform acquisition, specified as time-per-division on the horizontal axis (time/div). The sampling setting specifies the interval from one sample to the next. For details about sampling, refer to "Appendix 4.1 Sampling" (⇒ p. A49).
90 4.2 Setting Measurement Configuration (Status Settings Screen) The data refresh rate is not allowed to exceed the maximum sampling rate of the input module. Example: Using an input module with maximum sampling rate of 1 MS/s (up to 1M samples per second). 1 MS/s = 1 µs/S (1 µs sampling period) When the [Sampling Speed] is set to [50 ns/S], data is refreshed once each µs. The maximum sampling rate of the input module being used can be verified on the Config (Configuration) screen ("12.3.
91 4.2 Setting Measurement Configuration (Status Settings Screen) Timebase and Sampling Rate Settings: Using the Operating Keys To open the screen: Press the SET key → Select with the SUB MENU keys →Status Settings screen See Screen Layout (⇒ p. 27), To set from the Waveform screen (⇒ p. 108) Memory Function case: Operating Key Procedure 1 SHEET/PAGE Select the [Basic] page. 2 Select the sampling clock. Move the cursor to the [Sampling Clock] item. F1 Select [INT] (Internal).
92 4.2 Setting Measurement Configuration (Status Settings Screen) Description Measuring with the Recorder Function • When the following timebase values are selected, displayed waveforms are compressed in the horizontal (time axis) direction as shown. 50 ms/div → x1/2, 20 ms/div → x1/5, 10 ms/div → x1/10 • When the recording length [Shot] is to set [Cont] (Continuous), the timebase must be set to at least 20 ms/div. Faster timebase settings are not available.
93 4.2 Setting Measurement Configuration (Status Settings Screen) Setting Timebase 1 and 2: Using input modules other than the Model 8958 16-Ch Scanner Unit To open the screen: Press the SET key → Select with the SUB MENU keys →Status Settings screen See Screen Layout (⇒ p. 27), To set from the Waveform screen (⇒ p. 108) 1 2 1 Operating Key Procedure SHEET/PAGE Select the [Use Ch] page. Select the number of channels to use.
94 4.2 Setting Measurement Configuration (Status Settings Screen) Setting Timebase 1 and 2: When using the Model 8958 16Ch Scanner Unit together with other input modules To open the screen: Press the SET key → Select with the SUB MENU keys →Status Settings screen See Screen Layout(⇒ p. 27), To set from the Waveform screen (⇒ p. 108) 1 2 1 Operating Key Procedure SHEET/PAGE Select the [Use Ch] page. Select the number of channels to use.
95 4.2 Setting Measurement Configuration (Status Settings Screen) 4.2.4 Setting the Recording Length (number of divisions) Set the length (number of divisions) to record each time data is acquired. The following methods and settings are available: • Fixed recording length [Fixed]: select from the fixed recording lengths (⇒ p. 95). • Set arbitrary recording length [User]: set an arbitrary recording length in units of divisions (⇒ p. 97).
96 4.2 Setting Measurement Configuration (Status Settings Screen) Description Setting Range of Recording Length (Memory Function) 25, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1000, 2000, 5000, 10000, 20000, 50000, 100000, 200000, 500000, 1000000, 2000000, 5000000, 10000000 The setting range depends on the capacity of installed memory and the number of channels enabled for use. Maximum Recording Length [Divisions] Installed Memory (Words) 8860 8861 No.
97 4.2 Setting Measurement Configuration (Status Settings Screen) Set Arbitrary Recording Length (User Shot) To open the screen: Press the SET key → Select with the SUB MENU keys →Status Settings screen See Screen Layout (⇒ p. 27), To set from the Waveform screen (⇒ p. 108) Operating Key Procedure 1 (With Memory function) 2 Select the setting method for recording length. Select the [Basic] page. CURSOR Move the cursor to the [Shot] item. F2 Select [User] (Arbitrary).
98 4.2 Setting Measurement Configuration (Status Settings Screen) Setting Continuous Recording (Cont) To open the screen: Press the SET key → Select with the SUB MENU keys →Status Settings screen See Screen Layout (⇒ p. 27), To set from the Waveform screen (⇒ p. 108) Operating Key Procedure 1 CURSOR Move the cursor to the [Shot] item. 2 F3 Select [Cont] (Continuous). Indicates the maximum number of divisions remaining in internal memory that can be retraced after recording has stopped.
99 4.3 Acquiring Waveforms Using the Utility Functions 4.3 Acquiring Waveforms Using the Utility Functions Several utility functions can be applied when acquiring data. Select from the [Utility Function] setting column on the Status Settings screen. Make these settings before measuring. Operating Function Memory Function Utility Function Ref. Roll Mode *1 Displays a waveform as its data is being acquired Overlay *1 Retains displayed waveforms on-screen (⇒ p. 101) by overlaying with the new waveform.
100 4.3 Acquiring Waveforms Using the Utility Functions Description When the Roll Mode is enabled ([On] or [Auto]) • The Roll Mode and Overlay (⇒ p. 101) functions cannot both be enabled at the same time. When the Roll Mode is enabled, the Overlay function is automatically set [Off]. And setting Overlay [On] automatically turns the Roll Mode [Off]. • When Auto Print (⇒ p. 301) is enabled, printing is available simultaneously with waveform display (if the internal printer is installed).
101 4.3 Acquiring Waveforms Using the Utility Functions 4.3.2 Overlaying Waveforms This applies to the Memory function only. Displayed waveforms are retained on-screen and overlaid with new waveforms. Use this to compare new waveforms with those recorded immediately before. (When the trigger mode is [Repeat] or [Auto]) Methods are available to automatically overlay waveforms while measuring, and to overlay waveforms manually without limit.
102 4.3 Acquiring Waveforms Using the Utility Functions Manual Overlay (Any waveform can be retained on-screen) To open the screen: Press the DISP key→Waveform screen Operating Key Procedure 1 CURSOR Move the cursor to the [Overlay] button. 2 F1 to F8 Select either choice. Description Overlay Acquired waveforms remain on-screen. Waveforms continue to be overlaid onscreen until cleared. Clear Clears the screen of all overlaid waveforms. When the Overlay function is enabled ([On]).
103 4.3 Acquiring Waveforms Using the Utility Functions 4.3.3 Dividing Memory Settings are made on the Memory Division Settings screen. Blocks to be displayed can also be selected on the Waveform screen (⇒ p. 213). This applies to the Memory function only. 1 Open the Settings screen 2 Menu selection 4 Waveforms can be recorded into individual blocks by dividing memory space into multiple blocks.
104 4.3 Acquiring Waveforms Using the Utility Functions Memory Division: Recording Settings To open the screen: Press the SET key → Select with the SUB MENU keys →Mem Div Settings screen See Screen Layout (⇒ p. 35) Operating Key 1 2 Enable the Memory Division function. CURSOR Move the cursor to the [Memory Div] item. F2 Select [On]. 1 Off Memory Division is disabled.(default setting) 2 On Memory Division is enabled. 1 2 3 4 5 Set the recording length.
105 4.3 Acquiring Waveforms Using the Utility Functions Memory Division: Display Settings To open the screen: Press the SET key → Select with the SUB MENU keys →Mem Div Settings screen See Screen Layout (⇒ p. 35), To set from the Waveform screen (⇒ p. 213) Operating Key 1 Procedure To display any block on the Waveform screen 1 Set the display blocks 2 (This can also be set on the Waveform screen.(⇒ p. 213)) 2 CURSOR Move the cursor to the [Display Block].
106 4.3 Acquiring Waveforms Using the Utility Functions Getting Details on Each Block The trigger time and measurement status of each block can be viewed on the [List] screen. Select F2 [List]. Block No. A block can be selected by the CURSOR keys or the F5 to F8 keys. You can move the cursor to the Reference Block column to set a block’s on/off state as a Reference Block. To switch block waveforms on the Waveform screen You can use the SHEET/PAGE keys to select blocks to be displayed.
107 4.3 Acquiring Waveforms Using the Utility Functions • The times during which sampling is inhibited (dead time) due to display and recording processing after each block of data has been acquired are about 8 ms. • When measuring a parameter other than voltage or current with the Model 8940 F/V Unit, dead time is about 230 ms. • When using the Model 8958 16-Ch Scanner Unit or Timebase 2 sampling, dead time may be longer, depending on the Timebase 2 sampling speed setting.
108 4.4 Setting Measurement Configuration on the Waveform Screen 4.4 Setting Measurement Configuration on the Waveform Screen The following measurement configuration settings can be made on the Waveform screen. These can be changed while measuring. • • • • Timebase and recording length of the Status Settings screen Time axis display magnification Waveform zoom Trigger criteria ("6.12 Making Trigger Settings on the Waveform Screen" (⇒ p. 161)) Setting choices depend on the operating function.
109 Input Channel Settings Chapter 5 Set the measurement range, scaling and input waveforms for input channels on the Channel Settings screen. Input channel settings can also be made on the Waveform screen. (⇒ p. 128) 1 Open the Settings screen 2 Menu selection 5 The setting choices for input channels depends on the type of input module. Refer to the Input Module Guide for details. If the measurement range is unknown, it can be set automatically. See "3.3.
110 5.1 Analog Channel Settings 5.1 Analog Channel Settings Setting choices depend on the type of input module. This section describes channel settings using the Model 8936 Analog Unit. The same setting choices are available with the following input modules: • Model 8936 Analog Unit • Model 8956 Analog Unit • Model 8946 4-Ch Analog Unit Refer to the Input Module Guide for settings specific to each input module. Settings can be made on either the [One Ch] page or the [All Ch] page(⇒ p.
111 5.1 Analog Channel Settings Operating Key 6 Procedure Set low-pass filtering (as occasion demands) CURSOR Move the cursor to the [LPF] item. F1 to F8 Set the low-pass filter in the input module. (For Model 8936) Off, 5Hz, 500Hz, 5kHz, 100kHz 7 8 Select the probe attenuation. CURSOR Move the cursor to the [Probe] item. F1 to F8 Select according to the connection cables being used. 1:1 Select when measuring using Model 9197, 9198 or 9217 Connection Cords.
112 5.2 Adding Comments 5.2 Adding Comments 5.2.1 Adding a Title Comment Title comments can be printed on the recording paper. Allowed number of characters: up to 40 To print, enable the setting on the Print Settings screen. See "11.6.5 Printing Comments and Setting Data" (⇒ p. 321) Title Comment (for printing) To open the screen: Press the SET key → Select with the SUB MENU keys →Channel Settings screen See Screen Layout (⇒ p. 31) Operating Key Procedure 1 SHEET/PAGE Select the [Comment] page.
113 5.2 Adding Comments 5.2.2 Adding Channel Comments Comments added for each channel can be displayed on-screen. Comments can also be printed on recording paper. Allowed number of characters: up to 40 Make settings on either the [One Ch] page or the [Comment] page. To display comments on the Waveform screen: Enable comment display from the Environment (Env) Settings screen (Default setting: Off). See "12.1.2 Displaying or Hiding Comments" (⇒ p.
114 5.2 Adding Comments Comment Entry Example ________________________________________ The virtual keyboard is used to enter comments with the operating keys or a mouse. See "Using [Edit] for Entry" (⇒ p. 66) 1 In this example, we enter the comment “LINE-1” in the Comments field on the [One Ch] page. Use the CURSOR keys to move the cursor to the Comments field, and press the F1 [Edit] key. The virtual keyboard appears.
115 5.2 Adding Comments Copying Comments To open the screen: Press the SET key → Select with the SUB MENU keys →Channel Settings screen→ Select the [Comment] page with the SHEET/PAGE keys See Screen Layout (⇒ p. 31) Operating Key 1 Procedure Open the dialog. CURSOR Move the cursor to the channel with the comment you want to copy in the [Analog] or [Logic] entry column. F7 Select [Copy]. The [Copy Settings] dialog appears.
116 5.3 Monitoring Input Status 5.3 Monitoring Input Status 5.3.1 Verifying the Input Level (Level Monitor) You can verify the input status and display range while making settings on the Channel Settings screen. This is not available while measuring.
117 5.4 Converting Input Values (Scaling Function) 5.4 Converting Input Values (Scaling Function) About the Scaling Function Use the scaling function to convert the measured voltage units output from a sensor to the physical units of the parameter being measurement. Hereafter, “scaling” refers to the process of numerical value conversion using the Scaling function. Gauge scales, scale values (upper and lower limits of the vertical axis) and A/B cursor measurement values can be displayed in scaled units.
118 5.4 Converting Input Values (Scaling Function) Setting Scaling To open the screen: Press the SET key → Select with the SUB MENU keys →Channel Settings screen See Screen Layout (⇒ p. 30) 1 2 3 Operating Key Procedure SHEET/PAGE Select the [One Ch] page. (Setting can also be done on the [Scaling] page.) (⇒ p. 125) Enable the Scaling function. CURSOR Move the cursor to the [Scaling] item. F2 Select [On] (Default setting: Off). CURSOR Move the cursor to the [Format] item.
119 5.4 Converting Input Values (Scaling Function) To verify correct scaling settings: Scaling Check Select the [Check] button. The [Scaling Check] dialog appears. 1 2 When appropriate numerical values have been entered, the converted physical value is displayed. Verify that it is converted correctly. 3 Select the [Close] button to close the dialog. 5 Select the [Reset] button. Scaling settings are reset. Using the Scaling and Variable functions (⇒ p.
120 5.4 Converting Input Values (Scaling Function) Scaling Setting Examples Using a Clamp-On Probe Example 1. Measure with the 10A range of the Model 9018-10 Clamp-On Probe and display the measured data in units of [A] (Amperes) To set automatically Select the F1 [Clamp] button. Select the clamp type to be used. 1 2 4 3 The Clamp Scaling dialog appears. (When the range is displayed) Select the same range as that set with the clamp. Select the [Exec] button.
121 5.4 Converting Input Values (Scaling Function) Using the Model 8939 or 8960 Strain Unit Example 2. Using the 20 G rated capacity and a sensor with 1000 µV/V rated output, display measured data in units of [G] For the rated capacity and rated output, consult the calibration record of the sensor to be used.
122 5.4 Converting Input Values (Scaling Function) When a calibration factor is stated in the sensor’s inspection records It can be incorporated in the conversion ratio setting on the [Scaling] page (⇒ p. 125) of the Channel Settings screen. Example 3. Measure using a sensor with a calibration factor of 0.001442 G / 1 × 10-6 strain*, and display the measured data in [G] units. The value of the calibration factor (0.001442 [G]) is set as the conversion ratio.
123 5.5 Verifying and Setting All Channels from a List 5.5 Verifying and Setting All Channels from a List All channel settings can be verified and changed on the following Channel screen pages. In addition, settings can be copied between channels. (⇒ p. 127) Set analog channels (⇒ p. 110). Set logic channels (⇒ p. 177). Switch with the SHEET/PAGE keys. Analog Channel Variable (arbitrary magnification of vertical axis) Settings List (⇒ p. 126) Comment Settings List (⇒ p.
124 5.5 Verifying and Setting All Channels from a List Input Channel Settings List: [All Ch] Page To open the screen: Press the SET key → Select with the SHEET/PAGE keys with the SUB MENU keys →Select the [All Ch] page Available when using the Executes for all channels at once. Model 8939 or 8960 Strain Unit (⇒ p. 124) Adjusts the zero position settings of all channels at once (⇒ p. 125). Display contents can be switched.
125 5.5 Verifying and Setting All Channels from a List To set the zero position of all channels at once: execute Preset Move the cursor to the [Preset] button, and select F1 [Preset]. The [Zero-Position] dialog appears. The setting changes when you select any button. Reset the zero positions of all channels to the default value. Set the zero positions of all channels to 50%. Set the zero positions of all channels to 0%. To make more detailed settings: 1. Set the reference position. 2.
126 5.5 Verifying and Setting All Channels from a List Variable Settings List: [Variable] Page To open the screen: Press the SET key → Select with the SHEET/PAGE keys with the SUB MENU keys →Select the [Variable] page This mark indicates settings are valid. Per Division Setting Upper/Lower Limit Setting Using the CURSOR keys, move the cursor to the [Ch] column. • To set the Variable function: Select F1 [All Settings] and set from the dialog.
127 5.6 Copying Settings Between Channels 5.6 Copying Settings Between Channels Copying Channel Settings Settings can be made on the [Comment], [All Ch], [Scaling] and [Variable] pages of the Channel Setting screen. Operating Key 1 Procedure Open the dialog. CURSOR Move the cursor to the source unit (module) and channel. F2 Select [Copy]. The [Copy Settings] dialog appears. 1 2 Unit and channel of copy source 4 3 Unit and channel of copy destination 2 3 Select the copy source channel.
128 5.7 Setting Input Channels from the Waveform Screen 5.7 Setting Input Channels from the Waveform Screen Input channel and Waveform display settings can be made from a channel's setting dialog. Setting choices are the same as on the [One Ch] page of the Channel Settings screen. About analog channel settings: See "5.1 Analog Channel Settings" (⇒ p.
129 Trigger Settings Chapter 6 Make trigger settings on the Trigger Settings screen. You can also make them on the Waveform screen (⇒ p. 161). Setting choices are function-dependent. 1 Open the Settings screen 2 Menu selection 3 Page selection About screen contents: "2.5.3 Trigger Settings Screen" (⇒ p. 33) Trigger Settings Available on the Trigger Settings Screen Trigger Settings • Trigger mode setting (⇒ p. 132) • Combining logic (AND/OR) for multiple trigger sources (⇒ p.
130 6.1 About Triggering 6.1 About Triggering What is triggering? Triggering is the process of controlling the start and stop of recording by specific signals or conditions (criteria). When recording is started or stopped by a specific signal, we say the trigger is “applied” or “triggering occurs”. In this manual, T indicates a “trigger point”, as the time at which a trigger is applied. About measurement operations when triggering occurs: See "Measurement and Internal Operations" (⇒ p.
131 6.2 Setting Workflow 6.2 Setting Workflow Trigger settings can be made on the Trigger Settings or Waveform screen. Settings choices for each item are function-dependent. Trigger Mode Settings (⇒ p. 132) Set whether to continue to accept triggers after measuring. (function-dependent) [Single], [Repeat] or [Auto] (⇒ p. 134) Set the amount to record before and after a trigger point. • [% Setting] or [DIV Setting] • Trigger priority (⇒ p.
132 6.3 Setting the Trigger Mode 6.3 Setting the Trigger Mode Set whether to continue to accept triggers after measuring. If all trigger sources are disabled (Off, with no trigger setting), measurement starts immediately (free-running). These settings can also be made on the Waveform screen. Trigger Mode Setting To open the screen: Press the SET key → Select with the SUB MENU keys →Trigger Settings screen See Screen Layout (⇒ p. 33), To set from the Waveform screen (⇒ p.
133 6.4 Setting Combining Logic (AND/OR) for Multiple Trigger Sources 6.4 Setting Combining Logic (AND/OR) for Multiple Trigger Sources Analog, logic, external and timer trigger criteria can be combined by AND/OR logic to define complex trigger criteria. Trigger Source (AND/OR) Setting To open the screen: Press the SET key → Select with the SUB MENU keys →Trigger Settings screen See Screen Layout (⇒ p. 33) Operating Key Procedure 1 CURSOR Move the cursor to the [Source (AND/OR)] item.
134 6.5 Pre-Trigger Settings [ 6.5 Pre-Trigger Settings This applies to the Memory function and FFT function only. What is pre-triggering? By setting a portion (number of divisions or percentage) of the recording length to occur before triggering, the waveform is recorded before as well as after the trigger point. You can also set the duration of a waveform to be recorded after a trigger point.
135 6.5 Pre-Trigger Settings Pre-Trigger Settings To open the screen: Press the SET key → Select with the SUB MENU keys →Trigger Settings screen See Screen Layout (⇒ p. 33), To set from the Waveform screen (⇒ p. 161) Operating Key 1 2 Procedure Select the setting method (% or div) for pre-triggering. CURSOR Move the cursor to the [Pre-Trigger] item. F1 to F8 Select either choice. % Set as a percentage. (default setting) DIV Set as a number of divisions.
136 6.5 Pre-Trigger Settings When using a [Stop] trigger at the same time When you want to record data from a specified moment sometime after a trigger event (that is, with a negative pre-trigger value specified), if a stop trigger event occurs after the pre-trigger period has passed but within 2 ms after recording starts, no waveform data is stored. Pre-Trigger Setting T -x% Recording 2 ms Stop trigger If a Stop trigger event occurs during this interval, no waveform data is stored.
137 6.5 Pre-Trigger Settings 6.5.2 Setting Trigger Acceptance (Trigger Priority) When pre-triggering is enabled, trigger events are normally ignored for a certain period after measurement starts (while recording the specified pre-trigger period). This period is indicated on the Status bar as [Pre-Trig Wait]. You can set whether a trigger is recognized (accepted) if trigger criteria are met during this period.
138 6.6 Setting Trigger Timing 6.6 Setting Trigger Timing Set waveform recording operation when a trigger event occurs. Timing for the Recorder function is set as follows. Timing for the Memory function can be selected by various trigger settings. Trigger Timing Setting To open the screen: Press the SET key → Select with the SUB MENU keys →Trigger Settings screen See Screen Layout (⇒ p. 33) Operating Key Procedure 1 CURSOR Move the cursor to the [Trigger Timing] item.
139 6.6 Setting Trigger Timing Example: When the trigger type is Level Trigger, Level = 0.000 V, and Slope = ↑(rising) Trigger timing [Start] T 0V Records for specified recording length [Stop] START key [Start & Stop] T 0V Press START key to record Records until a trigger occurs T T 0V Recording starts when a Start trigger event occurs Records until a Stop trigger occurs The above sequences repeat when the trigger mode is [Repeat].
140 6.7 Triggering by Analog Signals 6.7 Triggering by Analog Signals 6.7.1 About Analog Trigger Types and Settings Type of Analog Trigger [ ]: Displayed on screen Trigger Example [Level] (⇒ p. 144) [Win-In] (⇒ p. 146) A trigger is applied when an input signal crosses the specified trigger level (threshold voltage). Input Waveform Trigger Slope: [↑] [↓] [ ↑↓ ] T [Win-Out] (⇒ p. 146) Period Trigger [Peri-In] [Peri-Out] (⇒ p.
141 6.7 Triggering by Analog Signals Before Setting an Analog Trigger _________________________________ Analog triggers are set on the [Analog] page of the Trigger Settings screen. (These settings can also be made on the Waveform screen (⇒ p. 161).) [Normal] and [Expanded] settings are available for analog triggers. Setting Description Applicable Trigger Types Normal One trigger applies to one channel.
142 6.7 Triggering by Analog Signals Setting by Dialog ([Analog Trigger] dialog) Move the cursor to a trigger to set in the [No.] F1 column, and select F1 [All Settings] to open the dialog. 2 3 1 6 5 4 7 Move the cursor to each item, and make the setting. After making settings, select the [Close] button to accept the changes. Setting Items Setting Description 1 No. Trigger No. 2 Type Select the trigger type (⇒ p. 140).
143 6.7 Triggering by Analog Signals When Using Noisy Signals for Triggering Enable the trigger filter (⇒ p. 145) By setting the filter width to prevent triggering on noise, triggering occurs only when the trigger criteria continue to be met for at least the specified width (interval). Filter Width T Trigger Point Trigger Level The noise does not cause triggering. Setting an Event Count (⇒ p.
144 6.7 Triggering by Analog Signals 6.7.2 Triggering When Crossing a Voltage Threshold (Level Trigger) A trigger can be applied when the input signal crosses a specified trigger level (voltage threshold). The direction in which the signal crosses the threshold is specified by the trigger slope setting (rising ↑, falling ↓ or both ↑↓). Level Trigger ([Normal]/[Expanded] Setting) To open the screen: Press the SET key → Select with the SUB MENU keys →Trigger Settings screen See Screen Layout (⇒ p.
145 6.7 Triggering by Analog Signals Operating Key 6 6 Procedure 7 Set the trigger filter (as occasion demands) (⇒ p. 143). CURSOR Move the cursor to the [Filter] item. F1 to F8 Set the filter width. Off Trigger filtering is disabled. (default setting) 0.1 to 10 Trigger filtering is enabled. The filter width is set as a number of divisions. Off Trigger filtering is disabled. (default setting) On Trigger filtering is enabled. Filter width is 10 ms.
146 6.7 Triggering by Analog Signals 6.7.3 Triggering with Upper and Lower Thresholds (Window Trigger) Two types of window trigger are available: • In-Window Trigger [Win-In] Set upper and lower trigger thresholds so that triggering occurs when an input signal enters the defined range. • Out-of-Window Trigger [Win-Out] Set upper and lower trigger thresholds so that triggering occurs when an input signal exits the defined range.
147 6.7 Triggering by Analog Signals 6.7.4 Triggering by Period Variance (Period Trigger) Two types of period triggering are available: • In-Period Trigger [Peri-In] By measuring the rising and falling period at a reference voltage, apply a trigger when the input signal enters specified period limits. • Out-of-Period Trigger [Peri-Out] By measuring the rising and falling period at a reference voltage, apply a trigger when the input signal exits specified period limits.
148 6.7 Triggering by Analog Signals Operating Key 7 8 Procedure Set the trigger filter (as occasion demands) (⇒ p. 143). Set the event count (as occasion demands) (⇒ p. 143). When using the Memory function, or when using the Recorder function with [Timing] set to [Start & Stop] Set the trigger to Start or Stop (⇒ p. 145). Description About period range settings The period range settings for period triggering depend on the sampling period (sampling rate).
149 6.7 Triggering by Analog Signals 6.7.5 Triggering by Pulse Width (Glitch Trigger) Triggering occurs when the input signal crosses the trigger level (threshold voltage) if its pulse width is shorter than the specified width. Rising (↑) or falling (↓) edge pulse width can be selected by Trigger Slope setting. Glitch Trigger (only with the [Expanded] setting) To open the screen: Press the SET key → Select with the SUB MENU keys →Trigger Settings screen See Screen Layout (⇒ p.
150 6.7 Triggering by Analog Signals 6.7.6 Triggering by a Variance within a Specified Interval (Slope Trigger) A trigger is applied when a specified variance (slope amount) occurs within a specified time. The slope is specified by a width (time) and level (amount of change). Select the Trigger Slope (↑ or ↓) for the direction of change to be observed.
151 6.7 Triggering by Analog Signals Description About the relationship between slope and trigger When the specified slope is positive (+) When the specified slope is negative (–) Width T Slope ↑ Level (+) Level (+) Slope ↑ T Width Width T Slope ↓ Level (−) Level (+) Width Slope ↓ T Chapter 6 Trigger Settings Slope triggering requires that enough data be acquired to determine the slope, so the trigger point is one sample later.
152 6.7 Triggering by Analog Signals 6.7.7 Triggering upon Instantaneous Voltage Sag at Commercial Mains Frequency (50/60 Hz) (Voltage Sag Trigger) Applicable timebase range is from 20 µs to 50 ms/division. Triggering occurs when peak voltage drops below the specified level for more than one-half cycle. Voltage sag triggering is not available with the Model 8958 16-Ch Scanner Unit.
153 6.8 Triggering by Logic Signals (Logic Trigger) 6.8 Triggering by Logic Signals (Logic Trigger) Input signals on logic channels serve as the trigger source. Triggering occurs when the specified trigger pattern and logical probe combining criteria (AND/OR) are met. The trigger detection method can be selected according to whether a trigger is applied or not when the criteria are already met at the start of measurement.
154 6.8 Triggering by Logic Signals (Logic Trigger) Logic Trigger To open the screen: Press the SET key → Select with the SUB MENU keys →Trigger Settings screen See Screen Layout (⇒ p. 33) Logic Channels Trigger Mark This mark appears when the trigger setting is enabled. 2 3 4 5 Channels 1 to 4 of L Ch A Operating Key Procedure 1 SHEET/PAGE Select the [Logic] page. CURSOR Move the highlight cursor to a trigger number to be set.
155 6.8 Triggering by Logic Signals (Logic Trigger) Operating Key 5 Start Measurement Select the trigger detection method. CURSOR Move the cursor to the [Detect] item. F1 to F8 Select either choice. Level Edge 6 [Level] (Trigger source: when [AND]) Procedure Triggering occurs when the criteria are met. If the criteria are already met when measurement starts, the trigger is applied.(default setting)(See Note) Triggering occurs when the specified criteria are met (after not being met).
156 6.9 Trigger by Timer or Time Intervals (Timer Trigger) 6.9 Trigger by Timer or Time Intervals (Timer Trigger) Set this to record at fixed times. Triggering occurs at the specified interval from the specified Start time until the Stop time. Before setting, verify that the clock is set to the correct time. If not, set the clock on the Environment (Env) Settings screen (⇒ p. 347).
157 6.9 Trigger by Timer or Time Intervals (Timer Trigger) Description About start and stop times • Start and Stop times should be set as times elapsed since the START key was pressed. • When the trigger mode is [Single] and the timer trigger is [On], only one timer trigger specified as the Start trigger is recognized. Interval and Stop time triggers are ignored.
158 6.9 Trigger by Timer or Time Intervals (Timer Trigger) When a trigger is applied from a trigger source other than a timer trigger Trigger sources set to On are all enabled. However, trigger timing depends on the trigger source settings. • When trigger criteria are ORed together (Trigger Source: OR) Depending on the other trigger sources, triggering can occur before the specified trigger Start time, after the specified Stop time, or outside of the specified Interval.
159 6.10 Triggering Manually (Manual Trigger) 6.10 Triggering Manually (Manual Trigger) Triggers can be applied manually. Manual triggering takes priority over all other trigger sources, regardless of settings. Manual Trigger To open the screen: Press the DISP key →Waveform screen Operating Key Procedure 1 DISP Displays the Waveform screen. 2 FUNCTION MODE To apply a trigger during the Trigger Wait state, select [Manual Trigger]. Triggering occurs when you press the key.
160 6.11 Applying an External Trigger (External Trigger) 6.11 Applying an External Trigger (External Trigger) An external signal applied to the External Control terminal can serve as a trigger source. It can also be used to synchronously drive parallel triggering of multiple instruments. Triggering occurs by shorting the EXT TRIG terminal to the GND terminal, or by an input signal falling from HIGH (3.0 to 5.0 V) to LOW (0 to 0.8 V) level.
161 6.12 Making Trigger Settings on the Waveform Screen 6.12 Making Trigger Settings on the Waveform Screen The following trigger criteria settings can be made on the Waveform screen. Press the SUB MENU keys to select available setting items. • Trigger Mode • Pre-Trigger (Memory function and FFT function only) • Analog Trigger (settings depend on the trigger type) Use the CURSOR keys to move the cursor to each setting item, and select your choice with the F keys.
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163 Waveform Display Settings Chapter 7 Waveform display, display colors and other input channel settings are made on the Channel Settings screen. The screen layout of each sheet on the Waveform screen is set on the Sheet Settings screen. 1 Open the Settings screen 2 Menu selection 3 Page selection About screen contents: "2.5.2 Channel Settings Screen" (⇒ p. 30) "2.5.4 Sheet Settings Screen" (⇒ p. 34) 7 Input Waveform Display Settings Analog waveforms (⇒ p. 164) • Display/hide waveforms (⇒ p.
164 7.1 Making Input Waveform Display Settings (Analog Waveforms) 7.1 Making Input Waveform Display Settings (Analog Waveforms) Make settings for display of input channel waveforms in the [Wave Disp] (Waveform Display) settings on the Channel Settings screen. About Logic Waveforms See "7.3 Displaying Logic Waveforms" (⇒ p. 176) Set whether to display or hide waveforms, and their display colors (⇒ p. 165). Set display magnification of the vertical axis (measurement range) (⇒ p. 205).
165 7.1 Making Input Waveform Display Settings (Analog Waveforms) 7.1.1 Setting Whether a Waveform is Displayed or Hidden, and its Color For each channel, you can set whether a waveform is to be displayed or not. Waveform colors can be changed. The settings for analog channel are described here. Settings to display or hide logic waveforms and set their colors are described at: See "Logic Waveform Display/Hide and Display Color Settings" (⇒ p.
166 7.1 Making Input Waveform Display Settings (Analog Waveforms) 7.1.2 Setting the Waveform Display Position (Zero Position) Set the waveform zero position (in this example, zero volts) for display on the vertical axis. The waveform display range can be verified on the Level Monitor.
167 7.1 Making Input Waveform Display Settings (Analog Waveforms) Description Magnification and compression (⇒ p. 205) in the voltage axis direction is based on the zero position. Although the range of voltage that can be displayed on the Waveform screen depends on the zero position and magnification/compression of the voltage axis, the measurement range is unaffected.
168 7.2 Setting the Screen Layout of the Waveform Screen (Sheet Settings Screen) 7.2 Setting the Screen Layout of the Waveform Screen (Sheet Settings Screen) Set on the Sheet Settings screen. Setting choices are function-dependent. Refer to the Analysis Supplement for FFT function setting details. Select channels according to the types of waveforms to be displayed. [Analog] Page (⇒ p. 174) Unit (Module) and Display Graph Channel Nos. (Set for split-screen display) Switch with the SHEET/PAGE keys.
169 7.2 Setting the Screen Layout of the Waveform Screen (Sheet Settings Screen) 7.2.1 Assigning Display Data to Sheets Measurement data can be split and displayed on up to 16 sheets on the Waveform screen. Each sheet can be assigned analog, logic, X-Y, analog & logic, analog & X-Y waveforms and numerical values. The default setting is to display up to 32 analog waveform channels and 8 logic waveform channels on one sheet, in sequential order beginning with module Unit 1.
170 7.2 Setting the Screen Layout of the Waveform Screen (Sheet Settings Screen) Sheet Setting Example Assign four analog waveform channels and one logic waveform channel (four probes) to graphs on Sheet 1.
171 7.2 Setting the Screen Layout of the Waveform Screen (Sheet Settings Screen) 7.2.2 Assigning a Sheet Name A name can be assigned to each sheet. The sheet name appears on the status bar of the Waveform screen. To switch sheets on the Waveform screen, press the SHEET/PAGE keys. Sheet Name Setting To open the screen: Press the SET key → Select with the SUB MENU keys →Sheet Settings screen See Screen Layout (⇒ p. 168) Operating Key Procedure 1 CURSOR Move the cursor to the [Sheet Name] item.
172 7.2 Setting the Screen Layout of the Waveform Screen (Sheet Settings Screen) 7.2.4 Splitting the Display Screen (Split-Screen) The screen can be split into multiple regions (graphs). You can specify the position of each channel’s graph. (⇒ p. 174) This setting is available when any display type other than [Numeric] is selected. By splitting the screen, viewing of multiple input waveforms with similar amplitudes becomes easier.
173 7.2 Setting the Screen Layout of the Waveform Screen (Sheet Settings Screen) Pattern Settings To open the screen: Press the SET key → Select with the SUB MENU keys →Sheet Settings screen See Screen Layout (⇒ p. 168) Operating Key Procedure When the [Waveform] display type is selected and SplitScreen is set to [2 Graphs] or more, set the split-screen display method. 1 CURSOR Move the cursor to the [Pattern] item. 2 F1 to F8 Select the display pattern.
174 7.2 Setting the Screen Layout of the Waveform Screen (Sheet Settings Screen) 7.2.6 Assigning Display Channels to Graphs (Analog Channels) The default setting assigns channels in the order of input module installation. However, with the Memory function or Real-time saving function, only those channels enabled for use [On] can be assigned. See "4.2.1 Selecting Channels to Use" (⇒ p.
175 7.2 Setting the Screen Layout of the Waveform Screen (Sheet Settings Screen) To reset, clear or re-order assignments Move the cursor to the [Reset Chs] button, and select F1 [Reset Chs]. A dialog appears. Select an item with the CURSOR keys, and press the F1 key. Channels assigned to current displayed Sheet numbers are reassigned beginning with No. 1 in order of input module installation. Erases the settings. Re-sort channels to be displayed in order from the top.
176 7.3 Displaying Logic Waveforms 7.3 Displaying Logic Waveforms Settings such as those for measurement configuration are the same as for analog waveforms. Logic Waveform Display Setting Workflow Select a measurement channel (Memory function and Real-time saving function only) [Use Ch] page on the Status Settings screen • Enable the channels to use (⇒ p. 85) Select which logic probes to display or hide, and their display colors [Logic] page on the Channel Settings screen • Display/hide setting (⇒ p.
177 7.3 Displaying Logic Waveforms 7.3.1 Setting the Waveform Display Set whether to display or hide the waveform for each logic channel probe. Logic Waveform Display/Hide and Display Color Settings To open the screen: Press the SET key → Select Operating Key 1 with the SUB MENU keys →Channel Settings screen Procedure Set whether to display or hide the waveform. SHEET/PAGE Select the [Logic] page. CURSOR Move to each probe ([1] to [4]) of the logic channel to set. F1 to F8 Select either choice.
178 7.3 Displaying Logic Waveforms 7.3.2 Setting the Display Position The logic waveform display position can be set for each channel. When recording a mix of analog and logic waveforms, overlapping of waveforms on the display can be minimized by setting the display position and height. Logic Waveform Display Settings To open the screen: Press the SET key → Select with the SUB MENU keys →Sheet Settings screen Operating Key Procedure 1 SHEET/PAGE Select the [Logic] page.
179 7.3 Displaying Logic Waveforms Numbering changes when changing the display position If a duplicate position number is accepted for a channel, or if another screen is displayed without accepting assignments, the position number of the duplicated channel is automatically changed. • When priority is given to the position number of the changed channel Place the cursor on the position number of the channel to be given priority, and select [Set].
180 7.4 Composite Waveforms (X-Y Waveforms) 7.4 Composite Waveforms (X-Y Waveforms) This applies to the Memory function only. Any channels can be displayed as a composite during or after measurement. To make a composite while measuring, measurement configuration settings and XY composite have to be set before starting measurement. Refer to the appropriate chapters for measurement configuration settings. This section describes the composite waveform settings.
181 7.4 Composite Waveforms (X-Y Waveforms) Operating Key 5 Procedure Set whether to display or hide composite waveforms, and display color. SHEET/PAGE Select the [X-Y Comp] page. CURSOR Move the cursor to the [Col] (Color) column for the No. to be displayed. F1 to F8 Select [On] to display the waveform. Off On The composite waveform is not displayed. (default setting) The composite waveform is displayed. 5 6 7 By selecting F1 [All Settings] in the [No.
182 7.4 Composite Waveforms (X-Y Waveforms) Making X-Y composite settings from a dialog Move the cursor to the [No.] column to be set, and select F1 [All Settings]. A dialog appears. Move the cursor to each item and select with the F keys. F1 To reset graph settings Move the cursor to the [Reset Graphs] button, and select F1 [Reset Graphs]. Graph numbers are reassigned sequentially from the top of the setting column.
183 7.4 Composite Waveforms (X-Y Waveforms) Method 2 View the normal waveform display together with the partial composite waveform Set the Display Type on the Sheet Settings screen to [Wave & X-Y], and set the Composite Area to [A-B]. Also make the required settings for the X-Y composite such as composite channel selections. Specify the waveform range for the composite on the waveform graph of the Waveform screen using the [Vertical] or [Trace] mode of the A/B cursors.
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185 Waveform Screen Monitoring Chapter 8 and Analysis Analytical operations such as display magnification, compression, and search are available on the Waveform screen. Measurement configuration and related settings can also be changed. 1 Open the Waveform screen Select the Sheet 2 to display About screen contents: "2.4 Waveform Screen" (⇒ p. 19) Items Available for Waveform Setting and Analysis (Waveform Screen) Waveform Magnification/Compression Waveform Scrolling (⇒ p.
186 8.1 Scrolling Waveforms 8.1 Scrolling Waveforms Jog When measuring or displaying an existing waveform, use the Jog and Shuttle (SCROLL) knobs to scroll. The scrolling speed is controlled by the rotation angle of the Shuttle knob. Scroll Direction Screen Display Earlier Later Shuttle Turn CCW Scrolls earlier on the waveform from the current point. Turn CW Scrolls later on the waveform from the current point. A setting is provided to reverse Jog and Shuttle scroll directions. See "12.2.
187 8.2 Verifying Waveform Display Position 8.2 Verifying Waveform Display Position From the scroll bar you can verify the relative position and size of the displayed portion of a waveform within the overall recorded waveform. Trigger time, trigger position and A/B cursor positions (when using vertical or trace cursors) are also displayed.
188 8.3 Specifying a Display Location (Jump Function) 8.3 Specifying a Display Location (Jump Function) When the recording length of a waveform is long or when the desired portion is off-screen, you can specify the portion to be displayed immediately.
189 8.4 Displaying Measured Values and Information 8.4 Displaying Measured Values and Information You can select the type of information (A/B cursor values, channel setting values) and the gauge display method to be displayed with waveforms. If the information is obscured by overlapping waveforms, it can be displayed in a separate screen region. However, these functions are available only when the Display Type is set to [Waveform] and the scrolling direction (Scroll) is [Horizontal]. See "7.2.
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191 8.5 Applying Gauges 8.5 Applying Gauges Gauges corresponding to the measurement range of each channel can be displayed at the left side of the screen. Measurement values can be verified on the gauges. Press the FUNCTION MODE key to enable the FN mode, then press F2 [Gauge]. The Gauge dialog appears. Gauges to be displayed can be selected as occasion demands. Press the ESC key or the F8 [Close] key to close the dialog. Gauges can also be displayed by pressing the DISP key.(⇒ p.
192 8.6 Monitoring Input Levels (Level Monitor) 8.6 Monitoring Input Levels (Level Monitor) All input waveform levels can be monitored in real time. Analog channels 1 to 8 and logic channels A to D can be displayed at the same time. Enable the FN mode by pressing the FUNCTION MODE key, then the F3 [Level Monitor] key.
193 8.7 Specifying a Waveform Range 8.7 Specifying a Waveform Range You can specify a waveform range using the A/B cursors to verify measurement values between the cursors, save and print the range, or apply it to a partial composite waveform. Specifying a range with the A/B cursors Select the cursor type (Vertical, Horizontal, Trace, or Off). The [A/B Cursor] dialog appears. 1 See "8.8.1 About Cursor Types and Values" (⇒ p. 195) 2 Turn knob A to move cursor A. Turn knob B to move cursor B.
194 8.7 Specifying a Waveform Range The range that can be specified by A/B cursors depends on the function. See "Appendix 2.4 Memory Capacity and Maximum Recording Length" (⇒ p. A37) • With the Memory function: The range must be within the data recorded by one measurement • With the Recorder function: The range can be within the data recorded by one measurement, or within the internally recorded data that can be retraced from the end of measurement.
195 8.8 Cursor Values 8.8 Cursor Values Time difference, frequency and potential difference (and when scaling is enabled, scaling values) can be read as numerical values using the A/B cursors on the Waveform screen. Refer to "8.8.5 Reading Cursor Values of X-Y Waveforms" (⇒ p. 202) for X-Y composite cursor values. Waveforms and cursor values can be displayed separately by pressing the DISP key. (⇒ p.
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197 8.8 Cursor Values 8.8.2 Reading Time and Frequency (Vertical Cursors) Displays the time and frequency values at the A/B cursors, or the difference in times and frequencies between the A/B cursors. About cursor values: See "8.8.1 About Cursor Types and Values" (⇒ p. 195) Vertical Cursor Settings To open the screen: Press the DISP key → Waveform screen Knob A Knob B Cursor Type Display the dialog Press the TYPE key. The [A/B Cursor] dialog appears.
198 8.8 Cursor Values Operating Key 6 Procedure Move the A/B cursors and read the cursor values. A/B knobs Turn (inner) Knob A and (outer) Knob B to move the A/B cursors. Time Values Frequencies "About Cursor Values" (⇒ p. 196) If cursors are not visible on-screen even when enabled by the A/B Cursor settings Cursor measurements are available even when the A/B cursors are off-screen. Turn Knob A or B as needed to move each cursor on-screen.
199 8.8 Cursor Values 8.8.3 Reading Voltage Values (Horizontal Cursors) Displays the voltage values at the A and B cursors for the selected channel(s), or the voltage between A/B cursors. About cursor values: See "8.8.1 About Cursor Types and Values" (⇒ p. 195) Horizontal Cursor Settings To open the screen: Press the DISP key → Waveform screen Display the dialog Knob A Knob B Cursor Type Press the TYPE key. The [A/B Cursor] dialog appears.
200 8.8 Cursor Values 8.8.4 Reading Time and Voltage Values (Trace Cursor) Displays the data values at the intersections (trace points) of cursors and waveforms. About cursor values: See "8.8.1 About Cursor Types and Values" (⇒ p. 195) Trace Cursor Setting To open the screen: Press the DISP key → Waveform screen Display the dialog Knob A Knob B Cursor Type Speed of cursor motion Operating Key 1 Move the cursor to the [Type] item. Select [Trace].
201 8.8 Cursor Values Operating Key 6 Procedure Select the axis to serve as the origin of cursor movement. (Only when using the Timebase 2 with the Memory function) CURSOR F1 to F8 Move the cursor to the [Axis] item. Select either choice. Timebase 1 or Timebase 2 7 Select the channels for which to display cursor values. CURSOR F1 to F8 Move the cursor to the [Cur A] or [Cur B] item. Select channel(s) for display.
202 8.8 Cursor Values 8.8.5 Reading Cursor Values of X-Y Waveforms This applies to the Memory function only. The A/B cursors can be used to read measurement values on X-Y waveforms. With split-screen display, even when the A/B cursors are set to different graphs, the potential difference between A and B can be obtained. Partial X-Y composite waveforms can also be defined using the A/B cursors. See "Making Partial Composites" (⇒ p.
203 8.8 Cursor Values Press the TYPE key to open the [A/B Cursor] dialog. Select the cursor type and required items. Channel The setting procedure is the same as for normal waveforms. See "8.8.4 Reading Time and Voltage Values (Trace Cursor)" (⇒ p. 200) Cursor A Cursor B Select the cursor value to be displayed from the No. set on the [X-Y Comp] page of the Sheet Settings screen.
204 8.9 Magnifying and Compressing Waveforms 8.9 Magnifying and Compressing Waveforms 8.9.1 Magnifying and Compressing Horizontally (Time Axis) Data details can be observed by magnifying the waveform along the time axis. Also, by compressing the time axis, overall waveform fluctuations can be readily seen. On-screen magnification and compression is based on the left edge of the screen, regardless of whether A/B cursors are present. The amount of magnification/compression can be changed after measurement.
205 8.9 Magnifying and Compressing Waveforms 8.9.2 Magnifying and Compressing Vertically (Voltage Axis) Waveforms on each channel can be magnified or compressed along the voltage axis for display or printing. Magnification and compression based on zero position (⇒ p. 166). Normal Display Magnified Display (× 2) Vertical Axis Magnification/Compression To open the screen: Press the SET key → Select with the SUB MENU keys →Channel Settings screen See To set from the Waveform screen (⇒ p.
206 8.9 Magnifying and Compressing Waveforms 8.9.3 Magnifying a Section of the Horizontal Axis (Time Axis – Zoom Function) This applies to the Memory function and Real-time saving function only. A magnified section of a waveform can be displayed together with the unmagnified view by splitting the screen horizontally. With the waveform displayed normally on the upper half of the screen, a section magnified along the time axis can be displayed on the lower half.
207 8.9 Magnifying and Compressing Waveforms About logic waveform display Depending on display position (⇒ p. 178) and height (⇒ p. 179) settings for logic waveforms, some waveforms may not be displayed.
208 8.9 Magnifying and Compressing Waveforms 8.9.4 Setting Arbitrary Waveform Height and Position on the Vertical (Voltage) Axis (Variable Function) The waveform height and display position can be arbitrarily set along the vertical axis. Precautions for using the Variable Function • Verify that the measurement range (voltage axis range) is set properly for the input signal. • The measurement range is unaffected by changes to the upper and lower limits made by the Variable setting.
209 8.9 Magnifying and Compressing Waveforms Variable Function (Per-Division Setting) To open the screen: Press the SET key → Select with the SUB MENU keys →Channel Settings screen See To set from the Variable List (⇒ p. 126) Operating Key 1 Enable the Variable function. CURSOR F2 2 Move the cursor to the [Variable] item. Select [On]. Enable the 1div (per- division) setting. CURSOR F2 3 Procedure Move the cursor to the [1div] item (if the [Upper-Lower] is currently selected). Select [1div].
210 8.9 Magnifying and Compressing Waveforms Description When setting combined use of the Scaling and Variable functions When Auto-Correction of the Variable function is enabled (On, default setting) (⇒ p. 341) The Variable function settings change according to Scaling and voltage axis range settings. Set Scaling before setting the Variable function.
211 8.10 Fine Adjustment of Input Values (Vernier Function) 8.10 Fine Adjustment of Input Values (Vernier Function) Fine adjustment of input voltage can be performed arbitrarily on the Waveform screen. When recording physical values such as noise, temperature and acceleration using sensors, amplitude can be adjusted to facilitate calibration. Normal Display Vernier Function Enabled 1.2 V 1.0 V 1.2 V input is displayed as 1.0 V 1 Press the DISP key to display the Waveform screen.
212 8.11 Viewing Past Waveforms 8.11 Viewing Past Waveforms This operation is available when the Memory Division function is disabled. The instrument stores in internal memory up to 16 waveform measurements (16 blocks)*2 that were measured with the same setting configuration*1 (subsequently, the data acquired during each measurement will be referred to as a “block”). As a result, you can view some waveforms measured in the past.
213 8.12 Viewing Waveforms in Every Display Block (Memory Division) 8.12 Viewing Waveforms in Every Display Block (Memory Division) This operation is available when the Memory Division function (⇒ p. 103) is enabled. Block usage status can be verified during Memory Division recording. In addition, the waveform recorded in any block can be displayed. When Memory Division is disabled, previously recorded waveforms in up to the last 16 blocks (depending on recording length) can be referenced. See "8.
214 8.13 Viewing Waveform Data as Numerical Values 8.13 Viewing Waveform Data as Numerical Values To display numerical values Set the Display Type on the Sheet Settings screen to [Numeric]. See "7.2.3 Setting the Display Type" (⇒ p. 171) DISP key Jog scrolls the displayed channel Shuttle scrolls the time axis To display data with thinning applied Numerical data can be thinned for display. Move the cursor to [Thinning], and select a thinning factor with the F keys.
215 8.14 Searching a Waveform 8.14 Searching a Waveform Any location within measured waveform data that satisfies the search criteria can be found and displayed. Search criteria can be specified as trigger criteria, peaks and times. These are available only with the Memory and Real-Time Saving functions. • Trigger Search (⇒ p. 216) Specify trigger criteria to find locations that meet those criteria. • Peak Search (⇒ p. 222) Select the maximum, minimum, local maximum or local minimum location to find.
216 8.14 Searching a Waveform 8.14.1 Searching by Trigger Criteria Measured data can be searched using the following trigger criteria.
217 8.14 Searching a Waveform Trigger Criteria Search To open the screen: Press the DISP key → Waveform screen Operating Key 1 Procedure FUNCTION MODE Display [FN] mode. Select [Search]. F7 The [SEARCH] dialog box appears. 3 2 4 2 Select the contents to find. 3 Select the search range. CURSOR F1 CURSOR F1 to F8 Move the cursor to the [Range] item. Select either choice. Whole Searches all waveforms (default setting).
218 8.14 Searching a Waveform Operating Key Procedure Setting Analog Channel Search Criteria Displayed items depend on the trigger type. When the trigger type is [Level] 5 9 Move the cursor to the [No.] item. Select a number for this set of search criteria, from Analog 1 to Analog 8. Select which timebase to search (if measured using two timebases). CURSOR F1 to F8 7 6 Select the criteria number to use. CURSOR F1 to F8 6 5 7 8 Move the cursor to the [Axis] item. Select either choice.
219 8.14 Searching a Waveform Operating Key Procedure Select ( ) [Auto Close] to have the dialog close automatically after searching. Setting Logic Channel Search Criteria 10 Logic channel search criteria 11 12 13 14 Trigger filterÅiFilter WidthÅj 10 Select the criteria number to use. CURSOR F1 to F8 11 Move the cursor to the [No.] item. Select a number for this set of search criteria, from Analog 1 to Analog 8. Select the timebase to search (if measured using two timebases).
220 8.14 Searching a Waveform Description ___________________________________________________ If search results differ from expectations Undesired search results may occur as a result of noise on the acquired waveform. In such cases, enable the trigger filter. See "6.7 Triggering by Analog Signals" (⇒ p. 140) When the slope (Slp) setting is [↑↓], the search result location is one sample late.
221 8.14 Searching a Waveform 8.14.2 Searching by Time You can search recorded data for a specific time. The time to search for can be specified as relative time elapsed after a trigger event, or as an absolute date and time. Time Search To open the screen: Press the DISP key → Waveform screen Operating Key 1 Procedure FUNCTION MODE Display [FN] mode. Select [Search]. F7 The [SEARCH] dialog box appears. 2 3 4 2 Move the cursor to the [Method] item. Select [Time].
222 8.14 Searching a Waveform 8.14.3 Searching for Peaks You can select to search for the maximum, minimum, local maxima and local minima of recorded measurement data. Peak Search To open the screen: Press the DISP key → Waveform screen Operating Key 1 Procedure FUNCTION MODE Display [FN] mode. Select [Search]. F7 The [SEARCH] dialog box appears. 3 2 4 5 6 7 2 Select the contents to find. CURSOR F3 3 Move the cursor to the [Range] item. Select either choice.
223 8.14 Searching a Waveform 6 7 Operating Key 6 Procedure (If searching for local maxima or minima) Set the criteria for the local maximum or minimum value (Filter). CURSOR F1 to F8 Move the cursor to the [Filter] item. Set the criteria for the local maximum or minimum value. (1div = 100 points) Off 0.1 to 10.0 div When a value is larger (or smaller) than the value of the data points immediately before and after it, that value is considered to be a local maximum (or minimum) (default setting).
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225 9.1 Overview of the Real-Time Saving Function Measuring with Real-Time Saving Chapter 9 9.1 Overview of the Real-Time Saving Function The Real-Time Saving function saves data to a specified save destination while measuring. Long-term measurement is available regardless of the installed memory capacity of the instrument.
226 9.1 Overview of the Real-Time Saving Function • To use the Real-Time Saving function, at least 3 MB of free space must be available on the storage media. • Measurement using different sampling rates is not available with the RealTime Saving function. • The Model 8958 16-Ch Scanner Unit cannot be used. • Only data for those channels selected for use ([Use Ch] setting enabled on the Status screen) is measured and saved.
227 9.2 Setting and Analysis Workflow 9.2 Setting and Analysis Workflow Function Selection Select the Real-Time Saving function. See: "Choosing the Appropriate Function" (⇒ p. 81) From the Initial screen: Press the F4 [REALTIME] key. From the Waveform or Settings screen: Use the CURSOR keys to move the cursor to the function menu, and press the F4 [REALTIME] key.
228 9.2 Setting and Analysis Workflow Measurement Configuration Settings Make settings on the Status Settings screen. Measurement using different sampling rates is not available with the Real-Time Saving function. Press the SET key to open the Settings screen Press the SUB MENU keys to select the menu 1 Press the SHEET/PAGE keys to select the [Use Ch] page 1 Selecting channels to use With the Real-Time Saving function, measurement using different sampling rates simultaneously is not available.
229 9.2 Setting and Analysis Workflow Input Channel Settings Make settings on the Channel Settings screen.
230 9.2 Setting and Analysis Workflow End of Measurement Press the STOP key. Recording stops after acquiring the specified length (the green LED goes off). Press twice to stop immediately. Data Analysis Analysis on the waveform screen. See "Chapter 8 Waveform Screen Monitoring and Analysis" (⇒ p.
231 9.2 Setting and Analysis Workflow Printing Settings Press the SUB MENU keys to select the menu Press the SHEET/PAGE keys to select the [Printer] page 1 (If you want to print data) Make settings on the Print Settings screen, and press the PRINT key to print. 2 Select manual printing Verify that the paper is loaded correctly. Default setting: [Selection Print] 1 Press the SHEET/PAGE keys to select the [Print Items] page 2 Select what you want to print See "Chapter 11 Printing" (⇒ p.
232 9.3 Pre-Measurement Settings 9.3 Pre-Measurement Settings Make the settings required for measurement, such as the save destination and channels to use. Settings required before measurement: Save destination and channel(s) to use Because the timebase and recording length may be limited by the save destination and number of channels used, always check these settings before measuring.
233 9.3 Pre-Measurement Settings Setting Recording Conditions with the SUB MENU keys →Status Settings screen To open the screen: Select Operating Key Procedure 1 SHEET/PAGE Select the [Basic] page. 2 Specify the save destination. CURSOR Move the cursor to the [Save in] item. F1 Select [Edit]. The [Browse Folders] dialog box appears. CURSOR Move the cursor to the save destination of the storage media. Select the storage media: Open the layer below: F1 3 4 CURSOR CURSOR Select [OK].
234 9.3 Pre-Measurement Settings Operating Key 6 Procedure Setting a Recording Length CURSOR Move the cursor to the [Shot] item. F1 to F8 Select the setting method for recording length. (Switch Display: F8) Fixed (Fixed recording length) Select from the fixed recording lengths(default setting) User (Arbitrary) Set an arbitrary recording length in units of divisions Time Specify the amount of time to record.
235 9.3 Pre-Measurement Settings Operating Key 8 Procedure Select the recording method CURSOR Move the cursor to the [Trigger mode] item. F1 to F8 Select the setting method for the recording length. Single Record only once (default setting). Repeat Until you press the STOP key, recording repeats at intervals of the set recording length. Timer Recording begins and ends at the specified recording start and stop times. 8 Timer settings The setting procedure is the same as for the timer trigger.
236 9.3 Pre-Measurement Settings Starting and Ending Recording Press the START key. The green LED lights as measurement starts. After recording for the set recording length, data for the whole waveform is displayed. Measurement waveform data is saved directly to the save destination. If the trigger mode is [Single], measurement stops. If the trigger mode is [Repeat], measurement restarts.
237 9.3 Pre-Measurement Settings Relationship Between the Number of Channels Used and Timebase (Real-Time Saving Function) Timebase setting may be limited by the save destination and the number of channels used. The maximum number of channels usable with each timebase setting and type of save destination is as follows. Timebase HDD PC Card, LAN (shared folder) or MO 100 μs * 1 −−− 200 μs * 1 −−− 500 μs 2 1 1 ms 4 2 2 ms 10 4 5 ms 24 8 10 ms 33 20 20 ms or more 33 33 *.
238 9.4 Analyzing Data 9.4 Analyzing Data 9.4.1 Waveform Viewing Three types of waveform display are available with the Real-Time Saving function. • [Whole] Whole Waveform (the waveform recorded with the [Whole Wave] timebase set on the Status Settings screen) • [Measurement] Measurement Waveform (the waveform recorded with the [Sampling] timebase set on the Status Settings screen) • [All] Whole Waveform and Measurement Waveform (upper and lower traces, respectively).
239 9.4 Analyzing Data Viewing Waveforms After Measurement Stops [Whole] is displayed when measurement finishes. Move the cursor to the [Disp] setting item and select F3 [All]. Whole Waveform Location and area of the measurement waveform displayed at the bottom Measurement Waveform F3 Loaded measurement waveform area The whole waveform is displayed at the top, and the measurement waveform at the bottom. The framed portion of the whole waveform indicates the currently displayed measurement waveform.
240 9.4 Analyzing Data Changing and loading the location of the displayed measurement waveform 1 Move the cursor to the [Load] setting item, and select the location (division number) of the measurement waveform to display. The (linked) dotted-line frame in the whole waveform changes. 2 With the SCROLL keys, select the loading location from the whole waveform at the top. If the currently loading waveform is off-screen, the direction of the waveform is indicated by a marker.
241 9.4 Analyzing Data Viewing Saved Waveform Data 1 Press the FILE key to display the File screen. Select and load an index file (.RSI) created by the Real-Time Saving function. File Selection: CURSOR keys Loading: F1 [Load] key (Page 1/3)→F1 [Execute] key See "10.4.3 Loading Waveform Data" (⇒ p. 279) The selected file is loaded and the display shows the [All] setting display on the Waveform screen. When first loaded, no measurement waveform is displayed at the bottom.
242 9.4 Analyzing Data 9.4.2 Calculating Data recorded with the Real-Time Saving function can be subjected to numerical value calculations, waveform calculations and FFT analysis. In all cases, load the index file (.RSI) created by the Real-Time Saving function, display (load) the measurement waveform area to be used for calculation, and select the desired function. Performing numerical value and waveform calculations 1.
243 Saving/Loading Data & Managing Files Chapter 10 Data can be saved and loaded and files can be managed. Before saving data, configure the save settings on the Save Settings screen. Load data and manage files from the File screen. Open the File Screen About screen contents: "2.5.8 Save Settings Screen" (⇒ p. 38) "2.6 File Screen" (⇒ p. 40) Capabilities for Saving/Loading Data & Managing Files Supported Storage Media • • • • • • PC card (⇒ p. MO disk (⇒ p. 245)*2 Floppy disk (⇒ p.
244 10.1 Storage Media 10.1 Storage Media 10.1.1 Using a PC Card For details on handling PC cards, refer to "5.2 Using PC Cards" in the Quick Start Manual. Before saving or loading data to/from a PC card, insert the PC card in the PC card slot on the right side of the instrument. (Two slots are available.
245 10.1 Storage Media 10.1.2 Using an MO Disk An optional 9717 MO Unit (optional built-in unit installed prior to shipment) is required to save or load data to/from an MO disk. Supported MO Disks 3.5 inch MO disk 128 MB, 230 MB, 540 MB, 640 MB, 1.3 GB, 2.3 GB Handling MO Disks • Initialize (format) unformatted MO disks before use. See When using the instrument to initialize an MO disk "10.1.7 Initializing (Formatting) Storage Media" (⇒ p. 251) • Disable write protection before inserting an MO disk.
246 10.1 Storage Media MO Disk Insertion & Removal Right Side of Instrument Eject Button & LED Inserting an MO Disk With the label on the eject button side, fully insert the MO disk in the direction of the arrow. MO Disk Slot Model 9717 MO Unit (Option) Removing an MO Disk Press the eject button. (An MO disk can also be ejected by performing an operation from the File screen. See below.
247 10.1 Storage Media 10.1.3 Using a Floppy Disk An optional 9716 FD Drive drive is required to save or load data to/from a floppy disk. Supported Floppy Disks 3.5 inch 2HD or 2DD Floppy disks formatted to 720 KB or 1.44 MB Handling Floppy Disks • A 2DD (640 KB) or 2HD (1.2 MB) floppy disk that was formatted on a PC-9801 cannot be used. • The number of bytes available depends on the floppy disk type. • Disable write protection before inserting a floppy disk.
248 10.1 Storage Media 10.1.4 Using a Hard Disk An optional 9718 HD Unit (optional built-in unit installed prior to shipment) is required to save or load data to/from a hard disk. The capacity of the hard disk is 60 GB. (1 GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes) The hard disk is initialized prior to shipment. • Do not turn the power off during hard disk operation (saving or loading). The data being saved or loaded may be damaged. • Do not subject the hard disk to extreme shock or vibration.
249 10.1 Storage Media 10.1.6 Using a Network Shared Folder If a shared folder of a PC connected to the network is registered on the File screen, data can be saved and loaded to/from the folder. Furthermore, you can perform file operations in the same way as if the files were on the instrument. The communication settings need to be configured to access a shared folder on a PC. Before configuring settings on the File screen, connect to the PC to be used. See "13.1 Connection Configurations" (⇒ p. 360) "13.
250 10.1 Storage Media Canceling Shared Folder Registration To open the screen: Press the FILE key → File screen Operating Key Procedure 1 FUNCTION MODE Switch to [FN] mode. 2 F6 Select [Disconnect]. The [Disconnect Network Share] dialog box appears. CURSOR F1 Select the folder you want to disconnect from the list and select [Disconnect]. The shared folder registration on the instrument is canceled. The storage media name is deleted from the File screen.
251 10.1 Storage Media 10.1.7 Initializing (Formatting) Storage Media Storage Media the Instrument is Capable of Initializing and Formats Storage Media Format Floppy Disk MS-DOS Format (FAT) When formatted normally: 2HD (1.44 MB), 2DD (720 KB) PC Card MS-DOS Format MO Disk MS-DOS Format Hard Disk MS-DOS Format (FAT32) Initializing Storage Media To open the screen: Press the FILE key → File screen Operating Key Procedure 1 Insert the storage media. 2 Select the storage media to initialize.
252 10.2 Data Capable of Being Saved & Loaded 10.
253 10.2 Data Capable of Being Saved & Loaded If a warning message appears during saving because of insufficient space on the storage media, be sure to press the STOP key to stop measurement before replacing the storage media. If the storage media is removed during measurement, the data may be damaged. (If the storage media specified for [Save in 1] becomes full during automatic saving, the instrument can continue saving data to the storage media selected for [Save in 2].
254 10.2 Data Capable of Being Saved & Loaded Specifying Storage Media & Files _________________________________ Specifying the Save Destination Specify the save destination in the [Browse Folders] dialog box. This dialog box is displayed by selecting F1 [Edit] from the item for specifying the [Save in] on the Save Settings screen, etc. See "10.3.3 Specifying the Save Destination" (⇒ p.
255 10.2 Data Capable of Being Saved & Loaded File Names ____________________________________________________ Up to 5,000 files can be saved to one folder. Up to 40 characters can be used for the save name. When automatically saving waveforms and displayed images, serial numbers or trigger date and time can be appended to the saved file names ([Name Pattern] setting).
256 10.2 Data Capable of Being Saved & Loaded Data types and file naming (when the save name is [TEST]) Data Type Auto Save Manual Save According to the [Name Pattern] setting, a serial number or trigger date and time are automatically added to the save name. Waveform [Numbering] (save name + four-digit serial number) [Off] (serial numbers are appended when the [Same Name] (duplicate file name handling) setting is [Numbering]) TEST.MEM, TEST0001.MEM, TEST0002, ... TEST.MEM, TEST0001.MEM, TEST0002, .
257 10.3 Saving Data 10.3 Saving Data 10.3.1 Save Sequence After installation and connection, turn the power on. Measurement Preparations See "Chapter 3 Measurement Preparations" in the Quick Start Manual Set the measurement configuration on each settings screen ([Status], [Channel], [Trigger] menu). Insert the storage media. Before inserting the storage media, make sure write protection is disabled. See "10.1 Storage Media" (⇒ p. 244) (Initialize the storage media.
258 10.3 Saving Data 10.3.2 Save Methods Save Methods Methods for saving data can be roughly divided into two. Auto Save (⇒ p. 261) Manual Save Saves the data automatically to the storage media after acquiring measurement data for the specified recording length. Various types of data can be saved simultaneously. Before measurement, set the save destination and the data to save. Press the SAVE key and save specified data. There are two save method types. (Saving with the • Quick Save SAVE key) (⇒ p.
259 10.3 Saving Data To divide waveform data for saving: Divided Save (valid only for saving in binary format) When the file size is likely to be large such as when the recording length is long, dividing the data into multiple files can facilitate later searching through waveforms. The data is divided and saved after each specified recording length. The recording length for saving by Auto Save or by the SAVE key is set by the [Division] item on the Settings screen. See "10.3.
260 10.3 Saving Data 10.3.3 Specifying the Save Destination Set the save destination in the [Save in] item on each page of the Save Settings screen. Before Specifying the Save Destination Make sure the storage media has been inserted. If the storage media has not been inserted, its name does not appear in the save destination list. Save Destination Settings To open the screen: Press the SET key → Select with the SUB MENU keys →Save Settings screen See Screen Layout (⇒ p.
261 10.3 Saving Data 10.3.4 Setting Auto Save This setting enables waveforms, numerical calculation results and screen images to be saved automatically during measurement. Both can be saved simultaneously. Auto Save Settings To open the screen: Press the SET key → Select with the SUB MENU keys →Save Settings screen See Screen Layout (⇒ p. 38) Operating Key 1 3 Enable auto save. SHEET/PAGE CURSOR F2 Select the [Auto Save] page. Move the cursor to the [Auto Save] item. Select [On].
262 10.3 Saving Data Description When the maximum number of files that can be saved is exceeded: Maximum number of files • When saving to folders, up to 5,000 files can be saved in one folder. • When saving to the topmost directory (root directory) of the storage media, up to 512 files can normally be saved if the storage media (MO disk or PC card) is formatted in FAT16 and up to 5,000 files can normally be saved if the storage media (hard disk drive or large capacity PC card) is formatted in FAT32.
263 10.3 Saving Data 10.3.5 Setting Manual Save (SAVE Key Output) Enables data acquired during measurement and existing data to be saved by pressing the SAVE key. Any of the following data can be saved. Settings data, waveform data, numerical calculation results, and display screens Manual Save Settings To open the screen: Press the SET key → Select with the SUB MENU keys →Save Settings screen See Screen Layout (⇒ p. 38) Operating Key 1 Set the save method for when the SAVE key is pressed.
264 10.3 Saving Data Operating Key 5 Select the contents (Name Pattern) to be automatically added to the save name (only when saving waveform data) CURSOR F1 to F8 6 Procedure Move the cursor to the [Name Pattern] item. Select the contents to be automatically added to the save name. Numbering Appends serial numbers beginning with 0001 as a suffix to the save name. Trig (suffix) Appends the trigger date and time as a suffix to the save name.
265 10.3 Saving Data 10.3.6 Saving Settings Data Settings such as measurement configurations can be saved to storage media by pressing the SAVE key. In addition, multiple instrument setting states ("settings data") can be stored in internal instrument memory and reloaded. Settings data can be loaded automatically at power-on (Auto Setup function) (⇒ p. 281).
266 10.3 Saving Data Saving Settings Data: Internal Saving To open the screen: Press the DISP key→ Press the F7 [System] key→ Select → Setting Configuration screen 1 2 3 Operating Key Procedure CURSOR Move the cursor to the Setting No. to be saved. F2 Select [Save]. A confirmation dialog box appears. F1 Select [Execute]. The currently setting state is stored as the selected Setting No. with the SUB MENU keys Setting Number A mark beside the No. indicates that the setting state is stored.
267 10.3 Saving Data 10.3.7 Automatically Saving Waveforms Save waveforms automatically during measurement. Set auto save before beginning measurement. Waveforms can be saved in binary or text format. The channels of all sheets for which waveform display is set to [On] are saved. When using auto save during measurement, do not remove the storage media specified as the save destination until the measurement operation is completely finished. Data on the storage media may be damaged.
268 10.3 Saving Data Operating Key 6 Procedure When [Text] is selected as the save format Set the data thinning number. For no data thinning, select [Off]. For data thinning, set the thinning number (out of how many data items to leave one data item remaining). See "Entering Numbers" (⇒ p. 64) When using Timebase 2 and [Text] is selected as the save format Select whether to interpolate data. Move the cursor to the [Timebase 2 Interpolation] item. Select either choice.
269 10.3 Saving Data When you want to close or move the save progress dialog box: To close the dialog box, press the FUNCTION MODE key while pressing the SAVE key when the dialog box is displayed. To redisplay the dialog box, press the FUNCTION MODE key while pressing the SAVE key. To move the dialog box, press the cursor keys while pressing the SAVE key when the dialog box is displayed.
270 10.3 Saving Data 10.3.8 Optionally Selecting Waveforms & Saving (SAVE Key) Optionally select an acquired waveform and press the SAVE key to save the waveform. Waveforms can be saved in binary or text format. Set the data to save before pressing the SAVE key for [Quick Save] and set the data to save after pressing the SAVE key for [Selection Save]. With the Real-Time Saving function, only the measurement waveform in the instrument's internal memory is saved as a MEM file (.MEM file name extension).
271 10.3 Saving Data Operating Key 6 Procedure When the save format is [Text] When [Text] is selected as the save format 6 Set the data thinning number. CURSOR F1 to F8 Move the cursor to the [Thinning] item. 7 For no data thinning, select [Off]. For data thinning, set the thinning number (out of how many data items to leave one data item remaining). Off, 2 to 1000 See "Entering Numbers" (⇒ p. 64) 7 When using Timebase 2 and [Text] is selected as the save format F1 to F8 item.
272 10.3 Saving Data 10.3.9 Automatically Saving Display Images After acquiring data, the waveform screen is automatically saved as an image file (BMP or PNG format). Screen Auto Save To open the screen: Press the SET key → Select with the SUB MENU keys →Save Settings screen Screen Layout (⇒ p. 38) Operating Key Procedure [Auto Save] Page 1 Set auto save (⇒ p. 261). 2 Enable display image saving. 3 Set the save destination. CURSOR F2 Move the cursor to the [Screen Image] item.
273 10.3 Saving Data Operating Key 6 Procedure [Auto Save] Page Set whether to save the settings area (GUI area) of the screen. Move the cursor to the [GUI Save] item. CURSOR F1 to F8 Select either choice. 1 Without The GUI area is not saved. 2 With The GUI area is also saved. 6 Confirm the measurement configuration and other settings, then start measurement (START key). When using the Memory Division function, if [Wave Display] is disabled (Off), screen images are not saved.
274 10.3 Saving Data 10.3.10 Optionally Selecting Display Screens & Saving (SAVE Key) Optionally select the screen you want to save and press the SAVE key to save the screen as an image (BMP or PNG format). Display screens can also be saved during measurement. Manually Saving Screens To open the screen: Press the SET key → Select with the SUB MENU keys → Save Settings screen See Screen Layout (⇒ p. 38) Operating Key 1 2 3 4 Procedure Set manual save (⇒ p. 263).
275 10.4 Loading Data 10.4 Loading Data Waveform data or settings data saved to storage media can be loaded on the instrument. Furthermore, if you create a STARTUP.SET file for auto setup (⇒ p. 281), the settings data can be loaded automatically from the storage media at power-on. See "Creating a Settings File for Auto Setup" (⇒ p. 281) "Automatically Loading Settings Data (Auto Setup)" (⇒ p. 281) Multiple setting states can be stored in the instrument and later reloaded.
276 10.4 Loading Data 10.4.1 Selecting Files & Folders on Storage Media Storage media does not appear in the File screen unless it is inserted. Make sure the storage media is inserted properly. Press the FILE key to display the File screen. Selecting the Storage Media Storage Media Information MEDIA LIST Use the CURSOR keys to select the storage media. A list of storage media ([MEDIA LIST]) appears in the file list. If the list does not appear, press the ESC key until [MEDIA LIST] appears.
277 10.4 Loading Data Opening Storage Media and Folders from the Folder Tree Press the SHEET/PAGE key and move the cursor to the folder tree. The available storage media appears. See "Storage Media Names" (⇒ p. 254) To show or hide the directories of storage media in the folder tree: F1 [Open] File List Displays the files in the selected storage media or folder. The SELECT key can also be used to show or hide directories.
278 10.4 Loading Data 10.4.2 Loading Settings Data Previously saved settings data can be loaded from storage media (File screen) or from internal memory (System Settings Status screen). Loadable settings data file: “file name”.SET Select the data to load: Loading from the storage media To open the screen: Press the FILE key → File screen Operating Key Procedure 1 Select the data to load (⇒ p. 276). 2 F1 3 F1 (Page1/3) Select [Load]. A confirmation dialog box appears. Select [Execute].
279 10.4 Loading Data 10.4.3 Loading Waveform Data Loadable settings data file: “file name”.MEM, REC, FFT, SEQ* (when memory division is enabled), IDX* (with the Divided Saving function), RSI* (with the Real-Time Saving function) *. Index file By loading an index file, data files are loaded as a batch. Loading Waveform Data To open the screen: Press the FILE key → File screen Operating Key 3 Select the data to load (⇒ p. 276). F1 Select [Load]. A confirmation dialog box appears. F1 Select [Execute].
280 10.5 Saving & Loading Auto Settings File (Auto Setup Function) 10.5 Saving & Loading Auto Settings File (Auto Setup Function) If you save a STARTUP.SET file for auto setup to the root directory of the storage media (topmost level in the storage media), the settings data can be loaded automatically from the storage media at power-on. Loadable Storage Media & Priority Order (When more than one storage media contains a settings files for auto setup.) 1. PC Card 2. Floppy Disk 3.
281 10.5 Saving & Loading Auto Settings File (Auto Setup Function) Creating a Settings File for Auto Setup To open the screen: Press the SET key → Select Operating Key 1 Set the save method for when the SAVE key is pressed. SHEET/PAGE CURSOR F1 to F8 Select the [SAVE Key] page. Move the cursor to the [SAVE Key Operation] item. Quick Save The preset data is saved upon pressing the SAVE key.
282 10.6 Examples of Saving Data: Reading Data on a PC 10.6 Examples of Saving Data: Reading Data on a PC 10.6.1 Example of Saving Data If you save numerical calculation results or data in text format, characters or display items used on the instrument are converted as shown below.
283 10.6 Examples of Saving Data: Reading Data on a PC Example 2 of Saving Waveform Data as Text ________________________ Using Timebase 1 & Timebase 2 with the Memory Function when Timebase 2 Interpolation is Set to [Off] When Analog Channel 1-1 (Timebase 1) and 1-2 (Timebase 2) was Saved: Timebase 1: 1 ms/div (10 μs/S) 2: 50 μs/S Timebase Value Timebase 1 Value Line 1: Comment If a title comment was entered, it is displayed here.
284 10.6 Examples of Saving Data: Reading Data on a PC Example 3 of Saving Waveform Data as Text _______________________ Using Timebase 1 & Timebase 2 with the Memory Function when Timebase 2 Interpolation is Set to [On] When Analog Channel 1-1 (Timebase 1) and 1-2 (Timebase 2) was Saved: Timebase 1: 1 ms/div (10 μs/S) 2: 50 μs/S "COMMENT","Timebase 2 Data Interpolation is ON" "DATE","12-14-2004" "TIME","13:23:52.760" "NUM_SIGS",3 "INTERVAL",1.
285 10.6 Examples of Saving Data: Reading Data on a PC Example 4 of Saving Waveform Data as Text ________________________ Recorder Function When Analog Channel 1-1 and 1-2 was Saved: Timebase 10 ms/div (100 ns/S) Timebase Value A1_1 Maximum Value A1_2 Maximum Value A1_1 Maximum Value Line 1: Comment If a title comment was entered, it is displayed here. Lines 2 to 3: Trigger Time Line 7: Measurement Result Unit Line 8: Signal Name If a comment was entered for each data item, the comments are displayed.
286 10.6 Examples of Saving Data: Reading Data on a PC 10.6.2 Reading Waveform Data on a PC The following explains how to import data into Excel on Windows. The capacity of Excel to import data from a text file is limited to 256 columns and 65,536 rows. Text files containing data that exceeds these limits cannot be imported into Excel. To avoid exceeding these limits when saving text data, select [Displayed Ch] as the channels to save, or specify the saving range as that between A/B cursors.
287 10.6 Examples of Saving Data: Reading Data on a PC Creating a Graph from Waveform Data Imported into Excel Example: Creating a graph for the voltage values of channels A1_1 and A1_2. Click inside the cell containing the first data item for the graph and press the Shift+Ctrl+End keys. (All data up until the last data item is selected) 1 2 Click the Chart Wizard button. Click Shift + Click 3 Select the “Line” chart type.
288 10.7 Managing Files 10.7 Managing Files Press the FILE key to display the File screen. Data saved to storage media can be managed on the File screen. The file operations that are available differ depending on the cursor position in the File screen (folder tree or file list) and the FUNCTION MODE display. Screen & File Operation Display See "2.6 File Screen" (⇒ p. 40), "Function Modes and Settings" (⇒ p. 41) • Before performing an operation, insert the storage media (except for the optional hard disk).
289 10.7 Managing Files List of File Operations File Screen File Operation Description or Reference Section (When the cursor is in Page 3/3 (F8) (Operations for Selecting Multiple Files when Copying, Moving, & Deleting the file list) Files) When a folder or file is displayed FN Mode (Press the FUNCTION MODE key) Select Selects or deselects a file. F2 Select All Selects all files. F3 Deselect All Deselects all files.
290 10.7 Managing Files 10.7.2 Moving Files & Folders Move a file or folder to a specified folder. Make sure write protection is disabled for the storage media. Moving a File or Folder To open the screen: Press the FILE key → File screen See Screen Layout (⇒ p. 40) Operating Key 1 2 3 Procedure Select the file or folder you want to move (⇒ p. 276). Select the move destination. F8 → F2 Display [Page 2/3] and select [Move]. The [Select Folder] dialog box appears. F1 Select [Edit].
291 10.7 Managing Files 10.7.3 Deleting Files & Folders Delete a file or folder. Make sure write protection is disabled for the storage media. Files and folders cannot be deleted if write protection is enabled. Deleting a File or Folder To open the screen: Press the FILE key → File screen See Screen Layout (⇒ p. 40) Operating Key Select the file or folder you want to delete (⇒ p. 276). Delete the file or folder. F8 → F3 Display [Page 2/3] and select [Delete]. A confirmation dialog box appears.
292 10.7 Managing Files 10.7.5 Creating New Folders Create a folder. Make sure write protection is disabled for the storage media. Creating a Folder To open the screen: Press the FILE key → File screen See Screen Layout (⇒ p. 40) Operating Key 1 2 Procedure Move the cursor to the directory in which you want to create a folder (⇒ p. 276). Enter the name of the folder. F8 → F5 Display [Page 2/3] and select [Create Folder]. The [Create Folder] dialog box appears.
293 10.7 Managing Files 10.7.6 Sorting Files Sort files in the file list into a specified order. Sorting Files To open the screen: Press the FILE key → File screen See Screen Layout (⇒ p. 40) Operating Key 1 2 Display the file list you want to view (⇒ p. 276). Switch to FN mode. The [Sort Settings] dialog box appears. Select [On]. Select the sort type. CURSOR F1 to F8 Move the cursor to the [Sort Type] item. Select the sort type you want to use for sorting (Switch Display: F8) files.
294 10.7 Managing Files 10.7.7 Limiting Display of Files The hiding of unnecessary file types in the file list can be set. Showing & Hiding Files To open the screen: Press the FILE key → File screen See Screen Layout (⇒ p. 40) Operating Key 1 2 Procedure Display the file list you want to view (⇒ p. 276). Switch to FN mode. FUNCTION MODE Display [FN] mode. F2 3 Select [Filter]. The [Customize Filter] dialog box appears. Select the files to display. CURSOR Move the cursor to a file type.
295 10.7 Managing Files 10.7.8 Setting the Items to Display You can add items to the file list to display details for those items. You can also set the file list to show only the items you require. Selecting Display Items To open the screen: Press the FILE key → File screen See Screen Layout (⇒ p. 40) Operating Key 1 2 Procedure Display the file list you want to view (⇒ p. 276). Switch to FN mode. The [Customize Display Items] dialog box appears. 3 Select the items to display.
296 10.7 Managing Files 10.7.9 Printing the File List The file list of the File screen can be printed. Details for all display items in the file list are printed. Only folder names are printed for folders. Information on the contents of folders is not printed. Before printing, make sure the recording paper is loaded correctly. Printing the File List To open the screen: Press the FILE key → File screen See Screen Layout (⇒ p. 40) Operating Key 1 2 Procedure Display the file list you want to print (⇒ p.
297 Print after making print settings in the Print Settings screen. 1 Open the Settings screen 2 Menu selection 3 Page selection About screen contents: "2.5.9 Print Settings Screen" (⇒ p. 39) Things you can do with printing Selecting the print method [Printer] page Selecting the printing type [Printer] page "11.2 Print Methods and Print Items" (⇒ p. 299) • • • • • • • Auto Print (Auto Print/Real-Time Printing) • Auto Print waveforms (⇒ p. 301) • Auto Print numerical calculation results (⇒ p.
298 11.1 Printing Workflow 11.1 Printing Workflow Load recording paper Verify that the recording paper is loaded correctly. How to load recording paper: See "3.3 Loading Recording Paper (With a Printer Module Installed)" in the Quick Start Manual Turn power on Set measurement configuration Select the printing method (printing with the PRINT key) Manual printing Auto Print *1 (⇒ p. 303) (⇒ p.
299 11.2 Print Methods and Print Items 11.2 Print Methods and Print Items There are two main print methods. Auto Print (⇒ p. 301) Printing starts automatically when measurement starts. Printing operation varies depending on the selected function. * • Auto Print (Memory Function and FFT Function) • Real-Time Print (Recorder Function) Manual Print (PRINT key output) (⇒ p. 303) Press the PRINT key at any time to start printing. There are two print methods. • Selection Print (⇒ p.
300 11.2 Print Methods and Print Items Available Printing types The following printing types are available. Use the Print Settings screen ([Printer] page of the [Print] menu) to select the content to print. Type (Print Example) Content Auto Print (⇒ p. 301) Manual Print Print Examples (⇒ p. 303) Functions Print the entire range of data acquired Whole Wave *1 (Whole Waveform) by the instrument. O *3 O (⇒ p.
301 11.3 Making Auto Print Settings 11 11.3 Making Auto Print Settings Auto Print Settings To open the screen: Press the SET key → Select with the SUB MENU keys →Print Settings screen See Screen Layout (⇒ p. 39) Operating Key 1 Procedure Enable Auto Print. SHEET/PAGE Select the [Printer] page. CURSOR F2 Move the cursor to the [Auto Print] item. Select [On] (Default setting: Off). When you also want to print numeric calculation results:( only) Move the cursor to the [Calculation Results] item.
302 11.3 Making Auto Print Settings Description Print Order During Auto Printing of waveforms and numeric calculation results (both are set to [On]), numeric calculation results are printed after waveforms. To print at the same time as waveform display (internal printer only) When the Memory Function is enabled, Roll Mode (⇒ p. 99) allows you to print at the same time that waveforms are displayed.
303 11.4 Making Manual Print (PRINT Key Output) Settings Manual Print [Selection Print] To open the screen: Press the SET key → Select with the SUB MENU keys →Print Settings screen See Screen Layout (⇒ p. 39) Operating Key 1 2 3 Procedure Set the output destination. SHEET/PAGE CURSOR F1 to F8 1 2 Select the [Printer] page. Move the cursor to the [Output Destination] item. Select either choice. Printer Output to the internal printer (when an internal printer is installed) (default setting).
304 11.4 Making Manual Print (PRINT Key Output) Settings Operating Key 6 7 8 9 Procedure Make print settings as required for the printer (⇒ p. 307) . Before pressing the PRINT key If you want to print the display screen Display the screen that you want to print. Make printout content settings as required (⇒ p. 311). Press the PRINT key. If you want to print an A-B waveform Set the A-B range on the waveform screen. (⇒ p. 306) Select the printing type in the [Print] dialog. Select the item to print.
305 11.4 Making Manual Print (PRINT Key Output) Settings Manual Print [Quick Print] To open the screen: Press the SET key → Select with the SUB MENU keys →Print Settings screen Operating Key 1 2 Procedure Set the output destination. SHEET/PAGE CURSOR F1 to F8 Move the cursor to the [Output Destination] item. Select either choice. Printer Output to the internal printer (when an internal printer is installed)(default setting) USB Output to the external printer. Set the print method to Quick Print.
306 11.4 Making Manual Print (PRINT Key Output) Settings Operating Key 6 Procedure To print a report (Printing Type: [Report]) Set the print size CURSOR F1 to F8 7 8 9 Move the cursor to the [A4 Size] item. 6 Select either choice. Off Print without condensing.(default setting) On Print waveforms or text condensed horizontally to fit on A4-size paper. Make print settings as required for the printer (⇒ p. 307). Before pressing the PRINT key Make printout content settings as required (⇒ p. 311).
307 11.5 Making Printer Settings 11.5 Making Printer Settings [Printer] page of the printer settings screen Set these items when you are using the internal printer (option). The print density can be set in 5 steps (⇒ p. 307). The darkness of waveform colors can be set to any value (⇒ p. 308). Specify whether or not to feed the paper after printing (⇒ p. 308). The print quality can be set in 3 steps (⇒ p. 309). Set the paper orientation (⇒ p. 310). Set the margins (⇒ p. 310).
308 11.5 Making Printer Settings Waveform Printing Density Settings To open the screen: Press the SET key → Select with the SUB MENU keys →Print Settings screen See Screen Layout (⇒ p. 39) 1 2 3 Operating Key Procedure SHEET/PAGE Select the [Printer] page. CURSOR F1 Move the cursor to the [Waveform Density] item. Select [Set]. The [Waveform Printing Density] dialog box appears. CURSOR Move the cursor to the color whose density you want to change. F1 to F8 Select the print density.
309 11.5 Making Printer Settings 11 Print Quality Settings with the SUB MENU keys →Print Settings screen See Screen Layout (⇒ p. 39) 1 2 Operating Key Procedure SHEET/PAGE Select the [Printer] page. CURSOR Move the cursor to the [Print Quality] item. F1 to F8 Select the print quality. When Model 8995 A4 Printer Unit is installed Fine (slow), Normal (default setting), Rough (fast) When Model 8995-01 A6 Printer Unit is installed Normal (default setting), Rough (fast) 11.5.
310 11.5 Making Printer Settings Margin Settings To open the screen: Press the SET key → Select with the SUB MENU keys →Print Settings screen See Screen Layout (⇒ p. 39) 1 2 Operating Key Procedure SHEET/PAGE Select the [Printer] page. CURSOR Move the cursor to the [Margins] item. F1 to F8 Set the margins Custom Specify the top, bottom, left and right margins.
311 11.6 Setting the Print Content 11 11.6 Setting the Print Content Press the SUB MENU key and select the [Print] menu. Press the SHEET/PAGE key and select the [Print Items] page. [Common Settings] fields in the [Print Items] page of the Print Settings screen. Select the recording type (⇒ p. 311). Select the print area (⇒ p. 312). Select the type of value to print on the horizontal axis (⇒ p. 312).
312 11.6 Setting the Print Content Print Area Settings To open the screen: Press the SET key → Select with the SUB MENU keys →Print Settings screen See Screen Layout (⇒ p. 39) (These settings are valid when the Memory Function and Auto Print are enabled, the action of the PRINT key is [Quick Print], and the printing type is [Screen Link].) 1 2 Operating Key Procedure SHEET/PAGE Select the [Print Items] page. CURSOR Move the cursor to the [Area] item. F1 to F8 Select the print area.
313 11.6 Setting the Print Content 11 11.6.2 Printing Waveforms Press the SUB MENU key and select the [Print] menu. Press the SHEET/PAGE key and select the [Print Items] page. [Waveform Print Items] field in the [Print Items] page of the Print Settings screen Selects the type of grid to print on the recording paper (⇒ p. 313). Allows you to print the channel number or comments on the waveform (Channel Marker) (⇒ p. 314). Specifies where to print the channel market on the waveform.
314 11.6 Setting the Print Content Channel Marker (Channel Number or Comments) Settings To open the screen: Press the SET key → Select with the SUB MENU keys →Print Settings screen See Screen Layout (⇒ p. 39) 1 2 3 Operating Key Procedure SHEET/PAGE Select the [Print Items] page. Select the type of channel marker. CURSOR Move the cursor to the [Channel Markers] item. F1 to F8 Select the type of channel marker. Off Do not print the channel number or comments on the recording paper. Ch No.
315 11.6 Setting the Print Content Upper and Lower Limit Setting To open the screen: Press the SET key → Select with the SUB MENU keys →Print Settings screen 1 2 Operating Key Procedure SHEET/PAGE Select the [Print Items] page. CURSOR Move the cursor to the [Upper/Lower Limits] item. F1 to F8 Select either choice. Off Do not print upper and lower limits (default setting). On Print upper and lower limits. Chapter 11 Printing See Screen Layout (⇒ p.
316 11.6 Setting the Print Content Counter Print Settings To open the screen: Press the SET key → Select with the SUB MENU keys →Print Settings screen See Screen Layout (⇒ p. 39) 1 2 3 Operating Key Procedure SHEET/PAGE Select the [Print Items] page. Select the type of counter to print. CURSOR Move the cursor to the [Counter Printing] item. F1 to F8 Select the type of counter to print. Off Do not print a counter (default setting).
317 11.6 Setting the Print Content Time Axis Magnification and Compression Settings To open the screen: Press the SET key → Select with the SUB MENU keys →Print Settings screen 1 2 3 Operating Key Procedure SHEET/PAGE Select the [Print Items] page. CURSOR Move the cursor to the [Mag/Comp] item. F1 to F8 Select the display type. No Screen Link Print using the magnification or compression ratio set here.
318 11.6 Setting the Print Content 11.6.3 Printing Numerical Value Displays Make the following settings as required. Press the SUB MENU key to display the [Print] menu. Press the SHEET/PAGE key to display the [Print Items] page. [Numerical Value Print Items] field in the [Print Items] page of the Print Settings screen. Numeric values can be thinned before printing. Select whether or not to link the printing to the display of numeric values on the waveform screen.
319 11.6 Setting the Print Content When the printing interval is longer than the record data Data from the first sample only is printed. When the Memory Function is enabled and Timebase 2 sampling is used The data of Timebase 1 and Timebase 2 is printed. The data of Timebase 1 only is thinned before printing. The data of Timebase 2 is printed in the field which are closes to the timebase of Timebase 1. See "Print Example 2: Measurement with Timebase 1 and Timebase 2, with Timebase 1 thinned" (⇒ p.
320 11.6 Setting the Print Content 11.6.4 Making Gauge Settings (When Using External Printer) Make the following settings as required. Press the SUB MENU key and select the [Print] menu. Press the SHEET/PAGE key and select the [Print Items] page. [External Printer Print Items] field in the [Print Items] page of the Print Settings screen. Select whether to print a gauge on all pages or on the first page. (This example screen shows the default value.
321 11.6 Setting the Print Content 11 11.6.5 Printing Comments and Setting Data Make the following settings as required. Press the SUB MENU key to display the [Print] menu. Press the SHEET/PAGE key to display the [Print Items] page. [Comment Printing Settings] field in the [Print Items] page of the Print Settings screen. Select whether to print titles and settings data (function, timebase, time axis magnification or compression ratio, trigger times).
322 11.6 Setting the Print Content Printing Analog Channel Comments and Settings To open the screen: Press the SET key → Select with the SUB MENU keys →Print Settings screen See Screen Layout (⇒ p. 39) 1 2 Operating Key Procedure SHEET/PAGE Select the [Print Items] page. CURSOR Move the cursor to the [Analog] item. F1 to F8 Select the content to print. Off Do not print. Settings Print the settings data of the instrument (default setting). Comments Print the comments of each channel.
323 11.7 Print Examples 11 11.7 Print Examples 2 → 2, 3 → 3, n → n Whole Waveform _______________________________________________ Print Example 1: Printing Title and Settings, with a Gauge 1 3 Trigger mark 4 6 5 2 Settings for this print example 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Setting Item Setting Reference for Setting Title [Set & Com] (⇒ p. 321) Analog [Set & Com] (⇒ p. 322) [Comment Printing Settings] field in the [Print Items] page Time Value Display [Time] (⇒ p.
324 11.7 Print Examples Print Example 2: Printing Title with Channel Comments 1 3 9 7 4 8 6 2 Settings for this print example 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Setting Item Setting Reference for Setting Title [Comments] (⇒ p. 321) Logic [On] (⇒ p. 322) [Comment Printing Settings] field in the [Print Items] page Time Value Display [Time] (⇒ p. 312) Common Print Items Grid Type [Normal] (⇒ p. 313) List & Gauge [Off] (⇒ p. 314) Channel Markers [Comments],[Inside] (⇒ p.
325 11.7 Print Examples 11 Print Example 3: Printing of Timebase 1 & 2, 2-Screen Display The channel of Timebase 2 is marked by an asterisk (*). Chapter 11 Printing The sampling rate of the Timebase 2 is printed under Timebase settings.
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333 System Environment Chapter 12 12 Settings Function menu 2 Menu selection About screen contents: "2.7.1 Environment (Env) Settings Screen" (⇒ p. 43) "2.7.5 Initialization (Init) Settings Screen" (⇒ p. 48) What You Can Set with System Environment Settings System environment settings System settings Waveform screen display settings • Grid type (⇒ p. 334) • Comment display (⇒ p. 335) • Recording time value display (⇒ p. 336) • Zero position display (⇒ p.
334 12.1 Making Waveform Screen Display Settings 12.1 Making Waveform Screen Display Settings 12.1.1 Selecting the Grid Type Select whether to display dotted lines or solid lines in the grids shown on waveform screens. Off Dotted Line Solid Line This setting is not reflected in printing. Use the Print Settings screen if you want to change how grids are printed (⇒ p. 313). Grid Type To open the screen: Press the DISP key→ Press the F7 [System] key→ Select →Env Settings screen See Screen Layout (⇒ p.
335 12.1 Making Waveform Screen Display Settings 12.1.2 Displaying or Hiding Comments You can display the comments for each channel on waveform screens. 12 VOLT-A Comments Use the Channel Settings screen to set channel comments. See "5.2 Adding Comments" (⇒ p. 112) Title comments are printed but do not appear on waveform screens. Comments do not appear on printouts automatically, even if they are displayed on waveform screens. Use the Print Settings screen if you want to print comments. See "11.6.
336 12.1 Making Waveform Screen Display Settings 12.1.3 Selecting the Time Value Display Select the waveform recording time value to display (horizontal axis) on waveform screens. 0 500ms 0 Time 1m40s 0 Mod 60 5 10 ’05-5-30 00:00:00 00000000s Scale Date 0 500 1000 Samples Time Value Display To open the screen: Press the DISP key→ Press the F7 [System] key→ Select keys →Env Settings screen with the SUB MENU See Screen Layout (⇒ p.
337 12.2 Making Key Operation and Operational Settings 12.2 Making Key Operation and Operational Settings Normally measurement starts when you press the START key one time. To prevent measurement from starting by misoperations, you can set the START key activation conditions. Start measurement Start measurement START Key Activation Condition Settings To open the screen: Press the DISP key→ Press the F7 [System] key→ Select →Env Settings screen See Screen Layout (⇒ p.
338 12.2 Making Key Operation and Operational Settings 12.2.2 Using the Auto-Resume Function (Resume After Power Restoration) If a power outage or other power loss causes an interruption in recording (while the LED on the left side of the START key is lit), you can automatically resume recording when the power is restored. If you are using triggers, the triggers are restored to the Trigger Wait State.
339 12.2 Making Key Operation and Operational Settings 12.2.3 Specifying Jog & Shuttle Scroll Operations You can change the direction of the waveform scrolling which occurs when you rotate the Jog and Shuttle knobs. Positive direction (default setting) Display earlier waveforms Move the display position Waveforms earlier than the current point appear. Move the display position to the right Waveforms later than the current point appear.
340 12.2 Making Key Operation and Operational Settings 12.2.4 Using Sheet Scroll Linkage Sheet scroll linkage allows you to scroll sheets which are not displayed when you scroll a waveform on the waveform screen. This allows you to check waveforms for the same time value when you switch the displayed sheet. Sheet Scroll Linkage Settings To open the screen: Press the DISP key→ Press the F7 [System] key→ Select →Env Settings screen with the SUB MENU keys See Screen Layout (⇒ p.
341 12.2 Making Key Operation and Operational Settings 12.2.6 Selecting How Settings Affect Measurement (Restart Permission) You can select whether measurement restarts immediately after changing measurement-related settings. To open the screen: Press the DISP key→ Press the F7 [System] key→ Select →Env Settings screen with the SUB MENU keys See Screen Layout (⇒ p. 43) Operating Key Procedure 1 CURSOR Move the cursor to the [Restart]. 2 F1 to F8 Select either choice.
342 12.2 Making Key Operation and Operational Settings 12.2.8 Specifying Beep and Operation Sounds Beep sounds can be specified to alert you to operation status. They can be selected from two types. Sounds can also be emitted for key operations. Beep Sound Settings To open the screen: Press the DISP key→ Press the F7 [System] key→ Select →Env Settings screen with the SUB MENU keys See Screen Layout (⇒ p. 43) Operating Key Procedure 1 CURSOR Move the cursor to the [Beep Sound] item.
343 12.2 Making Key Operation and Operational Settings 12.2.9 Making Screen Saver Settings A screen saver can be set to appear after a specified number of minutes during which no operation key is pressed. This prevents screen burn-in. If a monitor is connected to the MONITOR jack of the instrument, the screen saver also appears on the monitor. Press any key. The operating screen appears again.
344 12.2 Making Key Operation and Operational Settings 12.2.10 Making Backlight Saver Settings A backlight saver can be activated after a specified number of minutes during which no operation key is pressed. The backlight saver turns off the backlight of the LCD, prolonging the lifetime of the backlight by turning it off when not needed. To deactivate the backlight saver Press any key. The operating screen appears again.
345 12.2 Making Key Operation and Operational Settings 12.2.11 Selecting the Display Language You can select the screen display language. After selecting a language, reboot the instrument to enable the selection. Display Language Selection See Screen Layout (⇒ p. 43) Operating Key 1 Procedure Select the display language. CURSOR Move the cursor to the [Language] item. F1 to F8 Select the display language. English Display in English. (default setting) Japanese Display in Japanese.
346 12.2 Making Key Operation and Operational Settings 12.2.12 Selecting Screen Colors You can set the colors of the waveform screen background and the colors of characters and other objects on the screen. Select red, blue, and green values for the corresponding setting items. The color of the setting item changes to the selected color. Screen Color Settings To open the screen: Press the DISP key→ Press the F7 [System] key→ Select →Env Settings screen with the SUB MENU keys See Screen Layout (⇒ p.
347 12.3 Making System Settings 12.3 Making System Settings 12 12.3.1 Setting the Date and Time • Measuring with timer triggers • Printing trigger times on printouts If you need to change both the time zone and the date and time, change the time zone first. Date and Time Settings To open the screen: Press the DISP key→ Press the F7 [System] key→ Select →Init Settings screen with the SUB MENU keys See Screen Layout (⇒ p.
348 12.3 Making System Settings 12.3.2 Initializing Waveform Data Discard the waveform data saved in memory and initialize the data. Initializing Waveform Data To open the screen: Press the DISP key→ Press the F7 [System] key→ Select →Init Settings screen See Screen Layout (⇒ p. 48) 1 2 Operating Key Procedure CURSOR Move the cursor to the [Initialize Waveform Data] button. F1 Select [Execute]. A confirmation dialog box appears. F2 Select [Execute]. To cancel initializing Select F3 [Cancel].
349 12.3 Making System Settings 12.3.3 Initializing System Settings (System Reset) Select groups of settings currently in force on the instrument, and initialize the settings. Initialization returns the instrument to the factory default state. See "Appendix 2.1 List of Default Settings" (⇒ p. A8) Initializing System Setting Data To open the screen: Press the DISP key→ Press the F7 [System] key→ Select →Init Settings screen with the SUB MENU keys See Screen Layout (⇒ p.
350 12.3 Making System Settings 12.3.4 Self-Test (Self Diagnostics) The following self-test checks are available. Check the instrument's internal memory (ROM and RAM)(⇒ p. 350). The results are displayed on the screen. Check the screen display (color check, gradation check, character check) (⇒ p. 351). Check whether instrument keys are functioning correctly (⇒ p. 352). Check printing by the printer and clean print heads (⇒ p. 353). Check LAN settings and status.
351 12.3 Making System Settings If "NG" appears Select the [Detail] button to check the results. To save the NG results report, select the [Save] button, and to print the results select the [Print] button. Display Check To open the screen: Press the DISP key→ Press the F7 [System] key→ Select →Init Settings screen with the SUB MENU keys See Screen Layout (⇒ p. 48) Operating Key Procedure 1 CURSOR Move the cursor to the [Display Check] button. F1 Select [Execute]. A red screen appears.
352 12.3 Making System Settings Key Check To open the screen: Press the DISP key→ Press the F7 [System] key→ Select →Init Settings screen with the SUB MENU keys See Screen Layout (⇒ p. 48) 1 2 Operating Key Procedure CURSOR Move the cursor to the [Key Check] button. F1 Select [Execute]. Operation keys appear. All operation keys Press each operation key once or more. The corresponding key is painted over. • Jog: Rotate to the left and right, one time or more in each direction.
353 12.3 Making System Settings Printer Check To open the screen: Press the DISP key→ Press the F7 [System] key→ Select →Init Settings screen with the SUB MENU keys See Screen Layout (⇒ p. 48) Before executing 1 2 Operating Key Procedure CURSOR Move the cursor to the [Printer Check] button. F1 Select [Execute]. The [Printer Check] dialog box appears. CURSOR F1 Move the cursor to the item you want to execute and execute the check.
354 12.3 Making System Settings LAN Check To open the screen: Press the DISP key→ Press the F7 [System] key→ Select →Init Settings screen with the SUB MENU keys See Screen Layout (⇒ p. 48) Operating Key Procedure Checking the LAN Connection Status 1 CURSOR Move the cursor to the [LAN Check] button. F1 Select [Execute]. 1 The [LAN Check] dialog box appears.
355 12.3 Making System Settings Media Check To open the screen: Press the DISP key→ Press the F7 [System] key→ Select →Init Settings screen with the SUB MENU keys 12 See Screen Layout (⇒ p. 48) Before executing this test 1 2 Operating Key Procedure CURSOR Move the cursor to the [Media Check] button. F1 Select [Execute]. The [Media Check] dialog box appears. CURSOR Move the cursor to the media selection field and select the media. Only connected media are shown.
356 12.3 Making System Settings 12.3.5 Adjusting the 8958 16-Ch Scanner Unit Zero-position adjustment of the 8958 16-Ch Scanner Unit with this instrument is necessary in the following cases. Adjust one hour after powering on. • When the 8958 16-Ch Scanner Unit is installed in this instrument (A message appears when this instrument boots, prompting you to perform the adjustment.
357 12.3 Making System Settings 12.3.6 System Configuration List This is a list of the installed options, software versions, and system configuration. You can also check this list from the initial screen. No settings can be changed. To open the screen: Press the DISP key→ Press the F7 [System] key→ Select →Config screen See Screen Layout (⇒ p.
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359 Communications Chapter 13 Settings 2 Menu selection 3 Page selection About screen contents: "2.7.2 Communication (Comm) Settings Screen" (⇒ p. 44) What You Can Do with Communications LAN connections and settings Connections (⇒ p. 360) Connecting the instrument and a PC over a network Connecting the instrument and a PC with a 1:1 connection Accessing the instrument by FTP (⇒ p. 369) [File] page The instrument is equipped with an FTP (File Transfer Protocol, compliant with RFC959) server.
360 13.1 Connection Configurations 13.1 Connection Configurations Connect the LAN cable to the 100BASE-TX connector on the right panel of the instrument. RX/TX LED Flashes while data is being sent or received. LINK LED Lights while the instrument is capable of communications with a destination device. Connecting the Instrument to a Network (Connecting the Instrument to a Hub) You can monitor and control the instrument from a PC by connecting the instrument to a hub with LAN cable (100BASE-TX cable).
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362 13.2 Controlling the Instrument over the LAN Interface 13.2 Controlling the Instrument over the LAN Interface 13.2.1 Settings and Connection Procedure Always make LAN settings before connecting to the network. If you change settings while connected to the network, IP addresses may overlap or invalid address data may flow over the network. 1 Make settings on the instrument. Make LAN settings in the Communications (Comm) Settings screen. Move the cursor to the [Apply] button and select F1 [Apply].
363 13.2 Controlling the Instrument over the LAN Interface 13.2.2 Making Settings on the Instrument Things to Check Before Making Settings When Connecting to an Existing Network The following items must be assigned in advance by your network administrator. Be sure that there is no conflict with other devices. • Whether to use DHCP: ............... Yes/No • DNS settings Whether to use DNS: .................. Yes/No IP address (when used) : ............ ___.___.___.
364 13.2 Controlling the Instrument over the LAN Interface Setting Items DHCP is a protocol that allows devices to automatically obtain and set their own IP adDHCP dresses. (Dynamic Host ConfiguIf you enable DHCP and there is a DHCP server operating in the same network, the inration Protocol) strument's IP address, subnet mask, and gateway can be obtained and set automatically. If there is no DHCP server operating, a default IP address is assigned.
365 13.2 Controlling the Instrument over the LAN Interface Authorization User Name and Password These are used when you login to the instrument by FTP, or use a PC browser (with the authorization setting set to on). When authorization is enabled, login is not possible unless a correct user name and password are entered. This setting is recommended if you wish to restrict the users who can access the instrument. The "Password" item is displayed as "************".
366 13.2 Controlling the Instrument over the LAN Interface Interface Communication Settings: Network Connections To open the screen: Press the DISP key→ Press the F7 [System] key→ Select with the SUB MENU keys → Comm Settings screen→Select the [Communication] page with the SHEET/PAGE key Operating Key 1 Procedure Set the host name, authorization user name, and password. CURSOR F1 to F8 Move the cursor to the various [Basic Settings] fields.
367 13.2 Controlling the Instrument over the LAN Interface Operating Key 5 Procedure To use WINS Enable WINS and set the IP address. CURSOR F2 Move the cursor to the [WINS1] item. Select [On]. If you wish to use 2 WNS servers, also set [WINS2]. 5 13 (When [On] is selected for WINS1 and WINS2) 6 Move the cursor to the [IP Address] item. Enter the IP address. To apply communications settings CURSOR Move the cursor to the [Apply] button. F1 Select [Apply]. A dialog appears. F2 Select [Execute].
368 13.2 Controlling the Instrument over the LAN Interface Interface Communication Settings: 1:1 Connections To open the screen: Press the DISP key→ Press the F7 [System] key→ Select with the SUB MENU keys → Comm Settings screen→Select the [Communication] page with the SHEET/PAGE key Operating Key 1 Procedure Set the host name, authorization user name, and password. CURSOR F1 to F8 Move the cursor to the various [Basic Settings] fields.
369 13.3 Using FTP to Access Instrument Files (FTP Server) 13.3 Using FTP to Access Instrument Files (FTP Server) This instrument is equipped with an FTP (File-Transfer-Protocol, RFC959 compliant) server. By using a PC FTP client, you can transfer files from the instrument's media to the PC and perform other file operations. You can use IE (Internet Explorer) or other popular FTP clients.
370 13.3 Using FTP to Access Instrument Files (FTP Server) FTP Settings To open the screen: Press the DISP key→ Press the F7 [System] key→ Select keys → Comm Settings screen→ Select the [File] page with the SHEET/PAGE keys Operating Key 1 3 4 Procedure Set the FTP server to On. CURSOR F1 2 1 2 3 4 Move the cursor to the [FTP Server] item. Select [On]. Set the access restrictions. CURSOR Move the cursor to the [Access Restrictions] item. F1 to F8 Select either choice.
371 13.3 Using FTP to Access Instrument Files (FTP Server) 13.3.2 Operate on the PC Connecting ___________________________________________________ The following example shows how to use the IE (Internet Explorer) browser on Windows XP. Launch IE on the PC and enter "ftp://" plus the IP address of the instrument in the address bar. Authorization required * No authorization setting Login screen Login by entering a user name and password. Connect The storage media of the instrument appear.
372 13.3 Using FTP to Access Instrument Files (FTP Server) Operations____________________________________________________ Downloading Files Select the file to download from the folder list and drag and drop* it on the download destination (the desktop or a folder outside the IE window). *: Click the file and hold the button down.
373 13.3 Using FTP to Access Instrument Files (FTP Server) Relationship Between Storage Media and Directories Each of the various types of storage media appears as a directory on the FTP server. /FDD................................ Floppy disk /PC-Card1 ....................... PC Card /PC-Card2 ....................... PC Card /MO ................................. Internal MO drive /HDD ............................... Hard disk /USB-Disk .......................
374 13.4 Performing Remote Operations on the Instrument from an Internet Browser (Web Server) 13.4 Performing Remote Operations on the Instrument from an Internet Browser (Web Server) You can perform remote operations on the instrument from a PC by using an Internet browser. Microsoft Internet Explorer Version 5 or later is recommended as the browser. The Web server uses JavaScript, so enable Active Script in the Security tab of the Internet Options dialog of IE.
375 13.4 Performing Remote Operations on the Instrument from an Internet Browser (Web Server) Web Server Settings To open the screen: Press the DISP key→ Press the F7 [System] key→ Select keys → Comm Settings screen→Select the [Web] page with the SHEET/PAGE keys Operating Key 1 Procedure Make authorization settings. CURSOR Move the cursor to the [Use] item. F1 to F8 Select either choice. Do not use the Web server. (default setting) On Use the Web server without authorization.
376 13.4 Performing Remote Operations on the Instrument from an Internet Browser (Web Server) 13.4.2 Operate on the PC Connecting ___________________________________________________ The following example shows how to use the IE (Internet Explorer) browser on Windows XP. Launch IE on the PC and enter "http://" plus the IP address of the instrument in the address bar. If the IP address of the instrument is "192.168.0.
377 13.4 Performing Remote Operations on the Instrument from an Internet Browser (Web Server) Operations ____________________________________________________ About the remote operation window The remote operation window is divided into 3 sections: the instrument display screen, the operation panel, and the text transmission panel. 13 Instrument display screen Text transmission panel Allows you to send string to the input boxes of the instrument, and receive strings from the input boxes. (⇒ p.
378 13.4 Performing Remote Operations on the Instrument from an Internet Browser (Web Server) Basic Operations To use the operation panel: Click one of the buttons on the operation panel. The buttons can be used in the same way as the operation keys on the instrument. However, it is not possible to press two buttons at the same time.
379 13.4 Performing Remote Operations on the Instrument from an Internet Browser (Web Server) Saving Screens Screens received from the instrument can be saved. The data is saved in PNG format. 1 Click 3 4 Specify the save destination and file name. (Default file name: screen.png) Click [Save] The instrument's current display screen is received and saved. Changing the Display Interval Click [Fast], [Normal], or [Slow] in the text transmission panel to change the screen transmission interval.
380 13.5 Using an Interface Card 13.5 Using an Interface Card The instrument can be controlled using an interface card (Model 9558 GP-IB Card). To prepare for communications, insert the interface card and configure the interface settings on the Communications Settings screen. See "13.6 Controlling the Instrument with Command Communications" (⇒ p. 381) Refer to the Instruction Manual for the Model 9558 GP-IB Card for details.
381 13.6 Controlling the Instrument with Command Communications 13.6 Controlling the Instrument with Command Communications You can control the instrument remotely over the communications interface. For more information about LAN connections and settings: See "13.2 Controlling the Instrument over the LAN Interface" (⇒ p. 362) 1 Make settings on the instrument. Set communications commands on the [Command] page of the Communications (Comm) Settings screen. 2 Operate on the PC.
382 13.6 Controlling the Instrument with Command Communications Command Settings To open the screen: Press the DISP key→ Press the F7 [System] key→ Select with the SUB MENU keys → Comm Settings screen→ Select the [Command] page with the SHEET/PAGE keys Operating Key 1 Select the remote control interface for the instrument. CURSOR F1 to F8 2 3 Procedure Move the cursor to the [Command Processing] item. Select either choice. Off The instrument is not remotely controlled.
383 13.6 Controlling the Instrument with Command Communications Operating Key Procedure When controlling via GP-IB (Command Processing: [GPIB]) 6 CURSOR Move the cursor to the [Mode] item. F1 to F8 Select either choice. Addressable Enable PC controllability Disabled Disable PC controllability Assign an address CURSOR Move the cursor to the [Address] item. F1 to F8 Select from 0 to 30. 6 7 About the Address GP-IB requires that each device connected to the GP-IB have a unique address.
384 13.6 Controlling the Instrument with Command Communications 13.6.2 Operate on the PC The following example shows how to make a connection using the telnet software (HyperTerminal) supplied with Windows XP. 1 Launch HyperTeminal. Click [Start], [Programs] - [Accessories] - [Communications] - [HyperTerminal], and then click [HyperTerminal]. Click The HyperTerminal screen appears. 2 Specify a connection name. Enter a name in the [Name] field and click the [OK] button. (You can enter any name.
385 13.6 Controlling the Instrument with Command Communications 4 Make detailed connection settings. 1. Select [Properties] in the [File] menu. The Properties dialog for the specified connection name appears. 2 2. Click the [Settings] tab. 3. Click the [ASCII Setup...] button. 13 5 Make detailed settings 1. Check the [Send line ends with line feeds] and [Echo typed characters locally] check boxes. 1 2. Click the [OK] button to return to the Properties dialog. 3.
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387 External Control Chapter 14 This section explains the terminals used for external control of the instrument. As shown below, there are two types of terminals. The general term “external control terminal” refers to both types. What you can do with external control Sample synchronizing signal output (⇒ p. 396) SYNC.OUT terminal Use to synchronize sampling with multiple instruments. Input External sampling (⇒ p. 394) EXT.SMPL terminal Input an external sampling signal.
388 14.1 Connecting External Control Terminals 14.1 Connecting External Control Terminals To avoid electric shock accidents and damage to the instrument, do not apply voltage over the maximum specified voltage level to the external control terminals. I/O terminals Maximum input voltage Terminal type BNC EXT.SMPL EXT.TRIG Input PRINT/EXT.IN3 -2 to 7 V DC Terminal block -20 to 30 V DC 500 mA max, 200 mW max Terminal block STOP/EXT.IN2 START/EXT.
389 14.1 Connecting External Control Terminals Connecting the SYNC.OUT Jack and the EXT.SMPL Jack (BNC connector) BNC plug slots Connect the BNC plug of the connection cord to the BNC jack on the instrument side. Lock Instrument-side guide pins Align the slots on the BNC plug with the guide pins on the instrument-side jack, then push and twist the plug clockwise until it locks. Disconnecting BNC connectors Twist the BNC plug counterclockwise and pull it out.
390 14.2 External I/O 14.2 External I/O 14.2.1 External Trigger Input (EXT TRIG) You can input external signals as trigger sources. When you are using several instruments, you can also synchronize triggers (⇒ p. 391). EXT TRIG External signal input Trigger event occurs. Trigger Input Signals Voltage range HIGH level: 3.0 to 5.0 V, LOW level: 0 to 0.8 V Pulse width HIGH level: 50 ns or greater, LOW level: 50 ns or greater Maximum input voltage -2 to 7 V 5V 50 ns or greater 5V HIGH 3.0 to 5.0 V 3.
391 14.2 External I/O 3 In the Ext Term (external terminal) Settings screen, select a setting for the [EXT.TRIG] terminal. (To open the screen: Press the DISP key→ Press the F7 [System] key→ Select with the SUB MENU keys →Ext Term Settings Screen) Select whether the trigger event occurs on the rising edge of the waveform or the falling edge. Occurs on the rising edge. ↓ Occurs on the falling edge(default setting).
392 14.2 External I/O 14.2.2 Trigger Output (TRIG OUT/CAL) You can output a signal when a trigger event occurs. TRIG OUT/CAL Trigger event occurs Pulse wave is output. You can also connect several instruments for parallel trigger synchronized operation. See "Parallel Trigger Synchronization" (⇒ p. 391) The TRIG OUT/CAL terminal can be used as a trigger output terminal (TRIG OUT) or as a probe calibration output signal terminal (CAL) (⇒ p. 405). It cannot be used for both functions at the same time.
393 14.2 External I/O Signal Output Procedure 1 Connect the cables for the corresponding external input signals to the TRIG OUT/CAL and GND terminals. GND is common. It can be connected to any ground. Connection procedure: "14.1 Connecting External Control Terminals" (⇒ p. 388) 2 In the Ext Term (external terminal) Settings screen, select a setting for the [TRIG.OUT/CAL] terminal. Select [Trig Out](default setting) When a trigger event occurs, a pulse wave changing from the HIGH level (4.0 to 5.
394 14.2 External I/O 14.2.3 External Sampling (EXT.SMPL) An external signal can be input to set the sampling frequency. External sampling is possible only when the Memory Function or FFT function is enabled. EXT.SMPL Sample the data of the instrument. Sampling signal input Sampling Input Signals Voltage range HIGH level: 3.0 to 5.0 V, LOW level: 0 to 0.8 V Pulse width HIGH, LOW level: 50 ns or greater Response frequency 10 MHz or lower Maximum input voltage -2 to 7 V 5V t 5V HIGH 3.0 to 5.
395 14.2 External I/O 2 In the Status Settings screen (Memory Function), make the following external sampling settings. (To open the screen: Press the SET key → Select with the SUB MENU key→ Status Settings screen) Set Sampling clock to [EXT]. Set the number of data points to display per division on the horizontal axis (time axis). Input range: 10 to 1000 (Default setting: 100) See "Entering Numbers" (⇒ p. 64) Select the input waveform sampling method.
396 14.2 External I/O 14.2.4 Synchronized Sampling Output (SYNC.OUT) Sampling can be synchronized across multiple instruments. SYNC.OUT Output sync signal (10 MHz) EXT.SMPL Synchronized sampling measurement Synchronized Operation Connection example Daisy-chain configuration Set 1 instrument to Master, and set the others to Slave EXT.SMPL SYNC.OUT Master EXT.SMPL SYNC.OUT Slave EXT.SMPL SYNC.OUT Slave Using 1 master instrument, synchronize sampling according to the sync signal input to the EXT.
397 14.2 External I/O Signal Output Procedure To prevent damage to the instruments, do not connect the SYNC.OUT terminals of two instruments. 1 Connect the SYNC.OUT and EXT.SMPL terminals of the instruments to be synchronized (8860 or 8861), using BNC cables (9165 Connection Cord or 9217 Connection Cord). See "Synchronized Operation" (⇒ p.
398 14.2 External I/O In the sampling timing of the following modules, there is an offset from the sync signal timing. Input Module Sampling rate Offset from sync signal Model 8956 Analog Unit 50 ns/S Within -50 ns Model 8957 High Resolution Unit 500 ns/S Within -500 ns If you want to change the measurement conditions During synchronized measurement sampling, settings such as the time base and sampling rate cannot be changed.
399 14.2 External I/O 14.2.5 GO/ NG Evaluation Output (GO/EXT OUT1)/ (NG/EXT OUT2) Signals can be output when the results of evaluation of numerical calculations are GO (pass) or NG (fail). GO/EXT OUT1 NG/EXT OUT2 Evaluation result is GO or NG Signal is output. The GO/EXT OUT1 and NG/EXT OUT2 terminals can be used as GO/NG evaluation output terminals (GO, NG) or as external output terminals for specific conditions (EXT OUT1, EXT OUT2) (⇒ p. 401).
400 14.2 External I/O Signal Output Procedure 1 Connect the GO/EXT OUT1 terminal, NG/EXT OUT2 terminal, and GND terminal to the controlled device. GND is common. It can be connected to any ground. Connection procedure: "14.1 Connecting External Control Terminals" (⇒ p. 388) 2 In the Ext Term (external terminal) Settings screen, make settings for the [GO/ EXT OUT1] and [NG/EXT OUT2] external output terminals.
401 14.2 External I/O 14.2.6 External Output (GO/EXT OUT1)/ (NG/EXT OUT2) You can specify the states which cause signal output from the instrument. GO/EXT OUT1 NG/EXT OUT2 Error Busy Starting Trigger Wait Signal is output. State Output period While error message (Error or Warning display) is displayed During error Busy Instrument cannot start operation During save, printing, etc.
402 14.2 External I/O 2 In the Ext Term (external terminal) screen, make settings for the [GO/EXT OUT1] and [NG/EXT OUT2] external output terminals. (To open the screen: Press the DISP key→ Press the F7 [System] key→ Select with the SUB MENU keys →Ext Term Settings Screen) Select the conditions under which the instrument outputs a signal. Error Output a LOW level signal when an error occurs.
403 14.2 External I/O 14.2.7 External Input (START/EXT.IN1)/(STOP/EXT.IN2)/(PRINT/EXT.IN3) Operation start and stop, data printing, and data saving can be initiated by external signals. Start measurement Stop measurement Print Save External signal input The default settings (factory defaults) for each terminal are [START], [STOP], and [PRINT]. Voltage range HIGH level: 3.0 to 5.0 V, LOW level: 0 to 0.
404 14.2 External I/O 2 In the Ext Term (external terminal) Settings screen, make settings for the [START /EXT.IN1], [STOP /EXT.IN2], [PRINT /EXT.IN3] external terminals. (To open the screen: Press the DISP key→ Press the F7 [System] key→ Select with the SUB MENU keys →Ext Term Settings Screen) Select the operation performed by the instrument in response to external signal input. START Start measurement. STOP Stop measurement.
405 14.2 External I/O 14.2.8 Probe Calibration Signal Output (TRIG OUT/CAL) Connect to calibrate the 9665 10:1 Probe or 9666 100:1 Probe. For more information about connections and calibration procedures, refer to "Calibration" of "2.5 Connecting Attenuating Probes" in the Input Module Guide Connect attenuating probe Adjust the pulse wave while viewing the screen. External Output Signals Output signal Open collector output (with voltage output), active LOW Output voltage range HIGH level: 4.0 to 5.
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407 15.1 General Specifications Chapter 15 Specifications 15.1 General Specifications (1) Basic Specifications Measurement functions Memory Function (high-speed data saving) Recorder Function (real time recording) FFT Function (frequency analysis) Real-Time Saving Function No. of input modules Model 8860: 4 Modules 15 Model 8861: 8 Modules No. of channels (max.
408 15.1 General Specifications Clock functions Auto calendar, auto leap year judgment, 24-hour timer Accuracy With power on: ±2.5 ppm With power off: ±100 ppm (Approx. ±8.6 s/day) (typically ±50 ppm at room temperature) Backup battery life Approx.
409 15.1 General Specifications Accessories For information about options: "Appendix 5 Options" (⇒ p. A52) • • • • • • • 1 Quick Start Manual ..................................................... 1 2 Input Module Guide.................................................... 1 3 Instruction Manual (This document)........................... 1 4 Analysis Supplement.................................................. 1 Application CD (Communications Manual) ................... 1 Power Cord ........................
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411 15.1 General Specifications Magneto-Optical Disk Drive (Model 9717 MO Unit: option must be specified when ordering; select either this or the Model 9718 HD Unit) Storage contents • • • • • Setting configurations Measurement data (binary ASCII, BMP) (data between A-B cursors can be saved) Screen images (BMP) Calculation results Thinned storage (simple ASCII) Hard Disk Drive (Model 9718 HD Unit: option must be specified when ordering; select either this or the Model 9717 MO Unit) Storage system 2.
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413 15.2 Trigger Section 15.2 Trigger Section Trigger method Digital comparison Trigger modes • Memory Function and FFT Function: Single, Repeat or Automatic • Recorder Function: Single or Repeat • Real-Time Saving Function: Single, Repeat, or Timer Trigger source Analog, logic A to D, external trigger, manual trigger, timer trigger Free-run operation occurs when all trigger types are off.
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415 15.3 Memory Function 15.
416 15.
417 15.4 Recorder Function 15.4 Recorder Function Time axis 10*1, 20*1, 50*1, 100*1, 200*1, 500 ms/div 1, 2, 5, 10, 30, 50, 100 s/div 1, 2, 5, 10, 30 min/div 1 h/div *1. Real-time paper recording is not available with the faster ranges (10 ms to 200 ms/ div), although waveforms can still be recorded in memory and monitored on-screen. Up to 5000 divisions (with Model 9715 Memory Board installed) of waveforms can be stored before measurement stops.
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419 15.5 FFT Function 15.
420 15.6 Real-Time Saving Function 15.
421 15.7 Functions 15.7 Functions 15.7.
422 15.
A1 Appendix 1 Error Messages Appendix Appendix 1 Error Messages Error messages consist of either “Error” or “Warning” displays. A screen message appears whenever an error occurs. In either case, take the remedial action indicated. A beep may sound if the beeper setting on the Environment (Env) Settings screen is [Beep 1] or [Beep 2]. See "12.2.8 Specifying Beep and Operation Sounds" (⇒ p. 342) Warning Display Appears just once when an error occurs. Disappears within a few seconds.
A2 Appendix 1 Error Messages Displayed Warnings Msg No. Message Remedial Action Reference 6 Printer internal error. An unexpected error occurred. Perform a system reset. If this error continues to appear, damage may have occurred requiring repairs. "12.3.3 Initializing System Settings (System Reset)" (⇒ p. 349) 11 File size exceeds 2 GB. Files large than 2 GB cannot be saved. "10.3.2 Save Methods" Use partial or divided save to create files (⇒ p. 258) smaller than 2 GB.
A3 Appendix 1 Error Messages Displayed Warnings Msg No. Remedial Action Reference 34 Invalid key pressed (Overlay) The key operation is prohibited because Overlay is enabled (On). "4.3.2 Overlaying Waveforms" (⇒ p. 101) 36 No trigger has been set. Set trigger criteria. "Chapter 6 Trigger Settings" (⇒ p. 129) 37 Invalid operation. The operation is not available while processing. Try again after processing finishes. 38 Invalid operation (measuring).
A4 Appendix 1 Error Messages Displayed Warnings Msg No. Message Remedial Action Reference The offset value is too large for Offset Cancel. Offset Cancel is not available if the input signal is more than ±10 divisions from 0 V. Change the range, and execute Channel Offset again. Input Module Guide: "3.10.
A5 Appendix 1 Error Messages Displayed Warnings Msg No. Message Remedial Action Reference 81 Perform initialization to start synchronized measurements. A setting was changed after starting synchronous operation. Resynchronize by pressing the [Synchronous Start] button on the System screen of the master instrument. "14.2.4 Synchronized Sampling Output (SYNC.OUT)" (⇒ p. 396) 82 Maximum sampling rate is limited to 1 MS/s. The sampling rate is limited when using synchronized sampling.
A6 Appendix 1 Error Messages Displayed Warnings Msg No. Message Remedial Action 509 Seek for (file name) failed. An internal fault may have occurred in the instrument. Turn the instrument off and back on. 510 A hardware I/O error occurred while accessing (file name). The storage media may be corrupted. Replace with new storage media. 511 A sharing violation occurred while accessing (file name). Verify the settings (user name and password) of the shared destination.
A7 Appendix 1 Error Messages Displayed Errors Msg No. Message Remedial Action 193 Module power supply malfunction detected. Turn power off immediately. Power to the modules is abnormal. Turn the instrument off immediately, and have it repaired. 194 Clamp power supply malfunction detected. Turn power off immediately. Power to the clamps is abnormal. Turn the instrument off immediately, and have it repaired. 195 Fan malfunction detected. Turn power off immediately. A cooling fan has stopped.
A8 Appendix 2 Reference Appendix 2 Reference Appendix 2.1 List of Default Settings Shows the default setting contents when shipped from the factory, and after System Reset. Reference Setting Type Memory Function (⇒ p. A8) Recorder Function (⇒ p. A11) Real-Time Saving Function (⇒ p. A15) FFT Function (⇒ p. A12) Input Channel (⇒ p. A16) System (⇒ p. A18) Memory Function Menu Setting Items Basic Status INIT (Internal) Timebase 5 µs/div 4.2.2 (⇒ p.
A9 Appendix 2 Reference Menu Sheet Setting Items Default Setting Reference for Setting Sheet display On (Sheet 1 only) 7.2.2 (⇒ p. 171) Sheet Name Blank 7.2.2 (⇒ p. 171) Display Type Waveform 7.2.3 (⇒ p. 171) Split Screen 1 Graph Pattern Pattern 1 Scroll Horizontal X-Y Comp Area (Composite area) Whole (Whole waveform) Dot-Line (Line interpolation) Line 7.2.4 (⇒ p. 172) 7.2.5 (⇒ p. 173) 7.4 (⇒ p.
A10 Appendix 2 Reference Menu Setting Items Auto Print Settings Manual Print Default Setting Auto Print Off Output Destination Printer (if optional printer is installed), or USB (if it is not installed) Calculation Results Off Output Destination Printer (if optional printer is installed), or USB (if it is not installed) Output Destination Printer (if optional printer is installed), or USB (if it is not installed) PRINT Key Action Selection Print Print GUI Area With Row Print Off A4 Size
A11 Appendix 2 Reference Recorder Function Menu Status Channel Trigger Sheet Save Setting Items Basic Default Setting Reference for Setting Timebase 10ms/div With Model 8958 16-Ch Scanner 4.2.2 (⇒ p. 89) Unit Installed: 50 ms/div Sampling Speed 100 ns/S Shot (recording length) Fixed Fixed Shot 25 div 4.2.4 (⇒ p. 95) One Ch Refers to the default value of each (⇒ p. A16) input module Comment All blank 5.2 (⇒ p. 112) Scaling Off 5.4 (⇒ p. 117) Variable Off 8.9.4 (⇒ p.
A12 Appendix 2 Reference FFT Function Menu Status Channel Setting Items Reference New Data Sampling Clock INT Frequency Range 8MHz Sampling Point 1000 Window Basic Sheet Reference for Setting Rectangular Multiplication None Peak Off Averaging Off Highlight (phase) Off Analyze Nos. 1 to 8 all Off Scale Nos. 1 to 8 all Auto Analysis Supplement One Ch Refers to the default value of each (⇒ p. A16) input module Comment All blank 5.2 (⇒ p. 112) Scaling Off 5.4 (⇒ p.
A13 Appendix 2 Reference Menu Setting Items Default Setting Auto Save Off Save in 1 PC Card #1:\ Save in 2 Off Save Method Normal Save Directory Creation On Reference for Setting 10.3.4 (⇒ p. 261) On Auto Save Waveform Name AUTO Name Pattern Trig (prefix) Format Binary 10.3.7 (⇒ p.
A14 Appendix 2 Reference Menu Setting Items Auto Print Settings Manual Print Default Setting Reference for Setting Auto Print Off Output Destination Printer (if optional printer is in- 11.3 (⇒ p. 301) stalled), or USB (if it is not installed) Output Destination Printer (if optional printer is installed), or USB (if it is not installed) PRINT Key Action Selection Print Print GUI Area With A4 Size Off Printer Density Normal 11.4 (⇒ p.
A15 Appendix 2 Reference Real-Time Saving Function Menu Setting Items Default Setting Save in HD:¥ (when Model 9718 HD Unit is installed) MO:¥ (when Model 9717 MO Unit is installed) PC CARD #1:¥ (except the above) Same Name REAL Name Pattern Trig (prefix) Timebase All installed modules are set to their fastest settings. Sampling Speed 1μs/S Shot (Recording length) Fixed Save Basic Status Sampling Reference for Setting Chapter 9 (⇒ p.
A16 Appendix 2 Reference Input Channel Input Module 8936 Analog Unit 8937 Voltage/Temp Unit 8938 FFT Analog Unit 8939 Strain Unit 8940 F/V Unit 8946 4-Ch Analog Unit Setting Items Default Setting Mode Voltage Range (/div) 5 mV Coupling DC LPF Off Probe 1:1 Position (zero position) 50% Mode Voltage Range (/div) 500µV Coupling DC LPF Off Position 50% Probe 1:1 Digital F Off Mode Voltage Range (/div) 5mV Coupling DC LPF Off Probe 1:1 Position (zero position) 50%
A17 Appendix 2 Reference Input Module 8947 Charge Unit 8956 Analog Unit 8957 High Resolution Unit 8958 16-Ch Scanner Unit 8959 DC/RMS Unit 8960 Strain Unit Setting Items Default Setting Mode Charge Range (/div) 500mm/s2 Coupling AC LPF Off AAF Off Sensitivity 1pC Position (zero position) 50% Mode Voltage Range (/div) 5mV Coupling DC LPF Off Probe 1:1 Position (zero position) 50% Mode Voltage Range (/div) 5mV Coupling DC LPF Off Probe 1:1 Position (zero position)
A18 Appendix 2 Reference System Settings Menu Default Setting Reference for Setting Display Comments Dotted Line Off 12.1.1 (⇒ p. 334) 12.1.2 (⇒ p. 335) Time Value Display Time 12.1.3 (⇒ p. 336) START Key Activation One Push 12.2.1 (⇒ p. 337) Auto-Resume Off 12.2.2 (⇒ p. 338) Jog & Shuttle Positive 12.2.3 (⇒ p. 339) Sheet Scroll Linkage Linkage 12.2.4 (⇒ p. 340) Zero Position Off 12.1.4 (⇒ p. 336) SHEET/PAGE Key Sheet 12.2.5 (⇒ p. 340) Restart Yes 12.2.6 (⇒ p.
A19 Appendix 2 Reference Appendix 2.2 Waveform File Sizes References File Type Operating Function Calculation Method 8860 8861 MEM File Memory Function (⇒ p. A19) (⇒ p. A22) (⇒ p. A23) REC File Recorder Function (⇒ p. A20) (⇒ p. A24) (⇒ p. A24) RSM Files Real-Time Saving Function RSR Files FFT File TXT File (⇒ p. A20) (⇒ p. A25) (⇒ p. A20) (⇒ p. A25) FFT Function (⇒ p. A20) (⇒ p. A26) Memory Function (⇒ p. A21) (⇒ p. A27) (⇒ p. A28) Recorder Function (⇒ p. A21) (⇒ p.
A20 Appendix 2 Reference REC Files File size (bytes) = settings size*1 + data size*2 *1. Settings size = 111672 + analog channel portion + logic channel portion Analog channel portion = 1104 × saved analog channels Logic channel portion = 3584 × saved logic channels (0: none saved / 4: saved) *2. Data size = samples × (4 × saved channels*3) Samples = Recording Length × 100 + 1 (Example: If the Recording Length is 25 divisions, 25 × 100 + 1 = 2501) *3.
A21 Appendix 2 Reference TXT Files Memory Function and Real-Time Saving Function File size (bytes) = header size*1 + data size*2 *1. Header size = 190 + 27 × saved analog channels + 64 × saved logic channels *2. Data size = (20 + 16 × saved analog channels + 9 × saved logic channels) × (Recording Length (div) × 100 + 1) (Saved logic channels = 0: none saved / 4: saved) Recorder Function File size (bytes) = header size*1 + data size*2 *1.
A22 Appendix 2 Reference File Size Reference Value _______________________________________ MEM File Size (Memory Function) 8860 Memory board (W: words) File size (bytes) = settings size + data size Calculation Method: "MEM Files" (⇒ p. A19) 9715 (32MW) to 9715-03 (1GW) 9715-01 (128MW) to 9715-03 (1GW) 9715-02 (512MW) to 9715-03 (1GW) When saving both Timebase 1 and Timebase 2, add both file sizes.
A23 Appendix 2 Reference MEM File Size (Memory Function) 8861 Memory board x 2 (W: words) File size (bytes) = settings size + data size Calculation Method: "MEM Files" (⇒ p. A19) 9715 (32MW) to 9715-03 (1GW) 9715-01 (128MW) to 9715-03 (1GW) 9715-02 (512MW) to 9715-03 (1GW) When saving both Timebase 1 and Timebase 2, add both file sizes. 9715-03 (1GW) only Note: Values in parentheses ( ) in the following table exceed 2 GB, and so cannot be saved unless size is reduced by partial saving.
A24 Appendix 2 Reference REC File Size (Recorder Function) 8860 Memory board (W: words) 9715 (32MW) to 9715-03 (1GW) File size (bytes) = settings size + data size Calculation Method: "REC Files" (⇒ p. A20) 9715-01 (128MW) to 9715-03 (1GW) 9715-02 (512MW) to 9715-03 (1GW) 9715-03 (1GW) only When the Model 8958 16-Ch Scanner Unit is not installed Recording length (div) 1 Saved channels 4 2 (8860: REC) 8 16 100 1,000 150 KB 190 KB 271 KB 431 KB 752 KB 502 KB 893 KB 1.6 MB 3.2 MB 6.
A25 Appendix 2 Reference RSM File Size (Real-Time Saving Function) 8860/8861 File size (bytes) = settings size + data size Calculation Method: "RSM Files (Real-Time Saving Function)" (⇒ p. A20) Sampled waveform Recording length (div) Saved channels 1 2 4 8 16 32 100 202 KB 223 KB 264 KB 347 KB 512 KB 842 KB 1,000 378 KB 574 KB 967 KB 1.7 MB 3.2 MB 6.3 MB 10,000 2.1 MB 4.0 MB 7.8 MB 15 MB 31 MB 61 MB 100,000 19 MB 38 MB 76 MB 153 MB 305 MB 611 MB 6.
A26 Appendix 2 Reference FFT File Size (FFT Function) 8860/8861 File size (bytes) = settings size + data size File size depends on the analysis mode, calculation object (waveform processing calculation or not), averaging, Sheet numbers used, etc. Values in the following table are approximations. Analysis mode is fixed (cross-correlation function), waveform processing is not the object of calculation, using Sheet No. 1 Averaging [Off] Number of points No.
A27 Appendix 2 Reference TXT (Text) File Size (Memory Function and Real-Time Saving Function) 8860 Memory board (W: words) 9715 (32MW) to 9715-03 (1GW) File size (bytes) = header size + data size Calculation Method: "TXT Files" (⇒ p. A21) 9715-01 (128MW) to 9715-03 (1GW) 9715-02 (512MW) to 9715-03 (1GW) 9715-03 (1GW) only Note: Logic channels A to D count as one channel, regardless of the actual number of channels used.
A28 Appendix 2 Reference TXT (Text) File Size (Memory Function and Real-Time Saving Function) 8861 Memory board x 2 (W: words) 9715 (32MW) to 9715-03 (1GW) File size (bytes) = header size + data size Calculation Method: "TXT Files" (⇒ p. A21) 9715-01 (128MW) to 9715-03 (1GW) 9715-02 (512MW) to 9715-03 (1GW) 9715-03 (1GW) only Note: Logic channels A to D count as one channel, regardless of the actual number of channels used.
A29 Appendix 2 Reference TXT (Text) File Size (Recorder Function) 8860 Memory board (W: words) 9715 (32MW) to 9715-03 (1GW) File size (bytes) = header size + data size Calculation Method: "TXT Files" (⇒ p. A21) 9715-01 (128MW) to 9715-03 (1GW) 9715-02 (512MW) to 9715-03 (1GW) 9715-03 (1GW) only Note: Logic channels A to D count as one channel, regardless of the actual number of channels used.
A30 Appendix 2 Reference TXT (Text) File Size (Recorder Function) 8861 Memory board x 2 (W: words) 9715 (32MW) to 9715-03 (1GW) File size (bytes) = header size + data size Calculation Method: "TXT Files" (⇒ p. A21) 9715-01 (128MW) to 9715-03 (1GW) 9715-02 (512MW) to 9715-03 (1GW) 9715-03 (1GW) only Note: Logic channels A to D count as one channel, regardless of the actual number of channels used.
A31 Appendix 2 Reference TXT (Text) File Size (FFT Function) 8860/8861 File size (bytes) = header size + data size Calculation Method: "TXT Files" (⇒ p.
A32 Appendix 2 Reference Appendix 2.3 Timebase and Maximum Recordable Time Recordable Time = Timebase × Recording Length Recordable time can be verified on the Status Settings screen. These tables show cases in which minimum- and maximum-capacity memory boards are installed. • Setting a slow timebase may result in a very long recording time (over a year) which may exceed the guarantee period or product life, in which case we cannot guarantee operation.
A33 Appendix 2 Reference With Model 9715 Memory Board Installed (32 MWords in Model 8860, or 64 MWords in Model 8861) Arbitrary Recording Length Timebase (/div) Sampling Period (d: days/ h: hours/ min: minutes/ s: seconds) Channels used and recording length 16 (32) 8 (16) 4 (8) 2 (4) 1 (2) 20,000 div 40,000 div 80,000 div 160,000 div 320,000 div 5μs 50ns 100ms 200ms 400ms 800ms 1.6s 10μs 100ns 200ms 400ms 800ms 1.6s 3.2s 20μs 200ns 400ms 800ms 1.6s 3.2s 6.
A34 Appendix 2 Reference With Model 9715-03 Memory Board Installed (1 GWord in Model 8860, or 2 GWords in Model 8861) Fixed Recording Length Timebase (/div) Sampling period (d: days/ h: hours/ min: minutes/ s: seconds) Channels used and recording length ( ): 8861 16 (32) 8 (16) 4 (8) 2 (4) 1 (2) 500,000 div 1,000,000 div 2,000,000 div 5,000,000 div 10,000,000 div 5μs 50ns 2.
A35 Appendix 2 Reference With Model 9715-03 Memory Board Installed (1 GWord in Model 8860, or 2 GWords in Model 8861) Arbitrary Recording Length Timebase (/div) Sampling period (d: days/ h: hours/ min: minutes/ s: seconds) Channels used and recording length ( ): 8861 16 (32) 8 (16) 4 (8) 2 (4) 1 (2) 640,000 div 1,280,000 div 2,560,000 div 5,120,000 div 10,240,000 div 5μs 50ns 3.2s 6.4s 12.8s 25.6s 51.2s 10μs 100ns 6.4s 12.8s 25.6s 51.2s 1min 42.4s 20μs 200ns 12.8s 25.6s 51.
A36 Appendix 2 Reference Recorder Function With Model 9715 Memory Board Installed (32 MWords in Model 8860, or 64 MWords in Model 8861) (d: days/ h: hours/ min: minutes/ s: seconds) Fixed Recording Length Timebase (/div) Arbitrary Recording Length Model 8958 16-Ch Scanner Unit Model 8958 16-Ch Scanner Unit When Uninstalled When Installed When Uninstalled When Installed 5,000 div 1,000 div 5,000 div 1,000 div 10ms 50s 20ms 1min 40s −−−−− −−−−− 1min 40s −−−−− −−−−− 50s 50ms 4min 10s 50
A37 Appendix 2 Reference Appendix 2.4 Memory Capacity and Maximum Recording Length Memory Function Recording length depends on installed memory and the number of channels used. Using Only Timebase 1 When the Model 8958 16-Ch Scanner Unit is not installed Fixed Recording Length (Fixed) [Divisions] Installed Memory (Words) 8860 8861 No.
A38 Appendix 2 Reference Using Timebase 1 and 2 When the Model 8958 16-Ch Scanner Unit is not installed Fixed Recording Length (Fixed) Installed Memory (Words) 8860 8861 [Divisions] Channels Using Timebase 1 / ( ):Channels Using Timebase 2 16 (8) 8 (8) 4 (4) 2 (2) 1 (1) 32 (16) 16 (16) 8 (8) 4 (4) 2 (2) 32M 64M 10,000 20,000 20,000 50,000 100,000 128M 256M 20,000 50,000 100,000 200,000 500,000 512M 1G 100,000 200,000 500,000 1,000,000 2,000,000 1G 2G 200,000 500,000 1
A39 Appendix 2 Reference Recorder Function Recording length depends on installed memory and input modules.
A40 Appendix 2 Reference Appendix 2.
A41 Appendix 2 Reference Memory Function (Using Timebase 1 and 2) With Model 9715 Memory Board Installed With Model 9715-01 Memory Board Installed (32 MWords in Model 8860, or 64 MWords in Model 8861) [Blocks] Recording length (div) Channels used 8860 16 8 4 2 1 8861 32 16 8 4 2 (128 MWords in Model 8860, or 256 MWords in Model 8861) [Blocks] Recording length (div) Channels used 8860 16 8 4 2 1 8861 32 16 8 4 2 1 4 8 16 31 61 141 301 621 1251 2501 5001 10001 20001 40001 to to to to to to to to to to t
A42 Appendix 2 Reference Memory Function (With Model 8958 16-Ch Scanner Unit and Other Modules) With Model 9715 Memory Board Installed With Model 9715-01 Memory Board Installed (32 MWords in Model 8860, or 64 MWords in Model 8861) [Blocks] Recording length (div) Channels used 8860 16 8 4 2 1 8861 32 16 8 4 2 (128 MWords in Model 8860, or 256 MWords in Model 8861) [Blocks] Recording length (div) Channels used 8860 16 8 4 2 1 8861 32 16 8 4 2 2 4 8 16 31 61 141 301 621 1251 2501 5001 to to to to to to t
A43 Appendix 2 Reference Memory Function (With only Model 8958 16-Ch Scanner Unit) With Model 9715 Memory Board Installed With Model 9715-01 Memory Board Installed (32 MWords in Model 8860, or 64 MWords in Model 8861) [Blocks] Recording length (div) Channels used (x 8ch) 8860 8+L 8 4 2 1 8861 16+L 16 8 4 2 (128 MWords in Model 8860, or 256 MWords in Model 8861) [Blocks] Recording length (div) Channels used (x 8ch) 8860 8+L 8 4 2 1 8861 16+L 16 8 4 2 2 4 8 16 31 61 141 301 621 1251 2501 5001 10001 to t
A44 Appendix 2 Reference Appendix 2.7 Scaling Method When Using Strain Gauges This section describes how to determine the scaling conversion ratio when measuring with strain gauges and the Model 8939 Strain Unit. The appropriate conversion formula for stress depends on how the strain gauges are used. Three methods are available depending on whether one, two or four strain gauges are used for measurement. The two-gauge method is used for temperature compensation.
A45 Appendix 2 Reference Appendix 2.8 Keyboard Assignment Table See "2.1 Operating Keys" (⇒ p.
A46 Appendix 2 Reference See "2.1 Operating Keys" (⇒ p.
A47 Appendix 3 Terminology Appendix 3 Terminology AC Abbreviation for alternating current A/D Conversion Conversion of an analog quantity to a digital quantity Active Low An operation that occurs when signal voltage level changes from High to Low Aliasing Errors The phenomena that prevents proper signal waveform acquisition because of aliasing distortion (⇒ p. A49) Drift A phenomena of false output due to shift in the operating point of an opamp.
A48 Appendix 3 Terminology Storage Writing a waveform (A/D signal) to memory A particular kind of operation, or format TFT Abbreviation for thin-film transistor Thermal Head Provides thermosensitive printing Module (Unit) A device that provides additional functionality when installed in the instrument Threshold MS-DOS A DOS (disk operating system) developed by Microsoft Corporation (USA), and a registered trademark of that company The values of separate High and Low boundary levels at which an
A49 Appendix 4 Supplemental Technical Information Appendix 4 Supplemental Technical Information Appendix 4.1 Sampling This instrument converts analog input signals into digital values which are then processed internally as digital (numerical) values. This A/D conversion process is called sampling. Sampling repeatedly measures the size of the input signal at a specific interval (the sampling period). Measurement Time Sampling Period Sampling Points The rate of measurement is called the sampling rate.
A50 Appendix 4 Supplemental Technical Information Appendix 4.3 Measurement Frequency Limit Displaying waveforms by their sampled values with adequate resolution of characteristics such as sine wave peaks requires a minimum of about 25 samples per waveform period. The measurement frequency limit is determined by the timebase.
A51 Appendix 4 Supplemental Technical Information Appendix 4.4 Recorder Function Values Waveform data consists of 100 samples per division. With the Recorder function, each data sample consists of the maximum and minimum values acquired in the specified sampling period. So each data sample has its own amplitude breadth. 1 2 3 4........... ....
A52 Appendix 5 Options Appendix 5 Options Refer to the Input Module Guide for details of cables and clamps for connecting to the input modules and the instrument. Items indicated “specify when ordering” are not user-installable. For new purchases, contact your supplier (agent) or nearest Hioki office. Input Modules (Measurement Amplifiers) These are installed by insertion into the compartments on the right side of the instrument. Modules can be swapped out as needed.
A53 Appendix 5 Options Measurement Probes, Cables and Clamps Maximum input voltage Model 9197 Connection Cord For high voltage 500 V Model 9198 Connection Cord For low voltage 300 V Model 9217 Connection Cord Isolated BNC-BNC 300 V Model 9322 Differential Probe For high voltage Following item is required for connection.
A54 Appendix 5 Options For current measurement AC/DC, wide range Following item (1) or (4) is required for connection. Model 3273 Clamp-On Probe(1), (4) 15 A, DC to 50 MHz Model 3273-50 Clamp-On Probe(1), (4) 30 A, DC to 50 MHz (up to 15 A when used with the Model 8940 F/V Unit) Model 3274 Clamp-On Probe(1) 150 A, DC to 10 MHz Model 3275 Clamp-On Probe(1) 500 A, DC to 2 MHz Model 3276 Clamp-On Probe AC/DC Following item (2) or (3) is required for connection.
A55 Appendix 5 Options Storage Media Drives Memory Boards (One in the 8860, or Two in the 8861) PC Card Model 9716 FD Drive External USB Floppy Disk Drive (YD-8U10 Y-E DATA) Model 9717 MO Unit Internal MO Drive, specify when ordering (or Model 9718 HD Unit) Model 9718 HD Unit Internal Hard Disk Drive, specify when ordering (or Model 9717 MO Unit) Model 9715 Memory Board 32 MWords, specify when ordering Model 9715-01 Memory Board 128 MWords, specify when ordering Model 9715-02 Memory Board 51
A56 Appendix 6 Disposing of the Instrument Appendix 6 Disposing of the Instrument Before Disposing of the Instrument The instrument contains a lithium battery for memory backup. Remove this battery before disposing of the instrument. Also remove the optional Model 9719 Memory Backup Unit, if installed. (⇒ p. A57) To avoid electric shock, turn off the power switch and disconnect the power cord before removing the lithium battery and Model 9719 Memory Backup Unit (if the option is installed).
A57 Appendix 6 Disposing of the Instrument Removing the Model 9719 Memory Backup Unit Required tools: Phillips screwdriver and wire cutter The Model 9719 Memory Backup Unit is installed inside the bottom of the instrument. 3 Model 9719 Memory Backup Unit Connector Bottom Cover 4 Tie straps affixing the Model 9719 Memory Backup Unit Exploded View 1 2 3 4 5 Verify that the power is off, and remove the connection cables and power cord. Remove the screws and panels as indicated in the above diagram.
A58 Appendix 6 Disposing of the Instrument
Index 1 Index Index Numerics 100BASE-TX .....................................................360 8936 Analog Unit ..................................... 110, A16 8937 Voltage/Temp Unit .................................. A16 8938 FFT Analog Unit ...................................... A16 8939 Strain Unit ....................................... 121, A16 8940 F/V Unit ................................................... A16 8946 4-Ch Analog Unit ....................... 87, 110, A16 8947 Charge Unit ..........
Index 2 Index Connecting the Instrument to a PC .................. 361 Cursor Horizontal cursor .......................................... 199 Trace cursor ................................................. 200 Type ............................................................. 195 Vertical cursor .............................................. 197 Cursor values ........................................... 195, 196 Time and frequency ..................................... 197 Time and voltage values ..........
Index 3 Index Waveform data ..............................................348 Input coupling ............................................110, 128 Input level ..................................................116, 192 Interface ....................................................366, 368 Internet browser ................................................374 J Jog ......................................................................15 Jog & Shuttle Scroll Operations ........................339 K Keyboard .
Index 4 Index Print examples ............................................. 323 Print methods Auto print .......................................... 299, 301 Manual print ............................. 299, 303, 305 Quick Print ....................................... 299, 305 Real-time printing ............................... 98, 299 Selection Print .................................. 299, 303 Printer Recording Type ................................ 311 Printer settings Feed After Printing ....................
Index 5 Index Initializing ..................................................... 251 Media check ................................................. 355 Media Names ............................................... 254 MO disk ................................................ 245, 251 PC card ................................................ 244, 251 Selecting the storage media ......................... 276 USB disk ...................................................... 254 SUB MENU key ........................
Index 6 Index Print .............................................................. 315 Triggering with upper and lower thresholds . 146 Variable function .......................................... 209 USB External printer ............................................. 299 Keyboard ........................................................ 58 Mouse ............................................................ 57 V Variable Auto Adjustment ......................... 119, 341 Variable function ..................
HIOKI 8860/8861 MEMORY HiCORDER Instruction Manual Publication date: November 2006 Revised edition 5 Edited and published by HIOKI E.E. CORPORATION Technical Support Section All inquiries to International Sales and Marketing Department 81 Koizumi, Ueda, Nagano, 386-1192, Japan TEL: +81-268-28-0562 / FAX: +81-268-28-0568 E-mail: os-com@hioki.co.jp URL http://www.hioki.co.
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