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Quick Start Manual

8860-50
8861-50
MEMORY HiCORDER

Read This Manual First

It describes preparations for use, basic

operating procedures and usage methods.

April 2011 Revised edition 5 8860B981-05 11-04H

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Contents

Contents
Introduction.................................................................................1
Confirming Package Contents....................................................3
Safety Information ......................................................................4
Operating Precautions................................................................6

Chapter 1
Overview __________________________________ 11
1.1 Product Overview and Features ....................................... 11
1.2 Measurement Workflow .................................................... 12

Chapter 2
Names and Functions of Parts ________________ 19
2.1 Panel Names and Functions .............................................19
2.2 Screen Types and Contents .............................................23
2.3 Basic Operations ............................................................... 32
2.3.1 To Change Settings ................................................................32
2.3.2 Entering Text and Numbers ....................................................33
2.3.3 Viewing Recorded Data ..........................................................35

Chapter 3
Measurement Preparations___________________ 37
3.1 Installation & Connection Procedures ............................... 37
3.2 Connecting Cables and Probes ........................................ 38
3.3 Loading Recording Paper
(With a Printer Module Installed) ....................................... 42
3.4 Connecting the Power Cord ..............................................45
3.5 Grounding the Instrument’s Functional Earth ................... 45
3.6 Turning the Power On and Off .......................................... 46
3.7 Setting the Clock ............................................................... 48
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Contents

Chapter 4
Basic Operations ___________________________ 49
4.1 Pre-Measurement Inspection ............................................ 49
4.2 Operation Workflow .......................................................... 50
4.3 Recording Simple Waveforms .......................................... 51
4.4 Actual Measurement and Analysis ................................... 54

Chapter 5
Saving & Loading Data ______________________ 65
5.1 Recording (Storage) Media ............................................... 66
5.2 Using PC Cards ................................................................ 67
5.3 Data that can be Saved & Loaded .................................... 68
5.4 Saving Procedures and Contents ..................................... 70
5.5 Data Saving ...................................................................... 71
5.6 Data Loading .................................................................... 74

Chapter 6
Printing ___________________________________ 75
6.1 Printing Methods and Contents ........................................ 76
6.2 Printing While Recording (Auto Print) ............................... 77
6.3 Manual Printing (PRINT Key) ........................................... 78
6.4 To Print a Detailed Settings List ....................................... 79

Chapter 7
Maintenance and Service ____________________ 81
7.1 Troubleshooting ................................................................ 81
7.2 Cleaning ............................................................................ 84

Appendix ________________________________ A 1
Appendix 1 Waveform Screen Display & Icons..............................A 1
Appendix 2 Overview of Settings and Functions............................A 2
Appendix 3 Common Questions.....................................................A 8

Index ________________________________Index 1
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Introduction

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the HIOKI “Model 8860-50/ 8861-50 Memory
HiCorder."
To obtain maximum performance from the instrument, please read this manual
carefully, and keep it handy for future reference.
In this document, the “instrument” means the Model 8860-50 or 8861-50 Mem-
ory HiCorder.
The following documents are provided with this instrument. Refer to them as
appropriate for your application.

Document Description

Read this first.

1 Quick Start Manual
(This document)
It describes preparations for use, basic operating pro-
cedures and usage methods.

To connect input modules and measurement

cables, and when making input channel set-
2 Input Module Guide
tings;
this Guide describes the optional input modules, relat-
ed cable connection procedures, and their settings and
specifications.

To obtain setting details;

3 Instruction Manual this Manual describes details of the functions and op-
erations of the instrument, and its specifications.

To analyze measurement data using the cal-

culation functions, and to communicate with
Analysis and the instrument;
4 Communication this supplement describes the procedures for analyz-
Supplement ing data using numerical calculations, waveform calcu-
lations and FFT functions, and how to communicate
with the instrument using a computer.

Registered trademarks
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.
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Introduction

If you encounter problems during operation

"1.2 Measurement Workflow" (p. 12)
If you want to know a For operation overviews:
measurement workflow "Chapter 3 Operation Overview" in the Instruction
Manual

"2.2 Screen Types and Contents" (p. 23)

For screen configurations "2.2 Screen Organization" in the Instruction Manual

For input module connec-

tions and channel setting Input Module Guide
procedures

When an error is dis-

"Appendix 1 Error Messages" in the Instruction Manual
played

When measurement
problems occur, or for "Appendix 3 Common Questions" (p. A8)
general measurement "Before returning for repair" (p. 82)
questions
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Confirming Package Contents

Confirming Package Contents

When you receive the instrument, inspect it carefully to ensure that no damage occurred
during shipping. In particular, check the accessories, panel switches, and connectors.
If damage is evident, or if it fails to operate according to the specifications, contact your
dealer or Hioki representative.

Confirm that these contents are provided.

 This instrument: Model 8860-50/ 8861-50  Power Cord .............................................1

Memory HiCorder
(8860-50: 4-module, 8861-50: 8-module)

 Input Cable Labels...................................1

 Ferrite clamp-on choke............................1

Accessories

 1 Quick Start Manual

 2 Input Module Guide (If a printer module is installed)
 3 Instruction Manual
 4 Analysis and Communication For Model 8995 A4 Printer Unit:
Supplement  Model 9231 Recording Paper............1 roll
........................................One each  Paper Roll Holders ...........................1 pair

 Application CD
(Wave Viewer * and
Communications Manual) ............ 1 For Model 8995-01 A6 Printer Unit:
*. The latest version can be downloaded from  Model 9234 Recording Paper............1 roll
our web site.  Paper Roll Axle........................................1

Other options specified when ordered

For information about options:

See "Appendix 5 Options" in the Instruction Manual
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Safety Information

Safety Information

This instrument is designed to comply with IEC 61010 Safety Standards,

and has been thoroughly tested for safety prior to shipment. However, mis-
handling during use could result in injury or death, as well as damage to
the instrument. However, using the instrument in a way not described in
this manual may negate the provided safety features.
Be certain that you understand the instructions and precautions in the
manual before use. We disclaim any responsibility for accidents or injuries
not resulting directly from instrument defects.

This manual contains information and warnings essential for safe operation of
the instrument and for maintaining it in safe operating condition. Before using it,
be sure to carefully read the following safety precautions.

Safety Symbols

In the manual, the symbol indicates particularly important information that

the user should read before using the instrument.

The symbol printed on the instrument indicates that the user should refer
to a corresponding topic in the manual (marked with the symbol) before
using the relevant function.

Indicates a burn hazard if touched directly.

Indicates DC (Direct Current).

Indicates AC (Alternating Current).

Indicates both DC (Direct Current) and AC (Alternating Current).

Indicates a grounding terminal.

Indicates the ON side of the power switch.

Indicates the OFF side of the power switch.

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.
Indicates advisory items related to performance or correct operation
of the instrument.
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Safety Information

Other Symbols

Symbols in text Mouse operation terminology

Click: Press and quickly release the left button of the
Indicates a prohibited action. mouse.

(p. ) Indicates the location of reference informa- Right-click: Press and quickly release the right button of
tion. the mouse.

Indicates quick references for operation Double click: Quickly click the left button of the mouse
and remedies for troubleshooting. twice.
Drag: While holding down the left button of the
* Indicates that descriptive information is
provided below.
mouse, move the mouse and then release the
left button to deposit the chosen item in the
[ ] Screen labels such as menu items, page desired position.
titles, setting items, dialog titles and but-
Activate: Click on a window on the screen to activate
tons are indicated by square brackets [ ].
that window.
CURSOR
Bold characters within the text indicate
(Bold
operating key labels.
characters)
Unless otherwise specified, “Windows” represents Win-
dows 95, 98, Me, Widows NT4.0, Windows 2000, Win-
dows XP, or Windows Vista.

Accuracy
We define measurement tolerances in terms of f.s. (full scale) values, with the following meanings:
f.s. (maximum display value or scale length)
The maximum displayable value or scale length. This is usually the name of the currently selected range.
In this instrument, the maximum displayable value is the range (V/div) times the number of divisions (20)
on the vertical axis. Example: For the 1 V/div range, f.s. = 20 V

Measurement categories (Overvoltage categories)

This instrument complies with CAT II safety requirements.
This instrument’s input modules comply with CAT I or CAT II safety requirements.
To ensure safe operation of measurement instruments, IEC 61010 establishes safety standards for vari-
ous electrical environments, categorized as CAT I to CAT IV, and called measurement categories. These
are defined as follows.
CAT I: Secondary electrical circuits connected to an AC electrical
outlet through a transformer or similar device.
CAT II: Primary electrical circuits in equipment connected to an
AC electrical outlet by a power cord (portable tools,
household appliances, etc.) CAT II covers directly mea-
suring electrical outlet receptacles.
CAT III:Primary electrical circuits of heavy equipment (fixed
installations) connected directly to the distribution panel,
and feeders from the distribution panel to outlets.
CAT IV:The circuit from the service drop to the service entrance, and to the power meter and primary over-
current protection device (distribution panel).
Higher-numbered categories correspond to electrical environments with greater momentary energy. So a
measurement device designed for CAT III environments can endure greater momentary energy than a
device designed for CAT II.
Using a measurement instrument in an environment designated with a higher-numbered category than
that for which the instrument is rated could result in a severe accident, and must be carefully avoided.
Never use a CAT I measuring instrument in CAT II, III, or IV environments.
The measurement categories comply with the Overvoltage Categories of the IEC60664 Standards.

The applicable measurement category is determined by the input module being used. Refer to “Applicable Standards”
in "Chapter 5 Specifications" in the Input Module Guide for the applicable measurement categories.
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Operating Precautions

Operating Precautions
Follow these precautions to ensure safe operation and to obtain the full benefits
of the various functions.

Before Use

• Before using the instrument the first time, verify that it operates normally to
ensure that the no damage occurred during storage or shipping. If you find
any damage, contact your dealer or Hioki representative.
• Before using the instrument, make sure that the insulation on the probes and
connection cords is undamaged and that no bare conductors are improperly
exposed. Using the instrument in such conditions could cause an electric
shock, so contact your dealer or Hioki representative for replacements.

Instrument Installation

Operating temperature and humidity: 0 to 40°C at 20 to 80% RH (non-conden-

sating)
However, the operating temperature range may depend on the options used.

Operating Conditions Operating Temperature

While changing the battery in the Model 9719-50 Memory
10 to 40°C
Backup Unit
While using the Model 8995 A4 Printer Unit,
5 to 40°C
8995-01 A6 Printer Unit or 9718-50 HD Unit

Temperature and humidity range for guaranteed accuracy:

23±5°C, 20 to 80%RH

Avoid the following locations that could cause an accident or damage

to the instrument.
Exposed to direct sun-
In the presence of cor-
light
rosive or explosive
Exposed to high tem-
gases
perature

Exposed to liquids Exposed to strong

Exposed to high hu- electromagnetic fields
midity or condensa- Near electromagnetic
tion radiators

Near induction heating

systems
Exposed to high lev- (e.g., high-frequency
els of particulate dust induction heating sys-
tems and IH cooking
utensils)

Subject to vibration
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Operating Precautions

Installing
To prevent overheating, be sure to leave the specified clearances around the
unit.
• The instrument should be operated only with the bottom or rear side down-
wards.
• Vents must not be obstructed.

At least 50 mm spacing on all sides At least 50 mm

Bottom Panel

Do not put anything below the instrument to prevent obstruction to the

Ventilation Fan
vents.
See "7.2 Cleaning" (p. 84)

When using the optional printer, provide enough space for ejected recording
paper.

Handling the Instrument

• Do not allow the instrument to get wet, and do not take measurements
with wet hands. This may cause an electric shock.
• Never modify the instrument. Only Hioki service engineers should disas-
semble or repair the instrument. Failure to observe these precautions
may result in fire, electric shock, or injury.

• To avoid damage to the instrument, protect it from physical shock when trans-
porting and handling. Be especially careful to avoid physical shock from drop-
ping.
• Use the handle to carry the instrument.
See "Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts" (p. 19)
• When the Model 8958 16-Ch Scanner Unit is installed, do not lift up on the
connector section of the unit. The connector section could be damaged.

This product may cause interference if used in residential areas. Such use must
be avoided unless the user takes special measures to reduce electromagnetic
emissions to prevent interference to the reception of radio and television broad-
casts.

Handling the Cords and Probes

• Avoid stepping on or pinching cables, which could damage the cable insula-
tion.
• To avoid breaking the cables and probes, do not bend or pull them.
• To avoid damaging the power cord, grasp the plug, not the cord, when unplug-
ging it from the power outlet.

Use only the specified connection cables. Using a non-specified cable may
result in incorrect measurements due to poor connection or other reasons.
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Operating Precautions

Before Connecting

Before turning power on

• Before turning the instrument on, make sure the supply voltage matches
that indicated on the its power connector. Connection to an improper
supply voltage may damage the instrument and present an electrical haz-
ard.
• To avoid electrical accidents and to maintain the safety specifications of
this instrument, connect the power cord only to a 3-contact (two-conduc-
tor + ground) outlet.

Installing and removing input modules

• To avoid electric shock accident, before removing or replacing an input
module, confirm that the instrument is turned off and that the connection
cords are disconnected.
• The mounting screws must be firmly tightened or the input module may
not perform to specifications, or may even fail.
• To avoid the danger of electric shock, never operate the instrument with
an input module removed. To use the instrument after removing an input
module, install a blank panel over the opening of the removed module.

For additional information about input modules, their connections and

measurement precautions, refer to the Input Module Guide.

Using an Optional Printer

When the instrument is not to be used for a long time, or when transport-
ing
To avoid straining some parts of the printer, and to prevent dirt adhering to the
print head, set the print head to its lowered position (so that the print head rests
against the print roller).
After storing the printer without use for a long time, inspect the following before
use:
1. Move the head raising lever up and down.
2. Perform test printing (printer check) three or four times.

When printing
• Avoid slow printing as much as possible in hot or humid environments. Other-
wise, printer life may be severely shortened.
• Please use only the specified recording paper. Using non-specified paper may
not only result in faulty printing, but printing may become impossible.
• If the recording paper is skewed on the roller, paper jams may occur. If the
recording paper is skewed on the roller, paper jams may result.
• Printing is not possible when the recording paper is loaded upside-down.

Refer to "3.3 Loading Recording Paper (With a Printer Module Installed)" (p. 42)
for printing precautions.
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Operating Precautions

Input and Measurement Precautions

The maximum input voltage and maximum rated voltage to ground

(between the grounds of the input terminals and the instrument, and
between inputs of other analog modules) of each input module and exter-
nal input terminals are shown below. To avoid risk of electric shock and
damage to the instrument, be careful to not exceed these ratings. The max-
imum rated voltage to ground is the same regardless of whether an input
attenuator or similar device is used.
Input Terminal Maximum Rated Voltage to
Maximum Input Voltage*1
(Input Module) Ground*2
8936 Analog Unit 400 V DC max 370 V AC/DC
8956 Analog Unit 400 V DC max 300 V AC/DC
8946 4-Ch Analog Unit 30 V rms/ 60 V DC 30 V rms / 60 V DC
8938 FFT Analog Unit 400 V DC max 370 V AC/DC
8957 High Resolution Unit 400 V DC max 300 V AC/DC
8959 DC/RMS Unit 400 V DC max 370 V AC/DC
8937 Voltage/Temp Unit 30 V rms/ 60 V DC 30 V rms / 60 V DC
8939 Strain Unit 10 V DC max 30 V rms / 60 V DC
8960 Strain Unit 10 V DC max 33 V rms / 70 V DC
1000 V AC/DC (CAT II)
8961 High Voltage Unit 1000 V DC max
600 V AC/DC (CAT III)
(BNC jacks and sensor (BNC jack) 30 V rms / 60 V DC
8940 F/V Unit receptacles) (Sensor receptacle terminals)
30 V rms / 60 V DC Uninsulated
(BNC jack) (BNC jack)
8947 Charge Unit*3 30 V rms / 60 V DC 30 V rms / 60 V DC
8958 16-Ch Scanner Unit 40 V DC max 33 V rms / 70 V DC
With grabber clips
(CATII) 1500 V AC/DC (CAT II)
2000 V DC, 1000 V AC 600 V AC/DC (CAT III)
9322 Differential Probe With alligator clips
(CAT III)
600 V AC/DC 1000 V AC/DC (CAT II)
600 V AC/DC (CAT III)

I/O Terminals Maximum input voltage Maximum rated voltage

to ground
EXT.SMPL
EXT.TRIG
PRINT/EXT.IN3 -2 to 7 V DC
STOP/EXT.IN2
Uninsulated
START/EXT.IN1
TRIG OUT/CAL -20 to 30 V DC,
NG/EXT OUT2 50 mA max,
GO/EXT OUT1 200 mW max

(Input modules other than the This Instrument H

Input Module “xxx V AC/DC” indicates an RMS
Model 8947 Charge Unit) *1
L *2
value, and “xxx V DC max” indi-
GND *2 cates an instantaneous value.

(8947 Charge Unit) This Instrument *1.Maximum input voltage

Input Module H
BNC *1 *2.Maximum rated voltage to
L ground
Common *3.Maximum applied electric
Miniature H *2
Connector *3
charge
L 500 pC (high-sensitivity side, 6
*2
ranges),
GND
50,000 pC (low-sensitivity
side, 6 ranges)
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Operating Precautions

To avoid accidents in the event of a short circuit, when measuring com-

mercial mains voltage using the Model 8936, 8938, 8956, 8957, 8959 or 8961
input modules, connection should be made only at the secondary side of a
breaker. Never make connections at the primary side of a breaker, as unre-
stricted current flow could cause a serious accident if a short circuit
occurs.

When measuring AC mains voltage, for example, using a power transformer, be

sure to connect the ground terminal of the power transformer to ground.

Using a power transformer (PT)

Power transformer with ground terminal

This Instrument Input Module H

Input
L
GND PT

Power transformer ground terminal

Ground (Earth terminal of power source, or equivalent)

Power transformer without ground terminal

This Instrument Input Module H

Input
L
GND PT

Ground (Earth terminal of power source, or equivalent)

Correct measurement may be impossible in the presence of strong magnetic

fields, such as near transformers and high-current conductors, or in the pres-
ence of strong electromagnetic fields such as near radio transmitters.

Shipping precautions
Use the original packing materials when transporting the instrument, if possible.

To avoid damage, observe the following when shipping the instrument:

• Remove the PC cards before shipping.
• If the optional printer module is installed, remove the paper. If the paper is left
in the instrument, the paper-handling components may be damaged by vibra-
tion.
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1.1 Product Overview and Features

Overview Chapter 1
1.1 Product Overview and Features
In this case Automatic and manual Automatic and manual saving, loading
• Viewing waveforms before and printing of measurement and file management of measurement
after an anomaly. data (p. 75) data (p. 65)
• Capturing the waveform of an Measurement data can be printed Data saving and loading are available with optional PC
intermittent anomaly. with the optional A4 or A6 internal Cards. Also, using optional proprietary drives, saving
• Recording multiple signal lines printer and special recording pa- and loading can be performed on hard disk. Data on
over an extended period. per. Printing is also available on storage media can be managed with this instrument.
• Acquiring measurement data for an external USB printer. "Chapter 11 Saving/Loading Data & Managing Files" in
processing on a PC. "Chapter 12 Printing" in the the Instruction Manual
Instruction Manual Memory capacity can be expanded with optional mem-
ory boards. (This option must be specified when order-
Recording various analog ing.) 8860-50: 32 Megawords to 1 Gigaword, Model
8861-50: 64 Megawords to 2 Gigawords
signals
Measurements are
provided in combina-
tion with optional input Easy entry of text and numerical values
modules, cables and clamp Screen operations and character input can be per-
probes depending on the formed by connecting a commonly available mouse
application. or keyboard.
Voltage, Current, Tempera- "3.3 Common Operations" in the
ture, Acceleration, Vibra- Instruction Manual
tion, Frequency, Stress, etc.
Measures with functions
that support analytical Remote control and data collection
Recording logic signals applications The instrument can be connected to a PC for measure-
ment data analysis and remote control.
Measures using optional logic Memory Function "Chapter 4 Communications Settings" in the
probes. Recorder Function Analysis and Communication Supplement
Mixed analog and Real-Time Saving Function
logic recording is REC&MEM Function
possible. FFT Function External Control
The instrument can be controlled by external signals.
Input Module Guide
"Chapter 14 External Control" in the Instruction Manual

Analysis
Split-Screen Display Overlay X-Y Display Zoom

Gauge and Level Monitor

Cursor Measurements Numerical Calculations Sheet Display
Displays

Many other functions are provided in addition to these. Refer to "Appendix 2 Overview of Settings and Functions"
(p. A2) and "Chapter 1 Overview" in the Instruction Manual.
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1.2 Measurement Workflow

1.2 Measurement Workflow

Overall workflow and summary See "4.4 Actual Measurement and Analysis" (p. 54)

1 Install & Connect Connect the instrument to the measurement object, and
turn power on (p. 37).

Install the instrument

Connect

Turn power on

2 Make Instrument Settings Make appropriate instrument settings to acquire the

measurement data (p. 49).
Automatic setting is available (p. 51).
Setting measurement
configuration

Select the input channels

(To record specified waveforms)

Set trigger criteria

(To change the layout of the Waveform screen)

Select the Screen Layout

(To automatically save and print while measuring)

Set saving and printing

conditions

3 Measure Press the START key to start measuring.

Start recording

Measurement data recording stops automatically after

Stop recording the preset period, or when you press STOP.
(Setting contents determine what causes measurement to stop.)

4 Analyze, Save and Print Analyze measurement data (p. 61).

Save and print measurement data as occasion demands.

Analysis A B

(As occasion demands)

Optionally save and print

5 Finish If you don’t want to shut down completely (in order to mea-
sure again immediately), press the STANDBY/ON key to acti-
Turn the power off vate the standby state (p. 47).
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1.2 Measurement Workflow

Operation Overview: Recording Analog Waveforms

For more details, refer to "3.1 Measurement Workflow" in the Instruction Manual.
Also refer to "Appendix 2 Overview of Settings and Functions" (p. A2) and "Appendix 3 Common Questions"
(p. A8).

Installation & Connections Install the input modules and cables required for
measurement (p. 37).

See"Instrument Installation" (p. 6) in this manual

Details of input module connections and connection cables:

See"Chapter 2 Connections" in the Input Module Guide

Power ON See"3.6 Turning the Power On and Off" (p. 46) in this manual
To set the clock:
See"3.7 Setting the Clock" (p. 48)

Function Selection Select the function according to your application.

See "Function Selection" (p. 29)
Record instantaneous
Long-term measurements
waveforms
• Memory function
Memory (MEM) To record relatively fast signals from µs to minutes
Recorder (REC)
(Sampling point • Recorder function
(Envelope recording)
recording) To record relatively slow signals at low speeds from ms to
hours
Other function
• REC&MEM function
• FFT function
• Real-Time Saving function

Measurement Configuration Make settings on the Status Settings screen.

Settings
Press the SET key to open the Settings screen
Press the SUB MENU keys to select the
menu

Press the SHEET/

PAGE keys to select 1
the [Use Ch] page
2
Verify the channel(s)
to be used

Press the SHEET/PAGE keys to select the

[Basic] page

1 Set the timebase (horizontal axis)

See "4.2 Setting Measurement Configuration (Status Set-

2 Set the recording length tings Screen)" in the Instruction Manual
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1.2 Measurement Workflow

Input Channel Settings Make settings on the Channel Settings screen.

Press the SUB MENU keys to select the
menu
Press the SHEET/PAGE keys to select the
[One Ch] page

3
3 Select the Unit (module) and Channel 5
4

4 Select the measurement range (vertical axis)

Make input-module-related settings

6
5 Perform zero adjustment
(after warm-up)

(As occasion demands)

6 Set the scaling, waveform colors and
zero position See "Chapter 3 Input Channel Settings" in the Input Module
Guide
"Chapter 5 Input Channel Settings" and "7.1 Making
Input Waveform Display Settings (Analog Waveforms)"
in the Instruction Manual

Trigger Settings (If you want to record a specific waveform, such as an

anomaly)
Press the SUB MENU keys to select the
Set on the Trigger Settings screen.
menu

7 Set the trigger mode

Default setting:
(Memory) [Auto]
(Recorder) [Single]

8 Set the trigger criteria (AND/OR) 7

8 Timer Trigger
Default setting: [OR]
9 External
9
(Memory) (Recorder)
Set pre-trigger Set trigger timing Trigger

10
10 Set each trigger source Analog or Logic Trigger

Default setting: All [Off] See"Chapter 6 Trigger Settings" in the Instruction Manual
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1.2 Measurement Workflow

Display Sheet Settings (If you want to change the layout of the waveform
screen to show any combination of channels)
Press the SUB MENU keys to select the
Set on the Sheet Settings screen.
menu

(As occasion demands)

Select the Screen Layout
11 Set the number screen divisions and the
split-screen layout
11
12 Select the channels to display 12

Combination
Up to 32 channels can be
of display
displayed per sheet.
channels
When using multiple Model
8958 16-Ch Scanner
Units, channels are auto-
matically assigned to
sheets.
See "Chapter 7 Waveform Display Settings" in the Instruction
Manual

Saving Settings (If you want to save data)

Set on the Save Settings screen.
Press the SUB MENUs key to select the
menu

13
Select automatic or manual saving
Specify the saving destination
Verify that storage media Default setting:
has been inserted. Auto Save [Off],
When saving manually, Manual Save [Selection 13
settings can be changed Save]
after measurement.
14

14 Select what to save

(Example: Auto Save)

See "Chapter 5 Saving & Loading Data" (p. 65) in this man-
ual
"Chapter 11 Saving/Loading Data & Managing Files" in
the Instruction Manual
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1.2 Measurement Workflow

Printing Settings (If you want to print data)

Set on the Print Settings screen.
Press the SUB MENU keys to select the
menu
Press the SHEET/PAGE keys to select the
[Printer] page

15 Select automatic or manual printing 16

15
Verify that the paper is Default setting:
loaded correctly. Auto Print [Off]
When printing manually, Manual Print [Selection
settings can be made after Print]
measurement.

Press the SHEET/PAGE keys to select the

[Print Items] page

16 Select what you want to print

See"Chapter 6 Printing" (p. 75) in this manual

"Chapter 12 Printing" in the Instruction Manual

Start of Measurement Press the START key (the green LED lights).

Data acquisition
Save & Print (when Auto enabled)
See"3.3.6 Starting and Stopping Measurement" in the
Instruction Manual

End of Measurement Press the STOP key.

Recording stops after acquiring the specified length
(the green LED goes off).

Press twice to stop immediately.

If [Single] trigger is selected, recording stops automatically
after acquiring the specified data length.

Data Analysis Analysis on the waveform screen.

See "Chapter 8 Waveform Screen Monitoring and Analysis"
in the Instruction Manual
Analysis and Communication Supplement
Optionally save and print Press the SAVE key to save. (Manual saving)
Press the PRINT key to print. (Manual printing)

Power OFF 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.
To retain waveforms with power off, the optional Model 9719-50 Memory Backup Unit is required.
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1.2 Measurement Workflow

Operation Overview: Recording Logic Waveforms

Installation & Connections Connect the logic probes (p. 37).

Refer to the Input Module Guide for details about probes.

Power On

Measurement Configuration Settings Make settings on the Status Settings screen.

Press the SET key.
Press the SUB MENU keys to select the
menu
Press the SHEET/PAGE keys to select the
(With Memory function)
[Use Ch] page
(With Memory function)

1 Select the channels to use

1
Press the SHEET/PAGE keys to select the
[Basic] page See"4.2.1 Selecting Channels to Use" in the Instruction
Manual
2 Select the timebase
2
3 Set the recording length
3

See"4.2 Setting Measurement Configuration (Status Set-

tings Screen)" in the Instruction Manual

Input Channel Settings Make settings on the [Logic] page of the Channel
Settings screen.
Press the SUB MENU keys to select the
menu
Press the SHEET/PAGE keys to select the
[Logic] page
4
4 Enable (set to ON) the channels to be displayed
5
Default setting: [Off]
See"Chapter 4 Logic Input Settings" in the Input Module
5
(As occasion demands)
Guide
Set the waveform display colors
"7.3.1 Setting the Waveform Display" in the Instruction
Manual
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1.2 Measurement Workflow

Trigger Settings (If you want to record a specific waveform, such as an

anomaly)
Press the SUB MENU keys to select the
menu
Make settings on the [Logic] page of the Trigger
Settings screen.
Press the SHEET/PAGE keys to select the
[Logic] page 6
7
6 Set the trigger mode
8
Default setting: [Auto]

7 Set the trigger criteria (AND/ OR)

Default setting: [OR] 9

8 Set pre-trigger or trigger timing

9
See "Chapter 6 Trigger Settings" and "6.8 Triggering by
Set the logic trigger
Logic Signals (Logic Trigger)" in the Instruction Manual
Default setting: [Off]

Display Sheet Settings (If you want to change the display layout of the Wave-
form screen, to display any combination of waveforms)
Press the SUB MENU keys to select the
menu
Make settings on the [Logic] page of the Sheet Set-
tings screen.
Press the SHEET/PAGE keys to select the
[Logic] page
10
13
(As occasion demands)
Select the Screen Layout
10 Set the number screen divisions and 11 12
the split-screen layout

11 Select whether to display or not

Default setting: [On]

12 Set display position

See "7.3.2 Setting the Display Position" and "7.3.3 Setting
the Display Height" in the Instruction Manual
13 Set display height of recording
Default setting: [Normal]

From here, proceed the same as for analog channels. Refer to "Saving Settings" (p. 15).
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2.1 Panel Names and Functions

Names and
Functions of Parts Chapter 2
Refer to "Chapter 2 Operating Keys and Screen Contents" in the Instruction Manual for details of operating
keys and screens.

2.1 Panel Names and Functions

The number of installable input modules and the position of the handle differs on the Models 8860-50 and
8861-50
(Example: 8860-50)
Front Panel Top Panel
Display (LCD) Vent
Screen Display (p. 23)

Printer
(When the optional Model 8995 A4 Printer
Unit is installed)
Recording Printer Installation (p. 42)
Operating Keys (p. 21)

Bottom Panel
Stand

Do not apply heavy downward pressure with the

stand extended. The stand could be damaged.

Ventilation Fan
Clean the filter periodically to avoid blockage (p. 84).

Foot Protective Cover

May be operated front-side-up. Protects the connector section when carrying by the handle.
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2.1 Panel Names and Functions

Left Side

Vent

Handle
Use to carry the instrument.
Serial Number (The Model 8861-50 has its handle on the
MAC Address side)
This is required for network manage-
ment, so do not peel it off.

GND Terminal
(Functional Earth) POWER Switch
Connect to Earth ground (p. 45). Turns the instrument on and off (p. 46).
( :Power On :Power Off )
Power Inlet
Connect the supplied power cord here (p. 45).

Input Module Compartment

Right Side Input modules install here.
GND
Model 8860-50: Up to 4 modules,
Various Connectors Terminal Model 8861-50: Up to 8 modules
(p. 22) (p. 45)
Module Unit and Analog Channel
Numbering
Channel Numbering
(From CH1 at the bottom)
CH16
CH4
CH2
CH3
CH2
CH1 CH4
CH1
CH1
Eject Button
Ejects the PC Card. UNIT1 UNIT4
UNIT2 UNIT3 8946 8958
PC CARD slots 8947
Accepts PC Card storage media Module Unit Numbering
(p. 67).
(8860-50)
LOGIC Connectors
(For logic probe connection)
Input connectors for proprietary
logic probes. (Channels A – D)
GND Terminal
(p. 45)

Logic Channels Vent

CHD
CHC
CHB UNIT1 - UNIT8

CHA

(8861-50)
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2.1 Panel Names and Functions

Operating Keys
This section provides an overview of the operating keys. Refer to "Chapter 2 Operating Keys and Screen
Contents" in the Instruction Manual for functional details of each key.

Selects menus
Select the Sheet (Waveform screen) or
SUB MENU keys
Page (Settings screen)
View waveforms SHEET/PAGE keys
(Waveform Screen)
DISP key
Select setting items
CURSOR keys: Moves among setting items
Open Settings Screen
(Hold the left and right keys for three seconds to
SET key activate the key-lock state. Hold again for three
seconds to cancel)
View a file on storage SELECT key: Accepts the selected character or
media (File Screen) opens the pull-down menu
FILE key ENTER key: Accepts the setting
ESC key: Cancels an operation, closes a dialog
Select setting items HELP/CONV key (supported by upgrade)
F1 to F8 keys Scroll waveform
(Indicated as “F key” for ge-
neric reference) SCROLL control (Jog: inner, Shuttle: outer)

Press the FUNCTION MODE Set A/B cursors

key to change the function TYPE key: Cursor type
(FN mode)*1 labels that ap- SPEED key: Speed of cursor motion
pear below F1 to F8.
A/B knobs: Inner knob A moves cursor A, Outer
knob B moves cursor B
Change F key functions
Select the input channels
FUNCTION MODE key
UNIT key: Module Unit selection
Toggle standby state (p. 47) CH key: Channel selection
STANDBY/ON key RANGE/POSN knobs:
Measurement range selection (RANGE knob: in-
ner)
Zero-position setting (POSN knob: outer)

Print (p. 78) Select the timebase

PRINT key TIME/DIV key
(Input waveform acquisition rate)
Feed recording paper
FEED key Start measurement
Paper feeds while pressing START key
the key. The green LED at the left is lit during measurement.

Save (p. 71) Stop measurement

SAVE key STOP key
1 press: Measurement stops after the set recording length,
2 presses: Immediate stop
*1. FN Mode
Functions differ according to the type of display screen. Refer to "Chapter 2 Operating Keys and Screen Contents" in the
Instruction Manual. (For the Waveform Screen)
F1: Switches numerical display. F5: Sets input channels.
F2: Switches displayed gauge. F6: Forces (Manual) triggering.
F3: Displays level monitor. F7: Searches the waveform.
F4: Executes auto setting. F8: (supported by upgrade)
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2.1 Panel Names and Functions

Connectors

100Base-TX (RJ45) Jack

Accepts a LAN cable connection. For connection to a network.
See "Chapter 4 Communications Settings" in the Analysis and Communication
Supplement

SYNC. OUT Jack

Use to synchronize sampling with multiple instruments. ref
(Sample synchronizing signal output)
See "14.2.4 Synchronized Sampling Output (SYNC.OUT)" in the Instruction Manual

EXT SMPL Jack

Sampling can be synchronized by an external signal applied here. (External Sampling)
(Memory function only)
See "14.2.3 External Sampling (EXT.SMPL)" in the Instruction Manual

USB Port
A commonly available USB mouse, keyboard or memory device can be connected here.
See Mouse and keyboard connection: "3.2 Before Operating" in the Instruction Manual

MONITOR Jack
The instrument’s display can be replicated on an external PC monitor connected here.
(24-pin analog RGB)

External I/O Terminal Strip

These terminals provide and accept external input and output control signals.
See "Chapter 14 External Control" in the Instruction Manual
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2.2 Screen Types and Contents

2.2 Screen Types and Contents

There are five general screen types. Refer to the Instruction Manual for details about each screen type.
Refer to the Analysis and Communication Supplement for details of the FFT function.
At power on, either the Opening screen or the Screen with the same settings that were in effect when power
was last turned off appears.

Opening Screen

For details of screen contents:"2.3 Opening Screen" in the Instruction Manual

This screen appears first after power on. (When you turn the power off with the Waveform screen dis-
played, it reappears after this screen.) The boot process takes about 40 seconds.

Function Menu
Select a function before mea- Setting Items
suring (p. 29). Functions can be selected with the F
(Functions can be changed keys.
from the Waveform or Settings "Function Selection" (p. 29)
screens) The Waveform screen appears
when you select a function.
System Configuration
List
Configuration can be verified
on the System screen

View waveforms Make settings Load existing data

DISP key SET key Press the F7 key, or FILE key

hold down the SET key
To Waveform Screen To Settings Screen To System Screen To File Screen
(p. 24) (p. 27) (p. 28)

DISP Press the DISP key.

Waveform Screen
For details of screen contents: "2.4 Waveform Screen" in the Instruction Manual

Displays waveforms acquired by the instrument. Waveforms can be displayed on separate sheets, or as
the numerical values or an X-Y composite.
Function Menu
Clock (p. 48)
To change functions
Shows the current time.
(p. 51)

Record Data (p. 30) Setting items (p. 31)

Press the SHEET/PAGE keys Press the SUB MENU keys to
to change the displayed sheet. switch which setting items are dis-
played.
Press the F keys (F1 to F8) to select
a specific setting. (p. 32)
Scroll bar (p. 30)
The FUNCTION MODE key
changes the functions of the F1 to F8
keys.
Status bar (p. 30) [SET] [FN] [MACRO]
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2.2 Screen Types and Contents

SET Press the SET key.

Settings Screen

For details of screen contents: "2.5 Settings Screen" in the Instruction Manual

Displays screens for making various operation-related settings such as for measurement, data saving,
printing and calculations. Select the particular settings screen from the Settings menu. Settings menu
contents are function-dependent. Some Settings screens include multiple Settings pages.

Measurement Configuration and Screen Display Settings

Settings Menu
Press the SUB MENU keys to select a Settings screen.
SUB MENU
Page Function Menu
Press the SHEET/PAGE keys to select a page.

Status Settings Screen Channel Settings Screen

([Basic]/[Use Ch]* Page) ([One Ch], [Comment], [All Ch], [Scaling],
Make basic settings here, such as the timebase [Variable] and [Logic] pages)
and recording length. You can specify which chan- Set the measurement range, scaling and input
nels to use.* (* Memory function only) waveforms for input channels.
About screen contents: About screen contents:
"2.5.1 Status Settings Screen" in the Instruction "2.5.2 Channel Settings Screen" in the Instruction
Manual Manual

Trigger Settings Screen Sheet Settings Screen

([Analog] and [Logic] pages) ([Analog], [Logic], [X-Y Comp] and [Wcal]* pages)
Set trigger criteria when using a trigger event for Set the Waveform screen layout and Sheet set-
measuring. tings. (* Memory function only)
About screen contents: About screen contents:
"2.5.3 Trigger Settings Screen" in the Instruction "2.5.4 Sheet Settings Screen" in the Instruction
Manual Manual
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2.2 Screen Types and Contents

Analysis Settings (Utility Functions) (Memory function only)

Settings Menu
SUB MENU Press the SUB MENU keys to select a Settings screen. (function-dependent)

Memory Division (Mem Div) Numerical Calculation (Num Calc)

Settings Screen Settings Screen
These settings control memory partitioning. These are the display settings for numerical calcu-
About screen contents: lations.
"2.5.5 Memory Division Settings Screen" in the In- About screen contents:
struction Manual "2.5.6 Numerical Calculation (Num Calc) Settings
Screen" in the Instruction Manual

Waveform Calculation (Wave Calc)

Settings Screen
([Formula], [Scale] and [Const] pages)
These are the display settings for waveform calcu-
lations.
About screen contents:
"2.5.7 Waveform Calculation (Wave Calc) Settings
Screen" in the Instruction Manual
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2.2 Screen Types and Contents

Data Saving and Printing Settings

Settings Menu
SUB MENU Press the SUB MENU keys to select a Settings screen.
Page
Press the SHEET/PAGE keys to select a page.

Save Settings Screen Print Settings Screen

([Auto Save] and [SAVE Key] pages) ([Printer] and [Print Items] pages)
Make saving-related settings such as what to save Make printing-related settings such as what to print
and the saving method. and the printing method.
Automatic saving: [Auto Save] page Print destination and printer settings: [Printer] page
Manual saving: [SAVE Key] page Print item selection: [Print Items] page
About screen contents: About screen contents:
"2.5.8 Save Settings Screen" in the Instruction "2.5.9 Print Settings Screen" in the Instruction
Manual Manual
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2.2 Screen Types and Contents

Press the F7 [System] key on the Opening screen, or hold the SET key down.

System Screen

For screen details: "2.7 System Screen" in the Instruction Manual

Use this screen to make system-related settings. Select from the menu to display a settings screen.
Settings Menu Page
SUB MENU Press the SUB MENU keys to select a Settings screen. Press the SHEET/PAGE keys to select a page.

Environment (Env) Settings Screen Communication (Comm) Settings Screen

Use this screen to configure the system environ- ([Communication], [File], [Web], [Mail], and [Command]
ment, Waveform screen layout and operating key pages)
functions. Use this screen to make communication-related
settings.

External Terminal (Ext Term) Setting Configuration (Setting) Screen

Settings Screen Use this screen to store and reload instrument set-
Use this screen to configure the external I/O termi- tings.
nals.
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2.2 Screen Types and Contents

For screen details: "2.7 System Screen" in the Instruction Manual

Use this screen to make system-related settings. Select from the menu to display a settings screen.
Settings Menu
SUB MENU Press the SUB MENU keys to select a Settings screen.

Initialization (Init) Settings Screen Configuration (Config) List Screen

Use this screen to set the clock, initialize data, run Displays the instrument’s system configuration.
self-tests and set scanner module compensation.

FILE Press the FILE key

File Screen

For screen details: "2.6 File Screen" in the Instruction Manual

Use this screen to load measurement data and manage files (copy, delete, etc.).

File Info

Folder Tree

File List

Use the SHEET/PAGE keys to

move the cursor. Operating Procedures:
"11.4 Loading Data" in the
Instruction Manual
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2.2 Screen Types and Contents

Function Selection

Select a function according to the desired recording data. Select from the Opening, Waveform or Set-
tings screens. For function details, refer to "4.1 Selecting the Function" in the Instruction Manual.

Memory Function (MEM) Recorder Function (REC) REC&MEM Function

This function is most suitable for This function is suitable for use in- For long-term monitoring; sudden
oscilloscope-type measurements, stead of a pen recorder or pen oscillo- or intermittent signal waveforms
such as instantaneous waveforms scope, or to record fluctuations and can be, at least partially, recorded.
and transient phenomena. create records of slow phenomena.
Use to record relatively fast signals Use to record relatively slow signals
with periods from µs to minutes. with periods from ms to hours.
(Sampling point recording) (Envelope recording)

F1 F2 F3 F4 F7 F8
Select on the
Opening screen

FFT Function (FFT) Real-Time Saving Function File Operations

Recommended for performing fre- Recommended for long-term re- Displays the File screen. Use this
quency analysis of rotating ob- cording instead of a data recorder. screen to load previously saved
jects, vibrations, sounds and etc. Measurement data is saved to the files and for other file management.
Spectral analysis and transfer recording media in real time.
functions are available.
System Settings
Sets the system environment.
Clock setting procedure (p. 48)

Move the cursor here, and select a function with the F1 to F8 keys.

Select on the
Waveform or
Settings screen
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2.2 Screen Types and Contents

Viewing Recording Data (Waveform Screen)

A/B Cursor Values

Appear when the A/B cur-
Trigger Mark
sors are displayed. Numeri-
The trigger mark appears cal calculation results and
at the point where a trigger channel information can be
is applied. displayed.

To change the information

Waveform display:
Data acquired with this in- Press the DISP key repeat-
strument can be displayed edly to switch between
as waveforms or numerical waveform, information and
values. gauge displays. (p. 63)
To display as numerical
values: A/B Cursors
"8.13 Viewing Waveform Data
Move the cursors using the
as Numerical Values" in the
Instruction Manual A/B knobs (p. 63).
A/B Cursor details:
"8.8 Cursor Values" in the
Instruction Manual

Scroll Bar Time Value Display

Shows the range and position of the displayed To change the display type:
waveform. "13.1.3 Selecting the Time Value Display" in the
Viewing the Scroll bar: Instruction Manual
"8.1 Scrolling Waveforms" in the Instruction Manual

Status Bar (Waveform Screen)

This bar indicates the current states of data acquisition, internal processing, settings and display in-
formation. For details about each indicator, refer to "Appendix 1 Waveform Screen Display & Icons"
(p. A1) in this manual and "2.4 Waveform Screen" in the Instruction Manual.

Internal Processing Trigger Info Sub Message Peripheral Device Setting

Status Shows the trigger Shows the estimated time to Info
Shows the states of data ac- source and the date and finish storing. Icons indicate when PC Cards
quisition and internal process- time of triggering. have been inserted, when con-
Setting Info
ing. nected to peripheral devices,
Indicates the setting states of Auto and which internal devices are
Number of Data Acquisitions Save, Auto Print and A/B Cursors. present.
Shows the number of times data has been ac-
quired since the START key was pressed to Display Info
start measuring. Shows the sheet number of the displayed waveform.
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2.2 Screen Types and Contents

Setting Items and Contents (Waveform Screen)

Indicates current settings. These can be changed while measuring.
To change a setting, use the CURSOR keys to move the cursor to it, and press an F key to choose the
new value.
Press the SUB MENU keys to switch items. (Some items are function-dependent)

Example: Memory Function

[Config] (Meas Config & Trigger Criteria) ↔ [Trigger] (Analog Trigger) ↔ [Num Calc] (Numerical Calculation) ↔
[Mem Div](Memory Division)
See "2.4 Waveform Screen";"Setting Items and Contents (Waveform Screen)", "4.4 Setting Measurement Configura-
tion on the Waveform Screen", and "6.12 Making Trigger Settings on the Waveform Screen" in the Instruction
Manual
Selectable when the Overlay function
Magnification
is enabled.
Timebase Sampling Rate Sets the time (horizontal) axis
magnification ratio of the whole Pre-Trigger Setting
Indicates the timebase (time per divi-
waveform. Set this to record data prior to a trigger
sion on the horizontal axis) and sam-
Selecting the [Mag] button dis- event, or for a specified period after-
pling rate (sampling interval). Timebase plays the whole waveform. wards.
(Settings can be made on the Status
Settings screen.)
Type of Set-
ting Item

Recording Length
Recording Zoom Trigger Mode Setting
Shows the recording length and time.
Length Sets the time (horizontal) axis Sets subsequent triggering criteria after a
The recording length (time) for each
data acquisition is set as a number of Recording magnification ratio of the se- measurement operation is finished.
divisions. (The setting is made on the Time lected section of the wave- (These settings are made on the Trigger
Status Settings screen.) form. Settings screen.)

Timebase and Recording Length Difference Between Magnification and Zoom

Timebase (time/div) Magnification
x2

Measurement
Range (e.g., Zoom
Voltage Axis) x1
1div Acquired Waveform x5
Recording Length
(divisions) x1
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2.3 Basic Operations

2.3 Basic Operations

2.3.1 To Change Settings

You have two ways to change settings.
This document describes how to change settings using the F keys.
In addition to the operating keys, operations can be performed using a mouse or
keyboard.
Refer to "3.2.2 Using a Mouse" and "3.2.3 Using a Keyboard" in the Instruction
Manual.

Moving to a Selection Selecting with an F key (F1 to F8)

Setting items appear at the right side of

the screen (GUI area).
Select using F1 to F8.

When [Page] appears at F8:

more selections are available.
Press the F8 key to see the additional
Move the cursor to setting selections.
item. Setting Items
F Keys

Select from a Pull-Down Menu

SELECT key
Opens the pull-down menu.

CURSOR keys
Select a setting item.

ENTER key
Applies the setting.
Pull-Down Menu

Initialization and Default Settings

Each item of waveform data and setting data can be initialized.
See "13.3.2 Initializing Waveform Data"
"13.3.3 Initializing System Settings (System Reset)"
"Appendix 2.1 List of Default Settings"
in the Instruction Manual
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2.3 Basic Operations

2.3.2 Entering Text and Numbers

See "3.3.3 Entering Text and Numbers" in the Instruction Manual

Entering Numbers
Move the cursor to a setting item and select an input method with the F keys.
When using a mouse, double click on a setting item to display the virtual keypad.

Direct entry by F keys [↑↑] [↓↓] [↑] [↓]

Enter a numerical value using the settings (↑↑, ↓↓, ↑ and ↓) assigned to the F
keys.

Enter by virtual keypad [Keypad]

Enter a numerical value using the virtual keypad.

1. Select a digit .......... CURSOR keys
2. Accept ................... F1 [Set] or SELECT key
After entering all digits,
3. Accept entry ............ F6 [OK] or ENTER key
Cancel entry F7 [Cancel] key or ESC key

Enter using the virtual pushwheel switches [Pushwheel]

Enter a numerical value using the virtual pushwheel switches.
1. Move to a digit ......... CURSOR keys
2. Set the digit value ..... CURSOR keys
After entering all digits,
3. Accept entry ............ F3 [OK] or ENTER key
Cancel entry ........... F4 [Cancel] or ESC key
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2.3 Basic Operations

Entering Text
Move the cursor to a setting item and select an input method with the F keys.
When using a mouse, double click on a setting item to display the virtual key-
board.
See "5.2 Adding Comments"; "Comment Entry Example" in the Instruction Manual

Enter by virtual keyboard [Edit]

Enter text using the virtual keyboard for character entry.
1. Select a character ....CURSOR keys
2. Enter it in the entry field
F1 [Set] or SELECT key
After entering all characters,
3. Accept entry ............F6 [OK] or ENTER key
Cancel entry ............F7 [Cancel] key or ESC
Press F8 to switch character case. key

Enter prestored text from the virtual keyboard

1. Switch character case.. F8 [Character Set] key
2. Select a character.... CURSOR keys
3. Enter it in the entry field
F1 [Set] or SELECT key
4. Accept entry ............ F6 [OK] or ENTER key
5. Cancel entry............ F7 [Cancel] key or ESC
[List/History] key

Enter by external keyboard [Direct]

Connect a keyboard for direct keyboard entry.

When entering a file name (to load a file on a PC)
Windows 2000 and XP cannot handle file names containing the following char-
acters, so they should not be used:
• ASCII: + = [ ] \ / | : * ? “ < > ; ,
• Blank
Do not use .(period) for a file name because the characters after the period are
identified as the extension.
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2.3 Basic Operations

2.3.3 Viewing Recorded Data

Press the DISP key. The recorded waveform appears on the Waveform screen.
For analysis procedures, refer to "9. Analyze Data" (p. 61), or "Chapter 8
Waveform Screen Monitoring and Analysis" in the Instruction Manual.

Scrolling Waveforms
See "8.1 Scrolling Waveforms" in the Instruction Manual

Jog Turn the inner (Jog) or outer (Shuttle) knobs of the SCROLL control to scroll the
waveform display. (only when the recorded length is at least 25 divisions)
Scroll Direction
Screen Display

Earlier Later

Shuttle Turn CCW Turn CW

Scrolls earlier on the waveform Scrolls later on the waveform
from the current point. from the current point.

You can reverse the Jog and Shuttle scroll directions.

See "13.2.4 Specifying Jog & Shuttle Scroll Operations" in the Instruction Manual

The waveform scroll direction can be indicated vertically or continuously.

See "7.2.5 Setting Waveform Scrolling Orientation" in the Instruction Manual

To increase the scrolling speed:

The scroll speed is controlled by the degree of rotation of the outer Shuttle knob.
Turning the knob more increases the scrolling speed.

To scroll automatically (Auto-Scroll):

Turn the outer Shuttle knob in the direction desired to scroll the waveform, hold it
until “Auto-Scroll” appears on the screen, and release it.
When the Shuttle knob is released, the waveform continues to scroll automati-
cally.
To cancel, press any operating key.

Confirming Measured Values

See "8.8 Cursor Values" in the Instruction Manual

Press the TYPE key and set an A/B cursor using the Settings dialog. Turn inner
knob A or outer knob B to move the A/B cursors on the screen to confirm the
value at a cursor.

Knob A
Knob B
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2.3 Basic Operations
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3.1 Installation & Connection Procedures

Measurement
Preparations Chapter 3
3.1 Installation & Connection Procedures
Be sure to read the "Operating Precautions" (p. 6) before installing and connecting this
instrument.

1 Install
(p. 6)
this instrument 2 Install an input module
(When adding or changing an input module)

Refer to the Input Module Guide.

3 Load
(When printing)
recording paper
(p. 42) Top Panel

4
Left Side
Right Side
Connect the power cord
(p. 45)

(When measuring (When measuring

5
logic signals) analog signals)
Connect a logic Connect the input
probe to the cable(s) to the
LOGIC receptacle input module
(When measuring in an elec-
6 7
6
trically noisy environment)
Ground the Functional GND POWER
Earth of this instru-
ment (p. 45)

7 Turn the power on

(p. 46)
Which probes and cables to connect depends on
When finished measuring, disconnect the your measurement application (p. 38).
cable(s) from the measurement object(s), Refer to the Input Module Guide for details.
and turn the power off.

Other Connections

• If the clock is wrong after turning power on: "3.7 Setting the Clock" (p. 48)
• When using a PC Card: "5.2 Using PC Cards" (p. 67)
• When using other storage media or drives: "11.1 Storage Media" in the Instruction Manual
• When using a keyboard: "3.2.3 Using a Keyboard" in the Instruction Manual
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3.2 Connecting Cables and Probes

3.2 Connecting Cables and Probes

When using an input module for measurement:
Connect the cables or sensors to the input module.

When measuring logic signals:

Connect the logic probe(s) to the LOGIC receptacle(s) on the instrument.

Refer to the Input Module Guide for precautions regarding connections and
details of connection procedures.

Connection Preparations

• Do not use cables other than those specified by Hioki. The specified
cables use insulated BNC connectors to avoid electric shock accidents.
An uninsulated BNC plug may cause electric shock or damage to the
BNC jack.
• Do not connect a cable to the instrument while it is connected to the
object to be measured. Otherwise, an electric shock accident may occur.

To prevent an electric shock accident, confirm that the white or red portion (insu-
lation layer) inside the cable is not exposed. If a color inside the cable is
exposed, do not use the cable.

Connecting to the BNC jacks on input modules

When disconnecting the BNC connector, be sure to release the lock before pull-
ing off the connector. Forcibly pulling the connector without releasing the lock, or
pulling on the cable, can damage the connector.

Input Module Side Connecting

Guide Pins BNC Plug Slots Align the two slots in the BNC plug with the
guide pins on the jack at the input module
Lock side, then push and twist the plug clockwise.

1
Disconnecting
2 Push the BNC plug in, twist it counterclock-
wise, and pull it out.

For voltage measurement

Use only the specified connection cords. Using a non-specified cable may result
in incorrect measurements due to poor connection or other reasons.
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3.2 Connecting Cables and Probes

Measuring Voltage

Applicable Input Modules Use to connect: Connection Cables

• Model 8956 Analog Unit
• Model 8936 Analog Unit • Model 9197 Connection Cord
• Model 8938 FFT Analog Unit (Maximum input voltage: 500 V)
• Model 8946 4-Ch Analog Unit Large alligator clip type
• Model 8961 High Voltage Unit
• Model 8957 High Resolution Unit
• Model 8937 Voltage/Temp Unit • Model L9198 Connection Cord
• Model 8940 F/V Unit (Maximum input voltage: 300 V)
• Model 8959 DC/RMS Unit Small alligator clip type
• Model 8947 Charge Unit *1
• Model 8958 16-Ch Scanner Unit *2
(Maximum input voltage (p. 9))

Connect to the BNC (except Model 8961) jack • Model L9217 Connection Cord
on an input module. (Maximum input voltage: 300 V)
For measuring BNC output
Connection Procedure:
"2.2 Connecting the Cables" in the Input
Module Guide If the voltage to be measured exceeds
*1. The Model L9198 Connection Cord is rec- the maximum input rating of the input
ommended for connection. module being used:
*2. Use an input cable to make connections. • Model 9322 Differential Probe *3
Recommended cables: • Model 9665 10:1 Probe Example: Model 9322
0.14 to 1.5 mm2 single-strand, or 0.14 to 1 • Model 9666 100:1 Probe
mm2 multi-strand AWG 16 to 26 stripped 5
mm for Model 8961 High Voltage Unit:
*3. A power cord option or AC adapter may be • 9242 Connection Cord
required, depending on the input module (Connect supplied clips)
used.

Measuring Current

Applicable Input Modules Use to connect: Clamps

• Model 8940 F/V Unit
• Clamp-On Sensors:
• Voltage measuring input modules
Models 9270, 9271, and 9272
Connect to a sensor receptacle or BNC • Universal Clamp-On CTs
jack on an input module. Models 9277, 9278, and 9279

Connection Procedure: • Clamp-On Probes

Models 3273-50,
"2.2.5 Connecting to the Model 8940 F/V
3274, 3275, 3276,
Unit" and "2.3 Connecting Clamps" in the
9018-10, and 9132-10
Input Module Guide
Example: Models
9272 and 9318
Depending on the clamp, a conversion ca-
ble or power supply unit may be required
for connection. ("1.3 List of Input Mod-
ules, Cables, Probes and Clamp Combi-
nations" in the Input Module Guide)
Scaling is also required in some cases.
("5.4 Converting Input Values (Scaling
Function)" in the Instruction Manual)
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3.2 Connecting Cables and Probes

Measuring Temperature

Applicable Input Modules Use to connect: Thermocouple

• Model 8937 Voltage/Temp Unit
• Model 8958 16-Ch Scanner Unit Thermocouple

For the Model 8937 Voltage/Temp

Connect to the terminal block on the input Unit Connect to terminal block
module. (Compatible wire: AWG 16 to 26, 0.4
Connection Procedure: to 1.2 mm diameter)
"2.2.3 Connecting to the Model 8937 Volt-
age/Temp Unit" and "2.2.7 Connecting to For the Model 8958 16-Ch Scanner
the Model 8958 16-Ch Scanner Unit" in the Unit
Input Module Guide (Compatible wire: AWG 16 to 26,
Connect to terminal block
0.14 to 1.5 mm2)

Measuring Frequency, Count and Pulse Duty

Applicable Input Modules Use to connect: Connection Cable

Model 8940 F/V Unit
Model L9198 Connection Cord

Connect to the BNC jack on an input mod- (Maximum input voltage: 300 V)
ule. Small alligator clip type
Connection Procedure:
"2.2.5 Connecting to the Model 8940 F/V
Unit" in the Input Module Guide

Using a Strain Gauge to Measure Vibration or Displacement (Strain)

Applicable Input Modules Use to connect: Sensor

• Model 8939 Strain Unit
• Model 8960 Strain Unit Strain Gauge Transducer
(Not available from Hioki)

Connect to the BNC jack on an input mod-

Example:
ule.
Connecting using a conver-
Connection Procedure: sion cable
"2.2.4 Connecting to a Strain Unit (Models
8939 and 8960)" in the Input Module Guide
Use the conversion cable supplied with the
input module according to the sensor be-
ing used.
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3.2 Connecting Cables and Probes

Measuring Vibration using Piezoelectric (Charge- or Preamp-type) Sensors

Applicable Input Modules Use to connect: Acceleration Sensor or Connection Cable

Model 8947 Charge Unit
Preamp: Preamplified acceleration sensor*
(BNC plug, operating power 2 mA @ 15 V)
Preamp
Connect to the BNC jack on an input mod- Charge: Charge-output type acceleration sensor*
ule. (Miniature #10-32 connector)
Charge
Connect to the miniature receptacle on the Voltage Measurement: Model L9198 Connection Cord
input module. (recommended)
Connection Procedure: * Not available from Hioki
"2.2.6 Connecting to the Model 8947
Charge Unit" in the Input Module Guide

Measuring Logic Signals

Connection Procedure:
"2.6 Connecting Logic Probes" in the Input
Use to connect: Logic Probe
Module Guide
• Model 9320-01 Logic Probe LOGIC Receptacles
• Model MR9321-01 Logic Probe
• Model 9327 Logic Probe
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3.3 Loading Recording Paper (With a Printer Module Installed)

3.3 Loading Recording Paper (With a Printer

Module Installed)
Printing is available using the following optional printer (specified when ordering
the instrument) and recording paper.
Printer Recording Paper (size)
Model 8995 A4 Printer Unit Model 9231 Recording Paper (A4 size)
Model 8995-01 A6 Printer Unit Model 9234 Recording Paper (A6 size)

About the Printer

The print head and surrounding metal parts of the Model 8995-01 A6
Printer Unit can become hot. Be careful to avoid touching these parts.

When the instrument is not to be used for a long time, or when transport-
ing
To avoid straining some parts of the printer, and to prevent dirt adhering to the
print head, set the print head to its lowered position (so that the print head rests
against the print roller).
After storing the printer without use for a long time, inspect the following before
use:
1. Move the head raising lever up and down.
2. Perform test printing (printer check) three or four times.

Recording Paper Usage Precautions

• Please use only the specified recording paper. Using non-specified paper may
not only result in faulty printing, but printing may become impossible.
• If the recording paper is skewed on the roller, paper jams may result.
• Printing is not possible if the front and back of the recording paper are
reversed.
• Always use the paper cutter on the printer’s cover to cut the printed paper.
Excessive paper dust can accumulate on the roller if the paper is cut by the
print head.

Handling and Storing Recording Paper

The recording paper is thermally and chemically sensitized. Observe the follow-
ing precautions to avoid paper discoloration and fading.

Avoid exposure to Avoid exposure to vola-

direct sunlight. tile organic solvents like
alcohol, ethers and ke-
tones.

Do not store thermal Avoid contact with ad-

paper above 40°C or hesive tapes like soft vi-
90% RH. nyl chloride and
cellophane tape.

Avoid stacking with

wet Diazo copy paper.
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3.3 Loading Recording Paper (With a Printer Module Installed)

Loading Recording Paper in the Model 8995 A4 Printer Unit

Stock Cover

1 Pull the knob to open the stock cover.

Knob

Head-Raising Lever

2 Pull the head-raising lever forward.

The print head is separated from the print roller.

(Head-raised condition)

Print Roller

Paper Roll 3 Put the paper roll holders in the ends of the
Holders paper roll, and place it in the retainers.

2
1

Back Side of
Recording Paper
Retainer 4 Insert the paper through the slot under the print
roller, and pull the paper out so that the print
roller turns.

5 Align the edge of the paper that you pulled out

with the edge of the paper still on the roll.

If the paper is misaligned, it will crease as it feeds.

Paper Cutter Print Roller

Head-Raising
6 Return the head-raising lever to the lowered
Lever
position.

The print head should rest on the paper. (Head-low-

ered condition)

7 Insert the paper through the paper outlet in the

stock cover, and pull a little out.

8 Close the stock cover and cut the paper using

the cutter at the paper outlet to finish the proce-
dure.
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3.3 Loading Recording Paper (With a Printer Module Installed)

Loading Recording Paper in the Model 8995-01 A6 Printer Unit

Stock Cover

1 Push the stock cover to open the stock cover.

Head-Raising

2
Lever
Raise the head-raising lever.

The print head is separated from the print roller.

(Head-raised condition)
Print Roller

Back Side of
Recording Paper

3 Insert the paper through the slot under the print

roller, and pull the paper out so that the print
roller turns.

4
Print Roller
Insert the paper roll axle through the center of
the paper roll, and place it in the retainers.
2

Printer
Head
1 5 Align the edge of the paper that you pulled out
with the edge of the paper still on the roll.
Retainer Axle
If the paper is misaligned, it will crease as it feeds.

Paper Cutter

6 Return the head-raising lever to the lowered

position.
Head-Raising Lever
The print head should rest on the paper. (Head-low-
ered condition)

7 Insert the paper through the paper outlet in the

stock cover, and pull a little out.

8 Close the stock cover and cut the paper using

the cutter at the paper outlet to finish the proce-
dure.
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3.4 Connecting the Power Cord

3.4 Connecting the Power Cord

• Before turning the instrument on, make sure the supply voltage matches
that indicated on the its power connector. Connection to an improper
supply voltage may damage the instrument and present an electrical haz-
ard.
Rated mains supply voltage (100 to 240 V AC), rated mains supply fre-
quency (50/60 Hz) (Voltage fluctuations of ±10% from the rated supply
voltage are taken into account.)
• To avoid electrical accidents and to maintain the safety specifications of
this instrument, connect the power cord only to a 3-contact (two-conduc-
tor + ground) outlet.

Connection Procedure

1
Left Side
Verify that the instrument’s power switch is turned off.

2 Confirm that the mains supply voltage matches the

instrument, and connect the power cord to the power inlet
on the instrument.

3 Plug the power cord into the mains outlet.

3.5 Grounding the Instrument’s Functional

Earth
When measuring in an electrically noisy environment, the effects of noise can be
minimized by grounding the Functional Earth terminals.

Functional Earth Terminals

Left Side Right Side

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3.6 Turning the Power On and Off

3.6 Turning the Power On and Off

Turning Power On
Before turning Verify that the instrument and peripheral devices are correctly connected.
power on

Left Side
Turn the POWER switch on ( | ).

After Power-On
After a short time, the STANDBY/ON key lights red and the Opening screen
appears.
The next time power is turned on, the Waveform screen for the function that
was displayed when power was turned off will appear.

Power On

Before Starting Measurement

To obtain precise measurements, provide about 30 minutes warm-up (depend-
ing on installed input modules) after turning power on to allow the internal tem-
perature of the input modules to stabilize.
After that, perform zero adjustment before taking measurements.

Refer to the Input Module Guide for input module specifications and zero adjust-
ment.

Turning Power Off

Before Turning Recording Data
Power Off When the POWER switch or STANDBY/ON key of the instrument is turned
off, internal recorded data is erased.
However, waveform data can be preserved when power is turned off if the
optional Model 9719-50 Memory Backup Unit is installed.
If you don’t want to lose recorded data, save it first to a PC Card or external
storage media.
Saving Procedure: "Chapter 5 Saving & Loading Data" (p. 65)
Instrument settings are preserved when power is turned off.

Power Off Turn the POWER switch on ( ).

When power is turned on again, the display appears with the settings that
existed when power was last turned off.

When using the optional Model 9684 DC Power Unit, refer to "3.2.5 If the Model 9684 DC
Power Unit is Installed" in the Instruction Manual.
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3.6 Turning the Power On and Off

To Avoid the Startup Delay (Entering the Standby State)

Press the STANDBY/ON key.

“Enter Standby Mode?” appears.
Press the STANDBY/ON key again. (It slowly blinks red)
The screen turns off and the instrument enters the standby
state.

The fan continues to run for a while after entering standby. Also,
the fans run periodically during standby to avoid internal heating.

To resume operation from standby:

Press the STANDBY/ON key. (It lights red)
The initial or waveform screen reappears.
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3.7 Setting the Clock

3.7 Setting the Clock

To adjust the clock, set the date and time on the Initialization screen of the Sys-
tem screen.
If you need to change both the time zone and the date and time, change the
time zone first.
See "13.3.1 Setting the Date and Time" in the Instruction Manual

Setting Procedure
Open the Initialization Settings Screen −−−−−−−−

F7 1 When the Initialization screen appears:

Press the F7 [System] key.
Function Menu
If a screen other than the Initialization screen appears:
Use the CURSOR keys to move the cursor to the Function
System Screen
Init Menu Item menu at the upper left, and press the F7 [System] key.
2 The System screen appears.
2 Press the SUB MENU keys to select the [Init] menu item. The
Init (Initialization) Settings screen appears.
3
Set the time zone −−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−
3 Use the CURSOR keys to move the cursor to the locale set-
ting field as shown at the left, and select regions with the F
Time Zone Setting Field key.

4 4 Use the CURSOR keys to move the cursor to the [Execute]

key, and press the F1 [Execute] key.

Set the date −−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−

Date Setting Field
Example: Set the date and time to January 1st 2007,
5 10:30:00.
5 Use the CURSOR keys to move the cursor to the date setting
field as shown at the left, and press the F1 [Set] key.
6 Use the CURSOR keys to move to the year, month and
day, and change the numbers with the CURSOR keys.
6,7 (Setting can be made with the F1 to F4 keys)
The date has been set. 7 When finished changing the date, press F5 [OK] or the
Time Setting Field ENTER key.
8
Set the time −−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−
8 Press the CURSOR key to move the cursor to the time set-
ting field, and press the F1 [Set] key.
Change the time setting like the date setting above.

9 9 When finished changing the time, press F5 [OK] or the

ENTER key.

Apply the new settings −−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−

10 Use the CURSOR keys to move the cursor to the [Execute]
key, and press the F1 [Execute] key.
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4.1 Pre-Measurement Inspection

Basic Operations Chapter 4

Before measuring, be sure to read the "Operating Precautions" (p. 6) and "Chapter 3 Mea-
surement Preparations" (p. 37).

4.1 Pre-Measurement Inspection

Before using the instrument the first time, verify that it operates normally to ensure that the no
damage occurred during storage or shipping. If you find any damage, contact your dealer or Hioki
representative.

1 Peripheral Device Inspection

When using probes and connection cables
Metal Exposed
Is the insulation of the probe or connection
cable to be used damaged, or is bare metal
exposed? Do not use if damage is present, as
No Metal Exposed you could receive an electric shock.

When using a clamp To 2 Replace the damaged items.

Yes
Is the clamp cracked or damaged?
No
To 2

2 Instrument and Input Module Inspection

Yes
Is damage to the instrument or input mod- If damage is evident, request re-
ules evident? pairs.
No
When turning power on
No The power cord may be damaged,
Does the Hioki logo appear on the screen? or the instrument may be damaged
internally. Request repairs.
Yes

No
Do the fans rotate? Request repairs.
See "7.2 Cleaning" (p. 84)

Yes Nothing appears, or

the display is abnor-
mal
Does the Initial or Waveform screen The instrument may be damaged in-
appear? ternally. Request repairs.
Yes

Inspection complete
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4.2 Operation Workflow

4.2 Operation Workflow

Installation & Connections Turn Power On
"Chapter 3 Measurement Preparations" (p. 37)

Settings Measure with New Settings Measure with Existing Settings

SET key FILE key
Select a Function

Settings Screen Range can be set auto- File Screen

matically. (p. 51) *1
Select with the SUB MENU keys
Load setting data (p. 74)
Set measurement configuration
Setting data can be loaded automatically. *2

Set up input channels

Set trigger criteria Set as occasion demands.

Set the screen layout of the

Waveform screen
Settings for saving *3

Settings for printing *3

START key
Regular Recording Record Specified Waveform (per trigger criteria)
Recording Trigger mode: [Auto]
Waveform Screen Record Once Record Repeatedly
Trigger mode: [Single] Trigger mode: [Repeat]
(Awaiting trigger)
Trigger criteria met Trigger criteria met

Recording Starts Recording Starts Start Recording

STOP key (Auto) STOP key

Finished Recording

Analysis, Saving &

Printing
Waveform Screen Analyze Save (p. 65) Print (p. 75)

• "Chapter 8 Waveform Screen "Chapter 11 Saving/Loading "Chapter 12 Printing" in the

Monitoring and Analysis" in the Data & Managing Files" in the Instruction Manual
Instruction Manual Instruction Manual
• Analysis and Communication
Supplement

*1. To enable automatic setting: "3.3.5 Automatic Range Setting (Auto-Ranging Function)" in the Instruction Manual
*2. To load settings automatically: "11.5 Saving & Loading Auto Settings File (Auto Setup Function)" in the Instruction
Manual
*3. When saving or printing automatically, execution timing depends on the function.
When saving or printing manually, settings can be changed after measurement.
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4.3 Recording Simple Waveforms

4.3 Recording Simple Waveforms

First display the waveform for confirmation.
This description presumes that settings are at their factory default values. If the instrument has been used
before, or if you suspect that settings are not at their factory default values, reinitialize the instrument before
proceeding.
See "13.3.2 Initializing Waveform Data", "13.3.3 Initializing System Settings (System Reset)", "Appendix 2.1 List of
Default Settings" in the Instruction Manual

Example: Record a 120 V AC (60 Hz) waveform.

To display waveforms, set the horizontal axis (timebase), vertical axis (measurement range) and recording
length. In the measurement procedure described here, the range is set automatically.
Use Auto Setup to configure the lowest-numbered channel among those in use.
Auto Setup is recommended when the measurement range is undetermined, or when you want to verify
waveform input. However, depending on the measurement mode of the input module, Auto Setup may not
be available.
See "3.3.5 Automatic Range Setting (Auto-Ranging Function)" in the Instruction Manual

Input modules and measurement modes not supported by Auto Setup:

• The [Temp] mode of the Model 8937 Voltage/Temp Unit
• The Model 8939 Strain Unit
• [Count], [Duty] and [50/60 Hz] (mains voltage measurement) modes of the Model 8940 F/V Unit
• [Charge] and [Preamp] modes of the Model 8947 Charge Unit
• The Model 8958 16-Ch Scanner Unit
• The Model 8960 Strain Unit

Make Necessary Connections

Refer to "Chapter 3 Measurement Preparations" (p. 37) and "Chapter 2 Connections" in the
Input Module Guide.

Turn Power On
The Opening screen appears.

Select a Function
Opening Screen

Press the F1 [MEM] key.

The Waveform screen appears.

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4.3 Recording Simple Waveforms

Set Up the Instrument (Auto Setup)

1 Press the FUNCTION MODE key

to enable the FN mode.

2 Press the F4 [Auto Setup] key.

A confirmation message appears.

3 Press the F1 [OK] key.

The timebase, measurement range
and zero position are automatically
set, and recording starts.

Recording continues until you

press the STOP key.

FN

1 2 5 6
Auto Setup makes the following settings:
Settings
Setting Item Setting Value
Screen
1 div
Status 1 Timebase (Time) 1 ms/div
3
Shot (Recording (Unavailable in Auto
2
length) Setup)
1
Channel Mode Voltage
4
3 Range 20 V/div
4 Position 50 %
Trigger 5 Trigger Mode Auto
Source (AND/OR) OR

6 Pre-Trigger 20%

(Only lowest-
(Analog Trigger) numbered module and
SUB MENU keys channel)
7 8
7 Type Level
8 Level Approx. 0 V

9 9 Filter Off

While viewing a waveform, settings can be

changed as occasion demands.
See "To Change Settings" (p. 53)

Finish Measurement

Press the STOP key.

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4.3 Recording Simple Waveforms

To Change Settings

Changing the timebase or recording length

Use the CURSOR keys to move the cursor to the set-
Setting Items ting item, and press F1 to F8 to select the setting val-
ue. Pressing the SUB MENU keys changes available
setting items.

Changing the selected input channel

Press the UNIT or CH key to display the [CH SET] di-
alog, and select the channel to be changed.
Input Channel • Changing the measurement range
Settings Dialog Turn the inner RANGE knob.
• Changing the waveform display position (zero
position)
Turn the outer POSN knob.
• Erasing unwanted waveforms
See "4.4 Setting Measurement Configuration on the Wave- Select the unit (module) and channel of the
form Screen" waveform to be erased, and change [On] to [Off].
"5.7 Setting Input Channels from the Waveform Screen"
"6.12 Making Trigger Settings on the Waveform Screen"
Press the ESC key to remove the dialog.
in the Instruction Manual

After changing a setting, press the START key again.

However, if the change is made while measuring, the setting is reflected at the moment it is
changed.

Verifying a Waveform
A waveform’s horizontal axis can be
expanded or compressed (p. 62)
The horizontal axis can be expanded or compressed
by setting the magnification in the [Mag] (Magnifica-
tion) field.
By selecting the [Zoom] button, a section of the wave-
form can be expanded.
See "8.9 Magnifying and Compressing Waveforms" in the
Instruction Manual
Measurement Jog
value at cursor Shuttle

Scrolling a waveform
(p. 35)
Cursor B Turn the inner Jog knob of the
Cursor A SCROLL control to scroll slowly,
or the outer Shuttle knob to scroll
quickly.
See "8.1 Scrolling Waveforms" in the
Instruction Manual

Reading values at cursors (p. 63)

Press the TYPE key to open the [A/B Cursor] dialog.
Select the cursor type, and move the A or B cursor by turning the
A or B knob, respectively.
The values at the A/B cursors appear at the top right.
See "8.8 Cursor Values" in the Instruction Manual
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4.4 Actual Measurement and Analysis

4.4 Actual Measurement and Analysis

This example uses an analog input module and connection cable to illustrate the basic measurement process
of recording and analyzing an anomalous waveform. Settings and measurement procedures differ according
to the specific application, as described in the Input Module Guide, the Instruction Manual and the Analysis
and Communication Supplement .
This description presumes that settings are at their factory default values. If the instrument has been used
before, or if you suspect that settings are not at their factory default values, reinitialize the instrument before
proceeding.
See "13.3.2 Initializing Waveform Data", "13.3.3 Initializing System Settings (System Reset)", "Appendix 2.1 List of
Default Settings" in the Instruction Manual

Measurement Example Overview

Record voltage sag on a 240 V, 60 Hz AC line. When the anomaly occurs, data is automati-
cally saved to a PC Card for analysis.

1 Make Basic Settings

Make the basic settings required for measurement such as measurement configuration (recording speed
[Timebase] or recording time [Shot]) and input channel selection.
2 Make settings to record the specified waveform anomaly (trigger criteria settings)
Make appropriate trigger settings to acquire the desired waveform data.
(Default settings are fine for continuously recording waveforms)
3 Make settings to save recording data to storage media
To save automatically while measuring, enable Auto Save before starting measurement. After measuring,
data remaining in the instrument's internal memory can be saved manually.
(Printing works the same way)
4 Start measurement, and analyze recorded data
After measuring, you can analyze the data, and save or print it as occasion demands.
Verifying Before Measurement
Setting required for this measurement:
Settings
Setting Item Setting Value
240 V AC Load Screen

(Function) MEM (Memory)

H
Status Timebase 5 ms/div
L
Shot (Recording 50 div
L9198 length)
8936 Channel Unit, Ch Unit 1, Ch 1*1
Mode Voltage
Range 20 V/div
Required equipment:
Position 50 [%] (default setting)
• This instrument
• Grounded power cord (2-conductor + ground) Mag (Magnification) x1/2
• Model 8936 Analog Unit ............ 1 Trigger*2 Trigger Mode Repeat
• Model L9198 Connection Cord . 1 Pre-Trigger 10%
• PC Card Type Drop (Voltage Sag)
• Recording Paper
Level 280 V (RMS 197.99 V)
Freq (Frequency) 60 Hz
In this case, the Model 8936 Analog
CH2
Unit is installed as Unit 1 in the Model Save Auto Save On
8860-50, so the measurement proce- CH1
Save in (PC Card folder)
dure describes connection of the Model
*1. Unit (module) and channel number to use
L9198 Connection Cord to Ch 1.
UNIT 1 2 3 4 *2. Trigger settings are not needed to only observe
Input Module Compartment fluctuations of the mains voltage.
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4.4 Actual Measurement and Analysis

1. Measurement Preparations
See "Chapter 3 Measurement Preparations" (p. 37), and "Chapter 2 Connections" in the Input Module Guide

1 2
Connect the power cord from Connect the cable to a BNC jack
this instrument to an outlet. on the Model 8936 Analog Unit.

8936

L9198 Connection
Left Side
Cord
Make sure the power switch is CH1
12 34
turned off. UNIT 1
This example uses channel Right Side
1 (Ch 1).

4
Twist clockwise to lock.

Turn the power on.

3
Connect the cable clips to the AC
power line.

To save or print automatically, be sure to prepare the required devices before measurement.
In this case, insert a PC Card into PC CARD Slot 1.

Preparations for Data Saving and Loading

No preparation is required when using the optional hard disk.

Verify that write protection on the storage media is disabled.

Using a USB storage media drive

USB Port

Using a PC Card
PC CARD Slot

Insert a PC Card into PC CARD Slot 1.

Printing Preparations

Verify that the paper is loaded correctly.

Using the internal printer: "3.3 Loading Recording Paper (With a Printer Module Installed)" (p. 42)
Using an external printer: Connect to the USB port and load paper.
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4.4 Actual Measurement and Analysis

2. Select the appropriate function

See "Function Selection" (p. 29)

Opening Screen Case

Press the F1 [MEM] (Memory Function) key.

Function Menu

Waveform or Setting Screen Case

Using the CURSOR keys, move the cursor to the

Function menu, and press the F1 [MEM] key.

3. Set measurement configuration

See "Chapter 4 Measurement Configuration Settings" in the Instruction Manual

1 Press the SET key.

2 Press the SUB MENU keys to select the [Status] menu
item.

2 3 Press the SHEET/PAGE keys to select the [Basic] page.

3 Now use the CURSOR keys to move among the setting items,
and press the F1 to F8 keys to select the desired setting.

4 Set the timebase to [5 ms/div].

4
This is the time per division on the horizontal
axis.
Sampling rate = timebase (s/div) / 100 (sam-
5 ples per division)

5 Set the recording length to [50 div].

Set the recording time in number of divi-
sions.
(Recording time = timebase (s/div) × record-
ing length (div))
Make other settings as occasion demands.

Supplement
• When F8 [Page / ] appears, more selections are • When using multiple channels, verify that
available. Press the F8 key to display the appears with the channel to be used on the [Use
additional selections. Ch] page.
• In the memory function case, sampling speed is 1/ See: "Setting the Timebase (Horizontal Axis)" (p. A2) in
100th the timebase. Each division contains 100 this manual
"4.2.1 Selecting Channels to Use",
data samples. More detailed analyses are
"4.2.2 Setting the Timebase (Horizontal Axis) and
possible when the timebase is set smaller. Sampling Rate",
• Enable auto-ranging if you cannot determine the "4.2.4 Setting the Recording Length (number of divi-
appropriate range (p. 51). sions)"
in the Instruction Manual
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4.4 Actual Measurement and Analysis

4. Set up the input channel

See "Chapter 5 Input Channel Settings" in the Instruction Manual and "Chapter 3 Input Channel Settings" in the
Input Module Guide

1 Press the SUB MENU keys to select the [Channel] menu item.
2 Press the SHEET/PAGE keys to select the [One Ch] page.

Now use the CURSOR keys to move among the setting items, and press the
1 2 F1 to F8 keys to select the desired setting.

3 Select the module [Unit1] and channel

3 number [Ch1] to be set.

4 Make appropriate input channel set-

tings such as the measurement range.
Check This! Setting Item Setting Value
Indicates the
(Verify) [Module]:Analog, Mode: Voltage
type of module
4 5 (unit) selected. Range(/div) 20 V (per division)
(Each vertical division represents
20 V)
Coupling DC (default setting)
Make other settings as occasion demands.

5 Make appropriate waveform display

settings.
Displayed Range Setting Item Setting Value
Level Monitor
Indicates the range displayed on the
Wave Disp On (default setting)
Measurement Range screen. To change the display position
Indicates the selected or range, change the waveform display Mag x1/2
6
range. settings. (Magnification)
Position 50% (default setting)
Make other settings as occasion demands.
See "7.1 Making Input Waveform Display Settings
(Analog Waveforms)" in the Instruction Manual

6 Select the [Zero-Adjust] button.

Execute zero-adjust 30 minutes after turning power on.
A message appears when zero-adjust is finished.
Proper warm-up time depends on the particular input mod-
ule. Verify the specifications in the Input Module Guide.

Supplement
Determining the range: To enter a comment for an individual channel:
Measurement range is denoted as value per division A comment entered in the comment entry field ap-
on the vertical axis. pears on the waveform.
Setting a measurement range causes the measure- See "5.2 Adding Comments" in the Instruction Manual
ment area and display area of the level monitor (on
the left side of the screen) to be correspondingly To convert the displayed units for measurements
changed. taken with a clamp or sensor, set the Scaling func-
It is convenient to watch the indicated display area tion.
on the level monitor while setting the range. See "5.4 Converting Input Values (Scaling Function)" on
the Instruction Manual
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5. Set Trigger Criteria

See "Chapter 6 Trigger Settings" in the Instruction Manual

1 Press the SUB MENU keys to select the [Trigger] menu item.

Now use the CURSOR keys to move among the setting items, and press the
F1 to F8 keys to select the desired setting.
1
2 Set the trigger.
Setting Item Setting Value
Trigger Mode *1 Repeat
2 Pre-Trigger (% setting) *2 10%
See "2.3.2 Entering Text and Numbers" (p. 33)

3 3 Press the SHEET/PAGE keys to

select the [Analog 1-4] page.
4 Set the analog trigger.*4
Setting Item Setting Value

[Normal] (default setting)

(Applies one trigger to one chan-
4 nel)
Type Drop (trigger type)
Unit 1-1 (Unit1-Ch1)
Level *3 280 V (trigger level)
Parameter Frequency: 60 Hz
Make other settings as occasion demands.
See "Chapter 6 Trigger Settings" in the Instruction
Manual

Supplement
*1. About (trigger) modes *4. About analog and logic triggering
• Select [Auto] if you want to view the input • This selection is made from the Settings dialog.
waveform continuously, even when no trigger is Move the cursor to the [No.] field and press the F1
applied. [All Settings] key to display the dialog. Set each
• Select [Single] if you want to record just one event item in the dialog, and press the ENTER key or
and stop. [Close] button when done.
• Select [Repeat] to record continuously until you • [Normal] and [Expanded] analog triggers
press the STOP key. Select [Normal] to apply one trigger type on one
See "6.3 Setting the Trigger Mode" in the Instruction channel, and select [Expanded] to apply multiple
Manual
triggers on one channel.
(The [Normal] setting is available for level, window
*2. About pre-triggering
threshold and voltage sag trigger types.)
To record the waveform prior to the trigger event, set
See "6.7 Triggering by Analog Signals" in the Instruction
the trigger point at some percentage of the recording
Manual
length.
See "6.5 Pre-Trigger Settings" in the Instruction Manual

*3. About (trigger) level

The trigger level is set as an instantaneous value in-
stead of an RMS value.
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6. Enable Auto-Save
See "Chapter 11 Saving/Loading Data & Managing Files" in the Instruction Manual

1 Press the SUB MENU keys to select the [Save] menu item.
2 Press the SHEET/PAGE keys to select the [Auto Save] page.
Now use the CURSOR keys to move among the setting items, and press
1 2 the F1 to F8 keys to select the desired setting.

3 3 Set Auto Save [On].

4 4 Select the saving destination.
At [Save in 1], press the F1 key to
open the [Browse Folders] dialog.
Check This! [On]
(default setting)

Trigger date and time are

automatically added as a
prefix to the specified sav-
ing name. 8860-50

Select “Text” to make “Time_Date_Saving Name”

the file readable on a (default setting)
PC. CURSOR: Selects the storage
media.
Select [PC Card #1] (PC Card Slot 1).

Supplement To navigate the tree, press CURSOR.

• Using Auto Save, waveforms, numerical calculation results
and screen image can be saved at the same time. The waveform can now be saved with other
settings in their default states. Change these
• When the [Save in 1] storage media becomes full, subse-
quent recording data can be stored on [Save in 2] storage settings as occasion demands.
media. (p. A11) See "11.3 Saving Data"
"11.3.4 Setting Auto Save"
• If the [Save Method] setting is [Normal Save] (default set- "11.3.7 Automatically Saving Waveforms"
ting) and the storage media becomes full, an error mes- in the Instruction Manual
sage appears. Stop measurement and change the storage
media.

Verify once again before starting measurement.

• Are connections made correctly?
• Is write-protection on the storage media disabled?
• Is storage media inserted?

What about these situations?

Use high-capacity storage media.

Specify a folder other than the root directory as the save destination. When more
than 5,000 files have been created in one folder, a new folder is automatically cre-
ated and saving continues.
To record over a long period To continue saving even when the storage media becomes full, select [Delete
Save] as the [Save Method]. When the storage media becomes full, the oldest file
is deleted and saving continues.
See "11.3.4 Setting Auto Save" in the Instruction Manual

On the Print Settings screen, set Auto Print [On]. Every time a waveform is ac-
To also print automatically quired, it is saved and printed.
See "Chapter 12 Printing" in the Instruction Manual
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7. Start Measurement
See "3.3.6 Starting and Stopping Measurement" in the Instruction Manual

Press the START key.

The green LED lights, and the Waveform screen appears.

Status Bar Display The instrument’s measurement status is displayed on the Status bar.
Trigger Wait Recording does not occur until the specified trigger criteria are met.

The waveform is displayed.

Storing
(If the [Roll Mode] setting is [Off] on the Status setting screen, the
screen displays acquired data in quantities determined by the specified
Saving by the recording length.)

Save to PC Card Every time data is acquired, it is saved to the PC Card and the “Trigger
Wait” state is resumed.
In this measurement case, 50 divisions of data (including the pre-trigger setting of 10% of the 50-divi-
sion recording length) are recorded when the voltage is 280 V (197.99 Vrms) or less, at 5 ms per divi-
sion on the horizontal time axis.
Settings can be changed and the waveform can be scrolled while recording.
Recording restarts when setting are changed. (“Storage” is displayed)

8. Finish Measurement
See "3.3.6 Starting and Stopping Measurement" in the Instruction Manual

Press the STOP key.

• Pressing Once: Recording stops when finished acquiring data for the recording length.
• Pressing Twice (Halt): Recording stops immediately.
If you halt while awaiting a trigger, no waveform is displayed. (However, with the Memory function,
the waveform does appear if the recording length is shorter than half of the maximum recording
length and a trigger event has occurred before the Halt command.)

What about these situations?

You can disable the keys to Hold both CURSOR keys simultaneously for three seconds. “Key Lock”
prevent inadvertent opera- appears under the clock display while the key-lock state is enabled. To cancel
tions key-lock, hold the keys again for three seconds.

When "Trigger Wait" contin- If the trigger criteria are not met, no waveform is displayed (p. A11).
ues to be displayed and no If you need to display the waveform, execute a forced (manual) trigger.
waveform appears (FN Mode: F6 key)

Use the SCROLL controls to scroll the waveform. When turning the inner Jog
To view part of the waveform
or outer Shuttle knob, the [Scroll Trace] button appears at the left. Press the F1
that is not visible while re-
[Scroll Trace] key to return to display of the currently recording waveform.
cording
Refer to the scrolling methods: "2.3.3 Viewing Recorded Data" (p. 35)

Timebase, recording length, input channel and trigger settings can be changed
from the Waveform screen.
To change settings while re-
cording See "To Change Settings" (p. 53),
"4.4 Setting Measurement Configuration on the Waveform Screen" in the
Instruction Manual
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9. Analyze Data
See "Chapter 8 Waveform Screen Monitoring and Analysis" in the Instruction Manual

Trigger Event Position

Displayed Channel

Time from Trigger Event

Number of Waveform Trigger Event Time Name of Currently Displayed Sheet

Acquisitions

What about these situations?

To measure with changed set- After changing settings on the Waveform or Settings screen, press the START
tings key.

To load saved data from stor- Press the FILE key to display the File screen, and select the file to load.
age media See "11.4 Loading Data" in the Instruction Manual

Make the appropriate settings on the Print Settings screen, and press the
To print recorded waveforms PRINT key.
or settings See "6.3 Manual Printing (PRINT Key)" (p. 78) in this manual,
"12.4 Making Manual Print (PRINT Key Output) Settings" in the Instruction Manual

Press the SAVE key and select [Settings] to choose the save type, and save.
By saving settings, you can reload them later when you want to repeat measure-
To save settings ment with the same settings. Saved settings can also be automatically reloaded
when power is turned on.
See "5.5 Data Saving" (p. 71) and "5.6 Data Loading" (p. 74) in this manual

Select the waveform or display the image type, and save it.
For details about data saving types, refer to "5.3 Data that can be Saved &
Loaded" (p. 68)
To use recorded data on a PC
Use the LAN interface to connect to a PC.
See "Chapter 4 Communications Settings" in the Analysis and Communication
Supplement
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4.4 Actual Measurement and Analysis

Viewing the Whole Waveform Select the [Mag] (Magnification) button

See "8.9 Magnifying and Compressing Waveforms" in the

Instruction Manual
Using the CURSOR keys, move the cursor to
[Mag], and press the F1 [Whole Wave] key.

The whole waveform over the specified recording length

is displayed.

Whole waveform

Expanding Horizontally Select the horizontal axis magnification

See "8.9.1 Magnifying and Compressing Horizontally (Time

Axis)" in the Instruction Manual

Use the CURSOR keys to move the cursor to the

magnification setting field, and press F1 to F8 to
select the desired magnification.

The waveform view is magnified as selected.

Zooming Part of a Waveform Use the Zoom function

See "8.9.3 Magnifying a Section of the Horizontal Axis (Time
Axis – Zoom Function)" in the Instruction Manual

1 Use the CURSOR keys to move the cursor to

[Zoom], and press the F2 [On] key.
The Zoom display is enabled.

Waveform with Section to 2 Move the cursor to the Zoom setting field, and
be Zoomed select the desired magnification.

Use the SCROLL control to scroll the zoomed section

of the waveform.
To return to the previous view, move the cursor to
Zoomed Waveform Section [Zoom], and press the F1 [Off] key.
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Viewing Measurement Values Use the A/B cursors

See "8.8 Cursor Values" in the Instruction Manual

Knob A

Knob B

Press the TYPE key to select the cursor type.

The [A/B Cursor] dialog appears.
Dialog • To view the time and voltage (measurement) value:
[Trace]
• To see time and period: [Vertical]
• To see the voltage value: [Horizontal]
Make other settings as occasion demands.

Turn inner knob A or outer knob B to move the cur-

sor to the point to be read.
The value at the cursor is displayed.

Cursor A value Cursor B value Difference between A/B

cursors

Trace Cursor
Channel Voltage value
Time from trigger event

To remove the cursors, press the FUNCTION key to return

to the FN mode, and press the F1 [Switch Info] key.
If Overlapping Display of Waveforms and Gauge Display
Numerical Values Obstructs Viewing Applying a Gauge

1
Press the DISP key to display method. (Waveform/ To change the gauge of a displayed channel, press the
Waveform and Information Display/ Gauge and Wave- FUNCTION MODE key to enable the FN mode, and press
form Display/ Gauge, Waveform and Information Dis- the F2 [Gauge] key. In the dialog, select the channel for
play) which to display the gauge.
The selection can be made in the dialog. To remove the displayed gauge, press the DISP key to switch
Press the ESC key to close the dialog. to Normal display.
See "8.4 Displaying Measured Values and Information" in the See "8.5 Applying Gauges" in the Instruction Manual
Instruction Manual
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4.4 Actual Measurement and Analysis

10. Printing a Selected Waveform Section

See "Chapter 12 Printing" in the Instruction Manual
This procedure describes Selection Printing (default setting).

1 Specify the section to print using the vertical or

trace cursors.

See"Viewing Measurement Values" (p. 63)

Set the number of cursors to [2].

2 Press the PRINT key.

The [Print] dialog appears.

3 Press the F2 [A-B Wave] key.

The specified section is printed.

Function, Timebase

Trigger Mark

Upper Limit of Display Area

Supplement
To print items other than waveforms such as a settings
list, gauge and upper and lower limits, select which items
you want to print on the [Print Items] page.
See "6.4 To Print a Detailed Settings List" (p. 79)

Unit-Channel Number

Lower Limit of Display Area

Channel Settings
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Saving & Loading

Data Chapter 5
The default at shipping and initialization of this setting is [Selection Save]. To save selections, press the
SAVE key, make the appropriate settings and save them. You can later change your saved settings from
the Save Settings screen as occasion demands.
For details, refer to "Chapter 11 Saving/Loading Data & Managing Files" in the Instruction Manual.

Compatible Recording Media (p. 66) Handling Storage Media

See "11.1 Storage Media" in the Instruction Manual
This document describes saving and loading procedures
Data Types & Formats (p. 68) using PC Cards in the internal PC Card slots.

Saving Procedure Overview (p. 71)

Compatible Data Types, and Procedures This document describes saving procedures commonly
(p. 71) used after measurement.

Settings Data
Save Procedure Details
Waveform Data
• Save automatically while measuring (p. 59) See "11.3 Saving Data" in the Instruction Manual
• Save waveform selection after measurement
(SAVE key) File Size
Numerical Calculation Results See "Appendix 2.2 Waveform File Sizes" in the
• Calculate and save automatically while measuring Instruction Manual
• Calculate and save after measuring (SAVE key)
Screen Image (Display Screen)
• Save automatically while measuring
• Select and save a screen after measuring
(SAVE key)

Loading Data
Load into this instrument (File Screen)
• Settings Data See "11.4 Loading Data" in the Instruction Manual
• Waveform Data
Viewing Data from this Instrument on a PC
See "Chapter 4 Communications Settings" in the
File management on this instrument Analysis and Communication Supplement
(File Screen) Formatting Storage Media
Initialize (format) storage media
See "11.1.5 Initializing (Formatting) Storage Media" in
Internal storage media file and folder operations
the Instruction Manual
• Copy • Rename
• Move • Create folder File Management
• Delete
See "11.7 Managing Files" in the Instruction Manual
On-screen operations
• Sort
• Display only specified files (Filter Settings)
• Select display items from the File List (Display
Settings)
• Print the File List
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5.1 Recording (Storage) Media

5.1 Recording (Storage) Media

Storage Media Designation
Storage Media Remarks and Hioki Options (when specifying the storage
media type)
(Built-in slots provided)
• Model 9726 PC CARD 128M
• Model 9727 PC CARD 256M
• Model 9728 PC CARD 512M PC CARD #1 (PC CARD Slot 1) *1
PC Card • Model 9729 PC CARD 1G PC CARD #2 (PC CARD Slot 2) *1
• Model 9830 PC CARD 2G
Insert in a PC CARD slot on the right side of the instrument.
(p. 67) (Two slots are provided)
Model 9718-50 HD Unit (Capacity: 80GB)
Hard Disk HDD
See "11.1.2 Using a Hard Disk" in the Instruction Manual

Commonly available USB memory or other USB storage de-

vices can be connected to the USB port.*3 USB DISK #1, USB DISK #2, ... ,
(USB drives)
See "11.1.3 Using USB Memory Devices" in the USB DISK #5
Instruction Manual

Data can be transferred directly to and from PCs over a net-

work. NETWORK #1, NETWORK #2, ... ,
(Networks)
See "Chapter 4 Communications Settings" in the Analysis NETWORK #10 *2
and Communication Supplement

For details about saving and loading: "Chapter 11 Saving/Loading Data & Managing Files" in the Instruction Manual
For details about inserting storage media and connecting drives:"Preparations for Data Saving and Loading" (p. 55)
*1. Displayed when storage media is inserted.
*2. Displayed when connected to a network with sharing enabled.
*3. Not all commonly available media drives are supported.
When using a USB memory device:
Do not remove the USB memory device while it is being accessed (writing or reading).
Also, immediately after saving data and before removing it, verify on the File screen that the data has been saved.
No particular instrument operation is required to remove a USB memory device.

• Be sure to read the above references regarding handling of each type of stor-
age media.
If damage occurs to the hard disk or internal memory, we cannot restore or
analyze the lost data. We therefore recommend maintaining a backup of any
important data.
• Some USB memory devices are sensitive to static electricity. Handle such
devices carefully to minimize the possibility of device malfunction or damage
due to electrostatic potential.
• Some USB memory devices, when installed, may prevent the instrument from
turning on. In this case, insert the USB memory device only after turning the
instrument on. Also, we recommend testing a memory device to verify that it
can record waveforms before performing critical measurements.
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5.2 Using PC Cards

5.2 Using PC Cards

Important
Use only PC Cards sold by Hioki (p. 66).
Compatibility and performance are not guaranteed for PC cards made by
other manufacturers. You may be unable to read from or save data to such
cards.

• Format new PC Cards before use.

To format with this instrument: "11.1.5 Initializing (Formatting) Storage Media"
in the Instruction Manual
• Be careful to avoid inserting a PC Card backwards or upside-down. The PC
Card or the instrument could be damaged.
• Never eject a PC Card while it is being accessed by the instrument. Data on
the PC Card could be lost.

• When storage media is inserted, a confirmation beep sounds, and an icon

appears in the Status bar at the lower right.
"Appendix 1 Waveform Screen Display & Icons" (p. A1)
• Be sure that storage media is inserted before selecting it for saving or loading.
It cannot be displayed in the File List if it has not been inserted.
• The Flash memory in a PC Card has a limited operating life. After long-term
usage, data storage and retrieval become difficult. In this case, replace the PC
Card with a new one.
• We cannot provide compensation for data loss in a memory card, regardless of
content or cause of the damage. Always maintain a backup of important data
stored on a memory card.

PC Card Insertion & Removal

Right Side of Instrument Eject Button

Inserting a PC Card
With the Front mark () pointing
toward the slot, insert the card in
the direction of the arrow all the way
in.

Removing a PC Card
Press the Eject button. When the
PC CARD Slots (two) button pops out, press it again to
eject the PC Card.
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5.3 Data that can be Saved & Loaded

5.3 Data that can be Saved & Loaded

The following data can be saved and loaded with this instrument. Auto Save saves the data automatically
after measurement.
“O” = Possible, “–” = Not Possible

File Save PC-

File Type File Extension and Contents Load Reference
Format Auto Manual Readable

Settings Data*2
Settings made on the Settings data Instruction Manual:
Binary SET (Measurement — O O —*5 "11.3.6 Saving Settings Data"
Settings screen, such
Configuration) "11.4.2 Loading Settings Data"*1
as measurement
configurations
Memory Function
waveform data and
MEM
REC&MEM Function
O O O —*5,*6
MEM waveform data
Recorder Function
waveform data and
Waveform Data* 2 REC
REC&MEM Function
O O O —*5,*6 Instruction Manual:
REC waveform data "11.3.7 Automatically Saving
All waveform data Waveforms"
Binary
acquired by the Sampled waveform "11.3.8 Optionally Selecting
instrument, or the RSM data from the Real-Time O — O — Waveforms & Saving (SAVE Key)"
Saving function "11.6.2 Reading Waveform Data
waveform section on a PC"
demarcated by A/B Whole waveform data "Chapter 9 Measuring with Real-
cursors. RSR from the Real-Time O — O — Time Saving"
Saving function
FFT Function Wave-
FFT
form Data
O O O —*5

Text TXT Text Data O O — O

Instruction Manual:
"11.3.7 Automatically Saving
Index data for divided Waveforms"
IDX
saving
O O O —*5 "11.3.8 Optionally Selecting
Waveforms & Saving (SAVE Key)"
(when [Binary] save type is
selected)
Waveform
Management Index data for memory Instruction Manual:
"4.3.4 Dividing Memory"
data (Divisions)*3 (Index SEQ
division (created
O O O —*5 "8.12 Viewing Waveforms in
automatically for batch
Management data for file) Every Display Block (Memory
saving) Division)"
dividing and saving
waveform data Index data for the Real- Instruction Manual:
RSI
Time Saving function
O — O — "Chapter 9 Measuring with Real-
Time Saving"

Instruction Manual
Index data for the "Chapter 10 Long-Term
R_M
REC&MEM function
O O O —
Monitoring and Instantaneous
Recording"

Analysis and Communication

Numerical Supplement :
Calculation Text TXT Text Data O O — O "1.4 Saving Numerical
Calculation Results"
Results "1.5 Reading Numerical
Calculation Results on a PC"

BMP BMP Image Data O O — O Instruction Manual:

"11.3.9 Automatically Saving
Captured Screen Display Images"
Image *4 PNG PNG Image Data O O — O
"11.3.10 Optionally Selecting
Display Screens & Saving (SAVE
Key)"

Instruction Manual
Event Mark List Text TXT Text Data — O — O "11.3.11 Saving an Event Mark
List"
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5.3 Data that can be Saved & Loaded

*1. Settings data can be loaded automatically at power-on. (Auto Setup Function)
*2. To reload data into this instrument:
Save it in binary format. Waveforms and some of the measurement settings are saved.
To load data into a PC: Save it in text format.
To save a waveform section, demarcate the section to save with the A/B cursors.
*3. To load all blocks at once when memory division is enabled:
Save using the [All Blocks] selection. A directory is created automatically, and files for the waveform data of each block
and an index file (SEQ) are created. This index file is used for reloading.
To reload waveform data saved with the Divided Saving function, load the index file (IDX).
To reload waveform data in the Real-time saving function, load the index file (RSI).
To reload waveform data in the REC&MEM function, load the index file (R_M).
*4. BMP Format: This is a standard Windows graphics format. These files can be handled by many graphics programs.
PNG Format: This image file format has been internationally standardized as ISO/IEC15948.
*5. Loading is possible when using the optional Model 9725 Memory HiViewer.
*6. Loading is possible with the Waveform Viewer (Wv).
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5.4 Saving Procedures and Contents

5.4 Saving Procedures and Contents

Basically, three methods are available for saving.

To save automatically while To save immediately upon

To save selected contents
measuring pressing the SAVE key

Auto Save Quick Save Selection Save

Automatically saves all acquired This method is convenient for saving (Default setting)
measurement data for the specified specific types of data, such as wave- Press the SAVE key to select and
recording length. Various types of forms or images, or when you want save the selected contents. No set-
data can be saved at the same time. to save while monitoring. Specify tings need to be made on the Save
Select the save destination and con- what you want to save before press- Settings screen, as settings can be
tents before measuring (p. 59). ing the SAVE key. made on any screen.

After installation and connection, After installation and connection, After installation and connection,
turn power on. turn power on. turn power on.
Insert storage media Insert storage media Insert storage media

From the Save Settings screen, From the Save Settings screen, From the Save Settings screen,
open the [Auto Save] page open the [SAVE key] page open the [SAVE key] page
Set measurement configuration, Set the function of the SAVE key to Set the function of the SAVE key to
etc. [Quick Save] [Selection Save]

Set the Auto Save setting [On] Specify the saving destination Press the SAVE key.

Specify the saving destination Select what to save Specify the saving destination

Any of the following can be

Select what to save Select what to save
saved:
• Waveform Data Any of the following can be
The following can be saved
• Settings Data saved:
simultaneously: • Numerical Calculation Results
• Waveform Data • Screen Image • Waveform Data
• Numerical Calculation Results • Event list • Settings Data
• Screen Image • Numerical Calculation Results
• Screen Image
Press the SAVE key*1 • Event list
Measure

Save Select the [Execute] button*1

Saving proceeds automatically
Save

Verify before saving

• Is storage media inserted? *1.To save only a section of a waveform, demarcate
• Is write-protection on the storage media disabled? the section with the A/B cursors. (Saving a wave-
• Is the specified save destination correct? form section is not available with Auto Save)
To save a screen image, display the desired
• Is Auto Save set to [On] for automatic saving?
screen before saving.
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5.5 Data Saving

5.5 Data Saving

The saving procedure for various data items using the default [Selection Save]
method is described here.
Available setting contents are the same for the [Quick Save] method.
Refer to "6. Enable Auto-Save" (p. 59) for more details about Auto Save.
Refer to "11.3 Saving Data" in the Instruction Manual for saving procedure
details.

Before setting, verify that write-protection is disabled on the destination

storage media, and insert it.
When entering a file name (to be read by a PC)
Do not use any of the following characters in a file name, as PCs running Win-
dows 2000 or XP may not be able to handle it:
• ASCII: + = [ ] \ / | : * ? “ < > ; ,
• Blank
Do not use .(period) for a file name because the characters after the period are
identified as the extension.

Shared Settings in Selection Save

1
1 Press the SAVE key.
The [Save] dialog appears.

2 2 Press the F1 [Edit] key.

4 3 The [Browse Folders] dialog appears.

5 3 Use the CURSOR keys to move the cursor to
the storage media, and press the F1 [OK] key.
To open a folder on the storage media, press the CUR-
SOR key with the to the left of the folder selected.

4 Press the F1 [Edit] key to enter the file name to

save. (Up to 40 characters)

To enter the save name: See "2.3.2 Entering Text and Numbers" (p. 33)
If a keyboard is connected, you can press the F2 If you have a keyboard connected, press the F2 [Direct]
[Direct] key and enter directly from the keyboard. key and enter from the keyboard directly.

5 If a file with the same name already exists in the

destination folder, select whether to overwrite or
6 append automatic numbering.
(Default setting)
If a file with the same name already exists,
Numbering a number is automatically appended to the
new file name to avoid duplication. (Up to
four digits)
Duplicate existing file names are overwrit-
Overwrite
ten.

6
Saving a Waveform (p. 72)
Select whether the trigger date and time should be
Saving Settings Data (p. 73) appended before or after the specified file name.

Saving Captured Screen Images (p. 73)

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5.5 Data Saving

Saving Waveforms
See "11.3.8 Optionally Selecting Waveforms & Saving (SAVE Key)" in the Instruction Manual
Use the CURSOR keys to move the cursor to the
"Shared Settings in Selection Save" (p. 71) setting item, and select the desired setting contents
with the F1 to F8 key.

1 Press the F2 [Waveform] key.

2 Select the data saving format.

To be able to reload data into the instru-
Binary
ment (Default setting)

1 Text *1 To be able to load data into a PC

2 3
*2
3 5 Select the area to be saved.

4
Save all measurement data.
Whole
(Default setting)
Save data in the area demarcated by
A-B
the A/B cursors.

4 Select the channels to save.

6 Saves the channels on all sheets for
Displayed Ch which waveform display is enabled
[On]. (Default setting)
All Ch Saves all stored channels.

5 (when [Binary] saving format is selected)

Select to save by divisions depending on file size.

Off Saves as one file without divisions.

If the data is larger than the specified
(Divisions) recording length, it is divided and saved
in multiple files.

See "Appendix 2.2 Waveform File Sizes" in the

Instruction Manual

6 Press the F1 [Execute] key.

*1. When [Text] is selected as the save type, data is saved with thinning.
Examples
•••
2: Save every other data point. ( x x x...)
• • •
5: Save one of every five data points. ( xxxx xxxx xxxx..)
•
( : saved, x: not saved)
*2: [Target Blocks]
This is displayed when using the Memory Division function.
When [All Blocks] is selected, the index file (SEQ) and waveform data of all used blocks are saved as a batch.
About Memory Division:
"4.3.4 Dividing Memory" in the Instruction Manual

Note: Data remaining in memory is saved by manual saving with the Real-time saving function.
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5.5 Data Saving

Saving Settings Data

See "11.3.6 Saving Settings Data" in the Instruction Manual

"Shared Settings in Selection Save" (p. 71)

Use the CURSOR keys to move the cursor to the

setting item, and select the desired setting contents
with the F1 to F8 key.

1 1 Press the F1 [Settings] key.

2 Press the F1 [Execute] key.

Saving Captured Screen Images

See "11.3.10 Optionally Selecting Display Screens & Saving (SAVE Key)" in the Instruction Manual

"Shared Settings in Selection Save" (p. 71) Use the CURSOR keys to move the cursor to the
setting item, and select the desired setting contents
with the F1 to F8 key.

1 Press the F3 [Screen Image] key.

2 Select the file saving format.

Saves a color bitmap format file.
1 BMP Color
(Default setting)
2 Comp BMP
Saves a compressed color bitmap
3 format file.
BMP Gray Saves a grayscale bitmap format file.
4 PNG Saves a PNG format file

3 Select whether to save the F key display (GUI

area).
Without The displayed area is not saved.
The displayed area is saved.
With
(Default setting)

4 Press the F1 [Execute] key.

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5.6 Data Loading

5.6 Data Loading

Verify before loading Settings Data Waveform Data

• Is storage media inserted?
Insert storage media Insert storage media
• Is the loading source correct?

This instrument can load data saved

Select the data to load Select the data to load
in binary format. (File extension: .SET) (File extension: .MEM, .REC)

Select F1 [Load] Select F1 [Load]

Select F1 [Execute] Select F1 [Execute]

Load Load

Loading Settings & Waveform Data

See "11.4.2 Loading Settings Data" and "11.4.3 Loading Waveform Data" in the Instruction Manual
Verify that storage media has been inserted.

1
Press the SHEET/PAGE
keys to move the cursor. Press the FILE key.
The File screen appears.

2 Use the CURSOR keys to select the storage

File List media, and press F1 [List].
The files on the selected storage media appear in the
Folder Tree
File List.

3 Use the CURSOR keys to select the file to load,

and press the F1 [Load] key.
If [Load] does not appear, press the F8 key until F8
[Page 1/3] is displayed.

File List Operations

Folder tree operations are also available. • To open a folder: ENTER key
• Return to previous folder: ESC key
To select a file or folder CURSOR Keys

To move to or display CURSOR Key A [Confirmation] dialog appears.

one deeper level (Opens the level below the di-
rectory with the selected 4 Press the F1 [Execute] key.
symbol)
The data is loaded.
To move to or display CURSOR Key
one higher level (Closes levels below the direc-
tory with the symbol)
To cancel:
Press the F2 [Cancel] key.
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Printing Chapter 6
The shipping and initial default printing method is [Selection Print]. With this setting, printing occurs after
pressing the PRINT key and selecting what you want to print. You can change print settings as occasion
demands from the Print Settings screen. Refer to "Chapter 12 Printing" in the Instruction Manual for
details.
When using the optional printer unit, read the precautions in "3.3 Loading Recording Paper (With a Printer
Module Installed)" (p. 42).

Printing Destination Printer Settings

• Internal Printer Internal Printer (Print Destination: [Printer])
• External Printer (on USB port) • Print Density
Please make sure that you read the "Appendix 2.6 • Paper Feed
Compatible External Printers" in the Instruction
• Print Quality
Manual.

External Printer (Printing Destination: [USB])

Printing Methods (p. 76) • Paper Orientation, Margins
• Automatic Printing • Printing Colors
[Auto Print]: Memory Function and FFT Function
[Real Time Print]: Recorder Function
• Manual Printing "12.5 Making Printer Settings" in the Instruction Manual
[Quick Print]: Prints when you press the PRINT
key
[Selection Print]: Press the PRINT key and
select what to print (Default setting)

Printable Items (p. 76) Print Setting Details (p. 79)

• Whole Waveform When printing waveforms *
• A-B Waveform • Grid Type
• Waveform before and after trigger event • Channel Markers
• List (Settings List) • List & Gauge
• Report • Upper and Lower Limits
• Zero-Position Comments
• Calculation results
• Counter
• Screen image
• Time Axis Expansion and Compression
• Event list • Gauge (when using external printer)
"12.6.2 Printing Waveforms" in the Instruction Manual
Depending on the print method or function, some items
cannot be printed.
Description of printout types: (p. 78) When printing numerical data
Printing examples: "12.7 Print Examples" in the • Thinned numerical value data
Instruction Manual "12.6.3 Printing Numerical Value Displays" in the
Instruction Manual

Print Settings
To print comments and settings data together *
• Printout Type (Waveform, Numerical Values and
• Print Comments (Analog, Logic)
Screen Link) • Print Title
• Print Area (Whole Waveform, A-B) • Settings Data
• Display value of horizontal axis (Time Value Dis- "12.6.5 Printing Comments and Setting Data" in the
play) Instruction Manual
* Some items can be set only when a particular function
"12.6.1 Common Settings" in the Instruction Manual is enabled.
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6.1 Printing Methods and Contents

6.1 Printing Methods and Contents

Basically, three printing methods are available.

To print automatically while To print immediately upon To select and print specified
measuring pressing the PRINT key items after measuring

Auto Print Quick Print Selection Print

With the Memory Function*, prints au- Specify what you want to print be- (Default setting)
tomatically after acquiring measure- fore pressing the PRINT key. It may After pressing the PRINT key, select
ment data for the specified recording be convenient to print certain data items to print before printing. This
length. optionally and to print simultaneous- method is convenient for printing dif-
With the Recorder Function (support- ly while analyzing. ferent items each time.
ed only by the internal printer), prints
in real time while recording.
With the FFT Function, prints auto- * When the Roll Mode is enabled, waveforms can be printed while being dis-
matically after FFT calculation. played. (However, printing is delayed if the timebase is set faster than 500
In either case, before measuring, se- ms/div.)
lect the desired items to print.

Install recording paper (p. 42) Install recording paper (p. 42) Install recording paper (p. 42)
After installation and connection, After installation and connection, After installation and connection,
turn power on. turn power on. turn power on.

Set measurement configuration, Select [Quick Print] as the PRINT Select [Selection Print] as the
etc. key action PRINT key action

Set the Auto Print setting [On] Select the print destination Select the print destination

Select the print destination Select items to print Press the PRINT key

Any of the following can be print-

Select items to print ed: Select items to print
• Whole Waveform
The following can be printed • A-B Waveform Any of the following can be
simultaneously. • Waveform before and after printed:
• Waveform Data trigger event • Whole Waveform
• Numerical Calculation Results • Report • A-B Waveform
• List (Settings List) • Waveform before and after
• Calculation results trigger event
Measure • Screen Image • Report
• (Screen Link) • List (Settings List)
• Event list • Calculation results
Print • Screen Image
Press the PRINT key • Event list
Verify before printing
• Is the recording paper loaded
correctly? Print Print
• Is the printing destination set
If both Auto Print and Auto Save are enabled, saving is performed first.
correctly?
However, if the Roll Mode is used with the Memory function (default setting:
• For automatic printing: Is Auto Auto), printing is performed first.
Print enabled [On]?
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6.2 Printing While Recording (Auto Print)

6.2 Printing While Recording (Auto Print)

Enable Auto Print
See"12.3 Making Auto Print Settings" in the Instruction Manual

2 1 Press the SUB MENU keys to select the [Print] menu.

3 2 Press the SHEET/PAGE keys to select the [Printer] page.
4 Now use the CURSOR keys to move among the setting
items, and press the F1 to F8 keys to select the desired
setting.

Use the same settings to also print

3 Press the F2 [On] key.
numerical calculation results.
Memory function and FFT function: Auto Print
Recorder function: Real-Time Printing
4 Select the printing destination. (Memory function and FFT
(Memory function only)

function only)
Printer Print using the internal printer.
Print using an external printer.
Please make sure that you read the "Appendix 2.6
1 USB
Compatible External Printers" in the Instruction
Manual.
Make other printer settings as occasion demands.
See "12.5 Making Printer Settings" in the Instruction Manual

Selecting Items to Print

See "12.6 Setting the Print Content" in the Instruction Manual

1 1 Press the SHEET/PAGE keys to select the [Print

Items] page.
2 Now use the CURSOR keys to move among the set-
3 ting items, and press the F1 to F8 keys to select the
4 desired setting.
2 Select the recording format for the printer.
Waveform, Numeric, Screen Link (Default setting)

With [Screen Link], the printout corresponds to actual display ap-

pearance.

3 Select the area to be printed.

Whole (Default setting) or A-B

[A-B] prints the data between A/B cursors.

You can select what in-

formation prints on wave-
Comments and settings 4 Select the horizontal axis value (timebase display).
data can be printed at Time from trigger event (units are fixed) (De-
form graphs (p. 79). the same time (p. 79). Time
fault setting)
Mod 60 Time from trigger event (units are modulo 60)
Make other changes to waveform, numer- Scale Number of divisions from trigger event
ical value, comment settings as occasion
demands (p. 79). Date Time of waveform acquisition
Samples Number of samples from trigger event
Start Measurement: Press the START key.
Data automatically prints after acquisition by the
instrument.
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6.3 Manual Printing (PRINT Key)

6.3 Manual Printing (PRINT Key)

The [Selection Print] method is described here. To use the [Quick Print] method, refer to "12.4 Making
Manual Print (PRINT Key Output) Settings" in the Instruction Manual.

1 Press the SUB MENU keys to select the [Print]

2 menu.

2 Press the SHEET/PAGE keys to select the [Printer]

page.
Now use the CURSOR keys to move among the set-
ting items, and press the F1 to F8 keys to select the
desired setting.

3 Select the printing destination.

3 Print using the internal printer.
4
Printer
Print using an external printer.
Please make sure that you read the "Appendix
USB
2.6 Compatible External Printers" in the
1 Instruction Manual.

Select when printing a screen image. 4 Press the F2 [Selection Print] key.
Change items to print as occasion demands on the [Print
5 Items] page (p. 77).

5 Press the PRINT key.

6 Press the F1 to F8 keys to select what you want to print.
6 Whole Wave Prints all waveform data acquired by the instrument.
Prints the section of the waveform demarcated by the A/B cur-
sors (vertical or trace cursors). When either of the A/B cursors
A-B Wave *1 is off the screen, the section between A-B cursors is printed.
Before selecting: Specify the print area with the A/B knobs.
Starting and ending points can be represented by either cursor.
Prints 10 divisions of the waveform before and after the central
Trig Wave *1
trigger event.
Prints the waveform data of the displayed area on the wave-
Report form screen, upper and lower limits and analog channel set-
tings.
List Prints a list of the settings on the Settings screen.
Calc Results *2 Prints numerical calculation results.
Prints a captured image of the displayed screen.
Want to stop printing? Screen Image
Before selecting: Display the screen to be printed.
Event List Prints an event mark information list.
Press the STOP key.
Feed Feeds the paper.
To print numerical data: Cancel Cancels printing
On the [Print Items] page,
The selected items are printed.
set the [Printout Type] to
*1. For all except the FFT function
[Numeric]
*2. Memory function only.
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6.4 To Print a Detailed Settings List

6.4 To Print a Detailed Settings List

When printing waveforms [Waveform Print Items]

Setting Item Selection Description

1 Off, Normal, Fine,

1
Normal (Dark),
2 Grid Type Fine (Dark), Time Select the type and darkness of the printed grid.
Axis or T-Axis

3
(Dark)

4 Channel Off, Ch No. or Select whether to print channel numbers or com-

2
Markers Comments ments with waveforms. (Analog channels only)
5
6 Marker
Inside or Outside Select the channel marker position.
Position

3 List & Gauge

Off, List, Gauge
or List & Gauge
Select whether to print a list or gauge.
7
4
The upper and lower limits of each channel can
Upper/
Off or On be printed. When scaling is enabled, the limit val-
Lower Limits ues are in scaled units.
(Default setting)
Zero-Posi-
See "12.6.2 Printing Waveforms" in 5 tion Com- Off or On
Select comment printing at the zero position of
each channel. (Analog channels only)
the Instruction Manual ment

6
Select whether to print the number of acquired
Counter
Off, Date or Name waveforms or counter name. This is convenient
Printing for distinguishing similar waveforms.
The time axis of waveforms to be printed can be
expanded or compressed. (When [No Screen

7
Link] is selected, screen expansion and compres-
Screen Link or
Mag/Comp sion settings do not affect printouts)
No Screen Link
With the REC&MEM function enabled, all set-
tings for the Record and Memory waveforms are
allowed.

When printing numerical values [Numerical Value Print Items]

Setting Item Selection Description
When data is displayed with numerical values on
Screen Link or
Thinning the Waveform screen, select whether the thin-
No Screen Link
(Default setting) ning setting is linked to the screen.

See "12.6.3 Printing Numerical Value

Displays" in the Instruction Manual

When printing comments [Comment Printing Settings]

Setting Item Selection Description

1
1
Off, Settings, Select whether to print a title and settings data
2 Title Comments, (Function, Timebase, Time Axis Magnification Ratio,
3 Set& Com Trigger Time).
Select whether to print comments for each analog

2
Off, Settings, channel, or channel settings (measurement range,
Analog Comments, vertical axis expansion or compression, zero posi-
Set& Com tion, low-pass filter, full-scale value of range [or up-
(Default setting) per and lower limits when Variable is enabled]).

See "12.6.5 Printing Comments and 3 Logic On or Off

Select whether to print comments for each logic
channel.
Setting Data" in the Instruction
Manual
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6.4 To Print a Detailed Settings List
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7.1 Troubleshooting

Maintenance and
Service Chapter 7
7.1 Troubleshooting
Inspection, Repair and Calibration
Refer to "Appendix 1 Error Messages" in the Instruction Manual for error mes-
sages.

If damage occurs to the hard disk, we cannot restore or analyze the lost data.
We therefore recommend maintaining a backup of any important data.

• HDD formatting, initializing of instrument settings, upgrading to the latest soft-

ware version may be carried out during repair and restoration. Please backup
any important data before sending it for repair and calibration.
• If damage is suspected, check the "Before returning for repair" (p. 82) section
before contacting your dealer or Hioki representative.

Transporting
• Pack the instrument so that it will not sustain damage during shipping, and
include a description of existing damage. We cannot accept responsibility for
damage incurred during shipping.
• To avoid damage to the instrument, be sure to remove the PC cards before
shipping.

Replaceable Parts
Certain parts require replacement periodically and at the end of their useful life:
(Useful life depends on the operating environment and frequency of use. Opera-
tion cannot be guaranteed beyond the following periods)
Part Life Part Life
Model 9718-50 HD Unit
Fan Motor Approx. 4 years Approx. 20,000 hours
(Drive)
After using 1,000 LCD Approx. 52,000 hours
Printer rolls of the record- Backlight (to half
ing paper Approx. 50,000 hours
brightness)
Electrolytic Approx. 4 years
capacitors (The useful life of electrolytic capacitors varies greatly according to the
operating environment. In severe operating environments (40°C
ambient temperature), degradation occurs in about four years, so they
should be replaced periodically.)
Lithium battery Approx. 10 years
(This instrument contains a built-in lithium battery to back up settings
and the real-time clock. Have the battery replaced if the date and time
are found to lag substantially or if settings are not retained when
power is turned off and back on. Contact your dealer or Hioki
representative.
The fuse is housed in the power unit of the instrument. If the power does not
turn on, the fuse may be blown. If this occurs, a replacement or repair cannot be
performed by customers. Please contact your dealer or Hioki representative.
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7.1 Troubleshooting

Disposing of the Instrument

This instrument includes a lithium battery to retain settings. Remove this battery
before disposing of the instrument. Also remove the optional Model 9719-50
Memory Backup Unit, if installed.
See "Appendix 6 Disposing of the Instrument" in the Instruction Manual

Before returning for repair

If Power and Operating Keys Malfunction

Symptom Check Item, or Cause Remedy and Reference

The display does not Verify that the power cord is connected prop-
Is the power cord disconnected?
appear when you turn the erly.
Are connections made correctly?
power on. "3.4 Connecting the Power Cord" (p. 45)

• Is any key being held down? • Verify key operation.

• Is the key-lock state active (Key-Lock • Deactivate the key-lock state.

message displayed)? (Hold the CURSOR keys for three
Keys do not work.
seconds)

• Is remote control from a PC over the • Press the SET key to release the key-
Web enabled? lock.

If the Display or Operations Malfunction

Symptom Check Item, or Cause Remedy and Reference

• Is the “Pre-Trig Wait” message dis- When pre-triggering is enabled, triggering is

A waveform does not
played? ignored until the pre-trigger portion of the
appear when you press
• Is the “Trigger Wait” message dis- waveform has been acquired.
the START key. played? Recording starts when a trigger occurs.

• Is the clamp sensor or connection Verify that the clamp sensor or connection
cable connected correctly? cable is connected correctly.
No changes occur in the
• Is the measurement range set prop- "Chapter 2 Connections" in the Input
displayed waveform. erly? Module Guide
• Is the low-pass filter enabled? Verify the input channel settings.

While measuring with the

Change the timebase to use a faster sam-
memory function, the dis-
pling rate.
played frequency is much Aliasing may be occurring.
lower than the actual fre- "Appendix 4 Supplemental Technical Infor-
quency. mation" in the Instruction Manual

Some channels are unus- "4.2.1 Selecting Channels to Use" in the

Is the channel enabled for use?
able. Instruction Manual

Turn the Variable function off.

The displayed waveform
size does not change "8.9.4 Setting Arbitrary Waveform Height
Is the Variable function enabled? and Position on the Vertical (Voltage) Axis
when the input range is
changed. (Variable Function)" in the Instruction
Manual
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7.1 Troubleshooting

Cannot Print, or Printing Malfunctions

Symptom Check Item, or Cause Remedy and Reference

Verify that the recording paper is loaded cor-

Nothing prints on the rectly.
Is the paper reversed (back to front)?
paper. "3.3 Loading Recording Paper (With a
Printer Module Installed)" (p. 42)

Try changing the print density setting.

• Is the specified recording paper being "12.5.1 Internal Printer Settings" in the
used? Instruction Manual
Printout is too light.
• Is the print density setting correct?
• Is the print head dirty? Clean the print head.
"Print Head Cleaning" (p. 85)

Enable the filter in the input module settings.

Recording traces are too The input signal may have a ripple com-
wide. "3.11.3 Low-Pass Filter (LPF) Settings" in
ponent.
the Input Module Guide

Is the waveform printing density set to Change to waveform printing density setting
[Light]? to something other than [Light]. (Print Set-
Recording traces are dou- In this case, printed dots are spaced out tings Screen)
bled. in the vertical direction. Therefore, a "12.5.1 Internal Printer Settings" in the
slightly varying waveform prints some- Instruction Manual
times as one line, and sometimes as two.

• Is the printer’s head-raising lever in Verify printer installation/connection and set-

the correct (head-lowered) position? tings, and try printing again.
• Is the recording paper loaded cor- "3.3 Loading Recording Paper (With a
Printing does not work.
rectly? Printer Module Installed)" (p. 42),
• Are the printer output settings appro- "Chapter 12 Printing" in the Instruction
priate? Manual

If Saving is Not Possible

Symptom Check Item, or Cause Remedy and Reference

• Is write-protection on the storage media

disabled?
If saving is not possible to • Is the storage media inserted properly? "5.1 Recording (Storage) Media" (p. 66)
PC Card storage media. • Is the storage media formatted? "5.2 Using PC Cards" (p. 67)
• Is the remaining capacity of the storage
media too low?

If the cause is unknown

Try performing a system reset. All settings are returned to their factory defaults.
See "13.3.3 Initializing System Settings (System Reset)" in the Instruction Manual

For other problems, refer to the Appendix or the Index in the Instruction Manual.
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7.2 Cleaning

7.2 Cleaning
Cleaning the Instrument and Input Modules
• To clean the instrument and input modules, wipe it gently with a soft cloth
moistened with water or mild detergent. Never use solvents such as benzene,
alcohol, acetone, ether, ketones, thinners or gasoline, as they can deform and
discolor the case.
• Wipe the LCD gently with a soft, dry cloth.

Cleaning the Air Filters

Air filters are installed in the bottom panel of the instrument. Clean them periodi-
cally before severe dust buildup occurs. If a filter becomes clogged, the instru-
ment’s internal cooling is impeded, and damage may result.
Also, be sure to thoroughly dry the filters before reinstalling. Operating with a wet
filter may cause damage.

Filter Covers

1 Turn the instrument off.

2 Place the instrument with the front upwards.
3 Use a vacuum cleaner to remove any dust or
grime from the filters.
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7.2 Cleaning

Print Head Cleaning

Normally, no maintenance is required. However, depending on usage
conditions, dirt and paper dust may accumulate on the thermal head over the
long term, causing light or smeared printing. In this case, clean the head by the
following procedure.

Self-Check Cleaning
Before Cleaning
Recording paper is required to clean the print head. Verify that the recording paper is
loaded correctly.

Function Menu
1 1 Use the CURSOR keys to move the cursor
to the Function menu, and press the F7
[System] key.
The System screen appears.

2 Press the SUB MENU keys to select the

[Init] menu item.
The Init (Initialization) Settings screen appears.

2 3 Use the CURSOR keys to move the cursor

3 to the [Printer Check] button, and press the
F1 [Execute] key.
The [Printer Check] dialog appears.

4 Move the cursor to [Cleaning], and press the

F1 key.

4
The paper should print solid (100%) black.
Check for any smearing.

If sufficient improvement is not obtained

even after cleaning several times, wash
the print head (p. 86).
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7.2 Cleaning

Washing the Print Head

1 Moisten the back side of a piece of printing

paper with undiluted alcohol, and insert it into
the printer. If the front side is moistened, it
becomes discolored.
Back Side of
Printing Paper Be careful not to apply too much undiluted alco-
hol.

2 Lower the head-raising lever, and wash the

head by sliding the paper back and forth.

About the Print Head

To avoid discoloring or deforming the instrument, observe the following precau-
tions:
• Do not use organic solvents such as thinner or benzene
• After washing, allow the printer to dry completely before use.

About the Roller Surface

• White powder such as paper dust may accumulate on the roller surface after
long-term use. A small amount should have no effect on printing, but can be
removed with a commonly available camera blower brush if it causes concern.
• Always use the paper cutter on the printer’s cover to cut the printed paper.
Excessive paper dust can accumulate on the roller if the paper is cut by the
print head.
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Appendix 1 Waveform Screen Display & Icons

Appendix
Appendix 1 Waveform Screen Display & Icons
See "2.4 Waveform Screen" of the Instruction Manual

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 Internal Processing State 5 Setting Info 8 Peripheral Device Info
Before acquiring data Auto Save (Waveforms) PC Card
Pre-Trig Wait Appears only when pre-trigger re-
cording is enabled. (Blank) No Card
Auto Save (Calculations)
Trigger Wait Trigger wait state Card Present
Auto Save (Waveforms & Cal-
Timer trigger Wait Timer trigger wait state culations) GP-IB Card
Scanner Wait Scanner preparation state Auto Save (Screen images) Internal Storage Media
Storing Data acquisition in progress Auto Save (Waveforms & Internal Hard Drive
Storing Done Finished acquiring data Screen images)
FD Drive
End of Memory waveform acquisi- Auto Save (Calculations & (Blank) No diskette present
MEM End tion (REC&MEM function) Screen images)
Diskette present
Waveform Waveform generation in progress Auto Save (Waveforms & Cal-
culations & Screen images) LAN
Calculating (n/m) Numerical value calculation in
progress Auto Print Connection Status
Calculating (Zn) Waveform calculation in progress
Auto Print (External Printer) (Blank) Disconnected
FFT (n/m) FFT calculation in progress
Power Supply
Averaging Averaging calculation in progress Vertical Cursor
(Blank) AC power supply
Stopped Operation stopped Horizontal Cursor DC power supply
Preparing Preparation in progress
Trace Cursor Internal Printer
Ready Idle state
6 Display Sheet*1
(Blank) Printer not installed
Printing Printing in progress
Printer Installed
Saving Saving in progress Waveform FFT
Automatic range detection in Head-raised error *3
Auto-Ranging X-Y
progress Nyquist
Composite Out-of-Paper error *4
Finished automatic range detec-
Complete Numerical
tion FFT+Nyquist Battery Charge State
Values
(File Name) Name of loaded file (When Model 9719-50 Memory
Waveform + Waveform + Backup Unit is installed)
2 Storage Events X-Y Com- FFT
(Blank) Disconnected
posite Waveform +
(No. of Times) Number of data acquisitions Rapid charging
Nyquist
3 Trigger Info 7 Display Information Rapid charging finished
Trigger cause, date and time Block number when measuring Charging finishes about two hours
4 Sub Message with Memory Division en-
abled
*2
after power on.

Estimated time to storage completion *1. Press the SHEET/PAGE keys

(Appears when 10s or longer) Displayed block number for
Memory Division*2 to switch sheets.
Count to be Averaged(n/m) *2. Press the SHEET/PAGE keys
(FFT function) Use newly ac-
Simple Averaging Simple Averaging New to switch blocks.
quired data for calculations.
(Time axis) (Frequency) *3. Check the position the head-
(FFT function) Use pre-exist-
Exponential Averag- Exponential Averaging MEM raising lever.
ing data for calculations.
ing (Time axis) (Frequency) *4. Replace with new recording
paper.
Peak hold (Frequency)
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Appendix 2 Overview of Settings and Functions

Appendix 2 Overview of Settings and Functions

Instrument Settings

About the Screen

The instrument’s LCD provides SVGA (800 × 600) resolution. The wave-
form display area consists of 625 horizontal dots and 500 vertical dots.
The waveform display area is divided into 25 divisions horizontally, and
20 div
20 divisions vertically, with each division composed of 25 dots horizon-
tally and vertically.
Each data frame (one division) represents 100 samples horizontally, 25 div
and 80 to 1600 data bits vertically. (depending on the input module)
Each displayed data frame (one division) changes in accordance with 1 div = 100 samples
expansion and compression of the time and voltage axes.

Setting the Timebase (Horizontal Axis)

See "4.2.2 Setting the Timebase (Horizontal Axis) and Sampling Rate", "8.9 Magnifying and Compressing
Waveforms", and "Appendix 4.3 Measurement Frequency Limit" in the Instruction Manual

The input signal acquisition rate corresponds to time per division on the
Timebase: Timebase:
horizontal axis. with 1 div = 5 ms with 1 div = 10 ms
Determining the timebase: Calculate from the frequency and period.
f [Hz] = 1/t [s] (f: frequency, t: period)
Example: If the measurement frequency is 50 Hz: 50 [Hz] = 1/t [s]
t = 1/50 [s] = 0.02 [s] = 20 [ms]
So to display five cycles on the screen (25 divisions horizontally), 20
[ms] × 5/25 [div] = 4 ms/div
Select 5 ms/div for the timebase, which is the closest available setting
1 div
to the calculated value.
To measure phenomena with relatively fast signals such as • To expand and compress: Change the
instantaneous waveforms, we suggest setting a small value (if the expansion and compression ratio. (p. 62)
frequency is 50 Hz, the timebase should be set faster than 5 ms/div). • To expand a specified section (Memory
function only): Use the Zoom function.
During and after measurement, waveforms can be expanded and
(p. 62)
compressed along the time axis.

Timebase and Sampling

See "Appendix 4.1 Sampling" and "Appendix 4.4 Recorder Function Values" in the Instruction Manual
For the Memory Function (Sampling point recording): Sampling Points
The sampling period is 1/100th of the timebase. When the timebase is set to 100 µs/
div, the sampling period is 1 µs. Changing the timebase setting also changes the
sampling period accordingly.

For the Recorder Function (Envelope recording): Sampling Period

th
One data point is recorded every 1/100 of the timebase as two amplitude values: 1 2.... ....100 Maximum
the maximum and minimum values measured during the specified sampling period.
With the 10 ms/div timebase, one data point is recorded every 100 µs. When the
sampling period is set to 1 µs, 100 samples are provided in order to record each data
point. The values recorded for each data point are maximum and minimum values
among these 100 samples. Minimum
1 div
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Recording Length Setting

See "4.2.4 Setting the Recording Length (number of divisions)" in the Instruction Manual

Set the length (number of divisions) to record each time data is acquired. Each division of the recording length
consists of 100 data points. The number of data points of the whole recording length is the specified recording length
(divisions) × 100, + 1.
Example. The number of data points when the specified recording length is 50 divisions: 50 div × 100 data points +
1 = 5001 data points

Measurement Range Setting

Select the amplitude range for measurement. The setting value is With 1 V/div range With 500 mV/div range
the number of units per division on the vertical axis. (10 Vp-p input) (10 Vp-p input)
About Resolution (vertical division)
Measurement resolution depends on the particular input module.
(with x1 voltage axis magnification) 0V
Resolution Screen Full
Input Modules Minimum Resolution
(bits/div) Scale (bits)
8936 to 8940, 8946, 1 div 20 div
80 1600 5 V/80 = 62.5 mV *
8947, 8959
8956 100 2000 5 V/100 = 50 mV *
8957, 8960, 8961
1600 32000 5 V/1600 = 3.125 mV*
8958 [Voltage] Mode
8958 [Temp] Mode 1000 20000 10°C/DIV = 0.01°C
* When measurement range is 5 V/div

• Displayed Range (Screen Full scale) is 20div (with x1 voltage axis magnification) .
Measurement Range (Effective data range) is 20 div (with x1 voltage axis magnification).
However, for [Temp] mode for the Models 8937 and 8958, the measurement range differs depending on the range.
See "3.11.1 Measurement Range Setting" - “Temperature Measurement” in the Input Module Guide
• The measurement range and display range can be confirmed in the level monitor of the Channel Settings Screen.
See "4. Set up the input channel" (p. 57)
• For Input module settings:
See "Chapter 3 Input Channel Settings" in the Input Module Guide
• For Input module specifications:
See "5.2 Analog Input Section"」in the Input Module Guide

• To expand and compress: Change magnification of the • To display converted units: Use the Scaling function.
vertical axis. ("8.9 Magnifying and Compressing Wave- ("5.4 Converting Input Values (Scaling Function)" of the
forms" of the Instruction Manual) Instruction Manual)
• To shift the position on the vertical axis: Change the • To freely set the display area of the vertical axis: Use
zero position. ("7.1.2 Setting the Waveform Display Posi- the Variable function. ("8.9 Magnifying and Compressing
tion (Zero Position)" of the Instruction Manual) Waveforms" of the Instruction Manual)

About Trigger and Pre-Trigger Recording

See "Chapter 6 Trigger Settings" in the Instruction Manual

When recording a specific signal with recording criteria (trigger criteria) set, the Trigger Criteria Met
waveform can be recorded only when the trigger event occurs. To view phenomena T
prior to the trigger event, set the Pre-Trigger value to the amount of data your want
to record before the event occurs.
Example: When the recording length is set to 1000 div and Pre-Trigger is set to 5%
The pre-trigger recording length (data points) is 1000 div × 5% = 50 div (5000 data
points). Pre-Trigger
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Convenience Functions

If the appropriate timebase or measurement range is unknown

Auto-Ranging Function
See "3.3.5 Automatic Range Setting (Auto-Ranging Function)" in the
Instruction Manual
Automatically selects the timebase and range settings to display 1 to 2.5
waveform cycles.

To record and search for waveform anomalies:

Trigger Function and Waveform Search Function T T T T

See "Chapter 6 Trigger Settings", "8.14 Searching a Waveform" in the

Instruction Manual
T T
Trigger signals can be generally be obtained from the following sources: An-
alog trigger, logic trigger, external trigger, timer trigger and forced (manual)
trigger. A trigger can be applied as a result of one or a combination of these
criteria, except for the Manual trigger.
Also, after measurement, any waveform can be searched and displayed us-
ing the Search function.

To display with actual measurement units or to fix the display level of the waveform

Scaling Function
See "5.4 Converting Input Values (Scaling Function)" in the Instruction mV A
Manual
Input values can be converted and displayed as physical values such as
speed, vibration, displacement and temperature. Two conversion methods
are available: setting by conversion ratio and setting by entering equivalent
values at two points.

Variable Function
See "8.9.4 Setting Arbitrary Waveform Height and Position on the Vertical 100%
(Voltage) Axis (Variable Function)" in the Instruction Manual
The position and size of the displayed waveform can be freely set. 0%
By entering the upper and lower limits of the waveform, it can be set to
display with full-screen amplitude.
The Scaling and Variable functions can be used in combination. The full span
of output from a sensor can be displayed.
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To view waveform data as numerical values/ To change the waveform display format

Numerical Values Display

See "8.13 Viewing Waveform Data as Numerical Values" of the Instruction
Manual
Split-Screen Display
See "7.2.4 Splitting the Display Screen (Split-Screen)" of the Instruction 0 ms 1-1 0.3V
5 ms 1-1 71.5V
Manual 10 ms 1-1 65.3V
15 ms 1-1 0.2V
20 ms 1-1 -71V
Scroll Direction
See "7.2.5 Setting Waveform Scrolling Orientation" of the Instruction
Manual
The display format of measurement data can be freely selected.

To view a waveform expanded or compressed, or to see the whole waveform

Zoom Display (Memory function only) Zoom

See "8.9 Magnifying and Compressing Waveforms" in the Instruction Manual
A normal waveform and an expanded section of it can be displayed together
on the screen.

Magnification
Whole Waveform Display
All waveform fluctuations can be observed.

To determine the measurement value of a waveform, or to specify the waveform

range
A B A B
Cursor Measurements
A
B
See "8.8 Cursor Values" in the Instruction Manual
Use the A/B cursors to display values at the cursor positions on a waveform, Vertical Horizontal Trace
Cursors Cursors Cursors
and the time and number of cycles from the trigger position.
A specified data range can also be saved and printed.

To display a combination of measurement data

Sheet Display
See "7.2.1 Assigning Display Data to Sheets" in the Instruction Manual
Up to 32 channels of data can be assigned per screen, and freely displayed
Sheet1
on multiple sheets. Sheet2 Sheet3

X-Y Composite Waveforms

See "7.4 Composite Waveforms (X-Y Waveforms)" in the Instruction Manual
Specify the channels for X and Y axes to form composite waveforms.
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To compare with previous waveforms

Memory Division
See "4.3.4 Dividing Memory" of the Instruction Manual
By dividing the memory space into multiple blocks, waveform data can be re-
corded in any block, or overlaid with any other waveforms.
1 2 3 4 5 6

Overlay
See "4.3.2 Overlaying Waveforms" of the Instruction Manual
Displayed waveforms are retained on-screen and overlaid with new wave-
forms. Use this to compare new waveforms with those recorded immediately
before.

To apply calculations to measurement data

Numerical Calculations
See "Chapter 1 Numerical Calculation Functions" in the Analysis and
Communication Supplement
Nineteen types of numerical calculations are available, including RMS values,
maximum values and averages, and up to 16 calculations can be performed at
Calculation Calculation
the same time. Waveforms and calculation results can be displayed separately
Results Results
on one screen.
CH1,1
Waveform Calculations
See "Chapter 2 Waveform Calculation Functions" in the Analysis and CH1,2
Communication Supplement
CH(1,1)∗CH(1,2) Calculation
The waveform calculation functions allow display of the waveform calculated Results

by a previously specified formula.

FFT Calculations
See Analysis and Communication Supplement Time Frequency

To perform remote control and data collection/ controlling the instrument through
the interface
LAN (Ethernet) Communications (ftp/Web server)
See "Chapter 4 Communications Settings" in the Analysis and
Communication Supplement
Use 100Base-TX compatible cable to connect the instrument to a network for
control by a PC.

GP-IB Interface
GP-IB card
See Communications Operating Manual on the supplied applications disc
With the GP-IB card installed, the instrument can be controlled by a computer.
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Viewing Saved Data on a Computer

Create a waveform using Excel in Windows

See "11.6.2 Reading Waveform Data on a PC" in the Instruction Manual
Save the measurement data in text format, and load it on the computer.
Measurement data saved in binary format can be read by the Waveform Viewer
(WV) on the supplied application CD and converted to CSV format.

Waveform display and calculation using the Hioki 9725 Memory Viewer (option)

The same operations, waveform displays and calculations are available as on the instrument.
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Appendix 3 Common Questions

Read this when you want to perform a certain task, or when the procedure for a
particular operation is unknown.
Refer to "7.1 Troubleshooting" (p. 81) if the display or operation seems abnor-
mal, or if damage is suspected.

To Perform This Measurement

In this case Description Reference

Perform simultaneous mea- Set different sampling rates on Timebase 1 and Time- "4.2.3 Setting Different Sam-
base 2 from the Status screen of the Memory function,
surements with different sam- pling Rates" in the Instruction
where Timebase 1 or Timebase 2 can be selected for
pling rates Manual
each channel.

"14.2.2 Trigger Output (TRIG

To send a warning when an When a trigger is applied, a signal can be output from
OUT/CAL)" in the Instruction
anomaly occurs the External I/O terminals.
Manual

"14.2.1 External Trigger Input

Recording with multiple instruments can be performed (EXT TRIG)" and "14.2.2 Trig-
To use multiple recorders
using the external control connectors. ger Output (TRIG OUT/CAL)" in
the Instruction Manual

Measurement data acquired prior to the power interrup-

What happens to measure- tion is lost. "13.2.3 Using the Auto-Resume
When [Auto-Resume] is enabled from the Environment
ment data when power to the Function (Resume After Power
Settings Screen of the System Screen, recording
instrument is lost during mea- Restoration)" in the Instruction
resumes automatically when power is restored. How-
surement? Manual
ever, this action differs according to trigger settings.
(Default setting: [Off])

To measure shock when

dropping a test object, and to Use an acceleration sensor with the Model 8947 Charge
search for the vibration reso- Unit to measure vibration and shock.
nance point.

True RMS values can be recorded using the Model 8959

To record actual effective DC/RMS Unit.
(true RMS) values of mains To record anomalous waveforms, enable level triggering
voltage to acquire waveforms when the RMS voltage drops.
Example. Trigger: Level, Level: 90 V, Slope: ↓ (Falling)

To monitor 120 V (50 or 60 Using a voltage measuring input module, enable trigger-
Hz) power for a drop to 80% ing upon voltage sag.
or lower

Measurements can be made by the combination of a

voltage measuring input module and a clamp with con-
To observe instantaneous nection cable. Changes in commercial power, changes
Split-Screen Display:
power dropouts on 120 V (50
in internal voltage of devices and changes in current flow "7.2.1 Assigning Display Data
or 60 Hz) commercial mains,
to devices (using a clamp-on sensor) at the instant of to Sheets" in the Instruction
and the internal voltages of Manual
power dropout are recorded on separate channels, and
affected devices.
analyzed. By splitting the screen, power and device-volt-
age waveforms can be displayed in separate traces.

AC mains and surge waveforms can be measured simul-

To observe surge noise on taneously. Surge noise can be detected by the slope trig-
240 V (60 Hz) AC mains. ger. Acquired waveforms can be analyzed by expansion
and zooming.
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In this case Description Reference

Use a voltage measuring input module and the Model "2.4 Connecting a Differential
To observe the voltage wave- 9322 Differential Probe or Model 9665 (10:1) or 9666 Probe", "2.5 Connecting Atten-
uating Probes", and "3.11.15
form on 600 V power lines (100:1) attenuating probes.
Probe Attenuation Selection" in
the Input Module Guide

Measure using the FFT function. We recommend using "Chapter 3 FFT Function" in the
To perform frequency analy-
an input module equipped with an anti-aliasing filter func- Analysis and Communication
sis
tion (Models 8938, 8947, 8957 and 8960). Supplement

To record data without gaps, With the Memory and Recorder functions, data is saved
"Chapter 9 Measuring with
or over a long term after each recording length, causing measurement to be
Real-Time Saving" in the
Measure using the Real-Time interrupted. With the Real-Time Saving function, data Instruction Manual
Saving function. can be stored continuously without gaps.

Related Settings

In this case Description Reference

What is the basic setting pro- To display a waveform, set the following: (1) timebase
cedure in order to view a (horizontal), (2) voltage axis range and zero position
waveform? (vertical), and (3) trigger [Off].

To use automatic setting for Press the FUNCTION MODE key to select the FN mode
on the Waveform screen (DISP key), and select F4 "3.3.5 Automatic Range Setting
measuring when the time-
(Auto Setup). (Auto-Ranging Function)" in the
base and the measurement
The proper range is selected automatically, and record- Instruction Manual
range are unknown ing starts. Make other settings as occasion demands.

Measurement configuration settings can be saved to

storage media as an auto-setup file (STARTUP.SET), so "11.3.6 Saving Settings Data",
To set up simply when the
the settings can be loaded automatically at power-on. "11.5 Saving & Loading Auto
measurement configuration is
(Auto-Setup Function) Settings File (Auto Setup Func-
already determined Also, the settings data can be save to the instrument tion)" in the Instruction Manual
and it can be automatically loaded.

When power is turned off, measurement configuration

What happens to measure-
settings are preserved within the instrument. When "3.6 Turning the Power On and
ment configuration settings
power is turned back on, those measurement configura- Off" (p. 46) in this manual
when power is turned off? tion settings are recalled.

Recording time is determined by the [Shot]. The fastest

available timebase setting is [5 µs/div]. The recording
What is the longest possible length can be increased by optional internal memory "4.2.4 Setting the Recording
recording length with the fast- expansion and by limiting which channels are used, so Length (number of divisions)" in
est timebase setting? the maximum time cannot be definitively specified. the Instruction Manual
A recording length of 10,000 divisions at 5 µs/div is
equivalent to 0.05 seconds recording time.

From the Trigger Settings screen, enable Pre-Trigger

To observe phenomena such recording. (Set the position of the trigger point as a per-
"6.5 Pre-Trigger Settings" in the
as waveform anomalies prior centage of the recording length, where 0% represents
Instruction Manual
to a trigger event the recording start point and 100% represents the
recording end point)

Verify that an input module is installed for the selected

channel.
"4.2.1 Selecting Channels to
If “Storage Off” appears If installed: On the Status Settings screen, verify that the
Use" in the Instruction Manual
channel to be used for measurement is enabled [On].
If not installed: Select an installed module.
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In this case Description Reference

When trigger criteria are met, recording starts and con-

tinues until you press the STOP key. Up to 5,000 divi- About memory capacity and re-
How long will recording con- sions of data (with Model 9715 Memory Board installed) cording length:
tinue when the recording from measurements prior to the stopping of recording is "4.2.4 Setting the Recording
length is set to [Cont] with the retained in internal memory. Length (number of divisions)";
Recorder function? When Auto Print or Auto Save is enabled, the data ac- "Setting Continuous Recording
quired by the instrument is printed or saved on each such (Cont)" in the Instruction Manual
occasion.

Which function is selected determines how the timebase

is set. The sampling method for each function is also dif-
ferent.
Because the purpose of the Memory function is acquisi-
"Function Selection" (p. 29) in
What is the difference tion of instantaneous waveforms, if you set a slow time-
this manual,
between the Memory and base for long-term recording, the sampling period may
"4.1 Selecting the Function" in
Recorder functions? be unsatisfactorily lengthened. On the other hand, the
the Instruction Manual
Recorder function samples and records maximum and
minimum values at the specified sampling rate regard-
less of the timebase setting. As a result, however, only
slow timebase settings are available.

Modifying the Screen Display, and During Measurement

In this case Description Reference

To remove a Settings dialog

Move the cursor to the dialog, and press the ESC key.
from the display

"7.2.4 Splitting the Display

Screen (Split-Screen)", "7.2.6
Channel waveforms can be displayed separately by
Assigning Display Channels to
If channel waveforms are shifting the zero position of each waveform, or by sepa-
Graphs (Analog Channels)",
overlapping and hard to see rating the waveform traces on the Sheet Settings
and "7.1.2 Setting the Wave-
screen.
form Display Position (Zero Po-
sition)" in the Instruction Manual

The grid lines (graticule) To remove the grid, set the [Grid Type] on the Environ-
ment Settings screen of the System screen to [Off].
causes waveforms to be hard "13.1.1 Selecting the Grid Type"
The grid is displayed when [Dotted Line] or [Solid Line]
to see, in the Instruction Manual
is selected.
or you want to display the grid (Default setting: [Dotted Line])

Waveform traces appear thick when noise is present on "3.11.3 Low-Pass Filter (LPF)
Waveform traces are too thick the signal. Enable the low-pass filter to suppress the Settings" in the Input Module
noise. Guide

On the [Logic] page of the Sheet Settings and Channel

Settings screens, set the channels to be displayed to "4.2.1 Selecting Channels to
Logic waveforms are not dis- [On]. Use" and "7.3 Displaying Logic
played If “Storage Off” is displayed: Waveforms" in the Instruction
Set the logic channel to [On] on the [Use Ch] page of the Manual
Status Settings screen.

Is the Trigger Mode set to [Auto]? (Continuously

A waveform is continuously
acquires waveforms) "6.3 Setting the Trigger Mode"
acquired even when trigger
Select [Single] to record only once when trigger criteria in the Instruction Manual
criteria have been set are satisfied, or select [Repeat] to record repeatedly.

Cursor values and waveforms

Press the DISP key to display waveforms and numerical "8.8 Cursor Values" in the
are overlapped and hard to
values separately. Instruction Manual
see
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In this case Description Reference

“Trigger Wait” is displayed Is the time trigger enabled [On] or another trigger source
even though triggering is not enabled?
enabled Verify settings on the Trigger Settings screen.

Is the Roll Mode function (on the Status Settings screen)

"4.3.1 Displaying Waveforms
“Storing” appears, but no of the Memory function disabled (set to [Off])?
During Recording (Roll Mode)"
waveform is displayed If set to [On] or [Auto], waveforms are displayed during
in the Instruction Manual
acquisition.

No waveform is displayed unless the trigger criteria are

satisfied.
When “Trigger Wait” is dis- To verify the current input waveform, change the trigger
mode of the Waveform screen to [Auto], and the wave- "6.3 Setting the Trigger Mode"
played and no waveform
form will appear. in the Instruction Manual
appears
However, when the trigger mode is [Auto], if no trigger
occurs within one second after pressing the START key,
recording starts anyway. (No trigger mark is applied)

From the Waveform screen, press the FUNCTION

MODE key to change the FN mode, and press F5 "5.7 Setting Input Channels
To hide unwanted channel
[Channel Set]. (The Channel Settings dialog appears) from the Waveform Screen" in
waveforms
Move the cursor to [Col](color) for the channel to be hid- the Instruction Manual
den, and select F1 [Off].

Saving and Loading

In this case Description Reference

New directories are created automatically when Auto

If you intended to save over a Save is [On], the [Normal Save] method is selected, and
Directory Creation is [On]. (Up to 5,000 files can be "11.3.4 Setting Auto Save" in
long period using Auto Save,
saved in each directory) the Instruction Manual
and only saved a short period
If these settings are [Off], saving stops after writing the
maximum number of files that one directory can hold.

• Verify that write-protection on the storage media is

disabled. If write-protection is enabled, disable it.
Auto Save seems to be • Verify that Auto Save is [On] before starting measure-
"11.3.4 Setting Auto Save" in
enabled, but data is not saved ment.
the Instruction Manual
to the storage media • When stopping measurement manually, note the dis-
played messages, and do not interrupt auto-saving
while writing to the storage media.

"11.3.5 Setting Manual Save

Only short waveforms are Is the save area set to [A-B]?
(SAVE Key Output)" in the
saved To save the whole waveform, select [Whole].
Instruction Manual

When storage media

Specify as Media1 the storage media to which you want
becomes full and you want to "11.3.4 Setting Auto Save" in
to save first. For [Save on Error], set [Save in 2] and
continue saving to another the Instruction Manual
specify the storage media on which to continue saving.
storage media

"11.1.4 Using a Network

Shared Folder" in the Instruction
To save to a shared folder on When a folder on a PC is registered for sharing over the Manual
a PC, or to load data LAN, it can be accessed from this instrument. "Chapter 4 Communications
Settings" in the Analysis and
Communication Supplement
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Printing

In this case Description Reference

To print the gauge, select [Gauge] or [List & Gauge] for

To add or remove the gauge the [List & Gauge] setting of the [Print Items] on the Print "12.6.2 Printing Waveforms" in
in printouts Settings screen. the Instruction Manual
If set to [Off], no gauge is printed. (Default setting: [Off])

The grid on the printout is independent of the on-screen

"6.4 To Print a Detailed Set-
grid.
The grid appears on the tings List" (p. 79) in this manual,
To print the grid, select the Grid Type in the [Waveform
screen, but doesn’t print "12.6.2 Printing Waveforms" in
Print Items] on the Print Settings screen [Print Items].
the Instruction Manual
(Default setting: [Normal])

To print using a network

Printing to a network printer is not possible.
printer

If real-time printing is set to [On] with the Recorder func-

tion, printing is performed while measuring. (only with
the internal printer) However, with the Recorder func-
tion, printing is not available if the recording length is set
to [Cont] (Continuous) and the timebase is set between
To print in real time, or to set 10 and 200 ms/div. "12.3 Making Auto Print Set-
real-time printing, but not print Printing is also disabled for the 500 ms/div and 1 s/div tings" in the Instruction Manual
ranges when using the DC power supply and A6 printer.
In these case, print manually after measurement. Up to
5,000 divisions of data recorded prior to stopping
recording is retained internally (when the Model 9715-50
Memory Board is installed).

Press the [Print] button on the Waveform screen to stop

To stop or restart during real-
and restart printing. "12.3 Making Auto Print Set-
time printing
When restarting printing, you can set the number of divi- tings" in the Instruction Manual
(Recorder function only) sions prior to the current point at which to resume.

The procedure is determined by the [PRINT Key Action]

setting on the [Printer] page of the Print Settings screen.
• [Quick Print] case: Set the print type to [Screen
"12.4 Making Manual Print
To print a screen image Image], display the screen to print, and press the
(PRINT Key Output) Settings" in
(Screen Print) PRINT key.
the Instruction Manual
• [Selection Print] case: Display the screen to print,
press the PRINT key and select [Screen Image] from
the [Print] dialog.

The procedure is determined by the [PRINT Key Action]

setting on the [Printer] page of the Print Settings screen.
Before printing, specify the area to print using the A/B Specifying a Waveform Area:
To print a specified range of cursors on the Waveform screen. "8.7 Specifying a Waveform
measurement data • [Quick Print] case: Set the print type to [A-B Wave], Range" in the Instruction
and press the PRINT key. Manual
• [Selection Print] case: Press the PRINT key and
select [A-B Wave] from the [Print] dialog.

Select [Comments] or [Set & Com] for the Title or Analog "12.6.5 Printing Comments and
To print comments setting items in [Comment Printing Settings] on the [Print Setting Data" in the Instruction
Items] page of the Print Settings screen. Manual

The procedure is determined by the [PRINT Key Action]

To print a list of settings such setting on the [Printer] page of the Print Settings screen. "12.4 Making Manual Print
as the measurement configu- • [Quick Print] case: Set the print type to [List] and (PRINT Key Output) Set-
ration press the PRINT key. tings";"Manual Print [Quick
(List Print) • [Selection Print] case: Press the PRINT key and Print]" in the Instruction Manual
select [List] in the dialog.
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In this case Description Reference

The Environment Settings screen of the System screen

To print system setting con-
can be printed as a list. Use Screen Print to print other
tents
screens.

Data Analysis

In this case Description Reference

"5.3 Data that can be Saved &

Save the data in text format. However, note that data Loaded" (p. 68) in this manual,
To create graphs or analyze
saved in text format cannot be reloaded into the "11.6 Examples of Saving Data:
recorded data on a PC
instrument. Reading Data on a PC" in the
Instruction Manual
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 Index 1
Index

Index
Numerics Comment ............................................................ 57
Connection ......................................................... 37
100Base-TX Jack ................................................22 Current measurement .................................... 39
8936 Analog Unit ................................................39 Frequency, Count, or Pulse duty
8937 Voltage/Temp Unit ...............................39, 40 measurement ................................................. 40
8938 FFT Analog Unit .........................................39 Logic probe .................................................... 41
8939 Strain Unit ..................................................40 Temperature measurement ............................ 40
Vibration (Charge- or Preamp-type)
8940 F/V Unit ................................................39, 40
measurement ................................................. 41
8946 4-Ch Analog Unit ........................................39
Vibration or Displacement (Strain)
8947 Charge Unit ..........................................39, 41 measurement ................................................. 40
8956 Analog Unit ................................................39 Voltage measurement .................................... 39
8957 High Resolution Unit ..................................39 Connection cables .............................................. 39
8958 16-Ch Scanner Unit .............................39, 40 CURSOR keys ............................................. 21, 32
8959 DC/RMS Unit .............................................39
8960 Strain Unit ..................................................40 D
8961 High Voltage Unit .......................................39
9197 Connection Cord ........................................39 Default settings .................................................. 32
9718-50 HD Unit .................................................66 Direct entry ......................................................... 34
9719-50 Memory Backup Unit ......................16, 46 DISP key ................................................ 21, 23, 35
Display sheet settings ........................................ 15
A Displayed Range .......................................... 57, A3

A/B cursors ...................................................30, 63 E

A/B knobs ......................................................21, 30
A-B ................................................................72, 77 Edit ............................................................... 34, 71
About the screen ................................................ A2 ENTER key .................................................. 21, 32
Analog trigger ......................................................58 Entering numbers ............................................... 33
Analog waveforms Entering text ....................................................... 34
Operation overview .........................................13 Envelope recording ............................................ A2
Analyze .........................................................54, 61 Error display ......................................................... 2
Auto print .......................................................59, 75 ESC key ....................................................... 21, 74
Auto save ......................................................59, 70 EXT SMPL jack .................................................. 22
Auto-ranging function ................................... 51, A4 Extension ........................................................... 68
External I/O Terminal Strip ................................. 22
B
F
Before connecting .................................................8
Browse folders ..............................................59, 71 F key ............................................................ 21, 32
F1 - F8 keys ................................................. 21, 32
C Feed ............................................................. 21, 78
FEED key ........................................................... 21
Calculation results FFT Function ...................................................... 29
Printing ......................................................76, 78
File format .......................................................... 68
Saving .......................................................68, 70
FILE key ....................................................... 21, 28
CH key ..........................................................21, 53
File management ............................................... 65
Channel ...............................................................57
File name ..................................................... 34, 71
Channel settings screen .....................................24
File screen .................................................... 28, 74
Clamps ................................................................39
FN mode ...................................................... 21, 23
Clock setting .......................................................48
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FTP .................................................................... A6 Maximum input voltage ........................................ 9

Function ....................................................... 29, 56 Maximum rated voltage to ground ........................ 9
FUNCTION MODE key ................................ 21, 23 Measurement
Function selection .............................................. 29 Before measurement ................................ 49, 59
End of measurement ................................ 16, 60
G Start of measurement ............................... 16, 60
Measurement configuration settings ............ 13, 56
Gauge Measurement Range .................................... 57, A3
Display ........................................................... 63 Measurement range ............................... 14, 21, A3
Print .......................................................... 64, 79 Measurement values .................................... 63, A5
Grounding .......................................................... 45 Memory function ................................................. 29
MONITOR jack ................................................... 22
H
N
Hard disk ...................................................... 66, 81
HELP/CONV key ................................................ 21 Networks ............................................................ 66
Horizontal cursor .......................................... 63, A5 Numerical calculation function ............................A6
Numerical calculation settings screen ................ 25
I
O
I/O terminals ................................................... 9, 22
Icons ................................................................... A1 Opening screen .................................................. 23
Initialization ........................................................ 32 Operating keys ............................................. 21, 82
Initialization settings screen ......................... 28, 48 Operation overview ............................................ 13
Input channel ...................................................... 57
Input channel settings ........................................ 14 P
Input module ........................................ 2, 9, 20, 37
Input module compartment ................................ 20 PC card .................................................. 55, 66, 67
Installing ........................................................... 6, 7 Troubleshooting .............................................. 83
PC CARD slots ............................................. 20, 55
J Power cord ................................................... 37, 45
Power inlet .................................................... 20, 45
Jog ..................................................................... 21 Power on/off ....................................................... 46
POWER switch ............................................. 20, 46
K Pre-trigger ........................................14, 31, 58, A3
PRINT key .............................................. 21, 76, 78
Key lock ........................................................ 21, 60 Print Settings screen .................................... 16, 26
Keyboard ...................................................... 34, 37 Printer ............................................................. 8, 19
Keypad entry ...................................................... 33 Print head ....................................................... 86
Print head cleaning ......................................... 85
L Printer unit .......................................................... 42
Printing
L9198 Connection Cord ..................................... 39
A-B Waveform .......................................... 64, 78
L9217 Connection Cord ..................................... 39 Auto Print ............................................ 59, 76, 77
LAN .............................................................. 22, A6 Calculation results .................................... 75, 78
Loading ........................................................ 65, 74 Cannot print, or printing malfunctions ............. 83
Preparations ................................................... 55 List .................................................................. 78
Logic channels ................................................... 20 Print items ................................................ 77, 78
LOGIC connectors ............................................. 20 Printer settings ............................................... 75
Logic probe ........................................................ 41 Printing destination ................................... 75, 77
Logic trigger ................................................. 18, 58 Quick Print ...................................................... 76
Logic waveforms Screen image ........................................... 76, 78
Operation overview ........................................ 17 Selection Print ................................................ 76
Time ............................................................... 77
M Whole Waveform ...................................... 76, 78
Printing settings .................................................. 16
Magnification .................................... 31, 53, 57, 62 Pull-down menu ............................................ 21, 32
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Pushwheel ..........................................................33 SPEED key ........................................................ 21

Standby .............................................................. 47
R STANDBY/ON key ....................................... 21, 46
START key ................................................... 21, 60
Range .................................................................57 Status ........................................................... 24, 56
RANGE/POSN knobs ...................................21, 53 Status bar ........................................................... 30
Real-time saving function ....................................29 Status settings screen ........................................ 24
REC&MEM Function ...........................................29 STOP key ..................................................... 21, 60
Recorder function ................................................29 Storage media .................................................... 66
Recording data ........................................30, 35, 46 Initialization .................................................... 65
Recording length .............................. 13, 31, 56, A3 Storage media designation ............................ 66
Recording media .................................................66 Storing ................................................................ 60
Recording paper .................................................37 SUB MENU keys ................................................ 21
Loading ...........................................................42 SYNC. OUT jack ................................................ 22
Recording time ..............................................31, 56 System screen ................................................... 27
Repair .................................................................81 System settings .................................................. 29
Replaceable parts ...............................................81
Resolution .......................................................... A3 T
S Thermocouple .................................................... 40
Time value .......................................................... 30
Sampling ............................................................ A2 TIME/DIV key ..................................................... 21
Sampling rate ................................................31, 56 Timebase ......................................... 13, 31, 56, A2
Sampling speed ..................................................56 Trace cursor ................................................. 63, A5
Save Transporting ....................................................... 81
Auto save ........................................................70 Trigger ................................. 14, 50, 58, A3, A4, A5
Captured screen images .................................73 Mode .................................................. 14, 31, 58
File name ........................................................71 Trigger criteria .............................................. 14, 58
If saving is not possible ...................................83
Trigger mark ................................................. 30, 64
Preparations ....................................................55
Trigger settings .................................................. 14
Quick save ......................................................70
Record over a long period ...............................59 Trigger settings screen ....................................... 24
Selection save .................................................70 Trigger source .................................................... 14
Setting data .....................................................73 Trigger Wait ........................................................ 60
Types ........................................................65, 68 TYPE key ............................................... 21, 35, 63
Waveforms ......................................................72
Save destination (Media) ....................................59 U
SAVE key ......................................................21, 70
Save settings screen ...........................................26 UNIT key ............................................................ 21
Saving settings ....................................................15 Upper and lower limits .................................. 64, 79
Scaling Function ................................................ A4 USB .............................................................. 55, 66
Screen contents ..................................................23 USB port ....................................................... 22, 55
Scroll bar .............................................................30
SCROLL control ............................................21, 35 V
Scrolling ........................................................35, 60
Variable function ................................................ A4
Search ................................................................ A4
Vertical cursor .............................................. 63, A5
SELECT key .................................................21, 32
Virtual keypad .................................................... 33
Sensor .................................................................40
SET key ........................................................21, 24
W
Setting items .......................................................31
Setting screen .....................................................24 Waveform display ............................................... 57
Settings list ..........................................................79 Waveform screen ................................... 21, 23, 30
Sheet display ..................................................... A5 Setting items and contents ............................. 31
Sheet settings screen ...................................15, 24 Web server ......................................................... A6
SHEET/PAGE keys .............................................21 Whole waveform .............................. 62, 77, 78, A5
Shuttle .................................................................21
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Z
Zero adjustment ........................................... 14, 46
Zero position .................................... 21, 53, 57, 79
Zero-adjust ......................................................... 57
Zoom ...................................................... 31, 62, A5