Hioki 9203 Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual

9203

DIGITAL PRINTER

May 2012 Revised edition 11 9203A981-11 12-05H

Contents

Introduction 1
Inspection 1
Safety Notes 2
Precautions 3
Maintenance 5

Chapter 1 Overview 7

1.1 Names and Functions of Parts 7

1.1.1 Front Panel 7

1.1.2 Side Panel 9

Chapter 2 Setting Up the Unit 11

2.1 Interface Connections 11

2.2 Loading Recording Paper 14

2.3 Self-Test 16

2.4 Adjusting the Display Contrast 17

Chapter 3 Mode Settings 19

3.1 Menu Screen 19

3.2 Print Setting Screen 20

3.3 Statistics Setting Screen 22

3.4 Histogram Setting Screen 23

3.5 Time Setting Screen 25

3.6 Flowchart of Setting Screens 25

Chapter 4 Printing Operations 27

4.1 Starting Printing 27

4.2 Ending Printing 31

4.3 Cancel Function 31

Chapter 5 Printing Details 33

5.1 Statistical Processing 33

5.2 Histograms 35

5.3 Graphs 37

Chapter 6 Other Functions 39

6.1 System Reset 39

6.2 Error Indications 40

Chapter 7 External I/O Terminals 41

7.1 Terminals 41

7.2 Ground Terminal 42

7.3 Output Terminals 42

7.4 Input Terminals 43

Chapter 8 Specifications 45
Chapter 9 Maintenance and Servicing 51

9.1 Power Fuse Replacement 51

9.2 Ultimate Disposal 53

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ntroduction

Thank you for purchasing the HIOKI "9203 DIGITAL
PRINTER." To obtain maximum performance from the
product, please read this manual first, and keep it handy
for future reference.

nspection

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

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･ The 9203 is a special-purpose printer for use with the

following HIOKI products only. Do not connect it to other
products.

3227 mΩ HiTESTER
3540 mΩ HiTESTER
3560 AC mΩ HiTESTER
3550 BATTERY HiTESTER
3551 BATTERY HiTESTER

In the instruction manual, the 3227, 3540, and 3560 are

all referred to as "mΩHiTESTERs," and the 3550 and
3551 are referred to as "BATTERY HiTESTERs."

･ For connection to the 3227 or 3560 instrument, a 9589

PRINTER INTERFACE and 9425 CONNECTION CABLE
are required.

･ For connection to the 3540, 3550 or 3551 instrument, a

9425 CONNECTION CABLE is required.

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afety Notes

WARNIN

This product is designed to comply with IEC 61010
Safety Standards, and has been thoroughly tested for
safety prior to shipment. However, mishandling
during use could result in injury or death, as well as
damage to the product. 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
product defects.

The following symbols in this manual indicate the relative
importance of cautions and warnings.

WARNIN

Indicates that incorrect operation presents a significan
hazard that could result in serious injury or death to
the user.

CAUTIO

NOTE

Indicates that incorrect operation presents a possibility
of injury to the user or damage to the product.

Indicates advisory items related to performance or
correct operation of the product.

Safety symbols

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

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

In the manual, the symbol indicates particularly
important information that the user should read before
using the product.

Indicates a fuse.
Indicates AC (Alternating Current).

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WARNIN

Before turning the product on, make sure the
supply voltage matches that indicated on the its
power connector. Connection to an improper supply
voltage may damage the product and present an
electrical hazard.
The product is constructed so as to be connected
to a ground line via a three-core power cord that is
supplied with the product.
To avoid electrical accidents and to maintain the
safety specifications of this instrument, connect the
power cord only to a 3-contact (two-conductor +
ground) outlet.
Do not use the product where it may be exposed to
corrosive or combustible gases. The product may
be damaged or cause an explosion.

Insert the plug into the outlet

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NOTE

･ To avoid damage to the product, protect it from physica

shock when transporting and handling. Be especially
careful to avoid physical shock from dropping.

･ Do not store or use the product where it could be

exposed to direct sunlight, high temperature or
humidity, or condensation. Under such conditions, the
product may be damaged and insulation may
deteriorate so that it no longer meets specifications.

･ Do not use the product near a source of strong

electromagnetic radiation, or near a highly electrically
charged object. These may cause a malfunction.

･ This product is not designed to be entirely water- or

dust-proof. Do not use it in an especially dusty
environment, nor where it might be splashed with liquid.
This may cause damage.

･ This product uses a thermal print head, using selected

thermal recording paper. Use only the correct recording
paper: HIOKI 9233 RECORDING PAPER.

･ The thermal recording technique uses a thermochemical

reaction in the recording paper. Note the following points
on handling recording paper and recordings carefully.

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Handling recording paper and recordings

Storing recording paper

･ Store rolls of thermal paper at not more than 40℃.
･ The paper will change color if exposed to light over a long

period, so do not unwrap a roll of paper until you are
ready to use it.

Storing data recordings

As the recording paper is thermally sensitive, be aware of
the following points:

･ To avoid paper discoloration, do not expose it to direct

sunlight, and store at no more than 40℃ and 90% RH.

･ For permanent storage of important recorded data,

photocopy the recording paper.

･ If the thermal paper is exposed to an organic solvent such

as alcohol or ketone, it may no longer develop properly,
and recorded data may fade.

･ Also, the thermal recording paper is ruined by contact

with wet Daizo copy paper.

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aintenance

To clean the product, 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.

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Overvie

This product is a digital printer, also equipped with
functions for statistical calculations such as standard
deviation and printing histograms. It can be exploited for
data analysis and management.

.1 Names and Functions of Parts

.1.1 Front Panel

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Recording paper compartment

Insert a roll of recording paper.

LCD display

This shows various settings and the printer status.

STAT key

Press this to compute and print the statistics for the
input data.

HIST key

Press this to print a histogram of the input data.

PLOT key

Press this to print a time-series graph of the input data.

CANCEL key

Press this to cancel the immediately previous input data
or press of the STOP key.

FEED key

Press this to feed the recording paper.

PRINT key

Press this to capture measurement data into the printer.

STOP key

During input of measurement data, pressing this key
stops the input of data, and prints the statistics for the
data input so far. At other times, pressing this key stops
whatever printing is in progress.

SET key

Press this to confirm a setting in the setting screen.

Adjustment keys

Press these to move the cursor in the setting screen and
to adjust setting values.

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Power inlet

Plug in the power cord.

Power fuse holder

This holds the power fuse and also contains a spare fuse.

POWER switch

This powers the product on and off.

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Connection cable connector

Connect the 9425 CONNECTION CABLE.

External I/O terminals
GND This is the ground terminal for the external I/O

terminals.

TRIG The print trigger from this product is output.
ERROR If there is a fault in the printer, a signal is

output from this terminal.

PRINT Inputs a print command signal. (Same effect as

pressing the PRINT key.)

STOP Inputs a stop command signal. (Same effect as

pressing the STOP key.)

NOTE

The GND and TRIG terminals are used with the supplied
connection leads, to connect to the mΩ HiTESTER.

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Setting Up the Un

.1 Interface Connections

WARNIN

NOTE

To avoid shock and short circuits, turn off all power
before connecting the product.

･ For connection to the 3227 or 3560 instrument, a 9589

PRINTER INTERFACE and 9425 CONNECTION CABLE
are required. For details of the procedure for installing
the 9589 in the tester, refer to the Instruction Manual for
the tester.

･ For connection to the 3540, 3550 or 3551 instrument, a

9425 CONNECTION CABLE is required.

1. Interface connections

Use a 9425 CONNECTION CABLE (option) to connect
the 9203 to the printer connector of the tester.
Use the supplied connection leads to connect the 9203 to
the mΩ HiTESTER. For details of the connection, see
Chapter 7, "External I/O Terminals."

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(1) Connection to the mΩ HiTESTER (figure: 3227)

・When connecting the 9203 to the mΩ HiTESTER only

Use the supplied connection leads to connect the TRIG
terminal of the 9203 to the PRINT terminal of the mΩ
HiTESTER, and the GND terminals of both the units.

mΩ HiTESTER

9203

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425 CONNECTION CABLE

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・When controlling using the controller

mΩ HiTESTER

9203

425 CONNECTION CABLE

Controller

NOTE

The trigger signals of the 9203 are controlled by the
internal timer, so they can be output only at intervals of 1
second. Therefore, when printing at intervals of less than
1 second, or when synchronizing printing with the mΩ
HiTESTER measurement, make connections as shown in
the figure above.

(2) Connection to the BATTERY HiTESTER

BATTERY HiTESTER

9203

425 CONNECTION CABLE

2. Powering on

Power on both the tester and the 9203.

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.2 Loading Recording Paper

1. Press the cover of the recording paper compartment, as
shown in the figure, then open the cover.

2. Raise the printer head, then feed the end of the recording
paper fully through the paper path, so that the paper
projects adequately from the printer.
It is easier to do this if you first trim the end of the paper
to a point.

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3. Lower the printer head.

4. Feed the paper through the cutter, then close the cover.

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.3 Self-Test

When powered on, the product carries out a self-test.
After being powered on, the model number and version
appear in the LCD display, and if the result of the self­test is normal, next the menu screen appears.

If the self-test procedure finds a fault, a display like the
following one appears.

(1) ROM ERROR There is a fault in the product, and

repair is required.

(2) RAM ERROR There is a fault in the product, and

repair is required.
(3) HEAD UP The printer head is raised.
(4) PAPER END There is no recording paper.
(5) MISS CONNECT Either nothing is connected to this

product, or there is an error in the

interface connection.

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.4 Adjusting the Display Contrast

Turn the contrast adjustment knob on the side panel to
adjust the contrast of the LCD display.

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Chapter

Mode Setting

.1 Menu Screen

From the menu screen you can access the various
settings.

keys Move the flashing cursor, to select the setting

screen.

key Switch to the setting screen indicated by the

cursor.

(1) PRINT Switch to the print setting screen.
This selects the data to be printed, the

printing interval, and the time to be
printed (real or elapsed).

(2) STAT Switch to the statistics setting screen.
This sets the upper and lower limits

required for calculating Cp and CpK.

(3) HISTOGRAM Switch to the histogram setting screen.
This selects the conditions for drawing

histograms.

(4) TIME Switch to the time setting screen.
This sets the current date and time in the

product.

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Data print selection

Interval setting

Time printed

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.2 Print Setting Screen

In this screen, select the data to be printed, the printing
interval, and the time to be printed (real or elapsed).

keys Move the flashing cursor, to select the item to

set.

keys Change the setting of the selected item.

SET key Return to the menu screen.

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NOTE

With the BATTERY HiTESTER, the settings in the print
setting screen are ignored.

Data print selection

The values to be printed are selected on the basis of the
comparator result provided by the mΩ HiTESTER. (The
data input to the printer is held in memory as

measurement data.)
(1) ALL Print all values held in memory.
(2) HL Print all values in memory for which the

comparator result is HI or LO.

(3) IN Print all values in memory for which the

comparator result is IN.

(4) VAL Print all valid values in memory, that is, for

which the measurement result is other than OF
(overflow) or NG (measurement failure).

(5) OFF No printing.

When HL or IN is selected, if values in memory do not

have associated comparator results, they are not printed.

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Interval setting

Set the interval at which the data input from the mΩ
HiTESTER is printed. There are two modes for this
setting: manual and auto.

･ Manual (MANU) mode

In the manual mode, whenever you press the
or when a PRINT signal is input, data is input into
memory.

･ Auto mode

In the auto mode, data is input into memory
automatically at the specified interval. In this case, it is
still possible to capture additional data values at any
time by pressing the PRINT key or inputting a PRINT
signal.

(1) MANU Manual mode
(2) 1/2/5/10/15/20/30 s Auto mode (intervals in seconds)
(3) 1/2/5/10/15/20/30 m Auto mode (intervals in minutes)
(4) 1h Auto mode (one hour interval)

PRINT key,

Time printed

Select the time to be printed together with the mΩ
HiTESTER data values.

(1) REAL Print the real time.
(2) ACCUMLATE Print the elapsed time from the

beginning of printing.

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When the elapsed time is printed, the values cycle round
from 23:59:59 to 00:00:00.

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Upper limit

Lower limit

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.3 Statistics Setting Screen

In this screen, select the upper and lower limits required

for calculating the process productivity index Cp

(dispersion) and CpK (bias).

Setting a numeric value

The numeric value display consists of seven characters: a

sign, five digits, and a unit multiple prefix.

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keys Move the flashing cursor, to select the

character position (sign, digit, or prefix) to
adjust.

keys Change the setting of the selected character

position.

･ Character position 1 blank for positive, or minus

sign.

･ Character positions 2 to 6 digit, 0 to 9.
･ Character position 7 adjust the position of the

decimal point and the unit
prefix as follows.

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Creation mode

Rank width

Center value

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SET key Return to the menu screen.

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.4 Histogram Setting Screen

In this screen, select the conditions for drawing
histograms.

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keys Move the flashing cursor, to select the item to

adjust.

keys Change the setting of the selected item.

SET key Return to the menu screen.

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Selecting the creation mode

This selects the way in which the histogram is created.

There are two modes: auto and manual.

･ Auto mode

In auto mode, an optimized histogram for the input data

is created by automatically determining the center value

and rank width.

The minimum and maximum valid data values in

memory are found, and their mean used as the center

value, then the rank width is adjusted to make all values

fit in the histogram.

･ Manual (MANU) mode

In manual mode, you can freely specify the center value

and rank width. This can be useful for making

adjustments after printing the histogram first in auto

mode.

NOTE

In auto mode, after once creating a histogram, definitive

values for the center value and rank width are entered.

Setting the rank width

Set the rank width as a percentage of the center value.
(1) Rank widths (±5 ranks)

0.1% (±5)/ 0.2% (±5)/ 0.5% (±5)/ 1% (±5)/ 2% (±5)/

5% (±5)/ 10% (±5)/ 20% (±5)
(2) Rank widths (±10 ranks)

0.1% (±10)/ 0.2% (±10)/ 0.5% (±10)/ 1% (±10)/

2% (±10)/ 5% (±10)/ 10% (±10)

Setting the center value

Set the center value numerically.

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.5 Time Setting Screen

In this screen, set the current date and time.

keys Move the flashing cursor, to select the item to

adjust.

keys Change the setting of the selected item.

SET key Return to the menu screen. The clock is

started, with a zero seconds value, at this
point.

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Printing Operation

.1 Starting Printing

During printing, the number of values in memory is
displayed, as follows.

Number of value

NOTE

If a fault occurs in the printer (head up, or paper end), a
signal is output from the ERROR external output
terminal, and the product stops operation until the fault
is cleared.
If, however, the data print selection is set to "OFF" (i.e.
no printing), then operation does not stop.

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With the mΩ HiTESTER

A maximum of 99,999 values can be printed

consecutively. If 99,999 values are input into memory,

printing stops automatically.

(1) When the interval setting is "MANU" (manual mode)

Whenever you press the

signal is input, capture of data into memory starts.

Thereafter, each time you press the

PRINT signal is input, the next data value is captured to

memory.

(2) When the interval setting is "AUTO" (auto mode)

Data capture starts when you press the

when a PRINT signal is input. Thereafter, a new value is

automatically captured to memory at the specified

interval. It is still possible to capture additional values at

any time by pressing the PRINT key or inputting a PRINT

signal.

PRINT key, or when a PRINT

PRINT key, or a

PRINT key, or

NOTE

The explanations above are effective when using the

supplied connection leads to connect the mΩ HiTESTER

to the 9203.

The values are captured to memory by data transfer from

the mΩ HiTESTER, when using the 9425 CONNECTION

CABLE only without using the connection leads for

connection.

With the BATTERY HiTESTER

After all the values in memory of the BATTERY

HiTESTER are printed, printing stops automatically.

After the 9203 stops a printing operation, pressing the

PRINT key of the BATTERY HiTESTER transfers all the

measurement values in memory of the BATTERY

HiTESTER to the 9203, and prints them.

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Example of printing (with the mΩ HiTESTER)

Data print setting ALL
Interval 5 s
Time printed elapsed time (ACCUMLATE)

←PRINT key presse
←Interval print

←Interval print
←Interval print
←

PRINT key presse

←PRINT key presse
←PRINT key presse

・
・
・
・
・

←

STOP key pressed

Date and time at start of printing
Value number (1 to 99,999)
Print time (real time or elapsed time)
Measurement value, or "OF" for overflow, "-OF" for

underflow, "----" for measurement failure
Measurement result
When comparator not used: blank
Otherwise, comparator value: "Hi", "IN", "Lo", "Pass", or

"Fail"
Date and time at end of printing

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･ When the data print selection is set to "OFF," no values

are printed.

･ With the 3560, resistance values and voltage data

transferred are each printed on two lines.

Example of printing (with the BATTERY HiTESTER)

←PRINT key of the

BATTERY HiTESTER
pressed

PRINT

←All the values in

memory of the
BATTERY HiTESTER
transferred

Date and time at start of printing

Value number (1 to 260)

Measurement values (resistance, voltage and temperature

measurement values), or "OF" for overflow, "-OF" for

underflow, "----" for measurement failure, "----" for no

temperature sensor

Measurement result

When comparator not used: blank

Otherwise, comparator value: "Pass", "Warn" (warning),

or "Fail"

Date and time at end of printing

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.2 Ending Printing

With the mΩ HiTESTER, when you press the STOP key,
or when a STOP signal is input, the capture of data to
memory stops.
With the BATTERY HiTESTER, after all the values in
memory of the BATTERY HiTESTER are printed,
printing stops.
With both the 3227 and 3550 or 3551, after printing
stops, statistical processing is carried out automatically,
and the results are printed.
After this, pressing the
from memory, and capture of data begins again, from
value number 1.
For an example of the statistics printing, see Section 5.1,
"Statistical Processing."

PRINT key again clears the data

NOTE

With the BATTERY HiTESTER, when you press the STOP
key, or when a STOP signal is input, during printing, the
previously transferred data are cleared and invalid by the
new data transfer.

.3 Cancel Function

If during printing a measurement value is captured in
error, press the CANCEL key to cancel the value. Pressing
the CANCEL key repeatedly steps back canceling
successive values.
The maximum number of values that can be canceled
(counting from the last value) is 5000 with the 3227 and
3540, and 2500 with the 3560.

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←CANCEL key presse
←CANCEL key presse
←CANCEL key presse

It is also possible to resume a printing operation by

pressing the CANCEL key.

←STOP key pressed

←CANCEL key presse

NOTE

It is not possible to cancel or resume printing the

BATTERY HiTESTER values.

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Printing Detai

.1 Statistical Processing

After a printing operation is finished, press the STAT key
to carry out statistical processing.

While the statistics are being printed, the following
appears in the LCD.
If there are no valid values, or if the function on the
tester was changed during the process, then the average
value and subsequent values are not printed.
With the 3560 and BATTERY HiTESTER, the multiple
statistics are printed depending on the number of values
transferred to the 9203 at the same time.

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Number of values

Number of valid values (excluding "OF" and "NG" results)

Average value

Minimum value

Number of minimum value (if multiple values, the latest

one)

Maximum value

Number of maximum value (if multiple values, the latest

one)

Standard deviation

Standard deviation

Process productivity index (dispersion)

Process productivity index (bias)

n the number of data values

Hi, Lo the upper and lower limit values set in the

statistics setting screen

χ＿

the average value

If CpK is negative, then CpK is taken as zero.

The process productivity refers to the ability to meet

quality standards, and indicates the variance of the

process quality.

Generally, the process productivity can be assessed from

the values Cp and CpK as follows:

Cp, CpK > 1.33 process productivity is ample

1.33 ≧ Cp, CpK > 1.00 process productivity is adequate

1.00 ≧ Cp, CpK process productivity is
inadequate

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NOTE

･ If there are no valid values, or if the function on the

tester was changed during the process, then the average
value and subsequent values are not printed.

･ If there is exactly one valid value, then the standard

deviation σ

･ If the maximum or minimum value in the data has been

canceled, it is printed as "INVALID".

･ If σ

is zero, Cp and CpK are printed as "INVALID".

n-1

･ If multiple items of measurement data are transferred at

the same time, items from the second one onward are
printed without Cp or CpK.

.2 Histograms

After a printing operation is finished, press the HIST key
to create a histogram.

The histogram is created according to the settings in the
histogram setting screen.
While the histogram is being printed, the following
appears in the LCD. The number indicates the number of
data values remaining to be processed.
With the 3560 and BATTERY HiTESTER, the multiple
histograms are printed depending on the number of
values transferred to the 9203 at the same time.

and subsequent values are not printed.

n-1

Number of remaining value

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Number of first value
Number of last value
Number of values
Count (minimum value)
Count (maximum value)
Values below lower limit of range
Center value
Values above upper limit of range
Center values of each rank
Count of values in each rank

Measurement data values are assigned to a rank by the
following comparison:

(rank minimum) ≦χ＜ (rank maximum)

Here the rank minimum and maximum values are
derived as follows:

(rank minimum) = (center value) × {1 + [(rank center
value) - (rank width)/2] / 100}

(rank maximum) = (center value) × {1 + [(rank center
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NOTE

･ The maximum number of data points that can be printed

in one histogram is 5000 with the 3227 and 3540, and
2,500 with the 3560. If the maximum number of points is
exceeded, the most recent points up to the maximum are
used.

･ If no data is present, or if the function on the tester was

changed during the process, then no histogram is created.
Again, in auto mode if there is no valid data, no
histogram is created.

･ If multiple items of measurement data are transferred at

the same time, the histograms of items from the second
one onward are always created in auto mode.

.3 Graphs

After a printing operation is finished, press the PLOT key
to print a graph of the measurement values.

While the graph is being plotted, the following appears in
the LCD.
With the 3560 and BATTERY HiTESTER, the multiple
graphs are printed depending on the number of values
transferred to the 9203 at the same time.

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Number of first value
Number of last value
Number of values
Measurement value (minimum value)
Measurement value (maximum value)
Value numbers

On the measurement axis of the graph, the minimum and
maximum valid data values in memory are used as the
limits of the full-scale range, and the values are plotted
evenly spaced by value number.

NOTE

･ The maximum number of data points that can be printed

in one graph is 5000 with the 3227 and 3540, and 2,500
with the 3560. If the maximum number of points is
exceeded, the most recent points up to the maximum are
used.

･ If no data is present, or if the function on the tester was

changed during the process, then no graph is plotted.

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Other Function

.1 System Reset

Power on the product while holding down the and
keys simultaneously to reset the product.
At this point the following appears in the LCD.

This carries out a system reset, which returns all the
settings of the product to their factory default values.

Factory default
setting

ALL
MANU
REAL

000.00m

000.00m
AUTO

000.00m

0.1% (±5)

Print settings

Statistics
settings

Histogram
settings

Item

Data print selection
Print interval
Print time

Upper limit
Lower limit

Creation mode
Center value
Rank width

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.2 Error Indications

If any sort of error is detected in the product, this is
shown in the LCD display. Either after the error is
cleared, or after displaying for about one second, the
display returns to the previous indication.

Indication Problem Follow-up

ROM ERROR An error has occurred in

the ROM.

RAM ERROR An error has occurred in

the RAM.

HEAD UP The printer head is up. Lower the printer head.
PAPER END There is no recording paper.Reload the recording paper.
MISS CONNECT Either nothing is connected

to this product, or there is
an error in the interface
connection.

NO DATA There is no captured data

in memory.

FUNCTION CHANGE During capture of data, the

function (units) on the

tester was changed.

CAN NOT CANCEL Attempted to cancel

BATTERY HiTESTER data

NOTE

If a HEAD UP or PAPER END error occurs during

The fault must be repaired.

The fault must be repaired.

Check the interface
connection.

Capture data before
proceeding.

During capture of data, do
not change the function on
the

tester.

BATTERY HiTESTER data
cannot be canceled.

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External I/O Termina

.1 Terminals

(1) Use appropriate wires, with about 10 mm of the

insulation stripped.

(2) As shown in the figure, push in the terminal button with

a screwdriver or similar implement, and insert the wire
into the terminal aperture.

(3) After inserting the wire, release the button to lock the

wire in place.

(4) To disconnect a wire, use a similar procedure.

To avoid electric shock, use the recommended wire type to
connect to the current input terminals, or otherwise
ensure that the wire used has sufficient current handling
capacity and insulation.
Recommended wire:
Single strand 1.0 mm dia. (AWG #18)
Multi-strand 0.75 mm
Usable limits:
Single strand 0.4 to 1.0 mm dia. (AWG #26 to #18)
Multi-strand 0.3 to 0.75 mm
Strand diameter minimum 0.18 mm
Standard insulation stripping length: 10 mm

2

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(AWG #22 to #20)

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The GND terminal is a common ground terminal for all
external I/O.

.3 Output Terminals

These are open collector outputs.
The transistors are turned on when the following signals
are effective.

TRIG A print trigger is output. Connect to the mΩ

HiTESTER.

ERROR When there is a fault in the printer, this signal

is output.

CAUTIO

NOTE

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the output terminals.

The open collector outputs are rated at 35 V, 50 mA
maximum. If using a relay, connect a diode to eliminate
any generated back e.m.f.

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.4 Input Terminals

These are TTL negative logic inputs (rating: 5 V
maximum).
To make the following signals effective, short to ground.

PRINT External input terminal for a print command

signal. (Same effect as pressing the
key.)

STOP External input terminal for a stop command

signal. (Same effect as pressing the STOP key.)

PRINT

CAUTIO

To avoid damage to the product, do not input a voltage o
current exceeding the specified rating to the external
input terminals.

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Specification

■ Printer Thermal line printer

■ Print medium 9233 recording paper, 58 mm ×

10 m (approximately 3000 lines
equivalent)

■ Lifetime At least 2 million lines

■ Display Character LCD module

■ Display digits 16 digits × 2 lines

■ Clock Built-in clock/calendar

■ Printing items Measurement data, computation

data, histogram, graph of the
measurement values

■ Data handling capacity 1 to 99999 values (histogram,

graph of the measurement values:
most recent 5000 values*
used)

■ Interface Centronics

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External output terminals (open collector outputs)

■ TRIG Print trigger output

■ ERROR Error output

External input terminals (TTL negative logic inputs)

■ PRINT Print command input

■ STOP Stop command input

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■ Dielectric strength 1.5 kVAC (perceptible current: 20

mA) between case and power
supply line

■ Insulation resistance 100 MΩ min. between case and

power supply line

■ Operating temperature 0to40℃(32 F to 104 F),

and humidity range 80% RH max. (no condensation)

■ Storage temperature -10 to 50℃(14 F to 122 F),

and humidity range 80% RH max. (no condensation)

■ Operating height 2000 m max. (6562-ft.)

■ Power supply Rated power voltage 100 to 240

VAC (Voltage fluctuations of ±
10% from the rated supply
voltage are taken into account.)
Rated power frequency 50/60 Hz

■ Maximum rated power 30 VA

■ Dimensions Approx. 215 (W) × 160 (H) × 54

(D) mm (excluding projections)

8.46"W×6.3"0H×2.13"D

■ Mass Approx. 1.1 kg (38.8 oz)

■ Standards applying EMC EN61326,

EN61000-3-2,
EN61000-3-3
Safety EN61010
Pollution Degree 2

■ Replacement part Fuse (T4.0AL/250 V 20 mm×5

mm dia.)  

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(T4.0AL/250 V 20 mm×5mm
dia.), recording paper (1 roll),
connection leads for mΩ
HiTESTER (2×2m)

■ Options 9425 CONNECTION CABLE

9233 RECORDING PAPER (10
rolls)

Printed data

■ Maximum number of 99,999 (After 99,999 values are

printed values*

1

printed, computation processing

is carried out automatically, then
the operation terminates.)

2

■ Data print selection*

ALL Print all values
IN Print all "IN" values
HL Print all "Hi" or "Lo" values
VAL Print all valid values
OFF No printing

■ Printed result codes Hi/IN/Lo/Pass/Warn/Fail/OF/

-OF/NG

■ Printing interval MANU (manual)/AUTO

setting*

2

AUTO interval settings

1/2/5/10/15/20/30 seconds,
1/2/5/10/15/20/30 minutes, 1 hour

In auto mode, manual printing

also possible.

2

■ Time printing*

hh:mm:ss (real time or elapsed

time printing)

3

■ Cancel function*

Immediately previous data values

can be deleted (with the mΩ
HiTESTER, up to maximum 5000

7

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Computation functions*

■ Data handling capacity 99,999 values

■ Functions computed number of values, maximum,

4

minimum and average values,
standard deviation, process

5

productivity index*

(dispersion
and bias) (from upper and lower
limit settings)

Histogram printing*

■ Data handling capacity 5000 values*

4

7

(if more than 5000
present, most recent 5000 values
are used)

6

■ Operation mode Auto*

/manual
Manual center value setting:
5-digit signed value, plus unit

prefix ’m’, none, or ’k’

Manual rank width setting:

0.1/0.2/0.5/1/2/5/10/20 % (±5

ranks)

0.1/0.2/0.5/1/2/5/10 % (±10 ranks)
AUTO setting: Center value and

rank width set automatically

Graph printing*

■ Data handling capacity 5000 values*

4

7

(if more than 5000
present, most recent 5000 values
are used)

■ Operation mode Auto only

Measurement axis scale

determined automatically

Values are plotted evenly spaced

by value number.

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2 With the BATTERY HiTESTER, these settings are

*

ignored.

3 With the BATTERY HiTESTER , the cancel function

*

is invalid.

4 The multiple computations, histograms and graphs

*

are printed depending on the number of values
transferred at the same time.

5 Values from the second one onward are computed

*

without the process productivity index depending on
the number of values transferred at the same time.

6 The histograms of values from the second one

*

onward are always created in auto mode depending
on the number of values transferred at the same
time.

7 With the 3560, 2500 values

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Maintenance an

Servicin

.1 Power Fuse Replacement

The power fuse is contained in the power inlet
compartment, together with a spare fuse.
Use the following procedure to replace the fuse.

WARNIN

To avoid electric shock, turn off the power switch
and disconnect the power cord before replacing the
fuse.

(1) After removing the power cord from the inlet, use a flat

screwdriver or similar instrument to pull out the fuse
holder as shown in the following figure.

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pare fus

(3) Push the fuse holder back into the power inlet to

complete the procedure.

WARNIN

Replace the fuse only with one of the specified
characteristics and voltage and current ratings. Using
a non-specified fuse or shorting the fuse holder may
cause a life-threatening hazard.
Fuse type: T4.0AL/250 V 20 mm × 5 mm dia.

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.2 Ultimate Disposal

The product includes a lithium battery which provides a
backup power supply for the settings in memory. When
disposing of this product, remove the lithium battery and
dispose of battery and product in accordance with local
regulations.

WARNIN

NOTE

To avoid electrocution, turn off the power switch
and disconnect the power cord before removing the
lithium battery.
Handle and dispose of batteries in accordance with
local regulations.

If the protective functions of the product are damaged,
either remove it from service or mark it clearly so that
others do not use it inadvertently.

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Tools required for disassembly

The following tools are required for disassembling the
product:

・Phillips screwdriver
・Miniature pliers (or nippers)

Disassembly procedure

(1) Remove the two screws fastening the case of the product

as shown in the figure below.
(2) Lift the upper case vertically to remove it.
(3) Use the pliers to wrench the lithium battery from the

PCB on which it is mounted.

Lithium batte

CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY
This product contains a CR Coin Lithium Battery whic
contains Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

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-A-

Average value 34

-C-

Cancel function 31
Center value 23, 24
CONNECTION CABLE 9, 11
Connection leads 9, 11
Contrast (display) 10, 17
Creation mode 24

-D-

Data print selection 20

-E-

Ending printing 31
Error indications 40
External I/O terminals 9, 41

Lithium battery 53,54

Maximum value 34
Menu screen 19, 25
Minimum value 34

Power fuse 9, 51
Print setting screen 19, 20, 25
PRINTER INTERFACE 11
Process productivity index 22, 34

Rank width 23, 24
Recording paper 5, 14

-L-

-M-

-P-

-R-

-S-

-G-

Graph of the measurement
values 37

-H-

Histogram setting screen 19, 23, 25
Histogram 23, 35

Self-test 16
Standard deviation 34
Starting printing 27
Statistical processing 31, 33
Statistics setting screen 19, 22, 25
System reset 39

-T-

-I-

Interval 21, 28

Time printed 21
Time setting screen 19, 25

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