INSTRUCTION MANUAL
9332
WAVE COMMUNICATOR
Contents
Introduction 3
Notes on Use
Chapter 1 Product Overview 4
Chapter 2 Product Specification 5
2.1 General 5
2.2 Functional Specification
Chapter 3 Setup and Operation of the 9332 WAVE
COMMUNICATOR 7
3.1 Required System Configuration 7
3.2
3.3 Installation
3.4 Uninstallation
3.5 Starting WAVE COMMUNICATOR
3.6 Exiting WAVE COMMUNICATOR
3.7 Modem Installation
3.8
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Chapter 4 Using WAVE COMMUNICATOR 11
4.1 Main Window 11
4.2 Saving and Loading Connections and Settings
4.3 Creating the Settings for a Connection
4.4 Communications Settings
4.5 Getting Waveform Data
4.6 Getting Setting Files
4.7 Sending Setting Files
4.8 Starting Measurement on the MEMORY HiCORDER
4.9 Stopping Measurement on the MEMORY HiCORDER
4.10 Trigger Function on MEMORY HiCORDER
TriggerorMeasurementCompletion
4.11 Communications Log
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Chapter 5 Displaying Waveforms 31
5.1 Displaying Waveforms 31
5.2 Using the Waveform Viewer
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Chapter 6 Creating and Modifying Setting Files 36
6.1 Starting the Settings Editor 36
6.2 Using the Settings Editor
6.3 Details of Settings
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User's License Agreement
Important:
Please read the following agreement carefully. This user's license agreement (hereafter referred to
as Agreement) is a legal contract between the software user (individual or institution) and HIOKI
E. E. CORPORATION (hereafter referred to as HIOKI). The term "software" includes any related
electronic documentation and computer software and media, as well as any printed matter (such
as the Instruction Manual).
By installing, reproducing, or using the software, you, the Licensee, agree to accept the license
terms set forth in this Agreement.
Returning the User Registration Card
If you consent to the terms in this Agreement, please return the provided User Registration Card
(postcard) to HIOKI. Only registered users will receive software support and up-to-date
information services.
Overseas customers do not need to return the User Registration Card, and will receive
information services from their HIOKI distributor.
This software is protected by copyright laws, international copyright agreements, as well as noncorporate laws. The software is a licensed product, and is not sold to the user.
(1) License
This Agreement grants you, the License, a license to install a single copy of the software on a
specified computer system.
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You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the software.
2. Separation of components:
This software is licensed for use as a single product. You may not separate the components
for use on multiple computer systems.
3. Loaning:
You may not loan or lease the software.
4. Transfer of software:
You may transfer full rights in accordance with this Agreement. However, if you do so, you
may not retain any copy of the software, but must transfer the software in its entirety (all
components, media, related documentation such as the Instruction Manual, and this
Agreement), and must ensure that the receiver of the software agrees with the terms set forth
in this Agreement.
5. Cancellation:
In the event that the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement are violated, HIOKI
retains the right to cancel this Agreement without compromise of any of its other rights. In
this event, you must destroy all copies of the software and its components.
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must treat the software as you would any other copyrighted document. However, you are
permitted to make copies as indicated in (A) and (B) below provided such copies are not
intended for use other than back-up purposes.
(A) You may make a single copy of the software.
(B) You may install this software on a single computer. However, you may not reproduce the
documentation supplied with the software, such as the Instruction Manual.
(4) Dual media software
You may receive the same software on more than one type of media. However, regardless of the
type and size of media provided, you may only use one media type and only on a single
computer. You must not use or install the other media on any other computer. Furthermore,
except when transferring the software as stipulated above, you may not loan, lease, or transfer
the other media to any other user.
(5) Warranty
1. HIOKI reserves the right to make changes to the software specifications without any prior
warning. If HIOKI releases a new version of the software, it will provide registered users with
information about the revised software.
2. If the software does not operate in accordance with the supplied Instruction Manual, or the
software media or Instruction Manual are damaged in any way, you have one year from the
date of purchase to apply for either an exchange or repair at HIOKI's discretion.
3. In no event will HIOKI be liable for any damages resulting from fire, earthquake, or actions of
a third party under the conditions stated in item number 2 above, or for any damage caused as
a result of your using the software incorrectly or under unusual circumstances. Further, the
warranty is invalid if the following occurs:
Damage incurred through transport, moving, droppage, or any other kind of impact after you
purchased the software.
Damage incurred through any form of alteration, unwarranted servicing, or any other type of
mistreatment.
4. In the event that the software is exchanged or repaired, the period of warranty expires on the
latest occurring date out of the day stated in the original warranty, and exactly 6 months from
the day the exchanged/repaired software is returned to you.
5. Regardless of the grounds for making a legal claim, HIOKI and its licensors will not be liable
for any damage incurred (including, but not limited to: lost profits, suspension of business,
loss of data or lost savings) unstated in the warranty terms for the use of this software. This is
true even if HIOKI is notified of the possibility of such damages. In any event, HIOKI's
liability shall be limited only to replacing defective software with software that is not defective
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this HIOKI "9332 WAVE COMMUNICATOR."
To get the maximum performance from the unit, please read this manual
first, and keep this at hand.
Notes on Use
The contents of the display screens, operating manual and data conversion
methods may be changed without notice.
In order to ensure safe operation and to obtain maximum performance from
the unit, observe the cautions listed below.
CAUTION
Do not drop or bend floppy disks, or subject them to other strong shocks.
Do not leave floppy disks in direct sunlight, near strong magnetic fields, or
close to heating equipment.
Keep water away from the disk.
HIOKI cannot accept responsibility for any incidental problems occurring as
a result of use of the software.
The following symbols are used in this Instruction Manual to indicate the
relative importance of cautions and warnings.
CAUTION
NOTE
Indicates that incorrect operation presents possibility of
injury to the user or damage to the equipment.
Denotes items of advice related to performance of the
equipment or to its correct operation.
Hioki CD-R Development Management Manual
Handle the disc by its edge to avoid getting fingerprints on the label side
or rubbing off lettering.
Never touch the recording surface of the disc. Further, never place the disc
on a hard surface with the recording surface facing downward.
To prevent blurring of label lettering, keep the disc away from water and
volatile solvents such as alcohol.
When writing on the label side of the disc, use a oil-based felt-tip marker.
Never use instruments with hard tips such as ballpoint pens, as these can
damage the disc. Further, do not affix adhesive labels to the disc.
Never leave the disc exposed to direct sunlight or high temperatures since
such conditions can destroy the disc by deforming it.
To remove stains, dust, or fingerprints from the disc, wipe it using a soft,
dry cloth or CD cleaner. Always wipe radially, from the inside of the disc
toward the outside, and never wipe around the disc in a circular direction.
Never use abrasive or solvent based cleaners.
The manufacturer disclaims all responsibility for any trouble experienced
with your computer system or other problems consequent to purchase of
the product.
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Notes on Use
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Chapter 1 Product Overview
(1) Communications functions
Communications with the MEMORY HiCORDER can be carried out
through a modem or RS-232C connection.
You can download MEMORY HiCORDER waveform data and store it on
a personal computer.
You can download MEMORY HiCORDER setting files and store them on
the personal computer. You can then upload them to a MEMORY
HiCORDER as required.
The software keeps track of multiple connections, so you can carry out
communications with more than one MEMORY HiCORDER unit.
(2) Arrival notification (using modem connection only)
Using the notification function of the MEMORY HiCORDER, you can
receive notification when a trigger is issued, or when waveform capture is
completed.
When the notification arrives, a popup message appears on the computer
screen. A simultaneous audible warning is also possible.
For notification when waveform capture is complete, you can receive the
waveform data.
(3) Waveform display
You can display an image of the waveform data from the MEMORY
HiCORDER on the screen.
You can convert all or a specified part of the displayed waveform data to
CSV*format and save it.
(4) Settings Editor
You can create new MEMORY HiCORDER setting files (file extension
.set).
You can also edit setting files that have been downloaded from a
MEMORY HiCORDER.
Using the communications functions, remote control of the MEMORY
HiCORDER is possible.
Created setting files can be read directly into the MEMORY HiCORDER.
* CSV format (comma-separated values):
This format consists of text data values separated by commas. It can be
read directly into most spreadsheet software.
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Chapter 2 Product Specification
2.1 General
Supplied medium CD-R (1)
Supported units HIOKI 8807/8808
Operating environment PC/AT compatible
Windows 95 SP1 or later, Windows 98, Windows NT4.0 SP3 or later,
Windows 2000, Windows XP
Supported modems Any guaranteed to operate under Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT4.0,
Windows 2000, Windows XP
Interface Serial port and normal telephone circuit (simultaneous use not possible)
Operating restrictions Do not use this application at the same time as another application
which uses a modem or serial port.
*: Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
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(English)
2.2 Functional Specification
Communications functions
Data transfer Proprietary protocol
Data received Waveform file, setting files
Data transmitted Setting files (excluding settings affecting communications)
File types File formats saved on the MEMORY HiCORDER (file extensions .mem, .rec,
.rms, .set)
9332 setting files (file extension .wvc)
Data transmitted Setting files (.set ) only
Data received Setting files (.set ) and waveform files (.mem, .rec, .rms)
Log function Transfer date and time, transfer contents, and file name saved in log file
Recorded when waveform data received, setting data sent or received, or
trigger received
Registered connections
Maximum saved Limited only by main memory
Details stored Name, folder for saving, dialing code, telephone number, recorder type,
waveform range, etc
Trigger input function
Communication means One modem only
Notification means Dialog box, plus selectable .wav file audible warning
Waveform data receipt Yes
Setting file receipt No
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Setting file editing function
File format File format saved by MEMORY HiCORDER (file extension .set)
File contents Settings allowed by MEMORY HiCORDER
New setting file creation Yes
Setting file editing Yes
Waveform display function
Displayed waveforms All channels (formats displayed: .mem, .rec, .rms)
ASCII conversion MEMORY HiCORDER waveform data conversion to CSV format; saving all
or part of data
Scroll functions Yes
Cursor function No
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Chapter 3 Setup and Operation of the 9332 WAVE
COMMUNICATOR
3.1 Required System Configuration
Using WAVE COMMUNICATOR requires the following hardware and
software.
Personal computer system CPU Pentium, at least 90 MHz
At least 32 MB of RAM
At least 5 MB of free hard disk space
Operating system Microsoft Windows 95,
Windows 98, Windows NT4.0, Windows
2000, Windows XP (English)
Mouse or suitable pointing device
CD-ROM drive
MEMORY HiCORDER unit 8807 or 8808, V2.00 or later
3.2 CD-R files
Using a modem
A modem that will operate under the operating system used
A telephone circuit without special features such as "call waiting" which
can interrupt the communications function.
Using a direct connection
A computer with an appropriate serial port
A direct connection to the 8807 or 8808 requires the optional 9612 RS232C CABLE.
The files on the supplied CD-R are arranged in the following folders.
Folder name Contents
Japanese
English
8807
WaveCommunicator setup for Japanese version
WaveCommunicator setup for English version
Upgrade files for 8807/8808
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3.3 Installation
Use the following procedure to install the software (English).
1. Shut down all currently running applications.
2. Insert the supplied CD-R disc into the CD-ROM drive.
3. Execute the setup file on the CD-R.
Supposing the drive letter for the CD-ROM drive is R (if another letter,
substitute before the colon) then in the Windows Start menu, select Run,
and enter R:\english\setup.exe, then clickOK.
4. The 9332 installer start: follow the directions on the screen to complete
the installation.
NOTE
If other applications are running, the installation may not proceed correctly. Be
sure to close all other applications before beginning the installation. In particular,
if any virus protection software is running it may prevent installation, and should
be shut down before beginning.
If the 9332 is already installed, first uninstall the existing version before installing
the new one.
3.4 Uninstallation
Use the following procedure to uninstall the software.
1. Select
2. Select
Start - Settings - Control Panel - Add/Remove Programs
9332 WAVE COMMUNICATOR
3. This runs the uninstaller, and removes the software.
3.5 Starting WAVE COMMUNICATOR
.
.
1. Select
2. The main window, with the
NOTE
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If the "
COMMUNICATOR windows may not be visible properly. In this case, select
Control Panel - Display - Settings
If the personal computer has a power-saving function, WAVE
COMMUNICATOR may not operate correctly. Ensure that any power-saving
function is disabled.
Start - Programs - HIOKI - 9332 WAVE COMMUNICATOR
9332 WAVE COMMUNICATOR
Large Fonts
" screen setting is made, some of the captions in the WAVE
, then select "
Small Fonts
."
in sequence.
title bar appears.
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3.6 Exiting WAVE COMMUNICATOR
1. In the main window, select
2. If a warming message appears, click
exiting,
Once you exit the program, all data about the connection is lost; be sure
to save the data before exiting.
3. This terminates the program.
3.7 Modem Installation
To use WAVE COMMUNICATOR through a modem connection requires
modem installation. For more details, refer to the documentation supplied
with your modem. If the modem is not installed correctly, the program may
not operate normally.
Flow control
For flow control between the modem and the personal computer, avoid
software flow control (XON/XOFF). Set the flow control as follows.
1. Select
2. In
3. Click
4. In the
5. Select hardware (RTS/CTS). If your modem does not support hardware
flow control, do not use flow control at all.
Start - Settings - Control Panel - Modems.
Modems Properties
Properties
Connection
File - Exit
to exit without saving, or
No
, click the modem to be used.
.
tab, click
Details
.
Yes
Cancel
.
to save the 9332 settings before
to return to the program.
Modem initialization
Depending on the modem used or the telephone circuit, WAVE
COMMUNICATOR may not operate properly. In this case, try setting an
appropriate modem initialization string. Use the following procedure.
1. Select
2. Click the modem being used in
3. Click
4. In
Using internal telephone circuits
The modem may not be able to detect dial tone or busy tone. Set it not to
wait for dial tone.
AT command: X1 or X3
If the line is cut off while the modem is operating
If there is a modem incompatibility problem, the carrier detect may be lost.
In this case, set carrier detect to be permanently on.
AT command: &C0
The AT commands may vary from modem to modem. For details, refer to
the modem documentation.
Start - Settings - Control Panel - Modems
Modems Properties
Properties
Connection - Advanced - Extra settings
.
.
.
, enter the AT command for
initializing the modem. For details of AT commands, refer to the
documentation for the modem.
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3.8 Upgrading the Memory HiCorder
To use the 9332 WaveCommunicator requires the Memory HiCorder
software to have fax/modem support. First check the Memory HiCorder
software version, which appears on the title screen when the unit is powered
on.
Version for fax/modem support: 8807/8808 Version 2.00 or later
If the currently installed version does not have fax/modem support, an
upgrade is necessary.
Upgrading
1. Have ready a PC card (SRAM card or flash ATA card) which can be used
with the Memory HiCorder: check the Memory HiCorder manual for a list
of cards which are known to operate. Also make sure that the PC card can
be written on your computer. The PC card must have a free capacity of at
least 1.6 MB.
2. Insert the supplied CD-R into the CD-ROM drive.
3. Copy the upgrade files on the CD-R (file extension .PRG) to the PC card.
The upgrade files are in separate folders for each Memory HiCorder
model. For example, the 8807 folder includes upgrade files for models
8807/8808. Within the folder, for example, the file 8807V200.PRG is the
upgrade file for the 8807/8808 version 2.00. If the Memory HiCorder
version is already later than this, no upgrade is required; be careful not to
install an older version in error.
4. Get the Memory HiCorder ready. Make sure the unit has a reliable power
supply, if possible using an uninterruptible power supply. Note that if the
power should fail during the upgrade process, it is necessary to send the
unit for repair.
5. Carry out the upgrade. Insert the PC card in the Memory HiCorder, and
display the File screen. On the File screen, the upgrade file appears on the
PC card. Select the upgrade file, and execute Load. This starts the upgrade
process, which takes about three minutes. Leave the unit alone until the
upgrade process completes, whereupon it will restart automatically. This
completes the upgrade.
NOTE
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Be very careful not to disconnect the power supply during the upgrade. If the power
should fail during the upgrade process, it is necessary to send the unit for repair.
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Chapter 4 Using WAVE COMMUNICATOR
4.1 Main Window
Starting WAVE COMMUNICATOR displays the main window.
List of connections Details of connections or files received
The main window provides the following functions.
Registering multiple connections, and saving and loading the list.
Communications functions can use a modem or RS-232C interface.
(Getting waveform data, Getting and sending setting files, Trigger input
function, Communications settings)
Start waveform viewer
Start Settings Editor
The right pane of the main window shows details of the connections or
received files.
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(1) Displaying details of connections
Click
MEMORY HiCORDER
(2) Displaying received files
Click the connection in the list.
in the connections.
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4.2 Saving and Loading Connections and Settings
You can save and load the connections and their communications settings.
Before carrying out a communications task, you must either create new
connection settings, or load the settings from a file.
WAVE COMMUNICATOR saves the connections and their the settings in a
file with the file extension .wvc.
(1) Saving the connections and communications settings
1. Select
2. The
Save
File - Save as...
Save as...
dialog box appears. Enter the file name to save, and click
.
(2) Overwriting the connections and communications settings
1. Select
File - Save
.
2. Once you have saved with a specified file name, this function overwrites
the file with the current settings.
(3) Loading the connections and communications settings
1. Select
2. The
File - Open
dialog box appears: select the file to load, and click
Open
.
.
Open
(4) Creating a new connections
1. Select
File - New
.
2. The current connections disappears, and the communications settings
revert to their default settings. Be warned!
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4.3 Creating the Settings for a Connection
In order to carry out communications, you must first create the settings
required for the device to which you want to connected.
You can specify the settings independently for each connection.
Adding a new connection
1. Select
Edit - NewConnection
.
You can also right-click the mouse on the connections and select from the
context menu.
2. The
Connection Settings
dialog box appears. Make the appropriate
settings.
When amending the settings,
this shows the actual number
the modem will use for dialing.
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Name
Model
Connection Type
Telephone Number
Use country code and area
code
Redial if busy
Start measurement at end
of communications
This is the name that appears in the connections.
Select the model of MEMORY HiCORDER.
Select the type of connection used for this device.
Modem: Modem communications over a telephone line
COM1: Direct connection to serial port COM 1
COM2: Direct connection to serial port COM 2
If you selected Modem for Connection Type, enter the
country code, area code, and number.
You can include a dialing control character (the parameter
of the AT D command). For details of the D command
parameters, refer to the documentation supplied with your
modem.
Once you have created the entry for a connection, when
you come to amend the entry, underneath the telephone
number entry box appears the actual number dialed by the
modem. Use this as a reference when entering the
telephone number.
Country and area settings made in the Control - Modem Dialup Properties are taken as the default country code.
Check this box to enable the country code and area code.
If you leave this unchecked, only the number in Telephone
number is valid.
Check this to redial if the first attempt fails. (Maximum two
attempts.)
If the MEMORY HiCORDER is currently measuring when the
connection is made, this forcibly stops measurement. Check
this box to resume measurement after getting the
measurement data.
Synchronize clocks
This synchronizes the MEMORY HiCORDER clock to the
clock in the personal computer. The correction is made when
you get waveform data or transfer a setting file.
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Save in folder
Range of waveform to get
No forced stop during
measurement
3. After making all the settings, clickOK.
This registers the new connection, and displays its name in the
connections.
Specify the folder in which you want to save waveform data
from the MEMORY HiCORDER. By default, a folder named
"rec+<number>" is created in the folder containing the
WAVE COMMUNICATOR executable file. Click the Browse
button to display the Browse Folders dialog box, where you
can select a folder, then click OK. If the specified folder does
not already exist, it is created automatically.
Specify the range of waveform data to get. You can select
only a part of the waveform data recorded on the MEMORY
HiCORDER. Getting only part of the waveform data will
reduce the communications time. If you select other than
Whole waveform, specify the number of divisions.
Whole waveform: Get all of the recorded waveform data.
Startofwaveform: Get the specified number of divisions
of waveform data from the start.
End of waveform: Get the specified number of divisions
of waveform data from the end.
Normally if the MEMORY HiCORDER is measuring when a
communications task starts, whether getting waveform data
or transferring a setting file. To prevent the MEMORY
HiCORDER from being forcibly stopped in this way, check
this box. In this case, if the MEMORY HiCORDER is
measuring, no communications tasks will take place.
4. Double-click on a connection or press the space bar to toggle
communications on and off.
When a connection shows "off" no communications take place with it.
: communications enabled
: no communications
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Modifying a Connection
You can change the settings for a device in the connections.
1. In the connections, click the device whose settings you want to modify,
highlighting it.
Click on device
Deleting a device
2. Select
The
Edit - Modify
Modify Connection Settings
operations as in the
.
Add Connection
dialog box appears. Use the same
dialog box to modify the settings.
You can also right-click the mouse on the connections and select from the
context menu.
You can delete a device from the connections.
1. In the connections, click
Edit - Delete
.
2. A popup dialog asks you to confirm deleting the device. To do so, click
.
OK
You can also right-click the mouse on the connections and select from the
context menu.
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4.4 Communications Settings
These settings control communications and the trigger input function.
The communications settings are required, before you can carry out any
communications.
1. Select
2. The
Communications - Settings
Communications Settings
.
dialog box appears.
3. Set the items as required.
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Interface
This tab includes settings relating to the connection for communications.
Connection Type
Modem Type
Transfer Rate, Data Bits,
Parity, Stop Bits, Flow
control
Select Modem or Direct. Note that WAVE
COMMUNICATOR cannot operate with modem and direct
connections simultaneously. If you set the connection type to
Modem, then a device with a setting of COM1 or COM2 is
ignored. Similarly, when you set the connection type to
Direct, a device with the Modem setting is ignored.
If you set Connection Type to Modem, select the type of
modem. If there is more than one modem installed on the
computer, you can only select one modem here.
If you set Connection Type to Direct, make these settings.
They must be the same as on the MEMORY HiCORDER
unit.
Trigger input function
Set the operation to carry out when a trigger arrives from the MEMORY HiCORDER.
Notify Arrival with Popup
Beep on Trigger Input
WAV File
When a trigger from the MEMORY HiCORDER arrives, this
displays a popup message. If you do not check this box, the
popup does not appear on the screen.
When a trigger from the MEMORY HiCORDER arrives, this
plays the sound from a WAV file. To use this function, the
sound source must be installed.
When Beep on Trigger Input is checked, this specifies the
WAV file (file extension .wav) to be used as the sound
source. Click the Browse button to select from the Select
File dialog box.
Action on Trigger
Stop Measurement After
Trigger
4. Click
The
When Modem is selected
When Direct is selected
This specifies whether or not to get waveform data from the
MEMORY HiCORDER when a trigger arrives. If you select
Notify Only, then the notification is given without getting
waveform data, and then the connection terminates. If you
select Get Waveform Data, then the waveform data is
downloaded from the MEMORY HiCORDER, and then the
connection is terminated.
When the MEMORY HiCORDER trigger setting is REPEAT
or AUTO, the MEMORY HiCORDER normally restarts
measurement after the trigger. However, if this box is
checked, the MEMORY HiCORDER does not restart
measurement. Normally leave this unchecked. For more
details, see "Action on Trigger" in Section 4.10, "Trigger
Function on MEMORY HiCORDER Trigger or Measurement
Completion."
to update the settings.
OK
Connection Type setting
appears in the status bar.
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4.5 Getting Waveform Data
This function transfers waveform data recorded on the MEMORY
HiCORDER to the computer.
The waveform data which can be transferred has the same file formats as
those saved on the MEMORY HiCORDER.
Memory recorder function file extension .mem
Recorder function file extension .rec
Effective value recorder function file extension .rms
Waveform data is transferred from all connections in the list. If you do not
need to collect data from a device, double-click the device in the list, and
change the communications setting to "off".
If you have
Modem
connections set to
Similarly, if the communications setting is
transferred from connections set to
If the MEMORY HiCORDER is in the process of measurement, this
stops automatically to transfer data. To restart measurement after
transferring data, change the settings in the connections, by checking the
"
Start measurement at end of communications
selected in the communications settings, then any
COM1orCOM2
will be ignored when transferring data.
, no data will be
Direct
Modem
.
" check box.
Transferring the waveform data
1. Select
2. You will be prompted, asking whether it is OK to stop measurement on
the MEMORY HiCORDER. If so, clickOK. If there is a connection which
you do not want to stop, double-click on the device name, and change the
communications setting to "off".
3. The communications operation starts.
4. If communications are interrupted, click
communications with the current connection are abandoned, and
communications with the next connection starts.
5. If no MEMORY HiCORDER is found on a connection, or if
communications error occurs, then a dialog box appears to indicate the
communications problem. Click
6. When data has been obtained from all of the connections, a dialog box for
ending
communications appears. Click
Communications - Get Waveform
.
Cancel
to start the next connection.
OK
to end communications.
OK
. In this case, the
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7. The transferred waveform data is saved in the specified folders, one for
each connection. Click on a connection in the list to display the files
obtained from the device in the right hand pane of the main window.
8. You can display images of the waveform data received. For more details,
see Chapter 5, "Displaying Waveforms."
4.6 Getting Setting Files
This function transfers setting files from the MEMORY HiCORDER to the
computer.
The setting data is transferred in the same format as the file saved on the
MEMORY HiCORDER. By copying a setting files to a PC card, you can
read it directly into a MEMORY HiCORDER. (File extension .set )
Setting files are transferred from all connections in the list. If you do not
need to get the setting file from a device, double-click the device in the
list, and change the communications setting to "off".
If you have
Modem
connections set to
Similarly, if the communications setting is
transferred from connections set to
selected in the communications settings, then any
COM1orCOM2
will be ignored when transferring data.
, no data will be
Direct
Modem
.
You can transfer setting files even if the MEMORY HiCORDER is
carrying out measurement, without it stopping. The setting of the "
measurement at end of communications
" check box is ignored.
Start
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Getting the setting files
1. Select
Communications - Settings File - Get
2. You will be prompted, asking whether it is
.
to start communications. If
OK
so, clickOK.
3. The communications operation starts.
4. If communications are interrupted, click
Cancel
. In this case, the
communications with the current connection are abandoned, and
communications with the next connection starts.
5. If no MEMORY HiCORDER is found on a connection, or if
communications error occurs, then a dialog box appears to indicate the
communications problem. Click
to start the next connection.
OK
6. When the setting files have been obtained from all of the connections, a
dialog box for ending communications appears. Click
OK
to end
communications.
7. The transferred setting files are saved in the specified folders, one for
each connection. Click on a connection in the list to display the file
obtained from a device in the right hand pane of the main window.
8. Once you have obtained a setting file, you can modify it in the Settings
Editor. For more details, see Chapter 6, "Creating and Modifying Setting
Files."
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4.7 Sending Setting Files
This function sends a setting file to the MEMORY HiCORDER units,
changing their settings.
The setting data is transferred in the same format as the file saved on the
MEMORY HiCORDER. After modifying a setting file from the
MEMORY HiCORDER using the Settings Editor, you can return it to the
MEMORY HiCORDER, to update the settings . (File extension .set )
You can also send a setting file newly created with the Settings Editor. For
more details of creating setting files, see Chapter 6, "Creating and
Modifying Setting Files."
The same setting file is transferred to all connections in the list. If you do
not need to send the setting file to a device, double-click the device in the
list, and change the communications setting to "off".
If you have
Modem
connections set to
Similarly, if the communications setting is
transferred to connections set to
If the MEMORY HiCORDER is in the process of measurement, this is
stopped automatically before sending the setting file. To restart
measurement after transferring the setting file, change the settings in the
connections, by checking the "
communications
selected in the communications settings, then any
COM1orCOM2
will be ignored when transferring data.
, no data will be
Direct
Modem
Start measurement at end of
.
" check box.
Transferring the setting file
1. Select
2. You will be prompted, asking whether it is OK to stop measurement on
the MEMORY HiCORDER. If so, clickOK. If there is a connection which
you do not want to stop, click
setting to "off".
3. The
.set ) and click
4. The communications operation starts.
5. If communications are interrupted, click
communications with the current connection are abandoned, and
communications with the next connection starts.
6. If no MEMORY HiCORDER is found on a connection, or if
communications error occurs, then a dialog box appears to indicate the
communications problem. Click
7. When the setting file has been sent to all of the connections, a dialog box
for ending communications appears. Click
Communications - Settings File - Send
Select File
.
Cancel
, and change the communications
dialog box appears. Select the setting file (file extension:
.
Open
Cancel
to start the next connection.
OK
. In this case, the
to end communications.
OK
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By right-clicking on a setting file in the list of received files, and selecting
Send Settings to Recorder
the
Select File dialog
, you can transmit the setting file. In this case
box does not appear.
4.8 Starting Measurement on the MEMORY HiCORDER
This starts measurement on the MEMORY HiCORDER.
This starts measurement on all connections in the list. If you do not need
to start measurement on a device, double-click the device in the list, and
change the communications setting to "off".
If you have
Modem
connections set to
measurement. Similarly, if the communications setting is
measurement will not start on connections set to
If a MEMORY HiCORDER is already carrying out measurement, it
continues without pause.
selected in the communications settings, then any
COM1orCOM2
will be ignored when starting
Direct
Modem
.
,
Starting measurement
1. Select
2. You will be prompted, asking whether it is OK to start communications.
If so, clickOK.
3. The communications operation starts.
4. If communications are interrupted, click
communications with the current connection are abandoned, and
communications with the next connection starts.
5. If no MEMORY HiCORDER is found on a connection, or if
communications error occurs, then a dialog box appears to indicate the
communications problem. Click
6. When measurement has been started on all of the connections, a dialog
box for ending communications appears. Click
Communications - Abort Measurement
Cancel
to start the next connection.
OK
.
. In this case, the
to end communications.
OK
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4.9 Stopping Measurement on the MEMORY HiCORDER
This stops MEMORY HiCORDER measurement.
This stops measurement on all connections in the list. If you do not need
to stop measurement on a device, double-click the device in the list, and
change the communications setting to "off".
If you have
connections set to
measurement. Similarly, if the communications setting is
measurement will not stop on connections set to
Stopping measurement
Modem
selected in the communications settings, then any
COM1orCOM2
will be ignored when stopping
,
Direct
Modem
.
1. Select
Communications - Abort Measurement
.
2. You will be prompted, asking whether it is OK to start communications.
If so, clickOK.
3. The communications operation starts.
4. If communications are interrupted, click
Cancel
. In this case, the
communications with the current connection are abandoned, and
communications with the next connection starts.
5. If no MEMORY HiCORDER is found on a connection, or if
communications error occurs, then a dialog box appears to indicate the
communications problem. Click
to start the next connection.
OK
6. When measurement has been stopped on all of the connections, a dialog
box for ending communications appears. Click
to end communications.
OK
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4.10 Trigger Function on MEMORY HiCORDER Trigger or
Measurement Completion
When a trigger is generated on the MEMORY HiCORDER, or waveform
capture completes, a signal can be received by WAVE COMMUNICATOR.
At the end of waveform capture, the waveform data is transferred at the
same time as the signal.
The trigger input function is only possible with a modem connection, so
you must set the communications settings for the device used to
Modem
With a direct connection, the trigger will not be received from the
MEMORY HiCORDER.
While waiting for a trigger signal, it is not possible to carry out other
communications tasks, such as receiving data. It is necessary to suspend
the trigger input function before carrying out a communications task.
.
Setting trigger input identifiers
When a trigger signal is received, this function checks whether the signal
came from one of the connections in the list with a trigger input identifier. If
the connection has an identifier set, then waveform data is received and
saved to the specified folder. If the signal comes from a connection with no
identifier set, then the waveform data is not received.
Use the following procedure to set the trigger input identifier.
1. Use the procedure in Section 4.3, "Creating the Settings for a
Connection." This simultaneously sets the identifier for each of the
connections. Set Connection Type to Modem.
2. Carry out one of the following four communications tasks. Make sure that
the device for which you want the trigger to be notified has
communications enabled.
Section 4.5 "Getting Waveform Data"
Section 4.6 "Getting Setting Files"
Section 4.7 "Sending Setting Files"
Section 4.8 "Starting Measurement on the MEMORY HiCORDER"
Section 4.9 "Stopping Measurement on the MEMORY HiCORDER"
3. Carrying out this communications task automatically sends the identifier
for identifying each connection to the MEMORY HiCORDERs, and
completes the setting of trigger input identifiers.
Always carry out this operation before going into trigger standby, if there
is any change in the connections.
The identifiers are not displayed on the personal computer or MEMORY
HiCORDER.
4. Saving the connections and settings also saves the identifiers. Once an
identifier is set on a MEMORY HiCORDER, it remains until the
MEMORY HiCORDER is reset. (It is maintained if the MEMORY
HiCORDER is powered off in the normal way.)
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Making the MEMORY HiCORDER Trigger Notification Settings
To use the trigger notification function on a connected MEMORY
HiCORDER, you must first make the
Notify
HiCORDER. For details of how to do this on the MEMORY HiCORDER
itself, refer to the Operation Manual. This section describes how to make the
settings using the communications function.
1. In the Settings Editor, create the setting file. For more details, see Chapter
6, "Creating and Modifying Setting Files."
In the Fax/Modem tab, make the following settings.
settings on the MEMORY
Tel 3
AT command 3
Notify
In the
Trigger
This is the number to dial when a trigger occurs (the
telephone number of the computer on which WAVE
COMMUNICATOR is installed).
The modem initialization string for making a call. Enter if
required.
Select Trigger or Measurement End.
Trigger: Notify when a trigger occurs.
Measurement End: Notify when waveform capture is
completed. Transfer the waveform data
at the same time.
tab, if you set
Trigger mode
to REPEAT or AUTO, then
measurement resumes after sending trigger notification.
2. Send the new setting file, using the procedure in Section 4.7, "Sending
Setting Files."
If you check the Start measurement at end of communications box, after
sending the setting file, the MEMORY HiCORDER starts waveform
capture.
3. This completes the settings. When the trigger or measurement end occurs
on the MEMORY HiCORDER, it will make the telephone call.
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Waiting for trigger input
To accept a call from the MEMORY HiCORDER, WAVE
COMMUNICATOR must be in the Trigger Standby mode. Use the following
procedure to select
Trigger Standby
.
1. Check that in the communications settings the
Modem
2. Select
.
Communications - Trigger - Standby
3. This puts WAVE COMMUNICATOR on standby for trigger input;
"
Trigger Standby
input, no other communications tasks can be carried out.
If the modem is powered off while on standby, then the standby state is
invalidated. In this case, first end standby, then return to standby mode.
Ending trigger input standby
1. Select
2. This ends the trigger input standby. The status bar shows "
Communications - Trigger - Abort
Connection Type
is set to
.
" appears In the status bar. While on standby for trigger
.
."
Ready
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Action on trigger input
When a trigger signal arrives, the follow actions occur automatically.
1. When the line rings, a connection is established automatically.
2. In the communications settings, if
Notify Arrival with Popup
dialog box appears.
3. In the communications settings, if Beep on Trigger Input is checked, the
specified sound file is played.
4. In the communications settings, if Action on Trigger is set to Get
Waveform Data, then the waveform data captured by the end of
measurement is transferred. The specified part of the waveform data is
transferred, according to the setting. The transferred waveform data is
saved in the specified folder for each Connection. Click on a connection
in the list to display the files obtained from the device in the right hand
pane of the main window.
If the MEMORY HiCORDER notification setting is Trigger, then no
waveform data is transferred.
Even if the trigger signal comes from a connection for which the
communications is "off," the waveform data is still transferred.
5. In the settings for a connection, if Start measurement at end of
communications is checked, then the MEMORY HiCORDER starts
measurement. If the MEMORY HiCORDER trigger mode is REPEAT or
AUTO, it goes into the trigger waiting state, regardless of the Start
measurement at end of communications setting.
6. When the data transfer ends, WAVE COMMUNICATOR returns to the
trigger standby state.
If the frequency of notifications from the MEMORY HiCORDER is high,
then because of the busy state on the MEMORY HiCORDER, it may be
difficult for WAVE COMMUNICATOR to make the connection. In this
case, in the communications settings it is recommended to check Stop
measurement after trigger. When this is checked, when the next trigger
arrives measurement on the connection is forcibly stopped.
is checked, a
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4.11 Communications Log
All communications carried out by WAVE COMMUNICATOR are recorded
in a log file. You can look at this file with Notepad or any other text editor.
(1) Name of the log file
A folder logfiles is created in the folder containing the WAVE
COMMUNICATOR executable file. The log files are created in this folder.
The file name of the log file changes every month.
E.g. The log file for July 1999 has the name: 1999_07.log
(2) Contents of log file
The format is as follows.
Date - time - operation - device - file name
Date
Time
Operation
Device
File name
Date of the communications operation
Time of the communications operation
Communications operation
Getting waveform data or setting file: Receive
Sending setting file: Transmit
Trigger signal (trigger): Arrive_Trig
Trigger signal (measurement end): Arrive_Store_End
Start trigger standby: Start_TrigWait
Stop trigger standby: Stop_TrigWait
MEMORY HiCORDER start measurement: Start_Store
MEMORY HiCORDER stop measurement: Stop_Store
Name of the device communicated with
For a trigger input, if not one of the connections, this is shown as
"Unknown."
Name of file transferred (full path name)
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Chapter 5 Displaying Waveforms
5.1 Displaying Waveforms
This function displays transferred waveform data graphically.
Starting the waveform viewer
1. Click on the device in the list of connections for which you want to
display a waveform.
2. From the list of files, click the waveform file to display.
3. Select
Tools - Waveform Viewer
If you carry out this operation without selecting a waveform file, the
waveform viewer starts without reading in a waveform. Alternatively, you
can double-click on a waveform file to display the waveform.
4. The waveform viewer starts, with "Wv" in the title bar.
.
5.2 Using the Waveform Viewer
This section describes how to use the waveform viewer Wv.
Trigger indication
Channel number
Number of divisions
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Opening a waveform file
Select
The
File - Open
dialog box appears: select a waveform file, and click
Open
.
extensions: .mem, .rec, .rms)
Converting waveform data to CSV format
By converting transferred waveform data, saving it in CSV format, you can
read it into a spreadsheet program such as Excel*. Only the displayed
channel is converted.
*: Excel is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Converting and saving the whole waveform data
1. Select
File - Save All
A dialog box appears, for selecting the file name.
.
Open
. (file
File name
Sample thinning-out frequency
2. Set the file name and sample thinning-out frequency, and clickOK.
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Converting and saving a specified interval
1. Drag the red and blue arrows, to specify the interval to be saved.
Hold down the
key and left-click in the viewer to move the blue
Shift
arrow.
Hold down the
Blue arrow
Red arrow
key and left-click in the viewer to move the red arrow.
Ctrl
2. Select
File - Save Between Cursors
.
3.Adialog box appears.
Set the file name and sample thinning-out frequency, and clickOK.
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Zooming the waveform display
This function allows you to display the waveform with a different time axis
magnification.
Zooming in
Select
View - Zoom In
Zooming out
Select
View - Zoom Out
Setting the magnification
Select
View - Set Magnification
Alternatively , use the toolbar for setting.
.
.
.
There are restrictions on the magnification factors that can be selected,
depending on the recording length.
Display settings for individual channels
Select
You can now select the display for each channel separately.
View - Wave Control Panel
.
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CH1 to CH4
Zoom
Posn
Show
Hide
Show All
Hide All
Color >>
Default
Close
Displaying waveform information
Select
This displays information about the currently displayed waveform file.
View - Properties
This indicate the channels, 1 to 4. When a check mark is
present the corresponding channel is displayed.
Set the magnification on the voltage axis for the specified
channel.
Set the position of the specified channel.
Display the waveform of the specified channel.
Do not display the specified channel.
Display all channels.
Do not display all channels.
Change the color of the specified channel.
Set all values in the waveform control panel back to their
default values.
Close the waveform control panel.
.
Exiting the waveform viewer
Select
This closes the waveform viewer.
File - Exit
.
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Chapter 6 Creating and Modifying Setting Files
Using the Settings Editor, you can create and modify setting files (file
extension .set) for the MEMORY HiCORDER.
6.1 Starting the Settings Editor
(1) Creating a new file
1. Select
Tools - Settings Editor
This starts the Settings Editor.
2. From the Settings Editor menus, select
for which you want to create a setting file.
This displays the default settings.
.
File - New
, then select the model
(2) Modifying a file
1. Click on the connection in the list for which you want to modify the
setting file.
2. Click the setting file to be edited in the file list.
3. Select
Tools - Settings Editor
.
This displays the contents of the file in the Settings Editor.
Alternatively, you can double-click the setting file to start the Settings
Editor.
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6.2 Using the Settings Editor
This section describes how to use the Settings Editor.
1. Opening a setting file
This opens an existing setting file. After making modifications, you can
resave the setting file.
Select
The
Open
File - Open
Select File
.
.
dialog box appears. Select the setting file to edit, and click
2. Saving a new setting file
Select
The
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File - Save as...
Save as
dialog box appears. Enter the file name, and click
.
Save
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3. Resaving an existing setting file
Select
File - Save
If the file is newly created, the
.
Save as
dialog box appears.
4. Creating a new setting file
Select
File - New - 8807 Setting File
.
Create a setting file for the model 8807.
Select
File - New - 8808 Setting File
.
Create a setting file for the model 8808.
This displays all of the settings in their default state on the MEMORY
HiCORDER (as after a system reset).
5. Exiting the Settings Editor
Select
File - Exit
.
6. Status bar indications
6.3 Details of Settings
The settings are the same as on the MEMORY HiCORDER. For details of
individual settings, refer to the Instruction Manual for the MEMORY
HiCORDER.
The MEMORY HiCORDER settings are divided into a number of sheets.
Click the corresponding tab to display a sheet.
The Function setting is independent of the sheets.
Note that some of the settings available on the MEMORY HiCORDER
itself cannot be set with this program (time axis display magnification,
A/B cursors, etc.). For these settings, in the case of a new file, the
MEMORY HiCORDER reverts to the default settings. If the file was first
downloaded from the MEMORY HiCORDER, these settings remain
unchanged.
Status tab
Possible input range
Basic settings, extended settings, sequential save, arithmetic
settings.
Model for which file is being edited
Channel tab
Trigger tab
Scaling tab
Comment tab
System tab
Fax/Modem tab
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Analog channel and logic channel settings.
Trigger settings.
Scaling settings.
Comment settings.
Environment, printer, screen copy, RS-232C settings.
The RS-232C settings are not applied for communications
when sending setting files.
Fax and modem settings.
The telephone number and AT command can only include
alphanumeric characters.
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