Instruction Manual
9674
RS-232C PACKAGE
Contents
Introduction ................................................................................1
Inspection ..................................................................................1
Safety Notes ..............................................................................2
Usage Notes ..............................................................................3
1 Product Overview 5
2 Installation 7
2.1 Software Installation ........................................... 8
2.1.1 9674 COMMUNICATION UTILITY ......................8
2.1.2 COMMUNICATION UTILITY for 3911 .................9
2.1.3 During Installation ..............................................10
2.2 Connecting the RS-232C Cable ....................... 11
3 Communications 13
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3.1 Window Configuration ...................................... 13
3.2 Communication Settings .................................. 16
3.3 Set Clock for the 3446-01/3447-01
TEMPERATURE HiTESTER ............................ 17
3.4 Libraries and Setting Files ................................ 18
3.5 Creating a Library ............................................. 20
3.6 Editing a Library ............................................... 23
3.7 Creating Setting Files ....................................... 24
3.8 Sending Setting Data ....................................... 27
3.9 Loading Measurement Data ............................. 29
3.10 Saving Received Data ...................................... 33
3.11 Clear Memory for the 3446-01/3447-01
TEMPERATURE HiTESTER ............................ 35
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3.12 Printing ............................................................. 36
3.12.1 Printing Data Tables ..........................................36
3.12.2 Printing Libraries and Setting Files ....................37
3.13 Function List ..................................................... 38
4 Displaying Graphs 39
4.1 Opening Measurement Data Files .................... 39
4.2 Graph Operation ............................................... 41
4.3 List of Functions ............................................... 48
4.4 Saving Measurement Data ............................... 49
5 Specifications 51
6 Maintenance and Service 53
6.1 Cleaning ........................................................... 53
6.2 Service ............................................................. 53
Introduction
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Thank you for purchasing the HIOKI “9674 RS-232C PACKAGE”.
To obtain maximum performance from the product, please read this
manual first, and keep it handy for future reference.
Registered trademarks
• Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
• Pentium is a registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
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Inspection
• When you receive the product, inspect it carefully to ensure that
no damage occurred during shipping. If damage is evident, or if it
fails to operate according to the specifications, contact your
dealer or Hioki representative.
• Use the original packing materials when reshipping the product,
if possible.
Contents of the 9674 RS-232C PACKAGE
CD-R (9674 RS-232C PACKAGE) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1
RS-232C cable - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1
Instruction manual- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1
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Safety Notes
This product is designed to conform to 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.
This manual contains information and warnings essential for safe
operation of the product and for maintaining it in safe operating
condition. Before using the product, be sure to carefully read the
following safety notes.
Safety Symbols
The following symbols in this manual indicate the relative importance of cautions and warnings.
In the manual, the symbol indicates particularly
important information that the user should read
Indicates that incorrect operation presents an
extreme hazard that could result in serious injury or
death to the user.
Indicates that incorrect operation presents a significant hazard that could result in serious injury or
death to the user.
Indicates that incorrect operation presents a possibility of injury to the user or damage to the product.
Advisory items related to performance or correct
operation of the product.
Usage Notes
Follow these precautions to ensure safe operation and to obtain
the full benefits of the various functions.
• 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.
• To avoid damage to the product, do not allow the product to get
wet, and do not use it when your hands are wet.
• Do not use the product where it may be exposed to corrosive or
combustible gases. The product may be damaged.
• Always hold the disc by the edges, so as not to make fingerprints on the label side or scratch the printing.
• Never touch the recorded side of the disc. Do not place the disc
directly on anything hard.
• Do not wet the disc with volatile alcohol or water, as there is a
possibility of the label printing disappearing.
• To write on the disc label surface, use a spirit-based felt pen. Do
not use a ball-point pen or hard-tipped pen, because there is a
danger of scratching the surface and corrupting the data. Do not
use adhesive labels.
• Do not expose the disc directly to the sun's rays, or keep it in
conditions of high temperature or humidity, as there is a danger
of warping, with consequent loss of data.
• To remove dirt, dust, or fingerprints from the disc, wipe with a
dry cloth, or use a CD cleaner. Always wipe radially from the
inside to the outside, and do no wipe with circular movements.
Never use abrasives or solvent cleaners.
• In the interests of ongoing product developments, there may be
minor discrepancies between screen displays and the operating
instructions, and in the data conversion process.
• HIOKI disclaims all responsibility for any computer systemrelated problems that may occur during use of this CD-R, and
for any problems that may occur as a consequence of purchase
of this product.
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Note on Used for 9674 RS-232C PACKAGE
Before using the software, please read these notes carefully.
• HIOKI E.E. Corporation is the author of 9674 RS-232C PACKAGE.
• Except for the purposes of processing data from the 3446-01/
3447-01 or controlling the 3446-01/3447-01, copying, reproduction, or amendment in whole or in part of 9674 RS-232C PACKAGE is prohibited by law.
• For the purposes of product development, 9674 RS-232C PACKAGE is subject to upgrading without notice.
• To publish material referencing 9674 RS-232C PACKAGE, the
prior consent of HIOKI is required. The trademark "HIOKI" may
not be used.
• HIOKI cannot accept any responsibility whatever for the results
of a customer's operation of 9674 RS-232C PACKAGE.
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Product Overview
The 9674 RS-232C PACKAGE contains PC software and a connection cable that allow you to load data recorded using the HIOKI
3446-01 or 3447-01 TEMPERATURE HiTESTER onto your computer.
By using the supplied software (9674 COMMUNICATION UTILITY), you can display data loaded from the 3446-01 or 3447-01 on
your computer so that it can be printed.
Further, you can easily control temperatures by registering an item,
ID, and comparator range and then making settings on the 344601/3447-01. If you register the name (product name or item) of the
measurement object as the item and the name of the worker performing the measurement as the ID, you can control both measurement data and measurement times.
By using COMMUNICATION UTILITY for 3911 (software designed
for use with HIOKI’s logger series), you can display interval recording data as a graph.
9674 COMMUNICATION UTILITY
This software allows you to communicate with the 3446-01/344701 TEMPERATURE HiTESTER.
COMMUNICATION UTILITY for 3911
This software allows you to display 3446-01/3447-01 TEMPERATURE HiTESTER interval recording data as a graph. However, it
does not allow communication with the 3446-01/3447-01.
Only version 1.14 or later is compatible with the 3446-01/3447-01.
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Operating environment
• Computer with Pentium 90 MHz CPU or higher
• Microsoft Windows95/98/Me/NT4.0/2000/XP
• At least 32 MB of main memory
• A display with 800 X 600 dot resolution
• At least 256 colors
• At least 4 MB of empty space on the hard disk
Recommended environment
• Computer with Pentium 200 MHz CPU or higher
• Microsoft Windows95/98/Me/NT4.0/2000/XP
• 32 MB of main memory
• A display with 800 X 600 dot resolution
• At least 65536 colors
• At least 4 MB of empty space on the hard disk
(The above information is common to both 9674 COMMUNICATION UTILITY and COMMUNICATION UTILITY for 3911.)
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Software Installation
2.1 Software Installation
In order to use the 9674 RS-232C PACKAGE, you must install the
“9674 COMMUNICATION UTILITY” software supplied with your
computer. Installing “COMMUNICATION UTILITY for 3911”
enables you to display interval recording data as a graph.
2.1.1 9674 COMMUNICATION UTILITY
Before installing this software, close all other applications that are
open on your computer.
1. Run “X:\9674\ENGLISH\SETUP.EXE” on the CD-R supplied
with the 9674 RS-232C PACKAGE.
(where “X” is the CD-ROM drive)
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
3. After installation, select [
Programs
[
] on the Windows [
How to uninstall
Add/Remove Programs
Go to [
COMMUNICATION UTILITY
application software before installation.
9674 COMMUNICATION UTILITY
Start
] menu to start the application.
Control Panel
] from [
]. When upgrading version, delete older
] to delete [
] in
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2.1.2 COMMUNICATION UTILITY for 3911
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Before installing this software, close all other applications that are
open on your computer.
1. Run “X:\3911\ENGLISH\SETUP.EXE” on the CD-R supplied with
the 9674 RS-232C PACKAGE.
(where “X” is the CD-ROM drive)
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
3. After installation, select [
Programs
[
How to uninstall
Go to [
COMMUNICATION UTILITY for 3911
[
delete older application software before installation.
Only version 1.14 or later is compatible with the 3446-01/3447-01.
] on the Windows [
Add/Remove Programs
COMMUNICATION UTILITY for 3911
Start
] menu to start the application.
Control Panel
] from [
]. When upgrading version,
] to delete
] in
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Software Installation
2.1.3 During Installation
Because these were developed with Microsoft Visual Basic5.0,
Windows "shared files" are copied during installation possibly displaying the following error messages. Error messages and files
with errors may vary depending on your personal computer environment.
Example 1)
"MFC42.DLL cannot be installed. File error."
Example 2)
"Error occurred while copying C:\ WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MFC42.DLL file."
Example 3)
"Destination file for set up is already used by another application.
Close application software in use."
Error occurs while recognizing "shared file" to be copied already
existing in the system. The "shared file" is in use by another application running or by Windows at time of installation. Visual Basic
installation program is designed to display error messages as a
process to protect existing application software operations in the
system. In order to avoid errors, close all application software
before installation. Be sure to close any virus detection software
that may prevent copying the "shared file".
When an error message appears even after closing other application software, select button (ignore) from options to skip file copy
and continue installation.
The "shared file" to be copied during installation already exists in
the system and selecting option to skip file copy does not interfere
with installation nor existing application software.
Connecting the RS-232C Cable
2.2 Connecting the RS-232C Cable
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Using the 9674 RS-232C PACKAGE, you can connect the 344601/3447-01 TEMPERATURE HiTESTER to a computer for
exchange of data.
• To avoid damaging the 3446-01/3447-01, never connect any
cable other than the supplied cable to the RS-232C connector.
• When disconnecting the RS-232C cable, be sure to release the
lock before pulling off the connector. Forcibly pulling the connector without releasing the lock, or pulling on the cable, can damage the connector.
• To avoid damaging the cable, do not bend or pull the cable.
• Avoid stepping on or pinching the cable, which could damage
the cable insulation.
• Keep the cable well away from heat sources, as bare conductors could be exposed if the insulation melts.
• The RS-232C cable is not dust or water resistant. Do not use
RS-232C communication in environments that are very dusty or
exposed to water. Doing so is likely to result in damage.
Make sure connectors are always properly inserted. If the connector or protective cap is not properly inserted, dust or other foreign
matter may enter the connector and cause damage.
Replace the protective cap when not using the connector.
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Connecting the RS-232C Cable
Connecting the RS-232C cable
Coupling
To remove the RS-232C
cable, grip the connector
coupling and pull it
straight out to remove it.
RS-232C cable
To lock the connector, grip the
1.
connector and turn the arrow
upwards until you hear a click.
Hold the connector (not by the
2.
coupling) and lightly pull it to
confirm that it is properly connected.
Insert the protective cap into the RS232C connectors when not connecting a RS-232C cable.
Protective cap
PC side3446-01/3447-01 side
Window Configuration
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Communications
3.1 Window Configuration
The following three windows are available when using 9674 COMMUNICATION UTILITY.
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Menu bar
Tab
Comment about the
measurement device
used
Serial number of the
measurement device
used
Measurement device
and number of sensor
used
Data table
Number of test results
Main window
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Menu bar
Tab
Window Configuration
Adds selected data to the setting file.
Library window
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