Hioki 9725 User Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

9725

MEMORY HiVIEWER

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Contents

Introduction ..............................................................................1

Confirming Package Contents and Handling the CD.....................1

Symbols and Terminology..............................................................2

Overview ...................................................................................3

Product Overview and Features.....................................................3

Operation Flowchart.......................................................................5

Hardware and OS Requirements (System Configuration).............5

Installing the 9725 Memory HiViewer Program .....................6

Starting and Closing the Program..........................................9

Contents

Starting the Program......................................................................9

Closing the Program ......................................................................9

Program Scree ns.................. .. .............. ... .. ............... .. .. ..........10

Waveform Screen ........................................................................11

Settings Screen............................................................................12

System Screen.............................................................................13

Menu Bar Operations................................... ............ ............ ........14

On-Screen Mouse Operations .....................................................15

Basic Operations....................................................................19

Setting the Model Configuration...................................................19

Loading Data (Waveform and Settings Files) ..............................22

Changing Display Screen Size.....................................................23

Copying the Displayed Screen to the Clipboard

(to paste an image into another program)....................................23

Initializing Waveform Data or Settings .........................................24

Entering Text and Numbers .........................................................25

Selecting the Measurement Data Display Method ..............30

Changing the Waveform Screen Display Method ........................34

Changing Waveform Screen Color ..............................................35

Viewing Measu re me nt Data............. .. .. ............... .. ... .. ............36

Determining Displayed Waveform Position..................................36

Scrolling Waveforms ....................................................................36

Viewing Measurement Values and Information............................37

Showing and Hiding Gauges........................................................38

Contents

Specifying a Waveform Area .......................................................39

Magnifying and Compressing Waveforms ...................................40

Viewing Measurement Values (Cursor Measurement) ................44

Viewing Past Waveforms.............................................................45

Viewing Waveforms in Every Block (only for data measured using

the memory division function) ......................................................46

Viewing Waveforms as Numerical Values ...................................48

Calculating and Analyzing Measurement Data................... 49

Applying Numerical Calculations to Measurement Data..............49

Applying Waveform Calculations to Measurement Data..............52

Applying FFT Calculations to Measurement Data .......................55

Saving and Printing Measurement Data.............................. 63

Saving Waveform Files................................................................63

Saving the Display Screen...........................................................64

Setting Up Printing and Confirming Printing Content (Preview)...66

Printing the Display Screen..........................................................68

Printing Measurement Data .........................................................68

Creating a Settings File (Setting and Saving Measurement

Configurations)...................................................................... 70

Setting the Measurement Configuration ......................................70

Saving Settings............................................................................79

Loading a Settings File on the Instrument ...................................80

Uninstalling the Program...................................................... 81

Specifications ........................................................................ 82

Introduction

Thank you for pur chasing the HIO KI “Model 9725 Mem ory HiVie wer." To obtai n maximum performance from the software, please read this manual carefully, and keep it handy for future reference.

The 9725 Memory HiViewer is a PC program for use wit h the Model 886 0 and 8861 Memory HiCorders. The 9725 Memory HiViewer is afterwards referred to as the program.

Also, the Models 8860 and 8861 Memory HiCorders are afterwards referred to as the instrument.

Registered trademarks

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

• Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation in the USA.

Confirming Package Contents and Handling the CD

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CD Handling Precautions

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

• Always hold the disc by the edge s, s o as not to mak e fin ger pri nts on the di sc or scrat ch the printing.

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9725 Memory HiViewer Program Software (CD)

Instruction Manual

Introduction

Symbols and Terminology

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

Symbols

Indicates that i nc orre ct o pera tion presents a possibi lit y of injury to the user or damage to the instrument.

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

(⇒ p. )

Indicates the location of reference information. Indicates that descriptive information is provided below.

Indicates Memory function support.

Indicates Recorder function support.

Indicates FFT function support.

Mouse Operation T er minology

Click Right-click Double click Drag

Activate

Press and quickly release the left button of the mouse. Press and quickly release the right button of the mouse. Quickly click the left button of the mouse twice.

While holding down the left button of the mouse, move the mouse and then release the left button to deposit the chosen item in the desired position.

Click on a window on the screen to activate that window.

Other Terminology

• Unless otherwise specified, "Windows" represents Windows 2000, or Windows XP.

• Dialog box represents a Windows dialog box.

• Menus, dialogs, buttons in a dialog, and other names on the screen are indicated in

brackets.

• Example: [File]-[Open] indica tes that y ou shou ld click [File] in th e menu ba r, an d then

click [Open] in the displayed pull-down menu.

• Example: -[All Ch] page indicates tha t you s hou ld cl ic k the [Channel] menu

item on the Settings screen, then click the "[All Ch]" page.

Overview

Product Overview and Features

The 9725 Memory HiViewer program enables a personal computer to handle measurement and settings data from the instrument. When data is saved to a shared folder on the computer and no removable media such as a PC Card is present in the instrument, files can be read from both the instrument and the PC.

he 9725 Memory HiViewer offer the following kinds of functions.

Measurement data from the instrument can be loaded into the computer for waveform display

and calculations.

Measurement configurations set on the computer can be loaded into the instrument.

The measur eme nt dat a can be printed on a printer con nected to the computer. (⇒ p.68)

Data can be displ ay ed, a nd se tti ngs and calculations performed on the PC in the s ame way as on the instrument. In addition, three screen resolution selections are available.

CH1-1

Waveform screens can be copied to the clipboard (screen copy). (⇒ p.23)

CH1-2

Analysis results (⇒ p.49) such as numerical and waveform calculations and FFT analysis can be saved (⇒ p.63).

Overview

Operational and Functional Differences between the 9725 Memory HiViewer and the 8860 Series

On-screen operating and setting procedures are almost the same as on the instrument. Refer to the instrument’s Instruction Manual for setting procedure details. The operational and functional difference between the program and the instrument are described below.

File Operation Differences

File operations on the instrument are performed on the File screen, while with the 9725 Memory HiViewer they are performed using Windows Explorer.

System Settings and Setting Screen Item Differences

The Communication S etti ngs , Exter na l Te rm in al Se ttings and Setting Co nfi gurati on s cree ns in th e S y stem Settings are not available in the program. In addition, some setting items on each setting screen are not displayed in the program.

Measurement Function

The following functions used for actual measurements are not available in the program.

• Input level monitor function

• Auto adjustment function

• Manual trigger

• Offset cancellation

• Zero adjustment

• Auto-balance

Operation Flowchart

Overview

First things to do after purchasing

Setup when launching the first time. When creating a settings file, verify that the settin gs are appropriate for the configuration of the instrument to be used.

Set up and verify the model configuration of the instrument (⇒ p.19)

Install the 9725 Memory HiViewer program (⇒ p.6)

Launch the program (⇒ p.9)

View measurement data

Load measurement data from the instrument (⇒ p.22)

Display (⇒ p.30) and analyze (⇒ p.49) the

measurement data

Print (⇒ p.68) Save (⇒ p.63)

Copy the screen image to the clipboard (⇒ p.23)

Create a settings file

To change using settings data with the instrument

Load a settings file

Make measurement configuration

settings (⇒ p.70)

Save the settings file (⇒ p.79)

Close the program (⇒ p.9)

Load the settings file into the

Close the program (⇒ p.9)

instrument, and measure (⇒ p.80)

Hardware and OS Requirements (System Configuration)

The 9725 Memory HiViewer requires the following hardware and software. Please verify your system configuration.

IBM PC/AT compatible

Computer

OS Microsoft Windows 2000 or Windows XP CD-ROM drive used for installation

Display

A 500 MHz or faster Pentium III (2 GHz or faster Pentium 4 recommended) At least 256 MB RAM (512 MB or more recommended) At least 8 GB available hard disk space

At least 1024 × 768 resolution with at least 16-bit color depth Small fonts should be used (large fonts may not display properly)

Adequate hard disk space is required for loading large waveform files. Be sure to provide sufficient hard disk space for the volume of data you expect to handle.

Installing the 9725 Memory HiViewer Program

Install the program by the foll o wing procedure.

Example: Installing on Windows XP Note: screen messages may differ slightly depending on the operating system.

Installation may be prevented when progra ms such as virus protection software are running. In this case, close such programs before beginning installation.

Boot Windows.

Close all running programs.

Insert the program CD into the CD-ROM drive.

From the Start menu, click My Computer and select the CD drive to display the con-

tents of the CD.

(In the following example, you would double click drive F:)

Click

Double Click

The contents of the CD are display ed when you double click.

In the ENGLISH folder , double click setup .exe (the extension may not be displayed) t o

start the installer.

(\ENGLISH\setup.exe)

Double Click

The installer starts when you double click.

Installing the 9725 Memory HiViewer Program

In the installer, click [Next] and confirm the installat ion destination.

Click

[Next]

The installation des tination is displayed.

Click

[Next]

To change the installation destination

The installation destination folder can be changed on this screen.

To change the installation destination, click

[Change] to select another folder.

There is normally no need to change it.

If you are not changing the installation destination,

click

[Next].

Select the installation folder in the

[Look in] field.

Installing the 9725 Memory HiViewer Program

Click [Install] to start installing.

[Install]

Click

Installation starts.

[Finish]

Click

Progress is displayed during installation. To interrupt installation in progress,

click [Cancel].

To have the program launch automatically when installation finishes, select [Launch the

program].

Click [Finish] to finish installation.

Installation finished

Remove the CD from the CD-ROM drive.

To uninstall the program, refer to "Uninstalling the Program"(⇒ p.81).

Starting and Closing the Program

Starting the Program

Open the Windows Start menu and click

[All Programs]-[H IOKI]-[9725 MEMORY HiVIEWER]-[9725 MEMOR HiVIEWER].

The first time the program runs, it displays a screen for setting th model configuration fo r the 8860 series (⇒ p.1 9). The model confi gu ration must be set at this time. If the model configu ration has alread been set, the Waveform screen appears.

Closing the Program

The program can be closed by any of the following methods.

Method 1: From the menu bar, click [File]-[Exit]

Click

Method 2: Click the Close button at the top right corner of the window

Close button

Click

Minimizes the window.

Closes the window.

Method 3: Click the Close button on the Waveform screen.

Click

Close button.

Program Screens

Screen organization is almost the same as that of the instrument. The program has three general screen types: Waveform, Settings and System screens. The Settings and System screens each have their own settings screens selectable from the Settings menu.

Screen Organization

Waveform Screen

(⇒ p.11)

Settings Screen (⇒ p.12)

Displays instrument measu remen t data. Memory and Recorder functions are available. To load data: "Loading Data (Waveform and Settings Files)"(⇒ p.22)

Displays the set tings screens for measurement data, such as meas urement configurat ion, display method, calculations and other Waveform screen information.

Status Settings Screen Measurement configur ation settings.

Channel Settings Screen Input channel-related settings.

Trigger Settings Screen Trigger criteria settings .

Sheet Settings Screen Waveform screen display-related settings. Memory Division (Mem Div) Settings

Screen Numerical Calculation (Num Calc)

Settings Screen * Waveform Calculation (Wave Calc)

Settings Screen * Save Settings Screen Select the data saving method.

Print Settings Screen Select the data printing method.

Memory Division-related settings.

Display-related settings for numerical calculations.

Display-related settings for waveform calculations.

Displays each of the System Environment settings screens.

System Screen

(⇒ p.13)

* Memory function only

Some of the setting screens and items displayed on the instrument are not displayed in the program. The states of non-disp layed settin gs are retaine d when a setting s file or measure ment data is l oaded by the program. However, bear in mind that if a new settings file is created by the program and then loaded into the instrument, those screen settings and items that are not displayed in the program are set to their defaults.

Refer to the instrument’s Instruction Manual for the setting details of each screen. Also refer to the instrument’s Input Module Guide for the input module settings on the Channel Settings screen.

Environment (Env) Settings Screen

Initialization (Init) Settings Screen Initialize data.

Configuration (Config) List Screen

Use this screen to configure the system environment and Waveform screen layout.

Displays the instru me nt’ s sy stem configuration. No settings are available here.

Waveform Screen

)

The program starts with the Waveform screen (MEM Mode: Memory Function).

Function Menu

Setting Items and Choices

Setting contents can be switched.(

Close button

Closes the program.

Settings button

Opens the Set tings screen.

Recorded Data CH SET Dialog

(Input Channel Settings) To display (

Scroll Bar

(

⇒ p.36)

⇒ p.15)

Menu Bar (

⇒ p.14)

Status Bar

Program Screens

⇒ p.15

Clock

You can change the display appearance. (

⇒ p.15)

F-Key Setting Choices (GUI area)

Setting contents are selectable.

F-Key Function Status

Trigger InfoFile name or internal Processing

State

Internal model configuration and external connection status

Refer to "Operation-Related Displays"(⇒ p.15) for basic operations on the Waveform screen.

1 Click

Open the Function menu.

Setting Info

2 Click

To switch the function

1 Click

To switch to another screen from the Waveform screen

Select a function.

• Memory Function

• Recorder Function

• FFT Function

Open the Function menu.

2 Click

Select the screen to display.

Program Screens

Settings Screen

To switch to the Settings screen from the Waveform screen (Two methods are available)

Page tabs (Not present on some screens. Afterwards indicated as [ ] page.)

2 Click

Switching with the Settings button

Click

Click the Settings button.

Selecting from the Function menu

1 Click

Open the Function menu.

2 Click

Click [SET].

Settings Screen

Displays the corresponding page.

unction Menu

1 Click

Selects a menu.

Settings Menu

Clicking on a menu item displays the corresponding settings screen.

Switches back to the Waveform scre en.

Example: Channel Settings Screen

Status Bar

Internal settings ac cording to model configuration and externa connection status

Clock

You can change the display appear ance. (⇒ p.15)

F-Key Setting Choices (GUI area)

Setting contents are selectable.

F-Key Function Status

Refer to "Operations on the Settings Screens"(⇒ p.17) for basic operations of the Settings screens.

System Screen

C d i

Program Screens

Switching from the Waveform screen to the System screen

Click

ettings Menu

licking on a menu item

isplays the correspond-

ng settings screen.

1 Click

2 Click

System Screen

Open the Function menu.

Click [SYSTEM].

Clock

You can change the display appea ance. (⇒ p.15)

F-Key Setting Choices (GUI area)

Setting c ontents are selectable.

F-Key Function Status

Switches back to the Waveform screen.

Example: Environment (Env) Settings Screen

Status Bar

Internal settings according to model configuration and external connection status.

) ) ) ) ) )

)

) ) ) )

Program Screens

Menu Bar Operations

[File]

Click [File] and select from the pull-down menu.

Open Save Save As Print Print Preview Page Setup (File name) Exit

Loads a waveform or settings file. (⇒ p.22 Saves a loaded waveform file. ( Saves a waveform or settings file. ( Starts printing. (⇒ p.68 Displays the print preview scre en. ( Make print-related settings. ( The names of the last four files used are retained automatically. Closes the program. (

[View]

Click [View] and select from the pull-down menu.

Screen Size: Small

Screen Size: Medium

Selects the scre en size suitab le for XGA (1024 × 768) display resolution (default setting).

Selects the screen size suitable for SXGA (1280

1024) display resolution.

⇒ p.63 ⇒ p.63

⇒ p.66 ⇒ p.66

⇒ p.9)

(

⇒ p.23

(

⇒ p.23

Screen Size: Large

Selects the screen size suitable for UXGA (1600

1200) display resolution.

[Tools]

Click [Tools] and select from the pull-down menu.

Settings Screen Shot Copy to Clipboard Print Screen

Changes the model configuration settings ( Saves the displayed program screen to a file. ( Copies the disp layed prog ram screen to the c lipboard. (⇒ p.23 Prints the displayed program scree n. (

[Help]

Click [Help] and select from the pull-down menu.

Help Topic About

Displays the Help. Displays the version of the program.

(

⇒ p.23

⇒ p.19 ⇒ p.64

⇒ p.68

On-Screen Mouse Operations

Operation-Related Displays

Program Screens

Switching Functions and Screens

Functions can be selected.

Click

Settings Screen System Screen File Screen

The selected screen appears

Closes the program.

Click

Settings Screen

Analysis

1 Click

2 Click

Changing Settings

1 Click

2 Click

Changing Setting Items

Click

Changing the clock

display

Right Click

3 Click

Numerical and waveform calculations are available.

Dialog and Display Settings

Display input channel and A/B cursor setting dialogs, and numerical values and gauges.

Scrolling is available.

Changing Sheets

Click

Settings can be changed. Modes can be selected.

Closing Dialogs

Click

Minimize view: Displays only the title bar when you don’t need to see the whole dialog.

mark

The Channel Setting (CH. SET) dialog appears.

Program Screens

Operations on Waveform Data

Moving the A/B cursors

Right Click

Right click at the point whe re you want to move the cursor, then select. You can also move the A/B cursors by dragging horizontally.

You can move the cursors using the [AB CURSOR MOVE] dialog. (To display the dialog, click [Display]-[AB CURSOR] from the Function menu.)

Switching Gauges

Right Click

Select the gauge to display.

Select the area to zoom

Click

With zoom display enabled, clicking on a location causes it to appear zoomed in the lower half o f t he di spl ay .

Changing time axis

magnification

Right Click

Select a magnification ratio.

Numerical Value Display Operations

Click

The vertical scroll bar scrolls in the time axis direction.

The horizontal scroll bar scrolls through displayed channels.

Click

Dragging is possible.

Operations on the Settings Screens

Program Screens

Switching Functions

Click

Functions can be selected.

Displays the Waveform screen.

Selecting Channels

Click

Select unit (module) and channel numbers. (Channel Settings Screen)

Switching Screens and

Pages

2 Click

1 Click

Entering Text

Double Click

You can click directly to enter. You can also click F1 [Edit] (F keys) to enter from the virtual keyboard. (

⇒ p.25)

Clock setting is th e same as on the Waveform screen.

Click

Settings can be changed.

Changing Settings

Items with the mark at the right

Click

Select from the pull-down menu.

Items with the mark at the right

The numerical value increments with each click. Hold the mouse button to change the value continuously.

Items without a mark at the right

Double Click

Entries can be made by vi rtua l ke yboard. After entering, click the [OK] button. (

Click

⇒ p.25)

You can also doubl e click to open the virtual keyboard and make entries.

Click

Modes can be selected.

Operating Buttons

Click Click

Radio buttons Selecting one button deselects the others.

[Use Ch] page on the Status Settings screen (Memory Function)

Check boxes Toggles on ( ) and off ( ) with each click

Executing buttons Selecting this button executes this operation. If “…” is appended, a di alog appears.

Click

Pages within the Settings Screen

Program Screens

Double Click

Making Dialog Settings

Settings Pages

• All except the [One Ch] page on the

Channel Settings screen

• Trigger Settings screen

• Sheet Settings screen

• Numerical Calculation Settings screen

• Waveform Calculation Settings screen

• FFT Status Settings screen

Making Copy Settings

Settings Pages

• All except the [One Ch] page on the

Channel Settings screen

• Trigger Settings screen

• Numerical Calculation Settings screen

• Waveform Calculation Settings screen

• FFT Status Settings screen

Right Click

Basic Operations

This section describes the settings to be made when the program start s, t he methods for saving and printing measurements and settings , and other basic operations.

Setting the Model Configuration

Before using the program, set the model configuration of the instrument. Model configurations can be saved and reloaded. When the program starts the first time, the Model Configuration Settings screen is displayed automatically. This screen can also be displayed by selecting [Tools]-[Settings] from the menu bar.

The settings should match the system configuration of the instrument being used. Setting the system configurat ion (especially the Memory Capacity setti ng) to match that of the instrument at the time measu rements ar e made ensur es that wavefor m measu rement data wil l load prop erly later. Also, when creating a settings file, the program’s system configuration settings should match those of the instrument into which the settings are to be loaded.

Set the system configuration of the instrument being used.

When creating a settings file, set the input module (Unit) configuration. (⇒ p.20)

Accept the settings and display the Waveform

screen.

Attempting to accept the settings on this screen after mea surement or settings data has already been loaded cause the displaye d dat a to be reset . In th is cas e, r elo ad the da ta again.

Cancels settings and displays the Waveform screen. If you

Model configura tion s ettings can be

⇒ p.20) When first starting,

save. ( [Save] is not displayed.

Module configuration settings files (with ".ini" extension) can be loaded.(

Setting Items Description Selection Contents

Model Select the instrument model.

Memory Capacity*

HDD/MO Drive

Internal Printer

⇒ p.20)

Select the capacity of the memory installed in the instrument (the memory cap acity can be verified on the Configuration List screen of the System Settings on the instrument).

Select whether the HDD or MO drive is installed in the instrument.

Select whether an interna l printer is i nstalled i n the instrument.

click [Cancel] after starting the program for the first time, make the following settings (initial settings).

• Model: 8860

• Memory Capacity: 32 MW

• HDD/MO Drive: None

• Internal Printer: None

• Input Module Settings: (No settings)

HIOKI 8860 MEMORY HiCORDER or HIOKI 8861 MEMORY HiCORDER

• If Model 8860 is selected: 32 MW, 128 MW,

512 MW or 1 GW

• If Model 8861 is selected: 64 MW, 256 MW,

1 GW or 2 GW

None, HDD Drive or MO Drive

None, A4 Printer or A6 Printer

* If the actual quantity of waveform data to be loaded is larger than the specified memory capacity, data is loaded up to

the specified capacity.

Click [Save] on the Model Configuration screen.

Basic Operations

Setting the Input Module (Unit) Configuration

To create a v ali d set tin gs f ile, the i npu t mo dul e co nfi gura tion sett in gs in the prog ram must m atc h th e physi ca configuration of the instrument. No setting is necessary when loading measurement data.

When the program is started the first time, no configuration

Double Click

settings are present. Once set, a list of currently installed input modules (units) is displayed.

Double click the row of the input module (uni

number to be set or changed.

The Module (Unit) Selection screen appears.

Select the input module to be set.

Available input modules

Click

Saving Model Configuration Settings

• Model 8936 Analog Unit

• Model 8937 Voltage/Temp

Unit

• Model 8938 FFT Analog Unit

• Model 8939 Strain Unit

• Model 8940 F/V Unit

• Model 894 6 4-Ch Ana log Unit

• Model 8947 Charge Unit

• Model 8956 Analog Unit

Accepts the setting.

The [Save As] dialog box appears.

Select the save destination, and enter a file name.

Click [Save].

The model configuration file is saved with an "ini" extension.

• Model 8957 High Resolution

Unit

• Model 8958 16-Ch Scanner

Unit

• Model 8959 DC/RMS Unit

• Model 8960 Strain Unit

• None

Loading Model Configuration Settings

Click [Load] on the Model Configuration screen.

The [Open] dialog box appears.

Select the file to load (with "ini" extension), and click [Open].

The loaded model configuration settings are displayed.

Basic Operations

Verifying Current Model Configuration Settings

From the menu bar, click [Tools]-[Settings].

The settings can also be verified on the System screen. Model configuration settings consist of the installation status of peripheral devices and input modules, and the software version info rmation.

1 Click

3 Click

2 Click

Basic Operations

Loading Data (Waveform and Settings Files)

Instrument measurement data can be loaded into the program. The following types of data can be loaded.

• Memory function (".mem" file extension)

• Recorder function (".rec" file extension)

• FFT function (".fft" file extension)

Display the Waveform screen.

(The Waveform screen normally appears when the program starts. If another screen is displayed, click the [Close] button to display the Wavef or m screen.)

From the menu bar, click [File]-[Open].

• Index file for memory division (".seq" file extension)

• Index file for divided saving (".idx" file extension)

• Settings file (".set" file extension)(⇒ p.70)

1 Click

2 Click

The [Open] dialog appears.

You can verify the details of the selected file.

Select the type of data to load in the [Files of type] field, then select the file to load,

and click [Open].

2 Click

Select a file.

3 Click

1 Click

Select the file type.

To load a file directly, you can drag and drop it from Windows Explorer to the Waveform screen. (Click and hold th e left mous e but ton w hile moving the file, then release the button.)

Select [Open].

The selected data i s loaded an d displayed on the Waveform screen. Set the display method as needed.(

⇒ p.30)

Basic Operations

Changing Display Screen Size

The screen size can be selected from the following to suit various displ a y resolutions.

Screen Size: Small Selects the screen size suitable for XGA (1024 × 768) display resolution. Screen Size: Medium Selects the screen size suitable for SXGA (1280 × 1024) display resolution. Screen Size: Large Selects the screen size suitable for UXGA (1600 × 1200) display resolution.

When the program is first started, the Small screen size is selected. Subsequently, the last-used screen size is applied when the program starts.

Click any one of [Display]-[Screen Size: Small], [Screen Size: Medium] or [Screen Size:

Large].

1 Click

2 Click

Click any one.

Copying the Displayed Screen to the Clipboard (to paste an image into another program)

The Waveform screen can be copied to the clipboard.

Before copying, confirm that the screen you want to copy is fully visible on the monitor.

From the menu bar, click [Tools]-[Copy to Clipboard].

1 Click

2 Click

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Start the program such as Microsoft Word or Excel in which you want to insert the

image, and paste.

An image of the currently displayed screen is copied to the clipboard.

Example: an image pasted into Word

Basic Operations

Initializing Waveform Data or Settings

Displayed waveforms and individual settings can be initialized by clicking the corresponding initialization buttons. The following items can be initialized.

Waveform Data Initialization

Settings Initialization

Click [SYSTEM] on the Function menu, then click .

The Initialization Settings screen appears.

Clears currently loaded waveform data.

Initializes the contents specified for the selected check box.

Various Settings: Initializes the contents of each settings screen.

•

(Select [SET] on the Function menu to display the settings screen.)

• System Settings 1: Initializes the settings on the Environ me nt Setti ngs screen.

(Select [SYSTEM] on the Function menu to display the Environment Settings screen.)

1 Click

2 Click

3 Click

Waveform screen

Click the button for the type of items to initialize.

Initialization Settings screen.

Click

Initialization (Init) Settings screen

Click either button. Initializes the waveform data.

Initializes settings.

(Before clicking this button, select the type of settings to be initialized.)

When you click a b utton, a [Confirmat ion] dialo g a pears.

Click [Execute] to initialize.

Basic Operations

Entering Text and Numbers

Click the setting field to enter text or numerical values. Setting contents are displayed on the F keys (GUI). Click the F key display to select a character entry method. You can also enter characters directly from the keyboard.

Entering Numbers

Click the setting item on the Settings screen.

(Double clicking the setting item displays the virtual keypad for making numerical entries.)

Select an entry method from the displayed F keys (or the corresponding F1 to F8

keys on the keyboard).

(Depending on the setting item, some choices are not displayed)

F Key Display

Set the numerical value directly.

Keypad

(⇒ p.26)

Pushwheel

(⇒ p.26)

Increment numerical value.*

↑↑

Increment numerical value by one.

↑

Decrement numerical value by one.

↓

Decrement numerical va lue.*

↓↓

The virtual keypad is displayed for entry. Click to enter a value using the mouse.

The virtual pushwheel switches are displayed for numeric entry. Numbers are set one digit at a time.

*: The increment and

decrement step s iz depends on the particular setting item.

Basic Operations

Entry by [Keypad]

Enter a numerical value using the virtual keypad.

Numerical values are entered by the tenkeys on the virtual keypad. Click the operating buttons or F keys to make changes and accept your entry.

Acceptable

Entry Range

Entry Field

Ten-Keys

Input Position

Operating Buttons

Deletes one character Deletes all characters

Move input position Cancels entry Accepts entry

1 Click the desired numbers.

When the entry is complete

F Key Display

Entry by [Pushwheel] (To Set Each Digit)

Enter a numerical value using the virtual pushwheel switches.

Select the desired value for each digit by clicking T and S on the virtual pushwhee switches, or [↑] and [↓] on the displayed F keys.

Click the operating buttons or F keys to make changes and accept your entry.

F Key Display

Cancel the entry....Click [Cancel] or press the Esc key on your keyboard.

Digits

1 Click a digit to enter.

2 Value setting .........Click T and S or [↑] and [↓]

2 Accept the entry....Click [OK] or press the Enter key on your keyboard.

Operating Buttons

Accepts Entry Cancels Entry

When the entry is complete

3 Accept the entry....Click [OK] or press the Enter key on your keyboard.

Cancel the entry.... Cl ick [Cancel] or press the Esc key on your keyboard.

Basic Operations

Entering Text and Comments

Click the setting item on the Settings screen.

(Double clicking the setting item displays the virtual keyboard for text entry.)

Select an entry method from the displayed F keys (or the corresponding F1 to F8

keys on the keyboard).

Key Display

Edit

Direct

Clear

Undo

The virtual keyboard is displayed for text entry.(⇒ p.28) Click to enter a character using the mouse.

Enter text on the keyboard, and press the Enter key to accept.

Deletes entries.

Undoes the last operation.

When entering a file name

Windows 2000 and XP ca nnot handle file names contai ning the following characters, so they should not be used:

• ASCII: + = [ ] \ / | : * ? “ < > ; ,

• White space characters

When entering units and symbols

In some case s, charac ters enter ed on t he instr ument d iffer from those s aved or printed:

• Printing

→ 2, 3 → 3, n → n

• Saving (when saving numerical calculation results or in text format)

→ ^2, 3 → ^3, n → ^n, µ → ~u, Ω → ~o, ε→ ~e, °→ ~c ,

→ ~+, µε (display only) → uE, °C (display only) → C

Basic Operations

sing [Edit] for Entry

Enter text using the virtual keyboard for character entry.

Select a character by clicking it on the virtual keyboard. Click the operation buttons or the F keys in the GUI area to change or accept.

Input Position

Entry Field

Indicates the maximu m number of characters allowed.

Entry Mode(⇒ p.29) Selects the type of characters or text to be entered.

Text

List/History

Symbols

Operating Buttons

Deletes the previous

character

Inserts a space

Moves to the first character

Moves the entry position

to each character

Accepts your entry

Deletes the selected character (underlined)

Deletes all entered characters Moves to the last character Moves to the first or last character Cancels your entry

1 Click on a character to enter.

In case of an entry mistake

Delete the previous character

Click the your keyboard.

Delete all....................... Click the

keyboard.

Move entry position....... Click the [

BS button, [BS], or press the Backspace key on Clear button, [Clear] or the Delete key on your

←] or [→] keys, or the mouse buttons.

When the entry is complete

2 Accept the entry.........Click [OK] or press the Ent er key on you r keybo ar d.

Cancel the entry.........Click [Cancel] or press the Esc key on your keyboard

[List/History]

Basic Operations

Virtual Keyboard Entry Modes

[Text]

Preseted comments and lists of measurement units are displayed. The display depends on the current entry position. New entries appear in empty rows as they are added to the history, and when all rows are full, the oldest entry is overwritten.

Parts of the display differ according to entry position.

[Symbols]

(Example 1: Analog Comment Entry)

(Example 3: Sheet Name Entry)

(Example 2: Scaling Unit Entry)

Click an item.

Select the desired uni ts fro m th e p ull-d ow n m enu

[All Ch]

Selecting the Measurement Data Display Method

You can change the way waveform data is displayed as needed.

The waveform display method is selected on the Settings screen. To display the Settings screen, click [SET] on the Function menu of the Waveform screen, or click th [ ] (Settings) button.(⇒ p.12)

• Changing the A nalog Waveform Display (⇒ p.30): Select on the [All Ch] page of the Channel Setting screen.

• Changing the Logic Waveform Display (⇒ p.31): Select on the [Logic] page of the Channel Setting screen.

• Changing the FFT Waveform Display (⇒ p.32): Select on the [Analyze] page of the Status Setting screen.

• Changing the Sheet Display (⇒ p.33): Select on the Sheet Settings screen.

Changing Analog Waveform Display Settings

Set the analog waveform display on the [All Ch] page of the Channel Settings screen. The following analog waveform display characte ristics can be selected: waveform display/non-display, waveform display color, waveform zero position, vertical axis display magnification

On the settings screen, click the -[All Ch] page and double click in the list.

2 Click

1 Click

3 Double Click

[All Ch] Page on the Channel Settings Screen

Click the item to change in the dialog, and select from the pull-down menu.

Double click an item in the list. The [Module] dialog appears.

Waveform disp lay/ non-display

Vertical axis display magnification

Select an input module (Unit) and channel.

Even when waveform dis-

Waveform display color

Waveform zero position

Click

[Close]

when finished settin g

play is enabled, unless a channel is selected on the Sheet Settings screen for display, it does not appear on the Waveform screen. (

⇒ p.33)

Selecting the Measurement Data Display Method

Changing Logic Waveform Display Settings

Configure the logic waveform display on the [Logic] page of the Channel Settings screen. Waveform display/non-display and waveform display color can be selected for logic waveforms. Measurement data other than recorded logic waveform data is not displayed.

On the settings screen, click the -[Logic] page and double click in the list.

[Logic]

2 Click

1 Click

3 Double Click

[Logic] Page on the Channel Settings Screen

Click the item to change in the dialog, and select from the pull-down menu.

Click

Waveform display/non-display

[Close]

when finished setting

Double click an item in the list.

The [Logic Channel Settings] dialog appears.

Even when waveform disp lay is enabled, unless a channe l is s elected on the Sheet Settings screen for display, it does not appear on the Waveform scre en.(

⇒ p.33)

Waveform display color

W p a

A C

Selecting the Measurement Data Display Method

Changing FFT Waveform Display Settings

Set the FFT waveform display on the [Analyze] page of the Status Settings screen. The following FFT waveform display character ist ics can be selected: waveform display/non-display, waveform display color, x/y-axis display

On the settings screen, click the -[Analyze] page and double click in the list.

1 Click

[Analyze]

[Analyze] Page on the Status Settings Screen

Click the item to change in the dialog, and select from the pull-down menu.

nalysis mode

hannel for

nalysis

aveform dislay/non-display nd display co lor

Scaling of the y-axis display

2 Click

3 Double Click

Double click an item in the list. The [FFT Analyze Settings] dialog appears.

Click

[Close]

when finished setting

x and y axes for display of analysis results

Even when waveform display is enabled, unless a channel is selected on the Sheet Settings screen for display, it does not appear on the Waveform screen. (

⇒ p.33)

Selecting the Measurement Data Display Method

Changing Sheet Display Settings

Up to 16 sheets can be displayed on the Waveform screen. The data to be displayed on each sheet can be selected on the Sheet Settings screen.

Click on the settings screen, and select items to change on each sheet.

Select th e sheet number to change.

2 Click

1 Click

If a sheet nam e has been cha nged, the n ame i s di splayed on the Waveform screen.

3 Click

[Analog] Page on the Sheet Settings Screen

(To change the data display settings for each sheet)

Select an item to change.

Setting Contents

• Sheet name

• Data display format

• (Waveform, Numeric, X-Y Comp or Wave & X-Y)

• Number of screen graphs and display layout

• Data scrolling direction Other

Click the page to change, double click in the li st and set in the dialog that appears.

1 Click

Double click an item in the list.

2 Double Click

A dialog is displayed. When finished making settings in the dialog, click [Close].

[Analog] Page

Assign analog chan nels and arrange graphs for split-s creen display.

[Logic] Page

Assign logic channels and set display width and position.

[XY Comp] Page

(When the [X-Y Comp] or [W av e & X- Y] di sp lay fo rma t is s e lected) Select X-Y waveform settings and display colors, and arrange graphs for split-screen display.

[Wcal] Page

Assign waveform c alcul ation results and split-screen arrange graphs for split-scre en display.

[FFT] Page

Assigns FFT analysis results and sets graph arrangement for splitscreen display.

Selecting the Measurement Data Display Method

Changing the Waveform Screen Display Method

The display method of the Waveform screen can be changed from the Environment (Env) Settings screen, accessed from the System screen. The following settings can be changed.

• Grid Type

• Display Comments

• Time Value Display

Click [SYSTEM] on the Function menu, and on the System screen.

The Env Settings screen appears.

• Sheet Scroll Linkage

• Zero Position

1 Click

3 Click

2 Click

Waveform Screen

Env Settings Screen

Select the [Waveform Screen] items to set .

Set the [Setting Screen] setting items.

Setting Item Select Contents

Grid Type Display Comments Time Value Display Sheet Scroll Linkage Zero Posi tion

Setting Item Select Contents

Variable Auto Adjustment Off, On

The Variable (gai n) function can be used t o set any display ran ge and position. When variable auto adjustment is enabled, the variable setting becomes linked to changes in scaling and voltage range settings.

Off, Dotted Line, Solid Line Off, On

Time, Mod 60, Scale, Date, Samples No Linkage, Linkage Off, On

Selecting the Measurement Data Display Method

Changing Waveform Screen Color

The color of the Waveform screen can be changed from the Environment (Env) Settings screen, accessed from the System screen.

Click [SYSTEM] on the Function menu, and on the System screen.

The Env Settings screen appears.

1 Click

3 Click

2 Click

Waveform Screen

Env Settings Screen

Click the [Change Waveform Screen Color] button and change settings in the [Wave-

form Screen Color] dialog box.

Background color Waveform frame color Grid color Character color Waveform frame color (margins) A/B cursor line color

Set to default colors

Confirm the selections and return to the system screen

Undo the selections

Make background white

Make background black

Viewing Measurement Data

Determining Displayed Waveform Position

The scroll bar enables you to determine the relative position of the displayed portion of a waveform within the overall recorded waveform. You can also determine trigger points and A/B cursor locations.

Whole Waveform and Screen Display Range

Screen Display Range (25 div)

Scroll Bar

Whole Waveform

Verifying the Trigger Point and Cursor Positions on the Scroll Bar

With zoomed display (⇒ p.42)

Trigger points

Screen Display Range (25 div)

Zoomed display range (lower waveform)

Display range (upper waveform)

Cursor A

Cursor B

Indicates the ran ge outs ide of the Screen Display Range

(Yellow)

Scrolling Waveforms

Displayed waveforms can be scrolled using the scroll bar at the bottom of the waveform display. Scroll by dragging the screen display range of the scroll bar, or clicking the buttons at the left and right ends of the scroll bar.

Scroll bar

You can also scroll by clicking here.

Drag

Click and drag the scroll bar to move the displayed portion left or right.

Viewing Measurement Data

Viewing Measurement Values and Information

Information such as cursor values, channel settings, numerical calculation results and gauges can be displayed on the Waveform screen.

• Four display layouts are available:

Wave, Wave+Info, Gauge+Wave, ALL (Wave + Info + Gauge)

• Information display contents are available in three general types (detailed information contents

depend on the measurement setting configuration). A/B cursor values, channel (CH) informati on and numerical calculations

From the Function menu, click [Display]-[DISPLAY].

The [DISPLAY] dialog appears. (It can also be displayed by switching the SET mode to FN mode, and clicking F1 [Switch Info].)

1 Click

2 Click

3 Click

Select the desired display layout and contents.

[Wave] [Wave+Info]

(when using the Memory function or Recorder function)

The [DISPLAY] dialog appears

[All]

In the FFT function, [FFT] or [FFT+Info].

[Gauge+Wave]

Viewing Measurement Data

Showing and Hiding Gauges

A gauge corresponding to the measurement range of each channel can be displayed at the left side of the Waveform screen.

From the Function menu, click [Display]-[GAUGE].

The [GAUGE] dialog appears. (It can also be displayed by switching the SET mode to FN mode, and clicking F2 [GAUGE].)

1 Click

(when using the Memory function or Recorder func-

2 Click

3 Click

The [GAUGE] dialog appears

(The [GAUGE&VALUE] dialog appears in the FFT function)

tion)

Select a channel for the gauge to be displayed.

1 Click

2 Click

GAUGE Dialog

Set [View] to [ON] and select the channel to display.

The gauge for the selected channel is displayed at the left.

Viewing Measurement Data

Specifying a Waveform Area

A portion of a waveform can be specified by the A/B cursors for data saving, printing and X-Y composite display. This waveform portion can also serve to specify the range for numerical and waveform calculations, and FFT analysis.

From the Function menu, click [Display]-[AB CURSOR].

The [AB CURSOR] dialog appears.

1 Click

2 Click

3 Click

Selects the cursor type and other settings .

Select cursor settings.

Type...............Select the cursor type. (Vertical or Trace)

Num...............Select the number of cursors to enable. (1 or 2) *

Motion ............ (When 2 cursors are enabled) Select the cursor motion metho

Speed............Select the cursor speed. (Fast, Medium or Slow)

Line................(When the Trace cursor is selected) Select the cursor length.

AB CURSOR Dialog

*. If only one cursor is enabled, the specified portion will be from cursor A to the end of the data.

Specify the portion with the cursors.

AB CURSOR MOVE Dialog (not displayed on the 8860 series)

Axis................Select the Axis to serve as the origin of cursor movement.

Cur A/ Cur B..Select the channels for which to display cursor values.

AB CURSOR Dialog

(The waveform por tion cannot be speci fied with ho rizontal cu rsors

(Independent or Together)

(Short or Long)

Move by one data point at a time

Move cursor quickly according to the speed setting

AB CURSOR MOVE Dialog

Use to move the cursors.

Move cursors A and B by clicking their respective buttons.

Cursor movement speed depends on the [Speed] setting in the [AB CURSOR] dialog.

You can also move a cursor by dragging it on the screen.

Viewing Measurement Data

Magnifying and Compressing Waveforms

You can magnify waveforms to observe data details, and compress them to quickly obtain a broad view of overall trends.

Magnifying and Compressing Horizontally

You can magnify and compress waveforms along the horizontal (time) axis. Settings are made from the Waveform screen.

1 Click

2 Click

Selects display magnification along the horizontal axis.

To view the whole waveform

Click the [Mag] button to display the whole waveform.

Magnifying and Compressing Ve rtica lly

You can also magnify and compress waveforms along the vertical (measurement amplitude) axis. Settings are made on the [CH SET] dialog of the Waveform screen, or on the Channel Settings screen.

Setting from the Waveform Screen

In the Function menu, click [Display]-[CH SET].

The [CH SET] dialog appears.

1 Click

2 Click

The resulting amplitude per division is displayed.

3 Click

Select the module (Unit) to change.

Select the magnification.

Viewing Measurement Data

Setting from the Channel Settings Screen

Click [SET] in the Function menu.

The settings screen appears.

1 Click

2 Click

Click the -[All Ch] page on the settings screen, and double click in the list.

The [Module] dialog appears.

[All Ch]

2 Click

1 Click

3 Double Click

[All Ch] Page on the Channel Settings Screen

Select the channel to magnify, and set the magnification.

Waveform display/ non-display

Double click an item in the list. The [Module] dialog appears.

Select the input module (unit) and channel.

Vertical axis display magnification

Click

[Close] when finished setting

Viewing Measurement Data

Magnifying a Section of the Horizontal Axis (Zoom)

A waveform can be displayed simultaneously with any zoomed section of itself.

Display Waveform

Zoomed Waveform

1 Click

2 Click

3 Click

Select the magnification.

The zoomed screen appears.

Use the scrol l b ar t o d isp l ay th section you want to view.

To cancel the zoomed display Click the Zoom button again.

Viewing Measurement Data

Setting the Display Area and Vertical Axis Position (Variable Function)

The display area and position of the vertical axis can be set anywhere from the Channel Settings screen.

Click [SET] in the Function menu.

The settings screen appears.

1 Click

2 Click

Click the -[Variable] page on the settings screen, and double click in the list.

The [Variable] dialog appears.

[Variable]

2 Click

1 Click

3 Double Click

[Variable] Page on the Channel Settings Screen

Click the item to change in the dialog, and select from the pull-down menu.

Set the waveform display Variable item to [ON].

Variable Dialog

Select either per-division ("1 div") or Upper-Lower limit setting, and enter the desired values.

Click

[Close]

when finished setting

Viewing Measurement Data

Viewing Measurement Values (Cursor Measurement)

Depending on the cursor type, the value of the waveform at the cursor posi ti on can be displayed. The cursor types are as follows:

• Vertical Cursor.............Displays time and frequency.

• Horizontal Cursor ........Displays voltage value.

• Trace Cursor ...............Displays time and voltage values.

Click [Display]-[AB CURSOR] in the Function menu.

The [AB CURSOR] dialog appears.

1 Click

Make cursor settings.

AB CURSOR Dialog

2 Click

3 Click

AB CURSOR Dialog

Select the cursor type and other settings.

Type...............Select the cursor type. (Vertical, Horizontal, Trace*)

Num............... Select the number of cursors to enable. (1 or 2)

Motion............ (When 2 cursors are enabled) Select the cursor motion metho

(Independent or Together)

Speed............Select the cursor speed. (Fast, Medium or Slow)

Line................ (When the Trace cursor is selected) Select the cursor length.

(Short or Long)

Axis................ Select the Axis to serve as the origin of cursor movement.

Cur A/ Cur B.. Select the channels for which to display cursor values.

AB CURSOR MOVE Dialog

Use to move the cursors.

*. Trace cursor only in the FFT function

Move the cursor along the waveform to view measured values.

]

Viewing Measurement Data

Move one data point at a time

Move cursor quickly according to the speed setting

AB CURSOR MOVE Dialog (not displayed on the 8860 series)

Move cursors A and B by clicking their respectiv buttons.

Cursor movement speed depends on the [Speed setting in the [AB CURSOR] dialog.

You can also move the cursor by dragging it on th screen.

Measurement values are displayed.

Viewing Past Waveforms

By loading waveform data that was acquired with the same measurement configuration settings, up to sixteen waveform files can be displayed by switching between blocks. Each data block constitutes one waveform data file.

Click

History number

Trigger time of the data in the selected block

Green indicates the currently selected history bloc k

Display the [Mem Div] setting items.

Blue blocks contain stored data (Used Blocks)

Select the history number to display

Memory blocks with no stored measurement history cannot be displayed.

Viewing Measurement Data

Viewing Waveforms in Every Block (only for data measured using the memory division function)

When loading waveform data that was stored using the memory division function, the usage status of blocks and waveforms stored in each block can be displayed.

Green indicates the currently selected display block

Display block number

Trigger time of the d ata in the selected block

Blue blocks contain stor ed data (Used Blocks)

Select the block number to display.

To compare with other waveforms

Any waveform can be browsed and displayed as an overlay.

Click [SET] in the Function menu, and on the settings screen.

1 Click

Display the [Mem Div] setting items.

Click

2 Click

3 Click

Set the Reference Block setting (Ref Block) to [On].

Select whether to reference every block.

(Initially, all are set to Off.)

Viewing Measurement Data

Display Block (Green)

Reference Block (Red)

Click [Close] to return to the Waveform screen.

Select the block number Enables (F8: On) or disables (F7 : Off) re ference bl ock

To overlay all waveforms, select the [All On] button

The currently selected display block (Green)

Reference Block (Red frame)

Viewing Measurement Data

Viewing Waveforms as Numerical Values

To display waveform data as numerical values, change the Display setting on the Sheet Settings screen. Refer to the 8860 series'

Click [SET] in the Function menu and on the settings screen.

1 Click

Instruction Manual for details.

3 Click

2 Click

Select [Numeric] for the Display setting.

Click [Close] to return to the W aveform screen.

You can scroll through time axis values with the vertical scroll bar.

You can scroll through displayed channels with the left and right scroll buttons.

Calculating and Analyzing Measurement Data

Calculating and Analyzing Measure ment Data

You can perform numerical and waveform calculations (⇒ p.52) on waveform data loaded after measurement, and view calculation results on the Waveform screen.

Applying Numerical Calculations to Measurement Data

Procedures for Numerical Calculation

Load data for calculation

Specify calculation range

Select the calculation type

Execute calculations

Display calculation results on the Waveform scre en

The following types of numerical calculation are available for analysis. Calculation results are displayed as numerical values.

• Average value

• RMS value

• Peak-to-Peak (P-P) value

• Maximum value

• Time to Maximum value

• Minimum value

• Time to Minimum value

• Period

• Frequency

Load the data

• Rise Time

• Fall Time

• Standard Deviation (SD)

• Area value

• XY Area value

• Time to Specified Level

• Pulse Width

• Duty Ratio (percentage)

• Pulse Count

• Four arithmetic operations on

numerical calculation results

(Total: 19 types)

Calculation within the range specified by A/B cursors Numerical calculations can be limited to the range spec ified b y A/B cu rsors.

To load a waveform file, from the menu bar, click [File]-[Open].

See "Loading Data (Waveform and Settings Files)"(⇒ p.22)

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1 Click

2 Click

Specify the calculation range on the Waveform screen

Display the A/B cursors to specify the calculation range.

See "Specifying a Waveform Area"(⇒ p.39)

If a range is not specifi ed with the A/B cursor s, the whole waveform will be subject to calculation. If only one cursor is enab led, the d ata from the c ursor position to the end of the wavefor m will be su bject to calculation.

If calculation settings have already been made (⇒ p.51)

3 Click

Calculating and Analyzing Measurement Data

Select the calculation range on the Num Calc screen

Click [SET] on the Function menu, and on the Settings screen.

The Num Calc screen appears.

Select the calculation type

Select the [Calculation] radio button on the Num Calc screen.

Set the Numerical Calc item to [ON].

Select the calculation range setting.

Select either [Whole] for the whole waveform, or [A-B] for just a cursor-defined po tion.

1 Click

Select a calculation group (G1 to G16)

2 Click

3 Double Click

Select the calculation number (No.) to set.

The [Calculation] dialog appears.

Select the calculation type and other settings.

Execute calculations

Select the desired calculation group, and click the [Execute] button.

Click

When calculation finishes, the Waveform screen is displayed with the results. To interrupt calculat ions, press the F11 key to abort.

Numerical Calculation Results

Calculating and Analyzing Measurement Data

T o execute calculation using pre-exi sting numerical calculation settings, or to repeat numerical calculations

Select the pre-existing calculation settings from the Waveform screen, and calculate.

Display the [Num Calc] setting items.

Click the [Execute] button.

Select the calculation group, calculation

number, selectable contents and channel for calculation.

Calculating and Analyzing Measurement Data

Applying Waveform Calculations to Measurement Data

Perform waveform calculations on waveform data loaded after measurement, and view calculation results as waveforms on the Waveform screen.

Procedures for Waveform Calculation

Load data for calculation

Specify calculation range

Select the calculation type

Execute calculations

Display calculation results on the Waveform screen

The following types of waveform calculation are available for analysis. Calculation results are displayed as waveforms.

• Four basic arithmetic operators

( +, −, ×, / )

•

Absolute value (ABS)

• Exponent (EXP)

• Common logarithm (LOG)

• Square root (SQR)

• Moving average (M OV)

Load the data

To load a waveform file, from the menu bar, click [File]-[Open].

See "Loading Data (Waveform and Settings Files)"(⇒ p.22)

• Parallel movement along the time

axis

• First (DIF) and second (DIF2)

differential

• First (INT) and second (INT2)

integral

• Trigonometric functions (SIN, COS,

TAN)

• Inverse trigonometric functions

(ASIN, ACOS, ATAN)

(Total: 11 types)

Calculation with in t he ra nge specified by A/B cursors Waveform calcul ati ons ca n be lim ite d to the range specified by A/B cursors.

1 Click

2 Click

3 Click

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Specify the calculation range on the Waveform screen

Display the A/B cursors to specify the calculation range.

See "Specifying a Waveform Area"(⇒ p.39)

If a range is not specified with the A/B cursors, th whole waveform will be subject to calculation. If only one cursor is enabled, the data from the curso position to the end of the waveform will be subject t calculation.

If calculation settings have already been made (⇒ p.54)

Calculating and Analyzing Measurement Data

Select the calculation range on the Calculation Settings screen

Click [SET] on the Function menu, and on the Settings screen.

The Wave Calc Settings screen appear s.

Set the Waveform Calc item to [ON].

Select the calculation range setting.

Select either [Whole] for the whole waveform, or [A-B] for just a curso r-def ine d p ortion.

Click the [Const] page on the Wave Calc Settings screen, and set any constants needed for calculations.

Enter the calculation formula

Click the [Formula] page on the Wave Calc Settings screen, and enter the calculation formula.

Select the calculation (formula) number t set from the list of waveform ca lculation fo mulas.

Double Click

The [Formula] dialog appears.

Enter the calculation formula.

Calculating and Analyzing Measurement Data

Select the display type for calculation results

Click the [Scale] page on the Wave Calc Settings screen and select the display color and scale for calculation results.

Double Click

Select the formula number to change.

The [Scale Settings] dialog appears.

Select the trace color, measurement units an scaling, and enter comments.

Execute Calculations

Click the [Execute] button on the Wave Calc Settings screen to execute calculations.

Click

When calculation finishes, the Waveform screen is displayed with the results. To interrupt calculations, press the F11 key to abort.

Unless a channel is selected on the Sheet Settings screen for display, it does not appear on the Waveform screen.

⇒ p.33)

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Calculating and Analyzing Measurement Data

Applying FFT Calculations to Measurement Data

Only waveform data that was measured using the memory function can be analyzed. Load data to be analyzed from either the memory function or the FFT function.

Procedures for Waveform Calculation

Load data in memory function for analysis

The following types of FFT analysis are available. Calculation results are displayed as waveforms.

• Storage waveform

• Linear spectrum

• RMS spectrum

• Power spectrum

• Power spectrum density

• Cross-power spectrum

• Auto-correlation function

Load the data

To load a waveform file, from the menu bar, click [File]-[Open].

See "Loading Data (Waveform and Settings Files)"(⇒ p.22)

Select FFT function

(Set the [Reference] item to [From Mem])

• Histogram

• Transfer func ti on

• Cross-correlation function

• Impulse response

• Coherence function

• 1/1 Octave analysis

• 1/3 Octave analysis

Set the FFT analysis condition

Execute analysis

• Phase spectrum

• Power spectrum density (LPC)

(16 types)

Display analysis results on t he Waveform screen

1 Click

2 Click

3 Click

Select the FFT function Settings screen.

From the Function menu, click [FFT Function] and [SET], and then click on the settings screen.

The Status Settings screen appears.

1 Click

4 Click

2 Click 3 Click

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F m

Calculating and Analyzing Measurement Data

Set the analysis input data source to [From Mem]

From the pull-down menu of the [Reference], click [From Mem].

Click

Set the type of the analysis

Click the [Analyze] page on the Status Settings screen, and set the type of FFT analysis.

FT analysis

ode Channel for analysis

aveform display

etting and color

1 Click

Display range (scaling) for analysis results

2 Double Click

The [FFT Analyze Settings] dialog appears.

Click

[Close]

when finished setting

Select the analysis number to set from the list

X and y axes for display of analysis results

Unless a channel is selected on the Sheet Settings screen for display, it does not appear on the Waveform screen. (

⇒ p.33)

Calculating and Analyzing Measurement Data

Execute calculations

Click the [Execute] button on the Status Settings screen to execute analyze.

Click

When calculation fini shes , the Wav eform scre en i displayed with the results.

Waveform screen

Analyzing after Specifying an Analysis Starting Point

A starting point for FFT analysis can be specified on an existing memory waveform before analyzing.

Analysis is performe d once on the specified n umber of analysis points begin ning with the specified starti ng point, and analysis results are displayed. This is convenient for analy zing only a speci fic range. However, if averaging is enab led, analysis repe ats for the specified averaging count.

The starting point can be specified by one of the following methods:

(1) Verifying the analysis starting point while viewing analysis data (⇒ p.58)

The memory wavefor m and analysis res ults are displaye d at the same time on the Waveform screen (She et Settings screen: Display type [Wave+FFT] or [Wave+Nyquist]) and the analysis starting point is specified on the memory waveform.

(2) Performing FFT analysis after specifying a starting point on a memory waveform

using the A/B cursors (⇒ p.60)

The analysis starting poi nt is spe cified u sing the A /B cu rsors with the Me mory fu nction . If th e cur sors are n ot displayed, analysis begins at the start of the data. The starting position cannot be verified while the FFT function is enabled.

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Calculating and Analyzing Measurement Data

Procedure 1. V e rifying the analys is starting point while viewing analysis data

Display the waveform with the FFT function

(Ignore this step if the FFT function is already selected.)

From the Function menu, click [FFT Function].

1 Click

2 Click

Set the analysis condition on the Status Settings screen in the FFT function

From the Function menu, click [SET], and then click on the settings screen.

The Status Settings screen appears.

1 Click

2 Click

4 Click

3 Click

Set the analysis input data source (Refe ence) to [From Mem].

Set analysis cond itions suc h as the anal ysis mod and number of analys is points (these can also b set on the Waveform screen).

Calculating and Analyzing Measurement Data

]

Set the display methods on the Sheet Settings screen

Click on the settings screen.

The Sheet Settings screen appears.

Set the display type to [Wave+FFT] or [Wave+Nyquist].

To use split-screen display, s graph assignments on the [FFT page.

[FFT] page on the Sheet Settings screen

Specify the location of the analysis input data on the Waveform screen

Click the [Close] button on the settings screen to display the Waveform screen.

Click

Execute analysis

Click the [Execute] button on the Waveform screen to execute analyze.

Specify the location of the analysis input data.

Select analysis conditions as occasion demands.

The analysis segment of the memory waveform for one pass is displayed.

You can set the scrolling speed of the calculation start point. To display dialog: From the Function menu, click [Display]-[A B cursor]

Click

Shows the last analysis segment.

Calculating and Analyzing Measurement Data

Procedure 2. Performing FFT analysis after specifying a starting point using the A/B cursors

Display the waveform with the Memory function

From the Function menu, click [MEM Function] and display the waveform to analyze.

1 Click

2 Click

Specify the analysis starting point with th e A/B cursors

From the menu bar, click [Display]-[AB Cursor].

The [AB CURSOR] dialog and [AB CURSOR MOVE] dialog appear.

1 Click

2 Click

3 Click

AB CURSOR Dialog

Select the cursor type and other settings.

AB CURSOR MOVE Dialo

Use to move the cursors.

Calculating and Analyzing Measurement Data

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Specify a starting point using the A/B cursors (Vertical or Trace cursor).

1 Click

Set the type of cursor of the [AB CURSOR] dialo to [Vertical] or [Trace].

2 Click

Specify the analysis starting point with the A/ cursors.

When both A/B cursors are enabled, the analysi starting point is determined by the earliest (lef most) cursor. The length of the waveform segmen for FFT analysis cannot be specified us ing th e cu sors.

Select the FFT function to display the settings screen.

From the Function menu, click [FFT Function] and [SET], and then click on the settings screen.

The Status Settings screen appears.

1 Click

4 Click

2 Click 3 Click

Set the analysis input data source to [From Mem]

From the pull-down menu of the [Reference], click [From Mem].

Click

Click the [Close] button to display the Waveform screen.

Set analysis conditions such as the analysi mode and number of analysis points (thes can also be set on the Waveform screen).

Calculating and Analyzing Measurement Data

Execute analysis

Click the [Execute] button on the Waveform screen to execute analyze.

Click

Analysis results are displayed.

Saving and Printing Measurement Data

Saving and Printing Measurement Da ta

Saving Waveform Files

You can save currently displayed wa veform data. Along with waveform data, measurement configurations can also be saved. Files can be saved either by overwriting existing data, or saving with a specified file name. Original data is not backed up when you select [Save], so be careful not to overwrite it inadvertently.

From the menu bar, click [File]-[Save] or [File]-[Save As].

1 Click

2 Click

If you have chosen to save with a new file name, enter that file name.

Confirm the save destination, and click [Save].

Either can be selected. Save

Save As

The [Save As] dialog appears.

To save with a new name:

Enter the file name.

Click

Select the file type.

To change the saving settings:

Change the content to be saved a needed.

Saving and Printing Measurement Data

Saving the Display Screen

The Waveform screen can be saved as an image fi le. The image displayed in the program is saved. You can save an image file in two ways: click [Tools]-[Screen Shot] from the menu (saves only as a

bmp file), or click [File]-[Save As] fr om th e menu to save as either a bmp or png file

Before saving, confirm that everything you want to save is visible on the screen.

The resolution of the saved image depends on the screen size setting (

Saving a Screen Shot

From the menu bar, click [Tools] -[Screen Shot].

1 Click

⇒ p.23).

2 Click

Enter the file name to save, and click [Save].

The [Save As] dialog appears.

Enter a file name.

Click

Saving a Screen Image

From the menu bar, click [File]-[Save As].

1 Click

Saving and Printing Measurement Data

2 Click

Select [Screen Image] as the file type, and enter the file name to save.

The [Save As] dialog appears.

Select [Screen Image].

Enter a file name.

Click

Click [Save].

Select the image file forma t to save, and whether or not to save

the GUI (F-key display) area.

Format:

BMP Color, BMP Compressed Color, BMP Grayscale or PNG

GUI:

Without Saves without the GUI area (F-key display). With Saves with the GUI area (F-key display).

Saving and Printing Measurement Data

Setting Up Printing and Confirming Printing Content (Preview)

Before printing, select printer settings such as the printer and paper to use. Change the settings as needed.

Printer Settings

From the menu bar, click [File]-[Page Setup].

1 Click

2 Click

Select the printer and paper size to use.

The [Print Setup] dialog appears.

To make more detailed settings click [Properties] and set as needed.

Previewing Printing Content

From the menu bar, click [File]-[Print Preview].

1 Click

2 Click

Select the printing type to preview.

Saving and Printing Measurement Data

Printing types:"Printing Measurement Data"(⇒ p.68)

Confirm the print configuration, and change print setti ngs as needed.

Prints.

Select the page to confirm.

Select the page layout to display.

Magnify or reduce.

Saving and Printing Measurement Data

Printing the Display Screen

The displayed Waveform screen can be printed. Printing uses the printer and paper size selected with [File]-[Page Setup] on the menu bar. Verify these settings before printing. Print resolution depends on the screen size setting.(

From the menu bar, click [Tools]-[Print Screen].

1 Click

⇒ p.23)

2 Click

The [Print] dialog appears. The screen image is printed.

Printing Measurement Data

The following types of measurement data can be printed. Select the print format from the Print Settings screen.

Print Types

• Whole Wave* Prints all loaded waveform data. Prints the entire range of waveform data loaded from the instrument.

• A-B Wave* Prints the portion of waveform data between the A/B cursors.

• Trig Wave* Print 10 divisions of the data before and after a trigger event.

• Report Prints the waveform data of the displayed area on the waveform screen, upper and lower limits and analog channel settings.

• List Print a list of settings made in the settings screens.

• Calc Results* Print numerical calculation results.

• Screen Image Print the currently displayed screen. Print resolution depends on the screen size setting. (⇒ p.23)

* Printing is av aila ble for both wa vefo rms a nd nu meric al v alues. Se lect the [Printout Type] from

the [Print Items] on the Print Settings screen.

Saving and Printing Measurement Data

Printing uses the printer and paper size selected with [File]-[Page Setup] on the menu bar. Verify these settings before printing.

(Confirming print settings before printing)

Click [SET] on the Function menu, and on the Settings screen.

The Print Settings screen appears.

[Print Items]

2 Click

1 Click

[Print Items] page on the Print Settings screen

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From the menu bar, click [File]-[Print].

1 Click

Make print-related settings such as print con tents, waveform or numerical value printin selection, and printing of gauges and com ments, as needed. Setting contents are the sa me as on the inst ru ment itself. Refer to the instrument’s for setting procedure details.

When finished making settings, click [Exit] to return to the Waveform screen.

Instruction Manu

Select the desired Printing Type.

If an error message appears

Printing is not avai lable if no waveform dat a has been loaded, so you must load measu rement data before printing.

2 Click

The [Print] dialog appears.

Select the Printing Type.

Click

Click [OK].

Creating a Settings File (Setting and Saving Measurement Configurations)

Measurement configurations consisting of the settings on each setting screen can be saved as settings files. By loading such a settings file into the instrument, measurements can be made using the preset configuration. Depending on the setting contents, some measurement configurations can also be changed on the Waveform screen.(

Procedure to Create a Settings File to Load into the Instrument

⇒ p.71)

Load existing settings data

(not needed when creating a new configuration or when using the same configuration as existing measurement data)

When creating a new settings file, be certain that the model configuration of the file matches that of the instrument into which the settings will be loaded. (

Select the appropriate measurement configuration settings on each settings screen

⇒ p.19)

Save as a set tings file (“.set” extension)

Load the settings f ile into the instrument

Setting the Measurement Configuration

Load data

From the menu bar, click [File]-[Open] and load a settings file.

Measurement data can be used as a settings file.

See "Loading Data (Waveform and Settings Files)"(⇒ p.22)

1 Click

2 Click

4 Click

Select a file to load.

Verify contents of the selected file.

Select the measurement configuration settings

Setting from the Waveform screen (⇒ p.71) Setting from the Settings screens ( Setting from the System screens (

⇒ p.73)

⇒ p.78)

5 Click

3 Click

As the file type, select [Settings File (*.set)].

Creating a Settings File (Setting and Saving Measurement Configurat ions)

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Setting from the Waveform Screen

Make changes to the settings at the top of the Waveform screen as needed. Settings are the same as on the instrument.

Measurement Configuration and Trigger Criteria [Config]

With the Memory Function

Timebase

Indicates the timebase (time per horizontal division) and sampling rate. This can be set from the Status Settings screen.

Recording Length

Indicates the re cording length and duration. Set as the number of divisions to record per unit time. This can be set from the Status Settings screen.

With the Recorder Function

Sampling Rate

Timebase

Recording Length

Recording Duration

Magnification

Sets the magnificati on and comp ression of the time axi s (h ori zontal ax is ) for the whole waveform. Clicking the [Mag] button ca use s the whole waveform to be displayed on one screen.

Zoom

Sets magnification and compression of the time axis (horizontal axis) for a section of the waveform.

Trigger Mode setting

Sets the awaiting-trigger conditio when a measurement is finishe (can also be set on the Trigge r Se tings screen).

Pre-Trigger setting

Set to record the measurement data before or after a trigger event.

Click

Switch to other setting items.

Click

Switch to other setting items.

Setting methods are the same as for the Memo ry func tio n. Selection contents are different.

Analog Trigger Settings [Trigger]

(When using a Level Trigger)

Trigger number

Displayed items depend on the analog trigger type.

Module (Unit) and channel number for triggering

Numerical Calculation Settings [Num Calc]

Numerical calculation execution button

Group name for numerical calculation

Analog trigger type

Trigger level

Slope

Event count

Filter

Calculation contents

Timing

Click

Switch to other setting items.

Click

Switch to other setting items.

Creating a Settings File (Setting and Saving Measurement Configurations)

FFT Function Settings 1 [FFT(1/2)]

Frequency Range

Frequency Resolution

Number of Analysis Points

FFT Window Function Type

Specifying the location of the analysis input data

Execution button

Trigger Mode Setting

Magnification

Click

Switch to other setting items.

FFT Function Settings 2 [FFT(2/2)]

Waveform Display On/Off

Analysis Number

Analysis Mode

Analysis Channel

Waveform Color

Display (normal display/ Nyquist display)

X and Y Axis Display Type

Creating a Settings File (Setting and Saving Measurement Configurat ions)

Making Settings on the settings screens

From the Function menu, click [SET] and select each settings screen. Settings are the same as on the instrument.

Measurement Configuration Settings (Status Settings Screen)

Example: Memory function settings

The [Use Ch] page is not available with other function

[Basic] Page

The sampling clock, timebase, recording length and Time base-2 sampli ng c an be set. Also, roll mode and overlay utility functions can be set.

Channel selection s for Timebase-1 and Time base-2, and logic channel selections can be made here.

Input Channel Settings (Channel Settings Screen)

[Use Ch] Page

Select the input modul e (unit) nu mber an d chan nel to be set.

Measurement-related settings for the selected chan nel, and waveform-related settings such as scaling and waveform display can be made here.

The level monitor on this page is non-functional.

[One Ch] Page

h e

Creating a Settings File (Setting and Saving Measurement Configurations)

You can enter a title and comments for each analo and logic channel. To enter from your keyboard, first click F2 [Direct]. To enter from the virtual keyboard, firs t cli ck F1 [Ed it Entering Text (⇒ p.25) To display a dialog to copy settings from one chann

[Comment] Page

[All Ch] Page

to another, first click F7 [Copy].

All channel settings can be viewed as a list, from which the settings can also be changed. Double click anyw here in the l ist to disp lay a dial og fo changing settings. The display shows b oth com mon an d modu le-spe cif settings. Common settings are i nput module (unit)-specific se tings, waveform trace, measurement mode and range input coupling, low-pass filtering, magnification an zero position. Module-specific settings depend on the type of in stalled input module (unit).

[Scaling] Page

[Variable] Page

By setting a measurement scaling value for eac channel, converted values can be displayed on th Waveform screen. Scaling can be set by one of two m ethods: co nversio ratio or two-point setting. Double click anyw here in the l ist to disp lay a dial og fo changing settings.

The waveform position and magnification in the vert cal direction can be optionally set. The Variable function can be tur ned on or o ff for ea c channel. Double click anyw here in the l ist to disp lay a dial og fo changing settings.

Logic waveform display/non-display and waveform display colors can be set for each channel.

[Logic] Page

Creating a Settings File (Setting and Saving Measurement Configurat ions)

Tri gger Settings (Trigger Sett ings Screen)

[Analog] Page

The following trigger settings can be made: trigger mode, trigger source, pre-trigger, timed trigger, exter nal-trigger related settings, analog channel triggering and logic channel triggering.

Sheet Display Settings (Sheet Settings Page)

[Analog] Page (Example: Memory Function)

[Logic] Page

Select the sheet to set.

You can set the she et name, wavef orm or numeri c value display type and display formats such as spli screen or X-Y composite waveforms. Also, for each page, you can select what is displaye on the selected sheet.

[Logic] Page

[FFT] Page

[XY Comp] Page

[Wcal] Page

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Creating a Settings File (Setting and Saving Measurement Configurations)

Memory Division Settings (MemDiv Settings Screen)

Partitions internal memory space into multiple block You can select wheth er to divid e memory i nto multi p blocks and specify ho w many and which block s to us for recording. Also you can select blocks for display and referenc on the Waveform screen and enable (On) to displa the waveform each time a block is acquired.

Numerical Calculation Settings (Num Calc Settings Screen)

Numerical calcula tions or judg ments can be applied t measurement data, with calculation results displaye on the Waveform screen.

You can set numerical calcu lation on or off, an d spec ify the calculation range, type and judgment criteria. Double click anyw here in the l ist to disp lay a dial og fo changing settings.

Waveform Calculation Settings (Wave Calc Settings Screen)

Waveform calculations can be applied to measure ment data, with calculation results displayed on th Waveform screen.

You can set waveform calcu lat ion on or off, and sp ec ify the calculation range.

Select the calculation formula Double click anyw here in the l ist to disp lay a dial og fo changing settings. Constants to be used for calculation formulas can b registered on the [Const] page. Calculation waveform colors and display method ca be set on the [Scale] page.

Creating a Settings File (Setting and Saving Measurement Configurat ions)

Saving Settings (Save Settings Screen)

[Auto Save] Page

You can select whi ch setting con tents are to be saved by the instrument during auto or manual saving. The contents selected here do not affect saving from the program.

Print Settings (Print Settings Screen)

[Printer] Page

[SAVE Key] Page

You can select the contents to be printed when print ing on the instrument. Settings on the [Print Items] page also apply when printing from the program.

[Print Items] Page

Creating a Settings File (Setting and Saving Measurement Configurations)

System Screen Settings

To make settings on the System Settings screen, click [SYSTEM] from the Function menu. Settings are the same as on the instrument.

System Environment Settings (Env Settings Screen)

You can set Waveform screen appearance.

See "Changing the Waveform Screen Display

Method"(

⇒ p.34)

Creating a Settings File (Setting and Saving Measurement Configurat ions)

Saving Settings

Settings such as measurement configurations can be saved as settings files (“.set” extension). Saved files can be loaded into the instrum en t vi a network or on removab le m ed i a su ch as a PC Card.

Before saving, verify the current measurement configuration is what you want to save.

From the menu bar, click [File]-[Save As].

1 Click

2 Click

For the [Save as type] i tem, select Set tings f ile (.set) , ent er the fil e name, and cli ck the

Save button.

The [Save As] dialog appears.

To enter a file name.

Select [Settings File].

Enter the file name.

Click [Save].

Click

Creating a Settings File (Setting and Saving Measurement Configurations)

Loading a Settings File on the Instrument

A saved settings file can be loaded into the instrument via network or on removable media such as a PC Card. Loading a settings file from the instrument’s File screen resets the measurement configuration of the instrument to match the settings file. Example: Loading a settings file from a PC Card into the instrument.

Insert the PC Card into the instrument, and press the FILE key.

The File screen appears.

From the [MEDIA LIST], select PC CARD#1, and select F1 [Lis t] .

The file contents appear.

2 Click

1 Click

Media List

Select the settings file saved by the program, and click F1 [Load].

The settings file is loaded into the instrument.

File List

1 Click

Refer to the instrument’ s

2 Click

Instruction Manual for details about the data loading method.

Uninstalling the Program

Use the following procedure to uninstall the program.

From the Windows Start menu, select the [Control Panel], and double click [Add or

Remove Programs].

Click

Uninstalling the Program

Double Click

The [Add or Remove Programs] screen appears.

From the list of installed programs, select 9725 Memory HiViewer, and remove i t.

Click

A confirmation dialog appears when you click [Remove].

[Yes]

[Remove]

Click

The uninstall process begins. The uninstall progress status is displayed

Uninstall is finished

You are returned to the [Add or Remove Programs] screen. Settings files are not deleted during uninstall, so if no longer needed, delete them manually.

Specifications

General Specifications

Compatible Measurement Instruments

8860/8861 Memory HiCorder

• Model 8936 Analog Unit

• Model 8937 Voltage/Temp Unit

Compatible Input Modules (Units)

• Model 8938 FFT Analog Unit

• Model 8939 Strain Unit

• Model 8940 F/V Unit

• Model 8946 4-Ch Analog Unit

• Model 8947 Charge Unit

Functions

Loadable Data Formats

File Loading

Maximum Loadable Data Size

File Saving Saving Contents

• Model 8956 Analog Unit

• Model 8957 High Resolution Unit

• Model 8958 16-Ch Scanner Unit

• Model 8959 DC/RMS Unit

• Model 8960 Strain Unit

Proprietary-format files for the Model 8860 and 8861 Memory HiCorders

• Memory Function (“.mem” extension)

• Recorder Function (“.rec” extension)

• FFT Function (“.fft” extension)

• Memory division index file (“.seq” extension)

• Divided saving index file (“.idx” extension)

• Settings Files (“.set” exte nsion )

2 GW

• Measuremen t Data (Binary and ASCII) (partial sav ing between A/B cursors is possible)

• Setting Configuration

• Screen Images (BMP and PNG)

• Calculation Results

Functions

Waveform Display

Specifications

1, 2, 3, 4, 6 or 8 split screens Horizontal scrolling, vertical scrolling, continuous Scrolling available along the time axis Magnification and reduction available along the time axis Zero position movement and magnification and reduction for each channel Variable setting available for each channel

Display

Numerical Calculations (Memory Function)

X-Y Composite Display (Memory function only)

FFT Display Format

Numerical Value Display Numerical waveform data values can be displayed Displayable Sheets 16 Sheets

Displayable Channels (per Sheet)

Cursor Functions

Clipboard Copy Waveform screen image can be copied to the clipboard

Calculation Types

Calculation Range

1, 2 or 4 split screens Dot or Line Interpolation Composition range can be specified

1, 2, or 4 screen display, Nyquist display Display scale: Linear scale, Log scale, Phase

Analog: 32 channels Logic: 16 channels Waveform calculations: 16 calculations X-Y Composites: 8 composites FFT: 8 analysis

Vertical, horizontal and trace cursors 2 cursors (A and B) Time value, voltage value display

Average value, RMS value, P-P value, Maximum value, Time-to-Maximum value, Minimum value, Time-to-Minimum value, Period, Frequency, Rise Time, Fall Time, Area value, X-Y Area value, Standard Deviation, Time-to-Specified Level, Pulse Width, Duty Ratio, Pulse Count, Four Arithmetic Operators

The whole range, or that between A/B cursors can be specified

Waveform Processing Calculations (Memory Function)

Calculation Types

Calculation Range

Up to 16 custom calculation expressions Four arithmetic operators, absolute value, exponent, common logarithm, square root, moving average, differential calculus (first and second derivatives), integral calculus (first and second integrals), transposition on the time axis, trigonometric functions (sin, cos, tan) and inverse trigonometric functions (asin, acos, atan)

The whole range, or that between A/B cursors can be specified

Specifications

Functions

FFT Analysis Mode Setting

Storage waveform, Linear spectrum, RMS spectrum, Power spectrum, Power spectrum density, Cross-power spectrum, Auto-correlation function, His tog ra m, Tran sfe r function, Cross-correlation function, Impulse response, Coherence function, 1/1 Octave analysis, 1/3 Octave analysis, Phase spectrum, Power spectrum density (LPC)

FFT analysis (FFT Function)

Printing

Number of Sampling Points 1000, 2000, 5000, 10000

Window Function

Averaging Function

Compatible Printers Printers supported by the PC's operating system

Print Formats

Print Range Whole range, or between A/B cursors Print Preview Supported

Rectangular, Hanning, Exponential, Hamming, Blackman, Blackman-Harris, Flat top

Simple averaging on timebase, Exponential averaging on timebase, Simple averaging on frequency axis, Exponential averaging on frequency axis, Peak hold on frequency axis (settable from 2 to 10,000 counts)

Waveform images (1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 or 16 traces), numerical value printing, report format, list print, calculation results, screen image

HIOKI 9725 MEMORY HiVIEWER

Instruction Manual

Publication date: April 2006 Revised edition 1 Edited and published by HIOKI E.E. CORPORATION

Technical Support Section All inquiries to International Sales and Marketing Department

81 Koizumi, Ueda, Nagano, 386-1192, Japan TEL: +81-268-28-0562 / FAX: +81-268-28-0568 E-mail: os-com@hioki. co .jp URL http://www.hioki.co.jp/

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• All reasonable care has been taken in the production of this manual, but if you find any points which ar e unclear or in error, please contact your supplier or the International Sales and Marketing Department at HIOKI headquarters.

• In the interests of product development, the contents of this manual are subject to revision without prior notice.

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Hioki 9725 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

User's License Agreement

Introduction

Confirming Package Contents and Handling the CD

Symbols and Terminology

Overview

Product Overview and Features

Operation Flowchart

Hardware and OS Requirements (System Configuration)

Installing the 9725 Memory HiViewer Program

Starting and Closing the Program

Starting the Program

Closing the Program

Program Screens

Waveform Screen

Settings Screen

System Screen

Menu Bar Operations

On-Screen Mouse Operations

Basic Operations

Setting the Model Configuration

Setting the Input Module (Unit) Configuration

Saving Model Configuration Settings

Loading Model Configuration Settings

Verifying Current Model Configuration Settings

Loading Data (Waveform and Settings Files)

Changing Display Screen Size

Copying the Displayed Screen to the Clipboard (to paste an image into another program)

Initializing Waveform Data or Settings

Entering Text and Numbers

Entering Numbers

Entering Text and Comments

Selecting the Measurement Data Display Method

Changing Analog Waveform Display Settings

Changing Logic Waveform Display Settings

Changing FFT Waveform Display Settings

Changing Sheet Display Settings

Changing the Waveform Screen Display Method

Changing Waveform Screen Color

Viewing Measurement Data

Determining Displayed Waveform Position

Scrolling Waveforms

Viewing Measurement Values and Information

Showing and Hiding Gauges

Specifying a Waveform Area

Magnifying and Compressing Waveforms

Magnifying and Compressing Horizontally

Magnifying and Compressing Ve rtica lly

Magnifying a Section of the Horizontal Axis (Zoom)

Setting the Display Area and Vertical Axis Position (Variable Function)

Viewing Measurement Values (Cursor Measurement)

Viewing Past Waveforms

Viewing Waveforms in Every Block (only for data measured using the memory division function)

Viewing Waveforms as Numerical Values

Calculating and Analyzing Measurement Data

Applying Numerical Calculations to Measurement Data

Applying Waveform Calculations to Measurement Data

Applying FFT Calculations to Measurement Data

Procedure 1. V e rifying the analys is starting point while viewing analysis data

Procedure 2. Performing FFT analysis after specifying a starting point using the A/B cursors

Saving and Printing Measurement Data

Saving Waveform Files

Saving the Display Screen

Saving a Screen Shot

Saving a Screen Image

Setting Up Printing and Confirming Printing Content (Preview)

Printer Settings

Previewing Printing Content

Printing the Display Screen

Printing Measurement Data

Creating a Settings File (Setting and Saving Measurement Configurations)

Setting the Measurement Configuration

Setting from the Waveform Screen

Making Settings on the settings screens

System Screen Settings

Saving Settings

Loading a Settings File on the Instrument