Sony SIR-3400H User Manual

Hi-speed HDD Data Recorder

SIR-3400H

Precision Analog Unit / Wide Band Analog Unit

SIR-3032i / SIR-3032W

Read all the instructions in the manual carefully before use and strictly follow them. Keep the manual for future references.

Instruction Manual

[For U.S.A. and Canada]

[For EU and EFTA countries]

THIS CLASS A DIGITAL DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART15 OF THE FCC RULES AND THE CANADIAN ICES-003. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS. (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL

INTERFERENCE, AND

(2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY

INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDERSIGNED OPERATION.

CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA CLASSE A EST CONFORME À LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA.

[For the customers in Australia]

Australian EMC Notice

This product complies with the following Australian EMC standard.

AS/NZS CISPR11/2002 Emission Standard for ISM Equipment

CE Notice

Marking by the symbol CE indicates compliance with the EMC directive and the Low-voltage directive of the European Community. This marking shows conformity to the following technical standards.

EN 55011 Group 1 Class A/1998 A1/1999 A2/2002 :

"Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of industrial, scientific and medical (ISM) radio-frequency equipment"

EN 61000-3-2/2000 :

"Limits for harmonic currents emissions (equipment input current ≦ 16 A per phase)"

EN 61000-3-3/1995 A1/2001 :

"Limitation of voltage fluctuations and flicker in lowvoltage supply systems for equipment with rated current ≦ 16 A"

EN 61000-6-2/2001 :

"Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 6-2 : Generic standards - Immunity for industrial environments"

EN 61010-1/2001 :

"Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use Part 1: General requirements"

For DC power-driven products to meet EN 61000-6-2/2001, the following operational conditions must be satisfied.

1. Input and output signal cable length : 30 m or less

2. Cable length for input power source : 10 m or less

Note

When using the same cable for output signal and input power source, the cable must not be longer than 10 m.

For AC power-driven products to meet EN 61000-6-2/2001, the following operational conditions must be satisfied.

1. Input and output signal cable length : 30 m or less

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Raadpleeg uw leverancier indien de batterij toch vervangen moet worden. De batterij mag alleen vervangen worden door vakbekwaam servicepersoneel.

English

Deutsch

Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment for Business use (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable take-back scheme for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please visit Sony Manufacturing Systems Europe’s web site:

http://www.sonymanufacturing.com/environment

Entsorgung von als Industriemüll anfallenden elektrischen und elektronischen Geräten (anzuwenden in den Ländern der Europäischen Union und anderen europäischen Ländern mit einen separaten Sammelsystem für diese Geräte)

Das Symbol auf dem Produkt oder seiner Verpackung weist darauf hin, dass dieses Produkt nicht als normaler Haushaltsabfall zu behandeln ist, sondern im Rahmen des entsprechenden Rücknahmeprogramms für das Recycling von elektrischen Geräten abgegeben werden muss. Durch Ihren Beitrag zum korrekten Entsorgen dieses Produkts schützen Sie die Umwelt und die Gesundheit Ihrer Mitmenschen. Umwelt und Gesundheit werden durch falsches Entsorgen gefährdet. Materialrecycling hilft, den Verbrauch von Rohstoffen zu verringern. Weitere Informationen über das Recycling dieses Produkts erhalten Sie auf der Webseite von Sony Manufacturing Systems Europe:

http://www.sonymanufacturing.com/environment

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Safety Precautions

Sony Manufacturing Systems Corporation products are designed in full consideration of safety. However, improper handling during operation or installation is dangerous and may lead to fire, electric shock or other accidents resulting in serious injury or death. In addition, these actions may also worsen machine performance. Therefore, be sure to observe the following safety precautions in order to prevent these types of accidents, and to read these “Safety Precautions” before operating, installing, maintaining, inspecting, repairing or otherwise working on this unit.

Warning indication meanings

The following indications are used throughout this manual, and their contents should be understood before reading the text.

Warning

Failure to observe these precautions may lead to fire, electric shock or other accidents resulting in serious injury or death.

Caution

Failure to observe these precautions may lead to electric shock or other accidents resulting in injury or damage to surrounding objects.

Important

If there is any abnormal phenomena during installation or operation, disconnect the power cord and contact service engineer person immediately. It is dangerous to use the unit if it is not operating normally.

General

WARNING

. No user-serviceable parts are inside the unit. Removing the covers may expose you danger. . Never push objects of any kind into the unit through the slots. . Do not place any liquids on the top of the unit. . Should any object or liquid fall into the unit, turn the power OFF and unplug the unit and call service engineer person to

check it before using again.

. The SIR-3000 series should be used indoors or under similar conditions. . Clean the recorder by wiping it with a dry cloth. . Be careful that you do not listen to earphones (sold separately) at a high volume for extended periods of time.

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Installation

WARNING

. When unpacking, packing or installing, assign more than 2 persons to handle the unit to prevent injury. . Be careful never to drop the unit when handling, unboxed or boxed. If the unit is dropped, turn the power

OFF and unplug the unit and call service engineer person to check it before using again.

. Be sure that the unit is firmly positioned on its supporting surface. The unit cause an injury if it falls or

dropped.

. To allow adequate air circulation, do not block the ventilation of the unit. . Do not place the unit or other heavy objects on the power cord. If damaged, the cord may cause fire or

electric shock.

Operating Cautions

* Be sure to observe the following cautions.

. Use the supplied power cord.

The POWER cord contains a safety earth ground. Make sure to connect this earth ground. Failure to do so may result in electric shock or fire.

Earth

Make sure to ground the POWER cable firmly.

CAUTION

. Keep the unit away from strong magnetic fields such as high voltage transformers, speakers, and

electric motors.

. When receives strong outer noises, the unit may operate improperly. . Do not locate the unit in a dusty, hot or humid place. . Do not place heavy objects on the top of the unit, otherwise it may fall and cause an injury. . To disconnect the power cord or signal cable, always pull it by the plug. Pulling wire may cause it to be

damaged resulting fire or electric shock.

. Keep the power cord or signal cable away from where people might step on it or trip over it. . Be sure that the attached AC power cord is firmly connected.

There is a protective ground wire in attached AC power cord.

Operation

WARNING

. Be sure operate the unit only with the specified power supply. Use of an incorrect voltage will

cause severe damage.

. Be sure to input to the unit only the specified signal voltage. . Replace only with specified type and rated fuse.

CAUTION

. Disconnect the power cord from the unit if it is not in use. . Disconnect the power cord before replaceing fuse.

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Caution

Please read carefully the following precautions prior to use. These precautions will prevent your data on recording media from being damaged or lost.

Condensation

In the default settings, the condensation sensor on this unit is set to off. (1) Always turn the condensation sensor on under conditions where condensation may form easily such as

when the temperature around the recording unit goes from a low to high temperature.

(2) To prevent damage to data in environments where condensation tends to occur, be sure to always eject

the recording media after using the recording unit, and then press the POWER switch to turn off the power.

<Reference> (Section 7-2-2) Off : Condensation is not detected. If condensation occurs the recording media and data may become damaged. On : Condensation is detected when the unit’s power is turned on to protect the recording media and data

from being damaged.

Warming Up/Cooling Down

When the temperature inside the unit is too high or too low, the unit displays one of the following messages and the unit is automatically cooled down or warming up. The unit cannot be operated until the temperature reaches proper level and the message on LCD display disappears.

LCD message Recording unit status Remarks

Low Temp Warming Up Internal temperature < 5 dC Displayed until the internal temperature is

High Temp Cooling Down 70 dC < Internal temperature Displayed until the internal temperature is less

5 dC or higher

than 70 dC

Overwrite

Once overwritten, the previously recorded data after the point where the overwriting ends cannot be reproduced (see section 2-5).

<Reference> (Section 8-2-3) Overwriting is prohibited in the default settings. To cancel the overwrite protection, set the Overwrite option under Utility_Global Setup Menu_Function to On in the LCD screen. In an attempt of overwriting, a message “Overwrite?” will appear on the LCD of the recording unit. If you wish to overwrite the old data, press FWD key with REC key pressed down.

Power Switch

When turning off the unit completely, first confirm that the ACCESS lamp is out and then turn off the POWER switch on the rear of unit.

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Caution

Power Supply Back-up (Power Outages or Power Cord Disconnection)

When the power supply is stopped, the unit switches to the backup power supply without turning off the power. The unit automatically switches to the power supply in the following order of priority (starting from the highest priority): AC > DC > Internal backup battery. (1) When the unit is backed up by the internal battery for 3 minutes or longer, to protect the recording

media, the operation is stopped. Then, the unit starts the shut-down operation.

(2) The backup power supply may not be activated if the internal backup battery is not fully charged.

The unit is shut-down in the following process of operation in which case both of more than 3 minutes passed or pressing the Standby key on the front panel to more than 2 seconds, during the back-up operating state.

The screen display goes out. The standby lamp and other lamps on the

(10 seconds at the maximum)

front panel go out. (The unit is completely shut down.)

Connection of Cables for IEPE Inputs

Be sure to make the input format settings while a signal source is not connected to the INPUT connector of the unit. Use of IEPE inputs format * may damage the signal source as 24 V power is supplied to the INPUT connector.

* IEPE input format: The input format for using a sensor with built-in the pre-amplifier (IEPE type). In this unit, either TEDS

mode, which acquires the TEDS data, or IEPE mode, which doesn’t acquire TEDS data, can be selected.

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1. Overview ......................................................................... 1-1

1-1. Introduction .................................................................................................. 1-1

1-2. Major Features ............................................................................................. 1-1

2. Data Format and Basic Operations .............................. 2-1

2-1. Data Format .................................................................................................. 2-1

2-2. TOC .............................................................................................................. 2-2

2-3. Initialization of Recording Media (Formatting) ........................................... 2-2

2-4. Removing Recording Media ........................................................................ 2-2

2-5. Overwriting Data .......................................................................................... 2-2

2-6. ID Block ....................................................................................................... 2-3

3. Names and Functions of Parts ..................................... 3-1

3-1. SIR-3400H (Recording unit) ........................................................................ 3-1

3-1-1. Front Panel .................................................................................. 3-1

3-1-2. Rear Panel ................................................................................. 3-11

3-1-3. Side Panels ................................................................................ 3-15

3-2. SIR-3032i/W (Measuring Unit) ................................................................. 3-16

3-2-1. Front Panel ................................................................................ 3-16

3-2-2. Rear Panel ................................................................................. 3-19

3-2-3. Side Panels ................................................................................ 3-21

4. Preparations ................................................................... 4-1

4-1. Connecting the Power Supply ...................................................................... 4-1

4-1-1. AC Power Supply ........................................................................ 4-1

4-1-2. DC Power Supply ........................................................................ 4-3

4-1-3. Internal Backup Battery .............................................................. 4-4

4-2. Connecting the Signals ................................................................................. 4-4

4-3. Cartridges ..................................................................................................... 4-5

4-3-1. Cartridges .................................................................................... 4-5

4-3-2. Loading a Cartridge ..................................................................... 4-5

4-3-3. Ejecting the Cartridge ................................................................. 4-6

4-4. Diagnostics ................................................................................................... 4-7

4-5. Calibration .................................................................................................... 4-7

4-6. Required Settings Before Recording ............................................................ 4-7

4-7. Source and Record ....................................................................................... 4-8

4-7-1. Source .......................................................................................... 4-8

4-7-2. Record ......................................................................................... 4-8

5. Description of Transport Mode ..................................... 5-1

5-1. Transport Modes .......................................................................................... 5-1

5-2. Operation Transition Diagram ...................................................................... 5-2

5-3. Transport Mode Transition Table ................................................................. 5-3

6. Setting and Check Items................................................ 6-1

6-1. Default Settings ............................................................................................ 6-1

6-2. LCD Screen Configuration........................................................................... 6-3

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6-1-1. Recording Unit Setting/Checking (Including Media Settings) ... 6-1 6-1-2. Measuring Unit Setting/Checking

(Including Input/Output Settings) ............................................... 6-2

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7. Basic Settings (Main Screen) ........................................ 7-1

7-1. Setting Procedure (for Main Screen)............................................................ 7-1

7-2. Settings ......................................................................................................... 7-2

7-2-1. Fan Control On/Off (Fan Control) .............................................. 7-2

7-2-2. Condensation Sensor On/Off (Dew Sense) ................................. 7-2

7-2-3. Synchronized Master/Subordinate Operation (Sync-Mode) ....... 7-3

8. Function Setup (Function Screen) ............................... 8-1

8-1. Setting Procedure (for Function Screen) ...................................................... 8-1

8-2. Settings ......................................................................................................... 8-2

8-2-1. Selecting the Frequency Type (Freq-Type) ................................. 8-2

8-2-2. Recording Media Auto Repeat On/Off (Auto-Repeat) ............... 8-2

8-2-3. Recording Media Overwrite On/Off (Overwrite) ....................... 8-2

8-2-4. Selecting the Trigger Mode (Trigger Mode) ............................... 8-3

8-2-5. Pre-Trigger Recording On/Off (Pre-Trigger) .............................. 8-3

8-2-6. IRIG-B Timecode On/Off (IRIG) ............................................... 8-3

9. Display Settings (Display Screen) ................................ 9-1

9-1. Setting Procedure (for Display Screen)........................................................ 9-1

9-2. Settings ......................................................................................................... 9-1

9-2-1. Switching the Response Characteristics (Bar meter Peak) ......... 9-1

9-2-2. Switching the Bar Meter Scale (Bar meter Scale) ...................... 9-2

9-2-3. Adjusting LCD Contrast (LCD Contrast) ................................... 9-2

9-2-4. Adjusting LCD Brightness (LCD Brightness) ............................ 9-2

10. Network Settings (Network Screen) ........................... 10-1

10-1. Setting Procedure ....................................................................................... 10-1

11. Clock Setting (Clock Screen) ...................................... 11-1

11-1. Setting Procedure ....................................................................................... 11-1

12. Operation Settings (Using Setting Key) ..................... 12-1

12-1. ID Number Increments ............................................................................... 12-1

12-2. Index Number Increments .......................................................................... 12-1

12-3. Setting the Recording/Playback Speed ...................................................... 12-1

12-4. Setting the Number of Recording Channels............................................... 12-2

12-5. Setting the Input Range .............................................................................. 12-3

12-5-1. Setting the Manual Range ......................................................... 12-3

12-5-2. Setting the Auto Range .............................................................. 12-4

12-6. Setting the Input DC Offset........................................................................ 12-5

12-6-1. Setting Input DC Offset Manually ............................................ 12-5

12-6-2. Setting Input DC Offset Automatically ..................................... 12-6

12-7. Setting the Input Format............................................................................. 12-7

12-8. Setting the Transmission Format ................................................................ 12-8

12-9. Recording Memo ........................................................................................ 12-8

12-10. Setting the Output Level .......................................................................... 12-10

12-11. Setting the Test Signal .............................................................................. 12-11

12-12. Mark Settings ........................................................................................... 12-11

12-13. Panel Lock ................................................................................................ 12-11

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13. Other Settings .............................................................. 13-1

13-1. Changing to the Address, Amount of Recording Media Remaining,

or Time Display .......................................................................................... 13-1

13-2. Clearing the Peak Indicator and Over Indicator ......................................... 13-1

13-3. Switching the Speaker or Earphone Playback Signal Source .................... 13-1

13-4. Adjusting the Playback Volume ................................................................. 13-1

13-5. Changing the AC Voltage ........................................................................... 13-2

14. Execution of Function/Checking ................................ 14-1

14-1. Save of Setting Values/Recall of Setting Values (Save/Recall Setup) ........ 14-1

14-2. Copying Mark1/Mark2 (Copy) .................................................................. 14-3

14-3. Formatting the Hard Disk Drive (Format) ................................................. 14-4

14-4. Repairing Recording Media Discrepancies (RAID Rebuild) ..................... 14-5

14-5. Executing Calibration (Calibration) ........................................................... 14-6

14-6. Bar Meter Auto Adjustment (Barmeter Auto Adjustment) ........................ 14-7

14-7. Executing Diagnostics (Diagnostics) ......................................................... 14-8

14-8. Checking the Recording Media Contents (TOC Viewer)........................... 14-9

14-8-1. Viewing the TOC List ............................................................... 14-9

14-8-2. Detailed INDEX List including IDs .......................................... 14-9

14-8-3. TOC Screen Elements ............................................................. 14-10

15. Data Recording/Playback ............................................ 15-1

15-1. Data Recording ........................................................................................... 15-1

15-2. Data Playback............................................................................................. 15-3

15-3. Recording and Playback Voice Annotations .............................................. 15-4

15-3-1. Connecting the Microphone and Earphone ............................... 15-4

15-3-2. Recording Voice Annotations .................................................... 15-5

15-3-3. Playback Voice Annotations ...................................................... 15-5

15-4. Recording and Playback AUX Digital Data ............................................... 15-6

15-4-1. Connecting the AUX Digital Data............................................. 15-7

15-4-2. Recording AUX Digital Data Signals ....................................... 15-7

15-4-3. Playback AUX Digital Data Signals ......................................... 15-7

15-5. Recording and Playback AUX Analog Data .............................................. 15-8

15-5-1. Recording and Playback IRIG-B Time Code Signal................. 15-8

15-5-2. Recording and Playback AUX Analog Data ........................... 15-10

15-6. Trigger Recording .................................................................................... 15-11

15-6-1. Connecting the Trigger Signal ................................................ 15-11

15-6-2. Trigger Recording ................................................................... 15-12

15-6-3. Playback of the Pre-trigger Data ............................................. 15-12

16. Search ........................................................................... 16-1

16-1. ID/INDEX Number Search ........................................................................ 16-2

16-1-1. Searching with the SEARCH key ............................................. 16-2

16-1-2. Searching with the TOC Viewer ................................................ 16-2

16-2. Start ID Search ........................................................................................... 16-2

16-2-1. Searching at the Next Recording Start Position ........................ 16-2

16-2-2. Searching at the Current Recording Start Position ................... 16-3

16-3. Mark Search ............................................................................................... 16-3

16-4. Address Search ........................................................................................... 16-3

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16-5. Real-time Clock Search.............................................................................. 16-4

16-6. Manual Search ............................................................................................ 16-4

17. Control by Telnet .......................................................... 17-1

17-1. Command Overview .................................................................................. 17-2

17-2. Command Details ....................................................................................... 17-4

18. Errors and Error Messages ......................................... 18-1

18-1. Warning Messages ...................................................................................... 18-1

18-2. Error Code .................................................................................................. 18-2

18-3. Remedies for Operation Errors .................................................................. 18-3

18-3-1. When Power does not Turn On when Standby Switch is Held

Down for Two Seconds, or Key Operation is Disabled ............ 18-3

19. Connecting the Recording Unit

and Measuring Unit ...................................................... 19-1

19-1. Attaching the Recording Unit and Measuring Unit ................................... 19-1

19-2. Cable Connections ..................................................................................... 19-3

20. Installing the Shock Mount Adaptor........................... 20-1

20-1. Before Usage .............................................................................................. 20-1

20-2. Installation Procedure for Shock Mount Adaptor ...................................... 20-2

21. Attaching the Rack Mount Adaptor ............................ 21-1

21-1. Before Use .................................................................................................. 21-1

21-2. Attachment Procedure for Rack Mount Adaptor ....................................... 21-1

22. Specifications ............................................................... 22-1

22-1. Specifications (SIR-3400H) ....................................................................... 22-1

22-1-1. Cartridges .................................................................................. 22-1

22-1-2. Voice Annotation Channel ......................................................... 22-1

22-1-3. Monitor Out ............................................................................... 22-1

22-1-4. AUX Digital Channel (AUX-1) ................................................ 22-1

22-1-5. AUX Analog Channel (AUX-2, IRIG-B Channel) ................... 22-2

22-1-6. Power Supply System ................................................................ 22-2

22-1-7. External Dimensions/Mass ........................................................ 22-2

22-1-8. Operating Environment ............................................................. 22-3

22-1-9. Supplied Accessories ................................................................. 22-3

22-2. Specifications (SIR-3032i/W) .................................................................... 22-4

22-2-1. Recording/Playback System ...................................................... 22-4

22-2-2. Operation System ...................................................................... 22-5

22-2-3. Monitor System ......................................................................... 22-5

22-2-4. Power Supply System ................................................................ 22-6

22-2-5. Dimensions and Mass ............................................................... 22-6

22-2-6. Operating Environment ............................................................. 22-6

22-2-7. Supplied Accessories ................................................................. 22-7

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1. Overview

1-1. Introduction

The SIR-3000 series is a lineup of data recorders consisting of a recording unit and measuring unit. The recording unit and measuring unit are used in combination together. Seven speeds are available for both recording and playback so that high-speed data recorded at 4x speed can be played back at 1/16x speed, or the maximum 250 hours of data recorded at 1/16x speed can be played in four hours at 4x speed.

SIR-3400H (recording unit)

This device records data obtained from the measuring unit. Two hard disk drives (HDD) are used for the recording media. Data is written simultaneously to the two HDDs so that even if a failure were to occur in one HDD, recording is still maintained in the other HDD. When the SMH-200 is used, the capacity of HDD is 200 Gbytes. The unit can continuously record the digital data of 128 ch x 20 kHz (SIR-3032i / SIR-3032W) / 32 ch x 80 kHz (SIR-3032W) for about 4 hours.

SIR-3032i/SIR-3032W (measuring unit)

This device sends the measured data to the recording unit. Up to four measuring units can be connected to a single recording unit.

1-2. Major Features

Wideband, Multi-Channel

By combining with a measuring unit, the SIR-3000 series can be used to build the optimum system for measurement subjects. Support for 32 ch x 20 kHz is provided by combining the minimum configuration of the SIR-3400H and SIR-3032i. Replacing the measuring unit with the SIR-3032W enables wideband recording at 32 ch x 80 kHz. Connection of four SIR-3032i/W to the recording unit enables recording and playback to one HDD group at 128 ch x 20 kHz.

Equipped with Sensor Input

The SIR-3032i/W (measuring unit) can supply power to the sensor with built-in pre-amplifier (IEPE type). This enables the sensor to be connected directly to the data recorder, realizing enhanced portability and saving total costs. A choice between the IEPE input (IEPE or TEDS) and conventional DIRECT input is available for each channel.

Input Range

The input range now covers ±0.1 Vpk to ±10 Vpk (Maximum 7 ranges), enabling a broad range of signals to be recorded and played back at the optimum levels.

Subchannels

In addition to the above analog channels, the recorder is equipped with the subchannels listed below to allow various types of subdata to be recorded or played back together with the analog data.

Channel Application Input/Output connector

Voice channel Voice annotation Front panel AUX analog channel IRIG-B timecodes, etc. Rear panel AUX digital channel Binary data such as tacho pulse Rear panel

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1. Overview

Recording/Playback

By adopting the 16 bit linear quantization, the dynamic range of 90 dB Typ is achieved. Further more the phase difference between channels is suppressed to less than 1 degree. And the analog input level is allowed to ±133 % of the input range value, and the input DC offset of each channel can be automatically or manually adjusted within ±100 %.

Time Axis Conversion

Data speeds for recording and playback can be selected from the 7 levels of 4, 2, 1 (normal speed), 1/2, 1/4, 1/8 and 1/16. Data can be recorded for a maximum of 256 hours at 1/16 speed when using a 200 GB HDD. By playing back at low speed the data recorded at high speed, data can be converted to the playback frequency to meet the process speed of the external analyzing equipment.

Synchronized Operation

By connecting two recording units with the synchronizing cable (option), the synchronized recording/playback can be performed with accuracy of a quartz level. This enables doubling of the number of channels without reducing the frequency bandwidth or data transfer rate.

Trigger Recording

Recording can be started by receiving the trigger signal from the external source. Once the pre-trigger is enabled, a built-in large capacity data buffer memory allows data to be recorded before and after a trigger. This is useful for recording suddenly-occurring phenomena such as lightning and avalanches.

Compatibility with Computers

Data recorded in HDDs by the SIR-3000 series can be read out directly using the optional Media docking station (STC-3010). Therefore, even if the recording unit is not available, data can be directly analyzed.

High-speed Data Transfer Interface

By employing the high-speed data transfer interface (option), digital data can be transferred to a computer in real-time during recording or playing back. (The transfer speed depends on the computer performance.)

Control Functions

The unit can be controlled from the local (front panel) or from the host computer via Ethernet.

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2-way Power Supply System

The SIR-3000 series can run on AC 100/120 V (allowable range 90 to 132 V) or AC 220/240 V (allowable range 198 to 250 V), or DC 12 V (allowable range 11 to 30 V) supplied externally. The recording unit also includes a dedicated nickel-hydride battery pack for smooth, uninterrupted operation if the power is suddenly cut off. The unit automatically switches to the power supply in the following order of priority: 1 AC, 2 DC, 3 internal backup battery. If the AC source is cut off, the external DC or internal backup battery provides uninterrupted backup. If the external DC source is cut off, the internal backup battery provides uninterrupted backup. The SIR-3000 series cannot operate on the battery only. The internal backup battery is used to protect the recording media when the power failure occurs. When the backup operation continues for 3 minutes or longer, the unit is shut down.

The internal backup battery is recharged automatically, but note that it may not be charged in the cases shown below based on the power switch setting or power supply conditions.

Power switch Power switch on off

Internal backup No No Yes Yes Yes Yes battery charging

Standby lamp Off Off Lit orange Lit orange Lit orange Lit green

No power Standby mode supply input

DC AC

+ DC AC

Operating mode

1. Overview

Easy Operation

The SIR-3000 series was designed to provide an intuitive man-machine interface.

. Central display screen featuring a backlit, semi-transparent, color LCD panel. . Direct access to all functions by dedicated keys.

Compact and Light

Dimensions of 449 (W) x 88 (H) x 305 (D) mm (recording unit only, without projections) and a weight of approximately 10.5 kg for the recording unit and 7.5 kg for the measuring unit give the SIR-3000 a design with superior compactness and portability.

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2. Data Format and Basic Operations

2-1. Data Format

Data recorded to HDDs by the SIR-3400H is based on the FAT32 logical format. However, at the application level the data is of the SIR dedicated format. This is outlined below. Generally, recording and playback are performed by observing the HDD as sequential media.

Start of recording

Start IDStart ID

ID001

BOM

BOD

INDEX01 INDEX99

INDEX number increment

. INDEX/ID key

ID002 ID003

ID number increments

. SHIFT + INDEX/ID key . When the INDEX number exceeds 99

ID004 ID999 Blank

T O C

EODTOC

EOM

BOM (Beginning Of Media) Position of beginning physical recording. BOD (Beginning Of Data) User data is recorded from here. EOD (End Of Data) Each time recording stops, an EOD is written.

When a recording is added, the previous EOD is overwritten and deleted, and a new EOD is written at the location where the last recording ended. Generally, data cannot be read after the EOD, even

if previously recorded data remains. EOM (End Of Media) Last position where recording is physically possible. ID number ID blocks are formed for each recording with ID numbers (001 to 999)

automatically assigned. These can be used for ID searches.

Increments

-Automatic-

. Start of each recording (including cancellation of recording

pauses)

. When the index number exceeds 99

-Manual-

. When the INDEX/ID key is pressed after the SHIFT key during

recording

INDEX number An index (01 to 99) can be added at desired locations during

measuring. By marking an index, the desired location can quickly be

found during analysis (INDEX search).

Increments

-Manual-

. When the INDEX/ID key is pressed during recording

Start ID This indicates the point where recording starts. The start ID is not actually

written on the recording media, but the position is registered in the TOC.

The start ID can be used for start ID searches. TOC (Table of Contents) The position and other information for all ID blocks are recorded in table

format in this area.

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2-2. TOC

The position on the media of each recording block is registered in the TOC together with the ID and index number and recorded immediately before the EOD. This allows searching to be performed by specifying an ID or index number.

2-3. Initialization of Recording Media (Formatting)

When a different format (such as one where data has been written by a computer) or unformatted SMH cartridge is loaded in the SIR-3400H, the Format Error is displayed on the LCD screen. Implement the HDD formatting.

2-4. Removing Recording Media

Before removing a HDD, be sure to first set to STOP mode and check that HDD access has been completed. Then, use the supplied key to eject the cartridge. If you attempt to remove it during HDD access, the HDD can be damaged. Remove the cartridge after making sure that the access lamp goes out. If you open the front panel while in REC mode, a warning sound is made continuously to indicate that recording is in progress.

2-5. Overwriting Data

Overwriting can be performed on pre-recorded HDDs. An EOD is written at the point where the new recording ends, and so old data remaining after that point cannot be played back. Therefore, care should be taken when overwriting on pre-recorded HDDs. The figure below shows an example of an HDD which has been overwritten from the middle of ID number 003.

Start ID Start ID

T O C

EOD

Blank

EOM

Blank

EOM

BOM

BOD

ID001

ID002 ID003

Status before overwriting (example)

New recording start

ID002 ID003

Recording stop

Status after overwriting on the data in ID003 (example)

ID004 ID100

ID004

O C

EOD

Not played back

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New recording start

ID001

BOD

BOM

T O C

EOD

Not played back

Blank

EOM

Status after overwriting from the BOD (example)

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2-6. ID Block

Each ID block consists of segments of approximately 550 kbytes referred to Records. Therefore, the shortest ID block length is one Record. This is approximately 42 ms at 4x speed, 170 ms at normal speed (1x), and

2.7 seconds at 1/16x speed. Thus, recording at 1/16x speed cannot be stopped within 2.7 seconds.

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3. Names and Functions of Parts

3-1. SIR-3400H (Recording unit)

3-1-1. Front Panel

Standby key

Front panel lock knobs

Ventilation slits

Transport operation keys

Setting keysLCD screen

1 Standby key

Used to changes mode between standby and operation. Press and keeping this key at least two seconds to changes standby or operation mode.

* When the unit is set to the panel lock mode, the standby key is also inhibited.

Announcement monitor area

Power switch Power switch on off

Standby key Disabled Disabled Hold down for 2 seconds to switch between

Standby lamp Off Off Lit orange Lit orange Lit orange Lit green

No power Standby mode supply input

DC AC

standby and operation modes

+ DC AC

Operation mode

2 Front panel lock knobs

Used to open and close the front panel. When set to RELEASE, the front panel can be opened. When the front panel is closed, both knobs are set to LOCK.

Be sure to always close the front panel when using the recording unit.

3 Ventilation slits

These slits are used to take in air to cool the inside of the recording unit.

To prevent the inside of the recording unit from overheating, do not cover the ventilation slits.

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Transport Operations Keys

The lamps above the keys light to indicate the active mode. During transport mode transition, the lamp over the respective key blinks, and no key operation is accepted.

4 6 7 9 0 qa qs

4 ACCESS lamps (1, 2)

Lights when access to the recording media is possible. The lamps blink while access is in progress.

ACCESS1: Recording media 1 ACCESS2: Recording media 2

Lit green Access possible Blinking orange HDD operation in progress

5 BOD lamp

Lights when the recording media is at the BOD (beginning of data recorded on the recording media) position.

6 REW key

Used for the following operations.

. Rewinding data . Start ID search of the current data . Manual search (rewind direction)

7 FF key

Used for the following operations.

. Fast-forwarding data . Start ID search of the next data . Manual search (fast-forward direction)

8 EOD lamp

Lights when the recording media is at the EOD (end of data recorded on the recording media) position.

9 FWD key

Plays back the data.

0 STOP key

Stops data playback or recording.

After the stop key is pressed, a buffer recording for up to 20 seconds is made. As a result, the recording media may not stop.

qa REC key

Press this key alone to select the E-E mode. Press this key together with the FWD key to record data.

qs PAUSE key

Used when performing a recording pause or playback pause.

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LCD Screen

Checking of the recording and playback statuses, basic settings, operation settings, and other operations are performed at the LCD screen. For details about the settings, see the setting description chapter. This section explains the recording/playback screen (Measurement).

qd qg qh qj

ql w;

wa ws wd wf

qd Title display area

This area displays the title of the currently displayed screen. For details, see “6-2. LCD Screen Configuration.”

qf Status display area

This area uses icons to indicate the input status of subchannel data or essential notification information such as errors or warnings.

Mark Description

When a power supply error occurs

When a condensation error occurs

When a recording/playback error occurs

When multiple measuring units are operating in synchronizing mode

When signals are input to the AUX1 (DIGITAL) IN connector or when the recorded signals are played back

When signals are input to the AUX2 (IRIG-B) IN connector or when the recorded signals are played back

When IRIG-B time code signals that are input from an external time code generator are detected correctly or when the recorded signals are played back

When the playback signal source of the speakers or earphones are set to voice annotation

When the playback signal source of the speakers or earphones are set to analog data signals

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qg Bar meter display area

This area displays the bar meters for each channel. A single bar meter indicates one channel. A maximum of 16 channels can be displayed from left to right. The displayed channels vary depending on if the red frame is lit for A or B in the measuring unit number display area w;.

A: Channels 1 to 16 B: Channels 17 to 32 Selection of a bidirectional or unidirectional bar meter is made using the Barmeter Scale setting (section 9-2-2).

qh ID display area

This area indicates the ID number. The displayed information varies depending on the transport mode.

Transport mode Display

E-E, REC-PAUSE, REC, and succeeding STOP Value set in recording unit FWD and succeeding STOP Value recorded on recording media

qj INDEX display area

This area indicates the INDEX number. The displayed information varies depending on the transport mode.

Transport mode Display

E-E, REC-PAUSE, REC, and succeeding STOP Value set in recording unit FWD and succeeding STOP Value recorded on recording media

qk Speed display area

This are displays the speed of the recording media. The displayed information varies depending on the transport mode.

Transport mode Display

E-E, REC-PAUSE, REC, and succeeding STOP Value set in recording unit FWD and succeeding STOP Value recorded on recording media

ql Recording media position display area

The displayed information varies depending on the transport mode.

Transport mode Display

E-E, REC-PAUSE, REC, and succeeding STOP ADDRESS, REMAIN, and S-TIME values set in

FWD and succeeding STOP ADDRESS, REMAIN, and R-TIME values

recording unit

recorded on recording media

ADDRESS : Displays the recording media position from the (00H00M00S) of each recording block in

hour, minute and second.

. The address is set automatically to 00H00M00S when recording begins. . The address counts in step with real time at 1x speed, and slows down in proportion to

the speed at 1/2 speed or slower.

. In addition, when operating at 1/2 speed or slower, the lower digit for indication of

seconds blinks at a rate of once per second.

REMAIN : Displays the amount of recording media remaining in hour and minute according to the

speed. S-TIME : Displays the current time in recording unit in year/month/day and in hour/minute/second. R-TIME : Displays the time recorded on the recording media in year/month/day and in hour/minute/

second.

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w; Measuring unit number display area

This area displays the measuring unit number and channel group of the displayed bar meter. The displayed bar meter channels gorup vary depending on if the red frame is lit for A or B.

A: Channels 1 to 16 B: Channels 17 to 32

wa MONITOR display area

This area displays the channel number selected for monitor output of the recording unit.

ws Setting value display area

This area displays setting values, recording notes, status of the recording unit, and other information using the setting key.

Input range, Input DC offset, Output level, Input format, Recording note, Test signal

wd Recording media status display area

This area displays the recording media capacity that is being used.

wf Function key command display area

This area displays the function key commands during setting. (The function key commands vary depending on the setting option.)

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Setting Keys

The setting keys can be used to perform the following two operations.

. Function and operation settings . Input of numbers and text (for recording notes only)

Key operation is described primary as function/operation keys. Also, in this manual, the key names (such as INDEX/ID key) are used as function/operation setting keys except in the description of note recording.

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wk wl ea

ef eges eh ed ek

The enabled keys are changed in transport mode. (Yes: Enabled, No: Disabled)

Transport Setting keys mode

STOP No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes/No Yes Yes Yes E-E No Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes REC-PAUSE No Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes REC Yes No Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes FWD No No Yes No No No No No Yes/No Yes Yes No FF No No Yes No No No No No No No No No REW No No Yes No No No No No No No No No SEARCH No No No No No No No No No No No No

INDEX/ID SPD/BCM SPEAKER RANGE OFFSET INPUT SEARCH MEMO OUT/TSG MRK1 MRK2 SHIFT

<Lamps>

The lamp above the key indicates the status below. Blinking : The key is enabled. Lit : The key was pressed, and the setting can be made.

When there are two lamps, the key has the following two functions. (See “Setting Key Descriptions”.) Left-side lamp : When the key is pressed by itself Right-side lamp : When the setting key is pressed after pressing the SHIFT key (except for the SHIFT key

right lamp)

The functions of some setting keys change depending on if the key was pressed by itself or if the setting key was pressed after pressing the SHIFT key. The descriptions in this section use the expressions below to indicate how the key was pressed.

When the key is pressed by itself : No additional comment When the setting key is pressed after the SHIFT key : in SHIFT mode

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wg INDEX/ID key

Press this key to increment the value of the INDEX number by 1 in the REC mode.

INDEX number: 01 to 99 (The ID numbers increase up to 99 and then go back to 01.)

When this key is pressed in SEARCH mode, the data for the set INDEX number is searched.

[In SHIFT mode]

Press this key to increment the value of the ID number by 1 in the REC mode.

ID number: 001 to 999

When this key is pressed in SEARCH mode, the data for the set ID number is searched.

These keys wh to ed are used when making the settings below.

3. Names and Functions of Parts

Number

wh SPD/BCM key Recording/Playback speed setting Setting for number of recording

wj SPEAKER key Selects the speaker or the

wk RANGE key Manual range setting Auto range setting wl OFFSET key Manual input DC offset setting Auto input DC offset setting e; INPUT key Input format setting ea SEARCH key Search mode setting es MEMO key Editing of recording note ed OUT/TSG key Output level setting Test signal setting

Key Key by itself In SHIFT mode

channels

earphone for listening to the played signal

ef MRK1/MRK2 key

Press this key in REC or FWD mode to store the current recording or playback position in the memory.

eg SHIFT key

This key enables the shift operation for each setting key. Hold the SHIFT key down for at least 2 seconds to switch key operation of the recording unit between enabled or disabled.

eh PNL LOK lamp

Lights when key operation of the recording unit is set to disable (panel lock mode).

ej f, F, g, G keys

. Used to select items and values. . Used for changing monitor channels.

f / F key : Every 16 channels g / G key : Every channel

ek F1 to F4 keys

The functions displayed on the current LCD screen are assigned to F1 to F4 keys. The assigned functions vary depending on the setting item.

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Announcement Monitor Area

el VOL knob

Rotate to adjust the playback volume for the speakers or earphones.

r; PHONE jack

Insert the plug of any separately purchased earphones using a mini plug here.

ra MIC jack

Insert the supplied microphone plug here. The lamp at the bottom right lights according to the sound input.

rs MONITOR

The channel of the measuring unit displayed on the LCD screen is output.

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Inside the Front Panel

When the two lock knobs on the front panel are set to RELEASE, the front panel can be opened. When the front panel is opened, the recording unit cannot switch to REC mode.

Do not open the front panel when the hard disk (HDD) is being accessed during recording, playback, or other operations. When the front panel is opened during recording or playback, a continuous warning sound is made.

rd rh rj rf

ts t;

rh rj

rd HDD1

Stores the recorded data.

rf HDD2

Stores the recorded data. It is a mirror disk of HDD1.

rg HDD keyholes

These are the HDD keyholes. The supplied HDD key is used to lock or unlock the HDD compartments such as when replacing the hard disks.

Unlocked Locked

rh HDD power lamp

If the HDD compartment is locked when the power is on, the lamp is lit green. If it is unlocked, the HDD power is turned off, and the lamp turns off.

rj HDD access lamp

Blinking orange: HDD is being accessed

To eject the HDD, first set to STOP mode, and then check that the HDD access lamp is turned off. The HDD can be damaged if you unlock the HDD while the HDD access lamp is turned on.

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rk Speaker

Used to playback the sound of monitor channel or voice channel.

rl HDD key

Used for locking and unlocking the HDD.

t; Recording media error lamps

Lit red when an error occurs in HDDs.

Lamp status Main error cause Error recovery method

Blinking A discrepancy has occurred in the HDD1 and . RAID rebuild

Lit An error occurred during HDD access. . HDD initialization

HDD2 data. . HDD initialization

. HDD replacement

ta Recording media access lamps

Lit green The recording unit has recognized the recording media. Blinking orange The recording unit is accessing the recording media.

ts Option slot

The recording unit settings are stores in a CF-type flash memory. The stored settings are used to make the various settings of the recording unit.

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