A&D Omniace RA2000 series User manual

Communication
Command
RA2000 series
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
1WMPD4003507

Communication Command
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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Introduction
We thank you for your purchase of our product OMNIACE RA2000 series (RA2300MKⅡand
RA2800A). Please read this manual before operating this instrument. Refer to this manual to operate
the LAN interface which is provided as standard in the RA2000 and the RS-232C interface included in
the optional RS-232C unit (RA23-142). This manual provides the information necessary to operate the
RA2000 series recorder safely. Place this manual within reach of the RA2000 series.
For basic operations, please refer to the RA2000 series Recorder Manual. Please read the user’s
manual of the PC or modem before connecting the RA2000 series to a PC or modem. If you encounter
any problems in the manuals, please contact our sales representative.
This manual covers handling precautions and basic command operations of the RA2000 series
communication interface. For operation of basic functions, please refer to the separate-volume
manuals listed below.
<RA2300MKⅡ>
Manual Contents
Instruction Manual
MAINFRAME for RA2300MKⅡThis manual explains functions and how to operate the RA2300A.
Instruction Manual
Amplifier Units
for RA2000 series
This manual explains how to use and install amp units.
<RA2800A>
Manual Contents
Instruction Manual
MAINFRAME for RA2800A This manual explains functions and how to operate the RA2800A.
Instruction Manual
Amplifier Units
for RA2000 series
This manual explains how to use and install amp units.
█Before Using
►When opening package
If opening the package in a warm room during the cold season, open the package after it has
reached room temperature to avoid any operational failure due to condensation on the surface of
the product.
►Examining contents in package
This instrument is delivered after a thorough examination at the factory prior to shipment. However,
please examine the product's condition and verify that no obvious shipping damage has occurred
after opening the package. Also, examine the specifications of the input units and accessories. If
there are any missing or damaged items, please contact our sales representative.
Turn off the power when the operation is abnormal.
If it is impossible to trace the cause of an abnormal operation, please contact our sales
representative. In this case, let us know in what way the unit was operating incorrectly and what the
environmental conditions were.
The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
This manual is copyrighted with all rights reserved. No parts of this manual may be transcribed or
reproduced without written permission.
Please let us know if there are any points that are unclear or missing in this manual.

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WARNING
█Safety Measures - Warnings and Cautions
►To safely use the product
The RA2000 series is a product conforming to the IEC standard safety class I. The recorder is
manufactured with safety in mind, however, accidents may occur due to misuse by the user. To
avoid such accidents, read this manual carefully before use. Observe the following warnings and
cautions when using the interface and remote control functions. To safely use the input units, the
following statements are used in this manual to call the readers' attention.
This indicates a condition or practice that could result in personal injury or
loss of life, or may result in light injury or physical damage if this equipment
is misused due to neglect of a Warning.
This indicates a condition or practice that could result in light injury or
damage to the equipment or other property if this equipment is misused due
to neglect of a Caution.
Be sure to observe the following instructions when using this recorder. The warranty does not
cover damages resulting from actions contrary to the instructions, cautions, or warnings
appearing in this manual.
►Refer to “17. How to Use Optional Units” in the RA2000 series
User’s Manual when the RS-232C is installed in the recorder unit.
►When connecting the LAN/RS-232C cable to the recorder
Always observe the following points. If not observed, the recorder and the devices connected to the
recorder may be destroyed.
●Check to be sure the cable is one specified by A&D.
Use shield-type LAN cable.
●Turn off the power of the recorder before connecting the cable.
When connecting the RA2000 series and another instrument, make sure that there is no
potential difference between the RA2000 series and the instrument. If there is a potential
difference, determine the cause of the potential difference. Cable connection under a potential
difference may cause damage to the recorder.
●Do not insert the connector with more force than necessary.
Insert the connector at the right angle and in the right direction. Inserting the connector more
forcefully than necessary may lead to damage.
CAUTION
CAUTION

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█Warranty - General
We ship our products after conducting quality control, which covers from design to manufacturing. It is,
however, possible that failures may occur in products. If the product does not operate correctly, please
make a check of the power supply, cable connections, or other conditions before returning this product
to us. For repair or calibration, contact our sales agency. Before returning, be sure to inform us of the
model, serial number, and problematic points. The following is our warranty.
█Limited Warranty
(1)Warranty period
One year from our shipment.
(2)Warranty limit
We will repair the defects of our product free of charge within the warranty period; however, this
warranty does not apply in the following cases.
1) Damage or faults caused by incorrect use.
2) Damage or faults caused by fire, earthquake, traffic accident, or other natural disasters.
3) Damage or faults caused by a repair or modification that is carried out by someone other than a
service representative of A&D.
4) Damage or faults caused by use or storage in environmental conditions that should be avoided.
5) Periodical calibration.
6) Damage or faults caused during transportation.
(3)Liability
We do not assume any liabilities for equipment other than A&D.

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█Terms and Symbols in This Manual
The terms and symbols used in this manual denote the following.
Term or Symbol Description
This indicates a condition or practice that could result in personal injury or
loss of life, or may result in light injury or physical damage if this equipment is
misused due to neglect of a Warning.
This indicates a condition or practice that could result in light injury or damage
to the equipment or other property if this equipment is misused due to neglect
of a Caution.
This indicates a condition or practice that could result in incorrect operation or
damage to data if this equipment is misused due to neglect of a Note.
This symbol gives setting restrictions and additional descriptions.
Reference page
This recorder RA2000 series（RA2300MKⅡand RA2800A）recorder
Memory
Internal memory of RA2000 series
When measuring with a Memory Recorder or Multi Recorder, measured data
is recorded in this memory.
k (lower case)
K (upper case)
A unit of numerical value
"k" is used to represent 1000 such as "10 kg".
"K" is used to represent 1024 such as "4 K data"
Amp units may be abbreviated as follows in this manual
Symbol Amp unit name Model
HRDC 2CH high-resolution DC amp unit AP11-101
FFT 2CH FFT amp unit AP11-102
HSDC 2CH high-speed DC amp unit AP11-103
ACST 2CH AC strain amp unit AP11-104/104A
EV Event amp unit AP11-105
TCDC 2CH TC/DC amp unit AP11-106/106A
TDC TC/DC amp unit AP11-107
FV F/V converter unit AP11-108
RMS 2CH vibration/RMS amp unit AP11-109
DCST 2CH DC strain amp unit AP11-110
HRZS 2CH zero suppression amp unit AP11-111
WARNING
CAUTION
TIPS
NOTE

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Introduction......................................................................................................................1
█Before Using ....................................................................................................................... 1
█Safety Measures - Warnings and Cautions ................................................................... 2
█Warranty - General............................................................................................................. 3
█Limited Warranty ................................................................................................................3
█Terms and Symbols in This Manual............................................................................... 4
1. Selection of Communication Interface ................................................................1-1
1.1. RA2000A Communication Interface Setup..................................................................... 1-2
1.1.1. Overview of communication functions and how to select them ............................................. 1-2
1.2. How to Control RA2000 series Using RS-232C ...........................................................1-3
1.3. How to Operate RA2000 series by Remote Control Using LAN............................... 1-4
1.4. Connection between UPS and RS-232C........................................................................1-5
1.5. Set Up File Sharing..........................................................................................................1-6
1.5.1. Start up maintenance mode ....................................................................................................... 1-6
1.5.2. Set up folder options .................................................................................................................. 1-6
1.5.3. Set Up Files to Share ................................................................................................................ 1-7
1.6. How to use NS3300..........................................................................................................1-8
1.6.1. Prior to use NS3300 Unifizer ..................................................................................................... 1-8
1.6.2. Communication Setting for Connecting Device......................................................................... 1-8
1.6.3. Operating Procedure for basic data recording........................................................................ 1-11
2. Overview of Communication Control...................................................................2-1
2.1. Local/Remote Control .......................................................................................................2-2
2.1.1. Local Mode .................................................................................................................................. 2-2
2.1.2. Remote Control Mode ................................................................................................................. 2-2
2.1.3. Returning to Local Mode ............................................................................................................ 2-2
2.2. Overview of the Communication Commands ............................................................... 2-2
2.2.1. Format of String Command ........................................................................................................ 2-3
2.3. 1-Byte Control Command.................................................................................................2-4
[ENQ] Outputting the status of RA2000A's.......................................................................................... 2-4
[CAN] Command cancel ........................................................................................................................ 2-4
[DC4] Initialization ................................................................................................................................... 2-4
2.4. Escape Sequence..............................................................................................................2-5
[ESC]+’Z’ Go to Local............................................................................................................................ 2-5
[ESC]+’R’ Communication buffer clear.................................................................................................. 2-5
[ESC]+’C’ Status output ......................................................................................................................... 2-5
[ESC]+’E’ Outputs error information...................................................................................................... 2-6
[ESC]+'S’ Status output.......................................................................................................................... 2-6
3. Setting Command – s** .........................................................................................3-1
3.1. Measurement Mode...........................................................................................................3-2
SMM (Set Measure Mode) Setting measurement mode................................................................... 3-2

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3.2. Recording in General .......................................................................................................3-2
SSS (Set filing Save Setting) Setting place where to save files .................................................... 3-2
3.3. Waveform Chart Recording ............................................................................................. 3-3
SCS (Set Chart Speed) Setting paper feed speed of waveform chart printing............................. 3-3
3.4. Memory Recording............................................................................................................3-4
SSC (Set Sampling Clock) Setting memory sampling speed .......................................................... 3-4
SBS (Set Block Size) Setting block size ........................................................................................... 3-4
SML (Set Memory Length) Setting memory block size.................................................................... 3-5
SMB (Set Memory Block) Setting block No. ..................................................................................... 3-5
STD (Set Trigger Delay) Setting pre-trigger ...................................................................................... 3-5
STE (Set Trigger Execution) Setting trigger execution ..................................................................... 3-5
SMC(Set Memory Copy) Sets the readout amount ............................................................................ 3-5
3.5. HD Recording .................................................................................................................... 3-6
SRF (Set Real-time Filing) Setting HD recorder basics ................................................................... 3-6
SFT (Set Filing Time) Setting recording time.................................................................................... 3-6
SRT Set Real-time Trigger) Setting real-time recording operation .................................................. 3-6
3.6. X-Y Recording.................................................................................................................... 3-7
SCS (Set Chart Speed) HD recording speed of X-Y recorder ......................................................... 3-7
SXA (Set X-Axis) Sets X axis channel................................................................................................ 3-7
SYC (Set Y-Ch) Sets Y axis channels................................................................................................ 3-7
3.7. Trigger ................................................................................................................................ 3-8
STM (Set Trigger Mode) Setting trigger mode.................................................................................. 3-8
STC (Set Trigger mode OR, AND Channel) Setting OR, AND trigger condition .......................... 3-8
STW (Set Trigger Window) Setting WINDOW trigger condition ...................................................... 3-8
STF (Set Trigger Filter) Sets trigger filter............................................................................................ 3-9
3.8. Amp Unit .......................................................................................................................... 3-10
SCH (Set CHannel) Setting HRDC amp.......................................................................................... 3-10
SCH (Set CHannel) Setting FFT amp ............................................................................................. 3-11
SCH (Set CHannel) Setting HSDC amp .......................................................................................... 3-11
SCH (Set CHannel) Setting ACST amp........................................................................................... 3-12
SAR (Set Ac strain amp R-fine) Setting R-balance........................................................................ 3-12
SCH (Set CHannel) Setting EV amp ...............................................................................................3-13
SCH (Set CHannel) Setting TCDC amp .......................................................................................... 3-13
SCH (Set CHannel) Setting TDC amp............................................................................................. 3-14
SCH (Set CHannel) Setting FV amp................................................................................................ 3-14
SCH (Set CHannel) Setting RMS amp ............................................................................................ 3-15
SCH (Set CHannel) Setting DCST amp .......................................................................................... 3-16
SCH (Set CHannel) Setting HRZS amp .......................................................................................... 3-16
SCH (Set CHannel) Setting Extra Event (E1)................................................................................. 3-17
SUS (Set User Scale) Sets user-scale.............................................................................................. 3-17
3.9. Setting for Display and Printing................................................................................... 3-18
SWD (Set Scale Wave Division) Setting Waveform Division .......................................................... 3-18
SWF (Set Scale Wave flame) Setting Waveform Frame size......................................................... 3-18
3.10. Output to File and Recording Paper (including Backup Filing)............................ 3-19
SMF (Set Memory Filing) Setting Filing ........................................................................................... 3-19
SPS (Set Print Size) Sets copy scaling ............................................................................................ 3-19
3.11. System – Recording Setting ....................................................................................... 3-20
SRC (Set Record Ch) Setting record channel ................................................................................ 3-20
SDN (Set Data No.) Setting Data No.............................................................................................. 3-20
SAN (Set Annotation ON/OFF) Setting annotation print................................................................. 3-20
SPA (Set Print Auxiliary) Setting measurement information and signal name print .................... 3-21
SGP (Set Grid Pattern) Sets grid pattern.......................................................................................... 3-21
SAS (Set Auto Scaling) Sets auto scaling (ON/OFF) ...................................................................... 3-21
SSM (Set Scale Mode) Sets auto scaling mode .............................................................................. 3-21
3.12. System - Maintenance .................................................................................................. 3-22
SDT (Set DaTe) Setting clock .......................................................................................................... 3-22