Anritsu AM-9000 Series User manual

Thermologger
AM-9000 Series
User's Manual
AE-100283
2nd edition
Sep. 2020
Anritsu Meter Co., Ltd.

For safe use
Please observe the following cautions of this product to ensure your safety, to prevent
damage of this product, and to maintain accurate measurement results.
Cautions
●Do not use this product for any purpose other than for temperature measurements.
●Stop using this product immediately if any abnormality is discovered.
●Do not disassemble or modify this product.
●Do not use any power supply other than commercially available dry-cell batteries or
the dedicated power adaptor.
●Measurements may become unstable in an electromagnetic environment.
●Do not touch the input plug in an environment where static electricity may be
generated.
*This product is not rechargeable.
About batteries
Please read the following warnings and cautions in order to prevent battery leakage, heat
generation, and ignition.
Warnings
●Never incinerate, short-circuit, disassemble, or heat any battery.
●Never recharge dry-cell batteries.
●Use only specified batteries for the instrument.
Cautions
●Make sure that the polarity of the batteries is correct.
●Remove the batteries if they run out or if you do not intend to use the instrument for a
long time.
●Do not mix new and old batteries or batteries of different types together.
●Battery life varies significantly depending on the ambient temperature.

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this product from Anritsu Meter.
This manual is intended to ensure the safety and correct use of this product.
Please thoroughly read this manual to understand each function of this product, so as to
use it correctly.
Note:
■The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change
without prior notice.
■Unauthorized reproduction of all or part of the contents of this manual is prohibited.
■Although this manual was prepared with the utmost care, if it has an omission or
unclear point, please contact Anritsu Meter or our nearest distributor.
■Anritsu Meter will not be liable for any consequences arising from the use of this
product.
Warranty and after-sales service
●Warranty
Our products are shipped after strict internal inspection. However, should you find any
failure resulting from manufacture defects, damage during transportation, or the like,
please contact your distributor or Anritsu Meter.
The warranty period for our products is one year from the date of delivery. If a failure that
is clearly attributable to Anritsu Meter occurs during this period, then we will offer a
free-of-charge repair.
Note that the warranty does not cover any failure attributable to the following causes:
-Failure due to force majeure such as fire and earthquake
-Failure due to misuse or improper handling or modification
(Please note that opening the case or loosening the screws is considered to be a
modification.)
*Our thermocouple sensors are disposables and therefore are not included in the
warranty.
●After-sales service
When the instrument is not working properly, refer to this manual again to identify the
cause. If the problem still persists, please contact your distributor or Anritsu Meter.
During the warranty period, repairs are carried out according to the terms and conditions
of the warranty. After the warranty period, a repair is offered only if the functions of the
product are restored or maintained by the repair.
When you return our product for repair or calibration, use the original shipping container
that we used to deliver the product. If you do not have the original shipping container,
wrap sufficient cushioning material around the product to prevent damage before
returning it.

Table of Contents
1 Overview ........................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Overview ...................................................................................................................... 1
2 Unpacking and Repacking............................................................................................... 1
2.1 Unpacking.................................................................................................................... 1
2.2 Repacking..................................................................................................................... 2
3 Preparing for Operation................................................................................................... 3
3.1 Names of the Components.......................................................................................... 3
3.2 Key Names and Functions.......................................................................................... 5
3.3 Power Supply............................................................................................................... 6
3.3.1 Installing Dry-cell Batteries................................................................................. 6
3.3.2 Using the AC Adaptor ........................................................................................... 6
3.3.3 Inserting Input Plugs............................................................................................ 7
4 Power-up and Initial Screen............................................................................................ 8
4.1 Power-up ...................................................................................................................... 8
4.2 Descriptions of Displayed Symbols ............................................................................ 9
5 Power Supply.................................................................................................................... 9
5.1 Turning the Power Off ................................................................................................ 9
5.1.1 Turning the Power Off by Key Operation............................................................ 9
5.1.2 Battery Voltage Decrease...................................................................................... 9
5.2 AC Adaptor .................................................................................................................. 9
6 Starting Measurement and Configuring Settings ....................................................... 10
6.1 Types of Measurements ............................................................................................ 10
6.1.1 Normal Measurement ..........................................................................................11
6.1.2 Scheduled Measurement..................................................................................... 13
6.1.3 Manual Measurement......................................................................................... 13
6.1.4 Real-time Measurement...................................................................................... 14
6.2 Configuration............................................................................................................. 14
6.2.1 CHECK (Check Measurement) .......................................................................... 15
6.2.2 SET (Configuration) ............................................................................................ 15
6.2.2.1 CHANNEL (Channel Setup)........................................................................... 16
6.2.2.2 RESOL (Resolution Setup).............................................................................. 17
6.2.2.3 INT&MNo. (Interval and Machine Number Setup)...................................... 17
6.2.2.4 CLOCK (Date & Time Setup) ......................................................................... 18
6.2.2.5 RESERVE (Measurement Start Time Setup)................................................ 18
6.2.2.6 MANUAL (Manual Setup) .............................................................................. 20
6.2.3 P-BACK (Reproduction)...................................................................................... 20
6.2.4 CLEAR (Data Erase)........................................................................................... 21
6.2.5 DISP Function (Display Change)....................................................................... 22
6.2.6 LIGHT Function (Backlight) .............................................................................. 22
6.3 Memory Capacity ...................................................................................................... 22
6.4 Initializing Setting Values........................................................................................ 22

7 Error Messages and Corrective Measures to Take ...................................................... 23
7.1 Overrange and Sensor Burnout ............................................................................... 23
7.2 Memory Shortage ...................................................................................................... 23
8 Dedicated Software AMS-950........................................................................................ 24
8.1 USB Connection ........................................................................................................ 24
8.2 How to Take Out Data from the Measuring Instrument (AMS-950) .................... 25
9 Maintenance ................................................................................................................... 28
9.1 Storage ....................................................................................................................... 28
9.2 Case Cleaning............................................................................................................ 28
10 Precautions ..................................................................................................................... 28
11 Specifications.................................................................................................................. 29
12 Appendix ......................................................................................................................... 32
12.1 Maximum Continuous Operating Time................................................................... 32
12.2 Measurement Interval and Allowable Memory Recording Time (Operation with
AC Adaptor) ............................................................................................................... 32
12.3 Operation Overview .................................................................................................. 33

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1 Overview
1.1 Overview
The AM-9000 Series Thermologger is a temperature measuring instrument with
multi-channel memory. This instrument accurately stores 6 or 12-channel thermocouple
sensor data and voltage input data in its internal memory (memory capacity: 120,000
pieces of data). The stored data can then be transferred to a personal computer through
USB communication where it can be used in a wide range of applications, such as graph
drawing and documenting, by using dedicated analysis software. Also, the AM-9000
Series Thermologger has a remote control function that allows the setting values to be
changed from a personal computer. (The dedicated personal computer software is
optionally available.)
Model
AM - 9 000E
Thermocouple type: E, K, J, T, R (not indicated for
multi-input models)
*Specified at the time of ordering
Model 0: Fixed thermocouple type/6ch
1: Fixed thermocouple type/12ch
2: Multi-input/6ch
3: Multi-input/12ch
Fixed
thermocouple
type/6ch
Fixed
thermocouple
type/12ch
Multi-input
6ch
Multi-input
12ch
Temperature
AM-9000*
AM-9100*
AM-9200
AM-9300
"*" denotes the thermocouple type (E, K, J, T, or R).
2 Unpacking and Repacking
2.1 Unpacking
Open the container of this product, and then check for the following included items.
Although this product is packed with the utmost care, it may not include all the items or
may contain a faulty item. In that case, please contact your distributor or Anritsu Meter.
Thermologger main unit …………………... 1 unit
USB communication cable …………………... 1 cable
User's manual (this document) …………………... 1 copy
Written warranty …………………... 1 copy
Soft case …………………... 1 case
AA alkaline battery …………………... 4 batteries
[Note]
The USB communication cable is for data transfer and not for charging.
Also, this measuring instrument is not USB-rechargeable.

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2.2 Repacking
When transporting the AM-9000 Series Thermologger (e.g., by car), repack it in its
original shipping container.
If you do not have the original shipping container, sufficiently pack the instrument with
shock absorbing material (e.g., polystyrene foam).
The packaging material must be dry and must not produce dust or water; otherwise the
instrument may become damaged.

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3 Preparing for Operation
3.1 Names of the Components
Appearance of the 6-channel model:
①Sensor inputs
②Display
③Keypad
④Communication connector
⑤DC jack
⑥Battery compartment
①
②
⑥
③
④
⑤

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Appearance of the 12-channel model:
①Sensor inputs
②Display
③Keypad
④Communication connector
⑤DC jack
⑥Battery compartment
①
③
④
⑤
②
⑥

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3.2 Key Names and Functions
Key name
Function
Displays the main menu screen.
Starts the measurement from the command waiting screen.
Terminates the measurement.
Changes the display mode during measurement or reproduction.
Redisplays the command waiting screen during menu setup.
Turns on or turns off the main power.
Confirms the selection of items or the entry of data.
Turns on the backlight.
Moves the cursor up.
Increments the value at the cursor position.
During measurement in one-channel display mode, it increments
the displayed channel.
Moves the cursor down.
Decrements the value at the cursor position.
During measurement in one-channel display mode, it decrements
the displayed channel.
Moves the cursor left.
Moves the cursor right.

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3.3 Power Supply
3.3.1 Installing Dry-cell Batteries
1) Open the cover of the battery compartment, and insert the batteries with the correct
polarity.
2) Close the cover.
* The springs are strong enough to hold the batteries tight, so as to prevent
instantaneous power failure.
When removing the batteries, begin with the lowermost one. (The uppermost one is
held particularly tight.)
3.3.2 Using the AC Adaptor
1) Turn off the power of the main unit, and then connect the jack plug of the AC adaptor as
shown in the figure below.
2) Connect the power plug of the AC adaptor to the utility power supply (AC100V).
[Note]
In order to prevent measurements from being interrupted during power shutdown
such as blackout, it is recommended not to remove the batteries even when using the
AC adaptor.
[Note]
Before replacing the batteries, be sure to turn off the power.

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3.3.3 Inserting Input Plugs
1) Check the polarity (+/-) of the input plugs.
(For the polarity, see the figure below.)
2) Check the polarity (+/-) of the inputs of the main unit.
Then connect the plugs as shown in the figure on the right.
(The positive polarity is closest to side of the display.)
*Set the measurement mode to "OFF" for unused channels. (See section 6.2.2.1.)
[Note]
The input plugs must be optionally-available dedicated plugs (ANP series: dedicated
thermocouple/voltage input).
In a fixed-thermocouple type model (AM-9000/AM-9100), a connector constructed of
the same type of metal as that of the thermocouple is used for the inputs of the main
unit; however, the internal temperature distribution of the instrument is the only
occurrence factor for thermo-electromotive force during voltage measurement, having
sufficiently smaller effects on voltage measurements than allowable error.

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4 Power-up and Initial Screen
4.1 Power-up
After preparing for operation, press the ＰＯＷＥＲ key to turn the power on and the
initial screen will display.
Display contents:
1st line: Product name
2nd line: Version number
3rd line: Company name
<Initial screen of AM-9000 Series>
After about three seconds, the display will change to the command waiting screen.
Display contents:
1st line: Date & time
2nd line: Available memory/interval/machine number
3rd line: Channel settings
<Command waiting screen of AM-9000> <Command waiting screen of AM-9300>
Pictograms:
Calendar
Interval
Memory
Machine number
Timer
Battery

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4.2 Descriptions of Displayed Symbols
Some units of measurement shown on the display are simplified. Their meanings are
described below.
Displayed symbol
Description
00ｍ01s
Represents minutes and
seconds.
Ｃ
Represents Celsius (°C).
c
Represents Celsius (°C).
v
Represents voltage (V).
5 Power Supply
5.1 Turning the Power Off
5.1.1 Turning the Power Off by Key Operation
Pressing the ＰＯＷＥＲkey turns the power off.
5.1.2 Battery Voltage Decrease
When the battery voltage decreases, the
battery voltage decrease indicator " "
(battery pictogram) appears on the display as
shown in the figure on the right. When this
occurs, replace the batteries with new ones
immediately.
Before replacing the batteries, turn the power
off.
5.2 AC Adaptor
Power supplied by the AC adaptor is recommended during long-term measurement or
real-time measurement.
It is also recommended that the batteries remain installed even when the AC adaptor is
in use. This is because if the AC power supply is cut off, power can be supplied by the
batteries.
The main unit cannot be powered up or powered down by using the AC adaptor to turn
on or off the AC power supply.
(The AC adaptor is optionally available.)
[Note]
If the batteries need to be replaced during measurement, change the power supply of
the measuring instrument to the AC adaptor before battery replacement. If the
batteries are removed without changing the power supply to the AC adaptor, the
measurement will be interrupted and data may be lost.
<Indication of battery voltage decrease>
Battery pictogram

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6 Starting Measurement and Configuring Settings
You can perform four operations on the command waiting screen.
START key: Starts measurement at the displayed interval.
(See section 6.1.1.)
MENU key: Allows you to configure settings such as the interval and calendar.
(See section 6.2.)
POWER key: Turns the power off.
(See section 5.1.1.)
LIGHT key: Turns the backlight on.
(See section 6.2.6.)
<Command waiting screen of AM-9000> <Command waiting screen of AM-9300>
6.1 Types of Measurements
This instrument can perform measurements in four modes: normal measurement,
manual measurement, scheduled measurement, and real-time measurement.
In normal measurement, measurement data is recorded at the specified interval.
(See section 6.1.1.)
In manual measurement, measurement data is recorded with an arbitrary timing.
(See section 6.1.3.)
In scheduled measurement, measurement data is recorded in the specified interval
during the period between the specified start date & time and end date & time.
(See section 6.1.2.)
In real-time measurement, measurement data is sent to a personal computer through
real-time communication at the specified interval. (See section 6.1.4.)

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6.1.1 Normal Measurement
Pressing the ＳＴＡＲＴ key on the
command waiting screen starts the
measurement. Measurement data is recorded
in memory according to the specified channel
information and interval.
Available intervals vary depending on the
model
.
- AM-9000
0.1 sec to 99 min 59 sec
- AM-9100/AM-9200/AM-9300
0.2 sec to 99 min 59 sec
Also, during measurement, measurement data
is displayed on the measurement screen, or
when the selected channel is viewed.
Active keys during measurement:
ＳＴＯＰ key: Terminates the measurement
and redisplays the command
waiting screen.
ＤＩＳＰ key: See below.
ＬＩＧＨＴ key: Turns the backlight on.
(See section 6.2.6.)
Pressing the ＤＩＳＰ key changes the
channels to be viewed.
On AM-9000/AM-9200 (6-ch models), the screen changes as follows: data of channels 1 to
6 -> viewing of the selected channel -> data of channels 1 to 6 ->…
On AM-9100/AM-9300 (12-ch models), the screen changes as follows: data of channels
1 to 6 -> data of channels 7 to 12 -> viewing of the selected channel -> data of
channels 1 to 6 ->…
When a selected channel is viewed, use the and keys to select the channel you
want to view.
<Command waiting screen>
<Screen to view the selected channel
during normal measurement>
Available memory
Current time
<Measurement screen>

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-Long-interval measurement is carried out in sleep mode. During the measurement,
operation and display are as usual, but communication from outside is not accepted. For
sleep mode, see (5) in section 1.2, and for communication, see the user's manual of the
dedicated personal computer software (AMS-950).
-If an indication such as "OVER" and "B-OUT" is displayed during measurement, see
section 7.1.
-If the available memory reaches "0" or becomes smaller than the number of configured
channels, then the measurement is terminated.
To save the data again, see section 7.2.
-If the number of data blocks recorded in memory*1 reaches 100, the measurement is not
carried out.
To save the data again, see section 7.2.
*1 The number of data blocks: One block is a data file of one measurement
(process from the pressing of the ＳＴＡＲＴ key to the
pressing of the ＳＴＯＰ key).