Chino MR9504 User manual

INST NO.MR-45A
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CARD LOGGER DATA READOUT UNIT&
DATAANALYSIS SOFTWARE FOR WINDOWS
MR9504 USERS GUIDE
Always keep this instruction manual carefully in a safe
place near this product where all concerned
personnel can refer to it immediately

Introduction ··························································································3
Before starting up the program ··························································3
Program
Cautions on program
Safety Precautions ··············································································4
Operating environment and system requirements···························6
Name of each part ················································································6
Installing the Software ·········································································7
Procedure of installation
Uninstalling the Software ··································································12
Procedure of uninstalling
System configuration and start ·························································14
Connection of data readout unit and Card Logger
Starting up the Software
1. Composition of screen (p16)
2. Basic operation (p17)
2-1. Menu ································································································17
2-2. Selection and execution of menu ·······························································17
2-3. Tool button ·························································································17
2-4. Operation in a box ················································································18
3. Logger (p19)
3-1. Reading out data from your Card Logger ·····················································19
3-2. Programming your Card Logger
1. Logger Settings ············································································20
2. Parameter Settings········································································22
3-3. Setting a serial port
1. Auto Setting ···············································································23
2.Manual Settings ············································································23
3-4. Usual Communication
1. Execute [Usual Communication] ························································24
2. [Usual Communication] Settings ························································25
Topic:Communications mode of your Card Logger ···················································25
4. Graph (p26)
4-1. Displaying a graph ···············································································26
4-2. Graph Menu
1. Programming scales of a graph ·······················································27
2. Print 2-1.Printing a graph ····························································28
INTRODUCTION
CONTENTS

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2-2. Page Setup ·································································28
2-3. Printer Setup ·······························································29
3. Parameter
3-1. Label·········································································29
3-2. Line Width···································································29
3-3. Base Line ···································································30
4. Exiting from the graph menu ·····························································30
5. File (p31)
5-1. Reading out data from a file ·····································································31
5-2. Saving data in a file (Rewrite) ··································································31
5-3. Saving data in a file ··············································································32
5-4. Saving data in text form ········································································32
5-5. Print
1. Printing out all data ·······································································33
2. Printing out a part of data ······························································34
3. Printing out parameters ··································································34
4. Setting up a printer ······································································34
5-6. Inserting single data ·············································································35
5-7. Quitting the program ·············································································35
6. Channel (p36)
7. Help (p37)
7-1. Analysis Software Help ··········································································37
7-2. Version information ·············································································37
8. Troubleshooting (p38)
9. Specifications (p39)

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Thank you for your purchasing of this MR9504 Data Readout Units.
Introduction
This instructions manual is the software for data analysis for utilizing effectively the data,
which connected data reading unit MR9504 with Card Logger MR Series, and was
recorded by Card Logger. It is creating on the assumption that it is used with the
personal computer which operates under Windows®XP, Windows Vista®, 7, or the
environment of 8. Please refer to the manual of Card Logger for the matter that relates to
the main body of Card Logger.
Before starting up the program
This clause has notes to use software and the main bodies of Card Logger and
necessary preparations have been described. Be sure to read before using it.
Please keep this book importantly after it reads.
Program
When unpacking this product, carefully check the package contents. If any package
contents are missing, contact your local sales representative or sales office
[ The program is consisted of ]
Instruction manual (this manual)
Software CD-ROM
Data readout unit
Cautions on program
Handling Precautions
When this unit is used in the following conditions or environment, please pay attention to
use it by keeping on the safe side of ratings and functions, or to safety measures like
failsafe, and also please consult our sales engineer.
1.Usage in a condition or environment not described in this instruction manual.
2.Usage in nuclear control, railroad, aviation, vehicle, combustion equipment,
medical equipment, amenity equipment, safety equipment, etc.
3.Usage in applications that big influence to human life or properties is estimated and safety
is especially requested.

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Safety Precautions
Cautions stated in this manual indicate important contents about operational safety. Therefore,
carefully read the contents and strictly follow the instructions.
In this instruction manual, the following warning labels are provided to indicate possible hazards and
ensure operational safety.
WARNING
This denotes hazards which COULD result in death or severe
personal injury, if not avoided.
CAUTION
This denotes hazards which COULD result in minor personal
injury and/or product or property damage, if not avoided.
[ Safety precautions ]
WARNING
Do not use this unit for measurement other than the specified.
CAUTION
Never attempt to disassemble or modify this unit.
Do not flaw or put dirt on the data reading window.
Do not operate or store this unit in a place where it is exposed to the high temperature.
Additionally, do not leave this unit in a place where the high temperature continues for an
extended period of time, such as inside of a car. Otherwise, the discoloration may occur on
the unit.
Please do not put Card Logger on the main body with getting wet.
Please do not use it in the following environment.
The place which receives heat from heating apparatus directly.
A place with a possibility of getting wet from water or oil,A place with dust and
corrosive gas (sulfuration gas, ammonia gas, etc.)
The intense place of temperature change.
A place with fear of freezing and dew condensation.
The place where vibration and the influence of a shock are large.
Keep this unit away from any equipment producing the strong high frequency or
surge as much as possible. Otherwise, malfunction or trouble may occur.
Please use alcohol on the market without using thinners when washing.
Even though this product is used together with other units, always strictly follow the safety
precautions stated in this manual. CHINO shall not be held responsible for any defect arising from
negligence of such cautions and instructions.
Any relevant measures for safety such as sufficient tolerance and failsafe means shall be taken into
consideration when using this unit for an application that may seriously affect the human life or
property.
Subject to change without notice.
“Microsoft” and “Windows” are the trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States.

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Operating environment and system requirements
Personal Computer :Windows®XP Service Pack 3
Windows Vista®Service Pack 2 (32bit)
Windows 7 (32bit/64bit)
Windows 8 (32bit/64bit)
Communication port : One USB 1.1/2.0 compatible port
Hard disk drive : At least 10MB is required to install this software
CD-ROM drive : Required for the setup of an application driver
Printer : Color printer recommendation
Printer driver :Printer driver allowing of correct operation of the
printer on the OS listed above
Corresponding model : MR5300 ,MR5320,MR6661,MR6662,MR7300
Data readout unit : MR9504
* Administrator privileges are required for installation.
Name of each part
USB Connector
Data communications windows

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Installing the Software
Caution:・If other applications are running when installing this software, such application may
adversely affect the installation of the software. To avoid such troubles, exit all
currently running applications completely before starting the installation.
・In case of Windows Vista / 7/ 8, Confirmation screen appears when booting
the installer by UAC control. When appears this screen, Please select “Yes”.
・Administrator privileges are required for installation.
Installation procedure
Caution: Please do not tie a main part to a personal computer in the
stage of this installation
When apparatus is connected, although the following screens are displayed, please choose
"No, not this time" or "Ask me again later".
Power ON the personal computer to start up Windows.
Set the software CD-ROM supplied with this data read software package in the
CD drive.
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【Vista】

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The installation begins automatically.
The drive No. (such as “C:＼”) that appears in the window may vary depending
on the system configuration of the personal computer you are using. When
reading the message shown in the above window, change the drive No. to that
corresponding to your personal computer environment.
CAUTION
If the installation of the software is not started up even though the CD-ROM is set,
double-click the [setup.exe] file contained in the CD-ROM to start installing the software.
In case of Windows Vista / 7/ 8, Confirmation screen appears when booting
the installer by UAC control. When appears this screen, Please select “Allow”or “Yes”.
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Installation is started
Installation is
interrupted.

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The installation place of a
program is changed.
Click "Next" to continue.
After verifying the license agreement,
click "Next" to continue.
Input the user information. The user information for the
currently logged in user will be displayed.
Click "Next" to continue.
(Next Page)

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Choose "Complete",
and click in order to
continue the "next."
Installation is
interrupted.
Installation is started
(Next Page)

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Although one of screens is displayed on the way, please click "ContinueAnyway" or "Install".
Please click "Continue Anyway ", if the following screens are displayed.
Because a lower screen opens when installation is completed, please click the Finish
button.
After this software has been installed successfully, first make the [Comm.Port] setting.
With this [Comm.Port] menu, specify a communication port that the personal
computer uses. (Refer to [3-3. Setting a serial port] P23)
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Uninstalling (Deleting) the Software
Uninstalling
Please end Card LoggerAnalysis Software.
From the [Start] menu, select
[Settings] and [Control Panel] in
that order.
Double-click [Add/Remove Programs].
Double-click the [Uninstall Program] in the case of Windows Vista
Double-click the [Uninstall Program] in the case of Windows 7
In the case of Windows 8, it right-clicks on the [Card Logger Analysis Software] on
a screen, and chooses [Uninstall] from the menu displayed under a screen.
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【XP】
【Vista】
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After clicking on the "Card LoggerAnalysis Software", a confirmation screen is displayed
when you click the "Uninstall" button. Aclick of the "Yes" button will start uninstallation.
When the progress bar in the right
screen arrives at the edge, it is
completion.
The application was deleted in this.
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System configuration and start
Connection of data readout unit and Card Logger
As shown in the following figure, the USB connector of the USB port (connector to
which the mark as shown in the following figure is attached) of a personal
computer, and a data readout unit is connected.
Make sure to place your Card Logger to the inside of upper wall of your data readout
unit by pushing it on.
The data can be read on the condition that your sensor is connected to your Card
Logger, too.
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データ読取器
USB Connector
2
Data readout unit
Data readout unit
Data communications windows
Personal computer
Card Logger

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Starting up the Software
Power on your personal computer and start Windows.
Click the Start button, point to Programs, point to [Card Logger Analysis
Software], and then double-click [Card Logger Analysis Software V4].
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The application will then be started up.
#1 Data display (immediately after start)
A Af ft te er r o of f t th he e l lo og gg ge er r d da at ta a r re ea ad do ou ut t
#2Data display (After readout)
1. Composition of screen
Menu bar
Tool bar
Data display
Parameters
Date Time
Data of temperature
or humidity
Alarm marks
“H”mark is indicated if
the data is higher than
the high alarm value
and “L”mark is
indicated if the data is
lower than the low
alarm value.
Close button
Minimization button

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2-1. Menu
On a menu, the function that can be executed is displayed with a list.
#3 Menu bar
2-2. Selection and execution of menu
If cursor is matched and clicked on a menu to choose, a pull-down menu will be
displayed.
*[Graph] is executed immediately and the pull-down menu doesn't appear.
Each function can be executed by matching and clicking the cursor to the pull-down
menu that wants to be executed.
Each function can be executed by matching and clicking the cursor to the subpull-down
menu that wants to be executed.
2-3. Tool button
The selection and execution by the menu can be executed only by one click with the tool button.
#4 Tool bar
1 : Logger Readout ………Page 19, 3-1 Logger Readout
2 : Logger Settings ………Page 20, 3-2 1 Logger Settings
3 : Drawing in graph ………Page 26, 4 Graph
4 : Read-out of a file to data ………Page 31, 5-1 Open…
5 : Superscription preservation ………Page 31, 5-2 Save
6 : All data print ………Page 33, 5-5 1 Print all
7 : Data is added from the file ………Page 35, 5-6 Insert
8 : CH data is deleted ………Page 36, 6 Channel
2. Basic operation
Pull-down menu
Subpull-down menu
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１
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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2-4. Operation in a box
Various setting boxes open while operating software. The typical operation method in the box is
explained.
Cancel button
If this button is clicked, the box opened now will close, and it returns to the state before
opening the box.
Radio button or
If this button is clicked, will be displayed into , and the setting item currently described
on that right-hand side is chosen.
Check Box or
It is the box, which chooses a setting item like a radio button. If this is clicked, will be
displayed in , and the setting item currently described on the right-hand side is chosen.
The difference with the radio button is that the selection and non-selection change.
Slide bar
If both the sides of this bar are clicked, a preset value will fluctuate.
Pull down list box
In a set item, there is an item that should be selected from the set value prepared
beforehand.
In such a case, please click the preset value right-hand side pull-down list box can be
opened.And, please change a set value in the box.

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This menu is to set a serial port, program the parameters on your Card Logger by your computer, and
transfer the logged data to your computer, And Setup and execution of [Usual Communication] for
automation of the regular daily logger read and setup operation.
[Logger Menu list ]
Menu
Pull-down menu
Subpull-down menu
Detailed explanation
Logger
Logger Readout…
3 –1 ( p19 )
Logger Settings…
Logger Settings…
3 –2 1 ( p20 )
Parameter Settings…
3 –2 2 ( p22 )
Port Setting…
Auto Setting…
3 –3 1 ( p23 )
Manual Settings…
3 –3 2 ( p23 )
Usual
Communications…
Usual Communications
3 –4 1 ( p24 )
Communications
Settings…
3 –4 2 ( p25 )
3-1. Reading out data from your Card Logger
The temperature (or humidity) data recorded on Card Logger is downloaded to a personal
computer through a data reading unit.
It checks that Card Logger is in the state (refer to topic: p25) which can be
communicated, and it sets to a data reading unit.
Click [Logger] on the main menu and then click [Logger Readout].
Caution: The data readout cannot be executed without empty channels (CH).
MR6000 / MR6661 / MR6662 /MR5320 Card Logger requires two free channels.
Since a Data read box (# 5) opens, please click the radio button of the channel which
stores recorded data, and click the OK button.
*Please choose from an empty storing channel.
#5 Data read box
* The contents of a display in a box change with models of Card Logger. As for
humidity information as shown in the above figure, only MR6661 or MR 6662 is
displayed. Furthermore, as for MR5320 two temperature information is displayed
about one temperature information, as for MR5300.
3. Logger
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１
１
２
They are the various
parameters of
Card Logger during
communication.
Storage channel
setting Radio button
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