Hioki 8910 User manual

8910
Instruction Manual
CAN ADAPTER
EN
Aug. 2018 Revised edition 7
8910A981-07 18-08H

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Contents
Introduction.................................................................................1
Inspection...................................................................................1
Safety Notes...............................................................................4
Notes on Use..............................................................................7
Chapter 1
Product Overview __________________________ 11
1.1 Overview .....................................................................11
1.2 Major Features............................................................12
1.3 Identification of Controls and Indicators......................13
Chapter 2
Preparation________________________________ 15
2.1 Installation of the Instrument.......................................15
2.2 Power Supply Connections.........................................16
2.2.1 Connecting the AC adapter ...........................................16
2.2.2 Connecting the DC Power Supply .................................17
2.3 Connection Procedure ................................................18
2.4 Power On/Off ..............................................................21
Chapter 3
Operation _________________________________ 23
3.1 Modes .........................................................................23
3.2 Conversion Mode........................................................23
3.3 Setting Mode...............................................................24
3.3.1 Activating setting mode .................................................25
3.3.2 Contents of display in setting mode ..............................26
3.3.3 Selecting a channel number ..........................................26
3.3.4 Selecting the CAN definition data to be output ..............27
3.3.5 Setting the D/A conversion format/logic bit position ......28
3.3.6 Returning to conversion mode ......................................29
3.4 Calibration Mode.........................................................30
3.4.1 Activating calibration mode ...........................................30
3.4.2 Selecting a channel number ..........................................31
3.4.3 Outputting a calibration signal .......................................31
3.4.4 Returning to conversion mode ......................................32
3.5 Operation Map ............................................................33
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Chapter 4
Preparation of the CAN Set Program ___________37
4.1 Overview..................................................................... 37
4.2 Program Setup ........................................................... 38
4.2.1 System requirements ....................................................38
4.2.2 Installation .....................................................................38
4.2.3 Un-Installation ...............................................................39
Chapter 5
Starting the CAN Set Program ________________41
5.1 Connecting the PC to the 8910 .................................. 41
5.2 Starting Up the Condition Setting Program ................ 42
5.3 Menu Items in the Setting Window............................. 45
5.4 Operation Flowchart................................................... 46
Chapter 6
Setting the CAN Definition Data _______________49
6.1 Opening a CAN definition data file ............................. 49
6.1.1 Opening a CAN definition data file ................................49
6.1.2 Creating a new CAN definition data file ........................50
6.2 Editing the CAN Definition Data ................................. 52
6.2.1 Setting the message ID ................................................53
6.2.2 Setting the data length ..................................................53
6.2.3 Setting the data start position .......................................54
6.2.4 Setting the data pattern ................................................55
6.2.5 Setting the sign .............................................................56
6.2.6 Setting the signal name ................................................57
6.2.7 Setting the label name ..................................................57
6.2.8 Setting the unit ..............................................................57
6.2.9 Setting the scaling ........................................................58
6.2.10 Error Massage ..............................................................60
6.3 Deletion of CAN Definition Data................................. 61
6.4 Closing the CAN Definition Data File
(Saving the File) ......................................................... 62
6.5 CAN Definition Data List Detail Display...................... 63
6.6 Editing in Another Window ......................................... 65
6.6.1 Opening a new window .................................................65
6.6.2 Creating a new CAN definition data file ........................69
6.6.3 Opening a CAN definition data file ................................69
6.6.4 Editing CAN definition data ...........................................69
6.6.5 Saving CAN definition data ...........................................69

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Chapter 7
Settings___________________________________ 71
7.1 Registration List Operations........................................71
7.1.1 Opening a registration list ..............................................71
7.1.2 Creating a registration list (registering definition data
to a registration list) .......................................................72
7.1.3 Deleting data from the registration list ...........................74
7.2 Allocation to Output Channels.....................................75
7.2.1 Setting analog output channels .....................................75
7.2.2 Deleting registered data from the analog output
allocation list ..................................................................76
7.2.3 Setting logic output channels ........................................77
7.2.4 Deleting data from the logic output allocation list ..........78
7.3 Massage ID Trigger.....................................................79
7.3.1 Setting the message ID trigger ......................................79
7.3.2 Setting output channels .................................................80
7.4 Setting the ID Filter .....................................................81
Chapter 8
Transfer of Setting Data to the 8910 ___________ 83
8.1 Setting Communication Parameters ...........................83
8.2 Executing Data Transfer .............................................84
8.3 In Case of Errors.........................................................85
8.4 Duplicate Bit Check.....................................................86
Chapter 9
Functions of the Setting Program _____________ 87
9.1 Saving the Setting Data ..............................................87
9.1.1 Saving data with a new name .......................................87
9.1.2 Overwriting ....................................................................88
9.2 Setting Data Printout...................................................89
9.2.1 Printing ..........................................................................89
9.2.2 Print preview .................................................................89
9.2.3 Setting the printer ..........................................................90
9.2.4 Examples of printouts ....................................................90
9.3 Displaying Windows....................................................92
9.4 Password Setting ........................................................93
9.5 Version Check.............................................................94

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Chapter 10
Connection to Memory HiCorder ______________95
10.1 Using the 8910 with the 8826 MEMORY HiCORDER 96
10.1.1 Displaying the 8910 setting screen ...............................96
10.1.2 8910 setting screen ......................................................98
10.1.3 Setting the block no. .....................................................99
10.1.4 Setting analog channel output ....................................100
10.1.5 Setting logic channel output ........................................102
10.1.6 Displaying the registration list .....................................103
10.1.7 Communication between the 8826 and 8910 .............104
10.1.8 Downloading an setting data file .................................107
10.2 Using the 8910 with the 8841, 8842 MEMORY
HiCORDER............................................................... 109
10.2.1 Displaying the 8910 setting screen .............................109
10.2.2 8910 setting screen ....................................................111
10.2.3 Setting the block no. ...................................................112
10.2.4 Setting analog channel output ....................................113
10.2.5 Setting logic channel output ........................................115
10.2.6 Displaying the registration list .....................................116
10.2.7 Communication between the 8841, 8842 and 8910 ...117
10.2.8 Downloading a setting data file ...................................120
Chapter 11
Specifications_____________________________123
11.1 General Specifications.............................................. 123
11.2 Specifications of Functions....................................... 125
11.3 Specifications of 8910 CAN Set Program
(PC Application)........................................................ 126
11.4 Specifications of CAN Setting Function
(for Memory HiCorder).............................................. 127
11.5 Accessories.............................................................. 128
11.6 Options..................................................................... 128
11.6.1 9713-01 CAN CABLE (one end unprocessed) ...........129
11.6.2 9713-02 CAN CABLE (For automotive connector) .....130
11.6.3 9714-01 LOGIC CABLE (one end unprocessed) ........131
11.6.4 9714-02 LOGIC CABLE (for Memory HiCorder) .........132
11.7 Specifications of Connectors.................................... 133

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Chapter 12
Maintenance and Service ___________________ 135
12.1 Service and Cleaning................................................135
12.2 Troubleshooting ........................................................135

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Introduction
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the HIOKI “Model 8910 CAN ADAPTER”. To
obtain maximum performance from the instrument, please read this
manual first, and keep it handy for future reference.
Inspection
When you receive the instrument, inspect it carefully to ensure that no
damage occurred during shipping. In particular, check the
accessories, panel switches, and connectors. If damage is evident, or
if it fails to operate according to the specifications, contact your dealer
or Hioki representative.
Accessories
Instruction manual.....................................1
CD-R ("8910 CAN set program" software
(Japanese/English 2 files) (for PC), CAN
setting function (for Memory HiCorder)).... 1
RS-232C cable (D-sub 9-pin, male-female,
straight cable) (Approx. 1.8 m).................. 1
9418-15 AC ADAPTER ............................ 1

Inspection
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Options
Power cord ................................................1
9713-01 CAN CABLE (one end
unprocessed) (Approx. 2 m)......................1
9713-01 CAN CABLE (one end unprocessed) (Approx. 2 m)
9713-02 CAN CABLE (For automotive connector) (Approx. 2 m)
(Since this part is made to order, check the specifications document
and delivery date.)
9714-01 LOGIC CABLE (one end unprocessed) (Approx. 1.5 m)
9714-02 LOGIC CABLE (for Memory HiCorder) (Approx. 1.5 m)
9165 CONNECTION CORD (Metal BNC - Metal BNC) (Approx. 1.5 m)
L9217 CONNECTION CORD (Metal BNC - Insulated BNC)
(Insulated BNC for Memory HiCorder) (Approx. 1.7 m)