Hioki 8420-51 User manual

Communications/
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
For the 8420-51, 8421-51, 8422-51
Wave Viewer

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Introduction .................................................................. 1
Safety Notes ................................................................ 1
Notation ........................................................................ 2
Mouse Operation ......................................................... 2
1 Communications 3
1.1 Communications Settings ................................... 3
1.2 RS-232C Communications ................................. 5
1.2.1 RS-232C Connection ...........................................6
1.2.2 RS-232 Settings ..................................................7
1.3 10BASE-T LAN Communications .......................8
1.3.1 LAN Connections .................................................8
1.3.2 LAN Settings .....................................................10
1.3.3 LAN Connection Examples ................................15
1.3.4 Communication Problems .................................18
1.3.5 LAN Settings .....................................................20
1.4 PPP (RS-232C + Modem) Communications ....24
1.4.1 RS-232C and Modem Connection .....................24
1.4.2 PPP (RS-232C + Modem) Settings ...................27
1.5 Remote Measurement Using HTTP Server ......33
1.5.1 HTTP Communication via 10BASE-T LAN ........33
1.5.2 HTTP Communication via PPP
(RS-232C + Modem) .........................................34
1.5.3 Main Page .........................................................36
1.5.4 Remote Operation (REMOTE CONTROL) ........37
1.5.5 Starting and Stopping Measurement
(START/STOP) ..................................................38
1.5.6 Current Value Display (CURRENT DATA DISP)
...........................................................................39
1.5.7 Acquiring Data from Memory
(MEMORY DATA GET) .....................................40
1.5.8 Data Acquisition Using FTP
(DATA GET BY FTP) .........................................41

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1.5.9 Comment Settings (COMMENT SET) ...............42
1.6 Downloading Data to a PC via FTP Server ......43
1.6.1 Using the FTP Server via 10BASE-T LAN .......43
1.6.2 Using the FTP Server via PPP
(RS-232C + Modem) .........................................44
1.6.3 FTP Operation Procedure .................................45
1.6.4 FTP Authentication ............................................46
1.7 Automatic Data Transfer by FTP Client ............47
1.7.1 FTP Data Transfer by 10BASE-T LAN .............48
1.7.2 FTP Data Transfer by PPP (RS-232C + Modem)
...........................................................................50
1.7.3 FTP Communication Status ...............................52
1.7.4 FTP Data Transfer Test .....................................53
1.7.5 Setting the FTP server in Windows XP
Professional .......................................................54
1.7.6 Setting the FTP server in Windows 2000 ..........59
1.8 Sending Mail .....................................................64
1.8.1 Sending Mail via 10BASE-T LAN ......................64
1.8.2 Sending Mail via PPP (RS-232C + Modem) ......66
1.8.3 Mail Communication Status ...............................69
1.8.4 Mail Transfer Test ..............................................69
1.8.5 Email Transmission Requiring Email
Authentication ....................................................70
1.9 Measurement with the 9334 LOGGER
COMMUNICATOR ...........................................71
1.9.1 Using the 9334 via 10BASE-T LAN ..................72
1.9.2 Using the 9334 via PPP (RS-232C + Modem) ..73
1.10 PPP (RS-232C + Modem) Settings on PC Side 74
1.10.1 Calling from PC to the Instrument .....................74
1.10.2 Setting Up Dial-up Connections in WindowsXP 75
1.10.3 Creating a Dial-up Connection (Dialing)
in Windows XP ..................................................80
1.10.4 Setting Up Dial-up Connections
in Windows 2000 ...............................................81
1.10.5 Creating a Dial-up Connection (Dialing)
in Windows2000 ................................................86
1.10.6 Setting Up Dial-up Connections
in Windows98/Me ..............................................87

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1.10.7 Creating a Dial-up Connection (Dialing)
in Windows98/Me ..............................................89
1.10.8 Calling from the Instrument to PC .....................90
1.10.9 Setting Up Remote Access Servers
(Incoming Connections) in WindowsXP ............91
1.10.10 Setting Up Remote Access Servers
(Incoming Connections) in Windows 2000 ......95
1.10.11 Setting Up Remote Access Servers
(Dial-up Server) in Windows 98/Me ................99
1.10.12 Installing the Dial-Up Server in Windows 98/Me
.......................................................................101
1.10.13 Limiting Shared Level Access in Windows 98/Me
.......................................................................102
2 Waveform Viewer (Wv) 103
2.1 Starting the Waveform Viewer ........................ 104
2.2 Waveform Viewer Menus ............................... 105
2.3 Using the Waveform Viewer ...........................107
2.4 Conversion to CSV Format ............................111
2.5 Batch Conversion to CSV Files ......................113
3 Error messages 115

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Introduction
• This manual describes communications and the Wave Viewer.
• The instrument is supplied with a instruction manual and quick
start manual in addition to this manual. Please be sure to read
both manuals.
Safety Notes
The following symbols in this manual indicate the relative impor-
tance of cautions and warnings.
Other Symbols
Advisory items related to performance or correct
operation of the instrument.
❖Indicates the reference.

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Notation
• Unless otherwise specified, "Windows" represents Windows 95,
98, Me, Widows NT4.0, Windows 2000, or Windows XP.
• Dialogue box represents a Windows dialog box.
• Menus, commands, dialogs, buttons in a dialog, and other
names on the screen and the keys are indicated in brackets.
Mouse Operation
Click Press and quickly release the left button of the
mouse.
Right-click Press and quickly release the right button of
the mouse.
Double click Quickly click the left button of the mouse twice.
Drag While holding down the left button of the
mouse, move the mouse and then release the
left button to deposit the chosen item in the
desired position.
Activate Click on a window on the screen to activate
that window.

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The instruments include both RS-232C and LAN interfaces. This
manual describes the connection methods and settings for the
instruments. See the Application Disk (CD-R) for details of the
communications commands. Descriptions of the commands are
provided in both text and HTML format.
Use the following procedure to view the HTML format descriptions:
1. When you insert the CD-R into the CD-ROM drive, the opening
page should appear automatically. If it does not appear, open the
"index.htm" file with your Web browser.
2. Select the language to display (click the English icon).
3. Click [INTERFACE MANUAL].
4. Click the icon for your model.
RS-232C RS-232C is a serial interface standard established by the EIA
(Electronic Industries Association) which specifies the interface
between DTE (data terminal equipment) and DCE (data communi-
cations equipment). The instruments can send and receive remote
control signals and data to a PC (personal computer) using a sub-
set of this standard.
LAN Local area networks (LANs) are systems that provide communica-
tions between PCs in a limited areas at particular locations, such
as offices, factories and schools.
The Ethernet 10BASE-T interface provided in the instruments is a
standard LAN connection interface that uses TCP/IP communica-
tions protocols. The 10BASE-T standard is defined by IEE 802.3i
as having a transfer speed of 10 Mbps. Connections are made by
twisted-pair cable, and are normally arranged in a star configura-
tion around a hub. The maximum cable length between a terminal
and the hub is 100 meters. The TCP/IP protocols are commonly
used for LANs, as they are the basis for the Internet as well. The
protocols are defined by RFC documents published on the Inter-
net.
PPP (RS-232C + Modem)
Connect a modem to the RS-232C interface for performing com-
munication based on PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol) over public
telephone networks or cellular phones via the modem in your PC.
Communications 1
1.1 Communications Settings

41.1 Communications Settings
Services Provided by Communication
*1 Pay attention to telephone charges because the telephone remains
connected during measurement.
Because the modem communication speed is limited, measure-
ment may not be possible at speeds faster than a one-second
recording interval.
*2 E-mail may not be sent depending on your Internet service pro-
vider. In such case, send mail via the intra-network mail server
using a LAN.
*3 Data cannot be acquired in real time at speeds faster than a one-
second recording interval. When a faster speed is required, use the
9334. Data may be acquired after completing measurement, how-
ever, even at speeds faster than a one-second recording inter-
val.To create programs, see the Interface Manual on the
Application Disk (CD-R).
*4 During measurement with the 9334 or using a program created in
Visual Basic, for example, remote operation by a HTTP server is
not possible.
*5 During measurement with the 9334, automatic data transfer by an
FTP client and sending e-mail are not possible.
Items RS-232C LAN
(10BASE-T) PPP (RS-232C + Modem)
Real-time measurement by
9334 LOGGER COMMUNI-
CATOR (option)
❖See Section 1.9.
No Yes Yes*1
Manual data acquisition by
FTP server
❖See Section 1.6. No Yes Yes
Automatic data transfer by
FTP client
❖See Section 1.7. No Yes*5 Yes*5
Remote operation by HTTP
server
❖See Section 1.5. No Yes*4 Yes*4
Mail transfer by e-mail
❖See Section 1.8. No Yes*5 Yes*2, *5
Measurement by creating a
program using Visual Basic,
etc.
❖See the Interface Manual on the
Application Disk (CD-R).
Yes*3 Yes*3 Yes*3

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When creating a program for measurement using Visual Basic or
other programming language, see the Interface Manual on the
Application Disk (CD-R).
1.2 RS-232C Communications
• The RS-232C interface is not isolated from the instrument chas-
sis.
• Be aware that logic inputs and the RS-232C interface share
common ground.
❖See the Instruction Manual See Section 12.1 "Connecting the 8993 DIGI-
TAL I/O UNIT" (198 page.)
• The 9612 RS-232C CABLE and the instrument connectors
should be mated carefully. Forcing the connectors together can
damage the contacts.

61.2 RS-232C Communications
1.2.1 RS-232C Connection
The RS-232C interface is provided as a standard feature in the
instruments to support remote control of the instrument, as well as
data transfer to and from a PC. The instrument and the 9612 RS-
232C CABLE are connected as shown in the illustration. The 9612
cable has cross-connected wiring.
Pin No. Circuit Desig-
nation CCITT EIA Symbol JIS Symbol Common
2 Receive Data Receive Data 104 BB RD RxD
3 Send Data Send Data 103 BA SD TxD
5Signal ground or
common return Signal Ground 102 AB SG GND
7 Request to send Request to
Send 105 CA RS RTS
8 Clear to Send Clear to Send 106 CB CS CTS
RS-232C
(cross)
Memory HiLogger PC
9612 RS-232C CABLE

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1.2.2 RS-232 Settings
Remote control is provided by commands sent from the controlling
PC. RS-232C settings are made on the instrument. These settings
must match those on the PC to enable communications.
• If overrun or framing errors occur, reduce the communications
speed.
• Do not attempt change settings while communications are
underway.
Display the Status Screen.
Move the blinking cursor to the position shown.
Display the Copy&Comm Screen.
Display the Comm Window.
Move the blinking cursor to the position shown.
Select "RS-232C" for the Communications Interface.
Select each settings.
Items Settings
Baud Rate 1200 to 19200 bps
Data Bits 7 bit/ 8 bit
Parity None/ Even/ Odd
Stop Bits 1 bit/ 2 bit
Delimiter LF/ CR+LF
Header OFF/ ON
Flow Control None/ X-on/X-off/ Hardware

81.3 10BASE-T LAN Communications
1.3.1 LAN Connections
Connect the 9642 LAN CABLE to the instrument.
1.3 10BASE-T LAN Communications
9642 LAN CABLE
(straight)
PC
Hub
10BASE-T
10BASE-T
9642 LAN CABLE
(straight)
Memory HiLogger

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The 9642 LAN CABLE has straight-through wiring, so if connecting
the instrument directly to a PC, use the supplied cross-over
adapter.
10BASE-T
9642 LAN CABLE
(straight)
Memory HiLogger PC
+Cross conversion connector
• The instruments network settings must be correct in order to
communicate with a PC via LAN.
• When connecting to an existing LAN, contact the network
administrator for the appropriate settings.

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1.3.2 LAN Settings
LAN settings are made on the instrument.
Display the Status Screen.
Move the blinking cursor to the position shown.
Display the Copy&Comm Screen.
Display the Comm Window.
Move the blinking cursor to the position shown.
Select "10BASE-T" for the Communications Interface.
Select each settings.
Switching Between the Five Setting Screens
Press the button or move the blinking cursor to "< back"
or "more >" position, then press the /button to go to
another screen.

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Comm Window (10BASE-T 1/5)
Comm Window (10BASE-T 2/5)
❖See Section 1.3.3, Section 1.3.4, and
Section 1.3.5.
Items Settings
Host Name Up to 12 characters
DHCP OFF/ ON
IP Address ?.?.?.? (? represents 0 to 255)
Subnet Mask ?.?.?.? (? represents 0 to 255)
Port ???X (? represents 0 to 9)
Setting range: 100X to 999X
Gateway OFF/ ON ?.?.?.?
(? represents 0 to 255)
Gateway
Name Up to 32 characters
DNS OFF/ ON ?.?.?.?
(? represents 0 to 255)
❖See Section 1.5, Section 1.6, and Section 1.9
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Items Settings
FTP/HTTP
Authentication OFF/ ON
User Name Up to 12 characters
Password Up to 12 characters
Each character is shown onthe
screen as an asterisk (*).
Monitor Server OFF/ ON
Server Name Up to 32 characters
IP Address ?.?.?.? (? represents 0 to 255)
Port ???? (? represents 0 to 9)
Setting range: 1000 to 9999
Delimiter LF/ CR+LF
Header OFF/ ON

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Comm Window (10BASE-T 3/5)
❖See Section 1.8.
Items Settings
Send Mail To
(1 to 3) OFF/ ON
Address (1 to 3) Up to 32 characters
Mail Server Up to 32 characters
Mail Server
IP Address ?.?.?.? (? represents 0 to 255)
Sender Address Up to 32 characters
Sender Name Up to 32 characters
Subject Up to 32 characters
Message Up to 32 characters
Add Instanta-
neous Data OFF/ ON
Start Trigger OFF/ ON
Stop Trigger OFF/ ON
Alarm OFF/ ON
Start Backup OFF/ ON
Memory Full OFF/ ON
Card Full OFF/ ON

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Comm Window (10BASE-T 4/5)
❖See Section 1.7.
Items Settings
FTP Auto Transfer OFF/ ON
FTP Server Up to 32 characters
FTP Server
IP Address ?.?.?.? (? represents 0 to 255)
User Name Up to 12 characters
Password Up to 12 characters
Append Indentifier
to File Name
Host Name:
IP Address:
Date:
Attach Host Name to file
name to be sent.
Attach IP address to file
name to be sent.
Attach time of day to file
name to be sent.
(Communication
Status, FTP) Result of FTP data transfer Total number of items,
Number of items sent, Num
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andNumberofitemsnotyet
sent
(Communication
Status, Mail) Result of mail transfer Total number of items,
Number of items sent, Num
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andNumberofitemsnotyet
sent
(FTP Transfer
Test) Executing this test sends test data.
(Mail Transfer
Test) Executing this test sends test mail.

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Comm Window (10BASE-T 5/5)
❖See Section 1.8.
Items Settings
Option Setting
Mail Authentication OFF/ ON
Server Name
(POP) Up to 32 characters
IP Address (POP) ?.?.?.?
(? represents 0 to 255)
Account Name Up to 32 characters
Password Up to 32 characters