Hioki HiLogger 3145-20 User manual

Communications
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
For the 3145-20 NOISE HiLOGGER
Explains the communication functions
which can be used via the LAN and
RS-232C interfaces.

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Index
Contents
Introduction __________________________________ 1
Notation .................................................................................2
Overview _____________________________________ 3
Specifications ........................................................................4
Interfaces ____________________________________ 5
RS-232C Communications ...................................................5
RS-232C Connection ..........................................................5
RS-232 Settings ..................................................................6
10BASE-T LAN Communications .........................................7
LAN Connections ................................................................7
LAN Settings .......................................................................9
LAN Connection Examples ...............................................14
Communication Problems .................................................16
LAN Setting Items .............................................................18
PPP (RS-232C + Modem) Communications .......................23
RS-232C Cable Connection ..............................................23
PPP Settings .....................................................................25
Communication Functions __________________31
Take Measurements with Communication Commands ......31
Communication Preparation .............................................31
Sending Communication Commands ...............................34
Remote Measurement Using HTTP Server ........................35
Communication Preparation .............................................35
Control with the Web Browser ..........................................38
Receiving Email when there is a Warning ..........................45
Communication Preparation .............................................45
Receiving Warning Email ..................................................49
Measurement Data to an FTP Server ................................52
Communication Preparation .............................................53
Automatic Data Transfer ...................................................58
Receiving Measurement Data from an FTP Server ............60
Communication Preparation .............................................60

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Data Download .................................................................62
FTP Authentication ...........................................................63
FTP Server Settings ________________________ 64
PC Settings during PPP Communication ___ 77
Answer Calls on the Instrument from the PC ..................... 77
Calling from the Instrument to PC ...................................... 97

Introduction
1
The following instruction manuals are included with the 3145-20 NOISE
HiLOGGER. Refer to them as they pertain to your usage of the instru-
ment.
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Trademarks Windows, Microsoft Excel, and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Introduction
Manual Content
1Measurement Guide
Read first.
Offers an introduction to the 3145-
20's basic measuring method for first
time users.
2Instruction Manual Contains explanation and instructions
regarding the instrument's operating
method and functions.
CD Content
3"DATA VIEWER for
3145"
Instruction Manual
Contains information about PC soft-
ware which can analyze the measure-
ment data recorded by the
instrument.
4"Communications"
Instruction Manual
(this manual)
Explainsthecommunicationfunctions
which can be used via the LAN and
RS-232C interfaces.
5"Communication
Commands"
Instruction Manual
Explains the commands for remote
control of the instrument via the LAN
and RS-232C interfaces.

Introduction
2
Symbols The following symbols in this manual indicate the relative importance of
cautions and warnings.
Mouse
Operations
Notation
Indicates that incorrect operation presents a possibility of
injury to the user or damage to the instrument.
Indicates advisory items related to performance or cor-
rect operation of the instrument.
( ⇒p. ) Indicates the location of reference information.
Indicates quick references for operation and remedies for
troubleshooting.
*Indicates that descriptive information is provided below.
[ ] Menus, commands, dialogs, buttons in a dialog, and
other names on the screen and the keys are indicated in
brackets.
Unless otherwise specified, “Windows” represents Win-
dows 95, 98, Me, Widows NT, Windows 2000, or Win-
dows XP.
Dialog box represents a Windows dialog box.
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.

Overview
3
You can use the communication functions listed below through the RS-232C, LAN interface
equipped as standard on the instrument. This manual explains how to connect the commu-
nications cable and the settings on the instrument.
In order to connect the instrument to a PC, prepare the sold separately 9612 RS-232C
CABLE (for personal computer), 9721 RS-232C CABLE (for modem), and 9642 LAN
CABLE.
*1 During measurement using a program created in Visual Basic, for example, remote
operation by a HTTP server is not possible.
*2 Email may not be sent depending on your Internet service provider. In such case, send
mail via the intra-network mail server using a LAN.
Overview
Interface
Communications RS-232C
(⇒p. 5) 10BASE-T LAN (⇒p. 7) PPP (⇒p. 23)
Send communication commands
from a PC to the instrument and
take measurements
(⇒p. 31)
Available Available Available
Control the instrument from a PC
through an HTTP server
(⇒p. 35) -- Available*1 Available*1
Receive email on a PC when
there's a warning
(⇒p. 45) -- Available Available*2
Take measurements with the
instrument through an FTP
server
(⇒p. 60)
-- Available Available

Overview
4
LAN Interface • Compatible with IEEE802.3 Ethernet 10BASE-T DHCP, DNS
• Screen display, remote control via HTTP server
• Acquiring data from internal memory or PC card via FTP server
• Email notification delivered at time of alarm
RS-232C Interface
• Conforms with ETA RS-232C, mini DIN round 9-pin connector
• Communication function via PPP connection (functions similarly to
LAN connection)
RS-232C
RS-232C is a serial interface standard established by the EIA (Electronic
Industries Association) which specifies the interface between DTE (data ter-
minal equipment) and DCE (data communications equipment). The instru-
ments can send and receive remote control signals and data to a PC
(personal computer) using a subset of this standard.
LAN
Local area networks (LANs) are systems that provide communications
between PCs in a limited areas at particular locations, such as offices, facto-
ries and schools.
The Ethernet 10BASE-T interface provided in the instruments is a standard
LAN connection interface that uses TCP/IP communications 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 configuration 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 Internet.
PPP
Connect a modem to the RS-232C interface for performing communication
based on PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol) over public telephone networks via
the modem in your PC.
Specifications

Interfaces
5
Through RS-232C communications, you can send communication commands from the PC
and perform remote control and send/receive data. (⇒p. 31) For communications, set the
instrument's Comm screen to the same settings as the PC to connect to.
1. Connect the 9612 RS-232C CABLE to the instrument's RS-232C connection ter-
minal.
2. Connect the RS-232C cable's connector to the PC.
Interfaces
RS-232C Communications
RS-232C Connection
The 9612 RS-232C CABLE and the instrument connectors should be
mated carefully. Forcing the connectors together can damage the con-
tacts.
The RS-232C interface is not isolated from the instrument chassis.
Model 9612 RS-232C CABLE (cross)
Upper Panel of theNoise HiLogger
PC
RS-232C port
Pin No. Circuit Designation CCITT EIA
Symbol JIS Symbol Common
2Receive Data Receive Data 104 BB RD RxD
3Send Data Send Data 103 BA SD TxD
5Signal ground or
common return Signal Ground 102 AB SG GND
7Request to send Request to Send 105 CA RS RTS
8Clear to Send Clear to Send 106 CB CS CTS

Interfaces
6
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 commu-
nications.
1. Press and open the Status screen, and move the blinking cursor to
[Comm] with .
2. Press and open the Comm screen.
3. Press and move the blinking cursor to [Communication Interface], and
open the selection window with .
4. Press / and select [RS-232C], and set with .
To cancel, press .
5. Set each of the items continually.
• If overrun or framing errors occur, reduce the communications speed.
• Do not attempt change settings while communications are underway.
RS-232 Settings
Items Settings
Baud Rate 1200 bps/ 2400 bps/ 4800 bps/
9600 bps/ 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

Interfaces
7
Through LAN communications, you can use the functions below.
• "Take Measurements with Communication Commands"(⇒p. 31)
• "Remote Measurement Using HTTP Server"(⇒p. 35)
• "Receiving Email when there is a Warning"(⇒p. 45)
• "Receiving Measurement Data from an FTP Server"(⇒p. 60)
1. Connect the hub to the instrument's 10BASE-T LAN connection terminal with
the 9642 LAN CABLE.
2. Connect the PC to the hub with another LAN cable.
10BASE-T LAN Communications
LAN Connections
When the instrument and a PC are connected through a hub
Model 9642 LAN CABLE
(straight)
Upper Panel of theNoise HiLogger
PC
HUB
Model 9642 LAN CABLE
(straight)
10BASE-T Ethernet connection
port (RJ-45)

Interfaces
8
The 9642 LAN CABLE is a straight cable. When the instrument and a PC are connected
one-to-one, use the supplied cross-over adapter.
1. Connect the cross-over adapter to the instrument's 10BASE-T LAN connection
terminal.
2. Connect the 9642 LAN CABLE to the cross-over adapter.
3. Connect the LAN cable's connector to the PC.
When the instrument and a PC are connected one-to-one
+Cross conversion connector
Model 9642 LAN CABLE
Upper Panel of theNoise HiLogger
PC
10BASE-T Ethernet connec-
tion port (RJ-45)
• The instruments network settings must be correct in order to commu-
nicate with a PC via LAN.
• When connecting to an existing LAN, contact the network administra-
tor for the appropriate settings.

Interfaces
9
Following settings must match those on the PC to enable communications.
1. Press and open the Status screen, and move the blinking cursor to
[Comm] with .
2. Press and open the Comm screen.
3. Press and move the blinking cursor to [Communication Interface], and
open the selection window with .
4. Press / and select [10BASE-T], and set with .
To cancel, press .
5. Set each of the items continually.
"LAN Connection Examples"(⇒p. 14)
"Communication Problems"(⇒p. 16)
"LAN Setting Items"(⇒p. 18)
LAN Settings
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)

Interfaces
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6. Press and move the blinking cursor to [more > ], and open page 2/5 with
.
Or you can press to switch the pages.
Set each of the items.
"Remote Measurement Using HTTP Server"(⇒p.
35)
"Receiving Measurement Data from an FTP
Server"(⇒p. 60)
Items Settings
FTP/HTTP
Authentication OFF/ ON
User Name Up to 12 characters
Password Up to 12 characters Each character is shown on the
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

Interfaces
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7. Press and move the blinking cursor to [more > ], and open page 3/5 with
.
Set each of the items.
"Receiving Email when there is a Warning"(⇒p. 45)
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
Send at Stop
Trigger OFF/ ON
Send at Alarm OFF/ ON
Send at Start
Backup OFF/ ON
Send at Memory
Full OFF/ ON
Send at Card Full OFF/ ON

Interfaces
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8. Press and move the blinking cursor to [more > ], and open page 4/5 with
.
Set each of the items.
"Measurement Data to an FTP Server"(⇒p. 52)
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 Sta-
tus, FTP)
Result of FTP data transfer
Total number of items,
Number of items sent,
Number of items failed to
send, and Number of
items not yet sent
(Communication Sta-
tus, Mail)
Result of mail transfer
Total number of items,
Number of items sent,
Number of items failed to
send, and Number of
items not yet sent
(FTP Transfer Test) Executing this test sends
test data.
(Mail Transfer Test) Executing this test sends
test mail.

Interfaces
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9. Press and move the blinking cursor to [more > ], and open page 5/5 with
.
Set each of the items.
"Receiving Email when there is a Warning"(⇒p. 45)
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

Interfaces
14
Network Addresses : 192.168.1.0/24 (Private IP addresses)
Subnet Mask : 255.255.255.0
PC (The settings are made manually)
IP Address : 192.168.1.1
For a network as shown above, set the PC and the instrument's Comm screen as shown
next.
When connecting one PC and one instrument by the conversion connector of the 9642 LAN
CABLE, the IP address can be specified arbitrarily, but there is no problem with using a pri-
vate IP address.
Set the instrument as shown below, so that every instrument has a unique host name and
IP address.
LAN Connection Examples
Connecting one PC and one instrument with a 9642 LAN CABLE.
PC Settings
IP Address : 192.168.1.1
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
The network settings on the PC are made in
the [Network] dialog box. To get to this dialo
g
box, double-click the [Network] icon in [Contro
l
Panels].
Instrument Settings
Host Name : LOGGER
DHCP : OFF
IP Address : 192.168.1.2
Subnet Mask : 255.255.255.0
Port Number : 880X
Gateway : OFF
DNS : OFF

Interfaces
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Use a straight cable to connect the PC to the HUB and to connect the
instrument to the HUB.
When building a local network with no outside connections, it is recom-
mended that private IP addresses be used for the IP addresses.
Make the same settings on the PC as shown left. Set the IP address
manually.
Set the instrument as shown below, so that every instrument has a
unique host name and IP address.
Connecting one PC to multiple instrument's in a HUB.
The first instrument (The settings are made manually)
Items Settings
Host Name LOGGER1
IP Address 192.168.1.2
The second instrument (The settings are made manually)
Items Settings
Host Name LOGGER2
IP Address 192.168.1.3
The third instrument (The settings are made manually)
Items Settings
Host Name LOGGER3
IP Address 192.168.1.4
Common settings
Items Settings
DHCP OFF
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0
Gateway OFF
Port Number 880X

Interfaces
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The LAN setting is initialized when all the settings for communications
have been made. Be sure to complete this LAN setting before you con-
nect the instrument to the network. When you edit the settings while the
instrument is connected to the network, you may accidentally send ille-
gal address information to the network. For example, you may select the
same IP address as that of another instrument on the network.
When you make one-to-one connection between the instrument and a
PC, you must use a cross cable.
The short cable of the straight-cross converter supplied with the 9642
LAN CABLE is a cross cable. The connector is a straight male-female
converter.
The cable might not be connected to the connector properly. Remove
the cable and then connect it again.
Choose [Run] from the Start menu. Type [winipcfg] (Windows95/98/Me)
or [ifconfig /all] (Windows NT/2000/XP) and click [Enter].Doing so will
enable you to get the IP address of the PC's network interface, subnet
mask, and gateway address.
When the IP address setting is not correct
1. Choose [Settings]-[Control Panels] from the Start menu.
2. Double-click the [Network] icon to get the [Network Properties] dialog
box.
3. Edit the IP address setting.
Communication Problems
Have you completed the LAN setting before connection?
Is the cable connected properly?
Have you set the IP address of the PC correctly?