Hioki LR5031 User manual

LR5031 Instruction Manual
INSTRUMENTATION LOGGER
EN
Dec. 2018 Revised edition 5
LR5031B980-05 18-12H
Be sure to read this manual
before using the instrument Safety Information  p.6
When using the instrument
for the rst time Troubleshooting
Part Names/Functions
and Display Indicators  p.14 Maintenance and Service  p.91
Troubleshooting  p.92
Settings List  p.29 Error Display  p.94
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Contents
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Contents
Introduction ..............................................................................1
Verifying Package Contents....................................................4
Safety Information....................................................................6
Operating Precautions.............................................................8
Measurement Preparation to Data Analysis ........................10
Chapter 1
Overview__________________________________ 13
1.1 Product Overview and Features .............................13
1.2 Part Names/Functions and Display Indicators .....14
1.3 Display Organization ...............................................16
Chapter 2
Measurement Preparations___________________ 19
2.1 Installing (or Replacing) the Battery ......................19
2.2 Connecting the Connection Cable .........................22
2.3 Installing the PC Application Program ..................23
Chapter 3
Settings___________________________________ 29
3.1 Settings List .............................................................29
3.2 Making Settings on the Logger ..............................31
3.3 Making Settings from the LR5000 Utility Program 35
Chapter 4
Measurement and Analysis___________________ 43
4.1 Pre-Measurement Inspection .................................43
4.2 Installing the Logger ...............................................44
4.3 Starting and Stopping Recording ..........................46
4.4 Confirming Currently Measured Values and Data 
Recording .................................................................49
4.5 Automatically Importing (Saving) Recorded Data 
to a Computer, and Graph Display ........................49
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4.6 Manually Importing (Saving) Recorded Data to a 
Computer, and Graph Display ............................... 59
4.7 Displaying a Graph of Saved Recording Data ..... 62
4.8 Printing Recorded Data .......................................... 64
Chapter 5
Processing Recorded Data ___________________65
5.1 Scaling ..................................................................... 67
5.2 Calculating Electric Power ..................................... 68
5.3 Calculating Energy Cost ........................................ 69
5.4 Calculating Operating Rate .................................... 70
5.5 Integration ............................................................... 71
5.6 Calculating Dew-Point Temperature ..................... 72
5.7 Two-Data-Item Arithmetic Calculations ................ 73
5.8 Converting Over-Threshold Data Values .............. 74
Chapter 6
Organizing Data ____________________________75
6.1 Copying and Moving Data ...................................... 76
6.2 Deleting Data ........................................................... 77
6.3 Combining Data ...................................................... 78
6.4 Extracting Data ....................................................... 79
Chapter 7
Options Settings (LR5000 Utility Program) ______81
7.1 Changing the Saving Method for Imported Data . 82
7.2 Changing the Connection Monitoring Method, 
and Logger Settings Displays ............................... 83
Chapter 8
Specifications______________________________85
8.1 Measurement Specifications ................................. 85
8.2 Functional Specifications ...................................... 86
8.3 Miscellaneous ......................................................... 87
8.4 LR5091 Communication Adapter Specifications . 88
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Chapter 9
Maintenance and Service ____________________ 91
9.1 Cleaning ...................................................................91
9.2 Disposing of the Logger .........................................91
9.3 Troubleshooting ......................................................92
9.4 Error Display ............................................................94
Appendix_________________________________ A 1
Appendix 1 About Recording Modes..............................A 1
Appendix 2 Recording Intervals and Recording Times A 2
Appendix 3 Battery Life Approximation.........................A 2
Index _________________________________Index 1
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Appendix
Index
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Introduction
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Thank you for purchasing the HIOKI "Model LR5031 Instrumentation Logger." To
obtain maximum performance from the instrument, please read this manual first,
and keep it handy for future reference.
• Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and other countries.
• Microsoft and Windows, Windows Vista, Microsoft Excel are either registered trade-
marks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
The screen of this instrument displays characters in the following man-
ner.
Introduction
Trademarks
Notation
Indicates a prohibited action.
(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 brack-
ets.
SET
(Bold
characters)
Bold characters within the text indicate operating button
labels.
Windows Unless otherwise specified, "Windows" represents Win-
dows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7.
Dialog Dialog box represents a Windows dialog box.
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We define measurement tolerances in terms of rdg. (reading) and dgt.
(digit) values, with the following meanings:
Accuracy
rdg.
(reading or displayed value) The value currently being measured and indicated
on the measuring instrument.
dgt.
(resolution)
The smallest displayable unit on a digital measur-
ing instrument, i.e., the input value that causes the
digital display to show a "1" as the least-significant
digit.
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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 cho-
sen item in the desired position.
Activate Click on a window on the screen to activate that window.
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Verifying Package Contents
4
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 specifica-
tions, contact your dealer or Hioki representative.
Quantities in parentheses ( ).
Verifying Package Contents
LR5031 (1)
LR6 alkaline battery (1)
(Pre-installed in the log-
ger.)
Accessories
See: Other specified options:"Options" (p.5)
LR9801 Connection Cable
(Cable length: Approx. 1 m) (1)
Instruction Manual (1)Operation Manual (1)
Stand (1)
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Verifying Package Contents
5
The following logger options are available separately. Even if purchased previously,
you may want to confirm that you have them at hand.
Use the original packing materials when transporting the instrument, if possible.
Pack the instrument so that it will not sustain damage during shipping, and include a
description of existing damage. We do not take any responsibility for damage incurred
during shipping.
Options
LR9801 Connection Cable
(Cable length: Approx. 1 m)
LR5091 Communication Adapter(1)
(Includes LR5000 Utility Program*CD [PC appli-
cation software] and USB Cable)
*: The latest version can be download-
ed from our web site.
See: LR5091 specification: (p.88)
LR9901 Wall-Mounted Holder
Z5004 Magnetic StrapLR5092-20 Data Collector
(Includes LR5000 Utility Program*CD [PC ap-
plication software], LR6 alkaline battery x2, In-
struction manual, Operation manual, and USB
Cable)
See: Method of mounting: (p.45)
See: Method of mounting: (p.45)
Transporting Precautions
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Safety Information
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This manual contains information and warnings essential for safe operation of the
instrument and for maintaining it in safe operating condition. Before using it, be
sure to carefully read the following safety precautions.
Markings on the logger have the following meanings.
Markings on the logger have the following meanings.
Safety Information
This instrument is designed to comply with IEC 61010 Safety Stan-
dards, and has been thoroughly tested for safety prior to ship-
ment. However, mishandling during use could result i n injury or
death, as well a s damage to the instrument. However, using the
instrument in a way not described in this manual may negate the
provided safety features.
Be certain that you understand the instructions and precautions in
the manual before use. We disclaim any responsibility for acci-
dents or injuries not resulting directly from instrument defects.
Safety Symbols
In the manual, the symbol indicates particularly important infor-
mation that the user should read before using the instrument.
The symbol printed on the instrument indicates that the user
should refer to a corresponding topic in the manual (marked with the
symbol) before using the relevant function.
Indicates DC (Direct Current).
Symbols for Various Standards
Indicates that the product conforms to regulations set out by the EU
Directive.
This symbol indicates that the product conforms to safety regu-
lations set out by the EC Directive.
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