Hioki LR8432-20 User manual

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LR8432-20
HEAT FLOW LOGGER
Instruction Manual
Jan. 2016 Edition 1
LR8432B980-00 16-01H

Contents
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Contents
Introduction ..............................................................................1
Confirming Package Contents................................................2
Safety Information....................................................................4
Operating Precautions.............................................................8
Chapter 1
Overview ____________________________________15
1.1 Product Overview and Features .............................15
1.2 Measurement Flow ..................................................16
1.3 Names and Functions of Parts ...............................18
1.4 Screen Configurations ............................................20
1.5 Basic Operation .......................................................23
Screen Operations ...........................................................23
Starting and Stopping Recording .....................................24
Disabling Key Operations (Key-Lock Function) ...............25
Saving Data ......................................................................25
Verifying the Input Level (Level Monitor) ..........................26
Chapter 2
Measurement Preparations _________________27
2.1 Using the Battery Pack (Option) ............................28
Install the Battery Pack ....................................................32
Charge the Battery Pack ..................................................32
2.2 Connecting the AC Adapter ....................................33
2.3 Connecting Measurement Cables to the Instrument
....................................................................................34
Connecting Measurement Leads or Thermocouples
(for voltage or temperature, respectively) ........................36
Connect the Heat Flow Sensor (Heat flow measurement) 37
Connecting the Optional Model 9641 Connection Cable
(for Pulse Signal Input) .....................................................39
2.4 Turning the Power On and Off ...............................40
2.5 Zero Adjustment ......................................................41
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Chapter 3
Setting before Measurement _______________ 43
3.1 Pre-Operation Inspection ....................................... 43
3.2 Operating Flow Overview ....................................... 44
3.3 Setting Configuration 1 – Recording Settings ..... 48
Specify the Recording Interval .........................................48
Setting the Display Time Base
(horizontal axis magnification, set as needed) .................49
Selecting the Recording Start/stop Method .....................51
Set the Recording Length for Repeated or
One-time Recording .........................................................52
Enable Digital Filtering (noise suppression) (as needed) 52
Automatic Saving .............................................................53
Replacing Removable Storage During Real-Time Saving 55
3.4 Setting Configuration 2 – Input Channel Settings 56
Voltage Measurement Settings ........................................58
Temperature Measurement Settings ...............................59
Heat Flow Measurement Settings ....................................61
Integration (Count) Measurement Settings ......................63
Revolution Measurement Settings ...................................64
3.5 Display Settings ...................................................... 66
Selecting Waveform Display Color ..................................66
Specifying Vertical Display Range by Magnification and
Zero Position (vertical axis expansion/compression) .......66
Specifying the Vertical Display Range by Upper and
Lower Limits (expansion/compression) ............................67
Converting Units (Scaling function) ..................................69
3.6 Entering Comments ................................................ 72
3.7 Viewing All Channel Settings in a List .................. 74
Switching Channel Display Settings ................................75
Batch Copying Channel Settings .....................................76
Batch Setting Waveform Display/Hide and
Waveform Color Settings for All Channels .......................77
Initializing Settings (to factory defaults) ...........................77
Aligning Zero Positions on the Grid .................................78
Display Celsius (°C) temperature values as Fahrenheit (°F)
..........................................................................................79

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Chapter 4
Specifying Criteria for Measurements
(Triggering, Alarm and Timer) ______________81
4.1 Setting Criteria to Start and Stop Recording ........82
Setting the Input Signal Trigger Threshold (Level Trigger) 83
Setting Lower and Upper Trigger Thresholds
(Window Trigger) ..............................................................85
Selecting Trigger Sources and Combinations ..................86
Setting Criteria for Pre-Trigger Recording (Pre-Trig) .......87
4.2 Alarm Output ............................................................88
4.3 Confirming Trigger and Alarm Criteria Settings
(List) ..........................................................................91
4.4 Starting and Stopping Recording by Timer ..........92
4.5 About Recording Operation ...................................94
Chapter 5
Waveform Analysis__________________________97
5.1 Viewing Waveforms .................................................98
Scrolling Waveforms ........................................................98
Verifying Waveform Display Position ...............................98
Magnifying and Compressing Horizontally .......................99
Viewing Any Waveform Location (Jump Function) ..........99
5.2 Selecting Display Options ....................................100
Displaying Gauges .........................................................100
Displaying Cursor Values ...............................................101
Specifying a Waveform Time Span ................................103
Viewing Input Signals as Numerical Values ...................104
5.3 Inserting Event Marks (Search Function) ............106
Inserting Event Marks While Viewing Waveforms ..........106
Inserting Event Marks Using External Input Signals ......107
Searching Event Marks ..................................................108
Chapter 6
Saving & Loading Data ___________________ 109
6.1 About Saving and Loading Data ..........................109
6.2 Using a CF Card/USB flash drive .........................111
CF Card Insertion & Removal ........................................112
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USB flash drive Insertion & Removal .............................112
Formatting a CF Card/USB flash drive ..........................113
6.3 Saving Data ........................................................... 114
Automatic Saving ...........................................................115
Selecting the Manual Saving Method
[Quick Save]/[Select & Save] .........................................116
Saving Waveform Data (with the SAVE Key) ................117
Capturing a Screen Image (With the SAVE Key) ...........118
Saving Numerical Calculation Results
(With the SAVE Key) ......................................................119
Saving Setting Configurations ........................................120
6.4 Loading Data on the Instrument .......................... 121
Loading a Setting Configuration .....................................121
Loading Waveform Data and Screen Images ................122
6.5 Data Management ................................................. 123
Switching removable storage .........................................123
Viewing Folder Contents and the Parent Folder ............124
Deleting Data .................................................................124
Renaming Files and Folders ..........................................125
Copying Data .................................................................126
Sorting Files ...................................................................127
6.6 Transferring Data to a Computer
(USB Drive Mode) ................................................. 128
Select the USB Drive Mode ...........................................128
Connecting the USB Cable ............................................129
Chapter 7
Numerical/Waveform Calculations ________ 131
7.1 Performing Numerical Calculation ...................... 131
Key Operation During Setting ........................................133
Calculating values in real time during measurement
(Automatic calculation) ...................................................134
Manual Calculation ........................................................137
Apply Calculations to a Specific Time Span
(Manual Calculation Only) ..............................................138
7.2 Numerical Value Calculation Expressions ......... 139
7.3 Performing Waveform Calculation ...................... 141
Key Operation During Setting ........................................141

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Setting the Waveform Display Color ..............................144
Setting the Display Format .............................................144
Setting the Display Range in the Vertical Axis Direction
Using Upper/Lower Limit Values ....................................144
7.4 Waveform Calculation Formula ............................145
Chapter 8
System Environment Settings ____________ 147
8.1 Screen and Key Operation Settings ....................148
Using the Auto-Resume Function
(Resume After Power Restoration) ................................148
Adjust Backlight Brightness ............................................148
Enabling and Disabling the Backlight Saver ..................149
Setting the Screen Color Scheme ..................................149
Enabling or Disabling the Beeper ...................................149
Selecting the Horizontal (Time) Axis Display .................150
Selecting the Display Language .....................................150
8.2 CSV File Saving Settings ......................................151
CSV File Data Decimal and Separator Characters ........151
8.3 Making System Settings .......................................152
Setting the Date and Time .............................................152
Initializing the Instrument (System Reset) ......................153
Switching the USB mode ...............................................154
Self-Test .........................................................................155
Chapter 9
External Control __________________________ 157
9.1 Connecting to the External Control Terminals ...157
9.2 External Trigger Input ...........................................159
9.3 External Signal Output (Trigger Output) .............160
9.4 Alarm Signal Output (Alarm Output) ...................162
9.5 Synchronous Measurements with
Multiple Instruments .............................................163
Chapter 10
Specifications_____________________________ 165
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Appendix
Index
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Chapter 11
Maintenance and Service _________________ 175
11.1 Troubleshooting ................................................... 175
11.2 Cleaning ................................................................. 178
11.3 Disposing of the Instrument ................................ 179
Appendix____________________________________ A1
Appendix 1 Error Messages and Remedial Actions .........A1
Appendix 2 File Naming ......................................................A7
Appendix 3 Text File (CSV) Internal Format......................A9
Appendix 4 Binary File Size Calculation..........................A10
Appendix 5 List of Default Settings..................................A11
Appendix 6 Maximum Recordable Time..........................A12
Appendix 7 Reference .......................................................A13
Appendix 8 Concerning Noise Countermeasures ..........A14
Appendix 9 Using the Application Program....................A20
Installing Logger Utility ....................................................A22
Installing the USB Driver .................................................A25
Connecting the Instrument to the Computer
with a USB Cable ............................................................A28
Starting and Ending Logger Utility ..................................A31
Uninstalling the Logger Utility .........................................A31
Appendix 10Frequently Asked Questions.......................A32
Installation and Settings ..................................................A32
Triggering ........................................................................A34
Measuring .......................................................................A35
Data Saving ....................................................................A36
Logger Utility ...................................................................A40
Appendix 11Pulse Input Circuit Diagram.........................A41
Appendix 12Heat Flow.......................................................A42
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Introduction
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Thank you for purchasing the HIOKI “Model LR8432-20 Heat Flow
Logger.”
To obtain maximum performance from the instrument, please read
this manual carefully, and keep it handy for future reference.
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Introduction

Confirming Package Contents
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About options:
Contact your authorized Hioki distributor or reseller for details.
Confirming Package Contents
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 authorized Hioki distributor or reseller.
Confirm that these contents are provided.
Model LR8432-20 .........................1
Heat Flow Logger
Accessories:
Model Z1005 AC Adapter............ 1
with supplied power cord
(p. 33)
Measurement Guide....................1
USB Cable....................................1
CD.................................................1
• Instruction Manual (PDF)
(This document)
• Logger Utility Instruction Manual (PDF)
• Logger Utility (Data acquisition
application program)
(p. A28)
The latest version can be
downloaded from our web site.
Model 9780 Battery Pack
Model Z1005 AC Adapter
Model 9641 Connection Cable (for pulse inputs)
Model 9782 Carrying Case
Model 9812 Soft Case
Model 9728 PC Card 512M
Model 9729 PC Card 1G
Model 9830 PC Card 2G
Model 9809 Protection Sheet
Z2012 Heat Flow Sensor
Z2013 Heat Flow Sensor
Z2014 Heat Flow Sensor
Z2015 Heat Flow Sensor
Z2016 Heat Flow Sensor
Z2017 Heat Flow Sensor
Z5008 Thermally Conductive
Tape