Hioki LR8520 User manual

LR8520 Instruction Manual
EN
Dec. 2020 Revised edition 6
LR8520B960-06 20-12H
Be sure to read this manual
before using the instrument. Safety Notes  p.4
When using for the rst time Troubleshooting
Fungal Index  p.16 Maintenance and Service  p.125
Collecting Measurement Data
Using a Windows®PC  p.31 Troubleshooting  p.127
Collecting Measurement Data
Using an AndroidTM Terminal p.83 Error Display  p.130
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Contents
Introduction........................................................................................1
Trademark ..........................................................................................1
Verifying Package Contents.............................................................2
Options.................................................................................................3
Safety Notes.......................................................................................4
Usage Notes.......................................................................................7
1 Overview 15
1.1 Overview and Features..........................................................15
1.2 Fungal Index...........................................................................16
1.3 Parts Names and Functions..................................................17
1.4 DisplayConguration............................................................19
2 Preparation for Measurements 21
2.1 Inspection Before Use ...........................................................21
2.2 Inserting/Replacing Batteries ...............................................22
Installation (Replacement)..................................................................23
Battery indicator display.....................................................................24
Battery life indication..........................................................................24
2.3 Connecting the AC Adapter...................................................25
External Power Supply.......................................................................25
2.4 Installing the Strap (optional) ...............................................26
2.5 Connecting Cables.................................................................27
Connecting the temperature and humidity sensor..............................27
Connecting the alarm output cable.....................................................28
3 Collecting Measurement Data Using a
Windows®PC 31
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3.1 SoftwareSpecications.........................................................31
System requirements .........................................................................31
Function specications.......................................................................32
3.2 MeasurementWorkow.........................................................33
3.3 Installing the Software...........................................................35
Installation..........................................................................................35
Startup procedure...............................................................................36
Termination procedure........................................................................36
Uninstallation......................................................................................37
3.4 DisplayConguration............................................................38
3.5 Basic Operation Procedure...................................................39
Operation ow ....................................................................................39
Selecting multiple wireless loggers ....................................................40
3.6 Registering/Deleting a Wireless Logger ..............................41
Registering a wireless logger.............................................................41
Deleting a wireless logger..................................................................44
Grouping wireless loggers..................................................................45
3.7 Setting Measurement Conditions.........................................47
Setting measurement.........................................................................48
Setting the channel.............................................................................50
Setting scaling (as needed)................................................................52
Setting the alarm function (as needed) ..............................................55
Setting the power saving function (as needed)..................................58
Setting the environment .....................................................................59
Communications.................................................................................61
Copying the settings...........................................................................63
Initializing the settings........................................................................64
3.8 Sending/Receiving the Setting Conditions..........................65
Sending the settings...........................................................................65
Receiving the settings........................................................................66
3.9 Starting and Stopping Measurement and Monitoring ........67
Starting and stopping measurement ..................................................67
Starting and stopping status monitoring.............................................68
Starting and stopping value monitoring..............................................69
3.10 Collecting Measurement Data...............................................70
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Starting and stopping data collection .................................................70
3.11 Browsing/Analyzing Measurement Data..............................71
Browsing measurement data..............................................................71
Exporting measurement data.............................................................72
Deleting measurement data...............................................................74
3.12 Performing Wireless Logger Maintenance ..........................75
Setting the clock.................................................................................75
Self-diagnosis.....................................................................................76
Checking the version number.............................................................77
Updating the rmware version............................................................78
3.13 Convenient Functions ...........................................................79
4 Collecting Measurement Data Using an
AndroidTM Terminal 83
4.1 SoftwareSpecications.........................................................83
System requirements .........................................................................83
Function specications.......................................................................83
4.2 MeasurementWorkow.........................................................84
4.3 Installing the Software...........................................................87
Installation..........................................................................................87
Startup procedure...............................................................................88
Uninstallation......................................................................................88
4.4 DisplayConguration............................................................89
4.5 Registering/Deleting a Wireless Logger ..............................94
Registering a wireless logger.............................................................94
Deleting a wireless logger..................................................................95
Grouping wireless loggers..................................................................96
4.6 Setting Measurement Conditions.........................................98
Setting measurement.........................................................................99
Setting the channel...........................................................................100
Advance settings..............................................................................101
Initializing the setting........................................................................102
4.7 Sending/Receiving the Setting Conditions........................103
Sending the settings.........................................................................103
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Receiving the settings......................................................................104
4.8 Starting and Stopping Measurement and Monitoring ......105
Starting and stopping measurement ................................................105
Starting and stopping monitoring......................................................106
4.9 Collecting Measurement Data.............................................108
Starting and stopping data collection ...............................................108
4.10 Browsing/Analyzing Measurement Data............................109
Browsing measurement data............................................................109
Exporting measurement data........................................................... 111
Deleting measurement data.............................................................114
4.11 Performing Wireless Logger Maintenance ........................115
Setting the clock...............................................................................116
Checking the version number...........................................................116
5 Specications 117
5.1 LR8520 Wireless Fungal Logger.........................................117
5.2 Z2010, Z2011 Humidity Sensor ...........................................122
6 Maintenance and Service 125
6.1 Repair, Inspection, and Cleaning........................................125
6.2 Troubleshooting...................................................................127
6.3 Error Display.........................................................................130
6.4 Disposal ................................................................................131
Removing lithium batteries...............................................................131
Appendix Appx.1
Recording interval and recording time.........................................Appx.1
Target collection time...................................................................Appx.1
Initial setting list...........................................................................Appx.2
Handling Data..............................................................................Appx.2
For customers who are using the LR8410 Wireless Logging
Station.........................................................................................Appx.3
Using the LR8410 as a Unit ........................................................Appx.4
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Introduction
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the HIOKI LR8520 Wireless Fungal Logger. To obtain
maximum performance from the product, please read this manual rst, and keep it
handy for future reference.
There are the following instruction manuals available for this instrument. Please refer
to the appropriate manuals for the intended usage.
Model Manual contents Printed
edition CD edition
Measurement Guide For customers who use this instrument for the rst time, this manual describes the basic
operation procedures. –
Instruction Manual
(this manual) Describes details of the functions, operations, and specications of this instrument. –
Precautions Concerning
Use of Equipment That
Emits Radio Waves
Precautions relating to use of equipment that
emits radio waves, countries in which the
instrument has been certied, etc.
–
Logger Utility*
User Manual Describes how to operate the PC application software. –
*: To install the PC application software, Logger Utility, see “3.3 Installing the Software” (p. 35).
For information about its operating procedure, see the Logger Utility User Manual contained in
the accompanying CD-R.
Trademark
• Microsoft, Windows, and Microsoft Excel are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
• The Bluetooth®word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth
SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Hioki E.E. Corporation is under license.
Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
• Adobe and Adobe Reader are either trademarks or registered trademarks ofAdobe
Systems Incorporated in the United States and other countries.
• Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google, Inc.
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Verifying Package Contents
Verifying Package Contents
• When you receive the instrument, inspect it carefully to ensure that no damage
occurred during shipping. In particular, check the accessories, panel keys,
and connectors. If damage is evident, or if it fails to operate according to the
specications, contact your authorized Hioki distributor or reseller.
Check the package contents as follows.
Instrument
LR8520 × 1
Accessories
Logger Application Disc (CD-R)*
• Instruction Manual (PDF)
• Logger Utility
• Wireless Logger Collector
• Logger Utility Instruction Manual (PDF)
*: The latest version of the application software can be
downloaded from our website.
Measurement Guide
Precautions Concerning Use of Equipment That Emits
Radio Waves
LR6 Alkaline battery × 2
L1010 Connection Cable (length approx. 1.5 m) × 1
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Verifying Package Contents
Options
The options listed below are available for the instrument. To order an option, please
contact your authorized Hioki distributor or reseller.
Options are subject to change. Please check Hioki’s website for the latest information.
Z2010 Humidity Sensor
(Length including the sensor: Approx. 50 mm)
Z2011 Humidity Sensor (Cable length: Approx. 1.5 m)
Z2003 AC Adapter (power cord attached)
Z5004 Magnetic Strap
Z5020 Magnetic Strap
L1010 Connection Cable (length approx. 1.5 m)
Supported instrument
LR8410 Wireless Logging Station
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Safety Notes
Safety Notes
This instrument is designed to conform to IEC 61010 Safety Standards, and has been
thoroughly tested for safety prior to shipment. However, using the instrument in a way
not described in this manual may negate the provided safety features.
Before using the instrument, be certain to carefully read the following safety notes.
DANGER
Mishandling during use could result in injury or death, as well as damage
to the instrument. Be certain that you understand the instructions and
precautions in the manual before use.
WARNING
If you do not have knowledge or experience of electrical measurements,
use this instrument under supervision of experienced personnel.
Notation
In this manual, the risk seriousness and the hazard levels are classied as follows.
DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that will result in death or
serious injury to the operator.
WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that may result in death or
serious injury to the operator.
CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that may result in minor
or moderate injury to the operator or damage to the instrument or
malfunction.
IMPORTANT Indicates information related to the operation of the instrument or
maintenance tasks with which the operators must be fully familiar.
Indicates a strong magnetic-eld hazard.
The e󰀨ects of the magnetic force can cause abnormal operation of
heart pacemakers and/or medical electronics.
Indicates prohibited actions.
Indicates an action that must be performed.
Additional information is presented below.
Windows Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10 are referred to as
″Windows″, otherwise specied.
Dialog Windows dialog boxes are referred to as dialogs.
[ ] The names and keys on the screen including menus, commands,
dialogs, dialog button names, etc. are enclosed in brackets [ ].
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Safety Notes
Symbolsa󰀩xedtotheinstrument
Indicates cautions and hazards. When the symbol is printed on the instrument,
refer to a corresponding topic in the Instruction Manual.
Indicates a grounding terminal.
Indicates DC (Direct Current).
Symbols for various standards
Indicates the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE
Directive) in EU member states.
Indicates that the instrument conforms to regulations set out by the EU Directive.
Indicates that the product incorporates Bluetooth®wireless technology.
FCC ID Indicates the ID number of the wireless module certied by the U.S. Federal
Communications Commission (FCC).
IC Indicates the identication number of a wireless module approved by Industry
Canada (IC).
Screen display
The instrument screen displays the alphanumeric characters as follows.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
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