Hioki TM6101 User manual

TM6101 Utility
Instruction Manual
April 2012 Revised edition 2 TM6101A983-02 12-04H

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Contents
Chapter 1 Overview .............................................................................................................. 3
Getting Ready to Use the TM6101 Utility ...........................................................................3
Registered Trademarks.....................................................................................................3
Conventions Used in This Manual....................................................................................... 3
Mouse Operation ..............................................................................................................3
Screen Font Size ..............................................................................................................3
Chapter 2 Using the Software ............................................................................................... 5
2.1 Launching the Software ................................................................................................5
2.2 Interface Element Names ..............................................................................................5
2.3 Window Displays .......................................................................................................... 6
2.4 Verifying the Connection...............................................................................................6
2.5 Configuring Settings .......................................................................................................7
Saving Settings to a File .................................................................................................9
Loading Settings from a File ...........................................................................................9
Resetting Settings ..........................................................................................................9
2.6 Using Correction Functions ......................................................................................... 10
Performing Dark Correction .......................................................................................... 10
Performing Chromaticity Correction .............................................................................. 11
Performing Illuminance Correction .................................................................................12
Performing Luminous Flux Correction............................................................................13
Performing Luminous Intensity Correction .....................................................................13
Saving correction values .............................................................................................14
Loading correction values .............................................................................................14
2.7 Taking Measurements ................................................................................................. 15
Starting and Stopping Measurement ..............................................................................16
Changing Measurement Items and the Graph Display ..................................................... 16
Changing the Text Style for Measurement Results ........................................................ 17
Saving Measurement Results for Individual Measurements to a CSV File ....................... 17
Saving the Currently Displayed Measurement Results to a CSV File.............................. 18
Saving the measurement screen as an image file........................................................... 18
To Copy the Currently Displayed Measurement Results to the Clipboard........................19
Configuring File Save and Display Settings ....................................................................20
CSV Files......................................................................................................................21
About the xy chromaticity diagram...............................................................................22
2.8 Rank Detection Function.............................................................................................23
Registering a rank ........................................................................................................23

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Displaying rank detection results .................................................................................. 25
2.9 Judgment Function ..................................................................................................... 26
Configuring the Judgment Process ................................................................................26
Displaying judgment results ..........................................................................................31
Chapter 3 Menu Commands ............................................................................................... 33
Chapter 4 List of Messages ............................................................................................... 35
4.1 Measured Values.........................................................................................................35
4.2 Status Bar..................................................................................................................35
4.3 Messages....................................................................................................................36

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Chapter 1 Overview
The TM6101 Utility application software is specifically designed for use with the TM6101 LED
Optical Meter. It allows you to control the TM6101 and view its measurement results. For more
information about more sophisticated control and development of user-specific programs, see
the TM6101 Measuring Library Instruction Manual.
Getting Ready to Use the TM6101 Utility
For more information about what you need to do to prepare to use the TM6101 Utility, see the
TM6101 LED Optical Meter Instruction Manual.
Registered Trademarks
• Adobe and Reader are registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated
in the United States and other countries.
• Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and Excel are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation.
Conventions Used in This Manual
• Windows dialog boxes are referred to as “dialog boxes.”
• Menu names, commands, dialog box titles, the names of buttons and other interface elements
on dialog boxes, and keys are enclosed in parentheses.
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 at the desired location.
• Activate: Click on a window on the screen to activate that window.
Screen Font Size
The TM6101 Utility does not support high-DPI displays. Use of high-DPI display mode will
prevent the screen layout from being displayed properly. The following DPI settings should be
used:
Windows XP
Open [Control Panel]-[Display]-[Settings]-[Advanced]-[General] and change [DPI Setting] under
[Display] to “Normal Size” (90 dpi).

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Windows Vista
Open [Control Panel]-[Personalization]-[Adjust font size (DPI)] and change [DPI Scaling] to
“Default Scale” (96 dpi).
Windows 7
Open [Control Panel]-[Appearance and Personalization]-[Display]-[Set Custom Text Size (DPI)]
and change it to “96 pixels per inch”

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Chapter 2 Using the Software
2.1 Launching the Software
Select [Programs]-[HIOKI]-[TM6101]-[TM6101 Utility] from the [Start] menu to launch the
application. (If the software has not been installed, refer to “2.2 Installing the Software” in the
TM6101 LED Optical Meter Instruction Manual for a description of how to do so.)
2.2 Interface Element Names
The software consists of the following interface elements:
The status bar displays the following information:
·Auto save ON/OFF (see “2.7 Taking Measurements”)
·Current measurement count
·Chromaticity coordinates at the mouse pointer position (when the mouse pointer
is located at a chromaticity coordinate)
Status bar
Title bar Menu bar
Correction window
Measurement window
Settings window

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2.3 Window Displays
The display of the correction and settings windows can be toggled on and off.
To display the windows:
Click [Correction] or [Settings] on the [View] menu to check the desired elements.
To hide the windows:
Click [Correction] or [Settings] on the [View] menu to uncheck the desired elements.
The windows can also be hidden by clicking their [X] (Close) buttons.
2.4 Verifying the Connection
Verify that the status bar shows [Ready]. The serial number of the currently connected TM6101
should be shown on the title bar. If the status bar does not indicate [Ready], check the
connection with the TM6101.
The TM6101 Utility automatically connects to the instrument when it is launched, but you can
also connect at any time after launching the software by clicking [Open Device] on the
[Connection] menu. Similarly, you can disconnect the instrument by clicking [Close Device] on
the [Connection] menu.
Note
If the driver software has not been installed, refer to “2.2 Installing the Software” in the TM6101
LED Optical Meter Instruction Manual for a description of how to do so.
Note
The TM6101 Utility can only be used with one TM6101 at a time. If you wish to connect and
use multiple instruments simultaneously, please use the library software.

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2.5 Configuring Settings
Settings are configured on the [Settings] window (for more information about settings, see “2.7
Configuring the Instrument for Measurement” in the TM6101 LED Optical Meter Instruction
Manual).
Normal measurement mode AC measurement mode
①Sets the measurement mode ([Normal]: Normal measurement mode; [AC]: AC
measurement mode).
②Sets the average times.
Sets the number of readings averaged internally for one measurement.
③Configures the integration time setting.
Setting auto-ranging: Selecting the [Auto] checkbox displays the current range.
The integration time and sensitivity range cannot be set to auto-range operation at the same
time. Auto-ranging cannot be used when using the external trigger setting.
④Sets the sensitivity range ([Lo], [Hi]).
Setting auto-ranging: Selecting the [Auto] checkbox displays the current range.
Setting all channels to the same setting: Select the [All Ch] checkbox.
The integration time and sensitivity range cannot be set to auto-range operation at the same
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②
③
④
⑤
⑥
⑦
⑧
⑨
⑩
⑪
⑫
⑬
⑭
②
⑦
⑧
⑨
⑩
⑪
⑫
⑬
⑭
①
⑮⑮
Toolbar
⑯⑯
⑰⑰

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time.
Auto-ranging cannot be used when using the external trigger setting.
⑤Sets the power supply frequency for AC power ([50Hz], [60Hz]).
⑥Sets the measurement range ([1], [2], [3]).
⑦Sets the measurement interval time (internal trigger only).
When the interval time is shorter than the measurement time, the instrument will be unable
to take measurements at the set interval. Set the interval time so that it is longer than the
measurement time.
⑧Sets the times of continuous measurement (internal trigger only).
Setting the times of continuous measurement to an unlimited number: Select the [Endless]
checkbox.
⑨Sets the trigger ([INT]: Internal trigger; [EXT]: External trigger).
⑩Sets the trigger polarity (external trigger only) ([Rising]: Rising edge; [Falling]: Falling edge).
⑪Sets the trigger delay (external trigger only).
⑫Sets the trigger timeout (external trigger only). If trigger input is not received within the set
period of time, trigger monitoring will be canceled.
⑬Sets the external control index output pulse width.
⑭Sets the minimum pulse width for external control EOM output. EOM output is generated
when the judgment function is on. EOM output is held until INDEX output turns off. The
actual EOM outputtime will be longer than the set pulse width.
⑮Sets the reference light source to use for color rendering index evaluation.
([Daylight-CIE]: CIE daylight; [Black-Body]: Blackbody radiation; [Auto]: Automatically
selected with 5,000K as a boundary)
⑯Sets the measurement length for luminous intensity measurement (only when the luminous
intensity display is present).
⑰Configures the judgment function and rank detection function (see “2.8 Rank Detection
Function” and “2.9 Judgment Function”).
⑨⑩⑪⑬⑭⇒For more information about external control, see “Chapter 4 External Control” in
the TM6101 LED Optical Meter Instruction Manual.
Note
When auto-ranging is enabled, the next range will be selected automatically when the
detection level falls to less than 10% or rises to 90% or above.

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Saving Settings to a File
1 Click (Save) on the toolbar or select [Save] on the [Settings] menu.
To save the settings under a different name, select [SaveAs] on the [Settings] menu.
Note
・Even if you don’t save the settings to a file, the settings in effect when the TM6101 Utility is
exited will be restored the next time it is launched.
・Correction functions (see “2.6 Using Correction Functions”), measurement item settings (see
“Changing Measurement Items and the Graph Display”) and saving and display settings (see
“Configuring File Save and Display Settings”) are not saved to the file.
Loading Settings from a File
1 Click (Open) on the toolbar or select [Open] on the [Settings] menu.
2 Select the file to load.
Resetting Settings
1 Select [Reset] on the [Settings] menu.
2 A confirmation message will be displayed.
3 Click [OK].
Note
Correction functions (see “2.6 Using Correction Functions”), measurement item settings (see
“Changing Measurement Items and the Graph Display”) and saving and display settings (see”
Configuring File Save and Display Settings”) are not reset.

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2.6 Using Correction Functions
Reference value correction is performed from the Correction window or menu. (For more
information about correction functionality, see “2.8 Using Correction Functions” in the TM6101
LED Optical Meter Instruction Manual.)
Note
・Correction values are automatically saved by TM6101 serial number when the application is
exited. If a TM6101 with a different serial number is connected, the previous serial number’s
correction values will not be applied.
・If you attempt to exit the TM6101 Utility while correction is being performed, there may be a
delay in exiting the application while the processing completes. If the task bar shows
[Stopping], wait for the application to exit.
Performing Dark Correction
1 Click the [Correct Dark] button or select [Dark]-[Start] on the [Correction] menu.
2 The [Correction Dark] dialog box will be displayed.
3 Set the average number.
4 Select the range for which to perform dark correction ([Now Selected]: Currently selected
range; [All]: All ranges).
Note
・When auto-ranging has been enabled, only [All] can be selected.
・When AC measurement mode is selected, only [All] can be selected.
・If you set the integration time, sensitivity, auto-ranging, or measurement mode or exit the
TM6101 Utility after performing correction for the currently selected range, correction values
will be cleared, and correction will be disabled.
・Dark correction is performed using the internal trigger, regardless of settings.

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5 Click [OK].
Measurement for dark correction will begin. During correction, the status bar will indicate
[Correcting].
6 When the correction process is complete, a confirmation message will be displayed.
7 Click [OK].
8 If you do not wish to use correction, deselect the [Dark] checkbox on the [Correction] window
or select [Dark]-[On] on the [Correction] menu to deselect it.
Performing Chromaticity Correction
1 Measure the light source that will be used as the reference. For more information about
measurement, see “2.7 Taking Measurements”.
2 Select [Chromaticity]-[Correct] on the [Correction] menu.
3 Select the spectral measurement results file.
4 The [Correction Chromaticity] dialog box will be displayed.

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5 Click [OK].
Reference value correction will be performed.
6 When the correction process is complete, a confirmation message will be displayed.
7 Click [OK].
8 If you do not wish to use correction, deselect the [Chromaticity] checkbox on the [Correction]
window or select [Chromaticity]-[On] on the [Correction] menu to deselect it.
Performing Illuminance Correction
1 Measure the light source that will be used as the reference. For more information about
measurement, see “2.7 Taking Measurements”.
2 Select [Illuminance]-[Correct] on the [Correction] menu.
3 The [Correction Illuminance] dialog box will be displayed.
4 Set the reference value.
5 Click [OK].
Reference value correction will be performed.
6 When the correction process is complete, a confirmation message will be displayed.
7 Click [OK].
8 If you do not wish to use correction, deselect the [Illuminance] checkbox on the [Correction]
window or select [Illuminance]-[On] on the [Correction] menu to deselect it.

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Performing Luminous Flux Correction
1 Measure the light source that will be used as the reference. For more information about
measurement, see “2.7 Taking Measurements”.
2 Select [Luminous Flux]-[Correct] on the [Correction] menu.
3 The [Correction Luminous Flux] dialog box will be displayed.
4 Set the reference value.
5 Click [OK].
Reference value correction will be performed.
6 When the correction process is complete, a confirmation message will be displayed.
7 Click [OK].
8 If you do not wish to use correction, deselect the [Luminous Flux] checkbox on the
[Correction] window or select [Luminous Flux]-[On] on the [Correction] menu to deselect it.
Performing Luminous Intensity Correction
1 Measure the light source that will be used as the reference. For more information about
measurement, see “2.7 Taking Measurements”.
2 Select [Luminous Intensity]-[Correct] on the [Correction] menu.
3 The [Correction Luminous Intensity] dialog box will be displayed.
4 Select the reference value.
5 Click [OK].
Reference value correction will be performed.

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6 When the correction process is complete, a confirmation message will be displayed.
7 Click [OK].
8 If you do not wish to use correction, deselect the [Luminous Intensity] checkbox on the
[Correction] window or select [Luminous Intensity]-[On] on the [Correction] menu to deselect
it.
Saving correction values
Dark correction values and reference value correction values can be saved to a file. Saved
correction values can be loaded later as desired.
Correction values are saved automatically when you exit the application and loaded
automatically the next time the application is launched. You can also manually save correction
values if you wish to load them later.
1 Select [Save As…] on the [Correction] menu.
2 Enter a filename and click the [Save] button.
Loading correction values
You can load previously saved dark correction values and reference value correction values.
1 Select [Load settings] on the [Correction] menu.
2 Select a correction value file and click the [Open] button.

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2.7 Taking Measurements
The [Measurement] window consists of the following interface elements. (For more information
about measurement, see “Chapter 3 Measurement” in the TM6101 LED Optical Meter
Instruction Manual.)
①Measurement buttons
These buttons are used to start and stop measurement.
②Measurement results list
Measurement results are displayed here as a list. They can be saved to a CSV file or
copied to the clipboard. The list also displays special color rendering index test colors.
③Chromaticity coordinates
The chromaticity is indicated with a “＋” .
④Detection level graph
Measurement results are shown here as a bar graph. Peak values are displayed as bars.
Peak values are cleared when measurement starts and when the sensitivity range or
measurement range is changed.
Toolbar
①Measurement buttons
②Measurement results list
③Chromaticity coordinates
④Detection level graph

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Starting and Stopping Measurement
1 To start measurement, click (Start) on the toolbar or the [Start] measurement button.
When using the internal trigger, measurement will be performed at the set interval. When
using an external trigger, the instrument will start monitoring the external trigger.
Note
・External trigger input is only accepted while monitoring the trigger.
・If there is no external trigger input for 100 seconds, a timeout will occur, and the
measurement results will indicate an error.
・When the interval time is shorter than the measurement time, the instrument will be unable to
take measurements at the set interval. Set the interval time so that it is longer than the
measurement time.
・When the measurement time is lengthened, for example due to the average number or
integration time, it may take time for measurement to be stopped. If the task bar shows
[Stopping], wait for measurement to stop.
2 To stop measurement, click (Stop) on the toolbar or the [Stop] measurement button.
Changing Measurement Items and the Graph Display
1 Click (Display Items) on the toolbar or select [Display Items] on the [Measurement]
menu.
2 The [Display Items] dialog box will be displayed.
3 Select the checkboxes for the measurement items and graphs you wish to display.
4 Click [OK].

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Changing the Text Style for Measurement Results
1 Click (Font) on the toolbar or select [Font] on the [Measurement] menu.
2 The [Font] dialog box will be displayed.
3 Configure the font settings as desired.
4 Click [OK].
Saving Measurement Results for Individual Measurements to a CSV File
1 Turn on the auto-save function by clicking (Auto Save) on the toolbar or selecting [Auto
Save] on the [Measurement] menu.
2 A new line containing the measured value will be added to the CSV file each time a
measurement is completed.
To change the filename, delimiter, or decimal point character:
→see “Configuring File Save and Display Settings”

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Saving the Currently Displayed Measurement Results to a CSV File
1 Click (Manual Save) on the toolbar or select [Manual Save] on the [Measurement]
menu.
2 When the confirmation dialog box is displayed, click [OK].
To disable confirmation dialog boxes
→see “Configuring File Save and Display Settings”
3 A line containing the measured value will be added to the file.
To change the filename, delimiter, or decimal point character:
→see “Configuring File Save and Display Settings”
Saving the measurement screen as an image file
1 Click on (Save Image) on the toolbar or select “Save Image” on the “Measurement”
menu.
2 Select the file type, enter a filename, and click the “Save” button.
The measurement time and date are used as the default filename.
Comment input field
Enter a comment to be saved in
the last row of the CSV file.