Sony SIR-3100T User manual

SIR-3100T
Instruction Manual
Hi-speed AIT Data Recorder
Read all the instructions in the manual carefully before use and strictly follow them.
Keep the manual for future references.
SIR-3032i / SIR-3032W
Precision Analog Unit / Wide Band Analog Unit
Advanced
Intelligent
Tape

SIR-3100T / SIR-3032i / SIR-3032W
[For U.S.A. and Canada]
THIS CLASS A DIGITAL DEVICE COMPLIES WITH
PART15 OF THE FCC RULES AND THE CANADIAN
ICES-003. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE
FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS.
(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL
INTERFERENCE, AND
(2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY
INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING
INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE
UNDERSIGNED OPERATION.
CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA CLASSE A
EST CONFORME À LA NORME NMB-003 DU
CANADA.
[For the customers in Australia]
Australian EMC Notice
This product complies with the following Australian
EMC standard.
AS/NZS CISPR11/2002 Emission Standard for
ISM Equipment
[For EU and EFTA countries]
CE Notice
Marking by the symbol CE indicates compliance with
the EMC directive and the Low-voltage directive of the
European Community. This marking shows
conformity to the following technical standards.
EN 55011 Group 1 Class A/1998 A1/1999 A2/2002 :
"Limits and methods of measurement of radio
disturbance characteristics of industrial, scientific and
medical (ISM) radio-frequency equipment"
EN 61000-3-2/2000 :
"Limits for harmonic currents emissions (equipment
input current ≦16 A per phase)"
EN 61000-3-3/1995 A1/2001 :
"Limitation of voltage fluctuations and flicker in low-
voltage supply systems for equipment with rated
current ≦16 A"
EN 61000-6-2/2001 :
"Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 6-2 :
Generic standards - Immunity for industrial
environments"
EN 61010-1/2001 :
"Safety requirements for electrical equipment for
measurement, control and laboratory use Part 1:
General requirements"
For DC power-driven products to meet EN 61000-6-2/2001,
the following operational conditions must be satisfied.
1. Input and output signal cable length : 30 m or less
2. Cable length for input power source : 10 m or less
Note
When using the same cable for output signal and input
power source, the cable must not be longer than 10 m.
For AC power-driven products to meet EN 61000-6-2/2001,
the following operational conditions must be satisfied.
1. Input and output signal cable length : 30 m or less

SIR-3100T / SIR-3032i / SIR-3032W
Raadpleeg uw leverancier indien de
batterij toch vervangen moet worden.
De batterij mag alleen vervangen
worden door vakbekwaam servicepersoneel.
English
Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment for Business use
(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated
as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable take-back scheme for the
recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of
correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and
human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this
product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed
information about recycling of this product, please visit Sony Manufacturing Systems
Europe’s web site:
http://www.sonymanufacturing.com/environment
Deutsch
Entsorgung von als Industriemüll anfallenden elektrischen und elektronischen
Geräten (anzuwenden in den Ländern der Europäischen Union und anderen
europäischen Ländern mit einen separaten Sammelsystem für diese Geräte)
Das Symbol auf dem Produkt oder seiner Verpackung weist darauf hin, dass dieses Produkt
nicht als normaler Haushaltsabfall zu behandeln ist, sondern im Rahmen des entsprechenden
Rücknahmeprogramms für das Recycling von elektrischen Geräten abgegeben werden muss.
Durch Ihren Beitrag zum korrekten Entsorgen dieses Produkts schützen Sie die Umwelt und
die Gesundheit Ihrer Mitmenschen. Umwelt und Gesundheit werden durch falsches Entsorgen
gefährdet. Materialrecycling hilft, den Verbrauch von Rohstoffen zu verringern. Weitere
Informationen über das Recycling dieses Produkts erhalten Sie auf der Webseite von Sony
Manufacturing Systems Europe:
http://www.sonymanufacturing.com/environment

SIR-3100T / SIR-3032i / SIR-3032W

(E) (1)
SIR-3100T / SIR-3032i / SIR-3032W
Safety Precautions
Sony Manufacturing Systems Corporation products are designed in full consideration of safety.
However, improper handling during operation or installation is dangerous and may lead to fire,
electric shock or other accidents resulting in serious injury or death. In addition, these actions
may also worsen machine performance.
Therefore, be sure to observe the following safety precautions in order to prevent these types of
accidents, and to read these “Safety Precautions”before operating, installing, maintaining, in-
specting, repairing or otherwise working on this unit.
Warning indication meanings
The following indications are used throughout this manual, and their contents should be under-
stood before reading the text.
Warning
Failure to observe these precautions may lead to fire, electric shock or other accidents resulting
in serious injury or death.
Caution
Failure to observe these precautions may lead to electric shock or other accidents resulting in
injury or damage to surrounding objects.
Important
If there is any abnormal phenomena during installation or operation, disconnect the power cord
and contact service engineer person immediately. It is dangerous to use the unit if it is not
operating normally.
General
WARNING
.No user-serviceable parts are inside the unit. Removing the covers may expose you danger.
.Never push objects of any kind into the unit through the slots.
.Do not place any liquids on the top of the unit.
.Should any object or liquid fall into the unit, turn the power OFF and unplug the unit and call service engineer person to
check it before using again.
.The SIR-3000 series should be used indoors or under similar conditions.
.Clean the recorder by wiping it with a dry cloth.
.Be careful that you do not listen to earphones (sold separately) at a high volume for extended periods of time.

(2) (E)
SIR-3100T / SIR-3032i / SIR-3032W
Installation
WARNING
.When unpacking, packing or installing, assign more than 2 persons to handle the unit to prevent injury.
.Be careful never to drop the unit when handling, unboxed or boxed. If the unit is dropped, turn the power
OFF and unplug the unit and call service engineer person to check it before using again.
.Be sure that the unit is firmly positioned on its supporting surface. The unit cause an injury if it falls or
dropped.
.To allow adequate air circulation, do not block the ventilation of the unit.
.Do not place the unit or other heavy objects on the power cord. If damaged, the cord may cause fire or
electric shock.
Operating Cautions
*Be sure to observe the following cautions.
.Use the supplied power cord.
The POWER cord contains a safety earth ground. Make
sure to connect this earth ground. Failure to do so may
result in electric shock or fire.
Make sure to ground
the POWER cable firmly.
Earth
CAUTION
.Keep the unit away from strong magnetic fields such as high voltage transformers, speakers, and
electric motors.
.When receives strong outer noises, the unit may operate improperly.
.Do not locate the unit in a dusty, hot or humid place.
.Do not place heavy objects on the top of the unit, otherwise it may fall and cause an injury.
.To disconnect the power cord or signal cable, always pull it by the plug. Pulling wire may cause it to be
damaged resulting fire or electric shock.
.Keep the power cord or signal cable away from where people might step on it or trip over it.
.Be sure that the attached AC power cord is firmly connected.
There is a protective ground wire in attached AC power cord.
Operation
WARNING
.Be sure operate the unit only with the specified power supply. Use of an incorrect voltage will
cause severe damage.
.Be sure to input to the unit only the specified signal voltage.
.Replace only with specified type and rated fuse.
CAUTION
.Disconnect the power cord from the unit if it is not in use.
.Disconnect the power cord before replaceing fuse.

(E) (3)
SIR-3100T / SIR-3032i / SIR-3032W
Caution
Please read carefully the following precautions prior to use. These precautions will
prevent your data on recording media from being damaged or lost.
Condensation
In the default settings, the condensation sensor on this unit is set to off.
(1) Always turn the condensation sensor on under conditions where condensation may form easily such as
when the temperature around the recording unit goes from a low to high temperature.
(2) To prevent damage to data in environments where condensation tends to occur, be sure to always eject
the recording media after using the recording unit, and then press the POWER switch to turn off the
power.
(3) When the recording unit has detected condensation and the condensation dissipation operation is being
performed, leave the power on for about one hour.
If the power is turned off during condensation dissipation, condensation will not properly be detected at
the next startup, and the media and data can be damaged.
<Reference> (Section 7-2-2)
Off : Condensation is not detected. If condensation occurs the recording media and data may become damaged.
On : Condensation is detected when the unit’s power is turned on to protect the recording media and data
from being damaged.
Warming Up/Cooling Down
When the temperature inside the unit is too high or too low, the unit displays one of the following messages
and the unit is automatically cooled down or warming up. The unit cannot be operated until the temperature
reaches proper level and the message on LCD display disappears.
LCD message Recording unit status Remarks
Low Temp Warming Up Internal temperature < 5 dC Displayed until the internal temperature is
5 dC or higher
High Temp Cooling Down 70 dC <Internal temperature Displayed until the internal temperature is less
than 70 dC
Overwrite
Once overwritten, the previously recorded data after the point where the overwriting ends cannot be reproduced
(see section 2-5).
<Reference> (Section 8-2-2)
Overwriting is prohibited in the default settings.
To cancel the overwrite protection, set the Overwrite option under Utility_Global Setup Menu_Function to
On in the LCD screen.
In an attempt of overwriting, a message “Overwrite?”will appear on the LCD of the recording unit. If you
wish to overwrite the old data, press FWD key with REC key pressed down.
Power Switch
When turning off the unit completely, first confirm that the ACCESS lamp is out and then turn off the
POWER switch on the rear of unit.

(4) (E)
SIR-3100T / SIR-3032i / SIR-3032W
Power Supply Back-up (Power Outages or Power Cord Disconnection)
When the power supply is stopped, the unit switches to the backup power supply without turning off the
power. The unit automatically switches to the power supply in the following order of priority (starting from
the highest priority): AC > DC > Internal backup battery.
(1) When the unit is backed up by the internal battery for 3 minutes or longer, to protect the recording
media, the operation is stopped. Then, the unit starts the shut-down operation.
(2) The backup power supply may not be activated if the internal backup battery is not fully charged.
c
The unit is shut-down in the following process of operation in which case both of more than 3 minutes
passed or pressing the Standby key on the front panel to more than 2 seconds, during the back-up operating
state.
(10 seconds at the maximum)
The screen display goes out. The standby lamp and other lamps on the
front panel go out.
(The unit is completely shut down.)
Connection of Cables for IEPE Inputs
Be sure to make the input format settings while a signal source is not connected to the INPUT connector of
the unit.
Use of IEPE inputs format*may damage the signal source as 24 V power is supplied to the INPUT connector.
*IEPE input format: The input format for using a sensor with built-in the pre-amplifier (IEPE type). In this unit, either TEDS
mode, which acquires the TEDS data, or IEPE mode, which doesn’t acquire TEDS data, can be
selected.
Caution

(E) i
SIR-3100T / SIR-3032i / SIR-3032W
Contents
1. Overview ......................................................................... 1-1
1-1. Introduction .................................................................................................. 1-1
1-2. Major Features ............................................................................................. 1-1
2. Data Format and Basic Operations .............................. 2-1
2-1. Data Format .................................................................................................. 2-1
2-2. TOC .............................................................................................................. 2-2
2-3. Initialization of Recording Media (Formatting) ........................................... 2-2
2-4. Eject .............................................................................................................. 2-2
2-5. Overwriting Data .......................................................................................... 2-2
2-6. ID Block ....................................................................................................... 2-3
3. Names and Functions of Parts ..................................... 3-1
3-1. SIR-3100T (Recording unit) ........................................................................ 3-1
3-1-1. Front Panel .................................................................................. 3-1
3-1-2. Rear Panel ................................................................................. 3-11
3-1-3. Side Panels ................................................................................ 3-15
3-2. SIR-3032i/W (Measuring Unit) ................................................................. 3-16
3-2-1. Front Panel ................................................................................ 3-16
3-2-2. Rear Panel ................................................................................. 3-19
3-2-3. Side Panels ................................................................................ 3-21
4. Preparations ................................................................... 4-1
4-1. Connecting the Power Supply ...................................................................... 4-1
4-1-1. AC Power Supply ........................................................................ 4-1
4-1-2. DC Power Supply ........................................................................ 4-3
4-1-3. Internal Backup Battery .............................................................. 4-4
4-2. Connecting the Signals ................................................................................. 4-4
4-3. Cartridges ..................................................................................................... 4-5
4-3-1. Cartridges .................................................................................... 4-5
4-3-2. Loading an AIT Cartridge ........................................................... 4-5
4-3-3. Ejecting the AIT Cartridge .......................................................... 4-6
4-3-4. Protecting Recorded Data ........................................................... 4-7
4-3-5. Cleaning Tape .............................................................................. 4-7
4-4. Filter Replacement ....................................................................................... 4-8
4-5. Diagnostics ................................................................................................... 4-8
4-6. Calibration .................................................................................................... 4-9
4-7. Required Settings Before Recording ............................................................ 4-9
4-8. Source and Record ..................................................................................... 4-10
4-8-1. Source ........................................................................................ 4-10
4-8-2. Record ....................................................................................... 4-10
5. Description of Transport Mode ..................................... 5-1
5-1. Transport Modes .......................................................................................... 5-1
5-2. Operation Transition Diagram ...................................................................... 5-2
5-3. Transport Mode Transition Table ................................................................. 5-3

ii (E)
SIR-3100T / SIR-3032i / SIR-3032W
6. Setting and Check Items................................................ 6-1
6-1. Default Settings ............................................................................................ 6-1
6-1-1. Recording Unit Setting/Checking (Including Media Settings) ... 6-1
6-1-2. Measuring Unit Setting/Checking (Including Input/Output
Settings)....................................................................................... 6-2
6-2. LCD Screen Configuration........................................................................... 6-3
7. Basic Settings (Main Screen) ........................................ 7-1
7-1. Setting Procedure (for Main Screen) ............................................................ 7-1
7-2. Settings ......................................................................................................... 7-2
7-2-1. Fan Control On/Off (Fan Control) .............................................. 7-2
7-2-2. Condensation Sensor On/Off (Dew Sense) ................................. 7-2
7-2-3. Synchronized Master/Subordinate Operation (Sync-Mode) ....... 7-3
7-2-4. Auto Format On/Off (Auto Format) ............................................ 7-3
8. Function Setup (Function Screen) ............................... 8-1
8-1. Setting Procedure (for Function Screen) ...................................................... 8-1
8-2. Settings ......................................................................................................... 8-2
8-2-1. Selecting the Frequency Type (Freq-Type) ................................. 8-2
8-2-2. Recording Media Overwrite On/Off (Overwrite) ....................... 8-2
8-2-3. Selecting the Trigger Mode (Trigger Mode) ............................... 8-2
8-2-4. Pre-Trigger Recording On/Off (Pre-Trigger) .............................. 8-3
8-2-5. IRIG-B Timecode On/Off (IRIG) ............................................... 8-3
9. Display Settings (Display Screen) ................................ 9-1
9-1. Setting Procedure (for Display Screen) ........................................................ 9-1
9-2. Settings ......................................................................................................... 9-1
9-2-1. Switching the Response Characteristics (Bar meter Peak) ......... 9-1
9-2-2. Switching the Bar Meter Scale (Bar meter Scale) ...................... 9-2
9-2-3. Adjusting LCD Contrast (LCD Contrast) ................................... 9-2
9-2-4. Adjusting LCD Brightness (LCD Brightness) ............................ 9-2
10. Network Settings (Network Screen) ........................... 10-1
10-1. Setting Procedure ....................................................................................... 10-1
11. Clock Setting (Clock Screen) ...................................... 11-1
11-1. Setting Procedure ....................................................................................... 11-1
12. Operation Settings (Using Setting Key) ..................... 12-1
12-1. ID Number Increments ............................................................................... 12-1
12-2. Index Number Increments .......................................................................... 12-1
12-3. Setting the Recording/Playback Speed ...................................................... 12-1
12-4. Setting the Number of Recording Channels ............................................... 12-2
12-5. Setting the Input Range .............................................................................. 12-3
12-5-1. Setting the Manual Range ......................................................... 12-3
12-5-2. Setting the Auto Range .............................................................. 12-4
12-6. Setting the Input DC Offset........................................................................ 12-5
12-6-1. Setting Input DC Offset Manually ............................................ 12-5
12-6-2. Setting Input DC Offset Automatically ..................................... 12-6
12-7. Setting the Input Format ............................................................................. 12-7
12-8. Setting the Transmission Format ................................................................ 12-8