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
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English
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recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of
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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
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Deutsch
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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12-9. Recording Memo ........................................................................................ 12-8
12-10. Setting the Output Level .......................................................................... 12-10
12-11. Setting the Test Signal .............................................................................. 12-11
12-12. Mark Settings ........................................................................................... 12-11
12-13. Panel Lock ................................................................................................ 12-11
13. Other Settings .............................................................. 13-1
13-1. Changing to the Address, Amount of Recording Media Remaining,
or Time Display .......................................................................................... 13-1
13-2. Clearing the Peak Indicator and Over Indicator ......................................... 13-1
13-3. Switching the Speaker or Earphone Playback Signal Source .................... 13-1
13-4. Adjusting the Playback Volume ................................................................. 13-1
13-5. Changing the AC Voltage ........................................................................... 13-2
14. Execution of Function/Checking ................................ 14-1
14-1. Save of Setting Values/Recall of Setting Values (Save/Recall Setup) ........ 14-1
14-2. Formatting the Media (Format) .................................................................. 14-3
14-3. Executing Calibration (Calibration) ........................................................... 14-4
14-4. Bar Meter Auto Adjustment (Barmeter Auto Adjustment) ........................ 14-5
14-5. Executing Diagnostics (Diagnostics) ......................................................... 14-6
14-6. Checking the Recording Media Contents (TOC Viewer) ........................... 14-7
14-6-1. Viewing the TOC List ............................................................... 14-7
14-6-2. Detailed INDEX List including IDs .......................................... 14-7
14-6-3. TOC Screen Elements ............................................................... 14-8
15. Data Recording/Playback ............................................ 15-1
15-1. Data Recording ........................................................................................... 15-1
15-2. Data Playback ............................................................................................. 15-3
15-3. Recording and Playback Voice Annotations .............................................. 15-4
15-3-1. Connecting the Microphone and Earphone ............................... 15-4
15-3-2. Recording Voice Annotations .................................................... 15-5
15-3-3. Playback Voice Annotations ...................................................... 15-5
15-4. Recording and Playback AUX Digital Data ............................................... 15-6
15-4-1. Connecting the AUX Digital Data ............................................. 15-7
15-4-2. Recording AUX Digital Data Signals ....................................... 15-7
15-4-3. Playback AUX Digital Data Signals ......................................... 15-7
15-5. Recording and Playback AUX Analog Data .............................................. 15-8
15-5-1. Recording and Playback IRIG-B Time Code Signal ................. 15-8
15-5-2. Recording and Playback AUX Analog Data ........................... 15-10
15-6. Trigger Recording .................................................................................... 15-11
15-6-1. Connecting the Trigger Signal ................................................ 15-11
15-6-2. Trigger Recording ................................................................... 15-12
15-6-3. Playback of the Pre-trigger Data ............................................. 15-12
16. Search ........................................................................... 16-1
16-1. ID/INDEX Number Search ........................................................................ 16-2
16-1-1. Searching with the SEARCH key ............................................. 16-2
16-1-2. Searching with the TOC Viewer ................................................ 16-2

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16-2. Start ID Search ........................................................................................... 16-2
16-2-1. Searching at the Next Recording Start Position ........................ 16-2
16-2-2. Searching at the Current Recording Start Position ................... 16-3
16-3. Mark Search ............................................................................................... 16-3
16-4. Address Search ........................................................................................... 16-4
16-5. Real-time Clock Search .............................................................................. 16-4
16-6. Manual Search ............................................................................................ 16-4
17. Control by Telnet .......................................................... 17-1
17-1. Command Overview .................................................................................. 17-2
17-2. Command Details ....................................................................................... 17-4
18. Errors and Error Messages ......................................... 18-1
18-1. Warning Messages ...................................................................................... 18-1
18-2. Error Code .................................................................................................. 18-2
18-3. Remedies for Operation Errors .................................................................. 18-3
18-3-1. When Power does not Turn On when Standby Switch is Held
Down for Two Seconds, or Key Operation is Disabled ............ 18-3
19. Connecting the Recording Unit and
Measuring Unit ............................................................. 19-1
19-1. Attaching the Recording Unit and Measuring Unit ................................... 19-1
19-2. Cable Connections ..................................................................................... 19-3
20. Installing the Shock Mount Adaptor ........................... 20-1
20-1. Before Usage .............................................................................................. 20-1
20-2. Installation Procedure for Shock Mount Adaptor ...................................... 20-2
21. Attaching the Rack Mount Adaptor ............................ 21-1
21-1. Before Use .................................................................................................. 21-1
21-2. Attachment Procedure for Rack Mount Adaptor ....................................... 21-1
22. Specifications ............................................................... 22-1
22-1. Specifications (SIR-3100T) ........................................................................ 22-1
22-1-1. AIT Cartridges .......................................................................... 22-1
22-1-2. Voice Annotation Channel ......................................................... 22-1
22-1-3. Monitor Out ............................................................................... 22-1
22-1-4. AUX Digital Channel (AUX-1) ................................................ 22-1
22-1-5. AUX Analog Channel (AUX-2, IRIG-B Channel) ................... 22-2
22-1-6. Power Supply System................................................................ 22-2
22-1-7. External Dimensions/Mass ........................................................ 22-2
22-1-8. Operating Environment ............................................................. 22-3
22-1-9. Supplied Accessories ................................................................. 22-3
22-2. Specifications (SIR-3032i/W) .................................................................... 22-4
22-2-1. Recording/Playback System...................................................... 22-4
22-2-2. Operation System ...................................................................... 22-5
22-2-3. Monitor System ......................................................................... 22-5
22-2-4. Power Supply System................................................................ 22-6
22-2-5. Dimensions and Mass ............................................................... 22-6
22-2-6. Operating Environment ............................................................. 22-6
22-2-7. Supplied Accessories ................................................................. 22-7

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1. Overview
1-1. Introduction
The SIR-3000 series is a lineup of data recorders consisting of a recording unit and measuring unit. The
recording unit and measuring unit are used in combination together.
SIR-3100T (recording unit)
This device records data obtained from the measuring unit.
AIT-2 Turbo tapes are used for the recording media.
5 speeds are available for both recording and playback so that data recorded at 1xspeed (normal speed) can
be played back at 1/16xspeed, or the maximum 100 hours of data recorded at 1/16xspeed can be played in
6 hours at 1xspeed.
The AIT-2 Turbo tapes have a capacity of 80 GB. The unit can continuously record the digital data of 128 ch
x5 kHz (SIR-3032i / SIR-3032W) / 32 ch x20 kHz (SIR-3032i / SIR-3032W) for about 6 hours.
SIR-3032i/SIR-3032W (measuring unit)
This device sends the measured data to the recording unit.
Up to four measuring units can be connected to a single recording unit.
When the SIR-3032W is connected to the SIR-3100T, the maximum recording band is limited to 20 kHz.
1-2. Major Features
Wideband, Multi-Channel
By combining with a measuring unit, the SIR-3000 series can be used to build the optimum system for
measurement subjects.
Support for 32 ch x20 kHz is provided by combining the minimum configuration of the SIR-3100T and
SIR-3032i/W.
Connection of 4 SIR-3032i/W to the recording unit enables recording and playback at 128 ch x5 kHz.
Equipped with Sensor Input
The SIR-3032i/W (measuring unit) can supply power to the sensor with built-in pre-amplifier (IEPE type).
This enables the sensor to be connected directly to the data recorder, realizing enhanced portability and
saving total costs. A choice between the IEPE input (IEPE or TEDS) and conventional DIRECT input is
available for each channel.
Input Range
The input range now covers ±0.1 Vpk to ±10 Vpk (Maximum 7 ranges), enabling a broad range of signals to
be recorded and played back at the optimum levels.
Subchannels
In addition to the above analog channels, the recorder is equipped with the subchannels listed below to allow
various types of subdata to be recorded or played back together with the analog data.
Channel Application Input/Output connector
Voice channel Voice annotation Front panel
AUX analog channel IRIG-B timecodes, etc. Rear panel
AUX digital channel Binary data such as tacho pulse Rear panel

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Recording/Playback
By adopting the 16 bit linear quantization, the dynamic range of 90 dB Typ is achieved. Further more the
phase difference between channels is suppressed to less than 1 degree. And the analog input level is allowed
to ±133 % of the input range value, and the input DC offset of each channel can be automatically or manually
adjusted within ±100 %.
Time Axis Conversion
Data speeds for recording and playback can be selected from the 5 levels of 1 (normal speed), 1/2, 1/4, 1/8,
and 1/16. Data can be recorded for a maximum of 100 hours at 1/16 speed when using AIT-2 Turbo tape
(80 GB).
By playing back at lower speed the data recorded at 1xspeed (normal speed), data can be converted to the
playback frequency to meet the process speed of the external analyzing equipment.
Synchronized Operation
By connecting two recording units with the synchronizing cable (option), the synchronized recording/playback
can be performed with accuracy of a quartz level.
This enables doubling of the number of channels without reducing the frequency bandwidth or data transfer
rate.
Trigger Recording
Recording can be started by receiving the trigger signal from the external source.
Once the pre-trigger is enabled, a built-in large capacity data buffer memory allows data to be recorded
before and after a trigger. This is useful for recording suddenly-occurring phenomena such as lightning and
avalanches.
Compatibility with Computers
AIT-2 Turbo tape recorded by the SIR-3000 series can be read out directly using an external AIT tape drive
(made by Sony).
Therefore, even if the recording unit is not available, data can be directly analyzed.
External AIT tape drive (made by Sony)
AITE200T-UL
High-speed Data Transfer Interface
By employing the high-speed data transfer interface (option), digital data can be transferred to a computer in
real-time during recording or playing back. (The transfer speed depends on the computer performance.)
Control Functions
The unit can be controlled from the local (front panel) or from the host computer via Ethernet.
1. Overview

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1. Overview
2-way Power Supply System
The SIR-3000 series can run on AC 100/120 V (allowable range 90 to 132 V) or AC 220/240 V (allowable
range 198 to 250 V), or DC 12 V (allowable range 11 to 30 V) supplied externally. The recording unit also
includes a dedicated nickel-hydride battery pack for smooth, uninterrupted operation if the power is suddenly
cut off.
The unit automatically switches to the power supply in the following order of priority: 1AC, 2DC, 3
internal backup battery.
If the AC source is cut off, the external DC or internal backup battery provides uninterrupted backup. If the
external DC source is cut off, the internal backup battery provides uninterrupted backup. The SIR-3000
series cannot operate on the battery only. The internal backup battery is used to protect the recording media
when the power failure occurs. When the backup operation continues for 3 minutes or longer, the unit is shut
down.
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The internal backup battery is recharged automatically, but note that it may not be charged in the cases
shown below based on the power switch setting or power supply conditions.
Power switch Power switch on
off No power Standby mode
Operating
supply input DC AC ++
++
+DC AC
mode
Internal backup No No Yes Yes Yes Yes
battery charging
Standby lamp Off Off Lit orange Lit orange Lit orange Lit green
Easy Operation
The SIR-3000 series was designed to provide an intuitive man-machine interface.
.Central display screen featuring a backlit, semi-transparent, color LCD panel.
.Direct access to all functions by dedicated keys.
Compact and Light
Dimensions of 449 (W) x88 (H) x305 (D) mm (recording unit only, without projections) and a weight of
approximately 10 kg for the recording unit and 7.5 kg for the measuring unit give the SIR-3000 a design
with superior compactness and portability.
Playback compatibility with the SIR-1000 series
Tapes recorded by the SIR-1000 series can be played back by the SIR-3100T.
Number of SIR-3100T playback speed
recording channels 1 1/2 1/4 1/8 1/16
SIR-1000i 16/32 OOO OO
64 XXX XX
128 XXX X—
O: Playable, X: Not playable
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.Tapes recorded by the SIR-1000 series can be played back only. Initialization (formatting) or recording of
media is not possible.
.There is no index in the SIR-1000 series. Therefore, INDEX display and INDEX search are not available
for tapes recorded by the SIR-1000 series.
.Tapes recorded by the SVB-10 and SBS-10A/S cannot be played back.

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2. Data Format and Basic Operations
2-1. Data Format
Tapes recorded by the SIR-3100T are compliant with the AIT standard physical and logical formats (ECMA
246, 291, 292), but at the application level, the data is in the SIR dedicated format. This is outlined below.
BOM (Beginning Of Media) Position of beginning physical recording.
BOD (Beginning Of Data) User data is recorded from here.
EOD (End Of Data) Each time recording stops, an EOD is written.
When a recording is added, the previous EOD is overwritten and
deleted, and a new EOD is written at the location where the last
recording ended. Generally, data cannot be read after the EOD, even
if previously recorded data remains.
EOM (End Of Media) Last position where recording is physically possible.
ID number ID blocks are formed for each recording with ID numbers (001 to 999)
automatically assigned. These can be used for ID searches.
Increments
-Automatic-
.Start of each recording (including cancellation of recording
pauses)
.When the index number exceeds 99
-Manual-
.When the INDEX/ID key is pressed after the SHIFT key during
recording
INDEX number An index (01 to 99) can be added at desired locations during
measuring. By marking an index, the desired location can quickly be
found during analysis (INDEX search).
Increments
-Manual-
.When the INDEX/ID key is pressed during recording
Start ID This indicates the point where recording starts.The start ID is not actually
written on the recording media, but the position is registered in theTOC.
The start ID can be used for start ID searches.
TOC (Table of Contents) The position and other information for all ID blocks are recorded in table
format in this area.
Start of recording
Start IDStart ID
ID number increments
. SHIFT +INDEX/ID key
. When the INDEX number exceeds 99
INDEX number increment
. INDEX/ID key
BOM
BOD
INDEX01 INDEX99
ID001
EOM
ID002 ID003 ID004 ID999 Blank
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2-2. TOC
The position on the media of each recording block is registered in the TOC together with the ID and index
number and recorded immediately before the EOD. This allows searching to be performed by specifying an
ID or index number.
2-3. Initialization of Recording Media (Formatting)
When a different format or unformatted AIT cartridge is loaded in the SIR-3100T, the LCD screen
automatically changes to the Utility screen and “Format”is selected. To format this AIT cartridge, press the
F1 key, and then press the FWD key while holding down the REC key.
2-4. Eject
If you try to eject, the unit automatically returns to BOT, and then the AIT cartridge is ejected.
2-5. Overwriting Data
Overwriting can be performed on pre-recorded tapes. An EOD is written at the point where the new recording
ends, and so old data remaining after that point cannot be played back. Therefore, care should be taken when
overwriting on pre-recorded tapes. The figure below shows an example of a tape which has been overwritten
from the middle of ID number 003.
2. Data Format and Basic Operations
ID001
BOM EOM
ID002 ID003 ID004 ID100
T
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BOD EOD
ID001
BOM EOM
T
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BOD EOD
ID001
BOM EOM
ID002 ID003 ID004
T
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BOD EOD
Recording stop
Start ID Start ID
Blank
Blank
Blank
New recording start
New recording start
Status before overwriting (example)
Status after overwriting on the data in ID003 (example)
Status after overwriting from the BOD (example)
Not played back
Not played back

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2. Data Format and Basic Operations
2-6. ID Block
Each ID block consists of segments of approximately 550 kbytes referred to Records. Therefore, the shortest
ID block length is one Record. This is approximately 170 ms at 1xspeed (normal speed) and 2.7 seconds at
1/16xspeed. Thus, recording at 1/16xspeed cannot be stopped within 2.7 seconds.

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