T&D MCR-4V User manual
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2013.11 16504820008 1st Edition
User’s Manual
Thank you for purchasing our product.
This manual provides explanations of the installation and
operation of the MCR-4V.
Please make sure the following items are included in the
package.
®
MCR-4V x 1 unit MCR for Windows
CD-ROM x 1
USB Communication Cable
(US-15C) x 1
AA Alkaline Battery (LR6)
x 2
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MCR-4V 1台MCR-4V for Windows
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Important Notices and Disclaimers
In order to properly use this product, please carefully read all documents
that accompany the product before using. T&D Corporation accepts no
responsibility for any malfunction of and/or trouble with this product or
with your computer that is caused by the improper handling of this
product and will deem such trouble or malfunction as falling outside the
conditions for free repair outlined in the attached warranty.
- All rights of the attached documents belong to T&D Corporation. It is
prohibited to use, duplicate and/or arrange a part or whole of the
attached documents without the permission of T&D Corporation.
- Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corpora-
tion in the United States and/or other countries.
- Windows Vista is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
- All registered trademarks, company names, product names and logos
mentioned herein or for products being used are the property of T&D
Corporation or of their respective owners.
- Specications, design and other contents outlined in the attached
documents are subject to change without notice.
- Please follow the safety precautions outlined in the attached documents
carefully. We cannot guarantee nor are we responsible for safety if this
product is used in any manner other than was intended.
- On-screen messages in the attached documents may vary slightly from
the actual messages.
- Please notify the shop where you purchased this product or T&D
Corporation of any mistakes, errors or unclear explanations in the
attached documents.
- T&D Corporation accepts no responsibility for any damage or loss of
income caused by the use of our product.
- Accompanying documents cannot be reissued, so please keep them in a
safe place.
- Please read the warranty and provisions for free repair carefully.
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Safety Precautions and Instructions
Safety Precautions and Instructions
The following items should be strictly obeyed for the safe usage of this
product, and for protecting yourself and other people from bodily harm
and/or damage to property.
Explanation of Symbols
Warning Symbols
DANGER
These entries are actions that absolutely under no
circumstance should be taken. The taking of such
an action may cause serious personal physical
damage or death.
CAUTION These entries are actions that if taken may lead to
physical injury or damage to persons or things.
Picture Symbols
Denotes an important warning or caution.
Denotes a forbidden action.
Denotes an action that should be carried out.
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DANGER To Prevent Serious Accidents
Do not disassemble, repair or modify the unit and accessories.
Do not use the unit in any environment that is exposed to
chemicals and harmful gases. Doing so may cause corrosion and/
or other danger to the unit. Also, coming in contact with hazardous
substances may cause bodily harm to the user or people nearby.
This unit is not water resistant. If water or a foreign object enters
the case, immediately unplug the AC adaptor and stop using it.
Do not handle the unit, remove batteries or cables with wet hands.
This product has been designed for private and/or industrial use
only. It should not be used in situations where strict safety
precautions are necessary such as with medical equipment, or in
systems directly or indirectly connected with human life or
well-being.
Do not drop or expose the unit to a strong impact.
Do not cut or process the cords for the communication cables.
Also, do not twist, pull on or swing any of the cords.
To prevent damage to the unit from static electricity, remove static
electricity from your body by touching metal around you (such as a
door knob and window frame) before touching the unit.
Place and store the unit and accessories out of the reach of
children.
Do not use any power, battery, sensor, or cable other than those
specied by T&D Corporation.
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We are not responsible for any damage, malfunction or trouble,
whether direct or indirect, caused by the use of our product.
Do not put anything on top of the cable. This may cause overheat-
ing.
Do not disconnect the USB cable during USB communication.
Doing so may cause adverse effects to the unit and/or PC.
Make sure that all cable plugs are inserted fully, so as not to cause
an improper connection. Also, when unplugging the cable from the
unit, do not pull the cord, but hold the connector to disconnect.
If the unit produces heat, emits smoke or a strange smell, or makes
unusual noises, immediately remove the batteries, unplug the
power, and stop using it. Also, unplug the unit from the PC.
If the unit is not to be used for a long period of time, remove
batteries. If left in the unit, the batteries may leak and lead to
malfunctioning. Install new batteries when starting or re-starting to
use a unit.
If there is a possibility that high voltage pulses which exceed the
measurement range may be applied, make ground connections,
either directly or with the surge arrester.
Make sure that there is no magnetic media or materials within one
meter from the device.
Magnetic materials may cause damage to data stored in magnetic
media.
Do not remove the SD card or turn off the power while writing data
to the SD card. This may result in damage to data.
Do not apply voltages higher than ±50V to the earth or terminals. It
may cause electrication or malfunction.
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CAUTION Do not place or store in the following areas:
• Areas exposed to direct sunlight
• Areas exposed to excessive heat or high temperatures such as near re or
heating equipment
• Areas exposed to static electricity
• Areas exposed to strong magnetic elds
• Areas exposed to dampness
• Areas subject to condensation or wet areas
• Areas exposed to excessive vibration
• Areas exposed to excessive smoke, dust or dirt.
CAUTION Other Precautions
• Use the unit in the specied operating environment. Do not use it for any
purpose other than for which it was designed.
• Condensation may occur inside the case when a unit is moved from one
environment to another where there is a great difference in temperature.
• Do not use the unit in wet areas or places exposed to water such as
bathroom.
• When connecting the unit to your PC, make sure to follow all warnings
and directions from your computer manufacturer.
• We shall not guarantee the unit's operation if it has been connected to a
PC using a USB hub or a USB extension cable.
• Please take extra caution when plugging in and pulling out the USB plug
while another USB device such as CDD or HDD is in operation.
• Do not insert any foreign objects into any of the units' jacks.
• If the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a clean cloth.
• Make sure to remove dust and dirt from plugs of any cables.
• Battery terminals may provide insufcient contact due to age or vibration.
This may lead to data loss.
• If the unit is not to be used for a long period of time, for safety reasons
please remove the battery. If left in the unit, the battery may leak and lead
to malfunctioning.
• When an SD card is not inserted, insert the supplied card slot cover to
prevent the intrusion of dust.
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Before Using this Product
Please be careful about the procedures for Installation.
(For USB communication between your computer and a MCR-4V)
In order to use a USB connection to communicate between the unit and
a computer, it is necessary to install the software and the USB device
driver.
Make sure to rst install the software and the USB device driver before
connecting the unit to a computer.
If you connect the unit rst, the USB
device driver may not be installed properly.
If you have connected the unit to your computer before installing the
USB device driver, make sure to click the [Cancel] button in the Wizard
window when it pops up on the computer display. Then disconnect the
USB communication cable from the unit.
See p.57 for more information about the USB driver installation (Windows
XP).
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Table of Contents
Safety Precautions and Instructions ------------------------- 1
Before Using this Product ------------------------------------ 5
Using MCR-4V
Overview ------------------------------------------------------------------ 8
Basic Procedures ---------------------------------------------- 9
Appearance Diagram and Part Names --------------------- 10
Touch Panel --------------------------------------------------------------11
Touch Panel Operation Methods ---------------------------------------12
LCD Display and Icons -------------------------------------------------- 13
Installing the Battery ----------------------------------------- 15
Usable Power Sources -------------------------------------------------- 15
Changing the Batteries --------------------------------------------------15
Measuring Voltage -------------------------------------------- 16
About the Measurements Display --------------------------------------16
About the Trend Graph Display -----------------------------------------17
Operating the Trend Graph ---------------------------------------------18
Recording with MCR-4V: An Outline ------------------------ 19
How to Use an SD Memory Card --------------------------------------19
Increasing Recording Channels ----------------------------- 20
Storage Location for Group Recording --------------------------------20
Group Operations via Master ------------------------------------------- 21
Starting Recording by Group -------------------------------------------22
Stopping Recording by Group------------------------------------------22
About Menus
[Record Settings] Menu -------------------------------------- 23
[Data List] Menu ---------------------------------------------- 25
Displayed Items when Recording Stopped: ---------------------------25
Displayed Items during Endless Recording: ---------------------------26
[Memory Card] Menu ----------------------------------------- 27
[Operation Settings] Menu ----------------------------------- 28
Explanation of Items in Each Menu ------------------------- 29
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Using MCR-4V About Menus Using a PC with MCR-4V Other
[Record Settings] Menu Items ------------------------------------------29
[Data List] Menu Items (when recording stopped) --------------------36
How to Read Recorded Data Graph ----------------------------------- 38
[Data List] Menu Items (during endless recording) -------------------- 40
[Memory Card] Menu Items ---------------------------------------------42
[Operation Settings] Menu Items ---------------------------------------43
Using a PC with MCR-4V
Installing the Supplied Software ---------------------------- 45
Connecting the Device to a PC ------------------------------ 47
Making Settings via PC -------------------------------------- 48
Channel Name -----------------------------------------------------------48
Scale Conversion Equation --------------------------------------------- 48
Unit Settings -------------------------------------------------------------48
Downloading Recorded Data to a PC ----------------------- 49
Download Recorded Data using “MCR for Windows”----------------49
Recorded Data File ------------------------------------------------------50
Download Recorded Data from all Connected MCR-4V Units-------51
Analyzing Recorded Data ------------------------------------ 52
Open Recorded Data ----------------------------------------------------52
Print Graphs -------------------------------------------------------------52
Other
Troubleshooting ----------------------------------------------- 53
How to Install the USB Driver (Windows XP) --------------------------57
Specications ------------------------------------------------- 58
MCR-4V ------------------------------------------------------------------ 58
Software (MCR for Windows) ------------------------------------------- 60
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Using MCR-4V
Overview
The MCR-4V is a multi-channel voltage data logger. It measures and
records voltage, and the data can be easily displayed in graph form,
enabling the immediate on-the-sport checking of continually-changing
data.
SD Memory Card
or
USB Connection
Measure and Record
Device Coupling
Image
Master Slaves
Measurements
and Trend Graph
Use “MCR for Windows” for
- Device Settings
- Recording Settings
- Downloading Recorded Data
Use “T&D Graph” for
- Graph Display
- Data Analysis
-
Printing and Saving in Text
Main Features in Rec Settings
- Average Value Recording
- 50-60Hz Filter
- Increase of Number of Channels
- Preheat
- Recording Stop Trigger
Throughout this manual, the MCR-4V is also referred to as “the device”
or “the unit”.
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