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8205-10

MICRO HiCORDER

July 2013  Revised edition 10  8205B981-10  13-07H

Instruction Manual

Summary of Contents for 8205-10

Page 1: ...8205 10 MICRO HiCORDER July 2013 Revised edition 10 8205B981 10 13 07H Instruction Manual...

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Page 3: ...r 2 Measurement Procedures 9 2 1 Preparations 9 2 2 DC Voltage Measurement 13 2 3 AC Voltage Measurement 17 2 4 AC Current Measurement 1 21 2 5 AC Current Measurement 2 25 2 5 1 When Measuring High Vo...

Page 4: ...Input Specifications 41 4 3 Current Measurement Input Specifications 42 4 4 Display Specifications 43 4 5 Recorded Information 44 4 6 Recording Time 44 Chapter 5 Maintenance and Service 45 5 1 Storag...

Page 5: ...ng shipping In particular check the accessories panel switches and connectors If damage is evident or if it fails to operate according to the specifications contact your dealer or Hioki representative...

Page 6: ...y Symbols The symbol printed on the instrument indicates that the user should refer to a corresponding topic in the manual marked with the symbol before using the relevant function In the manual the s...

Page 7: ...ility of injury to the user or damage to the instrument NOTE Advisory items related to performance or correct operation of the instrument f s maximum display or scale value or length of scale Signifie...

Page 8: ...service entrance and to the power meter and primary overcurrent protection device distribution panel Measurement categories This instrument complies with CAT III safety requirements To ensure safe op...

Page 9: ...of a breaker because unrestricted current flow could cause a serious accident if a short circuit occurs To avoid short circuits and potentially life threatening hazards never attach the clamp to a cir...

Page 10: ...e Also before changing the power source unplug the power cord from the outlet to prevent hazards and remove the connection cord from any object under test Avoid stepping on or pinching the cable which...

Page 11: ...radio transmitters This instrument may cause interference if used in residential areas Such use must be avoided unless the user takes special measures to reduce electromagnetic emissions to prevent i...

Page 12: ...them all Next check Chapter 1 to 5 and the unit to confirm your understanding of the function Chapter 1 Product Overview Outlines the product and explains the names and functions of its parts Chapter...

Page 13: ...1 _____________________________________________________________________ Product Overview ______________________________________________________________ Chapter 1 Product Overview...

Page 14: ...ional recording Model 8205 10 MICRO HiCORDER is almost as easy to use as a simple DMM A broad range of applications from small signal electronic circuitry to commercial power circuits are supported by...

Page 15: ...ecorded data and elapsed time are printed out with recorded measurements eliminating the need for complex multiple printouts for record storage and reporting 4 Wide measurement ranges The 0 1 to 500 V...

Page 16: ...______________________ Printer Cover POSITION Control PAPER FEED Button ADJ Button CHART Button A CLAMP Selector SPEED Selector FUNCTION Switch RANGE Selector Test Voltage Input Terminals AC Connector...

Page 17: ...ints appropriately on the recording paper Clamp Terminals Connect a clamp on sensor to these terminals to measure current Test Voltage Input Terminals Apply the test voltage across these terminals for...

Page 18: ...indicated by the lit segment pointer in the graduated bar type scale Under range Indicator This arrow lights when the input is below the lower limit of the selected range the lowest level segment ligh...

Page 19: ...ART button is pushed ON Elapsed Time Display Prints at 5 division intervals Setup Range Data 2 Prints at 10 division intervals and when the range setting or position control is changed Interval Printi...

Page 20: ...________________________________________________ Product Overview ______________________________________________________________ NOTE When the printing speed is set to 20 cm min maximum the recording...

Page 21: ...provided only to a 3 contact two conductor ground outlet To avoid electrical accidents turn the power switch off and unplug the power cords from the outlet after use Chapter 2 Measurement Procedures...

Page 22: ...0 to 240 V AC the power cord should be selected to conform to the requirements of the mains voltage used To avoid electrical accidents unplug the power cord from the outlet after use and turn the powe...

Page 23: ...Negative NOTE A proper ground connection is important for safety and to ensure stable operation The power wiring should be of sufficient current capability to handle the power consumption 30 VA maximu...

Page 24: ...the POWER switch to the on position 2 The LCD should light Confirm that no error indicators appear 4 Make the appropriate settings for the intended type of measurement To measure DC voltage see Secti...

Page 25: ...minals be very careful to avoid accidentally shorting conductors together and causing a serious accident Connection cords should be made only at the secondary side of a breaker so the breaker can prev...

Page 26: ...___________________________ Example 1 Measuring the continuous operation of a device Battery used for test 6F22 9V Estimated recording period 90 hours Measure continuously until the battery replacemen...

Page 27: ...V corresponding to the input signal level 4 Adjust the POSITION control to display 0 to 10V see Section 2 7 Item 3 regarding POSITION control adjustment 5 Set the SPEED selector to 2 cm hour according...

Page 28: ...test period until the battery replacement warning is displayed 10 Press the CHART button again to stop recording 11 Disconnect the connection cords from the circuit under test 12 Press the PAPER FEED...

Page 29: ...y careful to avoid accidentally shorting conductors together and causing a serious accident Connection cords should be made only at the secondary side of a breaker so the breaker can prevent an accide...

Page 30: ...__________________________________ Example 2 Recording voltage changes at a breaker Estimated test voltage 200 V AC Recording period 24 hours 1 The supplied connection cords connect to the Test voltag...

Page 31: ...the ADJ button to reset the zero position see Section 2 7 Item 9 regarding ADJ button 6 Connect the connection cords in parallel with the device under test 7 Press the CHART button to begin measuring...

Page 32: ...___________________________ Measurement Procedures ______________________________________________________________ 13 Inspect the results In this example the voltage changes at the breaker over 24 hour...

Page 33: ...ident if a short circuit occurs To avoid short circuits and potentially life threatening hazards never attach the clamp to a circuit that operates at more than the maximum rated voltage or over bare c...

Page 34: ..._________________________________________________ Example 3 Recording current flow through a breaker Estimated test current 30 A Recording period 10 minutes 1 Connect the optional clamp on sensor to t...

Page 35: ...ore as possible Non sinusoidal waveforms such as the secondary side of inverters may not be measurable Depending on the size and frequency of the measured current the core of the clamp may hum as a re...

Page 36: ...begin measuring 8 Record for 10 minutes 9 Press the CHART button again to stop recording 10 Remove the clamp from the conductor being measured 11 Press the PAPER FEED button to feed out the recording...

Page 37: ...ors If the input signal level is unknown begin measuring with the highest range to determine the approximate signal level then select the appropriate range for actual measurement Disconnect the clamp...

Page 38: ...ck Engage the BNC connector grooves with the connector guide projections and turn the connector clockwise to lock the components To remove the BNC connector Turn the connector counterclockwise and pul...

Page 39: ...nd high frequency signals see 2 5 1 When Measuring High Voltage and High Frequency Signals 3 Set the FUNCTION switch to AC 4 Set the Range selector to 0 5 V corresponding to the input signal level 5 S...

Page 40: ...on sinusoidal waveforms such as the secondary side of inverters may not be measurable Do not attempt to measure current levels that are likely to exceed the specified maximum rating of the clamp on se...

Page 41: ...X Scaling value Measurement value 250 mV X 10 A mV 2500 A 14 Press the PAPER FEED button to feed out the recording paper and cut it off 15 Turn the POWER switch off 16 Inspect the results In this exam...

Page 42: ...en Measuring High Voltage and High Frequency Signals When measuring high voltage and high frequency signals using the 9667 the leak current increases due to the stray capacitance inside the unit To me...

Page 43: ...rates at more than the maximum rated voltage or over bare conductors If the input signal level is unknown begin measuring with the highest range to determine the approximate signal level then select t...

Page 44: ...put terminals Set the FUNCTION switch to AC Set the Range selector to 0 2 V Range of the clamp on probe Scaling value 10 A 0 05 A mV 20 A 0 1 A mV 50 A 0 25 A mV 100 A 0 5 A mV 200 A 1 A mV 500 A 2 5...

Page 45: ...ck the elapsed time printed on the paper Centered POSITION State Normal State Maximum Offset State 2 7 Common Measurement Operations 1 Starting and ending recording Pressing the CHART button down star...

Page 46: ...ct or alternating current respectively 6 Range selector Set according to the expected maximum amplitude of the measured signal 7 AC current measurement To measure AC current using an optional clamp on...

Page 47: ...r 750 ms 10 cm hour 4 5 s 2 cm hour 22 5 s Standard Condition Hold the PAPER FEED button while turning the POWER switch on Average mode NOTE Continuing to hold the switch causes the paper to feed Aver...

Page 48: ...put is 0 press the ADJ button To ensure zero input either short the tips of the connection cords or short the test voltage input terminals Measurement error will be larger in any input is present when...

Page 49: ...ecording Paper 3 1 Opening and Closing the Printer Cover Opening the Printer Cover 1 Hook your fingertip under the projecting part of the printer cover and pull it up slightly to disengage the catch 2...

Page 50: ...rding paper is loaded wrong side up The paper may jam if it is not aligned with the roller 3 2 Installing Recording Paper 1 Raise the print head Move the head up down lever up to raise the print head...

Page 51: ...orage temp humidity 10 to 50o C 14 to 122 80 RH or less non condensating Operating temperature and humidity for guaranteed accuracy Period of guaranteed accuracy 23 5o C 73 41 35 to 80 RH non condensa...

Page 52: ...1 L9257 CONNECTION CORD 1 9235 RECORDING PAPER 15 m 1 Roll Paper Spools 2 AC Power Cord 1 Instruction Manual 1 Options 9235 RECORDING PAPER 15 m 10 rolls 1 9236 01 RECORDING PAPER 15 m Climate resist...

Page 53: ...tio Better than 50 dB 50 60 Hz less than 100 unbalance Frequency characteristics Within 3 3 dB for the range between 20 Hz to 30 kHz using 50 60 Hz as the standard reference point Effect of electromag...

Page 54: ...hin 3 3 dB for the range between 20 Hz to 20 kHz using 50 60 Hz as the standard reference point independent of clamp on sensor characteristics Range information Sensitivity and display range are deter...

Page 55: ...ating Signal input level DC 10 to 110 30 to 90 50 to 70 70 to 50 90 to 30 POSITION control selects the display range Minimum resolution 2 of range rating Low Supply Voltage when operating on DC Print...

Page 56: ...Elapsed time from starting to record are printed at each 5 DIV Interval printing Measured values print along grid at each 2 DIV The average values of the waveform data are printed on the grid of prin...

Page 57: ...e may result from condensation and corrosion During long term storage and during transportation the print head should be in the raised position Leaving the print head in the lowered position for an ex...

Page 58: ...t no more than 40o C and 90 RH For permanent storage of important recorded data photocopy the recording paper If the thermal paper is exposed to an organic solvent such as alcohol or ketone it may no...

Page 59: ...rding paper against the side of the printer head large amounts of paper dust will stick to the paper rolle 5 3 Cleaning the Printer Head To maintain print quality use the following method to clean the...

Page 60: ...upside down Reinstall the paper Measured values unstable Ground not connected Connect the GND terminal to earth ground Input signals do not display A connection cord may be open Check and replace conn...

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