Hioki SW9001, Instruction Manual

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Introduction
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Hioki SW1001, SW1002 Switch Mainframe. To obtain maximum
performance from the device over the long term, be sure to read this manual carefully and keep it
handy for future reference.
With the optional multiplexer module (hereafter referred to as “module”) installed on this device, the
input of multiple channels can be switched to one or two measuring instruments (hereafter referred
to as simply “instrument”).
Modules can be installed in 3 slots for the SW1001 and 12 slots for the SW1002. Other functions
are common for all the models.
Be sure to also read the separate document “Operating Precautions” before use.
Latest edition of intsruction manual
The contents of this manual are subject to change, for example as a result of product
improvements or changes to specifications.
The latest edition can be downloaded from Hioki’s website.
https://www.hioki.com/global/support/download
Target audience
This manual has been written for use by individuals who use the product in question or who teach
others to do so. It is assumed that the reader possesses basic electrical knowledge (equivalent to
that of someone who graduated from the electrical program at a technical high school).
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of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
Notations
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Additional information is presented below.
[ ]
Menus, dialog boxes, buttons in a dialog box, and other names on the screen are
indicated in brackets.
POWER
(Bold)
Indicates the names and keys on the screen and the device in boldface.
(p. ) Indicates the location of reference information.
Accuracy
We define measurement tolerances in terms of f.s. (full scale), rdg. (reading), and dgt. (digit) with
the following meanings.
f.s.
(maximum display value or range)
The maximum display value.
rdg.
(reading or displayed value)
The value currently being measured and indicated on the instrument.
dgt.
(resolution)
The smallest displayable unit on a digital measuring device, i.e., the input value that
causes the digital display to show a “1” as the least-significant digit.
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HIOKI SW1001A961-04