Hioki LR8431-20 - Appendix 9: Using the Application Program

Appendix 9 Using the Application Program
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Appendix
The following features are available when using the supplied computer application program.
The Logger Utility application program needs to be installed on the computer before
use. A USB driver
also needs to be installed on the computer to enable communica-
tions with the Memory HiLogger. The application program can be in
stalled from the
supplied CD, or you can download the latest version from the Hioki web site.
Use the following procedure to install the software on the computer. Verify operating
environm
ent com
patibility before installing. For details such as application program
operating instructions, read the instruction manual (PDF file) provided on the CD.
Appendix 9 Using the Application Program
Display on the computer screen waveform files
that were saved to CF card or USB flash drive
on the Memory HiLogger.
Convert binary data to CSV format for import-
ing to spreadsheet programs on the computer.
Configure Memory HiLogger settings on the
computer, and transfer to the Memory HiLogger.
Search event marks and mea-
surement data using various
criteria such as maxima and
fluctuation values.
Acquire batch measurement
data in real time from up to five
HiLoggers on one computer
using USB connections. Moni-
tor waveforms, numerical val-
ues and alarm output status in
real time while measuring.
Operating Environment
•OS: 
Windows 2000 (with SP4 or later) 
Windows XP (with SP2 or later)
Windows Vista
Windows 7
Windows 8
• CPU: Pentium III (500 MHz) or better
• Monitor Resolution: 1024 x 768 dots or
better
• Internet Explorer: 6.0 or better
• Memory: At least 512 MB
• Interface: USB
1 Set the CD into the drive of the
computer.
2 Install Logger Utility (p. A20).
3 Install the USB driver (p. A23).
4 Connect the AC adapter to the in-
strument and turn on the power.
5 Set the USB mode to [USB Com-
munication] on the [System]
screen.
6 Connect the instrument and com-
puter with the USB cable (p. A26).
Because the USB mode on the [System] screen must be set to
[USB Communication], it is not possible to record data to or load
data from a USB flash drive while using the Logger Utility applica
-
tion software. The [USB Memory], [USB Communication], and
[U
SB Drive] USB mode settings are exclusive and cannot be used
simultaneously.