TDS 150 Manual

Operation Manual
PORTABLE
DATA LOGGER TDS-150
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This manual describes how to operate Portable Data Logger TDS-150 and its operation
procedures. Please read this operation manual thoroughly to familiarize yourself with the
functions and operating procedures of this product. It will enable you to make maximum use of
all its functions and take precise measurements effectively.
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Safety Precautions
Do not operate the system in a place where there is flammable gas or

Danger
flammable steam. This may cause fire.
It is not recommended for the user to disassemble or remodel the system.

Danger Such a do-it-yourself action may cause an electric shock or a malfunction.
Never connect the grounding cable to a gas pipe. In addition, make it a rule to
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grounding cable. There is danger of a fire and the electric shock.
Powder or dust inside the system may cause poor contact or a lowered
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storage, not to allow dust to enter the system.
Operate the system at a specified temperature. If the operating site is

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or a thermal insulating material.
Operate the system at a relative humidity less than 85%. Do not expose it to
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flooded, dry enough before turning on the power supply. If the system does
not start normally, some trouble might be caused. Please contact us.
The system may malfunction if either the unit or its wiring is placed near such
Caution machines as a large motor, crane, transformer, or welding machine. When
extending the sensor to a place subject to a strong electric field, such as near
a power substation or radio transmission station, use a special cable such as
a shielded cable.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
NOTICE
Safety Precautions
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Overview
1.1 Overview ················································································································ 1 - 2
1.2 Features ················································································································· 1 - 2
1.3 Details about each part ··························································································· 1-3
TDS-150 Front ································································································ 1-3
TDS-150 side, back, and bottom ····································································· 1-4
FSW-10 Front ·································································································· 1-5
FSW-10 side, back, and bottom ······································································· 1-5
2. Preparation
2.1 Instructions for use ································································································· 2 - 2
2.2 Power Source ········································································································· 2-3
How to set batteries ························································································· 2-3
Operable hours by batteries ············································································ 2-4
Connection fo AC adapter ··············································································· 2-5
Power ON/OFF ······························································································· 2-5
2.3 Instructions for field measurement ·········································································· 2 - 6
Grounding ······································································································· 2 - 6
Lightning protection ························································································· 2 - 6
2.4 Screeen outline ········································································································· 2 - 7
Startup screen ································································································· 2 - 7
Screen configuration ······················································································· 2 - 7
2.5 Operation outline ····································································································· 2-8
Operation system ···························································································· 2-8
Key switch ······································································································· 2-9
Key lock ··········································································································· 2-9
2.6 Dedicated switch box ····························································································· 2 -10
Outline of FSW-10 ·························································································· 2 -10
How to connect FSW-10 ················································································ 2 -10
2.7 Switch Box TML-NET Driving (optional)··································································· 2 -11
Outline of Switch Box TML-NET Driving Board ·············································· 2 -11
Description of Each Section ··········································································· 2 -11
Connector Specifications ················································································ 2 -11
Switch Box Driving Section ············································································ 2 -12
TML-NET Driving Section ··············································································· 2 -13
2.8 Belt Mounting ········································································································· 2 -14
How to Mount the Belt ···················································································· 2 -14
2.9 Connecting Connector Lid ······················································································ 2 -15
How to Mount Connecting Connector Lid ······················································· 2 -15
3. Sensor Connection
3.1 Sensor connection ·································································································· 3 - 2
Wire connection by sensor type ······································································ 3 - 2
4. Monitor Display and Measurement
4.1 Monitor screeen outline ·························································································· 4 - 2
4.2 Monitor display ······································································································· 4 - 2
Value monitor ·································································································· 4 - 2
Waveform monitor ··························································································· 4 - 3
Meaning of displayed value ············································································· 4 - 3
Monitor type selection ····················································································· 4 - 4
Monitor Type Setting ························································································ 4 - 4
Setting of Waveform Monitor ··········································································· 4 - 5
Setting of Monitor Channels ················································································4 - 6
4.3 Initial value processing ··························································································· 4-7
Initial-in ············································································································ 4-7
Initial-in of monitor channel················································································ 4-8
Rewrite of initial value ····················································································· 4-9
4.4 Setting the scanning channel ················································································ 4 -10
Setup procedure of start channel and end channel ········································ 4 -10
Starting or stopping scanning ········································································· 4 -10
4.5 Record of measurement values ············································································· 4 -11
Manual masurement ······················································································· 4 -11
Auto measurement ························································································· 4 -12
4.6 Sub LCD ················································································································ 4 -12
5. Measurement Setting
5.1 Measurement setting outline ·················································································· 5 - 2
5.2 Sensor mode ·········································································································· 5-3
Sensor mode ··································································································· 5-3
Sensor mode setting ······················································································· 5-4
Group setting ··································································································· 5-5
5.3 Coefficient, indication digits, and unit ····································································· 5-6
Parameters ······································································································ 5-6
Parameter settig example ··············································································· 5-6
Coefficient, indication digits, and unit setting ··················································· 5-7
Coefficient from Cap/RO ················································································· 5-8
Check of coefficient ························································································ 5 -10
5.4 Thermocouple base contact point ·········································································· 5 -11
5.5 TEDS sensor ········································································································· 5 -12
Reading of sensor setting ··············································································· 5 -12
Integrate read setting ····················································································· 5 -13
5.6 Setting a box type ·································································································· 5 -13
5.7 Switching between measure and Direct ································································ 5 -14
5.8 Auto measurement ································································································ 5 -15
Interval measurement ····················································································· 5 -15
Interval timer setting ······················································································· 5 -15
Real-time start setting ···················································································· 5 -17
Goto Step ······································································································· 5 -18
Goto Step setting ··························································································· 5 -19
Setting Goto Comparator ··············································································· 5 -20
Start and stop of interval measurement ·························································· 5 -20
Sleep function ································································································ 5 -21
What is monitor comparator? ········································································· 5 -22
Setting the monitor comparator ······································································ 5 -24
What is an Alarm Output? ··············································································· 5 -26
Setting of Alarm Conditions ············································································ 5 -30
Valid/Invalid of Alarm ······················································································ 5 -33
Resetting Alarm ·································································································5 -33
Alarm Test ·········································································································5 -34
5.9 Various checks ······································································································ 5 -35
Insuration check ····························································································· 5 -35
Variation check ······························································································· 5 -35
Checking burnout of thermocouples ······························································· 5 -36
Lead wire resistance check ············································································ 5 -36
Bridge output check ························································································ 5 -36
Coefficient setting check ················································································ 5 -37
5.10 Check on Network Module ·················································································· 5 -38
Check on ID Number ······················································································ 5 -38
Check on CAP/RO ························································································· 5 -39
Check on Sensitivity ······················································································· 5 -39
Check on Module ··························································································· 5 -40
5.11 Measurement auxiliary setting ············································································· 5 -41
Simple measure setting ·················································································· 5 -41
Comet setting ································································································· 5 -43
Power source frequency of measurement environment ································· 5 -43
Initial-in permission ························································································· 5 -44
How to set FSW-10 ························································································ 5 -44
6. Record Setting
6.1 Record setting outline ····························································································· 6 - 2
6.2 Data memory ·········································································································· 6-3
Data memory structure ···················································································· 6-3
Readout of data ······························································································· 6-3
Data number setting ························································································ 6-4
Deletion of data in data memory ····································································· 6-4
6.3 CF card ··················································································································· 6-5
Readout of data ······························································································· 6-5
File name and file format setting ····································································· 6-6
File deletion ····································································································· 6-7
Saving of setting file ························································································ 6-8
Reading of setting file ······················································································ 6-9
CF card format ································································································ 6-9
6.4 File copy ················································································································ 6 -10
6.5 Record in data memory and CF card ····································································· 6 -11
7. Interface Setting
7.1 Interface setting outline ·························································································· 7 - 2
7.2 RS-232C setting ····································································································· 7 - 3
Communication conditions ·············································································· 7 - 3
7.3 LAN Setting ············································································································· 7-4
LAN Setting ····································································································· 7-4
Setting of Communication Conditions ····························································· 7-4
Connection with PC ························································································· 7-7
7.4 Data output ············································································································· 7 - 9
Connection with device ··················································································· 7 - 9
Data output destination and output procedure ················································ 7 - 9
7.5 Data output format setting ····················································································· 7 -10
7.6 External indicator setting ······················································································· 7 -11
7.7 Caution Items for Printer Setting ··········································································· 7 -11
7.8 Setting of Alarm Log Output End ··········································································· 7 -12
7.9 Remote measurement ··························································································· 7 -13
Configuration ·································································································· 7 -13
Function ········································································································· 7 -13
8. Other Settings
8.1 Other setting outline ······························································································· 8 - 2
8.2 Auto power-off setting ····························································································· 8 - 3
8.3 Version information ································································································· 8 - 4
8.4 Date and time setting ······························································································ 8 - 4
8.5 Switching between Japanese/English ···································································· 8 - 5
8.6 Maintenance ··········································································································· 8-6
LCD backlight setting ······················································································ 8-6
LCD backlight brightness ················································································ 8-7
Contrast setting ······························································································· 8-7
Buzzer volume setting ····················································································· 8-8
Version-up ······································································································· 8-8
8.7 Factory shipment setting ······················································································· 8 -10
Execution of factory shipment setting ····························································· 8 -10
List of factory shipment setting ······································································· 8 -11
8.8 Setting of TML-NET ······························································································· 8 -13
Channel Setting of Network Module ······························································· 8 -13
9. Strain Compensation
9.1 Wire connection of strain gauge ············································································· 9-2
Quarter bridge 4-wire system ·········································································· 9-2
Quarter bridge 2-wire method (1 gauge) ·························································· 9-2
Quarter bridge 3-wire method (1 gauge) ·························································· 9-2
Half bridge method (2-gauge) ·········································································· 9-2
Full bridge method (4-gauge) ··········································································· 9-2
9.2 Sensitivity deterioration due to sensor cable extension ·········································· 9 - 3
Measurement by constant voltage method ······················································ 9 - 3
Measurement by constant current method ······················································ 9 - 5
9.3 Complete Compensation Method of Strain (Comet) ··············································· 9 - 7
Compensation by quarter bridge 3-wire method ············································· 9 - 7
Comet NON ····································································································· 9 - 8
Comet A ·········································································································· 9 - 8
Comet B (quarter bridge 3-wire method only) ················································· 9 - 8
9.4 Lead wire resistance ······························································································· 9 - 9
9.5 Compensation method by quarter bridge 4-wire method ······································· 9 -10
10. Specifications
10.1 Specifications ····································································································· 10 - 2
10.2 Standard Accessories ························································································· 10 - 7
10.3 Option ················································································································· 10 - 7
10.4 Outside Drawing ································································································· 10 - 8
11. Error Message

11.1 Error Message Description and Coping Strategy ················································ 11 - 2
Chapter 1
Overview
1.1 Overview ····························································· 1-2
1.2 Features ······························································ 1-2
1.3 Details about each part ······································ 1-3
1.1 Overview
1.1 Overview
The TDS-150 is a portable data logger for measuring strain gauges, strain-gauge type
converters, DC voltage, thermocouples and Pt RTD temperature sensors in combination with a
dedicated channel unit, FSW-10. You can connect this 10 channel FSW-10 unit up to 5 units (50
channels) to the data logger. Moreover, the number of channels is expandable up to 100 channels
by connecting a switching box from a switching box TML-NET drive board (optional).
The TDS-150 can operate even without AC power supply by using commercial size D alkali
batteries or other batteries. It offers large capacity data memory for long term automatic
measurement and a sleep interval timer function. Also, the TDS-150 allows you to store data and
settings to a compact flash memory card. Through USB and RS-232C interfaces on the TDS-150,
you can load various settings and data from your computer.
1.2 Features
· Up to 5 units (50 channels) of 10 channel unit “FSW-10” connectable
· Long-term automatic measuring using sleep interval timer
· Low power consumption
· Capable of measuring strain, DC voltage, and temperature using thermocouples and Pt
RTD temperature sensors
· Large capacity data memory
· Quarter bridge 4-Wire strain measurement
· TEDS reading function
· Complete strain adjustment function
· Network modules connectable (optional)
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1.3 Details about each part

❏ Front panel
①
③
② ⑫
⑬
④ ⑥ ⑮
⑯
⑩
⑤ ⑦ ⑰
⑱
⑧
⑪ ⑭
① DC power source input connector Connector for AC adapter

② GND terminal A earth terminal for frame.
③ Install battery here Insert 4 batteries (size D) inside
④ NDIS Connector Connector for External Switch Box Connection. (optional)
⑤ TML-NET Connector Connector for TML-NET Connection. (optional)
⑥ RS-232C connector Connector for RS-232C
⑦ LAN slot Slot for LAN optional device
⑧ LAN Connector Connector for LAN Connection. (optional)
⑨ Main LCD Displays monitored measurement values and
provides various settings
⑩ Sub LCD Displays the timer operation and memory status
⑪ Function key Switches the functions
⑫ CF card slot Slot for memory card based on CF card TYPE I
⑬ Eject button Button to take out CF card
⑭ Cursor key Moves the cursor
⑮ POWER key Main power switch
⑯ Ten keys Used for input of values and selection of menu items
⑰ ESC/KEY LOCK key Used for cancellation of settings, escape from each menu
⑱ ENT/START key Used for fixing of setting values, and starting of the timer
* CF card: CompactFlashTM memory card (CF card)
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❏ TDS-150 Side, back, and bottom
① ⑥
③
④
① Rubber protector A Used for a guide to connect unit(s)

② Rubber protector B Used for fixing the connected unit
③ Belt installation part Used to attach a carrying belt
④ Connection screw Used for fixing of unit(s)
⑤ Rubber foot Used for anti slip
⑥ Connection connector (Upper) Used to connect unit(s) on the upper side
⑦ Connection connector (Lower) Used to connect unit(s) on the lower side
⑧ M3 Screw Holes Screw Holes used for mounting a Connection Connector Lid*.
⑨ Serial number Manufacturing number
* Connection Connector Lid: The lid protecting an external connection connector when coupling units.
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❏ FSW-10 Front
①
④
① NDIS Connector This connects various sensors.

② 1G4W Modular Connector This is the connector dedicated to distortion 1G4W* measurement.
③ Terminal Block This connects various sensors.
④ Unit LCD This indicates allocation number to unit. (0 ~ 4)
* 1G4W: 1 Gauge, 4 Wire
❏ FSW-10 Side, back, and bottom
① ⑥
⑧ ⑦
① Rubber Protector-A This becomes a guide at unit connection.
② Rubber Protector-B This locks connected units.
③ Belt Mounting Section This is a section where a Conveyer Belt is mounted.
④ Screws for Connection Those are the Screws for unit connection.
⑤ Rubber Foot This is the Rubber Foot to prevent slippage.
⑥ Connection Connector (upper side) This is the connector connecting a unit to the upper side.
⑦ Connection Connector (lower side) This is a connector connecting a unit to the lower side.
⑧ M3 Screw Hole Those are the screw holes used for mounting a Connection Connector Lid.
⑨ Serial Number Manufacturing number.
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✎memo
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Chapter 2
Preparation
2.1 Instructions for use ················································ 2 - 2
2.2 Power Source ························································ 2 - 3
2.3 Instructions for field measurement ························ 2 - 6
2.4 Screen outline ······················································· 2 - 7
2.5 Operation outline ··················································· 2 - 8
2.6 Dedicated switch box ············································ 2 -10
2.7 Switch Box TML-NET Driving (optional) ············ 2 -11
2.8 Belt Mounting ····················································· 2 -14
2.9 Connecting Connector Lid ································· 2 -15
２．１ Instructions for use
This chapter explains basic operations as follows:
○Basic instructions for use

○Power source
○Screen outline
○Operation button outline
They are necessary to prepare the device before staring various operations. If you are accustomed to
handle similar type of devices, skip this chapter.
２．１ Instructions for use

Please pay attention to the following information when using the device.
Do not subject the system to excessive vibration while in operation. Do not subject it
Caution to strong impacts, such as by dropping, during transportation. Strong impacts or
vibrations may cause malfunctioning of the system.
When transporting the system, use the packaging materials that were used in
Caution delivery or equivalent to protect it from vibration and impacts.
Do not place a heavy object on the system.

Caution
Do not place the instrument with the front side or the rear side down. Otherwise, the
Caution switches and/or connectors may be damaged.
When the housing of this system needs cleaning, wipe it with a soft cloth soaked in a
Caution dilute solution of neutral detergent, then dry it well with a cloth. Never use strong
solvents such as thinner, which may melt or change the color of the surface coating.
The eject button used for remove a CF card may be broken easily by external force
Caution when the button is outside. Always keep the button inside. Do not insert anything
other than CF cards.
Note The liquid crystal display consists of the number of pixels. In some cases, there are
some pixels that always light up or always black out. Such pixels are called stuck
pixels. Please note that they are not a failure but a characteristic of liquid crystal
display, and that stuck pixels are not initial failure, and not covered by our repair or
exchange services.
Note Please wait 5 or more seconds after you pull out or insert a CF card. Otherwise, the
device cannot recognize the CF card. Also, do not pull out the CF card or turn off
power when data is written into the card.
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２．２ Power Source

Four size D batteries or the optional AC adapter drive this device.
❏ How to set batteries

You can use size D alkaline batteries or rechargeable batteries for this device. This device does not have the
function to charge power to batteries. When using rechargeable batteries, charge them in advance.
① Push the "PUSH" button of battery unit to

open the battery cover.
1.Push
2.to the right
② Set four batteries in correct position.
③ Close the battery cover and push "PUSH"

button to lock the cover.
In order to prevent blowout or leakage of batteries:

Caution ・Check the + indication and the – indication, and set them in the right positions.
・Do not mix different battery models or new and old batteries.
・When you do not use them for a long time, remove them from the main body.
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❏ Operable hours by batteries

Operable hours by batteries vary according to ambient temperature or other factors. The list below shows
standard operable hours for continuous use of new alkaline battery.
○Continuous use hours

Alkaline dry Remarks
Condition
battery
Number of FSW-10 unit is at the connection of 1 ~ 5 unit
(s).
TDS-150 In case of Auto Power Off Function not used.
approximately LCD Backlight being OFF
＋
40 hours Monitor Display being ON
FSW-10 CF Card inserted
Ambient Temperature at 23∘C
Optional Board not Installed
Number of FSW-10 unit is at the connection of 1 ~ 5 unit
(s).
TDS-150 In case of Auto Power Off Function not used.
＋ LCD Backlight being OFF
approximately Monitor Display being ON
FSW-10
9.5 hours CF Card inserted
＋ Ambient Temperature at 23∘C
LAN Board LAN Board installed (optional)
LAN Module Power Supply being ON
At connecting a hub with a LAN Cable
Switch Box TML-NET Driving Board Installation
TDS-150 (optional)
At the one unit connection of FSW-21C/R (Mode 101)
＋ At FSW-10 not connected
Switch Box TML-NET Driving approximately In case of Auto Power Off Function not used.
Board 5 hours LCD Backlight being OFF
＋ Monitor Display being ON
FSW-21C/R CF Card inserted
Ambient Temperature at 23∘C
If making the LAN Module Power Supply to be OFF even at LAN Board (optional)
Note
installed, the used hours become the same as the Optional Board not installed.
○Use hours at the time of sleep-interval

Used Hours
Service Condition Interval time Interval time Interval time
1 minute 10 minutes 1 hour
TDS-150 ＋ FSW-10 (1 unit) 480 hrs（ 20 days） 3360 hrs（140 days）
TDS-150 ＋ FSW-10 (2 units) 360hrs（ 15 days） 2640hrs（110 days）
TDS-150 ＋ FSW-10 (3 units) 240 hrs（ 10 days） 1872 hrs（78 days） Approx. 8 months
TDS-150 ＋ FSW-10 (4 units) 168 hrs（ 7 days） 1152 hrs（48 days）
TDS-150 ＋ FSW-10 (5 units) 120 hrs（ 5 days） 864 hrs（36 days）
TDS-150 ＋ FSW-21C/R(1 unit) 26 hrs（ 1.1 days） 264 hrs（11 days） Approx.2.2 months
TDS-150 ＋FSW-21C/R(2 units) 18 hrs（ 0.7 days） 180 hrs（7.5 days） Approx.1.4 months
TDS-150 ＋FSW-21C/R(3 units) 10 hrs（ 0.4 days） 96 hrs（ 4 days） Approx.25 days
TDS-150 ＋FSW-21C/R (4 units) 6.8 hrs（0.28 days） 67 hrs（2.8 days） Approx.17 days
*Ambient Temperature at 23∘C
*Alkaline batteries are used.
*FSW-21C/R is used with TDS Switch to be “101” mode.
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❏ Connection of AC adapter
The AC adapter “CR-1869” is an optional product.
Connect the AC adapter “CR-1869” to the

DC input connector on the battery unit.
Then, insert the AC adapter unit into the
100VAC～240VAC wall socket. Even if
batteries are set in the device, power
CR-1869 supply from the AC adapter is prioritized.
To AC100V～240VAC
・Do not use any AC adapter other than “CR-1869”.

Caution ・Connect the AC adapter to the main body first and then, insert it into the 100VAC～
240VAC wall socket.
❏ Power ON/OFF
○Power ON
Press the 【POWER】 key for more than 2
seconds. The startup screen appears on
the main LCD and then, the monitor
screen is displayed.
○Power OFF
Press the 【POWER】 key for more than 2
seconds.
Note To repeat turning ON/OFF power excessively fast imposes a burden on the device.
Wait for more than 5 seconds before power-on after shut-down, or shut-down after
power-on.
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２．３ Instructions for field measurement
２．３ Instructions for field measurement

When installing the device together with the switch box “FSW-10” for long-term measurement on the
fixed location, be sure to ground correctly. Also, if there is a risk of lightning stroke, be sure to ground
correctly.
❏ Grounding
Connect the earth wire to the GND

terminal. Use a thick earth wire as much
as possible and ground with the shortest
length. Grounding is effective for noise
from lightning or heavy equipments.
If peal of thunder is near, or there is a risk of lightning stroke, stop the wiring works for
Danger grounding or power source, and operation of the measurement device and depart from
the machines. If being hit by a stroke of lightning during these works, you may get an
electric shock, get burned, or even die.
❏ Lightning protection
In fields where cables between a switch box and a sensor are extended, pulse generated by powerful
induction of lightning stroke may cause serious damage on sensor, switch boxes, and measurement devices
and even break them even if they are not hit by lightning stroke directly. Therefore, proper countermeasures
against lightning are essential.
○Cable layout
For sensor cables, use rubber coated or shield coated cables for converters. In order to minimize
differences of induction voltages against the ground, avoid air wiring, and lay wires down on the
ground. If it is impossible to lay them down on the ground (for example if cables are installed around
steel towers), use the arrester for sensors mentioned in the next article.
○Arrester for sensor

NZ-6B is the 6-wire system arrester for sensor and also applied to strain gauges.
Insert the arrester near the sensor as much as possible.
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２．４ Screen outline
２．４ Screen outline

❏ Startup screen
Soon after you turn on power, the startup

screen shown in the left appears. Then, the
monitor screen shown below appears.
❏ Screen configuration
You can move to the setting screen for functions and measurement operations from the monitor screen that
appears after startup. The illustration below shows the outline of the screen configuration:
The basic operations are: to check values or status on the monitor screen; to select “Menu” to go to other
setting screens; and to change settings.
Monitor screen
・Display measurement
values
・Main screen
Process of initial value Monitor setting Menu

・Initial-in ・Select measurement channel ・Set program
・initial in of monitor channel ・Select measuement mode ・Switchover of Measure/Direct
・Rewriting of initial value ・Set auto measurementaVerious
checks
・Various settings and others
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２．５ Operation outline

From the monitor screen, you can move to various modes with three function keys. This section explains
these function keys and systems, and the keys used for operation and their functions.
❏ Operation system
The operation system of TDS-150 is shown below:
Monitor screen
Initial value processing
Initial-in Menu
Initial-in of monitor channel Save
Rewrite initial value Copy file
Channel setting Save in dada memory/CF card
Monitor setting Set measurement related items
Monitor type Set Simple measure
Select monitor type Set Comet
Menu Commercial power source
Set program frequency in measurement
Set scanning channel environment
Set sensor mode Allow initial-in
Set coefficient, indication digits, How to set FSW10
and unit Interface setting
Coefficient Set RS-232C
Indication digits Baud rate
Unit Data bit
Cap/Ro setting Parity
Coefficient setting check Stop bit
Set thermocouple base contact Flow control
point Timeout
Read TEDS sensor Set data output destination
Switch measurement mode Set data output format
Switch measure/Direct Data format
Set auto measurement Header
Set interval measurement Time data
Set monitor comparator Set external indicator
measurement Baud rate
Start/stop interval Parity
Start/stop monitor comparator Setting of alarm log output end
measurement Other settings
Various checks Set auto power off
Insulation Version information
Variation Set date and time
Thermocouple burnout Japanese/English
Lead wire resistance Maintenance
Bridge output LCD backlight
Coefficient setting LCD backlight brightness
Save Contrast
Data memory Sound volume
Read data memory Version up
Set data number Factory shipment setting
Delete data in data memory Alarm settings
CF card Setting of alarm conditions
Read data Valid/Invalid of alarm
Set file name and file format Resetting alarm
Delete file Alarm test
Save setting file
Read setting file
Format CF card
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❏ Key switch
Commencing with operation to move to Menu, you can operate the device with the key switches located
on the front to switch the screens, input values, start measurement, and check data.
This document describes key switches to be operated, as “Press the 【F3】 key”, to explain the
procedures. The functions of each key switch are shown below:
Operation key Main function

F1 Transfers to "Initial value processing"
F2 Transfers to "Channel setting" and changes pages
F3 Transfers to "Menu" and changes pages
Used to move the cursor, select a monitor channel, or
▴▾◂▸ increase/decrease values
0～9 Used to input values or select items on Menu
ENT／START Fixes setting or starts scanning measurement
Cancels setting, moves up to higher Menu layer, or Lock/release the
ESC／KEY-LOCK
key
❏ Key lock
The key lock function prevents careless operations or setting changes. However, the 【ENT/START】
key and the 【POWER】 key are operatable when the key lock function is active.
○Activate key lock

Press the 【ESC/KEY-LOCK】 key for
more than 3 seconds, and the key lock
function becomes active after the buzzer
sound. The mark showing key lock
appears on the screen.
○Release key lock

Press the 【ESC/KEY-LOCK】 key for
more than 3 seconds, and the key lock
function becomes inactive after the buzzer
sound.
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２．６ Dedicated switching box
２．６ Dedicated switching box

❏ Outline of FSW-10
The FSW-10 is a dedicated switching box for expanding the measuring channels that is used in
combination with the TDS-150.
The FSW-10 has 10 channels per unit, and up to 5 units (50 channels) can be connected to the TDS-150.
The 1-Gauge 4-Wire strain measurement is enabled in addition to the strain measurement, DC voltage
measurement and temperature measurement using thermocouples.
❏ How to connect FSW-10

Connect the FSW-10 to the TDS-150 using connectors provided at the top and bottom of the main body.
Then, secure the connection with M4 screws (4 spots) located at a rubber protector B.
The FWS-10 is connectable to top or bottom of the main body. However, the number of connecting units is
limited to 5 in total at maximum for top and bottom.
Securing
M4 screw
Note You can connect the FSW-10 easily by hooking the securing M4 screws on the
screw head of the rubber protector B’s fitting to avoid the securing M4 screws from
contacting the chassis.
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２．７ Switch Box TML-NET Driving Board (optional)）

By installing a switch box TML-NET Driving Board, a switch box and a network module are able to be
used. By combining [Channel Unit FSW-10 to Use by Direct Connection to TDS-150], [FSW System
Switch Boxes (FSW-21C and FSW-21R)] and [Network Module], measurement up to 100 points becomes
possible.
❏ Outline of Switch Box TML-NET Driving Board

The Switch Box TML-NET Driving Board is the driving board to actuate FSW System Switch Boxes
(FSW-21C and FSW-21R) and a Network Module by installing the board onto TDS-150.
Up to 5 units of FSW System Switch Boxes or up to 20 units of Network Module are able to be driven.
❏ Description of Each Section

① Switch Box TML-NET Driving Board :This optional board.
② NDIS Connector :This is the Connector for Connecting FSW System Switch Boxes.
③ TML-NET Connector :This is the Connector for Network Module Connection.
❏ Connector Specifications
Pin Function
Connector for Switch Box Connection A Bridge Power Supply Output
ＡＧ B Input Signal
C Bridge Power Supply Output
Ｆ D Input Signal
Ｂ
E Ground
Ｅ
F Switch Box Control Signal, Clock
ＣＤ G Switch Box Control Signal, Data
Connector for TML-NET

Pin Function
Ｃ A TML-NET Control Signal, H
Ａ
B TML-NET Control Signal, L
C Ground
Ｂ
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❏ Switch Box Driving Section
○ Usable Switch Box

The Switch Box Driving Section is able to use FSW-21C and FSW-21R.
Switch Box able to be Connected: FSW-21C／FSW-21R

Number of Units to Connect: 5 Units
Extension Distance: Unable to extend, within 1.5 m between equipment
○ Switch Box Connecting Cable

The following Switch Box Connecting Cables are used to the connection;
Cable Name Cable Configuration Connection
NDIS 7-Conductor, 1.5 m. TDS-150 ～ FSW-21C
CR-65 One-Touch Connector and One-Touch
FSW-21C ～ FSW-21C
Connector
NDIS 7-Conductor, 1.5 m. TDS-150 ～ FSW-21R
CR-66 Waterproof Connector and One-Touch
FSW-21C ～ FSW-21R
Connector
NDIS 7-Conductor, 1.5 m.
CR-661 Waterproof Connector and Waterproof FSW-21R ～ FSW-21R
Connector
○ Connection of FSW-21C/21R
FSW-21C／FSW-21R FSW-21C／FSW-21R
Switch Box Connecting Cable Switch Box Connecting Cable

TO FSW TO METER TO NEXT TO METER TO NEXT
Since [TO NEXT] Connector is dedicated to the Switch Box Connection, please
Danger do not use it with a Direct Converter, etc. Especially when it is used to connect
6-Conductor Remote Sensing Connection Converter/Calibrator, this might be the
cause of main body failure.
Note ○ FSW-21C and FSW-21R are usable by mixture.

○ The Switch Box Extension Cable is unable to use.
○ Setting
It is necessary to set Box Type and Channel Number.
Please refer to [5.6 Box Type Settings] for the Box Type Setting.
The Channel Number Setting is performed by the Switch Box. Please refer to the Instruction Manual
for the Switch Box.
○ If the same Channel Number is existed both on FSW-10 and external Switch Box,
Danger measure the one selected by the setting of Box Type.
○ If the same Channel Number is existed in the external Switch Box, that channel is
unable to be measured correctly.
Note ○ The following sensor modes are unusable for FSW-21C/FSW-21R.

1G4W 120Ω、1G4W 240Ω、1G4W 350Ω、1G3W 240Ω、1G3W 350Ω、Pt100 3W
○ Comet-B measurement is unable for FSW-21C/FSW-21R.
The measured value becomes the initial value over data. Please refer to
[Chapter-9: Correction Method for Distortion] for details.
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❏ TML-NET Driving Section
○ Usable Network Module

The TNL-NET Driving Section is able to be connected directly with the Network Module by using
dedicated 2-conductor shielded cable.
Number of Unit Connected: Up to 20 units (NSW-014B, less than 150 m.)

Total Extended Distance: within 1 Km (NSW-014B, less than 10 units)
Used Cable: Dedicated 2-Conductor Shielded Cable
○ Connection of Network Module

Please refer to TML-NET Instruction Manual for detailed Network Module Connection.
Network Module
Dedicated 2-Conductor Shielded Cable

TO TML-NET
Network Module Network Module
Note ○ Please be sure to use a dedicated 2-Conductor Shielded Cable for the Network
Module connection.
Correct measurement is unable if the dedicated cable is not used.
○ The Network Driver (NDR-100) is not necessary. You could connect it directly.
○ Setting
It is necessary to set a sensor mode and a channel number.
Please refer to [5.2 Sensor Mode Settings] for the sensor mode setting.
Please refer to [5.10 Network Module Checking] for the channel number setting.
○ If the same Channel Number is existed both on Switch Box and Network Module,
Danger
measure the one selected by the setting of Sensor Mode.
○ If the same Channel Number is existed in the Network Module, the channel is
unable to be measured correctly.
Note ○ Comet-B measurement is unable to be measured at Network Module.

The measured value becomes the initial value over data. Please refer to
[Chapter-9: Correction Method for Distortion] for details.
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２．８ Belt Mounting
２．８ Belt Mounting

The standard attached belt is able to be used as a gripper or a shoulder belt.
Since the mounting position is changeable freely even the number of equipment unit varies, please use it
by mounting it at the position easy to grip.
❏ How to Mount the Belt

Let the belt going through the belt mounting section of Rubber Protector-B at side and make a loop by
using an adjuster. Surplus portion of the belt is fixed with resin band.
If the number of unit is small, mount them at upper side and if the number of unit is increased, mount
them at side face.
band
adjuster
belt
※Should go
through inside.
Mounting Example
(upper side)
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２．９ Connecting Connector Lid

The connecting connector lid mounted on upper/lower side of the equipment protects connecting
connectors which do not connect unit.
Please mount the connecting connector lid onto an external connecting connector when you mount the
unit.
❏ How to Mount Connecting Connector Lid

SEMS Screws (M3, L6) are used for mounting Connecting Connector Lid and fix them at M3 Flanged
Holes located at upper side of Connecting Connector.
M3 L6 SEMS screw
Connecting Connector Lid
Danger If you used screw longer than L6, there may be the risk of defecting internal parts.
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✎memo
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Chapter 3
Sensor Connection
3.1 Sensor connection ·············································· 3-2
３．１ Sensor connection

Three ways of connection are available; with the switchbox (FSW-10) terminal block, with the NDIS
connector and with the modular plug.
The terminal block system is applied to unfastened sensor cables, and also applicable to a wide range of
cables from thin wires, wires with pressure terminals to banana plug type wires.
Connect a modular plug for quarter bridge 4-wire type strain gauge to the modular jack.
❏ Wire connection by sensor type

Wire connection procedure varies according to type of measurement target sensor. The table below
shows the connection procedure and the proper sensor mode for each sensor.
Wire connection table

Measurement
Applied sensor mode Wire connection diagram
method
R1
1G4W 120Ω 4-wire type gauge with modular plug

Gauge resistance 120Ω
Quarter bridge 1G4W 240Ω A
4-wire Gauge resistance 240Ω R1 B(H)
1G4W 350Ω C
Gauge resistance 350Ω D(L)
4 wire parallel line E
4 wire shielded line
Shield
1G3W 120Ω
Each wire
1G3W 240Ω
A
Gauge resistance 240Ω R1
Quarter bridge B(H)
1G3W 350Ω
3-wire C
D(L)
※ Short between B and C with lead
wire when quarter bridge 2-wire is 3 wire shielded line
used.
A
R1
2GAGE B(H)
Half bridge R2 C
Gauge resistance 60～1000Ω
D(L)
3 wire shieldedline
3-2
Full bridge 4GAGE

Cable with NDIS plug
Full bridge constant R1 A

4GAGE C350Ω B(H)
current R2
C
R3 D(L)
R4 E
4 wire shielded line
Full bridge red

4GAGE 0-2V A
0-2V green
black B(H)
white C
gray D(L)
E
Internal RJC ON
Don't expose terminals to the wind or

sun light directly.
A
Thermo couple
T(CC) B(H)
C
K(CA) D(L)
E
J(IC) Insurate the tip as much as
possible when multi point Compensated lead wire
Thermo couple B measurement is used. for thermo couple
temperature T-GS-0.65 (shilded wire
measurement S for T)
R Internal RJC OFF

Normal lead wire
E(CRC) Thermo couple A
B(H)
N C
D(L)
E
External base contact point
Direct current A
±300ｍV +
voltage Voltage B(H)
±30V
measurement supply C
- D(L)
E
3-3
red
A
Platunum resistance R1 white
Pt100 3W blue B(H)
thrmoneter C
D(L)
E
Lead wire color of converter varies according to manufacturer. If you use any
Caution converter except our product, read the converter’s operation manual carefully.
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Chapter 4
Monitor Display and Measurement
4.1 Monitor screen outline ······································ 4-2

4.2 Monitor display ················································· 4-2
4.3 Initial value processing ····································· 4-7
4.4 Setting the scanning channel ···························· 4 -10
4.5 Record of measurement values ························· 4 -11
4.6 Sub LCD ·························································· 4 -12
４．１ Monitor screen outline
４．１ Monitor screen outline

After power-on, the monitor screen appears on the display. This screen displays measurement
values (monitored values), time, status, and other information. You can change the screen to set
other various functions with the key switches on this screen.
Communicating with LAN
Communicating with RS-232C Monitor comparator is active
Communicating with USB Simple measure
Saving in CF card Alarm is active
Saving in data memory Key lock
Remaining capacity of Date and time

battery (As the capacity
gets lower, the lighted area
becomes smaller.) Monitor space
(Displays monitored
values)
Function keys
【proc Init】【To Menu】

(Transfers to the screen to (Transfers to the Menu screen)
process initial values)
【Ch. setting】
(Sets a channel to be monitored)
４．２ Monitor display

With the monitor display function, measurement values that the device is monitoring are
displayed on the screen all the time. Displayed data varies according to the monitor display system
that has been selected in advance.
Three display systems are selectable; the value monitor, the waveform monitor, or OFF. The
number of channels that can be monitored is one, two, or five.
The following sections show the examples of the monitor screen and explain items on each screen.
❏ Value monitor
The screen displays measurement values for the selected channel. The number of channels that
can be displayed on the screen is up to five .
○Example of 1-channel display

D: Direct Measurement target (when “Simple measure” is selected)
M: Measure
m: Measure (Comet) Sensor mode
J: Jump Measurement value
(monitored value)
Unit
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○Example of 2-channel display ○Example of 5-channel display

Channel number
❏ Waveform monitor
The screen displays a line chart showing variation of measurement value by passage of time.
Monitored channel
Measurement value
(monitored value)
❏ Meaning of displayed value

When the sensor is connected to the input terminal and the sensor and the measurement system
have no problem, a certain value is always displayed. However, if the sensor is not connected, or
connected but its wire is broken, or an input value goes over the measurement range defined in the
specification, the following indications are displayed to alert, instead of measurement values. The
indications that appears when a problem occurs, and supposed causes are shown below:
○「＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊」 Open data

The input system is not connected, or a wire in the sensor cable is broken.
○「＋＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊」 + Over data

The input value goes over the measurement range in the + direction.
○「－＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊」 - Over data

The input value goes over the measurement range in the - direction.
○「＊＊＊＊I＊＊＊」 Initial value Over data

The initial value (initial unbalanced value) goes over the initial value memory range.
○「！！！！！！！！」 Indication digits over

The indication digits (before the decimal point) are insufficient for displaying the
measurement value.
○「――JUMP――」 Jump
This message is displayed when the sensor mode is “JUMP”.
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❏ Monitor type selection

Select either display system for monitored values, the value monitor, the waveform monitor, or
OFF. When you select “Monitor OFF”, the device cuts off power supply to the sensor and displays
no monitored value on the screen (the device does not measure).
①Press the 【F2】 key on the monitor screen

to go to “Channel setting”.
②The channel setting screen appears. Press

the 【 F3 】 key to go to “Monitor type
selection”.
✍ [TML-NET] Setting is possible when

installing Switch Box TML-NET
Driving Board Option. Make the shift
to [Network Module Setting] with [F2]
Key. Please refer to [8.8 TML-NET
Settings] for details.
◀ ▶
③With the 【】【】 keys, move to either
“OFF”, “Numeric”, or “Y-T” and press the
【ENT】 key.
❏ Monitor Type Setting

The Monitoring Type Settings is the setting related to the case of selecting numerical value
monitoring. You are unable to set when you selected waveform monitoring. The Monitoring Type
for Numerical Value Monitor is able to be set from 1 channel, 2 channels and 5 channels.
① Make a shift to [Channel Setting] by

pressing [F2] Key from Monitor Screen.
②Make display of Monitor Setting Screen.

Make a shift to [Monitoring Type] by
pressing [F1] Key.
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③Make the Setting Screen for Monitoring

Type to be displayed. Please set the
Monitoring Type by pressing [ENT] Key
after shifting a cursor (reversing
display) with 【▲】,【▼】 Keys.
④ The Monitoring Type which has been

set is displayed on the Monitor Screen.
❏ Setting of Waveform Monitor

The Waveform Monitor is able to be set if you selected Waveform Monitoring. The channel
which is able to be monitored by the Waveform Monitor is just one channel.
○ Setting of Waveform Monitor

The screen on the left-hand-side is
displayed when you shifted to [Monitor
Settings] by pressing [F2] Key from
Monitor Screen. Setting value for each
◀
item is able to be transferred with 【】,
▶
【】 Keys.
Monitoring Channels: 0 ~ 99
Y-Axis Setting: ~ 300,000 (depending
on the setting, number of digits to be
displayed)
Y-Axis Zero Point Setting: 0, 1, 2, 3 and
4
T-Axis Setting: 10 ~ 100 seconds
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❏ Setting of Monitor Channels

Set the number of channels to be displayed on the Monitor Screen. Maximum 5 channels are able
to be monitored with Numerical Value Monitor on the Monitor Screen.
① Make a shift to [Channel Setting] by

pressing [F2] Key from the Monitor
Screen.
② Make the Monitor Setting Screen to be

displayed.
Make a shift to [Monitor Channel
Setting] by pressing [ENT] Key at the
channel to be set.
Note In case of 2-channel, 5-channel

monitoring, please press [ENT]
Key after shifting a cursor
(reversed display) with 【▲】,【▼】
Keys.
③ Make Setting Screen of Monitor
Channel to be displayed. Please press
[ENT] Key after increasing/decreasing
with 【▲】,【▼】 Keys (reversed display)
or with direct entry from Numerical Key
Pad.
④ The screen becomes the Monitor

Screen to display the channel which has
been set.
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４．３ Initial value processing

“Initial-in” is the function to save current measurement values in the device. It is used to take the
initial unbalanced value (initial value) of the strain gauge or the strain gauge converter from
measurement values, and to display proper values. The initial unbalanced value means a signal
generated by slight misalignment of gauge resistor values, which arises even when no external force
is applied. In case of displacement gauges or other similar gauges, they execute initial-in at the
basic point when they measure variation based on the installation point. As a result, they can
acquire relative variation from the basic point.
There are two indication types available for displaying measurement values: “Measure value”,
the value from which the initial value is excluded ([M] or [m] is attached to data on the monitor
display); and “Direct value”, the value in which the initial value is included ([D] is attached to data
on the monitor display). Similar to strain measurement, displaying values that do not include the
initial value is allowed for voltage measurement. However, thermocouples and platinum resistance
thermometers, which are used for measuring temperature, cannot display values that do not include
the initial value.
❏ Initial-in
This function takes the initial value for a scanning channel currently being measured.
Refer to “4.4 Setting the scanning channel” for scanning channel.
①Press the 【F1】 key on the monitor

screen to go to “Process of initial
value”.
②Move the cursor (reversed indication)

with the 【▲】【▼】 keys and press the
【ENT】 key, or press 【1】 of the ten
keys to go to “Initial-in”.
③ The confirmation message appears.

Move the cursor to “Ok” with the 【】 ◀
▶
【】 keys and press the 【ENT】 key.
④The initial value is taken and the result

is displayed as a measurement value
(D changes to M).
Note When the initial-in is 【Prohibited】,

the initial value cannot be taken.
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❏ Initial-in of monitor channel

This function takes the initial value for a channel currently being monitored.

value”.

keys to go to “Initial-in of monitor
channel”.
③The confirmation message appears.

Move the cursor to “Ok” with the 【】 ◀
▶
④The initial value of monitored channel is

taken and the result is displayed as a
measurement value
(D changes to M).
Note When the initial-in is 【Prohibited】,

the initial value cannot be taken.
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❏ Rewrite of initial value

You can change initial values as you want, independently of the initial unbalanced values that the
sensor has.

value”.
keys to go to “Rewriting of initial value”.
③Move the cursor (reversed indication) to

the initial value that you want to rewrite
◀ ▶
with the 【】【】 keys and press the
【ENT】 key.
Note During the operation of initial-in,

that value is displayed in the
“Initial value” area.
④Input directly with the ten keys. To

switch +/- , press the 【F1】 key, and to
clear the setting, press the 【F3】 key.
After entering data, press the 【ENT】
key.
⑤The rewritten initial value is displayed.

Press the 【ESC】 key to go back to the
monitor screen.
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４．４ Setting the scanning channel
４．４ Setting the scanning channel

Scanning is a function that measures from the start channel (first CH) through the end channel
(last CH) and stores the results. In contrast, the monitor displays the measured values on the screen
but does not store the measured values.
❏ Setup procedure of start channel and end channel
① Press the 【 F3 】 key on the monitor

screen to go to “Menu”.
② Move the cursor (reversed indication)

【 ENT】 key, or press 【 1 】 of the ten
keys to go to “Program”
③ Move the cursor (reversed indication)

keys to go to “Scan channel”
④Move the cursor (reversed indication) to

the number of First channel or Last
channel and increase or decrease the
value on the cursor point with the 【▲】
【▼】 keys, or input values directly with
the ten keys, and press the 【ENT】
❏ Starting or stopping scanning

To start scanning for manual measurement, press [ENT/START] key. Refer to “4.5 Record of
measured values” for selecting a memory for Record of measured values.
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４．５ Record of measurement values
４．５ Record of measurement values

The device does not record measurement values only with the monitor display function. To
record measurement values, press the 【 ENT/START 】 key on the front panel for manual
measurement, or select the auto measurement (interval measurement) function which allows
automatic data saving.
❏ Manual measurement
This function allows saving of measurement data on the monitor display into the data memory or
CF card. When an external device is connected, it also allows output of data on that device.
①Confirm that “Save - Data memory” or

“Save - CF card” is “On”. For more
detail, refer to “Chapter 6: Record
setting”.
②Press the 【ENT/START】 key.
③The measurement values are saved in

the specified media.
○Data number
When you set “On” for “Save - Data
memory”, a data number is displayed as
shown in the left screen.
Ⓐ Ⓑ
Ⓐ: Number of data to be saved next
Ⓑ: The amount of data that can be
recorded (the number of
measurement times)
Note The amount of data that can be

recorded varies according to
measurement mode.
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４．６ Sub LCD
❏ Auto measurement
This mode allows saving of measurement values on the monitor display into the data memory or
CF card automatically at the set interval or the set time, or the set relative value or upper/lower
value. For more detail about setting of interval measurement or start/stop operation of interval
measurement, refer to “5.8: Auto measurement”.
４．６ Sub LCD

Each indicator of this LCD lights up when the battery voltage goes down, the auto measurement
function is running, no space remains in the data memory, or the AC adapter is used.
Lights up when the AC adapter is

Lights up when no space remains in connected
the data memory
Lights up when the battery voltage

goes down
Lights up every 1-second sequentially when the
auto measurement function is running
Note ・The indicator showing the auto measurement also lights up when the power is
OFF (auto measurement starts by Sleep ON).
・When the indicator showing low battery voltage lights up, exchange the battery
immediately.
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Chapter 5
Measurement setting
5.1 Measurement setting outline ····························· 5-2
5.2 Sensor mode ···················································· 5-3
5.3 Coefficient, indication digits, and unit ················ 5-6
5.4 Thermocouple base contact point ······················ 5 -11
5.5 TEDS sensor ···················································· 5 -12
5.6 Setting a box type ············································ 5 -13
5.7 Switching between Measure and Direct ············· 5 -14
5.8 Auto measurement ··········································· 5 -15
5.9 Various checks ················································· 5 -35
5.10 Checking Network Module ······························ 5 -38
5.11 Measurement auxiliary setting ························· 5 -41
５．１ Measurement setting outline
５．１ Measurement setting outline

This chapter explains operations and settings related to measurement, such as detailed setting of
sensors, auto measurement, and various checks. The configuration of these setting screens is shown
below:
Press the 【F3】 key to go to the Menu screen. Move the cursor (reversed indication) with the
【▲】【▼】 keys and press the 【ENT】 key, or the ten keys, to move to the setting screen you want
to go. Move the cursor or use the ten keys to select setting items on each screen.
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５．２ Sensor mode
５．２ Sensor mode

This section explains how to set a sensor mode, coefficient, and unit, which correspond to the
connected sensor, and also how to read the TEDS sensor, and to switch the measurement mode.
❏ Sensor mode
In order to use a strain gauge or a strain gauge converter, you have to set a sensor mode that is
suitable for each input device.
○Sensor type
Set a type of sensor to be connected. The list below shows settable sensors. Refer to “10.1:
Wire connection of strain gauge” for wire connection.
Sensor mode list

Measurement
Sensor mode Sensor details Remark
target
1G4W 120Ω Quarter bridge/4-wire 120Ω
1G3W 240Ω Quarter bridge/-3wire 240Ω
Strain 1G3W 350Ω Quarter bridge/3-wire 350Ω Bridge voltage
measurement 2GAGE Half bridge 120～1000Ω DC1V 44ms（50Hz）
4GAGE Full bridge 120～1000Ω
Full bridge constant current
4G C350Ω
350Ω
Full bridge 0-2V Bridge voltage
4GAGE 0-2V
120～1000Ω DC2V 24ms（50Hz）
Make the measurement of
JUMP Not Measured
target channel to be jumped.
ThermocoupleT(CC) Thermocouple T
ThermocoupleK(CA) Thermocouple K
ThermocoupleJ(IC) Thermocouple J
ThermocoupleTherm Liberalized digital
Thermocouple Thermocouple B
ocoupleB operation
temperature
measurement
ThermocoupleS Thermocouple S
ThermocoupleR Thermocouple R JIS C1602-1995
ThermocoupleE
（CRC） Thermocouple E
ThermocoupleN ThermocoupleN
DC 300mV Voltage measurement ±300mV Input impedance
Voltage
DC 30V Voltage measurement ± 30 V V 1/1 500MΩ or more
measurement
DC AUTO Voltage measurement ± 30 V V 1/100 1MΩ or more
Platinum temperature Linearized digital
Voltage
Pt100 3W measurement 3-wire operation
measurement
method JIS C1604-1997 Pt100
Measurement of
Platinum Linearize Digital
3-Wire Type Platinum
Resistance Pt100 3W Operation
Temperature Measurement
Temperature JIS C1604-1997 Pt100
Detector
TML-NET ＊ 1 TML-NET NSW Series Various Network Module
*1: Using external switch box only
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3-Wire Type Platinum Temperature Measurement
❏ Sensor mode setting
①Move the cursor (reversed indication)

with the 【▲】【▼】 keys on the Menu
screen and press the 【ENT】 key, or
press 【1】 of the ten keys to go to
“Pprogram”.

keys to go to “Sensor mode”.
③Move the cursor with the 【▲】【▼】

keys to the sensor mode for the channel
and press the 【ENT】 key.
④The list of sensor modes is displayed.

Move the cursor with the 【▲】【▼】【】 ◀
▶
【】 keys to the sensor mode you want
to set and press the 【ENT】 key.
You can change pages of the list with the

【F2】 and 【F3】 keys.
Note When you select the quarter bridge/3-wire method for the sensor mode, and also
use Comet A and B together, initial unbalanced values and both-side voltage
of lead wire resistance are automatically compensated. As a result, measure
values are set for these channels, and ［m］ is indicated on the monitor
screen. Concerning details of Comet, refer to “9.3: Complete Compensation
Method of Strain (Comet)”.
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3-Wire Type Platinum Temperature Measurement
❏ Group setting
You can set a sensor mode and other settings mentioned later for multiple channels at once. This
procedure is called “group setting”. Several channels from a certain channel to another channel are
handled as one group.
①Press the 【F3】 key on each setting

screen to go to “Group set”.
②Specify a range (group) of channels in

the “From” area and the “To” area with
the ten keys or the 【▲】【▼】 keys.
Then, move the cursor to the setting
◀ ▶
value with the 【】【】 keys, and
press the 【ENT】 key.
③Select the setting value, or input a

value, and then press the 【ENT】 key.
④The setting is applied to the specified

range of channels at once.
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５．３ Coefficient, indication digits, and unit

❏ Parameters
In order to measure stress, load, displacement, and pressure with a strain gauge or a strain gauge
converter and display those data by physical value, setting of the parameters shown below
(coefficient, unit, and indication digits) is necessary.
○Coefficient Settable range of coefficient

Multiply raw rate by the coefficient Range
to display measurement data by Coefficient ±（0.0001 ～ 99999）
physical value. The range shown in
the right is a settable range.
○Unit Settable indication units list
Add the unit to data to display or με ℃ ｋｇ/ｃｍ A
record measurement values. The μ ˚F m/s2 Ω
units shown in the right can be set: N mm G kΩ
kN cm ｒｐｍ MΩ
MN m Ｈｚ deg
gf hPa μV Tor
kgf kPa mV ％
tf MPa V ppm
kgm N/mm 2 μA space
Nm Kg/mm mA ###
○Indication digits Settable indication digits list (6 types)
Up to five digits after the decimal Indication digits
point can be displayed. The list in ######
the right shows settable indication #####．#
digits.
####．##
###．###
##．####
#．#####
❏ Parameter setting example

○When correcting a gauge rate:
Example) In case of gauge rate: KG =2.13
2.000/2.13＝0.939, set the coefficient as follows:

Coefficient=0.939
○When measuring a simple stress:

Example) In case of gauge rate: KG=1.98 and Young's modulus: E=2100000 kgf/cm2 （steel）
Since 2.000/1.98×2100000×10 -6 = 2.121, set the coefficient as follows:

Coefficient = 2.121
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○When converting indication on load cell to direct reading of physical value:

Example) Load cell with the rated capacity: 5kN, and the rated output: 2mV/V:
* For a load cell for which the rated output is expressed as mV/V,
calculate the strain such as: 1 mV/V＝2000×10 -6 .
When the strain is 2mV/V×2000 = 4000×10-6 ,
5 kN/4000×10 -6 strain＝0.00125.
The indication value can be converted to a direct reading of physical value
when the parameters are set as follows:
Coefficient = 1.250×10 -3 , Unit = kN, and Indication digits = ###.###
○When converting indication on displacement gauge to direct reading of physical value:

Example) Displacement gauge with the rated capacity: 25 mm, and the rated output: 6.25
mV/V:
When the strain is 6.25mV/V×2000 = 12500×10 -6 ,
25/12500×10 -6 strain = 0.002.
The indication value can be converted to a direct reading of physical value
when the parameters are set as follows:
Coefficient = 2.000×10 -3 , Unit = mm, and Indication digits = ###.###
❏ Coefficient, indication digits, and unit setting

with the 【▲】【▼】 keys on the
“Program” screen and press the 【ENT】
key, or press 【3】 of the ten keys to go
to “Coeff, Digit, Unit ”.
②Set parameters for each channel. Move

the cursor with the 【▲】【▼】【】【】 ◀ ▶
keys to the item you want to change and
press the 【ENT】 key. With the 【F3】
key, you can go to “Group setting”.
○Set a coefficient.
Enter values directly with the ten keys. To
change +/-, press the 【F1】 key. To move
◀ ▶
to the index input, use the 【】【】 keys.
After input values, press the 【ENT】 key.
Note Before setting a coefficient, you need to understand relation between the
coefficient and indicated values. Especially, be careful when you set an
index. You can confirm relation between input values and indicated values
by the function mentioned in the page 10 of Chapter 5, “Check of
coefficient”.
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○Set indication digits.

Move the cursor (reversed indication) with
the 【▲】【▼】 keys to the indication digits
you want to set and press the 【ENT】 key.
○Set indication digits.

Move the cursor (reversed indication) with
the 【▲】【▼】 keys to the indication digits
you want to set and press the 【ENT】 key.
You can change pages of the list with the

【F2】 and 【F3】 keys.
❏ Coefficient from Cap/RO

On the data sheet attached to the converter, a rated capacity (Cap) and a rated output (RO) are
printed. By inputting this Cap and RO, and a unit, a coefficient can be set.
①Move the cursor to the coefficient of the

channel for which Cap/RO is entered
on the “Coeff, Digit, Unit” screen and
press the 【F2】 key.
②Move the cursor to the item you want to

set with the 【▲】【▼】 key and press
the 【ENT】 key. The procedure to set
a unit and indication digits are
mentioned previously.
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○Set a rated capacity.

Enter values directly with the ten keys. To
change +/-, press the 【F1】 key. To change
a decimal point, press the 【F2】 key. To
clear values, press the 【 F3】 key. After
input data, press the 【ENT】 key.
○Set a rated output.

Enter values directly with the ten keys.
After input values, press the 【ENT】 key.
○Set an RO unit.
Move the cursor to the unit you want to set
with the 【 ▲ 】【 ▼ 】 key and press the
【ENT】 key.
③After setting all items, press the 【ESC】

key. The screen shown in the left
appears. Move the cursor to 【Ok】 and
press the【ENT】 key. The setting is
applied and the “Coeff, Digit, Unit”
screen is displayed.
○Example of coefficient setting from Cap/RO

Load cell with the rated capacity (Cap): 5kN, and the rated output (RO): 2mV/V:
When each parameter is set as shown in the

left, the coefficient is calculated and
displayed in pale gray. When the setting is
applied, the indication value is direct reading
of physical value.
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❏ Check of coefficient
This function allows confirmation whether the set coefficient is appropriate or not based on the
relation between input values and indicated values.
①Move the cursor to the coefficient of

channel, which you want to check, on
the “Coeff, Digit, Unit” screen, and
press the 【F1】 key.
◀ ▶
②Move the cursor with the 【】【】 key
to an input value and press the 【ENT】
key.
③The input value is multiplied by the

coefficient and the result value is
displayed.
After setting a coefficient,
Note
execute the check function for
the coefficient. You can prevent
troubles related to measurement
data, caused by wrong data
input.
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５．４ Thermocouple base contact point
５．４ Thermocouple base contact point

When using a thermocouple to measure temperature, select a base point from the internal
temperature sensor of the device, and an external base contact point settled outside .

to “RJC”.
②Move the cursor with the 【▲】【▼】

keys to the setting of the channel you
want to set and press the 【ENT】 key.
With the 【F3】 key, you can go to
“Group setting”.
③Move the cursor to either “Internal” or

◀ ▶
“External” with the 【】【】 keys and
✍ This device has a built-in temperature sensor inside. This internal temperature sensor
works as a base contact point to linearize measurement.The accuracy is equivalent to
JISZ8704 Class C measurement system.
To measure more accurately with a thermocoupe, select 【External contact point】 and
settle a base contact point outside. The accuracty in this case is equivalent to JIS Z8704
Class B.
Normal lead wire

通常の導線
A
Thermocouple
熱電対 B(H)
C
D(L)
E
External外部基準接点
base contact point
Connection example based on 0℃ contact point
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５．５ TEDS sensor
５．５ TEDS sensor

TEDS (Transducers Electronic Data Sheet) is the function allowing the measurement device to
automatically recognize parameters quickly without setting errors. An IC chip that stores
parameters of capacity or rated output is installed in a converter such as a load cell or a
displacement gauge, and a measurement device reads out those parameters.
❏ Reading of sensor setting

①Connect a sensor supporting TEDS with
the NDIS connector.

keys on the “Program” screen and press
the 【ENT】 key, or press 【5】 of the
ten keys to go to “Reading of TEDS
sensor”.
③Move the cursor with the 【▲】【▼】

keys to the channel for which you want
to read, and press the 【F1】 key.
④The read settings is temporarily

displayed.
✍ When the reading operation completes normally, values are displayed on the
screen. If any information other than capacity, unit, and rated output is displayed,
refer to the following list showing expected indications and causes:
Indication Detail
-------- Timeout (communication error)
******** TEDS sensor which is not supported
No change Sensor which does not support TEDS, or disconnection
○This reading function is available for only sensors supporting TEDS with
built-in NDIS connectors.
○Even when reading of information completes, setting data is not updated.
To update the setting, “Integrate read setting” described in the next
paragraph.
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５．６ Setting a box type
❏ Integrate read setting

①Execute “TEDS sensor Info reading”.
②To integrate the read setting, press the

【F2】 key.
Note
③Move the cursor to “Ok” with the 【】 ◀

▶
The read setting is applied (fixed) to the
specified channel.
５．６ Setting a box type

Here, you can set a box type. Select a switching box that you have connected. With a standard unit,
you can only use a dedicated switching box, FSW-10.

to “Measurement mode”.
②Move the cursor with the 【▲】【▼】 key

to select a mode.
③ Press the 【 ENT 】 key. The channel

setting screen of the selected mode is
displayed.
Note FSW-21 has been installed with the function
driving at low consumption status. This
function is actuated when TDS Switch of
FSW-21 is turned to the 101 side. In this
case, a process returned from low
consumption status is performed by setting
the Box Type to [FSW-21 (101)] at TDS-150.
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５．７ Switching between Measure and Direct
５．７ Switching between Measure and Direct

There are two indication types available for displaying measurement values: “Measure value”,
the value from which the initial value is excluded ([M] or [m] is attached to data on the monitor
display); and “Direct value”, the value in which the initial value is included ([D] is attached to data
on the monitor display).
“ Measure/Direct mode”.
②Move to either “Measure” or “Direct”

◀ ▶
with the 【】【】 keys and press the
【ENT】 key.
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５．８ Auto measurement

This function allows recording of measurement data at the set time or set interval.
❏ Interval measurement
“Interval measurement” is the function to measure and record data automatically at a regular
interval called “interval time”. This section explains outline of this function by the case where
one step consisting of 3 steps is repeated twice.
One step is made up with time setting and the number of cycles. Step 01, Step 02 and Step 03
are executed sequentially. Up to 5 steps of interval measurement are available.
Measurement timing of each setting is shown below:

Step Content Number of
l
01 Measure at the interval of 00-hour/01-minute/00-second Twice
Interval measurement concept

Step 01 Step 02 Step 03
Time
0 1 2 6 10 40 70[min]
Start
：Auto scan point by interval timer
In addition, “Real time start” allowing controlling of steps at the execution start time, “GOTO step”
allowing loop control of steps, and "GOTO comparator" allowing moving to 01 step of monitor
comparator, which are mentioned later, are available.
Note ○Do not “Set date and time” after starting interval measurement.
○The interval measurement function does not work if a screen other than the
monitor screen is displayed. After starting interval measurement, restore the
monitor screen.
❏ Interval timer setting

You can set interval and the number of cycles for auto measurement and recording at a regular
interval (interval time).

press 【3】 of the ten keys to go to “Auto
measurement”.
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“Interval measurement”.

the step to be set with the 【▲】【▼】
keys and press the 【ENT】 key or the
【F1】 key.
④Move the cursor to “Timer” with the

【▲】【▼】 keys and press the 【ENT】
key.
⑤The setting is displayed temporarily as

shown in the left. Press the 【ENT】 key
again.
Note To change setting values, press

the 【ENT】 key. To change a
setting itself, press the 【F1】 key.
◀ ▶
⑥Move an input area with the 【】【】
keys and input values with the ten keys
or the 【▲】【▼】 keys. To enter “no
limit” for the number of cycles, press the
【F3】 key. After entering data, press the
【ENT】 key.
Note You can set from 1-second to

99-hour/59-minute/59-second at
1-second interval.
⑦The operation has been set for Step 01.

The left screen shows the setting to
“measure 10 times at one-minute
interval”.
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⑧Then, set “End of Interval” for Step 02

with the similar procedure. Now, the
setting of interval measurement
completes.
Without setting of the step of “Exit

✍ interval”, measurement is possible.
⑨Setting is able to be confirmed at

[Interval Measurement] during interval
measurement but unable to change the
setting. If you want to change or add
setting in Step description, stop interval
measurement
❏ Real-time start setting

You can set measurement timing in detail with date, hours, minutes and seconds. Also, when
selecting “**” in the Date, Hours, Minutes, or Seconds column, you can set a given date and time.
You cannot enter values in the upper columns than the column you entered “**” (for example, when
you enter “**” in the Minutes column, you cannot enter values in the Date and Hours columns).
①Go to “Interval measurement”. Move the

cursor (reversed indication) with the
【▲】【▼】 keys on the step to be set and
②Move the cursor (reversed indication) to
“Real time” with the 【▲】【▼】 keys and
③The setting is displayed temporarily as

again.
④[Example of Setting to 00 minute, 00

second every Hour]
Make setting to Every Hour by pressing
[F3] Key with a cursor tuning to [Time]
after shifting the input number of digit with
◀ ▶
【】,【】 Keys.
Please enter numerical values from
Numerical Key Pad or with 【▲】, 【▼】
Keys when you set minutes and seconds.
After entering data, press the 【ENT】 key.
Note The Real Time Start ends with one time of

measurement. There is no Number of
Time Setting. If you perform repetitive
measurements, please refer to the next
page.
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[Example to Perform Repeated Measurement at 00 minute

and 00 second, Every Hour]
Make setting of [Jump to Step Number 01] at Step 02 and
set the number of times to infinity. The measurement will
be done at every 00 minute, 00 second repeatedly with
this setting. It is also possible to set a number to the
number of repetition portion.
Note The repetitive measurement is not
performed if you perform GOTO Step
Setting. Please refer to [15 ~ 19 Page,
Setting of GOTO Step] for GOTO Step
Setting.
Note For real-time start, when you set “**” in Date, and a specified time, pay
attention to timing to start measurement.
Example) Measurement at AM0:00, AM6:00, and PM12:00

Step Content Number of cycles
01 Measure at AM0:00, date **
02 Measure at AM6:00, date **
03 Measure at PM12:00, date **
04 Go to Step 01
In this case, measurement is executed at AM0:00, AM6:00, and PM12:00.

Measurement at AM0:00 for Step 01 is executed first, and then, measurement for
Step 02 at AM6:00, and Step 03 at PM12:00 are performed sequentially in order of
the steps. In other words, even if auto measurement starts according to the real time
start function before AM6:00 or PM12:00, measurement operations at AM6:00 and at
PM12:00 are not executed unless Step 01 is executed.
Note When the date 29 th , 30 th , and 31 st of month is set for real-time start, the device
does not execute scanning measurement in a month which has no
corresponding date.
❏ Goto Step
Goto Step is the function to move to a specified step. You can use this function to repeat interval
measurement. With this function, the device executes interval measurement for Step 01 to Step 03
and then, executes similar steps again.
For example, when you set as follows:
Step Content Number of cycles

Measure at interval of 01-hour,
01 00-minute, and 00-second Once
Measure at interval of 02-hour,
02 00-minute, and 00-second Three times
03 Go to Step 01 Twice
The device operates as follow:
Step 1 ① ⑥ ⑪
↓ ↓ ↓
Step 2 ②→③→④ ⑦→⑧→⑨ ⑫→⑬→⑭
↓ ↓
Step 3 ⑤ ⑩
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The actual interval measurement timing is as follows:
Start
↓ ① ② ③ ④ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ⑨ Measurement point by step
┗━┻━━┻━━┻━━┻━┻━━┻━━┻━━┻------
1 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 Interval time
❏ Goto Step setting

cursor (reversed indication) to the step
to be set with the 【▲】【▼】 keys and
“Goto” with the 【▲】【▼】 keys and
③The setting is displayed temporarily as

again.
◀ ▶
④Move the cursor with the 【】【】 keys
and input a step number and the
number of cycles with the ten keys or
the 【▲】【▼】 keys. After entering data,
⑤The operation has been set for Step 03.

The left screen shows the same
example of the previous article. Now,
the setting of Goto completes.
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❏ Setting Goto comparator

cursor (reversed indication) to the step
to be set with the 【▲】【▼】 keys and
②Shift the cursor (highlight) to “Goto
Comparator” with the [▲] or [▼] key.
Press the [ENT] key.
③The operation has been set to Step 3.

This completes the Goto Comparator
setting.
❏ Start and stop of interval measurement

Before starting interval measurement, set destination for saving data, or output destination (e.g.
external printer).
○Start
① Move the cursor (reversed indication)
on the “Auto measurement” screen with
the 【 ▲ 】【 ▼ 】 keys and press the
keys to go to “Start and stop of interval”.
②Move the cursor to either “Sleep On” or

◀ ▶
“Sleep Off” with the 【】【】 keys and
③Interval measurement starts. During
measurement, the indicator showing
that the device is measuring in the sub
LCD lights up.
✍ The Sleep function turns off the device

when there is no need of measurement
and reduces power consumption. If the
setting of timer is less than 1-minute,
this function is not available. Refer to
the page 21 of Chapter 5, “Sleep
function” for more detail.
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○Stop
Go to “Start and stop of interval”. Move
the cursor to “Ok” with the 【】【】 keys ◀ ▶
❏ Sleep function
When you select 【Sleep On】 at the starting time of interval measurement, the sleep function is
activated. This function turns off main power of the device when there is no need of measurement
and reduces power consumption. After the relevant measurement completes, the device goes into
the sleep status (the indicator of sub LCD lights up), and the display blacks out.
Operation timing by the sleep function at the time of interval measurement is shown below: The
sleep function works when the period to the starting time of measurement (Period in the
illustration below) is 1 minute or more. If the period is less than 1 minute, you cannot use the sleep
function.
During sleep operation, the device is automatically turned on just before the starting time of
measurement, and goes into sleep status (power-off) after completion of the measurement.
Ⓑ Ⓑ
Ⓐ Ⓐ
Power ON
Power-OFF Power-OFF
Sleeping prohibited Sleeping prohibited
period. period.
Sleep
Completion 5 seconds before

5 seconds before Completion starting time of Completion
starting time of measurement
measurement
Interval measurement First auto measurement Second auto measurement

starts. by interval starts. by interval starts.
○Disabling of sleep function

You can temporarily disable the sleep function. Turn on power with the 【POWER】 key. The
sleep function is temporarily disabled, and you can check or acquire data. To restart the sleep
operation, turn off power with the 【 POWER 】 key. In order to cancel the sleep function
completely, stop interval measurement.
○Screen during sleep operation
When you turn on power during sleep
operation, or power is automatically turned
on just before measurement, the screen
shown in the left appears.
Note ○From auto power-on to the end of measurement (period Ⓐ in the illustration
above), do not turn off power with the 【POWER】 key. Otherwise, the device
cannot be turned on automatically after that (interval operation stops until you turn
on power manually).
○Execute operations such as data confirmation only when there is enough time until
the next measurement time.
○When the next measurement time comes closer during temporal disabling of the
sleep function, return the current display to the monitor screen and keep power
ON. After completion of measurement by interval, the device automatically goes
into the sleep state. Also, in case of 【Sleep On】, the device is turned off after all
interval steps are completed.
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❏ What is monitor comparator?

A monitor comparator monitors (measures using a monitor) a specific channel (a channel being set
to Monitor 0) and performs scanning measurement when a measured value has changed for a certain
amount (relative value setting) or when the value has exceeded a threshold (upper and lower limit
settings). A single step consists of an amount of relative change and the number of repetitions for
the relative value setting, and upper and lower limits and the number of repetitions for the upper
and lower limit settings.
An example of 3-step monitor comparator is given below. The steps are sequentially executed in
order of Step 01, Step 02 and Step 03. You can set up to 10 steps.
<When relative value is set>
Monitor comparator settings

Step Contents Number of
repetitions
01 Measures at relative change of 1500 2
The operation is shown in the figure below.
Concept diagram of relative value monitor comparator

monitor comparator value
4000
+500
3500
+500
3000
-1000
2500
+1500 +1000
2000
1500
1000
+1500
step 1 (2nd) step 3 (1st)
▼ ▼ ▼ ▼
step 2 (1st) ▲ ▲ time
step 1(1st)
step 2 (2nd) step 3 (2nd)
Start point of comparator (START DATA)
As shown in the figure, the comparator performs scanning measurement for both the
increase and decrease of the monitored values.
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<When upper and lower limits are set>
Monitor comparator settings

Step Contents Number of
repetitions
01 Measured at upper limit of 500 and 4
lower limit of -500
02 Measured at upper limit of 1500 2
and lower limit of 1000
The operation is shown in the figure below.
Concept diagram of upper/lower value monitor comparator

monitor measurement value
1500
1500
1000
1000
500
500
0
500
-500 -500 -500

-1000
-1500
step1(2nd) step1 (4th) step2 (2nd)

▼ ▼ ▼
▲ ▲ ▲
Time
step 1 (1st) step 1 (3rd) step 2 (1st)
Start point of comparator (START DATA)
As shown in the figure, the comparator performs scanning measurement when a monitor
value exceeded the set upper limit during the rise or when it exceeded the set lower limit
during the fall.
Besides the above, there are [GOTO step] for loop control of steps and [GOTO interval] for
shifting to the Step 01 of the interval timer, which is contrary to [GOTO comparator], as
functions similar to the interval setting function.
*For explanation on [GOTO step] and [GOTO interval], refer to the explanations on [GOTO
step] and [GOTO comparator] given previously at the interval measurement setting.
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❏ Setting the monitor comparator

The monitor comparator monitors a specific channel (monitor measurement) and performs the
scanning measurement whenever the value changes for a certain amount or when a monitor value
exceeds the set lower limit. You need to set an amount of relative change, upper and lower limits
and the number of repetitions.
The following is an example that the scanning measurement is performed when an amount of
change exceeds 1000 in the relative value measurement. This condition is further applied until the
measurement is completed twice.
①On the menu screen, shift the cursor
(highlight) with the [▲] or [▼] key and
press the [ENT] key, or press the [3] key
on the numeric keypad, to shift to “Auto
measurement”
②Shift the cursor (highlight) with the [▲]

or [▼] key and press the [ENT] key, or
press the [2] key on the numeric
keypad, to shift to “Setting of
Comparator”.
③Shift the cursor (highlight) to a setting

step with the [▲] or [▼] key and press
the [ENT] key, or press the [F1] key.
④Shift the cursor to “Value” with the [▲]

or [▼] key and press the [ENT] key.
⑤The content shown in the left has been

set. Press the [ENT key] again.
Note To change a value of the set

contents, press the [ENT] key. To
change the set contents, press
the [F1] key.
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⑥Shift the cursor on the input digit with

the [◄] or [►] key and enter a value
using the numeric keypad or with the
[▲] or [▼] key. Enter endless repeat
with the [F3] key. Then, press the [ENT]
key.
⑦Subsequently, set the Step 2 “End of

Comparator”.
This completes the setting for monitor
comparator measurement.
✍ The measurement
executed without setting
can be
the
comparator ending step.
⑧Shifting to the “Monitor comparator” is

inhibited during the monitor comparator
measurement. If you want to change or
add the step contents, halt the monitor
comparator measurement.
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❏ What is an Alarm Output?

The Alarm Output is the function to monitor an assigned channel and to close the assigned
contact points when measured value varied for given quantity or exceeds a threshold value (set for
upper/lower limits).
The monitoring transfers contact points by comparing during monitoring or scanning execution.
There are four (4) contact points to output, and are able to set contact points for comparison channel,
comparing condition and output ends. It is also possible to make contact points to be ON when
either one of contact points was set among multiple channels.
Actuation becomes possible when connecting TDS-150 dedicated Alarm Unit, ALM-150
(optional).
Description regarding monitoring on Monitored Value and Scanned Value will be made with
examples as shown below;
<Monitoring Monitored Value>
① Case of Upper/Lower Limit Settings

Setting
Monitoring Contact
Contents
Channel Points
00 Measured at 500 upper limit value, -500 lower 1
limit value and 100 hysteresis
limit value and 200 hysteresis
Actuation will be performed as shown on the following diagram;
Open/Close of Conceptual Diagram of Upper/Lower Limit Value

Contact Points Monitoring Alarm
Point 1
Upper/Lower Limit Values: Contact Points will be
released when dipped from hysteresis.
Close
Open
Open/Close of
Contact Points
Point 2
Close
Open
Measured value
00ch,01ch
1500 1500
1300
1000
1000
500
400
0 400
500
-500 -400
-500 -400
-1000
-1500
Time
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②Case of Relative Value Setting
Setting
Monitoring Contact
Contents
Channel Points
00 Relative Variation: 1,500 (Maintain/Not
1
Maintain Alarm)
It actuates as shown on the diagram below;

Conceptual Diagram of Relative
Value Monitoring Alarm
Open/Close The contact points will be
of Contact released at the next monitoring.
Points The contact points will be released when the
Close Alarm Reset is executed.
Maintain alarm
Open
Close
Not maintain alarm
Open
Measured value 5000
4000
3500
+1500
3000
2500
2000
1500 +1500
1000
0
Time
One Time of Monitoring per one scale
mark of a Monitoring Cycle.
Note ○ Set the Monitor to be ON when monitoring with Monitored Values.

○ The monitoring cycle becomes 0.5 second per one point. (0.5 seconds for 1 CH
Monitor, 1.0 second for 2 CH Monitor, and 2.5 seconds for 5 CH Monitor)
○ If scanning is performed during Monitor Alarm monitoring, the monitoring is not
performed during the measurement on other channels.
✍ In case of monitoring the monitored values, contact points are released instantly
if it is the case of [Do not Hold Alarm] since the cycle becomes 0.5 second at 1
CH Monitoring. (1.0 second for 2-CH monitoring and 2.5 seconds for 5-CH
monitoring). For the reason, it is recommended to use with [Keeping Alarm].
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<Monitoring Scanned Value>
① Case of Upper/Lower Limit Settings

Setting
Monitoring Contact
Contents
Channel Points
limit value and 100 hysteresis.
01 Measured at 1500 upper limit value, 1000 lower 2
limitvalue and 200 hysteresis.
Conceptual Diagram of Upper/Lower Limit value

Scan Alarm
Open/Close of
Contact Points Upper/Lower Limit Values: Contact Points will be
Point 1 released when dipped from hysteresis.
Close
Open
Open/Close of
Contact Points
Point 2
Close
Open
Measured value
1500 1500
1300
1000 1000
500 500
400
0 400
500
-500 -400
-500 -400 -500
-1000
-1500
Time
0 10 20 30 40 H
Start point of interval

Case of Scanning at Every Hour with One Hour Interval
Note ○ Interval Function is used when monitoring with Scanned Values.

○ Monitoring is also performed on the monitor when assigning the Monitor to a
Monitoring Channel and make the Monitor to be ON.
Contact Point Output is performed through comparison at Scanning Measurement
if monitoring is not performed.
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② Case of Relative Value Setting
Setting
Monitoring Contact
Contents
Channel Points
00 Measured at relative variation 1500 (Maintain 1
alarm/Not maintain alarm)
Conceptual Diagram of Relative

Value Scan Alarm
Open/Close of Contact point will be released at the next scan.
Contact Points Contact point will be released when
Point 1 “Alarm Reset” is performed.
Close
Maintain alarm
値 Open
Close
Not maintain alarm
Open
Measured value 4000
3500
+1500
3000
2500
2000
1500 +1500
1000
0 Time
0 5 10 15 20 H
Start point of interval
Case of Scanning at Every Hour with One Hour Interval
Note ○ At the monitoring of Scanned Value, comparison is performed with the previous
Scanned Value.
○ Monitoring with the Scanned Value using interval is recommended from the point
of easy recognition on Alarm Output since the contact points are closed until next
scanning if Alarm Output is existed.
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❏ Setting of Alarm Conditions

Alarm is output every time when monitoring a specific channel and its value fluctuates a given
amount or passing through a predetermined value set at upper/lower limits. In case of upper/lower
limit setting, contact points are open when Alarm falls below hysteresis and in case of relative value
setting, contact points are open at the next scanning or monitoring.
The following shows the example to set monitoring at Monitoring Value with [00 CH of
Monitoring Channel, 500 of Upper Limit Value, -500 of Lower Limit Value and 100 of Hysteresis].
① Shift a cursor (reversed display) with

【 ▲ 】 , 【 ▼ 】 Keys from Menu Screen
and move to [Alarm Setting] by pressing
[ENT] Key or [0] on Numerical Key Pad.
② Shift a cursor (reversed display) with

【▲】, 【▼】 Keys and move to [Alarm
Condition Setting] by pressing [ENT]
Key or [1] on Numerical Key Pad.
③ Setting Screen for Alarm Condition is

displayed. Please shift a cursor to setting
◀ ▶
contents with 【】,【】 Keys and press [F1]
Key.
④ [Upper/Lower Limit Values], [Relative Value]

or [Space] is selectable with 【▲】, 【▼】 Keys.
Please press [ENT] Key after selection.
[Upper/Lower Limit Values] is selected as an
example in this case.
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⑤ Screen returns to Alarm Condition Setting

Screen after setting the change on Setting
Contents. Please press [ENT] Key after
◀ ▶
shifting a cursor to Ch with 【】,【】 Keys.
⑥ Setting Screen for Alarm Channel is

displayed. Please press [ENT] Key after
selecting a channel to be monitored with 【▲】,
【▼】 Keys, [F1], [F2] Keys or Numerical Key
Pad.
⑦ Please press [ENT] Key after shifting a

◀
cursor to Setting Contents with 【】 , 【】 ▶
Keys. Screen shifts to [Upper/Lower Limit Value
Setting].
⑧ Please enter Upper/Lower Limit Values

and Hysteresis Value with Numerical Key
◀ ▶
Pad after shifting with 【】 , 【】 Keys.
Positive/Negative Sign change with [F1],
clearing decimal point with [F2] and clearing
value with [F3] are capable. Please press
[ENT] Key after entry.
⑨ Please press [ENT] Key after shifting a

◀ ▶
cursor to OUT with 【】,【】 Keys. Screen
shifts to [Contact Point Setting].
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⑩ Contact Point Setting Screen is

displayed.
Setting of [Contact Point Channel] is
capable with 【▲】, 【▼】 Keys, [F1], [F2]
Keys or Numerical Key Pad.
⑪ [Alarm Keeping] is selectable with [F1],

◀
[F2] Keys after shifting a cursor with 【】,
▶
【】 Keys.
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❏ Valid/Invalid of Alarm
This is the setting to make Alarm to be valid or invalid. When executed, contact points are reset
and a log is output. If Alarm Log Record to CF card is being ON, the log is recorded. If the Alarm
Log Output End has been set, the log is output.
① Please press [ENT] Key or [2] on Numerical

Key Pad after shifting a cursor (reversed
display) to [Alarm Valid/Invalid] with 【▲】,
【▼】 Keys from Alarm Setting Screen.
② Confirmation Screen to set Alarm to be

valid is displayed when Alarm is invalid.
Please press [ENT] Key after shifting a
◀ ▶
cursor with 【】,【】 Keys.
③ Confirmation Screen to set Alarm to be

invalid is displayed when Alarm is valid.
Please press [ENT] Key after shifting a
◀ ▶
❏ Resetting Alarm
Alarm Reset releases all of the Alarms. Reset Log is recorded if Alarm Log Record to CF Card is
being ON. Reset Log is output if Alarm Log Output End has been set. It is also possible to shift to
Alarm Reset Screen by pressing [F2] Key from Monitor Screen when Alarm Contact Points are
being ON.

display) to [Alarm Reset] with 【▲】, 【▼】
Keys from Alarm Setting Screen.
② Confirmation Screen to reset Alarm is

displayed. Please press [ENT] Key after
◀ ▶
shifting a cursor with 【】,【】 Keys.
③ It is possible to move to Alarm Reset

Screen by pressing [F2] Key from Monitor
Screen when Alarm Contact Points are
being ON.
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❏ Alarm Test
The Alarm Test is the function to confirm arbitrary contact point performance.

display) to [Alarm Test] with 【 ▲ 】 , 【 ▼ 】
Keys from Alarm Setting Screen.
② Screen becomes the one to select contact

points for performing Alarm Test. Please press
[ENT] Key after shifting a cursor with 【 ▲ 】 ,
【 ▼ 】 Keys to the contact points to perform
operation check.
③ Selection Screen for Contact Point Setting is

displayed. Please press [ENT] Key after shifting a
◀ ▶
Note When you exit from [Alarm Test] Screen, even if you have changed contact
points being ON/OFF at [Alarm Test], the contact point status returns to the
status before performing Alarm Test.
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５．９ Various checks

This section explains about check functions for sensors.
❏ Insulation check
This function is to check insulation resistance between a sensor connected to the input terminal
and a sample. Conduct between the sample and the input terminal E with an earth wire or
something.

press 【 4 】 of the ten keys to go to
“Various checks”.

“Insulation check” with the 【 ▲ 】【 ▼ 】
keys and press the 【 ENT 】 key, or
press 【1】 of the ten keys.
③Please press [ENT] Key.
④Insulation check starts, and the result is

displayed on the screen. If the result is
500MΩ or more, “*” is displayed.
❏ Variation check
The function is to repeat measurement 10 times and output difference between the maximum
value and the minimum value as “Dispersion”.
①Move the cursor (reversed indication) to
“Dispersion check” with the 【 ▲】【 ▼】
keys on the “Various check” screen and
press the 【ENT】 key, or press 【3】 of
the ten keys.
②Press the 【ENT】 key.
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③Dispersion check starts, and the result

is displayed on the screen.
❏ Checking burnout of thermocouples

Here, you can check the thermocouple burnout. This check is applied to a channel being set for
thermocouples.
①On the screen showing various check

items, shift the cursor (highlight) to the
“Burn out check” with the [◄] or [►] key
and press the [ENT] key, or press [3] on
the numeric keypad.
②Press the [ENT] key.
The check of thermocouple burnout
starts and the result is displayed.
❏ Lead wire resistance check

The function is to check resistance voltage of lead wire based on the quarter bridge/3-wire
method. This data is necessary to display strain measured by the quarter bridge/3-wire method with
the Comet (Completely Compensation Method of Strain) function.

“Lead wire resistance check” with the
【▲】【▼】 keys on the “Various check”
②Lead wire resistance check starts, and
the result is displayed on the screen.
❏ Bridge output check

The function is to check bridge output voltage without compensation operation in order to get the
initial unbalanced value of the current bridge, based on the quarter bridge/3-wire method and the
half bridge common dummy method.

“Bridge output check” with the 【▲】【▼】
the ten keys.
②Bridge output check starts, and the

result is displayed on the screen
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❏ Coefficient setting check

The function is to check whether a set coefficient for a monitor channel is appropriate or not
based on relation between input values and displayed values.

“Coefficient check” with the 【 ▲】【▼】
the ten keys.
◀ ▶
②Move the cursor with the 【】【】 keys
to the input value you want to set and
③ The input value is multiplied by the
coefficient, and the result value is
displayed.
Note After setting a coefficient, execute

the check function for the
coefficient. You can prevent
troubles related to measurement
data, caused by wrong data input.
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５．１０ Check on Network Module

A check is performed against Network Module under connection.
❏ Check on ID Number
ID Channels are read in from each Network Module connected to the network.
① Move to [Check on Network Module] by

pressing [ENT] Key or [5] on Numerical
Key Pad after shifting a cursor
(reversed display) with 【 ▲ 】 , 【 ▼ 】
Keys from Menu Screen.
② Please press [ENT] Key or [1] on

Numerical Key Pad after shifting a
cursor (reversed display) to [Check on
ID Number] with 【▲】, 【▼】 Keys.
③ Please press [ENT] Key.
④ Check on ID Number is started and

Channels as well as set IDs are displayed.
Note Each check is executed for channels where TML-NET is set as Sensor
Mode.
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❏ Check on CAP/RO
Rated capacity, rated output and unit are read in from each Network Module connected to the
Network.
① Please press [ENT] Key or [2] on

CAP/RO] with 【 ▲ 】 , 【 ▼ 】 Keys from
Check Screen for Network Module.
② Please press [ENT] Key.
③ Check on CAP/RO is started and CAP

rated capacity, rated RO output and unit
are displayed.
❏ Check on Sensitivity
The sensitivity of Network Module is checked.
① Please press [ENT] Key or [3] on

Sensitivity] with 【▲】, 【▼】 Keys from
Check Screen for Network Module.
③ Check on Sensitivity is started and its

results are displayed.
Note Each check is executed for channels where TML-NET is set as Sensor
Mode.
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❏ Check on Module
Channel Number, ID Number, Rated Capacity, Rated Output and unit are read in from each
Network Module. Please connect only one unit of Network Module.
① Move to [Check on Module] by pressing

[F3] Key.
③ Check on Module is started and CH, ID,

CAP and RO are displayed.
Note Please perform the Check on Module with one unit.
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５．１１ Measurement auxiliary setting

This section explains settings related to measurement auxiliary, such as Simple measure, Comet,
and support for measurement environment.
❏ Simple Measure setting

“Setting concerning measurement”.

with the 【▲】【▼】 keys to “Simple
measure” and press the 【ENT】 key, or
③Move the cursor (reversed indication)

to “Simple meas” with the 【▲】【▼】
keys and press the 【ENT】 key.
④The Simple measure mark appears.

At the same time, a measurement
target corresponding to the sensor
mode (in the case shown left, the
target is “strain”) is displayed.
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○Simple measure
The section “5.3: Coefficient, unit, and indication digits” explains how to set parameters for
measurement data for every measurement channel. On the other hand, the function to set
certain fixed parameters at one time is also available. That function is called “Simple measure”,
and allows automatic setting of parameters shown in the list below, corresponding to the set
sensor mode.
Simple measure setting

Indication Unit
Sensor mode Coefficient
didits (example)
Strain gauge and converter +1.0000 ###### 1με
Strain gauge and converter (0.1μ) +1.0000 #####．# 0.1με
*1
Thermocouple +1.0000 #####．# 0.1℃
*1
Platinum resistance thermometer +1.0000 #####．# 0.1℃
D.C. voltage (300mV) +1.0000 ###．### 0.001mV
D.C. voltage (30V) +1.0000 ##．#### 0.0001V
*1 When a temperature sensor such as a thermocouple is selected in Sensor mode,

the coefficient, indication digits, and unit are automatically fixed regardless of Simple
measure setting.
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❏ Comet setting
When the quarter bridge/3-wire method is used for measuring strain, this setting allows
compensation of unnecessary factor error caused by lead wire or strain error caused when an input
value is large. This function is called “Comet”. Refer to “10.3: Complete Compensation Method of
Strain (Comet)” for more detail about Comet.

with the 【▲】【▼】 keys on the “Setting
concerning measurement” screen and
the ten keys to go to “Comet”.
②Move the cursor either to “Non” ,

”CometA” or “CometB” with the 【】 ◀
▶
Note When the sensor mode is the quarter bridge/3-wire method, a value compensated
by the non-linear correction is displayed even if you select 【Non】. By selecting
Comet, you can acquire more accurate strain value.
❏ Power source frequency of measurement environment

When you use a battery to drive the device, set a commercial power source frequency of the
region where you are using the device. Change setting and you can prevent variation or shift when a
measurement value is unstable.

the ten keys to go to “Power frequency”.
② Move the cursor either to “50Hz” or

◀ ▶
“60Hz” with the 【】【】 keys and
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❏ Initial-in permission
You can prohibit initial-in in the initial value processing in order to prevent unnecessary initial-in
operation.

the ten keys to go to “Initial-in
Permitted”.
②Move the cursor to “Disable” with the

◀ ▶
【】【】 keys and press the 【 ENT 】
key.
❏ How to set FSW-10

Here, you can set whether the FSW-10 units are numbered from the one connected at the top or
the bottom.
① On the “Setting concerning measure”

screen, shift to “FSW10 setting” by
shifting the cursor (highlight) with the
[▲] or [▼] key and pressing the [ENT]
key, or pressing the [5] key on the
numeric keypad.
②Shift the cursor to “From Up” with the

[◄] or [►] key and press the [ENT] key.
The FSW-10 units being connected to
the TDS-150 are numbered sequentially
from the one being connected at the top
in this case.
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Chapter 6
Record Setting
6.1 Record setting outline ······································· 6-2
6.2 Data memory ···················································· 6-3
6.3 CF card ···························································· 6-5
6.4 File copy ·························································· 6 -10
6.5 Record in data memory and CF card ················· 6 -11
６．１ Record setting outline
６．１ Record setting outline

This chapter explains operations and settings related to data management, such as readout or
copy of data from the internal data memory or CF card. The configuration of these operations and
setting screens is shown below:
【▲】【▼】 keys and press the 【ENT】 key, or 【6】 of the ten keys, to move to the “Record”
screen. Move the cursor or use the ten keys to select setting items on each screen.
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６．２ Data memory

This section explains the structure of the data memory, readout and deletion of data from the
internal memory, and data number setting.
❏ Data memory structure

With the single channel mode, up to 80,000 data can be stored. The data memory consists of one
area, and stores data in the measurement order sequentially.
One data consists of channel, measurement time, measurement data, and unit.
○Up to 80,000 data can be stored.

Record
○When the ring buffer setting is
Measurement “Off”, and the number of data
80000 data reaches 80,000, the sub LCD
indicates “M” and no more data is
stored.
Data memory ○Channel
○Measured time ○Even if you change the channel,
40000 ○Measured data the data storage destination is
○Unit same.
○When you want to organize data

after capturing it from PC, sort by
0 channel.
❏ Readout of data

with the 【▲】【▼】 keys on the “Data
memory” screen and press the 【ENT】
to “Read data memory”.
②Data of the number where the cursor is

located is displayed. To change the data
number, increase or decrease values
with the 【 ▲ 】【 ▼ 】 keys, or input
directly with the ten keys.
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❏ Data number setting

You can set a data number to be recorded or the ring buffer function on this screen.

memory” screen and press the 【ENT】
to “Set data memory”.
② Use the 【▲】【▼】 keys, or press the
ten keys to select a setting item.
○Data number setting

Increase or decrease values with the 【▲】
【▼】 keys, or input directly with the ten
keys, and press the 【ENT】 key.
Note You cannot set numbers more than the number of recorded data. When you want
to delete the latest data and recapture data, set a number smaller than the
current value (the number of data that you want to recapture). Setting of “00000”
for the data number means deletion of data in the data memory. Once you set
“00000”, you cannot restore the setting.
❏ Deletion of data in data memory

This function is to delete measurement data stored in the data memory.

memory” screen and press the
keys to go to “Delete data in data
memory”.
②Move the cursor to “Yes” with the 【】 ◀
▶
【】 keys and press 【ENT】.
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６．３ CF card
６．３ CF card
This section explains how to readout or delete data sorted in the CF card, and to set a file.
❏ Readout of data

with the 【 ▲ 】【 ▼ 】 keys on the “CF
card” screen and press the 【 ENT 】
to “Read data”.
②Move the cursor to the data file to be

read out with the 【▲】【▼】 keys, and
③ Data of the selected file is displayed.

Scroll the screen with the 【▲】【▼】【】 ◀
▶
【】 keys. To see the first part of the
data, press the 【F2】 key. To see the
last part of the data, press the 【F3】 key.
④Press the 【ESC】 key to return to the

“Read data” screen.
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６．３ CF card
❏ File name and file format setting

You can set a name and a format of the file to be stored in the CF card.

memory” screen and press the
keys to go to “File name and format”.
○File name setting

Attach 3-digit numbers after “dat”.
Increase or decrease the number where the
cursor is located with the 【▲】【▼】 keys,
or input directly with the ten keys.
○File format setting
Switch between “TDS” and “CSV” with
the 【F3】 key.
②After setting the file name and the file
formant, press the 【ENT】 key.
○Writing format
TDS Format
2011/02/11 05:14:20
M000 +0000100 ue
M001 +0000123 ue
M002 +0000234 ue
M003 +0000345 ue
M004 +0000456 ue
END
CSV Format (Spreadsheet Software Image)
Date Time,CH000,CH001,CH002,CH003,CH004
2011/02/11 05:15:55, +100, +123, +234, +345, +456
○When a same file name exists:

When a file name you have set already
exists in the CF card, the message to
confirm whether you want to add data or
not appears on the screen. Select “Yes” if
you want to add the data. When you select
“No”, the “Set file name and file format”
screen is restored.
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６．３ CF card
When you select “Yes”, the file to which

the data will be added is checked. If the file
already includes 65,000 lines, it cannot
accept more data, and the “Set file name
and file format” screen is restored.
Note Operation of CSV format files:

○The maximum number of lines that can be included in one file is 65,000 lines.
○ A file already including 65,000 lines cannot accept any more data.
○If the number of lines included in a data file (datXXX) goes over 65,000 due
to interval measurement or something, a new file is automatically created.
The file name is “XXX＋1” or another given name (if XXX＋1 already exists).
❏ File deletion
This function is to delete measurement data files stored in the CF card.

to “Delete file”.
② Move the cursor with the 【 ▲ 】【 ▼ 】
keys to select a file to be deleted, and
③Move the cursor to “Yes” with the 【▲】

【▼】 keys and press the 【ENT】 key.
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６．３ CF card
❏ Saving of setting file

This function is to save a current setting in the CF card. Various settings including sensor mode
of each channel, program settings, auto measurement settings, settings related to measurement, and
interface settings are saved. These saved settings are read out corresponding to each measurement
target and condition, and allow easy configuration of various settings.

to “Save setting file”.
②Attach 3-digit numbers after “set” to set
a setting file name. Increase or
decrease the number where the cursor
is located with the 【▲】【▼】 keys or
input values with the ten keys, and
④ The saving operation starts with the

indication of progress.
⑤ After the saving operation completes,

the “CF card” screen is restored.

confirm whether you want to overwrite the
file or not appears on the screen. Select
“Yes” if you want to overwrite the file.
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６．３ CF card
❏ Reading of setting file

This function is to readout a file storing setting conditions from the CF card and reflects the
settings.

to “Read setting file”
② Move the cursor with the 【 ▲ 】【 ▼ 】

keys to select a file to be read out, and

④ The reading-out operation starts with

the indication of progress.
⑤ After the saving operation completes,

the “Read setting file” screen is
restored.
❏ CF card format
This function is to initialize the CF card.

to “Format CF card”.
②Move the cursor to “Yes” with the 【▲】
③ After the format operation completes,
the buzzer sounds and the “CF card”
screen is restored.
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６．４ File copy
６．４ File copy

This function is to copy measurement data stored in the data memory into the CF card.

with the 【▲】【▼】 keys on the “Record”
“Copy File”.
②Specify the range of data to be copied.

Move the cursor to “From” and “To” with
◀ ▶
the 【】【】 keys, and increase or
decrease values for the file name with
the 【 ▲ 】【 ▼ 】 keys or directly input
values for the file name. If you want to
convert the file format to TDS when you
copy the file, press the 【F3】 key.
③ After completing setting, press the

【ENT】 key. The copy operation starts
with the indication of progress.
④After the copy operation completes, the

“Record” screen is restored.
Note A file name “XXX” of “dtm” is

incremented automatically.

confirm whether you want to add data or
not appears on the screen. Select “Yes” if
you want to add the data. When you select
“No”, the “Copy file” screen is restored.
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６．５ Record in data memory and CF card

Specify where you want to record measurement data. You can specify the data memory only, CF
card only, and both, as a storage media.

with the 【▲】【▼】 keys on the “Record”
“Record in data memory and CF card”.
②Move to the setting you want to select

with the 【▲】【▼】 keys or the ten keys.
○Record in data memory:

To record data in the data memory, move
◀ ▶
the cursor to “On” with the 【】【】 keys
○Record in CF card:
To record data in the CF card, move the
◀ ▶
cursor to “On” with the 【】【】 keys
③The destination you have selected is

displayed at the upper left corner of
the screen. The left screen shows the
case where both of the data memory
and the CF card are selected. The
squares by the DM (CF) indications
simply show empty space of each
memory.
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○Please press [ENT] Key after shifting a

◀ ▶
cursor to [ON] with 【】 , 【】 Keys
when you make record the Alarm Log
onto a CF Card.
○ Writing Format for Alarm Log（Spreadsheet Software Image）
Date Time,Alarm No,Alarm Status,Alarm Ch,Alarm Data,Set No

2011/02/11 05:15:55,--,RES_off,--,-----,--
2011/02/11 05:16:03,--,START_off,--,-----,--
2011/02/11 05:18:34,01,on,00,+1012,02
2011/02/11 05:18:38,01,off,00,+12,02
2011/02/11 05:20:04,--,STOP_off,--,-----,--
Date Time Time of Occurrence

Alarm No Contact Point Number
Alarm Status Contact Point Performance
Alarm Ch Monitor Channel
Alarm Data Monitored Data
Set No Setting Number
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Chapter 7
Interface Setting
7.1 Interface setting outline ···································· 7-2
7.2 RS-232C setting ··············································· 7-3
7.3 LAN Setting ······················································ 7-4
7.4 Data output ······················································ 7-9
7.5 Data output format setting ······························· 7 - 10
7.6 External indicator setting ·································· 7 - 11
7.7 Caution Items for Printer Setting ······················ 7 - 11
7.8 Setting of Alarm Log Output End ······················ 7 - 12
7.9 Remote measurement ······································ 7 - 13
７．１ Interface setting outline
７．１ Interface setting outline

This chapter explains settings related to interface with external devices, such as RS-232C
communication conditions, data output destination, and data format, and remote measurement from
remote sites. The configuration of these setting screens is shown below:
※ [2. LAN] Screen becomes

setting available when
optional LAN Board is
installed.
Press the 【F3】 key to go to the Menu screen. Move the cursor (reversed indication) with the 【▲】
【▼】 keys and press the 【ENT】 key, or 【8】 of the ten keys, to move to the “Interface” screen.
Move the cursor or use the ten keys to select setting items on each screen.
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７．２ RS-232C setting
７．２ RS-232C setting

Connect the device to a PC or an external printer with a dedicated cable (optional), and you can
control TC-32K with the PC, capture data, and print measurement data. This section explains how
to set RS-232C interface conditions.
❏ Communication conditions

with the 【 ▲ 】【 ▼ 】 keys on the
"Interface " screen and press the
keys to go to " RS-232C".
②Communication conditions are displayed.

the setting item you want to change with
the 【▲】【▼】 keys or specify the item
number with the ten keys, and press the
【ENT】 key.
④Setting values are shown in the left

screens:
Select the setting value with the 【 ◀ 】【 ▶ 】
Note The settable range of timeout

is 0-second to 99-second.
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７．３ LAN Setting

Communication conditions such as IP Address of LAN are set. The setting becomes possible
when optional LAN Board is installed.
❏ LAN Setting
Advanced Preparation for LAN Setting

Please put check marks on [Client for Microsoft
Network] and [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)] with
PC setting prior to perform LAN Setting.
❏ Setting of Communication Conditions
① Move to [LAN Setting] by pressing

[ENT] Key or [2] on Numerical Key Pad
after shifting a cursor (reversed display)
with 【 ▲ 】 , 【 ▼ 】 Keys from Interface
Setting Screen.
② Communication conditions are displayed.
③ Select setting items to be changed

by pressing [ENT] Key or Numerical
Keys.
There are [IP Address], [Gateway],

[Subnet Mask] and [Port Number] for
LAN Setting.
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Setting of IP Address
① Move to [IP Address] by pressing [ENT]
Key or [1] on Numerical Key Pad after
shifting a cursor (reversed display) with
【▲】, 【▼】 Keys from LAN Setting Screen.
◀ ▶
② Select the field to enter with 【】 ,【】
Keys and enter digits with Numerical Key
Pad. The value increases/decreases with
【▲】, 【▼】 Keys.
The same value should be entered for upper

significant three digits of IP Address
(192.168.1 as in the example). Only the last
significant digit should be entered not to be
mixed up with the value for other equipment or
PC.
Setting of Gateway
① Move to Gateway by pressing [ENT] Key
or注記タイムアウトは
[2] on Numerical Key0～99 秒の範囲で
Pad after shifting a
設定できます。
cursor (reversed display) with 【▲】, 【▼】
Keys from LAN Setting Screen.
◀ ▶
【▲】, 【▼】 Keys.
Make the values of this equipment and PC to

be the same for Gateway Setting. If you do not
use the setting, enter [0000].
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Subnet Mask Setting

① Move to [Subnet Mask] by pressing [ENT]
◀ ▶
【▲】, 【▼】 Keys.
Make the values of this equipment and PC to be

the same for Subnet Mask Setting.
Port Number Setting

① Move to [Port Number] by pressing [ENT]
② Enter digits with Numerical Key Pad.

The value increases/decreases with
【▲】, 【▼】 Keys.
Enter digits within the range of 50000 ~ 50999.
Power Supply Setting for LAN Module

① Move to [LAN Module Power Supply] by
pressing [ENT] Key or [5] on Numerical Key
Pad after shifting a cursor (reversed
display) with 【 ▲ 】 , 【▼ 】 Keys from LAN
Setting Screen.
◀ ▶
② Please select [ON] or [OFF] with 【】,【】
Keys and press [ENT] Key.
Note ○ Please set such as IP Address, etc, upon consulting with LAN Manager if you
connect the equipment to LAN.
○ Please start up power supply again when you changed the setting.
○ If you set the power supply of LAN Module to be ON, power is always
consumed regardless of existence/not existence of cable connection and
communications.
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❏ Connection with PC
There are 1-to-1 connection where LAN Crossing Cable is used and through hub connection for
the connection with PC.
○ 1-to-1 Connection Using LAN Crossing Cable

Connect the equipment and PC directly by using LAN Crossing Cable.
Gateway is not used.
PC
TDS-150
LAN crossing cable
Note ○ Please configure a system using hub as much as you can since there might be
the case of not communicating with a computer if you connect the equipment
with LAN Crossing Cable.
○ Please set such as IP Number, etc, upon consulting with LAN Manager if you
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Connection Example-1): Connection by Using Hub within a Premise

Connect the equipment with PC by using hub within a Premise.
Gateway is not used.
TDS-150
Premise Network
PC
Hub
・
・
・
Note There are hubs which are unable to discriminate Crossing and Straight Cables
automatically depending on their categories.
Connection Example-2): Connection by Using Hub from outside of a Premise

Connect the equipment with PC by using hub from outside of premise.
Make the same value of the equipment as PC for Gateway.
TDS-150 Premise Network

PC
Outside of premise
Hub
Gateway
・
・
・
・
Note ○ There are hubs which are unable to discriminate Crossing and Straight
Cables automatically depending on their categories.
○ Please set such as IP Number, etc, upon consulting with LAN Manager if you
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７．４ Data output
７．４ Data output

This function allows printing of measurement data and other data stored in memory, or output of
data to an indicator externally connected.
❏ Connection with device

Select a proper connection cable according to an external device to be connected. Connect one
edge of the cable to the RS-232C connector, and the other edge of the connector to the relevant
connector of a device. For more detail, refer to the operation manual of each device.
External printer
DPU-S254-03A-E
Printer cable
CR-4530
External indicator Data cable

EDU-11 CR-3830
RS-232C cable
PC CR-5360
❏ Data output destination and output procedure

Specify a data output destination according to a connected device.

with the 【▲】【 ▼】 keys on each setting
"Data output".
②Select an output destination with the

【 ◀ 】【 ▶ 】 keys and press the 【 ENT 】
key.
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７．５ Data output format setting
Note A confirmation Screen in which

Data Output End Setting to be OFF
is displayed since the output end
becomes competitive if the data
output end is set at the printer or
indicator when the Alarm Log
Output End is set as RS-232C.
○Off
Select this option when you want to send no output (do not connect) to external devices.
○Printer
Select this option when you want to send to and print data with the printer “DPU-S245-00A-E”.
During auto measurement, data is printed at the same time with measurement. Also, you can print
data by pressing the 【ENT】 key at any time. Before using the printer, read the operation manual
of “DPU-S245-00A-E” carefully and set the proper communication conditions for this device.
○Indicator
Select this option when you want to use the external indicator “EDU-11”.
○Manual
Select this option when you want to operate the keys to output data to PC. In the single channel
mode, whenever you press the 【 ENT 】 key, the device outputs measurement data. In the
multi-channel mode (angle meter mode), the device executes scanning measurement when you
press the 【ENT】 key, and then outputs all measurement data. During auto measurement, the
device outputs data at every measurement
７．５ Data output format setting

This function is to set a data output format.
“Interface” screen and press the 【ENT】
to “Data format”.
② Select the setting item you want to

change.
③Setting values are shown in the left screen:

Refer to the next article concerning details

about each item.
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７．６ External indicator setting
○Data format
・【CSV】 Included data is separated by comma (“, “). This format is used for saving
data created by spreadsheet software or database software.
・【TDS】 Our unique ASCII format (allowing recording of data with the almost same
image as the printer output)
○Header
・【Yes】 Header information (D, M, m) is attached to each measurement data.
○Time data
・【Yes】 Date and time information is attached to each measurement data.
７．６ External indicator setting

This section explains how to set interface conditions to connect the device to our indicator
product “EDU-11”.

“Interface” screen and press the 【ENT】
to “Parameter of external display”.
② Select the setting item you want to

change.
③Setting values are shown in the left

screens:
７．７ Caution Items for Printer Setting

Please set as follows when you use the optional printer, [DPU-S245-00A-E].
・Make the same setting of [Baud Rate Setting], [Data Bit Setting], [Parity Setting] and [Stop
Bit Setting] on TDS-150 and printer.
・Printer [DPU-S245-00A-E] Side: Set FLOW CONTROL to RTS/CTS.
・TDS-150 Side: [RS-232C Setting] → Set [5. Flow Control Settings] as [Hardware]
If the setting is not performed, there might be the case of no correct printing by the printer.
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７．８ Setting of Alarm Log Output End
７．８ Setting of Alarm Log Output End

Set the Alarm Log Output End if TDS-150 dedicated Alarm Unit, ALM-150, is connected. Please
refer to [6.5 Record on Data Memory/CF Card] since the output format for Alarm Log is common
with Alarm Log recorded on CF Card.
① Move to [Setting of Alarm Log Output End]

by pressing [ENT] Key or [6] on Numerical
display) with 【▲】, 【▼】 Keys from Interface
Setting Screen.
② Please press [ENT] Key after selecting
◀ ▶
Output End with 【】,【】 Keys.
Note A confirmation Screen in which

Data Output End Setting to be
OFF is displayed since the
output end becomes
competitive if the data output
end is set at the printer or
indicator when the Alarm Log
Output End is set as RS-232C.
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７．９ Remote measurement

When using a battery as a power source for auto measurement, usually activate the sleep function.
With additional combination with PC or modem, you can control TDS-150 from remote sites.
❏ Configuration
○Remote power controller “RPC-1A”
Install this controller between TDS-150 and PC or modem. It sends commands to
power-On/OFF, or to control solar power generation in long-term measurement. Refer to the
operation manual of the remote power controller “RPC-1A” for more detail.
Dedicated Cable, CR-5354
RS-232C cable "CR-5321" or

RPC-05A modem
PC
External Solar battery

battery
❏ Function
PC sends commands to control TDS-150. Concerning the commands details, refer to the
“TDS-150 interface” separately bound.
○Power OFF
When the “ESC＋O＋F” command is sent via RS-232C, power is OFF.
○Power ON
When the “ESC＋O＋N command is sent via RS-232C, power is ON.
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✎memo
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Chapter 8
Other Settings
8.1 Other settings outline ······································· 8-2
8.2 Auto power-off setting ······································· 8-3
8.3 Version information ··········································· 8-4
8.4 Date and time setting ········································ 8-4
8.5 Switching between Japanese/English ················ 8-5
8.6 Maintenance ···················································· 8-6
8.7 Factory shipment setting ··································· 8 -10
8.8 Setting of TML-NET ·········································· 8 -13
８．１ Other settings outline
８．１ Other settings outline

This chapter explains how to set date and time, language, and others. With the maintenance
function, you can upgrade a software version. The configuration of these setting screens is shown
below:
【▲】【▼】 keys and press the 【ENT】 key, or 【9】 of the ten keys, to move to the “Others” screen.
Move the cursor or use the ten keys to select setting items on each screen.
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８．２ Auto power-off setting
８．２ Auto power-off setting

This function is to turn off the device automatically when it has not been active for a long time.
Even if you forget to turn off the battery-driven device, the function prevents power consumption of
the battery. However, when the device receives power through the AC adapter, the auto-power-off
function does not work.

with the 【▲】【 ▼】 keys on the "Others"
"Auto power-off".

keys to select "On" or "Off".
③ When activating the auto power-off

function (On), you can set how many
minutes the device waits from
non-operation state until it is turned off.
Increase or decreases value with the
【▲】【▼】 keys or directly input value
between 1 to 99 with the ten keys.
④After completing setting, press the

【ENT】 key. The setting is fixed and
the "Others" screen is restored.
Note ・During interval measurement, regardless of power supply source, the sleep
function state comes first. Therefore, when the sleep function is OFF, the auto
power-off function does not work.
・You cannot set 00-minute for the power-off time. Input of 00-minute is handled
as an input value error.
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８．３ Version information
８．３ Version information

This function is to display a software version.

with the 【▲】【 ▼】 keys on the "Others"
"Version information".
②"Version information" and "Serial No."

are displayed. To go back to the "Other
settings" screen, press the 【ESC】 key.
* The left screen is an example, and may be

different from the actual version you are
using.
８．４ Date and time setting

You can set date and time on this screen.

with the 【▲】【▼】 keys on the “Others”
“Date and Clock”.
②Move the cursor to Year, Month, Day,

Time, Minute, and Second with 【】 ◀
▶
【】 keys and increase or decrease
each value with the 【▲】【▼】 keys, or
directly input values with the ten keys.
③ After completing setting, press the

【ENT】 key. The date and time is fixed
and the "Others" screen is restored.
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８．５ Switching between Japanese/English
８．５ Switching between Japanese/English

You can select Japanese or English as a language for the screens.

with the 【▲】
【 ▼】 keys on the "Others"
"Japanese/English".
②Move the cursor to select “Japanese” or

◀ ▶
“English” with the 【】【】 keys.
③ Press the 【 ENT 】 key. The “Others”

screen in the selected language is
displayed.
The left screen shows the case where

“Japanese” is selected.
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８．６ Maintenance
You can set conditions to light up the LCD backlight, its brightness, and buzzer volume at the
time of key operation. Also, you can upgrade the software on this screen.
❏ LCD backlight setting

“Maintenance”.
◀ ▶
and press the 【 ENT 】 key, or press
【1】 of the ten keys to go to “Backlight
LCD”.
◀ ▶
③Move the cursor with the 【】【】 keys
to select “On”, “Off” or “After”. When you
select “After”, the LCD lights up
approximately 10 seconds after
operation.
④ Press the 【 ENT 】 key. The LCD

backlight condition is fixed and the
“Maintenance” screen is restored.
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❏ LCD backlight brightness

“Maintenance” screen and press the
keys to go to “LCD brightness”.
◀ ▶
to select “1：Dark”, “2：Medium”, or “3：
Bright”.
③ Press the 【 ENT 】 key. The LCD

backlight brightness is fixed and the
❏ Contrast setting

keys to go to “Contrast setting”.
◀ ▶
to adjust the contrast.
③ Press the 【 ENT 】 key. The LCD

backlight contrast is fixed and the
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❏ Buzzer volume setting

keys to go to “Alarm sound ”.
◀ ▶
to select a sound volume.
③ Press the 【 ENT 】 key. The buzzer

sound volume is fixed and the
❏ Version-up
You can upgrade a software version of the device. Prepare a CF card, which stores a version-up
file in advance.
① Insert the CF card, which stores a

version-up file, into the slot.
② Move the cursor (reversed indication)

keys to go to “Upgrade”.
③Move the cursor to “Yes” with the 【】 ◀
▶
The left screen is an example, and may
be different from the actual version you
are using.
④The version-up process starts, and its

progress is displayed.
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⑤The left screen shows the case where

the version-up process completes
correctly. Turn off power once, and turn
on again.
○Version-up error
The left screen shows the case where the
version-up process fails. Operate according to
the instructions on the screen.
Note In some fault cases, no

information is displayed on the
screen. In these cases, turn on
power and wait awhile. If nothing
still appears on the screen,
contact us.
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８．７ Factory shipment setting

This function is to restore the device with the factory shipment setting.
Note When RS-232C is set, and the displayed language is changed, the factory
shipment setting is not restored even when you execute “Factory setting”.
❏ Execution of factory shipment setting

“Factory setting”.
②Move the cursor to “Ok” with the 【】 ◀

▶
③When you want to delete data in the

data memory at the same time, move
the cursor to “Ok”. Otherwise, move it to
“Cancel”. Press the 【ENT】 key.
④The factory shipment setting is

restored, and the monitor screen is
displayed.
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❏ List of factory shipment setting

The list shows the factory shipment setting:
Monitor
Monitor channel 0
Displayed measurement value Direct
Monitor type 1 channel monitor
Category of Monitor Numerical Value Monitor
Program setting
Start Channel End Channel
Scanning Channel
00 09
Sensor mode 4GAGE
Coefficient 1.00000
Unit με
Indication digits ######
Thermocouple base contact point Internal contact point
Unit Number 0～4 Unit Number 5～9
Box Type
FSW-10 FSW-21(102)
Auto measurement setting
Interval measurement setting No setting for all steps
Setting of monitor comparator
No setting for all steps
measurement
Setting related to measurement
Simple measure setting Not use
Comet setting Comet A
Power source frequency of
50Hz
measurement environment
Initial value measurement setting Active
How to Set FSW-10 From the Top * Initialization Setting: Previous
Value
Recording related item
Data memory Data number 00000
Ring buffer setting On
CF card File name dat000
File format CSV
Interface related item
RS-232C *Initialization setting: Baud rate 19200
Former values Data bit 8bit
Stop bit 1
Parity Non
Flow control Off
Time out 5 seconds
LAN * Initialization Setting: Previous IP Address 192.168.1.1
Value Gateway 192.168.1.10
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0
Port Number 50000
Power Supply Off
Data output destination Off
Data output format Data format TDS
Header Attached
Time data Attached
External indicator Baud rate 19200
Parity Non
Setting of Alarm Output End Off
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Other settings
Auto power-off setting On, 10 minutes
Language Japanese
*Initialization setting: Former values
Maintenance LCD backlight setting Full-time OFF
LCD backlight
Medium
brightness
Contrast 3
Sound volume Medium
Alarm Setting
Setting of Alarm Condition All Step Setting not available
Valid/Invalid of Alarm Invalid
Alarm Test All contact Points to be OFF
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８．８ Setting of TML-NET

Setting of lighting condition or brightness of LCD backlight and buzzer volume at key operation
is adjusted. Also, version up of software is performed.
❏ Channel Setting of Network Module

Set channel to be measured for Network Module. Please refer to TML-NET Instruction Manual
for details of Network Module.
① Move to [Setting of TML-NET] by

pressing [ENT] Key or [7] on Numerical
Keys from Other Setting Screen.
② In addition, move to [Channel Setting of

Network Module] by pressing [ENT] Key
or [1] on Numerical Key Pad after
【▲】, 【▼】 Keys.
③ Please enter ID and channel with

Numerical Key Pad.
Move around Entry Field with 【】【】 ◀ ▶
Key.
Please press [ENT] Key after entry.
④ Please press [ENT] Key.
⑤Please press [ENT] Key.
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○ Failure for Channel Setting

The screen at left hand side shows failed
channel setting.
Please operate following to the message.
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Chapter 9
Strain Compensation
9.1 Wire connection of strain gauge ·························· 9-2
9.2 Sensitivity deterioration due to sensor
cable extension ·················································· 9-3
9.3 Complete Compensation Method of Strain (Comet) 9-7
9.4 Lead wire resistance ··········································· 9-9
9.5 Compensation method by quarter
bridge 4-wire method ·········································· 9 -10
９．１ Wire connection of strain gauge
９．１ Wire connection of strain gauge

This section explains how to connect wires of strain gauge that can be measured. The next
section shows decreasing rate of sensitivity due to extension of strain gauge.
❏ Quarter bridge 4-wire system

Four lead wires are used to eliminate necessity of gauge rate compensation due to lead wire
resistance, and measurement errors caused by contact resistance. This new strain measurement
method allows elimination of initial unbalance caused by lead wires and compensation of lead wire
temperature.
For the quarter bridge 3-wire method, thickest and shortest electric wires as far as possible are
recommended. However, with the quarter bridge 4-wire method, thin lead wires and connectors can
be used for connection or extension. As a result, it allows more efficient wiring works, prevents
wiring errors, and reduces costs for strain measurement by re-use of lead wires.
❏ Quarter bridge 2-wire method (1 gauge)

An internal fixed resistance is used for configuring a bridge circuit around bridge sides except an
active gauge (gauge detecting strain).
Lead wire resistance to a strain gauge enters serially only in the active gauge. If a thin wire or
long lead wire is used, initial unbalance cannot be eliminated or resistance variation due to
temperature change comes into measurement values directly as an apparent strain in some cases.
Also, temperature compensation for the strain gauge is not possible. For more accurate
measurement, we recommend the quarter bridge 3-wire method.
If shorting the terminal block B and C, you can use the 1G3W sensor mode for measurement;
however, the device does not support this way formally.
Note Auto compensation of lead wire is not available even if you perform
measurement with CometB. Similar to Comet A, measurement value must be
compensated. For more detail, refer to “Compensation by quarter bridge
method”.
❏ Quarter bridge 3-wire method (1 gauge)

Three parallel lines are used for connection to compensate affection of lead wire by the quarter
bridge 2-wire method. Since resistance of the lead wire enters also in the fixed resistance side of the
bridge sides, affection of initial unbalance caused by the lead wire is eliminated and temperature
compensation for the lead wire is also possible. However, temperature compensation for the strain
gauge is not possible.
❏ Half bridge method (2-gauge)

An internal fixed resistance is used for two sides of bridge circuit. A strain gauge of the same lot
is used and three parallel lines are used for connection. Temperature compensation for the strain
gauge and for the lead wire is possible at the same time, and affection of initial unbalance caused by
the lead wire is eliminated.
❏ Full bridge method (4-gauge)

Without using an internal fixed resistance, a strain gauge configures all 4 sides of the bridge.
This method is used for measurement of converter, torque, and bending, which need large output,
but not often used for general stress measurement works. When the bridge is configured at the area
where the strain gauge is attached, initial unbalance and affection of temperature can be eliminated
even when the lead wire is extended.
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９．２ Sensitivity deterioration due to sensor cable extension

❏ Measurement by constant voltage method
Generally, the constant voltage method, with constant bridge impressed voltage is used for
measuring strain. When a sensor cable between a switch box and a strain gauge converter is
extended, this method causes deterioration of sensitivity because the voltage decreases by the cable
resistance and depresses the impressed voltage to the converter.
The illustration below shows an equivalent circuit in a case where the 4GAGE method is used for
extending a sensor cable.
ｒＩ
Rg : Bridge input resistance

Rg r : Cable resistance
E
E : Bridge impressed voltage
I : Bridge impressed current
e : Bridge output voltage
C
ｒ
B ｅ
D *A, B, C, and D: Switch box terminals
In case of the quarter bridge 2-wire method, half bridge common dummy method, and full bridge
method, a true value excluding sensitivity deterioration caused by lead wires is calculated by the
following formula:
Rg＋2ｒ
True value ＝ Measurement value×
Rg
In case of the quarter bridge 3-wire method, and half bridge (3-wire) method, lead wire resistance
entered in one side is on the mate side, and a true value is calculated by the following formula:
True value ＝ Measurement value× Rg＋ｒ

Rg
In case of the quarter bridge 3-wire method, when Comet B is set for the compensation method,
this device measures lead wire resistance and you can acquire correct measurement values
compensated properly.
When Comet A or B is set, the device activates compensation including initial values. Therefore,
the compensation calculation formulas above are not appropriate. For more detail, refer to the page
7 of Chapter 10, “Compensation by quarter bridge 3-wire method”.
9-3
Reference) Resistance value of each cable and sensitivity deterioration at constant

voltage
The table below shows resistance values of popular sensor extension cables.
Cable direct current resistence value （25℃）

Sectional Wire diameter (mm) × Both-way resistance value
area（mm ２） number of wires per 10m (Ω)
0.08 0.12× 7 4.4
0.14 0.12×12 2.46
0.23 0.12×20 1.6
0.3 0.18×12 1.19
0.34 0.12×30 1.06
0.5 0.18×20 0.71
0.75 0.18×30 0.48
Example ) Constant voltage mode, 350Ω converter, 1km extension by 0.5mm ２ cable
Rg 350
＝＝ 0.831353.... 0.83
Rg＋2r 350＋71
The calculation result shows approximately 17% sensitivity deterioration. In case of longer
extension and wilder temperature change, you must consider variation of resistance values due to
copper’s temperature coefficient (+0.004/℃).
9-4
❏ Measurement by constant current method

Since constant impressed current is maintained under the constant current method, voltage impressed to
a converter is always constant even when the cable resistance changes. Therefore, deterioration of
sensitivity can be ignored.
The bridge output voltage “e” under the constant voltage method is calculated as:
E Rg )
ｅ＝・k・ε・(
4 Rg＋2r
Compared with the case where the cable is not extended (r＝0), × ( Rg ) output is deteriorated.
Rg＋2r
When the current I is constant under the constant current method,
I・Rg
ｅ＝・k・ε
4
and the resistance “r” of the extension cable does not affect on the calculation result. However, in actual
cases of sensor cable extension, capacitance (C), inductance (L) or other elements are added on the
resistance (R) element, therefore, a pulse impression type data logger like this device generates a slight
deterioration of sensitivity even under the constant current method. Also, as voltage at the input terminal
changes in proportion with the bridge input resistance “Rg”, it is necessary to compensate by input
resistance values of the converter to be used, when more appropriate.
Characteristic of each method (excl. C and L affection)

Method Sensitivity deterioration by Affection of converter input resistance
cable resistance
C o n s ta n t 0.5mm ２ cable:
v o l ta g e Approximately -17％/km Can be ignored
method
(input resistance 350Ω)
C o n s ta n t Compensate if required. (Nominal input resistance 350Ω)
current Can be ignored True value＝Measurement value×
Actual input resistance
method
The sensor mode of the constant current system on this device is “4GAGE C350Ω”. All other strain
measurement sensor modes are the constant voltage method. The sensor mode of the constant current
system is calibrated so that the device provides correct sensitivity when a full bridge converter with 350Ω of
nominal input resistance is connected. When a converter with 350Ω or less is connected, rather low
measurement values are displayed, and when a converter with 350Ω or more is connected, rather high
measurement values are displayed.
Also, when input resistance including the extended cable becomes 750Ω (standard resolution mode) or more,
the bridge power is saturated and further measurement is impossible (approximately 5.6Km by a cable with
the sectional area 0.5mm ２ ).
If input resistance of the converter is largely out of 350Ω, compensate the resistance with the following
formula:
Nominal Input resistance
True value ＝ Measurement value×
Actual input resistance
Example) Converter with input resistance 355Ω

350
True value=measurement value× ≒Measurement value×0.986
355
So, the coefficient “0.986” is set for the measurement device side.
Our sensor products normally have “Attached input/output code list”, and functions described in the test
result sheet such as “Input resistance” and “Sensitivity” are the values of the input/output code ends.
9-5
Actual measurement example
Sensor cable: k－PNCT－SB(1)

4×0.5SQ (0.5mm２ 4-core cabtyre)
Conductor resistance 70mΩ/m (both ends)
Sensor: 350Ω bridge
Cable extension [m]
1000 2000 3000 4000 5000

100
Constant current
350Ω
Sensitivity
95
[％]
90 Constant voltage
350Ω
Note When a cable other than the cable mentioned above is used, the level of
sensitivity deterioration is slightly different especially due to the level of
stray capacitance.
9-6
９．３ Complete Compensation Method of Strain (Comet)

Comet：Complete Compensation Method of Strain
❏ Compensation by quarter bridge 3-wire method

When a strain gauge is used for measuring strain, usually a Wheatstone bridge of which bridge
construction side includes the strain gauge is configured for measurement of its resistance variation.
ε
R＋ Δ R ｅ in ：Bridge power source voltage
ｒｅ：Bridge output voltage at the time of
eｒ
strain occurrence
ｒｅ０： Bridge outut voltage at the time of
B initial unbalance
R2
ｒ K ：Gauge rate
ε ：Strain of sample
C Output
R ：Gauge resistance
ｅ
A ΔR ：Resistance changed by strain
ｅ０
R4 ｒ：Lead wire resistance
R3 ｅｒ：Both-end voltage of lead wire
resistance
D R2
Power R3 Dummy resistance
source R4
ｅ in and R3=R4
If the AB side of the bridge is the active gauge as shown in the illustration above, the output
voltage “ｅ” is not completely proportional to the strain “ε”. This device provides three types of
operation to compensate errors automatically (refer to the page 25 of Chapter 5, “Comet setting” for
selection procedure). The device activates the compensation operations only when the sensor mode
setting is quarter bridge 3-wire method.
The specification of bridge power source voltage of TC-32K is 1V. However, to make TC-32K
compatible with calibrators and other measurement devices, its bridge output voltage is
compensated.
Note The data header of channel of ISW-50C for which Comet A is available is [m].
9-7
❏ Comet NON
The following compensation operation is performed with the conventional compensation method:
2 ｅ
ε＝ ----- ・ -------------------
K ｅin
―――― －ｅ
2
The gauge rate K＝2.00 is used for the compensation operation.
At the time of direct measurement, the strain value “ε D” from which the initial unbalance value is
not subtracted is calculated by the operation with the header [D]:
At the time of Measure measurement, the strain value “ε Ｍ ” from which the initial unbalance
value is subtracted is calculated by the following operation with the header [M]:
❏ Comet A
This compensation method is to compensate non-linear error cased by initial unbalance of bridge,
and effective when the initial unbalance value is large. The bridge output voltage “ｅ０ ” due to
initial unbalance is measured at the time of initial-in and recorded internally. The bridge output
voltage “ｅ” under the strain occurrence state at the time of measurement is measured and the
following compensation operation is performed:
ｅin ｅ－ｅ０
ε＝------- ・ ------------------------------------------------
K ｅin ｅin
（ ------- －ｅ）・（ -------- ＋ｅ０）
2 2

At the time of measurement, the strain value “ε ｍ ” from which the initial unbalance value is
subtracted is calculated by the operation with the header [m]:
When the Comet A operation is performed, the compensation operation including the initial
unbalance values recorded at the time of initial-in from the formula above is activated, so only the
Measure measurement is available. Before measurement, execute initial-in under the initial
unbalance state for starting measurement.
❏ Comet B (quarter bridge 3-wire method only)

At the same time with the Comet A compensation method, this method is used to compensate
deterioration of sensitivity caused by lead wire. The device measures and stores internally the
bridge output voltage “ｅ０ ” under the initial unbalance, and the both-end voltage of lead wire
resistance “ｅｒ ” at the time of initial-in. The bridge output voltage “ｅ ” under the strain
occurrence state at the time of measurement is measured and the following compensation operation
is performed:
ｅin ｅ－ｅ０
ε＝ -------- ・ ------------------------------------------------
K ｅin ｅin
（ ------ －ｅ）・（------- ＋ｅ０－ｅｒ）
2 2

At the time of measurement, the strain value “ε ｍ ” from which the initial unbalance value is
subtracted is calculated by the operation with the header [m]:
When the Comet B operation is performed, the compensation operation including the initial
unbalance values and both-end voltage of lead wire resistance recorded at the time of initial-in from
the formula is activated, so only the Measure measurement is available. Before measurement,
execute initial-in under the initial unbalance state for starting measurement.
9-8
９．４ Lead wire resistance
９．４ Lead wire resistance

When using the quarter bridge 3-wire method, you can calculate a lead wire resistance value at
the time of initial-in and a current lead wire resistance, based on the lead wire resistance data list
and the lead wire resistance check values with the following formula:
Based on data “e r0 ”in the lead wire resistance data list and data “e0 ” in the initial list, the lead
wire resistance value “r 0 ” at the time of initial-in can be calculated with the following formula:
ｒ 0 ：Lead wire resistance value at the time of initial-in (Ω)
ｅｒ0 ：Lead wire resistance voltage at the time of initial-in (μＶ)

ｅ 0 ：Bridge output voltage at the time of initial-in (μＶ)
Rg ： Bridge resistance “Resistance value of dummy resistance 120Ω, 240Ω, and 350Ω ”
ｅｒ０
ｒ０ = ×Rg
１＋ｅ０-ｅｒ０
Based on data “e” of direct check and data “e ｒ ” of lead wire resistance check, a current lead wire
resistance value “r” can be calculated with the following formula:
r ： Lead wire resistance value (Ω)

er ： Both-end voltage of lead wire resistance at the time of lead wire resistance check (μＶ)
e ：Bridge output voltage at the time of direct check (μＶ)
Rg ： Bridge resistance “Resistance value of dummy resistance 120Ω, 240Ω, and 350Ω ”
ｅｒ
ｒ = ×Rg
１＋ｅ-ｅｒ
In the compensation calculation of Comet B, the lead wire resistance at the time of initial-in is
recorded and compensated. When you want to calculate strain “ε” based on he current lead wire
resistance, use the following formula:
ｅｒ０：Both-end voltage of lead wire resistance at the time of initial-in, Data in lead wire
resistance data list(μV)
ｅ０：Bridge output voltage, list, initial data (μV)
ｅｒ：Lead wire resistance voltage at the time of checking lead wire (μV)
ｅ：Bridge output voltage at the time of checking direct (μV)
ｅ・（１－ｅｒ０）－ｅ０・（１－ｅｒ）

ε ＝
（１＋ｅ０－ｅｒ０）・（１－ｅ－ｅｒ）
○To use Comet A and B for measurement, you must perform initial-in to
NOTE measure e 0 (initial unbalance value) and e r (both-end voltage of lead
wire resistance) as shown in the compensation operations. The initial
value and lead wire resistance value (Comet B) are measured in the
initial-in process (without e 0 and e r , which are not measured in the
initial-in process, no correct measurement is enabled).
○ Since the measurement process under the Comet A and B setting
includes the compensation operation, a channel of which sensor
mode is the quarter bridge 3-wire method is automatically set as the
measure mode.
○ Corrective operation following to the setting is performed at 1 gauge
dedicated Network Module (NSW-011, NSW-011B and NSW-011C) but
function to measure lead-wire resistive voltage is not available. The
measured value at Comet-B Setting is calculated as e r = 0.
○ The function to measure lead-wire resistive voltage is not available
for FSW-21C/FSW-21R.
○ The measured value at Comet-B Setting is calculated as e r = 0.
9-9
９．５ Compensation method by quarter bridge 4-wire method
９．５ Compensation method by quarter bridge 4-wire method

○Measurement logic
Under the quarter bridge 4-wire system of strain measurement method, no Wheatstone bridge
circuit is used but a simple series circuit is configured with gauge resistance (R) and base resistance
(Rs) to measure strain. Strain can be calculated based on the voltage (V) generated in gauge
resistance and the voltage (Vs) generated in base resistance.
Since a path where current is passing is different from a path for voltage measurement,
measurement without affection of lead wire resistance or contact resistance (r) is possible.
R ： Gauge resistance
Rs ： Base resistance
ｒ1 r 1 ～r 4：Lead wire resistance
R
ｉ：Current passing gauge resistance
ｒ2
V
ｒ3 and base resistance
E ：Voltage source
ｒ4 E
V ： Voltage generated in gauge
ｉ resistance
Vs VS ： Voltage generated in base
Rs
resistance
K ：Gauge rate
○Compensation operation
Under the quarter bridge 4-wire system of strain measurement method, when initial unbalance
gets larger, the output voltage “e” generated for (V) mentioned above is not completely
proportional to the strain “ε”. This device prepares an operation to compensate errors
automatically.
At the time of initial-in, measure the output voltage “ｅ０ ” generated at the time of initial
unbalance for (V) mentioned above, and save that value in the internal memory of the device. At
the time of measurement, measure the output voltage “e” under the strain occurrence condition
and perform the following compensation operation:
ｅ－ｅ０
ε ｍ＝ ------------------
１＋2・ｅ０
○Compensation operation setting

In conjunction with the operation setting described in “Compensation by quarter bridge
method” in the previous article, you can select “Activate compensation operation” or “Not
activate compensation operation”.
Comet Compensa
setting tion
operation
Comet NON Not When “Not activate” is selected, output voltage
activate “e” is directly output.
Comet A Activate
Comet B Activate
Set “1G4W 120”, “1G4W 240”, or “1G4W 350” from the sensor mode according to gauge
resistance.
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Chapter 10
Specifications
10.1 Specifications ·················································· 10 - 2
10.2 Standard Accessories ······································ 10 - 7
10.3 Option ······························································ 10 - 7
10.4 Outside Drawing ·············································· 10 - 8
１０．１ Specifications
■ Number of measurement points
100 points At External Switch Box Connection

Max. ※ The Switch Box TML-NET Driving Board (optional at shipping) is required.
50 points FSW-10, at 5 unit connection
■ Applied sensor
1G4W 120Ω Quarter bridge 4 wire method 120Ω

Bridge voltage
Strain DC1V 44ms（50Hz）
Half bridge common dummy method
measurement 2GAGE COM ※1
2GAGE Half bridge method 120～1000Ω
4GAGE Full bridge method 120～1000Ω

Full bridge constant current method
4G C350 350Ω
Full bridge method 0-2V Bridge voltage
4GAGE 0-2V
120～1000Ω DC2V 24ms（50Hz）
Thermocouple T(CC) Thermocouple T
Thermocouple K(CA) Thermocouple K
Thermocouple J(IC) Thermocouple J
Thermocouple Linearized digital operation
Thermocouple B Thermocouple B
temperature
measurement
Thermocouple S Thermocouple S JIS C1602-1995
Thermocouple R Thermocouple R
Thermocouple E(CRC) Thermocouple E
Thermocouple N Thermocouple N
DC 300mV Voltage measurement ±300mV Input impedance

voltage
V 1/1 500ＭΩ or more
measurement
DC 30V Voltage measurement ±30V V 1/100 1ＭΩ or more
Platinum
resistance
temperature Platinum temperature measurement Lenearized digital operation
Pt100 3W 3-wire method
detector JIS C1604-1997 Pt100
temperature
measurement
Read data from network
TML-NET TML-NET Operates NSW series ※
module
※：Options
10-2
■ Measurement range
Measurement Measureme Memory range

Range Measurement range Sampling speed
item nt mode of initial value
×1 ±30000
Strain ×10 -6 strain Initial direct ±160000
measurement ×10 ±300000 measure ×10-6 strain
×10 -6 strain
V1/1
×1 V1/1
± 30.000mV
Direct current ×10 ±160.000mV
± 300.000mV Initial direct
voltage
V1/100 measure
measurement ×1 V1/100 With FSW-10
± 3.0000 V 80ms(50Hz area)
×10 ±16.0000 V
± 30.0000 V 67ms(60Hz area)
T：-250～+ 400℃
K：-210～+1370℃ With FSW-21C/21R
J：-200～+1200℃ 100ms(50Hz area)
Thermocouple 83ms(60Hz area)
B：+200～+1760℃
temperature --- Direct -----------
S：- 10～+1760℃
measurement
R：- 10～+1760℃
E：-210～+1000℃
N：-200～+1300℃
Platinum resistance
temperature detector
temperature --- -200～+850℃ Direct -----------
measurement
※ Range of measurement of full bridge method 0-2V mode (4GAGE only, such as differential trans type
displacement gauge) is:
-6 -6
×1:±15000×10 strain, ×10:±150000×10 strain.
■ Measurement accuracy
Temperature Secular
Accuracy coefficient change of
Sensor mode Range Resolution
（23℃±5℃） of accuracy accuracy
(％rdg/℃) (％rdg/year)
Strain(except
×1 1×10 -6 strain ±(0.08％rdg＋1digit) ±0.002 ±0.02
quarter bridge
×10 10×10 -6 strain ±(0.08％rdg＋1digit) ±0.002 ±0.02
4-wire method)
Strain(quarter bridge ×1 1×10 -6 strain ±(0.28％rdg＋1digit) ±0.002 ±0.02
4-wire method) ×10 10×10 -6 strain ±(0.28％rdg＋1digit) ±0.002 ±0.02
×1 0.001mV ±(0.08％rdg＋3digit) ±0.0024 ±0.02
Voltage V1/1
×10 0.010mV ±(0.08％rdg＋3digit) ±0.0024 ±0.02
×1 0.0001V ±(0.08％rdg＋2digit) ±0.002 ±0.02
Voltage V1/100
×10 0.0010V ±(0.08％rdg＋2digit) ±0.002 ±0.02
Platinum resistance
temperature detector --- 0.1℃ ±(0.08％rdg＋0.3℃) ±0.0020 ±0.05
Pt100 3W
※ Range is changed automatically
Lead wire resistance Gauge resistance Range of lead wire resistance value correction
correction 120Ω Approximately 100Ω or less
CometB
(quarter bridge 3-wire 240Ω Approximately 200Ω or less
method) 350Ω Approximately 300Ω or less
10-3
Thermocouple temperature measurement

Accuracy ±(％rdg+℃) (23℃±5℃)
Measurement
Sensor Resolution External
range Internal reference
mode （℃） reference
（℃） junction
junction
- 250～- 200 0.1 0.38 + 0.6 0.38 + 3.9

T - 200～- 100 0.1 0.15 + 0.2 0.15 + 1.4
- 100～+ 400 0.1 0.10 + 0.2 0.10 + 0.8
- 210～- 160 0.1 0.19 + 0.3 0.19 + 1.6
- 160～ 0 0.1 0.12 + 0.2 0.12 + 1.0
K
0～+ 960 0.1 0.08 + 0.1 0.08 + 0.5
+ 960～+1370 0.1 0.10 + 0.9 0.10 + 1.4
- 200～- 160 0.1 0.16 + 0.2 0.16 + 1.2
- 160～ 0 0.1 0.12 + 0.1 0.12 + 0.8
J
0～+ 700 0.1 0.08 + 0.1 0.08 + 0.5
+ 700～+1200 0.1 0.08 + 0.6 0.08 + 0.9
※1
+ 200～+ 500 0.5℃ or less 0.04 + 4.0 0.04 + 4.0
B + 500～+ 800 0.2℃ or less 0.04 + 1.2 0.04 + 1.2
+ 800～+1760 0.1 0.05 + 0.4 0.05 + 0.4
- 10～+ 200 0.1 0.09 + 0.6 0.09 + 1.2
S
+ 200～+1760 0.1 0.07 + 0.4 0.07 + 0.7
- 10～+ 150 0.1 0.09 + 0.7 0.09 + 1.2
R
+ 150～+1760 0.1 0.07 + 0.4 0.07 + 0.7
- 210～+ 550 0.1 0.17 + 0.2 0.17 + 1.4
E
+ 550～+1000 0.1 0.09 + 0.4 0.09 + 0.8
- 200～ 0 0.1 0.18 + 0.4 0.18 + 1.6
N 0～+1090 0.1 0.08 + 0.2 0.08 + 0.6
+1090～+1300 0.1 0.08 + 0.9 0.08 + 1.2
※ Accuracy of sensor is not included. Thermo couple B does not use reference junction.
※1 Thermocouple-B does not use reference junction.
10-4
■ Display, function
Indicator LCD display with backlight

Display Resolution 255×160 dots
Display contents Measurement data, setting list, Y-T monitor
Setting year, month, day, hour, min, sec
Time
Accuracy Daily precision ±1sec （23℃±5℃）
RS-232C, USB, LAN (option)
Interface Receipt of control, transmit of measurement data etc.,
Function
and output to external printer and external indicator
Initial, direct, measure, settable as per junction (temperature measurement can
Measurement mode
be done on "direct" mode only)
Automatically changed from 1 st channel to the last
Scanning
Changing method of channel. Any channel can be skipped.
measurement points Monitor channel is measured repeatedly (Max. 5 points)
Monitor
Displayed graphically according to time transition.
Start key switch, interval timer, monitor comparator,
Start of measurement
RS-232C, USB, LAN (option)
Can be set with each junction
Coefficient ±(0.0001～99999)
Unit 40 types (i.e. με, mV, ℃, kgf, mm)
Program settings Any number of display digits following decimal point can
Decimal point
be set from 0 to 6
Initial value Can be written per arbitrary measurement channel
Sensor mode Type of sensor to connect can be set
Coefficient 1.0000
Simple measure Unit interlocked to sensor mode
Decimal point interlocked to sensor mode
Self diagnosis function Version information, battery, variation, burnout
Standard IEEE1451.4 class 2

TEDS function
Function readout of TEDS sensor information
Function Auto start with set time interval, or on set time
Hour, minute, second. Can be set up to 99 h 59 min 59
Interval
sec per step
Number of start Up to 99 per 1 step, or endless
Number of step Up to 5 steps can be programmed
Interval timer Start on actual time Starting time (day, hour, min, sec) can be set per step)
GOTO step Can be programmed to loop to the previous step.
GOTO comparator Move to 1st step of monitor comparator
Power on at 5 sec before starting time of measurement,
Sleep function and off after completion of measurement automatically.
Sleep function can be set to ON/OFF.
Automatically measured due to the change amount set by
Function
monitor channel (1 point)
Monitor comparator Comparison amount Can be set per step. up to ±999999
Comparison method Amount of change or absolute value can be selected
Number of start Up to 99 times per 1 step or endless
10-5
Function Record and playback measurement data

Measurement mode, channel number, Measurement data,
Contents of record
time data, data number
Data memory
Data capacity Up to approximately 80,000 items
Duration of data
Approximately 20 days (at fully charged)
retention
TM
Card standard Compact flash card
Memory card
Card capacity 32M～2G byte (FAT16)
Automatically power off when any key operation or command received from
Auto power OFFf
interface for certain time. This function can be set to ON/OFF.
Switch Box Driving Board
Connectable Switch Box: FSW-21C/FSW-21R
Number of Units Connected: 5 units
Extension Length: Extension not available, within 1.5 m between equipments
Switch Box TML-NET Driving Section
TML-NET At Using Low Consumption Type Network Module
Driving Board Number of Units Connected: 100 Units, max.
(optional) Total Extension Distance: within 1 Km
At Using Traditional Type Network Module
Number of Units Connected: 20 Units, max. (NSW-014B, less than 150 m)
Total Extension Distance: within 1 Km (NSW-014B, less than 10 units)
Cable Used: Dedicated 2-Conductor Shielded Cable
■ General specification
With alkaline battery, LCD back light OFF (23±5 ), without option:
approx. 40 hours
At Using LAN Board approx. 9.5 hours
Duration of Switch Box TML-NET Driving Board
continuous usage FSW-21C/R: At using 1 unit (101 mode) approx. 5 hours
FSW-21C/R: At using 5 units (101 mode) approx.1 hour
NSW-014C: At using 100 units approx.1 hour
NSW-014B: At using 20 units approx. 1 hour
With alkaline battery, LCD back light OFF (23±5 ), without option:
approx. 8 months
Operation Hour At Using LAN Board approx. 2 months
Using Sleeve Switch Box TML-NET Driving Board
Interval FSW-21C/R: At using 1 unit (101 mode) approx. 2.2 months
(1 hour interval) FSW-21C/R: At using 5 units (101 mode) approx. 10 days
NSW-014C: At using 100 units approx.10 days
NSW-014B: At using 20 units approx.10 days
-10～+50℃ 85％RH or less (with no dew condensation)

Range of temperature
At using LAN Board (option)
and humidity for use
0～+50℃ 85％RH or less (with no dew condensation)
Range of temperature for
-20～+60℃
storage
D size alkaline battery: 4
Power supply Dedicated AC adaptor, or
External power supply DC9～18V
TDS-150 280(W)×60(H)×162(D)mm（protrusion excluded）
Dimensions
FSW-10 280(W)×60(H)×100(D)mm（protrusion excluded）
TDS-150 approximately 2.1kg （battery unit, dry battery included）
Weight
FSW-10 approximately 1.5kg
10-6
１０．２ Standard Accessory
１０．２ Standard Accessory
Operation manual 1
D Size alkaline battery 4
Phillips-Head Screw Driver 1
Shouler belt 1
Inspection sheet 1
１０．３ Option
Product name, type General description

RS-232C cable Dsub9P-Dsub9P (small) cross type 1.5m
CR-5360 Used to connect to PC
USB cable miniB-A （with ferrite core） 1.5m
CR-6187 Used to connect to PC
External indicator
Display monitored value with large high-intensity LED
EDU-11
Data cable BNC-Dsub9P (small) 1.5m）
CR-3830 Used to connect to EDU-11
External printer
Print out measurement data
DPU-S245-00A-E
8P-Dsub 9P (small) straight type 1.8m （dedicated for
Printer cable
CR-4530 TDS-150）
Used to connect to DPU-S245-00A-E
AC adapter
Connect to AC100V～240V outlet to supply power
CR-1869
Control sleep function to enable measurement for a
Remote power controller
prolonged time with external battery (dedicated cable
RPC-05A
needed)
Switch box Dedicated switch box to extend number of measurement
FSW-10 point to 10 points (one unit) or to 50 points (5 units max.)
CF card 32M～2G byte
LAN board Factory option to install LAN
External switch box for TML-NET Factory option to connect external switch box or network
Drive unit module to TDS-150
Alarm unit Unit for alarm output
Lid for Protection

Lid
Common use between TDS-150 and FSW-10
10-7
１０．４ Outside drawing
・TDS-150
・FSW-10
10-8
・Common Use for TDS-150/FSW-10 at Lid (optional) Mounting
10-9
✎memo
10-10
Chapter 11
Error Message
11.1 Error Message Description and Coping Strategy········ 11 - 2
１１．１ Error Message Description and Coping Strategy

Error messages are displayed when any failure happened or performed wrong operation during the
equipment operations. Description and coping strategies are indicated regarding each error message.
Categorization
Error Message Description and Coping Strategies
of Error
Please install Version Up File on CF Card if the

Version Backup file is not existed in the CF
Version Up File is not existed or
Card. In addition, please perform Version Up
File Error multiple numbers of file are
by installing either one of the Version Up File in
existed.
the CF Card if multiple numbers of Version Up
Files are existed.
This error is displayed when restarting power

Main body is under initialization supply again after Version Up was interrupted
Software Error because of Previous Version Up due to Power being off during Version Up.
Failure Please be waited until initialization is
completed.
The error is displayed after initialization at

Version Up interruption. Please insert a CF
Please prepare a CF Card
Version Up Error Card containing Version Up File. Version Up
containing Version Up File.
starts automatically when the CF Card is
inserted.
Version Up File is under The Version Up file in the CF Card is under

File Error confirmation. Please be waited confirmation. Please be waited until the
for a while. confirmation of Version Up File is completed.
The error is displayed when Version Up is

failed. Please re-start the main body. Please
Version Up is failed. Please follow instruction on the screen after
Version Up Error
re-start the main body. re-starting.
Please refer to [8.6 Maintenance] for the
operation of Version Up.
The Version Up File is broken. Please perform

Version Up by installing a new Version Up File.
File Error Version Up File is broken.
Please consult our nearest sales agent if the
situation is not recovered.
The error is displayed when performing

Data Memory Display Is unable since no data
read-out at Data Memory is empty. Please
Error exists in the Data Memory.
perform read-out when data is saved.
11-2
Categorization
of Error
The error is displayed when the Data Memory
capacity is not sufficient. Please secure the
Data Memory Data Memory capacity by deleting
No free space in Data Memory
Error unnecessary data in the Data Memory.
Please refer to [6.2 Data Memory] for the
operation of Data Memory.
The error is displayed when performing copy

Unable to copy since another file while the same name of another file is existed.
File Copy Error
with the same name is existed. Please change the File Name. Please refer to
[6.3 CF Card] for the change of File Name.
The error is displayed when copying data from

File Copy Error Failed to Copy a File Data Memory to CF Card is failed.
Please confirm the CF Card is recognized.
The error is displayed when the recording to

CF Card is set as ON but the CF Card is not
inserted.
CF Card Error CF Card is not inserted. Please insert a CF Card or let the recording to
CF Card to be OFF.
Please refer to [6.3 CF Card] for the operation
of recording to CF Card.
The error is displayed when the capacity of CF

Card is insufficient. Please secure CF Card
CF Card Error No free space in CF Card capacity by deleting unnecessary data in the
CF Card. Please refer to [6.3 CF Card] for the
operation of CF Card.
The error is displayed when the capacity of

Data Memory and CF Card is insufficient.
Please secure Data Memory and CF Card
Data
No free space in Data capacity by deleting unnecessary data in the
Memory/CF
Memory/CF Card Data Memory and CF Card.
Card Error
Please refer to [6.2 Data Memory] for Data
Memory operation and [6.3 CF Card] for the
CF Card operation.
The error is displayed when optional LAN

Module is not recognized.
Please consult our nearest sales agent for the
Module Error LAN Module is not available
possible failure if the error is displayed while
LAN Board is installed and LAN Setting has
been performed.
11-3
Categorization
of Error
The error is displayed when the setting value
exceeds allowable setting range. [Example]:
Setting of 1 second up to 99 hours 59 minutes
Entered Value
Please confirm Setting Values and 50 seconds is allowable for the timer
Error
setting of Interval Measurement. If the values
exceeding the range becomes Input Value
Error.
Failure of A/D Conversion

ADC Error ADC Error is generated Circuit/Communication Circuit is suspected.
Please contact our nearest agent.
The error is displayed when the

communication on RS-232C output is
unsuccessful. Please make the setting of Data
Output End to be OFF if RS-232C output is not
used.
Timeout Error RS Output becomes timeout Please refer to [7.4 Data Output] for the setting
of Data Output End. Please change the setting
to Flow Control Setting corresponding to output
equipment if RS-232C is used.
Please refer to [7.2 RS-232C Setting] for the
Flow Control Setting.
There is the possibility of broken CF Card.

Please perform formatting one time after taking
Directory is not existed or CF
--- out necessary data.
Card is broken
Please use a new CF Card if the situation is
not recovered.
The initial measurement is set as inhibition.

Measurement of Initial Value is
--- Please refer to [5.11 Measurement Auxiliary
prohibited
Setting] for the Initial Setting.
The error is displayed when measurement is

started while Interval Setting is not set. Please
--- Interval Measurement is not set perform the Interval Setting.
Please refer to [5.8 Automatic Measurement]
for the Interval Setting.
The error is displayed when measurement is

started while Monitor Comparator
Measurement is not set. Please perform
Monitor Comparator
--- Monitor Comparator Setting.
Measurement is not set
for the Monitor Comparator Measurement
Setting.
The error is displayed when turning power
supply to be OFF if the next automatic
Power Supply is unable to be
measurement is set within 30 seconds. Please
shut-down since the next
--- stop the Automatic Measurement when turning
measurement comes within 30
the Power Supply to be OFF.
seconds
for the operation of automatic measurement.
11-4
Before Requesting for Maintenance and Service (repair)
If there should be any failure or malfunction of TDS-150, please contact your local
representatives described in the end of this manual.
■ When you send us the device for repair and maintenance service:
- For quick and precise repair and delivery service, please let us know the conditions of
trouble or likely cause of such trouble.
- When packing the device to return it to us, use the packing material employed upon
delivery of the device from us or the equivalent.
- If the device must be adjusted with accessory parts or element attached, make sure to
deliver them to us at the same time.
Guarantee
This product has been carefully examined by our in-house inspection division before
delivery. If it malfunctions due to a manufacturing fault or an accident during shipment,
please report on the condition to your nearest dealer or directly to Tokyo Sokki Kenkyujo
Co., Ltd.
The guarantee period of this product is twelve months from the date of delivery. If the
product goes out of order or is broken during this period, we will repair it free of charge.
However, this free guarantee repair service will not apply in the case of trouble or damage
caused by improper handling of the product, remodeling or modification by the user, or an
act of God.
Tokyo Sokki Kenkyujo Co., Ltd. shall not take any responsibility for claims and guarantee of
loss and/or damage arising from the operation of this product regardless of any
misdescription, inaccuracy or missing items in the contents of this manual.
Head office 8-2, Minami-Ohi 6-Chome Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 140-8560 Japan
TEL (03)3763-5611 FAX (03)3763-5713
Portable Data Logger TDS-150

October 2011, 6th edition
Edited: Tokyo Sokki Kenkyujo Co., Ltd.

Issued: Tokyo Sokki Kenkyujo Co., Ltd.
■URL http://www.tml.jp/e E-mail address sales@tml.jp
© 2009 Tokyo Sokki Kenkyujo Co., Ltd.

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Operation Manual

When you read this manual

Reproduction or reprinting of this instruction manual, either partially or totally, without

Do not operate the system in a place where there is flammable gas or

It is not recommended for the user to disassemble or remodel the system.

Operate the system at a specified temperature. If the operating site is

The system is vulnerable to the dielectric effect of thunderbolts. Take

11. Error Message

1.3 Details about each part

① DC power source input connector Connector for AC adapter

* CF card: CompactFlashTM memory card (CF card)

❏ TDS-150 Side, back, and bottom

① Rubber protector A Used for a guide to connect unit(s)

① NDIS Connector This connects various sensors.

* 1G4W: 1 Gauge, 4 Wire

❏ FSW-10 Side, back, and bottom

This chapter explains basic operations as follows:

○Basic instructions for use

２．１ Instructions for use

Do not place a heavy object on the system.

２．２ Power Source

❏ How to set batteries

① Push the "PUSH" button of battery unit to

2.to the right

② Set four batteries in correct position.

③ Close the battery cover and push "PUSH"

In order to prevent blowout or leakage of batteries:

❏ Operable hours by batteries

○Continuous use hours

○Use hours at the time of sleep-interval

Connect the AC adapter “CR-1869” to the

・Do not use any AC adapter other than “CR-1869”.

２．３ Instructions for field measurement

Connect the earth wire to the GND

○Arrester for sensor

２．４ Screen outline

Soon after you turn on power, the startup

Process of initial value Monitor setting Menu

２．５ Operation outline

Operation key Main function

○Activate key lock

○Release key lock

２．６ Dedicated switching box

❏ How to connect FSW-10

２．７ Switch Box TML-NET Driving Board (optional)）

❏ Outline of Switch Box TML-NET Driving Board

❏ Description of Each Section

Connector for TML-NET

❏ Switch Box Driving Section

○ Usable Switch Box

Switch Box able to be Connected: FSW-21C／FSW-21R

○ Switch Box Connecting Cable

Switch Box Connecting Cable Switch Box Connecting Cable

Note ○ FSW-21C and FSW-21R are usable by mixture.

Note ○ The following sensor modes are unusable for FSW-21C/FSW-21R.

❏ TML-NET Driving Section

○ Usable Network Module

Number of Unit Connected: Up to 20 units (NSW-014B, less than 150 m.)

○ Connection of Network Module

Dedicated 2-Conductor Shielded Cable

Network Module Network Module

Note ○ Comet-B measurement is unable to be measured at Network Module.

２．８ Belt Mounting

❏ How to Mount the Belt

【proc Init】【To Menu】