Data Collection Software FD-50E (Ver. P1000879001B 1.

10) Instruction Manual

CODE:GZ9100497120C

Preface
This manual describes the operation of the Data Collection Software, FD-50E. Be sure to read this manual before using the product to ensure proper and safe operation of the instrument. Also safely store the manual so it is readily available whenever necessary. Product specifications and appearance, as well as the contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.

Licensing
HORIBA, Ltd. agrees that the customers use the software and this instruction manual provided that the following information is well observed by the customers:

Copyright
HORIBA, Ltd. owns this software copyright.

Range of licensing
Customer can use the software in a single computer that the customer has and uses it on his own. The licensing that the customer obtains is nonexclusive rights and shall not be assigned.

Duplication
Customer can only duplicate the software for his/her own backup purpose. The duplicated product shall never be used by a third person. Reverse engineering or any other equivalent action shall be prohibited.

Warranty and indemnification

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HORIBA, Ltd. shall not be liable for any possible damages resulting from failure of this software, any erasure of data, or any other uses of this software. This software is designed for a connection between one Meter and one PC. Connecting multiple Meter or using hub network may not always guarantee the performance of this software. HORIBA, Ltd. cant compensate even if there are mistakes in this instruction manual. Specification of this software may be modified without any advanced notifications.

Trademarks
Generally, company names and brand names are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the respective companies.

December, 2008

2003 2008 HORIBA, Ltd.

Contents 1 Introduction....................................................................... 1
1.1 1.2 1.3 Overall Feature ..................................................................................... 1 Description of manual ........................................................................... 1 Cautions ................................................................................................ 1 System configuration............................................................................. 2 System component ............................................................................... 2 Communication method and corresponding models............................. 3 Necessary PC environment and recommended PC environment......... 3 Software configuration .......................................................................... 4 Flow schematic ..................................................................................... 5

Software System ............................................................... 2

2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4

Software Configuration and Process.............................. 4

3.1 3.2

Preparation........................................................................ 6
4.1 Installation and uninstallation ................................................................ 6 4.2 Connecting Meter with PC .................................................................... 8 4.2.1 Connection for serial communication............................................ 8 4.2.2 Connection to Ethernet (For F-55 only) ........................................ 8

Start-up and End of software ........................................... 9

5.1 5.2 5.3 Start up the software ............................................................................. 9 End of the software ............................................................................... 9 Main window ....................................................................................... 10 Basic window ...................................................................................... 11 Setting procedure of the Meter............................................................ 11

Maintenance Mode.......................................................... 11
6.1 6.2

Measurement Mode ........................................................ 13

7.1 Basic window ...................................................................................... 13 7.2 Meter setting ....................................................................................... 13 7.3 Setting of measuring conditions .......................................................... 14 7.3.1 Setting of sample ID (F-52, F-53, F-54, F-55, DS-52 only)......... 14 7.3.2 Selection of measurement item .................................................. 14 7.3.3 Measurement setting (F-52, F-53, F-54, F-55, DS-52 only) ....... 14 7.3.4 AutoHold setting ......................................................................... 18 7.3.5 Setting measurement interval ..................................................... 18 7.4 Data measurement.............................................................................. 19 7.4.1 Measurement start and stop ....................................................... 19 7.4.2 Measurement information ........................................................... 20 7.4.3 Trend graph ................................................................................ 22 7.5 Saving data ......................................................................................... 23 7.6 Open files ............................................................................................ 23 7.7 Printing report...................................................................................... 23 7.8 Notes about Measurement mode........................................................ 24

Data Management Mode................................................. 25

8.1 Basic window ...................................................................................... 25 8.2 Collecting data .................................................................................... 25 8.3 List window ......................................................................................... 26 8.4 Detail window...................................................................................... 26 8.5 Creating a graph ................................................................................. 28 8.6 Printing................................................................................................ 29 8.7 Saving data......................................................................................... 29 8.8 Deleting unnecessary data ................................................................. 29 8.9 Opening a file...................................................................................... 30 8.9.1 Opening data file ........................................................................ 30 8.9.2 Opening Compact Flash (CF) data............................................. 30 8.10 Cautions in Data Management mode ................................................. 30

Troubleshooting.............................................................. 31
9.1 9.2 9.3 Problem analysis ................................................................................ 31 Error message analysis ...................................................................... 32 Contact information............................................................................. 33

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1.1

Introduction
Overall Feature
This software can load measured data from pH Meters, D-50 and F-50 series, and Electric Conductivity Meters, DS-51, DS-52 and ES-51, and Dissolved Oxygen Meters, OM-51 into your PC and save the data in MSR format, DTM format, and CSV format. Files of MSR format and DTM format are the binary files that only open by this software. Data in a Compact Flash (CF) card also can be loaded.

1.2

Description of manual
z z z This manual describes operations and screens of Windows as in the following way. [ ]: indicates buttons and menus < > : indicates titles of windows and dialog boxes The pH Meters, Electric Conductivity Meters, and Dissolved Oxygen Meters are described as Meter. All of the instructions are based on Windows XP.

1.3

Cautions
Be sure to read the following cautions before using this software. z This software should not guarantee the performance on all PC models. z Communication must be started after setting the Meter to measurement mode. For operation to move to the measurement mode, refer to the manuals of each Meter. z The operator to install this software should be the Administrator of computer system. z This is resident software. The icon of this software (yellow doctor icon) is indicated in the task tray. Main window is always shown in foreground. Other software can not be shown at the front, but the Main window can be minimized by clicking [x] button in the upper right of the Main window. To show it again, select the doctor icon and click [Main Window]. To exit from the software, click [Exit] button. Clicking [x] button only minimizes the Main windows. It does not terminate the software. z If using this software with other applications activated, this software may not always work properly. z In Maintenance mode and Data Management mode, nothing is displayed in the task tray. To display the task tray to the foreground front, select the doctor icon. z The files saved in this software (despite of those of CSV format) do not open by the normal procedure of opening (double-click or right-click and select Open.). To open the files, start up this software, and move to the mode in which the files have been saved. z The files of CSV format do not open by this software.

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2.1

Software System
System configuration
The following figure explains the system configuration. The arrows show the data flow.

Serial communication or Ethernet

Compact Flash Meter PC

2.2

System component
Component Meter PC Description D-52/53/54/55, F-51/52/53/54/55/54BW, DS-51/52, ES-51, OM-51 Refer to 2.4 Necessary PC environment and recommended PC environment Serial cable Optional serial cable for Meter (Part No. 9096004800) LAN cable Commercially available LAN cable for Ethernet Compact Flash card Optional Compact Flash card for Meter (Part No. 9096003000) Compact Flash card Used for the connection of Compact Flash and PC. Commercially reader available card reader
Note Be sure to use a cross cable for the LAN cable. If you use a straight cable, use a converting adapter of straight/ cross.

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Communication method and corresponding models

Serial communication and Ethernet
By connecting cables, real-time measurement (refer to 7 Measurement Mode) are enabled as well as the data memorized in the Meter can be acquired by PC (refer to 8 Data Management Mode). Corresponding models Serial communication: D-52, D-53, D-54, D-55, F-51, F-52, F-53, F-54, F-55, F-54BW, DS-51, DS-52, ES-51, OM-51 Ethernet: F-55
Note The serial communication and the Ethernet cannot be used at the same time.

Compact Flash (CF)

The data saved in Compact Flash can be opened and reviewed by PC (refer to 8 Data Management Mode). Corresponding models: Compact Flash: F-53, F-54, F-55

2.4

Necessary PC environment and recommended PC environment

The following shows the necessary PC environment and recommended PC environment for this software. Necessary PC environment: The following PC environment is necessary to use this software. Recommended PC environment: The following PC environment is recommended to use this software comfortably. Component Memory CPU free space of HD OS Display Drive Connector Necessary PC environment Recommended PC environment 128 MB or more 512 MB or more 600 MHz or more 1.6 GHz or more 5 GB or more 10 GB or more Windows XP or Windows 2000 SUPER VGA (800600) or better CD-ROM drive For RS-232C (D-SUB 9pin) (for Serial communication) For Ethernet (RJ45) (for Ethernet) For card reader (For use of Compact Flash)

Note z z When this software is used in the condition in which memory or the free space of hard disk is in short, the software may freeze during use and the data cannot be saved. The Compact Flash needs to be recognized as a drive by card reader.

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3.1

Software Configuration and Process

Software configuration
This software consists of three modes, Measurement mode, Data Management mode and Maintenance mode. One of those is selected on the Main window.

Measurement mode
With the Measurement mode, data measured by the Meter can be loaded in real time by serial communication or Ethernet (F-55 only) and displayed in graphic form. Data also can be saved in MSR format or CSV format.

Data Management mode

With the Data Management mode, data stored in Meter or stored in a Compact Flash card can be loaded. A graph can be made, and data also can be saved in DTM format or CSV format.

Maintenance mode
With the Maintenance mode, model of the Meter, name of the Meter, the details of the Meter, and communication method are set up. In case of doing measurement and data collection by serial communication or Ethernet, the setting must be done in the Maintenance mode.

3.2

Flow schematic
Start Software

Open MSR file

Main window

Open DTM file Open CF file

Measurement Collect memory data Maintenance mode Setup l t Main window

Measurement

Collect memory data

Complete Measurement mode

Complete Data Management mode

Terminate software

z z

After the start-up, measurement or memory data collection need the setting in Maintenance mode. There is no need of setting in Maintenance mode for the case of opening data files.

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4.1

Preparation
Installation and uninstallation
Note The operator to install this software should be the Administrator of computer system.

Installation
1. Double click HORIBADataNavi.exe file, the file is then loaded. 2. After loading, the window shown below appears. Then, click [Next].

3. Select the folder you want to install the software, and click [Next]. Setting is started. Default setting will install it to the C drive.

4. When setting is completed, the window shown below appears. Click [Finish] to complete the installation. A shortcut icon, HORIBA Data Navi is made on the desktop.

When the message shown below is displayed, select [Ignore].

Uninstallation
Follow the procedure of <Add/Remove Programs> to uninstall the software on Windows. <Add/Remove Programs> can be selected in [Control Panel] from [Settings] of [Start] menu.

4.2

Connecting Meter with PC

1. Prepare the Meter and cable. 2. Confirm that the Meter is not powered yet, and start the connection. For cables, refer to 2.2 System component.

4.2.1

Connection for serial communication

Connect the serial cable to the serial communication connector of the Meter and PC. For the serial communication connector of the Meter, refer to the instruction manual of the Meter.

Serial communication connector of PC

4.2.2

Connection to Ethernet (For F-55 only)

Connect LAN cable to the Ethernet connector of the Meter and PC. For the Ethernet of the Meter, refer to the instruction manual of the Meter.

Ethernet connector of PC

Note The cable connection of Meter to PC should be performed with the power of Meter OFF. Connection with the power ON may damage the Meter and PC. Starting up the PC with the Meter connected to PC and with the power of Meter ON may cause PC malfunction. When this should occur, either disconnect the power cable or remove the battery of the Meter.

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5.1

Start-up and End of software

Start up the software
In [Start] menu, select [Programs] [HORIBA] [HORIBA Data Navi]. The software starts up. Instead, you can double-click the shortcut icon on the desktop for start-up. When the start-up is normally processed, the Main window shown below is displayed.

5.2

End of the software

Pressing [Exit] button at the lower right of the Main window quits the software. See next section for the Main window.

End of software ([Exit] button)

For Main window, refer to 5.3 Main window.

5.3

Main window
This software consists of three modes, Measurement mode, Data Management mode and Maintenance mode. One of those is selected on this Main window. The character at the lower left of the window is called as Doctor. Measurement Data Management Maintenance Minimizing window

Doctor

End of software ([Exit] button)

Supplemental Information When displaying the Main window, selecting the doctor icon in the task tray shows sub menu including version information of this software. Also, clicking the doctor at the lower left of the Main window shows version information.

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Maintenance Mode
Set up the Meter and communication method. Set up in this Maintenance mode before measurement or data collection. For opening the data file only, there is no need of setting in the Maintenance mode.

6.1

Basic window
Input name of the Meter (optional) Select the model of the Meter

Input the detail information of the Meter (optional)

Detail setting of communication

Select communication method Get manufacturing number from the Meter

6.2

Setting procedure of the Meter

1. Select the model of the Meter. 2. Optionally input the name of the Meter. 3. Optionally input the detail information of the Meter. 4. Select communication method from serial and Ethernet (F-55 only) and set up details as follows. Serial Select serial port from COM1 to COM10. Select the correct serial port according to your PC. Ethernet (F-55 only) Input IP address set up in F-55. IP address of F-55 can be found in [Network Setting] of F-55. 5. Click [Get MFG No.] button to get the manufacturing number. Set the Meter to measurement mode before this. During the data acquisition, the window shown below is displayed. When the window disappears, and no error message is displayed, then the acquisition is completed. When any error message is displayed, refer to 9 Troubleshooting.

6.

Click [OK] button to return to Main window. Operations 1 , 4 and 5 must be done without fail.

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Setting for communication by Ethernet

See instruction manual of F-55 for network setting. Default IP address for F-55 is as follows.

192.168.0.1
The IP address of F-55 and IP address of PC must be as follows. Must not be same. The three numbers from left must be same. (Example below shows that 192.168.0 is same.)
Setting example Here is one of the setting examples. Item Setting for F-55 Setting for PC IP address 192.168.0.1(Default setting) 192.168.0.2 Gateway address 192.168.0.100(Default setting) No need to change Subnet musk 255.255.255.0(Default setting) No need to change It is recommended not to change Gateway address and Subnet musk because they do not need to be set up in this software. When you connect a HORIBA pH Meter to existing LAN, consult your network administrator. Note If setting is changed, both F-55 and PC must be turned off and restarted.

How to change the network setting for PC

The following is the step to change the PC network setting for the case of Windows XP. 1. Select [Control Panel] from [Settings] of [Start] menu, and select [Network and Internet Connections.] 2. Select My Network Places from the column See Also. 3. Select View network connections from the column Network Tasks. 4. Double-click [Local Area Connection]. 5. Window for <Local Area Connection Status> appears. Select [General] tab and click [Properties]. 6. Window for < Local Area Connection Properties> appears. Select [General] tab and double-click [Internet protocol (TCP/IP)]. 7. Window for <Internet protocol (TCP/IP) Properties> appears. Select [Use the following IP address] for setting up IP address, Subnet musk and Default gateway.
Note The setting items above are the same for the case of Windows 2000.

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Measurement Mode
In the Measurement mode, data being measured by a Meter can be loaded, a graph can be displayed, and measured data can be saved in MSR format or CSV format.

7.1

Basic window
[Print] [Set up measuring conditions] [Start measurement [Stop measurement]

[Open]

[Save]

Measurement Information

Trend Graph

7.2

Meter setting
Setting of measuring conditions must be done before starting measurement. Click [Set up measuring conditions] in Measurement mode, then the dialog box for selection appears. Confirm the Meter and select a measuring channel, then click [OK]. This window does not appear for D-52, ES-51, OM-51, F-51, DS-51 and DS-52 because they have only one channel.

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7.3

Setting of measuring conditions

Click [OK] on selection, then the dialog box for setting up measuring conditions appears. Setting of Sample ID (optional) (F-52, F-53, F-54, F-55, DS-52 only)

Selection of Measurement item

Measurement Setting (F-52, F-53, F-54, F-55, DS-52 only) AutoHold Setting, Setting of Measurement Interval

7.3.1

Setting of sample ID (F-52, F-53, F-54, F-55, DS-52 only)

Optionally, input a sample ID. Upper-case or lower-case alphabet and numerals can be used up to 12 characters. When inputting any letters that are not able to be input by the Meter, they may not appear correctly in the Meter display. The letters available in the Meter are: alphabetical letters (both uppercase and lowercase), numerical values, period, hyphen, under bar, and space.

7.3.2

Selection of measurement item

Measurement item can be selected.

7.3.3

Measurement setting (F-52, F-53, F-54, F-55, DS-52 only)

Select if the setting of measurement condition should be the same with the Meter. When using the setting of Meter, place a checkmark to the option, Mach with the Meter. To set the measurement condition by this software, delete the checkmark and click the [Measurement Setting] button. The measurement conditions available for each measurement item are as follows.
Note z The setting of measurement condition by this software will be reflected to the setting of Meter. z The setting of AutoHold measurement should be given by this software.

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a) Setting of pH measurement conditions (F-52, F-53, F-54 and F55) Measuring resolution can be set up either to 0.01 pH or 0.001 pH. Setting of alarm also can be done. In the alarm setting, placing a checkmark in the column Mach with the Meter enables the measurement under the alarm setting of the Meter. Deleting the checkmark in the column Mach with the Meter enables the alarm setting by this software, such as selection of making the alarm ON/OFF, or setting upper/lower limit value when the alarm is ON. Setting range: 0.000 pH to 14.000 pH
Note For setting the upper and lower limit for the alarm, the digit number after the decimal point must be less than that of the alarm setting for the Meter. They can be set up more finely than the digit number of the Meter. However, the display for measurement information only reflects the same digit number as that of the Meter.

b) Setting of mV (ORP) measuring conditions (F-52, F-53, F-54 and F-55) Alarm can be set up. Setting range: -1999.9 mV to 1999.9 mV

c) Setting of ION measuring conditions (F-53 and F-55) Measurement unit and alarm can be set up. In the alarm setting, placing a checkmark in the column Mach with the Meter enables the measurement under the alarm setting of the Meter. Setting range: 0 g/L to 999 g/L (mol/L)
Note With this software, measurement is done only by Calibration Curve Method. The measurement by Standard Addition Method is not available. For the Calibration Curve Method and Standard Addition Method, refer to the instruction manual of Meter.

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d) Setting of COND (Conductivity) measuring conditions (F-54, F-55 and DS-52) Measurement unit and temperature conversion can be set up. Setting range of temperature coefficient at ON: 0.00 to 10.00%/ Alarm also can be set up. In the alarm setting, placing a checkmark in the column Mach with the Meter enables the measurement under the alarm setting of the Meter. To perform the setting with the alarm activated by this software, the digit number of the cell constant should be adjusted so that it is the same with that set by the Meter. The digit number of the cell constant means the part of 100 for the cell constant of 1.2*100m-1. Select from the option [Cell Constant]. To confirm the cell constant, press the [CAL] key in the <COND measurement> screen (for DS-52, press the [CELL] key). For details, refer to the instruction manual for each Meter. The setting range is different per cell constant. <<Alarm Setting Range>> Cell Constant Setting Range 10 m
-1 -1 -1

Cell Constant 0.1 cm 1 cm

-1 -1 -1

Setting Range 0.000 S/cm to 19.99 mS/cm 0.00 S/cm to 199.9 mS/cm 0.0 S/cm to 1.999 S/cm

0.0 S/m to 1.999 S/m 0.000 mS/m to 19.99 S/m 0.00 mS/m to 199.9 S/m

100 m

1000 m

10 cm

Note The digit number of the cell constant must correspond to that of the Meter.

Selection of digit number of Cell Constant

e) Setting of SALT (Salinity) measuring conditions (F-54, F-55 and DS-52) Alarm can be set up. Setting range: 0.00% to 4.00%

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f) Setting of RESISTIVITY measuring conditions (F-54, F-55 and DS-52) Measurement unit and alarm can be set up. In the alarm setting, placing a checkmark in the column Mach with the Meter enables the measurement under the alarm setting of the Meter. To perform the setting with the alarm activated by this software, the digit number of the cell constant should be adjusted so that it is the same with that set by the Meter. The digit number of the cell constant means the part of 100 for the cell constant of 1.2*100m-1. Select from the option [Cell Constant]. To confirm the cell constant, press the [CAL] key in the <COND measurement> screen (for DS-52, press the [CELL] key). For details, refer to the instruction manual for each Meter. The setting range of upper and lower limit for alarm is different per cell constant. <<Alarm Setting Range>> Cell Constant Setting Range 10 m
-1 -1

Cell Constant Setting Range 0.1 cm-1 1 cm

-1

50.0 ohmm to 1.999 Mohmm 5.00 ohmm to 199.9 kohmm

5.00 kohmcm to 199.9 Mohmcm 0.500 kohmcm to 19.99 Mohmcm 50.0 ohmcm to 1.999 Mohmcm

100 m

1000 m-1

0.500 ohmm to 19.99 kohmm 10 cm-1

A value of 0.500 ohmm (50.00 ohmcm) or lower can be input, but alarm may not work properly.
Note Measurement can not be done without corresponding the digit number of the cell constant to that of the Meter.

Alarm display
The alarm display of this software is shown on Alarm State in the window of measurement information as follows. In case of going over the upper limit: Upper Limit In case of going below the lower limit: Lower Limit In case of going within the range: ---

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7.3.4

AutoHold setting
With AutoHold setting, the stability of the measuring value is automatically judged and the value is held and displayed. The setting of AutoHold is different per model. For AutoHold condition, refer to the instruction manual for each Meter. Detailed Setting (F-52, F-53, F-54, F-55 and DS-52) Hold condition can be selected from EXACT, NORMAL, BRIEF, TIME and OFF. See instruction manual of the Meter for each hold condition.

Simple Setting (D-52, D-53, D-54, D-55, F-51, F-54BW, DS-51, ES-51 and OM-51) For D-52, D-53, D-54, F-51, F-54BW, DS-51, ES-51 and OM-51, only ON and OFF of the AutoHold can be set up. See instruction manual of the Meter for the hold condition.

7.3.5

Setting measurement interval

z z When the AutoHold setting is ON: The measurement interval is set to 2 seconds and cannot be changed. When the AutoHold setting is OFF: The setting interval (data acquisition interval) can be set from 2 to 3600 seconds. Setting the AutoHold setting to OFF by the dialog box either of AutoHold (Detailed) or AutoHold (Simple) enables the Measurement Interval button to be activated. By clicking this button, the dialog box <Measurement Interval> appears, to enable the setting of measurement interval.

Note z For the measurement interval, input integers of 2 to 3600. z The measurement interval can be delayed in several seconds depending on the communication condition.

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Measurement by constant interval by automatic data memory function

To acquire the data by constant time interval, the Auto data memory function of the Meter is helpful. The Auto data memory function memorizes the measurement data in the Meter by a constant time interval, and the memorized data is collected in Data Management mode (refer to 8 Data Management Mode). For the Auto data memory function, refer to the instruction manual of the Meter.
Note z The data number to be memorized in the Meter is 300. z In models F-52, F-53, F-54, F-55, and DS-52, the data memory is called as Interval Memory.

7.4
7.4.1

Data measurement
Measurement start and stop
1. When clicking [Start measurement], measurement starts. Measurement information and graph are displayed in window for displaying details. Measurement information shows the latest data. 2. When clicking [Stop measurement], measurement stops. * is displayed until data is saved in MSR format.

[Start measurement]

[Stop measurement]

Measurement information

Trend Graph

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7.4.2 z

Measurement information Item displayed

The items displayed in <Measurement information> are shown in the table below. Note that not all of them may be displayed depending on models or measurement items. Model names D-5X and F-5X in the table stand for the following models. D-5X: D-52, D-53, D-54, D-55, F-51, F-54BW, DS-51, ES-51, OM-51 F-5X: F-52, F-53, F-54, F-55, DS-52 OK: items displayed : items not displayed Classification Item Serial Ethernet D-5X F-5X F-55 Measurement result Date OK OK OK Measurement result OK OK OK Temperature (ATC or MTC) OK OK OK Hold State OK OK OK Alarm State --- OK OK Basic information Sample ID OK OK OK Operator OK OK Measurement item OK OK OK Channel OK OK OK Meter name OK OK OK Meter model OK OK OK Meter details OK OK OK MFG No OK OK OK Measurement setting Hold information OK OK OK (common) Alarm information NG OK OK Alarm upper and lower limits OK OK Measurement setting Resolution OK OK (pH) Electrode Model OK OK Electrode Lot. OK OK Measurement setting Electrode Model OK OK (ION) Electrode Lot. OK OK Measurement setting Cell Constant OK (COND) Temperature Conversion OK OK Electrode Model OK OK Electrode Lot. OK OK Calibration result common CAL operator OK OK items CAL date OK OK OK (pH, ION, COND, salinity) Temperature at calibration OK OK OK (ATC or MTC) Calibration result (pH) Electrode Status OK OK OK Offset OK OK OK Repeatability OK OK OK Electrode Sensitivity OK OK OK Calibration classification OK OK OK (Calibration, preliminary check) Calibration result OK OK OK Calibration result (ION) Electrode Status OK OK OK Offset OK OK OK Electrode Sensitivity OK OK OK Calibration result OK OK OK Calibration result (Salinity) Calibration Coefficient OK

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Note The following items are to be set by this software. Sample ID (F-5X) Measurement item Channel Meter name Meter model Meter details Hold information Alarm information and upper/lower limit value (when the option Mach with the Meter in the alarm setting <Alarm setting> is not selected in F-5X) Resolution (when the option Mach with the Meter in the <Measurement condition> is not selected in F-5X) Temperature conversion (when the option Mach with the Meter in <Measurement condition> is not selected in F-5X)

Property setting
<Measurement information> consists of five fields, Measurement result, Setting, Electrode condition, Electrode sensitivity, and Calibration result. Double-click in each field makes the dialog window of <Setting of Properties> for that field appear, allowing the display setting. Setting Selection of information to be displayed and change of display order are enabled. The items of the box at the right side are displayed in order. Note that all of them may not be displayed depending on the model or measurement item. Letter font can also be changed. Background The color of background and line type of the frame can be set. Setting Background

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7.4.3

Trend graph
In the screen of <Trend Graph>, the measurement data can be displayed as a graph. The mark is displayed on the screen title bar until the data is saved in MSR format. For X axis, either elapse time or data acquisition time can be set. Right-click of on the screen enables the following setting.

Format
Graph format can be set. The setting items are as follows. Graph background color X-axis setting (either elapsed time or current time). Select whether the X-axis should be elapsed time or the current time. Display time format can also be selected. Scale setting. X-axis scale can only be set as current time. The setting by time is reflected to the elapsed time graph.

Spectrum
Graph display format and line type can be selected.

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7.5
z

Saving data
MSR format
With MSR format, details of the last measured data and the graph can be saved. Click [Save] button and select the file type, MSR Files (*.msr) to save the data. Files of MSR format can only open in the Measurement mode.

CSV format
With CSV format, a list of the measured data can be saved. Click [Save] button and select the file type, Text Files (*.csv), and input a file name and extension (.csv) to save the data.
Note If extension (.csv) is not input, the data may not be saved.

7.6

Open files
Click [Open] and select a MSR format file.
Note This software does not open the files of CSV format.

7.7

Printing report
Click [Print] to print the report. The format can not be changed. A graph can be printed by changing the format of graph in advance.

Printer
Printer models Windows-compatible printers must be used. Appearance of printing The appearance of printed materials may be different depending on the resolution of the printer, performance and fonts. Color printer Color printing is feasible.
Note This software does not guarantee the performance in all printers.

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7.8

Notes about Measurement mode

z When the AutoHold setting is OFF, there is no limit in the measurement time. However, the data number to be measured depends on the PC condition. Especially, when the measurement more than the PC capacity is performed, the software may freeze to prevent the data saving, or the OS may stop. Note this risk in the continuous measurement for a long time. When the measurement is considered to take long, it is recommended to set a longer measurement interval. During the measurement, do not perform any operation other than stopping the measurement. MSR format files that are saved with Measurement mode can be opened only in Measurement mode. When data is measured in Measurement mode, following settings in this software reflect the setting of the Meter. Sample ID (F-52, F-53, F-54, F-55, DS-52) Measurement condition setting (for all models) Setting of AutoHold except setting OFF (F-52, F-53, F-54, F-55, DS-52) In the measurement with this software, measurement with interval memory cannot be done. For measurement with this software, the setting of interval memory of the Meter is turned off. (F-52, F-53, F-54, F-55, DS-52) The mV measurement has two types: absolute mV (mV_ABS) and relative mV (mV_REL). For models D-52, D-53, D-54, D-55, F-51 and F-54BW, the measurement should be performed according to the type selection of Meter. For example, when the Meter selects absolute mV measurement mode, the measurement by absolute mV is selected, and so for the relative mV measurement mode. To switch absolute and relative, use CAL key when the Meter is in the mV measurement mode. For the models F-52, F-53, F-54 and F-55, only absolute mV can be measured. In measuring pH and ION with D-53 in Measurement mode, the pH measurement mode and ION measurement mode must by selected by the D-53 Meter. For example, trying to measure ION by this software in D-53 when the pH measurement mode is selected, error is triggered. To perform ION measurement, first move the D-53 to ION measurement mode. In COND measurement, the cell constant is only displayed when it is set by the Meter or when the calibration is performed.

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Data Management Mode

With the Data Management mode, you can collect data stored in the Meter or open data stored in a Compact Flash (CF) card. You can also save the data in DTM format or convert the data to CSV format. Creating graphs or printing can be done in this mode.

8.1

Basic window
[Collect data] [Preview] [Clear] [Create graph

[Print the report]

[Open]

[Save (DTM format)]

[Save(CSV format)]

List window

Details

Graph

8.2

Collecting data
Clicking [Collect data] button to read all the data stored in the Meter. Collected data are displayed in list window. During the data collection, the dialog box shown below appears. Pressing the [Stop] button displays the acquired data at that time, and stops the data collection.
Note During the data collection, no operation other than [Stop] should be performed.

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8.3

List window
List window contains data acquisition No. (not displayed in the data by CF), date, measurement item, measurement result, and sample ID in a list. The width of each column can be changed by dragging and moving the border line of each column. Right-click on the list window displays a submenu, allowing such options as selection of graph item, data deletion, data list printout, and data list text saving.

List window

8.4

Detail window
Select [Details] from [Details] and [Graph]. When you select data from list window, the details are displayed in detail window. This window consists of four fields, Measurement result, Electrode status, Electrode sensitivity, and Calibration result. When you double-click one of the areas, the dialog box of <Setting of Properties> appears and you can select displayed information or change the order of display.

Detail window

List window

Details

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Item displayed

The items displayed in <Detail window> are shown in the table below. Note that not all of them may be displayed depending on models or measurement items. Model names D-5X and F-5X in the table stand for the following models. D-5X: D-52, D-53, D-54, D-55, F-51, F-54BW, DS-51, ES-51, OM-51 F-5X: F-52, F-53, F-54, F-55, DS-52 OK: items displayed : items not displayed Classification Item Serial Ethernet CF communication D-5X F-5X F-55 F-53/54/55 Measurement No. OK OK OK result Date OK OK OK OK Measurement result OK OK OK OK Temperature (ATC or MTC) OK OK OK OK Hold State OK OK OK OK Basic Sample ID OK OK OK OK information Operator OK OK OK Channel OK OK OK OK Measuring item OK OK OK OK Meter model OK OK OK OK MFG No OK OK OK OK Measurement Electrode Model OK OK setting (pH) Electrode Lot. OK OK Measurement Electrode Model OK OK setting (ION) Electrode Lot. OK OK Measurement Cell Constant OK OK setting (COND) Electrode Model OK OK Electrode Lot. OK OK Calibration CAL operator OK OK result (common) Calibration classification OK OK (Calibration, preliminary check) Calibration result OK OK Calibration date OK OK Temperature at calibration OK OK (ATC or MTC) Calibration Electrode Status OK OK result (pH) Offset OK OK Repeatability OK OK Electrode Sensitivity OK OK Calibration Electrode Status OK OK result (ION) Offset OK OK Electrode Sensitivity OK OK Calibration OK OK result (Salinity) Calibration Coefficient
Note The following item should be set by this software. Meter model

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Setting of Properties
Settings Selecting displayed information and changing order of the display can be done. Some information is not displayed depending on model of the Meter and measured item. Letter font can also be changed. Background The background color and the frame line can be changed. Setting Background

8.5

Creating a graph
Selecting the data to be displayed in a graph by the checkbox at the left end of the list window, and press the [Create graph] button to create a graph. Select [Graph] option from [Details] and [Graph]. The submenu which appears by right-click allows the setting for each measurement item. The numerical value of X-axis is a natural number allocated in order of the selected data, and the newer the data becomes the larger its value becomes. Right click on the graph allows you to change the graph format, the spectrum lines and the color. The setting of graphs is permanently retained.
Note z Selection of more than three data can only create a graph. z When a different measurement item is included in the selected data, graph cannot be created.

[Create graph]

List window

Graph

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Printing
Printing graph Graph can be printed out. Select [Graph] from [Details] and [Graph] and click [Print]. By pressing the [Preview], the preview can be displayed. Printing details Detailed information can be printed out. Select [Details] from [Details] and [Graph] and click [Print]. By pressing the [Preview], the preview can be displayed. Printing list The list window information can be printed out. Right click on the list window and select [Print list].
Note z In [Print list], the ratio of each column width is the same with that in the list window. z In [Print list], it may not cover all the information in the paper if the font size is enlarged.

8.7
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Saving data
DTM format
By DTM format, the data list and detailed information can be saved. The data can be saved by pressing the [Save(DTM format)] button. The files of DTM format can open only at Data Management mode.
Note Since the files of DTM format contain the printout preview as information, saving the files will create a file even when it contains no data.

CSV format
The detailed information for the selected data can be saved as the file of CSV format. Pressing the [Save (CSV format)] button can save the file.
Note When there is no data, the file cannot be saved as CSV format.

Saving list data

The list of data can be saved in CSV format. Right click on the list window and select the Save list (CSV format).
Note Since the title information for each column is contained in saving the list window, saving the file will create a file even when it contains no data.

8.8

Deleting unnecessary data

In order to delete unnecessary data, click the data line. Then, right click on the line and select [Delete]. You can delete one by one. Although the deleted data was one of data that a graph was created from, the deletion of data does not reflect the plot of the graph.

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8.9
8.9.1 8.9.2

Opening a file
Opening data file
Click [Open a data file] and select a DTM format file.

Opening Compact Flash (CF) data

Select the [Open] button and select the file which type is CF Files (*.phd) (PHD format). Maximum 300 data can open for one reading.
Note The card reader of Compact Flash should be recognized as a drive.

For Compact Flash (CF) data

Extension The extension of phd is attached to the file. This file can only open correctly by this software. Storing folder The data saved in CF is stored in the folder by each date when the data is acquired. For example, the data acquired in 2003/01/01 is stored in the folder of 20030101. File name The file names indicating the acquired time, measurement item, and channel are attached. For example, the data file for pH (CH1) acquired at 12:34:56 is named as 123456P1.phd and the data file for salinity (CH2) is named as 123456S2.phd. Measurement item pH mV ION COND SALT RESISTIVITY Word in the file P O I C S R

8.10

Cautions in Data Management mode

z z During the data collection, perform no operation other than stopping the data collection. Repeating the data collection without clearing the data keeps on adding another data on the list window. This means, even though the maximum memory number of the Meter is 300, data more than this capacity is going to be created and acquired. There is no limit for the data number to be saved, but when the data more than the PC hard disc capacity is accumulated, the software may freeze to prevent data saving or the OS may stop. The data number should be few as possible.

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Troubleshooting
When any problem occurs in using this software, refer to the following check sheet first. If the suggested counteraction does not solve the problem, contact your local agency.

9.1

Problem analysis

Problem Checkpoint Suggested action Reference The software cannot There is not enough free space in the Assure enough free space. 2.4, P3 be installed. hard disc. The software does The installation does not complete Retry the installation. 4.1, P6 not start up. correctly. There is not enough free space in the Assure enough free space. 2.4, P3 hard disc. In serial connection, The connected port does not Confirm the connected port 6.2, P11 Meter number correspond to the port setting. and assure correct cannot be acquired. connection. (in Maintenance Wrong model has been selected. Select the correct model of 6.2, P11 mode) the Meter. 4.2, P8 The connection with the Meter is not Assure the connection. assured. The Meter is not in the measurement Set to the measurement Instruction manual of the Meter mode. mode. The cable is disconnected. Replace the serial cable. Meter numberIP address has not been correctly set. Set the correct IP address. 6.2, P11 cannot be acquired The connection with the Meter is not Assure the connection. 4.2, P8 in LAN connection assured. (in Maintenance The Meter is not in the measurement Set to the measurement Instruction manual mode). of the Meter mode. mode. The cable is disconnected. Replace LAN cable. Measurement The Meter manufacturing number has Acquire the manufacturing 6.2, P11 cannot be not been acquired. number in the maintenance performed (in mode. Measurement The measurement condition has not Set the measurement 7.2, P13 mode). 7.3, P14 been set. condition. The Meter is not in the measurement Set to the measurement Instruction manual of the Meter mode. mode. In COND and RESISTIVITYSet the same digit number of 7.3, P14 measurement, the cell constant digit the cell constant to that of number does not correspond to that of Meter. Meter with alarm activated. The cable is disconnected. Replace the cable. Memory data cannotThe Meter manufacturing number has In maintenance mode, 6.2, P11 be collected (in Data not been acquired. acquire the manufacturing Management number. mode). The Meter is not in the measurement Set to the measurement Instruction manual of the Meter mode. mode. The cable is disconnected. Replace the cable. Graph cannot be Selected data is less than 3. 8.5, P28 Select more than 3 data. created (in Data Selected data contains different Select data of only one kind 8.5, P28 Management measurement item. of measurement item. mode).

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Error message analysis

Check point Suggested action Reference

PC and the Meter does not have Assure correct 4.2, P8 correct connection. connection. In serial communication, Confirm the connected 6.2, P11 connected port does not port and assure correct correspond to the port setting. connection. In Ethernet communication the IP Set the correct IP 6.2, P11 address has not been correctly address. set. Cable is disconnected. Replace the cable. Communication error occurred. Wrong model has been selected.Select the correct model 6.2, P11 of the Meter. Cable is disconnected. Replace the cable. Failed in the Meter connection The Meter is not in theSet to the measurement Instruction manual of the measurement mode. mode. Meter Measurement mode Failed to connect PC and the Meter does not have Assure the correct 4.2, P8 correct connection. connection. The setting is not done in Do the setting in 6.2, P11 maintenance mode. maintenance mode. Cable is disconnected. Replace the cable. Failed in setting of measuring The setting is not done in Do the setting in 6.2, P11 conditions maintenance mode. maintenance mode. Please set up the measuring Measurement condition has not Perform the setting. 7.2, P13 conditions. 7.3, P14 been set. Stop the measurement due to PC and the Meter does not have Assure the connection. 4.2, P8 communication Error correct connection. Failed in the Meter connection The Meter is not in theSet to the measurement Instruction manual of the measurement mode. mode. Meter 4.2, P8 PC and the Meter does not have Assure the connection. correct connection. Failed to start the measuring 7.2, P13 The measurement condition has Perform the setting. 7.3, P14 not been set. Cell constant setting is different In COND and RESISTIVITY Set the same digit 7.3, P14 from the Meter measurement, the cell constant number of the cell digit number does not correspond constant to that of Meter. to that of Meter with alarm activated. Data Management mode Failed to connect PC and the Meter does not have Assure the connection. 4.2, P 8 Failed in the Meter connection correct connection. Setting is not performed in Perform the setting in 6.2, P11 maintenance mode. the maintenance mode. Cable is disconnected. Replace the cable. Graph cant be created. Selected data is less than 3. Select more than 3 data. 8.5. P28 Select more than 3 data. Graph cant be created. Please Selected data contains different Select data of only one 8.5, P28 select one kind of measurement measurement item. kind of measurement item. item.

Error message Maintenance mode Failed to connect

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Contact information
In contacting your local agency, confirm and identify the following points. Date when the problem occurs Model name of the Meter you use MFG number of the Meter FD-50E Version number The page number of the instruction manual that describes the operation you have performed PC environment (CPU, memory, hard disc free space, OS) Description of the problem Questions and requests

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