TEAC Corporation Oct. 2007 D00986400A RECORDING UNIT LX-100 Series Instruction Manual Please read this manual before using

Overview 1-2 Overview The LX-100 series instrumentation data recorders can record and reproduce signals of a maximum of 48 kHz sampling frequency vi

Contents of Displayed Message 5-22 Contents of Displayed Message Type Displayed Messages Meanings Actions to be taken INF Succeeded to ad

Contents of Displayed Message 5-23 WAR Media UnFormat. Media not formatted. Cannot enter REC STANDBY. Format media and start to run. WAR Media

Contents of Displayed Message 5-24 ERR Failed to make a new folder. Failed to make a new folder on PC. Failed to create the directory of r

LX Stand-alone Operations 5-25 LX Stand-alone Operations Create a setting of the recording device, file name, and others in LX Navi before starting

LX Stand-alone Operations 5-26 Recording to Media 1. Insert the media in the LX. 2. In the LX Navi, choose New from the File menu. 3. Select the PC

LX Stand-alone Operations 5-27 Recording to Memory When recording to memory while using LX as a stand-alone device, keep the LX powered on after rec

LX Stand-alone Operations 5-28 Reproducing Even when using the LX as a stand-alone device, you can reproduce and output the last data (last I

Recording Synchronization 5-29 Recording Synchronization This section explains the optional recording synchronization function of the LX multiple un

Recording Synchronization 5-30 Settings and Recording Operations Use the LX Navi menu of each master/slave unit for the amp and input r

Recording Synchronization 5-31 Operations You can set the master unit and the slave unit(s) by using the LX Navi. 1. Start to run LX Navi in

Features 1-3 Features Input/Output Amps The LX main unit is equipped with two slots and the optional expansion unit provides an additional two sl

Recording Synchronization 5-32 Meanings of displayed item after starting the program and executing the “Update List” Status of Check Box status sy

Recording Synchronization 5-33 Meaning of displayed items after clicking “Sync Check” button Status of Check Box status sync mode Meaning Check M

Recording Synchronization 5-34 3. The LX Navi main window of the master unit is displayed. “M/name or serial number” at Target Unit in the left bottom

Recording Synchronization 5-35 4. To show the window of the LX specified as a slave unit, start again to run the LX Navi on the PC to display the LX

Recording Synchronization 5-36 Others The LX Navi remembers the serial no. of the LX main unit which was operated previously. In such a case i

6-1 Section 6 Specifications

Main Unit Specifications 6-2 Main Unit Specifications Recording Media PC card and memory, or memory Capacity of Memory 64MB, add up to 576MB as op

Main Unit Specifications 6-3 External Dimensions 電波妨害を引き起こす こと がありま す。この場合 には 使用者が適切な対策をこの装置は、クラ スＡ情報技 術装置です。この 装置 を家庭環 境で使用する とＶＣＣＩ－Ａ講ずるよう 要求 される

Main Unit Specifications 6-4 Block Diagram LX-110 8 channel input 8channel output type Input Amp Output Amp Mi

Setting Tachometer Pulse Inputs 6-5 Setting Tachometer Pulse Inputs You can use the tachometer pulse inputs to the PULSE IN A/B connectors of the LX

Features 1-4 Event Marks You can mark the data during recording. Then you can search for such event marks when you want to reproduce some reco

Generator Output Specifications 6-6 Generator Output Specifications You can use the MON OUT connector of the LX-120 for the generator output. Nu

Expansion Unit Specifications 6-7 Expansion Unit Specifications <AU-LX100EPIO> Expansion unit for DC100 amp / PA100 amp / ST100 amp / AO100 am

Expansion Unit Specifications 6-8 External Dimensions （６５）４５２００３００１１０[mm]

DC Input Amp Specifications 6-9 DC Input Amp Specifications <AR-LXDC100> Quantization Bits 16 bits or 24 bits swi

DC Input Amp Specifications 6-10 Filter Characteristics The analog filter is a 2nd-order Butterworth filter, with a cutoff frequency that is about

PA Amp Specifications 6-11 PA Amp Specifications <AR-LXPA100> Number of Channel 8 Input Format Balanced and unbalanced Input Coupling

ST Amp Specifications 6-12 ST Amp Specifications <AR-LXST100> Number of Channel 8 Input Format Balanced differential Input Coupling

ST Amp Specifications 6-13 Inter-channel phase Difference 1 degree or less (in same range with bandwidth 20 kHz or less) 3 degree or

Output Amp Specifications 6-14 Output Amp Specifications <AR-LXAO100> Num. of Output Channels 8 channel Output Voltage +/-1 to 5

Output Amp Specifications 6-15 Filter Characteristics The analog filter is a 2nd-order Butterworth filter, with a cutoff frequency that is about 1.

About TAFFmat 1-5 About TAFFmat TAFFmat (an acronym for Teac Data Acquisition File Format) is a file format composed of the following: (1) A data fi

File Format 6-16 File Format Type of Files The LX makes a binary-format data file and ASCII-format header file each time recording stops or pauses

File Format 6-17 Directory Structure on Media The following diagram shows how directories are organized on the media: 1. TEAC_LX T

File Format 6-18 Data File A/D-converted data is recorded as 2-byte integers between -32768 and +32767 in case of 16 bits A/D and also recorded as 4

File Format 6-19 Data File When Turning on Tachometer Pulse Inputs The LX-120 can record the tachometer pulse input channel(s) assigned at either

File Format 6-20 Example 8 analog channels, and 2 x 16 bits tachometer pulse input mode: (Keyword on the header file for the tachometer pulse

File Format 6-21 Converting Data to Physical Quantities In case of 16 bits AD, the AD conversion value is an integer ranging from –32768 to +32767 a

File Format 6-22 Header File Header files are ASCII-format text files containing information such as recording conditions. Header files are based o

File Format 6-23 Explanations of Header File DATASET File name VERSION 1 (This is a fixed value.) SERIES Number of the channel

File Format 6-24 The LX-120 attaches the following information after DEVICE. When the tachometer pulse input channel is set PULSE_CH_A Tachomete

Connector Specifications 6-25 Connector Specifications DIGITAL CONTROL connector <Functions> Contact input: REC FWD, REC, FWD, STOP, PA

Notes on Usage 1-6 Notes on Usage Use of an UPS is Recommended We recommend that you use an UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) whenever you use an

Connector Specifications 6-26 AQ-VU synchronization connector Makes control of record start/stop and time setting. <Functions> INPUT A

Recording Synchronization Specifications 6-27 Recording Synchronization Specifications Number of Units to be Synchronized 4 units Inter-channel ph

7-1 Section 7 Appendix

Troubleshooting 7-2 Troubleshooting If you encounter one of the following problems, check whether the recommended actions solve the problem before y

Supplied Accessories and Options 7-3 Supplied Accessories and Options Supplied Accessories DC Power Cable 1 Microphone 1 Ear

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Notes on Usage 1-7 Handling PC Card To discharge static electricity from your body, touch a metallic surface near you before handling the unit. Nev

Names and Parts 1-8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Names and Parts Front 1 Drive Opening the cover reve

Names and Parts 1-9 9 Output connector (When the analog playback amp card is installed in the slot.) Outputs the reproduced signal. Outputs the input

Names and Parts 1-10 Rear LX-110 IEEE 1394 Version The

Names and Parts 1-11 1 FG terminal Connects the grounding wire. 2 MON OUT connector Outputs in analog format the signal of a channel during reco

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS i CAUTION:  Read all of these Instructions.  Save these Instructions for later use.  Follow all Warnings and Instructions ma

Recording time 1-12 Recording time Recording to Memory, 8 channels, 16 bits A/D, 64 MB standard memory (when not recording voice me

Sampling Frequency and Number of Channels 1-13 Sampling Frequency and Number of Channels A combination of the sampling frequency vs. the number of a

Sampling Frequency and Number of Channels 1-14 (16bitsAD/24bitsAD) 65.536kHz series Max. number of analog input channels based on the ta

Sampling Frequency and Number of Channels 1-15 Recording Condition 2 Recording Mode: Recording to the internal memory or direct recording to the PC

Sampling Frequency and Number of Channels 1-16 Remarks: Cannot select the moving average other than 1 (one) at the Sampling Frequency settings sho

2-1 Section 2 Installation

Connections 2-2 Connections ※ When the DC power voltage falls to +11V or less, the USAGE LED

Connections 2-3 Notes of Connections Attaching Ferrite Core on IEEE 1394 Interface cable (IEEE 1394 model) To reduce the radio noise, attach the

Installing LX-100 Series (IEEE 1394 model) 2-4 Installing LX-100 Series (IEEE 1394 model) An overview of the LX-100 (IEEE 1394 model) ins

Installing LX-100 Series (IEEE 1394 model) 2-5 Installing OHCI Driver The following screen samples are for Windows XP. However, these operations

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ii 17) Damage Requiring Service -- Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel un

Installing LX-100 Series (IEEE 1394 model) 2-6 4. Double click ［1394Bus host Controllers］, and confirm that “Texas Instruments OHCI

Installing LX-100 Series (IEEE 1394 model) 2-7 Select “Search for the best driver in these locations” and “Include this location in the search:” E

Installing LX-100 Series (IEEE 1394 model) 2-8 Download the 1394 Storage Supplement Program From the Microsoft site, download the 1394 Storage

Installing LX-100 Series (IEEE 1394 model) 2-9 2. The Following Download Center site for the Microsoft Windows XP update program (KB885222) will b

Installing LX-100 Series (IEEE 1394 model) 2-10 Installing LX Navi To install the supplied LX Navi software: 1. Execute “Setup.exe”, which is

Installing LX-100 Series (LAN model) 2-11 Installing LX-100 Series (LAN model) An overview of the LX-100 (LAN model) installation is provided bel

Installing LX-100 Series (LAN 1394 model) 2-12 About IP Address Settings Consult your network administrator when connecting the LX-100 series to y

Starting Program 2-13 Starting Program After installing the drivers and LX Navi and connecting the PC and the LX, start LX Navi. Do not run LX Na

Starting Program 2-14 For LX-100 Series (LAN model) The following dialog box is displayed when LX Navi starts. Check the box at the serial

Starting Program 2-15 Note that if the LX-100 series is already being used for another PC, a red check mark is displayed and USE is displayed in

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS iii FCC Part 15 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Par

Starting Program 2-16 When multiple LX-100 series are found in the same segment, the dialog box appears as shown below. In such a case, select the

Starting Program 2-17 Start to run Navi directly without displaying the LX Network dialogue When running LX Navi, refer to the following procedur

Inserting and Ejecting Media 2-18 Inserting and Ejecting Media Inserting Media Insert or eject the media when the LX is at the STOP state of t

Inserting and Ejecting Media 2-19 PC Card On the PC, format the PC Card to FAT16 or FAT32 (not quick format) before using. Format the PC Card excee

About Expansion Unit 2-20 Added tabs by expansion units About Expansion Unit The combinations of input amp and output amp available for using A

3-1 Section 3 Introduction to LX Navi

Outline of Main Window 3-2 Outline of Main Window When you start the LX Navi program, the following main window will be displayed. Status

Outline of Main Window 3-3 Main Menu Menu Bar New: Select a recording device, or specify a file name Open:

Outline of Main Window 3-4 Display of Status Bar Remaining time of fan stop Display of Modes RECO

Initializing Settings 3-5 Initializing Settings In case the setting parameters, which are saved in the LX main unit, are initiali

LICENSE AGREEMENT AND LIMITED WARRANTY iv MPORTANT: PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE LICENSE AGREEMENT HEREIN BEFORE USING THE SOFTWARE. THE RI

Overview of Steps in Recording and Reproduction 3-6 Overview of Steps in Recording and Reproduction Become the vi

4-1 Section 4 Settings

System Settings 4-2 System Settings To specify settings of the LX operations, choose System from the Setup menu. for LX-110 fo

System Settings 4-3 for LX-110 In LX-110, you can select the sampling frequency series of 96k-1.5k and 1k-1/60 only at the upper row. You

System Settings 4-4 Calibration When you set this to ON, the calibration will start automatically. Clock Use this to adjust the internal clock on t

System Settings 4-5 Monitor/Generator In Signal, select the monitor channel or the type of the generator output signals (only for the LX-120) to be ou

Input Amp Settings 4-6 Input Amp Settings In the System dialog, click the tab of the slot in which the input amp is installed. The setting param

Input Amp Settings 4-7 PA Amp AR-LXPA100 <PA100> is shown at the Slot tab. AR-LXPA100 is a PA amp applied for some inputs such as voltage outp

Input Amp Settings 4-8 When using a conventional AC powered signal output Input Mode: Unbalanced (Unbal) mode If the frame ground (FG) of the input si

Input Amp Settings 4-9 AR-LXPA100 Setting Dialog AR-LXPA100 Setting Dialog Bal/Unbal: Only a combination of DC

Index v Section 1 Preface ...

Input Amp Settings 4-10 ST Amp AR-LXST100 <ST100> is shown at the Slot tab. The AR-LXST100 is an input amp applied for strain gauges, strain g

Input Amp Settings 4-11 AR-LXST100 Setting Dialog Ｓｅｌｅｃｔ the input range Click uST to turn the button at th

Sensitivity Setting Using TEDS Functions 4-12 Sensitivity Setting Using TEDS Functions When a transducer/sensor conforms to the IEEE Std 1,4

Sensitivity Setting Using TEDS Functions 4-13 4. Click OK when the <Update TEDS information> message is displayed. You can view the list of

Auto Offset 4-14 Auto Offset The auto offset function of the LX Navi measures the voltage of each channel when clicking the Auto Offset icon and the

Calibration By Using Calibrator 4-15 Calibration By Using Calibrator You can use a calibrator or a piston phone to apply a sensor sensitivity based

Zero Balance 4-16 Zero Balance Whenever turning on the power, use the zero balance function at the ST amp. 1. Click on the toolbar

Setting Tachometer Pulse Inputs 4-17 Setting Tachometer Pulse Inputs The LX-120 equips two of the tachometer pulse input channels in separate analog

Setting Tachometer Pulse Inputs 4-18 At the System dialog, click the Tacho tab to set the tachometer pulse input channel parameters.

Output Amp Settings 4-19 Output Amp Settings In the System dialog, click the tab of the slot in which the output amp is installed to set the output

Index vi Moving Reproducing Point (Skip)...

Outline of Trigger Recording 4-20 Outline of Trigger Recording In addition to manual operation, you can also start or stop recording automatically i

Outline of Trigger Recording 4-21 Interval Mode Repeats the starting and stopping of recording for a specified number of times, during a specified p

Repeat Mode Settings 4-22 Repeat Mode Settings You can set trigger-action details in the dialog box displayed by choosing the Setup menu and then Tr

Repeat Mode Settings 4-23 ※ The upper limit(sec) decided by the 96k Hz series sampling frequency and the number of channels is calculated based on

Repeat Mode Settings 4-24 Repeat Select this to enable the Repeat mode. Start Condition Specify a recording-start condition. If multiple conditions

Level Trigger Settings 4-25 Level Trigger Settings To specify the details of the level trigger, click Level Trig – Property in Trigger dialogue.

Interval Mode Settings 4-26 Number of times condition is satisfied Specifies how many times a condition is regarded as having been established when a

Saving and Loading Settings 4-27 Repeat Count Specify the number of times the recording is to be repeated. A file is made for each of the specified n

Saving and Loading Settings 4-28 The setting parameter file is saved as ASCII format, so that you can open the file by using the word pad program

5-1 Section 5 Operations

Specifying Recording Devices and File Names 5-2 Specifying Recording Devices and File Names The general procedure for recording is as follows: 1. Ch

Specifying Recording Devices and File Names 5-3 About File Names When Recording to Memory or to Media A maximum of 5 alphanumeric characters are av

Specifying Recording Devices and File Names 5-4 Recording to Memory When you are recording to memory, the message Do you copy d

Specifying Recording Devices and File Names 5-5 If memory becomes full If memory becomes full during recording, the recording stops and a message i

Specifying Recording Devices and File Names 5-6 Recording to Media (PC Card) When recording with a maximum sampling frequ

Specifying Recording Devices and File Names 5-7 Recording to a PC While Recording to Memory To record to a PC while recording to memory, select PC

Specifying Recording Devices and File Names 5-8 Recording to PC 1. From the File menu, select New. 2. Select a PC folder as t

Specifying Recording Devices and File Names 5-9 Notes for reproducing a PC-recorded file by the LX main unit For recording data on PC, copying i

Operations to control recording 5-10 Operations to control recording When you choose File and New, and then select the recording device and the file

Operations to control recording 5-11 9. When you are recording to memory, the message “Do you copy data?” Is displayed. If you click Yes, the Copy dia

1-1 Section 1 Preface

Copying 5-12 Copying Recorded data files can be copied in the following three directions: Memory to Media Memory to PC Media to PC When a data

Reproducing 5-13 The total number of folders and data files that can be created on a PC Card and operated correctly is 10,000. You can create a

Reproducing 5-14 You cannot use the monitor output of the analog signal when reproducing at the low-speed sampling series (1 kHz to 1/60 Hz). When yo

Reproducing 5-15 Mark Moves to the preceding or following event mark. When you select Mark, the lower box displays the total number of event marks i

Convenient Features 5-16 Convenient Features Displaying Waveform You may see the decimated plots on the viewing waveform depending on the sampling

Convenient Features 5-17 Channel Property Converting Units You can use engineering units, instead of the physical units

Convenient Features 5-18 Disp Range Dragging the slider changes the waveform graph range. Channel Name You can name each channel. Line Color Selects

Convenient Features 5-19

Convenient Features 5-20 Changing Modes In the lower left of the main window, you can see the recording device and the file name, and select the fi

Convenient Features 5-21 Stopping Fan You can stop the cooling fan on the LX by clicking the fan button on the toolbar. (If you have already stopped