1. Sample3561V101_E.zip Driver
2. readmeE.txt File Contents

readmeE.txt Driver File Contents (Sample3561V101_E.zip)

HIOKI BATTERY HiTESTER Data Capture Application
(For Model BT3563, BT3562, 3561)

I. Outline
 This software enables the user to obtain measurement data from BATTERY 
 HiTESTER through the RS-232C interface.  There are 3 functions, and 
 each function can be applied to save measurement data directly into 
 an Excel spreadsheet or as a CSV file.
 1. Obtain data by pressing the RETURN/ENTER key on the PC.
 2. Obtain data via the BATTERY HiTESTER's External I/O TRIG button
 3. Obtain data at specific time intervals (logging)

II. Initial settings
 1. First, set the measurement conditions (Ex. Range, Comparator settings)
    on BATTERY HiTESTER manually. 
 2. Adjust the interface settings on the BATTERY HiTESTER to "RS-232C"
     and "9600bps".
    Please refer to the instruction manual for BATTERY HiTESTER on how to 
    adjust the interface settings.
 3. On the PC, set the port used for the RS-232C interface.  You can also 
    make the settings using the Data Capture Application software by 
    selecting [Settings] - [COM Port] from the menu.  Once made, the 
    settings will be saved on your PC.

III. Functions
 1. Data Monitoring
 The Data Monitoring function is useful for visually checking that 
 measurement data is being properly sent to the PC.  Simply click on 
 the "Monitor" button to display the current measurement result in the 
 application window.  Displayed data will not be saved.  Press the 
 "Stop" button to halt the operation.
 2. Saving Measurement Data
 To save measurement data, first designate the format in which you would 
 like the output - either as a CSV text file or directly onto an Excel 
 spreadsheet.  Under [Data Save], click either CSV file or Excel.
 (1) Saving as CSV text file
 When saving as a CSV text file, enter a new file name, or add to an 
 existing file by choosing the CSV file from your hard disk by clicking 
 the BROWSE button.  If choosing to save to an existing CSV file, new 
 data will be recorded after the last entry of previously saved data, 
 so old data will not be deleted.
 (2) Saving to Excel
 Saving to Excel will prompt the application to display the measurement 
 results beginning from the selected cell on the open spreadsheet, or 
 the first cell in a new spreadsheet.  The Excel program will 
 automatically be executed if it is not currently open.

 3. Single Shot Capture (with RETURN/ENTER key)
 Data can also be captured at will by pressing the PC's RETURN/ENTER key 
 at the desired measurement result display.
 Procedure:
 (1) Select "Capture by Return Key" as the recording mode.
 (2) Click "Start" to begin measurement.
 (3) Click "RETURN/ENTER" on the keyboard to record the desired 
     measurement result as displayed in the application window.
     The "TRIG" button on the BATTERY HiTESTER may also be used for the 
     same purpose.
 (4) The measurement results will be recorded onto the designated CSV 
     file or Excel spreadsheet.
 (5) To stop the procedure, click "STOP".

 4. Capture Data via an External Trigger
 Procedure:
 (1) Select "Capture by EXT I/O TRIG" as the recording mode.
 (2) Click "Start" to begin measurement.
 (3) Measured data can be loaded and saved into the designated CSV file 
     or Excel spreadsheet whenever the TRIG terminal in the external I/O 
     is activated, or when the TRIG key of BATTERY HiTESTER is pressed.
 (4) To stop the procedure, click "STOP".  "Please input trigger again 
     to stop" will be displayed.  Input the trigger again to stop 
     recording completely.

 5. Time interval measurement
 Procedure:
 (1) Select "Interval Logging" as the recording mode.
 (2) Set the time interval and the total number of times to record.
 (3) The measurement results will be recorded onto the designated CSV 
     file or Excel spreadsheet.
 (4) To stop the procedure, click "STOP".

IV. Disclaimer
 This program is free software and technical support is not available.
 HIOKI E.E. CORPORATION disclaims any and all responsibility for any 
 consequences arising out of use of this software.

* Excel is a registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation.


HIOKI E.E. CORPORATION
December 2010