1. 3560eng.zip Driver
2. README.TXT File Contents

README.TXT Driver File Contents (3560eng.zip)

HIOKI3560 application Ver 1.20   

1. Overview   
Model 3560 can be controled by using this software through the RS-232C interface.
This software has the following 3 functions.  All functions can store the measurement
data in Microsoft Excel format or the CSV format (CSV: saving text data that uses commas
as delimiters).  

(1) Time Interval Measurement   
Measurement is executed by setting up the time interval and the number of measurements 
 
(2) Loading Measurement Data (by return key)
The data can be loaded by pressing the return key of the PC.

(3) Loading Measurement Data (by external I/O trigger)
When an input signal is changed from "H" to "L", it loads measurement data into the PC.



2. The Initial Setting
Please set the measuring conditions of the 3560, such as measurement range and comparator 
condition, 
manually before using this software. 

Set the RS-232C port on the starting screen of this software.  
The settings will be saved until it is changed again.

Click "OK" to return to the main screen.
Click [measurement], and [Start/Stop Test Measurement] alternately a few times and make
sure that it is communicating properly.



3. Executing functions   
Choose the function to execute from [Measurement] of the menu.

! note !
Saving in Excel format
If the Excel application is not active at the beginning of a measurement, Excel will
automatically open.  
Likewise, if a book is not open, a new book will open automatically.

(1) Time Interval Measurement   
Set up the time interval, number of measurement, and output source of the data.  
Press the start key.
Saving in Excel format
Measurement data will appear on a new sheet in the current book. 
Saving to a file
A dialog box will appear.  Enter the file name to save.  Data will be saved under
the designated file 
name as soon as measurement begins.
! Note !
Accuracy of the timer in the Time Interval Measurement is not precise.  Please use
only for reference purposes.

(2) Loading Measurement Data (by return key)
Set the Output Source of the data and click "OK".
When storing to a file, click "Set the File Name" and enter a file name.
Pressing the return key or clicking "Load" starts the loading of the data.
Saving onto an Excel File
Data will be written on the Excel sheet starting from the selected cell.  Please
note that any existing data in the following area will be overwritten.
Saving data onto an existing file
Measurement data will be added to the end of existing data.  The original file
will not be deleted.

(3) Loading the data (by external I/O trigger)
Set the Output Soruce of the data and click "OK".
When storing to a file, press "Set the File Name" and enter a file name.
When an input signal is changed from "H" to "L", it loads measurement data into the PC.
Saving onto an Excel file
Data will be written on the Excel sheet starting from the selected cell.  
Please note that any existing data in the area following this cell will be overwritten.
Saving data onto an existing file
Measurement data will be added to the end of existing data.  The original file will
not be deleted.
To end this function, click "Close".
Then "Please re-input trigger to end this function" is displayed.  Input trigger. 
! Note !
Make sure to follow these instructions.  Otherwise, it may be necessary to re-start
the unit.



4.NOTE
This program is distributed as freeware and as such, HIOKI E.E. Corporation takes no 
responsibility for damage or loss of data during the running of the program.
Furthermore, we bear no responsibility for the introduction of viruses or other adverse
conditions.  Please understand that we cannot answer any questions regarding the software
once it has been distributed. 
Thank you for your cooperation.

! Excel is a trademark of the Microsoft Corporation.  

HIOKI E. E. CORPORATION