HIOKI BT5525 Sample Application Instructions
- June 12, 2024
- HIOKI
Table of Contents
- HIOKI BT5525 Sample Application
- Product Information
- Overview
- System requirements
- Installing the application
- Uninstalling the application
- Connecting the instrument to your computer
- Launching and connecting to the application
- Application interface
- Selecting the delimiter character for text (CSV) files
- Insulation Resistance Test
- BDD Analysis
- Disclaimer
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
HIOKI BT5525 Sample Application
Product Information
Product Name: BT5525 Sample Application
Manual Revision: 02
Overview:
- Setting for BT5525
- Display of measured values (measurement or update of measured values at specified time intervals)
- Backup and Restoration of the instrument’s settings
- Sending and receiving communication commands
- Displaying and saving monitor data
- Displaying and saving BDD data
System Requirements
- CPU : 1 GHz or greater
- Memory : 512 MB or more
- OS : Windows10, Windows11
- Microsoft .NET Framework 6.0
- Interface : USB 2.0 (virtual COM port), LAN
- Monitor resolution : 1024 x 768 dots or greater
- Hard disk : 5 MB free space or more (However, if .NET Framework 6.0 is not installed, approximately 2.5 GB is required separately)
Product Usage Instructions
Installing the application
- Double-click setup_BT5525 Sample Application.exe.
- The installer screen will appear.
- Click Next every time when it appears.
- The installation will begin. A shortcut icon will be created on the desktop when the installation is complete.
Uninstalling the application (Windows10, 11)
The application can be uninstalled by opening the Windows Setting and
choosing Apps.
Connecting the instrument to your computer
- Connecting the instrument via USB :
- Works with standard Windows drivers.
- Connecting the instrument via LAN :
- You’ll need a LAN cross cable.
Launching and connecting to the application
- Double-click the application’s shortcut on the desktop. The measurement screen will be displayed.
- Select the Function and Interface then click [Connect].
- If you get an error message like the one on the right, please make sure that you are using the correct IP address and port. Also, the port may be used by other applications.
Application interface
This application will force the following settings upon connection. When
the application is closed, the following settings will be restored to the
original settings at the time of connection. If it does not exit successfully
or cannot communicate on exit, the settings remain as follows:
- Response of measured value and status
- Measure : VALid 255
- Command monitor OFF
- Automatic data output setting OFF
Selecting the delimiter character for text (CSV) files
This application has the ability to save data to a text (CSV) file. You can set the separator used for data delimitation from the menu. Please set the separator according to your environment:
- Comma (,) separator
- Semicolon (;) separator
Insulation Resistance Test
Operate this instrument from the application to perform an insulation
resistance test.
Overview of Main Screen
When this application is launched, it synchronizes with the settings of the
instrument. When you change the settings on the screen, the settings on the
instrument will automatically change as well. Please note that if you change
the settings from the instrument, the settings on the screen will not be
reflected. You can set up and check the instrument. Displays the measured
value. Displays measurement results. Interval Measurement Records test results
at each set time interval.
Overview
BT5525 Sample Application (this application) can perform the following operations on the BT5525:
- Setting for BT5525
- Display of measured values (measurement or update of measured values at specified time intervals)
- Backup and Restoration of the instrument’s settings
- Sending and receiving communication commands
- Displaying and saving monitor data
- Displaying and saving BDD data
System requirements
- CPU: 1 GHz or greater
- Memory: 512 MB or more
- OS: Windows10, Windows11
- Microsoft .NET Framework 6.0
- Interface: USB 2.0 (virtual COM port), LAN
- Monitor resolution: 1024 x 768 dots or greater
- Hard disk: 5 MB free space or more (However, if .NET Framework 6.0 is not installed, approximately 2.5 GB is required separately)
Installing the application
- Double-click “ setup_BT5525 Sample Application.exe”.
- The installer screen will appear.
- Click Next every time when it appears.
- Installation will begin. When the installation is complete, a shortcut icon will be created on the desktop.
Uninstalling the application
Windows10, 11
The application can be uninstalled by opening the Windows Setting, choosing
Apps.
Connecting the instrument to your computer
Connecting the instrument via USB Works with standard Windows drivers.
Connecting the instrument via LAN You’ll need a LAN cross cable.
Launching and connecting to the application
-
Double-click the application’s shortcut on the desktop. The measurement screen will be displayed.
-
Select the Function and Interface then click [Connect].
-
If you get an error message like the one on the right,
please make sure that you are using the correct IP address and port. Also, the port may be used by other applications.
Application interface
This application will force the following settings upon connection. When the application is closed, the following settings will be restored to the original settings at the time of connection.
If it does not exit successfully or cannot communicate on exit, the settings remain as follows.
- Response of measured value and status. :MEASure:VALid 255
- Command monitor OFF.
- Automatic data output setting OFF.
Selecting the delimiter character for text (CSV) files
- This application has the ability to save data to a text (CSV) file
- You can set the separator used for data delimitation from the menu. Please set the separator according to your environment.
- Comma (“,”) separator
- Semicolon (“;”) separator
Insulation Resistance Test
Operate this instrument from the application to perform an insulation resistance test.
Overview of Main Screen
- When this application is launched, it synchronizes with the settings of the instrument.
- When you change the settings on the screen, the settings on the instrument will automatically change as well. Please note that if you change the settings from the instrument, the settings on the screen will not be reflected.
MEAS1、MEAS2
All test settings that can be configured on the instrument can be changed.
COMPARATOR SETTING
PANEL
SYS, IF
- [RESET] : The settings of the instrument other than the communication settings and panel are initialized.
- LAN: To change the LAN settings, press [Reflect]. The instrument’s LAN settings will not be changed until [Reflect] is pressed; if a LAN connection has been made, it will be reconnected.
- Some functions cannot be set from the application.
INFO
Information on this instrument can be checked.
Various Tools
The following windows open from [Tool] on the top toolbar.
When the window is closed, it returns to the original screen.
The instrument will be synchronized with the instrument at that time.
Command test
Backup
- Backs up the instrument’s settings and saves a dedicated settings file.
- Check the items to be backed up and click [Backup] to open the folder selection screen.
- When “Complete Backup” is displayed, the backup is complete. If multiple PANELs are set up, it may take some time.
Restore
- Restore the instrument’s settings from the dedicated settings file created by the above backup.
- Press [File] and select the backup file from the folder.
- Press [Restore] to execute the restoration, which is complete when “Complete Restore” is displayed. If multiple PANELs are set up, it may take some time.
BDD Analysis
An insulation resistance test is performed, and when the test stops, monitor
voltage and current values (reference values) from the start of the test are
acquired, displayed on the data grid, and waveforms are displayed on the
graph.
Waveform data can be saved as CSV. (Note that this is different from the
actual detection waveform of the BDD function.)
Overview of Main Screen
- When this application is launched, it synchronizes with the settings of this instrument.
- When the screen settings are changed, the settings of this unit are automatically changed as well.
SETTING
Graph setting
BDD setting
TEST
BDD data / MONITOR data
- After the test STOP, it is read from the instrument and the display is updated.
- It can be saved as CSV by [SAVE].
- Vmoni and Imoni are reference values.
- BDD data displays the result when BDD COUNT is 1 or more, and the unit of BDD value is [V] when Type is CCV or CVV, and [%] when CVI.
Note that the % of CVI is a percentage of BT5525’s own reference value and cannot be converted to a current value.
Graph / TEST data
Graph
- Displays monitor value waveforms of voltage and current.
- Displays the detection time and magnitude of BDD as dots with bars.
- Move, zoom in/out, and copy images on the graph by mouse operation.
- Check boxes allow you to switch between showing/hiding the waveforms and fixing the axes.
TEST data
Lists the test results
For details, refer to the
“:MEASure?” and “:CONTactcheck:CAPacitance?” command pages of the instrument’s user manual.
Option
The [Tool] on the top toolbar opens the [Option] window.
Auto save function
The file name to be saved automatically changes depending on the data checked.
File name : yyyy-MM-dd_HH-mm-ss_auto_xxxx.csv (xxxx is the type of storage and
number of data)
Application acceleration
- Checking the option speeds up the operation of this application. If you have a lot of data you want to auto-save and the test interval is short, etc., and data cannot be read out in time, please try speeding up the process.
- Press [OK] to save and apply the settings.
Disclaimer
This application is free software. HIOKI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any damage caused by the use of this application. Also, HIOKI Electric Corporation assumes no responsibility for any bugs or other inconveniences that may occur with the software. Please note that HIOKI is unable to respond to questions about this software. Thank you for your understanding.
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