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LR5092-20

DATA COLLECTOR

Operation Manual

February 2011  Edition 1  Printed in Japan

LR5092B981-00  11-02H

Read First

Thank you for purchasing the HIOKI LR5092-20 
Data Collector.

This guide introduces the Data Collector's basic 
measurement procedure to first-time users.

Before using the instrument, be sure to read the Instruction
Manual carefully.

2

Preparations

1

Confirmation

Confirm package contents, and prepare needed items.

Two LR6 alkaline batteries

Instruction Manual 

Refer to this manual for operating proce-
dure details, or when problems occur.

USB Cable 

Use this cable when connecting the col-
lector and a computer to configure the
collector's settings or transfer the collec-
tor’s data to the computer.
See the Instruction Manual for details.

LR5092-20

3

Connecting

Data Collector and Accessories

Installing the Battery

Turning the Power On

Install the batteries in the collector, and then
turn on the power.

1

Remove the battery cover from
the back of the collector.

Install the batteries as shown. 

Close the battery cover.

2

3

Take care to ensure the orientation of the + and - is correct
when you install the batteries.

Press the 

POWER

 button. (Long

press for approximately 1 second)

After use, always turn OFF the power.

5

Browsing Data

Data can be collected without stopping measurement on the logger. Data is
collected up until the point in time when data collection was performed.

By default, the collected data is saved to internal memory.

Connect the Data Logger and Data Collector.

LR5000 Utility Program CD (PC 
application software)

Use this program when connecting the
collector and a computer to configure the
collector's settings or transfer the collec-
tor’s data to the computer

Place the logger and collector
so that their IR ports are
aligned.

4

Collecting Data

Press the 

COLLECT

 

button.

The display on the left is shown
during data collection.
When you want cancel data col-
lection part way through:
Press the 

F3

 button to return to

the top display.

Waveform Graph Display

Numerical Value Display

Collection Data Display

Battery
Cover

When collection is completed, the collected
data appears on the display.

Displayed items:
Channel, comment, data count, recording interval,
serial number, recording start time, recording stop
time, maximum value, minimum value, and aver-
age value

When the data of a logger which recorded on
two channels is collected, use 

 to switch

channels.

Press the 

F1

 button to switch to waveform

graph display, and 

F2

 button to switch the

numerical value display.
(To return to the previous display, press the

F3

 button.)

Waveform Graph Display
Press the 

F1

 button to reduce the waveform,

and the 

F2

 button to magnify the waveform.

Use 

 to scroll the waveform.

(To return to the previous display, press the

F3

 button.)

NumericaLl Value Display
Use the 

F1

 and 

F2

 buttons to decimate the data.

(To return to the previous display, press the

F3

 button.)

Perform the pre-measurement inspections
before you use the collector. 
(See the Instruction Manual for details.)

 No indications appear on the display when the POWER button is 

pressed.
Are batteries installed?
Did you press and hold the POWER button?

• Check that batteries are installed properly.
• Press and hold the POWER button for 1 second.

If the screen is not displayed after performing the above steps, the power
protection element may be damaged. Contact the place of purchase or your
nearest Hioki sales office because replacement and repairs cannot be per-
formed by customers.

 The power does not turn off when the POWER button is pressed.

Is the collector connected to a computer with a USB cable?
Did you press and hold the POWER button?

• The power will not turn off if the collector is connected to a computer with a

USB cable. Disconnect the USB cable and then press the POWER button.

• Press and hold the POWER button for 1 second.

 The power turned on even though the POWER button was not 

pressed.
Is the POWER button in a pressed state?
Is the collector connected to a computer with a USB cable?

• Check the POWER button.
• When the collector is connected to a computer with a USB cable, the power

turns on even if the POWER button is not pressed.

 Button operation is not possible.

Is one of the buttons in a pressed state?

Check the operation buttons.

 Cannot collect data from a logger

Are the collector and logger placed correctly in position?
Is the communication IR port dirty or scratched?

• Place them correctly in position.
• Clean the IR port. If there is significant damage, the collector needs to be

repaired. Contact the place of purchase or your nearest Hioki sales office.

 The batteries are depleted too quickly.

Are the batteries supplied with the logger still being used?
Are manganese batteries being used?

Use new LR6 alkaline battery.

Troubleshooting

Operating Buttons

F1, F2, F3 button
Executes the F button menu.

COLLECT button
Collects the recorded data from the 
logger.

ENTER button
Executes the selected menu.

Cursor button
Moves the cursor.

POWER button
Press and hold this button (for approxi-
mately 1 second) to turn the power on/off.
The power is turned off automatically
(auto power off) when no operation is per-
formed for approximately 1 minute.

Indicators

Battery Status Indicator

Cursor

F button menus

SD Memory Card Indicator
Lit when an SD memory card is inserted.

Current Date
For the setting procedure,
see the Instruction Manual.

Configure the Data Logger settings,
check the recording/setting state, and 
control starting/stopping of recording 

You can configure the settings of the LR5000 Data Logger series and control
the starting and stopping of recording. (The settings can also be received
from a Data Logger.)
You can check the recording/setting state of the logger, too.

Organizing Data

You can display a list of data, delete data, and format an SD memory card.

Self Checks

You can check whether there is a problem with the firmware, LCD,
keys, buzzer, and SD memory card.

Basic Button 

1

Move the cursor and select menus and items

with the 

 buttons.

Execute items with the 

 (

ENTER

 button)

buttons.

And (Or)

Execute 

F

 button menus with the F buttons.

2

See the Instruction Manual for details.

Operations

Capabilities in 
Addition to Collection

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