1-2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

1) SME-30A/31A

Power supply: Size AA dry cells (2)

Input:
Strain Gage *2
Strain Gage Transducer
Civil Engineering Transducer
with temperature measuring
function

SD card (option)
AC adapter *1 (option)

*1 Only the SME-31A can use the AC adapter.

*2 For measuring a strain gage, use the accessory input cable.

2) SME-100A/101A

Power supply: Size AA dry cells (2) NTB-100 series (option)

Input:
Strain Gage *2
Strain Gage Transducer
Civil Engineering Transducer
with temperature measuring
function

SD card (optional)

AC adapter *1 (option)

*1 Only the SME-101A can use the AC adapter.

*2 For measuring a strain gage, use the accessory input cable.

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2. PARTS AND FUNCTIONS

2-1 DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION PANEL

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10)

4) 8) 9)
2) 5) 7)
3)
6) 12) 14)
13)

1) Dry cell cover For mounting and dismounting, slide the cover with pressing.
Be sure not to dismount the cover carelessly.
2) Input connector Directly connect a sensor with a NDIS connector or connect the input cable
for measurement.
3) POWER key POWER ON/OFF.
For turning ON the power, keep pressing for about 3 seconds.
For turning OFF the power, press for about 1 second.
4) INPUT key Displays input modes.
Used for selecting the target mode applicable to the sensor.
5) MENU key Displays a detailed menu.
Used for coefficient calculation, interval measurement, etc.
6) TEDS key Displays a menu related to TEDS.
Used for reading TEDS information.
7) SAVE key For saving the set value.
8) Cursor key Used for moving a cursor or switching a menu.
9) DEL key Used for deleting a file or default setting.
10) ENTER key Used for determining a setting content.
11) ESC key Get back to the previous window.
12) SD card slot cover Open the cover to find a SD card slot and DC jack.
13) DC jack Connect the optional AC adapter.
(For the SME-31A/101A only.)
14) SD card slot Correctly insert the SD card.
(Insert the SD card with the slanted corner set to the top-right.)
15) NTB connection and maintenance connector Connect the NTB with the communication cable.
(For the SME-100A/101A only.)

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2-2 DESCRIPTION OF DISPLAY

1) Monitor window

(1) (8)
(3)
(2)
(4)

(5)

(6) (7)
(1) Time Setting time of the SME series is displayed in due order from day,
month, year, and time.
Month is displayed as follows.
JAN: January FEB: February MAR: March
APR: April MAY: May JUN: June
JUL: July AUG: August SEP: September
OCT: October NOV: November DEC: December
(2) CH Displays the selected CH No.
When the SME-30A/31A and SME-100A/101A is selected, CH001 is
displayed.
When a CH of the NTB is selected, Box No. and CH of the target NTB
is displayed.
[Example]
When the Box No. of the NTB is 01 and 3CH is selected, CH013 is
displayed.
(3) Input mode Displays a setting input mode.
(4) Relative value measurement When the Relative Value Measurement (Rel.) is set to ON, <Rel.> is
displayed.
(5) Measuring value Displays a measuring value.
When the Calculation Calibration Coefficient (Calc. Cal Coef.) is set to
ON, decimal point position or unit can be set.
(6) Temperature Temperature of the connecting civil engineering transducer with
temperature measuring function is displayed.
(7) Dry cell remaining capacity Dry cell remaining capacity in 3 levels.
(8) Interval measurement During an interval measurement, Ｉ is displayed.

2) Dry cell remaining capacity

Dry cell remaining capacity Alkaline Dry Cell Nickel-hydrogen Dry Cell
Full Full

There is sufficient power to New dry cells are required for just
use the device. in case.
Dry cells may need to be Replace the dry cells.
replaced.
Exhaust in a very short Nearly exhaust dry cells.
period of time. Replace the dry cells.
Replace the dry cells.

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3) Basic method for displaying window

This section describes how to display the target window. Blinking

(1) How to describe the selecting item.

If the target item or character is selected on the SME series
window, it blinks.
(<4G/T> in the right figure that is displayed with an outline
character means blinking.) Blinking

(2) Selection window

Window for selecting the target from several items
[Example] Selection window of input mode
Select a target item with the cursor key and push the
ENTER key for setting.

(3) Edit window

Window for selecting and inputting characters and numbers
[Example] File name input window Blinking
Select target characters and numbers with the cursor key
and push the ENTER key for setting.

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3-3 INSERTING AND REMOVING SD CARD

1) For inserting the SD card

(1) Open a SD card slot cover to the arrow direction.

(2) Check the direction of the SD card.

Thoroughly insert the SD card until <click> sound is
heard.

(3) Close the SD card slot cover.

NOTE

Before inserting or removing the SD card, be sure to turn OFF the SME series or get back to the
monitor window.
Correctly insert the SD card. Or, the SME series may cause trouble.
The SD card of the SDHC type is not available.
It is recommended to format the SD card before using.
Format the SD card in FAT16 format.

2) For removing the SD card

(1) Open a SD card slot cover to the arrow direction.

(2) Push the SD card until <click> sound is heard.

Remove your finger from the SD card, it will pop up.

(3) Pull the card straight up to remove.

(4) Close the SD card slot cover.

NOTE
Do not remove the dry cells or SD card while accessing the SD card.
Or, the SD card may be broken.

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3-4 POWER ON/OFF

1) POWER ON
(1) Push POWER key approx. 3 seconds to turn ON the
power.

(2) Model appears for a moment.

(3) Monitor window appears.

2) POWER OFF
(1) Push POWER key approx. 1 second to turn OFF the
power.

MEMO
If the POWER key is pushed too long for turning OFF, the power is turned ON again. Release
your finger from the POWER key after the display disappears.

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3-5 INPUT SETTING

Select the target input mode that fits to the target sensor.
This section describes how to connect the civil engineering transducer with the temperature measuring
function.
For connecting the civil engineering transducer with the temperature measuring function, set input
mode to 4G/T.

1) Push INPUT key to display mode selection window.

Blinking

2) Select the target mode with the cursor key.

Blinking

3) Push ENTER key for setting.

4) The selected mode appears on the monitor window.

5) Connect the sensor.

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3-7 SAVING DATA

1) Push SAVE key.

2) <Saving…> appears on the monitor window and the
measured data is recorded to the SD card.

NOTE

While displaying the <Saving…> on the monitor window, the SME series is accessing to the SD
card.
Do not remove the batteries or SD card while accessing the SD card.
Or, the SD card may be broken.

MEMO

• <Write Protect> appears if the SD card is locked. In addition, the data cannot be saved.
Unlock the SD card before operation.
Push ESC key to clear the <Write Protect>.
• <No Disk> appears if the operation related to the SD card is conducted with the SD card
not inserted.
Insert the SD card into the slot.
Push ESC key or insert the unlocked SD card to clear the <No Disk.>.
• <Disk Err> appears if error (other than read and write errors) occurred in the SD card.
Push ESC key or solve the problem to clear the <Disk Err.>
[Example] When the capacity of the SD card for recording the measured data is short
• <Disk Read Err> appears if the read error occurred in the SD card for some reason.
Push ESC key or solve the problem to clear the <Disk Read Err>.
• <Disk Write Err> appears if the write error occurred in the SD card for some reason.
Push ESC key or solve the problem to clear the <Disk Write Err>.

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1) Supply voltage to the NTB.
Connect the SME series and NTB with the communication
cable.

2) Push MENU key and select Env. menu.

3) Push ENTER key with <[Communication Check]>

blinking. Blinking

4) Wait about 5 seconds to clear the <Communication

Check>.

5) Box No. and model of the current connecting NTB appear.

Scroll a window with the cursor key for checking.

6) Push the ESC key to get back to the monitor window.

7) Scroll a window with the cursor key for checking the

measured value.

The measured value of the NTB of the BOX No. 01 is

displayed in the right.

MEMO
The model of the SME is displayed as “BOX No. : 0”.

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5. USEFUL FUNCTIONS

5-1 OPERATION MODE OF SME SERIES

This section describes various functions that are useful for the measurement of the strain gage transducer
or strain gage. In addition, when ADVANCED mark is placed next to the title, it is required to set the
SME series to the ADVANCED mode.
For the setting of the ADVANCED mode, see the following.

1) How to set the ADVANCED mode.

(1) Push MENU key and select Env. menu.

Blinking

(2) Select <SIMPLE> with the cursor key.

Blinking

(3) Push the ENTER key to display the mode selection

window.

Blinking

(4) Select <ADVANCED> with the cursor key and push the
ENTER key for the setting.

Blinking

(5) Push ESC key to get back to the monitor window.

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2) How to set the SIMPLE mode.

If the SIMPLE mode is set, measurements other than direct reading of the sensor output value is
restricted.

(1) Push MENU key and select Env. menu.

Blinking

(2) Push the ENTER key to blink <[Communication

Check]>.
Blinking

(3) Select <ADVANCED> with the cursor key.

Blinking

(4) Push ENTER key to display mode selection window.

Blinking

(5) Select <SIMPLE> with the cursor key and push the
ENTER key for the setting.
Blinking

(6) Push the ESC key to get back to the monitor window.

MEMO
Capable of conducting the following operations in the SIMPLE mode.
● Input mode changing
● Saving measured value to the SD card
(File name: Last digit of the year + month + Day + 3- digit number)
● Connection to the NTB (SME-100A/101A only)
● Auto power OFF setting.
● Time setting.
Default setting is SIMPLE mode.

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5-2 RESISTANCE VALUE CHECKING

1) Push INPUT key to display the mode selection window.

Blinking

2) Select <R> with the cursor key.

Blinking

3) Push ENTER key for setting.

4) <R> and resistance value appear on the monitor window.

5) Connect the input cable to the INPUT terminal.

6) Connect the red and white wire of the input cable to the
target position.

[Connection Method]

Red (+BV)
White (-SIG)
Black (-BV)
Green (+SIG)
Crocodile clip (Shield)

MEMO
Resistance value should be within 0 to 20 kohm.
If the target resistance value exceeds 20 kohm, <999999> appears.

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5-3 INSULATION CHECKING

1) Push INPUT key to display the mode selection window.

Blinking

2) Select <INSUL> with the cursor key.

Blinking

3) Push the ENTER key for setting.

4) <INSUL> and insulation resistance value appear on the

monitor window.

5) Connect the input cable to the INPUT terminal.

6) Connect the alligator clip and white clip of the input cable
to the target place.

[Connection Method]
Red (+BV)
White (-SIG)
Black (-BV)
Green (+SIG)
Crocodile clip (Shield)

MEMO
Insulation resistance value should be within 2 to 100 Mohm.
If the target insulation resistance value is lower than 2 Mohm, <LOW> appears, higher than 100
Mohm, <HIGH> appears.

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5-4 AUTO POWER OFF FUNCTION

After turning ON the AT Power Off, the SME series is automatically turned OFF in the following
situation.
Key operation is not conducted for 5 minutes or more.
Waiting time during 3 minutes or longer interval.
1) How to set the AT Power Off to ON.
(1) Push MENU key and select Env. menu.
Blinking

(2) Push ENTER key to blink <[Communication

Check]>.
Blinking

MEMO
When in SIMPLE mode, press MENU key to display the Env. menu.
Operation in item (2) is not required.

(3) Select <OFF> of the AT Power Off with the cursor

key.

Blinking

(4) Push the ENTER key to display the mode selection

window.

Blinking

(5) Select <ON> with the cursor key and push the
ENTER key for setting.

Blinking

(6) Push ESC key to get back to the monitor window.

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2) How to set the AT Power Off to OFF.
(1) Push MENU key and select the Env. menu.

Blinking

(2) Push ENTER key to blink <[Communication

Check]>.
Blinking

MEMO
When in SIMPLE mode, press MENU key to display the Env. menu.
Operation in item (2) is not required.

(3) Select <ON> of the AT Power Off by the cursor

key.

Blinking

(4) Push ENTER key to display the mode selection

window.

Blinking

(5) Select <OFF> by the cursor key and push ENTER

key for setting.

Blinking

(6) Push ESC key to get back to the monitor window.

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5-5 RELATIVE VALUE MEASUREMENT ADVANCED

If the relative value measurement is used, each value is obtained by deducting the initial unbalance value.
For using a strain gage or strain gage transducer, be sure to measure an initial unbalance value of sensors in
no load state before a measurement and deduct the initial unbalance value to obtain a measured value.
In the SME series, an operation that measures the initial unbalance value is called a ZERO Measurement
(hereinafter referred to as the ZERO Meas.).
In addition, the measured value of the ZERO Meas. is called a ZERO value.
For using the Calculation calibration Coefficient (Calc. Cal Coef), be sure to turn ON the relative value
measurement and set the measured value after the ZERO Meas.

MEMO
When the relative value measurement is set to ON (Rel.: ON), <Rel.> appears on the monitor
window.
Measured value on the monitor window is the value with deducting the ZERO value saved in the
SME series.

1) How to set the relative value measurement.

(1) Push MENU key.

(2) Select Func. menu.

Blinking

(3) Push the ENTER key and select the <Rel.: OFF>.

Blinking

(4) Push the ENTER key to display the mode selection

window.
Blinking

(5) Select <ON> by the cursor key and push the ENTER key
for setting.
Blinking

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2) How to measure ZERO value.

(1) Push ENTER key with <[ZERO Meas.]> of the Func.

menu blinking. Blinking

(2) Measure ZERO value for displaying.

(3) Automatically get back to the Func. menu.

Blinking

(4) Push ESC key to get back to the monitor window.

MEMO
When the relative value measurement is set to ON (Rel.: ON), <Rel.> appears on the monitor
window.

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5-6 CALC. CAL COEF. (FOR DISPLAYING PHYSICAL QUANTITY) ADVANCED

Capable of displaying physical quantity by multiplying the Cal Coef. of the sensor to the strain, setting the
decimal point, and displaying the unit.. In addition,
Use the Calc. Cal Coef. after turning ON the relative value measurement and after conducting the Zero
Meas.
To set the Calc. Cal Coef. to ON, select <ON> of the Calc. Cal. Coef. of the ON/OFF menu.

1) How to set the Cal Coef.

(1) Push MENU key.

(2) Select CH Cond. menu by the cursor key.

Blinking

(3) Push ENTER key to blink the right side number of the
<Cal Coef.>.
Blinking

(4) Push the ENTER key for edit window.

Blinking

(5) Push the ENTER key for changing the target number.

Blinking

(6) Select the target number with the cursor key.

Blinking

(7) Push the ENTER key for determining.

(8) Repeat operations of item (4) to (6) to input numbers.

(9) Push the ESC key to get back to the monitor window.

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2) How to set Deciml PT.
(1) Push MENU key.

(2) Select CH Cond. menu by the cursor key.

Blinking

(3) Push ENTER and select the <Deciml PT.> with the
cursor key.

Blinking

(4) Push ENTER key to display the selection window.

Blinking

(5) Select the target decimal point by the cursor key.

Blinking

(6) Push ENTER key for determining.

(7) Push ESC key to get back to the monitor window.

Blinking

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5-7 READING TEDS INFORMATION ADVANCED

TEDS is an acronym for Transducer Electronic Data Sheet.

Calibration coefficient and displaying unit can be automatically set by using the TEDS.

1) How to read the TEDS information.

(1) Push TEDS key while displaying the monitor window.

(2) Push ENTER key with <Read> blinking in the TEDS

menu.
Blinking

(3) Reading window appears.

(4) Result window appears.

If the TEDS information is correctly read, <GOOD>
appears in the <Result> column.

Blinking

(5) Push ENTER key to display the read content of the target
CH No.

(6) Push the ESC key to get back to the monitor window.

NOTE
For using the TEDS function, be sure to use the KYOWA made TEDS sensor.
When using other manufacture made sensor, information cannot be read correctly.
Even if the KYOWA made sensor is used, information may not be read correctly.

MEMO
Read content is reflected to the setting of the CH Cond. menu.
For displaying physical quantity, select the <Calc. Cal Coef.: ON> of the ON/OFF menu.

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2) How to write CH Name.

This section describes how to write the CH Name that is set in the CH Cond. menu to the sensor.

(1) Push TEDS key while displaying the monitor window.

(2) Push the ENTER key with <Write> on the TEDS menu
blinking.

Blinking

(3) <Write to TEDS OK?> appears.

Push ENTER key for writing.

(4) <Writing…> disappears and <GOOD> appears in the

<Result> column.

(5) Push ESC key to get back to the monitor window.

NOTE
For using the TEDS function, be sure to use the KYOWA made TEDS sensor.
When using other manufacture made sensor, information cannot be written.
Even if the KYOWA made sensor is used, information may not be written.

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5-8 INTERVAL MEASUREMENT ADVANCED

Interval measurement measures value at the preset interval and records the measured value to the SD card.
Set Meas Start Time, Intval Time, and Times and select <Intval. Meas.: ON> of the ON/OFF menu for
the measurement.

1) Push MENU key.

2) Select Intvl menu with the cursor key.

Blinking

3) Push the ENTER key to blink the date of the <Meas Start
Time>.
Push ENTER key. Blinking

Blinking

4) Set the <Meas Start Time> with the ENTER key and
cursor key.

Blinking

Blinking

5) Push the ESC key to get back to the Intvl menu.

Set <Intval Time> and <Times> in the same way.

Blinking

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6) Push ESC key to display the menu window.

7) Select ON/OFF menu with the cursor key.

Blinking

8) Select <Intval. Meas.: ON> with the ENTER and cursor

keys.
Blinking

9) Push ESC key to get back to the monitor window.

Check that appears in the upper right of the monitor
Blinking
window.

MEMO

When the interval time is 3 minutes or more with the AT Power Off set to ON, after measuring
once, the power is automatically turned OFF. In addition, the power is automatically turned ON
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before 1 minute of the measuring time and turned OFF again after the measurement.
When setting the Meas Start Time, push DEL key to input the current time.
If the current time is already passed the Interval Time, the SME series automatically
calculates the next measuring time by using the interval and starts the measurement.
If the POWER key is pressed, the power is never turned OFF during 1 minute before the
measuring time.
To stop the interval measurement, select <Interval Meas.: OFF> of the ON/OFF menu.

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5-9 FILE OPERATION ADVANCED

This section describes how to set the file name that is saved in the SD card, how to display or delete the
saved file name in the SD card, and how to change the file name.

1) How to set file name.

(1) Push MENU key.

(2) Select File menu with the cursor key.

Blinking

(3) Push ENTER key to blink the current setting file name.

Blinking

Blinking

(4) Select the target alphanumeric with the ENTER key and
cursor key to set the file name.

Blinking

Blinking

(5) After inputting all, push ESC key to get back to the
monitor window.
Blinking

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 MEMO

While the File name is blinking, push DEL key to automatically change the file name as
follows.
Last digit of the year + month + Day + 3-digit number

1) When setting a file name that is already saved in the SD card, <Duplicate Name Err>
message appears. Press Enter key to display the file name setting window again. Or press
ESC key to add the data behind the existing file.

2) [Rename]
When renaming a file name that is already saved in the SD card, <Duplicate Name Err>
message appears. Enter key is invalid at this time. Press ESC key to stop the renaming
operation of the file name and get back to the previous window.

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2) How to display the file name list.
(1) Push MENU key.

(2) Select File menu with the cursor key.

Blinking

(3) Push ENTER key.

Select <List> with the cursor key.

Blinking

(4) Push ENTER key to display file names in the SD card.

3) How to delete the file.

(1) Push MENU key.

(2) Select File menu with the cursor key.

Blinking

(3) Push ENTER key.

Select <Delete> with the cursor key.

Blinking

(4) Push ENTER key to display the currently saved file name
in the SD card.
Blinking

(5) Select the target file and push DEL key for setting.

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(6) Push ENTER key to display <Delete file OK?>.

(7) Push ENTER key again to delete the file.

Blinking

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4) How to change file name.
(1) Push MENU key.

(2) Select File menu with the cursor key.

Blinking

(3) Push ENTER key.

Select <Rename> with the cursor key.

Blinking

(4) Push ENTER key to display the currently saved file name
in the SD card.
Blinking

(5) Select the target file with the cursor key and push DEL
key for setting.

Blinking

(6) Old file name and New file name appears.

Blinking
(7) Input new file name with the cursor key and ENTER key.

Blinking

(8) Push ESC key to get back to the monitor window.

Blinking

Blinking

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6. MENU LIST

MENU

Func: Function Intvl: Setting interval (P.32 to 33）

Rel.: Relative value Meas. (P.26) Meas Start Time: Start time

[Zero Meas.]: Zero value Meas. （P.27) Intval. Time: Measurement interval

Times: Interval times

File: File Operation

File Name: Setting file name （P.34 to 35) Env.: Environment setting

[List]: File name list （P. 36) [Communication Check]: Comm. check （P.19)

[Delete]: Deleting file name (P.36 to 37) Date&Time: Setting time

AT Power Off: AT power OFF function
[Rename]: Changing file name （P.38)
(P.24 to 25)
Mode: Setting operation mode
(P.20 to 21)
CH Cond: CH Condition
Cal Coef.: Calibration Coefficient
System: System
(P.28)
Deciml PT: Setting decimal point （P.29) [SME Version Up]: Version up

Unit: Unit
ON/OFF: ON/OFF
Ref Resi.: Ref. resistance value
Intval.Meas：Interval Meas. （P.32 to 33)
CH Name: CH name
Calc.Cal Coef.: Cal. Coef. function (P.28 to 29)

File Increment: File increment

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7. SPECIFICATIONS

HANDY DATA LOGGER: SME-30A/31A

1) Number of measuring CHs 1

2) Sampling period Approx. 0.5 sec: 0 to ± 30000 um/m
Approx. 1 sec: ± 30000 to ± 300000 um/m
Measurement with civil engineering
transducer with temperature measuring
function
3) Measuring function RELATIVE measurement (relative value measurement):
Each value is obtained by deducting the ZERO value.
*ZERO value is equivalent to the initial unbalance value.
Capable of obtaining the ZERO value at arbitrary timing.
4) Coefficient calculation function None
5) Applicable sensor Strain gage
Strain gage transducer
Civil engineering transducer with temperature measuring function
Gage method Applicable gage resistance
Quarter bridge 120, 240, 350 ohm
Half or full bridge 120 to 1000 ohm
6) Bridge excitation Constant-voltage bridge excitation: Approx. 2 VDC
Constant-current bridge excitation: Approx. 5.6 mA
(Bridge resistance: 350 ohm)
7) Measuring range Strain:
0 to ±300000 um/m (Constant-voltage bridge excitation)
0 to ±20000 um/m (Constant-current bridge excitation)
Temperature measurement with civil engineering transducer
with temperature measuring function: -30.0 to 70.0 °C
8) Resolution Strain:
0 to ±30000 um/m: 1 um/m
±30000 to ±300000 um/m: 10 um/m
Temperature measurement with civil engineering transducer
with temperature measuring function: 0.1 °C
9) Accuracy Strain:
(when connected with one-touch 0 to ±30000 um/m: ±(0.05% rdg + 2) um/m
NDIS connector) ±30000 to ±300000 um/m: ±(0.1% rdg +20) um/m
Temperature: ±0.5 °C
10) Check function Insulation resistance measurement: 2 M to 100 Mohm
Resistance measurement: 0 to 20 kohm

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11) Interval measurement 1 minute to 99 hours 59 minutes in 1-minute steps
Starting date/time: Year/month/day, hour: minute
12) Storage SD card
13) Applicable card 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB (FAT16)
(SDHC is not applicable)
14) Display Monochrome LCD, 128 × 64 dots
15) TEDS Reading function from the TEDS sensor
CH name writing function
(For the manufacture ID: KYOWA only, within 10 characters)
16) Operating temperature/Humidity -10 to 50°C
range 20 to 85%RH (non-condensing)
17) Power supply Size AA alkaline dry cell (2)
Continuous operation: Approx 10 hours (with alkaline batteries)
*SME-31A is compliant to the AC adapter (option)
18) Auto power OFF Power is automatically turned OFF if no key operation is done
for 5 minutes. In interval measurement mode with the interval
set at 3 minutes or longer, it is automatically turned OFF during
standby period but it is turned ON again 1 minute before the next
measurement time comes.
(Auto power OFF function can be set to ON or OFF)
19) Dimensions 108.4 × 188 × 41 mm
20) Weight Approx. 450 g (without including batteries)
21) Standard accessories Instruction Manual (CD-R)
Input cable
Size AA alkaline dry cell (2)
Shoulder strap
Wrist strap

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8. OUTSIDE DRAWING

*All models have the same dimensions.

Model No. on the product is different.

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