What is a recorder?
A recorder is a free-standing device that has a mechanism for recording the output of a sensor, etc. onto dedicated chart paper or external media such as an SD card or CF card.
We categorize our recorders into three types:
Handheld devices are listed on Handheld Sensors and Loggers.
Recorder classification and selection
1. Recording media and methods
| Chart Recorder |
Chartless Recorder |
Hybrid Recorder |
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Record on special chart paper (analog recording only)
chart paper width: 60mm, 100mm, 180mm |
Record input data digitally instead of on chart charts |
Analog and digital records (numerical values) are recorded on special chart paper.
chart paper width: 100mm, 180mm, 250mm |
2-A. Select the recording method (for chart recorders and hybrid recorders)
| Dot printing type type |
Pen Type |
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Dot printing type type uses a dedicated dot printing type to record on chart paper. It is suitable for long-term recording. It is also suitable for recording multiple inputs with one unit.
Recording shape: Dot |
The pen format records on chart paper with a pen filled with ink. It is suitable for recording fluids such as liquids and gases that have large displacements per unit time.
Recording shape: Line |
2-B. Selecting a function (for chart recorders and hybrid recorders)
Chart recorders and hybrid recorders, which are not chart recorders, have a variety of functions as digital recorders.
The model to be selected can be selected based on the functions.
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Features and Description |
Applicable devices |
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Communication features
You can select Ethernet or serial communication (RS-485, etc.). |
Ethernet/Serial
KR(KRH), AL, AH, LE
Serial only
KL, KH
*Communication function is option (depending on the model). |
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Custom Graphics Features
Create a dedicated screen on the recorder. This is useful for process management. |
KR (KR-H)
*Custom graphics function is option. |
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PDF chart Feature
The recorded data is output as a PDF.
(In addition to analog trends, it also supports product names, lot numbers, list printing, and fixed-time digital printing)
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100mm width
KR2D00
KR2-H
100mm, 180mm, 250mm width
KR3D00
KR3-H
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Measurement data protection function
It is equipped with functions that comply with US FDA 21CFR Part 11.
FDA 21 CFR Part 11: Regulations on electronic records and electronic signatures implemented by the FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
Requirements for replacing paper-based records with electronic media. Established in 1997. |
KR2P00
KR3P00
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List of consumables for recorders
