SME-30A/31A/100A/101A
Handy Data Logger

Summary
· Built-in bridge circuit for direct connection of a strain gage
· Wide measuring range: ±300 k ×10-6 strain
· Driven by AA batteries
Features
The SME Series are handy data loggers for connecting strain gages, strain-gage transducers, and civil engineering transducers with thermal sensor.
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SME-30A
Handy Data Logger

Specifications
Channels | 1 |
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Sampling Period | Approx. 0.5 s: 0 to ±30 k ×10-6 strain Approx. 1 s: ±30 k ×10-6 strain or more Approx. 1 s: Civil engineering transducers with a thermal sensor |
Measuring Functions | RELATIVE measurement (Relative value measurement): Each value is obtained by subtracting the ZERO value. *ZERO value is equivalent to the initial unbalance value. Capable of obtaining the ZERO value at arbitrary timing |
Arithmetic Operations | Calculation using coefficients |
Measuring Targets | Strain gages Strain-gage transducers Civil engineering transducers with a thermal sensor Bridge systems------------Compatible gage resistance Quarter bridge------------120, 240, and 350 Ω Half/full bridge-------------120 to 1000 Ω |
Bridge Excitation | Constant-voltage bridge excitation: Approx. 2 VDC Constant-current bridge excitation: Approx. 5.6 mA (Bridge resistance 350 Ω) |
Measuring Range | [At strain measurement] 0 to ±300 k ×10-6 strain (Constant-voltage bridge excitation) 0 to ±20 k ×10-6 strain (Constant-current bridge excitation) [When measuring temperature with civil engineering transducers with a thermal sensor] -30.0°C to 70.0°C |
Resolution | [At strain measurement] 0 to ±30 k ×10-6 strain: 1 ×10-6 strain ±30 k to ±300 k ×10-6 strain: 10 ×10-6 strain [When measuring temperature with civil engineering transducers with a thermal sensor] 0.1°C |
Accuracy (With Full Bridge NDIS4102 (7 pins) Connector) | [At full bridge strain measurement] 0 to ±30 k ×10-6 strain: ± (0.05% of reading +2) ×10-6 strain ±30 k to ±300 k ×10-6 strain: ± (0.1% of reading +20) ×10-6 strain [When measuring temperature with civil engineering transducers with a thermal sensor] ±0.5°C |
Check Functions | Insulation resistance measurement: 2 M to 100 MΩ Resistance measurement: 0 to 20 kΩ |
Interval Measurement | 1 min to 99 h 59 min in 1 min steps Starting time: year/month/day/hour/minute |
Storage | SD card (Option) |
Applicable Cards | 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB (FAT16) (SDHC and SDXC not supported) |
Display | Monochrome LCD, 128 × 64 |
TEDS | Reads information from TEDS-installed sensors. Channel name writing (Kyowa ID only in up to 10 characters) |
Operating Temperature | -10 to 50ºC |
Operating Humidity | 20 to 85% (Non-condensing) |
Power Supply | 2 AA alkaline batteries Consecutive Operation Time Approx. 10 h (With alkaline batteries) *Nickel metal hydride batteries are also used. |
Auto Power Off | Power is automatically turned off if no key operation is detected for 5 minutes. In interval measuring mode with an interval of 3 minutes or longer, power is automatically turned off during standby period and turned on again 1 minute before the next measurement is started. (ON/OFF of Auto Power Off is settable.) |
Dimensions | 188 W × 41 H x 108.4 D mm (Excluding protrusions) |
Weight | Approx. 450 g (Excluding batteries) |
Compliance | Directive 2014/30/EU (EMC) Directive 2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863 (10 restricted substances) (RoHS) |
Standard Accessories | Input cable U-119 AA alkali battery × 2 Shoulder belt Hand strap Instruction manual (CD-R) |
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Optional Accessories | Temperature measuring adapter for SME SMET-1A |
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SME-31A
Handy Data Logger, AC Adapter Available

Specifications
Channels | 1 |
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Sampling Period | Approx. 0.5 s: 0 to ±30 k ×10-6 strain Approx. 1 s: ±30 k ×10-6 strain or more Approx. 1 s: Civil engineering transducers with a thermal sensor |
Measuring Functions | RELATIVE measurement (Relative value measurement): Each value is obtained by subtracting the ZERO value. *ZERO value is equivalent to the initial unbalance value. Capable of obtaining the ZERO value at arbitrary timing |
Arithmetic Operations | Calculation using coefficients |
Measuring Targets | Strain gages Strain-gage transducers Civil engineering transducers with a thermal sensor Bridge systems------------Compatible gage resistance Quarter bridge------------120, 240, and 350 Ω Half/full bridge-------------120 to 1000 Ω |
Bridge Excitation | Constant-voltage bridge excitation: Approx. 2 VDC Constant-current bridge excitation: Approx. 5.6 mA (Bridge resistance 350 Ω) |
Measuring Range | [At strain measurement] 0 to ±300 k ×10-6 strain (Constant-voltage bridge excitation) 0 to ±20 k ×10-6 strain (Constant-current bridge excitation) [When measuring temperature with civil engineering transducers with a thermal sensor] -30.0°C to 70.0°C |
Resolution | [At strain measurement] 0 to ±30 k ×10-6 strain: 1 ×10-6 strain ±30 k to ±300 k ×10-6 strain: 10 ×10-6 strain [When measuring temperature with civil engineering transducers with a thermal sensor] 0.1°C |
Accuracy (With Full Bridge NDIS4102 (7 pins) Connector) | [At full bridge strain measurement] 0 to ±30 k ×10-6 strain: ± (0.05% of reading +2) ×10-6 strain ±30 k to ±300 k ×10-6 strain: ± (0.1% of reading +20) ×10-6 strain [When measuring temperature with civil engineering transducers with a thermal sensor] ±0.5°C |
Check Functions | Insulation resistance measurement: 2 M to 100 MΩ Resistance measurement: 0 to 20 kΩ |
Interval Measurement | 1 min to 99 h 59 min in 1 min steps Starting time: year/month/day/hour/minute |
Storage | SD card (Option) |
Applicable Cards | 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB (FAT16) (SDHC and SDXC not supported) |
Display | Monochrome LCD, 128 × 64 |
TEDS | Reads information from TEDS-installed sensors. Channel name writing (Kyowa ID only in up to 10 characters) |
Operating Temperature | -10 to 50ºC |
Operating Humidity | 20 to 85% (Non-condensing) |
Power Supply | 2 AA alkaline batteries Consecutive Operation Time Approx. 10 h(With alkaline batteries) *Nickel metal hydride batteries are also used. *An AC adapter (Optional, SW-0522E) is provided for SME-31A/101A. |
Auto Power Off | Power is automatically turned off if no key operation is detected for 5 minutes. In interval measuring mode with an interval of 3 minutes or longer, power is automatically turned off during standby period and turned on again 1 minute before the next measurement is started. (ON/OFF of Auto Power Off is settable.) |
Dimensions | 188 W × 41 H x 108.4 D mm (Excluding protrusions) |
Weight | Approx. 450 g (Excluding batteries) |
Compliance | Directive 2014/30/EU (EMC) Directive 2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863 (10 restricted substances) (RoHS) |
Standard Accessories | Input cable U-119 AA alkali battery × 2 Shoulder belt Hand strap Instruction manual (CD-R) |
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Optional Accessories | AC adapter SW-0522E Temperature measuring adapter for SME SMET-1A |
SME-100A
Handy Data Logger with Network Capability

Specifications
Channels | 1 (when using single SME) Max. 33 channels by connecting the NTB. *Max. 33 channels (SME-100A/101A + 32 channels of the NTB) |
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Sampling Period | Approx. 0.5 s: 0 to ±30 k ×10-6 strain Approx. 1 s: ±30 k ×10-6 strain or more Approx. 1 s: Civil engineering transducers with a thermal sensor |
Measuring Functions | RELATIVE measurement (Relative value measurement): Each value is obtained by subtracting the ZERO value. *ZERO value is equivalent to the initial unbalance value. Capable of obtaining the ZERO value at arbitrary timing |
Arithmetic Operations | Calculation using coefficients |
Measuring Targets | Strain gages Strain-gage transducers Civil engineering transducers with a thermal sensor Bridge systems------------Compatible gage resistance Quarter bridge------------120, 240, and 350 Ω Half/full bridge-------------120 to 1000 Ω |
Bridge Excitation | Constant-voltage bridge excitation: Approx. 2 VDC Constant-current bridge excitation: Approx. 5.6 mA (Bridge resistance 350 Ω) |
Measuring Range | [At strain measurement] 0 to ±300 k ×10-6 strain (Constant-voltage bridge excitation) 0 to ±20 k ×10-6 strain (Constant-current bridge excitation) [When measuring temperature with civil engineering transducers with a thermal sensor] -30.0°C to 70.0°C |
Resolution | [At strain measurement] 0 to ±30 k ×10-6 strain: 1 ×10-6 strain ±30 k to ±300 k ×10-6 strain: 10 ×10-6 strain [When measuring temperature with civil engineering transducers with a thermal sensor] 0.1°C |
Accuracy (With Full Bridge NDIS4102 (7 pins) Connector) | [At full bridge strain measurement] 0 to ±30 k ×10-6 strain: ± (0.05% of reading +2) ×10-6 strain ±30 k to ±300 k ×10-6 strain: ± (0.1% of reading +20) ×10-6 strain [When measuring temperature with civil engineering transducers with a thermal sensor] ±0.5°C |
Check Functions | Insulation resistance measurement: 2 M to 100 MΩ Resistance measurement: 0 to 20 kΩ |
Interval Measurement | 1 min to 99 h 59 min in 1 min steps Starting time: year/month/day/hour/minute |
Storage | SD card (Option) |
Applicable Cards | 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB (FAT16) (SDHC and SDXC not supported) |
Display | Monochrome LCD, 128 × 64 |
TEDS | Reads information from TEDS-installed sensors. Channel name writing (Kyowa ID only in up to 10 characters) |
Operating Temperature | -10 to 50ºC |
Operating Humidity | 20 to 85% (Non-condensing) |
Power Supply | 2 AA alkaline batteries Consecutive Operation Time Approx. 10 h(With alkaline batteries) *Nickel metal hydride batteries are also used. |
Auto Power Off | Power is automatically turned off if no key operation is detected for 5 minutes. In interval measuring mode with an interval of 3 minutes or longer, power is automatically turned off during standby period and turned on again 1 minute before the next measurement is started. (ON/OFF of Auto Power Off is settable.) |
Dimensions | 188 W × 41 H x 108.4 D mm (Excluding protrusions) |
Weight | Approx. 450 g (Excluding batteries) |
Compliance | Directive 2014/30/EU (EMC) Directive 2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863 (10 restricted substances) (RoHS) |
Standard Accessories | Input cable U-119 AA alkaline battery × 2 Shoulder belt Hand strap Instruction manual (CD-R) Communication cable N-102 |
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Optional Accessories | Temperature measuring adapter for SME SMET-1A |
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SME-101A
Handy Data Logger with Network Capability, AC Adapter Available

Specifications
Channels | 1 (when using single SME) Max. 33 channels by connecting the NTB. *Max. 33 channels (SME-100A/101A + 32 channels of the NTB) |
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Sampling Period | Approx. 0.5 s: 0 to ±30 k ×10-6 strain Approx. 1 s: ±30 k ×10-6 strain or more Approx. 1 s: Civil engineering transducers with a thermal sensor |
Measuring Functions | RELATIVE measurement (Relative value measurement): Each value is obtained by subtracting the ZERO value. *ZERO value is equivalent to the initial unbalance value. Capable of obtaining the ZERO value at arbitrary timing |
Arithmetic Operations | Calculation using coefficients |
Measuring Targets | Strain gages Strain-gage transducers Civil engineering transducers with a thermal sensor Bridge systems------------Compatible gage resistance Quarter bridge------------120, 240, and 350 Ω Half/full bridge-------------120 to 1000 Ω |
Bridge Excitation | Constant-voltage bridge excitation: Approx. 2 VDC Constant-current bridge excitation: Approx. 5.6 mA (Bridge resistance 350 Ω) |
Measuring Range | [At strain measurement] 0 to ±300 k ×10-6 strain (Constant-voltage bridge excitation) 0 to ±20 k ×10-6 strain (Constant-current bridge excitation) [When measuring temperature with civil engineering transducers with a thermal sensor] -30.0°C to 70.0°C |
Resolution | [At strain measurement] 0 to ±30 k ×10-6 strain: 1 ×10-6 strain ±30 k to ±300 k ×10-6 strain: 10 ×10-6 strain [When measuring temperature with civil engineering transducers with a thermal sensor] 0.1°C |
Accuracy (With Full Bridge NDIS4102 (7 pins) Connector) | [At full bridge strain measurement] 0 to ±30 k ×10-6 strain: ± (0.05% of reading +2) ×10-6 strain ±30 k to ±300 k ×10-6 strain: ± (0.1% of reading +20) ×10-6 strain [When measuring temperature with civil engineering transducers with a thermal sensor] ±0.5°C |
Check Functions | Insulation resistance measurement: 2 M to 100 MΩ Resistance measurement: 0 to 20 kΩ |
Interval Measurement | 1 min to 99 h 59 min in 1 min steps Starting time: year/month/day/hour/minute |
Storage | SD card (Option) |
Applicable Cards | 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB (FAT16) (SDHC and SDXC not supported) |
Display | Monochrome LCD, 128 × 64 |
TEDS | Reads information from TEDS-installed sensors. Channel name writing (Kyowa ID only in up to 10 characters) |
Operating Temperature | -10 to 50ºC |
Operating Humidity | 20 to 85% (Non-condensing) |
Power Supply | 2 AA alkaline batteries Consecutive Operation Time Approx. 10 h(With alkaline batteries) *Nickel metal hydride batteries are also used. *An AC adapter (Optional, SW-0522E) is provided for SME-31A/101A. |
Auto Power Off | Power is automatically turned off if no key operation is detected for 5 minutes. In interval measuring mode with an interval of 3 minutes or longer, power is automatically turned off during standby period and turned on again 1 minute before the next measurement is started. (ON/OFF of Auto Power Off is settable.) |
Dimensions | 188 W × 41 H x 108.4 D mm (Excluding protrusions) |
Weight | Approx. 450 g (Excluding batteries) |
Compliance | 2 AA alkaline batteries Consecutive Operation Time Approx. 10 h(With alkaline batteries) *Nickel metal hydride batteries are also used. *An AC adapter (Optional, SW-0522E) is provided for SME-31A/101A. |
Standard Accessories | Input cable U-119 AA alkaline battery × 2 Shoulder belt Hand strap Instruction manual (CD-R) Communication cable N-102 |
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Optional Accessories | AC adapter SW-0522E Temperature measuring adapter for SME SMET-1A |
SMET-1A
Temperature Measuring Adapter for SME

Specifications
Measuring Targets | Thermocouples (K, T) |
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Channels | 1 |
Sampling Frequencies | Approx. 0.5 s |
Input | Terminal block Applicable wires Solid wire: UL AWG14 to 28 Twisted wire: UL AWG20 to 24 |
Measuring Range, Resolution, Accuracy, Accracy of Internal Reference Junction Compensator | [Types: K] Measuring range: -200 to 1230.0°C Resolution: 0.1°C Accuracy: -200 to below -100°C ---- ±(0.2% of specified value +0.6)°C Accuracy of internal reference junction compensator (25 ±10)ºC: ±2.0°C Measuring range: -200 to 1230.0°C Resolution: 0.1°C Accuracy: -100 to 1230°C ---- ±(0.1% of specified value +0.4)°C Accuracy of internal reference junction compensator (25 ±10)ºC: ±1.0°C [Types: T] Measuring range: -200 to 400.0°C Resolution: 0.1°C Accuracy: -200 to below -100°C ---- ±(0.2% of specified value +0.6)°C Accuracy of internal reference junction compensator (25 ±10)ºC: ±2.0°C Measuring range: -100 to 400°C Resolution: 0.1°C Accuracy: -100 to 400°C ---- ±(0.1% of specified value +0.4)°C Accuracy of internal reference junction compensator (25 ±10)ºC: ±1.0°C Notes 1. Accuracy does not include the accuracy of internal reference junction compensator and accuracy of the sensor. 2. For the standard junction compensator, switching between internal and external is possible using the SME. 3. Thermocouple resistance is 1 kΩ or less. |
Check Functions | Burnout check (By operation of SME) |
Operating Temperature | -10 to 50ºC |
Operating Humidity | 20 to 85% (Non-condensing) |
Dimensions | 42 W x 33 H x 29.5 D mm (Excluding protrusions) |
Weight | Approx. 35 g |
Compliance | Directive 2014/30/EU (EMC) Directive 2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863 (10 restricted substances) (RoHS) |
Standard Accessories | Mounting screw × 2 Instruction manual (CD-R) |
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