When you're equipping a data acquisition recorder setup, the choice isn't always between two recorders. Sometimes it's between a consumable supply and the instrument itself. This head-to-head looks at two options on opposite ends of that decision: a ten-pad lot of Yokogawa B9573AN folding chart paper pads and a CHINO AH4000 series hybrid strip chart recorder. One refills an existing recording process; the other adds new recording capability.
Quick Verdict
If you already have a strip chart recorder that uses Yokogawa B9573AN fanfold paper, the ten-pad lot is the straightforward, no-fuss purchase. If you need a 24-channel recorder with digital logging options and are open to a refurbished unit from Japan, the CHINO AH4000 is the capable upgrade. The paper keeps you running; the recorder expands what you can record.
Comparison Table
| Feature | Yokogawa B9573AN Paper Pads (10-Pad Lot) | CHINO AH4000 Hybrid Strip Chart Recorder |
|---|---|---|
| Listed Price | USD 249.00 | USD 1,380.82 |
| Product Type | Fanfold chart paper (non-thermal) | Hybrid strip chart recorder |
| Condition | New | Seller refurbished |
| Quantity | 10 pads | 1 unit |
| Key Features | 0 to 100 uniform scale, 66 ft length per pad, 20 cm width | 24 channels, SD card slot, Ethernet monitoring, front keypad, high-speed plotting |
| Country of Origin | United States | Japan |
Where Each Product Excels
- Yokogawa B9573AN Paper Pads: The clear advantage is supply. You get ten pads of new, domestically made chart paper at a listed price that keeps the recording paper inventory stocked without a large outlay.
- CHINO AH4000 Recorder: The advantage is function. It's a complete recorder that can plot on paper and store data digitally, with menu-driven setup for industrial temperature monitoring tasks.
Product Notes
Lot of 10x Yokogawa B9573AN Folding Chart Recorder Paper Pads
If your data acquisition workflow relies on a strip chart recorder that takes fanfold paper, this lot gives you a ten-pad supply of Yokogawa B9573AN pads. Each pad is non-thermal with a uniform 0 to 100 scale and a length of 66 feet, and it's new with a United States origin. At its listed price, this ten-pad lot is a simple way to keep paper on hand. The limitation is that it's paper only: it doesn't record, monitor, or store data. If you don't have a recorder that uses this specific fanfold paper, this lot isn't useful to you.
CHINO AH4000 series hybrid strip chart recorder
For industrial temperature monitoring during pre-heat and post-weld heat treatment, the CHINO AH4000 is a complete hybrid strip chart recorder. It records onto paper and offers digital conveniences: an SD card slot, potential Ethernet monitoring, and a front keypad to adjust zero and span. With 24 channels, high-speed plotting, and automatic pen leveling, it's built for test, measurement, and inspection tasks. This unit is seller refurbished from Japan, and its listed price reflects that investment. It still needs chart paper to record on, so factor in the consumable cost.
Final Choice by Use Case
Choose the Yokogawa B9573AN paper pads if you have a strip chart recorder that uses B9573AN fanfold paper and you want to stock up on consumables at the price shown. Choose the CHINO AH4000 if you need a full chart recorder with digital storage and are ready to invest in a refurbished unit at the listed price.
