ESPEC RT-14WB Series User manual

This function enables RT/RS-14WB Series thermo recorders to automatically upload recorded data to "T&D WebStorage Service" where uploaded data is
available for viewing and settings can also be changed.
The following procedure has been written assuming the use of "T&D WebStorage Service" with RT/RS-14WB Series thermo recorders. Please read the
"T&D WebStorage Service" License Agreement carefully before making settings. Making Auto-upload Settings indicates your acceptance of this Agreement.
• This procedure requires Internet access via wireless or wired LAN.
• The maximum number of readings which can be stored in "T&D WebStorage Service" is
80,000. When this limit is exceeded, the oldest data will be overwritten.
• If you wish to select a server other than "T&D WebStorage Service" for auto upload of data,
please use "THERMO RECORDER DATA SERVER". (See on the reverse side.)
If you wish to use a static IP address instead of DHCP, make network settings using
software. See reverse side.
Auto-Upload Settings
1.
Press the <INTERVAL> button twice to display the auto-upload interval.
2.
While is displayed, press-and-hold the <INTERVAL> button until the
interval time ashes.
Auto Upload Interval
3.
Press <INTERVAL> again to select the interval time. Each press changes the
interval as follows:
Auto-upload Intervals ( ): OFF / 1, 2, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 MIN / 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 24 HOUR
The factory default setting is OFF (no auto-upload).
4.
The interval time will stop ashing and the display will return to the normal
measurement mode, conrming that it is set.
Ref: Auto-Upload Intervals & Corresponding Estimated Battery Life
In general, the shorter the upload interval, the shorter the battery life.
Interval
model 1 min 10 min 1 hr 12hrs or
more
RT-14WB/RS-14WB About
10 days
About
2 months
About
1 year
About
15 months
RT-14N/RS-14N About
1.5 years
• All estimates are based on operations carried out with a new battery and are in no way a
guarantee of actual battery life.
• When Auto-upload is used frequently on RT-14WB/14N, the measurement of the internal
sensor may rise by around 0.3°C.
Wireless LAN Settings
This step is not necessary for . Plug a LAN cable into a network hub or router,
and go to .
Wireless LAN settings using WPS may not be possible depending on the supported
features or settings of your wireless LAN access point.
In this case, make wireless network settings on PC or smartphone. See reverse side.
The following information is required:
• Network Name (SSID)
• Security (WEP 64bit/128bit, WPA-PSK (TKIP), WPA2-PSK (AES))
• Password (Network Key)
1.
Press the <POWER> and <DISPLAY> buttons together until appears on
the LCD screen.
2.
Set your wireless LAN access point to "WPS" mode.
For details about Wireless LAN Access Point settings, refer to the user manual for that
access point.
3.
When the setup is successfully completed, the mark on the LCD display will
turn ON.
Checking Connection Status
Place the thermo recorder in the desired measurement location.
Make sure Internet access is available.
Connection Status Indicators
Internet
Wireless LAN
Access Point
Router / HUB
Press the <REC/STOP> button to immediately send the recorded data to
"T&D WebStorage Service" without waiting for the next transmission. If the transmis-
sion is successful, will remain ON after turns OFF.
Thermo Recorder RT/RS-14WB Series
Introductory Manual
© Copyright ESPEC MIC Corporation. All rights reserved. 2019.04 16508123003 (1st Edition)
https://www.especmic.co.jp/
The RT/RS-14WB Series thermo recorders can be used in the following ways.
: RT-14WB, RS-14WB : RT-14N, RS-14N
By using wireless LAN ( ) and wired LAN ( ), the thermo recorder automatically
uploads the recorded data to the cloud. It enables the viewing of uploaded data and the
changing of settings on your PC, smartphone and tablet.
Via Cloud: Automatic Data Upload
Make settings and download data by USB communication between the PC and or .
Via PC: Setup and Download See reverse side.
Make settings and download data by connecting to a smartphone or tablet via
Bluetooth®.
Via Smartphone: Setup and Download ( only) See reverse side.
is OFF or blinking :
Unable to connect to the wireless network. Try changing the measure-
ment location or adjusting the distance between the thermo recorder
and the access point, and make the wireless LAN settings in
again.
is blinking: Internet connection failed. Please check the network settings.
Viewing Recorded Data
In order to view the recorded data on a web browser, it is necessary to register
devices to "T&D WebStorage Service" in advance.
1.
Access "T&D WebStorage Service" from the web browser on your PC or mobile
device.
http://www.webstorage-service.com/
2.
Click [Create Account] to go to the registration page, and follow the directions to
complete the registration. If you already have your User ID, go to the next step.
3.
Login by entering the registered User ID and Password.
4.
In the [Device Settings] window click [+Device].
5.
In the Add a Device page, enter necessary information* and click [Add].
*The registration code can be found on the supplied Registration Code Label.
6.
After data is sent to "T&D WebStorage Service" either by auto-upload or by
pressing the <REC/STOP> button on the thermo recorder, the added device
and its measurements will appear in the [Data View] window.
Troubleshooting Tips
If measurements are not displayed:
Check the screen of the thermo recorder and make sure is ON; If not, press
<REC/STOP> to start recording. See "Recording Interval Setting (Common Operation)"
above.
If the display of measurements is not refreshed:
Try making the recording interval shorter. If the recording interval is set to longer than
the upload interval, the same measurement is displayed until the next recording occurs
and the new data is uploaded.
If you lose your registration code label:
Open the software "RT/RS-14WB for Windows" and connect your thermo recorder via
USB to the computer. The connected thermo recorder and its information will appear
in the left boxes of the main window. The registration code can be found here.
If you wish to save recorded data to PC:
Use "ESPEC Graph" that is available for download from the T&D Website.
See on the reverse side.
Changing Device Settings
It is possible to change device settings by using "T&D WebStorage Service".
Note that the setting changes will not be actually applied until communication oc-
curs between the thermo recorder and "T&D WebStorage Service". By pressing the
<REC/STOP> button on the thermo recorder, however, settings can be applied imme-
diately.
Setting Items which can be set or changed:
Device Info Device Name, Group Name, Recording Interval, Recording Mode,
Auto-upload Interval, Channel Name, Time Difference, Unit of
Temperature
Warning Settings Lower Limit, Upper Limit, Sensor Warning, Judgement Time
Setting via the cloud using the Mobile App
For the thermo recorders that have been registered to "T&D WebStorage Service", the
settings can also be changed using the "T&D Thermo" App on your smartphone or tablet.
See reverse side.
For iOS For Android
Button Operations
Power ON/OFF Press-and-hold the <PWR> button.
(Cannot power OFF when a recording is in progress.)
Start/Stop Recording Press-and-hold the <REC/STOP> button.
Recording Interval [ ] /
Upload Interval [ ]
Press the <INTERVAL> button (display mode)
Press-and-hold the <INTERVAL> button (setting mode)
Transmit Data and Settings to
"T&D WebStorage Service" Press the <REC/STOP> button.
Cancel Communication Press the <PWR> button.
Channel on Display
(Fixed or Alternating Display)
Press the <DISPLAY> button to switch the display:
Ch1 (xed) Ch2 (xed) Ch1&2 (alternate)
Display Last Used
IP Address
Press-and-hold <PWR> and <DISPLAY> together.
EX: When the IP address was 11.22. 33.44,
each part will appear for two seconds as follows:
[11 22 33 44].
When DHCP is ON but failed to obtain an IP address,
[ ] will appear.
Wireless LAN
Settings using WPS
Press-and-hold <PWR> and <DISPLAY> together.
• "Press-and-hold" means to hold the button down for about two seconds.
Marks on LCD Screen
Wireless LAN ( only)
ON : Connected to the wireless network. (Signal strength: 1 to 3 bars)
BLINKING : Unable to connect to the wireless network.
OFF : Wireless LAN settings not made.
ON : Connected to the Internet.
BLINKING : Unable to connect to the Internet.
OFF : Auto-upload is set to "OFF".
Displayed Measurement Channel
ON : Wireless LAN Setup using WPS Possible ( only)
BLINKING: LAN, Bluetooth or USB communication in Progress
ON : Recording in Progress
ENDLESS : Upon reaching the logging capacity of 8,000 readings, the oldest
data is overwritten and recording continues.
ONETIME : Upon reaching the logging capacity of 8,000 readings, recording
automatically stops.
Cannot be set or changed using buttons on the thermo recorder. The factory default setting is "ENDLESS".
Amount of Recorded Data in Device
ON : Low Battery
When the battery power becomes even lower after the battery warning mark
appears, the auto-upload will stop.
*Please change the batteries as soon as you see this mark.
Auto Upload Interval
Recording Interval
Messages on LCD Screen
Sensor Error: No sensor connected, improper connection,
damaged, etc.
Full Data: Upon reaching capacity of 8,000 readings in
"ONETIME" mode, this message appears and recording
automatically stops.
Sleep Mode: If you take no action after a battery warning
mark appears and auto-upload stops, the thermo recorder
will enter sleep mode and stop all operations to protect data.
*If the thermo recorder remains in sleep mode over one week without a change of
batteries, all recorded data will be lost.
Install the batteries and sensor(s) in the thermo recorder, and make sure the LCD is displaying measurements.
The factory default setting for the recording interval is 1 minute. Follow the procedure below to change this setting.
• Skip this setting if you don't need to change the recording interval.
• Upon the start of recording, all previously recorded data in the thermo recorder
will be deleted.
• Note: When is ON (recording in progress), the thermo recorder cannot be
turned off, nor can the recording interval be changed.
1.
When is ON, press-and-hold the <REC/STOP> button until turns OFF
(recording stops).
2.
Press the <INTERVAL> button.
3.
While is displayed, press-and-hold the
<INTERVAL> button until the interval time ashes.
4.
Press <INTERVAL> again to select the interval time.
Each press changes the interval as follows:
Recording Intervals ( ) 1, 2, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 SEC / 1, 2, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 60 MIN
5.
When you stop pressing the button, the display will return to the normal
measurement mode, conrming that it is set.
Ref: Recording Intervals & Estimated Time until Logging Capacity is Reached
Recording Interval 1 sec 30 sec 5 min 15 min 60 min
Estimated Time About
2 hours
About
2 days
About
27 days
About
83 days
About
333 days
6.
Press-and-hold the <REC/STOP> button until turns ON (recording restarts).
RS-14N
RS-14NH
RT/RS-14WB Series
RS-14NH
Auto-upload of Recorded Data
Cloud
Wireless/Wired LAN
View with a Web Browser
Graph Display
Download Data
Setup
Apply Settings
Recording Interval
Automatic Data Upload to the Cloud
Recording Interval Setting (Common Operation)

Using a USB connection between the thermo recorder and PC, make device settings and download recorded data via "RT/RS-14WB for Windows".
• The software can be downloaded from the ESPEC MIC website.
Device Settings
1.
Download and install "RT/RS-14WB for Windows" from the URL shown above.
2.
Connect the thermo recorder via USB to your computer.
* "RT/RS-14WB for Windows" will open automatically. (If not, please open it manually from
the Windows Start Menu or Start Screen.)
3.
Make the necessary settings from the tabs in the main window.
Setting Items which can be set or changed:
[Start Recording] Tab Programmed Start, Immediate Start, Recording Interval,
Recording Mode, Group Name, Device Name, Channel Name
[Auto-upload Settings]
Tab
Network Settings, Warning Settings, Time Settings, Data
Destination, Upload Interval
[Auto-upload Settings] Tab
The settings in this tab can be used when you wish to use the auto-upload feature without
WPS or DHCP.
4.
After having completed all the settings, click [Start Recording] or [Send Set-
tings] to send the setting contents to the thermo recorder.
Start-up
1.
Install "T&D Thermo" to your smartphone or tablet.
* "T&D Thermo" is available on the Apple Store for iOS devices and the Google Play Store
for Android devices.
2.
Open the app.
Upon startup, the app scans for available RT-14WB/RS-14WB in range and displays them
in a list.
Graph Display and Device Settings
1.
Tap the device in the list to open the device info screen.
2.
By tapping the Bluetooth icon in the tab bar, the device settings screen will
open and display downloaded data in graph.
Device Info Graph / Device Settings
Graph Operations
Zooming in and out Pinch in/out to change the scale of the horizontal axis.
Full screen display Hold the smartphone horizontally.
Checking time and temperature
at the specied point Tap and hold on the graph (in full-screen mode).
Sensors
Optional Sensors
We offer a wide range of Temperature and Temperature-Humidity sensors, sensor
extension cables, AC adaptors, etc. For details see the Optional Products
information on the Product Page.
https://www.especmic.co.jp/download/pdf/ThermoRecorderSeries.pdf
External Power Supply
It is possible to use USB bus power, AC adaptor (AD-05A2 or AD-05C2: sold
separately), or PoE ( only) as a power source. When using an external power
supply, installing batteries will make it possible to continue recording in the event
of a power outage.
Important Notice for Using an External Power Supply
When using external power, the data thermo recorder itself generates heat and the
internal sensor of the RT-14WB/14N will report a higher temperature than actual; we
recommend using an external temperature sensor.
Also, when an external sensor is used near the RT/RS-14WB Series, it may be
affected by the heat from the thermo recorder.
T&D WebStorage Service
"T&D WebStorage Service" is a free web-based cloud storage service provided
by T&D Corporation. By uploading recorded data to "T&D WebStorage Service",
it is possible to access your important data from anyplace in the world at any
time you wish.
http://www.webstorage-service.com/
Useful features include automatic transmission of current readings & recorded data, graph display, set-
tings, etc.
Time Settings
The time difference setting can be changed via "T&D WebStorage Service",
"RT/RS-14WB for Windows", or "T&D Thermo". The default time difference is as
follows:
GMT +1:00 (for serial number "No.4XXXXXXX")
GMT -8:00 (for serial number "No.3XXXXXXX")
GMT +0:00 (for all serial numbers)
Software for RT/RS-14WB Series
ESPEC Graph
"ESPEC Graph" is a software program which enables the viewing of recorded
data in graph form, whether the data is stored on a local computer or at
"T&D WebStorage Service". Even if the data you wish to view is divided into
multiple les, it is possible to merge them into one graph by specifying the device
name and/or time period. The graph data can be saved as a graph le (.trg) or a
text le (csv).
THERMO RECORDER DATA SERVER
The PC on which "THERMO RECORDER DATA SERVER" has been installed can
act as a server which receives and stores data recorded by RT/RS-14WB Series
thermo recorders to the user-specied folders. The stored data can be viewed in
graph from using "ESPEC Graph" or monitored using a web browser. When you
wish to have recorded data automatically uploaded to your server rather than
"T&D WebStorage Service", please use this software.
Monitoring / Graph Window
ESPEC Software and Applications Available for Free Download:
https://www.especmic.co.jp/special/thermo_support.html
Product Support
3-5-6 Tenjimbashi Kita-ku, Osaka 530-8550 JAPAN
[phone] / [phone]
Downloading Data and Viewing in Graph
By using "ESPEC Graph", it is possible to view data downloaded from the thermo
recorder in graph form.
1.
Download and install "ESPEC Graph" from the URL shown above.
2.
Connect the thermo recorder via USB to your computer.
3.
Open "RT/RS-14WB for Windows", click the [Download Recorded Data] tab
and proceed with the download.
* Before downloading, settings for "Graph Display" and "File Name" can be viewed and
changed under [Detailed Settings].
4.
Upon completion of the download, "ESPEC Graph" will open and display the graph.
* For details about software operations, please see the "Help" menu in each software.
Primary features of
"RT/RS-14WB for Windows" include :
• Start/Stop Recording
• Auto-upload Setting
• Network Settings (static IP address, etc.)
• Name Settings (device/group/channel)
• Downloading and Saving Recorded Data
• Warning Settings
• Time Settings
PC
USB Connection
(Setup and Data Download)
"ESPEC Graph"
Save / Analyze
Software Download (free) >> http://www.especmic.co.jp/special/thermo_support_RT14_RS14.htm
Primary features of "T&D Thermo" include :
• Start/Stop Recording
• Auto-upload Interval Setting
• Name Settings (device/group/channel)
• Warning Settings
• Graph Display
• Downloading, Saving and Uploading
Recorded Data
• Network Settings
• Time Settings
Smartphone
Tablet
Bluetooth
(Bluetooth low energy) Install
T&D Thermo
By using the "T&D Thermo" App with , it is possible to make device settings, download recorded data, and view recorded data directly from your smart-
phone or tablet via Bluetooth.
The app supports Android OS 4.4 or later and iOS 10.0 or later.
Beneath the graph is the device
settings area where you can change
recording settings, name settings,
warning settings, network settings,
security settings, etc...
Saving and Sharing Recorded Data
Data downloaded can be saved to a le and shared by using "T&D WebStorage Service"
whenever needed.
Back
Device InfoGraph / Device Settings File List
1.
Tap the [Save] button at the upper right of the graph to save graph data.
2.
Tap [Files] in the tab bar at the bottom of the device info screen to open the le
list.
3.
Select a le and tap the desired icon in the toolbar.
* The icons in the toolbar allow you to take actions on the selected data le such as send-
ing to "T&D WebStorage Service", sending via email, sharing in SNS and saving directly to
your smartphone.
For details about "T&D Thermo", refer to the online help.
https://www.tandd.com/support/webhelp/tdthermo/
Smartphone over Bluetooth®: Setup and Download RT-14WB/RS-14WB/RS-14WBH
PC over USB: Setup and Download