T&D RTR-50 User manual
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© Copyright 2006 T&D Corporation. All rights reserved.
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Notices
Carefully read this manual so that you can properly use this product.
T&D Corporation accepts no responsibility for any malfunction of and / or
trouble with this product or with your computer that is caused by the
improper handling of this product and will deem such trouble or
malfunction as falling outside the conditions for free repair of the attached
warranty.
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any mistakes, errors or unclear explanations in this manual. T&D Corporation
accepts no responsibility for any damage or loss of income caused by the use of
our product.
ȆThis product has been designed for private or industrial use only. It is not for use in
situations where strict safety precautions are necessary such as in connection with
medical equipment, whether directly or indirectly.
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Please be fully aware of this before using our product.
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Introduction
Software User Agreement
Escape Clauses
ȆT&D Corporation does not guarantee the operation of RTR-50 for Windows®.
ȆT&D Corporation shall not accept any responsibility for any damage, whether direct or
indirect, that results from the usage of T&D Recorder for Windows.
ȆSpecifications of RTR-50 for Windows®may be subject to change and service may be
terminated without advance notice to the user. In such a case, T&D Corporation shall
not be responsible for any damages, whether direct or indirect, from the inability to
use RTR-50 for Windows®.
ȆT&D Corporation has no obligation to correct any defects found in RTR-50 for
Windows.
Copyright
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documents, belongs solely to T&D Corporation.
ȆThe reprinting or redistribution for commercial purposes whether in part or in whole, in
magazines or as a part of any product is strictly forbidden without the expressed
consent of T&D Corporation. Any inquires concerning commercial redistribution
should be directed to the Sales Department of T&D Corporation.
ȆPlease do not attempt to make any changes or modifications to RTR-50 for Windows®.
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Table of Contents
Software User Agreement------------------- ii
Escape Clauses ---------------------------------- ii
Copyright ------------------------------------------- ii
Safety Precautions and Instructions ------v
To ensure safety be sure to obey all of the
following warnings.-------------------------------v
1. Introduction
What is Wireless COMMUNICATION PORT
RTR-50? -----------------------------------------3
Application Examples ---------------------------3
What is RTR-50 for Windows®? ------------4
Outline ----------------------------------------------4
Basic Functions ----------------------------------4
Package Contents -----------------------------6
Part Names and Functions------------------7
Appearance Diagram ---------------------------7
2.Getting Ready
General Procedure ----------------------------9
Getting Ready -------------------------------- 10
Install Batteries --------------------------------- 10
Install RTR-50 for Windows® --------------11
Connect the RTR-50 with a USB
communication cable to your computer 12
Installing the USB Device Driver--------- 13
Confirming the USB Device Driver
Connection to the Computer-------------- 18
Windows®XP / 2000 --------------------------18
Windows® Me/98SE ---------------------------19
If USB Device Driver Installation Fails-- 20
How to Re-install -------------------------------20
Connecting the RTR-50 with a serial
communication cable to your computer 21
Setting up the Communication Port ----- 22
3.How to useȨRTR-50 for Windowsȩ
Basic Functions ------------------------------ 25
Open ȨRTR-50 for Windowsȩ------------25
Explanation of Display ------------------------ 25
Main Unit Info -----------------------------------27
Remote Unit / Relay Unit Registration-- 28
Basic Procedure for Registration----------- 28
Registering a Remote Unit ------------------31
Deletion and Initialization of
Remote Units------------------------------------33
Get Remote Unit Recording Settings
(Wireless Communication)-------------------35
Get Remote Unit Info
(Optical Communication)--------------------- 37
Registering a Relay Unit ---------------------38
Connect a Remote Unit via Relay Unit(s) 39
Deletion and Initialization of Relay Units -41
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κΣΗςϋΈΈρέ୭--------------------- 58
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Getting Ready RTR-50 for Windows Graph Others
Introduction
4.Graph Operation
Temperature / Humidity Graph ----------- 68
Display Names and Functions -------------- 68
Zooming In and Out on the Graph--------- 70
Data List Display -------------------------------70
Editing the Graph ---------------------------- 72
Changing Graph Display Colors------------ 72
Selected Channels ON/OFF ----------------72
Set High, Low, Average
Calculation Range -----------------------------72
Edit Recording Conditions ------------------- 73
Re-order Channel Data----------------------- 74
Erase Selected Channel Data -------------- 75
Shift Unit (Ɏ/ ȌF) -------------------------------------75
Change Graph Colors-------------------------75
Copy Display to Clipboard ------------------- 77
Graph ---------------------------------------------77
Multi-scale Graph ---------------------------- 78
Display Names and Functions -------------- 78
Zooming In and Out on the Graph--------- 80
Data List Display -------------------------------81
Selected Channels ON/OFF ----------------82
Scale Display ON/OFF ----------------------- 82
Set High, Low, Average
Calculation Range -----------------------------83
Edit Recording Conditions ------------------- 84
Re-order Channel Data----------------------- 85
Merge Channel Data --------------------------86
Erase Selected Channel Data -------------- 86
Vertical Axis Range Display Settings ----- 87
Scale and Unit Conversion ------------------ 89
Change Graph Colors-------------------------90
Event Viewer ---------------------------------- 91
Display Names and Functions -------------- 91
Shift Display -------------------------------------92
Shift Ascending / Descending --------------92
Event Viewer ---------------------------------- 93
View File Info about data in the currently
displayed data list. -----------------------------93
Event Viewer ---------------------------------- 94
Saving a File ---------------------------------- 95
3 Ways to Save Files -------------------------- 95
Saving Event Viewer Data ------------------- 96
Saving Data in Text File -------------------- 97
When saving Temp/Humid Graph and
Multi-scale Graph data as Text File-------- 97
When saving Event Viewer data as
Text File-------------------------------------------98
Opening a File with the Temp/Humid
Graph and Multi-scale Graph --------------- 99
Opening a File with the Event Viewer--- 100
Others
Troubleshooting ---------------------------- 103
How to check---------------------------------- 103
For product information or questions
contact us at:-------------------------------- 110
Wireless Communication RTR-50
Warrant -------------------------------------- 111
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To ensure safety be sure to obey all of the following warnings.
The following items should be strictly obeyed for the safe usage of this unit, and for
protecting yourself and other people from bodily harm and / or damage to property. To
ensure the proper use of our product, please read the following carefully and fully
understand the contents.
Explanation of Symbols
Explanation of Warning Symbols
DANGER
These entries are actions that absolutely under no
circumstance should be taken. The taking of such
an action may cause serious personal physical
damage or death.
CAUTION These entries are actions that if taken may lead to
physical injury or damage to persons or things.
Explanation of Picture Symbols
Denotes an important warning or caution.
Denotes a forbidden action. Inside or near the symbol will
appear another symbol giving details.
ȪEXȇstands for DO NOT TAKE APARTȫ
Denotes an action that you must take.
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Introduction
DANGERS
Do not take apart, repair or modify the main unit.
Doing so may cause fi re or electrocution.
Do not use this unit in wet or humid places, such as a bathroom.
If any smoke or strage smells are emitted from the unit,
immediately remove the batteries and stop using.
Continued use may cause fi re or electrocution.
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CAUTION
This unit is not water-resistant.
If the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a clean cloth and a mild detergent.
Please do not insert your fi ngers or any foreign objects into any of the
devices' jacks.
Battery terminals may provide insuffi cient contact due to age or
vibration.
This may lead to data loss.
Do not use any other batteries than those that are specifi ed in this User's
Manual.
It may cause a fi re or other trouble including malfunction.
Do not use or store the Thermo Recorder in any of the following
places. Doing so may cause electrocution, fi re and / or other
adverse effects to the device and / or your computer.
- Areas exposed to direct sunlight
This will cause the inside of the device to become overheated and may
cause fi re, deformation, and / or other damage including malfunction.
- Areas prone to strong magnetic fields
This may cause damage including malfunction.
- Areas exposed to water leakage
This may cause electrocution or other damage incluing malfunction.
- Areas exposed to excessive vibration
This may cause injury, malfunction, damage or loss of proper electrical
contact.
- Areas near fi re or exposed to excessive heat
This may cause damage including malfunction and deformation.
- Areas prone to smoke, duct and dirt
This may cause damage including malfunction.
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Introduction
Wireless Regulations
Radio, EMC and Safety Regulations
This device complies with part 15 of the Federal Communications
Commision (FCC) rules and with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada (IC).
Operation is subject to the following conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual,
may cause harmful interference to radio commuications. Operation of this equipment in a
residetial area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.
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1. Introduction
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What is Wireless COMMUNICATION PORT RTR-50?
The Wireless COMMUNICATION PORT RTR-50 is a base unit designed to carry out
wireless communication with our compact waterproof Wireless Data Loggers, RTR-5
Series (RTR-51/52/53/RVR-52) and to be connected to a computer via a USB or serial
communication cable to gather data from and control the loggers.Also, by setting up an
RTR-50 between the RTR-50 designated as the Base Unit and the RTR-5 Series Remote
Data Logger unit, you can use any RTR-50 as a Relay Unit for wireless communication.
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Application Examples
- For the gathering of recorded data via wireless communication from long distances
and the controlling of data loggers in places where handling of data loggers is difficult
or impossible
- For downloading recorded data and monitoring current readings from moving or
rotating data loggers on production lines
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Introduction
What is RTR-50 for Windows®?
Outline
The easy-to-use software, RTR-50 for Windows® offers a variety of useful functions for any
RTR-5 series data logger: including control of data logger recording settings, data
downloading, graph display, table creation, printing, and file output.
Using our exclusive short-wave wireless technology it is possible to carry out Remote Unit
Registrations and make Operational Settings between an RTR-50 Base and any RTR-5
Series Data Logger via wireless communication. If you wish to use an RTR-50 as a Relay
Unit, it is also possible to carry out Relay Unit Registration and make other Operational
Settings.
Basic Functions
Wireless Communication
Start Recording / Download Data / Monitor Current Readings / Warning Alarm /
Auto-Download / Get Remote Unit Status / Wireless Communication Test / Get Radio
Wave Strength of Relay Unit / Get Remaining Battery Life in Relay Unit
Optical Communication---Carried out by placing a data logger (Remote
Unit) face down on an RTR-50 (Base Unit).
Remote Unit Registration and/or Initialization / Start Recording / Download Data / Get
Remote Unit Info
Direct Cable Communication---Communication carried out via cable
between the computer and the Base Unit / Relay Unit(s) for the initial
settings.
Relay Unit Registration and/or Initialization (Returning RTR-50 to Base Unit) / Relay
Route Name Settings/ Communication Frequency Channel Settings / Get Remaining
Battery Life
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Data Operation
-Easy processing of the data downloaded from a Remote Unit into graphs, saving to
files and/or printing.
-Convert the Remote / Relay Unit Registration Info to file format.
-Display current measurements in graph formȂWarning Status Log
-The downloading of data can be set to be automatically carried out at a specified time
or at a set interval of time.
Others
-Monitoring at each location for warnings is carried out and if any of the gathered data
exceeds the set limit, a notification can be sent via e-mail.
To properly use this software, the following operational environment
is necessary.
Compatible OS Microsoft Windows®98SE/Me (English)
Microsoft Windows®XP/2000 (English)
Software Microsoft Internet Explorer ver.5.01 or higher
PC / CPU IBM Compatible equipped with more than Pentium
90MHz or NEC 98 Series
USB Communication or Serial CommunicationȪRS232-C
D-sub 9pinȫ
Operating Environment A Stable Windows®Operating Environment
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Package Contents
The following items are included in the package:
Wireless Communication Port
RTR-50
RTR-50
MS-Windows 2000/Xp
MS-Windows 98SE/Me
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Part Names and Functions
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2.Getting Ready
This section provides instructions on getting the RTR-50 ready to use.
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General Procedure
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Getting Ready
Getting Ready
Install Batteries
For serial communication with your computer and to use as a Relay Unit, make sure to
install batteries.
NOTE:
When the RTR-50 is connected by USB cable to your computer, there is no need to
insert batteries.
Insert 2 AA alkaline batteries as shown in the figure.
NOTE:
- Always use two batteries of the same type.
- Make sure not to mistake + / -.
- A battery cannot be charged inside the RTR-50.
*The LED lamp will blink once when usable batteries are installed.
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Install RTR-50 for Windows®
- Is Windows®operating properly ȉ
If Windows®is not operating properly, RTR-50 for Windows®may not be
installed correctly or it may not operate properly.
- Please quit all other applications.
If you are running other applications, make sure to quit them before
installation.If you have any permanently active software, such as a virus
check or scan program in your computer, make sure to also quit it.
1.
Open Windows®.
2.
Insert the attached CD-ROM in the CR-ROM drive.
In a few seconds, the [Install Program] window will appear.
*If that window does not automatically open, please, please open it by double
clicking the CD-ROM icon in [My Computer] on your desktop.
3.
Select [RTR-50 for Windows®] and click the [Execute] button to start the
installation.
4.
Continue the installation by following the directions as they appear.
After installation has been completed, "RTR-50 for Windows®" will be
registered in Windows' [Start] Menu.
When connecting the RTR-50 to your computer for direct communication
to download or make setting changes, etcȤ, please use the USB
communication cable (provided) or the optional serial communication
cable (TR-07C).
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