T&D TR-57DCi User manual

TR-57DCi
© Copyright T&D Corporation. All rights reserved.
2022.01 16504630013 (6th Edition)
User’s Manual
Thank you for purchasing our product.
This manual provides a brief explana-
tion of how to set up and get started
with the TR-57DCi.
Main Unit
®

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Important Notices and Disclaimers
In order to properly use this product, please carefully read this manual
before using. 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 outlined in the
attached warranty.
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respective owners.
- Specications,designandothercontentsoutlinedinthismanualare
subject to change without notice.
- Please follow the safety precautions outlined in this manual carefully. We
cannot guarantee nor are we responsible for safety if this product is used
in any manner other than was intended.
- On screen messages in this manual may vary slightly from the actual
messages.
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Corporation of 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.
- This 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.
- We are not responsible for any malfunction or trouble caused by the use
of our product or by any problem caused by the use of measurement
results of our unit. Please be fully aware of this before using our product.
- This User's Manual cannot be reissued, so please keep it in a safe place.
- Please read the warranty and provisions for free repair carefully.
Safety Precautions and Instructions
To ensure safety obey all of the following warnings.
The following items should be strictly obeyed for the safe usage of
the TR-57DCi Unit, (hereinafter referred to as this/the “Unit”) , and
for protecting yourself and other people from bodily harm and/or
damage to property. Before using this Unit, please read the
following carefully and fully understand the contents.
Explanation of Symbols
Explanation of Warning Symbols
DANGER
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.Specic
warning message is indicated by the symbol.
(EX: Caution against electric shock)
Denotesaforbiddenaction.Specicforbiddenmatteris
indicated inside or by the symbol.
(EX: Do not disassemble)
Denotesanactionthatmustbetaken.Specicinstruction
is indicated inside or by the symbol.
(Ex: Unplug power plug from outlet)

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DANGER
Strictly Follow
When installing and using this Unit, make sure to follow all
warnings and directions from your computer manufacturer.
Do Not
Disassemble
Do not take apart, repair or modify the Unit. Doing so may
causereorelectrocution.
Strictly Follow
If water or a foreign object enters into the Unit, immediately
turn OFF the power, remove batteries, and stop using.
Continuedusemaycausereorelectrocution.
Forbidden
Do not use this Unit in wet or humid places, such as a
bathroom.Doingsomaycausere,electrocution,and/or
malfunction.
Strictly Follow
Store the TR-57DCi Unit, batteries and communication
cables out of the reach of children. Touching them may
cause injury and swallowing batteries is extremely
dangerous.
Forbidden
Do not connect communication cables for the Unit to
telephonelineoutlets.Continuedusemaycausereor
electrocution.
Forbidden
If any smoke or strange smells are emitted from the Unit,
immediately turn OFF the power, remove batteries, and stop
using.Continuedusemaycausereorelectrocution.
Forbidden
Do not drop or expose the Unit to a strong impact. If that
happens to the Unit, immediately turn OFF the power,
remove batteries, and stop using. Continued use may cause
reorelectrocution.
CAUTION
Strictly Follow
This Unit is not waterproof. If the Unit gets dirty, wipe it with
a clean cloth and a mild detergent.
Forbidden
Donotputngersorforeignobjectsintothecommunica-
tion cable jack.
CAUTION
Battery life varies depending upon the type of battery, the
measuring environment, frequency of communication,
ambient temperature in which it is used, and battery
performance.
Forbidden
Donotuseanyotherbatteriesthanthosethatarespecied
inthisManual.Itmaycausereormalfunction.
Forbidden
DonotuseACadaptorsotherthanthosespeciedforuse
withtheUnit.Doingsomaycausereormalfunction.
Strictly Follow
If the Unit is not to be used for a long period of time, for
safety reasons please remove the batteries. Leaving
batteries inside the Unit may cause battery leakage and
malfunction.
CAUTION
Batteryterminalsmayprovideinsucientcontactdueto
age or vibration. This may lead to data loss.
Strictly Follow
Condensation may occur if the Unit is moved from one
environmenttoanotherwherethedierenceintempera-
ture is great. Use this Unit in an environment where the
ambient temperature is from 0 to 50 and the humidity is
90%RH (no condensation ) or less.

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Forbidden
Harmful gases or chemicals may cause corrosion and/or
other danger to the Unit. Also, by coming into contact with
hazardous substances, harm may occur to the people
handling the Unit. Therefore, do not use or store it in any
environment that is exposed to chemicals and harmful
gases.
Strictly Follow
To prevent damage to the Unit from static electricity,
remove static electricity from your body by touching metal
around you (door knob, window frame) before touching the
Unit. It may cause data loss or damage to the Unit and data.
Forbidden
Do not use or store the Unit in any of the following places.
Doingsomaycauseelectrocution,re,andotheradverse
eectstotheUnitand/oryourcomputer.
- Areas exposed to direct sunlight
This will cause the inside of the Unit to become over-
heatedandmaycausere,deformation,and/orother
damage including malfunction.
- Areasexposedtostrongmagneticelds
This may cause damage including malfunction.
- Areas exposed to water leakage
This may cause electrocution or other damage including
malfunction.
- Areas exposed to static electricity
This may cause damage including malfunction.
- Areas exposed to excessive vibration
This may cause injury, malfunction, damage or loss of
proper electrical contact.
- Areasthatarenotatorlevel
This may cause the Unit to fall and result in injury and/or
damage.
- Areasexposedtoreoroverheating
This may cause damage including malfunction and
deformation.
- Areas exposed to excessive dust and dirt
This may cause damage including malfunction.
Before Using this Product
Important Notes about the Installation Procedure
(for using USB communication)
In order to use a USB connection to communicate between the Unit
and a computer, it is necessary to install the software and the USB
device driver.
Before connecting the Unit to a computer with a USB communica-
tion cable, it is necessary to rst install the software and the USB
device driver. If you connect the Unit to the computer before
installing them, the USB device driver may not be installed properly.
If you have connected the Unit to your computer before installing
the USB device driver, make sure to click the [Cancel] button in the
Wizard window when it pops up on the computer display. Then
disconnect the USB communication cable from the Unit.
For more details about the proper installation procedure, see the
Software User’s Manual that accompanies “T&D Recorder for
Windows”.

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Introduction Getting Ready Basic Functions Other Functions Others
Table of Contents
Safety Precautions and Instructions ----------------------------- 1
Before Using this Product --------------------------------------------- 5
Introduction
What is “Data Collector TR-57DCi”? ----------------------------- 10
Overview ------------------------------------------------------------------------------10
Basic Functions ---------------------------------------------------------------------10
Package Contents------------------------------------------------------- 12
Appearance Diagram and Part Names ------------------------ 13
Explanation of Button Functions ---------------------------------------------13
Using the Operation Dial--------------------------------------------------------14
LCD Display and Operation-----------------------------------------------------15
Getting Ready
Installing the Batteries----------------------------------------------- 18
About Battery Life------------------------------------------------------------------18
Turning the Power On and OFF ----------------------------------- 19
Turn ON the Power ----------------------------------------------------------------19
AutoPowerOFunction --------------------------------------------------------19
Making Clock Settings Manually--------------------------------- 20
Communicating with the Computer --------------------------- 21
USB Communication--------------------------------------------------------------21
Serial Communication------------------------------------------------------------22
Communicating with Data Loggers ---------------------------- 23
Optical Communication----------------------------------------------------------23
Cable Communication------------------------------------------------------------23
Infrared Communication (limited to the downloading of data)---23
Available Operations via Data Logger Communication -------------24
Basic Functions
Recording Start ---------------------------------------------------------- 26
Recording Settings for the Data Logger -----------------------------------26
Downloading Recorded Data -------------------------------------- 28
Downloading via Optical and Cable Communication -----------------28
Downloading via Infrared Communication-------------------------------29
Screen during Downloading ---------------------------------------------------30
If Downloading Recorded Data Fails----------------------------------------31
Graph Display------------------------------------------------------------- 32
Reading a Graph--------------------------------------------------------------------32
Event List Display ------------------------------------------------------- 34
Reading the Event List------------------------------------------------------------34
Viewing Saved Data in Graph Form ----------------------------- 36
Reading the Data List-------------------------------------------------------------37
Reading Data Details--------------------------------------------------------------38
Other Functions
Operational Settings -------------------------------------------------- 40
Changing Unit of Temperature------------------------------------------------40
Adjusting the Backlight ----------------------------------------------------------40
Adjusting Contrast-----------------------------------------------------------------41
Checking Memory------------------------------------------------------------------41
Making Clock Settings------------------------------------------------------------42
Figuring Out Your Time Zone--------------------------------------------------42
Muting the Operation Beep ----------------------------------------------------43
Checking Battery Voltage -------------------------------------------------------43
Deleting Data ------------------------------------------------------------- 44
Deleting Selected Data-----------------------------------------------------------44
Deleting All Data--------------------------------------------------------------------45
Others
Menu List ------------------------------------------------------------------- 48
Specications ------------------------------------------------------------- 50
Optional Accessories -------------------------------------------------- 51

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Introduction
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Introduction
Explanation of Product Outline for TR-57DCi
- What is “Data Collector TR-57DCi”?
- Package Contents
- Appearance Diagram and Part Names

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Introduction
What is “Data Collector TR-57DCi”?
Overview
The TR-57DCi is a device designed to collect recorded data from data
logger(s)alreadyplacedintheeld.Itisalsopossibletoview
collected data and start recording on data loggers in areas where a
computer is not available.
Compatible Data Loggers
TR-71Ui / 72Ui / 74Ui / 76Ui / 77Ui, TR-71U / 72U / 73U, TR-71S / 72S, TR-71 /
72, TR-51i / 52i / 55i, TR-51S / 52S, TR-51A / 52 / 51, VR-71, RTR-51A / 52A /
53A*, RVR-52A*, RTR-51 / 52 / 52Pt / 53*, RVR-52*
* The TR-57DCi is not equipped with a wireless communication function.
Basic Functions
Easy Collection of a Variety of Data
The TR-57DCi can collect data from a wide variety of compatible data loggers.
Storage Capacity of 256,000 readings
One TR-57DCi has the capacity to store 16 units of TR-71U at full storage
capacity (8,000 readings x 2ch).When downloading units at non-full storage
capacity, it can store and manage up to 250 downloading sessions.
Collecting Recorded Data via Infrared Communication
The TR-57DCi can also use infrared communication to collect recorded data
from any of the TR-7Ui and TR-5i Series Data Loggers. Using infrared
communication releases the user from the burden of physically gathering
the loggers to collect data.
Graph Display on High Quality LCD
Collected data can be viewed immediately on the spot without the need for
a computer. The handy Operation Dial and buttons on the face of the Unit
make it possible to move the cursor as well as zoom in and out, thereby
making the checking of data a snap.
Handy Operation Dial for a Variety of Operations
Moving the Operation Dial up and down displays the various menu
selections which can be easily selected by pressing in on the dial.
Make Recording Condition Settings
From the TR-57DCi, it is possible to make settings, such as for “Recording
Start Date and Time”, “Recording Interval”, and “Recording Mode” for all
compatible data loggers except the VR-71.
Battery Life Warning Display
When the battery power becomes low, a battery life warning mark will
appear in the Unit's LCD display.
About 100 Days of Battery Life with One Hour Daily Use
The expected battery life for two AAA alkaline batteries (LR03) is as follows:
used thirty minutes daily it should be about 160 days, used one hour daily it
should be about 100 days, used two hours daily it should be about 50 days.
In addition to AAA alkaline batteries, AAA Ni-Cd or AAA Ni-MH batteries
(1.2V) may also be used.
* Battery life varies depending upon the type of battery, the measuring
environment, the frequency of communication, and the ambient temperature in
whichitisused.SpecicationsandexplanationsusedinthisUser’sManualare
based on operations carried out with a new battery and are in no way a
guarantee of your actual battery life.
Auto Power OFF Function
IftheUnitisnotusedforaboutthreeminutes,itwillautomaticallyturno
to save battery power.
Backlight Function
The LCD Backlight allows the display to be easily read even in the dark. You
can make changes in the Backlight ON/OFF by going to the [Main] Menu
- [Set Functions] - [Set Backlight].
* IftheUnitisnotusedformorethanveseconds,theLCDBacklightwill
automaticallyturnotosavebatterypower.Onceoperationisre-started,itwill
automatically turn back ON.
Firmware Update Function
ThermwarecanbeeasilyupdatedbyconnectingthetargetTR-57DCiwitha
USB communication cable to the computer. As newly compatible devices are
released,rmwareupdateswillbeperiodicallyreleasedtosupportthese
changes.Formoreabouthowtoupdatermwareandthelatestupdate
information, visit our T&D website (tandd.com).

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Introduction
Package Contents
The following items are included in the package:
Data Collector TR-57DCi x1 Software CD-ROM x1
(T&D Recorder for Windows TR-5,7xU
(E))
USB Mini-B Cable
US-15C x1
Serial Communication Cable
TR-6C10 x1
AAA Alkaline Battery x 2 TR-57DCi User’s Manual / Warranty
(this document) x 1
Software “T&D Recorder for
Windows” User's Manual x 1
* The mini-RS cable is used to connect T&D Data Collectors and Data Loggers.
Appearance Diagram and Part Names
1.
Operation Dial
2.LCD Display
3.Operation Buttons
4.Optical Communication Port
5.USB Connector (Mini-B)
6.Serial Connector
7.AC Adaptor Jack
8.Infrared Communication Port
9.Battery Cover
1.
2.
3.
5.
6.
4.
9.
8.
7.
Explanation of Button Functions
- Press this to use infrared communication to start the
downloading of recorded data from a data logger.
- Press while viewing a graph to zoom out.
- Press while entire graph is on display to move cursor to
the lowest / highest value.
- Press to view the Data List Display.
- Press while viewing the Data List to view details for the
data on display.
- Press while viewing a graph to zoom in on data.
- Press to turn the power ON / OFF.
(for details see p.19)

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Introduction
Using the Operation Dial
Press
Move the dial up
Move the dial down
Moving the Dial Up and Down
- By moving the dial up and down, the arrow will move to allow you to choose the
desired item.
- When setting a numerical value, by moving the dial up the value will become
larger, and by moving the dial down the value will become smaller.
Pressing the Dial
- By pushing in on the dial, you can make a desired menu selection and complete
or activate a setting.
- If you press and hold while downloading recorded data or viewing a graph
display, you can change the channel on display.
LCD Display and Operation
Main Menu Window
[ ]
Menus for Infrared Communication
[ ]
Menus for Optical or Cable Communication
[ ]
When battery life goes low, a battery life
warning mark will appear to inform you it is
time to replace the battery. (See p.18)
[ ]
An item marked with an arrow denotes it
has been selected. By moving the
Operation Dial up and down, the arrow will
move accordingly. By pressing the dial, the
selected item will be activated.
[ ] [ ]
These indicate that there are more menu
items above or below for view. By moving
the Operation Dial up and down, you can
scroll the display.
[Back]
After making necessary settings, move the
arrow to [Back] and push the Operation Dial
to return to the Menu Window.

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Getting Ready
Recorded Data Displays
Graph Display
Temperature, Humidity, Barometric
Pressure, Illuminance, UV Light, Voltage,
and Pulse Data that have been downloaded
to a TR-57DCi can be displayed in graph
form.
See p.32 for details about the display.
Event List Display
Event Data that has been recorded by an
RTR-52/52A and downloaded to a TR-57DCi
can be displayed in the Event List.
See p.34 for details about the display.
Getting Ready
This section explains what needs to be done to get a
TR-57DCi ready for use.
- Installing the Batteries
- Turning the Power On and OFF
- Making Clock Settings Manually
- Communicating with the Computer
- Communicating with Data Loggers