T&D VLD-5EU User manual

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2009.04 16010004050 2nd Edition
T&D Recorder VLD
for Windows ®
User's Manual
Thank you for purchasing our product.
Carefully read this instruction manual
before using this unit.
VLD-5EU

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Before Using this Software
ɡLicense Agreement
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Agreement accompanying this software. Please carefully read the Software License
Agreement before using this software.
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for Windows.

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Table of Contents
ɡIntroduction
Before Using this Software ...............................................................ii
What is T&D Recorder VLD for Windows®?......................................1
Basic Procedures .............................................................................5
ɡGetting Ready
Installation ........................................................................................7
Operating the Various Applications
ȆHow to Open.......................................................................................... 9
ȆUsing Help ............................................................................................ 10
User Management Tools: User Registration ....................................11
: Other Functions ......................................13
Connecting the Data Collector to the Computer
ȆConnecting with the USB Cable ........................................................... 17
ȆConnecting with RS232C (Serial) Communication Cable..................... 18
Setting up the COM Port
ȆCommunicate via USB.......................................................................... 19
ȆUsing Serial (RS232C) Communication .............................................. 22
Connecting the Data Logger to the Computer
ȆCommunicate via the Data Collector .................................................... 25
ȆCommunicate via the Communication Port........................................... 26
Remote Unit Registration
ȆRegistering a Remote Unit.................................................................... 27
ȆConfirming Communication ................................................................. 30
Remote Unit Registration: Other Functions .............................................. 31
ɡBasic Functions
RTR-51/52: Recording Settings.......................................................37
: Downloading Recorded Data .......................................40
: RTR-51A/52A Value Adjustment Function ...................42
RTR-53: Recording Settings............................................................45
: Downloading Recorded Data ............................................49
: RTR-53A: Value Adjustment Function ...............................51
Data Collector: Downloading Recorded Data..................................54
: Other Functions ......................................................58
: Clock and Calendar Settings ..................................60
: Upper and Lower Limit Settings..............................61
TR-51A/52: Recording Settings.......................................................62
: Downloading Recorded Data .......................................64

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ɡTemp/Humidity Graph
Operating the Temp/Humidity Graph
ȆTemperature/Humidity Graph Display Names and Functions ............... 66
ȆData List Display................................................................................... 68
Making Changes to the Graph Display
ȆChanging Colors of Data Display Area ................................................. 70
ȆViewing and Hiding Channels in Graph ................................................ 70
ȆSetting the Max. Min. Avg Calculation Range ...................................... 71
ȆEditing Recording Conditions ............................................................... 72
ȆReordering Channel Data ..................................................................... 73
ȆErasing Selected Channel Data............................................................ 75
ȆShift Unit (Ɏʌȃ F) ................................................................................ 76
ȆChange Graph Colors........................................................................... 76
ȆCopy Display to Clipboad...................................................................... 77
Operating the Graph
ȆReturning to Original Size..................................................................... 78
ȆZooming In and Out .............................................................................. 78
ȆMoving the A/B Cursors Right and Left ................................................ 78
ȆMoving Right and Left on the Graph..................................................... 78
ȆMoving Up and Down on the Graph...................................................... 78
ȆVertical Axis Settings ............................................................................ 78
Printing the Graph
ȆPrint Graph ........................................................................................... 79
ȆUpload Saved Print Settings................................................................. 80
Saving Recorded Data ....................................................................81
Creating Text File.............................................................................82
Opening a Saved File ......................................................................83
ɡOther Functions
Archive Viewer.................................................................................85
Re-installing.....................................................................................90
About Transferring the System ........................................................91
About T&D Recorder Access Control ..............................................92
ɡOther
Troubleshooting ...............................................................................93
Specifications ..................................................................................97