Tando RTR-500GSM User manual

Mobile Base Station
RTR-500GSM
© Copyright T&D Corporation. All rights reserved.
2013.03 16504550023 (4th Edition)
Introductory Manual
Thank you for purchasing our product. This manual
provides a brief explanation of how to set up and get
started with the RTR-500GSM.
Details about how to use the software "RTR-500GSM
for Windows" and its functions can be found in the
Software "Operation Guide (Help)".
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Notices ---------------------------------------- 2
Software User Agreement ------------------- 3
Safety Precautions and Instructions -------- 4
Notes and Precautions for Installing Wireless
Communication Devices -------------------- 9
Wireless Regulations -----------------------10
Important Notice ----------------------------10
Note about SIM Cards ----------------------11
What are Base Units, Remote Units
and Repeaters? ---------------------- 12
Features of RTR-500GSM ---------- 13
Basic Procedures -------------------- 14
Getting Ready
Package Contents ------------------- 16
About SIM Cards ----------------------------16
RTR-500GSM Appearance Diagrams
and Part Names --------------------- 17
Getting the RTR-500GSM Ready to Use 18
About the Operation Switch --------------21
Installing the Software and
the USB Device Driver 23
Before Installing the Software------- 24
Before Installing the Software --------------24
RTR-500GSM for Windows Installation
Procedure ------------------------------------25
Installing the USB Device Driver ---- 27
USB Driver for Windows XP ----------------28
Other
About Applications and the Operation
Guide---------------------------------- 30
How to Open---------------------------------30
Operation Guide: ----------------------------30
Other Items-----------------------------------30
RTR-500GSM Initial Settings ------- 31
Remote Units and Repeaters ------- 32
Connecting a Remote Unit (Optical
Communication) ----------------------------32
Connecting a Repeater ---------------------32
External Parts ------------------------ 33
About the External Contact Output / Input
Connector -----------------------------------33
About External Power Sources -----------33
LED Display -------------------------- 34
Tips for Placing the RTR-500GSM - 35
FAQ's---------------------------------- 36
Q&A about RTR-500GSM-------------------36
Q&A about SIM Cards and GSM -----------37
Product Specications--------------- 38
Software (RTR-500GSM for Windows)-----40
Options ------------------------------- 41
RTR-500GSM Warranty---------- Back
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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.
- All rights of this Introductory Manual belong to T&D Corporation. It is prohibited to
use, duplicate and/or arrange a part or whole of this Introductory Manual without
the permission of T&D Corporation.
- Microsoft ® and Windows ® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation
USA and are binding in the USA and all other countries.
- Company names and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of
each company.
- GSM is a trademark of GSM MOU Association.
- Specications, design and other contents are subject to change without notice.
- On screen messages in this manual may vary slightly from the actual messages.
- Please notify the shop where you purchased this product or T&D 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.
- Some of our products, which come under the category of strategic goods in foreign
trade law, need the permission of the Japanese government to be exported outside
of Japan.
- The Manual itself can be downloaded from our Website:
- http://www.tandd.com/
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Software User Agreement
Disclaimers
- T&D Corporation does not guarantee the operation of RTR-500GSM for Windows.
- T&D Corporation shall not accept any responsibility for any damage, whether direct
or indirect, that results from the usage of RTR-500GSM for Windows.
- Specications of RTR-500GSM 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-500GSM for Windows.
- T&D Corporation has no obligation to correct any defects found in RTR-500GSM
for Windows.
Copyright
- The Copyright for RTR-500GSM for Windows, including the program and relevant
documents, belongs solely to T&D Corporation.
- The 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.
- Please do not attempt to make any changes or modications to RTR-500GSM for
Windows.
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Safety Precautions and Instructions
Before using please read the following precautions and instructions.
The following items should be strictly obeyed for the safe usage of the
Unit, and for protecting yourself and other people from bodily harm
and/or damage to property.
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 a forbidden action.
Denotes a forbidden action. Inside or near the symbol will
appear another symbol giving details.
Denotes an action that you must take.
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DANGER
Power must be turned off before entering, and the Unit not used in
any of the following places:
Areas where explosive gas may be present including gas stations
This may cause a re or explosion.
Areas where the use of the Unit has been prohibited including
aircraft and hospitals, as the Unit may transmit signals that could
interfere with aircraft or medical equipment.
Be sure to follow the warnings and notices about use from your PC
maker when installing and using the Unit.
Do not take apart, repair or modify the Unit.
Doing so may cause re or electrocution.
If water or a foreign body enters the Unit, immediately disconnect
the cables from the Unit, remove batteries, and stop using.
Continued use may cause re or electrocution.
Do not use the Unit in wet or humid places, such as a bathroom.
It may cause a re or other trouble including malfunction.
Store main Unit, batteries, SIM card and communication cables out
of the reach of children.
It is dangerous to touch or swallow them.
Do not connect the communication cable to a telephone line.
It may cause a re or other trouble including malfunction.
If any smoke or strange smells are emitted from the Unit,
immediately disconnect the cables from the Unit, remove batteries,
and stop using.
Continued use may cause re or electrocution.
Do not drop the Unit, or expose the Unit to a strong impact. If that
happens to the Unit, immediately disconnect the cables from the
Unit, remove batteries, and stop using.
Continued use may cause re or electrocution.
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Make sure to periodically remove dust and dirt from the AC adaptor
plug.
If dust is allowed to accumulate on the plug, moisture may cause poor insulation
and result in re.
Do not unplug the AC adaptor with wet hands.
This may cause electrocution.
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CAUTION
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.
Harmful gases or chemicals may cause corrosion and/or other
danger to the Unit. Also, by coming in contact with hazardous
substances, harm may occur to the people handling the Unit.
Therefore, do not use in any environment that is exposed to
chemicals and harmful gases.
The 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 ngers or any foreign objects into any of
the devices' jacks.
Make sure that the cable and AC adaptor are inserted fully, so as
not to cause an improper connection. Also, when unplugging the
cable from the Unit, do not pull the cord, but hold the connector to
disconnect.
Battery life depends on the measurement environment,
communication frequency, recording interval and battery quality.
Do not use any other batteries and AC adaptor than those that are
specied in this Introductory Manual.
It may cause a re or other trouble including malfunction.
Do not put anything on top of the AC adaptor.
This may cause overheating.
Remove batteries from any Unit that is not to be used for a long
period of time.
Batteries left in a Unit not being used for a long time may leak and cause a
malfunction.
Battery terminals may provide insufcient contact due to age or
vibration.
This may lead to data loss.
Condensation may occur if the Unit is moved from one environment
to another where the difference in temperature is great.
Use the Unit in an environment where the ambient temperature is from 10 to 55 oC
and the humidity is 20 to 80%RH (no condensation) or less.
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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.
Static electricity may cause not only damage to the Unit, but may cause breaks in or
a loss of data.
Please take extra caution when plugging in and pulling out the USB
plug while another USB device such as CDD/HDD is in operation. It
may cause problems to your CD-RW or other device.
We shall not guarantee the operation of our device if you have connected it to your
computer using a USB hub or a USB extension cable.
Do not use or store the Unit in any of the following places. Doing so
may cause electrocution, 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 re,
deformation, and/or other damage including malfunction.
- Areas prone to strong magnetic elds.
This may cause damage including malfunction.
- Areas exposed to water leakage.
This may cause electrocution or other damage incluing 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 near re or exposed to excessive heat.
This may cause damage including malfunction and deformation.
- Areas prone to smoke, dust and dirt.
This may cause damage including malfunction.
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