Tando RTR-500DC User manual

Introductory Manual
Thank you for purchasing our product.
This manual explains in brief how to get an
RTR-500DC Unit ready for use and how to install the
software.
© Copyright T&D Corporation. All rights reserved.
2011.02 16504780001 (1st Edition)
Details about how to use the software
"RTR-500DC for Windows" and its functions can
be found in the software "Operation Guide
(Help)".

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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.
- All rights of this Manual belong to T&D Corporation.
- It is prohibited to use, duplicate and/or arrange a part or whole of this manual
without the permission of T&D Corporation.
- Microsoft® and Windows® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation USA
and are binding in the USA, Japan and all other countries.
- Windows Vista is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States, Japan, and/or other countries.
- All registered trademarks, company names, product names and logos mentioned
herein or for products being used are the properties of T&D Corporation or of their
respective owners.
- Specifications, design and other contents outlined in this manual are subject to
change without notice.
- Please follow the safety precautions outlined in the 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 document 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 and/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
product. Please be fully aware of this before using our product.
- This Manual cannot be reissued, so please keep it in a safe place.
- Please read the warranty and provisions for free repair carefully.

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Software User’s Agreement
Disclaimers
- Although T&D Corporation has made operational tests on our software
"RTR-500DC for Windows", we cannot guarantee that all operations will work
properly under all conditions.
- T&D Corporation shall not accept any responsibility for any damage whether direct
or indirect that results from the usage of "RTR-500DC for Windows".
- Specifications of "RTR-500DC 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-500DC for Windows".
- T&D Corporation has no obligation to correct any defects found in
"RTR-500DC for Windows".
Copyright
- The Copyright for RTR-500DC 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 modifications to
RTR-500DC for Windows.

Table of Contents
Introduction
Notices about this Manual and Disclaimers------------------2
Software User’s Agreement --------------------------------------3
Table of Contents ---------------------------------------- 4
Safety Precautions and Instructions ---------------- 6
Explanation of Symbols--------------------------------------------6
What is "RTR-500DC"? -------------------------------12
Outline ---------------------------------------------------------12
Features of Wireless Communication Function-----------12
Features of the RTR-500DC -----------------------------------13
Before Using this Product ---------------------------14
What are "Base Units", "Remote Units"
and "Repeaters"?--------------------------------------------------14
Basic Procedures ---------------------------------------16
Getting Ready
Package Contents --------------------------------------18
Connect the Antenna--------------------------------------------- 18
Appearance Diagram and Part Names -----------19
Install the Battery ---------------------------------------20
Other Power Sources Available for Use---------------------20
Battery Replacement --------------------------------------------20
Sleep Mode --------------------------------------------------------- 20
Power and Auto Power Off Function --------------21
Turning ON the Power -------------------------------------------21
Turning OFF the Power ------------------------------------------21
Auto Power Off Function-----------------------------------------21
Operations via Buttons and Operation Dial ------22
Using the Operation Dial ----------------------------------------22
Button Functions -------------------------------------------------- 22
About the Icons and Abbreviations-----------------23
Installing the Software ---------------------------------24
Before Installing the Software----------------------------------24
Procedure for Installing the Software ------------------------25
About the USB Device Drivers ----------------------28
Procedure for Installing the
USB Device Drivers ------------------------------------29
Checking the USB Device Drivers------------------31
Re-installing a USB Device Driver------------------34
Carrying out Registration,
Settings, and Operation
Process of Making Registrations and Settings--38
1. Make Settings for Base Units -------------------------------38
2. Register Data Loggers as Remote Units ----------------38
3. Register Repeaters (when necessary)-------------------38
4. Check Wireless Signal Strength and Make Wireless
Route Settings------------------------------------------------------39
About Applications and the Operation Guide ---40
How to Open the Applications ---------------------------------40
Communication between RTR-500DC and PC 41
Operations which require RTR-500DC PC
Communication ---------------------------------------------------41
Communication between Remote Unit / Repeater
and PC ----------------------------------------------------42
Operations which require Remote Unit / Repeater PC
Communication ---------------------------------------------------42
Wireless Communication between RTR-500DC
and Remote Unit ----------------------------------------43
Operations which require RTR-500DC Remote Unit
Wireless Communication ---------------------------------------43
Operating Remote Units via Multiple RTR-500DC Units43
How to Register the Same Remote Unit to Multiple
RTR-500DC Units------------------------------------------------- 43
Optical and Cable Communication between
RTR-500DC and Remote Units ---------------------44
Operations which require RTR-500DC Remote Unit
Optical and Cable Communication --------------------------44
Optical Communication: RTR-501 / 502 / 503-------------44
Cable Communication: RTR-574 -----------------------------44

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Communication Functions
Downloading Remote Unit Data --------------------46
Wireless Communication: Gather Data----------46
Optical / Cable Communication: Gather Data--- 47
Monitoring -------------------------------------------------48
Gather Current Readings and Current Status of Remote
Unit : Monitor Mode------------------------------------ 48
Communication Conditions for Monitoring -----------------49
Viewing a Monitoring Window -----------------------50
Warning Monitoring ------------------------------------52
Target Remote Units for Warning Monitoring -------------52
Warning Conditions-----------------------------------------------52
Warning Buzzer----------------------------------------------------52
Starting / Stopping Remote Unit Recording -----54
Wireless Communication: Record Settings ----54
Optical / Cable Communication:
Record Settings ----------------------------------------55
Registering Remote Units for "Visitor Entry" ----56
Visitor Entry ---------------------------------------------56
Registration Error Messages-----------------------------------56
Communication with Remote Units registered for "Visitor
Entry" --------------------------------------------------------- 57
Deleting "Visitor Entry" Registrations -------------58
Visitor Entry---------------------------------------------- 58
Communication Errors --------------------------------59
When [Memory Full] appears: ---------------------------------59
When the Signal Strength is weak:---------------------------60
Application related Communication Errors ----------------- 60
Viewing Functions
Viewing Data Stored in RTR-500DC---------------62
Viewing a Data List: <List> button / Data List--------------62
List of Data Collected from RTR-574 ------------------------62
Detailed Information of Data: <List> button / Data List--63
Viewing the Graph --------------------------------------64
Graph Display: <List> button / Data List---------------------64
How to Read the Graph -----------------------------------------64
Data Range Check and Judgement-------------------------- 65
Viewing Downloaded Data from RTR-574 in a Graph --66
Data Downloaded via Wireless Communication---------- 66
Data Downloaded via Cable Communication -------------66
Operating the Graph------------------------------------67
Changing the Channel on Display---------------------------- 67
Enlarged View ------------------------------------------------------ 67
Checking the Highest / Lowest Readings ------------------ 67
Deleting Selected Data --------------------------------68
Deleting Selected Data : Data List / <List> button--------68
Making RTR-500DC Unit Settings /
Others
Operational Settings for RTR-500DC -------------70
Changing Unit of Temperature---------------------------------70
Adjusting the Backlight-------------------------------------------70
Adjusting Contrast-------------------------------------------------71
Checking Memory------------------------------------------------- 71
Deleting All Data---------------------------------------------------71
Making Clock and Time Zone Settings
via RTR-500DC Operations--------------------------72
Figuring OutYour Time Zone-----------------------------------73
Using the RTR-500DC in Areas that Observe
Daylight Savings Time ------------------------------------------- 73
Setting the Buzzer OFF------------------------------------------74
Checking Battery Status of the RTR-500DC --------------74
Monitoring Radio Waves ----------------------------------------75
Uninstalling the Software -----------------------------76
Menu List -------------------------------------------------78
Gather Data ----------------------------------------------78
Monitor Mode --------------------------------------------78
Record Settings -----------------------------------------79
Visitor Entry-----------------------------------------------80
Gather Data ---------------------------------------------- 80
Record Settings -----------------------------------------80
Data List ---------------------------------------------------------81
Set Functions-------------------------------------------------------81
FAQ ---------------------------------------------------------82
Q&A about RTR-500DC-----------------------------------------82
Q&A about Settings-----------------------------------------------83
Q&A about Operations after Settings------------------------84
Specifications---------------------------------------------86
Software (RTR-500DC for Windows) ------------------------87
Options-----------------------------------------------------88
For product information or questions contact us at:------89
Data Collector RTR-500DC Warranty-----------------------90

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Safety Precautions and Instructions
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. Before using this 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.
Denotes an action that must be taken.

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DANGER
When installing and using this Unit, make sure to follow all warnings and
directions from your computer manufacturer.
Do not take apart, repair or modify the Unit.
Doing so may cause fire or electrocution.
If water or a foreign body enters the Unit, immediately disconnect cables,
remove batteries, and stop using.
Continued use may cause fire or electrocution.
Do not use this Unit in wet or humid places, such as a bathroom.
Doing so may cause fire, electrocution, and/or malfunction.
Store the Unit and Accessories out of the reach of children.
Not doing so may result in unexpected accidents and injury from playing with or swallowing
parts.
Do not connect any communication cables connected to the Unit to telephone
line outlets.
Continued use may cause fire or electrocution.
If any smoke or strange smells are emitted from the Unit, immediately
disconnect the power and communication cables.
Continued use may cause fire or electrocution.
Do not drop or expose the Unit to a strong impact. If that happens to the Unit,
immediately disconnect the power and communication cables and stop using.
Continued use may cause fire or electrocution.
Make sure to periodically remove dust and dirt from the AC adaptor plug. When
performing maintenance please make sure to disconnect the plug from the
outlet.
If dust is allowed to accumulate on the plug, moisture may cause poor insulation and result
in fire.
Do not remove the battery or unplug the AC adaptor with wet hands.
This may cause electrocution.

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CAUTION
Please note that this Introductory Manual has been written based on the
presupposition that details about set-up of any necessary equipment to enable
network connection have already been taken care of by the user and that
connection has been confirmed as workable.
T&D Corporation shall not be responsible for any damages which a contractor, a user or a
third party may suffer, whether direct or indirect, due to the inability to communicate or use
communication devices.
Further, T&D is not responsible for any damage, malfunction or trouble,
whether direct or indirect, caused by the use of our products.
This Unit has been designed for private and/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, coming in contact with hazardous substances, may cause harm to
people handling the Unit. Therefore, do not use or store the Unit in any
environment that is exposed to chemicals and/or harmful gases.
This Unit is not waterproof.
If the Unit gets dirty, wipe it with a clean cloth.
Do not store, leave, or use the Unit in any place exposed to direct sunlight,
high temperature, extremely low temperatures, or high humidity.
This may cause deformation to both the outside casing and the inside. It may also cause
condensation on the inside of the Unit leading to fire or electrocution.
Battery terminals may provide insufficient contact due to age or vibration.
This may lead to data loss.
Battery terminals may provide insufficient contact due to age or vibration.
This may lead to data loss.
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.
If the Unit is not to be used for a long period of time, for safety reasons please
remove the battery.
Leaving batteries inside the Unit may cause battery leakage and malfunction.
Do not use an AC adaptor other than one that is specified for use with the Unit.
Doing so may cause fire or malfunction.
Please do not insert fingers or foreign objects into cable connection jacks.
Make sure that all cable plugs are inserted fully, so as not to cause an
improper connection. Also, when unplugging cables from the Unit, do not pull
the cord, but hold the connector to disconnect.

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Do not cut or process the cords for the AC adaptor or the communication
cables. Also, do not twist, pull on or swing any of the cords.
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.
Do not disconnect the communication cable during wireless communication or
USB communication.
Doing so may cause adverse effects to the Unit and/or PC.
We shall not guarantee the Unit's operation if it has been connected to a PC
using a USB hub or a USB extension cable.
Do not use or store the Unit in the following places.
Doing so may cause electrocution, fire and/or other adverse effects to the Unit
and/or other surrounding devices.
-Areas exposed to direct sunlight
This will cause the inside of the Unit to become overheated and may cause fire,
deformation, and/or other damage including malfunction.
-Areas exposed to strong magnetic fields
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 flat or level
This may cause the Unit to fall and result in injury and/or damage.
- Areas near fire or exposed to excessive heat
This may cause damage including malfunction and deformation.
- Areas exposed to excessive dust, dirt and smoke
This may cause damage including malfunction.

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Notes and Precautions for Installing Wireless
Communication Devices
When installing wireless communication devices take special care in selecting locations so as
to ensure proper communication.
Note that even after a successful installation, due to changes in environmental conditions,
communication errors may occur when restarting the system.
As far as possible, try to keep wireless communication devices away from metals and set them
up in high unobstructed positions.
- Please take note that in many instances, walls, floors, stairs, fences and
desks will contain metals. In order to carry out communication between
indoor and outdoor units, please locate indoor units near a window so that
radio waves can be easily transmitted.
- Please install these devices more than 30cm away from walls or boards
containing metal.
- If wireless communication units are placed in a metal container such as a
freezer or refrigerator, the possible wireless communication range will be
shortened. In most cases radio waves are transmitted via doors and door
openings so place devices as near to doors as possible.
Repeater
(RTR-500)
Place so that the antenna is
away from objects or walls.
As far as possible, keep the devices away from noise-emitting sources.
- Equipment such as some industrial instruments, electronic devices or fluorescent lamps generate noise. Please
place Units more than 1 meter away from such devices.
- Please place Units more than 1 meter away from computers and other devices which emit noise.
- Keep all wires as far away from wireless communication devices as possible. Please be careful about placing
near any wiring or cables such as power supply cables, telephone wires or LAN cables.
Objects which contain lots of water, such as plants or soil, absorb radio waves. We highly
recommend that such materials should not be placed between or near wireless communication
Units.
- When measuring temperature in a greenhouse it has been reported that as plants grew, communication errors
also increased.
- Do not place Units directly on the ground.
Do not place devices which are using the same communication frequency channel in the
same area.
- If the same channel is used for multiple devices not only will more communication errors occur, but battery life
will also be shortened.
- If there is a possibility that devices with the same frequency channel will be in wireless communication at the
same time, please make sure to make changes to the frequency channels so they are not the same. For more
details about frequency channels for our wireless products, see the Specifications.
After having made an installation, check the wireless signal strength.
Checking from the software:
The supplied software application includes a feature to check for wireless signal strength. In the RTR-500DC
Settings Utility, in the [Wireless Route Settings] menu it is possible to check signal strength.
Checking from the RTR-500DC:
In the Main Menu of the RTR-500DC, open [Monitor Mode] - [Specify Remote Unit]; check the signal strength
by looking at the antenna icons displayed in the monitoring window.