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Operating the Software

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Opening the Software

Open the software by clicking on [T&D Recorder for Windows] from the list of 

programs in the Start Menu.

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Main Window

Upon opening T&D Recorder for Windows, a launcher window in which icons 

are displayed will appear. By clicking an icon, the graph, settings, and/or 

communication screen for that type of unit will be displayed.

Menu Bar

Icons

Toolbar

[Menu Bar]

In the Menu Bar are Menus containing an array of commands. Click on the desired menu in 
the menu bar to set or display functions for each type of device.

By clicking [Display] - [Change Icon Size], you can select how you wish the Main Window 
to appear.

[Toolbar] 

Can choose to view or hide icons. You can also make this setting from the Menu Bar by 
clicking [Display] - [Toolbar].

[Icons]

By clicking on an icon, the graph or communication display will appear for that type of unit. 
The graph and communication displays for each type of unit can also be viewed by clicking 
on that unit's type name in [Start] of the Menu Bar.

Summary of Contents for RTR-5 US

Page 1: ...User s Manual Thank you for purchasing our product Carefully read this instruction manual before using this unit Copyright T D Corporation All rights reserved 2010 08 16504450006 6th Edition...

Page 2: ...tered trademarks company names product names and logos mentioned herein are the property of T D Corporation or of their respective owners Speci cations design and other contents outlined in this manua...

Page 3: ...t or indirect from the inability to use T D Recorder for Windows T D Corporation has no obligation to correct any defects found in T D Recorder for Windows Copyright The Copyright for T D Recorder for...

Page 4: ...Unit Registration 33 Registering a Remote Unit 33 Collect Registration Info Button 35 New Registration Button 36 Con rming after Registration 38 Other Remote Unit Registration Functions 39 Saving Reg...

Page 5: ...ing High Low Average Calculation Range From the Tools Menu 100 Editing Recording Conditions From the Tools Menu 101 Re ordering Channel Data From the Tools Menu102 Merging Channel Data From the Tools...

Page 6: ...automatically creates a new data le each time an Auto Download session occurs Note that when using the Vista OS the Virtual Store function will redirect les from the default folder into which the pro...

Page 7: ...this product to a PC with a USB cable it is necessary to rst install the application and the USB driver If you use the USB cable to connect the product to a PC before installation the USB driver may...

Page 8: ...all T D Recorder for Windows it is necessary to have Administrator rights Computer Administrator for the computer in which you wish to install it PC CPU IBM compatible equipped with more than Pentium...

Page 9: ...ou can simultaneously display up to 8 channels of recorded data downloaded from a main unit in one graph Printing Graphs and Data Lists You can print graphs displayed on screen in full color When prin...

Page 10: ...ation it is rst necessary to register the data logger as a Remote Unit to an RTR 57U Making Recording Start Settings see Basic Functions for each type of device NOTE Before making Record Start Setting...

Page 11: ...eless Communication it is rst necessary to register the data logger as a Remote Unit to an RTR 57U Making Recording Start Settings see Basic Functions for each type of device NOTE Before making Record...

Page 12: ...a Remote Unit to an RTR 57U Making Recording Start Settings see Basic Functions for each type of device NOTE Before making Record Start Settings make sure that your computer clock settings are correct...

Page 13: ...er to install T D Recorder for Windows it is necessary to have Administrator rights Computer Administrator for the computer in which you wish to install it The layout of the installation window for Wi...

Page 14: ...e open it by double clicking on the CD ROM icon in My Computer Execute Button Install T D Recorder for Windows 3 Select Install T D Recorder for Windows and by clicking on the Execute Button the insta...

Page 15: ...stall Program window will appear If the Install Program Window does not automatically open please open it by double clicking on the CD ROM icon in Computer Execute Button Install T D Recorder for Wind...

Page 16: ...r the application has been installed the following message will appear Click the Install Button Install Button After installation is completed an icon for T D Recorder for Windows will appear in the S...

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Page 18: ...n the Menu Bar are Menus containing an array of commands Click on the desired menu in the menu bar to set or display functions for each type of device By clicking Display Change Icon Size you can sele...

Page 19: ...from the key word list and by clicking the Display Button the explanation will be displayed Search Tab Enter the key word you wish to search for and click the Start Search Button and the topic in whi...

Page 20: ...rt below and see the pages noted under each type of communication for more details Communication between RTR 5 Series Loggers and Data Collectors 1 There are two ways to carry out communication betwee...

Page 21: ...ly Collector RTR 57U Computer Serial Cable RS 232C Collector RTR 57U Optional Cable RTR 57C Computer See p 20 Communication between Logger s and your Computer 3 By using a Data Collector as a communic...

Page 22: ...R 57C 57U connect a Data Logger to your computer and using the T D Recorder for Windows software register that Data Logger as a Remote Unit 2 Place the Remote Unit in the actual place where you wish t...

Page 23: ...U Connect to Computer Place the Data Logger face down It is possible to carry out some operations such as recording start settings or changes and downloading recorded data via communication with an RT...

Page 24: ...puter The USB cable is a USB A plug USB mini B plug type Please connect to a place with this kind of mark USB Port Mark USB mini B To the RTR 57U USB mini A To the Computer USB Cable US 15C If the cab...

Page 25: ...ptional RS 232C communication cable TR 07C is required Serial Port Mark The communication cable connection is a D Sub 9 pin female Please connect it to a port that has markings such as these If the ca...

Page 26: ...7C 2 Place the Data Logger on the RTR 57C 57U Place the unit face down on the RTR 57C 57U Communication Cable to computer Note If light enters during communication an error will occur Please make sure...

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Page 28: ...ages as they appear For Windows 7 Vista 2000 For Windows 7 Vista 2000 by installing T D Recorder for Windows the USB device driver will also be automatically installed Con rming after Installation for...

Page 29: ...n the Control Panel and double click on System the System Properties will be displayed Device Manager Button Hardware Tab 3 Click the Hardware Tab and click the Device Manager Button in the Device Man...

Page 30: ...the Found New Hardware Wizard will automatically open If it does not automatically open please see the next page If a window appears such as the one below check No not this time and then click the Nex...

Page 31: ...Hardware Wizard will automatically open If a window appears such as the one below check No not this time and then click the Next Button Windows such as this will not appear for No Service Pack and Ser...

Page 32: ...ing used from the folder where T D Recorder for Windows was installed For TR RTR 57U Driver RTR 57U Insert the CD ROM into the proper drive and from the CD ROM select the driver for the device being u...

Page 33: ...tton in the Device Manager Area Device Manager Button Hardware Tab 4 In the Device Manager Window check to see if USB Recorder is listed under USB Recorder Com 1 1 For RTR TR 57U USB Recorder2 Com USB...

Page 34: ...XP If this occurs the USB device driver must be re installed How to Re install The images in the following explanation are taken from Windows XP They may differ from the windows that appear when using...

Page 35: ...r Other Devices and then click on Properties to display the USB Device Properties Window 4 In the USB Device Properties Window click on the Re install Driver Button to display the Hardware Detection W...

Page 36: ...ommunication via USB 1 In the Toolbar of the Data Logger you are using under Communication select Communication Port Settings Open the Settings Window by clicking the Communication Port Settings Tab 2...

Page 37: ...Types and click Set Button and port settings can be done for all devices in one step Auto Detect Button 1 In the main window open the Setting Communication Display of the type of Data Logger connected...

Page 38: ...er Registering a Remote Unit By selecting the icon Remote Unit Registration a message will be displayed Remote Unit Registration can be carried out for each type of unit from the Setting Communication...

Page 39: ...Button Transfer the contents of Remote Unit Registration File to a Data Collector This is especially useful when setting up a number of Data Collectors with the same registration contents See P 42 Ret...

Page 40: ...Groups Com Freq Ch View the Communication Frequency Channel for the Groups being displayed 2nd Column light blue background Number View the Remote Unit Numbers The Remote unit info will appear under...

Page 41: ...ul when registering units If you wish to register a multiple number of Remote Units to the same Group proceed by placing and replacing the Remote Units you wish to register on the Data Collector and c...

Page 42: ...o select an already registered remote name and make slight changes to create a new name Communication Frequency Channel By clicking the Set check box you can select a channel number One Frequency Chan...

Page 43: ...motes 2 Choose the range in which to search and activate If you choose All Groups the search for remotes in all registered groups will begin immediately If you choose Specify Group select the desired...

Page 44: ...a file 1 From the File Menu choose Save Registration Contents to File 2 Designate the saving location and enter a le name 3 Click the Save Button to save the le Note You cannot edit the contents of r...

Page 45: ...attern 2 Number of Groups 15 Number of Remotes in 1 Group 250 OK Button Note The Default Setting is Pattern 1 If you wish to monitor using the All Groups range it is possible to monitor only 120 Remot...

Page 46: ...tton Group Name Remote Unit Number Remote Unit Name Change Button If a Remote Unit is placed on top of the Data Collector the changes for the selected info will be performed in both the Data Collector...

Page 47: ...stration info will be deleted from only the Data Collector After deletion of info from a Remote Unit the unit will be returned to its original default settings Transfer List Info Button If the registr...

Page 48: ...annel The Communication Frequency Number for the Group to which Remote Unit belongs Channel Number Remote Number The Number of the Remote unit Remote Name Data Logger Registration Status Data Collecto...

Page 49: ...n Stop Recording Button Close Button Detailed Settings Button Get Settings Button Start Recording Tab Recording Start Date and Time Select the Recording Start Method Programmed Start Recording will be...

Page 50: ...mote Unit recording settings registration contents and remaining battery life are displayed Registration contents If a settings transmission was received it displays the Group and Remote Name s Remain...

Page 51: ...n the set upper and lower limits By checking the Set Limits box Make sure to make entries in the following ranges depending upon the device for RTR 51 between 40 and 80 40 and 176 F for RTR 52 between...

Page 52: ...elect RTR 52Pt Sensor Setting to open the setting window Note By changing the sensor the current recording session will be automatically stopped Sensor Setting window Send Button Check either Pt100 or...

Page 53: ...he Download Recorded Data Tab Download Button Detailed Settings Button Download Recorded Data Tab 3 After selecting the downloading range click the Download Button to start downloading 4 When download...

Page 54: ...Humidity graph Window The File is not saved and if necessary should be done separately After downloading specify le in which to save data After data has been downloaded the Save File dialog box will a...

Page 55: ...culate to record and display the post adjusted measurement It is possible to select from two methods of adjustment 1 point adjustment and 2 point adjustment Note By changing the sensor the current rec...

Page 56: ...ation between Data Loggers and Computers by connecting the RTR 57U unit to your computer and place the Data Logger unit face down on top of it see p 21 for details 2 In the Main Window click on the Da...

Page 57: ...djustment the measuring accuracy will improve for all measuring ranges By carrying out adjustment on an already adjusted device without rst clicking the Initialize Button the new adjustment equation w...

Page 58: ...icon RTR 53 2 Click the Start Recording Tab and set the recording conditions Close Button Start Recording Button Get Settings Button Stop Recording Button Detailed Settings Button Main Unit Display S...

Page 59: ...s been completed the communication result will appear By clicking OK the set up process will be nished By clicking Close you can close the window Main Unit Display Settings Button Set the desired unit...

Page 60: ...ording from occurring If you wish to forbid the starting of recording by wireless communication check FORBID to allow check PERMIT Note The Default Setting is PERMIT Upper and Lower Limits The Data Co...

Page 61: ...gs Button Download Button Close Button Main Unit display Settings Button Download Recorded Data Tab Select the downloading range 3 After selecting the downloading range click the Download Button to st...

Page 62: ...d be done separately After downloading specify le in which to save data After data has been downloaded the Save File dialog box will appear wherein you can save the data to a speci ed le After downloa...

Page 63: ...nd take personal responsibility for the process Temperature Humidity 1 point 2 point Adjustment Before Enter the actual measurement before adjustment After Enter the desired measurement after adjustme...

Page 64: ...post adjusted reading s 4 Please enter the actual pre adjusted value s in the Current Reading column and the post adjusted reference value s in the Post adjusted Reading column 5 Click on the Send Se...

Page 65: ...r that if adjustment takes place without initializing the device the adjustment will include the rst equation as well as the second and an over adjustment will occur This over adjustment will be espec...

Page 66: ...ton Get Settings Button Stop Recording Button Start Recording Tab Detailed Settings Button Recording Start Date and Time Select the Recording Start Method Programmed Start Recording will begin on the...

Page 67: ...ents from every 2 seconds Moisture Record Moisture by Percentage The unit of measurement on the display will show for Percent Pulse Lo Hi Record the number of signals rising within the recording inter...

Page 68: ...smission was received it displays the remaining battery life Stop Recordings Button Stop current recording of Data Logger Detailed Settings Button Check one OK Button By checking you can make entries...

Page 69: ...d lower limits By checking the Set Limits box you will be able to enter an upper and lower limit within the following conditions Upper and Lower Voltage Limits 0 0 to 7 0 V decimals are valid to the t...

Page 70: ...ings Button Download Button Close Button Download Recorded Data Tab Select the downloading range 3 After selecting the downloading range click the Download Button to start downloading 4 When downloadi...

Page 71: ...mp Humidity graph Window The File is not saved and if necessary should be done separately After downloading specify le in which to save data After data has been downloaded the Save File dialog box wil...

Page 72: ...o the input value for Current Reading Adjustment Settings 1 Please follow directions as found Communication between Data Loggers and Computers by connecting the RTR 57U unit to your computer and place...

Page 73: ...already adjusted device without rst clicking the Initialize Button the new adjustment equation will be be used to further adjust the previously adjusted result It is important to remember that if adj...

Page 74: ...er and place the RVR 52A unit face down on top of it see P 21 for details 2 In the Main Window click on the RVR 52A icon To open the Moisture Probe Settings Window click on Settings in the Menu Bar an...

Page 75: ...errors in measurement values The Data Logger will record only the adjusted value Current Reading Enter the actual measurement before adjustment Post adjusted Reading Enter the desired measurement aft...

Page 76: ...be used Moreover versions of RTR 57U prior to version 3 are not compatible If you are unsure of what version you have please check the version information in the Help menu under RTR 57C 57U Version In...

Page 77: ...ame display will automatically indicate Group Name Remote Unit Name When using the event recorder function the recording start time will be displayed even if you have downloaded by specifying the down...

Page 78: ...displayed To download several sets of data at one time please see P 75 for details Download Data Button Select data from Data Collector Contents By clicking the Cancel Downloading Button you can stop...

Page 79: ...e settings for the processing of the downloaded recorded data Select the desired processing method and click OK Button to complete the setting OK Button Check one After downloading autmatically show g...

Page 80: ...such as No 20 and No 22 hold down the Ctrl key and click on les for No 20 and No 22 If you wish to download les in a row such as No 15 No 16 and No 17 hold down the Shift key and click on the les for...

Page 81: ...e saved it is possible to save several sets of data into one le Note Each kind of data is displayed in the following graphs Temperature Humidity data Temperature Humidity Graph Voltage Pulse data Mult...

Page 82: ...the list However info cannot be shown for event recording data Data Info Display Sample Delete Data Button Deletes selected data saved in the RTR 57C 57U from the software Delete All Data Button Dele...

Page 83: ...t Clock Button the setting will be transmitted 4 Click Close Button to complete the setting Set Clock Button Close Button Set the speci ed clock settings If checked The date time you enter will be set...

Page 84: ...mit Settings Tab and check the Change box Upper and Lower Limit Settings Tab Check Change Close Button Write Button Enter values Check Read Button 3 After entering the upper and lower limit values che...

Page 85: ...ce These settings can be made for RTR 57 Series Version 2 and above If you are unsure of what version you have please check the version information in the RTR 57 Series Help menu For more details see...

Page 86: ...Display Format Settings 2 Check either Month Day Year or Day Month Year Check one OK Button 3 By clicking the OK Button the setting will be completed Note The date format chosen will be applicable fo...

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Page 88: ...ph display by clicking the icon Temp Humid Graph in the Main Window Click Note In the Main Window or in the Settings Communication Display of RTR 57C 57U RTR 51 52 or RTR 53 select the Temp Humid Grap...

Page 89: ...igh Low and Average values for the set calculation range Menu Bar Click on the desired menu in the Menu Bar to set or display each function from which you can choose from an array of commands Toolbar...

Page 90: ...These operations can be carried out via commands in the Graph Menu or by clicking icons in the Toolbar About the Horizontal Axis The entire graph shows in the horizontal axis the nearest data to the...

Page 91: ...tarted Date Time Button Recorded Date Display Elapsed Time Display This is a list of the data that was displayed in graph form The highest value is in RED lowest is in BLUE and the average is in PINK...

Page 92: ...t display for each channel between monochrome and channel color Selected Channels ON OFF From the View Menu 1 The channel numbers are displayed in the pull down menu of Selected Channels ON OFF 2 Chec...

Page 93: ...have set will be displayed Entire Graph Button OK Button Enter the numerical value Entire Graph Button To make the Calculation Range that of the Entire Graph click the Entire Graph Button The dates a...

Page 94: ...ted OK Button Restore Button Enter letters and numerical values Channel Number The selected channel number Name Up to 32 letters can be entered Starting Date Time The month day year hour minute and se...

Page 95: ...ove by selecting the channel number 1 Enter in From _ the Channel number you wish to move from and enter the Channel number to which you want to move in To _ 2 By clicking the Re order Button the move...

Page 96: ...s Menu By clicking on Shift Unit you can automatically change the temperature unit scale in the graph display and in the channel info list Changing Graph Colors From the Tools Menu 1 Click the channel...

Page 97: ...opened Graph Line Width Settings Button Change the width of the data lines and the scale lines Every time you click on the numerical value gets larger the numerical value gets smaller Copying Display...

Page 98: ...or left Move Graph Right Left Move the Graph Display to the right or left Move Graph Up Down Move the Graph Display up or down Vertical Axis Settings AUTO in Default Settings Set the vertical axis sca...

Page 99: ...aphs data lists text les and print data It is also possible to scroll across the graph and make scale settings for each channel Note For detailed information about the compatible data le types for the...

Page 100: ...B cursors Click and drag the A or B Button to move the cursor to the left or right A and B Cursor Position Information The approximate date and time for the A and B cursor positions and the time diff...

Page 101: ...int Preview Help Hide View Channels Horizontal Gauge Bar and Button for Moving Horizontal Axis By dragging the gauge you can move left and right to the data you want to be displayed The time axis move...

Page 102: ...he mouse to outline the area you want to zoom in on Menu Display Using the Mouse By right clicking on the graph the Menu will be displayed With Return to Original Size or Step by Step Return to Origin...

Page 103: ...tarted Elapsed Time Display Recorded Date Display Date Time Button This is a list of the data that was displayed in graph form The highest value is in RED lowest is in BLUE and the average is in PINK...

Page 104: ...Enlarged Note By clicking a Channel Number in the Toolbar you can carry out the same operation Scale Display ON OFF From the View Menu 1 The channel numbers are displayed in the pull down menu of Sel...

Page 105: ...splayed Entire Graph Button OK Button Enter the numerical value Entire Graph Button To make the Calculation Range that of the Entire Graph click the Entire Graph Button The dates and times in the Set...

Page 106: ...eted Channel Number Restore Button OK Button Enter letters and numerical values The selected channel number Name Up to 32 letters can be entered Starting Date Time The month day year hour minute and s...

Page 107: ...ove and drag and drop it to the desired new channel position Move by selecting the channel number 1 Enter in From _ the Channel number you wish to move from and enter the Channel number to which you w...

Page 108: ...ossible after adjusting the times in Editing Recording Conditions Data types are different Merging is possible between same types of data like temperature humidity Example If you wish to merge Ch 3 wi...

Page 109: ...104 Erasing Selected Channel Data From the Tools Menu 1 Put a check on the channel number you wish to erase 2 By clicking on the OK Button the deletion will be completed OK Button Check...

Page 110: ...pper limit at less than 40 000 Select Fixed and enter numerical values If you wish to make all of the settings the same OK Button 3 By clicking the OK Button the setting will be completed Note If you...

Page 111: ...b or Designate by y ax b Tab Designate by 2 points Tab Designate by y ax b Tab Conversion Info OK Button 2 Set conversion formulas and units 3 By clicking the OK Button the setting will be completed C...

Page 112: ...ge line width every time you click the Button the width gets wider and every time you click the Button the width becomes more narrow 2 Con rm the width in the image preview and click the Close Button...

Page 113: ...Event Viewer icon in the Main Window Click Note By selecting Event Viewer from the Start Menu in the Settings Communication Display of the Main Window or RTR 57C 57U or RVR 52V the Event Viewer will...

Page 114: ...you can choose from an array of commands Toolbar Buttons appear for frequently used commands Open File Save Data as Save as Text File Shift Display Display in ascending order Display in descending or...

Page 115: ...date and the amount of elapsed time from the last recorded data View menu Recorded Date Display Elapsed Time Display Shifting Ascending Descending From the View Menu or Toolbar You can shift the displ...

Page 116: ...le Info from the View Menu 2 Click the OK Button to return to the previous window File Name File name of data currently in display Path Location where le is saved Date Created The date and time when t...

Page 117: ...ew will appear After con rming it is what you wish to print click Print to start printing Button Functions Print Print box will appear and printing will begin Previous Preview the previous page Specif...

Page 118: ...ging File Name and Saving Location The same operation can be carried out from Save in the Toolbar In the File Menu select Save All Data as Save with a new File Name In the File Menu select Save Displa...

Page 119: ...Menu select Save All Data as Save with a new File Name 1 Select Save Data as in the File Menu 2 Specify the Location and enter a File Name 3 Click Save to complete the saving process Specify Location...

Page 120: ...ge to be Saved and click OK Comma Tab Space and Semi colon are codes used by common spreadsheet software such as Excel and Lotus when reading Text File to divide cells 3 Designate the location to whic...

Page 121: ...eadsheet software such as Excel and Lotus when reading Text File to divide cells OK Button Select the Text File Type Designate File Button 3 Designate the location to which the le should be saved by c...

Page 122: ...and select the les you with to open Opening a File with the Temp Humid Graph and Multi scale Graph 1 Select Open in the File Menu 2 Select the name of the data you wish to open and click Open to view...

Page 123: ...with the Event Viewer 1 Open the Event Viewer from the RTR 57C 57U or RVR 52A Graph Menu 2 In the Event Viewer Window under the File Menu click Open and a list will appear Select a File Open Button S...

Page 124: ...ecorder for Windows and click the Add Remove Button 3 The Install Shield Wizard will appear Check Remove and click Next Check Next Button 4 Follow the directions to Uninstall 5 To re install follow th...

Page 125: ...ram Program Uninstall 2 From the list of currently installed programs select T D Recorder for Windows and click the Uninstall Button 3 The Install Shield Wizard will appear Check Remove and click Next...

Page 126: ...adaptor Half pitch 14 pin male to a D SUB 9 pin male or a combination Half pitch 14 pin male to D SUB 25 pin male and D SUB 25 pin female to a D SUB 9 pin male Q I can t download settings and or data...

Page 127: ...unusable With many all in one computers it serves as the modem jack How to check 1 Checking with the Device Manager For Windows Vista 1 In the Control Panel click on System and Maintenance Device Man...

Page 128: ...port this communication port is unusable If you cannot use a communication port please contact your computer company Communication Port Icon with an x mark Device Manager Window To find out more deta...

Page 129: ...teps outlined on P 122 2 Under Modems right click on Communications cable between two computers then in the pop up menu click on Properties in a short time a new window will appear Device Manager Wind...

Page 130: ...corded data are different from the actual date and time of recording Why A When recording mode has been set to Endless and Recording Start was carried out via PC the time for recorded data is calculat...

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Page 132: ...ent Method Instantaneous Value Average Value Pulse Measurement Method Rising Lo Hi Falling Hi Lo Event time Permission to Start Recording by Wireless Communication Downloading of Recorded Data Adjustm...

Page 133: ...play Range for Vertical Axis Event Viewer Event List Event List Display showing Time of Event for Each Channel possible to scroll with mouse or keyboard Rising Signal Lo Hi Falling Signal Hi Lo Fallin...

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