3
. Settings and Communication
1
. Outline
To start and stop recording, make or change the various recording settings and/or collect data please see the
following instructions.
For details about how to change settings and about communications please see the User's Manual that comes
with the
RTR-57U
. You can also find detailed information in the User's Manual and in the Help Menu of the
software.
Optical Communication with an RTR-57U
By simply placing an RTR-
52
Pt unit face down on an
RTR-57U
you can carry out recording start settings and
changes, as well as, collect recorded data via optical communication.
Using Wireless Communication with an RTR-57U Unit
By registering an RTR-
52
Pt unit as a Remote Unit of an
RTR-57U
, it is possible to carry out wireless data
communication (special short wave radio) allowing you to start and stop recording, make recording condition
settings and collect data without having to handle the RTR-
52
Pt units.
2
. Getting Started
NOTE:
When changing battery make sure to carefully read "
5
. Changing Battery".
Upon first installation of the battery, measuring and recording will automatically begin at the factory set
default recording settings: (Recording Interval:
10
minutes / Endless Mode / Immediate Start)
After replacing the battery the settings will return to the most recent recording settings.
If necessary make changes to the default recording settings according to your usage and needs. If you
are going to be using wireless communication it is necessary to register the [Group Name] and [Remote
Unit Name] information at this time. See "
3
. Settings and Communication"
Insert the battery
Thermo Recorder RTR-
52
Pt is a Data Logger designed to be used with a platinum
resistor (Pt
100
/Pt
1000
) sensor for measuring and recording temperature. The data
recorded with the RTR-
52
Pt can easily be downloaded via special short wave wire-
less communication to an RTR-
57
U Data Collector, where the data can be saved.
Then it is possible to download the data to your computer for data analysis and man-
agement with our exclusive software. Communication between units can be done via
optical communication, as well as wireless communication.
Basic Functions of RTR-52Pt
Wireless Communication Function
Via special short wave radio communication recorded data can be downloaded from
an RTR-
52
Pt unit and saved to the
RTR-57U
Data Collector Unit. Recording settings
and recording start can also be controlled via wireless communication.
Wireless Communication can occur between an RTR-52Pt Unit and an
RTR-57U Unit within a range of up to about 100 meters, if unobstructed and
direct.
NOTE:
In order to collect data via wireless communication, it is necessary to register via
computer the RTR-
52
Pt unit as a Remote Unit in the
RTR-57U
Unit you wish to use. For
details about making these settings, please see the Help Menu in the software or the
User's Manual for the software.
Wide Temperature Measurement Range
The RTR-
52
Pt with a platinum resistor (Pt
100
/Pt
1000
) sensor can measure and
record in a wide range of -
199
.
9
to
600
.
Communication with your Computer
By placing an RTR-
52
Pt unit face down on an
RTR-57U
unit that is connected to your computer, you can make
any necessary recording conditions settings and changes, start recording and download recorded data easily
via your computer display.
Place the RTR-
52
Pt unit face
down on the
RTR-57U
If you are going to be using wireless communication
it is necessary to register the [Group Name] and
[Remote Unit Name] information in the
RTR-57U
units.
The wireless communication range, if unobstructed
and direct, is about
100
meters. In some cases
communication cannot take place even within
100
meters. Please check first by carrying out the
wireless communication test with the remote units.
5
. Changing Battery
NOTE: After removing the old battery, replace them with new battery within
1
minute.
1
. When the battery power becomes low, the [BAT] indicator will appear on the LCD display.
Once the [BAT] indicator appears please change the battery as soon as possible.
Recording: OK
Wireless Communication: OK
Data Download: OK
The recorded data will remain saved.
If at this time a new battery is placed in the unit, recording will continue.
After changing the battery, the [BAT] indicator will disappear in a short time.
2
. If you do not change the battery and continue using the unit, the temperature display will intermittently dis-
play [bAtt]. Please change the battery at once.
Recording: OK
Wireless Communication: No
Data Download: No
The recorded data will remain saved.
If at this time a new battery is placed in the unit, recording will continue and downloading of saved data can be done.
After changing the battery, the temperature display will return to displaying only the temperature after which the BAT indicator
will disappear a short time later.
3
. If you do not change the battery even under conditions in
2
above, the REC indicator will disappear and
temperature display area will display [SLP]. ("SLP" stands for "Sleep Mode".)
Recording: No
Wireless Communication: No
Data Download: No
Recording will stop and recorded data until this point will be saved.
If at this time a new battery is placed in the unit, downloading of saved data can be done. To start recording again please set the
recording conditions via your computer or
RTR-57U
and begin recording. See "
1
. Outline"
After changing the battery, the temperature display will return to displaying the temperature.
4
. If you do not change the battery even under conditions in
3
above, the display will go blank.
All of the recorded data will be erased.
If at this time a new battery is placed in the unit, [CHEC] will appear on the display after which recording will begin again using
the previously set recording conditions.
Setting the Recording Conditions
The recording conditions include [Recording Mode], [Recording Interval], [Start
Recording Date and Time] and [Unit of Temperature]. Detailed instructions on
how to change these settings are provided in the User's Manual for either the
RTR-57U
.
Recording Mode: Select from two types of Recording Mode
ONE-TIME MODE:
When the data capacity of
16
,
000
readings is reached, the LCD display
will indicate [FULL] and recording will stop.
ENDLESS MODE:
When the data capacity of
16
,
000
readings is reached, the data will be
erased in order from the oldest data first and recording will continue.
*Below is an estimate of the amount of time it will take for the unit to be-
come [FULL] in the ONE-TIME MODE.
Calculation Example:
30
sec (recording interval) x
16
,
000
readings (capacity limit) =
480
,
000
seconds = about
5
days and
13
hours.
Recording Interval
1
second
30
seconds
15
minutes
60
minutes
Time period
4
hours
26
min.
5
days
13
hours
166
days
16
hours
1
year
10
months
Starting and Stopping Recording
You can make settings to control the starting and stopping of recording.
NOTE:
By starting a new recording, all data previously stored in the data logger unit will
be erased.
If you want to save the data make sure to download it and save it in an
RTR-57U
Unit or in your computer before starting a new recording.
4
. About the LCD Display
Recording Status. (REC)
LIT UP: displayed during recording or when FULL of data.
BLINKING: displayed when waiting for a programmed recording to start.
Low Battery Life Warning Indicator
Displayed when time to change the battery.
Temperature Measurement Display
Unit of Temperature Measurement
Select from
Ｃ
(Celsius) or F (Fahrenheit)
Check
This is displayed under the following conditions: after purchasing and putting in the
battery for the first time, if the battery ter/- were mistaken and a short oc-
curred, or if the battery are replaced after having been taken out for a long period.
If this is displayed, all data that had been stored in the main unit has been erased.
Full Memory
If recording under the ONE-TIME MODE, when the data readings reach the upper
limit of
16
,
000
readings, recording will stop and this will be displayed intermittently
with the current temperature.
Wireless Transmission
This will be displayed when transmitting data to an RTR-
57
U unit via wireless
communication.
No Sensor Connected
Displayed when a sensor has not been connected or the wire has been broken.
Measurement and recording will continue and battery power consumed.
Measurement Over Range
Temperature display blinks when the temperature goes below -
199
.
9
Ｃ
or above
600
Ｃ
. While blinking, measuring and recording still continue. However, note
that the displayed temperature should be used only as a rough guide. When the
temperature cannot be displayed, a blinking [----] sign will appear.
When measuring and recording using Fahrenheit, although it is possible to mea-
sure between -
327
.
8
and
1112
degrees, the LCD on the Logger can only show
between -
199
.
9
and
999
.
9
degrees.
Note:
Use in cold environments may cause the display to be difficult to read; this is not a malfunction. For details
about the display during battery changing see: "
5
. Changing Battery"
Part Names and Functions
Downloading Data = (Data Collection)
After downloading you can save the data into files and folders, create
graphs, make data tables, create text file format files for use with popular
spreadsheet software, and print graphs and tables.
Setting Upper and Lower Limits
By making upper and lower limit settings you can check your recorded data
as it is downloaded for data that exceeds the set limits.
Wireless Thermo Recorder RTR-
52
Pt
Place the RTR-
52
Pt
unit face down on the
RTR-57U
Antenna
LCD
Optical Communication
Port
Sensor Adaptor
Terminal Block
Connect the Temperature Sensor
3
.
Check the rubber packing for any cuts or scratches and replace the cover as it was when opened.
Make sure no water or foreign objects get inside the case.
If dirt or scratches are present on the rubber packing, water resistance
will be reduced.
Be sure to fasten the cover tightly.
Make sure not to over tighten the screws.
(Tightening Torque: About
20
N-cm to
30
N-cm [
2
kgf-cm to
3
kgf-cm])
2
.
Insert the battery in its tube and place in unit as in diagram.
Make sure that + and - are correct.
1
.
Remove the screws and take off the back case.
*If nothing appears on the LCD Display, please follow the above instructions again.
Sensor Jack
Sensor Adaptor
＋
－
1
.
Loosen the screws of the terminal block.
2
.
Connect the sensor terminals to the terminal block as
instructed in the diagram on the terminal block.
Securely tighten the screws to the terminal block.
3
.
Connect the Sensor Adaptor to the RTR-
52
Pt Logger's Sensor Jack.
Make sure that the sensor is properly connected
by inserting it until you hear a clicking sound.
*The RTR-
52
Pt factory default sensor type is "Pt
100
".
In order to use a Pt
1000
sensor, change the settings using the software
that is provided with RTR-
57
U Data Collector Units.
(Please use the latest version of the software.)
Front
Back
Make sure to use the proper size and type of
screwdriver. (A #
1
Slot Screwdriver is best
compatible with these screws.)
Please note that this User's Manual has been written based on the presupposition that an RTR-
57
U Data Collector unit is used as a Base Unit.
When using an RTR-
50
or an RTR-
5
W unit as a Base Unit, see also the User s Manual that comes with the Base Unit being used.
