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Connecting the Data Logger to the Computer

ɡ

Communicate via the Data Collector

Connect the Data Logger to the Data Collector and communicate 
with the computer via optical communication. Carrying out Remote 
Unit Registration via optical communication.

1.  

Connect the Data Collector to the Computer.

* See pp.17-18 for more details about connecting the Data Collector and 

Computer.

2.  

Place the Data Logger face down on the Data Collector so that 

communication can occur.

Place the Data Logger face 
down on the Data Collector

Connect the communication cable 
from the computer to the Data 
Collector

Summary of Contents for VLD-5US

Page 1: ...T D Corporation All rights reserved 2009 04 16010004060 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 5US ...

Page 2: ...is manual are subject to change without notice ɜ On screen messages in this manual may vary slightly from the actual messages ɜ 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 ɜ This software has been de...

Page 3: ...LD for Windows including the program and relevant documents belongs solely to T D Corporation ɜ 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 Corpora...

Page 4: ...ng 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 ɡ Basic Functions RTR 51 52 Recording Settings 37 Downloading Recorded Data 40 Value Adjustment Function 42 RTR 5...

Page 5: ...5 ȆShift Unit Ɏʌ ȃ 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 ...

Page 6: ...d manipulate downloaded data Moreover the downloaded data is encoded and if the data is manipulated the file will not be able to be opened ȆRecording of Software Operations History An archive of operations audit trail is automatically recorded and kept In addition the easy to use software offers a variety of useful functions at your fingertips including control of data logger recording settings da...

Page 7: ...s Types RTR 51 52 53 it is necessary to first register via computer the Data Logger as a Remote Unit into the Data Collector It is possible to carry out operations and manage the Remote Units in Groups ȆRecording Settings All types of Recording Settings can be made here Channel Name s Recording Mode Recording Interval and so on By setting a date and time in the main unit you can easily program to ...

Page 8: ...erage readings will be calculated and displayed ȆCreating Text File It is possible to convert the data for a specified range time period to common text file format CSV type format so that it can be exported to spreadsheet software such as Excel or Lotus ȆPrinting the Temp Humidity Graph It is possible to easily print in color the Graph as it is being displayed It is also possible to save printing ...

Page 9: ...story File in the same Folder into which T D Recorder VLD for Windows was installed It is also possible to save the archived information in text file ɡ Compatible Devices The validation function of T D Recorder VLD for Windows can be used with the following models ȆData Logger RTR 51 RTR 52 RTR 53 TR 51A TR 52 ȆData Collector RTR 57U RTR 57C ȆCommunication Port TR 50C ...

Page 10: ...ftware with each unit collector on the same computer 2 User Registration User Management Tools Set up and register all User ID s and Passwords that will be necessary for logging into the various T D Recorder VLD for Windows applications and register which operations will require operation authorization ʋ pp 11 3 Getting the Data Collector and Computer Ready for Communication Install batteries conn...

Page 11: ... other suitable means 2 Downloading Recorded Data Here it is possible to download recorded data from the Data Logger directly to the computer or download the collected data from the Data Collector to your computer Then you can edit print and view the downloaded data in graph form using the Temp Humidity Graph ɡ Temp Humidity Graph It is possible to view the recorded data downloaded to your compute...

Page 12: ...cker ɜ Please uninstall T D Recorder for Windows Do not install both versions of the software T D Recorder VLD for Windows and T D Recorder for Windows the provided software with each unit collector on the same computer If T D Recorder for Windows is already installed on your computer please uninstall it before installing T D Recorder VLD for Windows ɜ It is only possible to install to Windows 200...

Page 13: ...appears in the CD ROM folder double click on the start exe icon 3 Select Install T D Recorder VLD for Windows and click the Execute button to start the installation 4 A screen will appear where you can enter the product serial number The product serial number is printed on the sticker inside the software package Make sure that it is properly entered and click the Next button 5 Continue the install...

Page 14: ...grams T D Recorder VLD for Windows and clicking on it 2 Upon opening the application the Login Dialog will appear To Login enter a valid User ID and Password and click OK ȆUser ID and Password User Registration settings can be made in User Management Tools The default settings for User ID and Password are as follows User ID admin Password passwd ȆOnly the Administrator User ID admin can enter and ...

Page 15: ... can find detailed information for that subject Index To get an explanation from a keyword select a keyword from the Index list and then click the View button Search Enter the keyword you wish to search for and click the Start Search button All topics that contain the keyword will be displayed By selecting a topic and clicking the View button at the bottom a detailed explanation will appear By cli...

Page 16: ...istrator can enter and login to User Management Tools First login using the default User ID admin and Password passwd Passwords can be changed using Modify User Authorization ɡ User Management Tools Functions The following operations can be carried out using the User Management Tools ȆUser Registration ȆUser Operation Authorization Settings ȆCommon Entry Settings Only can be done by the Administra...

Page 17: ...Any already registered and in use User ID cannot be used in any other registration OK button User Manegement menu Make User Operation Authorization Settings Enter User ID and Password 2 Make User Operation Authorization Settings for the operation of each application ȆIt is possible to make settings to restrict the carrying out of any operations considered critical So even if a user is able to logi...

Page 18: ...ried out for the Administrator User ID admin are to make changes to the Password and the memo contents ȆThe User ID cannot be modified 1 From the User Management Menu select Modify User Authorization 2 Click on the Password or other tab to make changes ȆThe User ID and Password can be made up of between 5 and 16 characters using alphabet numbers hyphens and _ under bars ȆA distinction will be made...

Page 19: ...at if an automatic logout occurs whether or not you login again the Title bar in the Window will remain operable From Quit button in the Title bar it is possible to quit and close the application No Windows common dialog windows such as the Specify File Name dialog will be affected by a timeout 1 From the User Management Menu select Common Entries 2 If necessary please make changes to the settings...

Page 20: ...a User ID in the User ID List Here you can delete an already registered user 1 From the User ID list select the User you wish to delete 2 From the User Management Menu select User Deletion 3 A message will appear click the OK button to complete the deletion process Pop up menu OK button ȆThe Administrator User ID admin cannot be deleted ...

Page 21: ...ed The format settings made here will be put into effect in displays for all applications other than Archive Viewer 1 In the View Menu move the mouse to Clock Format and select the format in which you wish to display time 2 By clicking the desired format the setting will be completed ...

Page 22: ... USB mini B plug Connect to a place with this type of mark USB communication cable US 15C Connect the USB mini B to the Data Collector Connect the USB A to the computer ȆIt is necessary to install the USB device driver For details about the driver installation see the User s Manual that came with the product ȆTo ensure that the USB communication cable is properly connected make sure that the plugs...

Page 23: ...ect to the Data Collector Connect the D Sub 9 pin to the computer ȆMake sure to connect it to the correct place to ensure communication ȆTo ensure that the communication cable is properly connected make sure that the plugs are completely inserted ȆWhen using the 57U Series Data Collector with RS232C serial communication please use the optional serial communication cable TR 07C ȆWhen using the 57C ...

Page 24: ...lly so as not to cause an improper connection ȺAuto DetectȻ Use this to detect the currently connected communication method and have settings made automatically 1 Open the Communication Port Settings window 2 Place a check next to Communicate via USB and click the Auto Detect button to start the detection If you wish to use the same settings for a number of devices put a check next to Set USB Port...

Page 25: ...20 Current Communication Method Auto Detect button Check Communication Port Settings tab Search Results ...

Page 26: ...municate via USB and click the Set button Current Communication Method Check Set button Communication Port Settings tab If you wish to use the same settings for a number of devices put a check next to Set USB Port for All Types and all devices will be given the same USB Communication Settings 3 A message will appear Click the OK button to complete the settings ...

Page 27: ... method and have settings made automatically 1 Open the Communication Port Settings window 2 Place a check next to Communicate via RS232C and click the Auto Detect button to start the detection If you wish to use the same settings for a number of devices put a check next to Set Common COM Port for All Types and all devices will be given the same COM port Settings When setting up more than one type...

Page 28: ...p 93 ȺSpecify Port SettingsȻ Specify the communication method and make necessary settings 1 Open the Communication Port Settings window 2 Place a check next to Communicate via RS232C and click the Set button When setting up more than one type at the same time Current Communication Method Check Communication Port Settings tab Set button If you wish to use the same settings for a number of devices p...

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Page 30: ...ing out Remote Unit Registration via optical communication 1 Connect the Data Collector to the Computer See pp 17 18 for more details about connecting the Data Collector and Computer 2 Place the Data Logger face down on the Data Collector so that communication can occur Place the Data Logger face down on the Data Collector Connect the communication cable from the computer to the Data Collector ...

Page 31: ...ion Port to the Computer See the User s Manual that came with the Communication Port for more details about connecting the Communication Port and Computer 2 Place the Data Logger face down on the Communication Port so that communication can occur Place the Data Logger face down on the Communication Port Connect the communication cable from the computer to the Communication Port ...

Page 32: ...er is not placed onto the Data Collector the Remote Info will be registered in the Data Collector only and not in the Logger 3 Open Remote Unit Registration The Remote Unit Registration window can also be accessed from the settings window for each device 4 A message will appear click the Yes button to start the collecting of Registration Info 5 Click the Set Number of Possible Registrations to set...

Page 33: ...Registration will cause the all of the Remote Unit Registration Info to be deleted 7 Click the New Registration button and the registration window will appear New Registration button Make settings for the Group Name Remote Unit Name and Communication Frequency Channel Put a check next to set and select a channel Enter a Group Name Enter the Remote Unit Name Register button ...

Page 34: ...th Remote units in the same Group Please note that if more than one Data Collector is trying to communicate at the same time on the same communication channel communication may become jammed and unstable Remote Unit Name ȆUp to 8 characters can be entered ȆSelect a name already in use make a few changes to this name and register it as a different Remote Name 8 Click the Register button to finish t...

Page 35: ...you choose All Groups the search will be for Remote Units in all Registered Groups If you choose Specify Group the search will be for Remote Units in the Specified Group 3 After the search had been completed a list will appear showing only the names of the Remote Units with which communication was possible A mark will appear at the head of each name with which communication was possible For detail...

Page 36: ... and gather the Data Collector Registration Info ӱ ӳ ӵ Ӳ Ӵ Ӷ ӷ Ӹ ӱ Collect Registration Info button see pp 33 Ӳ Transfer List Info button see pp 35 ӳ New Registration button see pp 28 Ӵ Return to Original button see pp 35 ӵ Change Delete button see pp 34 Ӷ Set Number of Possible Registrations button see pp 27 ӷ Communication Port Settings button see pp 19 23 Ӹ View Remote Info button see pp 36 ...

Page 37: ...Remote Registration File 1 In the File Menu select Save Registration Contents to File 2 Specify the Location and enter a File Name 3 Click the Save button to save ȆRegistration Info opened from a saved file cannot be edited or changed ɡ Save in Text File from the File Menu Save the currently displayed Group and Remote Registration Contents to a Text File 1 In the File Menu click Save in Text File ...

Page 38: ...display 1st Column 2nd Column ɜ 1st Column dark gray background Group Name View a List of currently registered Groups Com Freq Ch View the Communication Frequency Channel for the Groups being displayed ɜ 2nd Column light blue background Number View the Remote Unit Numbers The Remote unit info will appear under the Group into which it has been registered If the empty remote number the info area wil...

Page 39: ...emote Unit Number or Name and enter a new Remote Name for that unit 3 Click the Change button to send the newly changed info Delete Group button ȆBy deleting a Group all Remote Unit Registrations in the Group will also be automatically deleted 1 Select the name of the Group you wish to delete 2 Click the Delete Group button to complete the deletion Delete Remote Unit button 1 Select the Group Name...

Page 40: ... cannot be completed Please make changes to the Number of Possible Registrations 1 The Remote Unit Info you wish to transfer will be displayed in the Registration Contents List 2 Connect the Data Collector you wish to transfer the info to and click the Transfer List Info to start the transferring of the Registration Contents ɡ Return to Original button In Communication Menu or Use button Use this ...

Page 41: ...Unit Info Group Name The Group Name to which the Remote Unit belongs Communication Frequency Channel Communication Frequency Channel of Group to which the Remote Unit belongs Remote Number The number of the Remote Unit Remote Name The name of the Remote Unit Data Collector Registration Status Exist If remotes are registered in the presently connected RTR 57C 57U Not exist If remotes are not regist...

Page 42: ...b and make the necessary recording condition settings Start Recording button Start Recording tab Get Settings button Stop Recording button Detailed Settings button 3 After making all of the necessary recording condition settings click the Start Recording button and the settings will be transmitted 4 Once the settings have been transmitted a transmission result message will appear click the OK butt...

Page 43: ...atically stop Endless Loop Upon reaching capacity of 16000 readings the oldest data is overwritten and recording continues ɜ Unit of Temperature for Display Select Celsius Ɏ or Fahrenheit Ȍ F Choose the temperature unit of measurement for use in the display When settings have been received the registration contents and remaining battery life will be displayed ȆThe start date and time for a program...

Page 44: ...Settings button ȺStart by Wireless Communication SettingsȻ Here you can set restrictions on starting recording via wireless communication 1 If you wish not to allow the starting of recording via wireless communication select Forbid or if you wish to allow it select Permit 2 Click the OK button to finish the setting process ȺUpper Lower Limit SettingsȻ Make settings to have the Data Collector judge...

Page 45: ...ser ID and Password that were used when the encoded Original File was created Without the User ID and Password it is impossible to open the Original File NOTE ɡ Connect the RTR 51 52 to the Computer and set up for communication See pp 25 26 for more details about how to connect ɡ Downloading Recorded Data 1 Open RTR 51 52 2 Click the Download Recorded Data tab Download button Download Recorded dat...

Page 46: ... setting a check is placed at After downloading automatically show graph If you wish to only save the data remove the check Select File button for Encoded File OK button Select File button for Common Type File 5 Click the OK button to complete the settings and start the downloading 6 After downloading has been completed a Temp Humidity Graph will appear The data file will be saved in the specified...

Page 47: ...t adjusted measurement It is possible to select from two methods of adjustment 1 point adjustment and 2 point adjustment When you are carrying out adjustments and formulating equations please take care with the settings and take personal responsibility for the process ɡ Temperature 1 point Adjustment Adjustment is carried out by entering the value of the difference between the displayed temperatur...

Page 48: ...being compared ȆPlease set so that the possible adjustment range is within Ⱦ 5 ɋ F ɡ Connect the RTR 51 52 to the Computer and set up for communication See pp 25 26 for more details about how to connect ɡ Adjustment Settings 1 In the Main Window click on the Data Logger icon To open the Adjustment Window click on Settings in the Menu Bar and then select Adjustment Settings from the pull down menu ...

Page 49: ...annot guarantee that after carrying out adjustment the measuring accuracy will improve for all measuring ranges ȆBy carrying out adjustment on an already adjusted device without first 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 adjustment takes place without initializing the device t...

Page 50: ...ry recording condition settings Start Recording button Start Recording tab Get Settings button Stop Recording button Detailed Settings button Main Unit Display Settings button 3 After making all of the necessary recording condition settings click the Start Recording button and the settings will be transmitted 4 Once the settings have been transmitted a transmission result message will appear click...

Page 51: ...atically stop Endless Loop Upon reaching capacity of 8000 readings the oldest data is overwritten and recording continues ɜ Unit of Temperature for Display Select Celsius Ɏ or Fahrenheit Ȍ F Choose the temperature unit of measurement for use in the display When settings have been received the registration contents and remaining battery life will be displayed ȆThe start date and time for a programm...

Page 52: ...Remote Unit from which the settings were received Remaining Battery Life The remaining amount of battery power will be displayed for the Remote Unit from which the settings were received ɜ Recording Stop button During a recording session it is possible to stop recording by clicking this button ɜ Detailed Settings button ȺStart by Wireless Communication SettingsȻ Here you can set restrictions on st...

Page 53: ... the recorded data that it has downloaded is within the set limits 1 By putting a check next to Set Limits you will be able to enter upper and lower limits 2 Click the OK button to finish the setting process Start by Wireless Communication Settings Enter values By checking you can make entries ...

Page 54: ...word that were used when the encoded Original File was created Without the User ID and Password it is impossible to open the Original File NOTE ɡ Connect the RTR 53 to the Computer and set up for communication See pp 25 26 for more details about how to connect ɡ Downloading Recorded Data 1 Open RTR 53 2 Click the Download Recorded Data tab Download button Download Recorded Data tab Check here if a...

Page 55: ...has been removed from After downloading automatically show graph settings need to be made only for the encoded file Select File button for Encoded File OK button Select File button for Common Type File 5 Click the OK button to complete the settings and start the downloading 6 After downloading has been completed a Temp Humidity Graph will appear The data file will be saved in the specified locatio...

Page 56: ...s and take personal responsibility for the process ɡ Humidity 1 point 2 point Adjustment Before Enter the actual measurement before adjustment After Enter the desired measurement after adjustment ȆEntries are valid to one decimal point ȆThe input value for Post adjusted Reading must be less than Ⱦ 5ɓ in comparison to the input value for Current Reading ɡ Connect the RTR 51 52 to the Computer and s...

Page 57: ... reading s By checking you can make entries Humidity Adjustment Temperature Adjustment 3 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 4 Click on the Send Settings button to send the adjustment equation to the selected Data Logger ...

Page 58: ...t equation will be be used to further adjust the previously adjusted result It is important to remember that if adjustment takes place without initializing the device the adjustment will include the first equation as well as the second and an over adjustment will occur This over adjustment will be especially large when making a 2 point adjustment and the measurement falls outside of the range of t...

Page 59: ...hen the encoded Original File was created Without the User ID and Password it is impossible to open the Original File NOTE ɡ Connect the Data Collector to the Computer and set up for communication See pp 17 18 for more details about how to connect ɡ Gathering Data Info from the Data Collector 1 Open Data Collector 2 Click the Download Recorded Data tab 3 Click the Collect Data Info button to start...

Page 60: ... Possible to select up to 8 channels of data Select the data Download Data button Download Recorded Data tab 2 By clicking the Download button the File Selection window will appear The default setting in the detailed settings is for a check to be placed at After downloading automatically show graph If you wish just to save the data without viewing the Graph check After downloading save data in fil...

Page 61: ... 4 Click the OK button to complete the settings and start the downloading 5 After downloading has been completed a Temp Humidity Graph will appear The data file will be saved in the specified location with file extensions trc for Encoded Files and trx for Common Type Files When simultaneously downloading multiple sets of data the data will be saved with the 3 digit Data Collector Contents number a...

Page 62: ...of the file name For example When saving data numbers 1 15 and 150 at the end of the file name will added 001 015 and 150 ȺAfter downloading save data in file A File Name will be automatically assigned to the selected folder Ȼ After downloading data from a Data Collector has been completed a file name will be automatically assigned in the following format Group Name_Remote Name_Data Collection Dat...

Page 63: ... button Ӳ Data Info Display button ӳ Download Data button Ӵ Quit Collecting Data Info button ӵ Delete Data button Ӷ Delete All Data button ӷ Select All button Ӹ Detailed Settings button ɜ Data Info Display button Detailed information will appear for the Remote Unit selected from the Data Collector Contents 1 From the Data Collector Contents select the Remote Unit whose Data Info you wish to view 2...

Page 64: ...an be done but data info cannot be displayed ɜ Delete Data button Data selected from the Data Collector Contents will be deleted from the Data Collector ȆPlease be careful Once data has been deleted it cannot be recovered 1 In the Data Collector Contents select the data you wish to delete 2 After clicking the Delete Data button a confirmation message will appear by clicking the OK button the data ...

Page 65: ...at your computer can communicate with the Data Collector For details about how to connect see pp 17 18 ɡ Making Clock Settings 1 Open Data Collector 2 Click the Set Clock tab 3 Make settings for the year month day and time ȆPlace a check next to Set the specified clock settings This sends the date and time you entered in the boxes to the Data Collector Set Clock button Set Clock tab Check Enter th...

Page 66: ...ower Limit Settings tab 2 If Change is checked it is possible to enter values for the upper and lower limits 3 After entering the Upper and Lower Limit Settings check the ON next to Limit Judgment and click the Write button to have the settings sent to the Data Collector If ON is checked When downloading data it will be judged as to whether or not it falls within the set limits If OFF is checked N...

Page 67: ...52 2 Click the Start Recording tab and make the necessary recording condition settings Start Recording button Start Recording tab 3 After making all of the necessary recording condition settings click the Start Recording button and the settings will be transmitted 4 Once the settings have been transmitted a transmission result message will appear click the OK button to complete the setting procedu...

Page 68: ...eadings FULL will appear on the LCD display and recording will automatically stop Endless Loop Upon reaching capacity of 16000 readings the oldest data is overwritten and recording continues ɜ Unit of Temperature for Display Select Celsius Ɏ or Fahrenheit Ȍ F Choose the temperature unit of measurement for use in the display When settings have been received the registration contents and remaining b...

Page 69: ... record the User ID and Password that were used when the encoded Original File was created Without the User ID and Password it is impossible to open the Original File NOTE ɡ Connect the TR 51A 52 to the Computer and set up for communication See pp 25 26 for more details about how to connect ɡ Downloading Recorded Data 1 Open TR 51A 52 2 Click the Download Recorded Data tab Download button Download...

Page 70: ...In the default setting a check is placed at After downloading automatically show graph If you wish to only save the data remove the check Select File button for Encoded File OK button Select File button for Common Type File 5 Click the OK button to complete the settings and start the downloading 6 After downloading has been completed a Temp Humidity Graph will appear The data file will be saved in...

Page 71: ... ӱ A and B Cursor Movement Buttons and A B Cursor Buttons By clicking the arrow buttons you can simultaneously move the A B cursors Click and drag the A or B button to move the cursor to the left or right Ӳ Toolbar Buttons appear for frequently used commands ӳ 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 ...

Page 72: ...d The vertical axis moves up or down by clicking these arrow buttons Ӷ A and B Cursor Position Information The approximate date and time for the A and B cursor positions and the time difference between the A cursor and the B cursor is displayed ӷ Channel Info List Display The detailed data info for each channel 1 to 8 is displayed below the Graph Display ȺZoom in Using the MouseȻ With the left but...

Page 73: ...his button you can shift the display between the recorded date and the amount of elapsed time since recording started ȆThe highest value is in RED lowest is in BLUE and the average is in PINK ȆScroll Bar By dragging it up and down you can move to the data you want Recorded Date Display Elapsed Time Display Scroll Bar Date Time button ...

Page 74: ...69 ɜ Menu Display Using the Mouse By right clicking on the graph the Menu will be displayed ...

Page 75: ...d Hiding Channels in Graph from the View Menu You can choose to view only the selected channels in the Graph 1 By moving the mouse to Selected Channels ON OFF the channel numbers are displayed 2 Click the channel number to remove or place a check mark Only those channels with a check mark next to the number will be displayed in the Graph The same operation can be done by clicking on the channel nu...

Page 76: ...s for the entire graph will be displayed If in the graph display place the A cursor at the position for the beginning of the calculation range and the B cursor at the end of the range and those dates and times will appear as the new range in the Set High Low Average Calculation Range Display when it is opened 2 Click the OK button to finish OK button Entire Graph button Enter the numerical value ...

Page 77: ...ur minute and second can be changed OK button Edit Items Channel Number Restore button Selected Ch number 2 After making changes click the OK button to finish a window will appear asking you to Enter the reason for the editing of data Please see pp 75 for Enter the reason for the editing of data 3 After entering the reason click the OK button to finish the editing If you wish to continue to change...

Page 78: ... wish to move Re order button Drag and drop the channel number to the desired new position OK button Restore button 3 After clicking the OK button a window will appear asking you to Enter the reason for the editing of data Please see pp 75 for Enter the reason for the editing of data 4 After entering the reason click the OK button to finish the re ordering The Restore button is only effective whil...

Page 79: ...button 2 After clicking the Re order button and the OK button a window will appear asking you to Enter the reason for the editing of data Please see pp 75 for Enter the reason for the editing of data 3 After entering the reason click the OK button to finish the re ordering The Restore button is only effective while making changes After clicking the OK button the settings cannot be restored to the ...

Page 80: ...ter clicking the OK button a window will appear asking you to Enter the reason for the deleting of data 3 After entering the reason click the OK button to finish the deleting ȺEnter the reason for the editing of dataȻ The entered reason up to 80 letters wi ll be saved in the Operations History File and can be viewed in the Archive Viewer message column ...

Page 81: ... wish to change the color You can change the colors of the channel name graph background the scale lines the enlarged box area and the AB cursors Channel No button Default button OK button Line Width button ȴColor Sampleȵ Preview 2 Choose the color you want and click the OK button 3 After confirming the color by clicking the OK button the change will be completed By clicking the Default button you...

Page 82: ...s larger ɥȤ the numerical value gets smaller 2 Click the OK button to finish the setting process By clicking the Default button you will return to the line width settings when the software was opened ɡ Copy Display to Clipboad from the Tools Menu By Clicking Copy Display to Clipboard you can copy the currently displayed window to the clipboard and make use of the graph by pasting to other software...

Page 83: ... to the right or left ɜ Moving Up and Down on the Graph from the Graph Menu Move the Graph Display up or down ɜ Vertical Axis Settings from the Graph Menu Set the vertical axis scale temperature 1 Check either Auto or Manual OK button Check One If Manual has been selected Enter the range of the vertical axis scale AUTO The vertical axis will automatically be changed according to the values of the ...

Page 84: ...y Graph VLD Ӳ ӱ ӱ Normally the current date and time at printing will appear When you upload saved print settings to print a graph the date and time when the printing settings were saved will appear Ӳ The date and time that the Graph was first printed will appear ȺSaving of Printing SettingsȻ Upon printing a Graph a message will appear asking Do you wish to save the Print Settings When you use Upl...

Page 85: ... currently being viewed it will be deleted and a new Graph will be created ȆWhen using Upload Saved Print Settings to view a Graph functions other than the actual printing operation and the Help Menu will become unusable 1 In the File Menu select Upload Saved Print Settings 2 Select the File you wish to upload and click the Open button to view it in the Graph display Open button Select a file to o...

Page 86: ... and Saving Location The same operation can be carried out from Save in the Toolbar ȺSave All Data as Ȼ Save with a new File Name ȺSave Display Data as Ȼ Save only that data in the current display This is handy when you wish to save only the desired data ɜ EX ȺSave All Data as Ȼ 1 Click Save All Data as in the File Menu 2 Specify the Location and enter a File Name Enter File name Assign a Location...

Page 87: ...e and Semi colon are codes used by common spreadsheet software such as Excel and Lotus when reading Text File to divide cells Select the Text File Type Select the Range to be Saved OK button 3 Designate the location to which the file should be saved and click Save to create and save the data as a Text File document The extension for the created file will be txt Save button Enter File name Assign a...

Page 88: ...er the User ID and Password that were used when the encoded Original File was created Without the original User ID and Password it is impossible to open the Original File NOTE ɡ Ex Opening an Archive File from the File Menu 1 Click Open in the File Menu 2 Select the Encoded File you wish to view and click the Open button to view it Select a file to open Open button If it is a Common Type File the ...

Page 89: ...mat ɡ If another User opens an Encoded File 1 Entering a File Name for the decoded file after having changed the Encoded Type File to a Common Type File and clicking Save a message will appear OK button 2 By clicking the OK button a window will appear asking you to enter the same User ID and Password as the original Login when the file was created 3 After entering these by clicking the OK button t...

Page 90: ...t dat Ȇ Upload Saved Print Settings Operations History File File Name without extension _pri_Hist dat ȆOperations History Files other than for Temperature Humidity Graph File Name without extension Logger_Hist dat If the Archive exceeds 10 000 records new records will be saved in _Hist_0001 dat If Archive folders exceed another 10 000 records new records will be saved in _Hist_0002 dat then _Hist_...

Page 91: ...in text file format It is also possible to sort through the archived records by clicking on the Title for each Filter Column such as Date Time or Task ɡ Opening the Archive File from the File Menu Open existing Archive Files 1 In the File Menu select Open Archive File Open button Select a file to open 2 Select the archive file that wish to open and click Open to view in the Archive Viewer ...

Page 92: ... that is being displayed in the Archive Viewer in text file format 1 In the File Menu click Save as Text File 2 Specify the Location and enter a File Name 3 Designate the File type and save by clicking the Save button Assign a Location Save button Select the Text File Type ...

Page 93: ... list of applications will appear from which you can select which application you wish to view ȺStart ExitȻ Click the ɥ button and make desired settings for the range 2 After selecting the desired conditions click the Apply button or the OK button and the Archive Viewer will use the selected conditions to display the records ɜ Apply button After applying the filter settings the dialog window will ...

Page 94: ... In the View Menu move the mouse to Open Archive File and various time display formats will appear 2 By clicking the desired format the setting will be completed ɡ Status Bar from the View Menu Use this to Hide View in the Status Bar in the Archive Viewer ɡ Revise from the View Menu Revises the Archive Viewer display ...

Page 95: ...h it will be installed 1 In the Windows Control Panel click on Add Remove Programs 2 From the list of currently installed programs select T D Recorder VLD for Windows and click the Remove button 3 The InstallShield Wizard will appear Check Remove and click Next Check Remove Next button 4 Follow the directions to Uninstall 5 After the uninstall process is completed reinstall by following the direct...

Page 96: ...uter 3 Copy the two files that you checked for in step 1 above to the folder in which T D Recorder VLD for Windows was installed into the new computer 4 Find and check the following files in the folder into which the T D Recorder VLD for Windows you have been using was installed ȆLogger_Hist_ dat past archive files ȆData Archive Files that were used for Temperature Humidity Graph ȆArchive Files th...

Page 97: ...indows applications have been quit and closed the control program will also automatically be closed Under normal conditions the User will not have any need to perform any operations with the control program But if after closing all T D Recorder VLD for Windows applications the icon does not disappear the User can right click on the icon and select Exit to quit and close the Control Program Also by...

Page 98: ... port has not been rendered unusable by the BIOS setting Make sure that the serial port setting has not been made to render the port unusable With some computers especially all in one computers the serial port serves as the modem jack ȺHow to CheckȻ ӱ Open the Device Manager 1 ȁIn the Start Menu right click on My Computer and click on Properties 2 ȁIn the System Properties Window click on the Hard...

Page 99: ...esktop computer has two serial ports try connecting the communication cable to the other port and try communicating again Q2 I can t get the communication cable connected to the computer What should I do A Please connect the communication cable provided with the Voltage Logger into the serial port of your computer D SUB 9 pin male connector If for some reason you cannot connect directly please use...

Page 100: ...mon dialog windows File dialogs Print dialogs Color dialogs etc and Print Preview are designed so as not to be affected by the timeout function Q6 Is it possible to save an Encoded File with a new name and open it A Yes that is possible Q7 I uploaded file using the Upload saved Printing Settings into a Temp Humidity Graph but now I can t carry out any opera tions in the Graph why not A The only re...

Page 101: ...icon and the currently logged in user will appear at the top of the pop up box Icon in the Task tray Q9 The Operations History has disappeared what happened A If the number of records exceeds 10 000 if an archive file is damaged or if an error occurs when trying to save an archive file create a backup file and create a new Archive File As long as an Archive File is not damaged past history records...

Page 102: ...ettings Saving Download Recorded Data Cancel Downloading Remote Registration Adjustment Function 1 point or 2 point method Other Functions Communication Port Settings ɡ RTR 53 Communication Functions Recording Start Programmed Start Immediate Start Stop Recording Receive Main Unit Settings Recording Interval Recording Mode Upper and Lower Limits Wireless Recording Start Settings Saving Download Re...

Page 103: ...le Output Original Data File Output Text File CSV etc Output Printing Settings Output Print Print Graph Print Data List ɡ Archive Viewer Functions Upload Archive Files Display Sort Filter Archive Records Clock Format Text File CSV etc Output ɡ PC Operating Environment OS Microsoft Windows 2000 XP English ȁ 1 PC CPU A Stable Windows Operating Environment LAN TCP IP Communication Possible Memory Cap...

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