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Introductory Manual

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This manual explains in brief how to get an

RTR-500DC Unit ready for use and how to install the

software.

Details about how to use the software

"RTR-500DC for Windows" and its functions can

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(Help)".

Summary of Contents for RTR-500DC

Page 1: ...ef 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 50...

Page 2: ...ation 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 ca...

Page 3: ...on 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 W...

Page 4: ...re 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...

Page 5: ...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...

Page 6: ...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 c...

Page 7: ...arts 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 imme...

Page 8: ...ses 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...

Page 9: ...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 a...

Page 10: ...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 cable...

Page 11: ...ion which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving an...

Page 12: ...itoring Warning Monitoring Function Using the monitoring function the RTR 500DC carries out wireless communication at a set interval with the registered Data Loggers Remote Units to monitor Current Re...

Page 13: ...moving the dial up and down displays the various menu selections which can be easily selected by pressing in on the dial Data Backup Function When battery power becomes low the Unit will automatically...

Page 14: ...ireless communication range between a Remote Unit and a Base Unit if unobstructed and direct is about 150 meters 500 ft RTR 501 502 Temperature RTR 503 Temperature and Humidity RTR 574 Illuminance UV...

Page 15: ...t be registered to more than one Group Group 2 Group 1 About Number of Possible Registrations Number of Groups Up to 7 Groups per RTR 500DC Unit Number of Remote Units Up to 32 units per Group 16 unit...

Page 16: ...and Repeaters where necessary Follow directions in the User s Manual that accompanies the Remote Unit or Repeater Notes about Operation Check the Communication Methods Communication between RTR 500DC...

Page 17: ...nd 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 A...

Page 18: ...enna x 1 USB Communication Cable x 1 AAA Alkaline Battery LR03 x 2 Software CD ROM x1 Introductory Manual Warranty x 1 Connect the Antenna Connect the supplied antenna to the antenna connector Make su...

Page 19: ...ctor Antenna Operation Dial USB Communication Cable Jack LCD Display RS 232C Communication Cable Jack List Button AC Adaptor Jack Collect Button Battery Cover Power Button Optical Communication Area S...

Page 20: ...Adaptor AD 0638 sold separately USB Bus Power Battery Replacement If the Unit is left without a battery or battery power is lost for more than 5 minutes all recorded data may be erased When battery p...

Page 21: ...al to turn on the power Press the Operation Dial or Press the ON OFF Button Turning OFF the Power Press the ON OFF button Turning off the power cannot be carried out from the Operation Dial Auto Power...

Page 22: ...ll cancel the operation Pressing while viewing a graph or checking data details will cancel the operation and return to the Main Menu Press and Hold Change the Display By pressing and holding the dial...

Page 23: ...e arrow By pressing the dial the selected item will be activated These icons may appear on the left side of the Menu and List Display They indicate that there are more menu or list items above or belo...

Page 24: ...y or it may not operate properly Make sure to check that the OS you are running and RTR 500DC for Windows are compatible Microsoft Windows 7 32 64bit English Microsoft Windows Vista 32bit English Micr...

Page 25: ...written below 111Open Windows 222Place the supplied software CD ROM into the CD ROM drive The Install Program window will appear soon In Windows Vista or Windows 7 if the Auto Play window appears clic...

Page 26: ...e terms stipulated in the agreement Check I accept the terms of the license agreement if you accept the terms Click the Next button 666The Choose Destination Location window will appear Info for file...

Page 27: ...Warning Message For Windows XP For Windows Vista and Windows 7 Click the Continue Anyway Button Click the Install Button 888After installation has been completed RTR 500DC for Windows will be register...

Page 28: ...re The first time a Unit is connected to your PC the New Hardware Detection Wizard will automatically open Please carry out the procedures on the following pages to install the USB Device Drivers for...

Page 29: ...s XP should carry out the following procedure to install the USB Device Drivers 111By connecting a Base Unit to your computer the New Hardware Detection Wizard will automatically open USB Connection W...

Page 30: ...Click the Finish button 444When using a Remote Unit RTR 574 or a Repeater RTR 500 connect one device at a time by USB to your PC and repeat the above procedure from step 1 USB Connection Wizard Windo...

Page 31: ...e Unit Remote Units and Repeaters The checking procedure is the same for the Base Unit Remote Units and Repeaters Check using the following steps 111Open the Device Manager window Procedure example Th...

Page 32: ...re tab Click the Device Manager button 222Connect the target device to the computer with a USB cable and look at the icon displayed in the Device Manager window in order to check whether or not the US...

Page 33: ...ars with an or an the PC is not properly recognizing the Unit Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 333If your PC does not properly recognize a device please re install the USB Device Driver by following...

Page 34: ...es 333When the following window appears click on the Reinstall Driver button to display the Wizard window General Tab Window Reinstall Driver Button 444If you are using Windows XP please follow the di...

Page 35: ...s 7 please follow the directions below Click the Browse my computer for driver software Click the Browse button 666Specify the location of the USB Driver Click the plus sign next to the folder into wh...

Page 36: ...g messages may appear during installation However this will cause no problems with installation Please move on to the next step Warning Message For Windows XP For Windows Vista and Windows 7 Click the...

Page 37: ...ow 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 re...

Page 38: ...o be used in the Remote Unit recorded data and in the display of the Remote Unit 2 Register Data Loggers as Remote Units 1 In the RTR 500DC Settings Utility open the Remote Unit Settings Menu 2 Click...

Page 39: ...s and Repeaters in their actual positions check wireless signal strength and make wireless route settings 1 In the RTR 500DC Settings Utility open the Wireless Route Settings Menu 2 Click on the Test...

Page 40: ...PC Temperature Humidity Graph Application designed for viewing RTR 501 502 503 recorded data Multi scale Graph Application designed for viewing RTR 574 recorded data Data Downloading Tools Applicatio...

Page 41: ...ve you already completed installing RTR 500DC for Windows and the USB device drivers Do not connect more than one RTR 500DC at a time to the PC Connect the RTR 500DC with the supplied USB communicatio...

Page 42: ...503 Place a Remote Unit face down on the Base Unit connected to the PC to carry out communication Align the optical communication areas Place a Remote Unit on the RTR 500DC USB Connection Align the sl...

Page 43: ...data via wireless communication with any of the above RTR 500DC Downloading Data Downloading Data Monitor Readings How to Register the Same Remote Unit to Multiple RTR 500DC Units Set up a number of B...

Page 44: ...ods other than wireless communication The communication method will depend upon the type of Remote Unit Optical Communication RTR 501 502 503 Place a Remote Unit face down on the RTR 500DC to carry ou...

Page 45: ...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 Commu...

Page 46: ...hout Repeaters As Set Communicate according to Wireless Route Settings As the RTR 500DC is a hand held portable Base Unit it is recommended to set to Direct so as to shorten communication time Period...

Page 47: ...during a download session will cancel the operation Screen during Downloading As data is being downloaded a changing graph and the high and low values for the received data will be continually shown...

Page 48: ...nits will be displayed consecutively every 2 seconds Pressing the dial will start the communication search Specify Group All Remote Units in the selected groups will be monitored and current readings...

Page 49: ...oth communication without Repeater s and communication via Repeater s as registered When communication is carried out via Repeater s the RTR 500DC displays the Repeater icon 1 in the monitoring window...

Page 50: ...l axis shows the total number of Remote Units that are currently being monitored This does not appear when monitoring only one Remote Unit When the total number of Remote Units is 10 for example the a...

Page 51: ...of Measurement Temperature C F Humidity RH Illuminance lx klx Cumulative Illuminance lx h Klx h Mlx h UV Intensity mW cm2 Cumulative Amount of UV Light mW cm2 h W cm2 h For the Cumulative Amount of UV...

Page 52: ...nits which have been set to OFF will only have their current readings gathered Warning Conditions A warning will be judged according to the Judgement Time and Upper Lower Limits settings for each meas...

Page 53: ...ed When the cause of the warning returns to normal and the warning stops in the Remote Unit the Warning Monitoring Function for that unit will be enabled Erasing the Warning Judgement Icon Once the Wa...

Page 54: ...available for communication Pressing the Operation Dial during transmission will cancel the operation Record Settings window for starting recording Start Programmed Recording will begin on the set da...

Page 55: ...ing will begin on the set date and time Immediate Recording will begin immediately Interval and Recording Mode The current Recording Interval and the icon for the Recording Mode Settings in the Remote...

Page 56: ...No and Unit Name of the Remote Unit which has been registered for Visitor Entry This shows the Remote Unit Name entered when Remote Unit Registration was carried out Registration Error Messages Unregi...

Page 57: ...ries out communication without Repeater s Communication with Remote Units registered via RTR 500DC for Windows Entry Visitor Unit1 Unit3 Base Unit B Group 2 Group 1 Unit1 Unit2 Unit3 Unit4 Unit5 Base...

Page 58: ...ns 58 Deleting Visitor Entry Registrations Visitor Entry 111In the Main Menu open WL Visitor Entry 222Open Release One or Release All 333If you have selected Release One specify a Remote Unit and exec...

Page 59: ...emote Unit battery power is low When the memory capacity is full reaching memory capacity in the RTR 500DC While the application is in communication When Memory Full appears Please download recorded d...

Page 60: ...e window See page 50 51 for details Application related Communication Errors After having connected an RTR 500DC to a PC and while the application is in communication with the Unit it may not be possi...

Page 61: ...a 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...

Page 62: ...Remote Unit Registration was carried out List of Data Collected from RTR 574 Display of the downloaded data from the RTR 574 in the Data List changes depending on the communication method used for the...

Page 63: ...ing Interval and Mode set in the Remote Unit Example 2 second interval One Time Mode 30 minute interval Endless Mode Number of Recorded Data Data Collection Date Time This shows the date and time when...

Page 64: ...croll the cursor line left and right Channels for Display If there are multiple channels of recorded data you can change the channel on display by holding in the Operation Dial for about one second Re...

Page 65: ...ment The RTR 500DC will check if data has exceeded a set Upper or Lower Limit and the judgement result will be displayed at the top left for the first 5 seconds after opening the graph Display Example...

Page 66: ...Communication Data Downloaded via Wireless Communication The downloaded data is saved in two channels Illuminance and UV Intensity and Temperature and Humidity Graph for Channel 3 and 4 Temperature a...

Page 67: ...the entire graph is on display x1 to zoom in on the image Press the Collect button while zooming in on one part of data to return to the original whole graph size View All Enlarged View Graph Display...

Page 68: ...Data List List button 111Press the List button on the RTR 500DC or open Data List in the Main Menu to view the Data List 222Select data from the list and click Select Delete To delete all data stored...

Page 69: ...ylight 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 S...

Page 70: ...n Menu open Set Functions Set Temp Unit 222Select the desired unit of temperature C or F Current Setting Adjusting the Backlight 111In the Main Menu open Set Functions Set Backlight 222Change the valu...

Page 71: ...up and down Setting Values 0 to 100 Factory Default Setting 65 Checking Memory 111In the Main Menu open Set Functions Check Memory 222Here you can view your current memory usage and the number of read...

Page 72: ...ctions Set Clock 222Set the desired values for clock and time zone Moving the Operation Dial up and down will change the selection item of the display in the order of month day year hour minute second...

Page 73: ...splayed in UTC format instead of GMT Using the RTR 500DC in Areas that Observe Daylight Savings Time When daylight savings time begins move the clock settings in the Unit one hour ahead and add one ho...

Page 74: ...u open Set Functions Beep 222Select ON or OFF Current Setting Checking Battery Status of the RTR 500DC A battery life warning mark which indicates that battery replacement is needed will appear when b...

Page 75: ...l search for radio waves and display wireless signal levels Press the Operation Dial to cancel the radio wave monitoring function Until the function is canceled wireless communication will still be in...

Page 76: ...all software applications If it is necessary to uninstall the software please follow the steps below 111In the Windows Start Menu click on Control Panel to open For Windows XP Click the Add or Remove...

Page 77: ...r the Uninstall Button For Windows XP Click the Remove Button For Windows Vista Windows 7 Click the Uninstall Button 444The Install Shield Wizard window will appear Place a check next to Remove and cl...

Page 78: ...irect As Set Canceled Specify Period of Data to be Downloaded It is possible to cancel by pushing the Operation Dial while Downloading Monitor Mode Back All Groups Specify a Group Back Start Searching...

Page 79: ...Start Recording Back Group List Back RU VRU List Back Time Execute Start Programmed Immediate Interval 1 Recording Mode 1 YY MM DD 00 00 00 2 Stop Recording Back Group List Back RU VRU List Back Execu...

Page 80: ...e Back Back Visitor List Execute Release All Back Execute For Confirmation Only Gather Data Specify the period of data to be downloaded Upon completion of the download a graph will appear Record Setti...

Page 81: ...Graph Back Continue Select Delete Back Execute Set Functions Back Set Temp Unit Back C F Set Backlight Back OFF 1 to 100 Set Contrast Back 0 to 100 Check Memory Back Display Memory Usage Clear Memory...

Page 82: ...or dust proof When carrying around outdoors or when collecting data outdoors please be careful not to expose unit to water or dust Also please follow these precautions Do not handle unit with wet hand...

Page 83: ...k to make sure that not more than one Base Unit is connected to the PC If there are more than one connected at the same time the connected units cannot be recognized If after checking and trying the a...

Page 84: ...It is not possible to carry out communication from the software application while using the RTR 500DC communication functions such as the Monitor Mode or the Radio Wave Monitor Make sure to quit the c...

Page 85: ...nels 1 and 2 and Temperature Humidity Channels 3 and 4 it is possible to display and save the data as one set of data This can be done in either of the following two ways Opening from the Multi scale...

Page 86: ...nit Recording Functions RTR 500DC Operations Changing Unit of Temperature LCD Backlight LCD Contrast Checking Memory Button Sound Checking Battery Power Auto Power Off Function if the Unit is not used...

Page 87: ...0 to 50 C Humidity 90 RH or less no condensation Others Not waterproof moisture proof or dust proof Wireless Communication Specifications RF Power 7mW Radio Standard Specifications FCC Part15 Section...

Page 88: ...8 Options Communication Cable TR 6C10 RS 232C Communication Cable Cable Length 1 0m 40 in For communication between RTR 500DC and RTR 574 1000 AC Adaptor AD 0638 Input AC100 240V Output DC6V 500mA Fre...

Page 89: ...an English Website for your convenience Here you can find information about our company news products upcoming events software and Introductory Manual downloads as well as other support Please stop b...

Page 90: ...n though it is within the warranty period 1 Trouble or damage was caused by careless operation natural disaster fire public pollution or use of a power source other than specified 2 If repair adjustme...

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