Getting Ready and Downloading Data
1
.
Using the software
“
T&D Recorder for Windows
”
which comes
with the Data Collector TR-
57
DCi, make necessary settings for
infrared communication function and set to
“
Permit
”
. For more
details, see the User
’
s Manual that comes with the software.
2
.
With the Unit and the TR-
57
DCi face-to-face and with about
5
to
20
cm of space between them, download the recorded data
from the TR-
51
i/
52
i to the TR-
57
DCi
(within
15
degrees from side
to side and top to bottom).
For detailed information about the operation and functions of
the Data Collector TR-
57
DCi, see the TR-
57
DCi User
’
s Manual.
5
〜
20
cm
15
°
15
°
Set-up Procedure
1
.
As instructed by the software, connect the Communication
Port or Data Collector to your computer using the provided
communication cable.
Communication Cable
2
.
Place the Unit face down on the Data Collector or
Communication Port, making sure that the optical
communication areas are aligned properly.
Data Collection Devices (Data Collector)
TR-
57
U , TR-
57
DCi
RTR-
57
U, RTR-
57
C
Data Collection Devices
(Communication Port)
TR-
50
U,TR-
50
C
Recording settings for the Unit and the downloading of recorded
data from the Unit can now be carried out from your computer.
Notes about Optical Communication
-Proper communication may not be possible in the following situations:
where temperatures are very high or very low, in an environment
with intense brightness (higher than
5
,
000
lx), or when the remaining
battery life for the Unit is very low.
Recording Settings for the Unit
Recording settings for the Unit can be changed by using the
software supplied with the Communication Port or Data Collector.
The factory default settings are as follows: Recording Interval at
10
minutes, Recording Start at Immediate Start, Recording Mode at Endless,
Infrared Communication at Forbid.
Recording
Intervals
Select from
15
choices:
1
,
2
,
5
,
10
,
15
,
20
, and
30
seconds or
1
,
2
,
5
,
10
,
15
,
20
,
30
, and
60
minutes
Recording Start
Immediate Start
：
Recording starts immediately upon battery
installation.
Programmed Start
：
Recording starts on the set date and time.
Recording
Modes
One-Time
：
Upon reaching storage capacity of
16
,
000
readings, recording automatically stops
（
Measurements and the word "FULL" will alternately
appear in the LCD.
）
Endless
：
Upon reaching the storage capacity of
16
,
000
readings, the oldest data is overwritten and
recording continues.
Infrared
Communication
Function
Permit
：
Infrared Communication will be possible.
Forbid
：
Infrared Communication will not be possible.
It is possible to carry out the following data processing by using the software.
View and Print
：
View and print graphs and lists of recorded data.
Save
：
Create and save recorded data files and text files.
Notes about Communication Devices
-When using a Data Collector, you can download recorded data, view the
data in graph form, and make all necessary recording settings without
connecting to a PC.
-When using optical communication with a Communication Port TR-
50
C,
please note that some newer functions of the TR-
5
i Series Data Loggers,
such as the warning monitoring function, cannot be carried out.
-The time necessary to download one Unit of full data varies depending
upon the type of device being used.
Communication with your Computer
In order to change settings in the Unit such as recording settings, download recorded data from the Unit to your computer, or communicate with your computer, it
is necessary to purchase separately a Communication Port or Data Collector.
By using the Software "T&D Recorder for Windows
”
supplied with the Communication Port or Data Collector, it is possible to carry out communication
with a PC. For details about how to make recording settings, download data and other operations, please see the User
’
s Manual that comes with the
Communication Port or Data Collector.
The latest version of
“
T&D Recorder for Windows
”
can be downloaded free of charge from our Web Site. (TR-
51
i and TR-
52
i can be operated with the Software
version
1
.
80
E or later.)
-This Unit is an infrared-equipped device. Do not place the Unit in areas exposed to direct
sunlight, directly below an incandescent lamp, or near other infrared devices.
Placing in such an area may cause infrared communication to not work properly.
-Also, Infrared communication may not be carried out properly in a
low-temperature environment (below -
20
℃
).
-Proper communication may not be possible if the infrared port is dirty.
-During the infrared communication, do not touch the infrared port or
interrupt the communication.
-Before replacing a battery, please make sure to download any necessary data and proceed
with changing the battery.
-Downloading of data cannot occur while the battery is removed.
Cautions for Using in a Low-temperature Environment below -
20
℃
-When using in an environment below -
20
℃
,
the battery life will be halved.If the battery life
has depleted to half or less under normal conditions and then is moved to an environment
of –
20
℃
or less, the battery warning mark will come on and in about one day
’
s time the
battery may lose all power. If you use the Unit in a low-temperature environment, we
suggest replacing the battery as early as possible.
Reading the LCD
Basic LCD Display
When being used in very hot or cold environments, the display may become difficult to
read.
This is not a malfunction.
①
②
③
④
⑤
①
Recording ([REC] Mark) The recording status is shown here.
ON : Recording in progress or Storage Capacity FULL.
BLINKING :Waiting for programmed start.
②
Battery Life Warning Signal
When it is time for the battery to be replaced, this
signal will appear.
③
Recording Mode
:One-Time
: Endless
④
Measurement and
Message Area
Measurements or operational messages are
shown here.
⑤
I
nfrared Communication
([Ir] Mark)
The infrared communication status is shown here.
ON : Permitting infrared communication.
Not ON : Forbidding infrared communication
.
Battery Replacement Mark
1
.
When it is time for the battery to be replaced, a battery life
warning signal will appear.
Please replace the battery as soon as possible if this mark appears.
2
.
After removing the battery, wait for about three seconds
until the
“
bAtt
”
mark appears. Once this appears, please
insert the new battery as quickly as possible.
-If the battery is replaced before the
“
bAtt
”
mark appears, the
battery life warning signal may remain even after replacing.
-If you change the battery at this point, all recorded data will be saved.
3
.
If the battery is further left unchanged, the display will
automatically shut off.
If, at this time, a new battery is placed in the Unit, the
“
CHEC
”
mark will
appear on the display after which recording will begin again using the
previously set recording conditions. Note however that all previously
recorded data will have been lost.
Estimating Battery Life
The battery-life warning signal will appear based upon the calculation of
battery use. This mark may not appear correctly if the same battery is taken
out and put in, therefore do not remove the battery until it can be replaced
with a new one. If infrared communication is set to be permitted, battery life
will be shortened.
When communication frequency is
4
times a month:
Recording Interval
1
second
2
seconds
5
seconds
10
seconds
or longer
Infrared Communication Forbidden
About
18
months
About
2
years
About
3
years
About
4
years
Infrared Communication Permitted
About
14
months
About
14
months
About
19
months
About
2
years
- The battery life warning signal may appear sooner than noted above.
- Battery life will be shortened if used under the following conditions: downloading
data very often, setting the recording interval at less than
10
seconds, leaving the
Unit with the warning LED blinking, measuring in an environment below -
20
℃
, or
leaving the Unit unconnected to the sensor for several months (TR-
52
i).
Other Messages
[FULL (Storage Capacity FULL)]
When Recording Mode has been set to
“
One
Time
”
and the Unit reaches its storage capacity of
16
,
000
readings, recording will automatically stop
and in the LCD the measurement reading and the
word
“
FULL
”
will alternately appear.
Estimation of time until
“
FULL
”
is displayed
Recording
Interval
1
second
30
seconds
1
minute
10
minutes
60
minutes
Period
About
4
hours
About
5
days
About
11
days
About
111
days
About
1
year
and
10
months
[Check]
If this appears, all data that was stored in the Unit
will have been erased.
This will be displayed under the following
conditions:
- The first time a battery was inserted after purchase
- If the battery is replaced after having been taken out
for a long period
- If the battery is replaced after the battery power has
been lost.
Warning (set limit exceeded)
Warning LED (flashes)
Using the Software that comes with the
Communication Port or Data Collector, you can
make settings for the Upper / Lower Limits and
Judgment Time. If a measurement exceeds one
of the set limits, the warning LED and a message
will be displayed.
[Upper Limit Exceeded]
If a measured temperature exceeds the set
upper limit, the Logger LED will alternately flash
between [Hi] and the measurement.
[
Lower Limit Exceeded]
If a measured temperature exceeds the set
lower limit, the Logger LED will alternately flash
between [Lo] and the measurement.
Starting the Warning Monitoring Function
If these settings are made in an environment where one of the limits is
being exceeded and recording is started, the monitoring function will enter
“
wait
”
mode. Once a measurement returns to within the set limits, the
monitoring function will begin to operate.
How to Turn Off a Warning
-Restart recording from the software.
-Use [Clear Warning] setting from the software (only via TR-
50
U).
-Download the recorded data (only when successfully completed).
-Produce a condition so that
“
CHEC
”
is displayed. (see [Check] above).
[Measurement Range Exceeded (for TR-
52
i only)]
The temperature display blinks when the
temperature exceeds the measurement range
(-
60
℃
or below /
155
℃
or above).
[Sensor Unconnected (for TR-
52
i only)]
This will be displayed when a sensor has not
been connected or the wire has been broken.
Measurement and recording will continue so
battery power will be consumed.
-If after re-connecting the sensor and measurements can still not
be displayed, it is very possible that the sensor or the Unit are
defective or have been damaged.
Downloading Recorded Data via Infrared Communication
By using a Data Collector TR-
57
DCi, it is possible to download
the recorded data from a TR-
51
i /
52
i via infrared communication.
Note
＞
-
Please note that infrared communication is a function limited to the downloading
of recorded data. Other functions such as making Unit settings cannot be carried
out.
-
For downloading one TR-
51
i/
52
i Unit at full storage capacity, it takes about
60
seconds.
Cautions about the Infrared Communication Sensor
Cautions about Changing the Battery
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