Page 2 Notices Carefully read this manual so that you can properly use this product. T&D Corporation accepts no responsibility for any malfunction of and/or trouble with this product or with your computer that is caused by the improper handling of this product and will deem such trouble or malfunction as falling outside the conditions for free repair of the attached warranty.
Page 3: Copyright
T&D Corporation. Any inquires concerning commercial redistribution should be directed to the Sales Department of T&D Corporation. ® Please do not attempt to make any changes or modiﬁ cations to RTR-50 for Windows...
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Software User Agreement ------------------- ii 3. How to use "RTR-50 for Windows" Escape Clauses ---------------------------------- ii Copyright ------------------------------------------- ii Basic Functions ------------------------------ 25 Safety Precautions and Instructions ------ v Open "RTR-50 for Windows" ---------------- 25 To ensure safety be sure to obey all of the Explanation of Display ------------------------ 25 following warnings.
Page 5 Event Viewer ---------------------------------- 94 Auto-Download Settings ------------------- 64 Main Window Names and Functions ------ 95 [Auto-Download Settings] -------------------- 64 Changing the Event Viewer Method of [Start Auto-Download] Button --------------- 65 Display -------------------------------------------- 96 [Data Storage Folder] Button ---------------- 65 File Info ------------------------------------------- 97 [View Auto-Download Log] Button --------- 66 Open multiple sets of data ------------------- 97 Print Preview and Print ----------------------- 98...
Page 6: To Ensure Safety Be Sure To Obey All Of The Following Warnings
To ensure safety be sure to obey all of the following warnings. The following items should be strictly obeyed for the safe usage of this unit, and for protecting yourself and other people from bodily harm and/or damage to property. To ensure the proper use of our product, please read the following carefully and fully understand the contents.
Page 7 ﬁ re or electrocution. Do not use this unit in wet or humid places, such as a bathroom. Store RTR-50 main units, batteries and communication cables out of the reach of children. It is dangerous to touch or swallow batteries.
Page 8 CAUTION This unit is not water-resistant. If the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a clean cloth and a mild detergent. Please do not insert your ﬁ ngers or any foreign objects into any of the devices' jacks. Battery terminals may provide insufﬁ cient contact due to age or vibration.
Page 9 Do not use or store the Thermo Recorder in any of the following places. Doing so may cause electrocution, ﬁ re and/or other adverse effects to the device and/or your computer. - Areas exposed to direct sunlight This will cause the inside of the device to become overheated and may cause ﬁ...
Page 10 Wireless Regulations - RTR-50 complies with technical speciﬁ cations required under EN 301 489-3 (with battery and AC Adapter), EN 300-220-3 and EN 60950-1:2001/IEC 60950-1:2001 - Allowed to use in : A. B. D. DK. F. I. P. S. SW. UK. N. NL. CH.
Page 11: Introduction
1. Introduction...
Page 12: What Is Wireless Communication Port Rtr-50
USB or serial communication cable to gather data from and control the loggers. Also, by setting up an RTR-50 between the RTR-50 desig- nated as the Base Unit and the RTR-5 Series Remote Data Logger unit, you can use any RTR-50 as a Relay Unit for wireless communication.
Page 13: What Is Rtr-50 For Windows
Remote Unit Registrations and make Operational Settings between an RTR-50 Base and any RTR-5 Series Data Logger via wireless communica- tion. If you wish to use an RTR-50 as a Relay Unit, it is also possible to carry out Relay Unit Registration and make other Operational Settings.
Page 14 Others -Monitoring at each location for warnings is carried out and if any of the gathered data exceeds the set limit, a notiﬁ cation can be sent via E-mail. To properly use this software, the following operational environment is necessary. ®...
Page 15: Package Contents
Package Contents The following items are included in the package: Wireless Communication Port RTR-50 Wireless Communication Port RTR-50 USB Communication Cable Software CD-ROM Manual Memo Sticker*1 *1:Please write Relay Unit Names, Numbers or any other memos on the sticker and...
Page 16: Part Names And Functions
Part Names and Functions Appearance Diagram Front Left Side / Right Side Back...
Page 17: Getting Ready
2. Getting Ready This section provides instructions on getting the RTR-50 ready to use.
Page 18: General Procedure
Remote Unit / Relay Unit Registration, Various Settings by Optical Communication from RTR-50 for Windows. P.28 ∼ Remote Unit / Relay Unit Installation P.46 ∼ Various Settings by Wireless Communication from RTR-50 for Windows P.69 ∼ Post-downloading Data Management and Processing in Graphs...
Page 19: Getting Ready
When the RTR-50 is connected by a USB communication cable to your computer or power is supplied by an AC adaptor to the RTR-50, there is no need to insert batteries. Insert 2 AA alkaline batteries as shown in the ﬁ gure.
Page 20: Install Rtr-50 For Windows
" will be registered in Windows' [Start] Menu. When connecting the RTR-50 to your computer for direct communication to download or make setting changes, etc , please use the USB communication cable (provided) or the optional serial communication cable (TR-07C).
Page 21: Connect The Rtr-50 With A Usb
Connect the RTR-50 with a USB communica- tion cable to your computer Connect the RTR-50 with the provided USB communication cable (US-15C) to your computer. *It is not possible to simultaneously use both RTR-57U and RTR-50. USB Port Mark The USB communication cable is a USB-A plug mini-B plug.
Page 22: Installing The Usb Device Driver
For Windows Turn on your computer and open Windows. After Windows has been completely started up, connect the supplied USB cable to a USB port on the RTR-50 and your computer. Insert the attached CD-ROM in the CR-ROM drive. If the Installation Window opens, close it.
Page 23 2000 Turn on your computer and open Windows. After Windows has been completely started up, connect the supplied USB cable to a USB port on the RTR-50 and your computer. Insert the attached CD-ROM in the CR-ROM drive. If the Installation Window opens, close it.
Page 24 For Windows Turn on your computer and open Windows. After Windows has been completely started up, connect the supplied USB cable to a USB port on the RTR-50 and your computer. Insert the attached CD-ROM in the CR-ROM drive. If the Installation Window opens, close it.
Page 25 98SE Turn on your computer and open Windows. After Windows has been completely started up, connect the supplied USB cable to a USB port on the RTR-50 and your computer. Insert the attached CD-ROM in the CR-ROM drive. If the Installation Window opens, close it.
Page 26 Place a check next to [Specify a location] and click the [Browse] button. Select "[Device Driver\RTR-50] in the CD-ROM drive" and click [Next]. [Browse] Button [Next] Button Check After completing installation, click the [Finish] button Conﬁ rm the Connections (See p.19).
Page 27: Conﬁ Rming The Usb Device Driver Connection To The Computer
Conﬁ rming the USB Device Driver Connection to the Computer ® Windows XP / 2000 Open the [Control Panel] and double click on [System]; the [System Properties] will be displayed. Click the [Hardware] tab, and click the [Device Manager] button in the [Device Manager] Area.
Page 28: Windows Me/98Se
® Windows Me/98SE Open the [Control Panel] and double click on [System], the [System Properties] will be displayed. In the Device Manager Window, check to see if [USB Recorder 2] is listed under [USB Recorder 2 COM]. [Device Manager] Tab USB Recorder2 NOTE: If the following tree items appear, see the "If USB Device Driver Installation Fails"...
Page 29: If Usb Device Driver Installation Fails
If USB Device Driver Installation Fails If, during USB device driver installation, some trouble occurs that results in a failure to install properly, the following display will appear in the Device Manager. If this occurs, the USB device driver must be re-installed. Please follow the directions below to carry out the operation.
Page 30: Connecting The Rtr-50 With A Serial
Connect to your computer using the optional serial communication cable (TR-07C). *It is not possible to simultaneously use both RTR-57U and RTR-50. Examples of Serial Port Symbols The cable connection is a D-sub 9pin male.
Page 31: Setting Up The Communication Port
Place a check next to: [Serial Communication] when communicating via serial communication cable, [USB Communication] when communicating via USB. Then click the [Auto Detect] button to automatically ﬁ nd an RTR-50 using the currently set communication method (USB or Serial).
Page 33: How To Use "Rtr-50 For Windows
3. How to use "RTR-50 for Windows" This section guides you through how to use the software, "RTR-50 for Windows", included with each RTR-50 unit The software is designed to allow for easy data processing, creation of Graphs and management of all settings...
Page 34: Basic Functions
Basic Functions Open "RTR-50 for Windows" From the list of programs in the Window's Start Menu, click on [RTR-50 for Windows] - [RTR-50 for Windows] to open. Explanation of Display "RTR-50 for Windows" Main Window Menu Bar Settings Remote Unit...
Page 35 Remote Unit / Relay Unit Registration [Help] Menu Seach by Topic / RTR-50 for Windows Version Info / Main Unit Info Remote Unit Group List The Group and Remote Unit names will be displayed for all Remote Units that are registered to that Group in the [Remote Unit / Relay Unit Registration].
Page 36: Main Unit Info
Recording] tab, [Monitoring] tab, and [Auto-Download] tab. Main Unit Info Open the [Main Unit Info] in the [Help] menu to view the Version Info for the currently connected RTR-50 Unit. It is also possible to view the battery condition in the RTR-50 Unit.
Page 37: Remote Unit / Relay Unit Registration
Remote Unit / Relay Unit Registration Basic Procedure for Registration Connect an RTR-50 Unit with a USB or Serial communication cable to your computer. *The default setting for an RTR-50 unit is as a Base Unit. For details about connecting the RTR-50 with a USB communication cable to your computer see p.12.
Page 38 Image of Relay Unit Registration Once the registration of a Relay Unit is complete, a Relay Unit Number will automatically be assigned to each Relay Unit. Also, when carrying out Relay Unit Registration it is possible to assign a "Relay Route Name"...
Page 39 NOTE : A Relay Unit Number will be automatically assigned to Relay Units in the order that they were registered to each Route. When positioning the Relay Units, please keep in mind that communication is not carried out in order of distance from a Base Unit but rather in the numerical sequence of the Relay Unit's registration number, hence they should be placed in sequential order.
Page 40: Registering A Remote Unit
Registering a Remote Unit Connect the RTR-50 Main Unit with a USB or Serial Communication Cable to your computer. In the Main Window, click [Registration] – [Remote Unit / Relay Unit Registration]. The [Remote Unit / Relay Unit Registration] display will be opened in a new window.
Page 41 When successful communication has occurred, the Remote Unit will be registered in the Registration List at the left side of the Main Window. The registered Remote Unit *The registered Remote Unit(s) will appear as [Group Name / Remote Unit Name]. Register Remote Units Sequentially.
Page 42: Deletion And Initialization Of Remote Unit
Deletion and Initialization of Remote Unit Registered Remote Units can be deleted, initialized, or deleted in Groups. Click on the [Remote Unit] – [Remote Unit Info / Delete / Initialize] tab to open the [Remote Unit Info / Delete / Initialize] window. Remote Unit Deletion Select the Remote Unit to be deleted from the Registration List and click the [Delete Remote Unit] button.
Page 43 Remote Unit Initialization Place the Remote Unit that you wish to initialize on top of the Base Unit connected to your computer and click the [Initialize] button. [Initialize] Button NOTE : - By initializing, all info saved in the Remote Unit will be erased and will be returned to as it was when it left the factory.
Page 44: Getting Remote Unit Current Status (Wireless Communication)
Getting Remote Unit Current Status (Wireless Communication) It is possible to gather the current Remote Unit Recording Settings: Recording Mode / Type of Data / Recording Status / Current Readings / Radio Wave Strength / Battery Level by selecting [Get Current Status (Wireless)]. Recording Mode -- The selected recording mode will be displayed: Endless or One Time.
Page 45: Getting Registration Info (Optical Communication)
Getting Registration Info (Optical Communication) It is possible to gather the current Remote Unit Info: Group Name / Frequency Channel / Remote Unit Name / Registration Status by selecting [Get Registration Info (Optical)]. Group Name ----------Group Name will be displayed. Com.
Page 46: Registering A Relay Unit
Registering a Relay Unit Connect the Relay Unit you wish to register to your computer with a USB or Serial Communication Cable. Click the [Relay Unit] tab and enter a Relay Route Name. Then click the [New Registration] button. [Relay Unit] Tab Relay Route Name [Memo] [New Registration]...
Page 47 When successful communication has occurred, the Relay Route and Relay Unit will be registered. *A Relay Unit Number for all registered Relay Units will be automatically assigned in the order that they were registered. (Not possible to change) Registered Relay Route and Relay Unit The registered Relay Unit and Remote Unit Group will appear in different background colors so as to be easily distinguishable.
Page 48: Connect A Remote Unit Via Relay Unit
Connect a Remote Unit via Relay Unit From the Registration List, select the Remote Unit which you wish to connect to the Base Unit via Relay Unit. Then drag the Remote Unit to the Relay Unit to which you wish to connect and drop it. The message [Relay Settings for Selected Remote Completed] will appear and the Remote Unit will be added under the location in the Relay Route in the Registration List.
Page 49: Deletion And Initialization Of Relay Unit
Deletion and Initialization of Relay Unit Registered Relay units can be deleted or initialized. Click on the [Relay Unit] – [Relay Unit Info / Delete / Initialize] tab to open the [Relay Unit Info / Delete / Initialize] window. Relay Unit / Relay Route Deletion Select the Relay Unit to be deleted from the Registration List.
Page 50 [Initialize] Button NOTE : By initializing all info saved in the Relay Unit will be erased and will be returned to as it was when it left the factory. The default setting for an RTR-50 unit is as a Base Unit.
Page 51: Getting Relay Unit Current Status (Wireless Communication)
Getting Relay Unit Current Status (Wireless Communication) The Status of Relay Units which belong to the selected Relay Route will be gathered and displayed here. Relay Unit Number ----- The number of the Relay Unit will appear. Radio Wave Strength -- The Radio Wave Strength between Units will appear. (0 –...
Page 52: Getting Base Unit / Relay Unit Info (Direct Communication)
Getting Base Unit / Relay Unit Info (Direct Communication) It is possible to view the Relay or Base Unit Registration Info. For the Base Unit Battery Level ------------- The remaining amount of battery power will be displayed for the Base Unit. (0 – No Battery < 5 – Full) For a Relay Unit Relay Route Name ----- The name of the Relay Route to which the Relay Unit belongs will appear.
Page 53: Wireless Communication Test
Wireless Communication Test In the [Remote / Relay Unit Registration] window, click the [Wireless Communica- tion Test] button. [Wireless Communication Test] Button Select the mode you wish to use for testing wireless communication from: [Test All Remote / Relay Units] / [Remote Unit Group] / [Relay Route] and then click the [Start Communication] button.
Page 54 A window will appear in which you can view the test results. Test Results Communication Successful The number of vertical lines shows the Radio Wave Strength. (Min:1 / Max:5) If testing is of a Relay Unit, the Radio Wave Strength shown will be for between that Unit and the Unit with one number before it.
Page 55: Data Download Settings
Download all data saved in the Remote Units belonging to the selected Group in the [Remote Unit Group List]. NOTE: *The downloaded data will be automatically saved in a ﬁ le with the following format "Group Name_Remote Unit Name _Date / Time.ext" in the same Folder into which RTR-50 for Windows was installed.
Page 56 Downloading Range All Data -------------------- Download all data saved in the Unit. Specify Data by time --- Download only that data recorded during a speciﬁ ed period back from the last recorded data reading. You can specify the periods in units from 1 hour or from 1 day. If a period is speciﬁ...
Page 57: [Detailed Settings] Button
[Detailed Settings] Button Here, it is possible to make Pre-Downloading settings and settings for the processing of downloaded data to be followed after downloading has been completed. [OK] Button Check the desired items and click the [OK] button to ﬁ nish the settings. Pre-Downloading Settings Calculate time to complete communication.
Page 58 Post Downloading Settings Automatically show graph. Downloaded data will automatically be displayed in graph form. If you wish to save data, go to the [File] Menu in the Graph display to save it. Assign a File Name for the saved data. After data has been downloaded from the Remote Unit, the [Save File] dialog box will appear wherein you can save the data to a speciﬁ...
Page 59: Recording Start Settings
Recording Start Settings You can make Recording Start settings via Wireless or Optical Communica- tion. Click on the [Start Recording] tab to open the [Start Recording] window. When using Wireless Communication [Start Recording] Tab [Start Recording] Button [Get Settings] Button [Stop Recording] Button When making Start Recording settings for one Remote Unit, select the Remote...
Page 60 [Stop Recording] Button By clicking you can stop the recording of the selected Remote Unit or Group at any time during recording. *If the Remote Unit has been set for [Forbid Recording Start via Wireless Communication], [Start Recording] cannot be carried out. For more details, see the User's Manual that accompanies the Remote Unit.
Page 61 Present Date / Time ------------The time set in your computer's system will appear here. If you have selected a Programmed Start, the Recording Start Time must be set to a time coming after the present time. Est. Finish Date / Time ------------The ﬁ nish date and time of recording will be automatically calculated from the set recording interval and starting time.
Page 62: When Using Optical Communication
When using Optical Communication [Start Recording] Button [Get Settings] Button [Stop Recording] Button [Detailed Settings] Button Measuring Mode Select the Unit Name. *If you select RVR-52, the setting items for the Measuring Mode will appear. By clicking the [Detailed Settings] button which appears only when using optical communication, the [Wireless Communication Protection] display will appear.
Page 63 Recording Start Date / Time Programmed Start --The Remote Unit will begin recording at the time and date programmed. Enter the hour, minute and second of the date, month and year you wish to begin recording. Upon opening the dialog box the ﬁ rst time, the default setting will be the time and date it was opened.
Page 64 [Detailed Settings] Button (For optical communication only) Forbid Recording Start via Wireless Communication If a Remote Unit has been set for [Forbid Recording Start via Wireless Communica- tion], the starting / stopping of recording via wireless communication will not be allowed for that Remote Unit.
Page 65: Monitoring / Warning Monitoring Settings
Monitoring / Warning Monitoring Settings It is possible to monitor and view current readings in a new window. Click on the [Monitoring] tab to open the [Monitoring / Warning Monitoring] window. Select the Remote Unit or Group to be monitored from the Monitoring Info List.
Page 66: [Monitoring Interval] Button
[Monitoring Interval] Button It is possible to specify the monitoring interval. Check [Monitor] and click the [Monitoring Interval] button to make monitoring interval settings. NOTE: If you wish to set the monitoring interval in units of seconds, please assign a value of 20 seconds or higher, and if units of minutes, assign a value of 1 minute or higher.
Page 67: [View Warning Log] Button
[View Warning Log] Button If a warning has occurred, it is possible to view all warning records in this log. Warning Log Window Warning Time ---------View the time of warning occurrences. *The Dates and Times shown here are those for when a warning monitoring communication was completed.
Page 68: [Start Monitoring / Warning Monitoring] Button
[Start Monitoring / Warning Monitoring] Button Opens the [Monitoring Graph] in a new window with all settings previously made by clicking this button. NOTE: Clicking the [Start Monitoring / Warning Monitoring] button opens the [Monitoring Graph] in new windows for the number of Groups you have registered. Monitoring Graph Window By making the desired settings in the [Monitoring / Warning Monitoring] window and then clicking the [Start Monitoring / Warning Monitoring] button the [Monitoring Graph]...
Page 69: Monitoring Graph Settings
[Stop] Button Click to stop the current Monitoring / Warning Monitoring. Clicking the [Stop] button in a window stops Monitoring / Warning Monitoring for all groups in which it is currently being conducted. *It is not possible to stop Monitoring / Warning Monitoring for only one window. Monitoring Graph Settings It is possible to make all the necessary view settings in the [Monitoring Graph] window.
Page 70 Remote Unit List View Settings Make changes to the Remote Unit List settings. Font Color ---------------- Set font color. Background Color ------ Make background color settings. Warning Button Color -- Make warning button color settings. Font Size ------------------ Set font size. Preview -------------------- The current settings for the [Remote List View], [Data List View] and [Graph View] can be viewed in the Preview Display.
Page 71 Graph View Settings Graph Color Settings Line Color 1 / Line Color 2 --- Make settings for the color of that channel's data lines in the graph. Line Color 1 is for Remote Unit Ch.1 and Line Color 2 is for Remote Unit Ch.2 (for RTR-53 only). Each click of the [ ] button will make that channel's line thicker and each click of the [...
Page 72: Mail Settings
Mail Settings Here is where all settings for sending warning report E-mail can be made. Click [Mail Settings] in the [Settings] Menu. Mail Settings Window NOTE: - In order to send E-mails, it is necessary to have set up a SMTP server (for sending) and a POP3 server (for receiving) in the network.
Page 73: Auto-Download Settings
Auto-Download Settings Auto-Download Settings can be made in the Main Window. Click on the [Auto-Download] tab to open the [Auto-Download] window. Select the Remote Unit or Group for which you wish to carry out Auto-down- loading from the Auto-Download Info List. Auto-Download Info List [Start Auto-Download] Button [Data Storage Folder] Button...
Page 74: [Start Auto-Download] Button
- Specify the folder into which the data will be saved for each Group. - If you do not specify the data storage folder, the data will be saved in the same folder where RTR-50 for Windows was automatically installed.
Page 75: [View Auto-Download Log] Button
An Auto-Download Log can hold up to 1000 records. Upon exceeding 1,000 records, the log stored in the RTR-50 will be automatically erased. If you wish to save the Log, click the [Save Log] and save the contents to a ﬁ le.
Page 77: Graph Operations
4. Graph Operations Here operations can be carried out to view in graph form the data recorded by RTR-5 Series Data Loggers. Depending on the type of data, from the [File] Menu, select one of the commands [Open Temp/Humidity Graph], [Open Multi-scale Graph], or [Open Event Viewer] to open a graph.
Page 78: Temperature / Humidity Graph
Temperature / Humidity Graph Here operations can be carried out to view in graph form the temperature and humidity data recorded by RTR-5 Series Data Loggers. From the [File] Menu, select [Open Temp/Humidity Graph] to open. *If a check has been placed next to [Automatically show graph] in ([Download Data] tab –...
Page 79 1.Graph Area The area in which the Graph is displayed. The horizontal axis shows time and the vertical axis shows temperature / humidity data. 2.A and B Cursor Bars By clicking the arrow buttons at the left and right of the bar, you can simultaneously move the A/B cursors.
Page 80: Zooming In And Out On The Graph
Zooming In and Out on the Graph Zooming In and Out on the Graph with Mouse With the left button drag the mouse to outline the area you want to zoom in on. By right clicking on the graph, the Menu will be displayed. With [Return to Original Size] or [Step-by Step Return to Original] you can return both the vertical and horizontal axis back to show the entire graph.
Page 81: [Graph] Menu
[Graph] Menu [Zoom In / Zoom Out] Step-by-step zooms in or out one step at a time. [Move A/B Cursors to the Left / Right] Simultaneously move the AB Cursors to the left or right. With each click the cursor moves the distance of the smallest recording interval. The AB cursors can be moved until one of them reaches the left or right edge of the graph.
Page 82: Data List Display
Data List Display Shows all recorded data displayed in the graph as a list. Click [Data List Display] in the [View] Menu. (The same window can be displayed by clicking on the [Data List Display] icon in the Toolbar.) You can view all the recorded data including time and date as a list. The green colored dates and times are those that fall within the High, Low, Avg.
Page 83: Switching The Graph Display Mode
[Print Preview] By clicking, the List Print Preview Dialog Box will appear. After confirming, click the [Print] button to start the printing. [Font] Changes can be made to the Fonts used in the Data List Display. Changes made here will not take effect Fonts used in printing. [Show Lines] Divides ﬁ...
Page 84: High, Low, Avg. Calculation Range
The same operation can be done by clicking on the [Channel Number] icons in the Toolbar. Click the channel No. of the channel you wish to view. Those channels with a check mark next to the number will be displayed in the Graph. High, Low, Avg.
Page 85: Editing Recording Conditions
Editing Recording Conditions Change channel names and/or adjust recording start times. Select [Edit Recording Conditions] in the [Tools] Menu to open the editing window. (This editing window can be opened by clicking the [Edit Recording Conditions] icon in the Toolbar.) [OK] Button [Restore] Channel Number...
Page 86: Re-Ordering Channel Data
Re-ordering Channel Data You can re-order the data during graph display. Select [Re-order Channel Data] in the [Tools] Menu to open the settings window. There are two methods to use when re-ordering channels: [Re-order by Dragging a Channel Number] and [Specify the Channel Numbers to be Moved]. Ex : If you wish to move Ch.3 to Ch.7 Re-order by Dragging a Channel Number Drag the channel number you...
Page 87: Erasing Selected Channel Data
Erasing Selected Channel Data You can erase selected channel data from the graph. Select [Erase Selected Channel Data] in the [Tools] Menu to open the settings window. [OK] Button Put a check on the check box [OK] Button By clicking on the [OK] button, the selected data will be erased and the graph will be re-drawn.
Page 88: Changing Graph Colors And Widths Of Lines
Changing Graph Colors and Widths of Lines It is possible to change colors for the background, graph and scale lines and also change the width of the data lines and the scale lines. In the [Tools] Menu, select [Change Graph Colors] to open the settings window. Color Sample [OK] Button [Default]...
Page 89: Shift Unit ( / F)
Shift Unit ( / F) Clicking on [Shift Unit ( / F)] in the [Tools] Menu will shift the unit of display between Celsius ( ) and Fahrenheit ( F). You can automatically change the temperature unit scale in the graph display and in the channel info list. Copy Display to Clipboard By clicking [Copy Display to Clipboard] in the [Tools] Menu, you can copy the currently displayed window to the clipboard and make use of the graph by pasting to other...
Page 90 After conﬁ rming, click the [Print] button in the Preview window to start the printing. [Print Preview] window Other Buttons Page Number / Total Number of Pages [Print] (See below) and Percent of Enlargement / Reduction Button Other Buttons [Previous] Button Preview the previous page.
Page 91: Multi-Scale Graph
Multi-scale Graph This software, Multi-scale Graph is designed to allow you to view simultane- ous display of graph channels with different scales such as temperature, humidity, voltage, pulse and moisture data in one window. The [Multi-scale Graph] program will read data ﬁ les that have been created from the downloaded data from the loggers and to help you analyze that data will allow you to create graphs, data lists, text ﬁ...
Page 92: Main Window Names And Functions
Main Window Names and Functions 1.Graph Area The area in which the Graph is displayed. The horizontal axis shows time and the vertical axis shows voltage data in units as calculated by the selected conversion equation. 2.A and B Cursor Bars By clicking the arrow buttons at the left and right of the bar, you can simultaneously move the A/B cursors.
Page 93 6.Vertical Axis Scale for each Channel The vertical axis scale can be displayed for each channel into which data has been read. By clicking the arrow at the corners of the gauge bar you can scroll up or down on the current display while maintaining the present zoom. 7.Menu Bar Menus are lined up which contain various commands.
Page 94: Zooming In And Out On The Graph
Zooming In and Out on the Graph Zooming In and Out on the Graph with Mouse With the left button drag the mouse to outline the area you want to zoom in on. By right clicking on the graph, the Menu will be displayed. With [Return to Original Size] or [Step-by Step Return to Original] you can return both the vertical and horizontal axis back to show the entire graph.
Page 95: Data List Display
Data List Display Shows all recorded data displayed in the graph as a list. Click [Data List Display] in the [View] Menu. You can view all the recorded data including its time and date as a list. The green colored dates and times are those that fall within the High, Low, Avg. Calculation Range.
Page 96: Changing Graph Display Mode
Changing Graph Display Mode It is possible to hide or view the data graph for selected channel(s) and the scales in the Graph Area. From the [View] menu, select [Scale Display ON/OFF] to make the necessary settings. *The settings here are the same as those in "Temperature / Humidity Graph". High, Low, Avg.
Page 97: Erasing Selected Channel Data
Erasing Selected Channel Data You can erase the selected channel data from the graph. Select [Erase Selected Channel Data] in the [Tools] Menu to make the necessary settings. *The settings here are the same as those in "Temperature / Humidity Graph". Merging Channel Data Use this function when you wish to merge one channel of data with another channel of data.
Page 98: Setting Vertical Axis Display Range
Setting Vertical Axis Display Range Set the Vertical Axis Scale Range to Auto or Fixed for each channel. Make settings to have the Vertical Axis Scale Range automatically assigned according to type of data or have it remain ﬁ xed at the same values every time it is opened. In the [Tools] Menu, select [Set Vertical Axis Display Range] to open the settings window.
Page 99: Scale / Unit Conversion
Scale / Unit Conversion It is possible to make settings for the conversion of units and scales for each channel of downloaded data. This can be used when no conversion formula settings were made before recording or when you wish to make changes to the conversion formula that was set in the Scale Settings Display.
Page 100: Changing Graph Colors And Widths Of Lines
Changing Graph Colors and Widths of Lines It is possible to change the colors of the graph background, the lines, the AB cursors and the width of the lines. You can make settings for both display and for printing. In the [Tools] Menu, select [Change Graph Colors] to open the settings window. [View] Button [Save] Button Memo...
Page 101 [Graph] Button Change the color of that channel's data lines. The standard Windows color selection dialog box will appear. Choose the standard color you want or make any desired colors. Click on the [Channel No.] button ﬁ rst and then make settings to the colors of the graph lines.
Page 102: Print Preview And Print
Print Preview and Print Print Graph / Graph Print Preview The image of the graph to be printed can be viewed in the Print Preview Display before printing ([File] Menu – [Graph Print Preview]). When carrying out printing, click the [Print] button in the Preview window to start the printing.
Page 103: Event Viewer
Event Viewer Here you can manage (view data lists, print, and save as text ﬁ le) recorded event data. This software is designed as a tool to allow you to view event time data for RVR-52 data ﬁ les (*.rp7). With Event Viewer you can view Recorded Event Time Data in a List (up to 64 channels), Print the List, or Save as Text File.
Page 104: Main Window Names And Functions
Main Window Names and Functions 1.Data Window In the data window are displayed the Data Number, Channel Name, Recorded Date and Time, Rising Edge/Falling Edge. 2.Menu Bar Menus are lined up which contain various commands. They are used to view data or to make settings for the various functions in each menu.
Page 105: Changing The Event Viewer Method Of Display
Changing the Event Viewer Method of Display By using the commands in the [View] Menu, you can shift the display to view the recorded data. [Shift Display] You can shift the display to view either by the recorded date/time or by the elapsed time from the last recorded data.
Page 106: File Info
File Info View ﬁ le info about data in the currently displayed data list. By clicking [File Info] in the [View] Menu, a Dialog Box will appear. (The same operation can be carried out by clicking on the [File Info] icon in the toolbar.) File Name File name of data currently in display Path...
Page 107: Print Preview And Print
Print Preview and Print Select the channels of data you wish to print from the channels displayed in the Event Viewer; view them in the Print Preview, and Print. In the [File] Menu, select [Print Preview and Print]. [Select Channel for Printing] Window [OK] Button In the [Select Channel for Printing] window, select the channels you wish to print and click the [OK] button.
Page 108: Other Functions
Other Functions Saving Recorded Data If you have checked [Automatically show graph.], make sure to save data after displaying the graph or editing any data. In the [File] Menu, select the way to save data. Temp / Humidity Graph or Multi-Scale Graph [Overwrite All Data] Will save any changes to ﬁ...
Page 109: Saving Data As Text File
Saving Data as Text File By saving the recorded data as text ﬁ le, you can create a ﬁ le type that can be read by common spreadsheet software. You can save the entire graph data or the data currently displayed in the graph in Text File (CSV) Format.
Page 110 Creating Text File for Event Viewer (Only for the Event Viewer, this settings window can be opened by clicking the [Save as Text File] icon in the Toolbar.) Select the [OK] Button Text File Type [Designate File] Button By selecting the [Delimiters] (See the previous page), and clicking [Designate File], the [Save as ] dialog box will appear where you can specify the saving location.
Page 111: Opening A Saved File
Opening a Saved File Opens already existing data ﬁ les. It is possible to open more than one ﬁ le at a time. While holding down the <Ctrl> key click the ﬁ les you wish to open. For detailed information about the data ﬁ le types, see the Help Menu for each type of Graph. In the [File] Menu, select [Open].
Page 113: Others
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Page 114: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Q: The computer won't communicate via the Serial Port. What should I A: Try two or three times to ﬁ nd the port connection by using the Auto- Detect function. A: Check the connection between the computer and the Unit. Communica- tion will take place only through the serial port (RS-232C) and will not work through the printer port or any other port.
Page 115 Q: The date and the time of the recorded data are different from the actual date and time. Why? A: RTR-50 units have no internal clock. When you set up a programmed recording start or when you download data, the date and time that are shown are taken form your computer's clock.
Page 116 Q: Wireless communication cannot be carried out. What should I do? A: If you are using an RTR-50 as a Relay Unit and a battery to power to the Unit, the battery power may be low. Connect the RTR-50 unit to your computer and open the [RTR-50 Unit Info] in the [Help] menu.
Page 117 Specification RTR-50 for Windows Compatible Devices RTR-50, RTR-51, RTR-52, RTR-53, RVR-52 Communication Start Recording (Immediate Start, Programmed Start) / Stop Functions:RTR-5 Recording / Get Unit Recording Settings (Recording Interval, Recording Mode, Remaining Battery Life, Radio Wave Strength, Gather Current Readings) / Wireless Recording Start Settings,...
Page 118 Multi-scale Graph Graph Data Graphs for each Channel (Zoom in/out and scroll with mouse or keyboard) / Change Display Colors for Channels / Hide or View Channels Data Display Channel Name / Recording Interval / Number of Data / Highest, Lowest and Average / Sum / Unit of Measurement / A and B Cursor Dates/Times and Measurements / Calculated Differences in Measurements between Cursor A and B...
Page 119 Temperature: -10 to 60 (-30 to 60 when external power Environment connected) Humidity: 20 to 80%RH (No condensation) Accessories USB Communication Cable included RTR-50 for Windows Software CD-ROM 1, Users Manual Optional Serial Communication Cable TR-07C Accessories AC Adaptor AD-0604...
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Page 122 Wireless Communication Port RTR-50 Warranty Customer's name: Address: Phone No.: Dealer's name: Address: Phone No.: Guarantee period 12 months from date of purchase Date of purchase Statement of Limited Warranty 1. This product is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year following the date of purchase.

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