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- Page 1 Thermo Recorder TR-81 User's Manual Thank you for purchasing our product. Carefully read this instruction manualbefore using this unit. © Copyright T&D Corporation. All rights reserved. 2016.02 16504140012 7th Edition...
- Page 2 Notices about this User’ s Manual Please read this manual carefully before using the product. This manual can not be reprinted, so please keep it in a safe place. We cannot guarantee nor or we responsible for safety if this product is used in any man- ner other than was intended.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction Safety Precautions and Instructions ----------------------- 2 Software User Agreement ------------------------------------ 4 What is Thermo Recorder TR-81 ? ------------------------- 5 Contents of Package ------------------------------------------ 6 How to use the Attachment Plate ------------------------------------------ 6 Part Names and Functions ----------------------------------- 7... -
Page 4: Introduction
Safety Precautions and Instructions Please follow these instructions carefully. Warnings - This product has been designed for private or industrial use only. It is not for use in situations where strict safety precautions are necessary such as in connection with medical equipment whether directly or indirectly. - Page 5 Handling Precautions - Dropping the unit or exposing it to a strong impact may cause malfunctioning. - If the batteries lose all power all recorded data and settings will be lost. Please make sure to change the batteries before they lose power. - Battery life varies depending on recording conditions and battery quality.
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Page 6: Software User Agreement
Software User Agreement Escape Clauses - T&D Corporation does not guarantee the operation of Hi for Windows. - T&D Corporation shall not accept any responsibility for any damage whether direct or indirect that results from the usage of Hi for Windows. - Specifications of Hi for Windows may be subject to change and service may be terminated without advance notice to the user. -
Page 7: What Is Thermo Recorder Tr-81
What is Thermo Recorder TR-81 ? This product is a thermo recorder that makes use of a platinum resistance sensor to measure and record temperature. Recorded data is then downloaded into a computer using our special software where it can be easily displayed in table or graph form. -
Page 8: Contents Of Package
1 Software disk 1 Communication Cable ® (TR-81) (Hi for Windows (RS-232C: D-SUB 9 pin) Thermo Recorder TR-81 User's Manual Thank you for purchasing our product. Carefully read this instruction manualbefore using this unit. © Copyright T&D Corporation. All rights reserved. -
Page 9: Part Names And Functions
Part Names and Functions [The Front] [The Rear] LCD display <REC / STOP> <INTERVAL> Battery Button Button Cover Power Switch Sensor Connection Terminal Channel 2 [The Side] Channel 1 Sensor Connection Terminal ENLARGED Communication cable jack introduction... -
Page 10: Explanation Of The Lcd Display
Explanation of the LCD Display …Recording Indicator. …Amount of Recorded Data. DISPLAY Endless Mode… Indicates recording will continue. One Time Mode…Changes to FULL and recording stops. …Indicates communication in progress. …Battery Life Warning. …Displays Data Measurement for Channel 1. …Displays Data Measurement for Channel 2. …Temperature Unit Display. -
Page 11: Sleep Mode
COMMUNICATING The COM mark appears when communication is taking place between the unit and your computer, i.e. when setting up recording, or downloading data. FULL The FULL mark appears when 8000 units of data have been recorded in ONETIME Mode. This indicates that recording has stopped and it is important to download the data into your computer as soon as possible. -
Page 12: Getting Ready
Preparing the Thermo Recorder Install the Battery Using a coin, turn the battery cover lock as shown in figure 1 to open cover. Figure 1: Backside of Main Unit Install Lithium Battery (CR2) as shown in figure 2. - Use only new batteries. - Make sure the battery is in the right direction. -
Page 13: Turn Power On
Connect Sensor to Terminal, making sure to follow directions on the sticker on the backside of unit. (See figure below) Sticker on Backside Channel 2 Channel 1 Sensor Connection Terminal [Sensor Wiring Figure] - Usually all three wired platinum resistance sensors are wired as in the figure below. Terminals are represented with the letters A / B or color red / white. -
Page 14: Replacing The Battery
Replacing the Battery Time to change the battery * Once the BAT lamp appears on the display make sure to change the battery as soon as possible. If you change the battery before the BAT lamp begins to blink, recording will continue uninterrupted and without any loss of data. * If the batteries go completely dead, all recorded data and recording settings will be lost, so please be attentive to the BAT lamp. -
Page 15: Installing The Software
Installing the Software Start Windows and login using a User Account with Administrator (Computer Administration) rights. Place the CD-ROM into your CD or DVD drive. The [Install Program] window will appear. If the [Auto Play] window appears: Click on [Run setup.exe]. If the [Install Program] window does not appear automatically: Click on the [setup.exe] icon in the CD/DVD drive. -
Page 16: Communicating With Your Computer
Communicating with your Computer Connecting the TR-81 to Your Computer Connect a TR-81 data logger to your computer so that communication can occur. Serial Port Mark The communication cable connection is a D-Sub 9 pin female. Please connect it to a port that has markings such as these. - Page 17 Getting Ready...
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Page 18: Basic Usage
Starting to Record There are two ways to begin the recording process. Start Recording via Computer You can set the day and time you want recording to start and can set or change all recording functions via the software. Start [Hi for Windows] From the [Communication] Menu choose [Start Recording...] The following screen will be displayed from which all settings can be made. -
Page 19: Start Recording Via Base Unit
Start Recording via Base Unit By pushing the REC button you can begin recording immediately as well as set or change the recording interval Set the Recording Interval by pressing the [INTERVAL] button. Each time you press, it will take you to the next possible interval. A pause of 3 seconds will set the interval and return you to the main display. -
Page 20: Downloading Recorded Data
Downloading Recorded Data Make sure Communication Cable is connected to the Computer. Make sure Communication Cable is connected to the Thermo Recorder. - For instructions on these steps, see page 14. Begin Downloading Data. From the [Communication] menu select [Download Recorded Data...] The [Download Recorded Data] screen will appear. - Page 21 Basic Usage...
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Page 22: Tempareture Humidity Graph
Tempareture Humidity Graph Screen Names and Functions - This screen is only a representation for explanation purposes and may differ from actual screen. - For a detailed explanation of operations use the [Help] menu. Graph Display A and B Cursor Movement Buttons By clicking the arrow buttons, you can simultaneously move the A/B cursors. - Page 23 Vertical Gauge Bar By dragging the gauge you can move up and down to the data you want to be displayed. 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.
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Page 24: Saving Recorded Data
Saving Recorded Data If you have edited any data that was displayed in a graph, we suggest that you save it as necessary. 3 Ways to Save Files -In the [File] Menu, select [Overwrite All Data] Will save any changes to file without changing File Name and Saving Location. The same operation can be carried out from [Save] in the Toolbar. -
Page 25: Creating Text File
Creating Text File By saving the recorded data as text file, you can create a file type that can be read by common spreadsheet software. From the [File] Menu select either [Output All Data in Text File...] or [Output Partial Data in Text File…] EX: [Output All Data in Text File] In the [File] Menu, click [Output All Data in Text File] . -
Page 26: Other
Troubleshooting I can not communicate with my computer using serial (RS-232C) communication, what should I do? Please confirm the following items. Check the Main Unit • Check to make sure that there is enough battery power and that the power of the main unit is ON. - Page 27 * How to check your Communication Port? In the Device Manager it is possible to check whether the communication port is usable or not. If Usable: If Not Usable: An "!", an "x" or an "arrow" will appear If you are using a USB-Serial Adaptor: If Usable: If Not Usable: Under "Other Devices"...
- Page 28 To find out details about any communication port with an "!", an "x" or an "arrow" mark, right click on the port and select [Properties]. I cannot download recorded data, what should I do? Check to make sure that there is stored recorded data in the unit? If there is no recorded data, downloading cannot occur Check the LCD display of the unit;...
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Page 29: Specifications
Specifications Thermo Recorder TR-81 Recording Channels 2 Channels Sensors Pt100 Sensors (3-wire,4-wire)(*1) Measurement Range -200°C to 600°C Measurement Reliability ±0.3°C [-200 to 80°C], (when main unit is at 20°C±10°C) ±0.5°C [ 80 to 450°C], ±1.0°C [450 to 600°C] *No account for sensor differences related to sensor type. - Page 31 For product information or questions contact us at Shimadachi 817-1, Matsumoto, Nagano 390-0852 Japan T E L: + 81 - 263-40-0131 FAX :+81 - 263-40-3152 Office Hours : Monday to Friday 9:00 - 12:00 / 13:00 - 17:00 (GMT + 9:00 Tokyo Time) T&D Website h ttp: //www.t andd .co m/...