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Page 1 D Recorder VLD & ® for Windows VLD-5US User's Manual Thank you for purchasing our product. Carefully read this instruction manual before using this unit. © Copyright 2006 T&D Corporation. All rights reserved. 2009.04 16010004060 2nd Edition...
Page 2 Notices about this User's Manual In order to properly use this product, please carefully read this manual before using. All rights of this User's Manual belong to T&D Corporation. It is prohibited to use, duplicate and/or arrange a part or whole of this User's Manual without the permission of T&D Corporation.
Page 3: Before Using This Software
Before Using this Software License Agreement All users wishing to use this software must ﬁ rst agree to the Software License Agreement accompanying this software. Please carefully read the Software License Agreement before using this software. Copyright The Copyright for T&D Recorder VLD for Windows, including the program and relevant documents, belongs solely to T&D Corporation.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction Before Using this Software ...............ii ® What is T&D Recorder VLD for Windows ? ........1 Basic Procedures ................5 Getting Ready Installation ..................7 Operating the Various Applications How to Open ..................9 Using Help .................... 10 User Management Tools: User Registration ........11 : Other Functions ........13 Connecting the Data Collector to the Computer Connecting with the USB Cable ............
Page 5 Temp/Humidity Graph Operating the Temp/Humidity Graph Temperature/Humidity Graph Display Names and Functions ....66 Data List Display ................... 68 Making Changes to the Graph Display Changing Colors of Data Display Area ..........70 Viewing and Hiding Channels in Graph ..........70 Setting the Max.
Page 6: What Is T&D Recorder Vld For Windows
® What is T&D Recorder VLD for Windows Outline In order to comply with FDA 21 CFR Part 11, T&D Recorder VLD for Windows is complete with the following functions. Software Operation Password Protection To use these applications it is necessary to have a User ID and Password;...
Page 7 Basic Functions User Registration T&D Recorder VLD for Windows can only be used by Users who have been registered to use the contained applications. Each user must Login using his or her registered User ID and Password. Even if Login is accomplished, it is possible to make settings to restrict the operations allowed for each user and to make settings so that if no operations are preformed for a set period of time the application will automatically timeout and it will be necessary to login again in order...
Page 8 Viewing the Temp/Humidity Graph Here, it is possible to view in Graph form, the temperature and humidity data recorded by the Data Logger. View 8 channels of data in 1 display Downloaded temperature and humidity data from both the Logger and the Collector can be viewed in a single Graph.
Page 9: Compatible Devices
View Operations History All operations within the application which require authorization to carry out will be recorded in the Operations History and saved in the History 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 ﬁ...
Page 10: Basic Procedures
Basic Procedures Getting Ready 1: Installing the T&D Recorder VLD for Windows Install T&D Recorder VLD for Windows to the computer in which you wish to use it. By installing T&D Recorder VLD for Windows, all applications contained will be installed, including User Management Tools, Archive Viewer, Remote Unit Registration Tools, Data Logger Settings Tools, and Temp/Humidity Graph.
Page 11: Basic Operations
5: Register the Remote Units ( for wireless communication) If you are using a data logger which has wireless capability and would like to use wireless communication between the Data Collector and the Data Logger, it is necessary to register the Data Logger as a Remote Unit.
Page 12: Installation
Installation ® Is Windows operating properly ? If Windows is not operating properly, the applications within T&D Recorder VLD for Windows may not be installed correctly or it may not operate properly. Please quit all other applications. If other programs are open, please close and quit all of them, making sure to quit all Quick Start programs such as a virus checker.
Page 13 ® Open Windows Place the accompanying CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. In a few seconds, the Install Program window will appear. [Execute ] [Install T&D button Recorder VLD for Windows] If that window does not automatically open, please open it by double clicking the CD-ROM icon in [My Computer] on your desktop.
Page 14: Operating The Various Applications
Operating the Various Applications How to Open To open any application in T&D Recorder VLD for Windows it is necessary to enter a "User ID" and "Password". Open the application you wish to use by going to Windows [Startup Menu] - [Programs] - [T&D Recorder VLD for Windows] and clicking on it.
Page 15: Using Help
Using Help For details about how to use an application, please see the explanations in that application's Help Menu. In the Menu Bar, click [Help] - [Help] or [Help] - [Search by Topic], then click on one of the tabs [Contents], [Index], or [Search Text] to search for the topic or term you are unsure about or have questions about.
Page 16: User Management Tools: User Registration
User Management Tools: User Registration To carry out various operations in T&D Recorder VLD for Windows it is necessary to have a User ID, a Password and operation authorization. In [User Management Tools], User ID's, Password's and Operation Authorization Registration settings can be made for each user.
Page 17 Making User Registrations In the [User Management] menu, select [User Registration] to display the window in which you can make User ID and Password entries. Enter User ID and Password. The User ID and Password can be made up of between 5 and 16 characters using alphabet, numbers, "...
Page 18: Other Functions
User Management Tools: Other Functions The following operations can also be carried out using the User Management Tools. Modify User Authorization: [User Management] Menu *The [Modify User Authorization] window can also be opened in the pop up menu that appears by right clicking on a User ID in the User ID List. Here you can make modify authorizations for an already registered user.
Page 19 Common Entry Settings: [User Management] Menu The [Common Entry Settings] window can also be opened in the pop up menu that appears by right clicking on a User ID in the User ID List. Make Password Validity Period settings, as well as, make settings to allow for an automatic logout when no operations are performed for a set period of time.
Page 20 User Deletion: [User Management] Menu The [User Deletion] window can also be opened in the pop up menu that appears by right clicking on a User ID in the User ID List. Here you can delete an already registered user. From the User ID list, select the User you wish to delete.
Page 21 Clock Format: [View] Menu Use this to change the format in which time is displayed. The format settings made here will be put into effect in displays for all applications other than Archive Viewer. In the [View] Menu, move the mouse to [Clock Format] and select the format in which you wish to display time.
Page 22: Connecting The Data Collector To The Computer
Connecting the Data Collector to the Computer Connecting with the USB Cable Connect the Data Collector with a USB communication cable (US-15C) to your computer. USB Port Mark The USB communication cable is a USB-A plug USB mini-B plug. Connect to a place with this type of mark.
Page 23: Connecting With Rs232C (Serial) Communication Cable
Connecting with RS232C (Serial) Communication Cable Connect the Data Collector with an RS232C (Serial) communication cable to your computer. Examples of serial port marks The communication cable connection is a D-Sub 9 pin female. Please connect it to a port that has markings such as these. Serial Communication Cable (TR-07C) Connect to...
Page 24: Setting Up The Com Port
Setting up the COM Port Make communication port settings for the port you wish to use computer communication. There are two ways to make the port settings: [Auto-Detect] or [Specify Settings]. * Communication Port Settings can also be made using a different settings window for that type of device.
Page 25 [Communication Port Settings] tab [Auto Detect] button Check Current Communication Method Search Results...
Page 26 Specify Port Settings Specify the communication method and make necessary settings. Open the [Communication Port Settings] window. Place a check next to [Communicate via USB] and click the [Set] button. [Communication Port Settings] tab Check Current Communication Method [Set] button * 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.
Page 27: Using Serial (Rs232C) Communication
Using Serial (RS232C) Communication Connect the serial communication cable that is connected to the device to your computer serial port. Make sure that the serial cable is inserted fully, so as not to cause an improper connection. Auto-Detect Use this to detect the currently connected communication method and have settings made automatically.
Page 28 After the search has been completed, a message will appear. Click the [OK] button to complete the setup. * If you have selected Serial (RS232C) communication, it will not be possible to communicate via USB communication. If you wish to use USB Communication, it will be necessary to change the settings.
Page 30: Connecting The Data Logger To The Computer
Connecting the Data Logger to the Computer 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. Connect the Data Collector to the Computer. * See pp.17-18 for more details about connecting the Data Collector and Computer.
Page 31: Communicate Via The Communication Port
Communicate via the Communication Port Connect the Data Logger to the Communication Port and communicate with the computer via optical communication. Connect the Communication 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.
Page 32: Remote Unit Registration
Remote Unit Registration If you would like to use wireless communication between the Data Collector (Wireless Types: RTR-57U/57C) and the Data Logger (Wireless Types: RTR-51/52/53) it is necessary to ﬁ rst register via computer the Data Logger as a Remote Unit into the Data Collector that it will be using.
Page 33 Click the [OK] button to ﬁ nish the setting for the number of possible registrations. Making changes to the Number of Possible Registrations after completing Remote Unit Registration will cause the all of the Remote Unit Registration Info to be deleted. Click the [New Registration] button and the registration window will appear.
Page 34 Group Name Up to 8 characters can be entered. GROUP1 is registered using the default settings. Select a name already in use, make a few changes to this name and register it as a different Group Name. Once a Registration has been made, the Group Name cannot be changed. Communication Frequency Channel Put a check next to [set] to select a channel number.
Page 35: Conﬁ Rming Communication
Conﬁ rming Communication The Data Collector searches for registered Remote Units and conﬁ rms that communication is possible. From the Data Collector Display Main Menu, start [WL Search Remotes]. Select the search range and click to start the search. * If you choose [All Groups]: the search will be for Remote Units in all Registered Groups.
Page 36: Remote Unit Registration: Other Functions
Remote Unit Registration: Other Functions In Remote Registration, the following operations can also be performed. Before carrying out these operations, connect the Data Collector to your computer and gather the Data Collector Registration Info. [Collect Registration Info] button (see pp.33) [Transfer List Info] button (see pp.35) [New Registration] button (see pp.28) [Return to Original] button (see pp.35)
Page 37 Open Registration File: from the [File] Menu Open existing Remote Unit Registration Files. In the [File] Menu, select [Open Registration File]. Specify the Remote Unit Registration Info File you wish to open, and click the [Open] button to view it. Save Registration Contents to File: from the [File] Menu Save the currently displayed Group and Remote Registration Contents to a Remote Registration File.
Page 38 Collecting Registration Info: from the [Communication] Menu or use [Collect Registration Info] button Displays remote registration info for all units registered to that Data Collector. Ex. of a [Registration Contents] display Column Column 1st Column (dark gray background) View a List of currently registered Groups. Group Name: Com.
Page 39 Change/Delete: from the [Communication] Menu or use [Change/Delete] button Registered Remote Unit Names can be changed and Group or Remote Units deleted. [Change] button [Delete Group] button [Delete Remote Unit] button [Change] button: only the Remote Name can be changed. 1.
Page 40 Transfer List Info: from the [Communication] Menu or use [Transfer List Info] button If the Registration Info is the same in a number of Data Collectors, communication can be carried out from a multiple numbers of Data Collectors with one Remote Unit. The Registration Info in a single Data Collector can be easily transferred to a multiple number of Data Collectors.
Page 41 View Remote Info: from the [Communication] Menu or use [View Remote Info] button View the registration info for the Remote Unit that is currently placed on the Data Collector. It is possible to view the Remote Registration Info even if the unit is registered to a different Data Collector.
Page 42: Rtr-51/52: Recording Settings
RTR-51/52: Recording Settings Connect the RTR-51/52 to the Computer and set up for communication. See pp.25-26 for more details about how to connect. Setting the Recording Conditions Open [RTR-51/52]. Click the [Start Recording] tab, and make the necessary recording condition settings. [Start Recording] tab [Start Recording] button...
Page 43 Recording Start Time Select from: Immediate Start/Programmed Start Programmed Start : Recording will begin on the set date and time. Immediate Start : Recording will begin upon clicking the [Start Recording] button. Recording Interval Select from: 1,2,5,10,15,20,30 seconds, or 1,2,5,10,15,20,30,60 minutes Click the [ ] button to select an interval from the list.
Page 44 [Get Settings] button The Remote Unit Recording Conditions, Registration Contents and the Remaining Battery Life will be displayed. Registration Contents: The Group Name and Remote Unit Name will appear for the/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.
Page 45: Downloading Recorded Data
RTR-51/52: Downloading Recorded Data The downloaded data will be saved both as an encoded Original File (.trc) and as a Common Thermo Recorder Type File (.trx). NOTE To open an encoded ﬁ le, it is necessary to enter a valid User ID and Password.
Page 46 Select the range for downloading and click the [Download] button. * The default setting is for a check to be placed at [After downloading, automatically show graph.] If you wish to only save the data, remove the check. The [File Selection] window will appear. Specify a File Name and Location for both the encoded ﬁ...
Page 47: Value Adjustment Function
RTR-51/52: Value Adjustment Function This function enables the user to make adjustments to measured values to correct inaccuracies that may occur when compared to a standard or reference temperature measurement. By setting an adjustment equation beforehand, the adjustment function will automatically calculate to record and display the post-adjusted measurement.
Page 48: Adjustment Settings
Temperature: 2-point Adjustment Adjustment is carried out by entering values for the differences between two displayed temperature measurement readings and the reference ones to which they are being compared. Please set so that the possible adjustment range is within 5 F. Connect the RTR-51/52 to the Computer and set up for communication.
Page 49 [Initialize] button Check one [Send Settings] of these button Enter Values [Close] button Select either [1-point Adjustment] or [2 Point Adjustment]. 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. Click on the [Send Settings] button to send the adjustment equation to the selected Data Logger.
Page 50: Rtr-53: Recording Settings
RTR-53: Recording Settings Connect the RTR-53 to the Computer and set up for communication. See pp.25-26 for more details about how to connect. Setting the Recording Conditions Open [RTR-53]. Click the [Start Recording] tab, and make the necessary recording condition settings. [Start Recording] tab [Start Recording] button...
Page 51 Recording Start Time Select from: Immediate Start/Programmed Start Programmed Start : Recording will begin on the set date and time. Immediate Start : Recording will begin upon clicking the [Start Recording] button. Recording Interval Select from: 1,2,5,10,15,20,30 seconds, or 1,2,5,10,15,20,30,60 minutes Click the [ ] button to select an interval from the list.
Page 52 [Main Unit Display Settings] button Use to make settings for the LCD Display Mode 1. Select the LCD display mode you wish to use. 2. Click the [Send] button to ﬁ nish the setting process. [Send] button Select the display mode [Get Settings] button The Remote Unit Recording Conditions, Registration Contents and the Remaining Battery Life will be displayed.
Page 53 Upper/Lower Limit Settings Make settings to have the Data Collector judge whether or not 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.
Page 54: Downloading Recorded Data
RTR-53: Downloading Recorded Data The downloaded data will be saved both as an encoded Original File(.trc) and as a Common Thermo Recorder Type File (.trx). NOTE To open an encoded ﬁ le, it is necessary to enter a valid User ID and Password.
Page 55 Select the range for downloading and click the [Download] button. * 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. The [File Selection] window will appear. Specify a File Name and Location for both the encoded ﬁ...
Page 56: Value Adjustment Function
RTR-53: Value Adjustment Function This function enables the user to make adjustments to measured values to correct inaccuracies that may occur when compared to a standard or reference temperature measurement. By setting an adjustment equation beforehand, the adjustment function will automatically calculate to record and display the post-adjusted measurement.
Page 57 [Initialize] button [Send Settings] Temperature button Adjustment [Close] button Humidity Adjustment By checking, you can make entries Select 1-point Adjustment or Enter current and 2-point Adjustment post-adjusted reading(s) 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.
Page 58 [Initialize] button: Clears any previous adjustment equation(s) from the Data Logger. [Send Settings] button: Transmits the adjustment equation to the Data Logger. [Close] button: Quits and closes the window. We cannot guarantee that after carrying out adjustment the measuring accuracy will improve for all measuring ranges.
Page 59: Data Collector: Downloading Recorded Data
Data Collector: Downloading Recorded Data Here it is possible to download the collected data from the Data Collector to your computer. The downloaded data will be saved both as an encoded Original File (.trc) and as a Common Thermo Recorder Type File (.trx). NOTE To open an encoded ﬁ...
Page 60 Downloading Recorded Data From the Data Collector Contents, select the data you wish to download. * To simultaneously download several sets of data, use the <Ctrl> button or the <Shift> button to select several sets of data. (Possible to select up to 8 channels of data) [Download Recorded Data] tab Select the data...
Page 61 Specify a File Name and Location for both the encoded ﬁ le and the common ﬁ le. * If you wish just to save the ﬁ le, settings need to be made only for the encoded ﬁ le. [Select File] button for Encoded File [Select File] button for Common Type File...
Page 62 [Detailed Settings] button Select one of the patterns After downloading, automatically show graph. After the data has been downloaded from the Data Collector, the Temperature/Humidity Graph will automatically open and a graph showing the downloaded data will appear. In this case, the downloaded data will be saved as both an Original File (.trc) and as a Common Thermo Recorder Type File (.trx).
Page 63: Other Functions
Data Collector: Other Functions In the Data Collector Settings Window, the following operations can also be performed. Before carrying out these operations, connect the Data Collector to your computer and gather the Data Collector Registration Info. [Collect Data Info] button [Delete Data] button [Data Info Display] button [Delete All Data] button...
Page 64 [Quit Collecting Data Info] button Anytime while collecting Data Info it is possible to click the [Quit Collecting Data Info] button to immediately stop the gathering of Data Info. For data beyond that point, detailed information cannot be collected and therefore will not appear in the display.
Page 65: Clock And Calendar Settings
Data Collector: Clock and Calendar Settings Please make sure that the Data Collector's date and time settings are correct, if they are not, the programmed start time and the recording time of downloaded data will be incorrect. Please note that the date and time settings are adversely affected after the replacing of the battery.
Page 66: Upper And Lower Limit Settings
Data Collector: Upper and Lower Limit Settings These settings can be made only if the Data Collector version is 2 or above. Please check the version information for your Data Collector by looking in the [Help] menu. Connect so that your computer can communicate with the Data Collector For details about how to connect, see pp.17-18.
Page 67: Tr-51A/52: Recording Settings
TR-51A/52: Recording Settings Connect the TR-51A/52 to the Computer and set up for communication. See pp.25-26 for more details about how to connect. Setting the Recording Conditions Open [TR-51A/52]. Click the [Start Recording] tab, and make the necessary recording condition settings. [Start Recording] tab [Start Recording] button...
Page 68 Device Type Select from: 51A/TR-52 Channel Name Channel names can be entered with up to 8 letters. Recording Start Time Select from: Immediate Start/Programmed Start Programmed Start : Recording will begin on the set date and time. Immediate Start : Recording will begin upon clicking the [Start Recording] button.
Page 69: Downloading Recorded Data
TR-51A/52: Downloading Recorded Data The downloaded data will be saved both as an encoded Original File (.trc) and as a Common Thermo Recorder Type File (.trx). NOTE To open an encoded ﬁ le, it is necessary to enter a valid User ID and Password.
Page 70 Click the [Download] button. * The default setting is for a check to be placed at [After downloading, automatically show graph.] If you wish to only save the data, remove the check. The [File Selection] window will appear. Specify a File Name and Location for both the encoded ﬁ...
Page 71: Operating The Temp/Humidity Graph
Operating the Temp/Humidity Graph Temperature/Humidity Graph Display Names and Functions The horizontal axis shows time and the vertical axis shows temperature/humidity data. A and B Cursor Movement Buttons and A/B Cursor Buttons By clicking the arrow buttons, you can simultaneously move the A/B cursors.
Page 72 Button ( )for Moving Horizontal Axis and Horizontal Gauge Bar By dragging the gauge you can move left and right to the data you want to be displayed. The horizontal axis moves by clicking these arrow buttons. Button ( ) for Moving Vertical Axis and Vertical Gauge Bar By dragging the gauge you can move up and down to the data you want to be displayed.
Page 73: Data List Display
Data List Display : from the [View] Menu This is a list of the data that was displayed in graph form. [Date/Time] button By clicking this button, you can shift the display between the recorded date and the amount of elapsed time since recording started. The highest value is in RED, lowest is in BLUE, and the average is in PINK.
Page 74 Menu Display Using the Mouse By right clicking on the graph, the Menu will be displayed.
Page 75: Making Changes To The Graph Display
Making Changes to the Graph Display Changing Colors of Data Display Area: from the [View] Menu You can change the letters used in the data list display for each channel between monochrome and channel color. [View] Menu Viewing and Hiding Channels in Graph: from the [View] Menu You can choose to view only the selected channels in the Graph.
Page 76: Setting The Max. Min. Avg Calculation Range
Setting the Max. Min. Avg. Calculation Range: from the [Tools] Menu [Tools] Menu Set the calculation range in the [Set High, Low, Avg. Calculation]. * By clicking the [Entire Graph] button, the dates and times 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...
Page 77: Editing Recording Conditions
Editing Recording Conditions: from the [Tools] Menu It is possible to make corrections to channel names and to recording start date and times. By clicking the [Channel. No.] button of the channel you wish to edit, the [Name] and [Started Date/Time] in the [Edit Items] display will show info for that channel number.
Page 78: Reordering Channel Data
Reordering Channel Data: from the [Tools] Menu You can re-order the data during graph display. There are two methods to use when re-ordering channels. Re-order by Dragging a Channel Number Click the channel number you wish to move. While holding down the mouse button, drag the channel number you wish to move.
Page 79 Specify the Channel Numbers to be Moved Specify the channels to be moved. From: (original position) To: (desired position) [ OK ] button [Restore] button [ Re-order ] button If you wish to move Ch3. to Ch7, simply set From Ch3, To Ch7. 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.]...
Page 80: Erasing Selected Channel Data
Erasing Selected Channel Data: from the [Tools] Menu Put a check on the channel number you wish to erase. [OK] button Put a check on the check box. After clicking the [OK] button, a window will appear asking you to [Enter the reason for the deleting of data.] After entering the reason, click the [OK] button to ﬁ...
Page 81: Shift Unit ( F)
Shift Unit ( F): from the [Tools] Menu By clicking on [Shift Unit ( )], you can automatically change the temperature unit scale in the graph display and in the channel info list. Change Graph Colors: From the [Tools] Menu Click the channel number of which you wish to change the color.
Page 82: Copy Display To Clipboad
[Line Width...] button Change the width of the data lines and the scale lines. 1. Click on the [ ] button to change the width of the graph/scale lines. Every time you click on the numerical value gets larger, the numerical value gets smaller. 2.
Page 83: Operating The Graph
Operating the Graph Returning to Original Size: from the [Graph] Menu Clicking here will return the graph to its original size. Zooming In and Out: from the [Graph] Menu Zooms in or out one step at a time. Moving the A/B Cursors Right and Left: from the [Graph] Menu Simultaneously move the AB Cursors to the right or left.
Page 84: Printing The Graph
Printing the Graph Print the graph in the current display. If you wish to change the size of the Graph, change the size of the window before printing. Print Graph: from the [File] Menu At the top right and left of the graph of the printed Graph, two dates and times will be printed.
Page 85: Upload Saved Print Settings
Upload Saved Print Settings: from the [File] Menu A graph that has already been printed will appear as it was saved and can be reprinted with exactly the same printing settings. If a Graph is already currently being viewed, it will be deleted and a new Graph will be created.
Page 86: Saving Recorded Data
Saving Recorded Data If you have edited any data after viewing it the Graph display, we suggest that you save it as you see necessary. 3 Ways to Save Files: from the [File] Menu Overwrite All Data Will save any changes to ﬁ le without changing File Name and Saving Location.
Page 87: Creating Text File
Creating 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. Click [Save Data in Text File] in the [File] Menu. Select the [Text File Type] and [Range to be Saved], and click [OK].
Page 88: Opening A Saved File
Opening a Saved File To display a previously saved ﬁ le in Graph form, specify the ﬁ le name to open it. If you wish to open an Encoded File, ﬁ rst decode the Encoded File into a Common Type File and open the Common Type File.
Page 89 To view the ﬁ le in the Graph display, enter a File Name for the decoded ﬁ le (after having changed the Encoded Type File to a Common Type File) and click [Save]. [Save] button Specify the ﬁ le name for the decorded ﬁ le (TRX format) If another User opens an Encoded File Entering a File Name for the decoded ﬁ...
Page 90: Archive Viewer
Archive Viewer All operations within each application which require authorization to carry out will be automatically recorded in the Operations History and saved in a History File in the same Folder into which T&D Recorder VLD for Windows was installed. Archive Viewer Temperature/Humidity Graph Operations History File "File Name (without extension) "...
Page 91 With the Archive Viewer it is possible to ﬁ lter through various archival records by Task, User ID, and Operation Date/Time, view those records and save the archived information on display in text ﬁ le 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.
Page 92 Save as Text File: from the [File] Menu Save the archived information that is being displayed in the Archive Viewer in text ﬁ le format. In the [File] Menu, click [Save as Text File]. Specify the [Location] and enter a [File Name]. Designate the File type and save by clicking the [Save] button.
Page 93 Filter: from the [Operations] Menu Here it is possible to make settings for the conditions of the recorded info you wish to view in the Archive Viewer. In the [Operations] Menu, click on [Filters]. [Apply] [OK] button button Task/Function/User ID By clicking the [ ] button, a list of applications will appear from which you can select which application you wish to view.
Page 94 Clock Format: from the [View] Menu Use this to change the format in which time is displayed in the Archive Viewer. In the [View] Menu, move the mouse to [Open Archive File] and various time display formats will appear. By clicking the desired format, the setting will be completed. Status Bar: from the [View] Menu Use this to Hide/View in the Status Bar in the Archive Viewer.
Page 95: Re-Installing
Re-installing Before reinstalling the T&D Recorder VLD for Windows software, make sure to carry out the uninstall program ﬁ rst. Also, before uninstalling, make sure to quit all T&D Recorder VLD for Windows applications. * To install the T&D Recorder VLD for Windows, it may be necessary to have Administrator Rights for the computer into which it will be installed.
Page 96: About Transferring The System
About Transferring the System If you wish to transfer the T&D Recorder VLD for Windows system that you have been using on one computer to a different computer, it can be done by easily by copying a number of ﬁ les to the new computer.
Page 97: About T&D Recorder Access Control
About T&D Recorder Access Control Upon opening a T&D Recorder VLD for Windows application, the Control Program (T&D Recorder Access Control), which controls Login and Operations Authorization, will also be simultaneously opened. When this control program is open, the following icon will appear in the task tray.
Page 98: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Q1 The computer won't communicate via the Serial Port. What should I do? Try two or three times to ﬁ nd the port connection by using the Auto-Detect function. Check to make sure that the power of the device is ON. Check the connection between the computer and the device.
Page 99 If your computer has an internal modem, make sure that the communication port is not being used by it. When the communication port is being used as the modem port, that port cannot be used. Either quit using the modem or use another port.
Page 100 Q3 The date and the time of the recorded data are different from the actual date and time. Why? The Logger has 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 101 I would like to know the User Name that is currently logged in, how can I do that? You can ﬁ nd the currently logged in User name by going to the icon in the Task tray; while holding down the <Ctrl> key, right click with the mouse in the icon and the currently logged in user will appear at the top of the pop-up box.
Page 102: Speciﬁ Cations
Speciﬁ cations User Management Tools Functions User Registration, Modify User Authorization, User Deletion, Date/Time Format Remote Registration Compatible Devices RTR-51/52/53, RTR-57U, RTR-57C Functions Collect Registration Info, New Registration, Change and Delete Registration, Transfer List Info, Return to Original, Set Number of Possible Number of Registrations, View Remote Info, Communication Port Settings File Output...
Page 103 Temperature/Humidity Graph (VLD) Compatible Devices RTR-5, TR-5 series Number of Channels 8 Channels Simultaneous Display/Processing [Screen Display] Temperature/Humidity Graphs for each Channel Graph (Zoom in/out and scroll with mouse or keyboard), Change Display Colors for Each Channel, View/Hide for Each Channel [Screen Display] Channel Name, Recording Interval, Number of Data Readings, Data...
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