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Wireless Base Station / Repeater
RTR-500
Introductory Manual
Thank you for purchasing our product. This
manual provides a brief explanation of how to set
up and get started with the RTR-500.
Details about how to use the software "RTR-500
for Windows" and its functions can be found in the
Software "Operation Guide (Help)".
If the RTR-500 is to be used as a Repeater, please
follow directions found in the Software and in the
Introductory Manual that came with the Base Unit.
Only after getting the Base Unit ready please get the
Repeater(s) ready.
© Copyright T&D Corporation. All rights reserved.
2015. 12
16504580052 (9th Edition)
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- Page 1 Windows" and its functions can be found in the Software "Operation Guide (Help)". If the RTR-500 is to be used as a Repeater, please follow directions found in the Software and in the Introductory Manual that came with the Base Unit.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
FAQ's ------------------------------------ 27 Basic Procedures ---------------------- 12 Q&A about RTR-500 -------------------------- 27 Product Specifications ----------------- 28 Getting Ready Software (RTR-500 for Windows) ----------- 29 Options ---------------------------------- 30 Package Contents ---------------------- 14 Warranty ------------------------------ Back Connecting the Antenna --------------------- 15 Before Installing the Software---------- 16... -
Page 4: Introduction
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 5: Safety Precautions And Instructions
Safety Precautions and Instructions Before using please read the following precautions and instructions. 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. Explanation of Symbols Explanation of Warning Symbols These entries are actions that absolutely under no... - Page 6 DANGER Be sure to follow the warnings and notices about use from your PC maker when installing and using the Unit. Do not take apart, repair or modify the Unit. Doing so may cause fire or electrocution. If water or a foreign body enters the Unit, immediately disconnect the cables, remove batteries, and stop using.
- Page 7 CAUTION This Unit 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. Harmful gases or chemicals may cause corrosion and/or other danger to the Unit.
- Page 8 Condensation may occur if the Unit is moved from one environ- ment to another where the difference in temperature is great. Use the Unit in an environment where the ambient temperature is from -10 to 60 and the humidity is 90%RH (no condensation) or less. To prevent damage to the Unit from static electricity, remove static electricity from your body by touching metal around you (door knob, window frame) before touching the Unit.
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Page 9: Compliance Information
Compliance Information Radio, EMC and Safety Regulations This device complies with Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada (IC). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. - Page 10 After having made an installation, check the wireless signal strength. - The supplied software application includes a feature to check for wireless signal strength. - In the RTR-500 Settings Utility in the "Wireless Route Settings" menu it is possible to check click signal strength.
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Page 11: Features Of Rtr-500
Return Unit - If you wish to use the RTR-500 as a Repeater, please follow the directions found in this Introductory Manual or in the Operation Guide in the Sofware that comes with the Unit for details about getting ready, registration and making settings. -
Page 12: Base Units: Rtr-500, Rtr-500Gsm, Rtr-500Nw / 500Aw
What are Base Units, Remote Units and Repeaters? Base Units: RTR-500, RTR-500GSM, RTR-500NW / 500AW A Base Unit can collect data measured by and recorded in Remote Units via wireless communication, and send the collected data either by FTP or e-mail to a server whereby the data can be downloaded to your computer via an external network, such as the Internet. -
Page 13: About Registration
About Registration It is first necessary to register the desired Remote and Repeater Units (where needed) to a Base Unit. It is possible to register them into Groups by place or by purpose. Assign a Wireless Communication Frequency Channel for each Group. Remote Units and Repeaters can only be registered to one Group at a time. -
Page 14: Basic Procedures
Basic Procedures The following outline shows the Basic Procedures when an RTR-500 Unit is being used as a Base Unit. Getting Ready 1. Get the Base Unit (RTR-500) ready to use 2. Install the software "RTR-500 for Windows" 3. Install the USB Device Drivers and confirm their operation - Checking the USB Device Driver for Base Unit and Remote Unit (RTR-574) 4. -
Page 15: Getting Ready
Getting Ready This section explains what needs to be done before registra- tions and settings can be made. -
Page 16: Package Contents
Package Contents The following items are included in the package. Wireless Base Station Antenna x 1 Software USB Mini-B Cable RTR-500 x 1 CD-ROM (US-15C) x 1 Memo Sticker * x 1 Introductory Manual (including Warranty) x 1 - Please write Repeater names, numbers or any other memos on the sticker and fasten it to the Unit. -
Page 17: Connecting The Antenna
RTR-500 Appearance Diagrams and Part Names Unit:mm Front Back Left Side Right Side Antenna Connector Optical Communication Area USB Connector (Mini-B) Battery Cover Monitor LED AC Adaptor Jack Antenna (EIAJ Voltage Classification 2) Connecting the Antenna Connect the supplied antenna to the antenna connector. -
Page 18: Before Installing The Software
Note that the software "RTR-500 for Windows" is used in con- junction with RTR-500 Base Units. If your Base Unit is not an RTR-500, it is not necessary to install the software "RTR- 500 for Windows" into the computer. Is Windows working properly? If Windows is not activated properly, it may be impossible to install and run "RTR-500 for Windows". -
Page 19: Rtr-500 For Windows Installation Procedure
Click on [Run start.exe]. If the [Install Program] window does not appear automatically: Click on the [start.exe] icon in the CD/DVD drive. 4. Select “Install RTR-500 for Windows” and click the [Execute] button to start the installation. Select "Install RTR-500 for WIndows"... - Page 20 If a window appears such as the one below during installation, choose [Install] . 6. After installation, “RTR-500 for Windows” will appear in the Windows Start Screen or Start Menu. Installing the Software and the USB Device Driver...
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Page 21: Installing The Usb Driver
Before connecting a Unit to a PC with a USB cable make sure to install the supplied software first. If the Base Unit is not an RTR-500, please follow directions for installing the USB Device Drivers found in the Introductory Manual that came with the Base Unit you are using. - Page 22 Installing the Software and the USB Device Driver...
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Page 24: About Applications And The Operation Guide
About Applications and the Operation Guide How to Open Open the “RTR-500 for Windows” from the Start Screen or Start Menu. Operation Guide: This provides detailed information related to the software in general, including “Basic Procedures” and “Troubleshooting”. For details... -
Page 25: Registering Devices And Making Settings
Open the "RTR-500 Settings Utility" from the Applications Menu, and make settings for the Base Unit. 2. Remote Unit Registration 1. After having completed the Base Unit Settings, in the RTR-500 Settings Utility, open the [Remote Unit Settings] Menu. 2. When the direction appears in the application window connect the Data Logger to enable communication with the Base Unit and/or PC. -
Page 26: Base Unit Operational Settings
2. When the direction appears in the application window, connect the Repeater with a USB communication cable to the computer. - Do not connect multiple RTR-500 Units at the same time. PC into which software has been installed USB Connection... -
Page 27: About Led Display
About LED Display The appearance of the lamp in the LED changes to show the current status of the RTR-500. Lamp Status Lamp ON Connected via USB Blinking During wireless communication or communication with a PC Other... -
Page 28: Power Sources
Power Sources When an RTR-500 is used as a Base Unit, power comes from the PC through the USB connection; there is no need for any other power source. When an RTR-500 Unit is being used as a Repeater, please prepare one of the following separately. -
Page 29: Faq's
Expected battery life will vary depending on the environment where it is being used and upon the Short Range Wireless Communication conditions for the RTR-500. If the Unit is used as a Repeater for five minutes every day, you can expect new batteries to last about six months. -
Page 30: Product Specifications
Humidity: 90 %RH or less (no condensation) *1 Customers wishing to use the RTR-500 as a Base Unit in conjunction with the RTR-601 series devices, please contact your local distributor for the communications protocol specifications to write your own software. -
Page 31: Software (Rtr-500 For Windows)
Software (RTR-500 for Windows) Compatible OS (*1) Microsoft Windows10 32 / 64 bit Microsoft Windows 8 32 / 64 bit Microsoft Windows 7 32 / 64 bit Microsoft Windows Vista 32 bit (SP1 or later) Display Languages English, Spanish (*2) Other The Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 (SP1) is required... -
Page 32: Options
Options AC Adaptor AD-06A1 Input: AC100-240V Output: DC6V 500mA Frequency: 50/60Hz Cable length: 1.8m Plug Type: Other... - Page 35 A list of distributors can be found at: http://www.tandd.com/about_tandd/contactus/ Product Information Product information can be found at: http://www.tandd.com/product/ Wireless Base Station / Repeter RTR-500 Introductory Manual T&D CORPORATION 817-1 Shimadachi, Matsumoto, Nagano 390-0852, Japan Website : http://www.tandd.com/ FAX : +81-263-40-3152 E-mail : support@tandd.com...