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- Page 1 ������� User's Manual Thank you for purchasing our product. Carefully read this instruction manual before using this unit. © Copyright 2001-2008 T&D Corporation. All rights reserved. 2009. 04 16004454310 4th Edition...
- Page 2 Notices about this User's Manual In order to properly use this product, please carefully read this manual before using. 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 outlined in the attached warranty.
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Page 3: Safety Precautions And Instructions
Safety Precautions and Instructions To ensure safety 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. Before using make sure to carefully read, understand and follow the safety rules and precautions for our products as outlined below. - Page 4 Continued use may cause fire or electrocution. Do not use this unit in wet or humid places, such as a bathroom. Store RTR-57U main units, batteries and communication cables out of the reach of children. It is dangerous to touch or swallow batteries.
- Page 5 CAUTION This unit is not water-resistant. If the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a clean cloth and a mild detergent. Do not put your fingers or foreign matter into the communication port. Battery life depends on the kind of the batteries, measurement environment, communication frequency, ambient temperature, and battery quality.
- Page 6 - In places exposed to excessive smoke, dirt and dust. It may cause damage. CAUTION - RTR-57U complies with technical specifications 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. FIN.
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Page 7: Before Using
Before Using… Important Notes about the Installation Procedure (for using this product with USB communication) Thank you for choosing T&D Products In order to use a USB connection to communicate between this product and a PC, it is necessary to install the application and the USB driver. Before connecting this product to a PC with a USB cable, it is necessary to first install the application and the USB driver. -
Page 8: Table Of Contents
Safety Precautions and Instructions ........... ii To ensure safety obey all of the following warnings......... ii Explanation of Symbols................ii Before Using… ................vi About Data Collector RTR-57U ..........1 Outline..................... 1 Basic Functions..................1 Contents of Package ..............4 Part Names and Functions ............ - Page 9 Using the Backlight ................49 Muting the Operations Buzzer............... 49 Checking Memory ................. 50 Changing Unit of Temperature .............. 50 Menus at a Glance ..............51 Specifications for RTR-57U Data Collector ......55 Optional Accessories............... 57 Warranty ..............Back Cover viii...
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Page 10: About Data Collector Rtr-57U
RTR-57U is designed to manage the RTR-5 Series Units in groups. 1 RTR-57U Unit can be set up to manage up to 60 groups, with each group containing up to 64 RTR-5 Series Units. If being set up via computer each RTR-57U can also be set to handle 15 groups with each group containing 250 RTR-5 Series Units. - Page 11 - Data Capacity: 256,000 Readings The RTR-57U has a large enough capacity to collect data from 16 RTR-5 units at full capacity. If not at full capacity, the RTR-57U can collect and manage data of up to 250 data downloading sessions.
- Page 12 3 minutes. - Backlit Display for Viewing in Dark Places The RTR-57U comes equipped with a Backlit Display for easy viewing even in hard to see places. The light can be switched ON/OFF in the main menu.
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Page 13: Contents Of Package
Contents of Package The following items are included in the package. Collect List Data Collector RTR-57U x 1 Software CD-ROM x 1 (T&D Recorder for Windows) AAA Alkaline Batteries x 2 USB Communication Cable x 1 (US-15C) 1.5m Main Unit User's Manual... -
Page 14: Part Names And Functions
Part Names and Functions Collect List 1. Operation Dial 6. Serial Communication cable 2. LCD Display connection jack 3. Operation Buttons 7. AC adaptor connection jack 4. Optical Communication Port 8. Antenna 5. USB cable connection jack 9. Battery Compartment... -
Page 15: How To Use The Operation Dial
How to Use the Operation Dial Move the dial up �� Press in Move the dial down [Moving the dial up and down] - By moving the dial up or down the arrow will move to allow you to choose the desired item. -
Page 16: Lcd Display
LCD Display - Items marked with [ ] indicate menus for �� �� �� Wireless Communication. - When battery life goes low, a battery life warning mark [ ] will be displayed to inform you it is time to replace the battery. (See P.9) - The item marked with an arrow [ ] denotes it ��... -
Page 17: Recorded Data Displays
�� �� �� emperature, Humidity, Voltage and Pulse Data that has been downloaded to an RTR-57U unit can be displayed in Graph form. See P.31 for details about the display. Event List Display Event Data that has been recorded by RVR-52A and downloaded to RTR-57U can be viewed in a List Display. -
Page 18: Getting Ready
+ and -. Note - The RTR-57U unit has no battery recharging ability. - If using an outside power source, batteries are not necessary. -
Page 19: Setting The Date And Time
- If the date and time of the RTR-57U main unit are not accurate, the starting time of a programmed start and the recorded time of downloaded data will be different from the actual one, so please set the date and time accurately. -
Page 20: Communicating With The Computer
You will need to install the USB Device Driver in order to use the device with a USB cable and Windows. After installing, your computer will be able to detect and recognize an RTR-57U device that has been connected with a USB cable. -
Page 21: For Serial (Use Optional Cable)
- Communication between RTR-57U and your Computer Connect the Serial Communication Cable (TR-07C) to a serial port on your computer. Connect the Serial Cable to the COM port on the RTR-57U. Examples of Serial Port Symbols The cable connection is a D-sub 9pin male. -
Page 22: Communication Between Rtr-51A/52A/52Pt/53A, Rvr-52A And Your Computer
Communication between RTR-51A/52A/52Pt/53A, RVR-52A and your Computer Connect the communication cable. (1) Connect the RTR-57U Unit to your computer with the provided communication cable. (USB or RS-232C) (2) Place the Data Logger on the RTR-57U. In order to carry out wireless communication, register Groups and... -
Page 23: Communicating With The Data Logger
Communicating with the Data Logger There are two ways to communicate between the RTR-57U and the Data Logger. Wireless Communication Communication can occur via special short radio waves with RTR-51A/52A/52Pt/53A and RVR-52A. Collect List Remote Unit Remote Unit Group... -
Page 24: Optical Communication
Optical Communication - For RTR-51A/52A/52Pt/53A, RVR-52A, TR-51A/52, TR-51S/52S... -
Page 25: One Remote Unit Can Be Set Up To Communicate With Any Number Of Rtr-57U Units
One Remote Unit can be set up to communicate with any number of RTR-57U Units. By registering the same Remote Unit info into a number of RTR-57U Units it is possible to check and control settings, as well as download to any RTR-57U Unit that carries that Remote Unit's registration information. -
Page 26: Wireless Communication
Wave Monitor. (See P.48) Connect the cable so that communication can occur between the Data Logger and your computer. (See P.11-13） Place the unit face down on the RTR-57U. Communication Cable (to computer) Open [T&D Recorder for Windows (RTR-5 EU)]. -
Page 27: Recording Condition Settings
Recording Condition Settings (Recording Mode / Recording Interval) Please extend the antenna when using wireless communication. The following settings and changes can be made from the main unit: - Recording Mode (One Time / Endless) - Recording Interval - Recording Start Date and Time (Immediate / Programmed Start) Note - If you make recording condition changes while recording, all previously recorded data will be lost. - Page 28 Make Recording Condition Settings. Recording Mode One Time… Recording will stop when the data capacity becomes full. Endless … Recording will continue with oldest data continuously overwritten. Recording Interval Choose from 15 intervals : S…1, 2, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 seconds M…1, 2, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 and 60 minutes.
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Page 29: Recording Start Settings
Immediate] or [REC Programmed] and press dial to transmit the recording conditions to the Remote Unit. Please make sure that the date and time settings in the RTR-57U are correct before making recording start settings. For details, see [Setting the Date and Time] from P.10). -
Page 30: Forbidding Recording Start Via Wireless Communication
Forbidding Recording Start via Wireless Communication When making recording condition settings via your computer, under [Start Wireless Communication] you can select [Forbid] or [Permit] to either forbid or allow the starting of recording or the changing of a recording start via wireless communication. If [Forbid] has been checked, starting a recording session via wireless communication will not be allowed. -
Page 31: About The Default Settings
About the Default Settings At any time, you can return the RTR-57U to its default settings of Recording Mode : Endless Recording Interval : 10 minutes Channel Names : 1 channel…ch.1 2 channel…ch.2 Downloading Recorded Data Wireless communication can only be done with RTR-51A/52A/ 52Pt/53A and RVR-52A units that have been registered as Remote Units via the software [T&D Recorder for Windows (RTR-5 EU)]. - Page 32 Click [Download Data]. Set the period of data you wish to download and click [START GATHER] to start downloading. Period of Data Period of Data You can set the period (how many hours or days before now) from which you wish to download data. - You can select from 1 to 47 hours (in 1 hour units) / 2 to 300 days (Less than 100 days in units of 1 day, More than 100 days in units of 5 days) / or ALL DATA.
- Page 33 When you check the amount of the memory to confirm whether the data you wish to download can be saved in the RTR-57U, and the data cannot be saved, the message [Memory Full] will be displayed and the downloading will be canceled.
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Page 34: Non-Wireless Communication
Non-Wireless Communication It is Possible to carry out all settings and data downloading without using Wireless Communication. There are two types of communication (Optical or Optional Communication Cable) to choose from, Depending on the type of Data Logger. How to Connect for Optical or Optional Communication Cable - Optical Communication for RTR-51A/52A/52Pt/53A, RVR-52A, TR-51A/52, TR-51S/52S... -
Page 35: Recording Conditions Settings
Make sure to make all Recording Start settings after having download the recorded data. - If you make changes to the recording condition via the RTR-57U unit, channel names may change. When you do not wish to change the names, make sure to Read Settings before making changes. -
Page 36: About Reading The Recording Settings
Immediate] or [REC Programmed] and press dial to transmit the recording conditions to the Remote Unit. Please make sure that the date and time settings in the RTR-57U are correct before making recording start settings. For details, see [Setting the Date and Time] from P.10. - Page 37 Once transmission has been completed, a message will appear on the display telling you communication was completed successfully. By pressing the operation dial you can go back to the [Recording Settings] Menu Display. The Remote Unit(s) will be put on Record Standby.
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Page 38: Downloading Recorded Data
Downloading Recorded Data Connect the RTR-57U to the Data Logger either by placing it on the Collector for optical communication or connect via the optional communication cable. (See P.25 for details) Connect the Data Logger to the RTR-57U. In the Main Menu, open [GATHER DATA] and downloading will start. - Page 39 When you check the amount of the memory to confirm whether the data you wish to download can be saved in the RTR-57U, and the data cannot be saved, the message [Memory Full] will be displayed and the downloading will be canceled.
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Page 40: Graph Display
Graph Display In this display you can view in graph form the downloaded Temperature, Humidity, Soil Moisture, Voltage and Pulse data. A graph is displayed for each channel of data and can be scrolled left and right with the operation dial or by the buttons on the main unit. - Page 41 5. Cursor Bar (Fixed Display) Cursor position is displayed and measurement information is displayed at the top of the LCD display. 6. Data Information Displays the measurement information of the cursor bar position. Display Examples: Temperature, Humidity, Soil Moisture and Voltage Data ��...
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Page 42: Event List Display
Event List Display You can view the downloaded RVR-52A recorded event data on the RTR-57U in an event data list. With the operation dial or main unit buttons you can scroll up and down the data. 1. [ This shows that data exists outside of the display area. By using the operation dial or the <Collect>/<List>... - Page 43 Events within an input voltage range of 0 to 30V are measured for every 1 second and the time and date are recorded if any change, rising (Lo → Hi) or falling (Hi → Lo), occurs and lasts for more than 1 second.
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Page 44: Checking Upper And Lower Limits
Checking Upper and Lower Limits By setting upper and lower limits you can check data as it is downloaded to see if all measurements fall within the limit range and have the results displayed. Upper and lower limit settings that were set by computer when setting up the recording start time for the Remote Unit will take precedence over other limit settings. -
Page 45: Viewing The Results Of Saved Data
Viewing the Results of Saved Data In the Main Menu, open [DATA LIST] and select the data you wish to check. By clicking on [ Judging], the results will be displayed. If set for [ON], data will be checked and judged as to whether or not it falls within the set upper and lower limits. -
Page 46: Remote Unit Conditions Display
Remote Unit Conditions Display You can check selected Remote Unit info (Recording Conditions, Current Measurements, and Battery Life, etc.) In the Main Menu, open [ Gather Data]. Select the Remote Unit you wish to view. (1) Select a Group in which Remote Units are registered. - Page 47 [Pulse Recording] The total number of pulse readings during the recording interval set when recording settings were made for the Remote Unit will be displayed. �� �� �� ：Rising Edge (OFF → ON) ：Falling Edge (ON → OFF) Number of Pulses / Recording Interval [If RVR-52A has been set for Event Recording Mode] ��...
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Page 48: Searching For Remote Units
- By selecting [All Groups], the search will be for Remote Units in all groups registered in the RTR-57U unit. Selection - By selecting [Specify Group], the search will be for Remote Units in the specified group. -
Page 49: Searching For Remote Units That Have Been Additionally Registered In Another Rtr-57U Unit
When selecting the search range, by pressing in on the operation dial, it is possible to search for Remote Units that have been added to the same Group name in other RTR-57U Data Collectors. In the Main Menu, open [ SEARCH RMOTE]. -
Page 50: Monitoring
Monitoring The RTR-57U can be set to patrol and monitor RTR-51A/52A/52Pt/ 53A or RVR-52A groups and display in order the current readings for view. In the Main Menu, open [ MONITOR MODE]. Select the monitoring range. Select and set the Monitoring Interval. - Page 51 will be displayed as [----]. - If you wish to monitor using the [All Groups] range, it is possible to monitor only 120 Remote Units. Therefore, when making changes to the [Set Number of Possible Registrations] make sure to register no more than 120 Remote Units to the Group or use the [Specify Group] range as oulined below.
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Page 52: About Monitoring Communication Time
About Monitoring Communication Time Please note that if the monitoring interval is set for less time than communication takes to complete a round of monitoring, the system will automatically extend the interval to allow for the necessary amount of communication time. A short interval between monitoring sessions will result in a shortened battery life. -
Page 53: Viewing / Deleting Saved Data
Viewing / Deleting Saved Data All downloaded data is temporarily saved in the RTR-57U. t is possible to select saved data and view it in graph form or select it for deletion. Viewing a Data List In the Main Menu, open [DATA LIST] or press the <List> Button on the main unit to view the data list. -
Page 54: Displaying Recorded Data In Graph Or Event List
Displaying Recorded Data in Graph or Event List In the Main Menu, open [DATA LIST] or press the <List> Button on the main unit to view the data list. �� � Select the data you wish to view from the ��... -
Page 55: Deleting Selected Data
Deleting Selected Data In the Main Menu, open [Data List] or press the <List> Button on the main unit. Select the data you wish �� �� to delete from the list and click. �� �� By clicking [Select Delete], a permission message will appear ��... -
Page 56: Deleting All Data
Deleting All Data In the Main Menu, open [Set Functions] and [Clear MEMORY]. A message asking for permission will appear, if OK, move arrow to and click [OK]. � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �... -
Page 57: Radio Wave Monitor
Radio Wave Monitor This function enables the user to check the condition of radio wave transmissions. Depending on the location of the logger, at special frequencies there may be some instances in which, due to radio wave interference or other causes, communication capability does not meet expected standards. -
Page 58: Other Functions: Operational Settings
Other Functions: Operational Settings Here are explanations of other handy functions that can be found in the [Operational Settings] window, under the [Main Menu] window. Adjusting Contrast In the Main Menu, open [SET FUNCTIONS] and [Set Contrast] After completing the setting, press the dial to finish. -
Page 59: Checking Memory
Checking Memory In the Main Menu, open [SET FUNCTIONS] and [Check MEMORY]. By pressing the operation dial you can return to the [SET FUNCTIONS] Display. Number of Saved Readings Changing Unit of Temperature In the Main Menu, open [SET FUNCTIONS] Current and [Temp Unit] Settings... -
Page 60: Menus At A Glance
Menus at a Glance For details about operations please see the relevant pages. GATHER DATA Call by Group Call by Name [BACK] [BACK] Download Data (See P.22) [ALL DATA]*1 After downloading, graph will Start Gather be displayed View Remote Unit Info Get Remote Info (See P.37) *1 You can select to download all data from any number of hours or days before now. -
Page 61: Data List
MONITOR MODE …View Current Measurements (See P.41) [BACK] Start search for All Groups Consecutive display of current contactable remotes measurements of contacted remotes. Call by Group Consecutive display of current data Specify Group of all remotes in group regardless of contactability. Select from 15 sec, 30 sec, and 1 to 60 minutes Interval (in 1 minute units) - Page 62 REC SETTINGS [BACK] Call by Group Call by Name Wireless (See P.18) By Group*2 Direct (See P.26) REC SETTINGS [BACK] REC Immediate REC Start REC Programmed [BACK] REC START Record Standby Change Start Setting Display [BACK] After completing settings, click [BACK] to finish.
- Page 63 SET FUNCTIONS [BACK] Limits (See P.35) Settings Display [BACK] Temperature Humidity After setting, click [BACK] to Voltage finish. Pulse Backlight (See P.49) [BACK] After selecting, click [BACK] to finish. Set Clock Settings Display (See P.10) After setting, click [BACK] to [OK] finish.
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Page 64: Specifications For Rtr-57U Data Collector
RS-232C:One Full Logger's Data --- 25 sec. Data from RTR-51A/52A/52Pt/53, RVR-52A to RTR-57U via wireless: One Full Data --- 420sec. Data from TR-7 Series to RTR-57U via cable: One Full Data --- 50sec. Data from TR-5 Series to RTR-57U via optical: One Full Data --- 160sec. - Page 65 Weight Approx. 125g. (Including 2 AAA Alkaline batteries) Operating Conditions Temperature: 0 to 50℃ Humidity: Less than 90% RH (Without dew condensation) Accessories Included Computer Communication Cable (USB Cable US-15C: Length:1.5m) x 1 AAA Alkaline Batteries (LR03) x 2 User's Manual and Warranty x 1 Software (T&D Recorder for Windows (RTR-5 EU) ) x 1 Channel &...
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Page 66: Optional Accessories
Optional Accessories Commnication Cables Unit : mm TR-6C10 Cable Length : 1m 1,000 Compatible Models : TR-71U-72U TR-07C Cable Length : 1.5m 1,500... - Page 67 Please stop by and see what we have to offer. http://www.tandd.com/ RTR-57U ( EU ) User's Manual Published by T&D CORPORATION © Copyright 2001-2008 T&D Corporation. All rights reserved. This is printed on recycled paper.
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Page 68: Warranty
RTR-57U 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.