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2010.08 16504450006 6th Edition

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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 T&D Corporation. All rights reserved. 2010.08 16504450006 6th Edition...

  • Page 2: Important Notices And Disclaimers

    ■ Important Notices and Disclaimers - 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.

  • Page 3: Software User Agreement

    Software User Agreement ■ Disclaimers - T&D Corporation does not guarantee the operation of T&D Recorder for Windows. - T&D Corporation shall not accept any responsibility for any damage, whether direct or indirect, that results from the usage of T&D Recorder for Windows.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents User's Manual............1 Remote Unit Registration ...... 33 ■ Important Notices and Disclaimers ....i ■ Registering a Remote Unit......33 Software User Agreement ......ii ■ [Collect Registration Info] Button....35 ■ Disclaimers ............. ii ■ [New Registration] Button ......36 ■...
  • Page 5 ■ Zooming In and Out on the Graph ....85 Saving Data in Text File ....... 115 ■ Data List Display ...........86 ■ Temp/Humid Graph and Multi-scale Graph.115 Editing the Graph: [View] Menu ..... 87 ■ Event Viewer ..........116 ■ Changing graph display colors:From the [View] Menu .87 Opening a File ........

  • Page 6: User's Manual

    Using the Software with Windows 7 / Vista ■ Notes about graph operation - Opening a Temp / Humidity Graph, Multi-scale Graph or other data file (.trx, etc…) by dropping it into the Graph window If you wish to open a file by dropping it into a Graph, it will not appear if the Graph has been opened using [Run as Administrator].

  • 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.

  • Page 8: What Is T&D Recorder For Windows

    What is T&D Recorder for Windows? ■ Outline By using T&D Recorder for Windows, you can easily display the data measured and recorded with the RTR-51/52/52Pt/53, RVR-52A via our exclusive short-wave wireless technology in table or graph form and control printing with your computer. Upon opening T&D Recorder for Windows, a launcher window in which icons are displayed will appear.

  • Page 9: Creating Text File

    ● Mixed Use with Other Units You can make graphs in which data from RTR-51/52/52Pt/53 and RVR-52A units are mixed. If TR-5 / TR-7 Series data have been read into the RTR-57C/57U unit, management of such mixed data is also possible. ●...

  • Page 10: Basic Procedures

    Basic Procedures NOTE: - To make sure that the USB driver is properly installed, please follow the correct procedure as outlined here. ■ USB Communication for Windows 7 / Vista / 2000 RTR-57U Installing the provided software see P.9 -11 Please follow the directions to install [T&D Recorder for Windows] .

  • Page 11: Usb Communication For Windows Xp

    ■ USB Communication for Windows XP RTR-57U Installing the provided software see P.9 Please follow the directions to install [T&D Recorder for Windows] . ▼ Connecting the Data Collector to the Computer see P.19 Enable communication by connecting the Data Collector to the computer with a USB cable. ▼...

  • Page 12: Communication Via Rs-232C

    ■ Communication via RS-232C RTR-57U, RTR-57C Installing the provided software see P.9 Please follow the directions to install [T&D Recorder for Windows] . ▼ Connecting the Data Collector to the Computer see P.20 Enable communication by connecting the Data Collector to the computer with the provided or optional Serial Communication Cable.

  • Page 13: Installing The Software

    Installing the Software - Is Windows working properly? If Windows is not activated properly, it may be impossible to install and run T&D Recorder for Windows. - Quit all applications. If you are running other applications, make sure to quit them before installation. If you have any permanently active software, such as a virus check or scan program in your computer, make sure to also quit it.

  • Page 14: For Windows Xp/2000

    ■ For Windows XP/2000 Start Windows. Place the CD-ROM in the appropriate drive, and the [Install Program] window will automatically open. *If the [Install Program] Window does not automatically open, please open it by double clicking on the CD-ROM icon in [My Computer]. [ Execute] [Install T&D Recorder for Windows]...

  • Page 15: For Windows 7/Vista

    ■ For Windows 7/Vista Start Windows. Place the CD-ROM in the appropriate drive. * If the window automatically appears, under [Install or run program], click on [Run start.exe]. For some applications, the above may appear as [Run first.exe] Check The [Install Program] window will appear. *If the [Install Program] Window does not automatically open, please open it by double clicking on the CD-ROM icon in [Computer].
  • Page 16 After the application has been installed, the following message will appear. Click the [Install ] Button. [Install] Button *After installation is completed, an icon for [T&D Recorder for Windows] will appear in the Start Menu.

  • Page 18: Operating The Software

    Operating the Software ■ Opening the Software Open the software by clicking on [T&D Recorder for Windows] from the list of programs in the Start Menu. ■ Main Window Upon opening T&D Recorder for Windows, a launcher window in which icons are displayed will appear.

  • Page 19: Help

    ■ Help - See the [Help] Menu of the software for more detailed information about how to use the software. - To search for unclear words or terms, click the [Help] Menu that appears in the Menu Bar and then click on one of the tabs [Contents], [Index] or [Search].

  • Page 20: Forms Of Communication: A Quick Look

    Forms of Communication: A Quick Look There are various ways that communication can be carried out between RTR-5 Series Loggers and Data Collectors, Data Collectors and your Computer, and Loggers and your Computer. For each type of communication the set-up and procedure varies. Please take a quick look at the chart below and see the pages noted under each type of communication for more details.
  • Page 21 Communication between Data Collector(s) and your Computer Depending upon the type of Data Collector you are using there are two ways to communicate between a Data Collector and your Computer: via USB Cable or via Serial Cable. The USB cable function is only available for RTR-57U Collectors.

  • Page 22: Data Collectors

    Communication between RTR-5 Series Loggers and Data Collectors There are two methods to communicate with RTR-51/52/52Pt/53, RVR-52A Data Loggers; they are [Wireless Communication] and [Optical Communication]. ■ Wireless Communication Downloading recorded data from a Data Logger in the field to an RTR-57C/57U unit can be carried out via Wireless Communication (Short range RF Communication).

  • Page 23: Optical Communication

    ■ Optical Communication To carry out communication, place the Data Logger face down on the RTR-57C/57U.

  • Page 24: Communication Between Data Collector(S) And Computers

    Communication between Data Collector(s) and Computers ■ USB Communication (RTR-57U) Connect the US-15C communication cable (included in pack) to the USB port of your computer. USB Port Mark The USB cable is a USB A plug ⇔ USB mini-B plug type. Please connect to a place with this kind of mark.

  • Page 25: Serial Communication (Rtr-57C/57U)

    ■ Serial Communication (RTR-57C/57U) Connect the RS-232C communication cable to the serial port of your computer. To use RS-232C serial communication with RTR-57U, the optional RS-232C communication cable TR-07C is required. Serial Port Mark The communication cable connection is a D-Sub 9 pin female.

  • Page 26: Communication Between Rtr-5 Series Data Loggers And Computers

    Communication between RTR-5 Series Data Loggers and Computers Connect the RTR-57C/57U Unit to your computer with the provided communication cable. (USB for RTR-57U or RS-232C for RTR-57C) Place the Data Logger on the RTR-57C/57U.

  • Page 28: Installing The Usb Driver

    Installing the USB Driver * In order to install [T&D Recorder for Windows], it is necessary to have Administrator rights (Computer Administrator) for the computer in which you wish to install it. When using “Windows 7” to install the USB Device Driver, please refer to the installation instructions found under “Windows Vista”...
  • Page 29 Confirming after Installation for Windows 2000 Connect the Data Collector to the Computer. - For details about connecting to the computer, see P.19. Open the [Control Panel] and double click on [System] , the [System Properties] will be displayed. [Hardware] Tab [Device Manager] Button Click the [Hardware] Tab, and click the [Device Manager] Button in the...

  • Page 30: For Windows Xp

    ■ For Windows XP * After having installed [T&D Recorder for Windows] , please install the USB driver. Installation Turn on your computer and open Windows. Connect the Data Collector to the Computer - For details about connecting to the computer, see P.19. By connecting a data logger to your computer, the [Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard] will automatically open.
  • Page 31 If the driver is not automatically detected Follow the directions below to install. Disconnect the USB cable from the Data Collector and then re-connect it. The [Add New Hardware Wizard] will automatically open. - If a window appears such as the one below, check [No, not this time] and then click the [Next] Button.
  • Page 32 Place a check next to [Include this location in the search: ], click the [Browse] Button and specify the location of the driver. Check [Browse] Button [Next] Button - Select the driver for the device being used from the folder where [T&D Recorder for Windows ] was installed.
  • Page 33 Confirming after Installation Connect the Data Collector to the Computer - For details about connecting to the computer, see P.19. From the [Control Panel], click on [Performance and Maintenance] - [System]; the system properties will be displayed. Click the [Hardware] Tab, and click the [Device Manager] Button in the Device Manager Area.

  • Page 34: 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. * For Windows XP If this occurs, the USB device driver must be re-installed. ■...
  • Page 35 In the Device Manager Window, right click on [USB Device] under [Other Devices] and then click on [Properties] to display the [USB Device Properties] Window. In the USB Device Properties Window, click on the [Re-install Driver] Button to display the Hardware Detection Wizard. Follow the directions to install.

  • Page 36: Setting Up The Communication Port

    Setting Up the Communication Port Check One...

  • Page 37: Communication Via Rs-232C

    ■ Communication via RS-232C When wishing to carry out communication using a serial communication cable, please make serial port settings. Set which serial port you would like to use to communicate with the Data Logger. There are two methods to make the settings: [Auto- Detect] and [Select Serial Port].

  • Page 38: Remote Unit Registration

    Remote Unit Registration To carry out wireless communication between a Data Collector (RTR-57 Series) and a Remote Unit (RTR-51/52/52Pt for temperature, RTR-53 for temperature and humidity, or RVR-52A for voltage and pulse), it is first necessary to register all remote unit information and make all pertinent settings.
  • Page 39 Registration Contents See p.35 for details Button Functions [Collect Registration Info] Button It is possible to gather remote unit registration info for all Remote Units registered in the Data Collector. (See P.35) [New Registration] Button Set up a new Remote Unit registration; the contents will be registered in both the Remote Unit and the Data Collector.

  • Page 40: [Collect Registration Info] Button

    ■ [Collect Registration Info] Button Displays remote registration info for all units registered to that Data Collector. [Remote Unit Registration] Window Ex. of a [Registration Contents] display Column Column 1st Column (dark gray background) Group Name View a List of currently registered Groups. Com.

  • Page 41: [New Registration] Button

    ■ [New Registration] Button Place the Remote Unit (Data Logger) you wish to register face down on top of the Data Collector and click the [New Registration] Button. Note - If no Remote Unit is on top of the Data Collector or no Remote unit can be found, a confirmation message will appear after which the info will be registered in the Data Collector only.
  • Page 42 Upon completion the [Registration Contents] will be displayed and by clicking [Close] the registration will be finished and the window closed. Note - By clicking on a Group Name, the Frequency Channel for that group, as well as, the Remote Unit Name(s) and Number(s) in that group will be displayed. [Group Name] - Group Names can be entered with up to 8 letters.

  • Page 43: Confirming After Registration

    ■ Confirming after Registration Position the remote unit(s) in the place(s) where you want to measure and check if communication is possible. From an RTR-57C/57U unit, it is possible to find any registered Remote Unit and make sure communication can be carried out. In the Main Window, activate [Find Remotes].

  • Page 44: Other Remote Unit Registration Functions

    Other Remote Unit Registration Functions The following operations can be carried out in the Remote Registration Window. Be sure to connect the RTR-57C/57U to your computer and collect the registration info of RTR-57C/57U before carrying out these operations. ■ Saving Registration Contents to File: [File] Menu You can save the Group and Remote Unit Registration Info to a file.

  • Page 45: [Set Number Of Possible Registrations] Button

    ■ [Set Number of Possible Registrations] Button There are two patterns for setting and registering the largest number of groups and remotes into one RTR-57C/57U. Select a pattern. Click [OK] Button to complete the change. [OK] Button Select a Pattern Pattern 1: Number of Groups: 60 / Number of Remotes in 1 Group: 64 Pattern 2: Number of Groups: 15 / Number of Remotes in 1 Group: 250 Note...

  • Page 46: [Return To Original] Button

    ■ [Return to Original] Button All info saved in the RTR-57C/57U will be erased and will be returned to as it was when it left the factory: Group Name: Group 1 / Remote Unit: NONE / Communication Frequency: 0 Connect the RTR-57C/57U unit you wish to return to the factory settings.

  • Page 47: [Transfer List Info] Button

    [Delete Group] Button Deletes a selected Group. When deleting a Group all remote Unit Registration Info for that Group will also be automatically deleted, so please take care when deleting Groups. [Delete Remote Unit] Button - If a Remote Unit is placed on top of a Data Collector to which it is registered, the Remote Unit Registration Info will be deleted from both the Remote Unit and the Data Collector.

  • Page 48: [View Remote Info] Button

    ■ [View Remote Info] Button This allows you to view the registration contents of any Remote Unit presently connected to the RTR-57C/57U. The Registration Contents of units registered to a different RTR-57C/57U can be viewed as well. [Remote Unit Registration] Window Ex.

  • Page 49: Rtr-51/52/52Pt: Start Recording

    RTR-51/52/52Pt: Start Recording Here all settings and communication for RTR-51/52/52Pt (Wireless Temperature Data Loggers) can be carried out. Connect a RTR-51/ 52/52Pt Data Logger to your computer so that communication can occur and check to make sure that your computer system clock is correct. * For details about connecting the Data Logger, Please see P.21 for details.
  • Page 50 Temperature Unit Change the display of temperature on the Thermo Recorder between [℃ ] and [ ゜ Ｆ ]. - By clicking the [Get Settings] Button, registration contents and remaining battery life will be displayed. Note - Note that when measuring and recording in Fahrenheit with RTR-52Pt, although it is possible to measure between -327.8 and 1112 degrees, the LCD on the Logger can only show between -199.9 and 999.9 degrees.
  • Page 51 - Upper and Lower Limits The Data Collector (RTR-57C/57U) can judge whether or not the recorded data that it has downloaded is within the set upper and lower limits. By checking the [Set Limits] box, Make sure to make entries in the following ranges depending upon the device: for RTR-51 between -40 and 80℃...

  • Page 52: Sensor Settings (Rtr-52Pt)

    ■ Sensor Settings (RTR-52Pt) Make sensor settings for the sensor being used with the RTR-52Pt. In the [Setting] Menu, select [RTR-52Pt Sensor Setting] to open the setting window. Note - By changing the sensor, the current recording session will be automatically stopped. [Sensor Setting] window [Send] Button...

  • Page 53: Rtr-51/52/52Pt: Downloading Recorded Data

    RTR-51/52/52Pt: Downloading Recorded Data Connect the RTR-51/52/52Pt Unit for Communication with your Computer. * For details about connecting the Data Logger, please see P.21 for details. In the Main Window, click the icon [RTR-51/52]. Click the [Download Recorded Data] Tab. [Download Recorded Data] [Download] Button...
  • Page 54 [Detailed Settings] Button You can make settings for the processing of the downloaded recorded data. [ OK ] Button Check one - After downloading, automatically show graph After data has been downloaded it will automatically be displayed in the Temp /Humidity graph Window.

  • Page 55: Rtr-51/52/52Pt: Value Adjustment Function

    RTR-51/52/52Pt: 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 56: Temperature: 2-Point Adjustment

    ■ 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. ■...
  • Page 57 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 58: Start Recording

    RTR-53 : Start Recording Here all settings and communication for RTR-53 (Wireless Temperature/ Humidity Data Loggers) can be carried out. Connect a RTR-53 Data Logger to your computer so that communication can occur and check to make sure that your computer system clock is correct.
  • Page 59 Recording Mode - One-time : When the number of readings has reached 16,000, the unit display will read [FULL] and recording will automatically stop. - Endless : When the number of readings reaches 16,000, the next one will overwrite the oldest or first reading. Temperature Unit Change the display of temperature on the Thermo Recorder between [℃...
  • Page 60 [Detailed Settings] Button Making Detailed settings, before click [Start Recording] Button. [ OK ] Button Check one...

  • Page 61: Rtr-53: Downloading Recorded Data

    RTR-53: Downloading Recorded Data Connect the RTR-53 Unit for Communication with your Computer. * For details about connecting the Data Logger, please see P.21 for details. In the Main Window, click the icon [RTR-53]. Click the [Download Recorded Data] Tab. [ Download Recorded Data ] Tab [Download] Button...
  • Page 62 [Detailed Settings] Button You can make settings for the processing of the downloaded recorded data. [OK] Button Check one - After downloading, automatically show graph After data has been downloaded it will automatically be displayed in the Temp /Humidity graph Window. The File is not saved and if necessary should be done separately.

  • Page 63: 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 64 Check [Adjust this Channel], and select either [1-point Adjustment] or [2 Point Adjustment]. [ Initialize ] Button Temperature [Send Settings] Adjustment Button Humidity Adjustment By checking, you can make entries Select 1-point Adjustment or Enter current and post-adjusted reading(s) 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.
  • Page 65 Note - We cannot guarantee that after carrying out adjustment the measuring accuracy will improve for all measuring ranges. - By carrying out adjustment on an already adjusted device without first clicking the Initialize Button, the new adjustment equation will be be used to further adjust the previously adjusted result.

  • Page 66: Rvr-52A: Start Recording

    RVR-52A: Start Recording Here all settings and communication for RVR-52A (Wireless Voltage / Pulse Data Loggers) can be carried out. Connect a RVR-52A Data Logger to your computer so that communication can occur and check to make sure that your computer system clock is correct. * For details about connecting the Data Logger, Please see P.21 for details.
  • Page 67 Note - The start date and time for a programmed recording start is based upon your computer system clock. If your computer clock is not set correctly, a programmed recording start may not start properly. - The estimated finish date and time of recording in one time mode will be automatically calculated from the set recording interval and starting time.
  • Page 68 After transmission has been completed the communication result will appear. By clicking [OK], the set-up process will be finished. By clicking [Close], you can close the window. [Get Settings] Button The Remote Unit recording settings, registration contents, and remaining battery life are displayed. - Registration contents: If a settings transmission was received it displays the Group and Remote Name(s).
  • Page 69 - Upper and Lower Limits The Data Collector (RTR-57C/57U) can judge whether or not the recorded data that it has downloaded is within the set upper and lower limits. By checking the [Set Limits] box, you will be able to enter an upper and lower limit within the following conditions.

  • Page 70: Rvr-52A: Downloading Recorded Data

    RVR-52A: Downloading Recorded Data Connect the RVR-52A Unit for Communication with your Computer. * For details about connecting the Data Logger, please see P.21 for details. In the Main Window, click the icon [RVR-52A]. Click the [Download Recorded Data] Tab. [ Download Recorded Data ] Tab Select the downloading range [Download]...
  • Page 71 [Detailed Settings] Button You can make settings for the processing of the downloaded recorded data. [OK] Button Check one - After downloading, automatically show graph After data has been downloaded it will automatically be displayed in the Temp /Humidity graph Window. The File is not saved and if necessary should be done separately.

  • Page 72: Rvr-52A : Value Adjustment Function

    RVR-52A : Value Adjustment Function This function allows you correct or adjust for errors in measurement values. The Data Logger will record only the adjusted value. Note - When you are carrying out adjustments and formulating equations please take care with the settings and take personal responsibility for the process.
  • Page 73 Click on the [Send Settings] Button to send the adjustment equation to the selected Thermo Recorder. [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.

  • Page 74: Moisture Probe Settings

    ■ Moisture Probe Settings If under the [Start Recording] Tab, you have selected "Measure Moisture by Percentage" as the Measuring Mode, then here you should set into the Data Logger the moisture percentage calculation equation for the moisture sensor you are using. Please follow directions as found in [Communication between Data Loggers and Computers] by connecting the RTR-57C/57U unit to your computer and place the RVR-52A unit face down on top of it.
  • Page 75 Note - For more details about these values, please see the User's Manual that came with your sensor. [Get Settings] Button This allows you to gather the equation that is currently set in the RVR-52A logger. [Send Settings] Button This sends the currently displayed moisture percentage calculation equation to the RVR-52A logger.

  • Page 76: Rtr-57C/57U: Downloading Recorded Data

    RTR-57C/57U: Downloading Recorded Data Here all settings and communication for RTR-57C/57U (Data Collectors) can be carried out. Connect a Data Collector to your computer so that communication can occur. * For details about connecting the Data Collector(S), please see P.19 for details. Note - If you are using RTR-52Pt, only RTR-57U can be used.
  • Page 77 Data Collector Contents No． indicates the data number (1 to 250) assigned in the order of collection. By clicking the [No.] title area you can change the order between ascending and descending. Unit Type RTR-51, etc... Indicates the type of unit, such as RTR-51.

  • Page 78: Download Recorded Data

    ■ Download Recorded Data Select the data to be downloaded from the data list. By clicking the [Download Data] Button, downloading will be started. When downloading has been completed, the graph will be displayed. * To download several sets of data at one time, please see P.75 for details.
  • Page 79 [Detailed Settings] Button You can make settings for the processing of the downloaded recorded data. Select the desired processing method and click [OK] Button to complete the setting. [OK] Button Check one - After downloading, autmatically show graph. - After downloading, save data in file.

  • Page 80: Downloading Several Sets Of Data At One Time

    ■ Downloading Several Sets of Data at One Time You can make settings for the processing of the downloaded recorded data. While holding down the <Shift> key or <Ctrl> key, click on those sets of data you wish to download. ①...

  • Page 81: Downloading Several Sets Of Data At One Time

    If you are downloading several sets of data at one time, all operations will be carried out according to the settings made in [Detailed Settings]. If you have checked [After downloading, automatically show graph] and have selected several sets of data, it is possible to display the selected data in the same graph.

  • Page 82: About Other Buttons

    ■ About other Buttons (under [Download Recorded Data] Tab) ① ② ③ ④ ① [Data Info Display] Button Displays info about data for all selected data from the list. However, info cannot be shown for event recording data. Data Info Display Sample ②...

  • Page 83: Setting The Rtr-57C/57U Clock

    Setting the RTR-57C/57U Clock In the Main Window, click the icon [RTR-57C/57U]. Click the [Set Clock] Tab. Select setting method and by clicking the [Set Clock] Button, the setting will be transmitted. Click [Close] Button to complete the setting. [Set Clock] Tab [Set Clock] Button [Close]...

  • Page 84: Rtr-57C/57U : Upper And Lower Limits

    RTR-57C/57U : Upper and Lower Limits Setting is directly possible in RTR-57C/57U Main Units version 2 or higher. The version can be confirmed in [Help] - [Main Unit Version Info]. * Please See the Help Menu in RTR-57C/57U for details. In the Main Window, click the icon [RTR-57C/57U].
  • Page 85 Note - If upper and lower limit settings have been made in the RTR-5 Series or RVR-52A Loggers, those settings will take precedence. - These settings can be made for RTR-57 Series Version 2 and above. If you are unsure of what version you have, please check the version information in the RTR-57 Series [Help] menu.

  • Page 86: Setting The Date Display Format

    Setting the Date Display Format In the [Display] Menu, select [Date Display Format Settings].

  • Page 88: 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. Open the Graph display by clicking the icon [Temp/Humid Graph] in the Main Window. Click Note - In the Main Window or in the Settings/Communication Display of [RTR-57C/57U], [RTR-51/52], or [RTR-53], select the [Temp/Humid Graph] from the [Start] menu to open the graph.
  • Page 89 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 / B Cursor Movement Buttons and A / B Cursor Buttons By clicking one of the arrow buttons at either side of the bar, you can simultaneously move the A/B cursors.

  • Page 90: Zooming In And Out On The Graph

    ■ Zooming In and Out on the Graph Zoom in Using the Mouse With the left Button drag the mouse to outline the area you want to zoom in on.

  • Page 91: Data List Display

    ■ Data List Display [Date / Time] Button By clicking this Button, you can shift the display between the recorded date and amount of elapsed time since recording started. [ Date / Time ] Button ① ② Recorded Date Display Elapsed Time Display ①...

  • Page 92: Editing The Graph: [View] Menu

    Editing the Graph: [View] Menu...

  • Page 93: Editing The Graph: [Tools] Menu

    Editing the Graph: [Tools] Menu...

  • Page 94: [Tools] Menu

    ■ Editing Recording Conditions : From the [Tools] Menu By clicking the [Ch.] Button you wish to change, the information for that number will be displayed in the "Edit Items". By clicking the [OK] Button after changing, the setting will be completed. [ OK ] Button [Restore]...

  • Page 95: Re-Ordering Channel Data: From The [Tools] Menu

    ■ Re-ordering Channel Data: From the [Tools] Menu There are two ways for re-ordering. - Move by dragging the channel number - Move by selecting the channel number 【Move by dragging the channel number】 Click on the channel of data you wish to move and drag and drop it to the desired new channel position.

  • Page 96: Erasing Selected Channel Data:from The [Tools] Menu

    ■Erasing Selected Channel Data:From the [Tools] Menu Put a check on the channel number you wish to erase. By clicking on the [OK] Button, the deletion will be completed. [OK] Button Put a check on the check box ■ Shifting Unit (℃ / ゜ F): From the [Tools] Menu By clicking on [Shift Unit (℃...

  • Page 97: Copying Display To Clipboard:from The [Tools] Menu

    [Channel No.] Button [OK] Button [Default] Button [Line Width...] Button Color Sample Note - By clicking the [Return to Default] Button, you will return to the color settings when the software was opened. [Graph Line Width Settings] Button Change the width of the data lines and the scale lines. Every time you click on ▲--------the numerical value gets larger, ▼--------the numerical value gets smaller.

  • Page 98: Graph:from The [Graph] Menu

    ■ Graph:From the [Graph] Menu [Graph] Menu Return to Original Size Return from zooming in on one part of data Zoom In / Zoom Out Zooms in or out one step at a time Move Cursor Right / Left Simultaneously move the AB Cursors to the right or left. Move Graph Right / Left Move the Graph Display to the right or left.

  • Page 99: Multi-Scale Graph

    Multi-scale Graph This software, Multi-scale Graph is designed to allow you to view simultaneous 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 files 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 files and print data.

  • Page 100: Display Names And Functions

    ■ Display Names and Functions...
  • Page 101 ⑥ Vertical Axis of Each Channel The vertical axis scale is displayed for each channel. By clicking [ ▲▼ ], the axis can be scrolled for each channel. ⑦ Menu Bar Click on the desired menu in the Menu Bar to set or display each function from which you can choose from an array of commands.

  • Page 102: Zooming In And Out On The Graph

    ■ Zooming In and Out on the Graph Zoom in Using the Mouse With the left Button drag the mouse to outline the area you want to zoom in...

  • Page 103: Data List Display

    ■ Data List Display [Date / Time] Button By clicking this Button, you can shift the display between the recorded date and amount of elapsed time since recording started. [Date / Time] Button ① ② Recorded Date Display Elapsed Time Display ①...

  • Page 104: Editing The Graph

    Editing the Graph ■Selected Channels ON/OFF:From the [View] Menu The channel numbers are displayed in the pull down menu of [Selected Channels ON/OFF]. Check the channel numbers you wish to display. Check Enlarged Note - By clicking a Channel Number in the Toolbar, you can carry out the same operation. ■...

  • Page 105: Setting High, Low, Average Calculation Range: From The [Tools] Menu

    ■ Setting High, Low, Average Calculation Range: From the [Tools] Menu Set the calculation range in the [Set High, Low, Avg. Calculation Range] box. By clicking the [OK] Button, the high, low, average calculation range of each channel data will be changed. On the graph display, the calculation range that you have set will be displayed.

  • Page 106: Editing Recording Conditions:from The [Tools] Menu

    ■Editing Recording Conditions:From the [Tools] Menu By clicking the [Ch.] Button you wish to change, the information for that number will be displayed in the "Edit Items". By clicking the [OK] Button after changing, the setting will be completed. [OK] Button [Restore] Channel Number...

  • Page 107: Re-Ordering Channel Data: From The [Tools] Menu

    ■ Re-ordering Channel Data: From the [Tools] Menu There are two ways for re-ordering. - Move by dragging the channel number - Move by selecting the channel number 【Move by dragging the channel number】 Click on the channel of data you wish to move and drag and drop it to the desired new channel position.

  • Page 108: Merging Channel Data : From The [Tools] Menu103

    ■ Merging Channel Data : From the [Tools] Menu You can merge two different sets of data into one set of data. Click the [ ▼ ] Button, and select the channels you wish to merge. The following kinds of data cannot be merged: - Recording intervals are different - Measurement times overlap (Merging is possible after adjusting the times in [Editing Recording Conditions])

  • Page 109: Erasing Selected Channel Data :From The [Tools] Menu

    ■Erasing Selected Channel Data : From the [Tools] Menu Put a check on the channel number you wish to erase. By clicking on the [OK] Button, the deletion will be completed. [OK] Button Check...

  • Page 110: Vertical Axis Range Display Settings: From The [Tools] Menu

    ■ Vertical Axis Range Display Settings: From the [Tools] Menu You can set the upper and the lower limits of the graph's vertical axis scale for each channel. Check [Fixed] of the channel you wish to set. Enter upper and lower limit values. Set the lower limit at more than -40,000 and set the upper limit at less than 40,000.

  • Page 111: Scale And Unit Conversion: From The [Tools] Menu

    ■ Scale and Unit Conversion: From the [Tools] Menu You can convert the scale and the unit of downloaded data for each channel. Select from [Designate by 2 points] Tab or [Designate by y=ax+b] Tab. [Designate by 2 points] Tab [Designate by y=ax+b] Tab [OK] Button...

  • Page 112: Changing Graph Colors: From The [Tools] Menu107

    ■ Changing Graph Colors: From the [Tools] Menu Color Sample Image Preview...

  • Page 113: Event Viewer

    Event Viewer Here you can manage (view data lists, print, and save as text file) recorded event data. Open the Multi-scale Graph by clicking the [Event Viewer] icon in the Main Window. Click Note - By selecting [Event Viewer] from the [Start] Menu in the Settings/Communication Display of the Main Window or RTR-57C/57U or RVR-52V, the Event Viewer will be opened.

  • Page 114: Scroll Bar

    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 Click on the desired menu in the Menu Bar to set or display each function from which you can choose from an array of commands. ③...

  • Page 115: Shifting Display: From The [View] Menu Or Toolbar

    ■ Shifting Display: From the [View] Menu or Toolbar You can shift the display between the recorded date and the amount of elapsed time from the last recorded data. [View] menu Elapsed Time Display Recorded Date Display ■ Shifting Ascending/Descending: From the [View] Menu or Toolbar You can shift the display to view the recorded data either from the oldest to the newest or from the newest to the oldest.

  • Page 116: File Info

    File Info View File Info about data in the currently displayed data list. Select [File Info] from the [View] Menu. Click the [OK] Button to return to the previous window. [OK] Button File Name : File name of data currently in display. Path : Location where file is saved.

  • Page 117: Print Preview And Printing

    Print Preview and Printing In the [File] Menu, select [Print Preview and Print]. In [Select Channel for Printing] the channel numbers and names will appear. Select the number of the channel(s) you wish to print and click [OK]. - It is possible to choose up to 4 channels at one time. [OK] Button The [Print Preview] will appear.

  • Page 118: Saving A File

    Saving a File If you have clicked [Display the graph after downloading recorded data], and you make any changes to the data after displaying, make sure to save those changes if necessary. ■ Temp/Humid Graph and Multi-scale Graph - In the [File] Menu, select [Overwrite All Data] Will save any changes to file without changing File Name and Saving Location.

  • Page 119: Event Viewer

    ■ Event Viewer - In the [File] Menu, select [Save All Data as...] Save with a new File Name. Select [Save Data as...] in the [File] Menu. Specify the [Location] and enter a [File Name]. Click [Save] to complete the saving process. Specify Location Enter a File Name [Save]...

  • Page 120: Saving Data In Text File

    Saving Data in Text File By saving the recorded data as text file, you can create a file type that can be read by common spreadsheet software. ■ Temp/Humid Graph and Multi-scale Graph Select [Save in Text File] in the [File] Menu. Select the [Delimiters] and [Range to be Saved], and click [OK].

  • Page 121: Event Viewer

    ■ Event Viewer Select [Save Data in Text File] in the [File] Menu. Select the [Text File Type] and click [Designate File] and [OK]. - Comma, Tab, Space, and Semi-colon are codes used by common spreadsheet software, such as Excel and Lotus, when reading Text File to divide cells.

  • Page 122: Opening A File

    Opening a File To open a previously saved file, designate the file name to open it. To open multiple files at once, hold down the <Ctrl> key and select the files you with to open. ■ Opening a File with the Temp/Humid Graph and Multi-scale Graph Select [Open] in the [File] Menu.

  • Page 123: Opening A File With The Event Viewer

    ■ Opening a File with the Event Viewer Open the Event Viewer from the RTR-57C/57U or RVR-52A [Graph] Menu. In the Event Viewer Window under the [File] Menu, click [Open] and a list will appear. Select a File [Open] Selected Button File Name...

  • Page 124: How To Re-Install

    How to Re-install Before re-installing the software, make sure to carry out the uninstall program first. Before you begin the uninstall program, first make sure to quit all T&D Recorder for Windows programs. ■ For Windows XP/2000 In the Windows Control Panel, click on [Add/Remove Programs]. From the list of currently installed programs, select [T&D Recorder for Windows] and click the [Add / Remove] Button.

  • Page 125: For Windows 7/ Vista

    ■ For Windows 7/ Vista In the [Control Panel ] , click [Program – Program Uninstall] . From the list of currently installed programs, select [T&D Recorder for Windows] and click the [Uninstall] Button. The [Install Shield Wizard] will appear. Check [Remove], and click [Next]. Check [Next] Button...

  • Page 126: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting I can't get the communication cable connected to the computer. What should I do? Please connect the communication cable provided with the Thermo Recorder into the serial port of your computer (D-SUB 9 pin male connector). If for some reason you cannot connect directly, please use an appropriate adaptor (gender changer plug) as explained below.
  • Page 127 If you have a computer with energy saving function settings, make sure that the serial port has not been turned off. Especially on NEC brand PC98 notebook computers the default setting maybe such. If your computer is a DOS/V type, check to make sure that the serial port has not been rendered unusable by the BIOS setting.
  • Page 128 ■ How to check : 2 In the [Device Manager], click on [Port (COM&LPT)] and check to see if under that appears [Com Port (COM1)] or [Com Port (COM2)]. If a port appears, it should be usable. - If a mark [ ！ ] or [ × ] appears next to the port, this communication port is unusable.
  • Page 129 If your computer has an internal modem, make sure that the communication port is not being used by it. In some cases, even though no settings appear for the communication port, it cannot be used. Check to see which port is being used by the modem. ■...
  • Page 130 Check to see if some other communication software is in use. Most desktop models have two serial ports, try changing the plug to the other port and change the settings. The date and the time of the recorded data are different from the actual date and time.

  • Page 132: Specification

    Specification Compatible Devices RTR-57C/57U, RTR-51, RTR-52, RTR-52Pt, RTR-53, RVR-52A Number of 8 Channel Simultaneous Display and Processing (Up to 4 RTR-53 Channels units / Up to 8 units for RTR-51, 52, 52Pt and RVR-52A, / Possible to process mixed data from TR-5 and TR-7 Series units) Communication Functions RTR-5 Recording Start (Immediate Start / Programmed Start), Recording...
  • Page 133 Multi-scale Graph Graph Graphs for Each Channel (Zoom in/out and scroll with mouse or keyboard), Vertically Scroll Graph for Each Channel, Channel Graph Color, Background Color, Customize Graph Scale Lines, Turn ON and OFF Channel Display, Move Vertical Scale to Desired Position in Graph (View / Hide Scale for Each Channel) Data Display Channel Name, Recording Interval, Number of Readings, Highest /...
  • Page 135 For product information or questions contact us at: Shimadachi 817-1, Matsumoto, Nagano 390-0852 JAPAN Tel : +81-263-40-0131 Fax : +81-263-40-3152 E-mail : support@tandd.com Office Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00-12:00/13:00-17:00 (GMT +9:00 Tokyo Time) [Web Site] We have opened an English Web Site for your convenience. Here you can find information about our company, news, products, upcoming events, software and User's Manual downloads, as well as, other support.

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