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T&D RTR-500AW Introductory Manual

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Network Base Station
RTR-500NW
RTR-500AW
Introductory Manual
Thank you for purchasing our product. This manual
explains in brief how to get an RTR-500NW/500AW
unit ready for use and how to install the software.
Details about how to use the software "RTR-500W
for Windows" and its functions can be found in the
software "Operation Guide (Help)".
© Copyright T&D Corporation. All rights reserved.
2010.XX 165XXXXxxxx (1st Edition)

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  • Page 1 Network Base Station RTR-500NW RTR-500AW Introductory Manual Thank you for purchasing our product. This manual explains in brief how to get an RTR-500NW/500AW unit ready for use and how to install the software. Details about how to use the software "RTR-500W for Windows"...
  • Page 3 For product information or questions contact us at: 817-1 Shimadachi, Matsumoto, Nagano, JAPAN 390-0852 Fax: +81-263-40-3152 E-mail: support@tandd.com Website http://www.tandd.com/ We have opened an English Website for your convenience. Here you can find information about our company, news, products, upcoming events, software and Introductory Manual downloads, as well as, other support.
  • Page 4 RTR-500NW/500AW Warranty Network Base Station RTR-500NW RTR-500AW 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 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.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    4. Repeater Registration (Only if necessary)------ 34 What are "Base Units", "Remote Units" and "Repeaters"?----------------------------------------12 Notes about Operation Base Unit: RTR-500NW / RTR-500AW ------------ 12 Before Using ---------------------------------------36 Remote Unit: RTR-501 / RTR-502 / RTR-503 ---- 12 Connecting the AC Adaptor --------------------------- 36...

  • Page 6: 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 7: Software User Agreement

    Software User Agreement Disclaimers - T&D Corporation does not guarantee the operation of RTR-500W for Windows. - T&D Corporation shall not accept any responsibility for any damage, whether direct or indirect, that results from the usage of RTR-500W for Windows. - Specifications of RTR-500W for Windows may be subject to change and service may be terminated without advance notice to the user.

  • Page 8: Safety Precautions And Instructions

    Safety 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. Before using this product, please read the following carefully and fully understand the contents.
  • Page 9 DANGER When installing and using this Unit, make sure to follow all warnings and directions from your computer manufacturer. 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 cables, remove batteries, and stop using.
  • Page 10 CAUTION Please note that this Introductory Manual has been written based on the presupposition that details about contracts with an Internet provider, specific network environments and the set-up of any other necessary equipment to enable network connection has already been taken care of by the User and that connection has been confirmed as workable.
  • Page 11 Do not use an AC adaptor other than one that is specified for use with the Unit. It may cause fire or malfunction. Do not put anything on top of the AC adaptor. This may cause overheating. 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.
  • Page 12 Notes and Precautions for Installing Wireless Communication Devices When installing wireless communication devices take special care in selecting locations so as to ensure proper communication. Note that even after a successful installation, due to changes in environmental conditions, communication errors may occur when restarting the system. As far as possible, try to keep wireless communication devices away from metals and set them up in high unobstructed positions.

  • Page 13: Important Notice

    Wireless Regulations 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 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 14: Features Of Rtr-500Nw/500Aw

    FTP to a server including T&D’s WebStorage Service. Moreover, the Unit can be set up to monitor for warnings and send warning reports via e-mail. RTR-500NW is for use with a wired LAN RTR-500AW is for use with a wireless LAN (802.11b/g) Introduction...

  • Page 15: Make Registration Changes Via Network

    Make Registration Changes via Network After making initial settings via USB it is possible to make all registration changes and settings via network. Monitoring Current Readings and Viewing Recorded Data via Web Browser By sending recorded data or current readings to the T&D WebStorage Service it is possible to check and share data via a web browser.

  • Page 16: What Are "Base Units", "Remote Units" And "Repeaters

    What are "Base Units", "Remote Units" and "Repeaters"? Base Unit: RTR-500NW / RTR-500AW Base Unit collects via wireless communication current readings and data measured by and recorded in Remote Units as well as monitors for warnings. Remote Unit: RTR-501 / RTR-502 / RTR-503 A Remote Unit is a Data Logger designed to measure and record temperature and humidity.

  • Page 17: About Registration

    About Registration It is first necessary to register Remote and Repeater Units (where needed) to a Base Unit. It is possible to register them into Groups by place or by purpose.A Wireless Communication Frequency Channel is then assigned to each Group to help avoid interference and poor transmission.Remote Units and Repeaters cannot be registered to more than one Group.

  • Page 18: Basic Procedure Flow

    Basic Procedure Flow The following shows the basic flow of procedures. Details about contracts with an Internet provider, specific network environments and the set-up of any other necessary equipment to enable a network connection should be taken care of by the User. Before getting started the connection should be confirmed as workable.

  • Page 19: Getting Ready

    Getting Ready This section explains what needs to be done before registrations and settings can be made. Package Contents --------------------------------16 Connect the Antenna------------------------------------ 16 Appearance Diagram and Part Names-------17 Installing the Software ----------------------------19 Before Installing the Software------------------------- 19 Procedure for Installing the Software --------------- 20 Installing the USB Device Driver ---------------23 Procedure for Installing the USB Device Driver -- 24 Checking the USB Device Driver--------------------- 25...

  • Page 20: Package Contents

    Package Contents Please check that he following items are included in the package: RTR-500NW or Antenna USB Communication LAN Cable (LN-20W) RTR-500AW Cable (US-15C) *Only use for RTR-500NW AC Adaptor Software Introductory Manual (AD-0605) CD-ROM (This Manual including warranty) Make sure to install the software before connecting the Unit to a PC with the USB cable.

  • Page 21: Appearance Diagram And Part Names

    Appearance Diagram and Part Names Front and Bottom (Unit:mm) Antenna Optical Communication Area POWER LED ACTIVE LED DIAG (Diagnosis) LED ALARM LED External Input Terminal External Output Terminal Getting Ready...
  • Page 22 Sides Right Left RTR-500NW RTR-500AW (Unit:mm) LAN Cable Connector (RTR-500NW only) AC Adaptor Jack USB Mini Connector (Mini-B) From hereafter in this manual, RTR-500NW/500AW units will be referred to as the "Unit". Getting Ready...

  • Page 23: Installing The Software

    Installing the Software Make sure to install the software before connecting the Unit to a PC with the USB cable. If you have connected a Unit to your computer before installing the USB device driver, make sure to click the [Cancel] button in the Wizard window when it pops up on the computer display.

  • Page 24: Procedure For Installing The Software

    Procedure for Installing the Software This explanation uses displays from Windows XP SP2. If your OS is Windows Vista or Windows 7, the window layout may be slightly different. However, the message contents and the button operations are the same, so please follow the directions as written below. 1.
  • Page 25 4. The "RTR-500W for Windows" Setup Wizard window will appear Click the [Next] Button 5. The "Software License Agreement" window will appear. Please read all the terms stipulated in the agreement. Check "I accept the terms of the license agreement" if you accept the terms.
  • Page 26 7. The "Ready to Install the Program" window will appear. Click the [Install] Button to begin installation. Although a warning message such as below may appear, there is no problem, please move on to the next step. Warning Message For Windows Vista and Windows 7 For Windows XP Click the [Install] Button Click the [Continue Anyway] Button...

  • Page 27: Installing The Usb Device Driver

    Installing the USB Device Driver Please make sure to first install the software before installing the driver. Make sure to install the software before connecting the Unit to a PC with the USB cable. After having completed installing the software, connect the Unit to a PC using the USB cable and proceed with installing the USB device driver.

  • Page 28: Procedure For Installing The Usb Device Driver

    Procedure for Installing the USB Device Driver Install using the following steps: (for Windows XP only) 1. By connecting a data logger to your computer, the [New Hardware Detection Wizard] will automatically open. Check "No, not this time". Click the [Next] Button. Check "Install the software automatically (Recommended)".

  • Page 29: Checking The Usb Device Driver

    Checking the USB Device Driver 1. Open the Device Manager window. Procedure example: (The screen shots below are from Windows XP SP2) In the Windows Start Menu, click on "Control Panel" to open. Click on "Performance and Maintenance". Click on "System". Getting Ready...
  • Page 30 In the System Properties Window, click on the [Hardware] tab. Click the [Device Manager] Button. 2. Connect the Unit to the computer with a USB cable and look at the icon displayed in the Device Manager window in order to check whether or not the USB device driver has been properly installed.

  • Page 31: Re-Installing The Usb Device Driver

    Re-installing the USB Device Driver 1. Right click on the icon. 2. From the pop-up menu click on "Properties" . 3. When the following window appears, click on the [Reinstall Driver] button to display the Wizard window. [General] Tab Window [Reinstall Driver] Button Getting Ready...
  • Page 32 4. If you are using Windows XP, please follow the directions below and move on to step 6. Check the "Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)". Click the [Next] Button. Check the "Include this location in the search:". Click the [Browse] Button.
  • Page 33 Click the [Browse] Button. 6. Specify the location of the Driver. Click the plus (+) sign next to the folder into which the software was installed and specify "Driver RTR-500" as the driver location. Place the supplied software (CD-ROM) into the CD-ROM drive and select "Driver RTR-500"...
  • Page 34 8. The installation process will begin. Please note that the following warning messages may appear during installation. However, this will cause no problems with USB device driver installation. Please move on to the next step. Warning Message For Windows Vista and Windows 7 For Windows XP Click the [Install] Button Click the [Continue Anyway] Button...
  • Page 35 Registering Device and Making Settings This section explains a few items that need to be checked before registering devices and making settings and the basic processes of both. About Applications and the Operation Guide 32 How to Open ---------------------------------------------- 32 Registering Devices and Making Settings---33 1.

  • Page 36: Making Settings

    About Applications and the Operation Guide How to Open Click on Windows [Start] - [All Programs] - [RTR-500W for Windows] and then click on the item in the Menu which you wish to open. MENU: - RTR-500W Settings Utility: For Base Unit, Remote Unit and Repeater Registration and Settings - Temperature / Humidity Graph : For Viewing Downloaded Data - Data Downloading Tools :...

  • Page 37: Registering Devices And Making Settings

    Registering Devices and Making Settings This section briefly explains in sequence what needs to be done in order to carry out registration of devices and the making of settings. 1. Base Unit Settings Before making initial settings please confirm the following: Is the Unit connected to a PC with the USB cable? Are the "POWER"...

  • Page 38: Base Unit Operational Settings

    3. Base Unit Operational Settings Next please make all Base Unit operational settings from the Menu of the RTR-500W Settings Utility. Settings Menu The following operational settings are made here: Wireless Route Settings, Clock Settings, Network Settings, E-Mail Settings, FTP Settings, Send Current Readings Settings, Warning Report Settings, and Auto-Download Settings.

  • Page 39: Notes About Operation

    Notes about Operation This section explains a few items that should be remembered when carrying out operation. efore Using -----------------------------------------36 Connecting the AC Adaptor --------------------------- 36 LED Lamps before Starting Operation-------------- 36 Useful Features and Functions-----------------37 Changing Settings during Operation --------------- 37 Registering Remote Units via an RTR-500 ------- 37 LED Lamp Display---------------------------------38 External Contact Output / Input Terminals---39...

  • Page 40: Before Using

    Before Using Connecting the AC Adaptor When ready for actual operation, disconnect the USB cable from the Base Unit and supply power by connecting to the supplied AC adaptor. When using RTR-500W, please connect the LAN cable to the HUB before supplying power. LED Lamps before Starting Operation At this point if the Unit is properly running, after having supplied power all the LED lamps should come on and after a short time the POWER...

  • Page 41: Useful Features And Functions

    Useful Features and Functions Changing Settings during Operation It is possible to make changes to settings by either connecting the Unit to the same computer used when making the initial registration with a USB cable or via a network connection. When making changes to settings keep the following two points in mind.

  • Page 42: Led Lamp Display

    "ACTIVE" Error both BLINKING DHCP Server or other such error.) Normal - The LAN cable is disconnected. Error - The RTR-500AW cannot communicate ACTIVE with its access point. - Wireless Communication or LAN Communication BLINKING in progress Communication is in progress.

  • Page 43: External Contact Output / Input Terminals

    External Contact Output / Input Terminals What is the External Contact Output? When the "ALARM" LED lamp goes on, the external output simultaneously goes ON. If you wish to connect a buzzer, light or other warning device to the external output terminal please see the following important information.

  • Page 44: Uninstalling The Software

    Uninstalling the Software Before running the uninstall program, make sure to quit all software applications. If it is necessary to uninstall the software please follow the steps below: 1. In the Windows Start Menu, click on "Control Panel" to open. Windows XP Click the "Add or Remove Programs".
  • Page 45 3. From the list of currently installed programs, select "RTR-500W for Windows" and click the [Remove] Button or the [Uninstall] Button. Windows XP Click the [Remove] Button Windows Vista / Windows 7 Click the [Uninstall] Button 4. The "Install Shield Wizard" window will appear. Place a check next to [Remove], and click the [Next] button.

  • Page 46: Product Specifications

    Current Consumption RTR-500NW: 300mA RTR-500AW: 400mA Communication Interface USB (MiniB Connector) / Optical Communication Wired LAN (RTR-500NW) / Wireless LAN (RTR-500AW) LED Indicator POWER / ACTIVE / DIAG / ALARM Dimensions H83mm x W102mm x D28mm (excluding antenna) Antenna Length 87.3mm...
  • Page 47 Wireless LAN (RTR-500AW) Internal wireless LAN antenna IEEE 802.11b/g WEP, WPA/WPA2 (PSK) Data Transfer Protocol Auto-downloading of Recorded FTP (PASV mode also supported) Data / Automatic Sending of SMTP (SMTP-AUTH, POP-Before) Current Readings *SMTP-AUTH supports LOGIN only Warning Monitoring SMTP (SMTP-AUTH, POP-Before)

  • Page 48: Software (Rtr-500W For Windows)

    Software (RTR-500W for Windows) Operating Environment Compatible Base Units: RTR-500NW, RTR-500AW Devices Remote Units: RTR-501/501L, RTR-502/502L, RTR-503/503L Repeater: RTR-500 Compatible OS Microsoft Windows 7 32/64bit English Microsoft Windows Vista 32bit English Microsoft Windows XP 32bit (SP2 or above) English *Operation under a 64bit OS is not guaranteed.

  • Page 49: Options

    Options Wall Attachment TR-5WK1 Materials: PC Resin Screw for fastening to wall x 2 Double-sided Tape x 1 Screw for fastening Unit x 1 Dimensions: W106 x H86 x D17.8mm Screw holes: 2 - ø3.2mm Usage Figure Notes about Operation...
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