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T&D RTR-500DC Operation Manual

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RTR-500DC
Introductory Manual
Thank you for purchasing our product. This
manual explains in brief how to get an RTR-
500DC unit ready for use and how to install the
software.
Details about how to use the software "RTR-
500DC for Windows" and its functions can be
found in the software "Operation Guide (Help)".
© Copyright T&D Corporation. All rights reserved.
2010.11

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  • Page 1 RTR-500DC Introductory Manual Thank you for purchasing our product. This manual explains in brief how to get an RTR- 500DC unit ready for use and how to install the software. Details about how to use the software "RTR- 500DC for Windows" and its functions can be found in the software "Operation Guide (Help)".
  • Page 2 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 3: 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 4 Continued use may cause fire or electrocution. Do not use this unit in wet or humid places, such as a bathroom. Store RTR-500DC 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 CAUTION Do not use the unit in places such as listed below. It may cause electrocution, fire or have adverse effects on the unit or your PC. - In places exposed to direct sun light. The inside temperature of the unit will rise and may cause fire, damage or deformation.
  • Page 7 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 Changes or Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer for compliance...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Installing the Batteries...............27 POWER and Auto Power Off Function ..........28 Communicating with the Computer ............30 For USB Communication between RTR-500DC and your Computer ....30 For Serial (Use Optional Cable) Communication between RTR-500DC and your Computer ......................... 31 Communication between RTR-501/502/503, ..........32 and your Computer ..................
  • Page 9 Wireless Communication .................. 33 Non-Wireless Communication ................34 One Remote Unit can be set up to communicate with any number of RTR-500DC Units. Wireless Functions Gather Data: Downloading Recorded Data ........36 Monitor Mode: Monitoring Current Readings ........38 Monitor Mode Display ..................39 RU Settings: Start / Stop Recording Remote Unit ......40...

  • Page 10: Before Using

    [Cancel] in the [Installation Wizard] window when it pops up the PC screen and then disconnect the USB cable from the product. For more details about the proper installation procedure, see the Software Introductory manual that accompanies [RTR-500DC for Windows ]. Windows Vista [Cancel]...

  • Page 11: About Data Collector Rtr-500Dc

    - Register up to 224 Remote Units on 1 RTR-500DC RTR-500DC is designed to manage the RTR-500 Series Units (Remote Units) in groups. 1 RTR-500DC Unit can be set up to manage up to 7 groups, with each group containing up to 224 Units.
  • Page 12 Note - If after going into sleep mode, the battery is not changed for about 1 month, or if the battery is left out of the RTR-500DC for more than 2 minutes, all data will be lost.
  • Page 13 - Over 96 Hours on 2 Alkaline Batteries The RTR-500DC takes advantage of our exclusive circuitry design to bring over 96 operating hours worth of power on only 2 AAA alkaline batteries. Energy efficiency is further enhanced with our Auto Power Off Function.

  • Page 14: Contents Of Package

    Contents of Package The following items are included in the package. Data Collector Antena x1 Software CD-ROM x 1 RTR-500DC x 1 (RTR-500DC for Windows) USB Communication AAA Alkaline Introductry Manual Cable x 1 Batteries x 2 and Warranty x 1 Connecting the Antenna Connect the supplied antenna to the antenna connector.

  • Page 15: Appearance Diagram And Part Names

    Appearance Diagram and Part Names ⑧ 26.3 ① ② ⑨ ③ ⑩ ⑪ ④ ⑤ ⑫ ⑦ ⑥ (Unit : mm) ① Antenna Connector ⑧ Antenna ② Operation Dial ⑨ USB cable connection jack ③ LCD Display ⑩ RS-232C Communication cable connection jack ④...

  • Page 16: Installing The Software

    If you have any permanently active software, such as a virus check or scan program in your computer, make sure to also quit it. To install “RTR-500DC for Windows”, it is necessary to have Administrator rights (Computer Administrator) for the computer...

  • Page 17: Procedure For Installing The Software

    If the "Install Program" window does not automatically open, please open it by double clicking on the CD drive icon in [My Computer]. 3. Select "Install RTR-500DC for Windows" and click the [Execute] button to start the installation. 4. The "RTR-500DC for Windows" Setup Wizard window will appear.
  • Page 18 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. Click the [Next] button. 6. The "Choose Destination Location" window will appear. By clicking the [Change] Button it is possible to change the...
  • Page 19 For Windows XP Click the [Install] Button Click the [Continue Anyway] Button 8. After installation has been completed, "RTR-500DC for Windows" will be registered in the Window's [Start] Menu. After having installed the supplied software it is necessary to install the USB Device Driver.

  • Page 20: About Usb Device Drivers

    Upon connecting a Unit to your PC, the [New Hardware Detection Wizard] will automatically open. Please carry out the procedures on the following pages to install the USB Device Drivers for the Base Unit (RTR-500DC), Remote Units (RTR-574), and if necessary, Repeaters (RTR-500).

  • Page 21: Procedure For Installing The Base Unit Usb Device Driver

    Procedure for Installing the Base Unit USB Device Driver Carry out all USB Device Driver installations for only one Unit at a time1 Users of Windows XP should carry out the following procedure to install the USB Device Driver. 1. By connecting a Base Unit to your computer, the [New Hardware Detection Wizard] will automatically open.
  • Page 22 2. The installation process will begin. If a warning message window appears, click the [Continue Anyway] button, and continue with the installation. 3. Once the completion message appears, installation has finished. Click the [Finish] Button.

  • Page 23: The Rtr-574 / Repeater Usb Device Driver

    Procedure for Installing the RTR-574 / Repeater USB Device Driver Carry out all USB Device Driver installations for only one Unit at a time1 Users of Windows XP should carry out the following procedure to install the USB Device Driver. 1.
  • Page 24 If a warning message window appears, click the [Continue Anyway] button, and continue with the installation. 3. Once the completion message appears, installation has finished. Click the [Finish] Button. - See page from 16 of this Manual for about how to confirm that the USB Device Driver has been properly installed.

  • Page 25: Checking A Usb Device Driver

    Checking a USB Device Driver Check the USB Device Driver installation for one device at a time1 The checking procedure is the same for the Base Unit, Remote Units and Repeaters. Check using the following steps: 1. Open the Device Manager window. Procedure example: In the Windows Start Menu, click on "Control...
  • Page 26 Click on "System". In the System Properties Window, click on the [Hardware] tab. Click the [Device Manager] Button. 2. Connect the target 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 27 If the icon appears with an " ? " or an " ! ", the PC is not properly recognizing the Unit. Windows XP Windows Vista / Windows 7 3. If your PC does not properly recognize a Unit, please re-install the USB Device Driver by following the directions on the next pages.

  • Page 28: 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...
  • Page 29 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 30 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 "Device Driver" as the driver location. Click the [OK] button to return to the Wizard window. 7.
  • Page 31 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 XP For Windows Vista and Windows 7 Click the [Install] Button Click the [Continue Anyway] Button...

  • Page 32: Explanation Of The Button Functions

    Explanation of the Button Functions - When downloading via wireless communication the [Select Group] display will appear. - Allows you to swift-scroll across data when viewing a graph or an event list. - The downloaded data list will be displayed. - Allows you to swiftly make changes to the upper and lower limit value settings.

  • Page 33: 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. The selected part will be displayed in an easy-to-see inversed shade.

  • Page 34: Lcd Display

    LCD Display ⑤ ① ② ③ ④ ① The item marked with an arrow [ ] denotes it has been selected. If you move the operation dial up and down, the arrow will move accordingly and by pressing in the dial the item selected will be activated.

  • Page 35: Recorded Data Displays

    Valious measurement Data that has been downloaded to an RTR-500DC unit can be displayed in Graph form. Current Readings Monitoring The RTR-500DC can be set to patrol and monitor Remote Units groups and display in order the current readings for view.

  • Page 36: Installing The Batteries

    + and -. Note - The RTR-500DC unit has no battery recharging ability. - If using an outside power source, batteries are not necessary. About Battery Life When battery life goes low, a battery life warning mark will be displayed to inform you it is time to replace the battery.

  • Page 37: Power And Auto Power Off Function

    POWER and Auto Power Off Function Switch the power ON by pressing the <POWER> button or the Operation Dial. To switch the power OFF, press the <POWER> button. You cannot switch the power OFF with the Operation Dial. Press the Operation Dial <ON/OFF>...
  • Page 38 Setting the Date and Time Follow the procedure below to make clock settings for the Unit. In the Main Menu, go to [Set Functions] and select [Set Clock]. Set the desired values. (1) Moving the Operation Dial up and down will change the selection item of the display in the order of month, day, year, hour, and minute1 By pressing the dial, the...

  • Page 39: Communicating With The Computer

    USB communication cable (provided) or the serial cable (optional). You can transfer the registration contents from one RTR-500DC to another via the attached software. For details see the [Help Menu] in “RTR-500DC for Windows” or the Introductory manual that accompanies it.

  • Page 40: For Serial (Use Optional Cable) Communication Between Rtr-500Dc And Your Computer

    Computer 1. Connect the Serial Communication Cable to a serial port on your computer. 2. Connect the Serial Cable to the COM port on the RTR-500DC. Examples of Serial Port Symbols The cable connection is a D-sub 9pin male. Please connect to the place that has such a symbol.

  • Page 41: Communication Between Rtr-501/502/503

    Communication between RTR-501/502/503, and your Computer 1. Connect the communication cable. Connect the RTR-500DC Unit to your computer with the provided communication cable. (USB or RS-232C) Place the Data Logger on the RTR-500DC. 2. In order to carry out wireless communication, register Groups and Remote Units.

  • Page 42: Communicating With The Data Logger

    The following operations can be done using Wireless communication. - Download Recorded Data You can download data to the RTR-500DC that has been recorded in Remote Units from a distance, without having to collect the units. - Change Recording Conditions You can control and change Recording Start Date and Time (Programmed Start).

  • Page 43: Non-Wireless Communication

    Non-Wireless Communication Optical Communication for RTR-501/502/503 Place logger face down on RTR-500DC Optical Communication Area Via Optional Communication Cable for RTR-574 Connect using the optional communication cable TR-6C10 The following operations can be done using communication via cable or optical communication.

  • Page 44: One Remote Unit Can Be Set Up To Communicate With Any Number Of Rtr-500Dc Units

    RTR-500DC Unit that carries that Remote Unit's registration information. Note - If you try to carry out communication between one Remote Unit and several RTR-500DC Units at the same time, an error message will appear. Remote Units...

  • Page 45: Wireless Functions: Gather Data Downloading Recorded Data

    Wireless Functions: Gather Data Downloading Recorded Data WL Gather Data] . In the Main Menu, open [ Choos a Group. Select the Remote Unit you wish to download the data from. Press on [Execute]. 　　　　　 ① ② ① Rpt Route : Repeater Route Choose from No Rpt (No Repeter) or Obey Reg (Obey Register) ②...
  • Page 46 If Downloading Recorded Data Fails If there is not enough memory remaining, the message [Memory Over] will appear and downloading will stop. Please save recorded data from the TR-57DCi to your PC and delete unnecessary data from the TR-57DCi to make space for downloading new data from the Data Logger.

  • Page 47: Monitor Mode: Monitoring Current Readings

    Press Operation Daial. ① ② ③ ④ ① All Groups Remote Units in all groups registered to the RTR-500DC will be contacted via wireless communication. Specify Group ② All Remote Units in the selected groups will be contacted via wireless communication.

  • Page 48: Monitor Mode Display

    Monitor Mode Display Current measurement readings for those units with which communication is possible will be displayed consecutively every 2 seconds. For those units with which communication is impossible the measurement will be displayed as [----]. For RTR-501/502/503 ⑪ ⑩ ②...

  • Page 49: Ru Settings: Start / Stop Recording Remote Unit

    Wireless Functions: RU Settings Start / Stop Recording Remote Unit WL RU Settings] and then Select [Start In the Main Menu, open [ Recording] or [Stop Recording] . ① ② Choos a Group in select menu. Select a Group in which Remote Units are registered. Press on [Execute].

  • Page 50: Visitor Entry : Entry / Release Visitor Remote Unit

    Wireless Functions: Visitor Entry Entry / Release Visitor Remote Unit Accept Visitor RU (Remote Unit) WL Visitor Entry] and then Select [Accept In the Main Menu, open [ Visitor RU] . Press on Operation Dial. Completed Vistor Entry Completed, shows Serial No, of Remote Unit.

  • Page 51: Non-Wireless Communication Functions

    Non-Wireless Communication Functions Gather Data Connect the RTR-500DC to the Data Logger either by placing it on the Collector for optical communication or connect via the optional communication cable. Record Settings ① ④ ② ③ ① Start (Recording Start) Choose from Immediate Start / Programmed Start ②...

  • Page 52: Data List: Display Graph

    Data List: Display Graph In this display you can view in graph form the recorded data col- lected by the Unit. 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 Unit.
  • Page 53 61 Graph Display Range From the entire range of recorded data this line shows the range of data currently on display. You can use the< List> button on the Unit to zoom in and the < Collect> button to zoom out on data. 71 Date and Time of Cursor Position The date and time of the current cursor position are shown here.

  • Page 54: Data List: Deleting Data

    Data List: Deleting Data All downloaded data is temporarily saved in the Unit. It is possible to select it for deletion. Deleting Selected Data In the Main Menu, open [Data List]. Select the data you wish to delete and press the Operation Dial. Main Menu Select data Move the arrow to [Select Delete] and press the Operation Dial.

  • Page 55: Set Functions: Operational Settings

    Set Functions: Operational Settings By changing the Unit of Temperature, the Recorded Data display in the Unit and the LCD display on the target Remote Unit(s) for which recording was started from the Unit will be also be changed to reflect the new setting.
  • Page 56 ■ Set Contrast : Adjusting Contrast In the Main Menu, open [Set Functions] and [Set Contrast]. Move the Operation Dial up to make the display darker and down to make it lighter. Default value: 65 (0 to 100) Press the Operation Dial to return to the Main Menu. ■...
  • Page 57 ■ Clear Memory: The memory of the Unit is adjusted to Zero1 In the Main Menu, open [Set Functions] and [Clear Memory]. Press on the Execute. ■ Set Clock: Making Clock Settings In the Main Menu, open [Set Functions] and [Set Clock]. Select the item you wish to change and press the Operation Dial.
  • Page 58 ■ Beep: Muting the Operation Beep In the Main Menu, open [Set Functions] and [Beep]. Current Setting Select Move the arrow to either [ON] or [OFF] and press the Operation Dial to confirm. Move the arrow to [Back] and press the dial to return to the Main Menu. ■...
  • Page 59 ■ Radio Wave Monitor: Checking 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 60 Menu List GATHER DATA [Back] [Back] Group List RU / VRU List [Back] Start Execute Downloading Repeater Rout : Data No Rpt / Obey Reg Canceled * Specify Period of Data to be Downloaded * It is possible to cancel by pushing the operation dial while Downloading. Monitor Mode [Back] All Groups...
  • Page 61 RU Settings [Back] Start Recording [Back] [Back] Time Group List [Back] Execute RU / VRU List Start: Programmed / immImmediate Interval *1 Recording Mode*1 ‘YY/MM/DD XX:XX:XX *2 Stop Recording [Back] Group List [Back] [Back] RU / VRU List Execute [Back] Confirmatin Display *1 Only the confirmation.
  • Page 62 Visitor Entry [Back] Accept Visitor RU [Back] Join VRU, Push Dial [Back] Serial No * Unit Name * Release One [Back] Vistor List [Back] Execute Release All [Back] Execute * Only the confirmation. Gather Data Specify the period of data to be downloaded. Upon completion of the download, a graph will appear.
  • Page 63 Data List [Back] [Back] Data List Display Graph (Press Operation Dial to display Graph) [Back] Continue Select Delete [Back] Execute Set Functions [Back] Set Temp Unit Back °C °F Set Backlight Back OFF, 1 to 100 Set Contrast Back 0 to 100 Check Memory Back Display Memory Usage (%)

  • Page 64: Specifications For Rtr-500Dc Data Collector

    Specifications for RTR-500DC Data Collector RTR-500DC Unit Compatible Devices Remote Unit: RTR-501/501L, RTR-502/502L, RTR-503/503L, RTR-574 Repeater : RTR-500 Recording Capacity 16 units at full storage capacity16,000 readings x16= 256,000 readings. Can hold up to 250 downloading sessions Functions Downloading data (possible to display results of upper and...

  • Page 65: Software (Rtr-500Dc For Windows)

    Communication Time Data from RTR-500DC to PC USB : 12 sec (1ch) / 24 sec (4ch) RS-232C: 22 sec (1ch) / 42 sec (4ch) Data from Remote Unit to RTR-500DC Optical: 170 sec (RTR-50x) RS-232C: 45 sec (RTR-574) Dimensions H125mm x W58mm x D26.3mm (excluding Antenna Connector)
  • Page 66 RS-232C Communication Cable [unit: mm] TR-07C 1500 RS-232C Communication Cable Cable Length: 1.0m (40 in) Connector Type: Specialized Connector D-sub9pin To RTR-500DC To PC 1000 TR-6C10 Cable Length: 1.0m (40 in) To RTR-500DC To RTR-574 USB Communication Cable [unit: mm]...
  • Page 67 Introductory manual downloads, as well as, other support. Please stop by and see what we have to offer. Data Collector RTR-500DC Introductory manual Published by T&D Corporation (1st Edition) © Copyright T&D Corporation. All rights reserved.

  • Page 68: Warranty

    Data Collector RTR-500DC Warranty Customer's name: Address: Phone No.: Dealer's name: Address: Phone No.: Guarantee period 12 months from date of purchase Date of purchase Provisions for Free Repair 11 If the Unit does not work properly despite the fact that the customer used it properly and in...

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