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T&D RTR-500 Introductory Manual

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Wireless Base Station / Repeater
RTR-500
Introductory Manual
Thank you for purchasing our product. This manual
provides a brief explanation of how to set up and
get started with the RTR-500.
Details about how to use the software "RTR-500 for
Windows" and its functions can be found in the
Software "Operation Guide (Help)".
If the RTR-500 is to be used as a Repeater, please
follow directions found in the Software and in the
Introductory Manual that came with the Base Unit.
Only after getting the Base Unit ready please get the
Repeater(s) ready.
© Copyright T&D Corporation. All rights reserved.
2011.09. 16504580011 (2nd Edition)

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  • Page 1 Windows" and its functions can be found in the Software "Operation Guide (Help)". If the RTR-500 is to be used as a Repeater, please follow directions found in the Software and in the Introductory Manual that came with the Base Unit.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Getting Ready Q&A about Settings -------------------------------- 42 Package Contents----------------------------14 Product Specifications ----------------------44 Connecting the Antenna ------------------------- 15 Software (RTR-500 for Windows) -------------- 45 Before Installing the Software -------------16 Options ------------------------------------------46 RTR-500 for Windows Installation Warranty ----------------------------------- Back Procedure ------------------------------------------- 17...

  • Page 3: Notices

    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 4: Safety Precautions And Instructions

    Safety Precautions and Instructions Before using please read the following precautions and instructions. The following items should be strictly obeyed for the safe usage of this Unit, and for protecting yourself and other people from bodily harm and/or damage to property. Explanation of Symbols Explanation of Warning Symbols These entries are actions that absolutely under no...
  • Page 5 DANGER Be sure to follow the warnings and notices about use from your PC maker when installing and using the Unit. Do not take apart, repair or modify the Unit. Doing so may cause fire or electrocution. If water or a foreign body enters the Unit, immediately disconnect the cables, remove batteries, and stop using.
  • Page 6 CAUTION This Unit has been designed for private or industrial use only. It is not for use in situations where strict safety precautions are necessary such as in connection with medical equipment, whether directly or indirectly. Harmful gases or chemicals may cause corrosion and/or other danger to the Unit.
  • Page 7 Condensation may occur if the Unit is moved from one environment to another where the difference in temperature is great. Use the Unit in an environment where the ambient temperature is from -10 to 60˚C and the humidity is 90%RH (no condensation) or less. To prevent damage to the Unit from static electricity, remove static electricity from your body by touching metal around you (door knob, window frame) before touching the Unit.
  • Page 8 Compliance Information CE Statement This device complies with technical specifications required under EN 301 489 (with battery and AC Adaptor), EN 300-220, and EN 60950-1. Important Notice Wireless products cannot be used in countries other than where those products have been approved for use, according to that country's wireless regulations.
  • Page 9 After having made an installation, check the wireless signal strength. - The supplied software application includes a feature to check for wireless signal strength.In the RTR-500 Settings Utility in the "Wireless Route Settings" menu it is possible to check click signal strength.

  • Page 10: Features Of Rtr-500

    Return Unit - If you wish to use the RTR-500 as a Repeater, please follow the directions found in this Introductory Manual or in the Operation Guide in the Sofware that comes with the Unit for details about getting ready, registration and making settings.

  • Page 11: Base Units: Rtr-500, Rtr-500Gsm, Rtr-500Nw/500Aw

    What are Base Units, Remote Units and Repeaters? Base Units: RTR-500, RTR-500GSM, RTR-500NW/500AW A Base Unit can collect data measured by and recorded in Remote Units via wireless communication, and send the collected data either by FTP or e-mail to a server whereby the data can be downloaded to your computer via an external network, such as the Internet.

  • Page 12: About Registration

    About Registration It is first necessary to register the desired Remote and Repeater Units (where needed) to a Base Unit. It is possible to register them into Groups by place or by purpose. Assign a Wireless Communication Frequency Channel for each Group. Remote Units and Repeaters can only be registered to one Group at a time.

  • Page 13: Basic Procedures

    Basic Procedures The following outline shows the Basic Procedures when an RTR-500 Unit is being used as a Base Unit. Getting Ready 1. Get the Base Unit (RTR-500) ready to use 2. Install the software "RTR-500 for Windows" 3. Install the USB Device Drivers and confirm their operation - Checking the USB Device Driver for Base Unit and Remote Unit (RTR-574) 4.

  • Page 14: Getting Ready

    Getting Ready This section explains what needs to be done before registrations and settings can be made.

  • Page 15: Package Contents

    Package Contents The following items are included in the package. Wireless Base Station Antenna x 1 Software USB Communication RTR-500 x 1 CD-ROM Cable (US-15C) x 1 Memo Sticker * x 1 Introductory Manual (including Warranty) x 1 * Please write Repeater names, numbers or any other memos on the sticker and fasten it to the Unit.

  • Page 16: Connecting The Antenna

    RTR-500 Appearance Diagrams and Part Names Unit :mm Front Back Left Side Right Side Antenna Connector Optical Communication Area USB Connector (Mini-B) Battery Cover Monitor LED AC Adaptor Jack Antenna (EIAJ Voltage Classification 2) Connecting the Antenna Connect the supplied antenna to the antenna connector.

  • Page 17: Before Installing The Software

    Note that the software "RTR-500 for Windows" is used in conjunction with RTR-500 Base Units. If your Base Unit is not an RTR-500, it is not necessary to install the software "RTR-500 for Windows" into the computer. Is Windows working properly? If Windows is not activated properly, it may be impossible to install and run "RTR-500 for Windows".

  • Page 18: Procedure

    - 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-500 for Windows" and click the [Execute] Button to start the installation. Click the...
  • Page 19 4. The "RTR-500 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 20 6. The window will appear in which you can select the folder where the software is installed. Check to make sure that the Software Installation Folder is correct. If you wish to specify a different folder as the installation folder, click the [Browse...] Button.
  • Page 21 For Windows XP Click the [Install] Button Click the [Continue Anyway] Button 9. After installation has been completed, "RTR-500 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 22: About Usb Device Drivers

    Before connecting a Unit to a PC with a USB cable make sure to install the Software first. If the Base Unit is not an RTR-500, please follow directions for installing the USB Device Drivers found in the Introductory Manual that came with the Base Unit you are using.

  • Page 23: Procedure For Installingthe Base Unit / Repeater Usb Device Driver

    Carry out all USB Device Driver installations for only one Unit at a time. Users of Windows XP should carry out the following procedure to install the USB Device Drivers. 1. By connecting the RTR-500 to the computer, the [Found New Hardware Wizard] window will automatically open. Wizard window USB Connection The "Wizard"...
  • Page 24 - If during installation a window appears such as the one to the left, click the [Continue Anyway] button. 3. Once the completion message appears, installation has finished. Click the [Finish] Button. - See page from 26 of this Manual for about how to confirm that the USB Device Driver has been properly installed.

  • Page 25: Procedure For Installing The Rtr-574

    Procedure for Installing the RTR-574 USB Device Driver Carry out all USB Device Driver installations for only one Unit at a time. Users of Windows XP should carry out the following procedure to install the USB Device Driver. 1. By connecting the RTR-574 to the computer, the [Found New Hardware Wizard] window will automatically open.
  • Page 26 2. The installation process will begin. - If during installation a window appears such as the one to the left, click the [Continue Anyway] button. 3. Once the completion message appears, installation has finished. Click the [Finish] Button. - See page from 26 of this Manual for about how to confirm that the USB Device Driver has been properly installed.

  • Page 27: Checking The Usb Device Driver

    Checking the USB Device Driver Check the USB Device Driver installation for one device at a time. 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: (The screen shots below are from Windows XP SP2) In the Windows Start Menu,...
  • Page 28 Click on "System". In the System Properties Window, click on the [Hardware] tab. Click the [Device Manager] Button. 2. Connect the Unit with the supplied USB communication cable to the computer and use your computer's Device Manager to check whether or not the USB device driver has been installed correctly.
  • Page 29 If the icon appears with an " ? " or an " ! ", the PC is not properly recognizing the Unit. For Windows 7/ For Windows XP Windows Vista 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 30: Re-Installing The Usb Device Driver

    Re-installing the USB Device Driver 1. In the Device Manager window, right click on the icon for the Unknown Device. 2. From the pop-up menu click on "Properties". 3. When the following window appears, click on the [Reinstall Driver] button to continue. [General] Tab [Reinstall Driver] Button...
  • Page 31 4. If you are using Windows XP, please follow the directions below and move on to step 6. Check "Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)". Click the [Next] Button. Check "Include this location in the search:". Click the [Browse] Button to specify the location of the device driver.
  • Page 32 6. Specify the location of the device driver. Click the plus (+) sign next to the folder into which "RTR-500 for Windows" was installed and specify "Driver RTR-500" as the driver location. Or place the supplied software (CD-ROM) into the CD-ROM drive and select "Device...
  • Page 33 For WIndows For WIndows 7 and Windows Vista Location Example: C:\Program Files\RTR-500 for Windows\Driver RTR-500 8. The installation process will begin. * Please note that the following warning messages may appear during installation. However, this will cause no problems with device driver installation.

  • Page 34: Other

    Other...

  • Page 35: About Applications And The Operation Guide

    - Operation Guide: Read this for details about how to operate each of the applications. Operation Guide It contains all of the necessary information for the proper use of "RTR-500 for Windows". Please read before carrying out registrations or making settings.

  • Page 36: Registering Devices And Making Settings

    Open the "RTR-500 Settings Utility" from the Applications Menu, and make settings for the Base Unit. 2. Remote Unit Registration 1. After having completed the Base Unit Settings, in the RTR-500 Settings Utility, open the [Remote Unit Settings] Menu. 2. When the direction appears in the application window connect the Data Logger to enable communication with the Base Unit and/or PC.

  • Page 37: Base Unit Operational Settings

    Settings] Menu. 2. When the direction appears in the application window, connect the Repeater with a USB communication cable to the computer. - Do not connect multiple RTR-500 Units at the same time. PC into which software has been installed...

  • Page 38: About Led Display

    About LED Display The appearance of the lamp in the LED changes to show the current status of the RTR-500. Lamp Status Lamp ON Connected via USB Blinking During wireless communication or communication with a PC Other...

  • Page 39: Power Sources

    Power Sources When an RTR-500 is used as a Base Unit, power comes from the PC through the USB connection; there is no need for any other power source. When an RTR-500 Unit is being used as a Repeater, please prepare one of the following separately.

  • Page 40: Uninstallation Procedure

    Remote Unit registration info will still remain in the folders and locations they were saved in. If you wish to delete the registration data, make sure to delete the "RTR-500 for Windows" folder itself under [My Documents] - [TandD Corp] after uninstalling but before re-installing.
  • Page 41 3. Select "RTR-500 for Windows" and click the [Remove] button or [Uninstall] button. Click the [Remove] Button Vista / 7 Click the [Uninstall] Button 4. The "Install Shield Wizard" window will appear. Check [Remove], and... Click the [Next] Button. 5. Follow the directions to uninstall.

  • Page 42: Faq

    Expected battery life will vary depending on the environment where it is being used and upon the Short Range Wireless Communication conditions for the RTR-500. If the Unit is used as a Repeater for five minutes every day, you can expect new batteries to last about six months.

  • Page 43: Q&A About Settings

    - If you have access to another computer, try seeing if communication works with the other computer. - Check to make sure that not more than one RTR-500 is connected at the same time. If there are more than one connected at the same time, the connected Units cannot be recognized.
  • Page 44 For RTR-574 - Check the USB connection between the computer and the RTR-574. - Make sure that the supplied software has been installed properly and is working. - Use your computer's Device Manager to check whether or not the USB device driver has been installed properly.

  • Page 45: Product Specifications

    Pt/505-V/505-mA/505-P RTR-500GSM, RTR-501L/502L/503L/505-TCL/505- RTR-500NW/500AW PtL/505-VL/505-mAL/505-PL Repeater: RTR-500 Features and When connected to a PC with "RTR-500 Functions for Windows" running: 1. Auto-Downloading of Recorded Data (E-mail / FTP) 2. Auto-Sending of Current Readings (E-mail / FTP) 3. Warning Monitoring (E-mail)

  • Page 46: Software (Rtr-500 For Windows)

    * The same amount of time will be necessary for each added Repeater. Network Communication Data Transmission Protocol When used as a Base Unit connected to a PC with "RTR-500 for Windows" running : Auto-Downloading of Recorded FTP (PASV mode also supported)

  • Page 47: Options

    Options AC Adaptor Type: AD-0638-C Cable length:74in (1.80m) Input:AC100-240V Output:DC6V 500mA Frequency:50/60Hz Plug Figure: C (with Plug Adaptor Other...
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  • Page 49: Warranty

    RTR-500 Warranty Provisions for Free Repair Wireless Base Station / Repeater The warranty is contained in the User’s Manual (English) included in the package. 1 year from date of purchase Guarantee Period When seeking repair, please make sure to fill in all required fields and present it.

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