ESPEC RT-14WB Series Introductory Manual

RT/RS-14WB Series
Thermo Recorder
Introductory Manual
© Copyright ESPEC MIC Corporation. All rights reserved. 2019.04 16508123003 (1st Edition)
https://www.especmic.co.jp/
The RT/RS-14WB Series thermo recorders can be used in the following ways.
: RT-14WB, RS-14WB : RT-14N, RS-14N
Via Cloud: Automatic Data Upload
By using wireless LAN ( ) and wired LAN ( ), the thermo recorder automatically
uploads the recorded data to the cloud. It enables the viewing of uploaded data and the
changing of settings on your PC, smartphone and tablet.
Via PC: Setup and Download See reverse side.
Make settings and download data by USB communication between the PC and
See reverse side.
Via Smartphone: Setup and Download ( only)
Make settings and download data by connecting to a smartphone or tablet via
Bluetooth®.
Button Operations
Press-and-hold the <PWR> button.
Power ON/OFF
(Cannot power OFF when a recording is in progress.)
Start/Stop Recording Press-and-hold the <REC/STOP> button.
Recording Interval [ ] / Press the <INTERVAL> button (display mode)
Upload Interval [ ] Press-and-hold the <INTERVAL> button (setting mode)
Transmit Data and Settings to
Press the <REC/STOP> button.
"T&D WebStorage Service"
Cancel Communication Press the <PWR> button.
Channel on Display Press the <DISPLAY> button to switch the display:
(Fixed or Alternating Display) Ch1 (fixed) Ch2 (fixed)
Press-and-hold <PWR> and <DISPLAY> together.
EX: When the IP address was 11.22. 33.44,
Display Last Used each part will appear for two seconds as follows:
IP Address [11 22 33 44].
When DHCP is ON but failed to obtain an IP address,
[ ] will appear.
Wireless LAN
Press-and-hold <PWR> and <DISPLAY> together.
Settings using WPS
• "Press-and-hold" means to hold the button down for about two seconds.
Marks on LCD Screen
Wireless LAN ( only)
ON : Connected to the wireless network. (Signal strength: 1 to 3 bars)
BLINKING : Unable to connect to the wireless network.
OFF : Wireless LAN settings not made.
ON : Connected to the Internet.
BLINKING : Unable to connect to the Internet.
OFF : Auto-upload is set to "OFF".
Displayed Measurement Channel
ON : Wireless LAN Setup using WPS Possible (
BLINKING: LAN, Bluetooth or USB communication in Progress
ON : Recording in Progress
ENDLESS : Upon reaching the logging capacity of 8,000 readings, the oldest
data is overwritten and recording continues.
ONETIME : Upon reaching the logging capacity of 8,000 readings, recording
automatically stops.
Cannot be set or changed using buttons on the thermo recorder. The factory default setting is "ENDLESS".
Amount of Recorded Data in Device
ON : Low Battery
When the battery power becomes even lower after the battery warning mark
appears, the auto-upload will stop.
*Please change the batteries as soon as you see this mark.
Auto Upload Interval
Recording Interval
Messages on LCD Screen
Sensor Error: No sensor connected, improper connection,
damaged, etc.
Full Data: Upon reaching capacity of 8,000 readings in
"ONETIME" mode, this message appears and recording
automatically stops.
Sleep Mode: If you take no action after a battery warning
mark appears and auto-upload stops, the thermo recorder
will enter sleep mode and stop all operations to protect data.
*If the thermo recorder remains in sleep mode over one week without a change of
batteries, all recorded data will be lost.
Recording Interval Setting (Common Operation)
Install the batteries and sensor(s) in the thermo recorder, and make sure the LCD is displaying measurements.
The factory default setting for the recording interval is 1 minute. Follow the procedure below to change this setting.
• Skip this setting if you don't need to change the recording interval.
• Upon the start of recording, all previously recorded data in the thermo recorder
will be deleted.
• Note: When
turned off, nor can the recording interval be changed.
1.
When is ON, press-and-hold the <REC/STOP> button until
(recording stops).
2.
Press the <INTERVAL> button.
3.
While is displayed, press-and-hold the
<INTERVAL> button until the interval time flashes.
4.
Press <INTERVAL> again to select the interval time.
Each press changes the interval as follows:
Recording Intervals (
Automatic Data Upload to the Cloud
or .
This function enables RT/RS-14WB Series thermo recorders to automatically upload recorded data to "T&D WebStorage Service" where uploaded data is
available for viewing and settings can also be changed.
The following procedure has been written assuming the use of "T&D WebStorage Service" with RT/RS-14WB Series thermo recorders. Please read the
"T&D WebStorage Service" License Agreement carefully before making settings. Making Auto-upload Settings indicates your acceptance of this Agreement.
• This procedure requires Internet access via wireless or wired LAN.
• The maximum number of readings which can be stored in "T&D WebStorage Service" is
Ch1&2 (alternate) 80,000. When this limit is exceeded, the oldest data will be overwritten.
• If you wish to select a server other than "T&D WebStorage Service" for auto upload of data,
please use "THERMO RECORDER DATA SERVER". (See
If you wish to use a static IP address instead of DHCP, make network settings using
See reverse side.
software.
Auto-Upload Settings
1.
Press the <INTERVAL> button twice to display the auto-upload interval.
2.
While
interval time flashes.
3.
Press <INTERVAL> again to select the interval time. Each press changes the
interval as follows:
Auto-upload Intervals (
The factory default setting is OFF (no auto-upload).
4.
The interval time will stop flashing and the display will return to the normal
measurement mode, confirming that it is set.
Ref: Auto-Upload Intervals & Corresponding Estimated Battery Life
In general, the shorter the upload interval, the shorter the battery life.
Interval
model
only)
RT-14WB/RS-14WB
RT-14N/RS-14N
• All estimates are based on operations carried out with a new battery and are in no way a
guarantee of actual battery life.
• When Auto-upload is used frequently on RT-14WB/14N, the measurement of the internal
sensor may rise by around 0.3°C.
Wireless LAN Settings
This step is not necessary for
and go to .
Wireless LAN settings using WPS may not be possible depending on the supported
features or settings of your wireless LAN access point.
In this case, make wireless network settings on PC or smartphone.
The following information is required:
• Network Name (SSID)
• Security (WEP 64bit/128bit, WPA-PSK (TKIP), WPA2-PSK (AES))
• Password (Network Key)
1.
Press the <POWER> and <DISPLAY> buttons together until
the LCD screen.
2.
Set your wireless LAN access point to "WPS" mode.
For details about Wireless LAN Access Point settings, refer to the user manual for that
access point.
3.
When the setup is successfully completed, the
turn ON.
Checking Connection Status
Place the thermo recorder in the desired measurement location.
Make sure Internet access is available.
Internet
Press the <REC/STOP> button to immediately send the recorded data to
"T&D WebStorage Service" without waiting for the next transmission. If the transmis-
sion is successful,
is ON (recording in progress), the thermo recorder cannot be
Recording Interval
) 1, 2, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 SEC / 1, 2, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 60 MIN
Auto-upload of Recorded Data
Wireless/Wired LAN
Apply Settings
Cloud
on the reverse side.)
is displayed, press-and-hold the <INTERVAL> button until the
Auto Upload Interval
): OFF / 1, 2, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 MIN / 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 24 HOUR
1 min 10 min 1 hr
About About About
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. Plug a LAN cable into a network hub or router,
See reverse side.
appears on
mark on the LCD display will
Connection Status Indicators
Wireless LAN
Access Point
Router / HUB
will remain ON after turns OFF.
5.
When you stop pressing the button, the display will return to the normal
measurement mode, confirming that it is set.
Ref: Recording Intervals & Estimated Time until Logging Capacity is Reached
Recording Interval 1 sec
About
Estimated Time
2 hours
turns OFF
6.
Press-and-hold the <REC/STOP> button until
RS-14NH
RS-14N
Graph Display
Download Data
Setup
Unable to connect to the wireless network. Try changing the measure-
ment location or adjusting the distance between the thermo recorder
is OFF or blinking:
and the access point, and make the wireless LAN settings in
again.
is blinking: Internet connection failed. Please check the network settings.
Viewing Recorded Data
In order to view the recorded data on a web browser, it is necessary to register
devices to "T&D WebStorage Service" in advance.
1.
Access "T&D WebStorage Service" from the web browser on your PC or mobile
device.
http://www.webstorage-service.com/
2.
Click [Create Account] to go to the registration page, and follow the directions to
complete the registration. If you already have your User ID, go to the next step.
3.
Login by entering the registered User ID and Password.
4.
In the [Device Settings] window click [+Device].
5.
In the Add a Device page, enter necessary information* and click [Add].
*The registration code can be found on the supplied Registration Code Label.
6.
After data is sent to "T&D WebStorage Service" either by auto-upload or by
pressing the <REC/STOP> button on the thermo recorder, the added device
and its measurements will appear in the [Data View] window.
12hrs or
Troubleshooting Tips
more
About
If measurements are not displayed:
15 months
Check the screen of the thermo recorder and make sure
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<REC/STOP> to start recording. See "Recording Interval Setting (Common Operation)"
1.5 years
above.
If the display of measurements is not refreshed:
Try making the recording interval shorter. If the recording interval is set to longer than
the upload interval, the same measurement is displayed until the next recording occurs
and the new data is uploaded.
If you lose your registration code label:
Open the software "RT/RS-14WB for Windows" and connect your thermo recorder via
USB to the computer. The connected thermo recorder and its information will appear
in the left boxes of the main window. The registration code can be found here.
If you wish to save recorded data to PC:
Use "ESPEC Graph" that is available for download from the T&D Website.
See on the reverse side.
Changing Device Settings
It is possible to change device settings by using "T&D WebStorage Service".
Note that the setting changes will not be actually applied until communication oc-
curs between the thermo recorder and "T&D WebStorage Service". By pressing the
<REC/STOP> button on the thermo recorder, however, settings can be applied imme-
diately.
Setting Items which can be set or changed:
Device Info Device Name, Group Name, Recording Interval, Recording Mode,
Auto-upload Interval, Channel Name, Time Difference, Unit of
Temperature
Warning Settings Lower Limit, Upper Limit, Sensor Warning, Judgement Time
Setting via the cloud using the Mobile App
For the thermo recorders that have been registered to "T&D WebStorage Service", the
settings can also be changed using the "T&D Thermo" App on your smartphone or tablet.
See reverse side.
For iOS
30 sec 5 min 15 min 60 min
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turns ON (recording restarts).
RS-14NH
View with a Web Browser
RT/RS-14WB Series
is ON; If not, press
For Android