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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.
2016.12 16507060062 (8th 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"...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Remote Unit: RTR-501 / 502 / 503 / 505 / 507 / Before Using --------------------------------- 28 574 / 576 --------------------------------------------12 Connecting the AC Adaptor -----------------------28 Repeater: RTR-500 ---------------------------------12 LED Lamps before Starting Operation ------------28 About Registration ----------------------------------13 Useful Features and Functions -------------- 29... -
Page 4: 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 5: 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 6: 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 7 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 AC adaptor and communication cables, and stop using.
- Page 8 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 9 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 10 Note that by moving Units 20 cm in any direction may result in communication results being significantly changed. If no change occurs after moving the Units to several nearby locations, we strongly suggest adding one or more Repeaters (RTR-500) to enhance communication. Introduction...
- Page 11 Compliance Information 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 two 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.
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Page 12: Features Of Rtr-500Nw/500Aw
RTR-500NW/500AW are LAN enabled communication base stations designed to carry out wireless communication with our RTR-500 Series Data Loggers. Wireless Data Logging System... -
Page 13: Make Registration Changes Via Network
Make Registration Changes via Network After making initial settings via USB it is possible to make all registra- tion 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 14: What Are "Base Units", "Remote Units" And "Repeaters
------------------------------ RTR-505-P Pulse * RTR-505-TC, 505-Pt, 505-V, 505-mA, and 505-P are collectively referred to as the "RTR-505". Repeater: RTR-500 If wireless communication cannot successfully be carried out due to obstacles, or if you wish to extend the wireless communication range, please add Repeater(s) between Remote Unit(s) and the Base Unit. -
Page 15: 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. -
Page 16: 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 17: Getting Ready
Getting Ready This section explains what needs to be done before registrations and settings can be made. -
Page 18: Package Contents
Package Contents Please check that he following items are included in the package: RTR-500NW or Antenna USB Mini-B Cable LAN Cable (LN-20W) RTR-500AW (US-15C) *Only use for RTR-500NW AC Adaptor Software Introductory Manual (AD-06A1) CD-ROM (This Manual including warranty) Make sure to install the software before connecting the Unit to a PC with the USB cable. -
Page 19: 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 20 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...
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Page 21: 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 22: Rtr-500W For Windows Installation Procedure --20
RTR-500W for Windows Installation Procedure Start Windows and login using a User Account with Administrator (Computer Administration) rights. Place the CD-ROM into your CD or DVD drive. The [Install Program] window will appear. If the [Auto Play] window appears: Click on [Run start.exe]. If the [Install Program] window does not appear automatically: Click on the [start.exe] icon in the CD/DVD drive. - Page 23 If a window appears such as the one below during installation, choose [Install]. After installation, “RTR-500W for Windows” will appear in the Windows Start Screen or Start Menu. Getting Ready...
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Page 24: Installing The Usb Driver
Installing the USB Driver Have you already installed the supplied software? Before connecting a Unit to a PC with a USB cable make sure to install the supplied software first. If the Base Unit is not an RTR-500W, please follow directions for installing the USB Device Drivers found in the Introductory Manual that came with the Base Unit you are using. -
Page 25: Registering Devices And Making Settings
Registering Devices 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. -
Page 26: Registering Devices And Making Settings
About Applications and the Operation Guide How to Open Open the “RTR-500W for Windows” from the Start Screen or Start Menu. Operation Guide: This provides detailed information related to the software in general, including "Basic Procedures" and "Troubleshooting". For details about how to use each application or description of the menus, open [Help] in the application menu. -
Page 27: 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 28: Base Unit Operational Settings
Remote Unit Registration Items Items that are registered into the Remote Unit include Group Name, Remote Unit Name, Frequency Channel Settings, Recording Mode Settings, Warning Monitoring Settings, Auto-Download Settings and so on. If the screen does not change after connecting RTR-574/576, the USB driver installation may not have been installed correctly. -
Page 29: Notes About Operation
Notes about Operation This section explains a few items that should be remembered when carrying out operation. -
Page 30: 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-500NW, please connect the LAN cable to the HUB before supplying power. About the supplied AC adaptor (AD-06A1) Input: AC100-240V Output: DC6V 500mA... -
Page 31: Useful Features And Functions
Base Unit over the network to which it is connected. For RTR-501 / 502 / 503 / 505 / 507 (Use RTR-500 Optical Communication) Use an RTR-500 connected to your PC to send the registration info via optical communication to your PC for transfer via network to the target Base Unit. -
Page 32: Led Lamp Display
LED Lamp Display POWER ACTIVE ALARM DIAG LED Status Description BLINKING Network communication available ACTIVE Connected via USB Network communication in progress (wireless communication with Remote Unit) USB communication in progress ACTIVE Initializing after power turned ON FTP or E-mail transmission failed DIAG Clock Settings not completed Clock settings have been reset... -
Page 33: External Alarm Input/Output Terminal
External Alarm Input/Output Terminal What is External Output Terminal? When the "ALARM" LED lamp goes on, the external output simultane- ously 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 34: Faq
Q&A about the Unit RTR-500NW/500AW Q1: Can this be used in any country in the world? The RTR-500NW/500AW uses special Short Range Wireless Communica- tion that is subject to local rules and regulations for the area in which it is being used. - Page 35 For using an RTR-500NW/500AW without connecting to the Internet - It will be necessary to prepare an e-mail server and/or and FTP server within your network. If it difficult to set up a server, you may want to purchase a storage device with a built-in FTP server function.
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Page 36: Q&A About Settings
Q&A about Settings Q1: The computer does not seem to recognize the USB con- nected RTR-500NW/500AW , why not? Please check the following items. Checking the RTR-500NW/500AW - Check the USB connection between the computer and the RTR-500NW/500AW. If there is a proper working connection the ACTIVE LED (green) on the RTR-500NW/500AW should be ON. - Page 37 For RTR-574 / 576 - Check the USB connection between the computer and the RTR-574 / 576. - 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.(Please see [Help for Unit Recognition Failure]) - Connect a different USB device (mouse, digital camera, etc...) other than an RTR-574 or RTR-576 to your PC and see if it operates properly.
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Page 38: Product Specifications
Approx. 150 meters (500 ft) if direct and unobstructed Transmission Range Communication Data Download Time from RTR-500 Series Remote Unit (for 16,000 readings) Time - Via wireless communication: About 2 min. The same amount of time will be necessary for each Repeater. -
Page 39: Software (Rtr-500W For Windows)
Software (RTR-500W for Windows) Operating Environment Compatible OS (*1) Microsoft Windows 10 32 / 64 bit Microsoft Windows 8 32 / 64 bit Microsoft Windows 7 32 / 64 bit Microsoft Windows Vista 32 bit (SP1 or later) Display Languages (*2) English, Spanish, Braz. -
Page 40: 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... - Page 43 Product Support For support, please contact the distributor from which you purchased the product. A list of distributors can be found at: http://www.tandd.com/about_tandd/contactus/ Product Information Product information can be found at: http://www.tandd.com/product/ Network Base Station RTR-500NW/500AW Introductory Manual T&D CORPORATION 817-1 Shimadachi, Matsumoto, Nagano 390-0852, Japan Website : http://www.tandd.com/ FAX : +81-263-40-3152...
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