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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.
2013.04 16507060029 (4th Edition)
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2013/04/19
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  • Page 1 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...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Installing and Removing Wires --------------------35 Installing the USB Driver --------------------- 22 FAQ -------------------------------------------- 36 USB Driver for Windows XP -----------------------23 Q&A about the Unit RTR-500NW/500AW --------36 Q&A about Settings --------------------------------38 Product Specifications ----------------------- 40 Software (RTR-500W for Windows) ---------------41 Options --------------------------------------- 42 Warranty -------------------------------------- 46 RTR-500W_Introductory_Manual.indd...

  • Page 4: 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 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 ser- vice 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 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, communica- tion 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 11: Compliance Information

    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 12: Features Of Rtr-500Nw/500Aw

    Wireless LAN / Check Current Readings T&D Webstorage Service After having registered an RTR-500NW/500AW as a Base Unit and making various settings, the Unit will automatically carry out a series of actions according to settings. It can be set up to periodically download recorded data and current readings from Remote Units, and send this data via e-mail to specified addresses, or by FTP to a server including T&D’s WebStorage Service.

  • 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

    What are "Base Units", "Remote Units" and "Repeat- ers"? 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 / 502 / 503 / 505 / 507 / 574 / 576 A Remote Unit is a Data Logger designed to measure and record various items such as temperature, humidity and so on.

  • 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 This section explains what needs to be done before registra- tions and settings can be made. Package Contents --------------------------- 16 Connecting the Antenna ---------------------------16 Appearance Diagram and Part Names ----- 17 Installing the Software ----------------------- 19 Before Installing the Software ---------------------19 RTR-500W for Windows Installation Procedure --20 Installing the USB Driver --------------------- 22 USB Driver for Windows XP -----------------------23...

  • Page 18: 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-0638-C) 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 RTR-500W_Introductory_Manual.indd 2013/04/19 15:55:04...
  • 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 RTR-500W_Introductory_Manual.indd 2013/04/19 15:55:04...

  • 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/...
  • Page 23 If a window appears such as the one below during installation, choose [Install] or [Continue Anyway]. After installation, “RTR-500W for Windows” will appear in the Windows Start Screen or Start Menu. Getting Ready RTR-500W_Introductory_Manual.indd 2013/04/19 15:55:04...

  • 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: Usb Driver For Windows Xp

    USB Driver for Windows XP If you are using Windows XP, the “Found New Hardware Wizard” window will automatically open when a USB device is connected. Please follow the directions to install the USB driver. Select “No, not this time”. Select “Install the software automatically (Recommended)”.
  • Page 26 Getting Ready RTR-500W_Introductory_Manual.indd 2013/04/19 15:55:04...

  • Page 27: 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. About Applications and the Operation Guide - ------------------------------------------------- 26 How to Open ----------------------------------------26 Other Items ------------------------------------------26 Registering Devices and Making Settings - 27 1.

  • Page 28: About Applications And The Operation Guide

    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...

  • Page 29: 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 30: 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. When using RTR-574/576 with Windows XP, the [Found New Hardware Wizard] window will appear. Please see “USB Driver for Windows XP”...
  • Page 31 After all registrations and settings have been completed, place the Base Unit, Remote Units and Repeaters in their actual positions and carry out signal strength tests to test transmission. Registering Devices and Making Settings RTR-500W_Introductory_Manual.indd 2013/04/19 15:55:05...
  • Page 32 Registering Devices and Making Settings RTR-500W_Introductory_Manual.indd 2013/04/19 15:55:05...

  • Page 33: Notes About Operation

    What is the External Contact Output? -----------35 What is the External Contact Input? --------------35 Installing and Removing Wires --------------------35 FAQ -------------------------------------------- 36 Q&A about the Unit RTR-500NW/500AW --------36 Q&A about Settings --------------------------------38 Product Specifications ----------------------- 40 Software (RTR-500W for Windows) ---------------41...

  • Page 34: 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.

  • Page 35: 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 36: Led Lamp Display

    LED Lamp Display POWER ACTIVE ALARM DIAG Status Reason Probable Causes Power ON POWER Power OFF - A measurement has exceeded one of the set limits. Warning - The contact input is ON. Occurrence - There is trouble in the Remote Unit (battery ALARM level is low, a sensor connection is poor), etc…...

  • Page 37: 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 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 38: Faq

    You will need some device through which you can physically connect the RTR-500NW/500AW to a Network and also a server to act as the recipient of data and warnings. Details about what is necessary will depend on your operating...

  • Page 39: Factory Default Settings

    Q4: How can I return the RTR-500NW/500AW back to its original factory default settings? Connect the target RTR-500NW/500AW to your PC with a USB cable. In the RTR-500W Settings Utility, under the [Operations] Menu, select [Return Base Unit to Factory Default Settings] and the settings will be returned to the default factory ones.

  • Page 40: Q&A About Settings

    - Check to make sure that the computer is recognizing the connected RTR-500NW/500AW . - Make sure that the Remote Unit is face down on the RTR-500NW/500AW and that the optical communication areas are aligned properly. - Make sure that there is sufficient battery power in the Remote Unit in question.
  • Page 41 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.

  • Page 42: Product Specifications

    Communication USB (with PC) Interfaces Optical Communication (with Compatible Remote Units other than RTR-574 / 576) Wired LAN (RTR-500NW) / Wireless LAN (RTR-500AW) LED Display POWER, ACTIVE, DIAG, and ALARM Dimensions H83mm x W102mm x D28mm (excluding protrusions) Antenna Length: 87.3mm...

  • Page 43: Operating Environment

    LAN Communication Wired LAN RJ45 Connector (RTR-500NW) 100Base-TX / 10Base-T AutoMDI / MDI-X Wireless LAN Internal wireless LAN antenna (RTR-500AW) IEEE 802.11b/g WEP<64bit/128bit>/WPA-TKIP/WPA2-AES Communications SMTP (POP before SMTP, SMTP-AUTH <LOGIN>), FTP, SNTP, DHCP, Protocol External Alarm Input/Output Terminal Input Terminal <Contact Input>...

  • Page 44: 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 RTR-500W_Introductory_Manual.indd 2013/04/19 15:55:06...
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  • Page 47: Product Support

    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 E-mail : support@tandd.com...

  • Page 48: Warranty

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

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