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Introductory Manual
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This manual explains in brief how to get an
RTR-500DC Unit ready for use and how to install the
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Details about how to use the software
"RTR-500DC for Windows" and its functions can
be found in the software "Operation Guide
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2011.02 16504780001 (1st Edition)

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  • Page 1 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...

  • Page 2: Notices About This Manual And Disclaimers

    Important Notices and Disclaimers In order to properly use this product, please carefully read this manual before using. 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 outlined in the attached warranty.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    - T&D Corporation shall not accept any responsibility for any damage whether direct or indirect that results from the usage of "RTR-500DC for Windows". - Specifications of "RTR-500DC for Windows" may be subject to change and service may be terminated without advance notice to the user. In such a case T&D Corporation shall not be responsible for any damages whether direct or indirect from the inability to use "RTR-500DC for Windows".

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Remote Unit Install the Battery ---------------------------------------20 Wireless Communication ---------------------------------------43 Other Power Sources Available for Use ---------------------20 Operating Remote Units via Multiple RTR-500DC Units 43 Battery Replacement --------------------------------------------20 How to Register the Same Remote Unit to Multiple Sleep Mode ---------------------------------------------------------20 RTR-500DC Units -------------------------------------------------43...
  • Page 5 Starting / Stopping Remote Unit Recording -----54 Figuring Out Your Time Zone -----------------------------------73 Wireless Communication: Record Settings ----54 Using the RTR-500DC in Areas that Observe Optical / Cable Communication: Daylight Savings Time -------------------------------------------73 Record Settings ----------------------------------------55 Setting the Buzzer OFF ------------------------------------------74 Registering Remote Units for "Visitor Entry"...

  • 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. Explanation of Symbols Explanation of Warning Symbols These entries are actions that absolutely under no...
  • 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 cables, remove batteries, and stop using.
  • Page 8 CAUTION Please note that this Introductory Manual has been written based on the presupposition that details about set-up of any necessary equipment to enable network connection have already been taken care of by the user and that connection has been confirmed as workable. T&D Corporation shall not be responsible for any damages which a contractor, a user or a third party may suffer, whether direct or indirect, due to the inability to communicate or use communication devices.
  • Page 9 Do not cut or process the cords for the AC adaptor or the communication cables. Also, do not twist, pull on or swing any of the cords. 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 Settings Utility, in the [Wireless Route Settings] menu it is possible to check signal strength. Checking from the RTR-500DC: In the Main Menu of the RTR-500DC, open [Monitor Mode] - [Specify Remote Unit]; check the signal strength by looking at the antenna icons displayed in the monitoring window.
  • Page 11 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.

  • Page 12: What Is "Rtr-500Dc

    Operating Remote Units via Multiple RTR-500DC Units Not only can one RTR-500DC unit be set up to manage a large number of Remote Units, but multiple RTR-500DC units can be used to communicate, via wireless communication, with one Remote Unit.

  • Page 13: Features Of The Rtr-500Dc

    Various Power Supplies and Energy Saving Function It is possible to supply power to the RTR-500DC from any of the following: AAA alkaline batteries, AAA Ni-MH batteries, USB bus power, or AC adaptor (optional).

  • Page 14: Before Using This Product

    Base Unit This term is used to refer to any RTR-500DC unit that has been set up as Base Unit. A Base Unit collects current readings and data measured by and recorded in Remote Units via wireless communication as well as carries out monitoring.
  • Page 15 Group 2 About Number of Possible Registrations Number of Groups : Up to 7 Groups per RTR-500DC Unit Number of Remote Units: Up to 32 units per Group (16 units for RTR-574) Number of Repeaters: Up to 15 units per Group - Even if the number of Groups is reduced, the maximum number of Remote Units / Repeaters per Group does not change.

  • Page 16: Basic Procedures

    - For details including info about the settings window, please see the "Operation Guide" in the software or the "Help" menu in the Settings Utility. Using RTR-500DC Functions - Communication Functions between the RTR-500DC and the Remote Unit (Monitoring, Downloading Data, etc.) - Display Functions (Graph, Data List, etc.)

  • Page 17: Getting Ready

    Getting Ready This section explains what needs to be done before registrations and settings can be made. Package Contents --------------------------------------18 Connect the Antenna ---------------------------------------------18 Appearance Diagram and Part Names -----------19 Install the Battery ---------------------------------------20 Other Power Sources Available for Use ---------------------20 Battery Replacement --------------------------------------------20 Sleep Mode ---------------------------------------------------------20 Power and Auto Power Off Function --------------21...

  • Page 18: Package Contents

    (LR03) x 2 Software Introductory Manual CD-ROM x1 (Warranty) x 1 Connect the Antenna Connect the supplied antenna to the antenna connector. Make sure to install the software before connecting an RTR-500DC to a PC with the USB cable. Getting Ready...

  • Page 19: Appearance Diagram And Part Names

    USB Communication Cable Jack LCD Display RS-232C Communication Cable Jack <List> Button AC Adaptor Jack <Collect> Button Battery Cover <Power> Button Optical Communication Area Slitted Area From hereafter in this manual, the RTR-500DC will be referred to as the "Unit". Getting Ready...

  • Page 20: Install The Battery

    - Make sure to use the new and same kind of batteries. - Make sure that + and - are in the correct direction. - The RTR-500DC cannot recharge batteries. - Do not insert or change batteries with wet hands. Other Power Sources Available for Use...

  • Page 21: Power And Auto Power Off Function

    Power and Auto Power Off Function Turning ON the Power Press the <ON/OFF> button or the Operation Dial to turn on the power. Press the Operation Dial Press the <ON/ OFF> Button Turning OFF the Power Press the <ON/OFF> button. Turning off the power cannot be carried out from the Operation Dial.

  • Page 22: Operations Via Buttons And Operation Dial

    Operations via Buttons and Operation Dial Using the Operation Dial Turn Up Press Turn Down Turn: Choose Menu and List / Change Numerical Values - By moving the dial up and down, the arrow(cursor) will move to allow you to choose the desired item.

  • Page 23: About The Icons And Abbreviations

    About the Icons and Abbreviations The following contains some brief general explanations about icons and abbreviations. Main Menu Window Menus for Wireless Communication Menus for Optical or Cable Communication An item marked with an arrow denotes it has been selected. Turn the dial to move the arrow.

  • Page 24: Installing The Software

    If Windows is not operating properly, the software may not be installed correctly or it may not operate properly. Make sure to check that the OS you are running and "RTR-500DC for Windows" are compatible. Microsoft Windows 7 32/64bit English...

  • Page 25: Procedure For Installing The Software

    "Run Start.exe". If the "Install Program" window does not automatically open, please open it by double clicking on the CD drive icon in [My Computer]. Select "Install RTR-500DC for Windows" and click the [Execute] button to start the installation. [Execute] Button Select "Install...
  • Page 26 The "RTR-500DC for Windows Setup Wizard" window will appear. Click the [Next] Button. 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 27 Click the [Continue Anyway] Click the [Install] Button. Button. 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 28: About The Usb Device Drivers

    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). - In XP, if the Wizard window does not automatically open, installation may have not been fully completed or failed.

  • Page 29: Procedure For Installing The Usb Device Drivers

    Procedure for Installing the USB Device Drivers Carry out each USB Device Driver installation for only one device at a time in the following order: Base Unit, Remote Units (RTR-574 only), and/or Repeaters. Users of Windows XP should carry out the following procedure to install the USB Device Drivers.
  • Page 30 If a warning message window appears, click the [Continue Anyway] button, and continue with the installation. Once the completion message appears, installation has finished. Click the [Finish] button. When using a Remote Unit (RTR-574) or a Repeater (RTR-500), connect one device at a time by USB to your PC and repeat the above procedure from step 1.

  • Page 31: Checking The Usb Device Drivers

    Checking the USB Device Drivers Check the USB Device Driver installation for only one device at a time for each of the Base Unit, Remote Units, and Repeaters. The checking procedure is the same for the Base Unit, Remote Units and Repeaters.
  • Page 32 Click on "System". In the System Properties Window, click on the [Hardware] tab. Click the [Device Manager] button. Connect the target device 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 33 If the icon appears with an " ? " or an " ! ", the PC is not properly recognizing the Unit. Windows Vista / Windows XP Windows 7 If your PC does not properly recognize a device, please re-install the USB Device Driver by following the directions on the next pages.

  • Page 34: Re-Installing A Usb Device Driver

    Re-installing a USB Device Driver Right click on the icon. From the pop-up menu click on "Properties". When the following window appears, click on the [Reinstall Driver] button to display the Wizard window. [General] Tab Window [Reinstall Driver] Button If you are using Windows XP, please follow the directions below and move on to step 6.
  • Page 35 Check the "Include this location in the search:". Click the [Browse] Button. If you are using Windows Vista or Windows 7, please follow the directions below. Click the "Browse my computer for driver software". Click the [Browse] button. Specify the location of the USB Driver. Click the plus (+) sign next to the folder into which the software was installed and specify "Device Driver"...
  • Page 36 For Windows XP For Windows Vista and Windows 7 Location Example: C:\Program Files\RTR-500DC\Driver RTR-500 The installation process will begin. Please note that the following warning messages may appear during installation. However, this will cause no problems with installation. Please move on to the next step.
  • Page 37 RTR-500DC and Remote Unit ----------------------43 Operations which require RTR-500DC Remote Unit Wireless Communication 43 Operating Remote Units via Multiple RTR-500DC Units 43 How to Register the Same Remote Unit to Multiple RTR-500DC Units ----------------43 Optical and Cable Communication between RTR-500DC and Remote Units ---------------------44...

  • Page 38: Carrying Out Registration, Settings, And Operation

    2. Open the RTR-500DC Settings Utility from the Application Menu. 3. Open the [Base Unit Settings] Menu to make necessary settings. - Do not connect more than one RTR-500DC to your computer at one time. Base Unit Registration Items Unit of Temperature* / Clock / Time-Zone * Unit of temperature to be used in the Remote Unit recorded data and in the display of the Remote Unit.

  • Page 39: Check Wireless Signal Strength And Make Wireless Route Settings

    Remote Units and Repeaters in their actual positions, check wireless signal strength and make wireless route settings. 1. In the RTR-500DC Settings Utility, open the [Wireless Route Settings] Menu. 2. Click on the [Test Signal] button to check the signal strength.

  • Page 40: About Applications And The Operation Guide

    Window's [Start] Menu. How to Open the Applications Click on Windows [Start] - [All Programs] - [RTR-500DC for Windows] and then click on the item in the Menu you wish to open. "RTR-500DC for Windows" is made up of six applications and an Operation Guide.

  • Page 41: Communication Between Rtr-500Dc And Pc

    Have you already completed installing "RTR-500DC for Windows" and the USB device drivers? Do not connect more than one RTR-500DC at a time to the PC. Connect the RTR-500DC with the supplied USB communication cable to your PC to carry out communication.

  • Page 42: Communication Between Remote Unit / Repeater And

    Place a Remote Unit on communication areas the RTR-500DC USB Connection Align the slitted areas For RTR-574 and RTR-500 Connect the RTR-500DC with the supplied USB communication cable to your PC to carry out communication. RTR-574 USB Connection RTR-500 USB Connection - Make sure that the cable is inserted fully, so as not to cause an improper connection.

  • Page 43: Wireless Communication Between Rtr-500Dc And Remote Unit

    RTR-500DC Unit. - Open the RTR-500DC Settings Utility - [Tool] Menu - [Save Base Unit info]/ [Send Registration Contents to Base Unit]. (See the application’s Help Menu for the details.)

  • Page 44: Optical And Cable Communication Between Rtr-500Dc And Remote Units

    The communication method will depend upon the type of Remote Unit. Optical Communication: RTR-501 / 502 / 503 Place a Remote Unit face down on the RTR-500DC to carry out communication. Place a Remote Unit on the...

  • Page 45: Communication Functions

    Communication Functions This section explains a few important communication functions and operations between the RTR-500DC and Remote Units that can be carried out from the RTR-500DC. Downloading Remote Unit Data --------------------46 Wireless Communication: Gather Data ----------46 Optical / Cable Communication:...

  • Page 46: Downloading Remote Unit Data

    Direct: Communicate directly without Repeaters As Set: Communicate according to Wireless Route Settings As the RTR-500DC is a hand held portable Base Unit, it is recommended to set to [Direct] so as to shorten communication time. Period : Period for Download Settings...

  • Page 47: Optical / Cable Communication: Gather Data

    Optical / Cable Communication: Gather Data Set up the RTR-500DC and the Remote Unit to enable communication. See page 44 for details. In the Main Menu, open [OP Gather Data] to start the downloading. Pressing the Operation Dial during a download session will cancel the operation.

  • Page 48: Monitoring

    In the [Scope] window, select and set the monitoring range and interval. All Groups Remote Units in all groups registered to the RTR-500DC will be monitored, and current readings and current status for those units will be displayed consecutively every 2 seconds. Pressing the dial will start the communication (search).

  • Page 49: Communication Conditions For Monitoring

    RTR-500DC for Windows automatically tries both communication without Repeater(s) and communication via Repeater(s) as registered. When communication is carried out via Repeater(s), the RTR-500DC displays the Repeater icon(*1) in the monitoring window. If the Repeater icon is displayed, the antenna(*2) shown in the same window will not necessarily indicate the signal strength in the registered communication route.

  • Page 50: Viewing A Monitoring Window

    5th Remote Unit is currently displayed. Recording Status REC: Recording in Progress / STP: Recording Stopped / PRG: Programmed and Waiting Recording Mode ( Onetime / Endless) Recording Interval (S: seconds / M: minutes) RTR-500DC Functions...
  • Page 51 The number of bars shows the signal strength for communication between the Base Unit and the Remote Unit. Having more bars means better communication status. Repeater Icon This appears when communication is carried out via Repeater(s) as registered. This does not appear when communication is carried out without Repeater(s). RTR-500DC Functions...

  • Page 52: Warning Monitoring

    A warning will be judged according to the Judgement Time and Upper / Lower Limits settings for each measurement item, which have been made in the RTR-500DC Settings Utility. If the Upper or Lower Limit is exceeded for the set length of time, a warning will be judged to have occurred.
  • Page 53 Once the Warning Judgement Icon appears in the display, it will remain on even after the warning stops in the Remote Unit. If you wish to erase the icon, stop monitoring by pressing the Operation Dial and reset the monitoring in the [Scope] window. RTR-500DC Functions...

  • Page 54: Starting / Stopping Remote Unit Recording

    Current Time If you wish to start recording in multiple Remote Units at the same time, make settings from the [Remote Unit Settings] Menu in the RTR-500DC Settings Utility. For details, see the Help Menu in the Application. RTR-500DC Functions...

  • Page 55: Optical / Cable Communication

    Optical / Cable Communication: Record Settings Set up the RTR-500DC and the Remote Unit to enable communication. See page 44 for details. In the Main Menu, open [OP Record Settings] to make necessary settings to start recording. Start Programmed: Recording will begin on the set date and time.

  • Page 56: Registering Remote Units For "Visitor Entry

    Registration Error Messages Unregistered This message appears when communication is carried out between the RTR-500DC and a Data Logger which is in its original factory default settings or has been re-initialized by using the RTR-500DC Settings Utility. Duplication...

  • Page 57: Communication With Remote Units Registered For "Visitor Entry

    Entry" Remote Units registered for "Visitor Entry" will automatically be registered to as a "Visitor" group. A "Visitor" group carries out communication without Repeater(s). Communication with Remote Units registered via "RTR-500DC for Windows" Base Unit A Unit1 Group 1 Unit2...

  • Page 58: Deleting "Visitor Entry" Registrations

    Deleting "Visitor Entry" Registrations Visitor Entry In the Main Menu, open [WL Visitor Entry]. Open [Release One] or [Release All]. If you have selected [Release One], specify a Remote Unit and execute the deletion. RTR-500DC Functions...

  • Page 59: Communication Errors

    - See page 68 for details. In "RTR-500DC for Windows", open [RTR-500DC Manager] - [Communication] Menu to download data from the RTR-500DC to your PC and delete the data stored in the RTR-500DC. For details, see the "RTR-500DC Manager" Help.

  • Page 60: When The Signal Strength Is Weak

    - See page 50-51 ( ) for details. Application related Communication Errors After having connected an RTR-500DC to a PC and while the application is in communication with the Unit, it may not be possible to carry out communication functions via RTR-500DC operations. Please wait for the application to finish communication or cancel the communication, and carry out operations via the Unit.

  • Page 61: Viewing Functions

    Viewing Functions This section explains the viewing of recorded data in a graph or in a list. Viewing Data Stored in RTR-500DC---------------62 Viewing a Data List: <List> button / Data List --------------62 List of Data Collected from RTR-574 ------------------------62 Detailed Information of Data: <List> button / Data List --63 Viewing the Graph --------------------------------------64 Graph Display: <List>...

  • Page 62: Viewing Data Stored In Rtr-500Dc

    Viewing Data Stored in RTR-500DC Here you can view and check data stored in the RTR-500DC Unit. Viewing a Data List: <List> button / Data List Press the <List> button on the RTR-500DC or open [Data List] in the Main Menu to view the Data List.

  • Page 63: Detailed Information Of Data: Button / Data List --63

    Detailed Information of Data: <List> button / Data List Press the <List> button on the RTR-500DC or open [Data List] in the Main Menu to view the Data List. Select data from the list and press the <List> button to open the detailed info window.

  • Page 64: Viewing The Graph

    Viewing the Graph Graph Display: <List> button / Data List Press the <List> button on the RTR-500DC or open [Data List] in the Main Menu to view the Data List. Select data from the list and click [Graph Display] to view the data in graph form.

  • Page 65: Data Range Check And Judgement

    UV Intensity : mW/cm Data Range Check and Judgement The RTR-500DC will check if data has exceeded a set Upper or Lower Limit, and the judgement result will be displayed at the top left for the first 5 seconds after opening the graph.

  • Page 66: Viewing Downloaded Data From Rtr-574 In A Graph --66

    Viewing Downloaded Data from RTR-574 in a Graph Graph Display for the downloaded data from the RTR-574 in the Data List changes depending on the communication method used for the download: Wireless Communication or Cable Communication. Data Downloaded via Wireless Communication The downloaded data is saved in two channels: (Illuminance and UV Intensity) and (Temperature and Humidity) Example: No.9 and No.8...

  • Page 67: Operating The Graph

    Operating the Graph Changing the Channel on Display By pressing and holding the dial while viewing a graph display, you can change the channel on display. Enlarged View Press the <List> button while the entire graph is on display (x1) to zoom in on the image.

  • Page 68: Deleting Selected Data

    Press the <List> button on the RTR-500DC or open [Data List] in the Main Menu to view the Data List. Select data from the list and click [Select Delete]. - To delete all data stored in the RTR-500DC, in the Main Menu open [Set Functions] - [Clear Memory]. Display Functions...

  • Page 69: Making Rtr-500Dc Unit Settings / Others

    Deleting All Data ---------------------------------------------------71 Making Clock and Time Zone Settings via RTR-500DC Operations --------------------------72 Figuring Out Your Time Zone -----------------------------------73 Using the RTR-500DC in Areas that Observe Daylight Savings Time -------------------------------------------73 Setting the Buzzer OFF ------------------------------------------74 Checking Battery Status of the RTR-500DC --------------74...

  • Page 70: Operational Settings For Rtr-500Dc

    Operational settings can be made from [Set Functions] in the Main Menu. Changing Unit of Temperature Settings made here are only for the RTR-500DC display and do not effect the settings made for recorded data or for the Remote Unit display.

  • Page 71: Adjusting Contrast

    Here you can view your current memory usage and the number of readings stored in the Unit. Memory Usage (%) Number of Readings Stored in the Unit Deleting All Data In the Main Menu, open [Set Functions] - [Clear Memory], and select [Execute]. Making the RTR-500DC Unit Settings / Other Functions...

  • Page 72: Making Clock And Time Zone Settings Via Rtr-500Dc Operations

    Clock and Time Zone settings can also be made from the "RTR-500DC Settings Utility". When making settings via the "RTR-500DC Settings Utility", it is not necessary to carry out operations from the RTR-500DC Unit. In the Main Menu, open [Set Functions] - [Set Clock].

  • Page 73: Figuring Out Your Time Zone

    [Adjust Date/Time]. For Windows XP For Windows Vista/ 7 Set the displayed time zone into the RTR-500DC. - Please note that depending on your Windows OS, the time zone may be displayed in UTC format instead of GMT. Using the RTR-500DC in Areas that Observe Daylight...

  • Page 74: Setting The Buzzer Off

    Setting the Buzzer OFF By setting to OFF the beep, the warning buzzer will not go off even if the RTR-500DC receives information of a Remote Unit Warning during a monitoring session. In the Main Menu, open [Set Functions] - [Beep].

  • Page 75: Monitoring Radio Waves

    Monitoring radio waves with the RTR-500DC Unit before carrying out Remote Unit registration via "RTR-500DC for Windows" will help you set a frequency channel to avoid interference and reduce the chances of communication errors. In the Main Menu, open [Set Functions] - [Radio Wave Monitor].

  • Page 76: Uninstalling The Software

    In the Windows Start Menu, click on "Control Panel" to open. For Windows XP Click the "Add or Remove Programs". For Windows Vista / Windows 7 Click the "Programs - Uninstall a Program". All currently installed programs will appear in a list. Making the RTR-500DC Unit Settings / Other Functions...
  • Page 77 From the list of currently installed programs, select "RTR-500DC for Windows" and click the [Remove] Button or the [Uninstall] Button. For Windows XP Click the [Remove] Button For Windows Vista / Windows 7 Click the [Uninstall] Button The "Install Shield Wizard" window will appear.

  • Page 78: Menu List

    Start Searching Group List Specify a [Back] Remote Unit Group List [Back] Interval RU / VRU List Canceled * * It is possible to cancel by pushing the Operation Dial while Searching. Making the RTR-500DC Unit Settings / Other Functions...

  • Page 79: Record Settings

    Immediate Interval *1 Recording Mode*1 ‘YY/MM/DD 00:00:00*2 Stop Recording [Back] Group List [Back] RU / VRU List [Back] Execute [Back] Confirmation Display * 1: For Confirmation Only. * 2: For Programmed Start. Making the RTR-500DC Unit Settings / Other Functions...

  • Page 80: Visitor Entry

    Upon completion of the download, a graph will appear. Record Settings [Back] Execute Send Recording Settings to Remote unit. Start Interval *1 REC Mode *1 YY/MM/DD 00:00:00 *2 * 1: For Confirmation Only. * 2: For Programmed Start. Making the RTR-500DC Unit Settings / Other Functions...

  • Page 81: Data List

    Back 0 to 100 Check Memory Back Display Memory Usage (%) Clear Memory Back Execute Set Clock Back Settings Beep Back Battery Voltage Back Display Battery Voltage (V) Radio Wave Monitor Display Making the RTR-500DC Unit Settings / Other Functions...

  • Page 82: Faq

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

  • Page 83: Q&A About Settings

    - Connect a different USB device (mouse, digital camera, etc...) other than an RTR-500DC unit to your PC and see if it operates properly. - If your PC has more than one USB Port, try connecting the USB cable to a different port.

  • Page 84: Q&A About Operations After Settings

    Communication errors occur frequently, why and what can I do? If Wireless Communication Errors are occurring: Take the RTR-500DC and carry it to a spot where communication is possible. In addition please check or try the following items. - Try placing new batteries in the Base Unit, Remote Unit and or Repeater.
  • Page 85 Opening from the RTR-500DC Manager 1. Connect a RTR-500DC via USB to your PC and open the RTR-500DC Manager. 2. From the Data Info List, select the set(s) of RTR-574 data you wish to save to your PC by using the <Shift>...

  • Page 86: Specifications

    - Battery life varies depending upon the type of battery, the measuring environment, the frequency of communication, and the ambient temperature in which it is used. Data Backup About 1 month (Saved data will be erased if all battery power is lost.) Making the RTR-500DC Unit Settings / Other Functions...

  • Page 87: Operating Environment

    Memory Capacity A Stable Windows Operating Environment Disc Capacity More than 30 MB of free space (More free space is necessary for data) Monitor SVGA (800 x 600) more than 256 colors Making the RTR-500DC Unit Settings / Other Functions...

  • Page 88: Options

    Cable Length: 1.0m (40 in) 1000 For communication between RTR-500DC and RTR-574 AC Adaptor AD-0638 Input : AC100-240V Output : DC6V 500mA Frequency : 50/60Hz Cable Length: 1.85m (74 in) Plug Type : A Making the RTR-500DC Unit Settings / Other Functions...

  • Page 89: For Product Information Or Questions Contact Us At

    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 © Copyright T&D Corporation. All rights reserved.

  • Page 90: Data Collector Rtr-500Dc Warranty

    Provisions for Free Repair 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. If the Unit does not work properly despite the fact that the customer used it properly and in line with the manual, the Unit shall be repaired free of charge through the distributor which sold the Unit.

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