T&D RTR-500DC Operation Guide

RTR-500DC

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 (Help)".

© Copyright T&D Corporation. All rights reserved.

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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.

- All rights of this Introductory Manual belong to T&D Corporation. It is prohibited to use, duplicate and/or arrange a part or whole of this

Introductory Manual without the permission of T&D Corporation.

- Microsoft ® and Windows ® are registered trademarks of Microsoft

Corporation USA and are binding in the USA and all other countries.

- Company names and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of each company.

- Specifications, design and other contents are subject to change without notice.

- On screen messages in this manual may vary slightly from the actual messages.

- Please notify the shop where you purchased this product or T&D

Corporation of any mistakes, errors or unclear explanations in this manual.

T&D Corporation accepts no responsibility for any damage or loss of income caused by the use of our product.

- This product 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.

- We are not responsible for any malfunction or trouble caused by the use of our product or by any problem caused by the use of measurement results of this Unit. Please be fully aware of this before using our product.

- Some of our products, which come under the category of strategic goods in foreign trade law, need the permission of the Japanese government to be exported outside of Japan.

- The Manual itself can be downloaded from our Website:

http://www.tandd.com/

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

DANGER

CAUTION

These entries are actions that absolutely under no circumstance should be taken. The taking of such an action may cause serious personal physical damage or death.

These entries are actions that if taken may lead to physical injury or damage to persons or things.

Explanation of Picture Symbols

Denotes an important warning or caution.

Denotes a forbidden action.

Denotes an action that must be taken.

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WARNING

Be sure to follow the warnings and notices about use from your PC maker when installing and using this unit.

Do not take apart, repair or modify the main unit. Doing so may cause fire or electrocution.

If water or a foreign body enters in this unit, turn the power off and remove the batteries. Continued use may cause fire or electrocution.

Do not use this unit in wet or humid places, such as a bathroom.

Store RTR-500DC main units, batteries and communication cables out of the reach of children. It is dangerous to touch or swallow batteries.

Connecting a communication cable that is connected to a PC or a

Data Logger to the telephone cable may cause fire or damage.

If any smoke or strange smells are emitted from the unit, immediately turn the power OFF and remove the batteries.

Continued use may cause fire or electrocution.

Do not drop the unit, or expose the unit to a strong impact. If that happens to the unit, immediately turn the power OFF and remove the batteries. Continued use may cause fire or electrocution.

CAUTION

This unit is not water-resistant. If the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a clean cloth and a mild detergent.

Do not put your fingers or foreign matter into the communication port.

Battery life depends on the kind of the batteries, measurement environment, communication frequency, ambient temperature, and battery quality.

Do not use batteries other than specified. Doing so may cause fire or damage.

Do not use an AC adaptor other than specified. Doing so may lead to fire or damage.

Battery terminals may provide insufficient contact due to age or vibration. This may lead to data loss.

If the unit will not be used for period of time, for safety reasons please remove the battery. If left in the unit, it may leak and lead to malfunctioning.

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 0 to 50

C (32 to 144 F) and the humidity is 90 ％ RH (no condensation) or less.

Do not expose the unit to harmful gases or chemicals. It may cause corrosion and/or other danger to the unit and to people handling the unit.

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.

Static electricity may cause not only damage to the unit, but may cause breaks in or a loss of data.

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CAUTION

Do not use the unit in places such as listed below. It may cause electrocution, fire or have adverse effects on the unit or your PC.

- In places exposed to direct sun light.

The inside temperature of the unit will rise and may cause fire, damage or deformation.

- In areas exposed to strong magnetic fields.

It may cause damage.

- In places exposed to water leakage.

It may cause damage or electrocution.

- In areas exposed to static electricity.


- In areas exposed to vibration.

It may cause an injury, damage, and/or insufficient contact.

- In places which are not flat.

It may lead to the unit being dropped or falling and cause injury or damage.

- In places exposed to fire or heat.

It may cause damage or a change in shape.

- In places exposed to excessive smoke, dirt and dust.


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

Changes or Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class

B Digital Device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to Special Short Range Wireless Communication.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment must be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 30cm between the radiator and your body.

This device has been designed to operate with the supplied antenna only. Use of any other antenna is strictly prohibited. The supplied antenna has a maximum gain of 0dBi, and has an impedance of 50 ohms.

Important Notice

We cannot sell these products to distributors or consumers in countries other than where the wireless Units have been approved for use. If these wireless products are used outside of the designated areas of the Americas where the devices have been granted approval, T&D Corporation shall in no manner whatsoever take responsibility for the usage of these products, nor be liable in any manner for legal consequences stemming from the usage of these wireless products in unapproved areas.

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Notices ..................................................................................................................i

Safety Precautions and Instructions ..................................................... ii

Before Using... ......................................................................................1

About Data Collector RTR-500DC ........................................................2

Contents of Package ............................................................................5

Connecting the Antenna ..................................................................................... 5

Appearance Diagram and Part Names .................................................6

Getting Ready

Installing the Software ..........................................................................7

Before Installing the Software ............................................................................. 7

Procedure for Installing the Software .................................................................. 8

About USB Device Drivers..................................................................11

Procedure for Installing

the Base Unit USB Device Driver ....................................................12

the RTR-574 / Repeater USB Device Driver ...................................14

Checking a USB Device Driver ..........................................................16

Re-installing the USB Device Driver ...................................................19

Explanation of the Button Functions ................................................................. 23

How to Use the Operation Dial .......................................................................... 24

LCD Display ...................................................................................................... 25

Recorded Data Displays ................................................................................... 26

Installing the Batteries. ......................................................................27

POWER and Auto Power Off Function ...............................................28

Communicating with the Computer ....................................................30

For USB Communication between RTR-500DC and your Computer ................ 30

For Serial (Use Optional Cable) Communication between RTR-500DC and your

Computer ................................................................................................................. 31

Communication between RTR-501/502/503, ................................................. 32

and your Computer ....................................................................................... 32

Communicating with the Data Logger ................................................33

Table of Contents

Wireless Communication .................................................................................. 33

Non-Wireless Communication ........................................................................... 34

One Remote Unit can be set up to communicate with any number of RTR-500DC Units.

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Wireless Functions

Gather Data: Downloading Recorded Data ...................................36

Monitor Mode: Monitoring Current Readings ..................................38

Monitor Mode Display ...................................................................................... 39

RU Settings: Start / Stop Recording Remote Unit ..............................40

Record Settings ................................................................................................ 40

Visitor Entry : Entry / Release Visitor Remote Unit ............................41

Accept Visitor RU (Remote Unit) ....................................................................... 41

Release One / ALL ............................................................................................ 41

Non-Wireless Communication Functions ...........................................42

Data List: Display Graph .....................................................................43

Data List: Deleting Data ......................................................................45

Set Functions: Operational Settings ...................................................46

Specifications for RTR-500DC Data Collector ....................................55

Software (RTR-500DC for Windows) ................................................................ 56

Warranty ....................................................................................... Back Cover viii

Before Using111

Important Notes about the Installation Procedure (for using this product with USB communication)

Thank you for choosing T&D Products

In order to use a USB connection to communicate between this product and a PC, it is necessary to install the application and the USB driver.

Before connecting this product to a PC with a USB cable, it is necessary to first install the application and the USB driver1

If you use the USB cable to connect the product to a PC before installation, the USB driver may not properly install.

If you have connected the product to a PC without first installing the driver, please make sure to press [Cancel] in the [Installation Wizard] window when it pops up the PC screen and then disconnect the USB cable from the product.

For more details about the proper installation procedure, see the

Software Introductory manual that accompanies [RTR-500DC for

Windows ].

Windows Vista

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[Cancel]

Button

For other Windows Operating Systems

* The screen shot below is from Windows XP1 For other Windows OS, there is also a [Cancel] button in the lower right of the screen1 (Your screen may differ slightly if you are using a

Windows OS other than XP1)

[Cancel]

Button

About Data Collector RTR-500DC

Outline

Our revolutionary Wireless RTR-500 Series is a system wherein the various kinds of data measured and recorded by our Data Logger units

（ Remote Units) can be transmitted to the RTR-500DC Data Collector

(Base Unit) via short range radio communication. The Data Collector can then be connected to your computer to enable easy downloading and total data management.

Compatible Data Loggers: Wireless Data Logger

RTR-501/502 Temperature data

RTR-503:Temperature and Humidity data

RTR-574: Illuminance, UV Intensity, Temperature and Humidity data

Basic Functions

- Wireless Data Communication Function

Our Wireless Data Logger RTR-500 Series utilizes the RTR-500DC to collect recorded data from the Data Logger Units via our exclusive short range wireless technology. The RTR-500DC also allows you to wirelessly control recording settings and start recording, as well as other functions of the Data Loggers. Communication is possible to a distance of up to 500 ft

(1150) if unobstructed and direct.

Note

- If collecting data via wireless communication, it is necessary to first set up the

RTR-500 Series Units as Remote Units in your computer.

- Register up to 224 Remote Units on 1 RTR-500DC

RTR-500DC is designed to manage the RTR-500 Series Units (Remote

Units) in groups. 1 RTR-500DC Unit can be set up to manage up to 7 groups, with each group containing up to 224 Units.

- Monitoring Function

With RTR-500DC, you can wirelessly monitor current temperature readings of one group of Remote Units, with the readings being sequentially displayed on the unit.

Note

If monitoring is carried out on a regular basis the battery life of the Remote Units will be shortened.

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- Data Storage Capacity: 256,000 Readings

The RTR-500DC has a large enough capacity to collect data from 16

Remote Units at full storage capacity.

- Graph Display

The RTR-500DC gives you a high quality graph display of collected data whether it be temperature, humidity, illuminance or UV. By using the handy operation dial or the buttons on the front of the main unit you can easily scroll left and right across the graph display; giving you the data you want in an easy to check format.

- Radio Wave Monitor

Check the condition of radio wave transmissions.

- Handy Operation Dial

By simply moving the dial up and down you can scan the menu and make a selection by simply pressing in on the dial.

- Manage Recording Start / Stop without a Computer

Besides controlling the collection of data, the RTR-500DC can manage recording settings such as: Programmed Recording Settings and Immediate

Record. This enables the user to easily control various recording settings for a variety of models on-site without the need for a computer.

- Battery Life Warning Display

When the battery power goes low, a battery life warning will be displayed. If the battery is not changed the RTR-500DC will automatically go into sleep mode.

- Trustworthy Backup Function

If, after the battery warning display appears, the battery power goes even lower the RTR-500DC will automatically go into sleep mode. Although, in sleep mode, the unit cannot be operated and power cannot be turned on, all data will be safely stored without loss.

Note

- If after going into sleep mode, the battery is not changed for about 1 month, or if the battery is left out of the RTR-500DC for more than 2 minutes, all data will be lost.

- Over 96 Hours on 2 Alkaline Batteries

The RTR-500DC takes advantage of our exclusive circuitry design to bring over 96 operating hours worth of power on only 2 AAA alkaline batteries.

Energy efficiency is further enhanced with our Auto Power Off Function.

Note

- Battery Life varies according to type of battery, measuring environment, transmission frequency, and ambient temperature. This estimate of battery life was based on normal use under normal conditions using a new batteries. This is in no way or manner a guarantee of battery life.

- Auto Power Off Function

To save battery energy the RTR-500DC will automatically be turned off when not in use for 3 minutes.

- Backlight Display for Viewing in Dark Places

The RTR-500DC comes equipped with a backlight display for easy viewing even in hard to see places. The light can be switched ON/OFF in the main menu. If set to be ON, it will light up when operation begins and automatically turn off when operation stops for a few seconds, saving battery energy.

Note

- If an outside power source is being used, the back light function will normally be ON.

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Contents of Package

The following items are included in the package.

Data Collector

RTR-500DC x 1

Antena x1 Software CD-ROM x 1

(RTR-500DC for Windows)

USB Communication

Cable x 1

AAA Alkaline

Batteries x 2

Introductry Manual and Warranty x 1

Connecting the Antenna

Connect the supplied antenna to the antenna connector.

Appearance Diagram and Part Names

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⑧

①

②

③

④

⑤

⑥

⑦

⑨

⑩

⑪

⑫

125

(Unit : mm)

① Antenna Connector ⑧ Antenna

② Operation Dial

③

④

⑤

LCD Display

List Button

Collect Button

⑥ Power ON/OFF Button

⑨ USB cable connection jack

⑩ RS-232C Communication cable connection jack

⑪ AC adaptor connection jack

⑫ Battery Compartment

⑦ Optical Communication Area

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Installing the Software

Make sure to install the software before connecting the

Unit to a PC with the USB cable1

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. Then disconnect the USB cable from the Unit.

Before Installing the Software

Is Windows working properly?

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 compatible1

Microsoft Windows 7 32/64bit English

Microsoft Windows Vista 32bit English

Microsoft Windows XP 32bit (SP2 or above) English

- For details about the necessary operating environment, see page 51.

Quit all other applications

If you are running other applications, make sure to quit them before installation. If you have any permanently active software, such as a virus check or scan program in your computer, make sure to also quit it.

To install RTR-500DC for Windows ” , it is necessary to have

Administrator rights (Computer Administrator) for the computer in which you wish to install it1

Procedure for Installing the Software

This explanation uses displays from Windows XP SP2.

- If your OS is Windows Vista or Windows 7, the window layout may be slightly different. However, the message contents and the button operations are the same, so please follow the directions as written below.

1. Open Windows.

2. Place the supplied software (CD) into the CD-ROM drive.

The "Install Program" window will appear soon.

* In Windows Vista or Windows 7, if the [Auto Play] window appears, click on "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].

3. Select "Install RTR-500DC for Windows" and click the

[Execute] button to start the installation.

4. The "RTR-500DC for Windows" Setup Wizard window will appear.

Click the [Next] Button

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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.

Click the [Next] button.

6. The "Choose Destination Location" window will appear.

By clicking the

[Change] Button it is possible to change the installation folder.

Info for file to be installed

Click the [Next] button.

7. The "Ready to Install the Program" window will appear.

Click the [Install] Button to begin installation.

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Although a warning message such as below may appear, there is no problem, please move on to the next step.

Warning Message

For Windows XP For Windows Vista and Windows 7

Click the [Install] Button

Click the [Continue Anyway] Button

8. 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.

- See the following pages for details.

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About USB Device Drivers

Have you installed the software?

Before connecting a Unit to a PC with a USB cable make sure to install the

Software first.

For Units using a USB connection, it is necessary to first install the Software, and upon connecting the Unit to the PC with a USB cable it is necessary to install the USB Device

Driver. A USB Device Driver enables the PC to recognize the connected device and ensure proper operation.

- To ensure a proper connection, make sure that the USB cable is inserted fully.

- Login using a User Account with Administrator (Computer Administrator) rights.

Users of Windows XP must carry out the Installation

Procedure1

Upon connecting a Unit to your PC, the [New Hardware Detection 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. Please check the USB device driver.

Users of Windows Vista or Windows 7 do not have to carry out this installation1

By installing the supplied software, the USB Device Drivers for the Base Unit,

Remote Units and Repeaters will also be automatically installed. It is not necessary to carry out any extra steps to install the USB Device Drivers.

- See page from 28 of this Manual for about how to confirm that the

USB Device Driver has been properly installed.

Procedure for Installing the Base Unit USB Device Driver

Carry out all USB Device Driver installations for only one Unit at a time1

Users of Windows XP should carry out the following procedure to install the

USB Device Driver.

1. By connecting a Base Unit to your computer, the [New

Hardware Detection Wizard] will automatically open.

- The “Wizard” window will only appear upon the first connection.

Check "No, not this time".

Click the [Next] Button.

Check "Install the software automatically (Recommended)".


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2. The installation process will begin.

If a warning message window appears, click the [Continue

Anyway] button, and continue with the installation.

3. Once the completion message appears, installation has finished.

Click the [Finish] Button.

Procedure for Installing the RTR-574 /

Repeater USB Device Driver

Carry out all USB Device Driver installations for only one Unit at a time1

Users of Windows XP should carry out the following procedure to install the

USB Device Driver.

1. By connecting a Remote Unit (RTR-574) or a Repeater to your computer, the [New Hardware Detection Wizard] will automatically open.

The “Wizard” window will only appear upon the first connection.

Check "No, not this time".


Check "Install the software automatically (Recommended)".



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If a warning message window appears, click the [Continue

Anyway] button, and continue with the installation.

3. Once the completion message appears, installation has finished.

Click the [Finish] Button.

- See page from 16 of this Manual for about how to confirm that the

USB Device Driver has been properly installed.

Checking a USB Device Driver

Check the USB Device Driver installation for one device at a time1

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:

In the Windows Start

Menu, click on "Control

Panel" to open.

Click on "Performance and

Maintenance".

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Click on "System".

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In the System Properties

Window, click on the

[Hardware] tab.

Click the [Device Manager]

Button.

2. Connect the target Unit 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.

If successful (example)

If failed (example)

If the icon appears with an " ? " or an " ! ", the PC is not properly recognizing the Unit.

Windows XP Windows Vista /

Windows 7

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.

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Re-installing the USB Device Driver

1. Right click on the icon.

2. From the pop-up menu click on "Properties" .

3. When the following window appears, click on the [Reinstall

Driver] button to display the Wizard window.

[General] Tab Window

[Reinstall Driver]

Button

4. If you are using Windows XP, please follow the directions below and move on to step 6.

Check the "Install from a list or specific location

(Advanced)".


Check the "Include this location in the search:".

Click the [Browse] Button.

5. If you are using Windows Vista or Windows 7, please follow the directions below.

Click the "Browse my computer for driver software".

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Click the [Browse] Button.

6. Specify the location of the Driver.

Click the plus (+) sign next to the folder into which the software was installed and specify "Device Driver" as the driver location.

Click the [OK] button to return to the Wizard window.

7. In the Wizard window, check to make sure that the Driver is specified correctly. Then click the [Next] button.

For Windows XP For WIndows 7 and Windows Vista

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Location Example:

C:\Program Files\RTR-500W for Windows\Driver RTR-500


Please note that the following warning messages may appear during installation. However, this will cause no problems with USB device driver installation. Please move on to the next step.

Warning Message

For Windows XP For Windows Vista and Windows 7

Click the [Install] Button

Click the [Continue Anyway] Button

9. After installation has been completed, please click the

[Finish] or [Close] button.

10. Check to make sure that the USB Device Driver has been properly installed.

See page from 16 of this Manual for details.

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Explanation of the Button Functions

- When downloading via wireless communication the [Select

Group] display will appear.

- Allows you to swift-scroll across data when viewing a graph or an event list.

- The downloaded data list will be displayed.

- Allows you to swiftly make changes to the upper and lower limit value settings.

- Switch Power ON/OFF.

How to Use the Operation Dial

Move the dial up

Press in

Move the dial down

[Moving the dial up and down]

- By moving the dial up or down the arrow will move to allow you to choose the desired item. The selected part will be displayed in an easy-to-see inversed shade.

- When setting a numerical value, by moving the dial up the value will become larger and by moving the dial down the value will become smaller.

[Pressing in on the dial]

- Switching the Power On.

- You cannot switch the power OFF with the operation dial. Press in on the

<POWER> button.

- By pressing in on the dial, you can make a desired menu selection or complete and activate a setting.

- Keeping the dial pressed in (1.5 seconds) will activate different functions depending on the display being viewed.

If you keep it pressed in while viewing the graph display, you can change the display channel.

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LCD Display

⑤

①

②

③

④

① The item marked with an arrow [ ] denotes it has been selected. If you move the operation dial up and down, the arrow will move accordingly and by pressing in the dial the item selected will be activated.

② Items marked with [

Communication.

] indicate menus for Wireless

③ Items marked with [

Communication.

] indicate menus for Optical / Wired

④ A [ ] [ ] indicates that there are more menu items above [ ] or below the [ ] to view.

⑤ When battery life goes low, a battery life warning mark [ displayed to inform you it is time to replace the battery.

] will be

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If there is a [BACK] is displayed, adjust the arrow to [BACK] and press it to complete the setting and take you back to the menu display.

Recorded Data Displays

Graph Display

Valious measurement Data that has been downloaded to an RTR-500DC unit can be displayed in Graph form.

Current Readings Monitoring

The RTR-500DC can be set to patrol and monitor Remote Units groups and display in order the current readings for view.

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Installing the Batteries1

Two AAA type Alkaline, or Ni-MH (1.2V) batteries may be used, but be sure not to mix types of batteries and to insert them in the correct direction to align + and -.

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Note

- The RTR-500DC unit has no battery recharging ability.

- If using an outside power source, batteries are not necessary.

About Battery Life

When battery life goes low, a battery life warning mark will be displayed to inform you it is time to replace the battery. If battery life goes even lower, the Unit will automatically go into sleep mode in order to save data.

- In sleep mode, the Unit cannot be turned on or operated as usual.

- When replacing the battery, if the battery has been removed for more than five minutes, the data stored in the Unit may be erased. It is recommended to first download any necessary recorded data to your computer before replacing the battery.

- Also, you will lose all data if the battery drains completely; make sure to replace the battery as soon as possible.

POWER and Auto Power Off Function

Switch the power ON by pressing the <POWER> button or the

Operation Dial. To switch the power OFF, press the <POWER> button. You cannot switch the power OFF with the Operation Dial.

Press the

Operation Dial or

<ON/OFF>

Button

[Auto Power Off Function]

If the main unit is not in use for 3 minutes, the power will be automatically switched off in order to save battery power. If you wish to continue to use, switch the power on again.

Note

- If using the monitoring function, the Auto Power Off function will not go into effect.

- AUTO power OFF is not done while being connecting USB or AC adaptor.

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Setting the Date and Time

Follow the procedure below to make clock settings for the Unit.

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In the Main Menu, go to [Set Functions] and select [Set Clock].

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Set the desired values.

(1) Moving the Operation Dial up and down will change the selection item of the display in the order of month, day, year, hour, and minute1 By pressing the dial, the value for that item will ﬂash1

(2) Change the value by moving the dial up and down1 Press the dial again to set the selected value and move to the next settings item1

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After having completed the clock settings, move the arrow to [Back] and press the dial to return to the Menu Window.

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[Time Zone]

By setting the region in which the Unit will be used the time difference will be automatically set. Daylight Savings Time settings must be set manually.

- Please make sure that the date and time settings in the Unit is correct, if it is not, the recording start time and recording time of downloaded data will be incorrect.

- Clock settings for the Unit can also be made from your computer by using the software supplied with the Unit. For more details, see the [Help] Menu in the supplied software or the User’s Manual that accompanies it.

Communicating with the Computer

For direct communication with your computer to download or make setting changes, etc... please use a USB communication cable

(provided) or the serial cable (optional).

You can transfer the registration contents from one RTR-500DC to another via the attached software. For details see the [Help Menu] in

“ RTR-500DC for Windows or the Introductory manual that accompanies it.

Note

- Communication with a computer cannot be carried out while a wireles communication session is occuring

For USB

Communication between RTR-500DC and your

Computer

You will need to install the USB Device Driver in order to use the device with a USB cable and Windows. After installing, your computer will be able to detect and recognize an RTR-500DC device that has been connected with a USB cable.

USB mini-B

To the RTR-500DC

USB A

To the computer

Included

USB Cable (US-15C)

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For Serial (Use Optional Cable)

Communication between RTR-500DC and your

Computer

1. Connect the Serial Communication Cable to a serial port on your computer.

2. Connect the Serial Cable to the COM port on the RTR-500DC.

Examples of Serial Port Symbols

The cable connection is a D-sub 9pin male.

Please connect to the place that has such a symbol.

RS-232C Communication cable connection jack

D-Sub9 Pin male to PC

Optional Serial Communication Cabe

(TR-07C)

Note

- Be sure the connections are correct. If wrong, communication will not be possible.

- To prevent faulty contact, make sure to fully insert the communication cable until you hear a "click" sound.

Communication between RTR-501/502/503,

and your Computer

1. Connect the communication cable.

Connect the RTR-500DC Unit to your computer with the provided communication cable. (USB or RS-232C)

Place the Data Logger on the RTR-500DC.

2. In order to carry out wireless communication, register Groups and

Remote Units.

Place the unit face down on the RTR-500DC.

Communication Cable

(to computer)

Note

- If light enters during communication, an error will occur. Please make sure to place the unit within the ridges for an exact fit.

- For details about how to register, see the [Help Menu] in the provided software

[RTR-500DC for Windows ] or the accompanying Introductory manual.

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Communicating with the Data Logger

There are two ways to communicate between the RTR-500DC and the Data Logger.

Wireless Communication

Communication can occur via special short radio waves with the

Remote Units.

Radius

150m (500ft)

Radius

150m (500ft)

Note

- Wireless communication can only occur with those RTR-501/502/503 and RTR-574 logger units that have been registered as Remote Units via the accompanying software RTR-500DC for Windows.

The following operations can be done using Wireless communication.

- Download Recorded Data

You can download data to the RTR-500DC that has been recorded in Remote Units from a distance, without having to collect the units.

- Change Recording Conditions

You can control and change Recording Start Date and Time (Programmed Start).

- Monitor Current Readings

You can monitor the current measurements of a Remote Unit at a set interval or in groups with the measurements displayed consecutively.

Non-Wireless Communication

Optical Communication for RTR-501/502/503

Place logger face down on RTR-500DC

Optical Communication

Area

Via Optional Communication Cable for RTR-574

Connect using the optional communication cable TR-6C10

The following operations can be done using communication via cable or optical communication.

- Download Recorded Data

You can download any data that has been recorded in a Data Logger.

- Set the Recording Conditions

You can control and change Recording Start Date and Time (Programmed Start).

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One Remote Unit can be set up to communicate with any number of RTR-500DC Units1

By registering the same Remote Unit info into a number of RTR-

500DC Units it is possible to check and control settings, as well as download to any RTR-500DC Unit that carries that Remote Unit's registration information.

Note

- If you try to carry out communication between one Remote Unit and several

RTR-500DC Units at the same time, an error message will appear.

Remote Units

Wireless Functions: Gather Data

Downloading Recorded Data

11

In the Main Menu, open [ WL Gather Data] .

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Choos e a Group.

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Select the Remote Unit you wish to download the data from.

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Press on [Execute].

　　　　　

①

②

① Rpt Route : Repeater Route

Choose from No Rpt (No Repeter) or Obey Reg (Obey Register)

② Before :Period of Data

You can set the period (how many hours or days before now) from which you wish to download data.

- You can select from 1 to 47 hours (in 1 hour units) / 2 to 300 days (Less than

300 days in units of 1 day, or ALL DATA.

- If you specify the period of data that is earlier than the period of the data saved in the remote unit, all saved data will be downloaded.

　

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Press on [Execute].

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If Downloading Recorded Data Fails

If there is not enough memory remaining, the message [Memory Over] will appear and downloading will stop. Please save recorded data from the TR-57DCi to your PC and delete unnecessary data from the TR-57DCi to make space for downloading new data from the Data Logger.

Wireless Functions: Monitor Mode

Monitoring Current Readings

The RTR-500DC can be set to patrol and monitor Remote Units groups and display in order the current readings for view.

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In the Main Menu, open [ WL RU Settings] and then Select [Monitor

Mode] .

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Select the monitoring range and Set the monitoring interval.

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Press Operation Daial.

①

②

③

④

① All Groups

Remote Units in all groups registered to the RTR-500DC will be contacted via wireless communication.

② Specify Group

All Remote Units in the selected groups will be contacted via wireless communication.

- If you wish to monitor using the [All Groups] range, it is possible to monitor only 120

Remote Units. Therefore, when making changes to the [Set Number of Possible

Registrations] make sure to register no more than 120 Remote Units to the Group or use the [Specify Group] range as oulined below.

③ Specify a Remote Unit

All Remote Units in the selected groups will be contacted via wireless communication.

④ Interval

The monitoring interval is the amount of time between the starting of wireless communication to gather current Remote Unit readings.

Selections can be made from 10 sec to 60 minutes (in 1 minute units).

- The amount of communication time depends on the number of registered groups and remote units. Please note that if the monitoring interval is set for less time than communication takes to complete a round of monitoring, the system will automatically extend the interval to allow for the necessary amount of communication time.

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②

③

④

⑤

Monitor Mode Display

Current measurement readings for those units with which communication is possible will be displayed consecutively every 2 seconds. For those units with which communication is impossible the measurement will be displayed as [----].

For RTR-501/502/503

⑪ ⑩

⑨

⑧

⑦

For RTR-574

⑥

① The number of the cordless handsets displaying a cross axle

② Recording Status, Recordeing

Mode Icon, Recording Interval

(S: Seconds , M: Minute)

③ Battery Status of Remote Unit

Quantity of current record readings

⑤ Value of current readings

⑥ Upper / Lower Limit

⑦ Warning result

⑧ Remote Unit Name

Group Name

⑩ The strength of the wireless

Radio wave at the time of the latest communication with the monitor

⑪ When there is it via Repeater, it is displayed

Wireless Functions: RU Settings

Start / Stop Recording Remote Unit

11

In the Main Menu, open [ WL RU Settings] and then Select [Start

Recording] or [Stop Recording] .

①

②

21

Choos e a Group in select menu.

31

Select a Group in which Remote Units are registered.

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Press on [Execute].

Record Settings

①

②

③

④

① Start (Recording Start)

Choose from Immediate Start / Programmed Start

② Interval (Recording Interval)

It is not possible to set it with the Unit. The content set with the dedicated software is displayed.

③ Start Date and Time

If you are making changes to a programmed start, make sure to set start time.

④ Recording Interval and Recording Mode Icons


One Time: Recording will stop when the data capacity becomes full storage

Endless: Recording will continue with oldest data continuously overwritten.

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Wireless Functions: Visitor Entry

Entry / Release Visitor Remote Unit

Accept Visitor RU (Remote Unit)

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In the Main Menu, open [ WL Visitor Entry] and then Select [Accept

Visitor RU] .

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21

Press on Operation Dial.

Completed

Vistor Entry Completed, shows Serial No, of Remote

Unit. and Unit Name on this Units has given automaticaly

Duplication

Vistor Entry Completed, shows Serial No, of Remote

Unit. and Unit Name on this Units has given automaticaly

Incompatible

The unit accept RTR-500 series Data Loggers only.

Release One / ALL

Select the Visitor Remote Unit you wish to Release from [Release One] or [Release All] and Press on [Execute].

Non-Wireless Communication Functions

Gather Data

Connect the RTR-500DC to the Data Logger either by placing it on the Collector for optical communication or connect via the optional communication cable.

Record Settings

①

②

③

④

① Start (Recording Start)

Choose from Immediate Start / Programmed Start

② Interval (Recording Interval)

Choose from :

10~59 S (seconds) per second / 1~ 60 M (minutes) per minute

③ Start Date and Time

If you are making changes to a programmed start, make sure to set start time.

④ Recording Interval and Recording Mode Icons


One Time: Recording will stop when the data capacity becomes full storage

Endless: Recording will continue with oldest data continuously overwritten.

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Data List: Display Graph

In this display you can view in graph form the recorded data collected by the Unit. A graph is displayed for each channel of data and can be scrolled left and right with the Operation Dial or by the buttons on the Unit.

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11 Displayed Channel

If there are multiple channels of recorded data, you can change the channel on display by holding in the Operation Dial (for about one second).

21 Cursor

By moving the Operation Dial, you can scroll the cursor left and right to view the recording date and time and measurement for that point where the cursor is positioned.

31 Recording Interval and Mode

The “Recording Interval” and “Recording Mode” for the displayed data are shown here.

S: Seconds, M: Minutes, : One Time, : Endless

41 Measurement at Cursor Position

The corresponding measurement value is displayed for the date and time where the cursor is positioned.

[°C/°F]: Temperature

[%RH]: Humidity, [hPa]: Barometric Pressure

[lx]: Illuminance

[mW/cm 2 ]: UV Light

51 Upper and Lower Limit

If Upper and/or Lower Limits have been set in the Data Loggers these limits will be shown using dotted lines.

61 Graph Display Range

From the entire range of recorded data this line shows the range of data currently on display. You can use the< List> button on the Unit to zoom in and the < Collect> button to zoom out on data.

71 Date and Time of Cursor Position

The date and time of the current cursor position are shown here.

Upper and Lower Limit Judgment

Upper and/or Lower Limits are set when making Recording Start settings from a PC. When downloading recorded data from Remote Units for which Upper / Lower Limits have been set, the judgment result will be displayed automatically upon completion of the downloading and at the time of graph display.

Upon Completion of

Downloading

At Time of Graph Display

(shows for about 5 seconds)

Reading Judgment Results

Starting from CH1, the results will be displayed in rotation.

: No measurements were over the set limits.

: One or more measurements exceeded the Upper Limit.

: One or more measurements exceeded the Lower Limit.

: Measurements exceeded both the Upper and Lower Limits.

: Upper and Lower Limit Settings were not made.

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Data List: Deleting Data

All downloaded data is temporarily saved in the Unit. It is possible to select it for deletion.

Deleting Selected Data

11

In the Main Menu, open [Data List]. Select the data you wish to delete and press the Operation Dial.

Main Menu Select data

21

Move the arrow to [Select Delete] and press the Operation Dial.

31

A confirmation screen will appear. Select [Execute] to delete the selected data or [Back] not to delete it, and press the Operation Dial.

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Upon completion of deletion, it automatically returns to the data selection display.

- When you want to delete all data, please execute [Memory Clear] in [Set

Functions] .

Set Functions: Operational Settings

By changing the Unit of Temperature, the Recorded Data display in the

Unit and the LCD display on the target Remote Unit(s) for which recording was started from the Unit will be also be changed to reflect the new setting.

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Set Temp Unit : Changing Unit of Temperature

11

In the Main Menu, open [Set Functions] and [Set Temp Unit].

Current Setting

Select

21

Move the arrow to [°C] or [°F] and press the Operation Dial.

Default value: [°F]

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Move the arrow to and click on [Back] to return to the Main Menu.

■

Set Backlight : Adjusting the Backlight

11

In the Main Menu, open [Set Functions] and [Set Backlight].

21

Move the Operation Dial up to make the light brighter and down to make it darker.

Default value: 80 (OFF, 1 to 100)

31

Press the Operation Dial to return to the Main Menu.

The backlight maintains lighting while connecting the AC adaptor.

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■

Set Contrast : Adjusting Contrast

11

In the Main Menu, open [Set Functions] and [Set Contrast].

21

Move the Operation Dial up to make the display darker and down to make it lighter.

Default value: 65 (0 to 100)

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Check Memory:

Checking Storage Capacity of the Unit

11

In the Main Menu, open [Set Functions] and [Check Memory].

21


■

Clear Memory:

The memory of the Unit is adjusted to Zero1

11

In the Main Menu, open [Set Functions] and [Clear Memory].

21

Press on the Execute.

■

Set Clock: Making Clock Settings

11

In the Main Menu, open [Set Functions] and [Set Clock].

21

Select the item you wish to change and press the Operation Dial.

31

Move the Operation Dial up and down to adjust clock.

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Move the arrow to and click [Back] to return to the Main Menu.

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■

Beep: Muting the Operation Beep

11

In the Main Menu, open [Set Functions] and [Beep].

Current Setting

Select

21

Move the arrow to either [ON] or [OFF] and press the Operation Dial to confirm.

31

Move the arrow to [Back] and press the dial to return to the Main Menu.

■

Battery Voltage: Checking Battery Voltage

11

In the Main Menu, open [Set Functions] and [Battery Voltage].

21


Battery Voltage:

When battery power depletes to about 2.30V, the battery life warning mark will appear.

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Radio Wave Monitor:

Checking the Condition of Radio Wave Transmissions

Depending on the location of the logger, at special frequencies there may be some instances in which, due to radio wave interference or other causes, communication capability does not meet expected standards. To help avoid interference and reduce the chances of poor transmission, we suggest that before registering a Remote Unit you check the condition of radio wave transmissions and when creating a new Group assign the units to an empty frequency channel.

The radio wave strength is displayed in a scale from 1 to 5, with the higher the number the stronger the radio waves are.

Longitudinal axis:

Radio Wave Strength

(1 to 5)

Horizontal axis:

Frequency Channel

11

From the Main Menu, select [SET FUNCTIONS].

21

From the [SET FUNCTIONS] menu, select Radio Wave Monitor. (Wave

Check)

31

Close the Radio Wave Monitor by pressing in on the operation dial.

(Returns to the [SET FUNCTIONS] Menu)

Note

- While using the Radio Wave Monitoring Function, the Auto Power Off Function will be disabled.

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Menu List

GATHER DATA

[Back]

Group List [Back]

RU / VRU List

[Back]

Execute

Repeater Rout :

No Rpt / Obey Reg

Specify Period of Data to be Downloaded

* It is possible to cancel by pushing the operation dial while Downloading.

Start

Downloading

Data

Canceled *

Monitor Mode

[Back]

All Groups

Specify a Group

[Back]

Group List

Specify a

Remote Unit

Interval

[Back]

Group List [Back]

RU / VRU List

* It is possible to cancel by pushing the operation dial while Serching.

Start Serching

Canceled *

RU Settings

[Back]

Start Recording [Back]

Group List

Stop Recording

*1 Only the confirmation.

*2 Sets it for Programmed Start.

[Back]

RU / VRU List

[Back] Time

Execute

Start:

Programmed / immImmediate

Interval *1

Recording

Mode*1

‘YY/MM/DD

XX:XX:XX *2

[Back]

Group List [Back]

RU / VRU List

[Back]

Execute

[Back]

Confirmatin

Display

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Visitor Entry

[Back]

Accept Visitor RU [Back]

Join VRU, Push Dial

Release One

[Back]

Vistor List

Release All

* Only the confirmation.

Gather Data

Specify the period of data to be downloaded.

Upon completion of the download, a graph will appear.

Recording Settings

[Back]

Execute Send Recording Settings to Remote unit.

Start

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Interval*

REC Mode*

REC Mode*

YY/MM/DD XX:XX:XX *2

*1 Only the confirmation.

*2 Sets it for Programmed Start.

[Back]

Serial No *

Unit Name *

[Back]

Execute

[Back]

Execute

Data List

[Back]

Data List

Set Functions

[Back]

Set Temp Unit

Set Backlight

Set Contrast

Check Memory

Clear Memory

Set Clock

Beep

Battery Voltage

Radio Wave Monitor

[Back]

Display Graph

Select Delete

Back

°C

°F

Back

OFF, 1 to 100

Back

0 to 100

Back

Display Memory Usage (%)

Back

Execute

Back

Settings

Back

ON

OFF

Back

Display Battery Voltage (V)

Display

(Press Operation Dial to display Graph)

[Back]

Continue

[Back]

Execute

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Specifications for RTR-500DC Data Collector

RTR-500DC Unit

Compatible Devices

Recording Capacity

Functions

LCD Display

Power

Battery Life*

Data Backup

Communication

Interface (with PC)

Communication

Interface

(with Data Logger)

Remote Unit:

RTR-501/501L, RTR-502/502L, RTR-503/503L, RTR-574

Repeater : RTR-500

16 units at full storage capacity16,000 readings x16= 256,000 readings. Can hold up to 250 downloading sessions

Downloading data (possible to display results of upper and lower limit check after downloading)

Display Highest and Lowest Measurement after downloading

Display Saved Data Graphs

Set Recording Start for Remote Data Loggers

Delete stored data (one reading) / Clear Memory

Monitor Current Readings

Search for Remote Units Wave Check (5-level display of radio wave strength for each channel (0-21ch.))

Operation Menu, Graph Display, Low Battery Life Warning,

Calendar and Clock, Contrast Adjustment, Backlight

2 AAA Alkaline Batteries (LR03)

AAA Ni-MH 1.2V batteries

Optional AC adaptor (AD-0638)

USB Bus Power

96 hrs* under Continuous Operation :

Using 2 AAA Alkaline Batteries / Monitor Current Readings

60 sec. pitch / No Repeater

32 hrs* under Continuous Operation :

Using 2 AAA Alkaline Batteries / Checking the Condition of

Radio Wave Transmissions

730 Downloading Sessions for RTR-501 at full storage capacity

(calculated value)

via Wireless communication / No Repeater / No Backlight

function

* 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.

About 1 month (Saved data will be erased if all battery power is lost.)

USB

RS-232C(RS-232C)

Short Range Radio Communication

Optical Communication (RTR-50x) : 2,400 to 19,200 bps

RS-232C (RTR-574) : 9,600 to 19,200 bps

Interface

Communication Time

Dimensions

When downloading one Remote Unit at full storage capacity:

Data from RTR-500DC to PC

USB : 12 sec (1ch) / 24 sec (4ch)

RS-232C: 22 sec (1ch) / 42 sec (4ch)

Data from Remote Unit to RTR-500DC

Optical: 170 sec (RTR-50x)

RS-232C: 45 sec (RTR-574)

H125mm x W58mm x D26.3mm (excluding Antenna Connector)

Antenna Length: 109mm

About 127g (including 2 AAA Alkaline batteries) Weight

Operating Conditions Temperature: 0 to 50°C,

Humidity: 90 % RH or less (no condensation)

Other Not waterproof, moistureproof, or dustproof

Short Range Radio Communication

Radio Standard

Specifications

FCC Part15 Section247 / IC RSS-210

Frequency Range: 902 to 928MHz

Communication Range About 150m if direct and unobstructed.

Communication Time When downloading one Remote Unit at full storage capacity:

RTR-50x

RTR-574

About 120 sec. *

About 240 sec *

* The same amount of time will be necessary for each added Repeater.

Software (RTR-500DC for Windows)

Operating Environment

Compatible

Devices

Base Units: RTR-500DC

Remote Units: RTR-501/501L, RTR-502/502L, RTR-503/503L,

RTR-574

Repeater: RTR-500

Compatible OS Microsoft Windows 7 32 / 64bit English

Microsoft Windows Vista 32bit English

Microsoft Windows XP 32bit (SP2 or above) English

PC/CPU

Memory

Hard Disk

Monitor

A Stable Windows Operating Environment

A Stable Windows Operating Environment

More than 30 MB of free space (More free space is necessary for data)

SVGA (800 x 600) more than 256 colors

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Optional Accessories

RS-232C Communication Cable

TR-07C

RS-232C Communication Cable

Cable Length: 1.0m (40 in)

Connector Type:

Specialized Connector D-sub9pin

TR-6C10

Cable Length: 1.0m (40 in)

To PC

USB Communication Cable

To RTR-574

1500

1000

To RTR-500DC

To RTR-500DC

[unit: mm]

[unit: mm]

US-15C

Cable Length: about 1.5m (60in)

1500

To RTR-500DC To PC

AC Adaptor

AD-0638

Input: AC100-240V

Output: DC6V 500mA

Frequency: 50/60Hz

Cable length: 1.85m (74in)

Plug Figuration: A

For product information or questions contact us at:

817-1 Shimadachi, Matsumoto, Nagano, JAPAN 390-0852

Fax: +81-263-40-3152 E-mail: [email protected]

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http://www1tandd1com/

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Data Collector RTR-500DC

Introductory manual

Published by T&D Corporation (1st Edition)

© Copyright T&D Corporation. All rights reserved.

This is printed on recycled paper.

Data Collector RTR-500DC Warranty

Customer's name:

Address:

Phone No.:

Dealer's name:

Address:

Phone No.:

Guarantee period 12 months from date of purchase

Date of purchase

Provisions for Free Repair

11 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 Unit1

21 If the customer requests free repair because of trouble within the warranty period, bring or send the Unit along with the warranty to the distributor1

31 If you have moved after purchasing, or there are difficulties contacting the distributor from which you purchased the Unit, please contact T&D directly for service1

41 Free repair is not available in the following cases even though it is within the warranty period:

1. Trouble or damage was caused by careless operation, natural disaster, fire, public pollution, or use of a power source other than specified.

2. If repair, adjustment, disassembly or modification of the Unit has been carried out by a person other than a T&D authorized engineer.

3. Trouble or damage was caused by transportation, movement or dropping of the Unit after purchase.

4. Failure to submit the Warranty or failure to fill in all items required in the Warranty.

51 The Warranty cannot be reissued1

This Warranty only promises customers free repair within the period and conditions clarified in this Warranty1 Therefore, the customer’s legal rights will not be limited by this Warranty1

For further information on repair and other service questions after the termination of the warranty period, contact your distributor1

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