Wireless Base Station / Repeater RTR-500 Introductory Manual Thank you for purchasing our product. Carefully read this instruction manual before using this unit. Details about how to use the software and its functions, can be found in the Software "Help". © Copyright T&D Corporation. All rights reserved. 2009.
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Wireless Base Station RTR-500 Warranty Customer's name: Address: Phone No.: Dealer's name: Address: Phone No.: Guarantee period: 12 months from date of purchase Date of purchase: Statement of Limited Warranty 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. This product is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year following the date of purchase.
Index Notices ------------------------------------------------------------------ 2 Safety Precautions and Instructions ----------------------------- 3 Notes and Precautions for Installing Wireless Communication Devices - 7 What are Base Units, Remote Units and Repeaters? ------- 9 Features of RTR-500 -----------------------------------------------10 Using as a Base Unit --------------------------------------------------------------- 10 Using as a Repeater ---------------------------------------------------
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 User's Manual belong to T&D Corporation.
Safety Precautions and Instructions Before using please read the following 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. Explanation of Symbols Explanation of Warning Symbols DANGER 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.
DANGER 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 unit. Doing so may cause fire or electrocution. If water or a foreign body enters the unit, immediately disconnect the cables from the unit, remove batteries, and stop using. Continued use may cause fire or electrocution. Do not use this unit in wet or humid places, such as a bathroom. It may cause a fire or other trouble including malfunction.
CAUTION 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. Harmful gases or chemicals may cause corrosion and/or other danger to the unit. Also, by coming in contact with hazardous substances, harm may occur to the people handling the unit. Therefore, do not use in any environment that is exposed to chemicals and harmful gases.
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. Do not use or store the Unit in any of the following places. Doing so may cause electrocution, fire and/or other adverse effects to the device and/or your computer. - Areas exposed to direct sunlight.
Notes and Precautions for Installing Wireless Communication Devices When installing wireless communication devices take special care in selecting locations so as to ensure proper communication. Note that even after a successful installation, due to changes in environmental conditions, communication errors may occur when restarting the system. Keep wireless communication devices away from metals and computers.
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.
What are Base Units, Remote Units and Repeaters? Base Units A Base Unit can collect data measured by and recorded in Remote Units via wireless communication, and send the collected data either by FTP or e-mail to a server whereby the data can be downloaded to your computer via an external network, such as the internet. Also, by setting Upper and Lower Limits, warning monitoring can be carried out for each Remote Unit at each Location.
Features of RTR-500 RTR-500 can be used both as a Base Unit and a Repeater. Using as a Base Unit An RTR-500 Base Unit can collect data measured by and recorded in Remote Units via wireless communication, and send the collected data to your computer connected to the Base Unit with a USB or Serial Communication Cable. * If you wish to communicate by serial communication, an optional cable (TR-07C) is needed. * The RS-232C communication cable connector is a D-Sub 9 pin female.
RTR-500 Appearance Diagrams and Part Names 109 Left Side Front Back Right Side Unit: mm Antenna Connector USB (MiniB) Jack Monitor LED Antenna Optical Communication Area Battery Cover RS-232C (mini) Jack AC Adaptor Connection Jack Package Contents The following items are included in the package: RTR-500 x 1 Antenna x 1 USB Communication Cable x 1 Introductory Manual (Warranty) x 1 Memo Sticker x 1 * Please write Repeater names, numbers or any other memos on the sticker and fasten it to the unit.
Getting the RTR-500 Ready to Use Connect the Antenna Connect the supplied antenna to the antenna connector. Install Batteries Insert 2 AA alkaline batteries as shown in the figure. * When the RTR-500 is connected by a USB communication cable to your computer or power is supplied by an optional AC Adaptor to the RTR-500, there is no need to insert batteries. * Always use two batteries of the same type. * Make sure not to mistake + / -. * A battery cannot be charged inside the RTR-500.
About the Software Before connecting an RTR-500 to your computer, make sure to install the software into the computer. If you have connected an RTR-500 to your computer before installing the software, make sure to click the [Cancel] button in the Wizard window when it pops up on the computer display. When using an RTR-500 as a Base Unit It is necessary to go to our Website and download the software designed for RTR-500. http://www.tandd.
Installing the USB Device Driver Have you already installed the software? Before connecting an RTR-500 to your computer via USB, make sure to install the software into the computer. Connecting an RTR-500 to a Computer Connect the RTR-500 with the supplied USB communication cable to the computer. - Make sure that the USB cable is inserted fully, so as not to cause an improper connection. - Please login using a User Account with Administrator (Computer Administrator) rights.
3. By checking "Install the software automatically (Recommended)" and clicking [Next], the software will automatically be installed. Check the "Install the software automatically (Recommended)" 4. If a window appears such as the one below during installation, click the [Continue Anyway] button. 5. After installation has been completed, please check whether the USB device driver has been properly installed.
Checking the USB Device Driver Installation (XP Sp2 or higher) 1. Open the System Properties Window by opening the [Control Panel] and double click on [System] to display that window. 2. In the [System Properties] window, click the [Hardware] tab, and then click the [Device Manager] button in the Device Manager area. [Hardware] Tab [Device Manager] Button 3. If under "Port (COM & LPT)" appears "TandD General UsbUart Port" the USB device driver has been properly installed. If successful If failed (ex.
For Windows Vista For Windows Vista, by installing the software, the USB device driver will also be automatically installed. Please check whether the USB device driver has been properly installed. Checking the USB Device Driver Installation ( Vista) 1. Connect the RTR-500 with the supplied USB communication cable to the computer. 2. Open the Device Manager Window by Opening the [Control Panel] and click on [System and Maintenance] - [System] - [Device Manager]. 3.
Re-installing the USB Device Driver For Windows XP (SP2 or higher) 1. In the Device Manager window, right click on the unknown device "TandD USB-UART Controller". From the pop-up menu click on "Properties". 2. In the "TandD USB-UART Controller Properties" window, click the [General] tab, and then click on the [Reinstall Driver] button to display the [Found New Hardware] Wizard.
3. Check "No, not this time" and then click the [Next] button. Check the "No, not this time". 4. Check "Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)" and then click the [Next] button.
5. Check "Include this location in the search" and then click the [Browse] button to specify the location of the device driver. Click [Next] to start the installation. Check the "Include this location in the search:" [Browse] Button to specify the location of the device driver - In the software folder, select "Driver RTR-500". EX: C:\Program Files\software name\Driver RTR-500 6. If a window appears such as the one below during installation, click the [Continue Anyway] button. 7.
For Windows Vista 1. In the Device Manager window, right click on the unknown device "TandD USB-UART Controller". From the pop-up menu click on "Properties". 2. In the "TandD USB-UART Controller Properties" window, click the [General] tab, and then click on the [Reinstall Driver] button to display the [Update Driver Software TandD USB UART Controller].
3. Click the "Browse my computer for driver software". Click the "Browse my computer for driver software" 4. Click the [Browse] button to specify the location of the device driver. Click [Next] to start the installation. [Browse] button to specify the location of the device driver. Check here - In the Software folder, select "Driver RTR-500". EX: C:\Program Files\software name\Driver RTR-500 22
5. If a window appears such as the one below during installation, click the [Install] button. 6. After the installation has been completed, please check whether the USB device driver has been properly installed.
Tips for placing the RTR-500 We strongly suggest setting the RTR-500 unit up in a high, unobstructed position to enhance the radio signal strength. When positioning the units try to keep the antennas away from objects or walls. Please carry out a "Signal Strength Test" to check the radio signal strength before using the product and adjust the antenna direction accordingly. For more details please see "Notes and Precautions for Installing Wireless Communication Devices" on page 7.
Product Specifications Compatible Devices Power Battery Life PC Interface (*1) Remote Unit : RTR-501, RTR-502, RTR-503, RTR-502Pt Base Unit : RTR-500, RTR-500GSM Base Unit : USB bus power / AC Adaptor (AD-0638) Repeater : 2 AA batteries / AC Adaptor (AD-0638) 6 Months of continued use on 2 AA alkaline batteries when used as Repeater for five minutes a day. * It depends on measurement environment, recording interval and battery performance.
Options RS-232C (Serial) Communication Cable Type : TR-07C Cable Length:1.0m Connector Type: Specialized Connector D-sub9pin For communication with computer AC Adaptor Type: AD-0638 Input: AC100-240V Output: DC6V 500mA Frequency: 50/60Hz Cable length: 74in (1.
