RTR-500DC Introductory Manual Thank you for purchasing our product. This manual explains in brief how to get an RTR500DC unit ready for use and how to install the software. Details about how to use the software "RTR500DC for Windows" and its functions can be found in the software "Operation Guide (Help)". © Copyright T&D Corporation. All rights reserved. 2010.
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.
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 These entries are actions that absolutely under no circumstance should be taken.
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.
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.
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. It may cause damage. - In areas exposed to vibration.
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).
Table of Contents Introduction Notices ..................................................................................................................i Safety Precautions and Instructions ..................................................... ii Before Using... ......................................................................................1 About Data Collector RTR-500DC ........................................................2 Contents of Package ..................................................
Wireless Communication .................................................................................. 33 Non-Wireless Communication........................................................................... 34 One Remote Unit can be set up to communicate with any number of RTR-500DC Units. 35 Wireless Functions Gather Data: Downloading Recorded Data ...................................36 Monitor Mode: Monitoring Current Readings ..................................38 Monitor Mode Display .................
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.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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 58 ⑧ 26.
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.
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.
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.
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 [Continue Anyway] Button Click the [Install] 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.
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.
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.
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". Click the [Next] Button.
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".
Click on "System". 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 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.
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.
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)". Click the [Next] Button. 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".
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 Location Example: C:\Program Files\RTR-500W for Windows\Driver RTR-500 21
8. The installation process will begin. 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 [Continue Anyway] Button Click the [Install] Button 9. After installation has been completed, please click the [Finish] or [Close] button. 10.
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.
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 [ below the [ ] to view.
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.
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 -. 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.
POWER and Auto Power Off Function Switch the power ON by pressing the button or the Operation Dial. To switch the power OFF, press the button. You cannot switch the power OFF with the Operation Dial. Press the Operation Dial or 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.
Setting the Date and Time Follow the procedure below to make clock settings for the Unit. 111In the Main Menu, go to [Set Functions] and select [Set Clock]. 222Set the desired values.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Non-Wireless Communication Optical Communication for RTR-501/502/503 Optical Communication Area Place logger face down on RTR-500DC 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.
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 RTR500DC 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.
Wireless Functions: Gather Data Downloading Recorded Data 11 21 31 41 In the Main Menu, open [ WL Gather Data] . Choose a Group. Select the Remote Unit you wish to download the data from. 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.
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. 11 21 31 In the Main Menu, open [ WL RU Settings] and then Select [Monitor Mode] . Select the monitoring range and Set the monitoring interval. 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.
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 [----].
Wireless Functions: RU Settings Start / Stop Recording Remote Unit 11 WL RU Settings] and then Select [Start Recording] or [Stop Recording] . In the Main Menu, open [ ① ② 21 31 41 Choose a Group in select menu. Select a Group in which Remote Units are registered. 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.
Wireless Functions: Visitor Entry Entry / Release Visitor Remote Unit Accept Visitor RU (Remote Unit) 11 In the Main Menu, open [ 21 Press on Operation Dial. WL Visitor Entry] and then Select [Accept Visitor RU] . 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.
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.
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. 1. 4. 2. 5. 6. 7. 3. 1. 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). 2.
6. 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. 7. 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.
Data List: Deleting Data All downloaded data is temporarily saved in the Unit. It is possible to select it for deletion. Deleting Selected Data 111In the Main Menu, open [Data List]. Select the data you wish to delete and press the Operation Dial. Main Menu Select data 222Move the arrow to [Select Delete] and press the Operation Dial. 333A confirmation screen will appear. Select [Execute] to delete the selected data or [Back] not to delete it, and press the Operation Dial.
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. ■ Set Temp Unit : Changing Unit of Temperature 111In the Main Menu, open [Set Functions] and [Set Temp Unit]. Current Setting Select 222Move the arrow to [°C] or [°F] and press the Operation Dial.
■ Set Contrast : Adjusting Contrast 111In the Main Menu, open [Set Functions] and [Set Contrast]. 222Move the Operation Dial up to make the display darker and down to make it lighter. Default value: 65 (0 to 100) 333Press the Operation Dial to return to the Main Menu. ■ Check Memory: Checking Storage Capacity of the Unit 111In the Main Menu, open [Set Functions] and [Check Memory]. 222Press the Operation Dial to return to the Main Menu.
■ Clear Memory: The memory of the Unit is adjusted to Zero. 111In the Main Menu, open [Set Functions] and [Clear Memory]. 222Press on the Execute. ■ Set Clock: Making Clock Settings 111In the Main Menu, open [Set Functions] and [Set Clock]. 222Select the item you wish to change and press the Operation Dial. 333Move the Operation Dial up and down to adjust clock. 444Move the arrow to and click [Back] to return to the Main Menu.
■ Beep: Muting the Operation Beep 111In the Main Menu, open [Set Functions] and [Beep]. Current Setting Select 222Move the arrow to either [ON] or [OFF] and press the Operation Dial to confirm. 333Move the arrow to [Back] and press the dial to return to the Main Menu. ■ Battery Voltage: Checking Battery Voltage 111In the Main Menu, open [Set Functions] and [Battery Voltage]. 222Press the Operation Dial to return to the Main Menu. Battery Voltage: When battery power depletes to about 2.
■ 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.
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 Start Downloading Data Canceled * * It is possible to cancel by pushing the operation dial while Downloading. Monitor Mode [Back] All Groups Specify a Group [Back] Group List Specify a Remote Unit [Back] Interval Group List Start Serching [Back] RU / VRU List * It is possible to cancel by pushing the operation dial while Serching.
RU Settings [Back] Start Recording [Back] Group List [Back] [Back] RU / VRU List Execute Time Start: Programmed / immImmediate Interval *1 Recording Mode*1 ‘YY/MM/DD XX:XX:XX *2 Stop Recording [Back] Group List [Back] [Back] RU / VRU List Execute [Back] Confirmatin Display *1 Only the confirmation. *2 Sets it for Programmed Start.
Visitor Entry [Back] Accept Visitor RU [Back] Join VRU, Push Dial [Back] Serial No * Unit Name * Release One [Back] Vistor List [Back] Execute Release All [Back] Execute * 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 Interval* REC Mode* REC Mode* YY/MM/DD XX:XX:XX *2 53 *1 Only the confirmation.
Data List [Back] Data List [Back] Display Graph (Press Operation Dial to display Graph) [Back] Continue Select Delete [Back] Execute Set Functions [Back] Set Temp Unit Back °C °F Set Backlight Back OFF, 1 to 100 Set Contrast Back 0 to 100 Check Memory Back Display Memory Usage (%) Clear Memory Back Execute Set Clock Back Settings Beep Back ON OFF Battery Voltage Back Display Battery Voltage (V) Radio Wave Monitor Display 54
Specifications for RTR-500DC Data Collector RTR-500DC Unit Compatible Devices Remote Unit: RTR-501/501L, RTR-502/502L, RTR-503/503L, RTR-574 Repeater : RTR-500 Recording Capacity 16 units at full storage capacity16,000 readings x16= 256,000 readings.
Interface Communication Time 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) Dimensions H125mm x W58mm x D26.
Optional Accessories RS-232C Communication Cable [unit: mm] TR-07C RS-232C Communication Cable Cable Length: 1.0m (40 in) Connector Type: Specialized Connector D-sub9pin 1500 To RTR-500DC To PC 1000 TR-6C10 Cable Length: 1.0m (40 in) To RTR-500DC To RTR-574 USB Communication Cable [unit: mm] US-15C 1500 Cable Length: about 1.5m (60in) To RTR-500DC AC Adaptor AD-0638 Input: AC100-240V Output: DC6V 500mA Frequency: 50/60Hz Cable length: 1.
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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 1. 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. 2.
