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■ Notices about this User’s Manual 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.
Software User Agreement ■ Escape Clauses ● T&D Corporation does not guarantee the operation of T&D Recorder for Windows . ● T&D Corporation shall not accept any responsibility for any damage, whether direct or indirect, that results from the usage of T&D Recorder for Windows. ● Specifications of T&D Recorder for Windows may be subject to change and service may be terminated without advance notice to the user.
Table of Contents Introduction ● Software User’s Agreement...................ⅱ ● What is T&D Recorder for Windows ？ ........１ ● Communication with Data Loggers ............３ Getting Ready ● Installing the Software .......................５ ● Operating the Software ......................６ ● ● Computer Communication Settings ・Connecting the Communication Cable .......８ ・Setting Up the Serial Port ..................９ Remote Unit Registration.....................
Temperature and Humidity Graph ● ● Display Names and Functions ................41 Editing the Graph ・Changing the Graph Display ................45 ・Graph Operation ..........................50 Multi-Scale Graph ● ● Display Names and Functions ................51 Editing the Graph ・Changing the Graph Display ................55 ・Graph Operation ..........................62 Event Viewer ● Display Names and Functions ................63 ● File Information .............................
What is T&D Recorder for Windows ？ ■ Outline By using T&D Recorder for Windows, you can easily display the data measured and recorded with the RTR-51/52/53, RVR-52 via our exclusive short-wave wireless technology in table or graph form and control printing with your computer. Upon opening T&D Recorder for Windows, a launcher window in which icons are displayed will appear. By clicking an icon, the graph, settings, and /or communication screen for that type of unit will be displayed.
Can Display 8 Channels of Data in One Graph Can simultaneously display up to 8 channels of recorded data downloaded from a main unit in one graph. Printing Graphs and Data Lists You can print graphs displayed on screen in full color. When printing a data list, the printing of every recording date is possible. Measured Data List Display In the measured data list display, the maximum, minimum, and average values are shown in different colors.
Communication with Data Loggers There are two methods to communicate with RTR-51/52/53, RVR-52 data loggers; they are [Optical Communication] and [Wireless Communication]. ■ Optical Communication By using the communication cable, you can carry out direct communication with a computer or with an RTR-57C unit. １.Using the supplied communication cable, connect the RTR-57C to your computer. ゲ ューイアサクター ト メニタスケンモニ リス ン デー ド アゲ サ・ コキ メイWL オン スイ シ ソウ WL WL タ カイ タ デー ク デー キロ llec Co t t Lis ２.
■ Wireless Communication Downloading recorded data from a data logger in the field to an RTR-57C unit can be carried out via wireless communication (Special Short-wave Radio Data Communication). １.Register the Remote Unit. Via the RTR-57C, connect a data logger to your computer and using the T&D Recorder for Windows software register that data logger as a Remote Unit. ２.Place the Remote Unit in the actual place where you wish to make measurements.
Installing the Software ● Is Windows working properly? If Windows is not activated properly, it may be impossible to install and run T&D Recorder for Windows. ● Quit all 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. ■ Install the Software (T&D Recorder for Windows) １.Start Windows. ２.
Operating the Software ■ Opening the Software Open the software by clicking on [T&D Recorder for Windows] from the list of programs in the Start Menu. ■ Main Window Upon opening T&D Recorder for Windows, a launcher window in which icons are displayed will appear. By clicking an icon, the graph, settings, and / or communication screen for that type of unit will be displayed. Menu Bar Toolbar Icon ● Menu Bar In the Menu Bar are Menus containing an array of commands.
■ See the Help Menu of the software for more detailed information about how to use the software. ● To search for unclear words or terms, click the [Help] Menu that appears in the Menu Bar and then click on one of the tabs [Contents], [Index] or [Search]. Contents Index Search 〔Contents〕 By clicking the mark of the classified topic, an explanation will be displayed. 〔Index〕 Select a key word from the key word list and by clicking the [Display] button, the explanation will be displayed.
Computer Communication Settings ■ Connect the communication cable to your computer. Connect the RS-232C communication cable (included in pack) to the serial port of your computer. Serial Port Markings The communication cable connection is a D-Sub 9 pin female. Please connect it to a port that has markings such as these. Note: If the cable is connected to the wrong port, communication cannot take place. ● Be sure to securely connect the cable to avoid any communication failure due to a loose connection.
■ Setting Up the Serial Port Set the serial port to be used for communication with the data logger. There are two ways to set up the serial port [Auto Detect] and [Select a Port]. ● When you wish to use the same COM port to carry out communication with different types of units. Check [Set Common COM Port for All Types] and click the [OK] button to complete at once the port setting for all types of units.
[Selecting a Port] [Serial Port Settings] tab Possible COM Ports When setting up more than one type at the same time [OK] button [Close] button １. Click the [Serial Port Settings] tab in the settings / communication display of the data logger to be used. ２.From the [Possible COM Ports] list box choose and check the port to which the data logger is connected. ３.Click [OK] button to finish set-up and close the dialog box. ４.By clicking the [Close] button, the setting will be completed.
Remote Unit Registration ■ Registering a Remote Unit １.By selecting the icon [Remote Unit Registration], a message will be displayed. ※ Remote unit registration can be carried out for each type of unit from the setting / communication menu for that unit [Communication]- [Remote Unit Registration]. 《Enlarged Message》 [Yes] button Collect Registration Info This function allows you to collect all remote unit registration info in the RTR-57C.
● If the registration info has not been collected or you wish to collect again, click [Collect Registration Info] button in the [Registration Contents] window to collect the registration info. [Collect Registration Info] button ３. Click the [Register] tab, and set the Group Name, Remote Name, and Communication Frequency Channel. [Register] tab Group Name Communication Frequency Channel Remote Unit Name [Register] button [Close] button ● Group Names Group Names can be entered with up to 8 letters.
● Communication Frequency Channel By clicking the [Set] check box you can select a channel number. One Frequency Channel (0-3) can be set for each Group. 《Remote Registration Display》 ● ● The default frequency channel setting for Group 1 is ‘0’ If no settings are chosen, an unused frequency channel will be automatically assigned. NOTE: ● A frequency channel setting can only be made when registering a new group. ● Once a channel has been set for a group it cannot be changed.
５.Upon completion the [Registration Contents] will be displayed and by clicking [Close] the registration will be finished and the window closed. [Close] button ● By clicking on a Group Name, the Frequency Channel for that group, as well as, the Remote Unit Names and Numbers for that group will be displayed.
■ Position the remote unit(s)in the place(s)where you want to measure and check if communication is possible. From an RTR-57C unit, it is possible to find any registered Remote Unit and make sure communication can be carried out. １.In the Main Window, activate [Find Remotes]. ２.Choose the range in which to search and activate. ● If you choose [All Groups], the search for remotes in all registered groups will begin immediately.
Other Remote Unit Registration Functions The following operations can be carried out in the Remote Registration Window. Be sure to connect the RTR-57C to your computer and collect the registration info of RTR-57C before carrying out these operations. [File] Menu [Collect Registration Info] button [Return to Original] button [Send] button [Set Number of Possible Registrations] button ■ ｢File｣Menu: [Save Registration Contents] You can save the Group and Remote Unit Registration Info to a file.
■ [File] Menu: [Save as Text File] You can save the Group and Remote Unit Registration Info as a text file. NOTE: You cannot edit the contents of registration info from a saved file. 1. From the [File] Menu, choose [Save as Text File]. 2. Designate the saving location and enter a file name. 3. Click the [Save] button to save the file. ■ [Set Number of Possible Registrations] Button There are two patterns for setting and registering the largest number of groups and remotes into one RTR-57C.
■ [Remote Registration Contents] – [Return to Original] Button All info saved in the RTR-57C will be erased and will be returned to as it was when it left the factory: Group Name: Group 1 / Remote Unit: NONE / Communication Frequency: 0 1. Connect the RTR-57C unit you wish to return to the factory settings. 2. Click the [Return to Original] button, and the process will begin.
■「Change ／ Delete」 You can make changes to a registered Remote Unit Name or delete a Group or Remote Unit. [Change] button [Delete Group] button [Delete Remote Unit] button [Change] Button…Only for Remote Names 1. Select the Group in which the Remote you wish to change is registered. 2. Select the Remote Number or Name and enter the new Remote Name for the unit. 3. Click the [Change] button to send the new information.
■「Remote Unit Info」 This allows you to view the registration contents of any Remote Unit presently connected to the RTR-57C. The Registration Contents of units registered to a different RTR-57C can be viewed as well. 1. Place the Remote Unit from which you wish to collect remote info face down on the RTR-57C. 2. Click the [Collect Remote Unit Contents] button and the info will appear for that unit.
RTR-51/52: Start Recording １.In the main display, click the icon [RTR-51/52]. ２.Click the [Start Recording] tab and make recording settings. [Start Recording] button ｢Start Recording｣ tab [Get Settings] button [Detailed Settings] button [Stop Recording] button [Close] button ● Recording Start Date / Time: Select the Recording Start Method ・Programmed Start: Recording will begin on the day and time entered.
■ [Get Settings] Button The Remote Unit recording settings, registration contents, and remaining battery life are displayed. ● Registration contents: If a settings transmission was received it displays the Group and Remote Name(s). ● Remaining battery life: If a settings transmission was received it displays the remaining battery life. ■ [Detailed Settings] Button [OK] button Check one By checking, you can make entries.
RTR-51/52: Downloading Recorded Data ■ Connect the RTR-51/52 unit for communication with your computer. ※ See P.3 or P.8 for about how to connect. ■ Download Recorded Data. １.In the main window, click the icon [RTR-51/52]. ２.Click the [Download Recorded Data] tab. [Download Recorded Data] tab Select the downloading range [Download] button [Detailed Settings] button [Close] button ３.After selecting the downloading range, click the [Download] button to start downloading. ４.
■ [Detailed Settings] Button You can make settings for the processing of the downloaded recorded data. 1. Select the desired processing method. 2. Click [OK] button to complete the setting.
RTR-53: Start Recording １.In the main window, click the icon [RTR-53]. ２.Click the [Start Recording] tab and set the recording conditions. [Start Recording] button ｢Start Recording｣ tab [Get Settings] button [Detailed Settings] button [Stop Recording] button [Close] button [Main Unit Display Settings] button ● Recording Start Date / Time: Select the Recording Start Method ・Programmed Start: Recording will begin on the day and time entered.
４. After transmission has been completed the communication result will appear. By clicking [OK], the set-up process will be finished. By clicking [Close], you can close the window. ■ [Main Unit Display Settings] Button Set the desired unit of measurement display for the RTR-53 unit LCD display. １.Select the unit of display you wish to set. ２.Click the [Send] button to complete the setting.
■ [Detailed Settings] Button Check one [OK] button By checking, you can make entries. ● Start Wireless Communication: Restrict the permission to start recording by wireless communication. １.If you wish to forbid the starting of recording by wireless communication, check [FORBID]; to allow, check [PERMIT]. ２.Click [OK] to complete and close. ● Upper and Lower Limits: To check whether or not the data downloaded into the RTR-57C falls within a certain set range. １.
RTR-53: Downloading Recorded Data ■ Connect the RTR-53 unit for communication with your computer. ※ See P.3 or P.8 for about how to connect. ■ Download Recorded Data. １.In the main window, click the icon [RTR-53]. ２.Click the [Download Recorded Data] tab. [Download Recorded Data] tab Select the downloading range [Download] button [Detailed Settings] button [Close] button ３.After selecting the downloading range, click the [Download] button to start downloading. ４.
RVR-52: Start Recording １.In the main display, click the icon [RVR-52]. ２.Click the [Start Recording] tab and make recording settings. [Start Recording] button ｢Start Recording｣ tab [Get Settings] button [Detailed Settings] button [Stop Recording] button [Close] button ● Recording Start Date / Time: Select the Recording Start Method ・Programmed Start: Recording will begin on the day and time entered.
Voltage/Average Value: Record as the average value for each recording interval span. The average value for recording intervals under 15 seconds will be calculated as the average of the measurements from every 1 second. The average for intervals over 20 seconds will be calculated as the average of the measurements from every 2 seconds. Pulse/ Lo→Hi: Record the number of signals rising within the recording interval you have set.
■ [Detailed Settings] Button [OK] button Check one By checking, you can make entries. ● Start Wireless Communication: Restrict the permission to start recording by wireless communication. １.If you wish to forbid the starting of recording by wireless communication, check [FORBID]; to allow, check [PERMIT]. ２.Click [OK] to complete and close. ● Upper and Lower Limits: To check whether or not the data downloaded into the RTR-57C falls within a certain set range. １.
RVR-52: Downloading Recorded Data ■ Connect the RVR-52 unit for communication with your computer. ※ See P.3 or P.8 for about how to connect. ■ Download Recorded Data. １.In the main window, click the icon [RVR-52]. ２.Click the [Download Recorded Data] tab. [Download Recorded Data] tab Select the downloading range [Download] button [Detailed Settings] button [Close] button ３.After selecting the downloading range, click the [Download] button to start downloading. ４.
RTR-57C: Downloading Recorded Data ■ Connect RTR-57C to your computer to carry out communication. ※ For details about how to connect, see the user’s manual for RTR-57C. ■ Collect RTR-57C Data Info. １.In the main window, click the icon [RTR-57C]. ２.Click the [Download Recorded Data] tab. [Download Recorded Data] tab [Collect Data Info] button ３.By clicking the [Collect Data Info] button, communication will be started and the data list saved in RTR-57C will be displayed.
【Quit collecting data info while in progress】 By clicking [Quit Collecting Data Info], the collection will be stopped. ① ② ① Collection of data info has been completed. All operations are possible. ② Data downloading and deletion can be done, but data info cannot be displayed. ■ Download Recorded Data. １.Select the data to be downloaded from the data list. ※ To download several sets of data at one time, see p.36-37 for details.
２.By clicking the [Download] button, downloading will be started. [Cancel Downloading] button ● By clicking the [Cancel Downloading] button, you can stop downloading at any time. ３.When downloading has been completed, the graph will be displayed. ※ If you have checked [After downloading, specify file in which to save data] in the Detailed Settings, please view the graph after specifying the file in which you wish to save the downloaded data.
■ Downloading Several Sets of Data at One Time You can make settings for the processing of the downloaded recorded data. １.While holding down the [Shift] key or [Ctrl] key, click on those sets of data you wish to download. (For Example) ● If you wish to download files not in a row, such as No.1 and No.3, hold down the [Ctrl] key and click on files for No.1 and No.3. ● If you wish to download files in a row, such as No.1, No.2 and No.3, hold down the [Shift] key and click on the files for No.1 to No.3.
● If you have checked [After downloading, specify file in which to save data] and you have selected several sets of data, at the end of the specified file name of every recorded data will appear the list number (No.1→001, No.2→002,No.
【Other Button Functions】 ① ② ③ ④ ① [Data Info Display] Button Displays info about data for all selected data from the list. ② [Delete Data] Button Deletes selected data saved in the RTR-57C from the software. ③ [Delete All Data] Button Deletes all data saved in the RTR-57C from the software. ④ [Select All] Button Selects all data in list to be downloaded at the same time.
Setting the RTR-57C Clock Set the RTR-57C clock from your computer. １.In the main window, click the icon [RTR-57C]. ２.Click the [Set Clock] tab [Set Clock] tab [Close] button [Set Clock] button ● Set specified time If checked: The date/time you enter will be set as the date/time in the RTR-57C. If not checked: The current date/time of your computer will be set as the date/time in the RTR-57C. ３. Select setting method and by clicking the [Set Clock] button, the setting will be transmitted. ４.
