T&D RTR-57U User Manual

©

Copyright 2001-2008 T&D Corporation. All rights reserved.

2009. 04 16004454310 4th Edition

User's Manual

Thank you for purchasing our product.
Carefully read this instruction manual
before using this unit.

i

Notices about this User's Manual

In order to properly use this product, please carefully read this manual
before using. T&D Corporation accepts no responsibility for any
malfunction of and / or trouble with this product or with your computer
that is caused by the improper handling of this product and will deem
such trouble or malfunction as falling outside the conditions for free
repair outlined in the attached warranty.

- All rights of this User's Manual belong to T&D Corporation. It is prohibited to
use, duplicate and / or arrange a part or whole of this User's 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.
Windows Vista ™ is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation USA .

-

Specifications, design and other contents outlined in this manual 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
our 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 Warranty that comes with this Manual can not under any cicumstance
be reissued, so please keep it in a safe place.

- The Manual itself can be downloaded from our Web site:
http://www.tandd.com

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Safety Precautions and Instructions

To ensure safety obey all of the following warnings

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 make sure to carefully read, understand and follow
the safety rules and precautions for our products as outlined below.

Explanation of Symbols

Explanation of Warning Symbols

WARNING

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.

CAUTION

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. Inside or near the
symbol may appear another symbol giving details.

（ EX: Be careful of electrocution）

Denotes a forbidden action. Inside or near the symbol may
appear another symbol giving details.

( EX: Do not use in wet areas.)

Denotes an action that you must take. Inside or near the
symbol may appear another symbol giving details.

( EX: Unplug power plug from outlet)

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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-57U 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.

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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℃
and the humidity is 90％ RH (no condensation) or less.

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

It may cause damage.

- 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.

It may cause damage.

CAUTION

- RTR-57U complies with technical specifications required under
EN 301 489-3 (with battery and AC Adapter), EN 300-220-3
and EN 60950-1:2001/IEC 60950-1:2001

- Allowed to use in : A. B. D. DK. F. I. P. S. SW. UK. N. NL. CH. FIN.
PL. CZ. SK. IE. LT. LV. ML. TUR

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Before Using…

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 driver.

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 pres

s [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 User

s Manual that accompanies [T&D Recorder for Windows

(RTR-5 EU)

].

Windows Vista

[Cancel]

Button

For other Windows Operating Systems

* The screen shot below is from Windows XP. For other Windows OS, there is also a [Cancel]

Button in the lower right of the screen. (Your screen may differ slightly if you are using a
Windows OS other than XP.)

[Cancel]

Button

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Table of Contents

Notices about this User's Manual ..............................................................i

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

To ensure safety obey all of the following warnings .................................ii

Explanation of Symbols ............................................................................ii

Before Using… ..........................................................................vi

About Data Collector RTR-57U .................................................

1

Outline ..................................................................................................... 1

Basic Functions ....................................................................................... 1

Contents of Package ................................................................. 4

Part Names and Functions ........................................................

5

Explanation of the Button Functions ....................................................... 5

How to Use the Operation Dial ................................................................ 6

LCD Display ............................................................................................

7

Recorded Data Displays ......................................................................... 8

Getting Ready ............................................................................ 9

Installing the Batteries. ........................................................................... 9

Switching the Power ON ......................................................................... 9

Setting the Date and Time ....................................................................

10

Communicating with the Computer ......................................... 11

For USB ................................................................................................ 11

For Serial (Use Optional Cable)

................................................................12

Communication between RTR-51A/52A/52Pt/53A, RVR-52A and

your Computer ......................................................................................

13

Communicating with the Data Logger ..................................... 14

Wireless Communication ...................................................................... 14

Optical Communication ......................................................................... 15

Via Optional Communication Cable ......................................................

15

One Remote Unit can be set up to communicate with any number

of RTR-57U Units. .................................................................................

16

Wireless Communication ......................................................... 17

Register the Data Logger Unit to be used as a Remote Unit ..................17

Recording Condition Settings ................................................................ 18

Recording Start Settings ....................................................................... 20

Forbidding Recording Start via Wireless Communication .....................

21

About Reading the Recording Settings ................................................. 21

About the Default Settings ....................................................................

22

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Downloading Recorded Data ................................................................ 22

Non-Wireless Communication ................................................. 25

How to Connect for Optical or Optional Communication Cable ............ 25

Recording Conditions Settings .............................................................. 26

About Reading the Recording Settings ................................................. 27

Recording Start Settings ....................................................................... 27

Downloading Recorded Data ................................................................ 29

Graph Display .......................................................................... 31

Event List Display ....................................................................

33

Checking Upper and Lower Limits ...........................................

35

Setting the Upper and Lower Limit Range ............................................ 35

Viewing the Results of Saved Data .......................................................

36

Remote Unit Conditions Display .............................................. 37

Searching for Remote Units ....................................................

39

Searching for Remote Units that have been additionally registered in

another RTR-57U Unit ..........................................................................

40

Monitoring ................................................................................ 41

About Monitoring Communication Time ................................................ 43

Viewing / Deleting Saved Data ................................................ 44

Viewing a Data List ............................................................................... 44

Displaying Recorded Data in Graph

or Event List ................................. 45

Deleting Selected Data ......................................................................... 46

Deleting All Data ................................................................................... 47

Radio Wave Monitor ................................................................ 48

Other Functions : Operational Settings ....................................

49

Adjusting Contrast ................................................................................. 49

Using the Backlight ...............................................................................

49

Muting the Operations Buzzer ...............................................................

49

Checking Memory .................................................................................

50

Changing Unit of Temperature .............................................................. 50

Menus at a Glance .................................................................. 51

Specifications for RTR-57U Data Collector .............................

55

Optional Accessories ............................................................... 57

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

1

About Data Collector RTR-57U

Outline

Our revolutionary Wireless RTR-5 series is a system wherein the various
kinds of data measured and recorded by our Data Logger units (RTR­51A/52A/52Pt :Temperature data, RTR-53A:Temperature and Humidity
data and RVR-52A:Voltage, Pulse, and Event data) can be transmitted to
the RTR-57U Data Collector via short wave radio communication. The
Data Collector can then be connected to your computer to enable easy
downloading and total data management. The RTR-57U Data Collector
can also be used to start recording and collect, check, and edit data on
site for any of the units in the TR-5 Series (TR-51A/52/51S/52S) and/or
the TR-7 Series (TR-71U/72U) making it unnecessary to collect the units
and take them to your computer to carry out these functions.

Basic Functions

- Wireless Data Communication Function

Our Thermo Recorder RTR-5 Series utilizes the RTR-57U to collect
recorded data from the RTR-51A/RTR-52A/RTR-52Pt/RTR-53A and
RVR-52A units via our exclusive short-wave wireless technology. The
RTR-57U 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 100m if unobstructed and direct.

Note

- If collecting data via wireless communication, it is necessary to first set up the
RTR-5 Series Units as Remote Units in your computer.

- Register up to 3,840 RTR-5 Series Units on 1 RTR-57U

RTR-57U is designed to manage the RTR-5 Series Units in groups. 1
RTR-57U Unit can be set up to manage up to 60 groups, with each group
containing up to 64 RTR-5 Series Units. If being set up via computer each
RTR-57U can also be set to handle 15 groups with each group containing
250 RTR-5 Series Units.

- Monitoring Function

With RTR-57U, you can wirelessly monitor current temperature readings of
one group of RTR-5 Series 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 RTR-5 Series Units
will be shortened. For example, if the monitoring interval is set at 1 minute the battery life
will be about 4 months.

2

- Easy Data Collection from a Variety of Unit Types

Data downloading can be carried out with any RTR-5 Series Unit via wireless
communication or by simply placing it face down on the communication pad
area. Data from other types of units can be downloaded via the provided
communication cable.

- Data Capacity: 256,000 Readings

The RTR-57U has a large enough capacity to collect data from 16 RTR-5
units at full capacity. If not at full capacity, the RTR-57U can collect and
manage data of up to 250 data downloading sessions.

- Graph Display

The RTR-57U gives you a high quality graph display of collected data
whether it be temperature, humidity, voltage or pulse. 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.

- Event List Display

The event data recorded on the RVR-52A can be downloaded and instantly
displayed in an easy to read list. By using the handy operation dial or the
buttons on the front of the main unit to scroll up and down the list you can
easily check the event data.

- 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.

- Monitor Temperature while Downloading

By making upper and lower limit settings on the RTR-57U you can monitor
the recorded data as it is collected for irregularities and the results will be
displayed.
If any RTR-5 Series Unit has already been set with its own upper and/or
lower limit, those values will take precedence over the values set in the
RTR-57U.

3

- Manage Recording Settings without a Computer

Besides controlling the collection of data, the RTR-57U can manage various
recording settings such as: Recording Mode, Recording Interval,
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 unit will automatically go into sleep mode.

- Trustworthy Backup Function

If, after the battery warning display appears, the battery power goes even
lower the unit 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 (for
Ni-Cd (Nickel-Cadmium) batteries 1 day), or if the battery is left out of the main unit
for more than 2 minutes, all data will be lost.

- Over 100 Hours on 2 Alkaline Batteries

The RTR-57U takes advantage of our exclusive circuitry design to bring
over 100 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 main unit will automatically be turned off when
not in use for 3 minutes.

- Backlit Display for Viewing in Dark Places

The RTR-57U comes equipped with a Backlit 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.

4

Contents of Package

The following items are included in the package.

Collect List

Data Collector RTR-57U x 1 Software CD-ROM x 1

(T&D Recorder for Windows)

USB Communication Cable x 1

(US-15C) 1.5m

AAA Alkaline Batteries x 2

Main Unit User's Manual

and Warranty x 1

Software User's Manual x 1

5

Part Names and Functions

1. Operation Dial

2. LCD Display

3. Operation Buttons

4. Optical Communication Port

5. USB cable connection jack

6. Serial Communication cable

connection jack

7. AC adapt

or connection jack

8.

Antenna

9. Battery Compartment

Collect List

1
2

3

5

6

4

8

9

7

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.

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

- The downloaded data list will be displayed.

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

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

- Switch Power ON/OFF. (See P.9)

6

How to Use the Operation Dial



Press in

Move the dial up

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 (See P.9)

- 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.

*If you keep it pressed in while viewing a menu, a setting display, or the event list display,

you will be returned back to the main menu display.

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LCD Display







- Items marked with [ ] indicate menus for
Wireless Communication.

- When battery life goes low, a battery life
warning mark [

] will be displayed to inform

you it is time to replace the battery. (See P.9

)

- 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.

- A [ ] [ ] indicates that there are more
menu items above

[ ] or below the [ ] to

view.

- After making a setting, adjust the dial to select
[OK] and press to complete the setting
procedure.

8

℃

℃




- If there is no [OK] in the setting display, but a
[BACK] is displayed, adjust the arrow to [BACK]
and press it to complete the setting and take
you back to the menu display.

- When carrying out a Remote Unit search, a [ ]
mark will appear next to Group Names in which
Remote Units that can carry out wireless
communication are registered, as well as, next
to any Remote Unit name that can carry out
wireless communication.

Recorded Data Displays



C

Graph Display

T

emperature, Humidity, Voltage and Pulse Data
that has been downloaded to an RTR-57U unit
can be displayed in Graph form. See P.31 for
details about the display.

Event List Display

Event Data that has been recorded by RVR-52A
and downloaded to RTR-57U can be viewed in
a List Display. See P.33 for details about

the

display.

9

Getting Ready

Installing the Batteries.

Two AAA type Alkaline, Ni-Cd, 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-57U unit has no battery
recharging ability.

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

[About the Battery Life Warning Mark]

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 lower, in order to save data, the main unit automatically
goes into sleep mode and cannot be turned on or operated as usual. If all
battery power disappears, all data will be lost, so be sure to change the
battery as soon as possible. Even if the battery is removed from the unit, the
data will be stored without loss for about 5 days. (If the battery had been in
the unit for more than 24 hours before removal.)

Switching the Power ON

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.

[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.

- During communication, even by pressing the <POWER> Button, it is impossible to
switch the power OFF.

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Setting the Date and Time

Note

- After purchasing this product, please be sure to use the attached software
to set the clock and date.

- The difference between your local time and GMT will automatically be
calculated and written, after which the correct time will be displayed.

- If the date and time of the RTR-57U main unit are not accurate, the starting time of
a programmed start and the recorded time of downloaded data will be different from
the actual one, so please set the date and time accurately.

- When changing the battery, the time of the main unit may become incorrect; please
check the time after every change.













  

1.

In the Main Menu, open [SET FUNCTIONS] and
then [Set Clock] .

2.

Setting the desired values.

(1) By moving the operation dial up and down, the

selection item of the display changes in the
order of year, month, day, hour, and minute. By
pressing the dial, the value for that item will
flash.

(2) Set to the desired value by moving the operation

dial up and down and press the dial to set that
value. Move to the next item and follow the same
procedure. (Date Form

at:MM.DD.YYYY)

3.

When settings are completed, adjust to [OK]
and press the dial to complete the setting
procedure.

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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-57U to
another via the attached software. For details see the [Help] Menu in
[T&D Recorder for Windows (RTR-5 EU)] or the User's 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-57U 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-57U device
that has been connected with a USB cable.

USB Cable (US-15C)

USB mini-A

To the computer

USB mini-B
To the RTR-57U

USB Cable (US-15C)

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For Serial (Use Optional Cable)

-

Communication between RTR-57U and your Computer

1.

Connect the Serial Communication Cable (TR-07C) to a serial port on
your computer.

2.

Connect the Serial Cable to the COM port on the RTR-57U.

The cable connection is a D-sub 9pin male.
Please connect to the place that has such a
symbol.

Examples of Serial Port Symbols





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.

13

Communication between RTR-51A/52A/52Pt/53A,
RVR-5

2A and your Computer

1.

Connect the communication cable.

(1) Connect the RTR-57U Unit to your computer with the provided

communication cable. (USB or RS-232C)

(2) Place the Data Logger on the RTR-57U.

2.

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

Place the unit face down
on the RTR-57U.

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 [T&D
Recorder for Windows (RTR-5 EU) ] or the accompanying User's Manual.

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Communicating with the Data Logger

There are two ways to communicate between the RTR-57U and the
Data Logger.

Wireless Communication

Communication can occur via special short radio waves with
RTR-51A/52A/52Pt/53A and RVR-52A.

Remote Unit Remote Unit

Group

Collect List

100 meters

Transmission distance is
100 meters if direct and
unobstructed.

Note

- Wireless communication can only occur with those RTR-51A/52A/52Pt/53A and
RVR-52A logger units that have been registered as Remote Units via the
accompanying software T&D Recorder for Windows.

The following operations can be done using Wireless communication.

- Download Recorded Data

You can download data to the RTR-57U that has been recorded in Data Loggers
(RTR-51A/52A/52Pt/53A and RVR-52A) from a distance, without having to collect the units.

- Check Remote Unit Conditions

You can check the battery life, current measurements and recording settings for any unit
registered Remote Unit.

- Change Recording Conditions

You can control and change all recording settings such as Recording Mode, Recording
Interval, and Recording Start Date and Time (Programmed Start).

- Read Logger Settings

The RTR-57U can read and display all settings for any selected Data Logger that has been
registered.

- Search for Remote Unit (s)

A [ ] mark appears next to the name of any Remote Unit with which wireless
communication is possible.

- 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.

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Optical Communication

- For RTR-51A/52A/52Pt/53A, RVR-52A, TR-51A/52, TR-51S/52S

Place logger face
down on RTR-57U

Via Optional Communication Cable

- For TR-71U/72U, VR-71

Connect using the optional
communication cable

TR-6C10 for TR-71U/72U
TR-4C10 for VR-71

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 all recording settings such as Recording Mode, Recording
Interval, and Recording Start Date and Time (Programmed Start).

- Read Logger Settings

The RTR-57U can read and display all settings for the Data Logger that is connected to it.

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One Remote Unit can be set up to communicate
with any number of RTR-57U Units.

By registering the same Remote Unit info into a number of RTR-57U
Units it is possible to check and control settings, as well as
download to any RTR-57U Unit that carries that Remote Unit's
registration information.

Note

- If you try to carry out communication between one Remote Unit and several
RTR-57U Units at the same time, an error message will appear.

Group

Collect List

Collect List

Collect List

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Wireless Communication

Wireless communication can only be carried out with RTR-51A/52A/
52Pt/53A and RVR-52A units that have been registered as Remote

Units via the provided software T&D Recorder for Windows (RTR-5
EU).

Register the Data Logger Unit to be used as a
Remote Unit

1.

Check the condition of radio wave transmissions by using the Radio
Wave Monitor. (See P.48)

2.

Connect the cable so that communication can occur between the Data
Logger and your computer. (See P.11

-13）

Communication Cable
(to computer)

Place the unit face down
on the RTR-57U.

3.

Open [T&D Recorder for Windows (RTR-5 EU)].

4.

In the Main Window, click [Remote Unit Registration] and carry out the
registration.

[Remote Unit Registration] Icon

If you wish to make Recording Start settings via computer, see the [Help]
Menu in the display for the type of logger you wish to make settings for.
Details can also be found in the [T&D Recorder for Windows (RTR-5 EU)]
User's Manual explanation of the [Recording Start] display.

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Recording Condition Settings

(Recording Mode / Recording Interval)

Please extend the antenna when using wireless communication.
The following settings and changes can be made from the main unit:

- Recording Mode (One Time / Endless)

- Recording Interval

- Recording Start Date and Time (Immediate / Programmed Start)

Note

- If you make recording condition changes while recording, all previously recorded
data will be lost. Please make sure to download all recorded data before making
changes.

- Changes in recording conditions will result in a lifting of the upper and lower limits
that had been set for each unit. If you wish for those settings to remain in effect,
please make sure to use the [Read Settings] function before making any changes.
(See P.21 for details.)

1.

In the Main Menu, open [REC SETTINGS] and
then [ Wireless] .

2.

Select the Remote Unit for which you wish to
make settings.

(1) Select a Group in which Remote Units are

registered.

(2) Select a Remote Unit or [By Group].

- Before selecting a Remote Unit you can run a search to find all Remote Units with
which communication is possible. Those units with which communication is possible
will appear with a [ ] mark next to them. (See P.39 for details)

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3.

Make Recording Condition Settings.

Recording Mode

One Time…Recording will stop when the data capacity becomes full.

Endless …Recording will continue with oldest data continuously

overwritten.

Recording Interval

Choose from 15 intervals :

S…1, 2, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 seconds

M…1, 2, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 and 60 minutes.

Read Settings

If you wish to make no changes and want
to restart recording under the same
conditions, please read the current
settings first and then restart recording.
(See P.21 for details)

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Recording Start Settings

(Immediate Start / Programmed Start)

After having completed the settings, adjust the arrow [ ] to [REC
Immediate] or [REC Programmed] and press dial to transmit the
recording conditions to the Remote Unit. Please make sure that the
date and time settings in the RTR-57U are correct before making
recording start settings.

(

For details, see [Setting the Date and Time] from P.10).



programmed
start time

Immediate Start

After having completed the settings, adjust the arrow
[ ] to [REC Immediate] and press dial to transmit
the recording conditions to the Remote Unit.

Programmed Start

After having completed the settings, adjust the arrow
[ ] to [REC Programmed] and press dial to transmit
the recording conditions to the Remote Unit.
After having set the desired recording start date and
time, adjust the arrow [

] to [REC Start] and press
the dial to transmit the info.
If you are making changes to a programmed start
time, make sure to click [Change Start].

Once transmission has been completed, a message will appear on the display
telling you communication was completed successfully. By pressing the
operation dial you can go back to the Recording Settings Menu Display.
The Remote Unit(s) will be put on Record Standby.

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Forbidding Recording Start via Wireless
Communication

When making recording condition settings via your computer, under
[Start Wireless Communication] you can select [Forbid] or [Permit]
to either forbid or allow the starting of recording or the changing of a
recording start via wireless communication.
If [Forbid] has been checked, starting a recording session via
wireless communication will not be allowed.

1.

If a selected Remote Unit has been set to only
start recording via computer and has been to set
to be protected against changes in the recording
start via wireless communication, the following
message will appear.

2.

When starting recording by Group, a list will
appear showing the Remote Units with which
communication occurred.
[Pro] will appear next to those Remote Units
which have been set to only start recording via
computer and have been set to be protected
against changes in recording conditions via
wireless communication.

[How to Lift the Protection]

For details about how to lift the protection see the [Help] Menu in the provided
software [T&D Recorder for Windows

(RTR-5 EU)] or see its User's Manual.

About Reading the Recording Settings

             

Select a Remote Unit and press on [Read Settings]
in the REC SETTINGS Menu. After reading, the
recording settings information for the selected
Remote Unit will be displayed.
If you selected [By Group] in the [Call by Name]
Window, the reading of settings cannot be done and
[Read Settings] will not displayed.

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About the Default Settings

At any time, you can return the RTR-57U to its default settings of

Recording Mode : Endless
Recording Interval : 10 minutes
Channel Names : 1 channel…ch.1

2 channel…ch.2

Downloading Recorded Data

Wireless communication can only be done with RTR-51A/52A/
52Pt/53A and RVR-52A units that have been registered as Remote

Units via the software [T&D Recorder for Windows (RTR-5 EU)].
About 2000 data readings can be downloaded per minute. About
1000 event data readings can be downloaded per minute.

Note

- Please extend the antenna before carrying out wireless communication.







1.

In the Main Menu, open [ GATHER DATA].

2.

Select a Remote Unit.

(1) Select a Group in which Remote Units are

registered.

(2) Select the Remote Unit you wish to

download the data from.

Before selecting a Remote Unit you can run a search to find all Remote Units
with which communication is possible. Those units with which communication
is possible will appear with a [

] mark next to them. (See P.39 for details)

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Period of Data

3.

Click [Download Data].

4.

Set the period of data you wish to download

and click [START GATHER] to start
downloading.

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 100 days in units of 1 day, More than 100 days in units of 5 days) /
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.

Message after Downloading

Result

1. When the downloading is completed, a message
will be displayed.
By pressing the operation dial, the display will
change to that of a graph.

2. If you have set the judgment [ON] in [Set ↑↓
Limits] before downloading, the result will be
displayed when the downloading is completed.

Note

- The downloaded data for TR-71U / TR-72U will be displayed in the data list under
TR-71S / TR-72S.

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- If the amount of main unit memory is low, the downloading of
recorded data may be impossible.

When you check the amount of the memory to confirm whether the data you
wish to download can be saved in the RTR-57U, and the data cannot be
saved, the message [Memory Full] will be displayed and the downloading
will be canceled.
Carry out any new download only after having downloaded the recorded
data you wish to save into your computer and having deleted the data from
the RTR-57U main unit to make space.
(See P.46-47 for details about deleting data)

- The memory capacity is about 16 units of RTR-51A at full data (16,000
readings) capacity or about 256,000 readings. The maximum number of
times you can download recorded data before clearing the memory is
250; this holds true even if there remains empty memory.

(See P.50 for details about checking the memory)

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Non-Wireless Communication

It is Possible to carry out all settings and data downloading without
using Wireless Communication. There are two types of
communication (Optical or Optional Communication Cable) to
choose from, Depending on the type of Data Logger.

How to Connect for Optical or Optional
Communication Cable

- Optical Communication
for RTR-51A/52A/52Pt/53A, RVR-52A, TR-51A/52, TR-51S/52S

Place logger face down
on RTR-57U

* If light enters during communication, an error will occur. Please

make sure to place the unit within the ridges for an exact fit.

- Optional Cable Communication
for TR-71U/72U, VR-71

Connect using the optional
communication cable

TR-6C10 for TR-71U/72U
TR-4C10 for VR-71

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Recording Conditions Settings

(Recording Mode / Recording Interval)

The following settings and changes can be made from the main unit:

- Recording Mode (One Time / Endless)

- Recording Interval

- Recording Start Date and Time (Immediated / Programmed Start)

Note

- If you set the conditions during recording, all previously recorded data will be lost.

Make sure to make all Recording Start settings after having download the recorded
data.

- If you make changes to the recording condition via the RTR-57U unit, channel

names may change. When you do not wish to change the names, make sure to
Read Settings before making changes. (See P.35)

- RTR-51A/52A/52Pt/53A and RVR-52A are not channel names, but are group or

remote unit names, so these names will not change.

1.

In the Main Menu, open [REC SETTINGS] ­[Direct].

2.

Select Set Rec mode and make
Recording Condition Settings.

Recording Mode

One Time ...Recording will stop when the data capacity becomes full.

Endless ......Recording will continue with oldest data continuously

overwritten.

Recording Interval

Choose from 15 intervals : S…… 1, 2, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 seconds
M…… 1, 2, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 and 60 minutes.

*Some recording intervals cannot be set on some types of the devices.

About the Default Settings

At anytime, you can return the RTR-57U to its default settings.
Recording Mode : Endless
Recording Interval : 10 minutes
Channel Names : 1 channel…ch.1 / 2 channel…ch.2

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About Reading the Recording Settings

             

Select a Remote Unit and press on [Read Settings]
in the [REC SETTINGS] Menu. After reading, the
recording settings information for the selected
Remote Unit will be displayed.

* If you selected [By Group] in the [Call by Name] Window, the

reading of settings cannot be done and [Read Settings] will
not displayed.

Recording Start Settings

(Immediate Start / Programmed Start)

After having completed the settings, adjust the arrow [ ] to [REC
Immediate] or [REC Programmed] and press dial to transmit the
recording conditions to the Remote Unit. Please make sure that the
date and time settings in the RTR-57U are correct before making
recording start settings.

(

For details, see [Setting the Date and Time] from P.10.

)



programmed start time

Immediate Start

After having completed the settings, adjust the
arrow [

] to [REC Immediate] and press dial to
transmit the recording conditions to the Remote
Unit.

Programmed Start

After having completed the settings, adjust the
arrow [

] to [REC Programmed] and press dial
to transmit the recording conditions to the Remote
Unit.
After having set the desired recording start date
and time, adjust the arrow [

] to [REC Start]
and press the dial to transmit the info.
If you are making changes to a programmed start
time, make sure to click [Change Start].

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Once transmission has been completed, a message will appear on the display
telling you communication was completed successfully. By pressing the
operation dial you can go back to the [Recording Settings] Menu Display.
The Remote Unit(s) will be put on Record Standby.

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Downloading Recorded Data

Connect the RTR-57U to the Data Logger either by placing it on the
Collector for optical communication or connect via the optional
communication cable. (See P.25 for details)

1.

Connect the Data Logger to the RTR-57U. In
the Main Menu, open [GATHER DATA] and
downloading will start.

Period of Data

2.

With RTR-51A/52A/52Pt/53 Aand RVR-52A
you can select to download data from any
number of hours or days before now.

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 100 days in units of 1 day, More than 100 days in units of 5 days) / 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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Message after Downloading

Result

1. When the downloading is completed, a message
will be displayed.
By pressing the operation dial, the display will
change to that of a graph.

2. If you have set the judgment [ON] in [Set
Limits] before downloading, the result will be
displayed when the downloading is completed.

Note

- The downloaded data for TR-71U / TR-72U will be displayed in the data list under
TR-71S / TR-72S.

- If the amount of main unit memory is low, the downloading of
recorded data may be impossible.

When you check the amount of the memory to confirm whether the data you
wish to download can be saved in the RTR-57U, and the data cannot be
saved, the message [Memory Full] will be displayed and the downloading will
be canceled.
Carry out any new download only after having downloaded the recorded data
you wish to save into your computer and having deleted the data from the
RTR-57U main unit to make space.
(See P. 46-47 for details about deleting data)

- The memory capacity is about 16 units of RTR-51A at full data (16,000
readings) capacity or about 256,000 readings. The maximum number of
times you can download recorded data before clearing the memory is 250;
this holds true even if there remains empty memory.

(See P.50 for details about checking the memory)

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Graph Display

In this display you can view in graph form the downloaded
Temperature, Humidity, Soil Moisture, Voltage and Pulse data. 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 main unit.

1

2

3

4

6

7

8

5

*7, 8 are displayed when [Set

Limits] has been set as ON.

1. Displayed Channel

If there is recorded data in two channels, by holding in the operation dial for
more than 1.5 seconds the channel will change.

2. Scale

The scale's vertical axis will display temperature, humidity, soil moisture and
pulse. The horizontal axis displays time.

3. Vertical Axis Unit

[F] : Fahrenheit [C] : Celsius [%] : Humidity and soil moisture [V] : Voltage
[P] : Pulse

- If you want to set the temperature display unit for Celsius ( ),
open [SET FUNCTIONS] - [Temp Unit C/F].

4. Cursor

Shows which part of entire data is presently displayed in graph.
The display can be scrolled with the operation dial or the buttons on the main
unit.

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5. Cursor Bar (Fixed Display)

Cursor position is displayed and measurement information is displayed at the
top of the LCD display.

6. Data Information

Displays the measurement information of the cursor bar position.

Display Examples:





Recording Interval
S: Seconds
M: Minutes

Recording Mode

：

OneTime

：Endless

Response Polarity
: Rising Edge (OFF → ON)
: Falling Edge (ON → OFF)

Recording Date and Time

Measurment Value

(For Recording Interval and Recording Mode details, see P.27)

Recording Date and Time

Measurment Value

Temperature, Humidity, Soil Moisture and Voltage Data

Pulse Data

7. Upper and Lower Judging Range

When [

Judge] is ON, the range is displayed.

8. Upper and Lower Limit Judging Result

When [

Judge] is ON, the result is displayed.
If set for [ON], data will be checked and judged as to whether or not it falls
within the set upper and lower limits.
If set for [OFF], no judgment will occur, even if limits have been set.

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Event List Display

You can view the downloaded RVR-52A recorded event data on the
RTR-57U in an event data list. With the operation dial or main unit
buttons you can scroll up and down the data.

1

2

3

1. [

][ ]

This shows that data exists outside of the display area. By using the operation
dial or the <Collect>/<List> Button on the Collector, it is possible to scroll up
and down to bring data into view.

2. Recorded Data Reading

Shows the reading number of the data at the cursor position.

3. Arrows

: Rising Edge Data

: Falling Edge Data
: Both Rising and Falling within 1 second

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Events within an input voltage range of 0 to 30V are measured for
every 1 second and the time and date are recorded if any change,
rising (Lo → Hi) or falling (Hi → Lo), occurs and lasts for more than
1 second.























- The date and time are recorded at these moments to signify an
event.

- If both a rise and fall occur within 1 sec, the date and time is
recorded at that moment.

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Checking Upper and Lower Limits

By setting upper and lower limits you can check data as it is
downloaded to see if all measurements fall within the limit range and
have the results displayed. Upper and lower limit settings that were
set by computer when setting up the recording start time for the
Remote Unit will take precedence over other limit settings.

Note

- Settings can also be made via the computer. For details see the [Help] Menu in the
software [T&D Recorder for Windows (RTR-5 EU) ] or the User's Manual that
accompanies it.

- Upper and Lower limit settings cannot be made when measuring soil moisture.

Setting the Upper and Lower Limit Range

40

10

℃

℃

Upper Limit

Lower Limit

Selection

Current
Settings

1.

In the Main Menu, open [SET
FUNCTIONS]-[ Set

Limits].

2.

Move the arrow to the item you wish
to make settings for and open.

3.

By clicking [Judge OFF], it will change
to [ON].

4.

By moving the arrow to the upper or lower limit and clicking, it will allow
you to make changes. By turning the operation dial, you can make

changes to the value; click to activate the new setting.

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40

10

℃

℃

℃

- By holding down the <Collect> or <List> buttons
on the main unit you can make rapid changes to
the values.

Pressing the <Collect > Button will

make the value lower.

Pressing the <List >

Button will make the value higher.

5.

When settings are completed, click on [Back] to activate and finish.

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Viewing the Results of Saved Data

1.

In the Main Menu, open [DATA LIST] and select the data you wish to
check.

2.

By clicking on [

Judging], the results will be displayed.

If set for [ON], data will be checked and judged as to whether or not it
falls within the set upper and lower limits.
If set for [OFF], no judgment will occur, even if limits have been set.

℃
℃
℃
℃

38
30

535

32

0
0

4

Setting Range

HIGH

LOW

Result

Highest Temp

Lowest Temp

5

℃
℃
℃
℃

℃
℃

38
30

35

535

432

32

0
0

4

If no upper and lower limits have been
set before downloading, the result will
appear as
[ −− ] and only the high and low values
will appear.

HIGH

LOW

I

f the data is pulse data, the total

number of pulse readings will appear.

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Remote Unit Conditions Display

You can check selected Remote Unit info (Recording Conditions,
Current Measurements, and Battery Life, etc.)

1.

In the Main Menu, open [ Gather Data].

2.

Select the Remote Unit you wish to view.

(1) Select a Group in which Remote Units are

registered.

(2) Select the unit you wish to view.

Before selecting a Remote Unit you can run
a search to find all Remote Units with which
communication is possible. Those units with
which communication is possible will appear
with a [ ] mark next to them. (See P.39 for
details)

3.

Click [Get Rmote Info]. Once communication has been completed, the
Remote Unit info will be displayed.

[Temperataure, Humidity, Soil Moisture and Voltage Recording]

℃







5

6

7

1

2
3
4

8

9

1. Recording Status：
…Recording ,



…Stopped ,

tby

…Record Standby

2.

Recording Interval：

S…Seconds , M…Minute

3. Recording Mode：

…One Time , … Endless

4. Battery Life

5. Communication Date

and Time

6. Group Name

7. Remote Unit Name

8. Measurement at Time of Communication

9. Unit：℃ / ゜F… Temperature

％… Humidity, Soil Moisuture
V… Voltage

The judgment results for upper and lower limits can be viewed for temperature, humidity
and pulse data.
If upper and lower limits have been set a [ ▼ ] will appear in the lower left corner of the
display. By turning the operation dial you can view the limit settings and the judgment results.

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[Pulse Recording]

The total number of pulse readings during the recording interval set when
recording settings were made for the Remote Unit will be displayed.



Number of Pulses / Recording
Interval

：Rising Edge (OFF → ON)

：Falling Edge (ON → OFF)

[If RVR-52A has been set for Event Recording Mode]

If no event data has been recorded,
[No Event Data] will appear.

Recording Signal Condition





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Searching for Remote Units

A [

]

mark will appear next to all Remote Unit Names with which

communication is possible. This function can be useful when
selecting Remote Units for downloading data or starting recording.

1.

In the Main Menu, open [ SEARCH RMOTE].

2.

Select the search range from ([All Groups] or [Specify Group]) and click
to start the search.

Selection

- By selecting [All Groups], the search will be
for Remote Units in all groups registered in
the RTR-57U unit.

- By selecting [Specify Group], the search will
be for Remote Units in the specified group.

3.

After the search has been completed, a list will appear showing only the
Remote Units with which communication is possible.

- A [ ] mark will appear next to the Remote Unit names with which
communication is possible.

- The [

] mark will continue to appear next to Remote Units with which
communication has become impossible until a new search is
conducted.

- A search of 1 group will take about 20 seconds to complete. (The
search time depends on the number of Remote Units registered in the
group.)

- By selecting a Remote Unit with which communication is possible and
clicking on it, you c

an either download data or get info about that unit.

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Searching for Remote Units that have been
additionally

registered in another RTR-57U Unit

When selecting the search range, by pressing in on the operation
dial, it is possible to search for Remote Units that have been added
to the same Group name in other RTR-57U Data Collectors.

1.

In the Main Menu, open [ SEARCH RMOTE].

       







Press in and

hold

Select the Group

and press in

(1) Searching All Groups

In the [Search in] window, move
the arrow to [All Groups] and
press in on the operation dial.

(2) Searching by Specific Group

In the [Search in] window, select
[Specify Group] and continue. In
the [Call by Group] window, move
the arrow to the Group you wish
to search and press in on the
operation dial.

Ex. of a Search Results List

Remote Units that have been added to other
RTR-57U Data Collectors will automatically
be shown with [Sr] at the head of the name.
The three digit number shows the Remote
Number at the time of registration.

      









  
  
  

}

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Monitoring

The RTR-57U can be set to patrol and monitor RTR-51A/52A/52Pt/
53A or RVR-52A groups and display in order the current readings

for view.

1.

In the Main Menu, open [ MONITOR MODE].

2.

Select the monitoring range.

3.

Select and set the Monitoring Interval.

Select the

monitoring range

Set the monitoring interval

4.

By selecting the monitoring range and clicking, the monitoring search
will begin.

- If using [Specify Group], by specifying the group and clicking, the
monitoring search will begin.

5. After the search has been completed, the current measurement

rea din gs for th ose re mot es reg ist ere d i n t he gro up( s) wil l b e
consecutively displayed.

- For RTR-53, the display will be in the order of temp / humidity.

- If the buzzer has been set to ON and a result is not good, a beeping
sound will go off.

[All Groups] :

Remote Units in all groups registered to the RTR-57U will be contacted
via wireless communication, and current measurement readings for
those units with which communication is possible will be displayed
consecutively every 2 seconds.

[Specify Group] :

All Remote Units in the selected groups will be contacted via wireless
communication, and current measurement readings for those units will
be displayed consecutively every 2 seconds.
For those units with which communication is impossible the measurement

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will be displayed as [----].

- 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.

[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 15 sec, 30 sec, and 1 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.

Ex. of a Search Results List

If the upper and lower limit settings are activated.












℃

Result

Upper and Lower Limits

For those units with which communication is impossible the measurement
will be displayed as [----]

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About Monitoring Communication Time

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. A short interval between monitoring sessions will result
in a shortened battery life.
The following is a rough estimate of communication time; this will, of course,
depend on the number of groups and remote units registered to the collector.

Note

- After communication has completed, display time will take about 2 seconds per unit

Communication Time for [All Groups]

- If there are 64 Remote Units registered to the group
(24 seconds per group x Number of groups)

- If there are 120 Remote Units registered to the group
(54 seconds per group x Number of groups)
Moreover, the display time for each unit is about 2 seconds.

Communication Time for [Specify Groups]

The communication time will depend on the number of registered remote units.
For 250 units registered to 1 group the time will be 54 seconds plus a display
time for each unit of 2 seconds.

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Viewing / Deleting Saved Data

All downloaded data is temporarily saved in the RTR-57U.
t is possible to select saved data and view it in graph form or select
it for deletion.

Viewing a Data List

In the Main Menu, open [DATA LIST] or press the <List> Button on the main
unit to view the data list.

 

 

Group Name / Remote Unit Name

(If the Data Logger has been registered)

Downloaded date

Device Name

Data Number (No. 7 of 7)

The most recently downloaded data will be on top.

- Unregistered Data Loggers will appear by channel name.

- If a channel name shows [……].
This means that when the recording conditions were set via direct cable

connection between the Data Logger and the computer the channel name
was entered using two byte code.

- Only the first 6 letters of Group and Remote Names will be displayed.

- The downloaded data for TR-71U / TR-72U will be displayed in the data list
under TR-71S / TR-72S.

・RTR51    08 ／ 10

G R O U P 2 S a m p l e

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Displaying Recorded Data in Graph or Event List

 

 

1.

In the Main Menu, open [DATA LIST] or press
the <List> Button on the main unit to view the
data list.
Select the data you wish to view from the
data selection display.

2.

(1) Click [Display Graph]

(2) In the case of event list data, click [Event

List]

3.

The graph or event list will appear.

Graph Display Event List Display

 

 



C

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Deleting Selected Data

Info about data
to be deleted





 

    

     

1.

In the Main Menu, open [Data List]
or press the <List> Button on the
main unit. Select the data you wish
to delete from the list and click.

2.

By clicking [Select Delete], a
permission message will appear
asking if it is [OK] to delete. If yes,
move arrow to and click [OK].

3.

When completed, a message will
appear. Press the operation dial to
finish the deletion process.

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Deleting All Data

1.

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

2.

A message asking for permission will appear, if OK, move arrow to and
click [OK].

     

        

              

3.

When completed, a message will appear. Press the operation dial to
finish the deletion process.

    

     

- Recording Conditions and other settings will not be deleted.
Recording conditions can be returned to the original factory settings

by going to [REC SETTINGS] – [Initialize].

- Data deletion can also be carried out via the software and your
computer.

For details, see the [Help] menu in [T&D Recorder for Windows (RTR-5

EU) ] or the User's Manual that accompanies it.

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Radio Wave Monitor

This function enables the user to check 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.

Radio Wave
Strength
(0 to 10)

Frequency Channel
[▲]…More Channels Mark

The radio wave strength is displayed
in a scale from 0 to 10, with the
higher the number the stronger the
radio waves are.

Frequency
Channel

1.

From the Main Menu, select [SET FUNCTIONS].

2.

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

3.

Up to 4 channels can be viewed at one time and by moving the
operation dial you can move back and forward to view other channels.

4. 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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Other Functions: Operational Settings

Here are explanations of other handy functions that can be found in
the [Operational Settings] window, under the [Main Menu] window.

Adjusting Contrast

1.

In the Main Menu, open [SET FUNCTIONS]
and [Set Contrast]

2.

After completing the setting, press the dial
to finish.

Note

- Move the operation dial up to make the display darker and down to make it lighter.

Using the Backlight

Current
Settings

Selection

1.

In the Main Menu, open [SET FUNCTIONS]
and [Backlight].

2.

By moving the arrow to [ON] and pressing
the dial, the setting will be completed.

3.

Move the arrow to and click [BACK] to finish

Note

- Move the operation dial up to make the display darker and down to make it lighter.

Muting the Operations Buzzer

Current
Settings

Selection

1.

In the Main Menu, open [SET FUNCTIONS]
and [Beep].

2.

By moving the arrow to [OFF] and pressing
the dial, the setting will be completed.

3.

Move the arrow to and click [BACK] to finish.

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Checking Memory

Number of Saved

Readings

1.

In the Main Menu, open [SET FUNCTIONS]
and [Check MEMORY].

2.

By pressing the operation dial you can
return to the [SET FUNCTIONS] Display.

Changing Unit of Temperature

Current
Settings

Selection

1.

In the Main Menu, open [SET FUNCTIONS]
and [Temp Unit]

2.

By moving the arrow to [ ゜F] and pressing
the dial, the setting will be completed.

3.

Move the arrow to and click [BACK] to finish.

Note

- You can make or change Temperature Unit display settings for each Data Logger in
the Recording Start Settings display in the supplied software. For details, see the
[Help] menu in [T&D Recorder for Windows (RTR-5 EU) ] or the User's Manual that
accompanies it.

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Menus at a Glance

For details about operations please see the relevant pages.

Call by Name

Call by Name

SEARCH REMOTES

(See P.39)

[BACK]
All Groups

Specify Group

Start searching

groups

Call by Group

Start searching

for all remotes

Call by Group

To [ GATHER DATA] MENU

To [

GATHER DATA] MENU

Search for selected remotes

*1 You can select to download all data from any number of hours or days before now.

GATHER DATA

[BACK]

Download Data

(See P.22)

Get Remote Info

(See P.37)

After downloading, graph will
be displayed

Call by Group Call by Name

View Remote Unit Info

[BACK]
[ALL DATA]*1
Start Gather

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DATA LIST

Select Data
[BACK]

[BACK]
Display Graph
(See P.31)

Judge

(See P.35)

Select Delete
(See P.46)

Displays the graph for that data

View results of judgment

After confirmation, select [OK] to
finish

MONITOR MODE

…View Current Measurements (See P.41)

[BACK]
All Groups

Specify Group

Interval

Start search for
contactable remotes

Consecutive display of current
measurements of contacted
remotes.

Consecutive display of current data
of all remotes in group regardless
of contactability.

Call by Group

Select from 15 sec, 30 sec, and 1 to 60 minutes
(in 1 minute units)

GATHER DATA

(See P.29)

Upon completion, a graph will be displayed the current
data / time of downloading.

Start Gather

DATA LIST (For an Event List)

Select Data
[BACK]

[BACK]
Event List
(See P.33)

Select Delete
(See P.46)

Displays the event list data

After confirmation, select [OK]
to finish.

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[BACK]
REC Immediate

REC Programmed

Set Rec mode

Set Interval

Read Settings

Initialize

REC SETTINGS

Setting Display
[BACK]

After completing settings, click [BACK] to
finish.

[BACK]
REC START

Change Start

REC Start

Settings Display
[BACK]

Starts the reading of present settings.

[BACK]
One Time
Endless

After selecting, click [BACK] to
finish.

After setting, click [

BACK]

to finish.

After confirming, click [OK] to finish

[BACK]

Wireless

(See P.18)

Direct
(See P.26)

REC SETTINGS

*2 If you have selected [By Group], the reading of settings cannot be done and
[Read Settings] will not displayed.

Record Standby

Call by Group Call by Name

By Group*2

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[BACK]
Set

Limits

(See P.35)

Backlight
(See P.49)

Set Clock
(See P.10)

Check Memory
(See P.50)

Clear Memory
(See P.47)

Beep
(See P.49)

Temp Unit
(See P.50)

Set Contrast
(See P.49)

Wave Check
(See P.48)

Display
[BACK]

After selecting, click [BACK]
to finish.

[BACK]
ON
OFF

[BACK]
ON
OFF

[BACK]

Settings Display
[BACK]
Temperature
Humidity
Voltage
Pulse

After setting, click [BACK] to
finish.

After selecting, click [BACK]
to finish.

After selecting, click [BACK]
to finish.

After confirming, click [OK]
to finish.

Confirmation

Display

[BACK]
[OK]

After setting, click [BACK] to
finish.

Settings Display
[OK]
[Cancel]

SET FUNCTIONS

Settings Display
[BACK]

After setting, click [BACK] to
finish

Check Display
[BACK]

After checking, click [BACK] to
finish

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Specifications for RTR-57U Data Collector

Compatible Models RTR-51, RTR-51A, RTR-52, RTR-52A, RTR-52Pt, RTR-53,

RTR-53A, RVR-52, RVR-52A, TR-51A, TR-52, TR-51S, TR-52S,
TR-71U, TR-72U

Recording Capacity 16 units at full data 16,000 readings x 16= 256,000 readings

Can hold up to 250 downloading sessions

Functions Downloading Data (possible to display results of upper and lower

limit check after downloading)
Display Saved Data Graphs
Display Highest and Lowest Temperature
Set Recording Start for Remote Data Loggers
Delete Stored Data (one reading / all readings)
Monitor Current Temperature

/ Search for Remote Units

LCD Display Operation Menu, Graph Display, Low Battery Life Warning,

Calendar and Clock, Contrast Adjustment, Backlight

Power Two AAA Alkaline Batteries (LR03), Can use rechargeable AAA

Ni-Cd or Ni-MH 1.2V batteries

Battery Life 100 hrs under Continuous Operation

Auto Power Off Function (Turns unit off after 3 minutes of non-use)

Data Backup Approx. 1 year with switch off

Data erased if all battery power is lost

Transmission Distance Up to 100 meters (May vary with conditions) Wireless

Communication Speed Approx. 2,000 reading per minute

PC Communication
Interface

USB
Serial

(RS-232C)

Data Logger
Communication
Interface

Serial (Speed : 9600bps)
Optical (Speed : 2400bps)

Interface
Communication Time

Data from RTR-57U to Computer:
USB:One Full Logger's Data --- 5 sec.
RS-232C:One Full Logger's Data --- 25 sec.
Data from RTR-51A

/52A/52Pt/53, RVR-52A to RTR-57U via
wireless:
One Full Data --- 420sec.
Data from TR-7 Series to RTR-57U via cable:
One Full Data --- 50sec.
Data from TR-5 Series to RTR-57U via optical:
One Full Data --- 160sec.

Dimensions H: 125mm x W: 58mm x D: 24mm (excluding protruding part)

Antenna Length: 20mm (fully extended : 105mm)

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Weight Approx. 125g. (Including 2 AAA Alkaline batteries)

Operating Conditions Temperature: 0 to 50℃

Humidity: Less than 90% RH (Without dew condensation)

Accessories Included Computer Communication Cable

(USB Cable US-15C: Length:1.5m) x 1
AAA Alkaline Batteries (LR03) x 2
User's Manual and Warranty x 1
Software (T&D Recorder for Windows (RTR-5 EU) ) x 1

Channel & Frequency Table

CH Frequency (MHz) CH Frequency (MHz) CH Frequency (MHz)

0 433.20 6 433.50 12 433.80
1 433.25 7 433.55 13 433.85

2 433.30 8 433.60 14 433.90
3 433.35 9 433.65 15 433.95

4 433.40 10 433.70
5 433.45 11 433.75

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Optional Accessories

Commnication Cables

Unit : mm

TR-6C10

Cable Length : 1m
Compatible Models : TR-71U-72U

1,000

TR-07C

Cable Length : 1.5m

1,500

For product information or questions contact us at:

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

Tel : [phone]
Fax : [phone]
E-mail : [e-mail]

Office Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00-12:00/13:00-17:00

(GMT +9:00 Tokyo Time)

[Web Site]

We have opened an English Web Site for your convenience.
Here you can find information about our company, news,
products, upcoming events, software and User's Manual
downloads, as well as, other support. Please stop by and
see what we have to offer.

http://www.tandd.com/

RTR-57U (EU) User's Manual

Published by T&D CORPORATION

© Copyright 2001-2008 T&D Corporation. All rights reserved.

This is printed on recycled paper.

RTR-57U 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. 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. Should the product fail to operate per specification in normal use
during this period T&D will repair the unit or provide a replacement free of charge. T&D will not accept
returns for any reason other than defects during the warranty period, and will not accept any product
that has been misused, dropped, abused or inappropriately used or mistreated at any time.

2. This warranty is strictly limited to repair or replacement-in-kind for defective product. T&D makes no other
warranty, either express or implied, and will not accept liability beyond the remedies stated herein.
Specifically, T&D will not accept liability for direct, indirect, special, consequential or incidental damages
arising from the use of this product.

3. Customers wishing to submit a defective product for repair or replacement during the warranty period
should first contact the dealer from whom it was originally purchased. After receiving a return
authorization the defective product should then be packaged along with a description of the difficulties
being experienced, proof of purchase and all included accessories and materials, and return it to the
dealer. In the event of difficulty contacting the original dealer, customers should contact the nearest
authorized T&D sales representative. A list of these can be found on the company' s website, www.
tandd.com, or it can be obtained by contacting TandD US directly.

4. This limited warranty statement gives the customer specific legal rights. The customer may also have
other rights which vary from state to state in the United States, from province to province in Canada,
and from country to country elsewhere in the world. To the extent this limited warranty statement is
inconsistent with local law, this statement shall be deemed modified to be consistent with such local law.

5. For further information relating to product repair or replacement, or for other service questions after the
termination of the warranty period, customers should contact their local author ized T&D sales
representative.