ThermoWorks TR-73U User Manual

Thermo Recorder

TR-73U

© Copyright 2006 T&D Corporation. All rights reserved.

2006.12 16004484011

Notice about this User's Manual

In order to properly use this product, please carefully read this manual before using.
T&D Corporation accept 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.

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

- Please follow the safety precautions carefully.
We cannot guarantee nor are we responsible for safety if this product is used in any
manner other than was intended.

- Specifi cation design and other contents outlined in this manual are subject to change
without notice.

- One screen messages in this manual may very 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 stategic goods in foreign
trade law, need the permission of the Japanese government to be exported outside
of Japan.

- This User's Manual cannot be reissued, so please keep it in a safe place.

- Please read the warranty and provisions for free repair carefully.

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FCC Compliance Statement for American Users

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference. and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
Digital Device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

-- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

-- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

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

Warning

This equipment has been verifi ed to comply with the limits for a Class A personal digital
device, pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. Only peripherals (computer
input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) certifi ed or verifi ed to comply with the
Class A or B limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation with non-certifi ed or
non-verifi ed personal computer and/or peripherals is likely to result in interference to
radio and TV reception. The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to
this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certifi cation of this device and may cause
interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment.
You are cautioned that changes or modifi cations not expressly approved by party
responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.

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Safety Precautions and Instructions

To ensure safety be sure to 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. To
ensure the proper use of our product, please read the following carefully and fully
understand the contents.

Explanation of Symbols

Explanation of Warning Symbols

These entries are actions that absolutely under no circumstance

DANGER

CAUTION

Explanation of Picture Symbols

should be taken. The taking of such an action may cause serious
personal physical damage or death.

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

Denotes an important warning or caution.

Denotes a forbidden action. Inside or near the symbol will appear
another symbol giving details.ȪExȇ
APARTȫ

Denotes an action that you must take.

stands for DO NOT TAKE

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DANGERS

Do not take apart, repair or modify the main unit.

Doing so may cause fi re or electrocution.

If water or a foreign body enters into this unit, immediately
remove the batteries and stop using.

Continued use may cause fi re or electrocution.

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

Store main units, sensors, batteries and communication cables
out of the reach of children.

It is dangerous to touch or swallow batteries.

If any smoke or strage smells are emitted from the unit,
immediately remove the batteries and stop using.

Continued use may cause fi re or electrocution.

This device is designed to measure and record temperature and
humidity. Do not use it for any other purpose than to measure
and record temperature and humidity.

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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 expose the unit to harmful gases or chemicals. It may
cause corrosion and / or other danger to the unit and to people
handling the unit.

Do not use batteries other than specifi es. Doing so may cause
fi re or damage.

Battery terminals may provide insuffi cient contact due to age or
vibration.

This may lead to data loss.

Condensation may occur if the units 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
great.

Use the unit in an environment where the ambient temperature is from

-10 to 60Ɏ and the humidity is 90%RH (no condensation) or less.

To prevent damage to the unit from static electricity, remove
static electricity from your body by touching metal aroung 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.

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.

Please take extra caution when plugging in and pulling out the
USB plug while another USB device such as CD-RW/HDD is in
operation.

It may cause problems to your CD-RW or other device.

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CAUTIONS

We shall not guarantee the operation of our device if you have
connected it to your computer using a USB hub or a USB extension
cable.

Batteries used under low pressure conditions may leak and cause
a malfunction.

Please do not insert your fi ngers or any foreign objects into any of
the devices' jacks.

Do not use any other batteries than those that are specifi ed in this
User's Manual.

It may cause a fi re or other trouble including malfunction.

Do not use or store the Thermo Recorder in any of the following
places. Doing so may cause electrocution, fi re and / or other
adverse effects to the device and / or your computer.

-Areas exposed to direct sunlight

This will cause the inside of the device to become overheated and may
cause fi re, deformation, and / or other damage including malfunction.

-Areas prone to strong magnetic fi elds

This may cause damage including malfunction.

-Areas exposed to water leakage

This may cause electrocution or other damage incluing malfunction.

-Areas exposed to excessive vibration

This may cause injury, malfunction, damage or loss of proper electrical
contact.

-Areas near fi re or exposed to excessive heat

This may cause damage including malfunction and deformation.

-Areas prone to smoke, duct and dirt

This may cause damage including malfunction.

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Cautions about using the Sensors

Cautions about using the temperature/humidity sensor TR-3100

The sensor can measure temperature within the range of 0 to 50Ɏ
and humidity within the range of 10 to 95%RH.

Only use the sensor within these ranges.

If extremely severe temperature changes occur, the humidity
measurements may appear abnormal.

Once the sensor's temperature becomes stable, the measurements will
return to normal.

This sensor is not waterproof. Do not get wet.

When measuring with the temperature/humidity sensor in an
environment of 0 to 50Ɏ and less than 30%RH, the measurements
may sometimes fl uctuate. This is not abnormal.

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Table of Contents

Notice about this User's Manual -------------------------------------------------------------------- i

FCC Compliance Statement for American Users --------------------------------------------- ii

Warning -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ii

Safety Precautions and Instructions ------------------------------------------------ iii

To ensure safety be sure to obey all of the following warnings. --------------------------- iii

Explanation of Symbols ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- iii

About Thermo Recorder TR-73U -----------------------------------------------------2

Outline ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2

Basic Functions ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2

Package Contents ------------------------------------------------------------------------4

Part Names and Functions -------------------------------------------------------------5

Part Names and Functions --------------------------------------------------------------------------5

LCD Display --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6

Installing the Battery ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------7

Turning ON the Power -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7

Installing the USB Device Driver ------------------------------------------------------8

[Windows® XP] ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8

[Windows® 2000] ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11

[Windows® Me] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14

[Windows® 98] --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16

If Installation Fails ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 19

How to Re-install ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 19

Connecting the Sensors -------------------------------------------------------------- 20

Connect the Sensor --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20

Starting Recording from Main Unit Button --------------------------------------- 21

Start Recording -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21

Stop Recording -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21

Setting Recording Interval from Main Unit Button ------------------------------ 22

Changing the LCD Display Mode from Main Unit Button --------------------- 23

Specifi cations ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24

Optional Accessories ------------------------------------------------------------------ 25

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Cautions about using the Sensors

[Handling the temperature/humidity sensor]

- The temperature/humidity sensor should probably be changed after a period of about
one year. After removing the sensor from its package, please change the
temperature/humidity sensor after one year's usage.
During use the temperature/humidity sensor will accumulate impurities (dirt) on the
surface of the sensor is being used in a bad environment (smoky or dusty places) it
may be necessary to change the sensor sooner.

- When the temperature/humidity sensor is not being used, please place it in the
attached vinyl bag with the drying agent included and store it in a cool dark place with
a temperature of between 5 to 25Ɏ and a humidity of below 30%RH.

- Attached to the temperature/humidity sensor are two stickers: a wetness detection
sticker and a temperature detection sticker. If either of the stickers shows abnormality,
you should change the old sensor to a new one immediately.

Wetness Detection Sticker

Temperature Detection Sticker

-Wetness Detection Sticker

Informs you that the sensor has been wet.

Normal Abnormal

Under normal conditions,
black dots will appear on a
white

Under abnormal conditions, it will
turn to red.

-Temperature Detection Sticker

Informs you that the sensor measured a temperature measurement over 60Ɏ .

Normal Abnormal

Under normal conditions,
the number 60 will lightly

60

appear on a pinkish white
background.

Under abnormal conditions, the
number 60 will clearly appear on

60

a red background.

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About Thermo Recorder TR-73U

Outline

TR-73U Thermo Recorder is a data logger capable of measuring, displaying and
recording temperature, humidity, and barometric pressure data. TR-73U has a total of
three channels: one temperature, one humidity, and one barometric pressure channel.
The data recorded into the TR-73U units can then be downloaded quickly via USB
cable to your computer whereby with our exclusive software you can easily process the
data into graphs, tables, save to fi les and/or print it out.
Moreover, it is possible to connect more than one unit at the same time.

Basic Functions

-Barometric Pressure Measuring Rangeȇ750 ȡ 1100hPa

The TR-73U with the internal barometric pressure sensor can measure and record in a
range of 750 to 1100 hPa.

-Temperature Measuring Rangeȇ-40 ȡ 110Ɏ

The TR-73U with the sensor included in this package can measure and record in a
range of 0 to 50Ɏ , but by purchasing one of our optional sensors it is possible to
measure and record in the wider range of -40 to 110Ɏ .
Please take a look at our full range of optional sensors to fi nd one to match your
application.

-Humidity Measuring Rangeȇ10 ȡ 95%RH

The TR-73U with the sensor included in this package can simultaneously measure and
record temperature in a range of 0 to 50Ɏ and humidity in a range of 10 to 95% RH.

-Amount of Recorded Dataȇ8000 readings x 3 channels

One channel can record and hold up to 8000 measurement readings.
At the longest recording interval of 60 minutes, recording can continue consecutively
for 1 year.

-10 Months of Operation with just 1 AA Alkaline Battery

Our low energy consumption design gives you ten months of continuous operation
with only one AA alkaline battery.
This gives you the freedom to use the data loggers in places where they can be left
alone for long periods of time, such as, in transportation or warehouse.

NOTE:

Battery life varies depending upon the type of battery, the measuring environment, the frequency of
communication, and the ambient temperature in which it is used.

Specifi cations and explanations used in this User's Manual are based on operations carried out with
a new battery and are in no way a guarantee of your actual battery life.

Also, if the recording interval is less than 10 seconds, battery life will be much shorter.

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