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1. IMPORTANT If you are using Windows XP the Found New Hardware Wizard window will open when the device is detected Follow the instructions on p 56 and install the USB device driver For the installation procedure of the software MCR for Windows see p 44 When the USB driver installation completes on the upper right corner of the software screen you will see an icon showing the PC and MCR 4TC connected via USB IMPORTANT If you don t see this icon the USB driver may not have been installed correctly Please see Help for Unit Recognition Failure in the Help menu 46 and check the USB driver Making Settings via PC The following items are not included on the device menu and can only be set or changed from MCR for Windows by connecting the device to a computer via USB Channel Name Create and assign names to each of the channels to be used for record ing Channel Names are used for display in T amp D Graph 1 In MCR for Windows select the Recording Start Settings menu 2 Place a check next to the desired channel s and enter each channel name 3 Click Send Settings OLy HOW UM Od e Busy 47 48 Downloading Recorded Data to a PC Data stored in the internal memory of MCR 4TC can be down loaded to a computer in either of the following two ways Use an SD memory card to export recorded data and transfer to a PC Use MCR for Windows to down2. select IMMED grp or PGM rp 4 Select OK and tap lt ENTER gt IMPORTANT All connected Slaves need to have power switched to ON Stopping Recording by Group From the main menu of the Master select Record Settings Stop Recording IMPORTANT During Group Recording if the bodies of the devices are disconnected from one another recording will continue on the Master but will stop on the Slave units Even when devices are coupled power will not be supplied from the Master to any connected Slave units When the Master stops recording all Slaves will stop recording During recording in one time mode if the Slave s memory capacity becomes full recording will stop on that Slave unit Using MCR 4TC 25 About Menus Recording Settings Menu Back Stop Recording Back Start Recording Method IMMED indv IMMED indv PGM indv IMMED grp PGM grp Month Day Year HH MM SS 1 Rec Mode Endless Endless One Time Rec Method Instant Instant Average Rec Interval 10 sec 100 200 500ms 1 2 5 10 15 20 30sec 1 2 5 10 15 20 30 60min Rec Channel CH1234 CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 CH12 CH23 CH34 CH13 CH24 CH14 CH123 CH234 CH124 CH134 CH1234 CH1 T C Type CH2 T C Type K R S T J CHS T C Type CH4 T C Type 26 Save Restore Sett 4 Will only appear when the recording start method is set to PGM programmed start Save Settings1 Save
3. Operation Settings Menu Items Set Contrast Adjust the LCD contrast with A and V Tap lt ENTER gt to confirm the contrast Check Memory You can check the memory usage of capacity and the number of recorded data Set Clock 1 Tapping W will change the selection item of the display in the order of month day year hour minute and second By tapping lt ENTER gt the value for that item will flash 2 While flashing use AW to select the desired value and tap lt ENTER gt to confirm 3 Move to the next or previous setting item with W or A By tapping lt BACK gt while the selected item is flashing the operation will be canceled and flashing will stop Time Zone and DST Set the time zone according to the region in which the MCR 4TC will be used Daylight savings time DST settings must be set manually IMPORTANT It is not possible to set the clock while recording is in progress Please make sure that the date and time settings in the MCR 4TC are correct if they are not the recording start time and recording time of downloaded data will be incorrect Clock settings including time zone and DST for the MCR 4TC can also be made from your computer by using the supplied software MCR for Windows When making settings via the software it is not necessary to carry out operations from the MCR 4TC For details see the Help menu in the software Beep This allows you to turn off the operation c
4. an average cannot be calculated 32 Rec Interval user specified time Select from 18 choices 100 200 500 msec 1 2 5 10 15 20 30 sec 1 2 5 10 15 20 30 60 min default setting is 10 sec IMPORTANT It is not possible to make different recording interval settings for each channel Rec Channel user specified channel s Select the channel s for recording It is possible to select to record using one channel or a combination of channels from Ch1 Ch4 CH1 T C Type CH4 T C Type Select a thermocouple type for each channel Type K R S T or J Save Restore Sett By selecting Save Settings it is possible to save up to 4 types of recording settings All setting items in the Record Settings menu can be saved and re used allowing you to save steps to repeat making the same settings each time To use the saved recording settings No 1 to 4 open them by selecting Restore Settings No 1 to 4 Restore Settings screen will show a part of the record settings as below STPeiasecCH1 Bide Restore Settings lMzec SH Inst CHiz KK IMPORTANT Only settings that have been saved from Save Settings No 1 to 4 are available for restoring While a recording is in progress recording settings can only be saved but not restored ALL saved settings will be deleted by executing Return to Default from the Operation Settings menu It is not possible to delete each saved setting individua
5. 0 32mm AWG 28 22 with a diameter of 0 12mm or more Strip about 10mm from its end 1 Connect the thermocouple wire or thermocouple 10mm N extension lead wire to the proper terminals of the y Y 2 Using a screwdriver or other such tool while pressing down on the input terminal button lt B gt on the top of the device insert the wire into the hole lt A gt Thermocouples have polarity make sure to connect in the right way to get a proper reading If the polarity is incorrect changes in temperature will be reversed when the real temperature increases the measured temperature will decrease Top Surface Enlarged View of Input Terminal 3 When removing the wire push down on lt B gt and gently pull the wire out of the hole lt A gt MCR 4TC supports the following thermocouple types K R S T and J Temperature can only be measured within the heat durability range of the sensor being used 2 Press lt DISPLAY gt to switch to the graph display and view the measurements in a trend graph 1 8 Measurements Trend Graph About the Measurements Display The font size used to display the measurements automatically changes depending on the number of channels You can change the number of channels by going to the Main Menu and selecting Record Settings gt Rec Channel About the Trend Graph Display A trend graph is displayed for ea
6. DANGER Failure to follow the instructions with this symbol AN IAKIN could cause personal injury or physical damage to equipment Picture Symbols A Denotes an important warning or caution S Denotes a forbidden action Denotes an action that should be carried out YN AN To Prevent Serious Accidents Do not disassemble repair or modify the unit and accessories DO Do not use the unit in any environment that is exposed to chemicals and harmful gases Doing so may cause corrosion and or other danger to the unit Also coming in contact with hazardous substances may cause bodily harm to the user or people nearby 5 iA EN This unit is not water resistant If water or a foreign object enters the case immediately unplug the AC adaptor and stop using it Do not handle the unit remove batteries or cables with wet hands This product has been designed for private and or industrial use only It should not be used in situations where strict safety precautions are necessary such as with medical equipment or in systems directly or indirectly connected with human life or well being Do not drop or expose the unit to a strong impact Do not cut or process the cords for the communication cables Also do not twist pull on or swing any of the cords To prevent damage to the unit from static electricity remove static electricity from your body by touching metal around you such as a
7. Settings2 Save Settings3 Save Settings4 Restore Settings1 Restore Settings2 Restore Settings3 Restore Settings4 snu y Inogy 27 28 Data List Menu Displayed Items when Recording Stopped Back Display Graph Export Selctd Data Export All Data Delete Selctd Data Delete All Data List number date and time shown below are examples Back No4 Jul 30 13 16 19 45 No3 Jul 29 13 15 42 51 Back No4 Jul 30 13 16 19 45 No3 Jul 29 13 15 42 51 Back OK Back No4 Jul 30 13 16 19 45 No3 Jul 29 13 15 42 51 Back On This Device Only On All Devices 1 1 When selecting Delete All Data on the Slave unit the On All Devices option will not appear Displayed Items during Endless Recording Back Expt Curr Data Now Formatted amp Blank Card Auto Data Export 1 gt Back Ken Quick Format No gt Back OK 4 When recording in one time mode Auto Data Export will not be displayed snu y Inogy 29 30 Memory Card Menu Back Quick Format gt Back OK Memory Card Test Back OK Operation Settings Menu Back Set Contrast 65 Check Memory Set Clock Beep ON Key Lock OFF Unit of Temp C Burnout Detect ON Return to Default 0 to100 Back Back Nov 07 13 16 43 22 Time Zone GMT 09 00 DST 00 00 ON OFF All OFF Click OFF 240 to 5
8. an operating system in the same language as the display language Operation in different languages is not guaranteed 9 During the installation process of the software if not present NET Framework 4 Client Profile will be installed automatically The specifications listed above are subject to change without notice 1410 59 Product Support For support please contact the distributor from which you purchased the product A list of distributors can be found at http www tandd com about_tandd contactus Product Information Product information can be found at http www tandd com product Multichannel Temperature Recorder MCR 4TC User s Manual T amp D CORPORATION 817 1 Shimadachi Matsumoto Nagano 390 0852 Japan Website http www tandd com FAX 81 263 40 3152 E mail support tandd com
9. contact due to age or vibration This may lead to data loss e If the unit is not to be used for a long period of time for safety reasons please remove the battery If left in the unit the battery may leak and lead to malfunctioning e When an SD card is not inserted insert the supplied card slot cover to prevent the intrusion of dust Before Using this Product Please be careful about the procedures for Installation For USB communication between your computer and a MCR 4TC In order to use a USB connection to communicate between the unit and a computer it is necessary to install the software and the USB device driver Make sure to first install the software and the USB device driver before connecting the unit to a computer If you connect the unit first the USB device driver may not be installed properly If you have connected the unit to your computer before installing the USB device driver make sure to click Cancel in the Wizard window when it pops up on the computer display Then disconnect the USB communication cable from the unit See p 56 for more information about the USB driver installation Windows XP Table of Contents Safety Precautions and Instructions 1 Before Using this Product 5 Overview Appearance Diagram and Part Names 9 Explanation of Buttons Touch Panel Operation Methods LCD Display
10. may result in damage to data A CAUTION Do not place or store in the following areas e Areas exposed to direct sunlight e Areas exposed to excessive heat or high temperatures such as near fire or heating equipment e Areas exposed to static electricity e Areas exposed to strong magnetic fields e Areas exposed to dampness e Areas subject to condensation or wet areas e Areas exposed to excessive vibration e Areas exposed to excessive smoke dust or dirt Jey thife Other Precautions e Use the unit in the specified operating environment Do not use it for any purpose other than for which it was designed e Condensation may occur inside the case when a unit is moved from one environment to another where there is a great difference in temperature e Do not use the unit in wet areas or places exposed to water such as bathroom e When connecting the unit to your PC make sure to follow all warnings and directions from your computer manufacturer e We shall not guarantee the unit s operation if it has been connected to a PC using a USB hub or a USB extension cable e Please take extra caution when plugging in and pulling out the USB plug while another USB device such as CDD or HDD is in operation e Do not insert any foreign objects into any of the units jacks e If the unit gets dirty wipe it with a clean cloth e Make sure to remove dust and dirt from plugs of any cables e Battery terminals may provide insufficient
11. of 16 channels When the bodies of multiple units are connected the MCR 4TC at ummm the far left side will be automatically designated as the Master and all other connected MCR 4TC units will be designated as Slaves By starting recording on the Master unit all connected Slave units will start recording at the same time Coupling Image OLp HOW usn Turn clockwise Slaves Master Coupling of MCR 4TC and MCR 4V is possible Refer to the MCR 4V User s Manual for its operating instructions IMPORTANT When using MCR 4V as the Master and MCR 4TC as the Slave Group Recording cannot be started if the measurement interval of the Master is less than 100ms 21 22 Storage Location for Group Recording When performing a group recording for multiple units recorded data will be stored in each unit s memory To analyze recorded data on a PC either download data using MCR for Windows or export data to the SD memory card to transfer to a PC Master Slaves Master Slaves Y makes it possible to download recorded data from Master and all Slave units together L L EEA SEL ZTN MCR for Windows also so All recorded data files downloaded using MCR for Windows will be stored in the same folder by default See p 49 for the storage location of recorded data and file name Group Operations via Master Group operations such as the starting an
12. sec i OF i ON OFF Back OK snu y Inogy 31 Explanation of Items in Each Menu Record Settings Menu Items Stop Recording Click OK to stop recording Start Recording Click OK to start recording Method IMMED indv PGM indv IMMED grp PGM grp IMMED indv Starts recording immediately PGM indv Starts recording on the specified date and time IMMED grp Starts Group Recording immediately PGM grp Starts Group Recording on the specified date and time For details about Group Recording see p 21 Recording Mode Endless One Time Endless When the internal memory capacity becomes full the most recent data will be overwritten and recording will continue Onetime Recording will be stopped at the moment the internal memory capacity becomes full See p 14 for an outline of info about recording and memory Rec Method Instant Average Select the recording method to be used Instant Value Records the instantaneous value at the set recording interval Average Value Records the value as the average of the measurements taken during the set recording interval See below for the sampling intervals when recording average values Recording i 100 to 200ms 500ms to 1sec 2sec to 5min 10 to 60min Interval Sampling Interval 100ms 500ms 1min 10min IMPORTANT When recording average values the first recorded value is invalid because
13. well as its location OLy HOW UM Od e Busy 49 50 Download Recorded Data from all Connected MCR 4TC Units 1 Connect the Master unit to your computer via USB 2 Get a data list for the Master see p 48 3 Click Search for Slave to get data lists for the connected Slave units 4 Place a check next to the target data It is possible to select data from both the Master and Slave unit s for simultaneous download 5 Click Download If it takes too long to download data recorded from Slave units it is also possible to directly connect a Slave to the PC via USB and download individually You can switch the USB cable from the Master to connect a Slave IMPORTANT Do not disconnect the USB cable during communication between a device and the PC Analyzing Recorded Data Open Recorded Data In the storage folder for the downloaded recorded data on your PC p 48 double click on the desired recorded data file T amp D Graph will be opened and a graph displayed Print Graphs 1 Open recorded data from the T amp D Graph 2 Make any desired adjustments to the window size and aspect ratio to be reflected in the printed graph ae vee aoe i i 3 In the File menu select Print Graph to view the preview image of the printed page If necessary go back to step 2 and change the aspect ratio again 4 To start printing select Print T amp D Graph also enables
14. you to Insert memos comments and shapes on the graph Merge and filter recorded data Copy graphs Display data as a list Export the graph as text data in CSV format Refer to Help in T amp D Graph for details about operations and procedures OLy HOW UM Od e usn 51 Other Troubleshooting Q1 The computer does not seem to recognize the Al MCR 4TC why not Please check the following Check the MCR 4TC Check the USB connection between the computer and the MCR 4TC Check the Computer 52 e Make sure that the software has been installed properly and is working e The USB driver installation may not have been installed correctly Please see Help for Unit Recognition Failure in the Help menu and check the USB driver e Connect a different USB device mouse digital camera etc other than the MCR 4TC to your computer and see if it operates properly e If your computer has more than one USB port try connecting the USB cable to a different port e If you have access to another computer try seeing if communication works with the other computer If after checking and trying the above there is no improvement please contact the distributor where the product was purchased The first reading of recorded data is invalid data why One of two scenarios is possible e When recording average values the first recorded value is invalid because an average cannot be calculated e In Group
15. 40 If after checking and trying the above you still get an error message please contact the distributor where the product was purchased 19440 53 Q6 The software MCR for Windows does not start why not AG Please check the following e The software may not have been installed correctly Try reinstalling MCR for Windows e Check to see if the software was installed with Administrator rights For Windows 7 or earlier e The NET Framework 4 Client Profile may not have been installed correctly Follow the steps below to see if the NET Framework 4 Client Profile has been installed correctly In the Control Panel open Program and Features or Uninstall a Program Organize _Uninstall Change Name 6 Publisher T amp D Corporation Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Corporation icrosoft Visual C 2005 Redistributable Microsoft Corporation icrosoft Visual C 2008 Redistributable _ Microsoft Corporation icrosoft Visual C 2008 Redistributable _ Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Visual C 2008 Redistributable _ Microsoft Corporation E Microsoft Visual C 2010 x86 Redistributa Microsoft Corporation a m yi Microsoft Corporation Product version 4 0 30319 4 Help link http go microsoft When the Net Framework 4 Client Profile is not in the list above Try reinstalling MCR for Windows The Net Framework 4 Client Profile will be automat
16. 6 channels can be recorded simultaneously Coupling of MCR 4TC and MCR 4V is possible 3 Communication Interfaces USB Communication 19410 58 Communication Time Download Times for Full Data via USB From the master or a single unit Approx 1 minute 30 seconds From a slave unit Approx 4 minutes 30 seconds External Memory SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card 4 For Manual or Automatic Data Export Power AA Alkaline Battery x 2 AA Ni MH batteries may also be used USB Power 5V 250mA Battery Life 5 For 4 Channel Measurement AA Alkaline Battery Rec Method necs Instanteneous Average Value 100ms Approx 5 days Approx 5 days 500ms Approx 7 days Approx 7 days 1sec Approx 21 days Approx 7 days 5sec or longer Approx 60 days Approx 21 days Battery life for 1 channel measurement is about 1 4 times longer than that of 4 channel measurement Input Terminal Screwless Terminals lt Compatible Wires gt Single Wire 0 32 to G0 65 mm AWG 28 22 Twisted Wire 0 08 to 0 32 mm AWG 28 22 0 12 mm or more in diameter Stripping Length 9 to 10 mm Isolation CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 and USB are isolated Battery terminals are not isolated from the CH1 CH4 input terminals CH1 CH4 Maximum Applied Voltage 50 V Electrical Isolation Resistance 50 MQ or more DC 250 V Dimensions H 120 mm x W 75 mm x D 32 mm Weight Approx 190 g inclu
17. Multichannel Temperature Recorder MCR 4TC User s Manual Thank you for purchasing our product This manual provides explanations of the installation and operation of the MCR 4TC Please make sure the following items are included in the package MCR 4TC x 1 unit MCR for Windows CD ROM x 1 qj 7 USB Communication Cable AA Alkaline Battery LR6 US 15C x 1 x2 j User s Manual Set Card Slot Cover Warranty Included x1 Copyright T amp D Corporation All rights reserved 2014 01 16504960003 1st Edition Important Notices and Disclaimers In order to properly use this product please carefully read all docu ments that accompany the product before using T amp 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 the attached documents belong to T amp D Corporation It is prohibited to use duplicate and or arrange a part or whole of the attached documents without the permission of T amp D Corporation Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corpora tion in the United States and or other countries Windows Vista is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Cor
18. Recording with MCR 4V as the Master when the Preheat function has been set to ON recording method instantaneous values only and the preheat time is set to longer than the waiting time before recording start the first data reading will be invalid because preheating has not been completed Q3 A3 Q4 A4 Q5 A5 Is it possible to change the batteries while the unit is in operation If the unit is connected to an AC adaptor or some other external power source it is possible to change the batteries If only batteries are being used as the power source it is necessary to stop recording before changing the batteries Is it possible to adjust or alter recorded data that has been downloaded by the MCR 4TC In order to maintain the integrity and trustworthiness of the recorded data the software has been designed to not allow modifications to be carried out on actual recorded data If it is necessary to edit recorded data in T amp D Graph save the data to text file and use a common spreadsheet software such as Excel to edit the text file data I get a Write Error when I try to export recorded data to an SD memory card what should I do Please check the following e Make sure the write protection switch on the SD memory card is unlocked e Check if your SD memory card is supported by the MCR 4TC See p 15 e Perform a Memory Card Test See p 40 e Perform a Quick Format for your SD card See p
19. abling the immediate on the spot checking of continually changing data E Measure and Record E Use MCR for Windows for Device Settings Recording Settings Downloading Recorded Data E Use T amp D Graph for Graph Display s Data Analysis j Printing and Saving in Text SD Memory Card or USB Connectio E Main Features in Rec Settings Recording Mode Recording Method E Measurements Recording Interval and Trend Graph Recording Channel E Coupling Image Throughout this manual the MCR 4TC is also referred to as the device or the unit Appearance Diagram and Part Names fi fi FRONT BOTTOM SIDE BACK 1 Input Terminal 2 Coupling Lug 3 LCD Display 4 Touch Panel touchpad and control wheel 5 SD Memory Card Slot 6 USB Port 7 Battery Cover M IM AQ Explanation of Buttons AV Press to change the selected menu or settings item by going up or down and to increase or decrease the values shown in the LCD Press to confirm the selected menu operation or value Press to jump to the Start Recording or Stop Recording menu Press to return to the previous screen in the menu or cancel the current operation O POWER Press and hold to turn the power ON OFF lo
20. and ICOnS 2 About How Data is Recorded 14 Using SD Memory Cards 15 Supported Memory Cards 5 Using MCR 4TC Installing the Battery Usable Power Sources Changing the Batteries Measuring Temperature About the Measurements Display 9 About the Trend Graph Display 9 Operating the Trend Graph 20 Increasing Recording Channels Storage Location for Group Recording Group Operations via Master Starting Recording by Group Stopping Recording by Group About Menus Recording Settings Menu 26 Data List Menu 28 Displayed Items when Recording Stopped 28 Displayed Items during Endless Recording 29 Memory Card Menu 30 Operation Settings Menu 31 Explanation of Items in Each Menu Record Settings Menu Items Data List Menu Items when recording stopped 34 How to Read Graphs of Recorded Data Data List Menu Items during endless recording Canceling Auto Data Expor
21. battery cover from the back of the device and insert the supplied two AA alkaline batteries as shown in the figure below After the batteries are inserted the Please set the clock message will appear on the LCD a For information on how to set the clock see p 41 2 pe IMPORTANT gt o o Make sure to use new batteries of the same kind 9 m Make sure not to mistake A Do not insert or change batteries with wet hands a Be sure to completely close the cover o ol The MCR 4TC cannot recharge batteries Usable Power Sources AA Alkaline Batteries AA Ni MH Batteries AC Adapter USB type USB Bus Power Changing the Batteries If the battery runs down before it is replaced MCR 4TC will automatically stop recording to protect data Check the battery mark see the previous page and change batteries as necessary IMPORTANT To protect data please stop recording first before changing batteries Not doing so may result in loss of data being recorded When you wish to replace batteries while recording is in progress make sure to connect the USB cable to your PC for USB bus power If the MCR 4TC runs out of power while processing data on a SD memory card the data on the card may be corrupted 17 Measuring Temperature MCR 4TC 1 Prepare a single wire of 0 32mm to 00 65mm AWG 28 22 or a twisted wire of 0 08mm to
22. be directly recorded into a memory card Before inserting an SD memory card into the device make sure to switch off write protection on the memory card Exporting data to the memory card will not erase it from the device s internal memory Delete recorded data in the device as necessary Supported Memory Cards SD Memory Cards SDHC Memory Cards IMPORTANT SDXC memory cards cannot be used It is possible to run a quick test to see if your memory card works in MCR 4TC See p 40 for details 15 Using MCR 4TC PC The following shows the basic flow of procedures fec Use MCR 4TC Use PC 1 Getting Ready Install the batteries see p 17 2 Getting PC Ready Install the provided software see p 44 Connect the device to a PC see p 46 on 3 Setting up the Device see p 31 Making Recording Settings see p 26 Recording Settings can be made both on the device and from a PC 4 Measuring and Recording 5 Viewing Recorded Data in Graph on the Device see p 36 6 Downloading Recorded Data to a PC Exporting data to an SD memory card for transferring to a PC see p 34 Using the supplied software MCR for Windows see p 48 Either of the above can be used to download recorded data to a PC 7 Analyzing Recorded Data on a PC see p 51 View Graph Print Save in Text 16 When not using a PC the only necessary steps are 1 and 3 to 5 Installing the Battery Remove the
23. ch channel of data STPoe 1 aamsCH1 1 Channel for Display The channel for display can be changed Select the measurement channel to view the graph 2 Scrolling Method lt Scrolls graph and divisions together E Scrolls graph only The scrolling method can be switched with lt ENTER gt when none of 1 to 4 are highlighted or flashing on the LCD 3 Vertical Axis Scale max min Specify the range of the vertical axis to be displayed in the graph The max and min values can be set in units of 100 C in a range of 300 C to 1800 C EX V AXIS 100 500 shows that the displayed range of the vertical axis is from 100 to 500 C 4 Horizontal Time Scale time div Specify the value for each horizontal division in sec or min EX H Axis 1s div shows that each horizontal division represents 1 sec 4 The possible selections for the time scale will change depending on the measurement interval OLp HOW Bulsn 19 20 Operating the Trend Graph Use A and to highlight the desired item and tap lt ENTER gt While the selected item is blinking use A and W again to change the value and tap lt ENTER gt If no operations are performed or a change is not confirmed with lt ENTER gt while the selected item is blinking the operation will be canceled and the selected item will return to the original value Increasing Recording Channels Up to four units can be coupled together to allow for a maximum
24. corded Data The graph can be scrolled on the display by using AY or control wheel operation to move to the left or right 1 While scrolling the time of recorded data appears on the top of the screen 2 The time of recorded data will switch to the measurement a few seconds after you stop scrolling 3 The measurement shown in 2 is the value of the point located at the center of the graph 4 The bar on the bottom of the graph shows the portion of the data in the view window Tapping lt ENTER gt allows you to change 5 6 and 7 5 Recording Channel Select the desired channel to view a graph If the displayed channel has not been used for recording you will see the No Record message 6 Vertical Axis Scale max min Specify the range of the vertical axis to be displayed in the graph The max and min values can be set in units of 100 C in a range of 300 C to 1800 C EX V AXIS 0 100 shows that the displayed range of the vertical axis is from 0 to 100 C 7 Skimming Level Horizontal Axis Scale Specify the scale of the horizontal axis to be displayed in the graph User selectable skimming level changes depending on the measurement interval Use lt ENTER gt and lt BACK gt to move to the target item then change 36 the value with A and V Scroll Screen Change Screen Skimming Level Horizontal Axis Scale Use A or W to change Vertical Axis Scale Use A or W to change S
25. d stopping recording for the connected units can only be performed via the Master Upon the start of m a group recording the main recording settings will be temporarily copied to all connected Slaves Upon the stopping of recording all copied settings will be returned to their original state Master Slaves OLp HOW Bulsn Using MCR for Windows it is possible to start and stop recording by group by connecting the Master to a PC via USB Settings Controlled by the Master Settings for Recording Mode Recording Method Recording Interval and Recording Channels Settings not Controlled by the Master Channel Name and Thermocouple Type IMPORTANT Operations related to the SD memory card such as Quick Format and Memory Card Test cannot be performed by group via the Master To change the Thermocouple Type either change directly on the target connected Slave unit or use MCR for Windows and connect each Slave unit to the PC with a USB cable The Channel Name can only be set or changed via MCR for Windows 23 Starting Recording by Group 1 Make recording settings for each device separately no matter if it is a Master or a Slave See p 26 27 for a list of the possible setting items See p 23 for the settings that are are not controlled by the Master 2 From the main menu of the Master select Record Settings Start Recording 3 For the Method
26. ding Settings from a computer as well as download recorded data from the MCR 4TC to your computer for graph view and data analysis Installing the Supplied Software The software installation procedure is as follows 1 Start Windows and login using a User Account with Administrator Computer Administration rights 2 Place the CD ROM into your CD or DVD drive 3 The Install Program window will appear If the Auto Play window appears aay Click on Run start exe C ii If the Install Program window does not appear automatically Double click on the start exe icon in the CD DVD drive Jp Open fatter ts var tes If you are using Windows 8 carry out the set Auta es tnaa Gorton Pad rest of the installation process on the desktop which can be accessed via a tile on the Start screen 4 Select Install MCR for Windows and click Execute to start the installation Multichannel Rec seder MCR for Windows Sofware Main Mems 5 Follow the directions as they appear to complete the installation If a window appears such as the one below during installation click Install or Continue Anyway Would you like to install this device software Name TandD Corporation Ports COM amp LPT Publisher T amp D Corporation Always trust software from TD Corporation Ga Don t Install You should only install driver software from publishers you trust H
27. ding batteries Operating Environment Temperature 0 to 50 C Humidity 90 RH or less no condensation Software MCR for Windows Software MCR for Windows Compatible OS 6 Microsoft Windows 8 32 64 bit 7 Microsoft Windows 7 32 64 bit Microsoft Windows Vista 32 bit SP1 or later Microsoft Windows XP 32 bit SP3 or later Display Languages 8 English Other The NET Framework 4 Client Profile is required 9 1 MCR 4TC has superior noise filter but the measurement may sometimes fluctuate due to strong noise Especially when the recording interval is set to 200 ms or less the filtering becomes weaker and hence the fluctuation may become greater 2 If the logging capacity is not filled at the end of one recording session the logger can record up to 30 times 3 Group Recording may not be started depending on the recording or measurement interval specifications of the connected Master unit 4 Please check the T amp D Website for information on memory cards whose operation has been confirmed 5 Battery life varies depending upon the ambient temperature the recording interval the number of measurement channels and the frequency of data export to a memory card 6 For installation it is necessary to have Administrator Computer Administrator rights 7 lf you are using Windows 8 please note that our software is designed to be used in Desktop mode only 8 We recommend using
28. door knob and window frame before touching the unit Place and store the unit and accessories out of the reach of children gt e POO O Do not use any power battery sensor or cable other than those specified by T amp D Corporation We are not responsible for any damage malfunction or trouble whether direct or indirect caused by the use of our product Do not put anything on top of the cable This may cause overheat ing Do not disconnect the USB cable during USB communication Doing so may cause adverse effects to the unit and or PC Make sure that all cable plugs are inserted fully so as not to cause an improper connection Also when unplugging the cable from the unit do not pull the cord but hold the connector to disconnect If the unit produces heat emits smoke or a strange smell or makes unusual noises immediately remove the batteries unplug the power and stop using it Also unplug the unit from the PC If the unit is not to be used for a long period of time remove batteries If left in the unit the batteries may leak and lead to malfunctioning Install new batteries when starting or re starting to use a unit Make sure that there is no magnetic media or materials within one meter from the device Magnetic materials may cause damage to data stored in magnetic media QOO WO OPP b Do not remove the SD card or turn off the power while writing data to the SD card This
29. et the max and min for the axis range snuey Inogy Recording Channel Use A or W to change Menu Screen STPCe1AsecCH12 mMMatt Data List Back gt i ay f Export All Data When changing settings as above if no operations are performed or a change is not confirmed with lt ENTER gt the change will automatically be applied and the graph will re urn to the Scroll mode 37 Data List Menu Items during endless recording Expt Curr Data Now Use this to immediately export the data currently being recorded to the SD memory card IMPORTANT Memory cards are not included Please purchase separately Auto Data Export To prevent data loss in Endless mode this menu will automatically export the data to be overwritten to the SD memory card When the internal memory capacity becomes full in Endless mode the most recent data will be overwritten and recording will continue Make sure to use a formatted blank SD card or carry out a Quick Format During the Auto Data Export process other operations cannot be performed except for switching the LCD display between Menu Measurements Trend Graph by pressing 3 pisPLAY 38 Canceling Auto Data Export If you wish to cancel the auto data export process select Back and tap lt ENTER gt REC 14secCH1 Mett Buto Data Export success The displayed message will be cleared when t
30. he process is terminated Restrictions on Auto Data Export The exporting process will be terminated when the SD card is removed The process will be terminated when an SD card write error occurs The process will be terminated when recording is stopped USB communication cannot be used until the process has been completed During the process is deactivated and cannot be used to stop recording snu y Inogy 39 Memory Card Menu Items Quick Format Select OK to format your SD memory card for use in the MCR 4TC IMPORTANT This process will erase all recorded data from the SD memory card It is recommended to make backups of recorded data to a PC before formatting the memory card It is not possible to erase individual data readings from the SD memory card Do not turn off the power while the device and SD memory card are in communication If the device is running on batteries make sure the batteries have power and are installed correctly If power is supplied by a PC over the USB bus avoid power supply disruption due to cable disconnection or power saving settings on the PC Memory Card Test Select OK to check if your SD memory card can be used with the MCR 4TC Not all commercially available SD memory cards can be used It is recommended to do this test before using IMPORTANT If the memory card you wish to use passes the test but has problems when using carry out quick format 40
31. ically installed with the MCR for Windows 54 When the Net Framework 4 Client Profile is in the list above Follow the steps below to repair the Net Framework 4 Client Profile 1 Select Microsoft NET Framework 4 Client Profile and click Uninstall or Change 2 In the maintenance box select Repair NET Framework 4 Client Profile to its original state and then click Next Click Finish when prompt 77 Micca NET Framework 4 Cien Profile Maintenance SD E mw JMET Framework 4 Cheat Profile Maintenance 4 You Gan repar your retataton oF remove it fom thes computer oe NET Please select one of the folowing opnone O Erpe JET Fememerk 4 Cert Profile to ite orignal siate Remeve HET Framewert 4 Ghent Profi tom thes ceepaiter If after checking and trying the above there is no improvement please contact the distributor where the product was purchased 19410 55 How to Install the USB Driver Windows XP If you are using Windows XP the Found New Hardware Wizard window will automatically open when a USB device is connected Please follow the directions to install the USB driver 1 Check No not this time and click Next Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard wl xe 2 Check Install the software automatically Recommended and click Next Found New Har ware Wizard F 1 your hardware come with an installation CD lt gt o Hop
32. isPLay Press to switch the display between Menu Measurements Trend Graph Q inrour ocx Press to switch between the touchpad operation and control wheel operation Press and hold to switch the key lock ON OFF Will not function when operating by control wheel 10 Touch Panel Operation Methods There are two ways to operate the touch panel as follows Touchpad operation Control wheel operation Terms and gestures related to operations W Tap touch Tap desired area of touch panel IMPORTANT m Press and hold hold down Touch the screen and hold finger in place for a few seconds Mainly used to switch ON OFF the power and key lock i Da Control Wheel Operation rotate Press and rotate the control wheel white circular area Clockwise movement moves A up and counter clockwise movement moves W down During operation if none of the above gestures are performed for a while the operation will be canceled and the screen will return to the original value or previous screen Make sure to use a bare finger to operate the touch panel If you use the tip of your fingernail gloves or touch pen touch panel operations may not be recognized Auto Power Off Function If the device is not used for about three minutes it will automatically turn off to save battery power However the Auto Power Off function will be disabled in any of the foll
33. lly snu y Inogy 33 Data List Menu Items when recording stopped Display Graph From the displayed list select data you wish to view in a graph and tap lt ENTER gt See p 36 for details on how to read and control the view of recorded data graphs Export Selctd Data From the displayed list select data to export to the SD memory card and tap lt ENTER gt IMPORTANT Multiple data files cannot be selected for exporting Export All Data Select OK to export all data to the SD memory card Delete Selctd Data While Processing is displayed on the LCD do not perform any other operations This process may take a long time to complete Select the data you wish to delete from the displayed list and tap lt ENTER gt If no operations are performed for a while on the data list screen you ll return to the previous screen Deleting only a few 1 3 data readings from a list which contains a small number of readings may have no effect on memory usage see p 41 for how to check memory capacity Delete All Data On This Device Only Select OK to delete all recorded data on the device currently in use On All Devices Select OK to delete all recorded data on the Master and all connected Slave units all together If you try to perform this operation on a Slave unit the Delete All Data menu will only show the On This Device Only option 34 About Menus 35 How to Read Graphs of Re
34. load by connecting the device to a PC For how to export recorded data to an SD memory card see p 34 IMPORTANT When recording is in progress there are restrictions on functions related to the SD memory card Download Recorded Data using MCR for Windows By connecting the device to a PC with a USB communication cable it is possible to download recorded data to a PC 1 Open MCR for Windows 2 Connect the device to your computer 3 Click Get List in the Downloading Recorded Data window MCR ior Windows Samrmuncation teip Dowedoding Recorded Dats M Doweiosd Down ing Rec d Date y Data Detd Rec tings a 4 Check the desired data in the list 5 Click Download Data Detaits fete Delete an Te TN nice Ch List Recording Start Tene 1113 2013 2 270 F Earner EEREN reccecinn interval 10 see Recorded Data File One recorded data file r4T is created for each recording session Storage Location of Recorded Data and File Name The default setting is as follows Storage Folder C Users username Documents or My Documents TandD Corp MCR File Name Serial number_rec month_rec day_rec year_rec time hhmmss r4T seocoots 7003 11 13 162507047 Storage Folder C sert vrei Donsenents TandO Corp MER To change the default storage folder click and specify the desired folder Button allows you to specify the desired file name as
35. nels the recording interval and other settings In the n th recording session the remaining memory space is used for recording EX When logging capacity is filled during the 5th recording session Internal Memory Capacity 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 2 000 3 000 5 000 8 000 readings readings readings readings In Endless mode data will be overwritten from the beginning of the 5th recording session and recording will continue ist 2nd 3rd 4th 5th tt 2 000 3 000 5 000 8 000 In One Time mode readings readings readings readings recording will stop If the memory capacity has not reached full up to 30 recording sessions can be made Using SD Memory Cards It is not only possible to transfer data stored in the internal memory to an SD memory card but it is also possible to automatically backup data while recording in endless mode Operations related to the use of an SD memory card are as follows M IM AQ Copy data to a memory card Record in internal memory Exporting Data while Recording is OFF Manual Saving See p 34 for details gt Data List Export Selctd Data gt Data List Export All Data Exporting Data while Endless Recording is ON Manual Saving Automatic Saving See p 38 for details gt Data List Expt Curr Data Now gt Data List Auto Data Export IMPORTANT Memory cards are not included Please purchase separately Measurement data cannot
36. onfirmation beeping sound The OFF Click option will turn off the confirmation sound for touch panel operation only snu y Inogy 41 42 Key Lock This function automatically disables the use of the touch panel if no operations occur during a set period of time It helps prevent handling mistakes Use AY to specify the amount of time before the lock sets in 1 sec units Q IN OUT TOCK If you wish to turn ON the key lock immediately press and hold the touch panel The lock can be released by pressing and holding again Unit of Temperature Select C or F Burnout Detect When this function is ON it will detect thermocouple burnout and the device will display the ER B OUT message on the LCD SIP l AsecCHi MMe 27 9 x ER 8 0UT Return to Default By clicking OK the device will be initialized by returning it to the factory default settings This will delete all data stored in the device and initialize the settings Please be careful when initializing a device as it is not possible after initialization to retrieve previous settings info or recover deleted or corrupted data Do not turn off the power of the MCR 4TC during initialization Termination of the initialization process may cause damage or malfunction to the device About Menus 43 44 Using a PC with MCR 4TC By using the supplied software it is possible to make Device Settings and Recor
37. ow can I decide which device software is safe to install Software Installation N The soltraro you arg inating har net parsed Window Logo tening to verty as compeniany wah Windows XP Lf me nt thu tasting i meotan your inetaitation of thes software may impon After installation MCR for Windows will appear in the Windows Start Screen or Start Menu 6 To view recorded data in a graph or print out go back to step 4 and install T amp D Graph For details about operations please see the Help menu in the software OLP HOW UM Od e Busy 45 Connecting the Device to a PC 1 Open MCR for Windows from the Start Screen or Start Menu 2 Connect the device with the supplied USB cable to your computer The USB driver installation will start automatically IMPORTANT Make sure to install the supplied software MCR for Windows before connecting the MCR 4TC to the computer The USB device driver must be installed before trying to carry out USB communication After installing the USB device driver your computer will be able to detect and recognize any MCR 4TC unit that is connected with a USB communication cable When connecting a MCR 4TC to a PC connect only one unit at a time If you connect multiple units at the same time they may not be recognized properly anz EN SSH USB Communication Cable US 15C
38. owing situations When a recording session is in progress When measurements or trend graphs are displayed on the screen When running on external power M IM AQ LCD Display and Icons The following contains some brief explanations about icons Each menu will be explained later in the Menu List pages 12 3 4 5 6 STPte 1 BsecCH1 234 mect Export Selected Data 7 13 01 10 al j 8 LCD backlight will be ON 9 Hoz 712 12 25 17 57 35 during operation 1 Recording Status Shows the recording status REC Recording in progress STP Recording stopped PRG Waiting for programmed start IMM Preparing immediate start 2 Recording Mode Shows the recording mode CF Endless mode I One Time mode 3 Recording Shows the recording interval Interval ms millisecond s sec second s min minute s When the recording method is Average Aver and the recording interval are displayed alternatingly 4 Recording Channel Shows the channel s being measured and recorded 5 Battery Mark Shows source of power and battery level Battery Mark Alternating Display Running on external power Battery Mark only see the next page Running on battery 6 Operation Mode Shows the operation mode status ict Touchpad operation enabled T Control wheel operation enabled Lock Touch Panel disabled 12 M IM AQ 7k F These indicate that there are more menu items above o
39. per dak insert A now 3 When the completion message appears please click Finish 56 Specifications MCR 4TC Measurement Channels Temperature 4ch Compatible Sensors Thermocouple Type K J T S R Measurement Units C F Measurement Range Type K 270 to 1370 C Type J 210 to 1200 C Type T 270 to 400 C Type S 50 to 1760 C Type R 50 to 1760 C Input Impedance Approx 1 MQ Accuracy 1 Thermocouple Measurement Type K J T 0 5 C 0 3 reading at 100 C or above Type S R 1 5 C 0 3 reading at 100 C or above Individual sensor inaccuracies not included Cold Junction Compensation 0 5 C in operating environment of 10 to 40 C 0 8 C in other operating environment Measurement Resolution 0 1 C Recording Method Instantaneous or Average Recording Interval 100 200 500 ms 1 2 5 10 15 20 30 sec 1 2 5 10 15 20 30 60 min Logging Capacity 2 When recording 1 channel up to 960 000 readings ch When recording 2 channels up to 480 000 readings ch When recording 3 channels up to 320 000 readings ch When recording 4 channels up to 240 000 readings ch Recording Mode Endless Overwrite the most recent data when capacity is full or One Time Stop recording when capacity is full Recording Start Method Immediate Start or Programmed Start by individual logger or by group Group Recording Up to 4 units 1
40. poration in the United States and or other countries All registered trademarks company names product names and logos mentioned herein or for products being used are the property of T amp D Corporation or of their respective owners Specifications design and other contents outlined in the attached documents are subject to change without notice Please follow the safety precautions outlined in the attached documents carefully We cannot guarantee nor are we responsible for safety if this product is used in any manner other than was intended On screen messages in the attached documents may vary slightly from the actual messages Please notify the shop where you purchased this product or T amp D Corporation of any mistakes errors or unclear explanations in the attached documents T amp D Corporation accepts no responsibility for any damage or loss of income caused by the use of our product Accompanying documents cannot be reissued so please keep them ina safe place Please read the warranty and provisions for free repair carefully Safety Precautions and Instructions Safety Precautions and Instructions The following items should be strictly obeyed for the safe usage of this product and for protecting yourself and other people from bodily harm and or damage to property Explanation of Symbols Warning Symbols Failure to follow the instructions with this symbol could cause serious injury or even death A
41. r below for view Use A and on the touch panel to scroll up and down 8 cd An item marked with an arrow denotes it has been selected Use A and on the touch panel to move the arrow up and down Press lt ENTER gt to execute the selected operation A highlighted display shows the item currently selected and a blinking highlight shows that an item is being changed The battery mark shows the battery level as follows Full or near full power Beginning to lose power Significant loss of power Change batteries as soon as possible Change batteries immediately UORRRE Not operable with batteries only Below are some examples of recording conditions and the corresponding estimated battery life 4 channels Instantaneous value 500 ms interval About 7 days 4 channels Instantaneous value 1 sec interval About 21 days 4 channels Instantaneous value 5 sec or longer interval About 60 days Battery life varies depending upon the ambient temperature in which it is used the recording interval the number of channels and the frequency of data export to a memory card 13 14 About How Data is Recorded The MCR 4TC records measurement data to its internal memory A recording session is one cycle from recording start to stop and the MCR 4TC can record multiple sessions The number of recording sessions and number of data readings which can be recorded depends upon the number of chan
42. t 39 Memory Card Menu Items Operation Settings Menu Items Using a PC with MCR 4TC Installing the Supplied Software 44 Connecting the Device to a PC 46 Making Settings via PC 47 Channel Name 47 Downloading Recorded Data to a PC Download Recorded Data using MCR for Windows Recorded Data File Download Recorded Data from all Connected MCR 4TC Units 50 Analyzing Recorded Data 51 Open Recorded Data 51 Print Graphs 51 Other Troubleshooting 52 How to Install the USB Driver Windows XP 56 Specifications 57 MCR 4TC 57 Software MCR for Windows 59 19440 OLY YOW YM Od Busy snus noqy OL YOW Busy MB8IMBAO N Overview The MCR 4TC Multichannel Temperature Recorder is designed to measure a wide range of temperatures using a thermocouple sensor After it measures and records temperature the data can be easily displayed in graph form en
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