RTR-500GSM - Data Loggers
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1. RTR500GSM man intro indd 1 Mobile Base Station RTR 500GSM Introductory Manual Thank you for purchasing our product This manual provides a brief explanation of how to set up and get started with the RTR 500GSM Details about how to use the software RTR 500GSM for Windows and its functions can be found in the Software Operation Guide Help Copyright T amp D Corporation All rights reserved 2013 03 16504550023 4th Edition 2013 04 19 15 48 31 RTR500GSM man intro indd 2 2013 04 19 15 48 31 Table of Contents Introduction Notices 2 Software User Agreement 3 Safety Precautions and Instructions 4 Notes and Precautions for Installing Wireless Communication Devices Wireless Regulations Important Notice Note about SIM Cards What are Base Units Remote Units and Repeaters 12 Features of RTR 500GSM 13 Basic Procedures 14 Getting Ready Package Contents 16 About SIM Cards RTR 500GSM Appearance Diagrams and Part Names 17 Getting the RTR 500GSM Ready to Use 18 About the Operation Switch 21 Installing the Software and the USB Device Driver 23 Before Installing the Software 24 Before Installing the Software 24 RTR 500GSM for Wi2. RTR 500GSM Initial Settings Check the following before making initial settings Have the SIM card and batteries been installed correctly Has the RTR 500GSM been connected with a USB cable to your computer Is the Operation Switch on the RTR 500GSM set to lt STBY gt Is the LED Power lamp green ON 1 Open the RTR 500GSM Settings Utility BEG respectum crem i Adjustme lonis FAS Adjustment Toos Web TaD webstorage Service D gt Introductory Manual um r 2 The RTR 500GSM Initial Settings Wizard window will automatically appear Follow the instructions as they appear on the screen to make settings For details about making settings using the Initial Settings Wizard see the A gt explanation in the Operation Guide by clicking on the Help button b If the Wizard window does not automatically open From the View Menu in the RTR 500GSM Settings Utility select Initial Settings Wizard to open the window View Menu m RTR 500GSM Settines Utility Help Fie Device Unit Name Messag NS Download Recorded Data LL History Other 31 RTRSOOGSM_man_intro indd 31 2013 04 19 15 48 34 Remote Units and Repeaters The following outline shows the procedures for connecting a Remote Unit a Repeater to the computer Connecting a Remote Unit Optical Communication 1 Open the software
3. LED Status Reason POWER Blinking In Run mode Blinking rapidly Communication in progress Lamp RTR 500GSM is outside OFF GSM communication range During Wireless Communication or GSM Communication Qo m Remote Unit not registered Blinking and or Outside of communication range Lamp SIM card NOT installed or ON PIN number does not match ASIM card has been installed whose PIN number does not match that set in the RTR 500GSM Remote Unit s Upper Lower Limit Warning has occurred Battery Power is low Sensor Error Wireless Communication Error ALM Blinking puring 9 External power has been lost or disconnected only when running on Base Unit external power supply and batteries Battery power is low External Contact Input is ON When Operation Switch is in lt STBY gt position POWER Lamp ON Connected via USB POWER Blinking During USB Communication POWER ERR Lamps OFF No USB Connection or Failed Connection ALAM 34 Other RTR500GSM man intro indd 34 2013 04 19 15 48 35 Tips for Placing the RTR 500GSM We strongly suggest setting the RTR 500GSM Unit up in a high unobstructed position to enhance the radio signal strength When positioning the Units try to keep the antennas away from objects or walls Please carry out a Signal Strength Test to check the radio signal strength A gt before using the product
4. Introduction 3 RTR500GSM man intro indd 3 2013 04 19 15 48 31 Safety Precautions and Instructions Before using please read the following precautions and instructions The following items should be strictly obeyed for the safe usage of the Unit and for protecting yourself and other people from bodily harm and or damage to property Explanation of Symbols Explanation of Warning Symbols These entries are actions that absolutely under no circumstance should be taken The taking of A DANGER such an action may cause serious personal physical damage or death These entries are actions that if taken may lead to A CAUTION physical injury or damage to persons or things Explanation of Picture Symbols P IN Denotes a forbidden action P Denotes a forbidden action Inside or near the symbol will appear another symbol giving details e Denotes an action that you must take 4 Introduction RTR500GSM man intro indd 4 2013 04 19 15 48 31 N DANGER Power must be turned off before entering and the Unit not used in any of the following places Areas where explosive gas may be present including gas stations This may cause a fire or explosion Areas where the use of the Unit has been prohibited including aircraft and hospitals as the Unit may transmit signals that could interfere with aircraft or medical equipment Be sure to follow the warnings and notic
5. 39 2013 04 19 15 48 35 Software RTR 500GSM for Windows Operating Environment Compatible OS 1 Microsoft Windows 8 32 64bit 2 Microsoft Windows 7 32 64bit Microsoft Windows Vista 32bit SP1 or later Microsoft Windows XP 32bit SP3 or later Display Languages 3 English Spanish French German Italian 1 For installation it is necessary to have Administrator Computer Administrator rights 2 If you are using Windows 8 please note that our software is designed to be used in Desktop mode only 8 We recommend using an operating system in the same language as the display language Operation in different languages is not guaranteed The specifications listed above are subject to change without notice 40 Other RTR500GSM man intro indd 40 2013 04 19 15 48 35 Options Wall Attachment Type TR 5GK1 O Ring rubber x 1 Polyurethane Foam 8 Aluminum Lock Screw x 2 5 Double sided Adhesive tape x 1 Dimension mm W73 x H72 x D43 Screw Holes 2 4 2 AC Adaptor Type AD 05C1 Input AC 100 240V Output DC5V 2A Frequency 50 60Hz A gt Cable Length 1 6m Plug Figure C External Power Cable Type BC 0201 Cable AWG 20 Red Plus Black Minus Cable Length 2m 2 Connector Housing XAP 02V 1 Contact SXA 01T P0 6 J S T Mfg Co Ltd Power Source Conditions Voltage
6. Remove batteries from any Unit that is not to be used for a long period of time Batteries left in a Unit not being used for a long time may leak and cause a malfunction Battery terminals may provide insufficient contact due to age or vibration This may lead to data loss eo e OP OOS e 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 10 to 55 C and the humidity is 20 to 8096RH no condensation or less RTR500GSM man intro indd Introduction 7 e 15 48 32 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 Please take extra caution when plugging in and pulling out the USB plug while another USB device such as CDD HDD is in operation It may cause problems to your CD RW or other device 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 Do not use or store the Unit in any of the following places Doing so may cause electrocution fire and or other adverse effects to the device and or your computer Areas exposed to direct
7. installed Base Unit Battery Level Warnings Base Unit External Contact Input Warnings Power AA Alkaline Battery x 4 External Power DC8 34V AC Adaptor AD 05C1 Current Consumption At most 2A 5V with GSM in operation Communication USB with PC RTR500GSM man intro indd Interfaces Optical Communication with Remote Unit LED Display POWER Green ERR Orange ALM Red Battery Life 10 days of continued use if monitoring is carried out every 10 minutes when not using GPS Battery life varies depending upon the frequency of communication the measuring environment and the quality of the batteries being used Dimensions H 96 mm x W 65 mm x D 39 mm excluding protrusions Antenna Length 109mm Weight About 220 g including batteries Operating Temperature 10 to 55 C 10 to 55 C when external power connected Environment Humidity 90 RH or less no condensation Other Not waterproof moistureproof or dustproof The SIM card must adhere to the following conditions 1 Compatible with GSM 2 Able to use SMS Short Message Service and GPRS General Packet Radio Service 3 The card has been activated 38 Other 38 2013 04 19 15 48 35 Short Range Wireless Communication RF Power 5mW Radio Standard Specifications ETSI EN 300 220 869 7 to 870MHz Transmission Range About 150m if direct and unobstructed Communication Time When do
8. that may be connected to the RTR 500GSM and make sure that wireless communication cannot occur Be careful not to touch or scratch the IC area of the card Make sure to insert the card in the proper direction Do not force the cover open or closed 2 1 Remove the battery cover from the back of the Unit While pressing down on the triangular mark Slide the cover to the bottom of the Unit 18 Getting Ready RTR500GSM man intro indd 18 2013 04 19 15 48 33 and lift off the cover 2 2 Lightly slide the cover of the Card Holder to the right to unlock it 2 3 Slowly lift up the cover to its open position Slide cover to the right Unlock Lift up cover Getting Ready 19 RTRSOOGSM_man_intro indd 19 2013 04 19 15 48 33 2 4 Making sure that the IC gold area is facing out and toward the bottom insert the SIM card into the cover Notch 2 5 Slowly close the cover If the cover does not close properly make sure that the card is inserted correctly and try closing the cover again 2 6 Lightly slide the cover back to the left to lock it If the cover is not properly locked it may cause insufficient contact with the IC and A gt result in a communication error b Close the cover Slide cover to the left Lock 20 Getting Ready RTRSOOGSM_man_intro indd 20 2013 04 19 15 48 34 3 Install
9. DC 8 34V Current MAX 2A GPS Receiver The GlobalSat BR 355 Cable GPS has been tested for use with our product T amp D does not handle or sell GlobalSat products For all inquires and questions concerning sales of the product please directly contact Globalsat Technology Corporation http www globalsat com tw Other 41 RTR500GSM man intro indd 41 2013 04 19 15 48 35 42 Other RTRSOOGSM_man_intro indd 42 2013 04 19 15 48 35 RTR500GSM man intro indd 43 Other 43 2013 04 19 15 48 35 44 Other RTRSOOGSM_man_intro indd 44 2013 04 19 15 48 35 Product Support For support please contact the distributor from which you purchased the P product n 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 Mobile Base Station RTR 500GSM Introductory 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 Copyright T amp D Corporation All rights reserved Printed on recycled paper RTRSOOGSM_man_intro indd 45 2013 04 19 15 48 35 N Provisions for Free Repair The warranty is contained in the User s Manual English included in the package When seeking repair please make sur
10. and adjust the antenna direction accordingly For gt more details please see Notes and Precautions for Installing Wireless Communication Devices on page 9 Signal Strength Tests are tests carried out for checking the wireless signal strength between Base Remote and Repeater Units after the Units have been deployed and settings had been completed Use the Wireless Route Settings menu in the RTR 500 Settings Utility to carry out this test Other 35 RTR500GSM_man_intro indd 35 2013 04 19 15 48 35 FAQ s Q amp A about RTR 500GSM Q1 A Q2 Q3 Q4 Can this be used in any country in the world The RTR 500GSM uses radio communication that is subject to local rules and regulations for the area in which it is being used It is the responsibility of the user to make sure that the product complies with local rules and regulations before using it Also the product can only be used in areas where GSM type cellular phone service is available For more details please contact the distributor from which you purchased the product The LED lamps do not come on nor do they blink what may be wrong If none of the three LED lamps come on nor do they blink please check the following Check to make sure that the operation switch is set to the Run position Check to make sure that the batteries are installed in the proper direction Please try installing new batteries If you are using an optio
11. appears such as the one below during installation choose Install or Continue Anyway Hardware Installation Windows Security En Would you like to install this device software The software you are stalng fcr this hardware Tandll Gereral UsbUart Part Name TandD Corporation Ports COM amp LPT sw Publisher T amp D Corporation has net passed Windows Logo testing to very ts compatiblity vith Windows XP Tel me why tis testing is importer Continua poas instalation of Ure siae may tera tr destabilize he correct operation of your system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strong E Always trust software from TD Corporation J ontinstai Teconmends that you stop this installation now and Suec the pdt vence fot satis hat har zed Windows Logo on You should only install driver software from publishers you trust How can T decide which device software is safe to install ree Q 6 After installation RTR 500GSM for Windows will appear in the Windows Start Screen or Start Menu 26 Installing the Software and the USB Device Driver RTR500GSM man intro indd 26 2013 04 19 15 48 34 Installing the USB Device Driver Q Have you already installed the supplied software Before connecting a Unit to a PC with a USB cable make sure to install the supplied software first If the Base Unit is not an RTR 500GSM please follow directions for installing the USB Device Drive
12. application 2 When the direction appears in the application window connect the Base Unit with a USB communication cable to the computer 3 Place the Data Logger Remote Unit face down on the RTR 500GSM Base Unit making sure that the optical communication areas are aligned properly Optical Communication Areas Connecting a Repeater 1 Open the software application 2 When the direction appears in the application window connect the Repeater with a USB communication cable to the computer USB Communication Cable A Repeater can be connected to the computer simultaneously with the Base Unit as shown in the figure above 32 Other RTRSOOGSM_man_intro indd 32 2013 04 19 15 48 35 External Parts About the External Contact Output Input Connector The following figure shows External Output Input Terminals and the table shows its pin assignment Please purchase a compatible connector and cable separately The JST Connector PAP 04V S is compatible with this product For all inquires and questions concerning sales of the connectors please directly contact JST Mfg Co Ltd http www jst mfg com No Name Specifications Input Internal Pull up 3V 100KQ Contact Terminal Maximum Input Voltage 30V Input GND lt b Open drain output o gt lt Output Voltage when OFF DC less than 30V j Contact Terminal Current when ON
13. less than 0 1A Output Resistance when ON about 150 GND Contact Input ON is when contact is closed between terminal and When the external contact input turns ON a warning mail and or an SMS will be sent gt Contact Output ON is when contact is closed between terminal 3 and When a warning has been judged to have occurred the contact output will be turned ON making it possible to output a warning signal to an external device About External Power Sources To supply power from an external source it is possible to use an AC adaptor or connect to some other compatible external source of power External Power Cable BC 0201 Cable length 2m Connect Power Source Conditions g py Voltage DC 8 34V i im ve i Current MAX 2A JE e 2 Connector Cable o Housing XAP 02V 1 AWG 20 e Contact SXA 01T P0 6 Red Plus B b J S T Mfg Co Ltd Black Minus i Other than the optional AC adaptor we do not handle i e or sell external power sources Please purchase AC Adaptor Ea sad m power E 1 sources from a dealer o AD 05C1 Sold Separately such products Other 33 RTR500GSM man intro indd 33 2013 04 19 15 48 35 LED Display The color and appearance of the lamps in the LED change to show the current status of the RTR 500GSM POWER ERR ALM When Operation Switch is in lt Run gt position
14. sunlight This will cause the inside of the device to become overheated and may cause fire deformation and or other damage including malfunction Areas prone to strong magnetic fields This may cause damage including malfunction Areas exposed to water leakage b This may cause electrocution or other damage incluing malfunction Areas exposed to static electricity This may cause damage including malfunction Areas exposed to excessive vibration This may cause injury malfunction damage or loss of proper electrical contact Areas that are not flat or level This may cause the Unit to fall and result in injury and or damage Areas near fire or exposed to excessive heat This may cause damage including malfunction and deformation Areas prone to smoke dust and dirt This may cause damage including malfunction 8 RTR500GSM_man_intro indd Introduction 8 2013 04 19 15 48 32 Notes and Precautions for Installing Wireless Communication Devices When installing wireless communication devices take special care in selecting locations so as to ensure proper communication Note that even after a successful installation due to changes in environmental conditions communication errors may occur when restarting the system As far as possible try to keep wireless communication devices away from metals and set them up in high unobstructed positions Please take note that in many instances
15. the USB driver 1 Select No not this time Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard Windows will search for curent and updated software by looking on your computer on the hardware instalation CD or on the Windows Update Web site wth your permission Bead our privacy policy Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for software me only dp and every time connect a device Click Nett to continue T 2 Select Install the software automatically Recommended Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for CP2103 USB to UART Bridge Controller If your hardware came with an installation CD SW or floppy disk insert it now What do yodant the wizard to do lal Sofware aulomatically Fecommended fom cic location Advanced Click Next to continue lt Back Newt gt J Cancer 3 When the completion message appears please click the Finish button 28 Installing the Software and the USB Device Driver RTRSOOGSM_man_intro indd 28 2013 04 19 15 48 34 Other RTR500GSM man intro indd 29 9 2013 04 19 15 48 34 Launcher Window and Applications How to Open Open the RTR 500GSM for Windows from the Start Screen or Start Menu Launcher Window Operation Guide Dierr scocswiterwindone EXT BP ennt R This provides detailed S informatio
16. walls floors stairs fences and desks will contain metals In order to carry out communication between indoor and outdoor Units please locate indoor Units near a window so that radio waves can be easily transmitted Please install these devices more than 30cm away from walls or boards containing metal If wireless communication Units are placed in a metal container such as a freezer or refrigerator the possible wireless communication range will be shortened In most cases radio waves are transmitted via doors and door openings so place devices as near to doors as possible As far as possible keep the devices away from noise emitting sources Equipment such as some industrial instruments electronic devices or fluorescent lamps generate noise Please place Units more than 1 meter away from such devices Please place Units more than 1 meter away from computers and other devices which emit noise A gt Keep all wires as far away from wireless communication devices as possible Please be b careful about placing near any wiring or cables such as power supply cables telephone wires or LAN cables Objects which contain lots of water such as plants or soil absorb radio waves We highly recommend that such materials should not be placed between or near wireless communication Units When measuring temperature in a greenhouse it has been reported that as plants grew communication errors also increased Do not place Units direct
17. Batteries Insert 4 AA alkaline batteries making sure that the and are in the correct direction as shown in the figure Leaving alkaline batteries in the unit for a long period of time may cause battery leakage and corrosion When using as a backup source we recommend that you change the batteries every few years 4 Confirm that the RTR 500GSM has electrical power A gt 4 1 Slide the Operation Switch to the lt Run gt position for operation Run Switch Upper lt STBY gt Switch Lower n About the Operation Switch Run When the switch is set to Run the functions Auto download of Recorded Data Warning Monitoring and Automatic Sending of Current Readings will become useable for the RTR 500GSM STBY Standby When the switch is set to lt STBY gt the RTR 500GSM will go into a low energy consumption mode whereby it will be impossible to use the functions listed above AA STBY Run AA STBY Run Getting Ready 21 RTRSOOGSM_man_intro indd 21 2013 04 19 15 48 34 4 2 If any of the three LED lamps come on or blink the RTR 500GSM has power At this point even if the ERR LED lamp comes on or blinks it will turn off once all settings have been completed Green POWER ERR ALM Orange Red 4 3 Return the Operation Switch to lt STBY gt Install the software See page 24 for details 22 Getting Ready RTR500GS
18. M man intro indd 22 2013 04 19 15 48 34 1 9 i Installing the Software and the USB Device Driver This section outlines installation procedures and cautions by Windows OS N RTR500GSM man intro indd 23 2013 04 19 15 48 34 Before Installing the Software make sure to install the supplied software into the Before connecting an RTR 500GSM to your computer computer If you have connected an RTR 500GSM to your computer before installing the supplied software make sure to click the Cancel button in the Wizard window when it pops up on the computer display Slide the Operation Switch on the RTR 500GSM to the lt STBY gt position Before Installing the Software Is Windows working properly If Windows is not operating properly the software may not be installed correctly or it may not operate properly Make sure to check that the OS you are running and RTR 500GSM for Windows are compatible A gt Microsoft Windows 8 32 64bit gt Microsoft Windows 7 32 64bit Microsoft Windows Vista 32bit SP1 or later Microsoft Windows XP 32bit SP3 or later For details about the necessary operating environment see page 40 Quit all other applications If you are running other applications make sure to quit them before installation If you have any permanently active software such as a virus check or scan program in your computer make sure to also quit it To in
19. TR 500GSM can be used with any SIM card which complies with the following specifications Compatible with GSM GSM 900 or GSM 1800 Able to use SMS Short Message Service and GPRS General Packet Radio Service The card has been activated For details contact your cell phone company or the place where you purchased the SIM card 16 Getting Ready RTR500GSM man intro indd 16 RTR 500GSM Appearance Diagrams and Part Names Top Front 96 Mobile Base Station RTR s00GSM THD A gt GSM Antenna Connector Antenna gt 2 Local Wireless Antenna Connector 5 Optical Communication Area LED ERR POWER ALM 6 Battery Cover Right Side Left Side Unit mm External Contact Output Input Connector USB Connector Mini B Operation Switch STBY Run External Power Connector 9 GPS Connector Mini DIN 6 Pin Female 2 AC Adaptor Jack EIAJ Voltage Classification 2 Getting Ready AT RTRSOOGSM_man_intro indd 17 2013 04 19 15 48 33 Getting the RTR 500GSM Ready to Use 1 Connect the Antennas Connect the two supplied antennas to the antenna connectors The two antennas are of the same type a 2 Install a SIM Card e When installing a card please be careful about static electricity Before installing the card disconnect all cables AC adaptor USB cable and External power cable
20. ch cell phone carrier you are using Please refer to the following when contacting your cell phone carrier about estimated costs Estimated Data per Type of Communication eo E mail 1 FTP SMS 2 A about 3 5KB per set of data Current Readings 1 Remote Unit n a r about 2 0 KB per report One report Warning Reports t Remote Unit 1 Remote Unit Auto Download of about 4 5 KB 1 day of data ala Recorded Data 1 Remote Unit at recording interval of 1 min 1 Includes mail header 2 Depedning on the number or warnings the report may be split into two or more seperate reports Other 37 RTRSOOGSM_man_intro indd 37 2013 04 19 15 48 35 Product Specifications UNIT Compatible Devices Remote Units RTR 501 502 503 505 TC 505 Pt RTR 501L 502L 503L 505 TCL 505 PtL Repeater RTR 500 Features and Functions Auto downloading of Recorded Data E mail or FTP Automatic Sending of Current Readings E mail or FTP Warning Monitoring SMS E mail or Contacts SMS Remote Control Stop and Start Functions 1 2 3 above Request Immediate Download of Data to Set Address BON Types of Warnings Monitoring Remote Unit Measurement Warnings Remote Unit Wireless Communication Error Warnings Remote Unit Battery Level Warnings Remote Unit Sensor Abnormality Warnings Base Unit External Power Loss Warnings only when batteries are
21. e to fill in all required fields and present it 1 Ifthe Unit does not work properly despite the fact that the customer used it properly and in line with the Introductory Manual the Unit shall be repaired free of charge through the distributor which sold the Unit 2 Ifthe customer requests free repair because of trouble within the warranty period bring or send the Unit along with the warranty to the dealer A service charge may be added if a repairperson must be sent out to the place of use for repair 3 If you have moved after purchasing or the pr oduct was received as a gift or there are difficulties contacting the shop from which you purchased the Unit please contact T amp D directly for service 4 Free repair is not available in the following cases even though it is within the warranty period 1 Trouble or damage was caused by careless operation natural disaster fire public pollution or use of a power source other than specified 2 If repair adjustment disassembly or modification of the Unit has been carried out by a person other than a T amp D authorized engineer 3 Trouble or damage was caused by transportation movement or dropping of the Unit after purchase 4 Failure to submit the Warranty or failure to fill in all items required in the Warranty 5 The Warranty cannot be reissued This Warranty only promises customers free repair within the period and conditions clarified in this Warranty Therefore the customer s le
22. es about use from your PC maker when installing and using the Unit Do not take apart repair or modify the Unit Doing so may cause fire or electrocution If water or a foreign body enters the Unit immediately disconnect the cables from the Unit remove batteries and stop using Continued use may cause fire or electrocution ab Do not use the Unit in wet or humid places such as a bathroom It may cause a fire or other trouble including malfunction Store main Unit batteries SIM card and communication cables out of the reach of children It is dangerous to touch or swallow them Do not connect the communication cable to a telephone line It may cause a fire or other trouble including malfunction If any smoke or strange smells are emitted from the Unit immediately disconnect the cables from the Unit remove batteries and stop using Continued use may cause fire or electrocution gt POP OES Do not drop the Unit or expose the Unit to a strong impact If that happens to the Unit immediately disconnect the cables from the Unit remove batteries and stop using Continued use may cause fire or electrocution RTR500GSM man intro indd 5 Introduction 5 2013 04 19 15 48 32 Make sure to periodically remove dust and dirt from the AC adaptor plug If dust is allowed to accumulate on the plug moisture may cause poor insulation and result in fire Q Do not unplu
23. g the AC adaptor with wet hands This may cause electrocution 6 Introduction RTR500GSM_man_intro indd 6 2013 04 19 15 48 32 N CAUTION 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 Harmful gases or chemicals may cause corrosion and or other danger to the Unit Also by coming in contact with hazardous substances harm may occur to the people handling the Unit Therefore do not use in any environment that is exposed to chemicals and harmful gases The Unit is not water resistant If the Unit gets dirty wipe it with a clean cloth and a mild detergent Please do not insert your fingers or any foreign objects into any of the devices jacks Make sure that the cable and AC adaptor 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 Battery life depends on the measurement environment communication frequency recording interval and battery quality Do not use any other batteries and AC adaptor than those that are specified in this Introductory Manual It may cause a fire or other trouble including malfunction Do not put anything on top of the AC adaptor This may cause overheating
24. gal rights will not be limited by this Warranty For further information on repair and others service questions after the termination of the warranty period contact your dealer T amp D Corporation RTR500GSM man intro indd 46 2013 04 19 15 48 35
25. he data can be downloaded to your computer via an external network such as the Internet Also by setting Upper and Lower Limits warning monitoring can be carried out for each Remote Unit at each Location Remote Units RTR 501 502 503 505 TC 505 Pt A Remote Unit is a Data Logger designed to measure and record temperature and humidity The wireless communication range between a Remote Unit anda Base Unit if unobstructed and direct is about 150m 500 ft aay x T gn __JTransmission Distance 150m 500ft GSM Network Repeaters RTR 500 If wireless communication cannot successfully be carried out due to obstacles or if you wish to extend the wireless communication range please add Repeater s between Remote Unit s and the Base Unit Repeater Repeater emote Unit s l vb 3 88 e A Y w 6 aL Return 150m 500ft 150m 500ft 150m 500ft About Registration It is first necessary to register the desired Remote and Repeater Units where needed to a Base Unit It is possible to register them into Groups by place or by purpose Assign a Wireless Communication Frequency Channel for each Grou Remote Units and Repeaters can only be registered to one Group at a time 12 Introduction RTRSOOGSM_man_intro indd 12 2013 04 19 15 48 32 Features of RTR 500GSM The RTR 500GSM has the following two built in communication capabilities Wireless Communication with Rem
26. ion of the Japanese government to be exported outside of Japan The Manual itself can be downloaded from our Website http www tandd com 2 Introduction RTR500GSM man intro indd 2 2013 04 19 15 48 31 Software User Agreement Disclaimers T amp D Corporation does not guarantee the operation of RTR 500GSM for Windows T amp D Corporation shall not accept any responsibility for any damage whether direct or indirect that results from the usage of RTR 500GSM for Windows Specifications of RTR 500GSM for Windows may be subject to change and service may be terminated without advance notice to the user In such a case T amp D Corporation shall not be responsible for any damages whether direct or indirect from the inability to use RTR 500GSM for Windows T amp D Corporation has no obligation to correct any defects found in RTR 500GSM for Windows Copyright The Copyright for RTR 500GSM for Windows including the program and relevant documents belongs solely to T amp D Corporation The reprinting or redistribution for commercial purposes whether in part or in whole in magazines or as a part of any product is strictly forbidden without the expressed consent of T amp D Corporation Any inquires concerning commercial redistribution should be directed to the Sales Department of T amp D Corporation Please do not attempt to make any changes or modifications to RTR 500GSM for A gt Windows b
27. ly on the ground Do not place devices which are using the same communication frequency channel in the same area If the same channel is used for multiple devices not only will more communication errors occur but battery life will also be shortened If there is a possibility that devices with the same frequency channel will be in wireless communication at the same time please make sure to make changes to the frequency channels so they are not the same For more details about frequency channels for our wireless products see the Specifications After having made an installation check the wireless signal strength The supplied software application includes a feature to check for wireless signal strength In the RTR 500GSM Settings Utility in the Wireless Route Settings menu it is possible to check click signal strength Note that by moving Units 20 cm in any direction may result in communication results being significantly changed If no change occurs after moving the Units to several nearby locations we strongly suggest adding one or more Repeaters RTR 500 to enhance communication Introduction 9 RTRSOOGSM_man_intro indd 9 2013 04 19 15 48 32 AN Compliance Information CE Statement This device complies with technical specifications required under EN 301 489 with battery and AC Adaptor EN 300 220 and EN 60950 1 A Important Notice Wireless products cannot be used in countries other tha
28. n related to the ins software in general including MiB reo weostxage Service Basic Procedures and l a Troubleshooting For details a about how to use each m application or description of the menus open Help in the application menu je Introductory Manual D gt Update Information Copyright TAD Corporation All rights reserved Other Items RTR 500GSM Settings Utility A gt This allows the user to make Base Unit settings Register Remote Units and gt Repeaters Check Signal Strength make settings for the Downloading of Recorded Data the Monitoring of Current Readings and Warning Monitoring This application is also used to Start and Stop Recording in Remote Units Temperature Humidity Graph Multi Scale Graph These graph applications help users view downloaded data from Remote Units in graph and table form as well as print or convert into text file data T amp D WebStorage Service Click here to open the T amp D WebStorage Service website Current readings and previously recorded data can be accessed via Internet by using T amp D WebStorage Service Introductory Manual This document is available in PDF file format Help for Unit Recognition Failure Click here for information on how to check and install the USB driver Update Information Click here for Information about software and firmware updates 30 Other RTRSOOGSM_man_intro indd 30 2013 04 19 15 48 34
29. n where those products have been approved for use according to that country s wireless regulations T amp D Corporation shall in no manner whatsoever take responsibility for the usage of these products nor be liable in any manner for legal consequences stemming from the usage of these wireless products in unapproved areas 10 Introduction RTRSOOGSM_man_intro indd 10 2013 04 19 15 48 32 Notes about SIM Cards The SIM card stores the user s cell phone number and other unique user identification information Please take adequate care to prevent the loss or theft of your SIM card Also be sure to keep your PIN number in a safe place Please note that this Introductory Manual has been written based on the presupposition that the functions specifications of the SIM card being used and the details of the contract have already been confirmed between the user and the cell phone carrier T amp D Corporation shall not be responsible for any damages which a contractor a user or a third party may suffer whether direct or indirect due to the inability to use communication devices Introduction ld RTRSOOGSM_man_intro indd 11 2013 04 19 15 48 32 What are Base Units Remote Units and Repeaters Base Units RTR 500GSM A Base Unit can collect data measured by and recorded in Remote Units via wireless communication and send the collected data either by FTP or e mail to a server whereby t
30. nal AC adaptor or have a cable connected to an gt external power source check that the connection to the RTR 500GSM is OK If after checking and trying the above no change occurs to the LED please contact the dealer where the product was purchased If I use batteries as the power source about how long can expect them to last Expected battery life will vary depending on the environment where it is being used and upon signal conditions If warning monitoring is carried out every 10 minutes you can expect new batteries to last about 10 days I want to use the Unit outdoors is the Unit waterproof moistureproof and dustproof The RTR 500GSM is not waterproof moistureproof or dustproof If you wish to use outdoors or in areas where the Unit may come into contact with moisture water or excessive dust we suggest using some type of case to place the RTR 500GSM out of which cables can be passed 36 RTR500GSM man intro indd Other 36 2013 04 19 15 48 35 Q5 Is it possible to change the batteries while the Unit is in operation A If the Unit is connected to an AC adaptor or some other external power Source it is possible to change the batteries If the Unit is running only on battery power first turn the operation switch to STBY and then change the batteries Q amp A about SIM Cards and GSM Q1 About how much are the communication costs A Actual costs and fees will depend on whi
31. ndows Installation Procedure 25 Installing the USB Device Driver 27 USB Driver for Windows XP 28 RTR500GSM man intro indd 1 Other About Applications and the Operation Guide 30 How to Open 30 Operation Guide 30 Other Items RTR 500GSM Initial Settings 31 Remote Units and Repeaters 32 Connecting a Remote Unit Optical Communication Connecting a Repeater External Parts About the External Contact Output Input Connector 33 About External Power Sources 33 LED Display 34 Tips for Placing the RTR 500GSM 35 FAQ s 36 Q amp A about RTR 500GSM 36 Q amp A about SIM Cards and GSM 37 Product Specifications 38 Software RTR 500GSM for Windows 40 Options 41 RTR 500GSM Warranty Back 2013 04 19 15 48 31 Notices Carefully read this manual so that you can properly use this product 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 of the attached warra
32. nty All rights of this Introductory Manual belong to T amp D Corporation It is prohibited to use duplicate and or arrange a part or whole of this Introductory Manual without the permission of T amp 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 GSM is a trademark of GSM MOU Association Specifications design and other contents 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 amp D Corporation of any mistakes errors or unclear explanations in this manual T amp 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 permiss
33. oftware RTR 500GSM for Windows 3 Install the USB device driver and confirm its usage 4 Make Initial Settings for the RTR 500GSM From the RTR 500GSM Settings Utility in the supplied software 5 GetRemote Units ready to use For details see the Introductory Manual that accompanies the Remote Unit A gt 6 Get Repeaters ready to use only if necessary gt For details see the User s Manual that accompanies the Repeater Unit Making the RTR 500GSM Unit Settings using the supplied software 1 Make Base Unit operational settings 2 Register Remote Units and Repeaters and make necessary settings 3 Make settings for the transmission of Current Readings Warning Reports and for the Auto Downloading of Data 4 Carry out transmission tests 14 Introduction RTR500GSM man intro indd 14 2013 04 19 15 48 32 Getting Ready This section provides instructions on getting the RTR 500GSM ready to use RTRSOOGSM_man_intro indd 15 2013 04 19 15 48 32 Package Contents The following items are included in the package OU Mobile Base Station Antenna x 2 USB Communication AA Alkaline RTR 500GSM x 1 Cable US 15C x 1 Battery x 4 Cable length 1 5m External Power Cable Software CD ROM Introductory Manual BC 0201 x 1 x1 including Warranty Cable length 2m x1 About SIM Cards Please purchase a SIM card separately from your cell phone carrier R
34. ote Units and GSM Mobile Data Communication The GSM Mobile Data Communication capability makes it possible to carry out the following with temperature and humidity data received from wireless communication with Remote Units Transmission of Warning Reports by E mail SMS or E mail SMS Periodic Transmission of Current Readings by E mail or FTP Periodic Sending of Recorded Data by E mail or FTP Cellular Phone Cl lt 4 Base Station Remote Unit Base Unit 4 Selh BD t o Remote Unit Rep External Network such as the Internet SMS stands for Short Message Service Power can be supplied via AA alkaline batteries or an external power source an AC adaptor or an DC 8 34V external power source If AA alkaline batteries are installed while using an external power source the batteries will act as a backup power supply in the event the external power supply is cut for any reason Introduction 13 RTRSOOGSM_man_intro indd 13 2013 04 19 15 48 32 Basic Procedures The following outline shows the basic procedures for getting ready making settings and using the product Details about making settings can be found in Operation Guide which is located in the drop down menu found by clicking on the program s name under All Programs in the Start Menu Getting Ready 1 Get the Base Unit RTR 500GSM ready to use Please purchase a SIM card separately 2 Install the s
35. rs found in the Introductory Manual that came with the Base Unit you are using 1 Open the RTR Launcher Window 500GSM for Windows memmen Teles from the Start Screen f or Start Menu khao MEN fi Adjustment Tos f Adjustment Te Web reo wiebstorcge service 2 Open the RTR je Introductory Manuel 500GSM Settings i Utility je Uptetfrmatin 3 Connect the Unit with the supplied USB cable to your computer The USB driver installation will start automatically Do not connect a Unit to your computer until the software has been installed t is not necessary to connect the AC adaptor at this point For Windows XP The Found New Hardware Wizard window will appear Please see USB Driver for Windows XP for details see page 28 4 After the USB driver installation is completed the factory default settings will be displayed automatically in the settings window Ef RrR 500GSM Settings Utility ee x File View Help Device Type Serial Number Base Unit N Message RTR 500GSM 429E RTR SOOGSM_ RIE SQUGSN inal Selings Wizard 1 5 i Installing the Software and the USB Device Driver 27 RTRSOOGSM_man_intro indd 27 2013 04 19 15 48 34 USB Driver for 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
36. stall RTR 500GSM for Windows it is necessary to have Administrator rights Computer Administrator for the computer in which you wish to install it 24 Installing the Software and the USB Device Driver RTRSOOGSM_man_intro indd 24 2013 04 19 15 48 34 RTR 500GSM for Windows Installation Procedure 1 p Start Windows and login using a User Account with Administrator Computer Administration rights Place the CD ROM into your CD or DVD drive The Install Program window will appear If the Auto Play window appears Aut Click on Run start exe guise If the Install Program window does not appear automatically Click on the start exe icon in the CD DVD drive Pl Always do this for software and games If you are using Windows 8 carry out the rest of the installation process on the desktop which can be accessed via a tile on the Start Screen Select Install RTR 500GSM for Windows and click the Execute button to start the installation P Mu Click the 7 Gp Execute Mobile Base Station RTR 500GSM Butt RTR 500GSM for Windows n Software Main Menu Install RTR 50008M for Windows 8 Open RTR 500GSM User s GuideC pdf amp View T amp D Web Site 5 Follow the directions as they appear to complete the installation RTR500GSM man intro indd 25 2013 04 19 Installing the Software and the USB Device Driver 25 E 15 48 34 If a window
37. wnloading one Remote Unit at full storage capacity About 2 minutes The same amount of time will be necessary for each added Repeater Cellular Phone Communication Network GSM900 GSM1800 GPRS General Packet Radio Service Data Transfer Protocol Auto Downloading of Recorded FTP PASV mode also supported Data Auto Sending of Current SMTP SMTP AUTH POP before SMTP Readings SMTP AUTH supports LOGIN only Warning Monitoring Function SMS SMTP SMTP AUTH POP before SMTP SMTP AUTH supports LOGIN only External Alarm Input Output Terminal 1 Input Terminal Contact Input Internal Pull up 3V 100kQ Maximum Input Voltage 30V Output Terminal lt Open Drain Output Voltage when OFF DC 30V or less Current when ON 0 1A or less Resistance when ON 150 1 In order to use the external alarm terminal please prepare a compatible connector JST PAP 04V S GPS Communication 2 GPS Interface Connector Mini DIN 6 Pin Female Communication Standard ANSI EIA TIA 232 E Geographic Coordinate System WGS84 Power Supply 5V MAX 100mA 2 In order to use the GPS function attach geographical positioning info to current readings data please purchase a compatible GPS receiver GlobalSat BR 355 For all inquires and questions concerning sales of the product please directly contact GlobalSat at http www globalsat com tw RTR500GSM man intro indd 39 Other
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