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Detailsabouthowtousethesoftware"RTR-500WforWindows"anditsfunctionscanbefoundinthesoftware"OperationGuide(Help)".
Network Base Station
RTR-500NWRTR-500AW
©CopyrightT&DCorporation.Allrightsreserved.2015.0816507060049(6thEdition)
Introductory Manual Thankyouforpurchasingourproduct.ThismanualexplainsinbriefhowtogetanRTR-500NW/500AWunitreadyforuseandhowtoinstallthesoftware.
Table of Contents
IntroductionNotices----------------------------------------------- 2
SoftwareUserAgreement--------------------------- 3
SafetyPrecautionsandInstructions----------4ExplanationofSymbols----------------------------- 4
FeaturesofRTR-500NW/500AW----------- 10MakeRegistrationChangesviaNetwork---------11
MonitoringCurrentReadingsandViewingRecordedDataviaWebBrowser-----------------------------11
Whatare"BaseUnits","RemoteUnits"and"Repeaters"?--------------------------------- 12BaseUnit:RTR-RTR-500AW00NW--------------12
RemoteUnit:RTR-501/502/503/505/507/574/576-------12
Repeater:RTR-500---------------------------------12
AboutRegistration----------------------------------13
BasicProcedureFlow----------------------- 14
Getting ReadyPackageContents--------------------------- 16ConnectingtheAntenna---------------------------16
AppearanceDiagramandPartNames----- 17
InstallingtheSoftware----------------------- 19BeforeInstallingtheSoftware---------------------19
RTR-500WforWindowsInstallationProcedure--20
InstallingtheUSBDriver--------------------- 22RegisteringDevicesandMakingSettings-------23
Registering Devices and Making SettingsAboutApplicationsandtheOperationGuide-- 24HowtoOpen----------------------------------------24
OtherItems------------------------------------------24
RegisteringDevicesandMakingSettings- 251.BaseUnitSettings------------------------------25
2.RemoteUnitRegistration-----------------------25
3.BaseUnitOperationalSettings---------------26
4.RepeaterRegistration(Onlyifnecessary)------26
Notes about OperationBeforeUsing--------------------------------- 28ConnectingtheACAdaptor-----------------------28
LEDLampsbeforeStartingOperation------------28
UsefulFeaturesandFunctions-------------- 29ChangingSettingsduringOperation-------------29
RegisteringaRemoteUnitviaNetworkConnection29
LEDLampDisplay--------------------------- 30
ExternalContactOutput/InputTerminals- 31WhatistheExternalContactOutput?-----------31
WhatistheExternalContactInput?--------------31
InstallingandRemovingWires--------------------31
FAQ-------------------------------------------- 32Q&AabouttheUnitRTR-500NW/500AW--------32
Q&AaboutSettings--------------------------------34
ProductSpecifications----------------------- 36Software(RTR-500WforWindows)---------------37
Options--------------------------------------- 38
Introduction2
NoticesCarefullyreadthismanualsothatyoucanproperlyusethisproduct.T&DCorporationacceptsnoresponsibilityforanymalfunctionofand/ortroublewiththisproductorwithyourcomputerthatiscausedbytheimproperhandlingofthisproductandwilldeemsuchtroubleormalfunctionasfallingoutsidetheconditionsforfreerepairoftheattachedwarranty.-AllrightsofthisIntroductoryManualbelongtoT&DCorporation.Itisprohibitedtouse,duplicateand/orarrangeapartorwholeofthisIntroduc-toryManualwithoutthepermissionofT&DCorporation.
-Microsoft®andWindows®areregisteredtrademarksofMicrosoftCorporationUSAandarebindingintheUSAandallothercountries.
-Companynamesandproductnamesaretrademarksorregisteredtrade-marksofeachcompany.
-Specifications,designandothercontentsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
-Onscreenmessagesinthismanualmayvaryslightlyfromtheactualmessages.
-PleasenotifytheshopwhereyoupurchasedthisproductorT&DCorporationofanymistakes,errorsorunclearexplanationsinthismanual.T&DCorpora-tionacceptsnoresponsibilityforanydamageorlossofincomecausedbytheuseofourproduct.
-Thisproducthasbeendesignedforprivateorindustrialuseonly.Itisnotforuseinsituationswherestrictsafetyprecautionsarenecessarysuchasinconnectionwithmedicalequipment,whetherdirectlyorindirectly.
-WearenotresponsibleforanymalfunctionortroublecausedbytheuseofourproductorbyanyproblemcausedbytheuseofmeasurementresultsofthisUnit.Pleasebefullyawareofthisbeforeusingourproduct.
-Someofourproducts,whichcomeunderthecategoryofstrategicgoodsinforeigntradelaw,needthepermissionoftheJapanesegovernmenttobeexportedoutsideofJapan.
-TheManualitselfcanbedownloadedfromourWebsite: http://www.tandd.com/
3Introduction
Software User AgreementDisclaimers -T&DCorporationdoesnotguaranteetheoperationofRTR-500WforWindows.
-T&DCorporationshallnotacceptanyresponsibilityforanydamage,whetherdirectorindirect,thatresultsfromtheusageofRTR-500WforWindows.
-SpecificationsofRTR-500WforWindowsmaybesubjecttochangeandser-vicemaybeterminatedwithoutadvancenoticetotheuser.Insuchacase,T&DCorporationshallnotberesponsibleforanydamages,whetherdirectorindirect,fromtheinabilitytouseRTR-500WforWindows.
-T&DCorporationhasnoobligationtocorrectanydefectsfoundinRTR-500WforWindows.
Copyright-TheCopyrightforRTR-500WforWindows,includingtheprogramandrelevantdocuments,belongssolelytoT&DCorporation.
-Thereprintingorredistributionforcommercialpurposeswhetherinpartorinwhole,inmagazinesorasapartofanyproductisstrictlyforbiddenwithouttheexpressedconsentofT&DCorporation.AnyinquiresconcerningcommercialredistributionshouldbedirectedtotheSalesDepartmentofT&DCorporation.
-PleasedonotattempttomakeanychangesormodificationstoRTR-500WforWindows.
Introduction4
Safety Precautions and Instructions
ThefollowingitemsshouldbestrictlyobeyedforthesafeusageofthisUnit,andforprotectingyourselfandotherpeoplefrombodilyharmand/ordamagetoproperty.Beforeusingthisproduct,pleasereadthefollowingcarefullyandfullyunderstandthecontents.
Explanation of SymbolsExplanation of Warning Symbols
DANGERTheseentriesareactionsthatabsolutelyundernocircumstanceshouldbetaken.Thetakingofsuchanactionmaycauseseriouspersonalphysicaldamageordeath.
CAUTION Theseentriesareactionsthatiftakenmayleadtophysicalinjuryordamagetopersonsorthings.
Explanation of Picture Symbols
Denotesanimportantwarningorcaution.
Denotesaforbiddenaction.
Denotesanactionthatmustbetaken.
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DANGER
WheninstallingandusingthisUnit,makesuretofollowallwarningsanddirectionsfromyourcomputermanufacturer.
Donottakeapart,repairormodifytheUnit.Doingsomaycausefireorelectrocution.
IfwateroraforeignbodyenterstheUnit,immediatelydisconnectACadaptorandcommunicationcables,andstopusing.Continuedusemaycausefireorelectrocution.
DonotusethisUnitinwetorhumidplaces,suchasabathroom.Doingsomaycausefire,electrocution,and/ormalfunction.
StoretheUnit,ACadaptorandcommunicationcablesoutofthereachofchildren.Notdoingsomayresultinunexpectedaccidentsandinjuryfromplayingwithorswallowingparts.
DonotconnectanycommunicationcablesconnectedtotheUnittotelephonelineoutlets.Continuedusemaycausefireorelectrocution.
IfanysmokeorstrangesmellsareemittedfromtheUnit,immedi-atelydisconnectthepowerandcommunicationcables.Continuedusemaycausefireorelectrocution.
DonotdroptheUnit,orexposeittoastrongimpact.Ifthathappens,immediatelydisconnectthepowerandcommunicationcablesandstopusing.Continuedusemaycausefireorelectrocution.
MakesuretoperiodicallyremovedustanddirtfromtheACadaptorplug.Whenperformingmaintenancepleasemakesuretodisconnecttheplugfromtheoutlet.Ifdustaccumulatesontheplug,moisturemaycausepoorinsulationandresultinfire.
DonotunplugtheACadaptorwithwethands.Thismaycauseelectrocution.
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CAUTIONPleasenotethatthisIntroductoryManualhasbeenwrittenbasedonthepresuppositionthatdetailsaboutcontractswithanInternetprovider,specificnetworkenvironmentsandtheset-upofanyothernecessaryequipmenttoenablenetworkconnectionhasalreadybeentakencareofbytheUserandthatconnectionhasbeenconfirmedasworkable.T&DCorporationshallnotberesponsibleforanydamageswhichacontractor,auserorathirdpartymaysuffer,whetherdirectorindirect,duetotheinabilitytocommunicateorusecommunicationdevices.
Further,T&Disnotresponsibleforanydamage,malfunctionortrouble,whetherdirectorindirect,causedbytheuseofourproducts.
ThisUnithasbeendesignedforprivateand/orindustrialuseonly.Itisnotforuseinsituationswherestrictsafetyprecautionsarenecessarysuchasinconnectionwithmedicalequipment,whetherdirectlyorindirectly.
Harmfulgasesorchemicalsmaycausecorrosionand/orotherdangertotheUnit.Also,comingincontactwithhazardoussubstances,maycauseharmtopeoplehandlingtheUnit.Therefore,donotuseorstoretheUnitinanyenvironmentthatisexposedtochemicalsand/orharmfulgases.
ThisUnitisnotwaterproof.IftheUnitgetsdirty,wipeitwithacleancloth.
Donotstore,leave,orusetheUnitinanyplaceexposedtodirectsunlight,hightemperature,extremelylowtemperatures,orhighhumidity.Thismaycausedeformationtoboththeoutsidecasingandtheinside.ItmayalsocausecondensationontheinsideoftheUnitleadingtofireorelectrocution.
Pleasedonotinsertfingersorforeignobjectsintocableconnectionjacks.
Makesurethatallcableplugsareinsertedfully,soasnottocauseanimproperconnection.Also,whenunpluggingcablesfromtheUnit,donotpullthecord,butholdtheconnectortodisconnect.
DonotcutorprocessthecordsfortheACadaptororthecommuni-cationcables.Also,donottwist,pullonorswinganyofthecords.
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DonotuseanACadaptorotherthanonethatisspecifiedforusewiththeUnit.Itmaycausefireormalfunction.
DonotputanythingontopoftheACadaptor.Thismaycauseoverheating.
TopreventdamagetotheUnitfromstaticelectricity,removestaticelectricityfromyourbodybytouchingmetalaroundyou(doorknob,windowframe)beforetouchingtheUnit.StaticelectricitymaycausenotonlydamagetotheUnit,butmaycausebreaksinoralossofdata.
DonotdisconnectthecommunicationcableduringwirelesscommunicationorLANcommunication.ThismayharmfullyeffecttheUnitoryourPC.
T&DcannotguaranteetheUnit’soperationifithasbeenconnectedtoaPCusingaUSBhuboraUSBextensioncable.
DonotuseorstoretheUnitinthefollowingplaces:Thismaycauseelectrocution,fireand/orotheradverseeffectstotheUnitand/orothersurroundingdevices.AreasexposedtodirectsunlightThiswillcausetheinsideoftheUnittobecomeoverheatedandmaycausefire,deformation,and/orotherdamageincludingmalfunction.
AreaspronetostrongmagneticfieldsThismaycausedamageincludingmalfunction.
AreasexposedtowaterleakageThismaycauseelectrocutionorotherdamageincludingmalfunction.
Areasexposedtostaticelectricity.Thismaycausedamageincludingmalfunction.
AreasexposedtoexcessivevibrationThismaycauseinjury,malfunction,damageorlossofproperelectricalcontact.
AreasthatarenotflatorlevelThismaycausetheUnittofallandresultininjuryand/ordamage.
Areasexposedtofireoroverheating.Thismaycausedamageincludingmalfunctionanddeformation.
Areaspronetofire,smoke,dustanddirtThismaycausedamageincludingmalfunction.
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Notes and Precautions for Installing Wireless Communication Devices
Wheninstallingwirelesscommunicationdevicestakespecialcareinselectinglocationssoastoensurepropercommunication.Notethatevenafterasuccessfulinstallation,duetochangesinenvironmentalconditions,communica-tionerrorsmayoccurwhenrestartingthesystem.
Asfaraspossible,trytokeepwirelesscommunicationdevicesawayfrommetalsandsetthemupinhighunobstructedpositions.
- Pleasetakenotethatinmanyinstances,walls,floors,stairs,fencesanddeskswillcontainmetals.InordertocarryoutcommunicationbetweenindoorandoutdoorUnits,pleaselocateindoorUnitsnearawindowsothatradiowavescanbeeasilytransmitted.- Pleaseinstallthesedevicesmorethan30cmawayfromwallsorboardscontainingmetal.- IfwirelesscommunicationUnitsareplacedinametalcontainersuchasafreezerorrefrigerator,thepossiblewirelesscommunicationrangewillbeshortened.Inmostcasesradiowavesaretransmittedviadoorsanddooropeningssoplacedevicesasneartodoorsaspossible.
Placesothattheantennaisawayfromobjectsorwalls.
Asfaraspossible,keepthedevicesawayfromnoise-emittingsources.
- Equipmentsuchassomeindustrialinstruments,electronicdevicesorfluorescentlampsgeneratenoise.PleaseplaceUnitsmorethan1meterawayfromsuchdevices.- PleaseplaceUnitsmorethan1meterawayfromcomputersandotherdeviceswhichemitnoise.- Keepallwiresasfarawayfromwirelesscommunicationdevicesaspossible.Pleasebecarefulaboutplacingnearanywiringorcablessuchaspowersupplycables,telephonewiresorLANcables.
Objectswhichcontainlotsofwater,suchasplantsorsoil,absorbradiowaves.Wehighlyrecommendthatsuchmaterialsshouldnotbeplacedbetweenornearwirelesscommunica-tionUnits.- Whenmeasuringtemperatureinagreenhouseithasbeenreportedthatasplantsgrew,communicationerrorsalsoincreased.- DonotplaceUnitsdirectlyontheground.
Donotplacedeviceswhichareusingthesamecommunicationfrequencychannelinthesamearea.- Ifthesamechannelisusedformultipledevicesnotonlywillmorecommunicationerrorsoccur,butbatterylifewillalsobeshortened.- Ifthereisapossibilitythatdeviceswiththesamefrequencychannelwillbeinwirelesscommunica-tionatthesametime,pleasemakesuretomakechangestothefrequencychannelssotheyarenotthesame.
Afterhavingmadeaninstallation,checkthewirelesssignalstrength.- Thesuppliedsoftwareapplicationincludesafeaturetocheckforwirelesssignalstrength.IntheRTR-500WSettingsUtilityinthe"WirelessRouteSettings"menuitispossibletocheckclicksignalstrength.- NotethatbymovingUnits20cminanydirectionmayresultincommunicationresultsbeingsignificantlychanged.- IfnochangeoccursaftermovingtheUnitstoseveralnearbylocations,westronglysuggestaddingoneormoreRepeaters(RTR-500)toenhancecommunication.
9Introduction
Compliance Information
CE Statement
ThisdevicecomplieswithtechnicalspecificationsrequiredunderEN301489(withbatteryandACAdaptor),EN300-220,andEN60950-1.
Important NoticeWirelessproductscannotbeusedincountriesotherthanwherethoseproductshavebeenapprovedforuse,accordingtothatcountry'swirelessregulations.T&DCorporationshallinnomannerwhatsoevertakeresponsibilityfortheusageoftheseproducts,norbeliableinanymannerforlegalconsequencesstemmingfromtheusageofthesewirelessproductsinunapprovedareas.
Introduction10
Features of RTR-500NW/500AW
PleasenotethatthisIntroductoryManualhasbeenwrittenbasedonthepresuppositionthatdetailsaboutcontractswithanInternetprovider,specificnetworkenvironmentsandtheset-upofanyothernecessaryequipmenttoenablenetworkconnectionhasalreadybeentakencareofbytheUserandthatconnectionhasbeenconfirmedasworkable.
T&DCorporationshallnotberesponsibleforanydamageswhichacontractor,auserorathirdpartymaysuffer,whetherdirectorindirect,duetotheinabilitytocommuni-cateorusecommunicationdevices.
RTR-500NW/500AWareLANenabledcommunicationbasestationsdesignedtocarryoutwirelesscommunicationwithourRTR-500SeriesDataLoggers.
FTP
WirelessDataLoggingSystem
RTR-500NW
RTR-500AW
WiredLAN
WirelessLAN
LAN
Network
T&DWebstorageService
SaveRecordedData/DisplayGraphs/AnalyzeData/GetWarningReports/CheckCurrentReadings
ChangeRegistrations/ChangeSettings
AfterhavingregisteredanRTR-500NW/500AWasaBaseUnitandmakingvarioussettings,theUnitwillautomaticallycarryoutaseriesofactionsaccordingtosettings.ItcanbesetuptoperiodicallydownloadrecordeddataandcurrentreadingsfromRemoteUnits,andsendthisdataviae-mailtospecifiedaddresses,orbyFTPtoaserverincludingT&D’sWebStorageService.Moreover,theUnitcanbesetuptomonitorforwarningsandsendwarningreportsviae-mail.RTR-500NWisforusewithawiredLANRTR-500AWisforusewithawirelessLAN(802.11b/g)
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Make Registration Changes via NetworkAftermakinginitialsettingsviaUSBitispossibletomakeallregistra-tionchangesandsettingsvianetwork.
Monitoring Current Readings and Viewing Recorded Data via Web Browser BysendingrecordeddataorcurrentreadingstotheT&DWebStorageServiceitispossibletocheckandsharedataviaawebbrowser.T&DWebStorageServiceisafreeweb-basedstorageserviceprovidedbyT&DCorporation.Fordetails,followthelinkbelow.
T&D Web Storage Servicehttp://www.webstorage-service.com/
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What are "Base Units", "Remote Units" and "Repeaters"?
Base Unit: RTR-500NW / RTR-500AWBaseUnitcollectsviawirelesscommunicationcurrentreadingsanddatameasuredbyandrecordedinRemoteUnitsaswellasmonitorsforwarnings.
Remote Unit: RTR-501 / 502 / 503 / 505 / 507 / 574 / 576ARemoteUnitisaDataLoggerdesignedtomeasureandrecordvariousitemssuchastemperature,humidityandsoon.ThewirelesscommunicationrangebetweenaRemoteUnitandaBaseUnit,ifunobstructedanddirect,isabout150meters[500ft].
WirelessCommunication
RemoteUnit BaseUnit Network
TransmissionDistance150m(500ft)
RTR-501/502-------------TemperatureRTR-503/507-------------TemperatureandHumidityRTR-574------------------- Illuminace,UVIntensity,Temperature,andHumidityRTR-576-------------------CO2Concentration,Temperature,andHumidityRTR-505* RTR-505-TC/505-Pt---Temperature RTR-505-V---------------Voltage RTR-505-mA-------------4-20mA(Current) RTR-505-P---------------Pulse* RTR-505-TC,505-Pt,505-V,505-mA,and505-Parecollectivelyreferredtoasthe"RTR-505".
Repeater: RTR-500Ifwirelesscommunicationcannotsuccessfullybecarriedoutduetoobstacles,orifyouwishtoextendthewirelesscommunicationrange,pleaseaddRepeater(s)betweenRemoteUnit(s)andtheBaseUnit.
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About RegistrationItisfirstnecessarytoregisterRemoteandRepeaterUnits(whereneeded)toaBaseUnit.ItispossibletoregisterthemintoGroupsbyplaceorbypurpose.AWirelessCommunicationFrequencyChannelisthenassignedtoeachGrouptohelpavoidinterferenceandpoortransmission.RemoteUnitsandRepeaterscannotberegisteredtomorethanoneGroup.
BaseUnit
Group2
Group1
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Basic Procedure Flow
Thefollowingshowsthebasicflowofprocedures.DetailsaboutcontractswithanInternetprovider,specificnetworkenvironmentsandtheset-upofanyothernecessaryequipmenttoenableanetworkconnectionshouldbetakencareofbytheUser.Beforegettingstartedtheconnectionshouldbeconfirmedasworkable.denotesitemsfoundinthisManual.
Getting Ready1. Getting the Base Unit Ready and Checking the Network
CheckingthePackageContentsandInspectingtheUnit
2. Installing the Software PrecautionsbeforeInstallationandInstallationProcedure SoftwareOperatingEnvironment
3. Installing the USB Device Driver InstallationProcedure CheckingtheUSBDeviceDriverforBaseUnits,RemoteUnitsandRepeaters
4. Getting Ready the Remote Units and Repeaters (where necessary) FollowdirectionsintheUser'sManualthataccompaniestheRemoteUnitorRepeater.
Registering Devices and Making Settings (using software)
Usethe"SettingsUtility"applicationtomakeBaseUnitSettings,RemoteUnitSettings,RepeaterSettings,CurrentReadingsSettings,WarningReportSettings,andAuto-DownloadSettings.Fordetails,pleaseseethe"OperationGuide"or"Help"menuinthe"RTR-500WSettingsUtility".
OpeningApplicationsandtheOperationGuide RegisteringDevicesandMakingSettings(CheckingBaseUnitsbeforemakingSettings/ConnectingRemoteUnitsforRegistration)
Starting Operation
NotesaboutOperation ConnectingtheACAdaptor UsefulFeaturesandFunctions LEDLampDisplay ExternalContactOutput/InputTerminals ProductSpecifications,Other
Getting Ready
Thissectionexplainswhatneedstobedonebeforeregistra-tionsandsettingscanbemade.
GettingReady16
Package Contents
Pleasecheckthathefollowingitemsareincludedinthepackage:
RTR-500NWorRTR-500AW
Antenna USBMini-BCable(US-15C)
LANCable(LN-20W)*OnlyuseforRTR-500NW
ACAdaptor(AD-06C1)
SoftwareCD-ROM
IntroductoryManual(ThisManualincluding
warranty)
MakesuretoinstallthesoftwarebeforeconnectingtheUnittoaPCwiththeUSBcable.
Connecting the Antenna Connectthesuppliedantennatotheantennaconnector.
GettingReady 17
Appearance Diagram and Part Names
Front and Bottom
91
102
131
83
(Unit:mm)
AntennaOpticalCommunicationAreaPOWERLEDACTIVELEDDIAG(Diagnosis)LEDALARMLEDExternalInputTerminalExternalOutputTerminal
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SidesRight Left
28
RTR-500NW RTR-500AW
(Unit:mm)
LANCableConnector(RTR-500NWonly)ACAdaptorJackUSBMiniConnector(Mini-B)
Fromhereafterinthismanual,RTR-500NW/500AWunitswillbereferredtoasthe"Unit".
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Installing the Software
Make sure to install the software before connecting the Unit to a PC with the USB cable.
IfyouhaveconnectedaUnittoyourcomputerbeforeinstallingtheUSBdevicedriver,makesuretoclickthe[Cancel]buttonintheWizardwindowwhenitpopsuponthecomputerdisplay.ThendisconnecttheUSBcablefromtheUnit.
Before Installing the SoftwareIs Windows working properly? IfWindowsisnotoperatingproperly,thesoftwaremaynotbeinstalledcorrectlyoritmaynotoperateproperly.
Make sure to check that the OS you are running and "RTR-500W for Windows"are compatible.MicrosoftWindows1032/64bitMicrosoftWindows832/64bitMicrosoftWindows732/64bitMicrosoftWindowsVista32bit(SP1orlater)Fordetailsaboutthenecessaryoperatingenvironment,seepage37.
Quit all other applications Ifyouarerunningotherapplications,makesuretoquitthembeforeinstallation.Ifyouhaveanypermanentlyactivesoftware,suchasaviruscheckorscanprograminyourcomputer,makesuretoalsoquitit.
To install "RTR-500W for Windows", it is necessary to have Administrator rights (Computer Administrator) for the computer in which you wish to install it.
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RTR-500W for Windows Installation Procedure1. StartWindowsandloginusingaUserAccountwithAdministrator
(ComputerAdministration)rights.
2. PlacetheCD-ROMintoyourCDorDVDdrive.
3. The[InstallProgram]windowwillappear.
If the [Auto Play] window appears:Clickon[Runstart.exe].
If the [Install Program] window does not appear automatically:Clickonthe[start.exe]iconintheCD/DVDdrive.
4. Select“InstallRTR-500WforWindows”andclickthe[Execute]buttontostarttheinstallation.
Select"InstallRTR-500WforWindows"
[Execute]Button
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5. Followthedirectionsastheyappeartocompletetheinstallation.
Ifawindowappearssuchastheonebelowduringinstallation,choose[Install].
6. Afterinstallation,“RTR-500WforWindows”willappearintheWindowsStartScreenorStartMenu.
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Installing the USB Driver
Have you already installed the supplied software?
BeforeconnectingaUnittoaPCwithaUSBcablemakesuretoinstallthesuppliedsoftwarefirst.IftheBaseUnitisnotanRTR-500W,pleasefollowdirectionsforinstallingtheUSBDeviceDriversfoundintheIntroductoryManualthatcamewiththeBaseUnityouareusing.
1. Openthe“RTR-500WforWindows”fromtheStartScreenorStartMenu.
2. OpentheRTR-500WSettingsUtility.
3. ConnecttheUnitwiththesuppliedUSBcabletoyourcomputer.TheUSBdriverinstallationwillstartautomatically.
DonotconnectaUnittoyourcomputeruntilthesoftwarehasbeeninstalled.ItisnotnecessarytoconnecttheACadaptoratthispoint.
4. AftertheUSBdriverinstallationiscompleted,thefactorydefaultsettingswillbedisplayedautomaticallyinthesettingswindow.
Registering Devices and Making Settings Thissectionexplainsafewitemsthatneedtobecheckedbeforeregisteringdevicesandmakingsettingsandthebasicprocessesofboth.
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About Applications and the Operation Guide
How to OpenOpenthe“RTR-500WforWindows”fromtheStartScreenorStartMenu.
Operation Guide:Thisprovidesdetailedinformationrelatedtothesoftwareingeneral,including"BasicProcedures"and"Troubleshooting".Fordetailsabouthowtouseeachapplicationordescriptionofthemenus,open[Help]intheapplicationmenu.
Other ItemsRTR-500W Settings Utility :ThisallowstheusertomakeBaseUnitsettings,RegisterRemoteUnitsandRepeaters,CheckSignalStrength,makesettingsfortheDownloadingofRecordedData,theMonitoringofCurrentReadingsandWarningMonitoring.ThisapplicationisalsousedtoStartandStopRecordinginRemoteUnits.
Temperature/Humidity Graph, Multi-Scale Graph :ThesegraphapplicationshelpusersviewdownloadeddatafromRemoteUnitsingraphandtableform,aswellasprintorconvertintotextfiledata.
T&D WebStorage Service :ClickheretoopentheT&DWebStorageServicewebsite.CurrentreadingsandpreviouslyrecordeddatacanbeaccessedviaInternetbyusingT&DWebStorageService.
Introductory Manual :IntroductoryManual:ThisdocumentisavailableinPDFfileformat.
Help for Unit Recognition Failure :ClickhereforinformationonhowtocheckandinstalltheUSBdriver.
Update Information :ClickhereforInformationaboutsoftwareandfirmwareupdates.
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Registering Devices and Making Settings
Thissectionbrieflyexplainsinsequencewhatneedstobedoneinordertocarryoutregistrationofdevicesandthemakingofsettings.
1.Base Unit Settings Beforemakinginitialsettingspleaseconfirmthefollowing:
IstheUnitconnectedtoaPCwiththeUSBcable?Arethe"POWER"and"ACTIVE"LEDlampsontheUnitbothlightedup?IsthePCclockshowingthecorrectdateandtime?
Byopeningthe"RTR-500WSettingsUtility"fromtheApplicationsMenu,thesettingswindowwillautomaticallybeopened.Base Unit Settings Items SettingsaremadefortheBaseUnitName,UnitofTemperature,LANPassword,andsoon
2. Remote Unit Registration 1. AfterhavingcompletedtheBaseUnitSettings,inthe
RTR-500WSettingsUtility,openthe[RemoteUnitSettings]Menu.
2. WhenthedirectionappearsintheapplicationwindowconnecttheDataLoggertoenablecommunicationwiththeBaseUnitand/orPC.
-OnlycarryoutRemoteRegistrationononeUnitatatime;donotconnectmultipleUnitsatthesametime.
RTR-501 / 502 / 503 / 505 / 507(Optical Communication)PlaceaDataLogger(RemoteUnit)facedownontheBaseUnitconnectedtoyourPCsothattheopticalcommunicationareasmeet.
USBCommunication
OpticalCommunicationArea
RTR-574 / 576 (USB Communication)WithaUSBcable,connecttheDataLogger(RemoteUnit)toyourPC.
USBCommunication
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Remote Unit Registration Items ItemsthatareregisteredintotheRemoteUnitincludeGroupName,RemoteUnitName,FrequencyChannelSettings,RecordingModeSettings,WarningMonitoringSettings,Auto-DownloadSettingsandsoon.
If the screen does not change after connecting RTR-574/576, theUSBdriverinstallationmaynothavebeeninstalledcorrectly.Pleasesee[HelpforUnitRecognitionFailure]andchecktheUSBdriver.
3. Base Unit Operational Settings NextpleasemakeallBaseUnitoperationalsettingsfromtheMenuoftheRTR-500WSettingsUtility.
Settings Menu Thefollowingoperationalsettingsaremadehere:WirelessRouteSettings,ClockSettings,NetworkSettings,E-MailSettings,FTPSettings,SendCurrentReadingsSettings,WarningReportSettings,andAuto-DownloadSettings.
4. Repeater Registration (Only if necessary)Repeaterscanberegisteredtohelpincreaserangeandimprovewirelesscommunication.ItisalsopossibletoregisteraRepeatertoaBaseUnitviaanetworkconnection.
1. IntheRTR-500WSettingsUtility,openthe[RepeaterUnitSettings]Menu.
2. Whenthedirectionappearsintheapplicationwindow,connecttheRepeaterwithaUSBcommunicationcabletothecomputer.
USBCommunicationCable
USBorNetworkConnection
PCintowhichsoftwarehasbeeninstalled
Repeater Registration Items SettingsaremadeforGroupNameandFrequencyChannel
Afterallregistrationsandsettingshavebeencompleted,placetheBaseUnit,RemoteUnitsandRepeatersintheiractualpositionsandcarryoutsignalstrengthteststotesttransmission.
Notes about OperationThissectionexplainsafewitemsthatshouldberememberedwhencarryingoutoperation.
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Before Using
Connecting the AC AdaptorWhenreadyforactualoperation,disconnecttheUSBcablefromtheBaseUnitandsupplypowerbyconnectingtothesuppliedACadaptor.
WhenusingRTR-500NW,pleaseconnecttheLANcabletotheHUBbeforesupplyingpower.
About the supplied AC adaptor (AD-06C1)Input:AC100-240VOutput:DC6V1.0AFrequency:50/60HzCablelength:1.8mPlugType:C
LED Lamps before Starting OperationAtthispointiftheUnitisproperlyrunning,afterhavingsuppliedpoweralltheLEDlampsshouldcomeonandafterashorttimethePOWERandACTIVELEDlampsshouldremainon.-FordetailsabouttheotherLEDlampsseepage30ofthisManual.
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Useful Features and Functions
Changing Settings during Operation ItispossibletomakechangestosettingsbyeitherconnectingtheUnittothesamecomputerusedwhenmakingtheinitialregistrationwithaUSBcableorviaanetworkconnection.
When making changes to settings keep the following two points in mind. -WhiletheUnitisconnectedviaUSBcabletothePC,theprocessingofrecordeddata(downloading/sending)aswellaswarningmonitoringcannotbecarriedout.
-WhenmakingchangesviaanetworkconnectiontherearesomeitemssuchasNetworkSettings,LANPasswordChangesorInitialization,whicharerestrictedfrombeingchanged.
Registering a Remote Unit via Network Connection ItispossibletoregisteradditionalRemoteUnitstoaBaseUnitviaanetworkconnection.ThiscanbedonebysendingtheRemoteUnitinfofortheunityouwishtoaddtotheBaseUnitoverthenetworktowhichitisconnected.
For RTR-501 / 502 / 503 / 505 / 507 (Use RTR-500 Optical Communication)UseanRTR-500connectedtoyourPCtosendtheregistrationinfoviaopticalcommunicationtoyourPCfortransfervianetworktothetargetBaseUnit.
OpticalCommunication
USBCommunication
PCwhichsoftwarehasbeeninstalled.
Network
For RTR-574 / 576 (Use Direct USB Connection)SendtheregistrationinfodirectlytoPCviaaUSBconnectionfortransfertothetargetBaseUnit.
USBCommunication
PCwhichsoftwarehasbeeninstalled.
Network
-WhenmakingregistrationsdonotconnectmorethanoneRemoteUnitatatimetothePC.
-Fordetailsaboutoperationspleaseseethe"Help"menuinthe"RTR-500WSettingsUtility".
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LED Lamp DisplayPOWER
ACTIVEDIAG
ALARM
LED Status
ON BLINKING OFF
Description
ACTIVE
・Network communication available・Connected via USB
ACTIVE
・Network communication in progress (wireless communication with Remote Unit)・USB communication in progress
DIAG
・Initializing after power turned ON・FTP or E-mail transmission failed
ACTIVE DIAG
・Clock Settings not completed・Clock settings have been reset (power failure and so on) ・No Remote Units have been registered・FTP or E-mail settings have not been properly made・No Settings for autonomic operations such as moni-toring have been made
ACTIVE DIAG
・Failed to connect to wireless LAN access point (only RTR-500AW)・IP address cannot be received from DHCP server
ALARM
・A measurement has exceeded the set upper or lower limit・A Remote Unit wireless error has occurred・The contact input is ON・There is trouble in the Remote Unit (battery level is low, a sensor connection is poor, etc…)
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External Contact Output / Input Terminals
What is the External Contact Output? Whenthe"ALARM"LEDlampgoeson,theexternaloutputsimultane-ouslygoesON.Ifyouwishtoconnectabuzzer,lightorotherwarningdevicetotheexternaloutputterminalpleaseseethefollowingimportantinformation.
Output Terminal Specifications (during warning) VoltagewhenOFF:AC/DC50Vorless CurrentwhenON:0.1Aorless ResistancewhenON:35Ω
What is the External Contact Input? Detectionchecksforanexternalelectronicsignal(ON/OFF);andwhenanONsignalisdetectedawarningreportmailissent.Ifyouwishtoconnectasurveillancesystemsensorsuchasamotionsensor,lightsensor,oropen/closesensortotheexternalinputterminalpleaseseethefollowingimportantinformation.
Input Terminal Specifications InternalPull-up:3V100kΩ MaximumInputVoltage:30V
Installing and Removing Wires 1. Useaflat-headscrewdrivertopressdownontheterminalbutton
andinsertthewireintothehole.
2. Pullthescrewdriverawayandmakesurethatthewirecannotbecomedislodged.
3. Whenremoving,donotforciblypullonthewire,butuseascrewdrivertopushdownonthebuttonasdonewheninstallingandgentlypullthewireoutofthehole.
Hole
Button
Wirewithabout10mmofcoveringremoved
FitWires Singlewire:ø1.0(AWG18)Twistedwire:0.75mm2
UseableWires
SingleWire:ø0.4to1.0mm(AWG26to18)Twistedwire:0.3to0.75mm2(AWG22to20)Cablecorediameter:ø0.18mmormore
StrippingLength about10mm
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FAQ
Q&A about the Unit RTR-500NW/500AW
Q1: Can this be used in any country in the world?
A: TheRTR-500NW/500AWusesspecialShortRangeWirelessCommunica-tionthatissubjecttolocalrulesandregulationsfortheareainwhichitisbeingused.ThisUnitcannotbesoldorusedincountriesotherthanwherethewirelessunitshavebeenapprovedforuse.T&DCorporationshallinnomannerwhatsoevertakeresponsibilityfortheusageoftheseproducts,norbeliableinanymannerforlegalconsequencesstemmingfromtheusageofthesewirelessproductsinunapprovedareas.
Q2: I want to use the Unit outdoors, is the Unit waterproof, moistureproof and dustproof?
A: TheRTR-500NW/500AWisnotwaterproof,moistureproof,ordustproof.IfyouwishtouseoutdoorsplacetheUnitinsometypeofcaseoutofwhichcablescanbepassedorprotecttheUnitfromwateranddustbysomeothermeans.
Q3: What is necessary for me to use an RTR-500NW/500AW over a network?
A: YouwillneedsomedevicethroughwhichyoucanphysicallyconnecttheRTR-500NW/500AWtoaNetworkandalsoaservertoactastherecipientofdataandwarnings.DetailsaboutwhatisnecessarywilldependonyouroperatingenvironmentbutpleaseseethefollowingforsomesimplepointstocheckNecessaryforaPhysicalConnection-LANCable(forRTR-500NW)-WirelessLANAccessPoint(forRTR-500AW)-HUB,Router,andsoon(asnecessary)
ForconnectinganRTR-500NW/500AWtotheInternet-Forusingaprovider'se-mailseverorFTPserveritisnecessarytohaveallthenecessaryserveraddressesandmailauthenticationsettingsfromyourprovider.
-Ifyouarenotusingyourprovider'sserver,itisnecessarytoprepareyourowne-mailserverand/orFTPserver,oruseT&D'sWebStorageService.
NotesaboutOperation 33
ForusinganRTR-500NW/500AWwithoutconnectingtotheInternet-Itwillbenecessarytoprepareane-mailserverand/orandFTPserverwithinyournetwork.Ifitdifficulttosetupaserver,youmaywanttopurchaseastoragedevicewithabuilt-inFTPserverfunction.
Thesettingsnecessaryforconnectingtoanetworkvarygreatly.Pleasecontactyournetworkadministratorfordetails.
Q4: How can I return the RTR-500NW/500AW back to its original factory default settings?
A: ConnectthetargetRTR-500NW/500AWtoyourPCwithaUSBcable.IntheRTR-500WSettingsUtility,underthe[Operations]Menu,select[ReturnBaseUnittoFactoryDefaultSettings]andthesettingswillbereturnedtothedefaultfactoryones.FactoryDefaultSettings
BaseUnitName (devicename)_(serialnumber)UnitofTemperature °CLANPassword passwordDHCP ONCommunicationPort 62500
Notes:IfDHCPcannotbeused,thefollowingIPAddressandSubnetMaskwillbeassignedasthedefaultsettings.
IPAddress 192.168.5.100SubnetMask 255.255.0.0
Q5: If there is a blackout or other loss of power, are the settings still saved in the RTR-500NW/500AW?
A: Ifthereisalossofpowerincludingfromablackout,allsettings,addressesandregistrationinfoaresaved.However,notethat,ifthepoweroutagelastsformorethanonedaytheclocksettingsmaybereset.Iftheclocksettingshavenotbeensettobeautomaticallyadjusted,itwillbenecessarytore-makeclocksettingsaftertherecoveryofpower.
Q6: Can I view the RTR-500NW/500AW MAC address?
A: TheMACaddressfortheRTR-500NW/500AWcanbefoundunderthe[SettingsTable]Menuinthe"SettingsWindow"oftheRTR-500WSettingsUtility.
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Q&A about Settings
Q1: The computer does not seem to recognize the USB con-nected RTR-500NW/500AW , why not?
A: Pleasecheckthefollowingitems.
Checking the RTR-500NW/500AW-ChecktheUSBconnectionbetweenthecomputerandtheRTR-500NW/500AW.IfthereisaproperworkingconnectiontheACTIVELED(green)ontheRTR-500NW/500AWshouldbeON.
Checking your Computer-Makesurethatthesoftwarehasbeeninstalledproperlyandisworking.-Useyourcomputer'sDeviceManagertocheckwhetherornottheUSBdevicedriverhasbeeninstalledproperly.(Pleasesee[HelpforUnitRecognitionFailure])
-ConnectadifferentUSBdevice(mouse,digitalcamera,etc...)otherthananRTR-500NW/500AWUnittoyourPCandseeifitoperatesproperly.
-IfyourPChasmorethanoneUSBPort,tryconnectingtheUSBcabletoadifferentport.
-Ifyouhaveaccesstoanothercomputer,tryseeingifcommunicationworkswiththeothercomputer.
-ChecktomakesurethatnotmorethanoneRTR-500NW/500AWisconnectedatthesametime.Iftherearemorethanoneconnectedatthesametime,theconnectedUnitscannotberecognized.
Ifaftercheckingandtryingtheabovethereisnoimprovementpleasecontactthedealerwheretheproductwaspurchased.
Q2: The Remote Unit is not being recognized, what should I do?
A: Pleasecheckthefollowingitems.
For RTR-501 / 502 / 503 / 505 / 507-ChecktomakesurethatthecomputerisrecognizingtheconnectedRTR-500NW/500AW.
-MakesurethattheRemoteUnitisfacedownontheRTR-500NW/500AWandthattheopticalcommunicationareasarealignedproperly.
-MakesurethatthereissufficientbatterypowerintheRemoteUnitinquestion.ThebatterylevelcanbeconfirmedbylookingattheLCDdisplayontheRemoteUnit.Whenthebatterypowerhasbecomelow,the"BAT"indicatorwillappearontheLCDdisplay.IfwarningmonitoringhasbeensettoON,whenbatterylevelbecomeslow,awarningreportmailwillbeissuedandsent.
NotesaboutOperation 35
For RTR-574 / 576-ChecktheUSBconnectionbetweenthecomputerandtheRTR-574/576.-Makesurethatthesuppliedsoftwarehasbeeninstalledproperlyandisworking.
-Useyourcomputer'sDeviceManagertocheckwhetherornottheUSBdevicedriverhasbeeninstalledproperly.(Pleasesee[HelpforUnitRecognitionFailure])
-ConnectadifferentUSBdevice(mouse,digitalcamera,etc...)otherthananRTR-574orRTR-576toyourPCandseeifitoperatesproperly.
-IfyourPChasmorethanoneUSBPort,tryconnectingtheUSBcabletoadifferentport.
-Ifyouhaveaccesstoanothercomputer,tryseeingifcommunicationworkswiththeothercomputer.
-ChecktomakesurethatnotmorethanoneRTR-574orRTR-576isconnectedatthesametime.Ifmorethanoneunitisconnectedatthesametime,theconnectedunitscannotberecognized.
-MakesurethatthereissufficientbatterypowerintheRemoteUnitinquestion.ThebatterylevelcanbeconfirmedbylookingattheLCDdisplayontheRemoteUnit.Whenthebatterypowerhasbecomelow,the"BAT"indicatorwillappearontheLCDdisplay.IfwarningmonitoringhasbeensettoON,whenbatterylevelbecomeslow,awarningreportmailwillbeissuedandsent.
Ifaftercheckingandtryingtheabovethereisnoimprovementpleasecontactthedealerwheretheproductwaspurchased.
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Product SpecificationsUnitCompatibleDevices RemoteUnits:RTR-501/502/503/507/574/576/505-TC/505-Pt
/505-V/505-mA/505-P(IncludingLTypeandHType)
Repeater:RTR-500MaximumNumberofRegistrations
RemoteUnits:100units(*1)Repeaters:10unitsx10groups
CommunicationInterfaces
<BetweenBaseUnit(s)-(Repeaters)-RemoteUnit(s)>-WirelessCommunication(shortrangeradiocommunication)ETSIEN300220(FrequencyRange:869.7to870MHz,RFPower:5mW)-OpticalCommunication(proprietaryprotocol)(WithcompatibleRemoteUnitsexceptRTR-574,RTR-576)
<BetweenBaseUnit-PC>-RTR-500NW:WiredLANRJ45Connector100Base-TX/10Base-TAutoMDI/MDI-X-RTR-500AW:WirelessLANInternalwirelessLANantenna,IEEE802.11b/gWEP(64bit/128bit)/WPA-PSK(TKIP)/WPA2-PSK(AES)-USBCommunication(ForSetup)
WirelessTransmissionRange
Approx.150meters(500ft)ifdirectandunobstructed
CommunicationTime
DataDownloadTimefromRTR-500SeriesRemoteUnit(for16,000readings)-Viawirelesscommunication:About2min.ThesameamountoftimewillbenecessaryforeachRepeater.
ExternalAlarmInput/OutputTerminal
<InputTerminal:ContactInput>InternalPull-up:3V100kΩMaximumInputVoltage:30V
<OutputTerminal:PhotoMosRelayOutput>VoltagewhenOFF:AC/DC50VorlessCurrentwhenON:0.1AorlessResistancewhenON:35Ω
CommunicationsProtocol
SMTP(POPbeforeSMTP,SMTP-AUTH<LOGIN>),FTP,SNTP,DHCP,DNS
Power ACAdaptor(AD-06C1)Dimensions H83mmxW102mmxD28mm(excludingantenna)
AntennaLength:87.3mmWeight RTR-500NW:Approx.130g
RTR-500AW:Approx.120gOperatingEnvironment
Temperature:-10to60°CHumidity:90%RHorless(nocondensation)
*1:ForRTR-574andRTR-576,registrationofoneunitwillbecountedastwounits.
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Software (RTR-500W for Windows)Operating Environment
CompatibleOS(*1) MicrosoftWindows1032/64bitMicrosoftWindows832/64bitMicrosoftWindows732/64bitMicrosoftWindowsVista32bit(SP1orlater)
DisplayLanguages(*2) English,Spanish,French,German,Italian*PartsofthesoftwareanddocumentationareinEnglish.
*1:Forinstallation,itisnecessarytohaveAdministrator(ComputerAdministrator)rights.*2:Werecommendusinganoperatingsysteminthesamelanguageasthedisplaylanguage.Operationindifferentlanguagesisnotguaranteed.
Thespecificationslistedabovearesubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
Options
Wall Attachment
TR-5WK1Materials:PCResinScrewforfasteningtowallx2Double-sidedTapex1ScrewforfasteningUnitx1
Dimensions:W106xH86xD17.8mmScrewholes:2-ø3.2mm
UsageFigure
Product SupportForsupport,pleasecontactthedistributorfromwhichyoupurchasedtheproduct.
A list of distributors can be found at:http://www.tandd.com/about_tandd/contactus/
Product InformationProductinformationcanbefoundat:http://www.tandd.com/product/
Network Base Station RTR-500NW/500AW
Introductory Manual
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Provisions for Free Repair1. If the Unit does not work properly despite the fact that the customer used it properly and in line with
the manual, the Unit shall be repaired free of charge through the distributor which sold the Unit.
2. If the customer requests free repair because of trouble within the warranty period, bring or send the Unit along with the warranty to the distributor.
3. If you have moved after purchasing, or there are difficulties contacting the distributor from which you purchased the Unit, please contact T&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&D authorized engineer.
3. Trouble or damage was caused by transportation, movement or dropping of the Unit after pur-chase.
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 legal rights will not be limited by this Warranty. For further information on repair and other service questions after the termination of the warranty period, contact your distributor.