User's Manual

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RTR-576 Package Contents RTR-576 -H Package Contents
• Wireless CO2 Recorder (RTR-576)
• Temperature/Humidity Sensor (THA-3001)
• AC Adaptor (AD-0638)
• USB Communication Cable (US-15C)
• AA Alkaline Battery x 4
• User's Manual (Warranty Included)
• Wireless CO2 Recorder (RTR-576)
• High Precision Temperature/Humidity
Sensor (HHA-3151)
• AC Adaptor (AD-0638)
• USB Communication Cable (US-15C)
• AA Alkaline Battery x 4
• User's Manual (Warranty Included)
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Notes about Operation
This product has been designed for use in normal living conditions, and is not suited
for controlled environments such as a CO2 incubator. When measuring outdoors,
avoid exposure to sunlight, dust, rain, or wind. Also make sure to use in the
operating environment indicated in the specifi cations.
This product cannot measure CO or O2. Do not use it for purposes such as avoiding
O2 defi ciency, CO intoxication or any other health related purpose.
For one to two weeks after installation of the unit, CO2 concentration measurements
may fl uctuate suddenly. This is due to the normal operation of Auto Calibration and
is not a malfunction of the RTR-576.
Do not use or store the unit in areas exposed to direct sunlight and abrupt changes
in temperature.
Do not allow the unit to become wet. Do not use or store the unit in places where
condensation occurs.
To help prevent deterioration of the unit, do not use or store the unit in areas
exposed to cigarette smoke, gas, and dust in the air.
Do not expose the Unit to a strong impact. This will adversely affect measurement
accuracy and may cause the case to break resulting in bodily injury.
The measurement accuracy of the CO2 sensor can not be guaranteed for CO2
concentrations of 5,000ppm or more.
As a Remote Unit, RTR-576 requires a Base Unit to carry out wireless
communication.
(Compatible Base Units: RTR-500, RTR-500NW/500AW, RTR-500DC)
Please set up the Base Unit fi rst before the RTR-576.
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Antenna
CO2 Sensor Area
(Internal)
LCD Display
Operation Buttons
Button
Button
Button
Battery Cover
Temperature and Humidity Sensor
Jack
AC Adaptor Jack
USB Communication Cable Jack
Serial Communication Cable
Jack (RS-232C)
External Alarm Terminal (EXT
ALM)
Switch
[REC] Mark Shows recording status
ON: Recording in progress
BLINKING: Waiting for programmed start
OFF: Recording stopped
Data Scale After every 2,000 readings the scale will be marked from left to right. Logging
capacity is 8,000 readings.
[COM] Mark Shows communication status but not displayed normally.
ON: The unit is connected to a PC with a USB cable.
RAPID BLINKING: The unit is in communication with the computer via USB or
infrared communication.
Rec. Mode
Recording mode settings can be made by using the supplied software.
Endless: Upon reaching the logging capacity of 8,000 readings, the oldest data will be
overwritten and recording will continue.
One Time: Upon reaching the logging capacity of 8,000 readings, recording will
automatically stop and in the LCD the current measurement and the word “FULL”
will alternately appear.
Battery Mark Shows source of power and voltage level. (See "Interpreting the Battery Mark"
for details.)
Current Tempera-
ture and Humidity
Readings Area
Shows the current readings for temperature (°C / °F) and humidity (%RH). Press-
ing the
button will change the measurement item to be displayed.
This area is also used to display messages.
Current CO2
Readings Area
Shows the current readings for CO2 concentration (ppm). This area is also used
to display messages.
Wireless CO2 Recorder
RTR-576 User's Manual
Setting up the RTR-576
Button Operations
Do not connect an RTR-576 to your computer before fi rst installing the supplied software that comes with the Base Unit you are using.
Connect the Sensor
Turn ON the Power
AC Adaptor
When measuring and recording over long periods of time, please
use a supplied AC adaptor.
Four AA Alkaline Batteries
If running on only batteries, the estimated battery life is about two
days. Keeping batteries in the unit allows a backup source of
power for when and if electrical power is cut from the AC adaptor.
• Note: When using batteries as a backup power supply, it is
recommended to replace them approximately once every two years to
avoid battery leakage.
Install the Battery
If battery power is lost, all recorded data stored in the unit will be erased. Do not
leave the unit without batteries.
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.
Lift off the cover.
2.
Insert the supplied batteries.
• Make sure to use new batteries of the same kind.
• Make sure not to mistake + / -.
• Do not insert or change batteries with wet hands.
• Be sure to completely close the cover.
Messages and Display on the LCD
Settings Messages
Button Lock
When "Button Lock" has been set to ON in the CO2 Recorder for Windows,
operational buttons are not active.
Memory Full
When recording mode has been set to “One Time” and the unit reaches its
logging capacity of 8,000 readings, the measurement and the message [FULL]
will alternately appear in the LCD. Stop recording and download the recorded
data before re-starting recording. "Endless" mode does not have the Memory
Full status.
Turn on the switch.
After setting up the power supply, turn on the switch.
• See
Button Operations
for notes about turning off the
switch.
"ON" position
Warm-up Time for CO2 Sensor
After switching on the unit, it will take about one minute to display the normal CO2
concentration.
Register Remote Units
Register RTR-576 as a Remote Unit by using the software supplied with the Base
Unit. After connecting an RTR-576 to your computer via USB cable, carry out
registration using your software: Settings Utility * - [Remote Unit Settings] Menu -
[Register] Button
*
includes [RTR-500W Settings Utility], [RTR-500 Settings Utility], and [RTR-500DC Settings Utility].
When the wizard window appears:
If upon USB connection, the [New Hardware Detection Wizard] opens, it is necessary to follow
directions to install the USB Device Driver.
USB Connection
Wizard Window
• If you have connected a unit without having installed the software supplied with the Base Unit, and
the New Hardware Wizard has opened, please close the wizard window and disconnect the USB
cable from your computer.
• For details see the Introductory Manual that came with your Base Unit.
Atmospheric Pressure Correction:
Measurement results of CO2 concentration are affected by atmospheric pressure. When high
measurement accuracy is required, we recommend that Atmospheric Pressure Correction be
carried out before a recording session is started.
Enter Atmospheric Pressure at Measurement Location:Directly enter the pressure (hpa) in the
[Atmospheric Pressure] fi eld.
Calculate Atmospheric Pressure from Altitude:
This setting can also be made by having the software calculate the estimated pressure at the altitude
(meters) entered by the user.
Interpreting the Battery Mark
Checking the Power Supply Condition
Whether the battery mark is "blinking" or "on" indicates the source of power. This mark will not
appear when batteries are not installed.
BLINKING (Running on battery):
The battery mark will blink on the LCD display when measuring and
recording by battery power.
Mark blinks when running on
battery power.
ON (Running on external power):
The battery mark will blink on the LCD display when measuring and
recording by battery power.
Checking the Battery Level
The battery level will be shown in three stages as below.
Battery Power - OK
Battery Power - Getting Low
It is recommended to change the batteries as soon as possible.
Battery Power - Too Low
When the battery power has become low running on batteries
only, it is impossible to measure and record CO2 concentration
at this stage. Also, wireless communication may result in error.
• When running on batteries only, it will take about 24 hours to go from Stage
to and another
24 hours from Stage
to .
Sleep Mode (stopping measurement and recording)
After Stage
, if the battery is not changed but it remains in use, the Unit
will enter sleep mode and stop measurement and recording in order to
protect recorded data until this point.
• By replacing the batteries with new ones, the display will return to the
current readings display mode.
• If the Unit is already in sleep mode, download the recorded data into the
PC before re-starting recording.
Erasing recorded data
If the battery is further left unchanged, the display will automatically shut off
and all previously recorded data will be lost.
Recording settings will remain.
Removing the Batteries during Recording
1.
If the batteries are removed when running on battery power only,
the Unit will start a sixty-second countdown.
2.
To continue recording, before the countdown comes to an end,
insert new batteries or connect the AC adaptor to supply power.
3.
If power is not supplied within 60 seconds, the Unit will enter
sleep mode.
Countdown
When [ ] appears in the following:
Temperature and Humidity Display Area
This appears when the temperature/humidity sensor is not connected to the
RTR-576, the connection is loose, the wire is broken, or when power has just
been turned ON. If after re-connecting the sensor, measurements can still not be
displayed, it is very possible that the sensor or the logger is defective or has been
damaged.
CO2 Concentration Display Area
This appears when power has just been turned ON. If measurements don't
appear in the display after waiting for a considerable time, there is a possibility
that the sensor is defective or has been damaged. Also, the CO2 sensor will not
work if battery power is low.
If "Button Lock" has been set to ON in the CO2 Recorder for Windows, the
operational buttons will not be active.
Button: Starting and Stopping Recording
Starting Recording
button for about two seconds until the [REC] mark appears
on the display.
• It is possible to start recording even while waiting for a programmed
recording to start.
• Upon the start of recording, all previously recorded data in the RTR-576
will be deleted.
Stopping Recording
Press the button for about two seconds until the [REC] mark
disappears from the display.
Button: Changing the LCD Display Pattern
It is possible to change the current readings display for temperature and humidity (upper row).
CO2 concentration (lower row) is always displayed.
With each pressing of the button the item on the display will change.
Temperature and
Humidity:
The display will alternate every one
second.
Temperature only
Humidity only
1.
When the desired display pattern appears, stop pressing the button.
Button: Checking Recording Interval
It is possible to check the recording interval during recording or while waiting for a pro-
grammed recording to start.
1.
By pressing the button for
about two seconds, the currently set
recording interval will appear on the
LCD display.
2.
If no operation is carried out after the
recording interval has been displayed,
the current measurement readings will
return to the LCD display.
10 minutes
10 seconds
Button: Changing the Recording Interval Setting
Recording interval settings cannot be changed while a recording session is in progress.
1.
Stop recording.
2.
Press the button for about two seconds to display the currently set recording
interval on the LCD screen.
3.
With each pressing of the button the recording interval time will change; stop
pressing the button when the desired interval appears.
4.
Restart the recording session.
Turning Off the Switch
During recording or when the "Button Lock" is set to ON in the software, the power
cannot be turned off even by pressing the
switch.
1.
Stop recording.
2.
Turn off the switch.
• If the RTR-576 is connected to an AC adaptor, standby power will be supplied even after turning off
the
switch, allowing the CO2 sensor to continue operation. Therefore,
• When running on battery power only, CO2 sensor stops working if the
switch is turned off.