User's Manual

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Introduction
What is RTR-50 for Windows
®
?
Outline
The easy-to-use software, RTR-50 for Windows® offers a variety of useful functions for any
RTR-5 series data logger: including control of data logger recording settings, data
downloading, graph display, table creation, printing, and fi le output.
Using our exclusive short-wave wireless technology it is possible to carry out Remote Unit
Registrations and make Operational Settings between an RTR-50 Base and any RTR-5
Series Data Logger via wireless communication. If you wish to use an RTR-50 as a Relay
Unit, it is also possible to carry out Relay Unit Registration and make other Operational
Settings.
Basic Functions
Wireless Communication
Start Recording / Download Data / Monitor Current Readings / Warning Alarm /
Auto-Download / Get Remote Unit Status / Wireless Communication Test / Get Radio
Wave Strength of Relay Unit / Get Remaining Battery Life in Relay Unit
Optical Communication---Carried out by placing a data logger (Remote
Unit) face down on an RTR-50 (Base Unit).
Remote Unit Registration and/or Initialization / Start Recording / Download Data / Get
Remote Unit Info
Direct Cable Communication---Communication carried out via cable
between the computer and the Base Unit / Relay Unit(s) for the initial
settings.
Relay Unit Registration and/or Initialization (Returning RTR-50 to Base Unit) / Relay
Route Name Settings/ Communication Frequency Channel Settings / Get Remaining
Battery Life