Use as a Base Unit

The RTR-500 can be registered as a Base Unit so that it can download recorded data from Remote Units via wireless communication and then by connecting it to a PC with a USB cable, the data can be easily downloaded to your computer. Easy-USB connection means this type of Base Unit is perfect for on-site use.

Recorded Data and Current Readings can be automatically downloaded from Remote Unit(s) at a set interval and send downloaded data via e-mail to specified addresses, or by FTP to a server including T&D’s WebStorage Service. Moreover, the Unit can be set up to monitor for warnings and send warning reports via e-mail.

By setting the Warning Monitoring Function to "ON", if the set upper or lower limits have been exceeded and that occurrence has been judged by the RTR-500 to qualify as a warning, a Warning Report Mail containing warning details can be sent to up to four specified addresses.

It is possible to monitor and view Current Readings for groups of Remote Units registered to an RTR-500 Base Unit on Computer Display.

It is possible to organize Remote Units and register them as Groups into a Base Unit depending on their location, measurement items, or other category. Up to 20 Groups can be registered to an RTR-500 Base Unit.Up to 32 Remote Units and 30 Repeaters can be registered into each Group. A total of 640 Remote Units can be registered to just one RTR-500 providing easy and efficient management.

Besides Auto-Downloading, it is also possible to download recorded data by carrying out a few simple manual operations. Recorded data can be downloaded from a Remote Unit whenever necessary. Compared with our previous models, the RTR-500 series provides vastly improved communication time. At a recording interval of 10 minutes, you can download one day of data in only 5 seconds. To download one Remote Unit at full logging capacity will take about 2 minutes for an RTR-501/502/503 unit and about 4 minutes for an RTR-574.

Use as a Repeater

By registering an RTR-500 as a Repeater and placing it between a Base Station and a Remote or another Repeater, it can be used to expand the wireless communication range. When using as a Repeater, it is necessary to use two AA alkaline batteries or purchase the optional AC adaptor as a power source. When the Repeater is used about five minutes a day, battery life expectancy is about six months. The wireless communication range, if unobstructed and direct, is about 150 meters [500 ft].

Registering into Groups

When registering Remote Units and Repeaters to a Base Unit, it is helpful to organize and register them in Groups depending on location, purpose or other criteria. And assigning a Wireless Communication Frequency Channel for each Group helps to avoid interference and poor transmission.

Application Examples

• For Recording and Monitoring Temperature and Humidity in Factories and Buildings
• For Temperature and Humidity Management in Blood and Pharmaceutical Storage at Hospitals
• For Temperature Management of Refrigerated and Frozen Goods at Supermarkets and Convenience Stores
• For management in the production, storage and sales of foodstuffs and beverages

Below you will find the list of compatible data loggers that communicate wirelessly with the RTR-500GSM.

• RTR-501 (-40 to 80°C)
• RTR-502 (-60 to 155°C)
• RTR-503 (0 to 55°C, 10 to 95%RH)
• RTR-505-TC (Support for thermocouple sensor types: K, J, T, S)
• RTR-505-Pt (Support for RTD sensor types: Pt100/Pt1000)
• RTR-505-V (Support for Voltage Signals)
• RTR-505-mA (Support for 4-20mA Signals)
• RTR-505-P (Support for Pulse Signals)
• RTR-574 (Illuminance, UV, Temperature, and Humidity)

T&D WebStorage Service is an online service provided by T&D Corporation. By setting up a RTR-500 to transmit recorded data and current readings to T&D's dedicated Internet server, Users can use the WebStorage Service to access and share data anytime from anywhere.

Free Online Service for Data Storage

Experience the convenience of sharing recorded data via the Internet! Perfect for processing and managing data recorded in remote places or for allowing several people to view the same recorded data at their convenience. Recorded data can be transmitted to T&D WebStorage Service from the RTR-500.

The data transmitted to T&D WebStorage Service can be accessed via your browser from anywhere, anytime, as long as an internet connection is available.

Application Examples

One perfect example to show the system's unique power is the "Temperature Management of Products while in Transit".

Here, using RTR-500 as an example, T&D WebStorage Service enables the "Sender", the "Receiver", and the "Carrier" to monitor the same current readings graph and check the temperature condition of the products while in transit.

Access your Recorded Data and Current Readings anytime from anywhere and experience the greatness of the new T&D WebStorage Service!

1: Monitor LED
2: Antenna Connector
3: USB (MiniB) Jack
4: Anttena
5: Optical Communication Area
6: Battery Cover
7: AC Adaptor Connect Jack

"Settings Utility" Program makes Settings a Snap!

The Settings Utility application is used to take care of all Base Unit settings and registration of Remote Units and Repeaters. After having registered and placed the Remote Units and Repeaters in the field, it is possible to run communication tests to check signal strength between the various units to ensure stable communication.

Easy-to-Understand Operation Guide

The Operation Guide that is part of the software uses easy to understand terms to help lead you through all the necessary steps and setting procedures. If during setup you get confused or have trouble, just simply open the Operation Guide in the same on-screen window and make settings while consulting the Guide.

Difficult Cellular Phone Network Settings made Easy

When using the RTR-500GSM, we have included an “Initial Settings Wizard” which guides you through what otherwise would be the difficult process of setting up the unit for GSM network communication; just put in the SIM Card and turn on the Wizard.

Intuitive User-Friendly Graph Tools (Temperature / Humidity Graph and Multi-Scale Graph)

With either program you can view up to eight channels of data in one graph.The Graph programs intuitive operation allows the User to easily hide or view channels, zoom in and out on data, switch back and forth from °C to °F, and view data in table form.

View in Table Form

Graph data can be easily viewed as a data list. The highest and lowest values are shown in easily distinguishable colors.

From Graph Editing to Data Analysis

It is possible to hide, re-order and delete channels, edit recording start times, and make changes to colors used for the graph scale lines, data lines and background. Also move the A and B cursor at the bottom of the graph to view data readings for those points and the calculated difference between the points.By saving graph data as CSV Format Text File data, that data can then be uploaded into common spreadsheet software for data analysis.

Remote Unit Adjustment Settings

When using multiple measuring devices, this function allows the user to correct for inaccuracies found in measured values when compared to a standard measurement (the value measured by the standard device). Measurements can be adjusted and recorded based on a standard measurement. The RTR-500 Series Software allows for adjustment settings to be made to Remote Unit measurements by simply selecting the adjustment method from either "1 Point Adjustment" or "2 Point Adjustment" and entering the values for "Before Adjustment” and "After Adjustment".

AC Adapter (AD-0605)

Input:AC 100V(90-132V)
Output:DC5V 2A
Frequency:50/60Hz
Cable Length:1.85m
Plug Figure: A

AC Adapter (AD-0607)

Input:AC 100-240V(93-264V)
Output:DC5V 2A
Frequency:50/60Hz
Cable Length:1.85m
Plug Figure: C

Application Notes

Below features our collection of application notes and case studies involving this product.

Cocoa Fermentation Using Wireless Monitoring

Fumigating Flour Silos Using Real-Time Temperature Monitoring