T D RTR-601 Series Wireless Food Core Temperature Data Logger User Manual
- June 6, 2024
- T D
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Wireless Food Core Temperature Data Logger
RTR-601 Series
User’s Manual
Thank you for purchasing our product.
Carefully read this instruction manual before using this unit.
Common Accessories: Manual Set (Warranty Included)
T &D CORPORATION
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Edition
Specifications
| Measurement Channels Sensor | Temperature 1ch |
|---|---|
| Measurement Units | Platinum Resistance (Pt1000) |
| Measurement Range | °C , °F |
| Accuracy | -60 to 250°C |
| Measurement Resolution | ±0.5°C at -10 to 150°C |
±1.0°C at -60 to -10°C, 150 to 250°C
Responsiveness| 0.1°C
Responsiveness| Thermal Time Constant:
Approx. 12 sec. (in air) / Approx. 2 sec. (in agitated water)
Response Time (90%):
Approx. 60 sec. (in air) / Approx. 3 sec. (in agitated water)
Measurement/ Display Interval| 0.5 sec.
Recording Items| Temperature, Measurement Time, User, Item, Judgement Result
Logging Capacity| 1,800 readings
Recording Mode| Endless (Overwrite oldest data when capacity is full)
Communication Interfaces| Short Range Wireless Communication
Frequency Range: 902 to 928MHz
RF Power: 7mW
Optical Communication
Wireless Transmission Range| Approx. 50 meters
Communication Time| Data Download Time between RTR-601 and Base Unit:
Approx. 2 minutes (for 1,800 readings)
An additional 30 seconds should be added for each Repeater. (1)
Power| Two included AAA Ni-MH batteries (Non-Contact Charging System) (2)
Battery Life| Approx. 24 hours (for Continuous Operation with Backlight Always
ON)
Dimensions| H 165 mm × W 49.8 mm × D 37 mm (excluding sensor)
Sensor Length: Short type 135 mm, Long type 310 mm
Cable Length: 900 mm
Weight| RTR-601-110 (Short Sensor) Approx. 135 g
RTR-601-130 (Long Sensor) Approx. 150 g
RTR-601-E10 (Cable Type Short Sensor) Approx. 185 g
RTR-601-E30 (Cable Type Long Sensor) Approx. 200 g
Operating Environment| -10 to 60°C
Waterproof Capacity| IP68: Submersible
Software (3)| Base Unit/Repeater Settings: RTR500BW for Windows
Remote Unit Settings: RTR500BW for Windows (for RTR-601)
Compatible Base Units /Repeaters| Base Units: RTR500BW / 500BC (4), RTR-500NW
/ 500AW / 500 (*4)
Repeaters: RTR500BC, RTR-500
- When using RTR500BW as Base Unit and RTR500BC as Repeater. Depending upon conditions it may take up to an additional 2 minutes.
- A Battery Charge Dock (RTR-600BD) needs to be purchased separately.
- Software can be downloaded free of charge from T&D Website.
- Customers wishing to use the RTR500BC or RTR-500 as a Base Unit, please contact your local distributor for the communications protocol specifications to write your own software. The specifications listed above are subject to change without notice.
Before Using this Product
- The RTR-601 Series Units function as Remote Units. They require Base Units to carry out wireless communication. Before getting ready and setting up the Remote Unit, make sure to first get ready and setup the Base Unit(s).
- To use RTR-601 Series Units, it is necessary to make operation settings via the software “RTR500BW for Windows (for RTR-601)”. For details about the operation settings via the software, refer to the “RTR500BW+RTR-601 Setup Guide (PDF)”. Both the software and manual can be downloaded from the T&D Website.
- To carry out setup of RTR-601 Series Units, a Battery Charge Dock with USB communication function “RTR-600BD” (sold separately) is also necessary.
Part Names and Functions
1. LED (Orange)| By pressing the
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2. Judgement LED (Red / Green)| The judgement result of temperature
measurement will be shown.
Out of Range: Red LED will blink. Within Range: Green LED will blink.
3.
Name, Item, and Judgement Result at the time of pressing are recorded into the
RTR-601.
4. Operation Buttons
- Do not disassemble, repair or modify the unit and/or accessories.
- Do not forcibly insert the sensor into hard objects such as frozen food. It may cause to sensor breakage, leading to unexpected accidents and injury.
- Do not cut or process the sensor cables. Also, do not twist, pull or swing any of the cables.
- We are not responsible for any damage, malfunction or trouble, whether direct or indirect, caused by the use of our product.
- To prevent damage to the unit from static electricity, remove static electricity from your body before touching the unit.
Important Notices and Disclaimers
In order to properly use this product, please carefully read this document
before using. – All rights of the attached documents belong to T&D
Corporation. It is prohibited to use, duplicate and/or arrange a part or whole
of the attached documents without the permission of T&D Corporation.
- All registered trademarks, company names, product names and logos mentioned herein are the property of T&D Corporation or of their respective owners.
- Specifications, design and other contents outlined in this document are subject to change without notice.
- Please follow the safety precautions outlined in this document carefully.
- We cannot guarantee nor are we responsible for safety if this product is used in any manner other than was intended.
- On-screen messages in this document may vary slightly from the actual messages.
- Please notify the shop where you purchased this product or T&D Corporation of any mistakes, errors or unclear explanations in this document.
- T&D Corporation accepts no responsibility for any damage or loss of income caused by the use of our product.
- Please read the warranty and provisions for free repair carefully.
Information Regarding Product Disposal
- This product contains recyclable Ni-MH batteries.
- If you wish to dispose of the unit, please contact your local distributor.
Compliance Information
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS-210 of Industry of
Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
How to Read the LCD Display
Top Screen
By turning the power to ON, the Top Screen, such as below, will appear.
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Current Date/Time and User Name
A maximum of 8 characters can be displayed for a user name. -
Current Temperature (°F/°C)
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Work Group Name
A maximum of 8 characters can be displayed as a work group name. -
Measured Item and Count No.
The item being measured and a count number to show how many times this item has been measured are shown here. A maximum of 12 characters can be displayed for a measured item. The count number will be reset to zero every time a Work Group Table is sent via software. The above screen shows the temperature of a cutlet that has been measured two times. -
Icons (Battery Level / Communication Antenna / Button Lock)
| This icon shows the remaining amount of battery power.
When the battery is too low to measure temperature, the “Please charge batteries” message will appear.
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| This icon appears during wireless communication with the Base Unit.
| This icon appears when “Button Lock” is set to ON in the software.
Button operation will be OFF for all buttons except for theand Power buttons. -
Recording Mode (Endless)
Main Menu Screen
By pressing the
- If the temperature is not stabilized even after 15 seconds have elapsed, recording will not be performed and you will be returned to the top screen.
Menu Contents
| [Check Data] > [Data List] > [Check Data]
By selecting the [Check Data] menu, all recorded data in the Remote Unit is
displayed in a list in descending order (from newest to oldest data). Select
data by moving the cursor and press the
The left screen shows the 83rd data reading highlighted by the cursor.
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| Details of the selected data (date and time of recorded data, measured-item,
user name, and judgement result) will be displayed.
Judgement OK
Lower Limit Error
Upper Limit Error
| [Select User] / [Select Item]
Select from the list of Users and Items setup in the software.
If you have registered Work Groups, it is also possible to select from the
[Select Work] menu.
| [Judgement LED]
By setting to “LED ON”, the Judgement LED will blink when a measurement
exceeds the set upper or lower limit*.
- Upper and lower limits can be set using the software.
| [Button Sound]
Turn ON or OFF the beep which sounds when a button is pressed.
| [Backlight]
The “ON in Use” option will backlight the display for three seconds only during operation.
| [Contrast]
Use to adjust the contrast of the display.
| [Unit of Temp]
Select Celsius [°C] or Fahrenheit [°F].
| [Remote Info]
The Group ID* and Remote Unit Name can be viewed here for the unit being used. - The Group ID is automatically assigned upon registering a Remote Unit.
Message Display
Settings Change Message
If any settings changes have been made via wireless communication to the unit
in use, a notification message will be displayed for about two seconds. After
that, you will be automatically returned to the top screen.
This message will be displayed regardless of what settings have been made in
the unit. Even when the power is off, the unit will automatically turn on to
display the message.
Sensor Error Message
Please contact your local distributor if you see this message.
Operations Table
Compatible Base Units / Repeaters
Network Base Station
RTR500BW (Wired/Wireless LAN Type)
RTR-500NW (Wired LAN Type)
RTR-500AW (Wireless LAN Type)
Wireless Base Station / Repeater RTR500BC / RTR-500
Battery Charger for RTR-601 (with USB communication)
Battery Charge Dock RTR-600BD
Accessories Included in Package:
- AC Adaptor AD-05A3
- USB Cable US-15C
- Wall Mount Screws x 3
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