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Remote Exchange Controller
User Manual Version 1.0
Model: REX
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Please read this user manual carefully before using this device.
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  • Page 1 Remote Exchange Controller User Manual Version 1.0 Model: REX Important! Please read this user manual carefully before using this device.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    able of Contents CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION ........................2 CHAPTER 2: SAFE USE OF DEVICE ......................3 CHAPTER 3: PRODUCT OVERVIEW......................5 CHAPTER 4: HARDWARE INSTALLATION ....................8 ........................10 NTERFACING TO QUIPMENTS ....................... 10 IRING NSTRUCTION XAMPLE CHAPTER 5: SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION ..................11 IP ....................

  • Page 3: Chapter 1: Introduction

    REX is a standalone alarm monitoring controller with 8 digital inputs, 2 analog inputs and 2 relay output. Up to 8 switch contact type of sensor can directly connect to REX. The user can define each input according to the type of equipment the inputs are interfaced to. When the input changes state from normal to alarm or vice-verse, SMS are sent out to recipient’s mobile phone.

  • Page 4: Chapter 2: Safe Use Of Device

    Dealer Address: Dealer Telephone No.: Important Safety Instructions In these safety instructions, the word [device] refers to REX and all its accessories. Read Instructions – Read all the safety and operating instructions before operating the device.  Retain Instructions – Save the safety and operating instructions for future reference.
  • Page 5 Linkwise Technology Pte Ltd REX User Manual  Placing or Moving – Do not place this device on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. The device may fall and cause serious damage to itself and serious injury to others. A device and cart combination should be moved with care.

  • Page 6: Chapter 3: Product Overview

    REX User Manual Chapter 3: Product Overview REX is a standalone device built around a 32 bit micro controller. It has a built-in 3G modem along with associated circuity like switching power supply, optically coupled digital inputs, relay outputs, indicators, etc.
  • Page 7 Linkwise Technology Pte Ltd REX User Manual No of Analog points 2 analog inputs, 4-20mA Configurable input description, scaling, trigger delay, high/low alarm Configuration points. Remote Management a) Add / Edit / Delete mobile phone groups, repeat time b) Query Operational / Authorizer / Forwarder mobile phone...
  • Page 8 Linkwise Technology Pte Ltd REX User Manual Getting to know your product Figure Description Comment Antenna IO connectors LED Indicators Device IO status 18 way plug-gable screw connector 8DI, 2AI, 2 Relay Out FN button Push button Micro SIM slot...
  • Page 9 Linkwise Technology Pte Ltd REX User Manual LED Indicators Description Table 3.3 shows the description of the LED Indicators and its functions. Name Colour Function OFF = Power Off, ON = Device is Turned ON No SIM (Fast blinking, 50ms On, 50ms Off) Network Signal Low, <30% (Slow blink 200ms On, 200ms Off)

  • Page 10: Chapter 4: Hardware Installation

    REX on to the Din-Rail. Step 2. Insert a valid 3G or 2G Micro SIM card into the SIM card socket slot on top of REX. • The side printed label shows the exact orientation of how the Micro SIM card should be inserted into the SIM card slot.
  • Page 11 Figure 4.3 SIM Card slot DC INPUT Power to REX is supplied from the 12VDC power adapter via the DC jack input. If using user-supplied power supply, observe voltage polarity and voltage level. REX operates on 12VDC input but can accept supply voltage up to 24VDC.

  • Page 12: Interfacing To Equipments

    Wiring Instruction: Example (Figure 4.4) shows the IO connection to REX. Power to REX can be from 12-24 VDC via a 4 way Pluggable connector at the below part of REX. A 12VDC adapter is supplied as a standard accessory. The digital inputs are dry contacts type.
  • Page 13 Linkwise Technology Pte Ltd REX User Manual Figure 4.4 Wiring Diagram Example...

  • Page 14: Chapter 5: Software Configuration

    REX unit. In order for the PC and REX to connect to each other, the PC must be manually set to a static IP address that is within the same subnet as REX. Given the default IP address 192.168.1.31 and 255.255.255.0 for the subnet mask, a suitable IP addresses for the PC would be 192.168.1.1 or any other IP address other then...

  • Page 15: Chapter 6: Login Page

    Open the web browser application on your PC. It can be Internet Explorer (version 6 and above), Firefox, Safari, Netscape, Opera or any other standard web browser. Open your web browser, at the address bar, type in the IP address of REX and press Enter, the Login Page is then loaded. Chapter 6: Login Page Enter the User Name and Password on the text box.

  • Page 16: Chapter 7: Status

    IO configuration pages. Status This field displays the status of each equipment connected to REX. Input status This field will display what has been typed into the open / close fields of digital input (IO Configuration page).
  • Page 17 Linkwise Technology Pte Ltd REX User Manual Value This field displays the analog input 4-20mA transmitter reading. Chapter 8: IO Configuration Page This page shows the template for defining input description as well as the status. Each input can assume 2 states, one is when the input contact is closed, and another when the input contact opens.

  • Page 18: Analog Inputs

    The status page will show the state of the input, based on the state description configured. TD (Trigger Delay): A unique feature or REX is allowing user to define the valid input change time. This is useful to delay triggering an alarm until the input change is stabilised. For example, door opening. One might not want to trigger an alarm if the door is opened momentarily.

  • Page 19: Analog Config:

    In the example below the Hysteresis is set to 4 then the transmitter would have to drop from 30 to 26 before the status would change from High (Alarm) back to normal. Warning and Error Messages If the user input any values that are out of range, REX will prompt an error. The user must re-enter the correct value.

  • Page 20: Chapter 9: Phone Group Page

    Forward Number This number (if assigned) will receive alarm SMS like the operation numbers. Any incoming SMS to REX will also be forwarded to this number as well. This is a very useful feature where an organization wishes to have a central logging of all activities (alarms, in-out SMS) of REXs.

  • Page 21: Sms Settings

    REX User Manual Figure 9.4 Forward Number WARNING Never set the forward mobile phone number to be the same as the SIM card number in REX. This will cause the device to send no-ending SMS to itself. SMS Settings Repeat SMS on Alarm State If set, when an alarm is triggered, the SMS will be sent repeatedly according to the number of times specified, to the operation and forward group.

  • Page 22: Remote Control Output Using Sms

    Chapter 10: Relay Output Configuration REX has 2 relay outputs. These outputs can be turn on, off, or pulse remotely via SMS commands. It can also be controlled from locally in or remotely from the web page access (Status page).

  • Page 23: Chapter 11: Administration Page

    Incorrect IP address /subnet mask setting will render REX inaccessible from the network. Invalid IP/Subnet range will also cause REX to be inaccessible from the network. REX do have error trapping and will warn of any invalid settings. If for some reason, the trapping misses and the invalid values are accepted by the unit and cause network connection difficulties, contact your distributor for assistance.

  • Page 24: Subnet Mask

    Linkwise Technology Pte Ltd REX User Manual By default, REX’s IP address is 192.168.1.31 and the default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. This means the IP address of your PC may be set in the range 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.254 inclusive but obviously excluding 192.168.1.30, which is the address for REX.

  • Page 25: Chapter 12: Help Page

    #WOP is to write to the device: Write Operation Phone Note: If a command sent to REX does not match the required format or is invalid, REX will not respond to the querying mobile phone and no action is taken by it. Similarly, if any unauthorized mobile phones try to query a status or to do a set command, it will also not respond to that mobile phone.

  • Page 26: Query Io & System Status

    Table 12.2 Phone Management Query IO & system status Operation and authorized users can query the status of Inputs/outputs and perform system checks. REX will reply the current state of the Input and Output, and the System status using the respective commands. Rights...
  • Page 27 Linkwise Technology Pte Ltd REX User Manual off_dur [num_pulse] #op 1 delayon Delay-On output N|"name"|'name'|nam e delayon off_dur #op 1 oneshot One-Shot output N|"name"|'name'|nam e oneshot on_dur Release output (return output to N|"name"|'name'|nam #op 1 release logic engine e release control) Table 12.4 Output Control...

  • Page 28: Io Configuration

    Table 12.5 I/O Configuration Repeat Configuration Authorized users can change the SMS alarm repeat settings sending the commands below. To cancel repeat sending, any mobile phone from the operation or forward must acknowledge to REX by replying the acknowledge command (#ack). Rights...
  • Page 29 Remotely add, change or clear any setting of repeat time interval in REX memory. Flexibility to change / clear the repeat SMS, once users are familiar with the monitored site and wish to stop receiving repeat SMS .

  • Page 30: Chapter 14: Logoff Page

    Linkwise Technology Pte Ltd REX User Manual Chapter 14: Logoff Page This page quits and logs out the menu function. Once the user logs out, the usual User Name and Password is required to access the Menus. Always remember to logout at the end of each session to prevent any unauthorized user to access the pages unless user needs to monitor the device and equipments at all times.

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