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(ou tout autre dispositif à l'état solide) devraient jamais être conçus pour être responsable de l'entretien de l'équipe- ment consécutifs ou la sécurité du personnel. En particulier, Red Lion décline toute responsabilité pour les dommages, directs ou indirects, résultant de l'utilisation de cet équipement dans n'importe quelle application.
Statement of Limited Warranty (a) Red Lion Controls Inc., Sixnet Inc., N-Tron Corporation, or Blue Tree Wireless Data, Inc. (the "Company") war- rants that all Products shall be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for the period of time provided in "Statement of Warranty Periods"...
Product Overview Revised 2015-07-16 RAM 9000 Cellular RTU Product Highlight Product Overview Chapter 1 Using a single web-based user interface, our cellular units simplify I/O, network and security configurations to integrate complex hardware settings. This easy-to-manage configuration reduces the cost and complexity of deploying and administering multiple devices at remote locations.
Product Overview Revised 2015-07-16 Specifications Specifications General Specifications AT&T LTE with fallback to HSPA+ Bell Mobility LTE with fallback to HSPA+ Generic LTE with fallback to HSPA+ Wireless Interfaces Rogers LTE with fallback to HSPA+ TELUS LTE with fallback to HSPA+ Verizon LTE with fallback to EVDO Configurable Events: up to 99 events can be triggered by I/O, Modbus registers, or over 200 system variables which in turn can send text messages or control I/O...
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EMI/EMC – Emissions: FCC, Part 15 and Industry Canada, ICES-003; Class A; EN55022, IEC61000-6-4 Immunity: IEC61000-6-2 (EN61000-4-2,3,4,5,6,8) Hazardous locations: Class I, Div. 2, Groups A, B, C, D, ANSI/ISA 12.12.01 Certification Electrical safety: UL508/CSA22.2/14 (CUL): IEC61010-1 Carrier specific approvals (Contact Red Lion for latest) RoHS compliant RAM 9000 Series Hardware Guide 5-16...
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CSA C22.2 No. 142 and No. 213 (per cUL) EMC (emissions and immunity) • CE per the EMC directive (CE applies only to the -EU models. Please contact Red Lion for availabil- ity) • IEC 61000-6-2: Immunity in industrial environments •...
Discrete Input Discrete Output Relay Output Analog Input * A future firmware update is required to utilize the second SIM slot. Contact Red Lion for availability of this feature. RAM 9000 Cellular RTU View RAM-9x01 RAM-9x11 RAM-9x31 RAM 9000 Series Hardware Guide...
Product Overview Revised 2015-07-16 Specifications Power Specifications and Consumption Power Input: • Range: 8-30 VDC (12 or 24 VDC nominal) • Power consumption (less DO power): • Idle: 4W • Typical: 5 - 6 W • Maximum: 6 - 14 W (depends on model) •...
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Product Overview Revised 2015-07-16 Specifications • Input current @ 24 VDC = 10 mA • Filtered ON/OFF delay = 25 ms (10 Hz max count rate) • Count resolution = 16 or 32 bits Discrete Outputs: • 2 Channels • Sourcing of module power 8-30 VDC •...
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Product Overview Revised 2015-07-16 Specifications Analog Input Specs: • 3 channels • Ranges = 4-20 mA or 0-10 VDC • Ranges are software selectable • A/D resolution = 16 bits (0.003%) • Input resolution = 2 uA or 0.5 mV •...
Unit is functioning normally Unit is booting up. Normal operation Status Unit entering reflashing mode. Do not disturb. FLASH STROBE (Fast System error. Contact Red Lion Technical Support. Flash) Link detected Ethernet Link and Activity No link detected (Yellow) Linked and active communications detected...
Product Overview Revised 2015-07-16 Specifications STATUS CORRESPONDING STATE The corresponding discrete output is ON and sourcing power. DO1/DO2 The corresponding discrete output is OFF and not sourcing power. A valid voltage is detected on the corresponding discrete input. DI1/DI2 A valid voltage is not being detected on the corresponding discrete input.
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Product Overview Revised 2015-07-16 Specifications USB Device Port This is a USB 2.0 Device interface on a Mini B connector. It offers Ethernet-over-USB RNDIS driver connection with all major operating systems. Driver installation and detection should be auto- matic on a properly configured Operating System. USB Host Port This is a USB 2.0 Host interface on a standard type A connector.
Product Overview Revised 2015-07-16 Specifications RS485 Port The unit’s RS485 serial port is for 2 wire, half-duplex connections up to 115,200 baud rate. This port is fully isolated up to 1200 Vrms (1 minute). A pluggable screw terminal is provided to make the RS485 connections.
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Product Overview Revised 2015-07-16 Specifications COUNT PATTERN ACTION DESCRIPTION None No action will be performed A GatherStats will be run and saved to ROM for further review. If a GatherStats network connection is available, a copy will be sent to technical support.
Product Overview Revised 2015-07-16 Ordering Guide Ordering Guide SERIAL ETHERNET MODEL POWER DEFAULT SERIES WI-FI CELLULAR NUMBER CONNECTOR CARRIERS** RS-232 RS-485 10/100 (AT) AT&T RAM-9911-xx 2 (WAN/LAN) 4G LTE DC powered (VZ) Verizon RAM-9931-xx 2 (WAN/LAN) 4G LTE DC powered (AM) Generic* * See Band/Frequency table for compatibility ** Carrier is pre-configured on device.
Hardware Installation Revised 2015-07-16 Mounting the RAM 9000 Cellular RTU Hardware Installation Chapter 2 Mounting the RAM 9000 Cellular RTU There are three different ways to mount a RAM 9000 series unit: • Horizontally using two (2) screws (#6 up to #10) onto its horizontal mounting feet. •...
Warning: This device is not intended for use within close proximity of the human body. Antenna installation should allow for a separation of at least 20cm from all personnel. The Red Lion RAM 9000 series may have up to four (4) antenna connectors available, labeled Antenna, Diversity, GPS and Wi-Fi.
For a 1900 MHz only network, the optimal distance would be 5/8 * 6.2” = 4”. Orienting the antennas differently from one another may also improve performance, particularly when the antennas are close together. • GPS: This unit uses an active antenna only. It is used for receiving signals only. Please refer to the Red Lion website for information on GPS antennas.
Hardware Installation Revised 2015-07-16 Ethernet cable Wi-Fi Antenna The Wi-Fi cabling and antenna must meet the following requirements: • 50 ohm impedance • RP-SMA (Male) connector • Antenna designed for Wireless LAN or Wi-Fi • Recommended antenna frequency rating: 2.4 GHz •...
Type A plug. Note: No software functions have been defined for this port yet. This functionality will be available in a future firmware release. Contact Red Lion for expected availability. Serial RS485 Wiring RS485 connections are made to screw terminals on the top of the RTU. These terminals provide a RS485 (2-wire, half duplex only) connection to a network of RS485 devices connected in a bus topology, or a one-one-one con- nection to another RS485 device.
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Hardware Installation Revised 2015-07-16 Serial RS485 Wiring RS485+ connect a resistor of the desired value between the VBIAS terminal and the RS485+ terminal. To bias the RS485- connect a resistor of the desired value between the IGND terminal and the RS485- terminal. As mentioned above, 1K ohms is a typical value for a biasing resistor but other RS485 devices may recommend other values.
Hardware Installation Revised 2015-07-16 Serial RS232 Cable RS485 Wiring Diagram Serial RS232 Cable The unit has a serial DTE RS232 port. In this port all of its serial port pins are enabled. If all the pins are enabled on the attached serial device, it is important to know whether the device is using DTE or DCE as a communication mode.
Check the P1 and P2 LED’s on the RTU: if either or both are green, then the unit is powered. If both are OFF, then review the installation procedures or contact Red Lion Technical Support for further assistance. Must consult guide in all cases where this symbol is marked.
Hardware Installation Revised 2015-07-16 Battery Power Input Diagram Battery The battery is used to power the SRAM memory and the real-time clock when the unit does not have main power (at P1 or P2). When needed, replace the battery with a Rayovac BR1225X-BA or a Panasonic BR1225A/BN battery. The battery is located at the rear of at the rear of the unit and is expected to last up to 9 months of the unit being continuously powered down.
Hardware Installation Revised 2015-07-16 Battery Note: The unit may ship with a battery pull-tab insulator in place that prevents the battery from discharging prior to first use. Remove the insulator when you are ready to install and use the unit. The insulator is removed by sim- ply pulling it out.
Hardware Installation Revised 2015-07-16 SIM Cards Step 4: Remove old battery from the holder and replace with a new battery of the proper type (see above). Step 5: Insert battery holder with a new battery into the battery slot and push into slot until you hear and feel it snap into place: Step 6: Replace the battery door.
SD card push on the card until you hear a click, then remove pressure and the card will release. Note: A future firmware update is required to utilize the SD Card feature. Contact Red Lion for availability of this feature.
Hardware Installation Revised 2015-07-16 Thermal Performance and Considerations Equivalent Circuit Diagrams Thermal Performance and Considerations These units are rated for operation from -40°C to +75°C when the proper thermal considerations are taken into account. Please refer to the following information to maximize the performance of these units when they are operated under extreme temperatures.
Hardware Installation Revised 2015-07-16 Cleaning Here are some recommendations to reduce the ambient temperature around the unit for optimal performance and to prevent temperature related issues: • Make sure other hot devices are not mounted immediately adjacent or below the unit. •...
Service Information We sincerely hope that you never experience a problem with any Red Lion product. If you do need service, call Red Lion at 1- 877-432-9908 for Technical Support. A trained specialist will help you quickly determine the source of the problem. Many problems are easily resolved with a single phone call.