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Designed, Manufactured and Supported in the USA
VIKING
C O M M U N I C A T I O N & S E C U R I T Y S O L U T I O N S
Control Relay Contacts Across a Local Area Network
The RC-4A Network Enabled Relay Controller provides
networked control of four relays via an easy-to-use web
interface. The same interface can be used to check the
status of four contact closure inputs. Relays can be
toggled on or off, or activated for a length of time.
The RC-4A can be configured to work as a remote relay
for Viking VoIP series phones, controlling door strikes
and gates when a remote relay is required for security
reasons. It can also be programmed to send an email or
text message in response to a change in one or more of
the sensor inputs. Two RC-4A's can be set up so that
activity on a sensor input of one unit will automatically
send a message across the network to activate one of
the relays on the other unit.
Two levels of user access permit selected users to have
full operational and programming rights while others have
operational control but not programming capability.
Features
• Terminal strip connections for normally open,
normally closed, and common for all four relays
• Relays can be toggled or timed closures of from 1
to 99 seconds can be activated
• Terminal strip connections for all four sensor
inputs
• Notification by email or text message of
sensor input state change
• Can be used as a secure remote relay for
Viking VoIP series phones
• Remote Interaction: sensor change on one
RC-4A triggers relay activation of a second
RC-4A across network
• Ready-to-use webpage control interface
• Encrypted login
• Two levels of access based on login:
- Administrator (full access)
- Guest (programmable limits)
• Relay names, input names and input status can
be customized on webpage
• Firmware updatable
www.vikingelectronics.com
Information: (715) 386-8861
PRODUCT MANUAL
Installation requires a Network Administrator / IT Technician
!
Applications
Remote Control of:
• Secure building entry
• Heating/cooling equipment
• Pumps and fans
• Security system
• Gates
• Lighting
• Emergency tones
Specifications
Power: 120VAC/12VDC 500ma UL listed adapter
provided
Dimensions: 5.25" x 3.5" x 1.75" (133mm x
89mm x 44mm)
Shipping Weight: 1.6 lbs (0.73 kg)
Environmental: 32 F to 90 F (0 C to 32 C ) with
5% to 95% non-condensing humidity
Relay Contact Ratings: 5A @ 30VDC/120VAC
Connections:
(1) 12 position screw terminal
block, (1) 6 position elevated screw terminal block
LAN Interface: (1) RJ45 10Base-T/100Base-TX
Minimum Requirements: Windows XP and
newer, Mac OSX or newer, Android 2.2 or newer,
iOS4 or newer (iPhone requires chrome), Java-
script enabled internet browser
RC-4A
Network Enabled
Relay Controller
May 9, 2017
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- Page 1 Relays can be toggled on or off, or activated for a length of time. The RC-4A can be configured to work as a remote relay for Viking VoIP series phones, controlling door strikes and gates when a remote relay is required for security reasons.
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Page 2: Installation
LAN. Plug in power to the RC-4A. When RC-4A is powered up, it sends a request to the network server to assign it an IP address. If there are addresses available, the server assigns one and relays this information to the RC-4A. From this point on, this address is used... - Page 3 1. Dynamic IP Address The easiest way to get the RC-4A running on your local area network is to make use of the network’s ability to automatically assign an IP address to the unit through a process referred to as DHCP. First, go to https://www.vikingelectronics.info/downloadx/_install/RC-4A_Discoverer.zip and download the Viking RC-4A...
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Page 4: Dip Switch Programming
Switch 4 – Email Debounce With Dipswitch 4 OFF, an input state change results in the RC-4A sending an email with minimal delay. With Dipswitch 4 ON, a 10 second debounce is required in order for the email to be sent. If the state change lasts... -
Page 5: Operation
Operation Connect to the RC-4A webpage as described in Installation B. Setting up the RC-4A on the Network on page 3. The RC-4A access page appears. Near the top of the page, locate and click on Click here for access. The browser’s authentication dialog appears. - Page 6 On position. When their times are up, they will return to the Off position. The RC-4A also provides a status indication for the four inputs on the input terminal block. In the picture below, Input 1 and Input 3 are shown as Open and Input 2 and Input 4 are shown as Closed.
- Page 7 Important: Be sure to click on the Apply button at the bottom of the page when finished making changes. 1. Input Names The input names displayed on the main page can be customized by entering new names in the Input Names group textboxes.
- Page 8 In the event that secure login is not required, the RC-4A can be programmed to skip the authentication step and go directly from the Click here for access landing page to the main page. To do this, go to the RC-4A Security page.
- Page 9 Email Notification. This page is for setting up email notification of input events. The RC-4A can be programmed to send an email if one of the inputs closes, and also if it opens. As described in Programming A. Settings, 2. Input Status Phrasing, the input status can be described as something other than “open”...
- Page 10 E. Text Message Notification The RC-4A can also notify you of a change in any of the inputs by sending a text message. Just fill in the textboxes on the Send E-Mail page (see page 9), but in the To: box for the email destination enter instead the cellphone number you want to notify along with the cellphone carrier, for example, 7155551212@txt.att.net.
- Page 11 Remote (Controlled) Address: The controlling RC-4A uses this address to send commands across the network to the controlled RC-4A. If both RC-4A’s are on the same LAN, enter the IP address displayed by the RC-4A Discoverer for the controlled RC-4A (see RC-4A product manual Installation B. Setting Up the RC-4A on the Network 1.
- Page 12 Connected. Up to eight phones can be connected to one RC-4A. If a Viking IP phone is on a different subnet than the RC-4A, it can be set up to control the RC-4A using the Manual Entries at the bottom of the page.
- Page 13 H. Link Creation At the bottom of the settings page, click on Create Link. Select the relay and the action to perform and click on Create Link. The link will appear just below the button, and can be pasted into the address produce programmed action.
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Page 14: Returning Product For Repair
Product Support: (715) 386-8666 Due to the dynamic nature of the product design, the information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Viking Electronics, and its affiliates and/or subsidiaries assume no responsibility for errors and omissions contained in this information. Revisions of this document or new editions of it may be issued to incorporate such changes.
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