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RACO MANUFACTURING & ENGINEERING COMPANY
AA RTU Installation
Manual v3.2

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  • Page 1 RACO MANUFACTURING & ENGINEERING COMPANY AA RTU Installation Manual v3.2...
  • Page 2 Department will automatically void this warranty. If alterations of the unit are authorized by RACO, please complete the authorization form in the Owner’s Manual and return the form to RACO to ensure the warranty. Under no circumstances will RACO be responsible for consequential or secondary damages.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 Welcome to AlarmAgent.com ! ................... 3 2.0 Connecting the Battery ......................9 3.0 Choosing a Location for the RTU and Antenna ..............10 4.0 Mounting the RTU ........................ 10 5.0 Power and Ground Wiring Connections ................11 6.0 Determining the Correct Application Template ..............

  • Page 4: Welcome To Alarmagent.com

    1.0 Welcome to AlarmAgent.com AlarmAgent.com is RACO’s newest wireless technology, bringing a state-of-the- art, Web-based interface to our complete line of alarm detection and notification products. larmAgent.com is a revolutionary alarm detection and notification system which offers ease-of- use, cost-efficiencies, and around-the-clock access to its users. Wireless, Web-enabled RTUs monitor and collect data from equipment 24 hours a day.
  • Page 5 The following outline describes the basic process for bringing your RTU online: Move Battery Jumper, see Section 2.0 Mount RTU, see Section 3.0 Mount and wire antenna, if separate, see Appendix A Wire power, see Section 6.0 Wire inputs, see Appendix B Set Template, see Section 8.0 &...
  • Page 7 RTU Interior View...
  • Page 8 This option allows the RTU be remotely Remote ON / OFF Option turned ON or OFF. For more information, please contact your RACO representative. Power Present LED ON = Power present OFF = No power present...
  • Page 9 ON = The template in use agrees with that Template LED shown by DIP switch setting OFF = The template in use does not agree [Green] with that shown by DIP switch setting Shorting these pins will result in the RTU sending a configuration report to the website.

  • Page 10: Connecting The Battery

    2.0 Connecting the Battery The AA RTU is shipped with the battery disconnected as a transportation safety measure. The battery must be connected, even when external power is applied. If you do not perform this necessary step, the RTU will turn itself off shortly after you turn it on. To connect the battery, remove any cover and locate the jumper pins marked BATT DISCNT on the right hand edge of the circuit board near the bottom (refer to diagram below).

  • Page 11: Choosing A Location For The Rtu And Antenna

    3.0 Choosing a Location for the RTU and Antenna The location you choose for installing your AlarmAgent RTU is important if the antenna is mounted directly on top of the RTU. This is because the antenna location has a lot to do with the signal strength of the wireless connection to the local cellular tower.

  • Page 12: Power And Ground Wiring Connections

    VDC @ 200 ma or 24 VDC @ 100 ma. terminal strips have particularly small RACO offers a 12 VDC outlet adapter as an accessory item screw heads. For your convenience, a IMPORTANT NOTE: Be sure to connect the terminal marked GRND to suitable a good electrical ground.

  • Page 13: Signal Wiring Connections

    7.0 Signal Wiring Connections Refer to the signal wiring diagrams in Appendix D which are included independently for each specific Application Template. Note: Be sure that the digital inputs are non- For optional analog input wiring connections, as well as connections for powered (dry) contacts;...
  • Page 14 After verifying that the DIP switch setting is correct for your Application Template, observe the green LED to the right of the DIP Switch. If it is not Note: The RTU is lit when the RTU is turned on, this means that the DIP switch setting has been shipped from the factory overridden by either the web site.

  • Page 15: Optional Advanced Configuration Of The Rtu

    9.0 Optional Advanced Configuration of the RTU For most users, the above two steps will complete most of the configuration needed at the RTU. For those using analog inputs, in most cases the scaling and set points can be handled at the web site. 10.0 Interpreting LED indications BAR GRAPH: The number of segments (out of 10 segments total) that are lit indicates the relative signal strength of the wireless link to the local cellular tower.

  • Page 16: Armed And Disarmed States

    PPLICATION EMPLATE AGREES WITH IGHT OF SWITCH REEN EMPLATE DIP S WITCH SETTING UTPUT ELAY BOVE POINT ELAY IS ACTIVATED UTPUT ELAY BOVE POINT ELAY IS ACTIVATED IGHT OF LED D25 REEN EST CALLS ARE ENABLED USHBUTTON Note The digital inputs each have their own LED indicator directly above their respective connection points.

  • Page 17: Verifying The Wireless Network Link To The Web Site

    To use the Test Call Feature, first verify that the green LED located to the right of the Test Call pushbutton (refer to diagram) is lit. If not, the Test Call feature will not work until re-enabled by RACO. The Test Call LED is normally lit, but it will be turned off if someone presses the button without a special Test Call Notification Phone Number having been previously entered at the web site by a CSA.

  • Page 18: Shutdown Procedure

    Answer: The DC power supply is providing DC power to your RTU, but not at a level strong enough to keep your battery charged. The power supply may need to be replaced. Please contact RACO. Question: I have noticed that the Transmit LED while normally green, will flash red or amber. What can...
  • Page 19 Answer: You have not put the battery disconnect jumper in the proper position. Please refer to Chapter 2.0 Connecting the Battery. Question: Why are all of the lights on a solar unit flashing after the battery jumper has been moved? Answer: This is expected.
  • Page 20 What can I do to improve signal strength? Answer: Please contact your RACO representative. There are a variety of antenna options available. We will be able to find the right solution to your problem (see Appendix A – Advanced Antenna Topics).

  • Page 21: Appendix A: Advanced Antenna Topics

    Cable Length: Signal loss is proportional to cable length. For that reason, long cable runs are discouraged. If your installation requires a long cable, contact RACO about custom lengths and low-loss cables. Rule of Thumb If your cell phone works outside the building but not inside the building at the RTU location, you can assume that a separately located external antenna will be required.

  • Page 22: Appendix B: Signal Input Wiring For Each Application Template

    A special caution about using cell phones to assess signal strength… While any cell phone can be used to assess whether a separately located “outside the building” antenna is required as described above, a cell phone cannot be relied upon to assess the need for an externally mounted antenna.
  • Page 23  Pump 2 Input: Closed when pump 2 runs.  High (or low) level alarm can be either Normally Closed or Normally Open.  To use Channels 9 or 10 as analog inputs, see separate diagram.  Ground connection is important for surge protection. ...
  • Page 24 NOTES:  Dry (non-powered) contact inputs only!  Pump Inputs require Closed Contact (pump is running).  Pump 1 Input: Closed when Pump 1 runs.  Pump 2 Input: Closed when pump 2 runs.  Totalizer pulses must be at least 50 milliseconds (.05 seconds) duration, 10 pulses per second maximum ...
  • Page 25 WIRING INSTRUCTIONS FOR TEMPLATE 2: 1) Turn RTU on, and Disarm it (so that the right hand Arm/Disarm LED blinks). 2) Designate (identify) a Pump 1 and Pump 2 for the purposes of AlarmAgent monitoring. 3) Verify that all contact inputs are dry (non-powered). Otherwise, RTU will be damaged. 4) Connect contact inputs for Pump 1, Pump 2 and totalizer 5) Connect any other desired inputs to channels 4 through 10 See separate instructions and diagram for using Channels 9 and 10 as analog inputs.
  • Page 26 NOTES:  Dry (non-powered) contact inputs only!  Pump Inputs require Closed Contact (pump is running).  Pump 1 Input: Closed when Pump 1 runs.  Pump 2 Input: Closed when pump 2 runs.  Pump 3 Input: Closed when pump 3 runs. ...
  • Page 27 WIRING INSTRUCTIONS FOR TEMPLATE 3: 1) Turn RTU on, and Disarm it (so that the right hand Arm/Disarm LED blinks). 2) Designate (identify) a Pump 1, Pump 2 and Pump 3 for the purposes of AlarmAgent monitoring. 3) Verify that all contact inputs are dry (non-powered). Otherwise, RTU will be damaged. 4) Connect contact inputs for Pump 1, Pump 2 and Pump 3.
  • Page 28 NOTES:  Dry (non-powered) contact inputs only!  Pump Inputs require Closed Contact (pump is running).  Pump 1 Input: Closed when Pump 1 runs.  Pump 2 Input: Closed when pump 2 runs.  Pump 3 Input: Closed when pump 3 runs. ...
  • Page 29 WIRING INSTRUCTIONS FOR TEMPLATE 4: 1) Turn RTU on, and Disarm it (so that the right hand Arm/Disarm LED blinks). 2) Designate (identify) a Pump 1, Pump 2 and Pump 3 for the purposes of AlarmAgent monitoring. 3) Verify that all contact inputs are dry (non-powered). Otherwise, RTU will be damaged. 4) Connect contact inputs for Pump 1, Pump 2 and Pump 3.
  • Page 30 NOTES:  Dry (non-powered) contact inputs only!  Channels 1, 2 and 3 may be independently configured for pulse totalizing, run time accumulation or simple digital inputs via the web site.  To use Channels 9 or 10 as analog inputs, see separate diagram. ...
  • Page 31 5) TEST WIRING! Test input wiring by manipulating the state of inputs and verifying that the corresponding Channel LED activates when the input is closed (and deactivates when the input is open). NOTES:  Dry (non-powered) contact inputs only!  To use Channels 9 or 10 as analog inputs, see separate diagram. ...

  • Page 32: Appendix C: Alarmagent

    5) TEST WIRING! Test input wiring by manipulating the state of inputs and verifying that the corresponding Channel LED activates when the input is closed (and deactivates when the input is open). Appendix C: AlarmAgent Analog Input, Relay Output and Remote Arm/Disarm Module Wiring Connections...

  • Page 33: Appendix D: Solar Power Mode Specification

    WHEN THE UNIT IS NOT If the RTU needs to be taken out of service for an CONNECTED TO PRIMARY extended period or returned to RACO for service, you need to remove the wires from TB1, and also move the POWER...
  • Page 34 Solar Power Mode Wiring Diagram...

  • Page 38: Appendix E: Alarmagenttm Rtu Specification

    Appendix E: AlarmAgentTM RTU Specification MODELS AlarmAgent.com Wireless Remote Terminal Units (RTU) are offered in 2 different models: ENVIRONMENTAL AA-102DC AlarmAgent.com RTU with NEMA 1 Enclosure Temperature range: AA-102DCNEMA4X AlarmAgent.com RTU with Operating, -30 to + 70°C (-22 to +158°F) NEMA 4X Enclosure and Outdoor Antenna Storage, -40 to + 85°C (-40 to +185°F) Humidity: 0 to 95% non-condensing...

  • Page 39: Appendix F: Alarmagent Tm Rtu Mounting Templates

    R A C O M A N U F A C T U R I N G & E N G I N E E R I N G C O M P A N Y , I N C . W W W .

  • Page 41: Appendix G: Alarmagent Tm Rtu Digital Upgrade Field Wiring Worksheets

    Appendix G: AlarmAgent RTU Digital Upgrade Field Wiring Worksheets...

  • Page 43: Index

    INDEX Accept Pushbutton ......7 power failure alarm ......9, 16 POWER ON/OFF Pushbutton ..8 ACCEPT pushbutton .. 13, 26, 28, 29, 30 Remote ON / OFF Option .... 7 Advanced Configuration ..... 14 Restore Jumper JP5 ....... 8 alarm conditions ......

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