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Pribusin RCI-800 Series Instruction Manual

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For Technical Assistance And Questions Call
USA: (231) 788-2900 CANADA: (905) 660-5336
RCI-800-XXX
Remote Control Signal Interface
XXX=SER: RS-232/485
XXX=MDM Modem Dial-Up
XXX=FSK: Leased Line
XXX=RF9: 900 Mhz Wireless
XXX=R
F2
: 2.4 Ghz Wireless
8 "Dry" Contacts and 8 Analog Inputs
8 Form 'C' Contacts and 8 Analog Outputs
117VAC, 50/60Hz
24 VDC
(If special or required)
Manufacturers of Process
Controls and Instrumentation

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  • Page 1 Manufacturers of Process Controls and Instrumentation Instruction Manual Model: RCI-800-XXX Function: Remote Control Signal Interface Communication: XXX=SER: RS-232/485 XXX=MDM Modem Dial-Up XXX=FSK: Leased Line XXX=RF9: 900 Mhz Wireless XXX=R : 2.4 Ghz Wireless Input: 8 “Dry” Contacts and 8 Analog Inputs Output: 8 Form ‘C’...

  • Page 2: Restocking Policy

    Restocking Policy All product returned to Pribusin Inc. in prime condition (not damaged, scratched or defaced in any way) within seven (7) months from the original date of shipment is subject to a 50% restocking charge. All product must be accompanied by a Return Authorization number (RA number) which must be obtained from Pribusin Inc.

  • Page 3: Specifications

    Model: RCI-800-RF2 Remote Control Signal Interface Manufacturers of Process With 2.4GHZ Radio Frequency Link Controls and Instrumentation Standard Features: Bi-directional Communication using License-free 2.4GHz Radio Band Spread-Spectrum Radio Technology Provides Reliable Communication Re-Transmission & Error Correction Algorithms ensure Accurate Data Transmission 8 Dry Contact and 8 Analog Inputs 8 'C' Relay Contacts and 8 Analog Outputs Point-to-Point or Host-to-Multipoint Topologies...
  • Page 4 8 Contact 8 Analog 8 Analog 8 Contact 8 Contact Manufactured By: USA: CANADA: Pribusin Inc. Pribusin Inc. 743 Marquette Ave. 101 Freshway Dr. Unit 57 Muskegon, MI 49442 Concord, Ontario, L4K 1R9 www.pribusin.com Ph: (231) 788-2900 Ph: (905) 660-5336 info@pribusin.com...
  • Page 7 RCI-800 Connections: The RCI-800 is the main board of an RCI-800-XXX Telemetry system. It provides the input and output signal connections as well as the power supply for the unit. The RCI-800 consists of two circuit boards: a main controller board with eight contact inputs and eight contact outputs and below it an analog input/output board with eight analog inputs and eight analog outputs.
  • Page 8 Inputs: The RCI-800 has eight dry contact inputs and eight 0-20mA inputs. The dry contact inputs are excited with 24VDC and will source approximately 20mA when the contact is closed. A red LED lights up when a contact input is closed. The analog inputs are configured as 0-20mA inputs and have a 250Ω...
  • Page 9 Output Calibration & Input Testing: The outputs on the RCI-800 are factory calibrated and should not require any adjustments. To check the calibration of the outputs and relays use jumpers H1-7 & H1-8 as shown below to set them to known states. If an output should require some adjustment, the main circuit board has to be removed from the analog input/output board to gain access to the output calibration potentiometers.
  • Page 10 RCI-800 Configuration: The RCI-800 requires no configuration other than for its communication fail operation. In the event of a communications failure on the communications board, the RCI-800 can be set up to take various actions on its outputs. This may be desirable in order to place connected devices into a safe operating mode.
  • Page 11 An RCI-800 configured as a host may communicate in one of the following system setups: a) 1 RCI-800 remote b) 2 RCI-800 remotes configured as 4-channel remotes c) 4 RCI-200 remotes each having 2 channels d) 8 RCI-200 remotes configured as 1-channel remotes Host Remote #1 Remote #2...

  • Page 12: Radio Configuration

    Radio Configuration: The radio communication board has two banks of 8-position DIPswitches: SW1 and SW2. The function of these switches is slightly different for a host unit and a remote unit. We recommend powering the unit down while making any changes to the configuration. SW1- HOST REMOTE...
  • Page 13 Host Configuration: To make an RCI-800 SW1-1 SW1-2 SW1-3 # of Remotes operate as a host unit, make sure that SW2-8 DOWN is flipped down. DOWN DOWN DOWN DOWN Next, set the number of remotes that the host is to DOWN DOWN communicate with using SW1-1, -2, -3.
  • Page 14 Next, set the number of channels of each remote using SW2-1, -2. One channel is considered 1 analog input/output plus 1 contact input/output. Hence an RCI-800 can have at most 8 channels. SW2-1 SW2-2 Channels on Remotes DOWN DOWN DOWN DOWN Next, set the number of channels of the host using SW2-3, -4.
  • Page 15 Optional (for repeater networks) If you are using a repeater in your network or if the RCI system is located in a heavy interference area, you may need to adjust the communication timing. Since the radios have built in error correction algorithms to insure reliable and error free communication this can sometimes cause the communication to slow down by a few 10ths of a...
  • Page 16 Next, set the number of channels on this remote using SW2-1, -2. One channel is considered 1 analog input/output plus 1 contact input/output. Hence an RCI-800 can have at most 8 channels. SW2-1 SW2-2 Channels on Remotes DOWN DOWN DOWN DOWN SW1-4 SW1-5...
  • Page 17 Remote with Repeater (optional) To make an RCI-800- Operate as a remote- repeater unit, make sure that SW1-8 is flipped down and SW2-8 is flipped up. In this mode, the unit will function like any other remote. In addition, the unit will be able to send data to remotes whose PHP is set to the same as the remote-repeater’s SHP.

  • Page 18: Point-To-Point Communication

    Point-to-Point Communication Communication between one host and one remote is called point-to-point. Example 1: An RCI-100 Host communicating with an RCI-100 Remote RCI-100 (Host) RCI-100 (Remote) Host Channels: 1 Remote Channels: 1 Number of Remotes: 1 Network ID: A Address: 1 Network ID: A Channels on Remotes: 1 Power: 100mW...
  • Page 19 Point-to-Multipoint Communication Communication between a host and more than one remote is called point-to-multipoint. Example 1: An RCI-200 Host communicating with (2) RCI-100 Remotes RCI-200 (Host) RCI-100 (Remote 1) RCI-100 (Remote 2) Host Channels: 2 Remote Channels: 1 Remote Channels: 1 Number of Remotes: 2 Address: 1 Address: 2...
  • Page 20 Example 4: An RCI-800 Host communicating with (3) RCI-200 Remotes RCI-800 (Host) Host Channels: 8 Number of Remotes: 3 Channels on Remotes: 2 Network ID: A Power: 100mW RCI-200 (Remote 1) RCI-200 (Remote 2) RCI-200 (Remote 3) Remote Channels: 2 Remote Channels: 2 Remote Channels: 2 Address: 1...

  • Page 21: Received Signal Strength Indicator (Rssi)

    Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI): The radio communications board has a signal strength indicator to show the level of the signal that was received from another radio. The indicator consists of 3 LED’s labeled 1, 2 & 3. It is desirable to operate with the highest signal strength achievable.
  • Page 22 Placing them parallel to one another greatly diminishes the transmission between antennas. (YAGI-YAGI) (OMNI-OMNI) (OMNI-YAGI) We suggest you consult Pribusin Inc. or your local Sales Rep. to discuss your antenna and cable requirements. ..\Manuals\RCI-800-RF2 rev.D.doc Page 16 of 16...

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