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RCI-400-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=RF150: 150 MHz Wireless
4 "Dry" Contacts and 4 Analog Inputs
4 Form 'C' Contacts and 4 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-400-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=RF150: 150 MHz Wireless Input: 4 “Dry” Contacts and 4 Analog Inputs Output: 4 Form ‘C’...
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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: Standard Features
Model: RCI-400-RF150 Remote Control Signal Interface Manufacturers of Process With 150MHz MURS Radio Frequency Link Controls and Instrumentation Standard Features: Bi-directional Communication using License-free 150MHz Radio Band 2 Watt selectable Radio Power Provides Reliable Communication 150MHz RF Band Does Not Require Line-Of-Sight 4 Dry Contact and 4 Analog Inputs 4 'C' Relay Contacts and 4 Analog Outputs Point-to-Point or Host-to-Multipoint Topologies... - Page 4 4 Contact 2 Analog 2 Analog 2 Contact 2 Contact Manufactured By: CANADA: USA: 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-400 Connections: The RCI-400 is the main board of an RCI-400-XXX Telemetry system. It provides the input and output signal connections as well as the power supply for the unit. The RCI-400 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-400 has four dry contact inputs and four 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 250...
- Page 9 Output Calibration & Input Testing: The outputs on the RCI-400 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-400 Configuration: The RCI-400 requires no configuration other than for its communication fail operation. In the event of a communications failure on the communications board, the RCI-400 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-400 configured as a host may communicate in one of the following system setups: a) 1 RCI-400 remote b) 2 RCI-400 remotes configured as 2-channel remotes c) 4 RCI-200 remotes each having 1 channel Host Remote #1 Remote #2 Remote #3 Remote #4 Host...
- Page 12 Radio Configuration: The radio communication board has two banks of 8-position DIP switches: SW1 and SW2. The function of these switches is slightly different for a host unit and a remote unit. The switches are located on the left side of the communications board. They are slide type switches that slide up down OFF.
- Page 13 RF Output Power: The radio output power can be selected with SW2-7. For shorter transmission ranges select the 1W range to limit the amount of ‘RF pollution’. Select the 2W setting if there is no communication at the 1W setting. SW2-7 RF Power 1 Watt...
- Page 14 RF Test Mode: If the RF Test Mode is enabled, the radio will send out a continuous tone on the selected MURS channel. This can be useful during troubleshooting but should never be enabled for a long time since it may cause interference with other MURS radio systems.
- Page 15 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-400 can have at most 4 channels. SW1-1 SW1-2 # of Channels Next, set the number of channels of the host using SW2-3, -4.
- Page 16 Remote Configuration: To make an RCI-400 operate as a REMOTE unit, make sure that SW2-8 is switched OFF. Next, set the remote address using SW1-1, -2 & -3. Each SW1-1 SW1-2 SW1-3 Remote Address remote in a system must have a unique address. ..\Manuals\RCI-400-RF150 rev.A.doc Page 10 of 17...
- Page 17 Next, set the number of channels on this remote using SW2-1. One channel is considered 1 analog input/output plus 1 contact input/output. Hence an RCI-400 can have at most 4 channel. SW2-1 SW2-2 Channels on Remotes ..\Manuals\RCI-400-RF150 rev.A.doc Page 11 of 17...
- Page 18 Point-to-Point Communication Examples 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 Interval: 10 sec. Remote Channels: 1 Interval: 10 sec. Number of Remotes: 1 MURS Channel: 1 Address: 1 MURS Channel: 1...
- Page 19 Example 4: An RCI-800 Host communicating with an RCI-800 Remote RCI-800 (Host) RCI-800 (Remote) Host Channels: 8 Interval: 10 sec. Remote Channels: 8 Interval: 10 sec. Number of Remotes: 1 MURS Channel: 1 Address: 1 MURS Channel: 1 Channels on Remotes: 8 Power: 1 Watt PHP: 1 Power: 1 Watt...
- Page 20 Point-to-Multipoint Communication Examples 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 21 Example 3: An RCI-800 Host communicating with (2) RCI-400 Remotes RCI-800 (Host) RCI-400 (Remote 1) RCI-400 (Remote 2) Host Channels: 8 Remote Channels: 4 Remote Channels: 4 Number of Remotes: 2 Address: 1 Address: 2 Channels on Remotes: 4 Interrogation: 30 sec. Interrogation: 30 sec.
- Page 22 Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI): The radio communications board has a signal strength indicator on the right hand edge to show the level of the signal that was received from another radio. The indicator consists of 3 LED’s labeled SS1, SS2 &...
- Page 23 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-400-RF150 rev.A.doc Page 17 of 17...
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