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Pribusin RCI-200 series Instruction Manual

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Input:
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USA: (231) 788-2900 CANADA: (905) 660-5336
RCI-200-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
2 "Dry" Contacts and 2 Analog Inputs
2 Form 'C' Contacts and 2 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-200-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: 2 “Dry” Contacts and 2 Analog Inputs Output: 2 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-200-RF9 Remote Control Signal Interface Manufacturers of Process With 900MHz Radio Frequency Link Controls and Instrumentation Standard Features: Bi-directional Communication using License-free 900MHz Radio Band Spread-Spectrum Radio Technology Provides Reliable Communication Re-Transmission & Error Correction Algorithms ensure Accurate Data Transmission 2 Dry Contact and 2 Analog Inputs 2 'C' Relay Contacts and 2 Analog Outputs Point-to-Point or Host-to-Multipoint Topologies...
  • Page 4 2 Contact 2 Analog 2 Analog 2 Contact 2 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-200 Connections: The RCI-200 is the main board of an RCI-200-XXX Telemetry system. It provides the input and output signal connections as well as the power supply for the unit. A separate communications board is added to the RCI-200 to allow it to communicate with other units. This communications board may have its own configuration that is in a separate section of this manual.
  • Page 8 Inputs: The RCI-200 has two dry contact inputs and two 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.
  • Page 9 Outputs: The RCI-200 has two form ‘C’ relay contact outputs and two 0-20mA analog outputs. The relay contacts are capable of switching 120VAC, 10A or 240VAC, 6A. An energy absorbing varistor is installed across each contact to limit switching transients. A third relay contact acts as a communications fail indicator.
  • Page 10 RCI-200 Configuration: The RCI-200 requires no configuration other than for its communication fail operation. In the event of a communications failure on the communications board, the RCI-200 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 RF9 Communication Option: The –RF9 communications option to the RCI series utilizes license-free spread spectrum radio frequency transmissions to exchange the signal data between a host and its remote(s). There are two types of Topologies that can be configured: 1) Point-to-Point and 2) Host-to-Multipoint. In a Point-to-Point topology one host communicates with one remote.

  • Page 12: Radio Configuration

    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. We recommend powering the unit down while making any changes to the configuration. SW1- HOST REMOTE...
  • Page 13 RF Output Speed: The radio ‘over-the-air’ speed can be selected with SW1-8. Normally, this should be set at the 9600 BAUD setting. If there is a lot of interference suspected in the area and the radios have trouble staying linked up, the faster transmission speed can help with communication issues.
  • Page 14 Next, set the number of channels of the host using SW2-3, -4. An RCI-200 can at most have 2 channels. This is the number of channels that will be exchanged between the host and each remote. SW2-3 SW2-4 Channels on Host DOWN Optional (for repeater networks) If you are using a repeater in your network or if the...
  • Page 15 Remote Configuration: To make an RCI-200 SW1-1 SW1-2 SW1-3 Remote Address operate as a REMOTE unit, make sure that DOWN DOWN SW2-8 is flipped up. DOWN DOWN DOWN Next, set the remote address using SW1-1, -2 & -3. Each DOWN DOWN DOWN DOWN...
  • Page 16 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 17 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 18 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 19 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 5 LED’s labeled 1 through 5. It is desirable to operate with the highest signal strength achievable.
  • Page 20 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-200-RF9 rev.H.doc Page 14 of 14...
  • Page 21 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-200-RF9 rev.G.doc Page 15 of 15...

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