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- Page 1 S I T E M O N I T O R I N G RCM8CE & RCM8DO Remote Contact Module & NSTALLATION ANUAL...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Section 1: INTRODUCTION...1 Specifications... 1 Display and Controls ... 2 Communications Ports ... 4 Common Alarm Relay Output ... 4 Alarm Relay Outputs (RCM8DO only)... 4 Section 2: Installation...5 Unpacking and Inspection... 5 Mounting Instructions... 5 Physical Connections... 5 Settings and Connections... 7 Modem Settings ... -
Page 5: Note
NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. -
Page 7: Section 1: Introduction
800-543-2778 regarding installation, operation, or warranty issues. Specifications The Liebert RCM8CE and RCM8DO Remote Contact Monitors annunciate alarms by monitoring eight contact-closure points, each point wired directly to the RCM8. When the RCM8 receives an alarm signal, a piezoelectric siren sounds and the LED illuminates for the corresponding contact point (1 through 8). -
Page 8: Display And Controls
Display and Controls You can disable the audible beeper by removing the P1 connector on the RCM8 circuit board. See Figure 3 in Chapter 2. 2 User Manual (7/99) Environmental Conditions: Operating Temp: 5 C to 40 C Operating Relative Humidity: 0%-95% (non-condensing) Operating Altitude: up to 2,000 meters Pollution Degree: 2 Enclosure Type: NEMA 1 (for indoor use only) - Page 9 The RCM8 has a power ON/OFF switch located inside the enclosure. Refer to Figure 1 below. When wiring the dry contact connections, this switch should be in the OFF position. For normal operation, the switch should be in the ON position. Figure 1. Component Arrangement Liebert RCM8 3...
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Page 10: Communications Ports
The common alarm relay may be reset using the Silence/Reset switch. On RCM8DO models, one relay output corresponding to each alarm channel is provided. There is no additional programming logic or setup involved: each Form-A Normally Open (N.O.) relay will energize when the corresponding channel goes into alarm and the front panel LED is illuminated. -
Page 11: Section 2: Installation
A single RCM8 (with or without a PC or video display terminal connected) Multiple RCM8 units (Master, Slaves, and Repeaters) in a local configuration RCM8 with SiteScan central monitoring system Liebert RCM8 5... - Page 12 Dwg No. 154559, Sheet 1 of 3 8/21/97 Figure 2. Exterior and Mounting Dimensions 6 User Manual (7/99) RCM8 with local, short-haul modems RCM8 with dial-up modems to remote locations and pagers RCM8 monitoring multiple remote locations from a central location Diagrams in Appendix B at the end of this manual describe possible RCM8 configurations.
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Page 13: Settings And Connections
When ON, the eight inputs of the repeater unit are disabled and the display echoes incoming alarms. Master repeaters display all alarms. Slave repeaters display alarms only from RCM8 with a matching address. Section 2: Installation Terminal Alarm Relay Baud Rate (Silence/Reset) 1200 2400 Liebert RCM8 7... - Page 14 Figure 3a. Physical Connections and DIP Switches (RCM8CE) 8 User Manual (7/99)
- Page 15 Section 2: Installation Figure 3b. Physical Connections and DIP Switches (RCM8DO) Liebert RCM8 9...
- Page 16 To connect the battery during installation: plug the 2-wire connector to P5; then set the P10 jumper to IN. Refer to Figure 3. Liebert recommends a maximum cable length of 300 feet with 22 AWG wiring. Liebert recommends a maximum cable length of 50...
- Page 17 IN: set the P4 jumper on all other units OUT. Maintain +/ polarity. Proprietary EIA-422 The EIA-422 is a proprietary connection to a Liebert SiteScan system. The SiteScan system data file must include the RCM8 as a contact closure module. Alarm text for RCM8 units connected to SiteScan is entered through the RCM8 using a PC or terminal.
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Page 18: Modem Settings
Modem Settings Terminal Parameters 12 User Manual (7/99) Data compression needs to be disabled on external modems used with RCM8. On U.S. Robotics Sportster® modems, the modem command to disable data compression is AT&K0. Error correction may or may not need to be disabled, depending on your application and premise equipment. - Page 19 File / Save As. 7. Once the communication parameters are set and saved, connect with the RCM8 by selecting Call / Connect, or click on the telephone icon in the menu bar. Section 2: Installation Liebert RCM8 13...
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Page 21: Section 3: Rcm8 Menus
2. Setup Input Options Menu 3. Alarms Review 4. Alarms Clear 5. Set Clock 6. Set Modem Options 7. Set Terminal Options 8. Set 485 Options A. Display SS Alarm Block B. PCMCIA Menu P. Set New Password X. Exit Liebert RCM8 15... - Page 22 Figure 4. Menu Structure 16 User Manual (7/99)
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Page 23: Configuration
2. Press Esc to return to the Main Menu. Chapter 3: Main Menu and SubMenus 18:03:20 PAGER ID - 5551149 MESSAGE WATER UNDER FLOOR HIGH TEMP DOOR HELD OPEN CLOGGED FILTER HIGH HUMIDITY CONTACT #6 CONTACT #7 CONTACT #8 Liebert RCM8 17... -
Page 24: Setup Input Options Menu
Setup Input Options Menu 18 User Manual (7/99) The Setup Input Options item lets you configure RCM8 information governing alarm delays, contact status, dial codes, alarm messages, site and pager IDs. To configure input options: 1. From the Main Menu, press 2 to display the RCM8 Setup menu: RCM8 SETUP MENU 1. - Page 25 2=Transmit alarm to another device via PHONE NUMBER 2 Press 5 to the Dial Code B option. Enter the specific contact point to configure (01 - 08), then type the desired transmission option. Press Enter to return to the Setup menu. Liebert RCM8 19...
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Page 26: Alarms Review
For example, you might wish to enter the alarm text for input 01 as "Call Maint. Jim at x9999". Each time an alarm occurs on contact point 01, the RCM8 displays the message to call Jim. A reference of special characters commonly used when inputting a pager key sequence is included in... -
Page 27: Alarms Clear
2. Type the correct date and time (in a single string). The format is MM-DD-YY HH:MM. The RCM8 automatically sets the seconds count to 00. 3. Press Enter to change the date and time and return to the Main Menu. 13:41:37 18:03:20 HH:MM) Liebert RCM8 21... -
Page 28: Set Modem Options
Set Modem Options Modem options are not available for slave or repeater units. The Master unit is responsible for dial-out operations for all slaves connected on the EIA-485 network. If you are using a leased line (or short-haul modem) for alarm communication, enter LEASED as RCM8 Phone Number. - Page 29 Modem Setup menu. Set Redial Tries (6) Enter a number (0-99) representing the number of times the RCM8 will attempt to redial a phone number should the first attempt fail. Press Enter to return to the Modem Setup menu. Liebert RCM8 23...
- Page 30 Set Redial Interval (7) Enter a number (0-99) representing the number of minutes between redial attempts. Press Enter to return to the Modem Setup menu. Set Modem Messages (8) Type Y(es) to enable, or N(o) to disable modem messages. If enabled, all communications to the RCM8 are echoed to the computer monitor, printer, or terminal connected to the EIA- 232 terminal port.
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Page 31: Set Terminal Options
Seven data bits/even parity is the proper setting for most applications. 3. When you are finished, press Esc to exit the Terminal Options menu and return to the Main Menu. Changes made to this parameter are saved when you press Esc. Liebert RCM8 25... -
Page 32: Set 485 Options
Set 485 Options 26 User Manual (7/99) The Set 485 Options item from the Main Menu lets you address slave units connected to a master through the EIA-485 port. If a connected slave unit loses communication, the master RCM8 dials out to report the communication loss. To set EIA-485 port parameters: 1. -
Page 33: Display Ss Alarm Block
4. Press Esc to exit the password setup screen and return to the Main Menu. The Exit option returns the system to the initial prompts for Main Menu, Status, or Alarms. 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 Liebert RCM8 27... -
Page 35: Section 4: Operation
4. Press S to display the current input status (ON/OFF). If the RCM8 unit you are polling is a master unit with slave units connected, all inputs (including slave inputs) are displayed. 5. Press Esc to return to the log on screen. Liebert RCM8 29... -
Page 36: Review Alarms
Review Alarms The Alarms Review option for a master unit displays local alarms only. Pager Operation 30 User Manual (7/99) The RCM8 maintains a history of alarms that have been received by the unit. This alarm history can be accessed through the RCM8 Terminal menu, or by accessing the RCM8 logon screen and pressing A. -
Page 37: Section 5: Rcm8 Equipment Maintenance
FROM THE HAZARDOUS LIVE VOLTAGE BEFORE ACCESS MAY RESULT IN OPERATOR NJURY SERVICING DEVICE Type: Rechargeable Ni-Cad battery pack Replacement: Liebert P/N 133455P1 Disposal: CAUTION. D or mutilate. May burst and cause burns or release toxic materials. Must be disposed of in an EPA approved manner. -
Page 39: Appendix A: Pager Special Characters
Appendix A: Pager Special Characters The following characters are valid for most pagers. Refer to the documentation that came with your pager for additional information. Table A–1 Telephone Number Characters Remote Modem and/or Pager Characters Character 0–9 Are the actual digits of the telephone number. Forces the modem to perform a “hook flash”... -
Page 41: Appendix B: Typical Configurations
Appendix B: Typical Configurations The RCM8 can be configured with tremendous flexibility, in order to accommodate various applications. The following diagrams illustrate some typical system configurations. Refer to Chapter 2 for complete explanation of DIP Switch settings. Standalone Operation with Optional Pager Dial-out and Optional SiteScan Connection Master #1 Typical DIP Switch Setting Numeric... - Page 42 Local String with Optional PC/Terminal Interface and Optional SiteScan Interface Optional Slave #4 Optional Slave #3 Slave #2 Master #1 Inputs 1-8 Inputs 25-32 Inputs 17-24 Inputs 9-16 PC with Terminal Emulation Application Video Display Terminal SiteScan SiteLink Module...
- Page 43 Local String with Master Repeater, and Optional Pager Dial-out Optional Slave #4 Optional Slave #3 Slave #2 Master #1 Inputs 1-8 Inputs 25-32 Inputs 17-24 Inputs 9-16 “Main Computer Room” Master Repeater “24-Hour Attended Security Station”...
- Page 44 Liebert Global Services Remote Monitoring Master #1 Liebert Global Services 24 x 7 x 365 Optional Customer Response Additional Center Slave Units Inputs 1-8 SiteScan Remote Dial-Up Monitoring Master Repeater Master #1 Optional Additional Slave Units Inputs 1-8 SiteScan SiteLink Module “Central Monitoring Site”...
- Page 45 Multiple Remote Sites Monitored from Central Location Location #1 Location #2 Master Repeater Location #3 Location #4 SiteScan SiteLink Module...
- Page 46 With more than 500,000 installations around the globe, Liebert is the world leader in computer protection systems. Since its founding in 1965, Liebert has developed a complete range of support and protection systems for sensitive electronics: Environmental systems: precision air conditioning from 1.5 to 60 tons.