S I T E M O N I T O R I N G RCM8CE & RCM8DO Remote Contact Module INSTALLATION & USER MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS NOTE..........................................................................................................................................5 Section 1: INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................1 Specifications................................................................................................................................................ 1 Display and Controls .........................................
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. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Section 1: INTRODUCTION Contact Liebert Environmental Service & Support at 800-543-2778 regarding installation, operation, or warranty issues. 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).
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) Enclosure Protection: IP30 (protection against solid foreign objects 2.
Section 1: INTRODUCTION Silence/Reset Switch The Silence/Reset switch turns OFF the audible alarm. If DIP Switch SW1-8 is ON, the common alarm relay output will reset with the Silence/Reset switch. ON/OFF Switch 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.
Communications Ports The RCM8 has five physical connection ports: Refer to Chapter 2 of this manual and the section immediately following for information on installation and configuration using these communications ports.
Section 2: Installation This section describes the installation procedure for monitoring systems using the RCM8. Installation includes: • Unpacking and Inspection • Mounting the RCM8 at the designated site • Making RCM8 physical connections based on application needs • Configuring the modem Unpacking and Inspection Inspect the package when delivered by the freight carrier. If the shipping container is damaged, check for internal damage and file a claim with the carrier if necessary.
• 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. Dwg No. 154559, Sheet 1 of 3 8/21/97 Figure 2.
Section 2: Installation Settings and Connections To connect the RCM8: 1. Set the SW1 DIP Switches as described in the tables below: Refer to Figure 3 when making physical connections to the RCM8. Refer also to Appendix B to define the application you wish to install.
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• Terminal Baud Rate (7)—1200 or 2400 baud selectable. 7 data bits, even parity, 1 stop bit are fixed. • Common Alarm Relay (Silence/Reset) (8)—The common alarm relay energizes with any input alarm or received alarm. If Silence Reset is ON, the relay de-energizes when the audible alarm is silenced. If OFF, the common alarm relay remains energized until the input alarm is cleared. 2. Make the following physical connections as applicable. Refer to Figures 1 and 3.
Section 2: Installation Proprietary EIA-485 Liebert recommends a maximum cable length of 3280 feet. Use a twisted-pair wire and maintain polarity (+/−). The slave unit at the end of the string (the last RCM8) must have the P4 jumper set to IN. The P4 jumper on all other units must be set to OUT. The EIA-485 port is a proprietary connection that allows you to network multiple RCM8 units in a "daisy-chain" configuration.
Modem Settings 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. The modem command AT&M4 allows the modem to select the error correction mode; AT&M0 will manually disable error correction.
Section 2: Installation 4. Click on the Configure button. Select the corresponding baud rate as set on RCM8 DIP Switch 1-7; select 7 data bits; Even parity; 1 stop bit; No flow control. Click on OK to confirm entry and return to previous dialog box. 5. Click on the Settings tab, and the ASCII Setup button. Ensure the Send line ends with line feeds check box is selected, and that the Echo typed characters locally check box is de-selected. Click on OK to confirm entries and exit from dialog box. 6.
Section 3: RCM8 Menus The RCM8 Main Menu has 12 options that let you set configuration parameters. Accessing the Setup Menus After you have installed your RCM8 system you must set the software parameters using the RCM8 Main Menu and Submenus. The diagram on the following page describes the RCM8 menu system. You can access the Main Menu from a local computer connected to the RCM8 or remotely via computer/modem. To access the RCM8 Main Menu from a LOCAL COMPUTER: 1. Turn on the computer and the RCM8. 2.
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Chapter 3: Main Menu and SubMenus To access the RCM8 Main Menu VIA MODEM: 1. Make sure RCM8 and attached modem are turned on and properly configured. 2. On the remote PC, set up terminal emulation session for dial-out access – Connect Using an attached modem, rather than direct connect to a com port. 3. Once a connection has been established with the RCM8, press Space Bar to initiate the log-in process. 4. Type the RCM8 password, then press Enter to gain access to the RCM8.
Setup Input Options Menu 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. Set Delays 2. Set NO or NC or BAT 3. Set Dial Code A 4. Set Alternate Dial Option 5. Set Dial Code B 6. Set Alarm Messages 7. Set Site Id 8. Set Pager Id to Quit 2.
Chapter 3: Main Menu and SubMenus Set Dial Code A (3) Select an alarm option for transmission through the modem port. • 0=Disabled, do not transmit via modem • R=Transmit alarm to another RCM8 • 1=Transmit alarm to remote device via PHONE NUMBER 1 • 2=Transmit alarm to remote device via PHONE NUMBER 2 Remote devices connected to Phone Numbers 1 and 2 can be RCM8s, terminals, or (regular or numeric) pagers. Press 3 to select a modem port transmission code.
Set Alarm Messages (6) Enter a custom alarm message to display each time its associated input alarm is triggered. You can enter up to 25 characters. 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. Press 6, then enter the specific contact point to configure (01 - 08). The existing message is displayed with a prompt to enter the new message.
Chapter 3: Main Menu and SubMenus To view the alarm history: 1. From the Main Menu, press 3 to display the alarm history. Alarms Last Cleared at 08-15-97 13:41:37 07-05-99 13:05:21 WATER UNDER FLOOR 07-04-99 05:45:32 HIGH HUMIDITY 07-03-99 23:57:16 HIGH HUMIDITY End - Press Space Bar for Menu This is a view-only screen indicating when the alarms were last cleared and listing the first 20 recorded alarms (by input contact number). 2.
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. The Set Modem Options item from the Main Menu lets you configure the telephone numbers and dialing parameters for modem connected to the unit. You can also perform a test on the communications port where the modem and phone are connected to verify proper operation. To set modem options: 1.
Chapter 3: Main Menu and SubMenus Set Modem Phone Number 2 (3) Modem Phone Number 2 is not a leased-line option. Enter a phone number for another receiving modem (if applicable). Press Enter to return to the Modem Setup menu. Using an Alpha-Numeric Pager When using an alpha-numeric pager, you must enter the letter "A" before the pager access code phone number. Refer to the sample screen on page 17 of this manual.
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 EIA232 terminal port. This feature is useful to verify proper modem operation. Press Enter to return to the Modem Setup menu.
Chapter 3: Main Menu and SubMenus Set Terminal Options The Set Terminal Options Main Menu item lets you configure the audible beep characteristics that are annunciated when an alarm occurs and terminal/modem parity. This option also lets you enable a communications check that sends a date and time message at a specified hour each day. To set terminal options: 1. From the Main Menu, press 7 to display the terminal options Sub-menu: RCM8 TERMINAL OPTIONS MENU 1. Set Number of Beeps = 5 2.
Set 485 Options 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. From the Main Menu, press 8 to display the Terminal Options Sub-menu: RCM8 EIA-485 OPTIONS MENU * Master Unit Address = 1 1. Set Online Units = 2.
Chapter 3: Main Menu and SubMenus Display SS Alarm Block The Display SS Alarm Block option from the Main Menu sends RCM8 information to a SiteScan alarm block. Alarm information on up to 4 RCM8 units can be displayed by the SiteScan. To display the SiteScan alarm block: 1. From the Main Menu, press A to display the SiteScan alarm block: 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 01 00 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 This is a view-only screen.
Section 4: Operation When the RCM8 is installed and configured correctly, the unit basically operates on its own receiving and responding to incoming alarms. While the RCM8 is fully functional on its own, it is more convenient to connect a computer or monitor to facilitate operator interaction. This section describes the RCM8 operator functions. Receive Alarms The green and red LED lights on the RCM8 front panel indicate normal operation and receipt of alarms.
Review Alarms 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. The Alarms Review option for a master unit displays local alarms only. The alarm history log stores up to 100 local alarms transmitted from non-repeater units or 16 alarms transmitted from connected repeater units. The RCM8 can display up to 20 alarms on a screen at a time.
Section 5: RCM8 Equipment Maintenance Safety Instructions CAUTION: DEVICE MUST BE ISOLATED OR DISCONNECTED FROM THE HAZARDOUS LIVE VOLTAGE BEFORE ACCESS. NOTE: CIRCUIT BREAKER/SWITCH DOES NOT OPEN BATTERY CIRCUIT. OPEN CIRCUIT BREAKER/SWITCH AND DISCONNECT BATTERY PACK BEFORE SERVICING DEVICE. NOTE: WHEN THE FOLLOWING SYMBOLS ARE DISPLAYED, THEY INDICATE: CAUTION: a. Earth grounding conductor b. . Alternating Current FAILURE TO CONNECT EARTH GROUNDING CONDUCTOR MAY RESULT IN OPERATOR INJURY.
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 Description Are the actual digits of the telephone number. ! Forces the modem to perform a “hook flash” (i.e. hang up quickly and release) operation.
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.
Local String with Optional PC/Terminal Interface and Optional SiteScan Interface Optional Slave #4 Optional Slave #3 Inputs 25-32 Inputs 17-24 Slave #2 Inputs 9-16 PC with Terminal Emulation Application Or Video Display Terminal SiteScan SiteLink Module B-2 Master #1 Inputs 1-8
Local String with Master Repeater, and Optional Pager Dial-out Optional Slave #4 Optional Slave #3 Inputs 25-32 Inputs 17-24 Slave #2 Inputs 9-16 Master #1 Inputs 1-8 “Main Computer Room” Master Repeater “24-Hour Attended Security Station” B-3
Liebert Global Services Remote Monitoring Master #1 Optional Additional Slave Units Liebert Global Services 24 x 7 x 365 Customer Response Center Inputs 1-8 SiteScan Remote Dial-Up Monitoring Master Repeater Master #1 Optional Additional Slave Units Inputs 1-8 SiteScan SiteLink Module “Remote Facility” B-4 “Central Monitoring Site”
Multiple Remote Sites Monitored from Central Location Location #1 Master Repeater Location #2 Location #3 Location #4 SiteScan SiteLink Module B-5
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