ELAN AUDIO SENTINEL / RCU-01 Remote Control System Owners Manual RCU01R02 ELAN Audio 2 STEEL COURT SOUTH GUILDFORD WA 6055 PHONE FAX (08) 9277 3500 (08) 9478 2266 www.elan.com.au techsupport@elan.com.
Contents List 1. SENTINEL / RCU-01 Product Overview 2. Packing list 3. SENTINEL System Specifications 4. Initial setup 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 Install the SENTINEL package Upgrade from a previous SENTINEL Version Connect the RCU to the PC Run SENTINEL and check Comms Configure Paging. (optional) 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 Configure a site and download to the RCU Configure a modem for use with the RCU Configure a Wavecom WM02 modem(optional) Configure Local Alarms(optional) 7.11 7.12 7.13 7.14 7.15 7.16 7.17 7.18 7.
1. SENTINEL / RCU-01 Product Overview The SENTINEL Remote Control System is designed and built in Western Australia by ELAN Audio. At its most basic, a system consists of an RCU-01 at the 'Remote Site' and a PC at the 'Control Site' running SENTINEL software. The SENTINEL System is primarily designed to control Radio and Television Broadcast Transmitter installations, but is equally suitable for control of equipment in Industrial Systems and Installations.
The 12V 7AH Gel Cell is a common Re-chargeable battery, and available off the shelf from most electronics component suppliers. ELAN Audio is unable to supply and ship these batteries by air with the RCU-01, as they are prohibited as general Air Cargo. ELAN Audio recommends and supplies the Maestro "Woomera" Modem.
2. Packing List SENTINEL Software package; • SENTINEL Owners Manual • SENTINEL installation CD For each RCU-01; • SENTINEL Owners Manual • One miniature XLR inline female connector for battery • • • 3. One miniature XLR inline male connector for DC out One DC Plug 1.
4. Initial Setup The 4.1 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 procedure to install, setup and run SENTINEL covers six basic steps. Install the SENTINEL package onto your PC Connect the RCU to the PC via the null modem cable Run SENTINEL and check Comms between RCU & PC Configure Paging. (optional) Configure a site and download to the RCU Configure a modem for use with the RCU.
4.3 Connect the RCU to the PC via the null modem cable Using a null modem cable, (details in Appendix.), connect the RCU-01 to a serial port on the Host computer. Generally, the 9 pin ‘D’ connector on the Host computer is COM1. 4.4 Run SENTINEL and check comms between RCU & PC Double click the icon to start. If you want SENTINEL to automatically start when windows starts, add SENTINEL to the start folder in the taskbar. Refer to SENTINEL Installation Reference later in this text for more details.
4.6 Configure a site and download to the RCU We now can set up the site configuration. You will of course have viewed the sample site configuration sheet and have copied a blank one and filled it in (see appendix). Note that you can progressively 'save' the config by clicking 'apply'. Add Site. • Click on 'Config' on the toolbar and select ‘ADD SITE' from the choices. You do not need to set alarm conditions at this stage until installed. • • Enter the new site name and OK. Enter the password and OK.
Security. • Select the Security Tab, to set the RCU password and Event threshold. This is where we set the embedded password used when connecting to RCU-01’s and the event log threshold. The default password is 'ELANRCU'. The Event log alarm threshold is the value the RCU-01 will contact the host to warn the user the event log is filling up. The RCU will store 99 events after which the oldest ones are lost as newer ones come in. Set this to about 80 for most systems.
4.7 Configure a modem for use with the RCU (If PSTN or mobile mode) If you have purchased the modem from ELAN Audio, it should be already configured. If you are not sure, then power the modem up and if the 'AA' (Auto Answer) LED is on, then that would indicate it has been configured. To use a modem in the SENTINEL /RCU system it is essential that the following parameters / functions MUST be available and configured on both the host and the remote modem.
4.8 Configure a Wavecom WM02 modem for use with the RCU This section describes the configurations for using a Wavecom WM02 at the RCU-01 remote site. It is assumed the SENTINEL control site will use a Maestro Woomera or other standard V90 modem. (See sect 4.7 for config) After the SIM card has been fitted, connect the Wavecom modem to a spare serial port on a PC. Fit the antenna, plug pack and interface lead.
4.9 Configure Local Alarms To allow for local alarms using the ELAN local alarm interface you need to do the following. • • • • • • • Exit SENTINEL. Find a free printer port on your computer Add a 'generic printer' using the standard windows printer configuration and the free printer port. Call the printer "Sentinel alarm'. Note: It must be called this exactly or SENTINEL will not work. To use the local alarm, enable 'Local Alarms' on the 'configure alarms' window.
5. SENTINEL Operation To interrogate an RCU-01 Click on 'Status' on the toolbar. Select the name of the site to connect to and click 'Connect'. After a short time, you should have a status screen showing, which will show the value of all inputs and outputs in real time (at about a 2 second rate). If this does not work, you can bypass the embedded connection method by selecting Manual instead of the site name when setting connection method.
6. RCU-01 Operation Using the 'UP' and 'DOWN' buttons, you can scroll through the following screens; Listed from the power up default and scrolling using the 'UP' button. • Site name. Use this to verify the site. • Type and version of the firmware, time and date of compilation. • RCU time and date • Connection Type. Regardless of the connection type set, if connected directly to the Host, the host can connect.
7. SENTINEL V2.2.0 Technical Reference 7.1 Installation Notes. There are a few simple requirements to install and use SENTINEL. Minimum Hardware Requirements • PC running WIN95C/98 or NT4 • Pentium 100 or better processor • 32M of RAM • CD-ROM • 5M of free hard drive space • VGA screen • One spare serial port. • One spare printer port for external alarm feature ( if required ). Installing the software • For a NEW INSTALLATION, see Section 4.1 for full instructions.
7.2 Host / RCU Communications Because SENTINEL communicates with an RCU via a serial connection it must know which serial port ( COM port ) to use. At any time SENTINEL could receive an incoming alarm packet so it must know at all times which serial port to monitor for data. For most users the selected COM port will be either COM1 or COM2. If the port is already in use, perhaps by a serial mouse, or doesn't exist then SENTINEL will warn the user and prompt them accordingly. Packet Response Delay.
7.3 Connect to Site Before SENTINEL can communicate with an RCU a communications connection must be established. This function allows the operator to select a site for connection. By selecting a site name then pressing the connect button SENTINEL will use the information in the Configuration database to determine the connection method and will automatically connect to the selected site.
7.4 Site Status When selected this window will automatically interrogate the RCU and retrieve version specific information from the RCU. It will then commence periodic polling of the current RCU status. The update period is approximately twice a second but this is dependant upon the connection mode. This status information is a snapshot of the RCU at the time of the poll. Any analog or status input that is in the alarm state will be highlighted in red.
7.5 Site Configuration All of the configuration information for each RCU site ( including titles, alarm limits, connection information etc. ) is stored in a common database. Various functions are available to allow access to that database to add, delete, copy edit etc. the contents. A typically process for configuring a new system would be: 1. Either copy ( Copy Site ) an existing configuration or add ( Add Site ) a new configuration. 2. Edit ( Edit Site ) site configuration. 3.
7.6 Alarms All of the alarm information received from the RCU's is stored in a database. This alarm information is a snapshot of the RCU at the time that the alarm was recognised by the RCU. Any analog or status input that is in the alarm state will be highlighted in red. The state of the control outputs is also displayed. The alarm information is date and time stamped by both the RCU and SENTINEL. The displayed alarm information is sorted on the SENTINEL date / time stamp.
7.7 Hardware Configuration • Direct Connection This is for a 'simple' point to point hardwired serial connection. There is no other hardware involved apart from a NULL modem cable. • Radio Connection This utilises a simplex radio modem link as the communication medium between SENTINEL and the RCU. Currently the TRIO TC-xxxSR series of radio modems are supported. They are available on a number of frequency bands and provide a 1200bps simplex link.
7.8 Site General Configuration Site Connection Type This determines the method that SENTINEL will use to communicate with the RCU. • Direct Connection This is for a 'simple' point to point hardwired serial connection. • Radio Connection This utilises a simplex radio modem link as the communication medium. • PSTN modem This requires an approved modem such as the Maestro Woomera, configured for PSTN dial up and uses either a PABX or PSTN dial up line connection as the communication medium.
7.9 Site Analog Input Configuration Operation There are 8 analog inputs available for monitoring, alarming and display under user control on each RCU. Any individual input can be scaled and can also be configured to generate an alarm. This alarming function can be disabled if desired. Analog Input Title ( 12 chars max ) This is used on SENTINEL and on the RCU to provide a meaningful title for the analog input. It is used on the Site Status window and the Alarm Log window.
7.10 Site Status Input Configuration Operation There are 16 ( or 24 depending upon RCU hardware options ) status ( digital ) inputs available for monitoring, alarming and display under user control on each RCU. Any individual input can be configured to generate an alarm. This alarming function can be disabled if desired.
7.12 Site Panel LED Configuration Operation There are 16 Front Panel LEDs available on the RCU to allow local monitoring of the status input states. Any individual LED can be configured to mimic any of the status inputs. Status Input to Mimic This determines which of the status inputs will be monitored by the selected LED. LED State • LED Off This will turn the RCU panel LED off effectively disabling the LED.
7.14 Site Mains Alarm Configuration Operation The mains input to the RCU can be configured to generate an alarm. This alarming function can be disabled if desired. The state of the Mains input can also be monitored on the RCU front panel by the 'AC Power' LED. Mains Alarm Configuration The Mains alarm inputs can be configured to generate an alarm under certain conditions. • Alarm Disabled Will inhibit any alarm from the Mains input.
7.16 Host Paging Configuration SENTINEL communicates with the paging service by using a dial up connection via the PSTN. To do this SENTINEL can either share an existing modem, with the normal site communications, or it can use a separate modem. The modem used for this feature must be connected to a serial port ( COM port ). For most users the selected COM port will be either COM1 or COM2.
7.18 Paging User Edit User Name This is a unique name for the paging user. It is used when allocating paging users to an RCU. Paging Service This is a preconfigured list of the paging services supported. Select the appropriate paging service for your system. Service ID This is the unique phone number of the SMS capable Digital Mobile phone. Enter the full number of the Digital Mobile in this field. 7.
8. RCU-01 Description The RCU-01 is the Site end of the SENTINEL system. It is housed in a 2RU enclosure and incorporates the Control Processor (NEC V25, 8bit), the I/O boards (one 8 port analog, two 8 port relay cards and three 8 port Opto input cards), the front panel display/switch board and the Power supply. The internal arrangement allows easy access to all the boards, fuses and settings. The I/O ports are all on 25 pin male ‘D’ connectors and share similar pin configurations.
8.1 Front Panel Operation Using the 'UP' and 'DOWN' buttons, you can scroll through the following screens; Listed from the power up default and scrolling using the 'UP' button. • Site name. Use this to verify the site. • Firmware type, version, time and date of compilation. • RCU time and date • Connection Type. Regardless of the connection type set, if connected directly to the Host, the host can connect.
8.6 Digital Input Pinouts The inputs are all floating with respect to ground and require a voltage injected into them. They all have reverse polarity protection and have a internally switchable sensitivity. As shipped, they are set for 4 to 24V input range. The DIP switch on each Opto card can be set for individual inputs to take a 12 to 48V range. Higher voltages require external dropping resistors. If AC sensing is required, use a small half or full wave rectifier to obtain DC.
8.9 RCU-01 Diagnostic Mode WARNING: Do not run the diagnostic while the relay outputs are connected to any equipment, as relays will be switched on and possibly all at once. You have been warned. To enter the RCU into diagnostic mode, remove power from the unit and remove the connectors for the relay outputs. Remove battery power also. With the Key switch in LOCAL, hold all the front panel switches on while power is applied. The unit will now be in Diagnostic mode.
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