Liebert RCM8DO User Manual

S I T E M O N I T O R I N G RCM8CE & RCM8DO Remote Contact Module INSTALLATION & USER MANUAL

4 • User Manual (7/99) Communications Ports The RCM8 has five physical connection ports: • EIA-232 (PC/Terminal) Port (DCE)—Accommodates a personal

Section 2: Installation This section describes the installation procedure for monitoring systems using the RCM8. Installation includes: • Unpackin

6 • User Manual (7/99) • RCM8 with local, short-haul modems • RCM8 with dial-up modems to remote locations and pagers • RCM8 monitoring multiple

Section 2: Installation Settings and Connections To connect the RCM8: 1. Set the SW1 DIP Switches as described in the tables below: Refer to Figur

8 • User Manual (7/99) Figure 3a. Physical Connections and DIP Switches (RCM8CE)

Section 2: Installation Figure 3b. Physical Connections and DIP Switches (RCM8DO) Liebert RCM8 • 9

10 • User Manual (7/99) • Terminal Baud Rate (7)—1200 or 2400 baud selectable. 7 data bits, even parity, 1 stop bit are fixed. • Common Alarm R

Section 2: Installation Proprietary EIA-485 The EIA-485 port is a proprietary connection that allows you to network multiple RCM8 units in a "

12 • User Manual (7/99) Modem Settings Data compression needs to be disabled on external modems used with RCM8. On U.S. Robotics Sportster® modems,

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; E

Section 3: RCM8 Menus The RCM8 Main Menu has 12 options that let you set configuration parameters. Accessing the Setup Menus After you have install

Figure 4. Menu Structure 16 • User Manual (7/99)

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

Setup Input Options Menu The Setup Input Options item lets you configure RCM8 information governing alarm delays, contact status, dial codes, alarm

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

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.

Chapter 3: Main Menu and SubMenus Liebert RCM8 • 21 To view the alarm history: 1. From the Main Menu, press 3 to display the alarm history. Alarms

Set Modem Options The Set Modem Options item from the Main Menu lets you configure the telephone numbers and dialing parameters for modem connected

Chapter 3: Main Menu and SubMenus Liebert RCM8 • 23 Set Modem Phone Number 2 (3) Enter a phone number for another receiving modem (if applicable). Pr

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 me

Chapter 3: Main Menu and SubMenus Set Terminal Options The Set Terminal Options Main Menu item lets you configure the audible beep characteristics tha

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 connect

Chapter 3: Main Menu and SubMenus Liebert RCM8 • 27 Display SS Alarm Block The Display SS Alarm Block option from the Main Menu sends RCM8 informatio

Liebert RCM8 • 29 Section 4: Operation When the RCM8 is installed and configured correctly, the unit basically operates on its own receiving and re

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 Termina

Section 5: RCM8 Equipment Maintenance Safety Instructions CAUTION: DEVICE MUST BE ISOLATED OR DISCONNECTED FROM THE HAZARDOUS LIVE VOLTAGE BEFORE

Appendix A: Pager Special Characters The following characters are valid for most pagers. Refer to the documentation that came with your pager for

TABLE OF CONTENTS NOTE...

B-1 Appendix B: Typical Configurations The RCM8 can be configured with tremendous flexibility, in order to accommodate various applications. T

Local String with Optional PC/Terminal Interface and Optional SiteScan Interface B-2 Inputs 25-32 Optional Slave #4 Input

Local String with Master Repeater, and Optional Pager Dial-out B-3 Master #1 Optional Slave #4 Optional Slave #3 Slave #2

Liebert Global Services Remote Monitoring Master #1 Liebert Global Services24 x 7 x 365 Customer Response Center Optional Additional Slave Unit

Multiple Remote Sites Monitored from Central Location Location #1 B-5 Location #2 Location #3 Location #4 Master Repeater SiteScan SiteLink Mo

Remote Contact Module RCM8CE & RCM8DO LIEBERT CORPORATION 1050 DEARBORN DRIVE P.O. BOX 29186 COLUMBUS, OHIO 43229 800.877.9222 PHONE

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. Th

Section 1: INTRODUCTION The Liebert RCM8CE and RCM8DO Remote Contact Monitors annunciate alarms by monitoring eight contact-closure points, each po

2 • User Manual (7/99) Environmental Conditions: Operating Temp: 5°C to 40°C Operating Relative Humidity: 0%-95% (non-condensing) Operating Altitude

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 rel