Page 4 - T AB L E O F C O N T E N T S
T AB L E O F C O N T E N T S NOTE..........................................................................................................................................5 Section 1: INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................1 ...
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. This equipme...
Page 7 - Section 1: INTRODUCTION; Specifications; Electrical Specifications:
Section 1: INTRODUCTION The Liebert RCM8CE and RCM8DO Remote Contact Monitors annunciate alarms by monitoring eight contact-closure points, each point wired directly to the RCM8. Contact Liebert Environmental Service & Support at 800-543-2778 regarding installation, operation, or warranty issues...
Page 8 - Environmental Conditions:; Display and Controls; Audible Alarm
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) Enclosure Protection: IP30 (protection against solid foreign o...
Page 9 - Silence/Reset Switch; Figure 1. Component Arrangement
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...
Page 10 - Communications Ports; EIA-422 SiteScan Port—
4 • User Manual (7/99) Communications Ports The RCM8 has five physical connection ports: • EIA-232 (PC/Terminal) Port (DCE)— Accommodates a personal computer or VDT for setup and message display Refer to Chapter 2 of this manual and the section immediately following for information on installation a...
Page 11 - Section 2: Installation; Mounting Instructions; THIS; Physical Connections
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 Unpackin...
Page 12 - RCM8 with dial-up modems to remote locations and pagers; 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. Dwg No. 154559, Sheet 1 of...
Page 16 - The common; Power
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 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 au...
Page 17 - Modem; Communications parameters for this port are fixed; data
Section 2: Installation Proprietary EIA-485 The EIA-485 port is a proprietary connection that allows you to network multiple RCM8 units in a "daisy-chain" configuration. Multiple unit configurations must include a "master" unit to which three or four "slave" units can be conn...
Page 18 - Modem Settings; Terminal Parameters
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, 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 premi...
Page 19 - : Save the connection information
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. Liebert RCM8 • 13 5. Click on the Settings tab, an...
Page 21 - Section 3: RCM8 Menus; Space Bar
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 Sub-menus. The diagram on the following page describes the RCM8 men...
Page 22 - Figure 4. Menu Structure
Page 23 - To access the RCM8 Main Menu VIA MODEM:; Connect Using; Configuration; Esc
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...
Page 24 - To configure input options:; Enter
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...
Page 26 - Alarms Review
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, ...
Page 27 - To view the alarm history:; Alarms Clear
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 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 B...
Page 28 - Set Modem Options; To set modem options:; From the Main Menu, press; This menu also shows the current configuration.
Set Modem Options 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. Modem options ar...
Page 29 - Note; Using a Numeric Pager; Set Pager ID
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). Press Enter to return to the Modem Setup menu. Modem Phone Number 2 is not a leased-line option. Using an Alpha-Numeric Pager When using an alpha-numeric...
Page 31 - Set Terminal Options; To set terminal options:
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 m...
Page 32 - Master Unit Address
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, p...
Page 33 - To display the SiteScan alarm block:; Set New Password; To set a new password:; Exit
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 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...
Page 35 - Receive Alarms; To view input status:
Liebert RCM8 • 29 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...
Page 36 - Review Alarms; Press; Pager Operation
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 alarm history log stores up to 100 local alarms transmitted from non-repeater units o...
Page 37 - Safety Instructions; MUST; Battery; or
Section 5: RCM8 Equipment Maintenance Safety Instructions CAUTION: D EVICE MUST BE ISOLATED OR DISCONNECTED FROM THE HAZARDOUS LIVE VOLTAGE BEFORE ACCESS . NOTE: C IRCUIT BREAKER / SWITCH DOES NOT OPEN BATTERY CIRCUIT . O PEN CIRCUIT BREAKER / SWITCH AND DISCONNECT BATTERY PACK BEFORE SERVICING DEVI...
Page 39 - Appendix A: Pager Special Characters; Table A–1 Telephone Number Characters; Remote Modem and/or Pager Characters; Character Description; Are the actual digits of the telephone number.
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 Description 0–9 Are the actual digits of the ...
Page 41 - Appendix B: Typical Configurations
B-1 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 ...
Page 43 - Local String with Master Repeater, and Optional Pager Dial-out
Local String with Master Repeater, and Optional Pager Dial-out B-3 Master #1 Optional Slave #4 Optional Slave #3 Slave #2 Inputs 25-32 Inputs 17-24 Inputs 1-8 Master Repeater Inputs 9-16 “24-Hour Attended Security Station” “Main Computer Room”
Page 45 - Multiple Remote Sites Monitored from Central Location
Multiple Remote Sites Monitored from Central Location Location #1 B-5 Location #2 Location #3 Location #4 Master Repeater SiteScan SiteLink Module
Page 46 - Remote Contact Module; HE
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