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RM2000 Series

Installation and 

Configuration Guide

Summary of Contents for RM2000 Series

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Page 3: ...RM2000 Series Bullhorn Installation and Configuration Guide American Innovations Ltd http www aiworldwide com 12211 Technology Blvd Austin TX 78727 Phone 512 249 3400 Fax 512 249 3444...

Page 4: ...n Innovations Ltd The Bullhorn logo and icon are registered trademarks of American Innovations Ltd Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the...

Page 5: ...nical Support 10 CHAPTER 2 RM2020 Installation 13 RM2020 Overview 13 ORBCOMM Satellite Service 14 Preparing for the Installation 15 Electrostatic Discharge 16 Ground Connection 16 Installing Conduit 1...

Page 6: ...og Readings 37 Set Up an Input Channel for Digital Readings 39 Set Up Channel 5 for Accumulator Readings 41 Set Up Channel 6 for Accumulator Readings 43 Save Settings in the Event Log 44 Transmit a Te...

Page 7: ...RM2000 Series Installation and Configuration Guide iii APPENDIX C Optional Equipment 57 AC Battery Charger 57 APPENDIX D Glossary 59 Index 69...

Page 8: ...RM2000 Series Installation and Configuration Guide iv...

Page 9: ...e Bullhorn Asset Tracker BAT website This guide is divided into the following chapters Chapter 1 Getting Started Chapter 2 RM2020 Installation Chapter 3 RM2000 Series Configuration Chapter 4 Maintenan...

Page 10: ...equipment Lithium Battery Precautions WARNING To protect against personal injury or damage to the lithium battery observe the following precautions prior to using the battery Lithium batteries may get...

Page 11: ...orn Asset Tracker BAT website using digital cellular or satellite communication networks You can quickly determine the status of field equipment anytime using information that is posted to your accoun...

Page 12: ...Series Small slotted screwdriver Small Phillips head screwdriver Wire stripper Wire cutter Voltmeter Adjustable wrench if installing the solar panel battery charger Socket or open end wrench set Sate...

Page 13: ...rking with a Bullhorn unit that includes a USB configuration port install the USB device driver included in the installation kit prior to connecting the Bullhorn unit to your computer For more informa...

Page 14: ...nostic tools for checking unit input channels RSSI level and transmitting a test packet to confirm communications with the Bullhorn website NOTE You can also use the Bullhorn Information Line to verif...

Page 15: ...n attempt to locate a suitable device driver already installed on your computer Exit any open windows and then complete the procedure in this section to install the USB device driver BATtools Suite In...

Page 16: ...UCT and all support files Click Help Support Files Support Files for Download BATtools Suite Installer If a previous version of the software is installed using the Everyone installation option uninst...

Page 17: ...l files are extracted 2 Open BATtools zip file and double click the BatToolsSuiteInstaller exe file to begin the installation 3 Check the Universal Config Tool check box 4 Check the Silicon Laboratori...

Page 18: ...tem It is typically used when installing units in the field The system identifies when the last data transmission or test packet was received on your website account for a unit you specify Complete th...

Page 19: ...n Guide Getting Started 11 Table 1 1 How To Contact Technical Support Telephone 512 249 3400 E mail bhtechservices aiworldwide com Mail American Innovations Ltd ATTN FDD Technical Services 12211 Techn...

Page 20: ...RM2000 Series Installation and Configuration Guide 12 Getting Started...

Page 21: ...RM2020 also includes 6 isolated input channels with the following specifications Input channels 1 3 and 4 support analog 5VDC or active digital Input channel 2 supports analog 100VDC or active digita...

Page 22: ...tight Fitting 1 Front View To Externally Mounted Antenna see antenna note below NOTES Input Channels CH1 CH6 See manual for input channel specifications Antenna After installing the antenna on a suit...

Page 23: ...ing an RM2020 1 Does the installation area provide enough room to easily open the enclosure When you finish the installation you ll need to open the enclosure to configure the unit for service using t...

Page 24: ...ted metal surface before opening the enclosure door of the unit or handling electronic parts If an antistatic wrist strap is unavailable discharge static electricity from yourself and your clothing by...

Page 25: ...cklist prior to installing an RM2020 Mount the unit in an area that provides a clear unobstructed view of the sky The installation area should be clear of all obstructions such as building trees and h...

Page 26: ...ith the ORBCOMM satellite 6 Connect the solar panel battery charger cable in the connector on the bottom of the RM2020 enclosure 7 Connect your device s to RM2020 input channels and dress input wires...

Page 27: ...2 u bolts two 2 pipe brackets and mounting hardware 4 nuts and washers for the u bolts The typical installation is on a free standing metal pole or pipe using the included u bolt kit to attach the en...

Page 28: ...olts or other appropriate fasteners to hold the enclosure in place 6 Continue with Installing the Antenna Surge Arrestor on page 21 Alternate Mounting Method on a Flat Surface An accessory kit part nu...

Page 29: ...ions in step 5 8 Place the enclosure back in place where the holes line up and drive in lag bolts or other appropriate fasteners to hold the enclosure in place Installing the Antenna Surge Arrestor Co...

Page 30: ...able in the mounting hole on the bracket 3 From the top of the bracket place the antenna on the brass mount and then twist the antenna clockwise to tighten 4 Apply silicone adhesive around the base of...

Page 31: ...harger instead install the equipment using the manual part no 122119 provided in the installation kit NOTE If you plan to use the optional AC Battery Charger instead of the solar panel battery charger...

Page 32: ...plit ring washers provided in the installation kit 2 Tilt the solar panel angle bracket so the glass panel faces south for maximum sun exposure a Loosen bracket adjustment screws and loosen and remove...

Page 33: ...ther end of the cable in an available USB or RS232 serial port on your computer 2 Turn ON the RM2020 power switch Figure 2 1 3 Start the UCT software When the Find Devices window displays select your...

Page 34: ...tifier interface or test point option kit install the option kit using the instructions in the manual that is provided with the option kit b Use the following information to connect the input device i...

Page 35: ...kit NOTE The RM2020 produces a clicking sound when power has been applied This is a normal function and indicates the unit is polling the input channels 5 Plug the configuration cable in the 4 pin USB...

Page 36: ...RM2000 Series Installation and Configuration Guide 28 RM2020 Installation...

Page 37: ...ect the unit to your computer Start UCT and select a unit to configure page 30 3 Load a template if one is available for the unit type you plan to configure page 32 4 Choose a folder on your computer...

Page 38: ...ur computer If you use Microsoft ActiveSync to synchronize the Allegro field computer with your computer complete the following steps to temporarily disable the software 1 Click Start Programs Microso...

Page 39: ...2000 Series Configuration 31 Figure 3 1 Find Devices 4 The main configuration window displays after selecting a unit Figure 3 2 Press F2 or click Tools Read Unit Settings to verify UCT and the unit ar...

Page 40: ...these files in a different folder on your computer complete the following steps 1 Click Tools Options to display the Options window 2 Click Folder for Log files to display the Browse for folder windo...

Page 41: ...e the unit It does not keep track of the month or year nor does it correct itself for daylight savings time The unit uses the controller clock as a basis for all time related operations Complete the f...

Page 42: ...device connected to the input channels of the unit use the procedures in the following sections to set up channels and alarms Set Up an Input Channel for Millivolt Readings page 34 Set Up an Input Cha...

Page 43: ...maximum voltage level supported by the input channel in the top and bottom fields of Raw voltage values on unit input respectively For example to have the input channel read a rectifier shunt with a...

Page 44: ...hen type a value in the High Alarm field The unit transmits an alarm packet when the input channel reading is higher than the value entered in the High Alarm field 9 If you want to include deadband in...

Page 45: ...CH4 to display the channel configuration window Figure 3 4 For example click CH2 if the input device is connected to input channel 2 of the unit Unit input channels 1 2 3 and 4 support 5V with channel...

Page 46: ...in the Low Alarm field The unit transmits an alarm packet when the input channel reading is lower than the value entered in the Low Alarm field 8 If you want the unit to continue transmitting low alar...

Page 47: ...Based on the input channel the input device is connected to click CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 CH5 or CH6 to display the channel configuration window Figure 3 5 For example click CH3 if the input device is connect...

Page 48: ...Alarm to have an alarm transmitted when the input voltage is lower than the threshold value b Click Transmit High Alarm to have an alarm transmitted when the input voltage is higher than the threshold...

Page 49: ...itor open and closed states based on a voltage input 3 If you want to include an optional Debounce filter in alarm settings type the number of seconds the input channel must remain in an alarm state b...

Page 50: ...the threshold value b Click Transmit High Alarm to have an alarm transmitted when the input voltage is higher than the threshold value 8 If channel 5 is set up in Digital Dry Contact mode complete the...

Page 51: ...display the channel configuration window Figure 3 7 Figure 3 7 Example of Channel 6 CH6 Accumulator Settings 2 Click Digital Dry Contact if the unit will monitor open closed states based on a digital...

Page 52: ...figuration settings click File Save Current Setup in Event Log NOTE The Event Log is used later when setting up the unit on the BAT website The file saves on your hard drive in the same folder as the...

Page 53: ...indow 2 Open an existing folder or create a new folder to store the template 3 If you want to change the default file name of the template type a name for the template in the File name field making su...

Page 54: ...RM2000 Series Installation and Configuration Guide 46 RM2000 Series Configuration...

Page 55: ...kept dry and dust free as much as possible Solar Panel Battery Charger To help maintain maximum charging efficiency remove dust and dirt from the glass surface using a mild soap and water Periodicall...

Page 56: ...harge or replace the battery as soon as possible to ensure uninterrupted service If you need a replacement battery please contact Technical Support for assistance Battery Types RM2020 units are design...

Page 57: ...ve 30 C 86 F you ll need to charge the battery before configuring and using the RM2020 If you need to store lead acid batteries for an extended period of time monitor the voltage periodically and rech...

Page 58: ...the RM2020 refer to the battery replacement procedure in this manual Use the UCT software to verify the RSSI level is sufficient for transmissions RM2020 unit uses an RSSI scale of 0 0 to 15 0 Levels...

Page 59: ...attached to any unpainted metal surface before opening the enclosure door of the unit or handling electronic parts If an antistatic wrist strap is unavailable discharge static electricity from yourse...

Page 60: ...ceplate 5 Lift up the faceplate and insert the top flange in the top groove inside the enclosure See Figure A 2 Figure A 2 Secure Faceplate 6 Disconnect the red positive and black negative battery cab...

Page 61: ...on later 8 Install the new battery Secure the battery using the battery bracket and standoffs set aside earlier 9 Reconnect the battery cables to the battery positive to positive red and negative to n...

Page 62: ...RM2000 Series Installation and Configuration Guide 54 Battery Replacement...

Page 63: ...cur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged t...

Page 64: ...RM2000 Series Installation and Configuration Guide 56 Regulatory Notices...

Page 65: ...MM satellite network such as the RM2020 Figure C 1 AC Battery Charger and Kit Complete the following steps 1 Use a small slotted screwdriver to remove two 2 screws on the AC battery charger Figure C 1...

Page 66: ...er cable in the battery charger connector on the bottom of the enclosure See Figure 2 1 on page 14 b Connect the other end of the battery charger cable to the AC battery charger in the following manne...

Page 67: ...hat must pass between recognized alarms Alarm Input An informational field that indicates the current alarm status of the unit If the input device is connected to the CH 1 alarm input on the unit the...

Page 68: ...the input channel configuration window If the input channel is configured in either digital dry contact or active digital mode the Current Read and Input columns show the same reading Deadband Deadba...

Page 69: ...ng is either Closed or Open depending on the reading received by the input channel If the input channel is configured in active digital mode the reading is either HI or LO depending on the reading rec...

Page 70: ...g with scaling applied to the reading The UCT software scales the raw reading using the scale value you specify for each channel on the channel configuration window Read Now Auto Update Click the Read...

Page 71: ...tional filter for input channels set up in analog mode The response filter slows the unit s response to sudden changes in the input signal The purpose of the filter is to help eliminate false alarm tr...

Page 72: ...the following qualifications GSM unit requires an RSSI greater than 88dB RSSI is on a negative scale Numbers closer to zero indicate a stronger signal SAT unit uses an RSSI scale of 0 00dB to 50 00dB...

Page 73: ...double register 12 digit register If required add leading zeroes to the left of the number to produce either a 6 digit scaled reading or a 12 digit scaled reading when working with a double register I...

Page 74: ...r Not currently used Transmission Schedule Scheduled data transmission at regular time intervals Transmit Click the Transmit button to force the unit to send a test packet for communications testing S...

Page 75: ...Max device the number 4 displays for each channel in the Instr Type field Other instrument types and their corresponding identification numbers include Mercor Mini 0 Mercor ECAT 1 Mercor Electronic Re...

Page 76: ...RM2000 Series Installation and Configuration Guide 68 Glossary...

Page 77: ...ist strap 2 Auto update 67 B Battery connecting 49 disconnecting 49 gell cell 48 recharging 49 storing 49 Battery charger solar panel 23 Battery installation date 33 Battery type 33 BATtools 7 8 9 10...

Page 78: ...1 Input closed 61 hi 61 lo 61 open 61 raw value 61 Input channel active digital 3 Input channels 13 Installation mounting 15 Installation option Everyone 7 Just Me 7 Instrument type 67 International g...

Page 79: ...65 positive 65 Scaled read 62 Scaled reading 60 Scaling 65 Scaling method 65 Second accumulator 59 Serial number unit 65 Solar panel 23 battery charger installation 23 Status indicator 66 T Template...

Page 80: ...RM2000 Series Installation and Configuration Guide 72 Index...

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Page 82: ...http www aiworldwide com 12211 Technology Blvd Austin TX 78727 Phone 512 249 3400 Fax 512 249 3444 Part No 122148 000 Rev 1 May 2 2012...

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