RXC-3000
Hardware Installation and User Guide
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Genave Electronics
Overview
The RXC-3000 is a standalone Receiver
– Decoder – Controller (RXC) device that is fully programmable from
either a computer or via the new Genave Twist-n-Touch
™ rotary input switch. The unit is equipped with a
transceiver, signal decoders, programmable logic controller, power supply, up to 5 relay outputs, optional LCD
screen, board mounted activation switches and USB computer interface, all contained in a NEMA 4
weatherproof enclosure.
The RXC-3000 is programmable, and not dependent upon any manufacture
rs’ particular tone code scheme. It
can, of course, detect and generate Motorola, GE, Bramco, RCA and many other standard codes. But it can just
as easily be programmed to use custom tone codes already in use, or to develop your own code schemes for a
particular application.
How It Works
The RXC-3000 monitors audio from its radio receiver for either DTMF or Two Tone Sequential signals. When the
unit receives signals that it has been programmed to act upon, it starts the associated pre-programmed script
from its memory. The script controls which outputs are activated and how long they are to operate, if a sound,
song or voice message is played from the ADPCM player, if the audio from the player is sent to its Public
Address (PA) port, etc...
How the History Memory works
The RXC-3000 remembers each signal it has been programmed to decode and logs it into its memory. If the unit
is equipped with the optional Real Time Clock (RTC) then each history entry will also have the time and date of
the received signal.
How the Real Time Clock works
The Real Time Clock (RTC) enables the RXC-3000 to start a script at a certain time and date. It can also disable
scripts from running, aka “Lockouts” (e.g. keep siren from operating at night) at certain times of the day or on a
particular day of the week such as Saturday or Sunday. The RTC has a battery that keeps the time current in the
event power is lost.
How the Radio works
When the RXC-3000 is equipped with a Maxon transceiver, many of the settings for the Maxon can be made
directly through the RXC-3000. No special programs or cables are required to make standard changes to the
radio's settings. Alternatively, the RXC-3000 can be connected to any audio source or radio receiver chosen by
the installer. The radio receives signals on a single narrow or wide band signal and sends the audio to the RXC-
3000 decoder circuitry. The radio's audio can also be sent to the PA audio port by the RXC-3000.
How the Audio Player works
If the RXC-3000 is equipped with the optional ADPCM player, the unit can play songs, sound or voice messages
that are stored in its TransFlash (TF) card. The audio is sent to the PA port and 600 Ohm port. The RXC-3000
can play up to 98 different audio files that are stored on the TF card.
How the Inputs work
In addition to the Twist-n-Touch switch, the RXC-3000 has 4 switches on the main board that can be
programmed to start or stop any script in the unit's memory. Additional inputs are available for installers to
connect to their own external switches.