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USER MANUAL

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RC-1216H

Ba-RC1216H-PA9

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User manual

Rev. PA9

– 2014 Sept 10

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RC-1216H

Web based remote control for

SteppIR, ACOM-2000A, Expert 1K-FA,

Elecraft KPA500 and Rotators

User Manual

Summary of Contents for RC-1216H

Page 1: ...RC 1216H Ba RC1216H PA9 Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved a User manual Rev PA9 2014 Sept 10 1 of 79 RC 1216H Web based remote control for SteppIR ACOM 2000A Expert 1K FA Elecraft KPA500 and R...

Page 2: ...NS setting 26 Remoterig dynamic dns service 27 DynDNS dynamic DNSservice 29 Application firmware upgrade 31 Bootloader firmware upgrade 32 Restart device 32 Networks and Firewalls 32 Portforwarding 33...

Page 3: ...t KPA500 control 62 Installation with Elecraft KPA500 63 Elecraft KPA 500 230VAC Power switching 64 Settings for Elecraft KPA500 64 Error and Warnings 69 AUX SW1 Relay 69 RC 1216H setup for Rotator co...

Page 4: ...ges to the product described in this document without notice Microbit does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product s or circuit layout s described herein A...

Page 5: ...eb based user interface for the operator The web interface is much more convenient to use over the Internet as no special software need to be installed in the PC and it can be reach from any Internet...

Page 6: ...iately The RC 1216 can be configured to remote control a Expert 1K FA Power amplifier The daily used controls and indicators are available direct from the web interface The RC 1216H also act as a seri...

Page 7: ...tact with the internal web server everything is OK 8 Make the basic software configuration for your system which is described the later in this user manual 9 Prepare the cables needed for your PA Ante...

Page 8: ...he remote configuring of your router you may need it later After that s done configure port forwarding see chapter Network and Firewalls When this is done your remote control unit should be reachable...

Page 9: ...with the controlled equipment Eg the Power Amplifier SteppIR control box Rotator Control box etc It has a male connector configured like a PC The communication parameter is set via the web interface...

Page 10: ...e WEB interface A USB cable is included with the product ETHERNETand LNK The unit can be connected to both 10 and 100 Mbit s Ethernet based TCP IP network The RC126H can be configured for different co...

Page 11: ...s says that max 50V can be switched with this Relay output The Relay can are rated 10A DC at 30V or 2A DC at 40V This means that if you want to Switch On Off a 230V Power amplifier etc you must contro...

Page 12: ...downloading the Microbit Setup Manager from the homepage www remoterig com Install the Setup Manager by following the instructions which shows up If you have an older Windows version where Netframewor...

Page 13: ...2014 Sept 10 13 of 79 FW HW Click on the Get button and the version of the firmware will show up in the upper window Go to the page www remoterig com and under downloads you can find the latest firmw...

Page 14: ...depending on the version and release date When you have selected the file click on the Update button and the update process will start the text in the bottom field will change to Updating firmware At...

Page 15: ...A new window wills pop up with the basic IP settings Change the settings so they fit into your local network and press the Save button to save the new settings The RC will restart again and when the t...

Page 16: ...AL m crob t RC 1216H Ba RC1216H PA9 Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved a User manual Rev PA9 2014 Sept 10 16 of 79 Net info Click on the Get button to read the IP setting currently in use by the...

Page 17: ...be able to contact the RC 1216H via the network you must configure the units to fit into your home network You can check your network configuration from your PC On the start menu select Run In the Ru...

Page 18: ...Sept 10 18 of 79 The Netmask is 255 255 255 0 the Netmask in the RC 1216H should be the same The Default gateway 192 168 0 1 the Gateway and DNS server in the RC should be the same In this case all th...

Page 19: ...hat the IP of the RC 1216H must have IP s in the area 192 168 128 2 to 192 168 128 255 The Netmask is 255 255 128 0 this the Netmask in the RC should be the same The Default gateway is 192 168 128 1 t...

Page 21: ...216H If the default IP address the RC not fit your network please use the PC program Microbit Setup Manager to change the IP addresses via USB Select setup page from the links on the left side and edi...

Page 22: ...6H Ba RC1216H PA9 Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved a User manual Rev PA9 2014 Sept 10 22 of 79 The info page shows some static information about the RC 1216H as firmware revision etc and also...

Page 23: ...2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved a User manual Rev PA9 2014 Sept 10 23 of 79 IP Settings The IP Settings menu is used to setup the initial IP parameters needed for the unit to connect to the IP network...

Page 24: ...address is used 255 255 255 0 default nnn nnn nnn nnn Gateway Gateway only when fixed IP address is used 192 168 0 1 default nnn nnn nnn nnn Dns server DNS address only when fixed IP address is used 1...

Page 25: ...ge user Enable password protection for the web by entering a username this field and a password next field If this field is empty the RC will not ask for password Some of the pages are still accessibl...

Page 26: ...and DynDNS which is not free anymore You can choose to use one of them The Dynamic DNS client checks what IP address your router has got from the ISP and sends the information to the Dynamic DNS s ser...

Page 27: ...16H etc The Remoterig dynamic dns service do not need any registration it s automatically generated based on the serial number on the equipment To activate the Remoterig dynamic dns client select ddns...

Page 28: ...nd Password are automatically generated The only important information is the Own host name copy the whole row this is the information you should put into your web browsers address field when you cont...

Page 29: ...DynDNS do not accept multiple updates from same IP The DynDNS client checks what IP address your router has got from the ISP and sends the information to DynDNS s DNS server When using DynDNS you ent...

Page 30: ...outer should be checked value in minutes Off Dynamic DNS client disabled 10 20 30 40 50 60 180 600 1440 Dynamic DNS host name Sets which DNS service you will use ddns remoterig com our own free servic...

Page 31: ...ike 1216H CRC_v1 38_2011 09 04 bin Connect to the RC 1216H and select Application upgrade Then click on the Browse button and select the file with the new firmware After that you click on the Upgrade...

Page 32: ...IP addresses on the inside your little LAN to one common IP address on the outside using port conversion At the remote end the router must be configured so that port 80 default settings is directed t...

Page 33: ...l rights reserved a User manual Rev PA9 2014 Sept 10 33 of 79 Portforwarding A typical setup screen for activating port forwarding is shown below There is one row assigned for each port service all re...

Page 34: ...you have to connect the data line from the radio to the SDA 100 via the RC 1216H AUX SW1 Relay as there the SDA 100 protocol do not support switching on off the Autotrack remotely We hope they will im...

Page 35: ...PA9 Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved a User manual Rev PA9 2014 Sept 10 35 of 79 Manual You have also to prepare the cabling and do the Initial setup see Step by step RC 1216H setup Installat...

Page 36: ...a few settings needed for the SteppIR besides the standard IP settings described under Step By Setup When you do the setup only connect the 12V power do not connect the cables to the SDA 100 Click on...

Page 37: ...th the new settings The unit will restart Now connect the cables to the SDA 100 When the cables are connected click on Main pwr and the SDA 100 will power up The Green Online LED will be steady if it...

Page 38: ...r explanations Note that the SDA 100 has a memory of it s state before it s loosing it s DC power For example removing the DC cord or in this case switching of the DC power with the relay To store the...

Page 39: ...ted from the RC 1216H to the PA RS 232 port If you also have the ACOM antenna switch you need to make a special Y cable Another cable is needed from the RC 1216H AUX SW1 socket to the PA for Remote po...

Page 40: ...ling and do the Initial setup see Step by step RC 1216H setup Installation with ACOM 2000A Standard installation of the RC 1216H and ACOM 2000A 230 VAC 230 VAC 230 VAC 230 VAC 12V ACOM 2000A ACOM 2000...

Page 41: ...al Rev PA9 2014 Sept 10 41 of 79 ACOM 2000A with ACOM 2000S Antenna Switch When the ACOM 2000S antenna switch is already connected to the RS 232 port at the PA you must use a split cable ACOM 2000A AC...

Page 42: ...42 of 79 ACOM 2000A 230VAC Power switching If you need to control the 230VAC Mains power a relay can be controlled by the RC 1216H Be sure it s 2 pole relay and that it can handle the large current ne...

Page 43: ...w settings needed for the ACOM 2000A besides the standard IP settings described under Step By Step Setup When you do the setup only connect the 12V power do not connect the cables to the ACOM PA Click...

Page 44: ...ings in the PA Cclick on apply changes to update the RC 1216H with the new settings The Unit will restart After restart you will see the ACOM 2000 window Now connect the cables to the ACOM 2000A Click...

Page 45: ...e ACOM control panel RCU They can be a little slower as the PA is not responding very fast There is two dropdowns the left one is to preselect band segment same as can be done via the up dwn buttons o...

Page 47: ...rier and the tune will be done The window will indicate the result of the tuning and the new values will be stored You have to manually close the window after tuning The Main Power button controls an...

Page 48: ...d segment Temp indicators etc The web based control is very handy to use specially when traveling etc as you can control the PA from any device with a web browser like smartphones pads etc A serial ca...

Page 49: ...rnal relay Remember that the relay should be 2 pole and should handle the large current needed by the Expert 1K FA The PWR SW relay is controlled by the MAIN PWR Button The MAIN PWR Button must be act...

Page 50: ...of 79 Edxpert 1K FA 230VAC Power switching If you need to control the 230VAC Mains power a relay can be controlled by the RC 1216H Be sure it s 2 pole relay and that it can handle the large current ne...

Page 51: ...few settings needed for the Expert 1K FA besides the standard IP settings described under Step By Step Setup When you do the setup only connect the 12V power do not connect the cables to the PA Click...

Page 52: ...change the settings in the PA Click on apply changes to update the RC 1216H with the new settings The Unit will restart After restart you will see the Expert window Now connect the serial cable to th...

Page 53: ...ower selection operating status and temp are shown as they are reported from the PA The frequency is what the PA reports and the accuracy can vary There are control buttons for OUTPUT POWER Switching...

Page 54: ...are able to use the PA as normal controlled from the front panel of the PA Remember that the PA cannot be set in to operate if it has no communication with the radio Error and Warnings If a Fault situ...

Page 56: ...ept 10 56 of 79 AUX SW1 Relay At the Advanced settings page there is a Settings where you can decide how the spare relay output AUX SW1 should behave It can be set to follow either the Main on off but...

Page 57: ...terface meaning that you can use the Expert PC software to control the PA simultaneously This is convenient if you need to change some settings like the automatic selection of antenna ports or other t...

Page 58: ...sing Setup Microbit Setup Manager to create a virtual serial port Start the Microbit Setup Manager it must be v1 27 or later select the serial port tab select a free serial port enter the IP address o...

Page 59: ...erved a User manual Rev PA9 2014 Sept 10 59 of 79 Open the Setup tab and select the same COM port as you selected in the Setup manager When you have selected serial port go back to the Setup Manager W...

Page 60: ...served a User manual Rev PA9 2014 Sept 10 60 of 79 Browse the System info page in the RC 1216H you should see that RFC2217 now have changed to connected If you already have the page up click F5 to ref...

Page 61: ...program and the program should be able to control the PA as normal You can now use both the web page and the PC program simultaneously When you have done this setup once the virtual serialport is inst...

Page 62: ...rd power SWR Band segment Temp indicators etc The web based control is very handy to use specially when traveling etc as you can control the PA from any device with a web browser like smartphones pads...

Page 63: ...PA The PWR SW relay is controlled by the MAIN PWR Button The MAIN PWR Button must be activated for the software function even if you don t have connected anything to the PWR SW relay The AUX SW1 rela...

Page 64: ...the KPA 500 230 VAC 230 VAC RELAY 230V 16A COIL 12V 230 VAC 230 VAC 12V Elecraft KPA 500 GND GND GND Settings for Elecraft KPA500 There are only a few settings needed for the Elecraft KPA500 besides...

Page 66: ...change the settings in the PA Click on apply changes to update the RC 1216H with the new settings The Unit will restart After restart you will see the KPA500 window Now connect the serial cable to th...

Page 67: ...mp are shown as they are reported from the PA There are control buttons for MAIN PWR Controls the Relay for Mains on the RC 1216H must be on even if you have not connected the relay OPR STBY Change mo...

Page 68: ...014 Sept 10 68 of 79 In operate mode the PWR scale is rescaled and are showing PA output power ATTENTION Before you try to operate the PA via RC 1216H be sure that you have done all settings in the PA...

Page 69: ...tion a popup window will show up with the Error Warning code Click on the Confirm button to clear the Fault situation Note You must allow popup windows in your web browser to be able to use this funct...

Page 70: ...ou can program to your favorite directions A serial cable has to be connected from the RC 1216H to the rotator control box or serial interface The example shows cabling for the Prosistel rotators If y...

Page 71: ...you can start using the RC 1216H You have also to prepare the cabling and do the Initial setup see Step by step RC 1216H setup Installation example with Prosistel or AlfaSpid Standard installation of...

Page 72: ...relay can be controlled by the RC 1216H It should be connected to the PWR SW connector Be sure it s 2 pole relay and that it can handle the current and voltage needed 230 VAC 230 VAC 230 VAC 230 VAC...

Page 73: ...Rotator control function besides the standard IP settings described under Step By Setup When you do the setup only connect the 12V power do not connect the cables to Rotator Click on the Advanced set...

Page 74: ...Rotator settings link The Rotator settings page will show up On the top there is a Rotator image URL It point out where the pictures for the compass is stored Do not change the address if you do not h...

Page 75: ...216H Ba RC1216H PA9 Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved a User manual Rev PA9 2014 Sept 10 75 of 79 After restart you will see the Rotator Screen Until you have connected the rotator and power it...

Page 76: ...nect to the rotator and show the Azimuth As long as the green LED is on it will show live data when it change to red data is not updated live Reload the page to get it live again You can now rotate th...

Page 77: ...6H Dimensions LxHxD 105 x 90 x 39 mm Weight 250 g Ip class IP20 Power supply requirement 10 18V DC via DC Plug 2 1 mm 5 5mm Current drain at 13 8V App 160 mA Network connection RJ45 T Base10 100 Relay...

Page 78: ...o radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient...

Page 79: ...author or Microbit takes no responsibility for damage or injuries of any kind that may arise from the use and miss use of the product or information contained The author do not warrant the accuracy a...

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