Nautel VR-Link, Technical Instruction Manual

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VR-Link Technical Instruction Manual
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Section 1 General Information Issue 0.6
VR-Link
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS
Section 1 GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 INTRODUCTION
The RCMS interface unit, or VR-Link, is a
remote device that interfaces a Vector series
transmitter with multiple extended control/
monitor panels (ECMPs) and web based
control and monitoring ability via an internal
Netburner module.
The Netburner module is a serial to LAN
adapter that provides control and monitoring
of the transmitter through audible alarms and
status indicators in the form of a web page,
which can be accessed over an Ethernet
connection.
The ECMP is a remote control device used
to monitor - visibly or audibly – and control
the inputs and outputs of a Vector series
transmitter.
The VR-Link allows for connections with up
to three external ECMPs and one internal
ECMP via RS-485 serial communication.
The Netburner module is internal to the VR-
Link and is connected to a network using an
Ethernet cable.
Connection options between the VR-Link
and Vector series transmitter include
RS-232, RS-422 and optional leased line/
dial-up modem.
The combination of the available
connections allows for control/monitor
capabilities at multiple locations and virtually
any distance from the transmitter.
1.2 FACTORY SUPPORT
Nautel provides after sales factory support.
Technical assistance is available on a 24
hour, seven days a week basis. A factory
service facility for repair of modules/
assemblies is also available. Refer to the
Factory Support portion of the Warranty
pages at the front of this manual for
additional information.
1.3 PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF
MANUAL
This manual provides the information
required to install and operate the VR-Link.
1.4 PURPOSE OF EQUIPMENT
The VR-Link is intended to be used with
NDB systems.
1.5 MECHANICAL DESCRIPTION
The VR-Link is a standard 19” rack
mountable unit, secured with four panel
mount screws (See Figure 1-1). It measures
19 inches (483 mm) wide, 5.25 inches (133
mm) high, and 11.5 inches (292 mm) deep.
The front panel has a removable face plate
that can be replaced with an ECMP. There is
also a removable plate on the back of the
unit when the optional modem is not
installed. Figures 8-3 through 8-5 identify the
location of all electrical parts. All user
connections are on the back of the unit with
the exception of parallel control/monitor
points when an optional internal ECMP is
installed.