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Answer-and-Originate Mode Configuration:

 

 
To make an RCI-100-MDM operate as an Answer-and-Originate unit, make sure that SW1-8 is OPEN.   
 
A PC computer or Laptop is required to configure the RCI-100-MDM in Answer-and-Originate mode.  
The computer must have an available serial port and software to send and receive the configuration file 
as well as a text editor to modify the configuration file.  We suggest using a Windows® 3.x/9x based 
computer since it will already have all necessary programs available.  The serial interface program 
used for illustration purposes in this manual is HYPERTERMINAL and the text-editing tool is 
NOTEPAD.  There is a Windows® based program available from Pribusin Inc. that will provide a more 
user-friendly interface.  Please contact Pribusin Inc for more information. 
 
 

HyperTerminal™ Setup:  

 
Before using HyperTerminal™ to access the RCI-100-MDM make sure the communications settings 
are set to the correct values.  The serial settings are 2400 BAUD, EVEN parity, 7 data bits & 1 STOP 
bit. 
 
Once HyperTerminal™ is running 
first select the COM port on your 
computer.  To do this click on 

File

 on the menu bar and select 

Properties

.  The Connection 

properties window will open. 
 
The most common choices are 
either COM1 or COM2.  Make 
sure that there is no other 
software running on the 
computer that uses this COM 
port.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
In rare cases a program that uses a different COM port or an internal modem may even cause 
problems with a free COM port.  To be on the safe side, shut down all programs that use any serial 
ports and/or modems before running HyperTerminal™. 

Summary of Contents for RCI-100 Series

Page 1: ...60 5336 Model Serial Function XXX MDM Modem Dial Up Communication RCI 100 XXX If special or required 1 Dry Contact and 1 Analog Input Input Remote Control Signal Interface XXX SER RS 232 485 Output 1 Form C Contact and 1 Analog Output XXX FSK Leased Line XXX RF2 2 4 Ghz Wireless XXX RF9 900 Mhz Wireless Power 24 VDC 117VAC 50 60Hz 240 VAC 50 60Hz ...

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Page 3: ...X system make sure it can accept analog modem transmissions Serial systems connect via standard modem cable Standard Features Bi directional Communication using Phone Line Dial Out Programmable for Status Setpoint Change Incremental Signal Change and Timed Interval Point to Point or Host to Multi Point Operation 1 Dry Contact and 1 Analog Input 1 C Relay Contact and 1 Analog Output Configurable to...

Page 4: ...Contact 1 Analog 1 Contact 2 Analog 2 Contact 2 Analog 2 Contact 1 Analog 1 Contact 1 Analog 1 Contact 1 Analog 1 Contact 1 Analog 1 Contact 9 59 7 71 4 60 www pribusin com info pribusin com CANADA Pribusin Inc 101 Freshway Dr Unit 57 Concord Ontario L4K 1R9 Ph 905 660 5336 Fx 905 660 4068 USA Pribusin Inc 743 Marquette Ave Muskegon MI 49442 Ph 231 788 2900 Fx 231 788 2929 Rev B Subject to change ...

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Page 7: ...y a 125mA SLOBLO fuse It can be wired for 240VAC operation by removing de soldering power jumpers J1 J2 and installing soldering jumper J3 When changing the RCI 100 to 240VAC power make sure to change the fuse to half of its value 62mA This is important since at 240VAC the RCI 100 requires only half the current as if it were powered from 120VAC Proper protection is only achieved by reducing the fu...

Page 8: ...nnected to I P and COM The analog input is connected to the RCI 800 in two fashions 1 Normal 3 wire connection or 2 two wire connection On a 3 wire connected input an external power supply or the 24V power output terminal of the RCI provides power to the field transmitter The field transmitter has a current source that provides the 4 20mA signal back to the RCI 100 If using the power supply of the...

Page 9: ...factory calibrated and should not require any adjustments To check the calibration of the output and relays use switch SW2 7 SW2 8 as shown below to set them to known states If an output should require some adjustment close SW2 8 only and turn the OUTPUT CALIB trim pot until the output reads 20mA If both switches are CLOSED the analog and contact inputs are passed straight through to the analog an...

Page 10: ...n state if a communications failure occurs If SW2 3 CLOSED then the analog output will ramp to the setting of K1 The output will change at a rate determined by the setting of K2 The settings of the trim pots can be read on test points TP1 2 using a voltmeter The test points read a voltage of 0 5V for a 0 100 adjustment where Output 0 20 mA and Ramp Rate 0 60 seconds 5 sec minimum SW2 Function OPEN...

Page 11: ...the other Both units can be programmed to operate in the Answer and Originate mode thus providing bi directional status change updates Modem configuration is done via a bank of DIP switches The switches are located on the communications board just to the left of the telephone jack They are either a slanted rocker type that flips up for OFF and down for ON or a flat rocker type that are marked OPEN...

Page 12: ...8 position DIP switches SW1 SW1 8 controls the mode of operation of the modem Answer Only Mode Configuration To make an RCI 100 MDM operate as an Answer Only unit make sure that SW1 8 is CLOSED Set the number of rings before the RCI 100 MDM is to answer using SW1 1 2 3 These switches are binary encoded as shown in the chart to the right If the RCI 100 MDM is to ignore all incoming calls during mai...

Page 13: ...program available from Pribusin Inc that will provide a more user friendly interface Please contact Pribusin Inc for more information HyperTerminal Setup Before using HyperTerminal to access the RCI 100 MDM make sure the communications settings are set to the correct values The serial settings are 2400 BAUD EVEN parity 7 data bits 1 STOP bit Once HyperTerminal is running first select the COM port ...

Page 14: ...Control Click the OK button Now click the Settings tab near the top of the Properties window to bring up the Settings window All settings here should be default settings and should not require any changes Click on the ASCII Setup button to bring up the ASCII Settings window Uncheck all check boxes The Wrap lines box is not important and it may be checked or unchecked Click the OK button until you ...

Page 15: ...or easy distinguishing when it comes time to send the file back to the RCI 100 MDM Click the Start button to begin the data capture Once all data has been received see Downloading Configuration Data below the capture feature must be turned off To do this click on the Transfer menu item select Capture Text and click Stop on the fly out window The file is now ready to be examined and modified by a t...

Page 16: ...unit is configured properly We suggest that you download the configuration data again after you have uploaded it to make sure that the RCI 100 MDM accepted it properly Upon completion turn the power switch OFF again remove jumper H6 1 move jumpers H5 back to the NORM position disconnect the serial cable and finally turn the power switch back on Download Configuration Data 1 Make sure your serial s...

Page 17: ... parameters of the Answer and Originate Mode The file is very simple in structure Modifications can be made easily with a text editing program however care must be taken to adhere to a few constraints 1 The first line of the configuration file must read RCI MDM The is very important During a configuration file upload the tell the RCI 100 MDM that a configuration file is being sent 2 Any line start...

Page 18: ...e 12 of 16 Above is the header portion of the configuration file It serves as a quick reference and it is sent out by the RCI 100 MDM every time the configuration data is downloaded It immediately precedes the actual configuration data ...

Page 19: ... Manuals RCI 100 MDM rev B doc Page 13 of 16 Above is the parameter portion of the configuration file This is where changes can be made using a text editing program ...

Page 20: ...0000 then the unit will NOT automatically initiate a call and will call only when a DI or AI status changes see below If this parameter is set to a value greater than 00000 then the unit will place a call automatically in this time interval Allowable values 00000 no auto dial 00001 65535 auto dial interval min REDIAL Number of times the unit will attempt a re dial if the previous dial failed to es...

Page 21: ...or an outside line and then wait before it dials the rest of the phone number REMOTE1 The phone number for REMOTE 1 The same rules apply as for the HOST REMOTE8 The phone number for REMOTE 8 The same rules apply as for the HOST DI STATUS DIALING DIxCHG Determines if a change on Digital Input x x 1 2 8 causes a call to be placed If this unit is a remote then a call will be placed to the host If thi...

Page 22: ...AL The parameter is calculated as follows AI CHANGE DIALING AIx CHG 00000 Determines if a specific amount of change on Analog Input x x 1 2 8 causes a call to be placed If this unit is a remote then a call will be placed to the host If this unit is a host then a call will be placed to the remote that corresponds to this input channel The amount of change required before a call is placed is express...

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