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Next, set the 

number of channels of each remote

 using SW2-1, 

-2.  One channel is considered 1 analog input/output plus 1 
contact input/output. Hence an RCI-800 can have at most 8 
channels. 
 
Next, set the 

number of channels of the host

 using SW2-3, -4.  

An RCI-800 can at most have 8 channels.  This is the number of 
channels that will be exchanged between the host and each 
remote. 
 

Remote Configuration:

 

 
To make an RCI-800 operate as a REMOTE unit, make sure that SW2-8 is flipped up. 
 
Next, set the 

remote address

 using SW1-1, -2 & -3.  Each 

remote in a system must have a unique address. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Next, set the 

number of channels on this remote

 using SW2-1, 

-2.  One channel is considered 1 analog input/output plus 1 
contact input/output. Hence an RCI-800 can have at most 8 
channels. 
 

Perform the next step only if this remote is communicating to the host via a repeater!!! 

 
When the remote is linked to a repeater the 

remote PHP

 

must be set using SW1-4, -5, -6.  The PHP of the remote 
must match the SHP of the repeater. 
 
 
 
 

 

Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI):

 

 
 The radio communications board has a signal strength 
indicator to show the level of the signal that was received 
from another radio.  The indicator consists of 3 LED’s 
labeled 1, 2 & 3.  It is desirable to operate with the highest 
signal strength achievable.  If the signal strength is less than 
-93 dBm, it is advisable to try to make adjustments to 
then system to bring the signal strength up.  A higher 
power setting on the radio or a higher gain antenna 
can be used to increase signal strength and achieve 
more reliable operation of the radio system. 
 
 

SW2-1 

SW2-2 

Channels on Remotes 

UP UP 

DOWN UP 

UP DOWN 

DOWN DOWN 

SW2-3 

SW2-4 

Channels on Host 

UP UP 

DOWN UP 

UP DOWN 

DOWN DOWN 

SW1-1 

SW1-2 

SW1-3 

Remote Address 

UP UP  UP 

DOWN UP  UP 

UP DOWN  UP 

DOWN DOWN  UP 

UP UP 

DOWN 

DOWN UP  DOWN 

UP DOWN 

DOWN 

DOWN DOWN  DOWN 

SW2-1 

SW2-2 

Channels on Remote 

UP UP 

DOWN UP 

UP DOWN 

DOWN DOWN 

SW1-4 

SW1-5 

SW1-6 

REMOTE PHP 

UP UP  UP 

DOWN UP  UP 

UP DOWN  UP 

DOWN DOWN  UP 

UP UP 

DOWN 

DOWN UP  DOWN 

UP DOWN 

DOWN 

DOWN DOWN  DOWN 

Signal Strength 

(dBm) 

LED 1 

LED 2 

LED 3 

-108 Flashing Off 

Off 

-101 On Off Off 

-93 On

 

Flashing Off 

-86 On

 

On

 

Off 

-79 On

 

On

 

Flashing 

-71 On

 

On

 

On 

Summary of Contents for RCI-800-RF9

Page 1: ...00 XXX If special or required 24 VDC For Technical Assistance And Questions Call USA 734 677 0459 CANADA 905 660 5336 8 Dry Contacts and 8 Analog Inputs Input Remote Control Signal Interface XXX SER R...

Page 2: ...ducts or all non standard products may not be returned for restocking Pribusin Inc warrants equipment of its own manufacture to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal conditions...

Page 3: ...ommunication using License free 900MHz Radio Band Spread Spectrum Radio Technology Provides Reliable Communication Re Transmission Error Correction Algorithms ensure Accurate Data Transmission 8 Dry C...

Page 4: ...og 8 Contact 8 Analog 8 Contact Remote 2 Remote 3 Master to Multi Remote 8 Analog 8 Contact 8 Analog 8 Contact 8 Analog 8 Contact 8 Analog 8 Contact Page J19 15 25 13 25 6 5 www pribusin com info prib...

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Page 7: ...VAC and protected by a 500mA 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 800 to 240VAC power...

Page 8: ...draw up to 125mA A total of 1A is available to power up to 8 field transmitters On a 2 wire connected input the field transmitter receives power from the RCI 800 and superimposes the signal onto the p...

Page 9: ...set it aside leaving it connected to the analog input output board via the 4 conductor I O cable Turn the power on and insert jumper H1 8 on the main circuit board and turn the OUTPUT CALIB trim pot...

Page 10: ...depending on jumper H1 4 the outputs will change at a rate determined by the jumper H1 6 2 The low end of the output value can be selected to be either 0mA or 4ma depending on jumper H1 5 This setting...

Page 11: ...igured 1 Point to Point and 2 Host to Multipoint In a Point to Point topology one host communicates with one remote The two exchange all their signals with one another The remote is configured as remo...

Page 12: ...ate with each other All radio configurations are done via two banks of DIP switches SW1 assigns the remote address from 1 to 100 using a binary encoding scheme SW2 assigns the Topology Network ID Chan...

Page 13: ...sponse time of the entire system The configuration in a repeater system becomes a bit more complex since all units in a network must know how the transmissions are to be routed To achieve this the rep...

Page 14: ...93dBm Host Configuration To make an RCI 800 operate as a host unit make sure that SW2 8 is flipped down Next set the number of remotes that the host is to communicate with using SW1 1 2 3 These switc...

Page 15: ...eceived Signal Strength Indicator RSSI The radio communications board has a signal strength indicator to show the level of the signal that was received from another radio The indicator consists of 3 L...

Page 16: ...installed We recommend coaxial cables be kept as short as possible and not exceed 100ft In some cases a direct line of sight may not be established but if there are solid structures such as buildings...

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