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UNIVERSAL CONTROLLER LITE (MCS-16) USER GUIDE

CONTENTS

Section 1 - User Guide

Device Family Overview

1:1

General Overview

1:2

Compatible Switch Units

1:3

Typical System Specifications

1:4

Product Specification

1:5

Connection and Switch Details

1:6 - 1:13

Handset and Switch Unit Options

1:14 - 1:15

Handset Specification

1:16 - 1:19

Switch Unit Specification

1:20 - 1:23

Programming the Unit

1:24 - 1:35

Section 2 - Installation Guide

1 Specification

2:36

2 Installation Requirements

2:37

3 System Description

2:38 - 2:41

4 Wiring and Connections

2:42 - 2:44

5 Device Connections

2:45 - 2:47

UNIVERSAL CONTROLLER LITE (MCS-16)

VERSION 1

USER GUIDE

RSG Engineering Limited

Telephone :

01543 438800

Fax :

01543 438801

Email :

[email protected]

Web :

www.rsg-ontop.com

For the operation of standard vehicle rooftop lighting, secondary lighting and power management

This document is aimed to guide purchasers, installers and then the user of the Universal Controller Lite (MCS-16) simply and smoothly

through its operation so that it can be applied in the most effective manner. As such it is divided into the following sections:

Embedded software enables simple system set-up
together with amendments without the need
to change wiring

Summary of Contents for MCS-16

Page 1: ...cription 2 38 2 41 4 Wiring and Connections 2 42 2 44 5 Device Connections 2 45 2 47 UNIVERSAL CONTROLLER LITE MCS 16 VERSION 1 USER GUIDE RSG Engineering Limited Telephone 01543 438800 Fax 01543 438801 Email sales rsg ontop com Web www rsg ontop com For the operation of standard vehicle rooftop lighting secondary lighting and power management This document is aimed to guide purchasers installers ...

Page 2: ...s Handset 16 Buttons 1 18 H 7 MaxiPlus Handset 15 Buttons 1 18 H 8 MaxiPlus Handset 14 Buttons 1 18 H 9 Universal Handset Plus 16 Buttons 1 19 J Switch Unit Specification 1 20 J 1 Slimline Switch Unit 5 Small Buttons 1 20 J 2 Slimline Switch Unit 1 Large 4 Small Buttons 1 21 J 3 Maxi DIN Flush Fit Switch Unit 14 Small Buttons 1 22 J 4 Maxi DIN Flush Fit Switch Unit 2 Large 12 Small Buttons 1 22 J ...

Page 3: ...ersal Multi Way Switch Unit with 5 small or 5 small and one large button as standard Also available with optional quick fit rubber shroud Part Number UNI SLM XXX Maxi DIN Flush Fit Switch Unit MCS F14 Description Universal Multi Way Switch Unit with 13 or 14 buttons as standard Part Number UNI MAX XXX MaxiPlus DIN Flush Fit Switch Unit MCS F16 Description Universal Multi Way Switch Unit with 13 or...

Page 4: ... also has the ability to interface with vehicle CAN Bus signals or alternatively when fully developed operate with the Home Office Single Vehicle Architecture CAN Bus protocol as specified in publication 39 11 Therefore vehicle operational signals can be obtained directly from its electronic control systems via the data bus rather than picking up from the electrical electronic signal associated wi...

Page 5: ...tions in legends and switch actions it is likely that some configuration of the Universal Controller Lite MCS 16 would be required In most cases this would be achieved via the built in programming interface Description Dynamic hand held communications devices designed for use as a stand alone device or in conjunction with a Universal Multi Way handset Part Numbers UNI MIC 005 Mini Handset MCS T8 D...

Page 6: ...p com 1 4 UNIVERSAL CONTROLLER LITE MCS 16 USER GUIDE V1 D TYPICAL SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS D Typical System Specifications Single handset with optional built in microphone Single handset with PA microphone Two handsets not exceeding 20 buttons in total For applications requiring between two and four handsets ...

Page 7: ...t Air horn input HRT positive or negative activation Multiple siren tones selected from software Monitor signal active when siren on PA UK and European sounds City Mode volume reduction feature Workshop mode volume suppression feature for testing Can be linked with other MCS siren devices to give two vehicle effect LOAD SHEDDING MODULE Via internal or external monitoring Automatic in conjunction w...

Page 8: ...ts Expandable Outputs Headlight Flasher Load Shedding LED Diagnostic Panel 16 Outputs Split Charging Logic RSG Engineering Limited Telephone 01543 438800 Fax 01543 438801 Email sales rsg ontop com Web www rsg ontop com 1 6 UNIVERSAL CONTROLLER LITE MCS 16 USER GUIDE V1 F CONNECTION AND SWITCH DETAILS F Connection and Switch Details ...

Page 9: ...ts USB Port RS485 MAXI SWITCH UNIT UNI MAX XXX Traditional Individual Switching Options MIDI SWITCH UNIT UNI MID XXX SLIMLINE SWITCH UNIT UNI SLM XXX MAXIPLUS SWITCH UNIT UNI MAXF MXH XXX Microphone Option RSG Engineering Limited Telephone 01543 438800 Fax 01543 438801 Email sales rsg ontop com Web www rsg ontop com 1 7 UNIVERSAL CONTROLLER LITE MCS 16 USER GUIDE V1 F CONNECTION AND SWITCH DETAILS...

Page 10: ...ound Earth for the Siren MCS Ignition 20 Amps Primary Battery Bank B 40 Amps Supply to Outputs Bank B Connections Low Power Outputs 4 x high power 20Amp 4 x Low Power 0 6Amp ve ve Polarity Outputs 2 x Diode Pair Outputs Bank A Connections Low Power Outputs 4 x high power 20Amp 4 x Medium Power 2 5Amp ve ve Polarity Outputs 2 x Diode Pair Outputs Siren Speaker Connector 8 or 11 Ohm F 3 Outputs and ...

Page 11: ...quipment Logic Control CAN Bus operating parameters can be set up and defined in the CAN Bus User Interface Module that is within the Installer Program see Section K RSG Engineering Limited Telephone 01543 438800 Fax 01543 438801 Email sales rsg ontop com Web www rsg ontop com 1 9 UNIVERSAL CONTROLLER LITE MCS 16 USER GUIDE V1 F CONNECTION AND SWITCH DETAILS F 5 CAN Bus Interface F Connection and ...

Page 12: ...SG Engineering Limited Telephone 01543 438800 Fax 01543 438801 Email sales rsg ontop com Web www rsg ontop com 1 10 UNIVERSAL CONTROLLER LITE MCS 16 USER GUIDE V1 F CONNECTION AND SWITCH DETAILS F Connection and Switch Details ...

Page 13: ...e light remote buttons etc high or low inputs Run Lock operating parameters can be set up and defined in the Run Lock User Interface Module that is within the Installer Program see Section K RSG Engineering Limited Telephone 01543 438800 Fax 01543 438801 Email sales rsg ontop com Web www rsg ontop com 1 11 UNIVERSAL CONTROLLER LITE MCS 16 USER GUIDE V1 F CONNECTION AND SWITCH DETAILS F 7 Run Lock ...

Page 14: ...tery Relay Auxiliary Second Battery Voltage levels and timing periods are set up and defined in the Split Charging User Interface Module that is within the Installer Program see Section K Secondary Battery Supplying Power Primary Battery Supplying Power F 8 Split Charging Logic RSG Engineering Limited Telephone 01543 438800 Fax 01543 438801 Email sales rsg ontop com Web www rsg ontop com 1 12 UNIV...

Page 15: ...tion Switch RSG Engineering Limited Telephone 01543 438800 Fax 01543 438801 Email sales rsg ontop com Web www rsg ontop com 1 13 UNIVERSAL CONTROLLER LITE MCS 16 USER GUIDE V1 F CONNECTION AND SWITCH DETAILS F 9 LED Diagnostic Display F Connection and Switch Details ...

Page 16: ... All Run Lock H L Flash Front Spots Right Alley 360 Blues Left Alley Map Light Sign Int Light The range of Universal Multi Way handsets and switch units are the preferred option for use with the Universal Controller Lite MCS 16 particularly for new installers These units are supplied fully programmed by RSG to the customers specification see pages 1 16 1 23 for individual specification sheets Each...

Page 17: ...ghtness when OFF high brightness when ON and both levels dimmed at night Back light colour can be set to suit switch function A fully tactile one piece wipe clean keypad with positive clicks Multiple mounting options for each type of switch unit Optional Anti Bacterial finish available Each switch can operate independently or in conjunction with other switches as well as having unique legends ther...

Page 18: ... AND SWITCH UNIT SPECIFICATION H Handset Specification Please Note Any key can be programmed for use as PTT Push To Talk please tick the box next to the appropriate key number if required L Latching M Momentary please tick the box next to the appropriate key number if required The key colour is created by the LED shining behind the key please specify the colour required Keep words as short as poss...

Page 19: ...idi Handset 8 Buttons MCS T10 Switch No Legend eg Front Spots Colour PTT L M 1 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 H Handset Specification Please Note Any key can be programmed for use as PTT Push To Talk please tick the box next to the appropriate key number if required L Latching M Momentary please tick the box next to the appropriate key number if required The key colour is created by the LED shining behind the key...

Page 20: ...Multi Way MaxiPlus Handset 14 Buttons MCS T16 Switch No Legend eg Front Spots Colour PTT L M 1 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 H Handset Specification Please Note Any key can be programmed for use as PTT Push To Talk please tick the box next to the appropriate key number if required L Latching M Momentary please tick the box next to the appropriate key number if required The key colour is created...

Page 21: ...words if an abbreviation is not stated we will insert a standard abbreviation I DO require PTT Push to Talk I DO NOT require PTT Push to Talk Essential Notes The 16 way Handset Plus is available with and without PTT Push To Talk Push to Talk is operated by a switch on the right hand side of the unit Please ensure that you tick the appropriate box below Push to Talk Operating Switch Optional RSG En...

Page 22: ... is not stated we will insert a standard abbreviation Cable entry and button numbering will remain in the same position regardless of orientation please tick the appropriate box to specify cable entry One Box Single Vehicle Architecture OBSVA Solution compatible Switch No Legend eg Front Spots Colour L M 1 2 3 4 5 CABLE ENTRY RIGHT CABLE ENTRY LEFT I require cable entry on the RIGHT I require cabl...

Page 23: ...standard abbreviation Cable entry and button numbering will remain in the same position regardless of orientation please tick the appropriate box to specify cable entry One Box Single Vehicle Architecture OBSVA Solution compatible 1 Large 4 Small Buttons Vertical MCS F5 1 2 3 4 5 5 4 3 2 1 Switch No Legend eg Front Spots Colour L M 1 2 3 4 5 CABLE ENTRY BOTTOM CABLE ENTRY TOP I require cable entry...

Page 24: ...nd button numbering will remain in the same position regardless of orientation please tick the appropriate box to specify cable entry Switch No Legend eg Front Spots Colour L M 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 CABLE ENTRY RIGHT CABLE ENTRY LEFT I require cable entry on the RIGHT I require cable entry on the LEFT J 4 Universal Multi Way Maxi DIN Flush Fit Switch Unit 2 Large 12 Small Buttons MCS F1...

Page 25: ...quired The key colour is created by the LED shining behind the key please specify the colour required Keep words as short as possible and abbreviate long words if an abbreviation is not stated we will insert a standard abbreviation Cable entry and button numbering will remain in the same position regardless of orientation please tick the appropriate box to specify cable entry I require cable entry...

Page 26: ...is to cover expenses unless significant quantities are required over the project lifetime Although RSG can supply the software CD to suitably qualified persons it is not normally practical to offer technical support to customers who have not partaken in formal training scheme Entering the Universal Controller Plus Programming Mode Before attempting to perform any detailed programming as described ...

Page 27: ...P ROW LEFT CONNECTOR A Supply Output Current To Operate Comment Consumption 5 6 7 8 TOTAL CURRENT BANK B MAX 40A BANK B TOP ROW RIGHT CONNECTOR B Supply Output Current To Operate Comment Consumption 4 x Medium Power Outputs 2 5Amps maximum each Supply Output Current To Operate Comment Consumption 1 2 3 4 BANK A BOTTOM ROW LEFT CONNECTOR RSG Engineering Limited Telephone 01543 438800 Fax 01543 4388...

Page 28: ...INFORMATION 2 Input signals 16 x in total 8 x Negative Switching Inputs Input To Operate In Conjunction with Other Functions if Appropriate Comment 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 RSG Engineering Limited Telephone 01543 438800 Fax 01543 438801 Email sales rsg ontop com Web www rsg ontop com 1 26 UNIVERSAL CONTROLLER LITE MCS 16 USER GUIDE V1 K PROGRAMMING THE UNIVERSAL CONTROLLER PLUS K 2 Allocation of Operationa...

Page 29: ...ctive when siren ON Normal 100 Watt Siren Level City Mode Siren 80 of max Workshop Test Mode Siren 50 80 of max Microphone and Radio Re Broadcast Options Parameter to be Specified Required Yes No and Operational Parameter Comment Microphone Required separate unit Microphone required with handheld switch panel RSG Engineering Limited Telephone 01543 438800 Fax 01543 438801 Email sales rsg ontop com...

Page 30: ...ned in Software 4 Split Charge Controller Parameter to be Specified Required Yes No and Operational Parameter Comment Switch In Secondary Battery Level Switch In Charge Secondary Battery Level Monitoring of Primary Battery Voltage Output to Drive Charging Solenoid Solenoid Pull In Voltage Level Solenoid Drop Out Voltage Level RSG Engineering Limited Telephone 01543 438800 Fax 01543 438801 Email sa...

Page 31: ...ld be defined by customers requiring RSG to assist with setting up a unique MCS 16 configuration file Completed By Name Company Date RSG Engineering Limited Telephone 01543 438800 Fax 01543 438801 Email sales rsg ontop com Web www rsg ontop com 1 29 UNIVERSAL CONTROLLER LITE MCS 16 USER GUIDE V1 K PROGRAMMING THE UNIVERSAL CONTROLLER PLUS K 2 Allocation of Operational Parameters continued K Progra...

Page 32: ...V_PAB V_P V_B V_A V_A V_A V_B V_P A typical sample of how power may be distributed within the MCS 16 to aid assigning outputs BANK A INPUT BANK B INPUT PRIMARY INPUT GROUND RSG Engineering Limited Telephone 01543 438800 Fax 01543 438801 Email sales rsg ontop com Web www rsg ontop com 1 30 UNIVERSAL CONTROLLER LITE MCS 16 USER GUIDE V1 K PROGRAMMING THE UNIVERSAL CONTROLLER PLUS K 3 Power Distribut...

Page 33: ...typical most complex function However as options are so vast and varied we recommend one of our training courses is attended RSG Engineering Limited Telephone 01543 438800 Fax 01543 438801 Email sales rsg ontop com Web www rsg ontop com 1 31 UNIVERSAL CONTROLLER LITE MCS 16 USER GUIDE V1 K PROGRAMMING THE UNIVERSAL CONTROLLER PLUS K 4 User Interface Handset Type K Programming the Universal Control...

Page 34: ...MCS 16 Outputs RSG Engineering Limited Telephone 01543 438800 Fax 01543 438801 Email sales rsg ontop com Web www rsg ontop com 1 32 UNIVERSAL CONTROLLER LITE MCS 16 USER GUIDE V1 K PROGRAMMING THE UNIVERSAL CONTROLLER PLUS K 5 User Interface Handset Buttons to MCS 16 Outputs K Programming the Universal Controller Lite MCS 16 ...

Page 35: ...t for details RSG Engineering Limited Telephone 01543 438800 Fax 01543 438801 Email sales rsg ontop com Web www rsg ontop com 1 33 UNIVERSAL CONTROLLER LITE MCS 16 USER GUIDE V1 K PROGRAMMING THE UNIVERSAL CONTROLLER PLUS K 6 User Interface Interactive Functions within the MCS 16 K Programming the Universal Controller Lite MCS 16 ...

Page 36: ...ndset is in the correct orientation imagine that each row of buttons becomes a number The bottom row of buttons are always row zero 0 regardless of the type of handset the next row becoming one 1 two 2 and so forth travelling up the handset Step 2 Ensure the MCS 16 is wired and powered up ready to accept the handset s Simultaneously press and hold down a button on row 0 and row 2 Whilst holding th...

Page 37: ... in the correct orientation imagine that each row of buttons becomes a number The bottom row of buttons are always row zero 0 regardless of the type of handset the next row becoming one 1 two 2 and so forth travelling up the handset Step 2 Ensure the MCS 16 is wired and powered up ready to accept the handset s Simultaneously press and hold down a button on row 0 and row 1 Whilst holding these butt...

Page 38: ...Outputs 2 39 3 4 RS485 Serial Interface 2 39 3 5 CAN Bus Serial Interface 2 39 3 6 Audio Announcements and Volume 2 39 3 7 Diagnostics 2 40 4 Wiring and Connections 2 42 4 1 Power Inputs 2 42 4 2 Power Outputs 2 42 4 3 Diodes IO s 2 42 4 4 Configurable Outputs 2 43 4 5 System Connector 2 43 4 6 Inputs 2 43 4 7 CAN Bus 2 43 4 8 RS485 2 44 4 9 Speaker Outputs 2 44 5 Device Connections 2 45 5 1 MCS 1...

Page 39: ...used to provide power to a single power output 1 3 Digital Inputs 8 x Positive Switched 8 x Negative Switched 1 4 Analog Inputs Primary battery sense 1 5 Analog Monitoring Bank A voltage sense Bank B voltage sense Internal temperature monitor Output channel current monitors Siren system current monitor 1 6 Outputs 8 x High side current and voltage protected outputs 4 x Positive or Negative switchi...

Page 40: ...bstruct fan vents along the top side or under surfaces of the MCS 16 Do not install any equipment on top or underneath the MCS 16 The above installation requirement must be followed for safe operating and extended product lifetime RSG Engineering Limited Telephone 01543 438800 Fax 01543 438801 Email sales rsg ontop com Web www rsg ontop com 2 37 UNIVERSAL CONTROLLER LITE MCS 16 USER GUIDE V1 2 INS...

Page 41: ...40 Amps each Each channel can be programmed with individual over current and under voltage protection Channel 4 is sourced from the primary battery input Each output is independently capable of switching 20 Amps Using Software the outputs can be configured for Minimum Voltage Dropout Disables the output when the supply voltage drops below the set level Maximum Current Protection Disabled the outpu...

Page 42: ...ptions 3 6 Audio Announcements and Volume Settings The MCS 16 has an internal speaker amplifier for making announcements to the vehicle occupants Please see the Software Modules Battery Monitoring and Gateway Commander To set the volume levels for the MCS32 follow the following procedure 1 Press and hold the MCS 16 Diagnostic Button on the side of the unit this is located next to the System Connec...

Page 43: ...eature is not enabled c AMBER If the Standby Mode is enabled the LED shows amber while the unit is timing down to Standby Mode d RED Unit will not enter Standby Mode until active outputs are de activated SIREN a OFF Siren has not been configured in software b SLOW PULSING GREEN Siren is in low power standby mode Not Enabled c FAST PULSING GREEN Siren is internally powered and ready to operate d GR...

Page 44: ...e state of the outputs The following table defines the state of the output OFF The output is not enabled GREEN The output is enabled This does not show the flash pattern only that the output is active AMBER The output is enabled but the supply voltage has dropped below the set level Voltage Dropout RED OFF H S Handset Inputs RS485 or PWM LEDS 1 16 display the state of the inputs on the 2 groups of...

Page 45: ...und System Ground Chassis 4 Bank A Power Supply to A Bank Outputs and the Siren PIN NAME FUNCTION SUPPLY 1 4 Power Outputs Bank A 5 8 Power Outputs Bank B 4 3 Diode I O s RSG Engineering Limited Telephone 01543 438800 Fax 01543 438801 Email sales rsg ontop com Web www rsg ontop com 2 42 UNIVERSAL CONTROLLER LITE MCS 16 USER GUIDE V1 4 WIRING AND CONNECTIONS 4 Wiring and Connections ...

Page 46: ...places the MCS 16 into a very low power mode All functionality is suspended 4 6 Inputs PIN NAME FUNCTION 1 8 Positive Inputs User Defined 9 16 Negative Inputs User Defined 4 7 CAN Bus PIN NAME FUNCTION 1 Remote Power Output 12v Output for CAN Remotes Protected with a 500mA resettable fuse 2 CAN 1 High 3 CAN 1 Low 4 Ground 5 CAN 2 High 6 CAN 2 Low RSG Engineering Limited Telephone 01543 438800 Fax ...

Page 47: ...aker 2 11 Ohm Speaker 3 8 Ohm Speaker typically to RSG 8 Ohm speaker part number LSP 210 4 Right 8 Ohm Speaker typically to RSG 8 Ohm speaker part number LSP 210 RSG Engineering Limited Telephone 01543 438800 Fax 01543 438801 Email sales rsg ontop com Web www rsg ontop com 2 44 UNIVERSAL CONTROLLER LITE MCS 16 USER GUIDE V1 4 WIRING AND CONNECTIONS 4 Wiring and Connections continued For connection...

Page 48: ...LE EXTENSION ADAPTOR REPLACEMENT PART NUMBER 19 1389 CONNECTORS AND PIN PACK REPLACEMENT PART NUMBER 22 1584 HAND HELD MICROPHONE WITH PRE AMP REPLACEMENT PART NUMBER UNI MIC 005 IN LINE JOINING PIECE REPLACEMENT PART NUMBER 19 1389 MICROPHONE CLIP KIT REPLACEMENT PART NUMBER ACC 242 MCS 16 Y SPLITTER Links Microphone handset and MCS 16 REPLACEMENT PART NUMBER ACC 236 CAN AUDIO SPLITTER ADAPTOR RE...

Page 49: ...iption and Application Item Code RSG Part Number MCS 16 Microphone with pre amp 2011274 UNI MIC 005 Microphone mounting kit dash half spare Clip Bracket 13 1250 Microphone mounting clip all types spare 2011287 ACC 242 Universal Controller Lite MCS 16 Devices UNI LIT 001 Connector Kit MCS 16 Description RSG Farnell Quantity Part Number Part Number Part Connector Set Item Code 2011277 Pins and Plugs...

Page 50: ...46 RSG Engineering Limited Telephone 01543 438800 Fax 01543 438801 Email sales rsg ontop com Web www rsg ontop com 2 47 UNIVERSAL CONTROLLER LITE MCS 16 USER GUIDE V1 5 DEVICE CONNECTIONS 5 Device Connections continued Adaptors for use with MCS Devices General Description and Application Item Part Number RSG Part Number Adaptor Use with 2 x Switch Units or 1x Microphone and 1 x Switch Unit 2011269...

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