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RXC-3000

 

USB / Twist-n-Touch

 

 
 

Receiver Decoder Controller

 

 

Hardware Manual 

 

 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 
 

Genave / NRC, Inc. 

www.genave.com

 

[email protected]

 

Copyright 2017. Genave / NRC, Inc. 

 

Tech. Publication No. 9000-0000-040 Rev 10

Summary of Contents for RXC-3000

Page 1: ...RXC 3000 USB Twist n Touch Receiver Decoder Controller Hardware Manual Genave NRC Inc www genave com support genave com Copyright 2017 Genave NRC Inc Tech Publication No 9000 0000 040 Rev 10 ...

Page 2: ...ning is necessary to ensure those responsible can correctly activate the system It is also necessary that everyone understand the purpose of the warning system and the protective actions they need to take when the system is activated Periodic tests can serve to accomplish the training for the operators in addition to demonstrating the various signals to the public All warning systems must have con...

Page 3: ...at any moment and take appropriate precautions to protect yourself and others You should completely disable the equipment before working on or in close proximity to any part of it You must test the system and equipment to insure it is operating correctly after the installation as well as after any work has been performed System Operation Training is necessary to ensure those responsible can correc...

Page 4: ...rs officers employees or agents collectively Genave s licensor be liable to you for any consequential incidental or indirect damages including damages for loss of business profits business interruption loss of business information and the like arising out of the use or inability to use the software or hardware even if the Genave and or its licensor has been advised of the possibility of such damag...

Page 5: ...ng ComstarG4 17 USB Port Connector And Cable 18 Passwords 18 Restoring RXC 3000 to Default Programming 18 Inputs 19 Input Header Characteristics J14 and J15 19 Triggering RXC 3000 From an Input 20 Example Interfacing RXC 3000 To External Switches 21 Outputs 22 Relay Characteristics 22 Output Header Pinout Aux Output J5 23 Pin 1 Relay 1 23 Output Header Transistor Characteristics 23 Example Connect...

Page 6: ... Two Tone Sequential Decoder 32 Two Tone Decoder Characteristics 32 Triggering RXC 3000 Off Of A Two Tone Signal 34 How To Enter Adjust Two Tone Signal Strings 34 Two Tone Learn Mode 34 Live Look Two Tone Grabber 34 Real Time Clock 35 Triggering RXC 3000 From The Real Time Clock 35 How To Adjust Time 35 How To Set Daylight Savings Dates 35 Real Time Clock Battery 35 MP3 Audio Player 36 How Sound F...

Page 7: ...on 10 7 of 46 Genave Electronics How To Program The TF Card 43 How To Put An Audio File On to a TF Flash Card 43 Misc 43 Fuse 43 LCD Display Backlight 43 Heartbeat LED 43 Fused Output Board 44 DC DC Converter 44 Page Intentionally Blank 45 Page Intentionally Blank 46 ...

Page 8: ... C Length 32 char max Temperature LCD 10 o to 50 o C Inputs Number 8 Logic level active low Tone Decode optional Vin Internal pull up 5vdc max Accuracy 0 2 Debounce 150 msec Selectivity adj 0 to 3000 Hz tSCAN 2 msec Range 210 3000 Hz S N Ratio 0 dB or better Relay Outputs DetectMI N 400 msec Number Up to 5 DetectMAX 25 5 seconds V max 230 vac IntertoneMAX 300 msec I max 7 amps Type 1 Form C Number...

Page 9: ... memory If the unit is equipped with the optional Real Time Clock RTC then each history entry will also have the time and date of the received signal How the Real Time Clock works The Real Time Clock RTC enables the RXC 3000 to start a script at a certain time and date It can also disable scripts from running aka Lockouts e g keep siren from operating at night at certain times of the day or on a p...

Page 10: ...timers embedded in them which allow relays to cycle on and off continuously for a predetermined amount of time e g wail signal for 3 minutes How the Audio Port works The RXC 3000 can control an external amplifier Not only does it send audio out this port but it has control points in the port to power up and enable several different types of amplifiers Two pins in the port are connected to the 600 ...

Page 11: ...ies in the action history Max is 512 A double click of the twist n touch knob will allow you to go through the logs refer to Prog Guide Sec 10 Displays the receiver s frequency Wide Narrow band and DCS CTCSS code A double click of the twist n touch knob will allow entry into the settings menus Displays the last decoded DTMF signal received Note Sub menu screen will time out in 3 minutes and return...

Page 12: ...refer to Prog Guide Sec 18 Enter to inhibit actions during certain times of the day if the clock is installed refer to Prog Guide Sec 19 Enter to create action functions and scripts refer to Prog Guide Sec 20 Enter to select radio or ADPCM audio sent to PA port refer to Prog Guide Sec 21 Enter to adjust the radio s frequency Wide Narrowband and DCS CTCSS code refer to Prog Guide Sec 22 Enter to ad...

Page 13: ...he door gasket will not completely seal if there is a twist to the box If you need design assistance please contact Genave We have several options available for pole mounting When making connections to the enclosure do not drill through the top or sides of the box Make all connections through the bottom of the enclosure to maintain at least a NEMA 3R rating The internal equipment is mounted to a m...

Page 14: ...RXC 3000 Hardware Installation and User Guide 9000 0000 040 Revision 10 14 of 46 Genave Electronics Pole Mounting HDW 5051 HDW 5051 shown with optional stainless steel bands and mounting accessories ...

Page 15: ... of 320 Terminal 3 is grounded to the backplane This terminal should be bonded grounded to earth ground Maximum wire size is 12 AWG AC Connections 110 Volt 220 Volt 208 240 Volt Ground Neutral L1 Hot Ground L2 Hot L1 Hot Ground L2 Hot L1 Hot 208 240 Volt Connect Hot Line 1 to Line 1 Connect Hot Line 2 to Line 2 Connect Earth Ground wire to GND 110 Volt Connect Hot wire to Line 1 Connect Neutral wi...

Page 16: ...s made for 20 AWG wire A special tool is required to make connections Alternatively Genave can make a custom length cable for installation Warning Make certain that the polarity of the wires is correct Even though the unit has diode protection for reverse voltages damage to the RXC 3000 may occur if the polarity is reversed Battery Backup The battery backup consists of a seven amp hour sealed lead...

Page 17: ...ou want a desktop icon The first time you install ComStarG4 on your computer select the option to install the USB Drivers 3 Attach your USB cable to the RXC unit and run ComStarG4 EXE For Windows 7 users it may be necessary to open Windows Explorer locate ComStarG4 exe then right click on the file name and select Run as administrator 4 The first time your run ComstarG4 click Edit Preferences and s...

Page 18: ...ords The 5 character password locks out access to the sub menus Please refer to the Programming Guide 9000 0000 041 for more information Restoring RXC 3000 to Default Programming If during changes or setup you need to return the RXC 3000 to a previous program the RXC 3000 holds the last program downloaded to the unit through the USB in its memory Warning Restoring the running program to its origin...

Page 19: ...ly to a digital level source unless there is protection between the two circuits Never supply voltage to these inputs Even though they are protected with diodes in case a voltage above 5VDC is applied to them they may become damaged Each input has a pull up resistor Input header J14 is used to add additional remote switches to the RXC 3000 Input header J15 is for future use with sensors designed f...

Page 20: ...fore a switch can be attached to them 3 The name of the action script will appear on the screen as you make your selections 4 The action script begins upon the closure of the switch If the switch is still closed when the action is complete it will not trigger again until the switch is opened and then closed again 5 Each input has a 150 millisecond debounce If the switch closure is faster than the ...

Page 21: ...are Installation and User Guide 9000 0000 040 Revision 10 21 of 46 Genave Electronics Example Interfacing RXC 3000 To External Switches Relay 5 Relay 1 Relay 4 Relay 3 Relay 2 R elay 1 Relay 2 Relay 3 Relay 4 Relay 5 ...

Page 22: ...o 12 AWG diameter Each output connector is a 1 FormC output A single switch with normally open common and normally closed connections The relay is supplied on one side of its coil with 12VDC and the other side of the coil controlled by a transistor that when active pulls the relay s coil to ground and activates the relay The transistors that control the relays are also connected to the output head...

Page 23: ...pins to any voltage higher than 12VDC since the voltage will go through the relays and into the RXC 3000 s power supply Pin 1 Relay 1 Pin 2 Relay 2 Pin 3 Relay 3 Pin 4 Relay 4 Pin 5 Relay 5 Pin 6 Uncommitted Transistor Pin 7 Uncommitted Transistor Pin 8 Uncommitted Transistor Pin 9 Ground Output Header Transistor Characteristics Pins 6 7 8 are connected to the collectors of 3 uncommitted transisto...

Page 24: ...RXC 3000 Hardware Installation and User Guide 9000 0000 040 Revision 10 24 of 46 Genave Electronics Example Connecting RXC 3000 To Heavy Loads ...

Page 25: ...in 7 Ground Pin 3 External Amp Power Up Pin 8 Not Used Pin 4 External Amp Mute Pin 9 Ground Pin 5 External Amp Enable Pin 10 Not Used The control pins Power up and Mute are connected to the collectors of transistors that can handle 40VDC at 1 amp The Diagnostics pin is diode protected so that voltages above 5VDC are blocked from damaging the RXC 3000 The diagnostic input serves to tell the RXC 300...

Page 26: ... reference The transformer passes AC voltages but blocks DC voltages from exiting the RXC 3000 This is to help remove Hum from the audio lines if the RXC 3000 is not connected to the same power supply as the amplifier Additionally the current sent through the transformer is a push pull type which allows it to go further without interference from other sources of AC power Please note that you shoul...

Page 27: ...o the 600 Ohm transformer These amplifiers are controlled by R81 R95 and R100 respectively To set the levels rotate R100 to half volume then adjust R81 and or R95 for the desired volume levels individually If you are using the ADPCM module you need to set the volume with the potentiometer on the module Once all of the levels are set use R100 as the main volume adjustment for setting audio out of t...

Page 28: ...ort Pin 1 Do Not Use Pin 8 Push To Talk PTT Pin 2 Do Not Use Pin 9 Not Connected Pin 3 Ground Pin 10 Rx Audio From Radio To Decoders Pin 4 12 VDC Fused Pin 11 Carrier Detect CD Pin 5 Speaker Audio from Radio Pin 12 Tx Audio To Radio and Radio Program Pin Pin 6 Ground Pin 13 Programming Data From Radio Pin 7 Not Connected Pin 14 Programming Data To Radio Radio Power Port The Radio Power Port J3 is ...

Page 29: ...g 3 0 Khz deviation of 1000 Hz in wide band and 1 5 Khz deviation in narrow band Setting Tx Audio Levels The TX potentiometer R18 is driven from a high impedance amplifier The audio from the TX pot is AC coupled to the Radio Port pin 12 Adjust this pot for 3 0 to 3 5 Khz deviation or 1 2 to 1 5 Khz deviation for Narrow band from the transceiver at Test Point 2 just below R18 The audio from the ADP...

Page 30: ...for more information How To Change DCS CTCSS Maxon Radio Only Please refer to the Programming Guide 9000 0000 041 for more information How To Set Wide Narrow Bands Maxon Radio Only Please refer to the Programming Guide 9000 0000 041 for more information How To Set Squelch Maxon Radio Only Please refer to the Programming Guide 9000 0000 041 for more information Returning Radio To Default Settings M...

Page 31: ...st as 20 milliseconds for both Mark and Space timing A DTMF string can be anywhere between 2 characters long and 32 characters long The decoder circuit requires a gap between character strings of 600 milliseconds to decode the previous string before it can accept another string of characters to decode Triggering RXC 3000 Off Of A DTMF String Please refer to the Programming Guide 9000 0000 041 for ...

Page 32: ...dic tones will be passed to the decoder When decoding simultaneous multiple tones the RXC 3000 will only pass along the data on the tone with the greatest amplitude Hence if the CTCSS or DCS tones are near or larger than a 1000 Hz tone signal the decoder chip will not pass data along about the 1000 Hz tone and since the CTCSS and DCS tones are out of the range for the decoder they are not decoded ...

Page 33: ...ated into the A tone time this would make the A tone appear too short Tone A Time Length of time that the first tone is being transmitted This time may be as short at 700 milliseconds or as long as 25 seconds Inter tone Gap The amount of time when neither A or B tones are transmitted Normally this is 0 seconds for most systems The maximum allowed time for the RXC 3000 is 300 milliseconds Tone B Ti...

Page 34: ...e Programming Guide 9000 0000 041 for more information How To Enter Adjust Two Tone Signal Strings Please refer to the Programming Guide 9000 0000 041 for more information Two Tone Learn Mode Please refer to the Programming Guide 9000 0000 041 for more information Live Look Two Tone Grabber Please refer to the Programming Guide 9000 0000 041 for more information ...

Page 35: ...efer to the Programming Guide 9000 0000 041 for more information Real Time Clock Battery The battery for the RTC is a standard 3 Volt CR1612 CR1616 CR1620 or CR1632 battery To maintain the current time replace the battery with power applied to the RXC 3000 Install the battery into the holder with the negative side facing into the board and the positive side facing the holder A CR1616 battery will ...

Page 36: ...C 3000 and are only there to help the programmer identify the files NOTE 1 The very first audio file 000 mp3 is never used since PLAY 000 is the code that instructs the RXC to stop playing audio The file 000 mp3 is simply a place holder on the SD card but it has to be there for the player to function correctly NOTE 2 All MP3 files must be located at the Root directory and not within file folders N...

Page 37: ...asterisk signifies the portion of the name that isn t included in the search If a match is found the MP3 module will begin playing the mp3 file There are two ways that the audio will end or stop The first way is for the MP3 to come to the end of the audio file at which time it will tell the RXC 3000 that the audio is done The RXC 3000 will then turn off the amplifier port and finish running the sc...

Page 38: ...te level Clockwise increases the volume Counterclockwise decreases the volume Action LED The LED on the MP3 module is lit steadily while the MP3 module is playing a file If the requested MP3 file cannot be found on the SD card the LED flashes 4 times and the LCD screen of the RXC 3000 will display Error MP3 file xxx not found On power up or insertion of the SD card into the slot the LED will give ...

Page 39: ... applications where it is not required but when enabled ALL of the files run in Heartsafe mode Selective application of Heartsafe requires that each actual mp3 file be modified to ramp up On the top of the MP3 module is a jumper near the word HEARTSAFE This jumper selects the Heartsafe function Jumpered Heartsafe is disabled Unjumpered Heartsafe audio ramp up enabled MicroSD Characteristics Not al...

Page 40: ...e Remove the SD card from the MP3 module and insert it into a USB to SD card adapter Plug the USB reader into a USB port on your computer and the operating system will locate the card and start working with it Once you have copied the files remember to add leading numbers and hyphen to the SD card insert the card back into the MP3 module and test the files by playing them with their associated act...

Page 41: ...shows the completed MP3 player installation Communication with the RXC is through the USB communication port on the MP3 module This includes programming of the RXC 3 Use the supplied blue and yellow wires to make the connections shown 4 Use the supplied Kapton tape to secure the wires to the PCB 1 Remove USB module if installed 2 Install MP3 module ...

Page 42: ...mory in the TF card looks like to the RXC 3000 0000 ad4 Empty file never used 0001 ad4 Audio 1 first useable file 0002 ad4 Audio 2 0003 ad4 Audio 3 etc 0098 ad4 Audio 100 last useable file When the RXC 3000 runs a script if the text Play 0006 is in the script the RXC 3000 will command the ADPCM unit to play audio 6 There are two ways that the audio will end or stop The first way is for the ADPCM t...

Page 43: ...ill locate the card and start working with it Once you have converted the audio files from wave to the ad4 format you can copy them directly to the TF card Put the TF card back into the RXC 3000 and start playing the files How To Put An Audio File On to a TF Flash Card Please refer to the Programming Guide 9000 0000 041 for more information Misc Fuse The RXC 3000 uses one fuse to supply power to t...

Page 44: ...enave Electronics Fused Output Board Optional fused output accessory board Takes a TE5 fuse and has a maximum of 5 amps DC DC Converter Optional DC DC converter Maximum of 48V in and a maximum of 12V out Optional fused output board 8060 0000 042 Optional DC DC Converter 8050 0000 033 ...

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