RBMS Plus Installation and Opera
RBMS Plus Installation and Operation Manual
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The RBMS Plus has two RJ45 connectors on the right front panel for connecting sensors, integrating up to two strings of
monitored jars.
A front panel Ethernet connection provides a TCP/IP (Internet protocol) interface to a local area network or to the
Internet. A built-in web server is accessible via this interface, with no need for any software other than a common PC
web browser. More sophisticated monitoring and control of the RBMS Plus can be performed remotely using any
SNMP-capable network management software system. These systems are described in additional detail in the SNMP
section of this manual.
Upon power-up, the RBMS Plus automatically begins a search sequence to determine which of its string ports are
attached to sensors and discovers each sensor module.
When a string of sensors is discovered, the controller automatically discovers each sensor and its correct position in the
string. (No factory programmed address is necessary.)
Once the “auto-discovery” process is finished, the RBMS Plus can individually address each sensor, collect its readings
and display those readings in the hierarchical web page display. This process is ‘plug & play’. All sensor assignments and
configuration information are saved in non-volatile memory, so the system automatically reconfigures itself if power is
lost or if the system is turned off for maintenance.
The RBMS Plus can be mounted in any small, inconspicuous location that is available in the cabinet / enclosure.
2.3.
Accessories
Various optional accessories are available to enhance the RBMS Plus system functionality.
Battery
Harness
String
Ethernet
Aux 1 Digital
Inputs 1&2 and
Digital Output
Battery Sensor
Interface String
one
Battery Sensor
Interface String Two
