Sicon-8 Technical Manual
CircuitWerkes, Inc.
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Introduction
The CircuitWerkes Sicon-8 is a value-priced, full-featured dial-up transmitter site controller with
recordable voice response and computer access capability.
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The Sicon-8 was designed with the user in
mind, so all of the basic functionality you need to control your site is included. No extra purchases are
necessary to get your site up and running, although several options are available to expand the
capabilities of the Sicon-8.
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See the options list below for details
or ask your favorite CircuitWerkes dealer for more info.
With eight independent channels of telemetry, status, and
control, the Sicon-8 can handle any facility with basic to
moderate control requirements. If you need more channels, the
Sicon-8 Expansion Module can be added to the system, giving a
total of 16 channels each of status, metering, and control. Each
telemetry channel provides a self-calibrating, auto-ranging
analog input capable of handling anywhere from –12V to +12Vdc
(referenced to 0Vdc). The eight control channels feature
independent relays for the raise and lower functions. The first six
control channels consist of two heavy-duty SPDT relays (one for
raise/on, one for lower/off) that can handle up to 2.5 amps at 30
VDC or 125 VAC. These relays operate in momentary mode,
making them ideal for controlling your equipment. The last two
control channels make use of two latching or momentary DPDT
relays each. These relays let you use the Sicon-8 as an audio switcher and they can also be used for
standard equipment control as well.
The Sicon-8 has many features not found in similar remote controls. For instance, the Sicon-8
makes use of voice-recordable technology, so you can record your own words and phrases in any
language, although it comes with the most commonly-used English phrases pre-configured. In addition,
a cell-phone audio interface is provided, so any auto-answer cell-phone can be used to provide control to
out-of-the-way transmitter sites. The Sicon-8 can also communicate with X10 transmitter modules. X10
modules communicate over a building's existing electrical wiring or by radio. They can be plugged in
around your site and equipment plugged into them can then be turned on or off by the Sicon-8 with no
external wiring to the remote locations.
With the Sicon-8, you're not limited to the dial-up telephone or cell phone interface. Using the
included Windows® interface software, “Sicontroller”, a local or remote computer can be used to program
or operate your Sicon-8. Programming the Sicon-8 using the software is as simple as following the menu
prompts. Sicon-8 configurations can be saved, recalled and loaded onto a single Sicon-8 or multiple
machines with ease, making setup painless for multiple sites. The Sicontroller software also allows your
Windows based PC to control your facility. The computer can connect to the Sicon-8 in one of several
different ways. With no extra hardware, a local computer can communicate with the Sicon-8 over a
standard RS-232 connection. A remote connection can be made, however, by adding either a dial-up
modem (to connect directly to the Sicon-8), or an Ethernet-to-serial adapter (see Note 1 below) to access
the device over a LAN or the Internet.
NOTE:
This is a preliminary technical manual & information presented within is subject to change. Sections of
the manual dealing with the Sicontroller software & onboard Web server are incomplete and, therefore, are not
presented here. When completed, the finished manual will be mailed & available for download from our website.
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Computer access possible using a local computer (over RS-232 connection), a dial-up modem (sold separately), or a standard
Ethernet connection. Computer access requires the CircuitWerkes Sicontroller software (included with the Sicon-8). Ethernet
connectivity for control via LAN or the Internet is made with the Etherstuff ET-1 Ethernet-to-Serial Converter, or equiv. (sold
separately).
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Options available: 8-Channel Expansion Module (adds eight additional channels of status, telemetry, and control), Telemetry and
Status Breakout Panel (provides depluggable terminal blocks to connect status and telemetry inputs).
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Voice recordable technology
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Internet capable
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8 channels metering, status, and control
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Expandable up to 16 channels
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2 heavy-duty SPDT relays per channel
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Self-calibrating, auto-ranging meter inputs
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Up to 5 alarms per channel
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Cell-phone interface
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Audio pass-through
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Free GUI software to monitor your site
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X10 capability for additional control
Key Features
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