RXC-3080
Hardware Installation and User Guide
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Genave Electronics
Overview
The RXC-3080 is a standalone Receiver
– Decoder – Controller (RXC) device that is fully programmable from
either a computer or via the new Genave Twist-n-Touch rotary input switch. The unit is equipped with a
transceiver, signal decoders, programmable logic controller, power supply, up to 5 relay outputs, optional LCD
screen, board mounted activation switches and USB computer interface, all contained in a NEMA 4
weatherproof enclosure.
Since the RXC-3080 is programmable, it is not dependent upon any
manufacturers’ particular tone code
scheme. It can, of course, detect and generate Motorola, GE, Bramco, RCA and many other standard codes. But
it can just as easily be programmed to use custom tone codes already in use, or to develop your own code
schemes for a particular application.
How It Works
The RXC-3080 listens to audio from its radio receiver for either DTMF or Two Tone Sequential signals. When the
unit receives signals that it has been programmed to listen for, it starts the associated pre-programmed script
from its memory. The script controls which outputs are activated and how long they are to operate, if a sound,
song or voice message is played from the ADPCM player, if the audio from the player is sent to its Public
Address (PA) port, etc...
How the History Memory works
The RXC-3080 remembers each signal that it has been taught to receive and logs it into its memory. If the unit is
equipped with the optional Real Time Clock (RTC) 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-3080 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
particular day of the week such as Saturday or Sunday. The RTC has a battery that keeps the time current in the
event power is lost.
How the Radio works
When the RXC-3080 is equipped with a Maxon transceiver, all of the settings for the Maxon can be made directly
through the RXC-3080. No special programs or cables are required to make changes to the radio's settings.
Alternatively, the RXC-3080 can be connected to any audio source or radio receiver chosen by the installer. The
radio receives signals on a single narrow or wide band signal and sends the audio to the RXC-3080 decoder
circuitry. The radio's audio can also be sent to the PA audio port by the RXC-3080.
How the Audio Player works
If the RXC-3080 is equipped with the optional ADPCM player, the unit can playsongs, sound or voice messages
that are stored in its TransFlash (TF) card. The audio is sent to the PA port and 600 Ohm port. The RXC-3080
can play up to 98 different audio files that are stored on the TF card.
How the Inputs work
In addition to the Twist-n-Touch switch, the RXC-3080 has 4 switches on the main board that can be
programmed to start or stop any script in the unit's memory. Additional inputs are available for installers to
connect to their own external switches.
