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15.0 Shutdown Procedure 

There is a short delay after pressing the Power OFF button before the unit completely shuts down. This 

is normal and expected. When you turn power off to the unit, the RTU will send a “shutdown report” to 

the website. This report is to let the website know that the unit has been turned off. This shutdown report 

will prevent watchdog alarms from escalating. If the unit is not allowed to send this report, you will get 

repeated watchdog alarms until the unit is powered back on, and then off again. 

Once the website receives the shutdown report, it will send acknowledgment (APage) to the RTU. This 

tells the RTU that it can finish the shutdown. All LEDs will be extinguished. See section 2.0 regarding the 

placement of battery jumpers for shipment or long-term storage.  

It is important to note, that if the power button is pressed again while the RTU is waiting to finish shutting 

down, the unit will “wake up” and send a “RTU is online” report to the website. The RTU will then ignore 

the expected APage and remain online and powered up. 

16.0 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 

Question

:  Why is the website reporting that my RTU battery is discharging, but the unit power supply is 

plugged in, and the RTU power LED is showing GREEN? 

Answer

: The DC power supply is providing DC power to your RTU, but not at a level strong enough to 

keep your battery charged. The power supply may need to be replaced. Please contact RACO. 

Question

: I have noticed that the Transmit LED while normally green, will flash red or amber. What can 

I learn about the blink rates and color changes of the Transmit LED? 

Answer

: The following is a chart outlining the various blink rates and color changes: 

O

VERVIEW

 

 

Off – No Signal or No Packet Radio Service 

 

Green, Amber, Red - Service 

O

FF

 

No Signal, Packet Radio Service Not Available 

G

REEN

  Service Available, All is Normal 

A

MBER

  Radio Currently Connected to Website – Active Session in Progress 

R

ED

  (Flashes) Packets Being Sent to Website 

 

Question

: I just plugged in the unit and I only have two little power lights only. Why aren’t the large lights 

or the strength meter on? 

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Страница 1: ...RACO MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING COMPANY AA RTU Installation Manual v3 2...

Страница 2: ...elow Please include a copy of your sales receipt the dialer serial number and a detailed description of the problem you are experiencing RACO Manufacturing and Engineering Company Service Department 1...

Страница 3: ...12 0 Verifying the Wireless Network Link to the Web Site 16 13 0 Using the Test Call Feature for Network Verification 16 14 0 Testing by Simulating Alarm Conditions 16 15 0 Shutdown Procedure 17 16 0...

Страница 4: ...s the most convenient for them There are three classes of AlarmAgent comTM users with distinct duties and responsibilities 1 Installers receive this manual to assist in the physical installation of th...

Страница 5: ...and wire antenna if separate see Appendix A 4 Wire power see Section 6 0 5 Wire inputs see Appendix B 6 Set Template see Section 8 0 Appendix B 7 Transfer Import Code to CSA if CSA is at a different l...

Страница 6: ...5...

Страница 7: ...6 RTU Interior View...

Страница 8: ...is green when the unit is armed The ARM LED is red when the unit is disarmed Status LED Alarm Red OFF No Alarm Criteria violated ON Alarm Criteria violated Status LED Violation Amber OFF No Alarm Crit...

Страница 9: ...h is used to set the RTU template locally Please refer to section 8 0 Preliminary Local Configuration of the RTU Status LED Power Amber ON AC power is ON OFF AC power is OFF Status LED Radio Green BLI...

Страница 10: ...t rate If the unit is operated with battery power only for the length of the Power Fail Alarm trip delay the unit will begin attempting to transmit a power failure alarm If you ever need to store the...

Страница 11: ...Ds The stronger the signal strength is the more segments that will be illuminated At least four segments of the bar graph should be lit allowing for momentary variances Allow a few seconds for the ind...

Страница 12: ...ate for your monitoring application from the listing below Note that the choice of Application Template will determine the appropriate wiring connections to be made 1 Duplex pump station with no pulse...

Страница 13: ...ion operations can be done remotely from the web site http www alarmagent com However there are two simple configuration steps which we strongly suggest doing at the RTU Step 1 Set the Application Tem...

Страница 14: ...ED BY A TEMPORARY CHANGE IN COLOR OF THE SYSTEM ACTIVITY TRANSMIT LED TEMPLATE LED WILL THEN TURN ON Step 2 Set the Normally Open Normally Closed Alarm Criteria for All Digital Inputs Place all alarma...

Страница 15: ...TING INTERMITTENT FLASHES NORMAL ACTIVE PACKET RADIO SESSION NO SERVICE AVAILABLE ARM DISARM DISARMED FLASHING ARMED ACCOUNT IS DISABLED SMALL LEDS LOCATION COLOR INDICATES ACCOUNT LEFT OF LEGEND PLAT...

Страница 16: ...ut the RTU in the Disarmed state as described below Then you can manipulate the input signal sources to verify that when those input signal sources are closed the corresponding LED on the circuit boar...

Страница 17: ...al received by the local tower Note that the cellular network requires at least a two minute interval between transmissions from the RTU Therefore if you were to press the Test Call pushbutton more th...

Страница 18: ...nline report to the website The RTU will then ignore the expected APage and remain online and powered up 16 0 Frequently Asked Questions FAQs Question Why is the website reporting that my RTU battery...

Страница 19: ...dure This will send a shutdown report to the website If you simply remove power you will get a power failure alarm If power remains off a watchdog alarm will be created since the web site has not rece...

Страница 20: ...am getting frequent watchdog alarms because the location of the RTU has poor signal strength What can I do to improve signal strength Answer Please contact your RACO representative There are a variety...

Страница 21: ...reach a suitable outer surface of the building Extension cables are available in 10 and 30 lengths or other lengths on special order Cable Length Signal loss is proportional to cable length For that...

Страница 22: ...upon to assess the need for an externally mounted antenna This is because the AlarmAgentTM RTU may use a different network type than your cell phone uses The LED bar graph on the AlarmAgentTM RTU is...

Страница 23: ...oat switch or other signal source 5 Connect any other desired inputs to channels 4 through 10 See separate instructions and diagram for using Channels 9 and 10 as analog inputs 6 Place any contact inp...

Страница 24: ...sed when Pump 1 runs Pump 2 Input Closed when pump 2 runs Totalizer pulses must be at least 50 milliseconds 05 seconds duration 10 pulses per second maximum To use Channels 9 or 10 as analog inputs se...

Страница 25: ...for using Channels 9 and 10 as analog inputs 6 Place any contact inputs to Channels 4 through 10 in their normal non alarm state Press the ACCEPT BUTTON This automatically configures Channels 4 throu...

Страница 26: ...ump is running Pump 1 Input Closed when Pump 1 runs Pump 2 Input Closed when pump 2 runs Pump 3 Input Closed when pump 3 runs To use Channels 9 or 10 as analog inputs see separate diagram Ground conne...

Страница 27: ...ctions and diagram for using Channels 9 and 10 as analog inputs 6 Place any contact inputs to Channels 4 through 10 in their normal non alarm state Press the ACCEPT pushbutton This automatically confi...

Страница 28: ...ns Pump 3 Input Closed when pump 3 runs Channel 4 Digital Pulse Flowmeter input must have minimum closure duration of 50 milliseconds and pulse rate less than 10 pulses per second 5 volt logic outputs...

Страница 29: ...s and diagram for using Channels 9 and 10 as analog inputs 7 Place any contact inputs to Channels 5 through 10 in their normal non alarm state Press the ACCEPT pushbutton This automatically configures...

Страница 30: ...ommodate 16 to 26 wire size WIRING INSTRUCTIONS FOR TEMPLATE 5 1 Turn RTU on and Disarm it so that the right hand Arm Disarm LED blinks 2 Connect input wiring as needed per the above diagram 3 Place a...

Страница 31: ...ction is important for surge protection Terminals accommodate 16 to 26 wire size WIRING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Turn RTU on and Disarm it so that the right hand Arm Disarm LED blinks 2 Connect input wiring as...

Страница 32: ...ting the state of inputs and verifying that the corresponding Channel LED activates when the input is closed and deactivates when the input is open Appendix C AlarmAgentTM Analog Input Relay Output an...

Страница 33: ...e gauge wires coming from the SunGuard regulator on the left is shipped DISCONNECTED The wires have been pulled off its mating connector on the RTU circuit board These wires must be plugged in to conn...

Страница 34: ...33 Solar Power Mode Wiring Diagram...

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Страница 38: ...4 x 8 3 4 Weight Open chassis 2 4 lbs w Indoor antenna NEMA 1 enclosure 2 7 lbs w Indoor antenna NEMA 4X enclosure 5 5 lbs w Conical Outdoor antenna ENVIRONMENTAL Temperature range Operating 30 to 70...

Страница 39: ...R I N G E N G I N E E R I N G C O M P A N Y I N C W W W A L A R M A G E N T C O M 38 Appendix F AlarmAgentTM RTU Mounting Templates Thispageintendedtobeblanksothefollowingmountingtemplatecan beremove...

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Страница 41: ...40 Appendix G AlarmAgentTM RTU Digital Upgrade Field Wiring Worksheets...

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Страница 43: ...rmed 14 15 16 FAQs 17 Installers 3 LED indications 14 Local Configuration 12 location 9 10 20 Mounting 10 37 38 power failure alarm 9 16 POWER ON OFF Pushbutton 8 Remote ON OFF Option 7 Restore Jumper...

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