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1. Configure 12 0 User Manual 7 99 DISCONTINUED PRODUCT COM4 Properties ASCII Setup a RCMB HyperT erminal 65 09 Call Dieconeciod 7 ANI 2400 pea SCROLL Capta Pie echa Section 2 Installation Click on the Configure button Select the corresponding baud rate as set on RCM8 DIP Switch 1 7 select 7 data bits Even parity 1 stop bit No flow control Click on OK to confirm entry and return to previous dialog box Click on the Settings tab and the ASCI Setup button Ensure the Send line ends with line feeds check box is selected and that the Echo typed characters locally check box is de selected Click on OK to confirm entries and exit from dialog box IMPORTANT Save the connection information at this time by going to File Save As Once the communication parameters are set and saved connect with the by selecting Call Connect or click on the telephone icon in the menu bar 0 Liebert e 13 DISCONTINUED PRODUCT DISCONTINUED PRODUCT Section 3 RCM8 Menus Accessing the Setup Menus The RCM8 Main Menu has 12 options that let you set configuration parameters After you have installed your RCMS system you must set the software parameters using the RCM8 Main Menu and Sub menus The diagram on the following page describes the RCM8 menu system You can access the Main Menu from a local computer connec2. NUMBER 1 e 2 Transmit alarm to another device via PHONE NUMBER 2 Press 5 to Dial Code option Enter the specific contact point to configure 01 08 then type the desired transmission option Press Enter to return to the Setup menu 0 Liebert RCM8 19 DISCONTINUED PRODUCT For example you might wish to enter the alarm text for input 01 as Call Maint Jim at x9999 Each time an alarm occurs on contact point 01 the RCM8 displays the message to call Jim A reference of special characters commonly used when inputting a pager key sequence is included in Appendix A at the end of this manual Alarms Review Set Alarm Messages 6 Enter a custom alarm message to display each time its associated input alarm is triggered You can enter up to 25 characters Press 6 then enter the specific contact point to configure 01 08 The existing message is displayed with a prompt to enter the new message Type the desired alarm text then press Enter to return to the Setup menu Set Site ID 7 Enter a descriptive header for all alarms transmitted through this unit This message 15 not unique to a contact point The Site ID is a convenient way to identify the source of the alarm Site ID can be a maximum of 30 characters Press 7 to access the Site ID configuration parameter The existing Site ID is displayed with a prompt to enter a new ID Type the desired text then press Enter to return to the
3. 250V F M T AGC 1 or ABC 1 Liebert P N G12 4000 0 Liebert RCM8 31 DISCONTINUED PRODUCT DISCONTINUED PRODUCT Appendix A Pager Special Characters Character 0 9 O lt SPACE gt gt T P The following characters are valid for most pagers Refer to the documentation that came with your pager for additional information Table A 1 Telephone Number Characters Remote Modem and or Pager Characters Description Are the actual digits of the telephone number Forces the modem to perform a hook flash 1 e hang up quickly and release operation The hook flash is sometimes used in office phone systems to signal the local switchboard to listen for special codes to follow Make the telephone number more readable They are ignored by the modem and can be placed anywhere in the field Forces the modem to pause 2 seconds before continuing to dial A comma should be used when you must dial 9 to get an outside line If modem must pause for several seconds after dialing 9 for an outside line the complete dial string may looking like this 9 555 8243 Causes the modem to wait before continuing W means wait for a dial tone Stands for Reverse The R command is a prefix which tells the modem to connect with an originate only modem Without the prefix the modem may not communicate with an originate only modem Ifused R must be prefixed to any digits dialed 1 e R 9 555 8325 Selects t
4. Press Space Bar for Menu This is a view only screen indicating when the alarms were last cleared and listing the first 20 recorded alarms by input contact number 2 Ifthe history contains more than 20 alarms press the spacebar to view the next screen of 20 alarms 3 When you are finished viewing the alarms press Space Bar or Esc to return to the Main Menu Alarms Clear The Alarms Clear option from the Main Menu lets you clear the alarm history log and reset each alarm input If RCM8 is a master unit this option clears the alarm history logs for each connected slave unit From the Main Menu press 4 to clear the alarm history log When the log is clear the returns to the Main Menu and does not display any indication that the alarm history 15 cleared You can verify that the alarm history is cleared by pressing 3 Alarms History from the Main Menu Set Clock The Set Clock option from the Main Menu lets you reset the internal date and time clock of the RCMB To set the clock If the is a master unit it 1 From the Main Menu press 5 The RCMS displays the date transmits its current date and and time as it is currently set in the unit and prompts you to time to each connected slave unit at the beginning of each hour Current Date Time is MON 07 05 99 18 03 20 enter the new date and time Enter New Date Time MM DD YY HH MM 2 Type the correct date and time in a single string The fo
5. Type 7E for seven data bits even parity or 8N for eight data bits no parity Seven data bits even parity is the proper setting for most applications 3 When you are finished press Esc to exit the Terminal Options menu and return to the Main Menu Changes made to this parameter are saved when you press Esc 0 Liebert RCM8 25 DISCONTINUED PRODUCT Set 485 Options The Set 485 Options item from the Main Menu lets you address slave units connected to a master through the EIA 485 port connected slave unit loses communication the master RCM8 dials out to report the communication loss To set EIA 485 port parameters 1 From Main Menu press 8 to display the Terminal Options Sub menu RCM8 EIA 485 OPTIONS MENU Master Unit Address 1 1 Set Online Units 2 Set Offline Units 2 3 4 lt ESC gt to Quit This menu also shows the current configuration for each item 2 Press the number corresponding to the parameter you wish to configure then enter the appropriate data as follows Master Unit Address This address must always be 1 when master and slave units are connected Set Online Units 1 Add an address for a new active slave unit Set Offline Units 2 Do not add an address for an offline unit 3 When you are finished press Esc to exit the EIA 485 Options menu and return to the Main Menu Changes made to this parameter are saved when you press Esc 26 e User Manual 7 99 DISC
6. a IX ren Alarm Inputs 1 8 SiteScan SiteLink Module B 1 DISCONTINUED PRODUCT L ocal String with Optional PC Terminal Interface and Optional SiteScan Interface Im n n Optional Slave 4 Optional Slave 3 Slave 2 Master 1 Inputs 25 32 Inputs 17 24 Inputs 9 16 Inputs 1 8 SEN PC with Terminal Emulation Application Or 1 1 1 1 1 Video Display Terminal 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 SiteScan SiteLink Module DISCONTINUED PRODUCT Local String with Master Repeater and Optional Pager Dial out Im n Im imiminiuiu n n Optional Slave 4 Optional Slave 3 Slave 2 Master 1 t 5 5 1 1 _ ee eet Inputs 25 32 Inputs 17 24 Inputs 9 16 Inputs 1 8 1 gt 7 imininiu n n Master Repeater 24 Hour Attended Security Station B 3 DISCONTINUED PRODUCT Liebert Global Services Remote Monitoring ld o o Master 1 y Liebert Global Services gt 24 x 7 x 365 Optional Customer Response Additional Center Slave Units Inputs
7. at the selected location THIS DEVICE IS FOR INDOOR USE ONLY Mounting Requirements Enclosure Type NEMA 1 Hole Pattern 15 44 x 7 00 392 23mm x 177 80mm Fasteners Use four 1 4 6mm bolts Weight 15 lbs 8 ozs 7 2kg Figure 2 describes the physical dimensions of the RCMS The can be installed and configured at the hardware level to your specific application according to several configurations e single RCM8 with or without a PC or video display terminal connected e Multiple RCMS units Master Slaves and Repeaters in a local configuration RCM8 with SiteScan central monitoring system 0 Liebert RCM8 5 DISCONTINUED PRODUCT e RCMS with local short haul modems e RCMS with dial up modems to remote locations and pagers RCM8 monitoring multiple remote locations from a central location Diagrams in Appendix B at the end of this manual describe possible RCM8 configurations 4 75 120 65 SE 0 50 12 70 16 38 14 25 416 05 361 95 0 44 1 13 Y 5 06 128 57 1 50 7 00 38 10 77 80 USE 41 4 BOLTS FOR MOUNTING y 248 KNOCKOUTS 4 PLCS 22 23 1 25 Dwg No 154559 Sheet 1 of 3 31 75 8 21 97 1 56 39 69 6 25 1 50 2 13 245 158 75 38 10 53 98 53 98 Figure 2 Exterior and Mounting Dimensions 6 User Manual 7 99 DISCONTINUED PRODUCT Sectio
8. corresponding alarm point from the unit in alarm ie Master Repeater alarm 1 will illuminate when any of points 1 9 17 or 25 is in alarm When a connected unit goes off line from the EIA 485 bus all eight LEDs flash indicating a problem 2 Point Monitor System C3 Alarm 1 C3Alorm 2 D lorm 3 Alarm 4 5 Alarm 6 0 gt E Da larm 8 Normal Silence Reset J NS Normal LED Green When input power is OK the Normal LED illuminates solid If the is running on NiCad backup battery the Normal LED blinks Audible Alarm When any alarm is active an audible alarm sounds If alarms are non latching not requiring acknowledgment to reset the beeper stops when the alarm situation no longer exists If the alarm is latching the beeper continues to sound until an operator acknowledges the alarm condition and resets the beeper DISCONTINUED PRODUCT Section 1 INTRODUCTION Silence Reset Switch The Silence Reset switch turns OFF the audible alarm If DIP Switch SW1 8 is ON the common alarm relay output will reset with the Silence Reset switch ON OFF Switch The has a power ON OFF switch located inside enclosure Refer to Figure 1 below When wiring the dry contact connections this switch should be in the OFF position For normal operation the switch should be in the ON position USER
9. gt 2U gt So 1 1 1 I Figure 3a Physical Connections and DIP Switches RCM8CE QEO 4 0 m RI E pct KAES RS 232 CONNECTION FROM TERMINAL cza saes II A AA DRY CONTACT SITESCAN OTHER RCM8 OR N C SINGLE _TWIST 0 PAIR 22AWG FIELD SUPPLIED RECOMMEND BELDEN 9461 W SHIELD 03 BELDEN 8442 IN CONDUIT CLASS 2 CIRCUIT 8 e User Manual 7 99 ion Installat Section 2 olo eo fu 2U ze 2 ice de Ip SWITCHES t1Sa COMMUNICATION CONNECTIONS TERMINATING RESISTOR DIP SW E Ya REFER SET UP 2 UNIT IS SHIPPED WITH P4 OUT INSTRU RCMB SITESCAN REFER MANUAL FOR USE OF P4 IN IN MANUAL PI BATTERY TBT DISPLAY PWA Re 2 QUTPUT RELAY CONNECTIONS lt UNIT IS SHIPPED WITH OUT BATTERY DISCONNECTED 8 OUTPUT CONTACTS RATED 9 FUR AT 8 SET TO IM FOR OPERATION BATTERY CONNECTED CLASS 2 CIRCUITS ONLY e un lo e FBI El ALARM INPUT CONNECTIONS a CONTACT CLOSURES 2 1 r41 53 r 1gre3 TEA A 0 90 00020200020m7280020252 0 0 66666856660066066090 P1 AUDIBLE ALARM INPUT POWER 128 240 50 60 HZ CLASS 1 CIRCUIT USE COPPER CU CONDUCTORS ONLY WITH MINIMUM 62 C WIRE INSULTION REMOVE HARNESS TO DISABLE AUDIBLE ALARM A TO TB2 1 i ee T
10. in this screen 2 Press sc to return to the Main Menu 0 Liebert RCM8 17 DISCONTINUED PRODUCT Setup Input Options Menu The Setup Input Options item lets you configure RCM8 information governing alarm delays contact status dial codes alarm messages site and pager IDs To configure input options 1 From Main Menu press 2 to display the RCM8 Setup menu RCM8 SETUP MENU Set Delays Set NO or NC or BAT Set Dial Code A Set Alternate Dial Option Set Dial Code B Set Alarm Messages Set Site Id Set Pager Id lt ESC gt to Quit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 Press number corresponding to parameter you wish to configure then enter the appropriate data as follows Set Delays 1 Set the period of time that must expire before an alarm condition will trigger the alarm Press to access the input dry contact point delays setup option then enter the specific contact point 01 08 for which you will set a delay Next enter the time delay in minutes and seconds 00 00 to 99 59 for this contact point Press Enter to return to the Setup menu Set NO or NC or BAT 2 Configure the contacts as Normally Open NO Normally Closed NC or Battery BT Battery disables the contact closure and monitors RCMS battery operation If the RCM8 loses AC power and reverts to battery the alarm is turned ON Press 2 to configure the contact status Enter the specific contact point
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12. to the computer monitor printer or terminal connected to the EIA 232 terminal port This feature is useful to verify proper modem operation Press Enter to return to the Modem Setup menu Set RCM8 Comm Check 9 Enter the time HH MM at which the RCM8 will send a communications port check message Type OFF to disable this feature If enabled at the designated time the RCM8 dials the RCM8 phone number defined under Modem Option 1 and transmits the date time Site ID and the words COMM CHECK Press Enter to return to the Modem Setup menu Set PH 1 Comm Check A Enable or disable the Phone Number 1 Comm check option as described above Press Enter to return to the Modem Setup menu Set PH 2 Comm Check B Enable or disable the Phone Number 2 Comm check option as described above Press Enter to return to the Modem Setup menu Set Modem Init String C This modem string is set correctly at the factory Do not change Set Modem Init String Enable Modem Pass Thru Mode M This parameter lets you configure the modem through the PC if necessary All of the modem commands are passed through or displayed on the PC monitor When you are finished setting modem options press Esc to ezit the Modem Setup menu and return to the Main Menu Changes made to this parameter are saved when you press Esc DISCONTINUED PRODUCT Set Terminal Options Chapter 3 Main Menu and SubMenus The Set Terminal Options Main M
13. 1 8 SiteScan Remote Dial Up Monitoring Leslie s umen Master 1 o 8 Optional Additional Slave Units Inputs 1 8 SiteScan SiteLink Module Remote Facility Central Monitoring Site B 4 DISCONTINUED PRODUCT Multiple Remote Sites Monitored from Central Location Location 1 min uininin n imininin u n Master Repeater uinininin n Location 2 2 SiteScan M SiteLink Module DISCONTINUED PRODUCT B 5 Liebert RCM8CE amp RCM8DO THE COMPANY BEHIND THE PRODUCTS With more than 500 000 installations around the globe Liebert is the world leader in computer protection systems Since its founding in 1965 Liebert has developed a complete range of support and protection systems for sensitive electronics e Environmental systems precision air conditioning from 1 5 to 60 tons e Power conditioning and UPS with power ranges from 250 VA to more than 1000 kVA e Integrated systems that provide both environmental and power protection in a single flexible package e Monitoring and control on site or remote from systems of any size or location e Service and support through more than 100 service centers around the world and a 24 hour Customer Response Center Remote Contact Module LIE
14. 11 Each comma forces the mode to pause for two seconds The 911 is the user arranged code that identifies the page as being from the RCMS The signify the end of the pager number and alarm code See Appendix A on Page A 1 for additional modem pager characters When using numeric pagers you will have to experiment with the number of commas that you need to enter in order to get the correct delay before the message is sent The Set Pager ID field is left blank when using numeric pagers Set Modem Baud Rate 4 Enter for 1200 or 2 for 2400 Press Enter to return to the Modem Setup menu Set Dial Prefix 5 Press 5 if you need to change the dial prefix From factory the Dial Prefix is entered as ATE1X4DT Do not change this dial prefix unless you are thoroughly familiar with the Hayes command set Press Esc to return to the Modem Setup menu Set Redial Tries 6 Enter a number 0 99 representing the number of times the RCMS will attempt to redial a phone number should the first attempt fail Press Enter to return to the Modem Setup menu 0 Liebert RCM8 23 DISCONTINUED PRODUCT 24 e User Manual 7 99 Set Redial Interval 7 Enter a number 0 99 representing the number of minutes between redial attempts Press Enter to return to the Modem Setup menu Set Modem Messages 8 Type Y es to enable or N o to disable modem messages If enabled all communications to the are echoed
15. AT amp MO will manually disable error correction Modem commands can be directly issued via the Modem Pass Thru mode in the RCM8 Modem Configuration menu Refer to Section 3 Sportster is a registered trademark of 3Com Corporation Terminal Parameters A personal computer PC or video display terminal VDT is necessary to configure the RCM8 On PC s a terminal emulation package is typically included with the operating system on Windows 3 1 Terminal is located in the Accessories program group on Windows 95 98 the Hyperterminal application is typically located in its own folder Accessories The steps below outline the typical configuration needed to connect running Hyperterminal to using a regular serial cable direct connection Windows 95 98 1 Start HyperTerminal by clicking Start Programs Accessories HyperTerminal Double click the AyperTerminal icon RCH8 i Pu zx 2 Press ESC escape key to exit out of new connection dialog Connect To Settings box gt RCMB 3 establish a new session for communicating to RCM8 go to File Properties Select Direct to Com where Com is Countip region United States of America 1 7 the appropriate Com port for your PC Any information in Enter the area code without the long distance prefix the Area Code and P hone Number fields will be greyed out De and will not be used Phone number Connect using NIU
16. BERT CORPORATION 1050 DEARBORN DRIVE P O Box 29186 COLUMBUS OHIO 43229 800 877 9222 PHONE 614 841 6022 Fax LIEBERT EUROPE GLOBE PARK 1 MARLOW BUCKINGHAMSHIRE SL7 1YG UNITED KINGDOM 44 1628 403200 PHONE 44 1628 403203 FAX LIEBERT WEB SITE http www liebert com LIEBERT ASIA 19 F CAUSEWAY BAY PLAZA 489 HENNESSY ROAD CAUSEWAY BAY HONG KONG 852 2 572 2201 PHONE 852 2 831 0114 While every precaution has been taken to ensure accuracy and completeness in this literature Liebert Corporation assumes no responsibility and disclaims all liability for damages resulting from use of this information or for any errors or omissions O 1999 Liebert Corporation All rights reserved throughout the world Specifications subject to change without notice All names referred to are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners SL 31024 12 99 Printed in U S A E Su So ga a
17. Connect power to a 120 VAC or 240 VAC source 50 or 60 Hz Select the proper input voltage using the voltage switch located next to the ON OFF switch Be sure to provide proper earth grounding for the unit by connecting the clearly marked earth grounding conductor to earth ground on the input power source Caution failure to connect earth grounding conductor may result in operator injury This monitoring device requires an equipment switch or circuit breaker employed in the building installation as a circuit disconnecting device The disconnecting device shall be located in close proximity to the monitoring device and within easy reach of the operator The disconnecting device shall be marked as the disconnecting device for the monitor panel Alarm Input Connections Use 18 22 AWG stranded pair cable for each input channel The cable is terminated at the appropriate terminal block number 1 8 Make connections to the common alarm relay output if necessary Computer or Terminal The PC or terminal port is a standard EIA 232 DCE 25 pin female 1200 or 2400 baud connection for a personal computer video display terminal connection short haul modems or other device utilizing a serial port A PC must be connected to an to configure it You do not need the PC after the initial configuration unless you want to change the setup or view alarms on screen as they occur A serial printer can be connected to this port if you wish to p
18. DISCONTINUED PRODUCT SITE MONITORING Liebert _ Keeping Business in Business RCM8CE 8 RCM8DO Remote Contact Module INSTALLATION amp UsER MANUAL DISCONTINUED PRODUCT DISCONTINUED PRODUCT TABLE OF CONTENTS NOTE nee 5 Section 1 INTRODUCTION coincido A Rd D ECCE RR 1 Specifications ara eet e e reine e e nt er E eren eee ete 1 Display and Controls a a ee ETAT FER A ce EAE Edo 2 Communications a a e ee er de re de te te deed e dee aee 4 Common Alarm Relay 4 Alarm Relay Outputs 4 Section 2 Installation a 5 Onpacking and Inspecti n OP HE e HH DRE rH anti 5 MO nnEn n DO CRM 5 Physical Connections 5 Settings and Connections A 7 Modem Settings iie Seve ette eee rnm ro eredi ENTE eed Ree oder dae 12 Terminal Part teer petite ie ete baee burn te EE Poen Ee Eee ee taa 12 Section 3 RCM8 Men s a ee 15 Accessing the Setup Menus Ka KUKI MI Haa 15 Configurations A 17 Setup Inp t Options Menu inei dt ts 18 Alarms Review de 20 A as ert e Rus 21 AA E eE ise RN NN 21 Set Modem Options ee SI p Era a RO eR T TRES D SU 22 Set Terminal Options etc teet hee tete pe tote le Lee
19. INTERFACE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD NICAD BATTERY PACK ELECTRONICS ENCLOSURE TOP COVER REMOVED s E ts C M mmn arn t FUSE 1A 250V F M T 24 VAC CLASS2 TRANSFORMER VOLTAGE SELECT SWITCH 115 VAC 240 VAC i 0 0 090 0 0 E DIDDODODBDETDIDCLY e y DPDT CIRCUIT BREAKER ON OFF SWITCH AUDIBLE ALARM TERMINAL PORT MODEM PORT m Figure 1 Component Arrangement 0 Liebert RCM8 3 DISCONTINUED PRODUCT Communications Ports The has five physical connection ports Refer to Chapter 2 of this e EIA 232 PC Terminal Port DCE Accommodates a manual and the section personal computer or VDT for setup and message display immediately following for b ni M and EIA 232 Modem Port DTE A ccommodates a modem configuration using these for alarm reception and remote message transmission communications ports e EIA 485 Port Allows multiple RCMS units to be daisy chained together using twisted pair wires e EIA 422 SiteScan Port Accommodates a Liebert SiteScan connection e Common Alarm Relay Output Accommodates a secondary warning device Refer to Figure 1 Component Arrangement and Figure 3 Physical Connections and DIP Switches Common Alarm Relay Output The common alarm relay output is used to connect to a secondary warning device such as a horn or light up to 3 Ampere 24 Volts DC that activates on alarm When an alarm is present the contacts clo
20. O TB2 l tr COMMON ALARM RELAY lal Ba OUTPUT CONTACTS RATED FOR 3 AMPS AT 24 YDS CLASS 2 CIRCUIT ONLY OTHER RCMB SINGLE TWISTEO PAIR 22AWG FIELD SUPPLIED DRY CONTACT CONNECTIONS TO GENERAL PURPOSE SIGNALING DEVICE SHIELD 1 1 As 422 Figure 3b Physical Connections and DIP Switches RCM8DO 6 RS 232 CONNECTION FROM TERMINAL 7 3 DRY CONTACT OR N C CLASS 2 CIRCUIT SITESCAN CLASS 2 CIRCUIT ONLY BELDEN 8442 IN CONDUIT The RCM8 is shipped with the backup battery disconnected To connect the battery during installation plug the 2 wire connector to P5 then set the P10 jumper to IN Refer to Figure 3 Liebert recommends a maximum cable length of 300 feet with 22 AWG wiring Liebert recommends a maximum cable length of 50 feet or use of a short haul modem for any device connected to the PC ElA 232 port 10 0 User Manual 7 99 Terminal Baud Rate 7 1200 or 2400 baud selectable 7 data bits even parity 1 stop bit are fixed Common Alarm Relay Silence Reset 8 The common alarm relay energizes with any input alarm or received alarm If Silence Reset is ON the relay de energizes when the audible alarm is silenced If OFF the common alarm relay remains energized until the input alarm is cleared Make the following physical connections as applicable Refer to Figures 1 and 3 Power
21. ONTINUED PRODUCT Display SS Alarm Block Set New Password The factory set password is RCME Exit Chapter 3 Main Menu and SubMenus The Display SS Alarm Block option from the Main Menu sends RCMS information to a SiteScan alarm block Alarm information on up to 4 RCMS units can be displayed by the SiteScan To display the SiteScan alarm block 1 From the Main Menu press A to display the SiteScan alarm block 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 This is a view only screen The first eight sets of 00 in the top row indicate the eight alarm points of RCMS unit 1 and so forth for 32 alarm points on four RCM8 units The example above shows an alarm on contact point number 8 on the first RCM8 unit and contact point number 2 on the third RCM8 unit 2 When you are finished viewing the information press Esc to return to the Main Menu The Set New Password option lets you assign a security password protecting the setup menu from unauthorized changes To set a new password 1 From Main Menu press P to access the new password setup screen 2 Type the desired new password then press Enter 3 Atthe next prompt retype the password exactly as you entered it in step 2 then press Enter to confirm the password The new password is saved automatically 4 Press Esc to exit the password setup screen and return to the Main Menu
22. Setup menu Set Pager ID 8 The is designed to work with alpha numeric pagers Enter the pager key sequence if the is to communicate alarm messages to an alpha numeric pager Be sure to include any special characters such as commas when entering the pager key sequence The Set Pager ID field specifies the actual pager phone number it should not include the access phone number for the alpha numeric paging company Only one 1 alpha numeric pager is supported Press 8 then enter the pager key sequence The existing pager ID is displayed with a prompt to enter the new pager key sequence Type the desired number including special characters then press Enter to return to the Setup menu Press Esc to exit the Setup menu and return to the Main Menu Changes made to this parameter are saved when you press Esc The Alarms Review option from the Main Menu displays recent alarm history The history stores up to The Alarms Review option for e 100 local alarms transmitted from non repeater units a master unit displays local alarms only e alarms transmitted from connected repeater units 20 User Manual 7 99 DISCONTINUED PRODUCT Chapter 3 Main Menu and SubMenus To view the alarm history 1 From Main Menu press 3 to display the alarm history Alarms Last Cleared at 08 15 97 13 41 37 07 05 99 13 05 21 WATER UNDER FLOOR 07 04 99 05 45 32 HIGH HUMIDITY 07 03 99 23 57 16 HIGH HUMIDITY End
23. The Exit option returns the system to the initial prompts for Main Menu Status or Alarms 0 Liebert RCM8 27 DISCONTINUED PRODUCT DISCONTINUED PRODUCT Section 4 Operation Receive Alarms Silence Alarms View Input Status The factory set password is RCME When the 15 installed and configured correctly the unit basically operates on its own receiving and responding to incoming alarms While the is fully functional on its own it is more convenient to connect a computer or monitor to facilitate operator interaction This section describes the RCM8 operator functions The green and red LED lights on the RCMS front panel indicate normal operation and receipt of alarms A computer video monitor or printer also indicates incoming alarms by displaying the alarm text configured in Setup Audible indication of alarms is given by a series of beeps configured in Setup through the or computer speaker Beeping continues until the alarm is silenced Alarms can be silenced and reset using the front panel or the computer keyboard To silence alarms from the RCMB press the Silence Reset button on the front panel This procedure also resets the input contact that was involved with the alarm To silence the alarm at the PC and at the RCMS from the computer keyboard press any key This procedure does not reset the input contact if it is latching You can view input st
24. atus only if a computer or monitor is connected To view input status 1 Access the RCMS logon screen by turning the RCM8 and monitor ON or by dialing to the RCM8 via modem 2 Type Space Bar to begin the login process 3 Type the RCMS password then press Enter 4 Press 5 to display the current input status ON OFF If the unit you are polling is a master unit with slave units connected all inputs including slave inputs are displayed 5 Press Esc to return to the log on screen 0 Liebert RCM8 29 DISCONTINUED PRODUCT Review Alarms The Alarms Review option for a master unit displays local alarms only Pager Operation 30 e User Manual 7 99 The RCM8 maintains a history of alarms that have been received by the unit This alarm history can be accessed through the RCMS Terminal menu or by accessing RCMS logon screen and pressing A The alarm history log stores up to 100 local alarms transmitted from non repeater units or 16 alarms transmitted from connected repeater units The can display up to 20 alarms on a screen at a time If more than 20 alarms are logged press the spacebar to view the next screen Press Esc to return to the logon screen You can also view the alarm history log using the RCM8 Terminal menu as described previously in this manual An integral feature of the RCMS is its capability to communicate alarm occurrence and alarm text to a pager The page
25. enu item lets you configure the audible beep characteristics that are annunciated when an alarm occurs and terminal modem parity This option also lets you enable a communications check that sends a date and time message at a specified hour each day To set terminal options 1 From Main Menu press 7 to display the terminal options Sub menu RCM8 TERMINAL OPTIONS MENU 1 Set Number of Beeps 5 2 Set Beeper Interval 0 3 Set Terminal Comm Check OFF 4 Set Term Modem Parity 7 lt ESC gt to Quit This menu also shows the current configuration for each item 2 Press the number corresponding to the parameter you wish to configure then enter the appropriate data as follows Set Number of Beeps 1 Enter the number of times the will beep per second 0 to 5 on receipt of an alarm Press Enter to return to the Terminal Options menu Set Beeper Interval 2 Enter the number of seconds 0 to 5 to elapse between alarm beeps 0 disabled Press Enter to return to the Terminal Options menu Set Terminal Comm Check 3 Enter the time HH MM at which the RCM8 will send a communications check message to the monitor printer or terminal connected to the EIA 232 Terminal port Type OFF to disable this feature If enabled at the designated time the transmits date time Site ID and the words COMM CHECK Press Enter to return to the Terminal Options menu Set Term Modem Parity 4
26. er repeaters display all alarms Slave repeaters display alarms only from RCMS with a matching address 0 Liebert RCM8 7 DISCONTINUED PRODUCT Dwg No 154559 Sheet 3 of 3 8 20 97 TB2 COMMUNICATION CONNECTIONS RCMB SITESCAN SWE DIP SWITCHES REFER TO SET UP INSTRUCTIONS IN MANUAL 123456198 Pl AUDIBLE ALARM REMOVE HARNESS DISABLE AUDIBLE ALARM TBA COMMON ALARM RELAY OUTPUT CONTACTS RATED FOR 3 AMPS AT 24 VOC CLASS 2 CIRCUIT P4 TERMINATING RESISTOR UNIT 15 SHIPPED WITH P4 QUT REFER TO MANUAL FOR USE OF IN BATTERY eo UNIT IS SHIPPED WITH 1 OUT BATTERY DISCONNECTED SET PIO TO iN FOR OPERATION BATTERY CONNECTED TB ALARM INPUT CONNECTIONS ca 31 r41 CONTACT CLOSURES 39 r61 i INPUT POWER 120 248 VAC 50 68 HZ CLASS 1 CIRCUIT USE COPPER CU CONDUCTORS ONLY WITH MINIMUM 687 C WIRE INSUL TION THIS MONITORING DEVICE REQUIRES AN EQUIPMENT SWITCH OR CIRCUIT BREAKER EMPLOYED IN THE BUILDING INSTALLATION AS A CIRCUIT DISCONNECTING DEVICE THE DISCONNECTING DEVICE SHALL BE LOCATED IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE MONITORING DEVICE AND WITHIN EASY REACH OF THE OPERATOR THE DISCONNECTING DEVICE SHALL BE MARKED AS THE DISCONNECTING DEVICE FOR THE MONITOR PANEL m
27. er unit transmits all alarms Run the EIA 422 cable from the EIA 422 terminal block on the master unit to the appropriate terminal block number of the SiteScan system Apply power to the system and configure the unit parameters as described in Section 3 of this manual Modem The modem port is a standard EIA 232 DTE 25 pin male 1200 or 2400 baud connection for a dial up modem null modem cable short haul modem or leased line Alarms that are configured to transmit use this port First connect the modem power and phone cables as directed in the documentation that came with your modem Next using a standard 25 conductor EIA 232 cable connect one end to the 25 pin Modem port on the RCM8 Connect the other end to the 25 pin EIA 232 port on the modem Be sure all connections are secure to ensure proper operation Communications parameters for this port are fixed 7 data bits even parity and 1 stop bit Refer to the dial up modem setup information later in this Section for other settings related to the modem 0 Liebert RCM8 11 DISCONTINUED PRODUCT Modem Settings Data compression needs to be disabled on external modems used with RCM8 On U S Robotics Sportster modems the modem command to disable data compression is AT amp KO Error correction may or may not need to be disabled depending on your application and premise equipment The modem command AT amp MA allows the modem to select the error correction mode
28. ity to monitor up to 32 contact points The RCMS also communicates with the Liebert SiteScan centralized monitoring system Electrical Specifications Installation Category Overvoltage Category II Transient Overvoltage 2500 Volts Maximum Voltage 120 VAC 240 VAC 10 of nominal Current 0 07 0 04 Amperes Power 8 5 VA Phase 1 Frequency 50 60 Hz Battery Backup 1 hour nominal Communications 2 standard 25 pin EIA 232 modem and terminal Proprietary EIA 422 protocol to Liebert SiteScan system Proprietary EIA 485 protocol to multiple RCMS units Common alarm output Form C dry contacts Piezo electric alarm 100 dB at 30 cm 2900 500 Hz 0 Liebert RCM8 1 DISCONTINUED PRODUCT Display and Controls You can disable the audible beeper by removing the P1 connector on the circuit board See Figure 3 in Chapter 2 2 e User Manual 7 99 Environmental Conditions Operating Temp 5 C to 40 C Operating Relative Humidity 0 95 non condensing Operating Altitude up to 2 000 meters Pollution Degree 2 Enclosure Type NEMA 1 for indoor use only Enclosure Protection IP30 protection against solid foreign objects 2 5mm or greater no protection from water Alarm LEDs Red For all unit configurations except Master Repeater units each alarm LED corresponds to an input and illuminates on alarm after the programmable alarm delay expires For Master Repeaters its LEDs illuminate with the
29. l 7 99 DISCONTINUED PRODUCT Chapter 3 Main Menu and SubMenus To access the RCM8 Main Menu VIA MODEM 1 Make sure RCM8 and attached modem are turned on and properly configured 2 On the remote PC set up terminal emulation session for dial out access Connect Using an attached modem rather than direct connect to a com port 3 Once a connection has been established with the RCM8 press Space Bar to initiate the log in process 4 Type the password then press Enter to gain access to RCM8 The factory default password for modem access is also 5 From here continue to Step 3 of the local login process Configuration The Configuration option from the Main Menu lets you view the current settings 1 Press to display the Configuration menu RCM8 V4 0 CONFIGURATION MON 07 05 99 18 03 20 SITE 1D WEST WING COMPUTER ROOM PAGER ID 5551149 NO DIAL ALT DIAL MESSAGE NC A WATER UNDER FLOOR HIGH TEMP DOOR HELD OPEN CLOGGED FILTER HIGH HUMIDITY CONTACT 6 CONTACT 7 CONTACT 8 1 0 1 0 2 amp 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 RCM8 Phone Number Phone Number 1 9 5551212 911 Phone Number 2 A9 18007596366 Dial Prefix ATE1X4DT Redial Tries 2 Redial Interval 30 Modem CONNECTED Modem Baud Rate 1200 485 Online Units This is a view only screen Use the remaining Main Menu options to make changes or reset the values shown
30. n 2 Installation Settings and Connections To connect the RCMS 1 Set the SW1 DIP Switches as described in the tables below Refer to Figure 3 when A dix B to define th as xX es X x 30 x A 403 X 17 EIA 485 EIA 485 Latching Terminal Alarm Relay Master Slave Baud Alarms Repeater Baud Rate Silence Reset 8 6 7 8 NEM 4 5 DIP Switch SW1 Descriptions e Address 1 and 2 Addressing allows up to four RCM8 units to be linked together Overlapped addresses are allowed only for dial up operation without SiteScan e EIA 485 Master or Slave 3 If ON the Master unit polls the EIA 485 Slaves and has dial out capability for the connected units For Slave units at the ends of each EIA 485 string set P4 jumper to IN For all other units set the P4 jumper to OUT Modems do not directly attach to slave units e EIA 485 Baud 4 9600 baud works for most multiple unit applications If communications are not working check cable distance check for a noisy communications environment or try using 1200 baud Latching Alarms 5 When ON alarms will not clear until the Silence Reset switch is pressed and held for two seconds Repeater 6 A repeater unit is connected at a different location to echo alarms received by the primary unit s When ON the eight inputs of the repeater unit are disabled and the display echoes incoming alarms Mast
31. one or pulse dialing Only one of these can be used in a given number They are both prefixes the T stands for tone i e touch tone and the P stands for pulse By default the modem uses tone dialing If the phone line requires pulse dialing a P must be prefixed to the number i e 555 8325 Is used to wait past a recorded voice message that is requesting additional information input such as a recording giving instructions for entering an extension or password When used commands the modem to wait 5 seconds before continuing to the next part of the dial string Signifies the end of the number Two consecutive pound signs at the end of telephone number signify to RCMS that it is dialing out to numeric pager Generates a separator character between fields in the display window For example if the pager display string is 555 8325 it appears in the pager window as 555 8325 A 1 DISCONTINUED PRODUCT DISCONTINUED PRODUCT Appendix B Typical Configurations The RCMS can be configured with tremendous flexibility in order to accommodate various applications The following diagrams illustrate some typical system configurations Refer to Chapter 2 for complete explanation of DIP Switch settings Standalone Operation with Optional Pager Dial out and Optional SiteScan Connection Master 1 Typical DIP Switch Setting min uininin u Numeric or Alphanumeric Pager External
32. r telephone number is entered in setup using the RCM8 Setup menu accessed from the Terminal menu If the is configured to dial a pager on alarm the unit dials the number entered in setup Depending on your pager capabilities you may receive a beep and a phone number to call or you may receive the alarm text transmitted from the RCMB Refer to your pager manual for its capabilities configuration and operating instructions DISCONTINUED PRODUCT Section 5 RCM8 Equipment Maintenance Safety Instructions CAUTION NOTE NOTE CAUTION CAUTION Battery Type Replacement Disposal Fuse Replacement DEVICE MUST BE ISOLATED OR DISCONNECTED FROM THE HAZARDOUS LIVE VOLTAGE BEFORE ACCESS CIRCUIT BREAKER SWITCH DOES NOT OPEN BATTERY CIRCUIT OPEN CIRCUIT BREAKER SWITCH AND DISCONNECT BATTERY PACK BEFORE SERVICING DEVICE WHEN THE FOLLOWING SYMBOLS ARE DISPLAYED THEY INDICATE a Earth grounding conductor b Alternating Current FAILURE TO CONNECT EARTH GROUNDING CONDUCTOR MAY RESULT IN OPERATOR INJURY FAILURE TO ISOLATE OR DISCONNECT DEVICE FROM THE HAZARDOUS LIVE VOLTAGE BEFORE ACCESS MAY RESULT IN OPERATOR INJURY SERVICING DEVICE Rechargeable Ni Cad battery pack Liebert P N 133455P1 CAUTION Do NOT incinerate short circuit or mutilate May burst and cause burns or release toxic materials Must be disposed of in an EPA approved manner Replace F1 fuse with 1A
33. rint and retain a hard copy of alarms DISCONTINUED PRODUCT Liebert recommends a maximum cable length of 3280 feet Use a twisted pair wire and maintain polarity The slave unit at the end of the string the last RCM8 must have the P4 jumper set to IN The P4 jumper on all other units must be set to OUT Liebert recommends a maximum cable length of 3280 feet Maintain polarity Liebert recommends a maximum cable length of 50 feet for any device connected to the modem EIA 232 port Section 2 Installation Proprietary EIA 485 The EIA 485 port is a proprietary connection that allows you to network multiple RCMS units in a daisy chain configuration Multiple unit configurations must include a master unit to which three or four slave units can be connected repeaters may also be daisy chained Use 18 22 AWG stranded twisted pair wires Run the EIA 485 cable from the EIA 485 terminal block to other EIA 485 terminal blocks in the same string Set the P4 jumper on the last slave unit IN set the P4 jumper on all other units OUT Maintain polarity Proprietary EIA 422 The EIA 422 is a proprietary connection to a Liebert SiteScan system The SiteScan system data file must include the RCMB as a contact closure module Alarm text for RCMS units connected to SiteScan is entered through the RCMS using a PC or terminal In multiple RCM8 configurations each slave unit transmits only its own alarms the mast
34. rmat is MM DD YY HH MM The automatically sets the seconds count to 00 3 Press Enter to change the date and time and return to the Main Menu 0 Liebert RCM8 21 DISCONTINUED PRODUCT Set Modem Options Modem options are not available for slave or repeater units The Master unit is responsible for dial out operations for all slaves connected on the ElA 485 network If you are using a leased line or short haul modem for alarm communication enter LEASED as RCM8 Phone Number If two RCMB units are connected to a generic EIA 232 device enter LEASED as Modem Phone Number 1 22 User Manual 7 99 The Set Modem Options item from the Main Menu lets you configure the telephone numbers and dialing parameters for modem connected to the unit You can also perform a test on the communications port where the modem and phone are connected to verify proper operation To set modem options 1 From the Main Menu press 6 to display RCM8 Modem Setup Sub menu RCM8 MODEM SETUP MENU Set RCM8 Phone Number Set Phone Number 1 9 5551212 911 Set Phone Number 2 A9 18007596366 Set Modem Baud Rate 1200 Set Dial Prefix ATE1X4DT Set Redial Tries 2 Set Redial Interval 30 Set Modem Messages Y Set RCM8 Comm Check OFF Set PH1 Comm Check OFF Set PH2 Comm Check OFF Set Modem Init String AT amp C1 amp D3S0 1 amp W0 Send Modem Init String Enable Modem Pass Thru Mode lt ESC gt
35. se and the external warning device is activated The common alarm relay may be reset using the Silence Reset switch Alarm Relay Outputs RCM8DO only On RCM8DO models one relay output corresponding to each alarm channel is provided There is no additional programming logic or setup involved each Form A Normally Open N O relay will energize when the corresponding channel goes into alarm and the front panel LED is illuminated The relays are rated for up to Ampere 2 24Volts DC 4 e User Manual 7 99 DISCONTINUED PRODUCT Section 2 Installation Unpacking and Inspection Mounting Instructions Physical Connections This section describes the installation procedure for monitoring systems using the RCMB Installation includes e Unpacking and Inspection e Mounting the RCMS at the designated site e Making physical connections based on application needs e Configuring the modem Inspect the package when delivered by the freight carrier If the shipping container is damaged check for internal damage and file a claim with the carrier if necessary If the container is undamaged unpack and inspect it for obvious damage If it is necessary to ship the use the original shipping container if possible to ensure safe transportation After the DIP switches and jumpers are set correctly as described in the section entitled Settings and Connections mount the on wall
36. te radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense DISCONTINUED PRODUCT DISCONTINUED PRODUCT Section 1 INTRODUCTION Contact Liebert Environmental Service amp Support at 800 543 2778 regarding installation operation or warranty issues Specifications The Liebert RCM8CE and RCM8DO Remote Contact Monitors annunciate alarms by monitoring eight contact closure points each point wired directly to the RCM8 When the RCMS receives an alarm signal a piezoelectric siren sounds and the LED illuminates for the corresponding contact point 1 through 8 A text interface to a video terminal or PC emulating a terminal session is used to configure the operating parameters and can remain connected to receive user programmed alarms messages In addition to monitoring alarm signals from locally connected equipment the RCMS can also dial out via modem to remote computer another RCMS acting as a repeater numeric pager or alphanumeric pager The RCM8DO features 8 additional contact closure outputs that mimic the state of the alarm LEDs Up to four RCMS units can be connected in a local multi point monitoring configuration This gives added flexibil
37. ted to the RCMS or remotely via computer modem To access the RCMS Main Menu from a LOCAL COMPUTER 1 Turn on the computer and the RCMS 2 Press Space Bar to begin the login process 3 Type the RCMS password then press ENTER to access the Main Menu The factory set password is RCMS 4 Atany time during the configuration press Esc to back up through the menus to return to the Main Menu LOG ON RCM8 TERMINAL MENU Configuration Setup Input Options Menu Alarms Review Alarms Clear Set Clock Set Modem Options Set Terminal Options Set 485 Options Display SS Alarm Block PCMCIA Menu Set New Password Exit is 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 A B P X 0 Liebert RCM8 15 DISCONTINUED PRODUCT RCM8 Main Menu Setup Input Alarms ee ES Current Configuration view only Current Alarn Log view only Alarms Clear Clear only Ho screen Set Clock Set Date and Time 4 Set Modem Options RCM8 PH PH 1 Comm PH 2 Comm Set Init String Send Init String Ena Pass Thru Set Terminal Options Ho of Beeps Beep Interval Term Comm Ck Set 485 Options Master Unit Add Online Units Offline Units Display SS Alarm Block Current SS Alarm Block view only PCMCIA Menu Hot Available Set New Password Enter Hew Password Confirm Hew Password Figure 4 Menu Structure 16 e User Manua
38. to Quit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B 1 M This menu also shows the current configuration 2 Press the number or letter corresponding to the parameter you wish to configure then enter the appropriate data as follows Set Phone Number 1 Enter the phone number of another RCMS that will be notified when an alarm occurs You can use up to 40 characters in a phone number Press Enter to return to the Modem Setup menu Set Modem Phone Number 1 2 Enter the telephone number including any required special characters for the modem that will receive the alarm indication This modem can be in another or in a personal computer You can use up to 40 characters in a phone number Press Enter to return to the Modem Setup menu DISCONTINUED PRODUCT Modem Phone Number 2 is not a leased line option Chapter 3 Main Menu and SubMenus Set Modem Phone Number 2 3 Enter a phone number for another receiving modem if applicable Press Enter to return to the Modem Setup menu Using an Alpha Numeric Pager When using an alpha numeric pager you must enter the letter A before the pager access code phone number Refer to the sample screen on page 17 of this manual Note most alpha numeric paging services do not yet support 2400 baud modem connections use 1200 baud Using a Numeric Pager When using a numeric page an example of the pager number that you enter is Phone Number 1 9 5551212 9
39. to configure 01 08 then type NO NC or BT Press Enter to return to the Setup menu 18 e User Manual 7 99 DISCONTINUED PRODUCT Chapter 3 Main Menu and SubMenus Set Dial Code A 3 Select an alarm option for transmission through the modem port e 0 Disabled do not transmit via modem e R Transmit alarm to another RCM8 e Transmit alarm to remote device via PHONE NUMBER 1 e 2 Transmit alarm to remote device via PHONE NUMBER 2 Remote devices connected to Phone Numbers 1 and 2 can be RCMSSs terminals or regular or numeric pagers Press 3 to select a modem port transmission code Enter the specific contact point to configure 01 08 then type the desired transmission option Press Enter to return to the Setup menu Set Alternate Dial Option 4 Configure instructions for alarm transmission to a second phone number e 0 Disabled do not transmit to second phone number e amp Dial and transmit alarm to both dial codes A and See Set Dial Code B below e Dial and transmit alarm to either dial code A or B Press 4 to select an alternate dial option Enter the specific contact point to configure 01 08 then type the desired transmission option Press Enter to return to the Setup menu Set Dial Code B 5 Select an option for alarm transmission to a secondary phone number e 0 Disabled do not transmit e R Transmit alarm to another RCM8 e Transmit alarm to another device via PHONE
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