American Innovations Bullhorn RM 4100 Series User manual

Bullhorn RM4100 Series User Guide
RM4100 Series
User Guide
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Contents
Change Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
C HAPTER 1 
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety and Equipment Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
ESD Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Bullhorn System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
RM4100 Series Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Installation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Required Tools and Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Required Hardware / Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Configuration and Support Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Bullhorn Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Microsoft .NET Framework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installing Microsoft .NET Framework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Installing Bullhorn Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Bullhorn Information Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Contacting Technical Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
C HAPTER 2 
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
RM4150 / RM4151 Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Preparing for the Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Electrostatic Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Ground Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Placement / Mounting Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Installation Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Mounting the Enclosure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Connecting the Dual GPS / GSM Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Connecting the Power Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Connecting Ground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Connecting the Relay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Connecting Input Wires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
C HAPTER 3 
Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Configuration Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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Disable Synchronization Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Connect the Unit and Start Bullhorn Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Configure Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
View Unit Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Send Test Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Apply a Template . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Set a Reporting Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Configure Interruption and Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Enable or Disable Readings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Enable or Disable Digitals & Accumulators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Configure Readings and Alarm Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
DC or AC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Instant Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Readings Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Configure Digital and Accumulator Inputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Edit Power Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Change SIM Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Work with Templates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Export or Delete Templates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Upgrade Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Exit Bullhorn Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Appendix A
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Appendix B
Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Appendix C
Maintenance/Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
General Maintenance Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Sealed Lead Acid Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Troubleshooting Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Appendix D
Mercury Relay Advisory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Appendix E
Regulatory Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
FCC Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
TUV and CE Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Export Control Classification Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

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Appendix F
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

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Change Notes
The following list identifies updated information included in the current release of this manual:
•Bullhorn Tools 1.6 - Bullhorn Tools configuration software was updated to include RM4100 Series
units, including the RM4150 and RM4151. For more information, refer to Chapter 3, Configuration
on page 25.

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Getting Started 1
This guide explains how to install Bullhorn®RM4100 Series units, including the RM4150 and RM4151, and
to configure the units for service using the Bullhorn Tools configuration software. The information applies
to the RM4100 Series units that use cellular network services for communication with Bullhorn Web (
http:/
/www.bullhornsys.com
).
This guide provides the following information:
•Chapter 1 - Getting Started
•Chapter 2 - Installation
•Chapter 3 - Configuration
NOTE: The RM4100 Series User Guide and other related documentation can be downloaded in Adobe®
PDF format from Bullhorn Web, under the Help menu (Help menu > Documents). Use Adobe® Reader®
version 5 or higher to view the PDF. If needed, visit the Adobe website at
http://www.adobe.com to
download a free copy of the software. Configuration and support software can also be downloaded from
Help > Downloads.
Safety and Equipment Symbols
WARNING:If the RM4150 or RM4151 is used in a manner not specified by AI, the protection provided by
the equipment may be impaired.

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The information in Table 1-1 provides a description of the safety and equipment symbols present on the
outside and inside of the enclosure. Safety symbols alert you to safety hazards or conditions that have the
potential to cause personal injury, death, or equipment damage. Equipment symbols may indicate a
functional state (such as on and off) and connections (such as a Earth ground terminal).
ESD Precautions
WARNING:To prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage when handling electronic equipment, always
wear an anti-static wrist strap attached to an unpainted, grounded metal object. Ensure the wrist strap has
maximum contact with bare skin.
If an anti-static wrist strap is unavailable, discharge static electricity from yourself and your clothing by
touching a grounded metal object before handling electronic equipment.
Table 1-1. Safety and Equipment Symbols
Symbol Description
Caution: Failure to observe this warning may result in personal injury, death, or equipment
damage. A potential risk exists if the installation instructions are not followed.
Warning: Risk of electrical shock. Failure to observe this warning may result in personal injury,
death, or equipment damage. A potential risk exists if the installation instructions are not
followed.
Earth (ground) terminal: This symbol indicates a protective earth ground connection is
required.
On (Supply): Indicates power is on when the toggle switch is in the “ON” position.
Off (Supply): Indicates power is off when the toggle switch is in the “OFF” position.
DC power: Indicates that the input requires DC power.
Both direct and alternating current.
Positive: Indicates a positive input.
Negative: Indicates a negative input.

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Bullhorn System Overview
Bullhorn is a wireless telemetry system that provides scheduled and by-exception inbound reporting for
field equipment typically located in remote areas. Data and alarm packets transmit from remote field
locations to your account on the secure Bullhorn Web (
https://www.bullhornsys.com ) using digital cellular
or satellite communication networks. You can quickly determine the status of field equipment anytime
using information that posts to your website account.
Bullhorn provides remote monitoring with full coverage using GSM cellular network, GEOS satellite
(SkyWave-Inmarsat), or LEOS satellite (ORBCOMM) communication networks.
RM4100 Series Overview
RM4100 Series units, including the RM4150 and RM4151, monitor oil and gas assets in cathodic protection
(CP) applications using various communication networks for communication with Bullhorn Web.
NOTE:To view a satellite coverage map, log on to Bullhorn Web at https://www.bullhornsys.com , click
Help, and then Coverage Maps in the navigation menu.
RM4100 Series units provide built-in surge protection, rectifier interface, and test point filtering
functionality. The RM4150 and RM4151 measure the output of rectifier current across shunt resistors.
Additionally, the RM4150 and RM4151 support GPS synchronized current interruption.
The RM4150 supports two (2) configurable digital and five (5) configurable analog inputs with the
following specifications:
•Input ANALOG CH 1 through ANALOG CH 5 (channels 1 through 5) are isolated inputs that support
analog ±150 V DC, 150 V AC, 4 - 20 mA with external resistor, or active digital input devices.
•Input DIGITAL CH 1 and DIGITAL CH 2 non-isolated inputs (0-24 V DC) that support digital dry
contact closure input devices. DIGITAL CH 1 can also be used as a pulse count accumulator, and
DIGITAL CH 2 can be used as an accumulator reset.
The RM4151 supports two (2) configurable digital and two (2) configurable analog inputs with the
following specifications:
•Input ANALOG CH 1 and ANALOG CH 2 (channels 1 and 2) are isolated inputs that support analog
±150 V DC, 150 V AC, 4 - 20 mA with external resistor, or active digital input devices.
•Input DIGITAL CH 1 and DIGITAL CH 2 non-isolated inputs (0-24 V DC) that support digital dry
contact closure input devices. DIGITAL CH 1 can also be used as a pulse count accumulator, and
DIGITAL CH 2 can be used as an accumulator reset.

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Installation Requirements
Before you install the RM4150 or RM4151 unit, use the following information as a checklist to ensure a
successful installation:
WARNING:Only accessories that meet American Innovations’ specifications may be used with the RM4150
or RM4151.
Power Disconnect and Branch Circuit Protection: A customer-supplied, power disconnect device is
required for the unit installation. The power disconnect device (such as a switch, main circuit
breaker, or other type of power disconnect) should provide an easy and accessible means for
removing the main input supply power source from the unit. Multiple-pole circuit breakers shall
interrupt all neutral and ungrounded connectors of mains supply simultaneously. The power
disconnect device must be clearly marked to identify it as the disconnect device for the unit. The
power disconnect or separate overcurrent protection device should also provide overcurrent
protection in the form of a 20 amp fuse or circuit breaker suitable for branch circuit protection per
local codes and requirements.
Backup Battery: The units should only be used with a 12 V DC, 0.8 AH capacity, re-chargeable
sealed lead acid battery. If you need to replace the battery, please contact Technical Support for
information about purchasing a replacement battery (American Innovations part number 370109-
000; manufacturer’s part number PS-1208).
NOTE:Refer to Appendix B, Battery Replacement on page 58 for instructions on changing the backup
battery.
Wiring Requirements: For optimum protection from transient voltages (typically, Channels 1 and 2),
all analog inputs must be in their own multi-conductor jacket cable (such as cable AI part number
211061-000 - Belden 5308UE, or its equivalent). All cables must have intact outer jackets, except for
end cuts. Do not remove cable jackets as they protect the unit input cable from transient voltages.
Cable insulation should be suited for voltage range of inputs. Cables should be rated at a minimum
of 600 V and 105˚ C.
Input Channel Voltage Levels: All input channels are marked with acceptable input voltage ranges.
Ensure that devices connected to the RM4100 units fall within the voltages ranges listed next to the
channel input connections.
Cellular Radio Transmitter: The RM4150 and RM4151 contain a cellular radio transmitter, and usage
may be dangerous in environments such as:
–Where it can interfere with other electronic devices in environments such as hospitals, airports,
aircraft, etc.
–Where there is risk of explosion such as gasoline stations, oil refineries, etc.