Burk Plus-X RP-8 User manual

Plus-X RP-8 Adapter
Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright © 2013 Burk Technology, Inc.
Rev. B
Table of Contents
Introduction............................................................................................................................................. 1
Compatibility .......................................................................................................................................... 1
Unpacking...............................................................................................................................................2
Front Panel Indicators.............................................................................................................................. 3
Hardware Configuration .......................................................................................................................... 3
Installation ..............................................................................................................................................4
Software Configuration ...........................................................................................................................4
Uploading New Firmware .......................................................................................................................6
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................................6
Getting Help............................................................................................................................................6
Warranty .................................................................................................................................................6
Appendix A: Specifications ..................................................................................................................... 7

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Introduction
The Plus-X RP-8 Adapter connects directly to Sine Systems RP-8 Interface Panels to allow a fast, easy
upgrade to the ARC Plus Remote Control. The Plus-X RP-8 Adapter communicates with the ARC Plus
via LAN/WAN, allowing installation anywhere a network connection is available.
The Plus-X RP-8 Adapter is part of the Plus-X family of Ethernet I/O products designed for the ARC Plus.
Installation Note
Even though you may operate the ARC Plus and Plus-X RP-8 Adapter on different subnets, Burk
Technology strongly recommends installing the Plus-X RP-8 Adapter on the same LAN as the ARC Plus.
In a network failure, an ARC Plus can only continue to monitor and control a Plus-X device on the same
LAN. If the network link between the units is not available, ARC Plus macros, alarm monitoring and
telephone control will be unavailable for the Plus-X device.
Before you Begin
Before installing the Plus-X RP-8 Adapter, please have the following network settings ready:
A static IP address for the Plus-X RP-8 Adapter
The IP address of your ARC Plus
The subnet mask and gateway address for your LAN
Compatibility
Before installing the Plus-X RP-8 Adapter , please verify that the ARC Plus firmware, AutoPilot software
and AutoLoad Plus software versions are current. Updates are available at www.burk.com. The
following are minimum software and firmware requirements
Software
Version
ARC Plus firmware
2.1.0, 2.3.0 recommended
AutoLoad Plus software*
2.0.0, 3.1.0 recommended
AutoPilot® 2010 software
2.5.0, 2.9.16 recommended
*Please download the current Plus-X RP-8 Adapter AutoLoad definition XML file from www.burk.com.
”Installing Plus-X Definition Files” can also be downloaded from www.burk.com.
The onboard web interface is compatible with Internet Explorer version 8 or newer, Firefox, Chrome,
and other modern web browsers.

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Unpacking
The Plus-X RP-8 Adapter ships with the following:
Plus-X RP-8 Adapter unit
Power cord
10’ shielded CAT5 cable

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Front Panel Indicators
Front panel of the Plus-X RP-8 Adapter
Indicator
State
Description
Power LED
Off
Power is off
Power LED
Green
Power is on
Power LED
Amber
No firmware loaded (contact Customer
Support)
Power LED
Flashing
Green
Resetting to factory default settings
Link LED
Green
Connected to ARC Plus
Link LED
Off
No connection to ARC Plus
Link LED
Flashing
Green, Red
Connected to ARC Plus and Maintenance Mode
Link LED
Flashing Red
No connection to ARC Plus, unit is in
maintenance mode
Hardware Configuration
The Plus-X RP-8 Adapter is configured via its onboard web interface. Open a web browser and navigate
to 192.168.0.100. The web page will prompt you for a username and password. Enter the username
admin and password password.
Note: The default IP address is 192.168.0.100 and the default password is “password”. If either of these
values has been changed and you do not know what they are, you need to perform a master initialization.
Press and hold the MASTER INIT button on the rear panel for three seconds. This will reset the Plus-X RP-8
Adapter to its factory default settings.
Settings
Click the Settings link on web page header to access the Plus-X RP-8 Adapter settings. Fill out the
following fields:
IP Address
Subnet Mask
Gateway
ARC Plus IP Address

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You may optionally change the HTTP and Plus-X ports of the Plus-X RP-8 Adapter. The default settings
are recommended.
Burk Technology recommends changing the Plus-X RP-8 Adapter password. The password is used to
log on to the onboard web interface. To change the password, check the Change Password box and
enter the new password in the Password and Confirm fields.
When you are finished, click Save.
Note: If you are unsure what network settings to use, contact your network administrator.
Installation
After entering the configuration settings, you are ready to install the Plus-X RP-8 Adapter in its
permanent location. Simply move the ribbon cable from the Sine RFC-1 to the Plus-X RP-8 Adapter.
Connect the Plus-X RP-8 Adapter to the LAN/WAN, if it is not connected already.
Software Configuration
Now that the Plus-X RP-8 Adapter is installed on the network, you are ready to add the unit to the ARC
Plus using AutoLoad Plus. AutoLoad Plus is included with the ARC Plus, and may also be downloaded
from www.burk.com.
Configuration involves:
Adding the Plus-X RP-8 Adapter unit to the ARC Plus
Mapping Plus-X RP-8 Adapter channels to unused ARC Plus channels
Importing settings from your ARC-16 (optional)
Adding the Plus-X RP-8 Adapter to the ARC Plus
In order for the ARC Plus to recognize the Plus-X RP-8 Adapter , the Plus-X RP-8 Adapter must be
added to the site:
1. Open AutoLoad Plus and connect to the ARC Plus site to which you are adding the Plus-X RP-8
Adapter .
2. From the Edit menu, select Plus-X Devices to open the Plus-X device configuration dialog.
3. Click Add to add the Plus-X RP-8 Adapter to the site.
4. AutoLoad Plus will prompt you to select the device type. Select Plus-X RP-8 Adapter . You may
optionally change the description for the Plus-X device. The description appears in AutoLoad
Plus to identify each Plus-X device.

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5. Enter the IP address and port number of the Plus-X RP-8 Adapter. These should be the same
settings you used when you configured the Plus-X RP-8 Adapter via the web.
6. Check the Map default set of channels box if you wish to automatically add the Plus-X RP-8
Adapter channels to the ARC Plus (recommended). The ARC Plus must have 8 consecutive
unused channels per RP-8.
7. Click OK.
Note: The above instructions are for AutoLoad version 2.3 or above. Earlier versions vary slightly in
appearance and labeling only.
Manually Mapping Plus-X RP-8 Adapter Channels
Overriding channels in AutoLoad Plus
If desired, you may manually map Plus-X RP-8 Adapter channels to ARC Plus channels in AutoLoad
Plus by selecting the Meter Channels, Status Channels or Commands tab, as appropriate:
1. Within any of these tabs, click the Source button to configure a channel to use a Plus-X device
channel as its source.
2. When the Source dialog appears, select Plus-X channel and choose the Plus-X device from the
list.
3. Select the Plus-X RP-8 Adapter channel you wish to use.
4. Click OK.
Once mapped, each Plus-X RP-8 Adapter channel will appear on the front panel of the ARC Plus, in
AutoPilot, on the ARC Plus web page, and will be accessible via the ESI.

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Uploading New Firmware
You can load new firmware to the Plus-X RP-8 Adapter using its onboard web interface. Navigate to the
IP address of the Plus-X RP-8 Adapter, log on and click the Upload Firmware link. Click the Browse
button to select the firmware file, then click Upload to load the new firmware. The Plus-X RP-8 Adapter
will reboot after the firmware upload is complete.
For the latest firmware updates, visit www.burk.com.
Troubleshooting
If the network connection between the Plus-X RP-8 Adapter and ARC Plus is lost, the ARC Plus will log
an alarm after three minutes of network failure. The Plus-X RP-8 Adapter Link LED will also turn off.
Check your network settings on both the ARC Plus and Plus-X RP-8 Adapter.
Note: Plus-X RP-8 Adapter events and errors are logged to the ARC Plus event list, which is accessible by
the ARC Plus front panel and from AutoPilot.
Getting Help
For customer support, please email [e-mail] or call our direct customer support line at 978-
486-3711. We will be glad to assist you. The customer support office is open Monday –Friday, 9AM to
5PM Eastern time.
Warranty
Burk Technology, Inc. warrants the Plus-X RP-8 Adapter to be free of defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of 24 months from the date of purchase. Equipment will be repaired or
replaced at the option of Burk Technology and returned freight prepaid to the customer. Damage due
to abuse or improper operation or installation of the equipment or caused by fire or flood or harsh
environment is not to be covered by this warranty. Damage in shipping is not the responsibility of Burk
Technology. A return authorization must be obtained before returning any equipment. Materials
returned under this warranty must be shipped freight prepaid and insured in the original shipping
carton or suitable substitute to Burk Technology, Inc., 7 Beaver Brook Road, Littleton, MA 01460.
Repairs not covered under this warranty will be made at prevailing shop rates established by Burk
Technology.
THE WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. BURK TECHNOLOGY, INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO ANY
PARTY FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM
THE USE OF THIS EQUIPMENT.

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Appendix A: Specifications
Dimensions:
1.75”(4.45cm) H
19”(48.26cm) W
1.5”(3.8cm) D
Operating Temperature:
0oto 400C
Power Requirements:
100 to 240VAC, 47-60Hz, 0.15A; power cube supplied
Connectivity:
RJ-45 for cat 5 ethernet connection to ARC Plus; 2x8 header, 0.1” spacing mates with existing ribbon
cable from RP-8s.
Channel Capacity:
8 metering or status and 8 command channels with raise and lower per PR-8 (up to 8 RP-8s)
Metering Input Range:
-4.5VDC to +4.5VDC
Metering Input Accuracy:
>99.75% accuracy, full scale