KP Electronic Systems RCI5000 User manual

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RCI5000™
Radio Communication Interface

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Table of Contents
1. General Description.......................................................................................................................................5
1.1 Introduction...................................................................................................................................................5
1.2 Physical Description......................................................................................................................................5
1.3 Principal of Operation..................................................................................................................................8
2. RCI5000 panels Description........................................................................................................................10
2.1 Front Panel..................................................................................................................................................10
2.1.1 LEDs...............................................................................................................................................10
2.1.2 Keypad............................................................................................................................................11
2.1.3 LCD ................................................................................................................................................11
2.2 Rear Panel ...................................................................................................................................................11
2.3 Power Connection and States.....................................................................................................................12
2.4 Power On Self Test (POST)........................................................................................................................13
3. RCI5000™ Operation..................................................................................................................................13
3.1 Setup.............................................................................................................................................................15
3.2 RCI5000 Parameters and setup using front panel...................................................................................15
3.2.1 Setting Clock and Date...................................................................................................................16
3.2.2 General Setup .................................................................................................................................16
3.2.2.1 Set New RCI5000 ID Number ................................................................................16
3.2.2.2 Set Buzzer ON/OFF ................................................................................................16
3.2.3 Ports Setup......................................................................................................................................17
3.2.3.1 COM Setup .............................................................................................................17
3.2.3.2 USB Setup...............................................................................................................17
3.2.3.3 Printer (PRN) Setup ................................................................................................18
3.2.4 Channel Setup ................................................................................................................................18
3.2.4.1 Set Protocol .............................................................................................................18
3.2.4.2 Message Filter Setting.............................................................................................19
3.2.4.3 System Address Selectivity Setup...........................................................................19
3.2.4.4 Account Number Selectivity Setup .........................................................................19
3.2.4.5 System Address Mask Setting.................................................................................20
3.2.4.6 Channel Quiet Time Setting....................................................................................20
3.2.4.7 Channel Busy Time Setting.....................................................................................20
3.3 Setup RCI5000 using GUP5000™ - General Utility PC software ..........................................................21
3.3.1 Hardware Connection.....................................................................................................................21
3.3.2 GUP5000 software and database information................................................................................22
3.3.3 How to use GUP5000 for RCI5000 parameters setup ...................................................................22
3.3.4 Set and Program parameters...........................................................................................................24
3.3.4.1 General parameters..................................................................................................25
3.3.4.2 Ports parameters......................................................................................................26
3.3.4.3 Channel parameters.................................................................................................27
3.4 Browsing Incoming Message Buffer..........................................................................................................27
3.5 Browsing Two-Way units Buffer...............................................................................................................28
3.6 Tests..............................................................................................................................................................28
3.6.1 Printer Test .....................................................................................................................................29
3.6.2 Buzzer Test.....................................................................................................................................29
3.7 System Information.....................................................................................................................................29

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3.8
System Status Reports ................................................................................................................................29
3.8.1 LCD Reports...................................................................................................................................30
3.8.2 PC Reports......................................................................................................................................30
3.8.3 Printer Reports................................................................................................................................31
3.9 Channel Connection....................................................................................................................................31
3.9.1 Radio Connection...........................................................................................................................31
3.10 Remote/Local Mode Operation..................................................................................................................31
3.11 Interrogation ...............................................................................................................................................32
3.11.1 Manual Interrogation......................................................................................................................33
3.11.2 Automatic Interrogation .................................................................................................................33
3.12 Maintenance................................................................................................................................................33
4. RCI5000 – Display & operation in different protocols...............................................................................34
4.1 Security (LARS, LARS1, LARS+, LARS1+)............................................................................................34
4.1.1 LCD View (main screen): ..............................................................................................................34
4.1.2 LCD View (channel screen):..........................................................................................................35
4.2 Metering (Meganet)....................................................................................................................................35
4.2.1 LCD View (main screen): ..............................................................................................................35
4.2.2 LCD View (channel screen):..........................................................................................................35
5. Software Version Upgrade On-Board .........................................................................................................36
5.1 Programming Utility...................................................................................................................................36
5.2 How To Connect – CI5000 module – MC1 and MC2 programming......................................................36
5.3 How to connect– ED5000 module..............................................................................................................38
5.4 How To Program.........................................................................................................................................40
5.5 End of programming process.....................................................................................................................42
5.6 Programming troubleshooting...................................................................................................................43
6. Technical Specifications..............................................................................................................................44
Appendix A.......................................................................................................................................................................45
GUP5000™ installation..............................................................................................................................................45
1. General - PC General Utility Program ...........................................................................................45
2. PC Minimal Requirements......................................................................................45
3. Install GUP5000™ .........................................................................................................................45
4. RCI5000 to PC – hardware Connection.........................................................................................49
5. Initiate GUP5000™ and RCI5000 Communication.......................................................................50
Appendix B.......................................................................................................................................................................51
1. Protocols ......................................................................................................................................................51
 Ademco685 Format and Protocol ...........................................................................51
 Mega net Format and Protocol................................................................................51
 RAN-MAN Format and Protocol............................................................................52

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Table of Figures
Figure 1: RCI5000 With Internal Radio (IATS5000) Configuration..................................................................................6
Figure 2: RCI5000 With Eternal Radio (ED5000) Configuration.....................................................................................6
Figure 3: CI5000 Main Components..................................................................................................................................7
Figure 4: ED5000 (Encoder/Decoder) Main Components.................................................................................................8
Figure 5: RCI5000™Front Panel...................................................................................................................................10
Figure 6: RCI5000™Rear Panel ....................................................................................................................................12
Figure 7: RCI5000™Main Screen Menu........................................................................................................................14
Figure 8 : Programming Connection ...............................................................................................................................21
Figure 9: GUP5000 –PC COM Port parameters setting................................................................................................22
Figure 10: GUP5000 –software and database version information...............................................................................22
Figure 11: GUP5000 –RCI/RCI5000 –General parameters setup window...................................................................23
Figure 12: GUP5000 –Hardware module selection .......................................................................................................24
Figure 13: GUP5000 –Module tree selection.................................................................................................................24
Figure 14: GUP5000 –Parameters programming..........................................................................................................24
Figure 15: GUP5000 –General Parameters tab.............................................................................................................25
Figure 16: GUP5000 –Ports Parameters tab .................................................................................................................26
Figure 17: GUP5000 –Channel Parameters tab ............................................................................................................27
Figure 18: RCI5000 to PC –hardware connection .........................................................................................................37
Figure 19 : Jumpers...........................................................................................................................................................37
Figure 20 : : MC1 and MC2 location on CI5000 module.................................................................................................38
Figure 21 : CAB167 Connection.......................................................................................................................................39
Figure 22 : Preparing to install.........................................................................................................................................46
Figure 23 : Install Shield Wizard.......................................................................................................................................47
Figure 24 : destination folder............................................................................................................................................48
Figure 25 : Data Access Components ...............................................................................................................................48
Figure 26 : End of installation process.............................................................................................................................49
Figure 27 : RCI5000 to PC –Hardware connection.........................................................................................................49
Figure 28 : Options ...........................................................................................................................................................50

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1. General Description
1.1 Introduction
RCI5000™ is a dedicated Radio Communication Interface between several radio
systems such as LARS™, RCMS™, MEGANET™ and the operator or PC in the
control station.
The RCI5000 receives information from end units (transmitters/transceivers) in the
network, such as ATS100™,or repeaters: (e.g., SMR5000™). The RCI5000
displays the processed information, prints it, and forwards it to the PC in the center
for further processing and display.
RCI5000™ as part of the new 5000 family has many new features that make him the
leading product in the market today.
1.2 Physical Description
RCI5000 can come in two configurations; without radio configuration and with radio
configuration.
Without radio configuration - In this configuration the RCI5000 includes an internal
encoder/decoder (ED5000) that receives radio signals from external radio transceiver.
Converts those radio (analog) signal to digital and vice versa.
With radio configuration - In this configuration the RCI5000 includes an internal digital
transceiver (IATS5000) in the VHF 136-174 MHz band or in the UHF 400-512 MHz band.
All configurations also include one powerful CPU (CI5000), a 1.3Ah backup battery and
charger. All these components are housed in a desktop mount.
The RCI5000 has a built-in keyboard for entering parameters and an LCD for message and
data display. It has three ports: a serial port, a parallel port and a USB port, which connect
to a PC and a printer.

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Figure 1: RCI5000 With Internal Radio (IATS5000) Configuration
1. Front Panel
2. 12V Battery
3. IATS5000 Transceiver
4. CI5000 Module
Figure 2: RCI5000 With Eternal Radio (ED5000) Configuration
1. Front Panel
2. 12V Battery
3. ED5000 Modules
4. CI5000 Module

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Figure 3: CI5000 Main Components
1. 12V DC Power Conn.
2. MC1
3. LCD’s Contrast
4. LCD Interface
5. Front Panel Interface
6. Channels Interface
7. On-Board Program Mode
8. Printer Interface
9. USB Interface
10.RS232 (COM) Interface
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Figure 4: ED5000 (Encoder/Decoder) Main Components
I/O Connector
TX LED
3. RX LED
4. On-Board Program Mode
5. CI Interface
6. Bus (BarLED) connector
7. External Radio Interface
1.3 Principal of Operation
The RCI5000™ receives messages from remote transmitters or repeaters. It decodes them,
displays the information on its LCD, and sends it to the printer and PC in the control center
for further processing and display.
All RCI5000 setup parameters are software-based (no dipswitches).
The RCI5000has two modes of operation: local and remote.
In local mode, the RCI5000 operates as a stand-alone unit. It receives messages from remote
stations, alerts the operator to each incoming message by sounding a buzzer, displays the
messages, and stores up to 200 messages in its memory stack. Messages can be reviewed at a
later time in FIFO order.
In remote mode, messages received by the RCI5000™ are automatically transferred to the
automation software. In case of PC failure, the RCI5000 automatically reverts to local mode.
See Appendix B for a detailed description of RCI-to-PC communication formats and
protocols.
While using LARS family of protocols, few protocols and operation modes are available:

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•LARS: Octal addressing protocol for security systems.
•LARS1: Decimal addressing protocol for security systems.
•LARS+: Octal addressing protocol, supports communication mode for Dual frequency systems:
RCI5000 includes a built-in ‘Signal Strength Measurement’ feature, which support
measurement while using an external radio. The ‘Signal Strength Measurement’ data is
display on LCD while using ‘Channel Screen’, and also send to unit’s port (refer to: ‘Ports
Setup’).
To assure accurate ‘Signal Strength Measurement’ results, three parameters have to be in full
matching:
•HW signals between External Radio and RCI5000 must be connect properly.
•Audio gain has to be set to the required level.
•RCI5000 internal measurement tables to match specific External Transceiver type and frequency
range.
While ordering a new RCI5000 unit together with KP factory made External Radio, the
RCI5000 is factory set to measuring using the supplied External Radio unit.
If a local Transceiver is to be connected to RCI5000 by customer, please contact KP’s
technical support.

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2. RCI5000 panels Description
2.1 Front Panel
The RCI5000 front panel has an 80-character LCD for displaying information and
messages, 4 LEDs for status display, and a built-in interactive keypad and a buzzer.
The front panel is also illuminated to enable the user to operate the RCI5000in low
light/dark conditions.
Figure 5: RCI5000™ Front Panel
1. LCD 4. Power on LED
2. Buzzer 5. Fault LED
3. Alphanumeric Keypad 6. Remote/Local mode LED
7. Confirm/Message scan LED
2.1.1 LEDs
The LEDs provide basic system status.
POWER – Indicates some system power conditions, such as AC fail, low battery
etc.
See Section 3.1 for more details.
FAULT – When ON indicates there is a system problem. Check System Status on
main LCD menu.
REMOTE COMM – When ON indicates that RCI5000 is in REMOTE mode and
messages are transmitted to the PC. When OFF indicates that RCI5000 in LOCAL
mode and messages are stored local in RCI.
CONF – Located inside CONF key and is used only in LOCAL mode.
When blinking indicates that message has been received and RCI5000 is waiting
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2.1.2 Keypad
The keypad is a 16 keys device that provides the operator with the standard 10-
digit numeric keypad (0-9) as well as several function keys. In addition, some
keys perform dual functions.
SHIFT – By pressing this key with number-key a special function is activated.
MODE – Toggles between LOCAL and REMOTE modes.
TX TEXT – Activate manual interrogation of end unit.
SET TIME – Enters date and time setting.
CONF – In operative and LOCAL mode when a new message arrives, the
operator confirms the received message by pressing this key.
In setup mode, by pressing this key the operator confirms the suggested option
and moves to the next step.
ESC – Stop any activity initiated by the function keys.
Dual function keys at operative mode:
SHIFT+1 – Switch to channel 1 screen.
SHIFT+CONF – Turn on/off confirmation sound (mute).
Dual function keys at setup mode:
SHIFT+0 – Opens a line of alphabetic letters (A..P), where user can select one
letter by scroll up/down and CONF keys.
2.1.3 LCD
The LCD has a green background and is composed of four lines and 20
alphanumeric digits on each line.
The LCD also has yellow backlight to enable work in LOCAL mode in low
light/dark conditions
2.2 Rear Panel
The RCI5000 rear panel has an AC socket for 115/220VAC-15VD, and a 1.5A 220
VAC or 3A 110 VAC fuse for circuit protection.
The RCI5000 has one serial and one USB ports for connection to a PC, a Parallel port
for a printer, and one port for connecting an external transceiver.

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Figure 6: RCI5000™ Rear Panel
2.3 Power Connection and States
Plug the RCI5000 power cord into an AC mains source. The POWER LED should light
up, and the charger will begin to work. If there is a power failure, the switching power
supply automatically switches to the internal backup battery.
The power block has several states, where depending on the state, the power led and fault
sound turn on or off. The following table describes all states.
AC Batter
y
Power LED Fault Sound
Fail Fail Off Off
Fail Low Blinking
Red
On
Fail OK Constant
Red
On
OK Fail
OK Low
OK OK
Constant
Green Off
Note:
To avoid ‘Low Battery’ situation, a manual test is required. While AC power is connected and
working properly, unplug manually the AC power cord. RCI should continue working with
‘Power Led’ in a ‘Constant Red’ light status and fault sound in ‘On’ status. In this case, the
battery is OK. If battery voltage level is low, the ‘Power Led’ should blink in Red light. After
checking the battery, plug the AC power cord to the RCI.

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2.4 Power On Self Test (POST)
At each system initialization a power-on-self-test (POST) must be preformed. The POST will
include the following blocks:
Power – Check status of AC and battery power supplies.
COM – Check DTR status to determine REMOTE/LOCAL mode.
Printer – If printer connected and on-line, write a dedicated string to printer.
LEDs – Turn on all LEDs.
3. RCI5000™ Operation
The RCI5000 starts operating as soon as it is connected to the AC mains or to its internal backup
battery.
At startup the RCI5000 retrieves from its memory all required system parameters and initializes
some other parameters.
At startup the RCI5000 checks its status as following:
-Checks number of communication boards connected to its communication channels.
-Checks if PC is connected to determine LOCAL or REMOTE mode.
-Checks power status.
-Checks printer status.
The RCI5000 can be operated through its front panel. The RCI5000 menu is composed from up-
to two screens; main screen is the setting and global functions screen and the other screen is the
communication channel screen. The main screen has a menu that looks as following:

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Figure 7: RCI5000™ Main Screen Menu
The following section will describe in details the menu fields.

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3.1 Setup
Setup section of the RCI5000 describes function and setup of all RCI5000’s parameters.
Two options available for setup the RCI5000:
1. Using RCI5000’s front panel – LCD and Keyboard. Please refer to section:
‘3.2 RCI5000 parameters and set up using front panel’ for instructions. To enter the
setup module, a password is required. The password is a six numbers combination from
zero to nine. The RCI5000 manufactures with a default factory password.
2. Using GUP5000™ - General Utilty Program – a PC Windows based application. Please
refer to Appendix B – GUP5000 installation, and to following section:
‘3.3 Setup using GUP5000 – General Utility PC software’ – for GUP5000 operation.
3.2 RCI5000 Parameters and setup using front panel
The RCI5000 stores its parameters in its internal memory, and keep it without change
even in a total unit power fail case.
Parameters includes:
1. General parameters
!RCI ID
!Buzzer control
2. Ports parameters
!COM protocol type
!COM baud rate
!COM On/Off status
!USB protocol
!USB On/Off status
!PRN Auto LF Yes/No status
!PRN Backup On/Off status
!PRN On/Off status
3. Channel parameters
!Protocol type
!Message filter
!Systems and accounts selective
!Channel quiet time
!Channel busy time

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3.2.1 Setting Clock and Date
Pressing SET TIME key enters to the time & date setting mode. Date is displayed
in format DD/MM/YY and clock in format HH/MM/SS.
“Set Clock [HHMMSS]” / “Set Date [DDMMYY]”. The user has to enter new
values in the same format shown in brackets (without ‘/’ character) then to press
CONF. For example, the date 27/6/2001 will be set as 270601 and the time
18:03:34 will be set as 180334.
After pressing CONF key, software will check if new values are legal. If so,
software will return to the previous mode in which it was before entering this
mode, or else an error message will be displayed.
Notes:
-Pressing ESC key will implement the ‘BACK SPACE” function.
-Double clicking on CONF key will keep current clock/date value.
-Old date/clock values will be kept until valid values will be entered.
-RCI5000 supports leap years.
-At any type of reset the values of date and time will be reset to zero.
3.2.2 General Setup
3.2.2.1 Set New RCI5000 ID Number
RCI5000 ID is a unique number used to distinguish between several RCIs in cases where
more then one RCI5000 is connected to PC.
By default the number is 0 and user can change it from 0 to 12 by following next steps:
Enter Setup menu using the scroll down/up to General Setup and enter to Set New RCI
ID.
The RCI5000 will present the current ID after the equal sign and by pressing CONF key
user can enter new value.
3.2.2.2 Set Buzzer ON/OFF
The RCI5000 generates a sound whenever the user presses a key and a “message
received” sound whenever an incoming message is received. User can make a global
buzzer mute by entering to General Settings in the main menu then selecting Buzzer
ON/OFF. To turn on the buzzer press select Buzzer ON/OFF again.
When In Local mode only, the operator is informed of incoming messages by the buzzer
and the blinking CONF LED. To disable only the buzzer sound in this case press
SHIFT+CONF keys (CONF LED will continue to blink).
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-When buzzer muted, a mute icon will be displayed on upper-left corner of LCD.
-If buzzer is in mute and system error occurs, the buzzer will turn on, and sound a fault sound.
3.2.3 Ports Setup
3.2.3.1 COM Setup
Connect a serial communication cable between the PC’s RS232C (COM) port and the
RCI5000 serial port.
In COM connection the communication between PC and RCI5000 is in ASCII format via
a standard RS232C interface. The baud rate value is between 600 to 9600 baud, where the
default is 9600. To configure it, enter to Setup menu, scroll to Ports Setup and enter to
COM Setup, then go to Set COM Baud Rate. RCI5000 will display the current baud rate
and by scrolling up/down and CONF keys user can change the baud rate.
The RCI5000 is equipped with several protocols through the COM port. To select the
protocol enter to Setup menu, scroll to Ports Setup and enter to COM Setup, then go to Set
COM Protocol. RCI5000 will display the current protocol and by scrolling up/down and
CONF keys user can change the protocol.
KP Systems supplies the appropriate protocol, according to the application (see Appendix B).
It is also possible to turn off or on the port regardless if PC is connected or not. If the port
is off, then system is in local mode. By default system is wake-up with COM port on.
Notes:
-COM port support automatic/manual remote/local mode (see Section 3.10 for more details).
-COM protocol support ADEMCO685, Meganet and RAN-MAN protocols, and will be expanded
in the future.
-COM port and USB port cannot have the same protocol.
3.2.3.2 USB Setup
Connect a USB cable between the PC’s USB port and the RCI5000 USB port.
In USB connection the communication between PC and RCI5000 is in ASCII format via a
standard USB ver1.1 interface. The baud rate value is approximately 800Kbps.
To activate the USB port, a USB driver has to be installed in the PC connected to the RCI.
When connecting the USB cable between RCI5000 and PC for the first time, the PC
detects new hardware and starts the driver installation.
To select the protocol which will outputted on the USB port enter to Setup menu, scroll to
Ports Setup and enter to USB Setup, then go to Set USB Protocol. RCI5000 will display
the current protocol and by scrolling up/down and CONF keys user can change the
protocol.
KP provides the appropriate protocol, according to the application (see Appendix B).

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It is also possible to turn off or on the port regardless if PC is connected or not. By default
system is wake-up with USB port off.
Notes:
-USB port does not support automatic remote mode as COM port does.
-Only application-based windows can run with USB port.
-USB protocol support only Ran-Man protocol, and will be expanded in the future.
-USB port and COM port cannot have the same protocol.
3.2.3.3 Printer (PRN) Setup
The RCI5000 connects to a parallel printer to print copies of all incoming messages.
Messages are printed automatically when received. Connect the printer to the parallel port
on the rear panel of the RCI5000.
RCI5000 support Centronics printers; where on each printing the RCI5000 check the
printer status and reports if printer has a general failure such as paper end, off line and etc.
If printer has a general failure, the incoming messages will be saved in RCI’s buffer, and
when printer will be on-line again, all messages that where not sent to printer will then be
sent.
The printer can work in backup mode. When printer is set to work in backup mode,
RCI5000 will send to printer only messages that arrived after it switched to local. If for
example RCI5000 was in remote and printer in backup, and 10 messages were arrived to
RCI5000 then RCI5000 switched to local, RCI5000 will not send those 10 messages to
printer.
In case where the printer prints with one line space between each print line, it can be
removed by entering to ‘Set PRN Auto LF’ option and select No.
It is also possible to turn off or on the port regardless if printer is connected or not.
By default system is wake-up with PRN port on and not in backup mode.
Notes:
-Do not leave printer ON when RCI5000 is OFF.
-Do not use printer-RCI5000 communication cable longer then 1.8m.
3.2.4 Channel Setup
3.2.4.1 Set Protocol
The RCI5000 is a multi protocol radio communication interfaces, therefore is equipped
with several protocols through each channel. To select the protocol enter to Setup →User
password →Channel Setup →Set Protocol. RCI5000 will display the current channel’s
protocol after the equal sign in third line, and at left corner of fourth line RCI5000 will

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display the protocols types, where user can select one of them by scrolling up or down and
pressing CONF key to select on of them.
3.2.4.2 Message Filter Setting
In a typical system, end-units send five repetitions for each message to the central station
(RCI). User can configure the RCI5000 not to handle an identical message that been
received X seconds before. X parameter can be configured between 4 to 255 seconds.
To enter this mode, enter setup on main screen, Setup →Channel Setup →User password
→Set Message Filter. The third line shows the filter time for the current channel.
Pressing CONF key allows user to change this value, where default value is 4 seconds.
3.2.4.3 System Address Selectivity Setup
The RCI5000 will handle messages from a specific system/s address. User can define
from zero to MAX systems to be selected, where MAX represents maximum number of
systems in selected protocol.
Entering this mode is done by entering on the main screen to Setup →User password →
Channel Setup →Set SysAddr Select. The selected channel is displayed at the left upper
corner of the LCD, and the second line shows the channel’s protocol. Third line allows the
user to select the system by scrolling up/down keys. The letters ‘Y’/’N’ indicate if current
system is selected (‘Y’) or not (‘N’). User can change setting by pressing CONF key. By
doing so, the letter will blink and by scrolling up/down keys user can select other options.
Notes:
-Double click on CONF key will leave current status as is. For new value scroll up/down
keys to select between ‘Y’ and ‘N’ letters. Confirm status by pressing CONF key.
-By default, all systems are selected (‘Y’).
3.2.4.4 Account Number Selectivity Setup
The RCI5000 will handle messages from a specific end unit/s. User can define a group of
account numbers (end units), where group can be from zero to all.
Entering this mode is made by entering in main screen to Setup →User password →
Channel Setup →Set AccNo Select. The selected channel is displayed at the left upper
corner of the LCD, and the second line shows the channel’s protocol. Third line allows the
user to select the system by scrolling up/down keys. After selecting the system a new
screen will be displayed where in second line there will be the protocol and selected system
address. Third line will show the selected account numbers range it exists in system. User
can change this setting by pressing CONF key and enter new values.

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Notes:
-Account number selectivity not supported in Meganet protocol.
-Edit new number by pressing CONF key. Double click on CONF key will leave current value
as is. For new value type a number or SHIFT+0 for letters (see Section 2.1.2 for functional
keys). Confirm address by pressing CONF key.
-At LARS protocol user needs to set also a group field.
-By default all accounts are selected.
3.2.4.5 System Address Mask Setting
The RCI5000 allows user to ‘force’ the ‘System Address’ parameter sent through
‘COM port’ to PC to be a constant value, even though different value / values are
received and decoded by the RCI5000 in the specific channel.
The need for such a parameter raised from a limitation exist in several ‘Central
Station Software’ PC application available in market.
Notes:
-This feature is can be set ONLY by using ‘Front Panel’ setup – Keyboard and LCD.
-If no mask required, parameter ‘System Mask = -‘ appears on LCD. (To select ‘-‘ use in ‘Edit
mode’ (e): ‘Shift’ > ‘0’, use arrows to select ‘-‘.)
-To select wanted System Address Mask value, enter one digit number, 0-9.
3.2.4.6 Channel Quiet Time Setting
The channel quiet code enables the operator to identify a deviation from normal radio
channel functioning. Channel quiet determines the minimum time that the RCI5000
does not receive any message within the time period set by user.
Whenever a channel quiet event occurs, a corresponding message is sent to LCD, PC
and printer. Also when channels retrieves from quiet status a corresponding message is
sent to LCD, PC and printer. The channel may be quiet beyond the preset time if, for
example, the antenna is broken. In such case, whenever the problem is last more then
one hour, a corresponding error message will be send to LCD, PC and printer.
Channel quiet time is in minutes time resolution from 0 (no monitoring) to 60 minutes,
and by default (factory default), the channel quiet module is disabled (0).
Entering this mode is made by entering in main screen to Setup →User password →
Channel Setup →Set Ch. Quiet Time.
3.2.4.7 Channel Busy Time Setting
The channel busy code enables the operator to identify a deviation from normal radio
channel functioning. Channel busy determines the minimum time that the RCI5000
senses a busy channel (receives continuously a message) within the time period set by
user.