Pribusin RCI-200 series User manual

Manufacturers of Process
Controls and Instrumentation
Instruction Manual
Model:
Serial #:
Power:
Function:
XXX=MDM Modem Dial-Up
Communication:
RCI-200-XXX
(If special or required)
24 VDC
2 “Dry” Contacts and 2 Analog Inputs
Input:
Remote Control Signal Interface
XXX=SER: RS-232/485
Output: 2 Form ‘C’ Contacts and 2 Analog Outputs
117VAC, 50/60Hz
XXX=RF9: 900 Mhz Wireless
XXX=FSK: Leased Line
XXX=R : 2.4 Ghz WirelessF2
For Technical Assistance And Questions Call
USA: [phone] CANADA: [phone]

Restocking Policy
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Warranty Policy
All product returned to Pribusin Inc. in prime condition (not
damaged, scratched or defaced in any way) within seven (7)
months from the original date of shipment is subject to a 50%
restocking charge. All product must be accompanied by a
Return Authorization number (RA number) which must be
obtained from Pribusin Inc. prior to returning any product.
After seven (7) months from the original date of shipment,
products cannot be returned for restocking.
Custom designed products, modified products or all non-
standard products may not be returned for restocking.
Pribusin Inc. warrants equipment of its own manufacture to be
free from defects in material and workmanship, under normal
conditions of use and service, and will replace any component
found to be defective, on its return to Pribusin Inc.,
transportation charges prepaid, within one year of its original
purchase. Pribusin Inc. will extend the same warranty
protection on equipment, peripherals and accessories which is
extended to Pribusin Inc. by the original manufacturer. Pribusin
Inc. also assumes noliability, expressed or implied, beyond its
obligation to prelace any component involved. Such warranty
is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied.

Function:
The RCI-200-RF2 is a bi-directional data communication
system that exchanges the status of 2 dry contact inputs
and 2 analog inputs between a master and one or more
remote units. A basic system consists of one master
station and one remote station each with 2 dry contact
and 2 analog inputs and 2 'C' relay contact and analog
outputs. All signals are bi-directional so that data may be
read from the remote station and sent to it.
The license-free spread-spectrum radio technology
allows small systems to be set up with very little effort and
at low cost. The technology ensures high
communication reliability even in RF-intensive
environments.
All units are sold without antennas. Pribusin carries a
complete assortment of antennas and accessories.
Options:
-A: 24VDC Power
- B: 240VAC Power
- N12: NEMA12 Enclosure
Standard Features:
Bi-directional Communication using License-free
2.4GHz Radio Band
Spread-Spectrum Radio Technology Provides
Reliable Communication
2 Dry Contact and 2 Analog Inputs
2 'C' Relay Contacts and 2 Analog Outputs
Point-to-Point or Host-to-Multipoint Topologies
No Calibration Required
Microprocessor Controlled for High Accuracy
Power: 117 VAC 50/60 Hz (Optional 24 VDC)
High Noise Rejection
CSA and NRTL Approved (LR51078)
Re-Transmission & Error Correction Algorithms
ensure Accurate Data Transmission
Specifications:
Media: 2.4GHz Spread-Spectrum Radio
Range: up to 1500ft indoors with omnidirectional antenna
up to 12 miles line-of-sight with directional antenna
Protocol: MODBUS ASCII
Speed: 9600 BAUD
Radio Power Output: 1000mW max.
Operating Temperature: -4°F to +140°F (-20°C to +60°C)
Relay Contacts: 10A 1/8Hp @ 125VAC
6A 1/8Hp @ 277VAC
Power: 117 VAC, 60/50 Hz, 24VDC Available
Enclosure: NEMA4X (NEMA12 available as an option)
Model: RCI-200-RF2
Remote Control Signal Interface
With 2.4GHZ Radio Frequency Link
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Manufacturers of Process
Controls and Instrumentation
- R: Remote Radio
(Radio is in separate
enclosure and mounts
close to antenna to
prevent signal loss for
long cable runs)

Enclosures & Dimensions:
Connection:
RCI-200-RF2
System A
System B
Manufactured By:
2 Analog
2 Contact
2 Analog
2 Contact
2 Analog
2 Contact 2 Analog
2 Contact
Option -R
2 Analog
2 Contact 2 Analog
2 Contact
Radio
Serial Link
Point-to-Point
2 Analog
2 Contact 2 Analog
2 Contact
OR
Master
Remote 1
2 Analog
2 Contact
2 Analog
2 Contact
Remote 2
Remote 3
Master to Multi-Remote
2 Analog
2 Contact
2 Analog
2 Contact 2 Analog
2 Contact
2 Analog
2 Contact
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(any system)
11.25”
9.25” 4.5”
www.pribusin.com
[email protected]
CANADA:
Pribusin Inc.
101 Freshway Dr. Unit 57
Concord, Ontario, L4K 1R9
Ph: [phone]
Fx: [phone]
USA:
Pribusin Inc.
743 Marquette Ave.
Muskegon, MI 49442
Ph: [phone]
Fx: [phone]
Rev.B Subject to change without notice

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RCI-200 Connections:
The RCI-200 is the main board of an RCI-200-XXX Telemetry system. It provides the input and output
signal connections as well as the power supply for the unit. A separate communications board is
added to the RCI-200 to allow it to communicate with other units. This communications board may
have its own configuration that is in a separate section of this manual. The following configuration
applies only to the RCI-200 board and is common to all communications interfaces.
AC Power & Fuse:
The RCI-200 is typically powered from 120VAC and protected by a 500mA
SLOBLO fuse. It can be wired for 240VAC operation by removing (de-
soldering) power jumpers J1 & J2 and installing (soldering) jumper J3.
When changing the RCI-200 to 240VAC power make sure to change the fuse
to half of its value, 250mA. This is important since at 240VAC the RCI-200
requires only half the current as if it were powered from 120VAC. Proper
protection is only achieved by reducing the fuse value as mentioned above.
DC Power & Battery Backup:
The RCI-200 may also be powered from a 24VDC source which could be a
battery or a DC power supply. The 24VDC power input is polarity protected
with a fuse to prevent damage to the RCI-200 by inadvertent reverse polarity.
A DC fuse provision is also provided if this power option is utilized. Insert a
5A automotive type blade fuse into the Battery Fuse socket.

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Inputs:
The RCI-200 has two dry contact inputs and two 0-20mA inputs. The dry
contact inputs are excited with 24VDC and will source approximately 20mA
when the contact is closed. A red LED lights up when a contact input is
closed.
The analog inputs are configured as 0-20mA inputs and have a 250Ωinput impedance.
Each input terminal has three connections: +24V, I/P, COM. The +24V power output
may be used to power field transmitters. Up to 500mA may be used to power a
transmitter. The input signal is connected to I/P(+) and COM(-).
Analog inputs are connected to the RCI-200 in two fashions: 1) Normal (3-wire connection) or 2) two-
wire connection. On a 3-wire connected input, an external power supply or the +24V power output
terminal of the RCI provides power to the field transmitter. The field transmitter has a current source
that provides the 4-20mA signal back to the RCI-200. If using the power supply of the RCI-200, the
field transmitter may draw up to 125mA. A total of 1A is available to power up to 8 field transmitters.
On a 2-wire connected input, the field transmitter receives power from the RCI-200 and superimposes
the signal onto the power return path. A maximum of 20mA will flow in such a connection. Make sure
to consult the field transmitter manual to determine how to connect it to the RCI-200.

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Outputs:
The RCI-200 has two form ‘C’ relay contact outputs and two 0-20mA analog outputs.
The relay contacts are capable of switching 120VAC, 10A or 240VAC, 6A. An energy
absorbing varistor is installed across each contact to limit switching transients. A
third relay contact acts as a communications fail indicator. If no communication
occurred within 30 seconds, this relay contact will energize. Upon re-established
communication this relay will de-energize again.
The two analog outputs are typically configured as 0-20mA outputs and can drive into
a 1000Ωload each, provided that the power supply to the unit is not below 24VDC.
The outputs are not isolated from each other or from the inputs. Care must be taken
when connecting the outputs to different devices so that no inadvertent ground loops
are established.
Output Calibration & Input Testing:
The outputs on the RCI-200 are factory calibrated and should not require any adjustments. To
check the calibration of the outputs and relays use jumpers H1-7 & H1-8 as shown below to set them to
known states. If an output should require some adjustment, insert
jumper H1-8 only and turn the OUTPUT CALIB. trim pot until the output
reads 20mA.
If both jumpers are IN the analog and contact inputs are passed straight through to the analog and
relay outputs. This may help in troubleshooting input and output signals.
Make sure both jumpers are removed before resuming normal operation.
H1-7 H1-8 Function
OUT OUT Normal Operation
OUT IN Outputs=20mA, Relays=Energized
IN OUT Outputs=0mA, Relays=De-energized
IN IN Outputs=Inputs, Relays=Contact Inputs

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RCI-200 Configuration:
The RCI-200 requires no configuration other than for its communication fail operation. In the event of a
communications failure on the communications board, the RCI-200 can be set up to take various
actions on its outputs. This may be desirable in order to place connected devices into a safe operating
mode. By default factory setting, all outputs remain at their last known state if a communications failure
occurs.
* If H1-3=IN then analog output #1 will ramp to the
setting of K1 and analog output #2 will ramp to the
setting of K2. Both outputs will change at a rate
determined by the setting of K3. The settings of the
trim pots can be read on test points TP1,2,3 using a
voltmeter. The test points read a voltage of 0-5V for
a 0-100% adjustment.
where, Output = 0-20 (mA) and Ramp Rate = 0-60 (seconds) (5 sec. minimum)
H1- Function OUT IN
1 Relay Fail Mode No Change See H1-2
2 Relay Fail Status De-Energize Energize
3 Output Fail Mode No Change Ramp to K1/K2*
4
5
6
7 I/O Calibration
8 I/O Calibration
Volt
Output
TP 5
20
2,1 ×= Volt
RampRate
TP 5
60
3×=

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RFM Communication Option:
The -RFM communications option to the RCI series utilizes license-free spread spectrum radio
frequency transmissions to exchange the signal data between a host and its remote(s). There are two
Modes of Operation available: 1) Standard mode and 2) Repeater mode.
In the Standard mode of operation, the host unit communicates directly with all remotes. This is the
fastest method for communication. This mode requires that all remotes are within line-of-sight of the
host.
In the Repeater mode of operation, some remote units may not be in direct line-of-sight of the host but
are in line-of-sight of another remote. This second remote must be in line-of-sight of the host so that it
can pass on the signal from the hoist to the initial remote.
The repeater mode is slower than the standard mode and it is suggested that it only be used where
necessary. All units in a system must be set to the same Mode of Operation. Even if only one
repeater is required in a system, all units (host & remotes) must be set to the Repeater mode.
In addition there are two types of Topologies that can be configured: 1) Point-to-Point and 2) Host-to-
Multipoint.
In a Point-to-Point topology one host
communicates with one remote. The
two exchange all their signals with one
another. The remote is configured as
remote #1 even though it is the only
remote in the system.
In a Host-to-Multipoint topology one
host communicates to several remotes.
Each remote is assigned an address
(1,2,3, etc.) so that the host may
distinguish between them. There may at
most be as many remotes as there are
inputs & outputs on the host.
For example, an RCI-200 system, having
two analog/contact inputs and outputs,
may communicate with up to two remotes
each having one analog/contact input and
output. In this case all #1 inputs and
outputs on the host correspond to the
#1 inputs and outputs on remote #1 and all #2 inputs and outputs on the host correspond to the
#1 inputs and outputs on remote #2. The second analog/contact input and output on each of the two
remotes would be unused.
A Network ID allows multiple RFM systems to co-exist within close proximity without interfering with
one another. There are four Network ID’s to choose from: A, B, C or D. The host and its remote(s)
must be set to the same Network ID in order for them to communicate with each other.

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All radio configurations are done via two
banks of DIPswitches. SW1 assigns
the remote address from 1 to 200 using
a binary encoding scheme. SW2
assigns the Topology, Network ID,
Channel Numbers and Host/Remote
Mode. The switches are located on the
communications board just below the
radio. They are a slanted rocker type
that flips up for OFF and down for ON.
Radio Configuration:
The radio communication board has two banks of 8-position DIPswitches: SW1 and SW2. The function
of these switches is slightly different for a host unit and a remote unit.
Network ID:
The Network ID is common to both the host and remote modes of
operation. All hosts and remotes that are intended to communicate
with each other must be set to the same Network ID. Four ID’s are
available: A, B, C, D. They are set as shown in the table.
Operating Mode:
Select between Standard or Repeater mode of operation. Use the Standard
mode of operation unless a repeater is required in your system.
Host Configuration:
To make an RCI-200 operate as a host unit, make sure that SW2-8 is flipped down.
Next, set the number of remotes that the host is to
communicate with using SW1-1, -2, -3. These switches are
binary encoded as shown in the chart to the right.
Next, set the number of channels of each remote using SW2-1,
-2. One channel is considered 1 analog input/output plus 1
contact input/output. Hence an RCI-200 can have at most 2
channels.
SW1- HOST REMOTE
1 # of Remotes Remote Address
2 # of Remotes Remote Address
3 # of Remotes Remote Address
4
5
6
7
8
SW2- HOST REMOTE
1 # of Channels on each Remote # of Channels on this Remote
2 # of Channels on each Remote # of Channels on this Remote
3 # of Channels on Host
4 # of Channels on Host
5 Network ID Network ID
6 Network ID Network ID
7 Operating Mode Operating Mode
8 Host / Remote Select Host / Remote Select
SW2-5 SW2-6 Network ID
UP UP A
DOWN UP B
UP DOWN C
DOWN DOWN D
SW2-7 Mode
UP Standard
DOWN Repeater
SW1-1 SW1-2 SW1-3 # of Remotes
UP UP UP 1
DOWN UP UP 2
SW2-1 SW2-2 Channels on Remotes
UP UP 1
DOWN UP 2

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Next, set the number of channels of the host using SW2-3, -4.
An RCI-200 can at most have 2 channels. This is the number of
channels that will be exchanged between the host and each
remote.
Remote Configuration:
To make an RCI-200 operate as a REMOTE unit, make sure that SW2-8 is flipped up.
Next, set the number of channels on this remote using SW2-1,
-2. One channel is considered 1 analog input/output plus 1
contact input/output. Hence an RCI-200 can have at most 2
channels.
Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) : (Repeater Mode Only)
The Signal Strength indicator is active in the Repeater Mode only.
The radio communications board has a signal strength indicator to show the level
of the signal that was received from another radio. The indicator is a 10 segment
LED bar graph as shown on the left. Each segment represents 10% of received
signal. At least 50% of signal is required for proper operation of the radios.
The radios have an automatic power adjustment for optimal transmission. As a
result the signal strength meter may never reach a full 10-segment count even
when the two radios are right next to each other.
SW2-3 SW2-4 Channels on Host
UP UP 1
DOWN UP 2
SW2-1 SW2-2 Channels on Remote
UP UP 1
DOWN UP 2

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Cable & Antenna Selection & Installation:
The antenna is a very important component in a radio system. Make sure you consult the factory for
proper antenna selection for your project. Cable leading from the radio to the antenna is just as
important in establishing a reliable link. Special low-loss cable is available to ensure minimal signal
losses in the cable leading to the antenna. This cable must be kept as short as possible. We
recommend purchasing the cable from Pribusin Inc. to ensure a good match for the entire system.
Regular TV coaxial cable or even satellite dish coaxial cable will not work. Even ‘good’ TV cables
have enormous losses at the high frequency of this radio.
Line-of-Sight Installation:
To achieve maximum operational reliability, all antennas in a system must
be installed in a line-of-sight fashion. This means that there are no
obstructions between the host antenna and each of the remote antennas.
This may require the antenna to be raised on a mast with some low-loss
coaxial cable being installed. We recommend coaxial cables be kept as
short as possible and not exceed 100ft.
In some cases a direct line-of-sight may not be established, but if there are
solid structures such as buildings, tanks etc. in the vicinity, the signal may
reflect off these surfaces and reach an antenna via an indirect path. Such
installations are not easy and are difficult to predict without on-site testing.
Antenna Polarization:
When installing antennas keep in mind that polarity matters. Align all
antennas in the same direction. For example, if using omni-directional
antennas, point them all straight up (or straight down). Do not point them in
different directions or the range of the antennas will be greatly diminished to
the point where no transmission may take place.
We suggest you consult Pribusin Inc. or your local Sales Rep. to discuss your antenna and cable
requirements.