RDL RUC-4 User manual

ACCESSORIES
Model RUC-4
Universal Remote Control
ANYWHERE YOU NEED...
 Remote Control of RDL Modules
 Remote Control of Industry Equipment
 Individually Programmable Pushbuttons
 Momentary, Latching or Interlocking Action
 LED Status Indicators
 Selectable Front-Panel Lockout
 Remote Control in ULTRASTYLE Design
You Need The RUC-4!
Additional ULTRASTYLE design options shown at www.rdlnet.com
The RUC-4 is a wall mounted remote control from Radio Design Labs offered in the ULTRASTYLE™ design. The
complete all metal enclosure is attractively finished in two coordinated neutral colors to complement the broad range
of decor encountered in commercial environments. The exclusive ULTRASTYLE products are intended for
installations demanding the ultimate in professional styling combined with durability, longevity and value.
APPLICATION: The RUC-4 is an ULTRASTYLE wall control that is easily programmed to control a wide variety of
RDL and other industry equipment. Four long-life keyboard style pushbuttons allow front-panel selection.
Corresponding LEDs display the status of the associated function. The RUC-4 is programmed for the desired
operation when it is installed. Each button can be set to produce a momentary output, a latched output, or can be
set to interlock with any of the other buttons on the front panel. Four output terminals on the rear panel are
individually programmable as open-collector, or may be set to produce +15 V when active. Four status input
terminals on the rear panel are provided for LED control. Each LED can be programmed to respond to the rear-
panel terminal, or to its corresponding button’s function. The RUC-4 also has a selectable lockout mode that requires
users to enter a 5 button sequence to unlock the normal button functions. After 10 seconds of inactivity, the buttons
automatically relock. Two front-panel LEDs, LOCKED or UNLOCKED, indicate the status of the RUC-4. If the
lockout feature is not programmed at installation, the green UNLOCKED LED is illuminated continuously. A non-
volatile memory retains the programming settings when power is disconnected.
The complete programming flexibility allows any combination of button and indicator functions. Two buttons can
interlock as source selectors while the other two may operate a remote VCA for level control. Two pairs of buttons
can be independently interlocked. Three buttons could interlock while the fourth button toggles system power on and
off. The combinations are nearly limitless when used with RDL modules.
Programming is simple. The installer enters a programming access code on the front-panel buttons, then selects one
of 6 programming modes using buttons 1, 2, 3, 4, 1 & 2 or 3 & 4. The modes are: Interlocking or non-interlocking,
Toggle or Momentary, LED Internal or External, Output +15 Vdc or open-collector, Lockout On/Off and Buttons
Active or Inactive. Changes made to the settings in a mode are automatically stored after 10 seconds of button
inactivity. Then the installer may select another programming mode. If another mode is not selected within 10
seconds, the RUC-4 resumes normal operation.
Used alone or in conjunction with other RDL RACK-UP®, STICK-ON®, TX™, or FLAT-PAK™ series products, the
RUC-4 can be the foundation for many innovative audio systems!
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ACCESSORIES
Model RUC-4
Universal Remote Control
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE
Inputs (4): Pull-to-ground, 0.5 mA (LED indicators)
Programming modes (6): Buttons Interlocking or non-interlocking
Buttons Momentary or Latching
LED control: External or Follow Button Action
Control outputs Open-collector or +15 Vdc
Button lockout On/Off
Buttons Active or Inactive
Control Outputs (4): Programmable, Open-collector @ 25 mA
or +15 Vdc max. (10Vdc @ 5 mA)
Power Requirement: 24 to 33 Vdc @ 60 mA,
Ground-referenced
Dimensions:
Height: 4.07 in. 10.34 cm
Width: 4.88 in. 12.40 cm
Depth: 1.29 in. 3.28 cm
Installation/Operation
EN55103-1 E1-E5; EN55103-2 E1-E4
Typical Performance reflects product at publication time
exclusive of EMC data, if any, supplied with product.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Programming Read these instructions thoroughly before programming.
1) To enter the programming mode:
Press and hold buttons 1 and 4 for 5 seconds
Observe all four LEDs flash twice, then
Push in sequence buttons 1, 4, 2, 3, and 1
Observe all four LEDs flash in rotating pattern
Select a programming mode within 10 seconds
2) Select a programming mode by pushing the buttons indicated:
Mode 1 Interlocking or noninterlocking: Button 1
Mode 2 Toggle or Momentary: Button 2
Mode 3 LED Internal or External: Button 3
Mode 4 Output +15 V or Open-Collector: Button 4
Mode 5 Front Panel Lockout On/Off: Buttons 1 & 2 (simultaneously)
Mode 6 Buttons Active or Inactive: Buttons 3 & 4 (simultaneously)
The LED associated with the button(s) pushed will flash twice when the selected
programming mode is active. Begin programming the functions within 10 seconds.
(Note: If the wrong mode is selected, wait 10 seconds to automatically return to the programming mode.)
3) Program the functions for each mode as described below. When you have
completed a mode, wait 10 seconds and the RUC-4 will return to the programming
mode (all four LEDs flash in a rotating pattern). If no further programming is desired,
wait another 10 seconds and your settings will be saved as indicated by all four LEDs
flashing twice simultaneously. The unit then enters the normal operating mode.
Mode 1: Default is all buttons noninterlocking, as indicated by all LED indicators off. To make buttons interlock, press and hold one of the buttons that should interlock.
While holding that button, press and release each other button or buttons that should interlock with the button being held. Then release the first button being held. The
LEDs associated with the buttons you selected will flash twice to show your selection. Within 10 seconds, select the second set of interlocking buttons if desired and
available. Note: You may select one group of 2, 3 or 4 interlocking buttons, or two groups of 2 interlocking buttons.
Mode 2: For non-interlocked buttons (set in Mode 1), push each button that should toggle on and off. The associated LED is on when toggle operation is selected, off
when momentary operation is selected (default). For interlocked buttons (set in Mode 1), any button can be set to toggle off if it is pushed again while it is selected during
normal operation. Otherwise, pushing a selected button has no effect. Push each button that should toggle on and off. The associated LED is on when toggle operation is
selected, off when no toggle operation is selected (default).
Mode 3: The four LEDs associated with the four pushbuttons are normally activated by pulling the LED INPUT control terminals to ground (default). The LEDs can
follow the action of the buttons, thereby ignoring the external input terminals. To set a particular LED to follow the action of the button (internal), push the associated
button. The LED is on when internal control is selected, off when the LED is controlled from its external terminal.
Mode 4: The 4 CONTROL OUTPUT terminals normally pull to ground (open-collector) when active (default). Each terminal can be set to instead produce +15 Vdc
when active. Push the button associated with the output that should output +15 V. The associated LED will be on when +15 V is selected, off when open-collector output
is selected.
Mode 5: Activate Lockout of the front-panel buttons during normal operation by turning on the button 1 LED, set off by turning off the button 1 LED.
Mode 6: If desired, set each button active (default) or inactive. Button LED on indicates active. Inactive buttons are ignored during normal operation and the
corresponding LED input terminals and control output terminals do not operate.
Labeling
Each button/LED is provided with a label pocket and tab. Add lettering to the label tab describing the button/LED function and place tab in pocket.
Operation
RUC-4 unlocked (UNLOCKED LED ILLUMINATED): Press the button corresponding with the desired function.
RUC-4 locked (LOCKED LED ILLUMINATED): To enable normal button operation, a code must be entered. The code consists of sequentially pushing five buttons: 1, 3, 2,
4, and 1. The UNLOCKED LED will illuminate. Press the button corresponding with the desired function. The RUC-4 remains unlocked until there is no activity on the
buttons for 10 seconds, then returns to the locked state.
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FRONT VIEW
+24 VDC GROUND
POWER
12341234
CONTROL OUTPUTS LED INPUTS
BUTTON/LED PATTERN
12
34
Connections to RDL module
slave terminals (open
collector output mode) or to
module positive pulse inputs
(+15V output mode)
Connections from
RDL module slave
terminals or other
equipment open
collector outputs
24 Vdc
Ground-referenced
power source; Note:
external modules or
equipment must use
same ground as RUC-4
RUC-4 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS
UNLOCK CODE SEQUENCE 1, 3, 2, 4, 1
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to part 15 of the FCC Rule. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. The equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off an
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.