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Table o Contents
1 Overview ................................................................................................................................................. 4
1.1 RMS System Overview ........................................................................................................................ 4
1.2 Device Overview .................................................................................................................................. 5
2 RMS-CONVERTER ................................................................................................................................. 6
2.1 General ................................................................................................................................................ 6
2.2 Power Supply ....................................................................................................................................... 6
2.3 Interface ............................................................................................................................................... 6
2.4 Limit of measurement points ................................................................................................................ 6
2.5 MS SQL database ................................................................................................................................ 6
2.6 RTC (Real Time Clock) ........................................................................................................................ 7
2.7 Data encryption .................................................................................................................................... 7
2.8 Measurement interval ........................................................................................................................... 8
2.9 Dimensions .......................................................................................................................................... 8
2.10 Function Overview ............................................................................................................................... 8
3 Installation and con iguration............................................................................................................. 10
3.1 Default confi uration .......................................................................................................................... 10
3.2 Confi uration via web browser ........................................................................................................... 10
3.3 Confi uration via RMS CONFIG software .......................................................................................... 12
3.4 Pairin of the RMS-CONVERTER ..................................................................................................... 13
3.5 Settin s of the RMS-CONVERTER .................................................................................................... 15
4 Integration o the RMS-CONVERTER into RMS ................................................................................ 16
5 Firmware update .................................................................................................................................. 18
5.1 Firmware update via RMS .................................................................................................................. 18
5.2 Firmware update with RMS CONFIG ................................................................................................. 19
6 Integration o Rotronic conventional products into RMS ................................................................ 21
6.1 General .............................................................................................................................................. 21
6.2 Inte ration of the HF5 transmitter into RMS ....................................................................................... 23
6.3 Inte ration of the HF8 transmitter into RMS ....................................................................................... 37
6.4 Inte ration of the PF4 transmitter into RMS ....................................................................................... 52
6.5 Inte ration of the PF4/5 transmitter into RMS .................................................................................... 64
6.6 Inte ration of the CRP5 clean room panel into RMS.......................................................................... 73
6.7 Inte ration of the HL-NT data lo er into RMS .................................................................................. 84
7 Integration o third party products into RMS .................................................................................... 97
7.1 General .............................................................................................................................................. 97
7.2 Inte ration of the RMS-8ADC/4RTD transmitters into RMS ............................................................... 98
7.3 Inte ration of the HL-RC data lo er into RMS ................................................................................ 111
7.4 Inte ration of the Li hthouse Apex R5 data lo er into RMS .......................................................... 118
8 Technical speci ications ................................................................................................................... 124

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9 Additional Documents ....................................................................................................................... 125
10 Document Version ............................................................................................................................. 126

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Scope:
This manual is valid for the RMS-Converter Firmware Version V1.3. The small di it represents small chan es,
bu fixes etc. that do not influence main functions of the device.
1 Overview
1.1 RMS System Overview
The Rotronic Monitorin System RMS is a network of various devices and RMS server software. The software
represents the core piece of the whole RMS. It collects measurin and system data of the devices and stores it
into the database. The sin le devices work as input modules (datalo er) and output moduls (displays, analo
outputs, switchin outputs. The user can monitor this measurin - and system data by PC, laptop or smart
mobiles everywhere and every time.
Figure 1: Schematic diagram of the RMS with the server software and database at the heart

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1.2 Device Overview
All devices can be confi ured as wanted as modules of the system. The followin table shows all basic types of
the RMS devices. Almost all modules
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have the followin options:
 Interface: Ethernet / Wireless
 Housin : Wall housin / DIN top hat rail housin
Display Module
The display module can show any values from the
RMS network. Humidity, temperature and switch
states can be confi ured per software.
Standard Logger
Records the measured data of the di ital Hy roClip
HCD or other RMS probes. Stored in the rin
memory, the data are then sent to the server
software.
Output Module
Provides two analo volta e or current outputs or is
also available as variant with two solid-state relays in
order, for example, to switch alarm lamps.
Input Module
Records volta e or current si nals from analo
devices such as particle counters, flow transmitters
or CO2 probes. For example:
 HF5 transmitter (humidity & temperature)
 AF1 transmitter (air flow)
 CO2 transmitter (CO2)
 PF4 transmitter (differential pressure)
Temperature Logger
The lo ers can be equipped with various
temperature sensors (NTC, Pt100, Pt1000 or K-
element). This offers hi hest flexibility in use.
Mini Logger
A temperature lo er with inte rated or remote NTC
sensor. Instead of a temperature sensor, it is also
available with a switch input in order, for example, to
monitor door contacts.
Gateway
The ateway is the connectin element between
Ethernet and wireless network and forwards the data
flow from the lo ers to the data centre.
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2 RMS-CONVERTER
2.1 General
The RMS-CONVERTER provides simple inte ration of di ital devices into the Rotronic Monitorin System.
Whereas standard RMS devices send data directly to the RMS server software and database, other devices
cannot. The RMS-CONVERTER does this for non-RMS di ital devices: the RMS-CONVERTER collects the
measurement values and system data of a di ital device, buffers this data on the inte rated SQL database and
sends them to the server software. As such, the RMS-CONVERTER acts as a communication interface
translatin a standard or proprietary protocol for RMS.
2.2 Power Supply
The di ital input module has the followin power supply:
 5 VDC (a 230AC/5VDC converter is included).
2.3 Interface
The communication interface of the RMS-CONVERTER is TCP/IP.
2.4 Limit of measurement points
The RMS-CONVERTER can inte rate a limited number of measurement points into RMS.
The limit is defined within the order code: RMS-CONVERTER-xxx, where the xxx is the number of
measurement points.
 RMS-CONVERTER-100: inte ration of 100 measurement points.
IMPORTANT: Each device has a certain number o measurement points. Do not con ound the number
o measuring points with the number o devices.
2.5 MS SQL database
2.5.1 Data logging
The values of every measurement are saved in the memory with the time stamp. The RMS-CONVERTER lo s
data within the onboard MS SQL database. In case of a communication interruption between the RMS server
software and the RMS-CONVERTER, the data will be stored for a maximum of 7 days.
IMPORTANT: The RMS-CONVERTER has no backup battery or integrated power supply, meaning that
the log unction is only active when power is supplied to the device!

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2.5.2 Data gaps
In order to avoid data aps within RMS due to power or communication interrupts:
 The RMS-CONVERTER and the di ital device must be powered via an uninterrupted power supply.
 The switch must be powered via an uninterrupted power supply.
 The RMS-CONVERTER and the di ital device must be confi ured with a fix IP address of the same
subnet (only the last numbers of the IP addresses of the devices differ between each other), so that a
point to point connection can remain open. The device within the red frame below can communicate
with the RMS-CONVERTER should there be a power or communication (hi her on the network)
interrupt.
Figure 2: Recommendations for setting up the RMS-CON ERTER on a network.
2.6 RT (Real Time lock)
The RMS-CONVERTER can only lo with the correct time stamp synchronized to UTC. In case of a power
interruption on the RMS-CONVERTER, durin the restart, it will first synchronize its time with the RMS server
UTC. Before that, the RMS-CONVERTER will not start to lo .
Recommendation: Install an uninterrupted power supply or the RMS-CONVERTER.
2.7 Data encryption
The communication between the RMS-CONVERTER and the RMS Server software/MS SQL database is
encrypted. The communication between the RMS-CONVERTER and the di ital devices is not encrypted.

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2.8 Measurement interval
The minimum measurement interval of the RMS-CONVERTER is every 60 seconds. The measurement
interval can only be set when the device is added to RMS.
Note: I an interval change is required, the RMS-CONVERTER and all devices added via the RMS-
CONVERTER should be deleted and added again. When the RMS-CONVERTER is deleted rom RMS, all
o the measurement and device data are also deleted. When adding the RMS-CONVERTER again to RMS,
the measurement interval can be selected.
The minimum measurement interval of any device added via the RMS-CONVERTER is every 60 seconds.
The measurement interval can at any time under: tools>setup>devices.
2.9 Dimensions
2.10 Function Overview
Overview of the main software functions of the device
► Add non RMS devices to RMS The RMS-CONVERTER allows for the inte ration of non RMS
devices into RMS.

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► IP confi uration The devices can have static or dynamic IP confi urations. It is
recommended that you use a fix IP confi uration whenever
possible.
► RMS Web Server settin s The RMS-CONVERTER has the server address and software
path of the RMS server software stored in it in order to build up
communication with the RMS server software.
The two parameters can be set with the RMS confi uration
software:
 Host: Address of the server with the RMS software.
 Server path: Server path where the server software is
installed.
► Audit Trail Only chan es of the device made within the RMS software will
appear in the audit trail.
► Save measured data The measured values of every measurement are saved in the
MS SQL database (7 days). If the data cannot be sent to the
server software directly, they are kept in the device and then
sent later as soon as the connection to the server software has
been restored.
►Firmware update The firmware of the device can be directly updated via the RMS
server software.

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3 Installation and con iguration
To install the RMS-CONVERTER, it is necessary to connect it to the Ethernet network and supply power.
Note: I the RMS-CONVERTER is already installed within an RMS system, the device is then write
protected and no changes can be made to the device. In order to carry out changes within the device,
the device must be removed rom RMS.
3.1 Default configuration
The RMS-CONVERTER is by default confi ured with DHCP active. That means that the RMS-CONVERTER
receives the IP-address automatically from the DHCP-server.
IMPORTANT: Rotronic recommends using a ix IP address or the RMS-CONVERTER as well as or the
digital devices. The reason being the support o the log unction within the RMS-CONVERTER in case
o any interruption to the RMS server.
A fix IP-address can be set by a manual confi uration via the web browser or via the RMS CONFIG Software.
The host name of the device is “rms-convXXXXXXXX” where XXXXXXXX is a space holder for the serial
number without the first two di its “00” (see the bottom side of the RMS Converter).
3.2 onfiguration via web browser
To confi ure the RMS-CONVERTER please type in the host name of the device http://rms-convXXXXXXXX
into the address bar of the web browser.
If the RMS-CONVERTER is confi ured with a fixed IP address, the device can be accessed by typin the IP
address into the web browser (example: http://192.168.0.1).

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Figure 3: Login to the RMS-CON ERTER via web browser.
There is a default user and password specified for the RMS-Converter:
 Default user: rotronic
 Default password: rmsconv
Recommendation: change the password or security reasons.
Note: should the password be orgotten, simply unplug the device and replug it in: the de ault login is
vaild or 10 minutes.
Figure 4: Configuration of the RMS-CON ERTER via web browser.

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3.3 onfiguration via RMS ONFIG software
The RMS-CONVERTER can also be confi ured with the RMS CONFIG software, a confi uration software tool
that can be downloaded from www.rotronic.com.
Step 1 Search for network devices:
Step 2 Select the RMS-CONVERTER via the Add button
Step 3 Lo in to the device:
Default user: rotronic
Default password: rmsconv

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Step 4 Confi ure the network settin s:
3.4 Pairing of the RMS- ONVERTER
The RMS-CONVERTER will be paired either with an on premise server or with the Rotronic cloud server, this
is to be selectin in the pairin pa e. In the case of an on premise server, the IP address of the server is
required.

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Figure 5: Select Modus before connecting the RMS-CON ERTER to the Rotronic cloud server.
Figure 6: Select Modus before connecting RMS-CON ERTER to an on premise server.
Once paired, the paired box will be ticked. From this moment on, no chan es are possible on the RMS-
CONVERTER as it is inte rated into RMS.
Figure 7: Paired box is ticked.

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3.5 Settings of the RMS- ONVERTER
In the case of an on premise server, the WebService path must be adapted to the local settin s of the local
server. After correct confi uration, the RMS-CONVERTER can be inte rated into RMS.
Figure 8: Update of the WebService path for any on premise servers.
In case of local server, the WebService path must be adapted to the local settin s of the local server. See
user manual E-IM-RMS-WEB
IMPORTANT: For a success ul integration o the RMS-CONVERTER into RMS, the network port 80
must be opened. The RMS-CONVERTER must be able to send data to the RMS server (on premise or
cloud):
 In case o an active DHCP: A DHCP server must supply an IP address automatically.
 In case o ix IP: the network administrator can manually set a ixed IP address or the RMS-
CONVERTER.

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4 Integration o the RMS-CONVERTER into RMS
The RMS-CONVERTER is inte rated into RMS with the followin 6 steps.
Step 1
Lo in into the RMS Software > Tools > Setup > Devices > New > LAN device.
Step 2
Type the serial number of the RMS Converter and click <OK>.
Step 3
Click the link.
Step 4
Lo in to the device:
Default user: rotronic
Default password: rmsconv

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Step 4
A token will be iven to the RMS-CONVERTER. Click <Pair> and chan e back to the browser tab
Devices – RMS Setup.
Step 5
Confi ure the device further (device name, interval, roup)
Step 6
The confi uration / inte ration of the RMS Converter is finished.
For details of the RMS server software please see the user manual E-SM-RMS-WEB

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5 Firmware update
The RMS-CONVERTER firmware update can be done either via RMS or with the RMS CONFIG software. The
actual version of the firmware can be found at www.rotronic.com.
IMPORTANT: In order to carry out a firmware update the RMS-CONVERTER must be disabled within RMS.
Figure 9: Disable the device in RMS.
5.1 Firmware update via RMS
 Step 1: Lo in to the RMS software>Tools>Setup>Device and select the RMS-CONVERTER for the
firmware update.
 Step 2: Select options and click on <Firmware update>.
Figure 10: Firmware update in RMS.
 Step 3: The RMS software compares the actual firmware version with the latest firmware version and
devices if a firmware update is required or not. Click on <OK>.
Figure 11: Firmware update in RMS.

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 Step 4: Firmware will update:
Figure 12: Firmware update running in RMS.
 Step 5: Firmware updated successfully:
Figure 13: Firmware update successful in RMS.
5.2 Firmware update with RMS ONFIG
 Step 1: Add the RMS-CONVERTER to RMS CONFIG: Device>Search>Network devices.
 Step 2: Choose the device and select <Add>.
 Step 3: The lo in window of RMS CONFIG appears, default User: rotronic; default password:
rmsconv.
Figure 14: Firmware update in RMS Config.
 Step 4: Select settin s and click on <Update Firmware>.

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Figure 15: Firmware update in RMS Config.
 Step 5: A dialo window open, select the .bin firmware and open.
 Step 6: Firmware update complete.
Figure 16: Successful firmware update.