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RF150 Communication Option: 

 
The 

–RF150 communications option to the RCI series utilizes license-free 150-154 MHz MURS Band 

radio  frequency  transmissions  to  exchange  the  signal  data  between  a  host  and  its  remote(s).    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,  having  two 
analog/contact  inputs  and  outputs,  may 
communicate  with  up  to  two  RCI-100 
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. 
 
All radio configurations are done via two banks of DIPswitches.  SW1 assigns the remote address from 
1  to  9  using  a  binary  encoding  scheme.    SW2  assigns  the Topology,  Channel  ID,  Channel  Numbers 
and Host/Remote Mode.  The switches are located on the left side of the communications board.  They 
are slide type switches that slide 

up for ON

 and 

down for OFF

 
 

Summary of Contents for RCI-200-RF150

Page 1: ...0 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...

Page 2: ...ducts 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...

Page 3: ...tion using License free 150MHz Radio Band 2 Watt selectable Radio Power Provides Reliable Communication 2 Dry Contact and 2 Analog Inputs 2 C Relay Contacts and 2 Analog Outputs Point to Point or Host...

Page 4: ...te 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 12 25 10 25 6 5 www pribusin com info pr...

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Page 7: ...a 125mA 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...

Page 8: ...g inputs are connected to the RCI 800 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 R...

Page 9: ...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...

Page 10: ...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 se...

Page 11: ...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 having two analog contact inputs and outputs may communicate with up t...

Page 12: ...2 3 4 They are set as shown in the table SW2 5 SW2 6 Network ID OFF OFF 1 ON OFF 2 OFF ON 3 ON ON 4 SW2 HOST REMOTE 1 of Channels on each Remote of Channels on this Remote 2 of Channels on each Remote...

Page 13: ...quate for most applications If a longer timeout is required it may be set to 10 seconds SW1 6 Reply Timeout sec OFF 1 ON 10 RF Test Mode If the RF Test Mode is enabled the radio will send out a contin...

Page 14: ...s 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 SW2 3 SW2 4 Channels on Host OFF OFF 1 ON OFF...

Page 15: ...in a system must have a unique address SW1 1 SW1 2 SW1 3 Remote Address OFF OFF OFF 1 ON OFF OFF 2 OFF ON OFF 3 ON ON OFF 4 OFF OFF ON 5 ON OFF ON 6 OFF ON ON 7 ON ON ON 8 Next set the number of chan...

Page 16: ...hannels 1 Interval 10 sec Remote Channels 1 Interval 10 sec Number of Remotes 1 MURS Channel 1 Address 1 MURS Channel 1 Channels on Remotes 1 Power 1 Watt Power 1 Watt RCI 200 Host RCI 200 Remote Host...

Page 17: ...RCI 800 Host communicating with an RCI 800 Remote RCI 800 Host RCI 800 Remote Host Channels 8 Interval 10 sec Remote Channels 8 Interval 10 sec Number of Remotes 1 MURS Channel 1 Address 1 MURS Chann...

Page 18: ...RCI 200 Host RCI 100 Remote 1 RCI 100 Remote 2 Host Channels 2 Number of Remotes 2 Channels on Remotes 1 MURS Channel 1 Power 1 Watt Remote Channels 1 Address 1 MURS Channel 1 Power 1 Watt Remote Cha...

Page 19: ...MURS Channel 1 Power 2 Watt Remote Channels 4 Address 1 Interrogation 30 sec MURS Channel 1 Power 2 Watt Remote Channels 4 Address 2 Interrogation 30 sec MURS Channel 1 Power 2 Watt RCI 800 Host Host...

Page 20: ...It is desirable to operate with the highest signal strength achievable If the signal strength is less than 90dBm it is advisable to try to make adjustments to the system to bring the signal strength...

Page 21: ...ng 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 buildin...

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