Specifications

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Security.
• Select the Security Tab, to set the RCU password and Event threshold.
This is where we set the embedded password used when connecting to RCU-01’s and the event log threshold.
The default password is 'ELANRCU'. The Event log alarm threshold is the value the RCU-01 will contact the host
to warn the user the event log is filling up. The RCU will store 99 events after which the oldest ones are lost as
newer ones come in. Set this to about 80 for most systems. Those using low speed Radio modems may wish to
set this to a lesser value as the event log upload takes considerably longer. Setting this value above 99 will result
in no alarm being generated when the event log is filled.
Mains Alarm.
• Select the Mains Alarm Tab.
This is effectively a 25
th
input, but sourced internally from the RCU power supply. Configure this to alarm and/or
log mains power supply if required.
Paging Setup.
• Select the Paging Tab, for site paging and local alarm. Select a paging destination suitable for this site (from
the ones you set up earlier) using the up and down arrows. Make sure the one you want is highlighted in
blue by clicking on it so that it is implemented. Two different services can be set here.
• If you are using Local Alarms, tick one or more boxes in the local alarm bitmap. Refer to section 4.9 for Local
Alarm Configuration.
• Click Apply to save all the changes you have made and exit.
Update RCU-01.
• From the Config window, highlight the correct site and click 'Update RCU'.
• A 'Connect to site' pop up appears, so select '*MANUAL*' and click 'Connect'.
• Select 'Direct.' A progress bar should appear showing the configuration transfer progress.
• Once complete, then click on 'Set time/date' to set the RCU to the PC time and date.
• Select 'Exit' which takes you to a status screen.
The RCU is now set up, except for the Communication mode of the RCU.
Please note that all alarm conditions in the RCU are reset when an update is performed. To prevent alarms
being sent unnecessarily at this time, ensure that the Front Panel Keyswitch is set to LOCAL. If you have set
inputs to go into alarm when not present or the low threshold above minimum for the analogs, after 30 seconds/3
minutes, the RCU will start sending alarms in its current connection method. The reason being that there are no
sources attached to the RCU at this time! This is not a problem if you have connected the test circuits to it and
have the quiescent states set.
We now set the connection method of the RCU-01 from the front panel.
• Ensure the unit is in LOCAL mode on the key switch.
• Scroll through the displays with the UP and DOWN button until you come to the screen 'Connection Type'.
• Hold in the ACTIVATE button, scroll through the connection choices with the ON key.
• When you have reached the correct one, press the OFF key.
The display should read 'Saved in EEPROM'. The new connection method is now saved permanently in the RCU.
SENTINEL and the RCU are now setup! If you are using a PSTN modem, then proceed to step 4.7, otherwise
you have completed the setup. The only thing left to consider is the cabling requirements to radios etc. Refer to
the Appendix.
The Maestro "Woomera" modem must be configured for use with the RCU-01. This only needs to be done once.