PRC1000 – User Manual SimpleComTools, LLC User Manual & Command Reference Guide prc1000 Programmable Relay Controller Updated: April 2011 SimpleComTools, LLC 1
PRC1000 – User Manual SimpleComTools, LLC Copyright © 2006-2011 SimpleComTools, LLC All rights reserved The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The statements, configurations, technical data, and recommendations in this document are believed to be accurate and reliable, but are presented without express or implied warranty. Users must take full responsibility for their applications of any products specified in this document.
PRC1000 – User Manual SimpleComTools, LLC Table of Contents Page INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 BASICS OF OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 GETTING STARTED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 USING AT COMMANDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PRC1000 – User Manual SimpleComTools, LLC 1 Introduction Preface The PRC1000 Programmable Relay Controller is an extremely low-power, user programmable dual mode/dual relay controller providing complete power control for two individual electronic devices. Equipped with two separate SPDT (Single Pole Double Throw) relays, individually configurable schedule timers and serial data stream triggers, the PRC1000 provides for either manual or automatic operation of any electronic equipment.
PRC1000 – User Manual SimpleComTools, LLC Hardware Dimensions The PRC1000 is approximately 4.5” x 2.35” x 1” in size.
PRC1000 – User Manual SimpleComTools, LLC 2 Basics of Operation The PRC1000 Programmable Relay Controller is a low-power, user programmable dual mode/dual relay controller providing complete power control for two individual electronic devices. Equipped with two isolated SPDT (Single Pole Double Throw) relays, individually configurable schedule timers and serial data stream triggers, the PRC1000 provides for either manual or automatic operation of any electronic equipment.
PRC1000 – User Manual SimpleComTools, LLC 3 Getting Started Before you begin This guide is intended for qualified service personnel who are installing the PRC1000 for the first time or who need to install a switch, gauge, modem, or other device to an existing PRC1000. However, before you install anything related to the PRC1000, make sure that the proper cables have been selected and/or the required network cabling has been installed using standard cable system practices.
PRC1000 – User Manual SimpleComTools, LLC PRC1000 Setup and Configuration Setup and configuration of the PRC can be done in either two ways: - using a conventional terminal program and AT Commands - using the MS Windows based PRC1000 Configuration Utility Communicating to the PRC1000 Communicating with the PRC1000 is done thru a DB9 male connector (RS232). The port is configured as a DCE (terminal) port, therefore, in order to connect to the PRCL1000 from a PC, you use a standard serial cable.
PRC1000 – User Manual SimpleComTools, LLC Configuration Utility This section will assist you in using the PRC1000 Configuration Utility to do the following: Setting the Time and Date Setting the Start Time and Duration Setting the Schedule Setting the Sleep timer Setting commands to change relay state Setting the duration for forced events Utility Layout The utility is broken down into (3) sections; Parameters, Notes, and Command buttons.
PRC1000 – User Manual SimpleComTools, LLC Using Templates In order to save a device configuration for future use or to make copies of a working device, the configuration utility provides a TEMPLATE function. Here are the basic options: Saving a configuration 1. Select the Current >> New button to copy the current configuration to the New Value side. 2. Select the File/Template/Save and give the file a name and save it with a .tpl extension. Opening a configuration 1.
PRC1000 – User Manual SimpleComTools, LLC Configuration Utility Register Descriptions Parameter Name Description General Settings Time Sets the clock time for the device. Format is HH:MM. Date Sets the calendar date for the device. Format is DOW/MM/DD/YYYY. Sleep Mode Timer Sets the number of minutes before going into Sleep mode. Relay Settings Relay „x‟ – Status Displays the current state of RELAY 1.
PRC1000 – User Manual SimpleComTools, LLC 4 Using ‘AT’ Commands The PRC1000 AT Commands are a format similar to traditional Hayes-Compatible AT Commands, but because the device is not a modem, the similarities are modest. In order to configure the device using AT Commands, follow these directions: Step 1: Connect your PC to the PRC1000 RS232 interface using a standard RS232 cable. The PRC1000 interface is a DCE port, so a standard serial cable is all you need..
PRC1000 – User Manual SimpleComTools, LLC Screenshot of AT Command interface within the PRC100 Configuration Utility Screenshot of AT Command interface using HyperTerminal SimpleComTools, LLC 13
PRC1000 – User Manual SimpleComTools, LLC Configuration Using AT Commands All of the listed device registers being with a * character. When sending an AT Command you must include the * character after the letters AT. Example: setting the time would be AT*TIME=HH:MM. AT Command Description and Example Commands General Settings *TIME Sets the clock time for the device. Example: AT*TIME=HH:MM *DATE Sets the calendar date for the device. Format is DOW/MM/DD/YYYY.
PRC1000 – User Manual SimpleComTools, LLC 5 Wiring and setup examples Wiring your equipment to the PRC1000 is easy. Connect the lead from the power source to the COMMON terminal on either of the two relays. Then connect the power lead to your equipment to either the Normally Open or Normally Closed terminal side of that same relay. Which to choose depends on your application. Here’s how that works…. The PRC1000 has two isolated SPDT (Single Pole Double Throw) relays.
PRC1000 – User Manual SimpleComTools, LLC Using the PRC1000 for power-cycling equipment As previously mentioned, the PRC1000 can be used to control equipment that is regularly OFF that you want to power it ON for a brief period of time, or regularly ON and needs to be powered OFF for a specific period of time. In this second scenario, the duration for the OFF period of time can be short enough to simply act as a power-cycle for the equipment if you like. Here’s how that works….
PRC1000 – User Manual SimpleComTools, LLC 6 Application examples Sample Applications The PRC1000 can be used to control a variety of electronic equipment. The following are some examples of how to use the PRC1000 in real world applications.
PRC1000 – User Manual SimpleComTools, LLC Here is a practical example of how the PRC1000 can be used to control power to remote equipment SimpleComTools, LLC 18
