RCI - Remote Control Input

Remote Control Inputs/Technical Alarms

The AlphaCom system has standard 6 Remote Control Inputs (RCIs). Signals from fire systems, temperature detectors, lifts, etc. can be routed into the system to activate features. The input signal must be provided as a potential-free closure. If more inputs are wanted, the Remote In/Out Unit (RIO) must be used. One RIO unit provides 8 RCIs. It is possible to link RIOs, up to a maximum of 140 RCIs in a system.

AlphaCom_E7 has two RCI per module.

In AlphaCom_E26/AlphaCom_E20 the 6 RCIs are implemented on the APC board

The set-up for the RCI input and the actions you want it to activate is very flexible. An RCI can activate almost any function in the exchange by using data protocol commands in the Event Handler. The programming is done with the AlphaPro programming tool.

Some examples:

• Dialing of numbers, activating key-press on a station.
• Sending mail message to a station or a group of stations.
• Setting up/disconnect groups, programs and conferences.
• Activate transfer of calls.
• Control of RCO output.
• Perform system reset.
• Activate Wake-up function

etc.

In AlphaPro there is a RCI table, where the physical address is entered, along with the desired actions. The physical address is given as device + pin-number.

• For internal RCIs, the device address is 65-68, and the pin number is 1-6.
• Internal pin number 8 is the temperature alarm.
• Mappings for the internal RCIs in the master are autoloaded. Mappings for RCIs in slave modules and RIO units must be manually programmed.

Additional Information

• IP stations also have RCIs. These are programmed in the Event Handler, see IP Station Configuration.
• A mail message for an RCI is text only, not combined with voice.

Software

• AMC 10.50 or later can use RCIs in slave module (devices 66-68). (SW in the slave modules must also be upgraded)
• AMC 07.20 or later to have access to all features.
• AMC earlier than 07.20 has the following access to control features:
  • Mail message to a station or a group of stations.
  • Mail message to a pocket pager.
  • Mail message with notification to a station or a group of stations.
  • Audio program to a station or to a group of stations .
  • Conference set-up for a group of stations (may include mobile units).
  • Turn Remote Control Output (RCO) ON or OFF.
  • Handset/volume override for a group of stations.
  • Generate customized serial data output (External Data Output EDO).
  • The RCI activation (ON and OFF) can be logged on printer or PC.