RCI - Remote Control Input

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 RIO unit must be used. One RIO unit provides 8 RCIs. It is possible to use multiple RIO units. Maximum number of RCIs in one AlphaCom exchange is 140.

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 Built-In Action Commands or Data Protocol Commands. 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.