RCI - Remote Control Input
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A Remote Control Input (RCI) is triggered by an external potential-free contact.
Contents
Inputs
Typical external triggers can be:
- Fire and gas alarm systems
- Temperature detectors
- Doors sensors
- Lift status
- Alarm buttons
An RCI signal can be received by a number of devices:
| Device | # of RCI's |
|---|---|
| AlphaCom XE20/XE26 | 6 |
| AlphaCom XE7/XE1 | 2 |
| IPARIO unit (IP) | 8 |
| RIO unit (analog) | 8 |
| IP Substation | 3 |
| IP Flush Master | 3 |
| IP Turbine station | 6 |
Physical RCI connections in AlphaCom XE
Actions
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 action commands, either Built-In Action Commands or Data Protocol Commands. The configuration of the RCI's is done with the AlphaPro programming tool.
Some examples of features that can be activated:
- Dispatch prerecorded voice messages to stations and PA system (fire alarm etc.)
- Show status information on a DAK48 panel, e.g. door open/closed
- Send text message to a station or a group of stations, e.g. temperature warning
- Set up group calls, audio program or conferences
- Activate Call Forwarding
- Control Remote Control Output
etc.
Configuration
Inputs from AlphaCom, IPARIO and RIO
In AlphaPro there is an RCI table, where the physical address of the input is entered, along with the desired actions. The physical address is given as device + pin-number.
The RCI table supports up to 140 inputs.
- For internal RCIs in the AlphaCom, 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 RCI's are autoloaded. Mappings for external RCI's (Slave modules, RIO's or IPARIO) must be manually programmed.
| RCI Type | Device/Station physical Number | Pin Number | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AlphaCom XE20/XE26 | Device | 65 - 68 | 1 - 6 |
| AlphaCom XE7/XE1 | Device | 65 - 68 | 1 - 2 |
| IPARIO unit (IP) | Station | 1 - 552 | 1 - 8 |
| RIO unit (analog) | Device | 1 - 64 | 1 - 8 |
Example configuration:
Inputs from IP Stations
Inputs from IP Stations must be configured using the Event Handler.
| Hardware | RCI Type | Station Physical Number (Event Owner) | Input number | Sub-Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IP Substation | Station | 1 - 552 | 1 - 3 | 1 - 3 |
| IP Flush Master and IP OR | Station | 1 - 552 | 1 - 3 | 11 - 13 (*) |
| IP Turbine station | Station | 1 - 552 | 1 - 6 | 11 - 16 (**) |
Important notes:
(*): When set as station type "Master station" in AlphaPro, the inputs are mapped as DAK 11, 12 and 13. When set as "CRM" the inputs are mapped as 251, 252 and 253.
(**): The DAK and SubEvent number depends on the AMC software version:
- AMC 11.2.3.9 and lower: DAK and SubEvent number is 1 - 6
- AMC 11.2.3.10: DAK and SubEvent number is 101 - 106
- AMC 11.2.3.11 and higher: DAK and SubEvent number is 11 - 16
In the Event Handler, use the following parameters:
- Owner: The station where the input is used
- Event type: 30 - Station DAK as RCI
- Sub-Event: The input number according to the table above
- When Change to: ON = Input goes on. OFF = input goes off.
Example configuration:
See also:
Software
- AMC 10.50 or later supports RCI's in slave module (devices 66-68). (The software in the slave modules must also be upgraded)