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Arcom RC210 User Manual

Arcom RC210
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Arcom Communications
24035 NE Butteville Rd
Aurora, Oregon 97002
(503) 678-6182
arcom@arcomcontrollers.com
http://www.arcomcontrollers.com/
RC210 Repeater Controller
Operations and Programming Manual
Firmware version 6.0451
August 7th, 2016
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Table of Contents

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Arcom RC210 Specifications

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BrandArcom
ModelRC210
CategoryController
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Command Reference

Command Structure

Explains the three types of commands: Port Specific, Global, and Programming.

Evaluation Of Entered Commands

How the controller evaluates DTMF digits and the terminator digit.

Command Accessibility

How commands are protected and made accessible via unlock codes.

Default Commands Accessible When Unlocked

Commands affecting operating conditions, stored in non-volatile memory.

Supervisory Commands

Commands controlling RC210 behavior, accessible when ports are unlocked.

Supervisory Commands

Port Linking

Analog Meter Inputs

Analog Input Measurement

8-channel ADC for measuring voltages, programmable for various sensors.

Meter Face Configuration

Program meter faces with names and scale values for A/D inputs.

Meter Alarms

Meter Alarm Configuration

Program high/low alarms on meter inputs to trigger Command Macros.

Logic Alarms

Logic Alarm Configuration

Enable, disable, or interrogate logic alarms triggered by input transitions.

Remote Base Operation

Remote Base Radio Control

Commands to control remote base radio frequency, offset, CTCSS, and mode.

Remote Base Memory Recall

Recall stored remote base radio configurations from internal memories.

Kenwood Memory Recall

Recall memories from specific Kenwood radios.

Remote Base Power Selection

Select transmitter power for Kenwood or Doug Hall RBI-1.

Command Macros

Command Macro Purposes

Execute multiple functions, generate speech, send DTMF, remap functions.

Macro Programming Syntax

Syntax for programming Command Macros with function numbers.

Macro Types and Limits

Long (1-40) up to 15 functions, Short (41-90) up to 4 functions.

Macro Limits and Slot Usage

Notes on function number limits and slot usage in macros.

Remapping Controller Functions with Macros

Use macros to assign user-friendly codes to functions.

Digital Voice Recorder (DVR)

DVR Recording Capabilities

On-board DVR for custom messages, 63 seconds total, 20 tracks.

General Timers

General Timer Functionality

6 independent timers, programmable in seconds, run Command Macros on timeout.

General Timer Programming

Program 6 general timers to run macros on timeout.

Programming The RC210

General Programming Approach

Each port programmed individually; unlock code needed to program.

Unlock Code Programming

How to set and reprogram unlock codes for each port.

Command Security and Access

Timer Programming

Hang Time Configuration

Program programmable hang time for port transmitters.

Time Out Timer Configuration

Set time-out timer to drop transmitter if signal exceeds duration.

Real Time Clock And Calendar

Setting the Real Time Clock

Program the HH MM [SS] format for the real-time clock.

Setting the Calendar

Program the MM DD YY format for the calendar.

Real Time Clock Correction

Remote Base Programming

Remote Base Radio Type Selection

Select the type of radio used as a remote base.

Remote Base Memory Programming

Storing Remote Base Memories

Program internal memories for recalling remote base settings.

Kenwood Remote Base Memory Programming

Store and recall memories for Kenwood radios.

Programming Command Macros

Defining Command Macros

Create macros by defining functions and unique command codes.

Macro Function Execution Logic

Understand how Macro Functions and nested Macros are executed.

Command Macro Management

Receiver Macro Functions

Triggering Macros by Receiver Activity

Run Command Macros based on receiver activity (active/inactive).

Message Macros

Speech Control in Macros

Directing Speech Output in Macros

Specify which port(s) should receive speech announcements from macros.

Macro Function Number List

Macro Function Reference

List of Function Numbers (FN) and their corresponding descriptions.

Macro Function Reference (Part 2)

Continuation of FN list, covering functions 119-251.

Macro Function Reference (Part 3)

Continuation of FN list, covering functions 252-352.

Macro Function Reference (Part 4)

Continuation of FN list, covering functions 353-459.

Macro Function Reference (Part 5)

Continuation of FN list, covering functions 460-568.

Macro Function Reference (Part 6)

Continuation of FN list, covering functions 569-701.

Tail Messages

Tail Message Programming

Program Tail Messages based on repeater tails or periodic timer.

Special Features

Temporarily Disabling IDs and Timeout Timer

Suspend IDs and Timeout Timer for special events.

The Scheduler

Defining Scheduler Setpoints

Program setpoints to run macros at specific times/days.

Recurring Voice Messages and Scheduler

Using scheduler for recurring messages and suspend/resume functionality.

Scheduler Macro Programming Example

Example of programming macros and setpoints for recurring tasks.

Planning Scheduler Implementation

Voice IDs

CW IDs

Using The Digital Voice Recorder (DVR)

Recording DVR Tracks

Record audio tracks (1-20) into the DVR.

Resetting the RC210

Courtesy Tone Programming

Programming Meter Faces

Programming Meter Alarms

Meter Alarm Configuration

Program high/low alarm trip points to run Command Macros.

Measurement Accuracy and Precision

A/D Converter Reference Voltage

Measuring Voltages Higher Than Vref

Alarm Programming

Updating The Firmware

Software Download and Installation

Download and install the Arcom Updater software.

Running the Firmware Updater

Uploading Firmware to RC210

Connect cable and upload firmware update file to the RC210.

Appendix A

Appendix B

Appendix C

Programming Commands Quick Reference

Command Code Directory

Quick reference for programming commands and their meanings.

Command Code Directory (Part 2)

Continuation of command codes and their meanings.

Resetting Unlock Codes

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