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...Clearly a step ahead in remote monitoring systems

. . . the interactivealarm autodialing,monitoring, reporting,and control system.

RACO Verbatim, the long-standingfirst choice of the industry, offers pace-setting functionality and expandability–It’s an autodialer alarm system, a remotemonitoring system, a supervisory controlsystem, a SCADA system, and a PLC net-work interface-in one compact package.

With an expandable, modular busarchitecture and up to 32 digital inputs,16 analog inputs, and 8 digital controloutputs, the system can monitor flow,level, pressure, temperature, pH, andother types of sensors, as well as controlremote electrical devices.

n Alarm AutodialingThe system is designed to continu-

ously monitor preset alarm points. Ifan alarm condition is sensed at a moni-tored point, the Verbatim System willautomatically dial a list of 16 pre-pro-grammed emergency telephone num-bers, calling until it gets an answer.When the call is answered and acknowl-edged, the system reports the alarmlocation and status via pre-recordedvoice messages.

Communicating over standard land-line or wireless telephone networks, theVerbatim delivers alarm messages tostandard phones, cell phones, numericor voice pagers, and voice mail systems,and talks just as easily with computers.

n User-Recorded MessagesThe voice messages are digitally

pre-recorded by the user. Anything thatcan be spoken is accurately stored inmemory–from names and numbers totechnical terms and detailed instruc-tions. Messages are delivered with maxi-mum clarity, lessening the chance formisunderstanding or error. And, you caneasily enter or change your messagesover the phone or at the front panel.

When calling for status report, youhear a comprehensive summary of allconditions monitored by the system,including internal power. Hard copies ofevent data–alarms, acknowledgements,inquiries, and programming changes–can be printed out at any time using thesystem’s data logging capabilities.

n A Fully Interactive SystemWith Verbatim, you’re never out of

touch with your monitoring system. Withany standard touch-tone phone, you cancall in for a status report, review andchange programming, or control a re-mote device. With the touch of a key, youcan listen to local sounds or talk to per-sonnel using the unit’s built-in speaker-phone.

Controls and indicators are provided onthe Verbatim’s front panel for on-site pro-gramming and review of system opera-tion, alarm status, and battery condition.

n SupervisoryControl SystemA Verbatim System can be equipped

with up to 8 digital control outputs toremotely actuate HVAC systems, pumps,compressors, and other electrical devicesfrom a standard phone, the Verbatimfront panel, or a PC.

n SCADA SystemRACO MMI/SCADA Systems provide

monitoring and control of up to 200RACO Verbatim Remote Terminal Units(RTUs) over the standard dial-up tele-phone network. Each RTU has full alarmmonitoring, reporting, and autodialingcapabilities, and because Verbatim sys-tems report by exception, they do notneed to be polled. When an alarm issensed, the RTU reports to the centralcomputer. If the computer operator doesnot acknowledge the alarm, the RTU willcommence autodialing.

CALLINGDESTINATIONS

VERBATIM™

SERIALCOMMUNICATIONS

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LOCALANUNCIATION

PHYSICAL I/0

n DDE Server SoftwareRACO’s Verbatim Connections DDE

Server Software is a cost-effective wayto add Verbatim RTUs to a PC-based,Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE)-awareMMI/SCADA system. The network caninclude any number of remote RTUs.Available for Windows® 3.1, 95 and NT.

n PLC Network InterfaceOffering alarm and monitoring

for as many as 96 remote channels,the Verbatim can use RS232 commu-nications to work with any PLC orother device using Modicon’s Modbusprotocol.

n Take Control ofRemote EquipmentA Verbatim System can be used

with a RACO Responder or anotherVerbatim to actuate pumps, compres-

sors, gates, or other electrically oper-ated equipment over the dial-up tele-phone network. Upon receipt of analarm signal–low water level, for exam-ple–the Verbatim issues a commandto activate an output relay in the Res-ponder or other Verbatim unit, whichinitiates an action such as turning ona pump motor.

n Memory RetainedDuring Power FailureVerbatim systems incorporate a

non-volatile memory. Recorded alarmmessages and user-entered program-ming is retained indefinitely in theevent of a power loss.

n Battery Backup for SafetyA rechargeable gel-cell battery pro-

vides up to 20 hours of continuous oper-

ation in the event of power loss. Andbecause the system uses a precisionregulated charger instead of the tradi-tional “trickle” charger, the time re-quired for charging is minimized andbattery life is significantly extended.

n Built for longTerm Survival in theToughest EnvironmentsVerbatim is designed and built for

superior performance-year after year.The system’s rugged durability is evi-dent in its heavy-duty metal enclosure,carefully selected and proven solid-statecomponents, and sealed membrane key-board. Heavy-duty solid state and gastube surge protection is provided onall power, phone, and signal lines.

Features:

n Solid-state message recordingn Expandable modular designn Superior surge protection on all

inputs

n Monitors 4 channels plus internalAC power

n Alarm call groupingn Low costn Remote programmingn Nonvolatile memoryn 20 hour battery backupn 5 year warranty

Typical Monitoring Applications:n Boilersn Chemical Plantsn Computer Roomsn Facility Securityn Fish Hatcheriesn Frozen Food Storagen HVAC Systemsn Hydroelectric Power Stationsn Pipeline & Compressor StationsnRemote Pump Stationsn Storage Tanksn Telephone Switchgearn Unattended SCADA SystemsnWater & Wastewater Treatment

Plants

Typical Sensors:n Flow n Powern Leak n Pressuren Level n Temperaturen Motion n Vacuumn pH

Standard Specifications:ELECTRICALq Power requirement: 105-135 VAC,

50/60 Hz, 15 watts maximum or8-14 VDC at 500 mA maximum.

qButtery charging: Precision voltagecontrolled, including automatic rapidrecharge after drain.

qBattery backup: 20 hoursq Input sensing: Four unpowered con-

tact inputs standard. Open contactssee 5 volts DC; closed contacts see10 ma DC.

q Standard Centronics parallel printerport.

Literature Code #118

PHYSICALq Surge protection: Integral gas tube

and solid-state protectors on all phone,power, and signal lines. Accommodatesfield-installed upgrades. Rugged metalindoor enclosure.

qWeight: 8 lbs. (3.6 kg).q Dimensions: 11-7/8” H x 9” W x 5” D.qMounting Centers: 11 3/8” vertical x

6” horizontal.

ENVIRONMENTALq Temperature range: 20° to 130°Fq Humidity: 0 to 95%, noncondensing.

TELEPHONEq Rotary pulse or tone dialing, keyboard

selectableq Dials up to 16 different numbers, each up

to 60 digits long.qAllows programming of PBX delays in

1 second increments.q FCC Registered Part 68,

“Ringer Equivalence”: 0.3A.q Alarm Acknowledgement is by TouchTone

key or by calling back.q Built-in speaker phone allows two-way

conversationq Compatible with most cellular telephone

systems.

SPEECH MESSAGESqUsers record their own messages. Also

includes resident vocabulary for program-ming guidance and for default "alarm/normal" speech if no user messages arerecorded.

WARRANTYqFive year parts and labor warranty. See

our separate warranty card for details.

MODULAR OPTIONSq Analog. Custom scaled in the units of

measurement required for your job.Analog alarms on a high and a low alarmsetpoint. Upgradeable to 1, 4, 8 or 16analog channels.

q Remote Supervisory Control. Theoperator can turn equipment on or offvia any telephone. Upgradeable to 4 or8 outputs.

q Channels. Upgradeable to 8, 16, 24 or32 contact channels.

qModbus Interface. In addition to physi-cal inputs, the unit is upgradeable to 32,64 or 96 additional alarms of any type viaRS232 and Modbus RTU master protocol.

q Cellular Telephone. Our Cellularm™

System provides temporary or permanentalarm autodialing over the cellular tele-phone network when conventional tele-phone lines are disabled or unavailable.Furnished in a rugged, weather-resistanthousing that’s easy to transport and setup.

FACTORY OPTIONSq Enclosure. System available in NEMA

4X enclosure, which is corrosion proofand sealed against 12 feet of water.

q Environmental. Thermostatically con-trolled heater available, suggested foroperation below 20°F or where condensa-tion may occur.

q Local Alarm Relay Output. Relayactivates during unacknowledged alarmconditions.

q Secure Front Panel. Verbatim Systemfurnished without front panel program-ming controls and indicators. Restrictsaccess to unsupervised or remotelylocated units, as well as reducing theinitial purchase price.

RACO MANUFACTURING AND ENGINEERING CO.1400 – 62nd Street, Emeryville, CA 94608 • (510) 658-6713 • FAX: (510) 658-31531-800-722-6999 • www.racoman.com

©Copyright 1994 Raco Manufacturing and Engineering Co.Specifications subject to change without notice. Touch Tone is a registered trademark of AT&T. • Printed in U.S.A. 2/98