Lathem LTR-RSS User Manual

LTR-RSS

REMOTE SCHEDULE

SELECTOR and

BELL RINGER

Installation & User’s Guide

THIS EQUIPMENT COMPLIES WITH FCC CLAS S-B REQUIREMENTS

PURSUANT SUBPART J OF PART-15

This device complies w ith Part 15 of t he FCC Ru les. Opera tion is subj ect to t he follow ing
two conditions: (1) this d evice may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this d evice
must accept any interferen ce received, including interferenc e that may cause undesired
operation.

WARNING: Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this e quipment.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause har mful interference to radio or t elevision reception, which can be
determined by turning th e equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a ci r cuit different from that to which the r ecei v er i s
connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.

Cet appareil numerique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du C anada.

This Class B digital apparatus com plies with Canadian ICES-003.

OPERATION, INSTALLATION

AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL

“REMOTE SCHEDULE SELECTOR”

and

“BELL RINGER”

LATHEM TIME CORP

Doc #USG0026B

“LTR8-512, LTR-RSS and “MasterLink”

are Registered Trademarks of Lathem Time Corp., Atlanta,

GA, USA

©2004 LATHEM TIME CORP

LTR-RSS User’s Guide

Welcome to the LTR-RSS

(Remote Schedule Selector/Bell Ringer)

The “Remote Schedule Selector/Bell Ringer” for the LTR8­512 Master allows you to immediately activate any one (1) of
the eight (8) possible schedules stored in the Master or
deactivate all schedules. Your selection remains in effect until
you make another schedule change (at the LTR-RSS, the
MasterLink Software or the Master itself) or when a
programmed schedule change occurs.

The Remote Schedule Selector/Bell Ringer contains an
electronic circuit attached to the back of a cover plate for a
double-gang switch-type electrical box (not supplied). This
circuit consists of a low-power microprocessor, a 4-screw
terminal block and dip switches to select your Master’s
‘address’ and baud rate. Two of the screws on the terminal

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block connect a twisted-pair (typically Cat-3) low-voltage
cable to the Master’s RS-485 port, while the other two screws
connect continuous 9-24V AC/DC power to the unit.

Circuit Board

D­D+
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12345678

B

64 32 16

A

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On the face of the cover plate, you will see a 10-position knob
(to select which schedule you want active), a button to send
your changes to the Master, and status lights which confirm
that your changes occurred.

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Specifications

Power Input: 9-24V AC/DC, 1W max. For cable

between the LTR-RSS and LTR8-512 less
than 100 ft, power can be drawn from the
12V output on the LTR8-512’s I/O
connector. For longer cable, power should
be drawn from a bell transformer or
Lathem 24V power supply (typically a
PS8-24). Low voltage wire is
recommended

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Communications: EIA / IEEE RS-485 half-duplex requiring

single twisted-pair (UTP or STP)
communications cable (typically CAT-3
or CAT-5). Max length 4000 ft. Can be
included on LTR8-512’s RS-485 Host
Communications Bus, along with other
Lathem RS-485 devices

Terminal Block: 4-screw removable terminal plug supports

both power (2-wire) and communications
(2-wire) connections. Requires 3/32" flat­head screwdriver

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Mechanical: Circuit board is mounted to an industry-

standard double-gang switch plate. Plate
is screwed into standard double-gang
flush-mount electrical box (typically
Wire-Mold Part # V5747-2, not included).
Connection of cables between electrical
box and LTR8-512 or power source
should be through conduit or other means
approved by electrical / fire codes for
low-voltage wire

Environmental: Operation 0°-85°C (32°-185° F); 20 -

60% R.H., non-condensing

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Installing the LTR-RSS

To install the Remote Schedule Selector/Bell Ringer,

• Remove the LTR-RSS from its package and locate the dip

switches (bottom center) on the back of the circuit board.

• Set the dip switches to

match the Master’s
address (default = 65)
and baud rate. (Press
“*” at the Master to
see its current address

ON

2400
9600

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

64

32

BAUD

and baud rate).
The legend on the circuit board will help you

know which way to slide the dip switches. Use
switch 1 to set the Baud Rate. Slide it down to
choose 9600 baud (default) and up to select
2400 baud.

7

8

4

2

16

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D

To select the address, use the numbers that add
up to equal the number of your Master’s
address, then slide those switches down. For
example, the default address is 065: switch 2
(value of 64) and switch 8 (value of 1) are
down (64+1 = 65). For address 003, slide down
switches 7 and 8 (2+1=3). For address 102,
slide down switches 2, 3, 6 and 7
(64+32+4+2=102).

• Locate the terminal block on the back of the

circuit board (upper left). Attach the
communication cable wire-pair (with proper
polarity) to the top two screws on the terminal
block. The top screw is Data - and the next one
down is Data + .

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D+

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• Connect low-voltage power to the lower 2 screws on the

terminal block. The LTR-RSS requires a voltage source of
9 to 24 volts, AC or DC. If the distance between the
LTR8-512 Master and the LTR-RSS is less than 100ft, you
can use a 2nd twisted-pair in the cable to bring power from
the Master Terminals # 12 and 13 (on the rear of the
Master's Display Panel, providing 12vAC at 250mA). You
should use a separate low-voltage power supply or
transformer if the cable would be longer than 100 feet or
placed in areas of electrical interference that can cause
problems for the Master. You should also place an in-line
250ma fuse on this connection.

• Secure the cover-plate to the electrical box with four 6-32

FH screws.

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Wiring Diagram

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Install Diagram

RS-485
Cable

Power Cable
9-24 VAC

Cable Plug

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Using the LTR-RSS

When you make a schedule change, this change remains in
effect until you make another change or when a programmed
schedule change occurs. You can make schedule changes at
the LTR-RSS, the MasterLink software or the Master itself.

To deactivate all schedules:

• Turn the knob to the ALL OFF position.

• Push the ENTER SELECTION button. All LED’s will

flash briefly and all schedules are deactivated.

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To activate a schedule:

• Turn the knob to choose which schedule you want to

activate.

• After turning the knob, push the ENTER SELECTION

button.

• The indicator (LED) will light to show which schedule is

now active. The LED stays lit for five (5) seconds then
turns off to conserve power.

• All schedules other than the one you chose are now

deactivated.

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To manually ring all bells:

• Turn the knob to the RING BELLS position.

• Push the ENTER SELECTION button. All bell circuits

will become active and will remain active for as long as
you press the ENTER SELECTION button. Note: The
bell circuits could remain active up to 2 seconds after
releasing the ENTER SELECTION button.

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Limited One-Year Limited Warranty

Lathem warrants the hardware products described in this guide against defects
in material and workmanship for a period of one year from date of original
purchase from Lathem or from an authorized Lathem reseller. The conditions
of this warranty and the extent of the responsibility of Lathem Time
Corporation (“Lathem”) under this warranty are listed below.

1. This warranty will become void when service performed by anyone

other than an approved Lathem warranty service dealer results in
damage to the product.

2. This warranty does not apply to any product which has been subject to

abuse, neglect, or accident, or which has had the serial number altered
or removed, or which has been connected, installed, adjusted, or
repaired other than in accordance with instructions furnished by
Lathem.

3. This warranty does not cover dealer labor cost for removing and

reinstalling the machine for repair, or any expendable parts that are
readily replaced due to normal use.

4. The sole responsibility of Lathem under this warranty shall be limited to

repair of this product, or replacement thereof, at the sole discretion of
Lathem.

5. If it becomes necessary to send the product or any defective part to

Lathem or any authorized service dealer, the product must be shipped in

its original carton or equivalent, fully insured with shipping charges
prepaid. Lathem will not assume any responsibility for any loss or
damage incurred in shipping.

6. WARRANTY DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY:

Except only the limited express warranty set forth above, the products
are sold with no expressed or implied warranties of any kind, and the
implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular
purpose are hereby expressly disclaimed. No warranties are given with
respect to products purchased other than from Lathem or an authorized
Lathem reseller and any such products are purchased "as is, with all
faults." In no event will Lathem be liable for any direct, indirect,
special, incidental or consequential damages arising out of or in
connection with the delivery, use or inability to use, or performance of
this product. In the event any limited remedy given herein shall be
deemed to have failed of its essential purpose, Lathem's maximum
liability shall be to refund the purchase price upon return of the product.

7. Proof of date of purchase from Lathem or an authorized Lathem reseller

is required for warranty service on this product.

8. This Warranty grants specific legal rights. Additional legal rights,

which may vary by locale, may also apply.

9. Should any difficulties arise with the performance of this product during

warranty, or with any Lathem authorized service centers, contact
Lathem Time at the address below.

Lathem Time

200 Selig Drive, SW, Atlanta, GA 30336

404-691-0405

www.lathem.com

Copyright © 2004 Lathem Time Corporation. All rights reserved.