Rain bird Mim-x, Maxi MIM User Manual

MAXI® Interface Module

(Model MIM)

and Interface Expansion Module

(Model MIM-X)

Installation and Operating

Instructions Manual

Read these instructions completely before installing or operating this unit.

P/N 630775-A

GT27042A

11/30/90 Cozz

FIGURES

FIGURE PAGE

Figure #1: Cabinet Mounting Holes 2

Figure #2: Interface Module 3

Figure #3: Cabinet Front Panel 4

Figure #4: Interface Module to Computer 5

Figure #5: Surge Arrestor on Electrical Panel 5

Figure #6: 2-Wire Path & Grounding Terminal Strip 6

Figure #7: Grounding of Interface Module/2-Wire Paths Surge Protection 7

Figure #8: 2-Wire Path Power & Signal Indicating Lights 8

Figure #9: Expansion Module 9

Figure #10: 2-Wire Path & Grounding Terminal Strip for Expansion Module 10

Figure #11: 2-Wire Path Power & Signal Indicating Lights 11

Figure #12: Front Panel Assembly 12

Figure #13: Group or 2-Wire Path Activity Lights 13

Figure #14: Memory Switch 14

Figure #15: Channel/Station Switch 15

Figure #16: Channel Activity Lights 16

Figure #17: Station Activity Lights 18

Figure #18: Output Circuit Breakers 19

Figure #19: Mode Switch 20

Figure #20: Group Window 21

Figure #21: Channel Window 22

Figure #22: Start/Advance & Cancel Switches 23

Figure #23: Test Switch 24

Figure #24: Status Switch 25

Figure #25: Expansion Module Front Panel 26

Figure #26: Output Circuit Breakers 27

CONTENTS

DESCRIPTION PAGE

INTRODUCTION 1

INSTALLATION 2

Interface Module (MIM) 2

Expansion Module (MIM-X) 9

OPERATIONS 12

MAXI® Interface Module (Model MIM)

Module Function 12

Front Panel Familiarization 12

Group Activities Lights 13

Memory Switch 14

Channel/Station switch 15

Channel Activity Lights 16

Station Activity Lights 17

Output Circuit Breakers 19

Mode of Operation Switch 19

Group Window & Up/Down Buttons 21

Channel Windows & Up/Down Buttons 22

Manual Operation of a Satellite 23

Test Switch 24

Status Lights 25

Summary 26

Interface Expansion Module (Model MIM-X)

Expansion Module Function 26

Front Panel Familiarization 26

Output Circuit Breakers 27

Summary 27

FCC. REQUIREMENTS:

NOTE:

THIS EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN TESTED AND FOUND TO COMPLY WITH THE LIMITS FOR A CLASS A DIGITAL DEVICE, PURSUANT TO PART 15 OR THE FCC RULES. THESE LIMITS ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE REASONABLE PROTECTION AGAINST HARMFUL INTERFERENCE WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS OPERATED IN A COMMERCIAL ENVIRONMENT. THIS EQUIPMENT GENERATES, USES, AND CAN RADIATE RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY AND, IF NOT INSTALLED AND USED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL, MAY CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS. OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA IS LIKELY TO CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE IN WHICH CASE THE USER WILL BE REQUIRED TO CORRECT THE INTERFERENCE AT HIS OWN EXPENSE.

III

INTRODUCTION

The MAXI® Interface Module Unit is used to pass the information, received from the Computer, on to the field Stand-By Modules (Satellite Units). In a like manner it also passes “Feed-Back” information, from the Field Satellite units back to the Computer. In so doing, it also displays a certain amount of information for viewing by the operator.

The MAXI Interface Module is capable of communicating with FOUR (4) different wire paths at one time. Each wire path is capable of communicating to a maximum of TWENTY EIGHT (28) Field Satellites or Decoder Devices.

The MAXI Interface Expansion Module provides for the capability of FOUR (4) additional wire paths for a Total of EIGHT (8) wire paths on the system. Each wire path on the Expansion Module is also capable of communicating to a maximum of TWENTY EIGHT (28) Field Satellites or Decoder Devices.

All information for any Group Activity, Channel Activity and Station Activity is displayed on the MAXI Interface Module - even when both the MIM Interface Unit and the MIM-X Expansion Unit are used.

A MEMORY Switch provides for the preserving of status information or operational information for viewing at some future time.

Full MANUAL Operation of any Satellite, on the system, may be performed from the Interface Module.

Status lights indicate when the system is in proper operating condition and when communication with the MAXI computer is occurring.

INSTALLATION

INTERFACE MODULE

STEP #1:

Remove the unit from the carton. Be sure you do not lose the power cord.

STEP #2:

Determine a suitable wall mounting location for the unit near the central computer. Unit dimensions are: 15 1/2" W x 12 1/2" H x 6" D. The unit should be mounted at EYE-LEVEL for easy observation and operation.

When using an Expansion Module (MIM-X) you will need space for this unit beside the basic Interface Module (MIM) and to the right of the Interface Module. Leave at least 6 inches between the two units. Unit Dimensions and mounting of the Expansion Module are exactly the same as for the basic Interface Module.

STEP #3 :

Using 3 large flat head, #6 screws, 1/2" to 3/4" long or other suitable screws, bolts, etc, as the wall material may dictate. Locate the screws on the wall of the mounting location in the geometric pattern as shown in FIGURE #1.

FIGURE #1: CABINET MOUNTING HOLES

TIP: Do not install screws full depth. Leave the head of the screws 1/8" from the wall, to allow cabinet to slip over it. Then tighten the screws, once the cabinet is in place.

If an EXPANSION Module is being used: Bring the 25-Pin female connector, of the linking cable packaged with the Expansion Module, in through the back of the INTERFACE Module, through the rectangular opening above the transformer housing. Refer to FIGURE #2.

FIGURE #2: INTERFACE MODULE

Plug the connector on to the MALE PLUG (J4) on the PC Board, that is mounted on the back side of the Front Panel Assembly, of the Interface Module. To do this you will have to “OPEN” the Front Panel, as outlined under STEP #4 below. The Cable shall feed to the right side of the INTERFACE Module and lay in the channel provided for it In the back of the cabinet.

Slip the unit over the screw heads and then seat firmly “DOWN” onto the screws.

STEP #4:

Open the Front Panel of the Interface Module.

Loosen the screw in the UPPER RIGHT HAND corner of the front panel. Also loosen the two screws at the CENTER and RIGHT HAND corner, on the BOTTOM of the front panel. DO NOT loosen the CENTER screw on the Right Hand Side of the front panel. Refer to FIGURE #3.

FIGURE #3: CABINET FRONT PANEL

TIP: The screws are “Captured” so they only need to be loosened and NOT taken completely out.

STEP #5:

Open the Front Panel of the INTERFACE Module and swing it to the LEFT. Be sure the RS232-C phone type cable is extended out the Grommeted Hole in the back of the cabinet and cown from the bottom of the Interface Module. Also be sure that the LINKING CABLE for the Expansion Module, is properly located as instructed above, in STEP #4.

Now TIGHTEN the three screws to secure the unit to the wall.

STEP #6:

Close the Front Panel and secure the UPPER RIGHT-HAND corner screw and the BOTTOM CENTER screw, DO NOT secure the BOTTOM RIGHT-HAND screw. Refer to FIGURE #3, above.

STEP #7:

Connect the RS-232-C cable to the Serial Port output of the computer, using the Adapter plug at the computer. Refer to FIGURE #4.

FIGURE #4: INTERFACE MODULE TO COMPUTER

STEP #8:

Connect the 120 Volt Power Cord to the Plug on the Bottom Left Back Corner of the unit. Plug the cord into a suitable 120 Volt grounded duplex outlet (the circuit supplying this unit and the computer equipment should be protected by a “ZAP TRAP” Surge Arrestor Dev Refer to FIGURE #5.

FIGURE #5: SURGE ARRESTOR ON 120VAC CIRCUIT AT ELECTRICAL PANEL

STEP #9:

Loosen the MIDDLE screw on the RIGHT-HAND SIDE of the Front Panel. Refer to FIGURE #3. Open the SMALL Access door, by swinging it to the left.

STEP #10:

CAUTION ! BE SURE THE OUTPUT CIRCUIT BREAKERS, ON THE FRONT PANEL ARE IN THE “OFF” POSITION.

Connect the various 2-Wire Paths of the system to the Proper Terminals on the Terminal Block. Refer to FIGURE #6.

FIGURE #6: 2-WIRE PATH & GROUNDING TERMINAL STRIP

Wires may be run in conduit, which can be connected to the bottom of the unit at the 1 1/2" conduit “knock-out”.

DOUBLE CHECK... Be sure the RED wire, of each 2-Wire Path is to the or terminal and the BLACK wire is to the “COM” terminal for EACH Wire Path.

NOTE: When the MIM unit is installed as a replacement for an MTW unit - any END-OF-LINE TERMINATORS on the 2-Wire paths MUST BE REMOVED.

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