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RAM686 Remote Display & Control Unit
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RAM686 Remote Display & Control Unit

The Apantec model RAM686 remote display & control unit is a NIM style chassis mounted instrument and includes visual and audible indication of alarm status. Each alarm also has an associated relay contact for remote annunciation of an alarm condition.

The RAM686 uses a bit mapped graphical display, which provides indication of the radiation activity and operator messages. Radiation activity is displayed digitally in scientific notation and as an analog bargraph for trending. The display is autoranging and can be configured via operator input to display process information as either Counts Per Minute (CPM) or engineering units (uCi/cc, Bq/m3). Operator messages are presented in the digital display to provide information such as alarm setpoints, error messages, alarm conditions and instrument status.

Operators interface with the unit via a security keyed membrane switch. By using the menu driven function switches, the HIGH and ALERT alarm set points can be established at any point in the instrument range. The security keylock switch prevents unauthorized access to the keypad actions and alarm setpoints. Check source activation, lamp test, display of set points, and other diagnostic functions can be performed without the security keylock.
In addition to the visual, audible and relay transition outputs previously described, each unit also includes analog and digital input/output signals. Analog 4-20mADC and 0-10VDC inputs/outputs are provided for interfacing with analog devices such as recorders. Redundant RS485 serial communications ports are provided for networking the local units with remote display and control units. Ethernet communications ports are also provided for interconnecting the various radiological sensors to the display unit and for networking channels for remote display and control.
The power supply is filtered and conditioned for input line noise rejection and protection from transients and voltage drop out. Lithium battery protected RAM memory is maintained for a period of up to 200 hours after loss of primary battery power for retention of historical information. Critical system operating parameters are stored in non-volatile memory for unattended start-up of the system after power outages.
The RAM686 uses a modular chassis design for mechanical and electrical interfacing. Each C600 chassis can accept up to three RAM686 display units. Thee RAM686 instruments are qualified for seismic, EMI/RFI and environment for use in safety grade class 1E applications.
SPECIFICATIONS
Processor: 32-Bit High Performance 133Mhz Integrated Single Board Computer PC/AT-compatible Designed for Real-time embedded applications Robust Automotive / Telcom Grade Technology with Watchdog Timer
I/O Processor: Dedicated / High Performance I/O Co Processing via FPGA/100 Mhz
Display:

240 x 128 pixel bit mapped graphical
LCD with backlight
Analog/Digital
Autoranging and Autozeroing

Alarm/Status Indicators:
Red indicator: HIGH
Amber indicator: ALERT
White indicator: FAIL
Green indicator: NORMAL
Outputs:
Digital: (3) RS485
  (1) TCP/IP
  (10/100 BaseT Ethernet)
  (1) USB (note 1)

Analog: (4) 0-10VDC, or (4) 4-20 mADC isolated

Relays: (6) DPDT relay contact for FAIL,
  ALERT, HIGH and MISC alarms
  Relay contact rating 5A @
  115VAC resistive
Power: 90-260VAC, single phase, 47 to 63 Hz, 15 watts
Temp: -100 to +500 C
Humidity: 0-95% RH, non-condensing
Note 1: USB port used for configuration only.
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