Harmony SBX Remote I/O Network Monitoring & Control User Manual Table of Contents WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS ......................5 INTRODUCTION ............................ 6 THE HARMONY SYSTEM ........................... 6 HARMONY SYSTEM BUILDING BLOCKS ....................6 Overview .............................. 7 Antennas COMPATIBLE with Harmony SBX REMOTE I/O Units ............... 7 BUTTONS AND PORTS ..........................
Harmony SBX Remote I/O Network Monitoring & Control User Manual WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS The following symbols indicate important safety warnings and precautions throughout this manual: WARNING indicates that serious bodily harm or death may result from failure to adhere to the precautions.
Harmony SBX Remote I/O Network Monitoring & Control User Manual OVERVIEW This manual is a guide and reference for programming Harmony SBX Remote I/O radios using Encom’s ControlPAK™ programming and diagnostics software. It contains instructions, suggestions, and information which guide you to set up and achieve optimal performance from your equipment.
Harmony SBX Remote I/O Network Monitoring & Control User Manual LED INDICATORS There are seven LED indicators on your SBX Remote I/O radio as follows: Ø Power: Indicates if the radio is powered ON. Ø RF Link: Indicates if the SBX Remote radio has established a system link and is communicating with a gateway (master) device.
Harmony SBX Remote I/O Network Monitoring & Control User Manual CONFIGURING YOUR HARMONY SBX I/O The first step in using ControlPAK™ to configure your radio is to enter the correct configuration mode. There are three configuration mode options available from the main screen: •...
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Harmony SBX Remote I/O Network Monitoring & Control User Manual Then, select the COM Port associated with your SBX in the port drop-down menu, then click Connect.
This lets you select a hop pattern value for the network. By default, this is set to 11. It is recommended to select a value that is different from the hop pattern of other Encom equipment. The primary hop pattern needs to match in each radio in the particular network for proper communication to work.
Harmony SBX Remote I/O Network Monitoring & Control User Manual SCHEDULE This screen allows you to set up schedules that are stored on the SBX Remote internal memory. Schedules are essentially routines of operation that allow the SBX to perform tasks for a specified period of time. Time Groups These boxes are grayed out until a...
Harmony SBX Remote I/O Network Monitoring & Control User Manual DIGITAL OUTPUTS The SBX Outputs provide both Open Collector and Relay Outputs with the following specifications: (Use “Relay Enable Switch” to enable relay’s output, each relay output consumes an extra 60 to 80 mA @ 12 VDC. Only enable relay outputs as required in solar applications.) Relay Outputs: Ø...
Harmony SBX Remote I/O Network Monitoring & Control User Manual ANALOG OUTPUTS Analog Outputs in SBX Remote IO can drive other 0 to 5 VDC analog devices directly. Analog output values can easily be changed in STRATOS ELITE software, with 12-bit (0.012 V/step) resolutions. Analog output examples: •...
APPENDIX A: UPGRADING/DOWNGRADING FIRMWARE THIS SECTION REQUIRES LOGIN AS AN ‘ADVANCED USER’. PLEASE CONTACT ENCOM TECH SUPPORT FOR ASSISTANCE WITH THESE STEPS. 1. Connect your SBX Remote I/O to your computer and connect to it using ControlPAK™, then click the About tab.
CREATE A NEW SCHEDULE WITH THE SCHEDULE WIZARD THIS SECTION REQUIRES LOGIN AS AN ‘ADVANCED USER’. PLEASE CONTACT ENCOM TECH SUPPORT FOR ASSISTANCE WITH THESE STEPS. 1. Log in as advanced user, then in ControlPAK, click the IO Mapping tab (see #1 in Appendix A).
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Harmony SBX Remote I/O Network Monitoring & Control User Manual 5. Select the ADD Button to highlight the Add/Delete/Edit Schedule Events field. Complete the following fields on the Add/Delete/Edit Schedule Events field (refer to the table below): Section Field Name Description Schedule Schedule Name...
Harmony SBX Remote I/O Network Monitoring & Control User Manual APPENDIX D: DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This device complies with Part 15 of the rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference. (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Harmony SBX Remote I/O Network Monitoring & Control User Manual ENCOM Wireless provides field-proven, cost-effective wireless data solutions for municipal and industrial clients, with applications in the areas of: Intelligent Transportation Systems Public safety communications Municipal corporate security and IT networks...
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