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	How to program an action triggered by the time and date in the RFC-1/B The RFC-1 can be programmed to function automatically in response to the telemetry conditions or the time and date. These automatic functions rely on action sequences--series of instructions stored in memory to perform a specific task or set of tasks. Action sequences can manipulate the control relays of the RFC-1, place telephone calls, print readings, etc. A typical sequence might be to activate a relay, pause, then activate another relay. Such a sequence could be used to turn on a transmitter. An action sequence is a stored set of instructions that perform a task when activated. An action sequence must be triggered by an alarm or the clock/calendar to function. The RFC-1 can store up to eight action sequences having up to eight steps each. Instructions in an action sequence are performed in order from step 1 to step 8. A step that is “blank” will terminate the action sequence. The factory setting for all action sequences is blank except for action sequence 1 which is programmed to place a series of telephone calls to all available numbers. The programming address table in Appendix A provides a list of all the memory address and their functions. Action sequences occupy addresses 0724-0851 in the table. Date/time triggers occupy addresses 0639-0064 (adjustable). Programming instructions are located either in Section 6 of the Installation and Operation manual or in Note 3 of Section 12 in the Software Instruction Book (for earlier systems).To simplify the programming task, the form on this page can generate appropriate values for programming and generate programming instructions. Enter the requested information in the areas below . The values and adresses will be calculated and displayed at the bottom of the form. Information should update automatically but some browsers will require you to press Tab or Enter to generate a response. This page requires a JavaScript cablable browser. Date: (adjust the controls to set the trigger date) This is the date that the specified actions will occur. Time: (adjust the controls to set the trigger time) This is the time that the specified actions will occur based on a 24 hour clock. Actions: (adjust the controls to set the actions to occur) These are the tasks, in order, that the system should perform when the alarm triggers. Select the required instructions in the order they should occur starting at step 1. Select "do nothing (blank)" for unused steps. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Action Sequence: (select an action sequence number from the list) Select the number of an unused action sequence in the list below. Selecting an action sequence that is in use will not harm the system but it will cause you to write new information over the existing information and change the behavior of the system. If a function is repeated, the same action sequence number can be used. For instance, the same action sequence can be used to turn on a transmitter in different months even though the time may change. Action sequence 1 is factory programmed with the "call rotation A, B, C" instruction. All alarms trigger this action sequnce by default. Action sequence 1 may be reprogrammed but we recommend leaving it in place unless you intend to change the behavior of the alarms. Date/Time Trigger: (select a date/time trigger number from the list) Select an unused date/time trigger from the list below. Choose a different number each time a new event is programmed. Selecting a date/time trigger that is in use will not harm the system but it will cause you to write new information over the existing information and change the behavior of the system. No timed events are programmed at the factory. If the system has no timed events programmed then start with number 1. Use the next number in the list each time you setup a new event--do not use the same number twice! All systems store at least 48 date/time triggers--more depending on the number of telemetry channels used. Most systems operate at factory settings that allow for 72 date/time triggers (and 16 telemetry channels). Date/time triggers above 72 can be used only if you have reprogrammed your system to recognize them. Results: (program the RFC-1/B) Program the following values into the address' shown. The first 8 addresses are the date/time trigger. The last 16 addresses are the action sequence. Program any blank data in the action sequence with the value 15. Scroll down further for step-by-step programming instructions. 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Programming Instructions Click here to generate specific programming instructions. (Make the selections above first!) Programming instructions are displayed in a new window. Popup blockers may interfere with this feature. Some popup blockers will need to be disabled temporarily. Users of Mozilla, Firefox and Netscape can allow popups from this site from the built-in popup manager.