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GSC3000Transmitter RemoteControl SystemsINSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUALIncludes Instructions for Lynx SoftwareVRC25005 SERIES

UNPACKINGFor each item you ordered, please make sure that you have received all listed parts. If anything is missing, contactBurk Technology customer

Running Macros as Timed EventsYou can configure macros to run on specific dates and/or times by setting them up as Timed Events in the UnitConfigurati

CREATING & EDITING MACROSYou can make your macros as simple or complex as you want. For a guide to all macro commands, operators andexpressions,

Abandoning Changes to a MacroIf you make changes to a macro that you do not wish to keep, click the Revert Macro icon. The Macro Editorwill resto

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TYPES OF MACROSThe macro examples in this manual show line separations by the use of [CR]. When you see [CR] in theexamples, press enter to start a ne

CaptureMacros can take a capture to record unit conditions at any time during the macro sequence (see page 52 formore on captures). This could be use

WarningA warning message can be generated within a macro by using the word “WARNING” followed by the desired textwithin double quote (“ ”) marks (the

While/WendThis statement is used to repeat a command or set of commands as long as a specific condition exists. Thestatement begins with the word “WHI

MUTESTATEMETER/MUTESTATESTATUSThese commands check to see if the input channel selected is in a muted state. They do nothing to modify thestate. When

GSC3000 I/O 8 & I/O 16 UnitVoice Interface Unit(GSC3000 only)CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION3CUSTOMER SUPPORT: 978-486-3711 • [email protected] • www.burk.

REMLOCThe REMLOC statement allows the I/O unit to return a value to indicate if it is in a REMOTE or LOCAL state.This equates to the front panel push

<< >>NOT EQUAL TO== EQUAL TO++ ADD–– SUBTRACT** MULTIPLY// DIVIDE%% –– Returns the INTEGER VALUE OF THE REMAINDER of a division pr

!! –– BOOLEAN NOT OPERATORThe “!” operator makes the statement following it the opposite of what it normally would have been.AANNDD –– BOOLEAN OPE

SSQQRR– SQUARE ROOTReturns the square root of X.YYEEAARRReturns the four-digit year in the current I/O unit.MMOONNTTHHReturns the decimal equivalent o

METERING MACROSMacros can be used to modify all parameters pertaining to the metering input channels, including the A/Dvalues, calibration constants,

METERCCThe calibration constant of each metering channel is unique and may be modified manually or by a macro. Thecalibration constant is a multiplier

METEROFF/METERONThe METERON/METEROFF commands allow a macro to start or stop a metering channel from converting theanalog value into a digital value.

OR in an IF/THEN StatementExample 1 shows how a macro can examine a situation, thenchoose the appropriate course of action. The first line sets anindi

Start Transmitter This is an example of a macro that starts other macros after ashort time delay. The first line starts Macro #2. There is a 10-second

Self-Directed StartupThis example shows some more of the versatility of the macrolanguage. Here, a status channel triggered Macro #10 to run.The macro

Command Relay UnitWiring Interface UnitCOMPUTER REQUIREMENTSBefore installing the Lynx 5 software, verify that your computer meets the followingmmiinn

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When used with a GSC3000, the Voice Interface is an optional unit that provides dial-up telephone access toyour site. In a VRC2500, the Voice Interfac

3. If you are using a dial-up modem with the Voice Interface, disable auto-answer. With the recommendedU.S. Robotics modem, this is accomplished by se

ALARM REPORTINGCheck for AlarmsIf alarms are present when you first dial in to your site, the Voice Interface will connect to the first unit withalarm

METER & STATUS READINGSIn addition to alarm reporting, the Voice Interface can report status conditions and meter readings for theconnected unit.

The * or # key can be used more than once to adjust the output as desired (202***, for example). After thecommand has been issued, you can enter addit

Using the Audio In ConnectorThe rear panel Audio In connector (1/8”, mono audio) sends audio from a connected device to the phone line.This is useful

CHAPTER 11: VOICE INTERFACE OPERATION119CUSTOMER SUPPORT: 978-486-3711 • [email protected] • www.burk.comVOICE INTERFACE CODE REFERENCEThe following is

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The I/O and Voice Interface firmware for the GSC3000 and VRC2500 can be reloaded or updated using theLynx software and a direct connection to the unit

SYSTEM OVERVIEWGSC3000 Hardware ComponentsThe central component of a GSC3000 system is the I/O (input/output) unit, labeled I/O 8 or I/O 16depending o

5. Enter the File Name of the desired firmware version, or click the […] button to browse. By default,firmware files are stored in C:\Program Files\Bu

CLEARING UNIT MEMORYThe previous instructions allow you to clear firmware and unit memory so that you may load new firmware andreprogram the unit. If

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GSC3000 I/O UNITDimensions:19” W x 10” D x 1.75” H (48.3cm W x 25.4cm D x 4.45cm H)Weight:9.1 lbs. (4.3 kg) – dryOperating Temperature:0 to 50°CPower

SSttaattuuss****::DB37; 16 binary (low/high) channels; input impedance >24kOhms; input voltage range -30 to 30VDCcontinuous; toggle threshold low-t

VRC2500Dimensions:19” W x 10.75” D x 3.5” H (48.3cm W x 27.3cm D x 8.9cm H); two rack units highWeight:11 lbs. (4.99 kg) – dryOperating Temperature:0

Interconnection Circuit:Standard toll-grade telephone circuit or dedicated two or four-wire interconnection with toll-grade performance;FCC Registered

GSC3000 VOICE INTERFACEDimensions:19” W x 10” D x 1.75” H (48.3cm W x 25.4cm D x 4.45cm H)Weight:7 lbs. (3.2kg) – dryOperating Temperature:0 to 50°CPo

WIRING INTERFACEDimensions:19” W x 1” D x 1.75” H (48.3cm W x 2.5cm D x 4.45cm H)Weight:1.2 lbs. (0.55kg) – dryRear Panel Connections:TTeerrmmiinnaall

FCC PART 15 COMPLIANCE STATEMENTThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part15 of

MMooddeemmA modem connection uses a dial-up modem to connect to the remote unit. Modemconfiguration and installation instructions are in Chapter 6. NN

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CUSTOMER SUPPORT: 978-486-3711 • [email protected] • www.burk.com133CAppendix C:Pinouts1 Command 1A2 Command 1B3 Command 2A4 Command 2B5 Command 3A6 Co

GSC3000 & VRC2500 INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUALAPPENDIX C: PINOUTS1341 Metering 12 Metering 23 Metering 34 Metering 45 Metering 56 Metering

CABLE PINOUTSDB9F-DB9F Null-Modem CableDB9F-DB25M Serial CableG-Bus Cable (GSC3000 only)G-Bus Terminator (GSC3000 only)APPENDIX C: PINOUTS135CUSTOMER

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CUSTOMER SUPPORT: 978-486-3711 • [email protected] • www.burk.com137DAppendix D:TroubleshootingSome problems experienced by GSC3000 and VRC2500 users a

GSC3000 & VRC2500 INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUALAPPENDIX D: TROUBLESHOOTING138Lynx won't establish a direct / full-time connection to my

APPENDIX D: TROUBLESHOOTING139CUSTOMER SUPPORT: 978-486-3711 • [email protected] • www.burk.comMy dial-up modem connection isunreliable.One or both of

GSC3000 & VRC2500 INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUALAPPENDIX D: TROUBLESHOOTING140I can't upload firmware to myGSC3000 I/O unit or I can&apo

APPENDIX D: TROUBLESHOOTING141CUSTOMER SUPPORT: 978-486-3711 • [email protected] • www.burk.comThe Firmware Wizard reports anerror when I attempt to up

Automatic FunctionsIn addition to remote monitoring and control, the GSC3000 and VRC2500 provide automatic control withmacros, actions and timed event

Surge ProtectionAlthough the GSC3000 and VRC2500 have built-in resistance to voltage surges, we recommend that you use asurge protector or line condit

RReemmoottee//LLooccaall BBuuttttoonnThere are two modes of operation: REMOTE and LOCAL. REMOTE mode (indicatedby a solid green LED) is for standard

PPoowweerr CCoonnnneeccttoorrAccepts an AC voltage input range of 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz, 15W, without manualswitching.FFUULLLL--TTIIMMEEUsed to connect

PPoowweerr LLEEDDIndicates whether the unit is currently powered.RReemmoottee//LLooccaall LLEEDDThe REMOTE/LOCAL LED indicates whether the unit is i

GGSSCC33000000 && VVRRCC22550000 IInnssttaallllaattiioonn && OOppeerraattiioonn MMaannuuaall System Series 5Lynx Software versi

Voice Interface UnitThe Voice Interface unit is optional hardware for the GSC3000 that uses a standard telephone line to dial outand alert operators t

CCOOMM11Standard RS-232 DB9 connector to use with the supplied null-modem cable.Connects to either a dial-up modem or your computer COM port for uploa

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When you create a site in Lynx, you will specify primary and backup connection parameters, logging preferences,and other setup information. During ini

IMPORTANT! You must use the provided Lynx 5 CD key in order to activate the software. Although the Lynx 5 installerwill automatically detect your Lynx

Any time these instructions ask you to “select a site” or “select a unit,” go to the Site List and click on that siteor unit to highlight it.New SiteB

Time Zone1. Select the time zone where the site is located andenter the abbreviations for standard time anddaylight time. Indicate whether this site o

RReemmoottee PPCC RRuunnnniinngg LLyynnxx..Your PC will access another computer on your LAN/WAN to get site data fromLynx. Enter the name of the Re

LoggingLynx can save site data directly to your computer andstore it in a database for use in reports. This is calledLogging, and it allows you to gen

5. Click Finish. The Site List will refresh to display the new site you added.6. If you have multiple sites, you can add the others now by once again

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3. When the Assign Unit Number dialog appears, select which PC COM port you areusing to connect to the I/O unit. Then enter the password for the unit

Once your units are networked, you may choose to connect your computer or modem to any one of them.Commands sent to the site will be directed to the a

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Before working more with the software, it is a good idea to familiarize yourself with the menus and toolbars inthe Lynx main window. You have already

Clear Cache (page 43)Lynx stores unit configuration data in the cache so that it can be reloaded quickly when Lynx connects to theunit. For troublesho

Alarms (page 29)Displays all critical alarms at any connected site.Sites (page 28)The Site List displays icons for all of your sites, and the menu exp

Sounds (page 85)Selects the sound files that Lynx will play for events. Options (page 85)This is where you customize the Lynx application settings to

Event List: In DetailThe Event List is where Lynx logs activity related to each monitored site. Four categories of activities arerecorded, and you can

Macro Status: In DetailThe Macro Status window indicates which macros, if any, are currently running on the selected unit. The windowdisplays all the

STATUS BAR The Status Bar on the bottom of the main Lynx window shows information about the current connection. Fromleft to right, the status bar disp

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The Unit Configuration menu is where you set up the metering, status and command functions for each unit.When an I/O unit is selected, you can configu

The File menu and toolbar icons allow you to:Open archived configuration files (.set files)Save settings in an archive fileRestore the default configu

Site DialingWhen connected to an external dial-up modem, I/O unitsfeature dial-out capability so that station personnel can benotified when a critical

UUnniitt..Enter the unit of measurement (i.e. volts, watts, amps, etc.) used by this metering channel (up to fourcharacters). The Voice Interface is a

FFiirrsstt UUppppeerrThe lower of the two upper limits. When the monitored value reaches the FirstUpper limit, the associated alarm/action is initiat

StatusThe Status tab is where you configure your status input channels. TTyyppee..In the main Status view, select Pull-Up or Pull-Downfor each channel

CommandsSet up your command (output) channels from the Commands tab. MMooddee..Use the drop-down menu in the Mode field to selectwhether the output ty

The standard Time view offers the flexibility to schedule typical activities. Click the Advanced button to scheduleevents on an even more precise sche

Muting entries are executed in the order in which they are listed. If multiple entries for the same channel areentered, the desired result may not occ

CONTENTSCUSTOMER SUPPORT: 978-486-3711 • [email protected] • www.burk.comvSite Dialing...

Abandoning Changes / Restoring Default SettingsThere are two ways to abandon configuration changes:TToo aabbaannddoonn cchhaannggeess aanndd sstto

4. When you are finished calibrating the channels, click SSaavvee ttoo UUnniittto upload the new values to the I/Ounit. To abandon changes, click U

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The Voice Interface provides telephone dial-out capability for alarm reporting and dial-in touch-tone control.This feature is integrated on the VRC250

If a dial-up modem is connected to the Voice Interface and you are using it to dial a computer, enter the phonenumber for the computer and ensure that

USERSIn the Users tab, anyone with System privileges canestablish up to 32 unique Voice Interface users andpasswords and assign access levels for each

CCoommmmaanndd DDeellaayy..The command delay function can be set from 0 to 15 seconds to delay commands issued tothe site by DTMF tones. This functio

Now that your site is set up in Lynx and you have completed unit configuration, you are ready to connect yourmodems and site equipment to the system.

Burk Technology is able to offer only limited support for other modems used with GSC3000 or VRC2500. Ifyou are using an unsupported modem, please refe

CHAPTER 6: MODEM & SITE EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS51CUSTOMER SUPPORT: 978-486-3711 • [email protected] • www.burk.comConnecting a Dial-Up Modem to a GSC

GSC3000 & VRC2500 INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUALCONTENTSviCustom View Settings...

FULL-TIME MODEM CONFIGURATION & CONNECTIONConfigurationProgram and configure your four-wire modems before you make connections to any equipment. B

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GSC3000 & VRC2500 INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUALCHAPTER 6: MODEM & SITE EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS54ConnectionBe sure your modem is correctly

CHAPTER 6: MODEM & SITE EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS55CUSTOMER SUPPORT: 978-486-3711 • [email protected] • www.burk.comConnecting a Full-Time Modem to a G

GSC3000 & VRC2500 INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUALCHAPTER 6: MODEM & SITE EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS56CONNECTING A WIRING INTERFACEThe Wiring In

CHAPTER 6: MODEM & SITE EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS57CUSTOMER SUPPORT: 978-486-3711 • [email protected] • www.burk.comConnecting a Wiring Interface to a

CONNECTING A COMMAND RELAY UNITThe Command Relay unit is used to provide isolation between the GSC3000 or VRC2500 unit and your siteequipment. The com

CHAPTER 6: MODEM & SITE EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS59CUSTOMER SUPPORT: 978-486-3711 • [email protected] • www.burk.comConnecting a Command Relay to a GSC

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In addition to providing control and configuration functions, Lynx can also manage your site data and allow youto create customized reports for your s

Creating & Editing Macros...

Taking CapturesSince captures can be used for a variety of purposes, there are a number of ways to set them up. To manuallytake a capture, just click

If you have not enabled logging for this site, you can click the Save to Database button to manually save thecaptures to the Lynx database. Captures s

DateDDaattee RRaannggee.. Use the check boxes and drop down menus to specify the dates you would like included in thereport. The Include Most Recent

Other FieldsIn addition to displaying data from status and metering channels, you can choose to include any of the followingin your report: AAppppllii

FooterThe Report Footer appears at the bottom of the last page in your report. You can include user-definedAAddddiittiioonnaall tteexxttin the Report

SCHEDULING PRINT JOBSIn addition to manually printing reports from the Report Writer, you canschedule automatic print jobs. After you save your repor

Export HistoryWhile the Report Writer allows you to save report data in textor HTML files, the Import/Export Wizard gives you the optionto save it in

Import ConfigurationOnce you have exported (saved) a Lynx configuration, youcan load it on another computer, or reload it on thiscomputer if you ever

GeneralTTiittllee..Enter a name for your chart. The name will appear in the View Listso you can easily identify it. When you save the chart, you can g

X-AxisTTiittllee.. Choose a title for the X-axis (the horizontal row of values), orleave it blank. The X-axis always represents time. LLaabbeell CCo

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ChannelsUp to ten channels may be included in any graph. The more channelsyou use, the “busier” the chart will be. Keep in mind that the channelswill

With custom views, you can tailor the appearance of your site and channel data in the Lynx interface. TheCustom View Editor lets you place metering an

Tools in the Custom View EditorWith the Custom View Editor open, you will find the tools for creating your custom views in the menus at the topof the

You can customize the background color of the custom view screen by unchecking the Use Default box andclicking the browse button. You can select diffe

General Properties & Click ActionsEvery component you add to the custom view has GGeenneerraall pprrooppeerrttiieessand CClliicckk AAccttiioonns

UUssee DDeeffaauulltt CCoolloorrss.. Check the box if you would like to use default colors for the meter background. Otherwise,leave it unchecked a

Meter DisplayRReevveerrssee SSccaallee..By default, meters start in the low end of the scale and run to the high end. Reverse scale resultsin the opp

FFoonntt//FFoonntt CCoolloorr.. Determines the font and font color used to show the meter values.SSppaacciinngg.. This sets how far from the meter

AArrrrooww SSttyyllee,, LLeennggtthh aanndd HHeeaadd SSiizzee..When configuring an arrow LED, you will also need to indicate the arrow style(orien

CaptionAAuuttoommaattiiccaallllyy sseett OOnn//OOffff ccaappttiioonnss..Displays On/Off captions according to monitored condition. In the case of a

The GSC3000 and VRC2500 transmitter remote control systems are designed to streamline your remotefacilities management by providing a single interface

LLEEDD ppoossiittiioonn..Lets you choose where the LED appears on the command button.CommandWhen a click action is defined, any component can be used

UUssee TTrraannssppaarreennccyy MMaasskk.. Check the box if you want to select a color to show as transparent (the picturecomponent’s background co

LabelThe Label component can be used to insert text anywhere in the custom view. As with all components, you canassign an action to the label or leave

A number of user-definable functions are available to help you customize your operation. Set up Sounds,Options, and Passwords to keep the application

GeneralDDiissaabbllee DDeeffaauulltt VViieewwss..If checked, Lynx will not showthe “default view” when a unit is selected in the sitelist. This opti

MMaaxx SSiittee RReessppoonnssee TTiimmee.. When Lynx sends commands to a unit, it will allow up to the specified amount of timefor a response fro

If a connection is lost, Lynx can:•SShhooww tthhee LLiinnkk LLoossss NNoottiiffiiccaattiioonn DDiiaalloogg. •AAuuttoommaattiiccaallllyy ccllooss

SET TIMEThere are two options for setting the time at your sites. You can choose tosynchronize the time with your computer or to input the time manual

LYNX USERS & PASSWORDSIn addition to password protection for the remote control units, there are usernames and passwords used to access the Lynx a

Macros allow you to run detailed and complex command routines for a wide variety of tasks. Examples includeprocedures for restarting equipment after a