Tip of the Month: Integrating RACO Catalyst with Micrologix PLCs
Interfacing RACO’s Catalyst system with Allen-Bradley’s MicroLogix PLCs allows Catalyst to use existing wiring for alarm notifications and data logging. The following tips will get you started: 1....
View ArticleTip of the Month: Factory Recommended Service
RACO developed the online Preventive Maintenance Status Look-Up to help you determine if your RACO autodialer is ready for service. Simply go to the maintenance inquiry page on RACO’s website and fill...
View ArticleVerbatim Video Series Part I: Introduction
RACO’s six-part video series introduces the Verbatim autodialer and gives viewers thebasics on installation, programming and installation. The first installment presents Verbatim and all of its...
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Tip of the Month: Using Comm-Check
The Comm-Check feature allows AlarmAgent.com RTUs to check in with the website every one to two hours. However, not all RTUs are compatible with Comm-Check, so it is important to get approval from RACO...
View ArticleVerbatim Video Series Part II: Installation
Part two in RACO’s six-part video series covers installing the Verbatim autodialer. 1. Choose a mounting location This location must be free from condensing humidity and have temperatures between 20°F...
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Tip of the Month: Connecting Verbatim Gateway to CompactLogix PLC
Verbatim Gateway autodialers can be connected via DF1 to any of Allen-Bradley’s CompactLogix family of PLCs, which have a 9 PIN, male RS232 port. The following tips will help you get started. 1....
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Tip of the Month: Dry Contact Input and Uses
A dry contact or digital input is a set of switch contacts that have no other circuit or voltage wired to them. These contacts can signal the Verbatim to perform several functions: set the alarm on a...
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Tip of the Month: Integrating MicroLogix to Verbatim Gateway via Modbus...
The Verbatim Gateway system—interfaced with an Allen-Bradley MicroLogix family of PLCs containing a native Modbus RTU Slave driver—performs alarm and monitoring functions with existing wiring to PLCs...
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Access the RACO Support Center With Your Mobile Phone
RACO’s Support Center is now available through your iPhone, iPad or Android for easy and convenient onsite access. Now, workers can browse content while in the field and get answers to more than 500...
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Tip of the Month: Integrating MicroLogix to Catalyst via Modbus Protocol Over...
When setting up the Modbus RTU Master/Slave over an RS485 network, a three-wire cable is required to connect back to the interface converter. The Simple NULL Modem cable with external +24 vdc power is...
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RACO Now Included in Rockwell Automation Support Center – RACO Product and...
EMERYVILLE, Calif. (April 3, 2013) — RACO Manufacturing and Engineering Company Inc., a leading provider of remote monitoring, reporting and control devices, announced today its inclusion in the...
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RACO Mfg and Eng, an Encompass Partner since 1991 will be at Rockwell...
Find out how RACO’s alarm monitoring and notification systems can provide greater security and peace of mind. Be sure to find out about our FREE integration notes! Discover Smart, Safe, Sustainable...
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Visit RACO Mfg & Eng at Rockwell Automation on the Move – Pittsburgh, PA –...
For over 55 years, find out why RACO Manufacturing and Engineering is the only choice for alarm systems that provide remote monitoring, reporting, data logging, and control functions over standard...
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RACO Mfg & Eng, Encompass Partner since 1991, at RAOTM – August 7-8 in...
Find out how RACO Manufacturing and Engineering provides greater peace of mind through remote alarm notification systems through products such as AlarmAgent.com, Verbatim Gateway, and Catalyst. The...
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Did You Know…600+ FAQ’s
There are currently about 600 answers to questions (FAQs) about RACO Manufacturing and Engineering products and applications in the “SupportCenter” of www.racoman.com. You can also search by product...
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How do I know when changes occur in RACO’s Support Center (FAQ’s)?
By adding RACO’s RSS feed to your browser from our “support center” tab, you will be notified of any changes to RACO’s support pages (FAQs) each time you visit that page with your browser. This...
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