eIO-RTU Bell Scheduler Setup Guide

When first configuring your RTU, you will need to verify the time and date on your home page. Your RTU is configured by default to use Eastern Standard Time (GMT-5) and will automatically adjust for Daylight Saving Time. If your location is not in the Eastern Time zone, please make sure to set your Time Zone first. Using an incorrect time zone will cause any time-based rules to activate at the wrong time.

To set your Time Zone:

• Go to Settings > Time/Date
• Enter your local Time Zone (for example, -5 for Eastern Time Zone, -6 for Central Time Zone, -7 for Mountain Time Zone, -8 for Pacific Time Zone)
• Make sure the Use NTP Update box is checked (when this box is checked, the Hour Meter will update its time from the NTP server every 30 minutes by default)

Note: If an ethernet connection is not supplied during normal operation, the RTU will be unable to receive NTP updates.  To fix this provide an ethernet connection and either manually correct the time in the time textbox or set NTP Interval text box to 1, receive an NTP update, and set it back to 30 afterwards.

Once the expansion modules are connected to the same DIN rail as the eIO-RTU CPU, they can be configured through the web interface.

Note: Skip this section if only the CPU Module was purchased

Navigate to Configure > CAN Settings.

• Click the Edit icon for the expansion module.
• Enter a description.
• Select the appropriate device type (e.g., EIO-8RL or EIO-10DI).
• Click Save.

Note: The Device ID and CAN ID are assigned automatically. A successfully configured module will display a green Online indicator.

Assigning the Inputs/Outputs

Navigate to Configure > Inputs/Outputs Settings.

By default, DIN1, DIN2, RELAY1, and RELAY2 are assigned to the eIO-CPU. Enable the additional inputs or outputs you want to use by selecting their checkboxes, then select the expansion module and physical I/O number to assign to each one.

For example, when configuring an EIO-10DI:

• IN2 → DIN2
• IN5 → DIN3
• IN6 → DIN4

The configured inputs and outputs will appear in this assigned order under Services > In/Out.

Your Netbell-RTU can store up to 10 unique bell schedules that can easily be enabled or disabled as needed. To view all created schedules, go to Services → Schedules. By default, Schedule 1 is enabled. To add a new schedule, use the text boxes at the bottom of the page. Enter a name and brief description for the schedule, then click Add. The new schedule will appear in the schedule table. To enable or disable a schedule, click the Use PIP in the right-hand column. A green PIP indicates that the schedule is enabled, while a red PIP indicates that it is disabled. The enabled schedule will be the scheduled edited in the services-> bells page.

Configuring your bell schedule:

1. Go to Services -> Bells
2. In the Name textbox enter a name for the scheduled event
3. Set the time using the dropdown boxes next to the time label. The following is the format for time HR:MIN:SEC. Note: Your entry needs to be in 24HR format. Ex. 3PM -> 15:00:00
4. Set the duration for the bell using the following format. # + drop box selection (mS,Sec,Min)
5. Skip if recurring bells are needed. Select the calendar drop-down and select a date.
6. Click Add

Your scheduled bell now exists, by default it will ring bells on outputs 1 and 2, M-F. To change this simply click the circles associated to toggle between on and off.

Saving your bell schedules:

Save your bell schedules to create backups in case of data loss or to switch in and out multiple schedules.

To do so click download in the lower right, you should see a screen with a CSV representation of your schedule. Copy the entirety of this data including #start into notepad and save as a .txt file.

Uploading bell schedules:

As if you were creating a bell schedule entry, enter #upload in the Name textbox and click add. You should be prompted with the bells upload page, click Choose File and select the desired bell schedule. Click upload and your bell schedule will be applied.