Bullhorn Model RM4016 Remote Monitor by American Innovations

Remotely Collects Cathodic Protection Measurements Via Satellite

  • Description

    The RM4016 remotely collects cathodic protection (CP) measurements used to demonstrate corrosion mitigation effectiveness. It monitors pipelines, well casings, tanks and other assets by reading rectifier AC and DC volts and amps, pipe-to-soil potential, shunts, test points, and critical bonds. The Orbcomm IsatData Pro satellite network is used for one-way, global, reliable, low-latency communications. The solar-paneled RM4016 reduces the costs and risks of connecting to 120 V/240 V AC “mains,” as well as providing a more reliable power source in areas where the main power source may be unreliable. Measurements are automatically uploaded to Bullhorn Web, a web-based asset manager that works with AI’s Pipeline Compliance System to form a full end-to-end regulatory compliance solution from measurement to reporting.


    • Rugged – The unit can survive the harshest of conditions, with built in surge protection and optional high energy surge arrester.
    • Reliable – Solar panel and battery provide reliable power in areas where the main power source may be unreliable or unavailable.
    • Integrated Compliance Solution – Complete end-to-end system to prove regulatory compliance, with filtered measurements easily imported into PCS where they can be made into compliance reports.


  • Feature Benefit
    Analog channels measure both AC and DC potentials Single unit to measure rectifier volts and amps, pipe-to-soil potential, shunts, test points, and critical bonds
    Digital channels provide discrete/close contact inputs and accumulator functionality The unit can also be used for intrusion detection, threshold detection and other state changes as well as pulse counting for metering
    10 MΩ impedance Improved pipe-to-soil accuracy where just a few mA can be the difference between being in compliance and not
    Pipeline Compliance System (PCS) integration Import RMU data directly or file transfer using BAT website
    Global coverage via Orbcomm IsatData Pro satellite network Quickly communicate anywhere in the world without having to estimate coverage as required with cellular-based products
    Sends alarms based on specific events (e.g. reading out of range, power loss, intrusion detection, etc.) Receive unlimited notifications via text message, voice, and email
    Configurable via USB Save configuration settings and load to multiple units
    Bullhorn Web system communicates unit status by email, text or Web notifications
    • Eliminate remote site visits with equipment status notifications
    • Get on-the-go access via smartphone
    Internal backup battery Receive alarms when power fails
    Optional High Energy Surge Arrester Increase product reliability with immunity to lightning and other surges

  •  Specifications

    Inputs
    5 Analog Channels
    DC voltage range: +/-150 V
    AC voltage range: 150 V
    Input impedance: 10MΩ
    Accuracy of 1% of reading
    Scan rate: once every 30 seconds
    Channel-to-channel isolation: ≥ 250 V DC
    2 Digital Channels
    Functions: digital input, accumulator, accumulator reset, or contact closure (0 - 24 V DC)
    Logic levels: minimum Logic 1 = 2 V; maximum Logic 0 = 1 V
    Scan rate: 20 scans per second
    Accumulator maximum cycle rate = 1 cycle/2 s; minimum state change period = 1 s
    Minimum pulse width: 250 ms

     

    Interruption Option
    Maximum current: 500 mA DC
    Output voltage: 10 – 14 V DC
    Minimum switching cycle: 1 s
    On/off cycle increments: 100 ms
    Interruption modes: daily, interference, start/stop, continuous, and Instant Off
    Interference mode: set up to 99 rectifiers or groups for influence studies
    Relay types: NO or NC, solid state or mechanical

     

    Instant Off
    Analog channel 3: ± 10 V DC, sampled 60 times per second
    IR drop edge delay: 0 to 60 seconds in increments of 1 ms
    Configuration: GPS-synchronized measurement using configurable On, Off, and delay settings

     

    Communications
    Worldwide compatibility on 2G/3G/HSPA/4G GSM networks
    Carrier independent. Automatically selects the best signal
    Poll, reconfigure, and set alarm thresholds over-the-air

     

      Software Interface  
    Bullhorn Web
    Bullhorn Tools for PC

     

    Power Supply
    AC: 100 - 240 V AC with included AC/DC converter
    DC: 10 - 14 V DC with interruption; 5-25 V DC without interruption
    Backup: internal sealed rechargeable battery

     

    Dimensions
    Internal mount: polycarbonate enclosure (7.9” x 5.0” x 2.2”)
    External mount: NEMA 4X compliant enclosure (4.0” x 7.3” x 12.4”)

     

    Data Integrity
    Data stored in non-volatile (EEPROM) memory.

     

    Environment
    Temperature: -30° C to +70° C
    Humidity: 0 - 100% non-condensing

     

    Compliance
    FCC part 15
    NEMA 4X compliant enclosure
    ESD: 8kV Air / 4 kV Contact