About theJuice Goose RCDM1 Remote Control Combiner with Alarm Contact (Power Sequencer)
The Juice Goose RCDM1 is a remote control and alarm interface module designed to integrate Juice Goose power sequencers and conditioners into larger facility automation and monitoring systems. This unit acts as a bridge, translating the status and control signals of the sequencer into forms usable by external control systems, such as building management systems (BMS), security panels, or custom show control setups. Its primary function is to provide a dry contact closure output that can trigger an alarm or notification in the event of a sequencer fault (e.g., loss of power, overload) and to accept a remote dry contact input to initiate the sequencer’s power-up or shutdown sequence from a distant location.This module enhances the operational intelligence and integration capabilities of a power management system. The alarm contact allows facility managers to be notified immediately if the protected equipment rack loses power or experiences a fault, enabling a rapid response. The remote start/stop input allows for centralized control; for example, a single button in a master control room could power up an entire studio’s equipment rack. The RCDM1 typically features terminal blocks for easy wiring of these contact closures and may include status LEDs for local indication.Housed in a compact enclosure designed for mounting inside a rack or enclosure near the sequencer, the RCDM1 is a specialized accessory that adds significant value to Juice Goose CQ-series sequencers in professional installations. By providing these integration points, it transforms a standalone power sequencer into a component of a smart, monitored, and centrally controlled facility infrastructure, improving safety, reliability, and operational efficiency.
Key Features
- Automatic emergency shutdown: Links a fire or alarm panel via a dry contact to initiate an orderly power-down sequence for connected equipment.
- Automatic power restoration: Sequences power back on once the alarm condition has been cleared.
- Combines control signals: Can receive remote control signals from multiple locations to control the power sequence.
- Connects via RJ45: Integrates with the CQ Series network using RJ45 control ports.
- Operates on 12VAC power: Uses a 12-volt AC power supply, which is included with the unit.
Juice Goose RCDM1 Remote Control Combiner with Alarm Contact (Power Sequencer) Specs
Module Function Product TypeRemote Control & Alarm Interface Module Primary CompatibilityJuice Goose CQ-Series Power Sequencers/Conditioners Functions1) Remote Start/Stop Input, 2) Alarm/Fault Contact Output Control & Alarm Interfaces Remote Control InputDry contact closure to initiate sequencer power-up/shutdown Alarm/Fault OutputDry contact closure that activates on sequencer fault condition (e.g., power loss, overload) Physical & Electrical ConnectionTerminal blocks for contact wiring PowerLikely derives power from the connected sequencer MountingDesigned for internal rack or enclosure mounting
Key Features
- Automatic emergency shutdown: Links a fire or alarm panel via a dry contact to initiate an orderly power-down sequence for connected equipment.
- Automatic power restoration: Sequences power back on once the alarm condition has been cleared.
- Combines control signals: Can receive remote control signals from multiple locations to control the power sequence.
- Connects via RJ45: Integrates with the CQ Series network using RJ45 control ports.
- Operates on 12VAC power: Uses a 12-volt AC power supply, which is included with the unit.
