Our products
Security that's critical
RACO Manufacturing and Engineering offers a comprehensive suite of monitoring and alarm notification systems designed to solve critical challenges faced by industrial equipment operators. Our product lines have evolved over decades to meet the diverse needs of water/wastewater facilities, utility providers, manufacturing plants, and other industrial settings where remote monitoring and rapid alert notification are essential.
This page provides an overview of our main product lines, compares their capabilities, and highlights the specific operational problems each product solves for industrial equipment operators.
Cloud-based detection
AlarmAgent®
The AlarmAgent is a wireless, web-based alarm detection and notification system designed specifically for water and wastewater applications. It provides dependable alarm monitoring through a Wireless Remote Terminal Unit (WRTU) that connects to your equipment and transmits data via cellular networks to RACO's secure cloud service.
Key Features:
- Wireless monitoring with no landline required
- Web-based interface accessible from any internet-connected device
- Up to 8 digital inputs and 2 universal analog/digital inputs
- Battery backup for continued operation during power failures
- Automated alarm reporting and notifications
- Comprehensive data logging and pump performance reporting
- Remote access to equipment status
- Two configurable relay outputs for remote control
Choose AlarmAgent if:
- You need to monitor remote sites without available landlines
- You want web-based access to your equipment status
- You require detailed pump performance metrics
- You need a quick-to-deploy wireless solution
- You want to avoid monthly landline fees
Powerful and durable
Verbatim®
The Verbatim is RACO's flagship modular alarm autodialer system, offering extensive expandability and functionality. It serves as an autodialer, remote monitoring system, supervisory control system, and PLC interface in one package.
Key Features:
- Expandable to 32 digital inputs, 16 analog inputs, and 8 control outputs
- Modular design allows for customization and future expansion
- Calls up to 16 preprogrammed phone numbers with group call capability
- Comprehensive remote programming and control
- PLC integration via Modbus RTU
- Data logging and event reporting
- 20-hour battery backup
- Five-year warranty
Choose Verbatim if:
- You need an expandable system that can grow with your operation
- You have multiple types of equipment requiring different monitoring approaches
- You need integration with existing PLCs via Modbus
- You require remote control capability
- You need to monitor both digital and analog inputs
Dependable communication
Cellularm®
The Cellularm is a plug-and-play solution that allows traditional landline autodialers to communicate over cellular networks, eliminating the need for expensive landline connections.
Key Features:
- Connects directly to existing autodialer equipment
- Eliminates monthly landline fees
- Enhanced 16kHz HD audio for DTMF tone devices
- Battery backup
- Secured network connections
- Various antenna options for optimal signal reception
Choose Cellularm if:
- You want to keep your existing autodialer but eliminate landline costs
- You need to provide communication redundancy for critical systems
- You have poor landline service quality or reliability issues
- You require a plug-and-play solution without extensive reconfiguration
Scalable security
Catalyst®
The Catalyst is an integrated, interactive data logging and alarm notification system with extensive connectivity options. It provides real-time data collection, comprehensive logging capabilities, and versatile communication channels.
Key Features:
- Monitors up to 256 points via Modbus RTU, ModbusTCP, or EtherNet/IP
- Up to 5MB onboard memory for data logging
- Multiple notification methods: phone, email, fax, pager
- Advanced data visualization and reporting
- Remote programming capability
- Firmware upgradeable remotely
- Extensive integration capabilities with PLCs and SCADA systems
- Comprehensive security features with PIN protection
Choose Catalyst if:
- You need to monitor hundreds of data points
- You require extensive integration with modern industrial networks
- You need detailed data collection and logging
- You want flexible notification options for different personnel groups
- You require advanced programming and configuration options
Security for less
Guard-It®
The Guard-It is a cost-effective, compact autodialer that monitors up to four inputs and provides alarm notification via the telephone network. It features digital voice recording technology and flexible programming options.
Key Features:
- Monitors four input channels plus power status
- Digital voice recording for custom alarm messages
- Calls up to 8 preprogrammed phone numbers
- Battery backup (optional)
- Both digital and analog input capabilities
- Local alarm relay output
- Easy programming through front panel
Choose Guard-It if:
- You have basic monitoring needs (4 inputs or less)
- You have an existing telephone line
- You want a simple, low-cost solution
- You need minimal setup and programming
- You don't require extensive data logging
