Contrive RadioControl-4 User Manual

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

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We declare on our sole responsibility, that the product described above
is in compliance with the following Directives:

Manufacturer: Contrive, Srl
Via Enrico Fermi 18 24040 Suisio Italy

Brand: Contrive
Equipment name: RadioControl-4
Equipment type: Remote control receiver

99/05/CEE

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and essential requirement of the following standards:

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RADIO & TELECOMMUNICATIONSTERMINAL EQUIPMENT Directive

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT - Low VoltageDirective

ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY

ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY, AMENDMENT

Directives Amendment (LVD)

Suisio, Italy February 7, 2007

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301 489-3:v.1.4.1

1000-6-1:2001

EN 61000-6-3:2002

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Process or appliance can be controlled by means of 4 SPDT
relay contacts. Two contacts are provided with onboard fuse.
It’s suitable to drive an external relay when controlling fluorescent
or discharge lamps and in general inductive or capacitive loads
when power is greater than 35W.

Rated current 8 A
Rated voltage 240 Vac
Max breaking capacity 2000 VA
Minimum contact load 100 mA, 12 V
Cadmium free contacts
Insulation 240/400 V (IEC60664 / VDE0110b - cat. III / a)
Surge voltage coil contacts: 4000V
Dielectric strength coil-contacts 5000V

open contact circuit 1000V
4 x 1.5 mm (AWG16) screw connector
Fuse protection 4A/250V 5x20mm (out2 / out3)

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CONTRIVE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY THE CHARACTERISTICS STATED
IN THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AT ANY TIME AND WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.

© COPYRIGHT 2002...2007 CONTRIVE SRL ITALY. ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.

Each output can be activated also by
means of optionals local push buttons
wired to specific connector.

Normally open push button
Contact voltage < 20 V
Contact current<2mA
5x1mm (AWG18)screw connector

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A wire, ¼ wave (17 cm) length (included) can be used like
simplified antenna. Connect this wire to terminal 15 and leave
the wire inside the plastic box.

This simplified antenna can be located remotely using a
coaxial cable with its braid stripped over the last 17 cm.
This length is that which has to extend outside the housing if
the latter is metallic.

Any 433 MHz antennacan be used instead of simple wire. Use shielded cabletype
RG58for the antennaconnection. Shield mustbe connectedto terminal 16.

CONTRIVE S.R.L.
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Power supply connection at terminal 1 and 2.
An automatic switch having at least 3mm contact gap must be
installed on the power supply line.

Power supply: 230 V AC ±20%
Frequency: 50 Hz
Max current consumption: 28 mA
2 x 1.5 mm (AWG16) screw connector

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This device should be installed only by qualified personnel. Carefully read the
instructionmanual in itsentirety and keepit safefor future reference.
It is essential to know the information and comply with the instructions given in the
manualto ensure thefitting is installed,used andserviced correctly andsafely.

OEMs, Engineers and integrators must provide compliance with all applicable
standards. Disconnect power supply and follow all usual safety precautions before
carrying out any operation on the device. This unit is not user serviceable, a faulty
devicemust be putout of orderand sentback for servicing.

This unit is not authorised for use as critical component in life-support devices or
systemsunless a specificwritten agreement hasbeen given.

Nocomplex software orhardware system isperfect.
Bugsare always presentin a systemof anysize.

In order to prevent danger to life or property, it is the responsibility of the system
designer to incorporate redundant protective mechanism appropriate to the risk
involved.

All units are 100% functionallytested. Specifications are based on characterisation
oftested sample unitsrather than testingover temperatureand voltage eachunit.

Contrive disclaimsall liability for damageto the fitting orto other property orpersons
deriving from installation, use and maintenance that have not been carried out in
conformitywith this instructionmanual, which mustalways accompanythe fitting.

SAFETY INFORMATION

INPUTS

ANTENNA

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

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If the device has been stored in a cold environment, then condensation can
occur. Before starting operations, the device must be absolutely dry.
Thus, an acclimatization period of at least three hours must be observed.

In order to avoid possible damage, we recommend that you only use the
specified accessories.
These have been tested and shown to work well with this unit.

POWER SUPPLY

OUTPUTS

INSTALLATION

Thereceiver position isvery important forthe bestoperation of thesystem.
Place thereceiver far from interference sourcessuch as big magnetic fieldsor radio
emissions. The installation and the positioning of the antenna is very important as
well. Before to installthe antenna itis advisableto make sometests onthe site.

DISCONNECT POWER SUPPLYAND FOLLOW ALL USUAL SAFETY

PRECAUTIONS BEFORE CARRYING OUT ANY OPERATIONON THE DEVICE

OR CONTROLLED LOADS.

Your RadioControl-4 is the product of advanced engineering, design and
craftmanship andshould be treated with care.The suggestion below will helpyou to
enjoythis product formany years.

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Do not expose the unit to any extreme environment where the temperature or
humidityare out ofoperating range.

Donot use chemicalcleaning agent onthe unit.

Donot attempt todisassemble the unitor removeany part orlabel.
Thereare no userserviceable parts inside.

Donot expose theunit to water,rain orspilt beverages.It is notwaterproof.

Donot abuse theunit by dropping,knocking orviolenty shaking it.
Roughhandling can damageit.

This unit is under your responsibility.Please treat it with care respecting all local
regulations. It isnot a toy. Therefore,keep it in a safeplace at all times and outof
thereach of children.

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TOP COVER SCREW
TOP COVER
ENCLOSURE
PROTECTION SCREEN
CABLE INLETS
SIMPLE WIRE ANTENNA
FITTING SCREWS

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

4001.00.01 RadioControl-4

4001.00.02 RadioControl-TX4

4001.00.03 RadioControl-TX999

AM/ASK 4 CHANNELS RADIO RECEIVER

4 CHANNELS REMOTE CONTROL

MULTI CHANNELREMOTE CONTROL

USER GUIDE

RadioControl-4

REMOTE 4 OUT RADIO RECEIVER

RadioControl-4 is a superheterodyne receiver operating at the frequency 433,92
MHz. It’s a one-way system, controlling 4 power SPDT relays according to orders
sentby remote controls.
Thelink between remotecontrol and receiveris onlyeffective aftera learning phase.
Up to 80different remote key canbe associated to local outputsby means of simple
learning sequence.
Outputscan operate intoggle or pulsemode (outputactivated until keypressed).
Theconnections are suitablefor use indomestic andindustrial environments.

Receivertype: Superheterodyne
Demodulation: AM/ ASK
Operating frequency: 433,92 MHz
Sensitivity: -115 dBm
Command encoding: Keeloq hopping code
Input impedance: 50 Ohm
Temperature: operating -20 to 70°C

storage and transport –30 to 85°C
Overall dimensions: 140 x 115 x 52 mm.
Weight: 420 g
IP Protection Grade: IP 44 ( IEC 529) properly fittedEN-60529 /

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OUTPUTS TERMINALS .

POWER SUPPLY TERMINALS .

INPUTS TERMINALS .

PUSH BUTTON .

ANTENNA TERMINALS .

MODE SELECTION DIPSWITCHES .

STATUS LEDS .
OUTPUT FUSE .

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RadioControl-4 can storeup to 80 different keys inthe internal memory. Oncethe
memory isfull, LD3and LD4 willblink.

Tryingto store anew key when thememory is full,LD3 and LD4will blink twotimes
and theoperation isaborted.

Toremove allthe keys previouslystored followthis procedure:

Hold thepush-button P1stroked for
2 secondsuntil redled LD1 willblink,
then releaseP1.

Stroke again P1 until LD3 and LD4
will blink three times to confirm that
the internal memory has been
completely erased.

Toremove asingle key previouslystored followthis procedure:

Hold thepush-button P1stroked for
2 secondsuntil redled LD1 willblink,
then releaseP1.

Until LD1 is blinking push on the
RadioControl-TX4 the key previously
stored you want to delete from the
memory.
LD3 and LD4 will blink two times to
confirm theoperation.

TX4 LEARNING PROCEDURE

OUTPUT MODE SELECTION

Follow thissimple sequenceto assign
local outputsto somekeys of anew
RadioControl-TX4 remotecontrol and
permanently storethe assignmentinto
the RadioControl-4memory.

Hold the push-button P1 stroked
for 2 seconds until red led LD1 will
blink, thenrelease P1.

Until LD1 is blinking push the key on
the RadioControl-TX4 you want to
control output 1. Red led LD1 will turn
offfor a whileto acknowledge.
Skip this operation ifyou don’t want to
map akey tothis output.

If you want to store a new key,stroke
the push-button P1, red led LD2 will
blink.

Until LD2 is blinking push the key on
the RadioControl-TX4 you want to
control output 2. Red led LD2 will turn
offfor a whileto acknowledge.
Skip this operation ifyou don’t want to
map akey tothis output.

If you want to store a new key,stroke
the push-button P1, red led LD3 will
blink.

Until LD3 is blinking push the key on
the RadioControl-TX4 you want to
control output 3. Red led LD3 will turn
offfor a whileto acknowledge.
Skip this operation ifyou don’t want to
map akey tothis output.

If you want to store a new key, stroke
the push-button P1, greenled LD4 will
blink.

Until LD4 is blinking push the key
on the RadioControl-TX4 you want to
control output 4. Green led LD4 will
turn offfor awhile toacknowledge.
Skip this operation if you don’t want to
map akey tothis output.

If you want to store a new key, stroke
the push-buttonP1, allled will turnon.

Until all leds are on push the key on
the RadioControl-TX4 you want to
use to turn al 4 outputs OFF in a
single touch.
All leds turns off to acknowledge.

Repeat thesteps above forall the remotecontrols you may wantto map insidethis
RadioControl-4.

Operating mode of each relay can be configured by
means ofdip switches .

Tooperate inTOGGLE mode,set the switchto ON.
Tooperate inPULSE mode, setthe switchto OFF.
Minimum pulsewidth: 200ms.

While innormal operation thestatus of eachoutput is
reported byled indicatorsLD1 to LD4.

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Follow thissimple sequenceto assign
local outputsto somecodes of a
new RadioControl-TX999remote control
and permanentlystore theassignment
into theRadioControl-4 memory.

Hold thepush-button P1stroked for
2 secondsuntil redled LD1 willblink,
then releaseP1.

Until LD1is blinking, enter
the number to be
assigned tooutput 1, then
confirm withkey #.

Red led LD1 will turn off
for a while, to acknow­ledge.
In thisexample output 1 is
linked tocode 1.

If youwant to store a newcode, stroke
the push-button P1, the red led LD2
will blink.

Until LD2is blinking, enter
the number to be
assigned tooutput 2, then
confirm withkey #.

Red led LD2 will turn off
for a while, to acknow­ledge.
In thisexample output 2 is
linked tocode 2.

If youwant to store a newcode, stroke
the push-button P1, the red led LD3
will blink.

Until LD3is blinking, enter
the number to be
assigned tooutput 3, then
confirm withkey #.

Red led LD3 will turn off
for a while, to acknow­ledge.
In thisexample output 3 is
linked tocode 3.

If youwant to store a newcode, stroke
the push-button P1,the green led LD4
will blink.

Until LD3is blinking, enter
the number to be
assigned tooutput 4, then
confirm withkey #.

Red led LD4 will turn off
for a while, to acknow­ledge.
In thisexample output 4 is
linked tocode 4.

If you want to storea code to be used for single touch turn off ofwhole 4 outputs,
stroke P1again andfollow the procedureshown forthe RadioControl-TX4.

In normaloperation, toactivate the specificchannel enterthe code andconfirm #.

TX999 LEARNING PROCEDURE DELETE A KEY FROM MEMORY MULTI CONTROL

DELETE ALL KEYS FROM MEMORY

WARNINGS

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
WITHOUT NOTICE.PRODUCT NAMES, CORPORATE NAMES ORTITLES USED WITHIN
THIS DOCUMENT MAYBE TRADEMARKS OR REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF OTHER
COMPANIES AND ARE MENTIONED ONLY IN AN EXPLANATORY MANNER TO THE
READERS’BENEFIT,AND WITHOUTINTENTION TOINFRINGE.

WHILE EVERY EFFORT HAS BEEN MADETO MAKE SURE THE INFORMATION IN THIS
DOCUMENT IS CORRECT, CONTRIVE CAN NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES
WHATSOEVERFOR LOSSRELATING TOTHIS DOCUMENT.

WARRANTIES

CONTRIVE GUARANTEES FOR TWO YEARS FROM THE DATEOF MANUFACTURE OF
ITS PRODUCTTO REPLACE, OR, ATITS OPTION, TO REPAIRANY PRODUCT OR PART
THEREOF WHICHIS FOUND DEFECTIVE IN MATERIAL ORWORKMANSHIP OR WHICH
OTHERWISEFAILS TO CONFORMTO THEDESCRIPTION OF ITSSALES ORDER.
CONTRIVE MAKES NO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY OTHER
WARRANTY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. IN NO EVENT SHALL CONTRIVE BE LIABLE FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE WHICH MAY ARISE IN
CONNECTIONWITH SUCH PRODUCTS.

THE WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY IN CASE OF IMPROPER USE

A typical applications of multiple RadioControl-4 can be the lighting technique
exhibition rooms that are normally structured in box, as shown in the figure
below. Each box can be equipped with a RadioControl-4 to run lighting fixtures
from a single RadioControl-TX999.
To operate without problems RadioControl-4 must be installed with a minimum
clearance of 1 m from any other radio receiver, including RadioControl-4.

RadioControl-4 can be used to control electrical devices and lights where a
traditional installation by wire is impossible.

EMERGENCYCONTROL

ELECTROMAGNETIC POLLUTION AND SCREENS

National standards andcommon sense recommend to implementlocal control by
means of push buttons connected to terminal to operate when the remote
control battery is completely discahrged or the remote control is lost. This local
control willbe helpfulin emergency situations.
By the way, it’s suitable to store almost two remote control during the first
installation, oneof wichwill be heldin adrawer and usedin emergency.

Following International Standards requirements, the frequency assigned to
remote radio controls is 433,92 MHz. Interference can be introduced by some
wireless deviceslike:

radio controlledburglar alarms
radio controlledPC mouseand keyboards
radio controlledTV orHiFi systems
radio remotecontrols forgates, shutters, vehicles

WalkieTalkies
Some of thesedevices are used for short periods anthe interference will not lead
to a malfunction. For continuous transmitting units it’s better to choose systems
that operatesat adifferent frequency(868 MHz).
A radio scanner can help in finding radio devices or, more simply, test the
RadioControl-4 inthe environmentbefore to installpermanently.

Attenuation ofradio signalcan be introducedwhen the RadioControl-4and remote
control areseparated bymaterials.
Indicative levelsof attenuationfor differentmaterials are shown:

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LD1

LD2

LD3

LD4

OUT1

OUT2

OUT3

OUT4

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OFF

Wood and Gypsum

10% signal attenuation

Solid or hollow brick

30% signal attenuation

Reinforced concrete

70% signal attenuation

Metallic grills, aluminium panels and similar materials will

introduce a signal attenuation from 90% to 100%.

90% 70% 30%

BOX

OFFICE

BOX6

BOX1

BOX6

BOX2

BOX4

BOX3

Using our RadioControl-TX remote controls the operating range, is
100 metersapprox, openair.

WARNING

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