CUE rfCUE User Manual
User Manual
rfCUE 99
Version 03
CUE, a.s., Na Dolinách 6, 147 00 Praha 4, Czech Republic
phone: +420 241 433 555
fax: +420 241 432 446
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e-mail: info@cue.cz
User Manual rfCUE 99
UM010_03, Version 03, 01.04.2003
Copyright © CUE, a.s. Praha, Czech Republic 1990 - 2003.
All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
Table of Contents
1.
Introduction.................................................................................................................................... 4
1.1. Overview .......................................................................................................................................................................4
1.2. Models...........................................................................................................................................................................4
1.3. Features ........................................................................................................................................................................4
1.4. Programming.................................................................................................................................................................4
2. Using ............................................................................................................................................... 5
3. Operational Description ................................................................................................................ 6
3.1. Backlight in Active and Sleeping Mode .........................................................................................................................6
3.2. Transmit / Receive Indication ........................................................................................................................................6
3.3. Operation of the Feedback Indication ...........................................................................................................................6
4. Charging ......................................................................................................................................... 7
5. Button Labels................................................................................................................................. 8
6. Addressing ..................................................................................................................................... 9
7. Modify Mode ................................................................................................................................. 10
7.1. Overview .....................................................................................................................................................................10
7.2. How to Display the Address ........................................................................................................................................10
7.3. How to Modify the Address .........................................................................................................................................11
8. Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................... 12
9. Specifications and Mechanical Drawings ................................................................................. 13
10. Software and Firmware License................................................................................................. 14
11. Warranty Conditions ................................................................................................................... 15
12. CE Declaration of Conformity..................................................................................................... 16
13. FCC................................................................................................................................................ 17
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1. Introduction
1.1. Overview....................................................................
Distinctive and robust, the rfCUE 99 wireless handheld control panel is unique in the world of remote
control. Providing 32 buttons supported with two-color backlight and programmable functions, the
control panel provides two-way radio frequency communication with the control unit. Designed to fit
perfectly in your hand, the rfCUE 99 is constructed of solid wood with stainless steel trim and is
available in mahogany, birch, white birch and oak finishes to blend with the most critical environments.
It is the ideal solution for control of audio, video and lightning in boardrooms, conference rooms and
homes.
1.2. Models .......................................................................
Model Product code Description
rfCUE 99 CS0170-x4 Wireless RF remote hand-held control panel, 433.92 MHz
rfCUE 99 CS0170-x8 Wireless RF remote hand-held control panel, 869.85 MHz
rfCUE 99 CS0170-x9 Wireless RF remote hand-held control panel, 914.5 MHz
Note: x in Product code means type of the wood enclosure (birch, mahogany, oak, white birch)
1.3. Features .....................................................................
• (32) freely programmable buttons
• (2) color back-light and indication - red and green
• (2) way communication
• Rechargeable accumulator 1 100 mAh
• RF frequency 433.92 MHz or 869.85 MHz or 914.5 MHz
• RF power max. 10 mW (for 433.92 MHz) or max. 1 mW (for 869.85 MHz and 914.5 MHz)
1.4. Programming .............................................................
All wireless control panels are programmed using Cue Director programming tool. Control commands
are described in the Programming Manual CPL References, chapter Keyboards.
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2. Using
The rfCUE 99 is connected to the rest of control system via RF communication with the unit
rfbaseCUE. The unit rfbaseCUE then provides a connection via RS-485 bus to the control units
Assistant or Assistant-S. For further information see User Manual rfbaseCUE.
rfCUE 99
RS 485
+ - A B
1 432
B-
A+
Ground
+ 24 VDC
rfbaseCUE
rfbaseCUE
CUEwire
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3. Operational Description
3.1. Backlight in Active and Sleeping Mode .......................
The rfCUE 99 panel is equipped with two colors (red / green) back-light / indication LEDs that light on
whenever the rfCUE 99 is in active mode. When in sleeping mode all the back-light / indication LEDs
go dark. The sleeping mode is terminated after pressing the back-light button or any other button on
the rfCUE, the backlight LED will light on for the time of about 6 - 8 seconds the rfCUE 99 remains
active. Then the rfCUE 99 goes to sleeping mode to reduce power consumption. In sleeping mode the
rfCUE 99 does not transmit or receive any RF signals.
3.2. Transmit / Receive Indication....................................
When the rfCUE 99 is transmitting or receiving valid RF data packets it flashes shortly
(approx. 0.2 second) the red LED under backlight pushbutton. The flashing of this LED becomes
visibly longer when the rfCUE 99 gets out of its RF operating range.
3.3. Operation of the Feedback Indication ........................
The rfCUE 99 is equipped with two colors (red / green) indication / back-light. The color of each button
LED can be controlled from the program of the control system.
There exist several very important differences when using this type of indication on the wired and the
wireless panel
• The rfCUE 99 is not active all the time it goes to sleeping mode. The rfCUE 99 does not
transmit or receive any RF signals in the sleeping mode and all its LEDs remain dark and so:
It is not able to make any indication. All commands operating with button LEDs during that
time are stored in rfbaseCUE until the rfCUE 99 becomes active. Then the latest status of the
button LEDs is re-transmitted. During the time when the rfCUE 99 is not active the rfbaseCUE
makes periodical attempts to establish new communication.
• It is very important to have in mind that similar principles of operation is valid also for the case
when the rfCUE 99 gets out of its RF operational range even if it is in active mode!
• If the rfCUE 99 gets out of its RF operational range the displayed indication remains according
to the status of last valid communication. The last status also remains when it wakes up from
sleeping mode.
• The rfbaseCUE can operate with more than one rfCUE 99 in one system.
• When the rfbaseCUE is after reset it does not send any information to any rfCUE 99 until the
valid communication with some rfCUE 99 is established. It means: There is no indication on
the rfCUE 99 before first button on the rfCUE 99 is pressed.
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