GJD RFX-3, GJD018, GJD017 Installation Manual

The wireless Opal RFX external passive infrared intruder detector
design to detect and transmit reliable event based triggers to the
weatherproof RFX-3 Receiver. These combined units enable the

simultaneous or individual control of cameras, VCR’s, DVR’s and

virtually all low-voltage switching requirements.

The weatherproof receiver with front and rear tamper output can
be positioned in line of sight up to 150m away. The active state of

up to 3 Opal RFX PIR’s is constantly monitored. These signals are

directed to their respective volt free outputs and in addition there are
a further eight individual monitoring and information outputs.

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Installation Manual

OPAL RFX WIRELESS PIR (GJD018)

SUPPLY:

2 x AAA Alkaline 1.5 volt (not supplied)
Low power typical battery life two years

TRANSMISSION - 150m line of sight:

433.92 MHz frequency - SAW stabilised

COVERAGE RANGE 10 to 35m:

35 x 30m max. with 90º multifunction lens
Internal adjustment 180º pan + 90º tilt

MOUNTING HEIGHTS: (variable)

3m high for multi-beam coverage
6m high for curtain coverage and 1.5 for pet
immunity (mask supplied)

PROCESSING - Non-volatile memory:

Intelligent signal processing:

Digital & integral white light lter
16 million possible identication codes

ADJUSTMENTS:

Detection signal (CCTV) timer 0.4 to 60 secs.

Light level signal 2 Lux to daylight

Pulse count 1 (2 & 3≤6 seconds)

TEMPERATURE: -20º C +55º C

DETECTOR HOUSING:

ABS high impact IP55 rated
Weight - 152g

Dimensions 110h x 100w x 100 deep

RFX-3 RECEIVER (GJD017)

SUPPLY:

12 VDC @ 35mA nominal (9 to 20VDC maximum)

OUTPUTS (CCTV):

3 x independent channel outputs (24hr)
Selectable N/O (form A) or N/C (form B)
Individual timers 0.4 to 60 seconds after last
detection. Non volatile memory.

OUTPUTS (A):

3 x independent switching -ve outputs (24hr)

rated @ 250mA - 0.4 second on detection

RF loss of signal outputs:

3 x RF/signal -ve switching rated @ 250mA

Lux OUTPUT (S):

1 x photocell controlled -ve switching
Active 60 seconds after last detection

TAMPER:

Back & Front tamper volt free output (form B)

INDICATION WITH OUTPUTS:

Independent channel active & low battery

TEMPERATURE: -20º C +55º C

WEATHERPROOF ENCLOSURE:

IP65 high impact ABS
Weight - 340 grams
183 high x 123 wide x 60mm deep

Opal RFX Wireless

GJD018 35m External PIR

The RFX - 3 Receiver monitors the active state of up to
three Opal RFX passive infra red detectors.

The RFX-3 Receiver can be mounted externally or
internally. The transmission distance of 150m can be
obtained if the detectors are in try line of sight to the
receiver. When installing the RFX-3 Receiver internally,
the transmission distance of 150m will be reduced
depending on the thickness and type of material
structure the radio signals have to pass through or
around.
It is advisable to conduct an RF continuity test when
mounting the receiver internally to ensure that the radio
signals can be received in the desired locations. (RF
continuity test page 5).

Wireless transmission

Each detector transmits radio signals to the receiver
and has over 16.7 million individual codes. The receiver
only responds to the transmitter that has been linked to
a channel to identify it.

The receiver can only analyse this information after the
individual code has been transferred via the secure wire
code learning link. This transfer is only required on the
initial setup, any subsequent changes the the detector
programming ill be relayed by radio automatically to the
receiver. (programming chart - page 5).

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FEATURES:

1. Secure wire code transfer connector

2. Power supply input

3. LO- output pulses every 5 seconds when any
batteries are low

4. 3 x ‘A’ -ve outputs which activate for -.4 seconds on

detection (24hour)

5. ‘S’ output - photocell controlled

6. 3 x RF- loss of active signal outputs.
Activates 5 mins. after not receiving a signal from a
registered detector.

7. 3 x independent volt free CCTV contacts. Adjustable

0.4 to 60 seconds.

8.Selection jumper - Normally open or normally closed
CCTV contacts

9. 3 x RF loss of signal LED indicators

10. Reception - gives indication of the radio signal being
received.
(a) Flicker =normal

(b) On and off indicates conict with other radio

equipment on the same frequency in close proximity.

11. 3 x Channel buttons
For us in code transfer function only.
Plus detection indicator that light for the length of the
CCTV timer setting.

12. Battery low indicator corresponding detection

indicator will also ash every 5 second when battery is

low (see 3).

13. Tamper will activate/
(a) when cover removed or
(b) displacing from the mounting point

14. Aerial

RFX-3 RECEIVER INSTALLATION

The receiver has ve cable inlets which have individual

moisture and insect blanking plates. There are three
double and two single entry clamps for 6/8 core 5mm

OD signal cables. )See g 2)

Feed the cable from behind the unit and push into
the cable guides. Ensure that the moisture and insect
blanking plates are inserted in to any unused cable
clamps.

BATTERY INSTALLATION

1. Remove the Opal RFX cover

2. Remove the module from the bracket

3. Remove the Fresnel lens

4. Insert 2 x AAA batteries into the module as shown.

(g 3) Put the base of the battery in rst then click the
‘+” in rmly.

To replace the batteries - push out from the holes on the
reverse of the module.

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SETUP

To transfer the detector code to the receiver.

1. Apply the 12VDC to the receiver.

2. Plug in the link wire from the rst detector in to the
receiver (see g 4).

3.Press the respective ‘Channel button’ on the receiver
once - the LED lights

4. Within 4 seconds press the ‘Program button’ on the

detector once.

5. The ‘Channel” indicator blinks twice. The code for

that detector is stored and registered to that channel.

6. Remove the link wire from the receiver and plug into
the aerial transmitter in the back of the detector (see

g 5).

Detection signals will be immediately

transmitted to the receiver.

Repeat steps 2 to 6 for each detector.

To check whether a code is sorted - press the channel
button once - three beeps sound.

To erase a code from the receiver - press and hold
down the channels button until the continuous beeps
end - then release.

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OPAL RFX - Detector Programming Chart

CUSTOMISING

All factory set parameters can be changed to
suit individual requirements. The highlighted
areas on the programming chart show the
factory settings which suit most applications.
Changes can be easily made either before
installation or on site. Once changes have been
made they stored in a non-volatile memory.

PROGRAMMING

To amend your existing ‘Option’ and ‘Setting’

1. Press the program button on the detector

once for the number of the required ‘Option” (e.g

range-press twice)

2. Wait 4 seconds until the LED goes out

3. Within 5 seconds press the button again for

the number of the required ‘Setting’

(e.g 20m-press three times)

4. The LED blinks twice - the new setting is

saved

To amend any other options/settings repeat sets

‘1’ to ‘4’

EXMAPLE - To set the Range to 20m

(a) Press twice to select Range

(b) Wait until LED goes of (4 seconds)

(c) Press three times for 20m

LUX ‘S’ OUTPUT ONLY:

(a) 2 Lux to 240 Lux = the approximate light

level at which the ‘S’ outut is activated.

(b) 24hr = will operate day and night

All other outputs operate day and night

irrespective of the ‘S’ output setting.

PULSE COUNT:

The range of the unit will decrease if there is
little difference in the temperature between the
moving object and the background.

1. will give a fast response

2. gives better immunity with good response

3. gives higher immunity to false activation ]

Timing 1 (2 & £≤5 seconds)

TIME ‘CCTV’ OUTPUT

This is the time in seconds that the ‘CCTV’ volt

free output will activate after detection. For
setup purposes the respective channel indicator
will also light for this time. Adjust the jumper link
on the RFX-3 Receiver to select either normally
open in alarm condition or normally closed
contacts.

RF CONTINUITY TEST

It is advisable to test the RF signal at the
detector location prior to installation.

To enter the RF continuity test mode - press the

program button on the Opal RFX ‘Eight’ times.
One the eighth press - ‘hold’ the button down
for 5 seconds until the LED goes out - the LED
indicator will then ash and transmit one signal

per seconds to the receiver. The corresponding

channel indicator on the receiver will also ash

once per second if there is a strong RF link
established.

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This test mode will automatically cancel in

ve minutes. Alternatively to cancel the ‘RF’

continuity test - press and hold the program

button until the LED lights then release.

If it is necessary to conduct a site survey prior
to installation of this equipment it is advisable
to power the RFX-3 Receiver temporarily with
a PP3 (9 volt) battery. Register one detector,
then conduct and RF continuity test as detailed
above. As the signals to the receiver are sent
once per seconds the optimum position of both
the Opal RFX and the RFX-3 Receiver can be
easily established.

CHANGING THE RANDOM CODE

In the unlikely event of another radio signal
affecting the correct operation of a single
channel. The Opal RFX detector can generate
an alternative random code.
Press the program button on the Opal RFX

nine times. On the ninth press ‘hold’ the button
down for 5 seconds until the LED goes out, then

release the button.
Then erase the code form the RFX-3 Reciever

byt holding down that ‘channel button’ until the
beeps stop, then repeat steps ‘2’ to ‘6’ of the
‘Setup’ procedure to register the new code.

OPAL RFX INSTALLATION

During installation the electronics must be

protected against water, as trapped moister can
effect or damage the unit.

1. First remove the front polythene cover by
pulling forwards, then remove the lense
module by pulling it out of the forked bracket.

2. Drill the wall to accept the xing screw

supplied with the wall plug.

3.Fit the housing to a secure surface. When the
surface is uneven use the 4mm spacer
supplied to ensure that the radio signals
transmitted achieve their optimum distance.

4. Always ensure when replacing the module
that it is the correct way up for the correct
alignment of the beam pattern (see page 7
multibeam lens data)

TESTING THE OUTPUTS

(Alignment of the detection beams)

The range of the detector increase without
the front protective cover. Therefore the

front cover must be tted to establish the

correct beam pattern alignment and when
testing outputs.

When the ‘program’ button is pressed

momentarily the red indicator lights and pulse

count ‘1’ is automatically selected. The unit can

then be alighned. The red indicator will light
on the Opal RFX and the respective Channel

indicator will ash every tme a detection takes

place. This test mode will automatically cancel

ve minutes after last detection. Alternatively , to
cancel this ‘walk test mode’ press the program

button twice.

ALIGNMENT

Passive infrared movement sensors detect
the temperature changes of moving objects.
Movement across the beams produces the
best response and range whilst movement
towards the detector would be less responsive.
Us the pan and tilt facility to accurately target
the detection zone, and adjust the range of the
detector to cover the required area.

The clear mask supplied with the detector can
be cut and applied vertically or horizontally
to eliminate coverage of a single beam, and
entire long range section or corridor beam for
CCTV applications. When mounting higher
than boundary fences mask off any side beams
that fall outside of the required detection area.
Also ensuring that no obstacles, such as walls
or large trees for examples, obstruct the beam
pattern view.

As the unit detects a change in heat in its eld

of view, therefore to avoid any false alarms,
direct sunshine, trees, shrubs, ponds, central

heating boiler ues and animals should all be

considered when sighting the detector. The
unit is not recommended for mounting on metal
clad buildings in direct sun as excessive heat
produces haze ripply which can produce false
activations.

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Floodlights also emit haze ripple. When

installing oodlights to provided movement
activated lighting, position the oodlights at the

side or above the detector. A minimum of 60cm
(2 feet) is recommended, provided the detector

is not in direct radiated hear from oodlight.

Once alignment is completed, check that the
vent hole to the front cover is positioned at the
bottom. Also ensure that both sides of the outer
casing are engaged before pressing the cover

rmly to securely locate it.

IMPORTANT

Ensure the detector is mounted upright on a
vertical surface. If mounting the detector on a
conductive or uneven surface it is advisable to
use the mounting spacer provided.
This will ensure that the aerial is above the 4mm
clearance distance required from the surface to
optimise the transmission range.

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MULTI BEAM LENS DATA

The GJD multifunction lens tted to the OPAL RFX detector produces 9 long range beams and 9

medium to short range curtain beams. Movement across the beams produces the best response and
range, whilst movement towards the detector will be less responsive.

When mounting higher than boundary fences rotate the module and mask off any beams, either
vertically or horizontally, that fall outside the area being covered, Use the self-adhesive clear mask
supplied to the rear, smooth side, of the lens and always replace the correct way up as shown to
obtain the exact beam pattern coverage.

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