Luminite RX16-DC User guide

RX16-DC

16 CHANNEL WIRELESS RECEIVER

FORWARD

The RX16 is a modular radio receiver with multi switched outputs built in an IP66 weather proof plastic enclosure. The unit
comes fitted with one 4 zone module (PC4) as standard and a further three (PC4) 4 zone modules may be fitted to increase the
capacity to a maximum of sixteen outputs. This product is primarily intended for use with speed dome cameras where it will
receive data from wireless PIR detectors (TX500) around the area and give the appropriate output to position the camera.
It can also be used with multi zone alarm panels for other security applications where remote PIR detectors are required.
Each group of four outputs may be selected to be either N/O or N/C. Each individual output may be selected to be inhibited by a
global inhibit function. (See Power & Inhibit Connector).
There is also a module with voltage free change over contacts (PC1). This module has an adjustable timer and light sensor.

AERIAL and RANGE

The RX16 comes with a standard aerial which is
plugged into the BNC socket . This is suitable for
short range work up to 200 metres.

For long range reception over 1000 metres and for
built up areas, special long range aerials are
available. (AE173). These aerials plug onto the BNC
socket on the left hand side of the mother board.
The aerial cable should be passed through the left
hand cable gland and the BNC plug fitted to it.
For best results, the aerial should be as high as
possible and located where it is in line of sight with
the PIR’s. Any construction in the path will reduce
the range. Do not extend the aerial cable.

SETTING THE SITE CODES FOR THE
RX16 RECEIVER
AND TX500 WIRELESS P.I.R. DETECTORS.

SITE CODES

This is the SITE CODE switch on the RX16 receiver situated on the mother board as shown in Fig 1.

Site codes are the receivers own unique code rather like a key to a lock which matches the site code in the TX500 wireless P.I.R.
detectors. All the detectors used with an RX16 receiver MUST have the same SITE codes. If other RX16 receivers are used
then they should have a different SITE code otherwise both receivers will respond to the same P.I.R. detectors.
The RX16 site code must match the site code in the transmitter. See TX500 instructions.
Fig 2 shows a typical example of a SITE code.

1 OFF, 2 ON, 3 OFF, 4 ON & 5 OFF.

IMPORTANT. DO NOT USE ALL ON OR ALL OFF AS THESE ARE NOT VALID CODES AND THE RECEIVER MAY FALSE ACTIVATE.

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PC4 MODULE SETTING & CONNECTIONS

The RX16 has one PC4 module fitted as standard for zones 1 to 4. In this position the zones are
as follows. A = 1, B = 2, C = 3 & D = 4. Ground (GND) is common to the four outputs.
Use GND and A to go to the first alarm input of the apparatus to be controlled. GND and B to the
second input and so on.
Three further PC4 modules may be plugged on in the positions marked on the mother board.
This would give the maximum 16 zones available.
The PC4 modules will automatically adjust to the correct zones according to the positions to which

they are fitted.

The relay outputs can be configured to be open (N/O) or closed (N/C) so that they may be coupled
to most makes of speed dome camera, switcher, multiplexer or alarm panel. To change the
output, select switch 5 on the DIP switch as shown in Fig 3. With switch 5 in the ON position the
outputs will be N/O. In the OFF position the output will be N/C.
Switches 1, 2, 3 & 4 connect zones 4, 3, 2 & 1 to the inhibit circuit. For example, if you want to
inhibit zone 4 at certain times of the day or night, put switch 1 on module A ON. To inhibit the zone close a switch between
terminal 3 to terminal 4 on the Mother board.
For further information see POWER & INHIBIT CONNECTOR.

The five position DIP switch sets the following features.

Outputs normally open or normally closed

INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

CONNECTIONS TO THE MOTHER BOARD

PC4 module
zones 1 to 4

Receiver
module

Signal LED

BNC aerial
socket

Optional
BNC
50 ohm
aerial

and zone inhibit.

SITE CODE
SWITCHES

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Power & Inhibi t Connector

PC4 module
zones 5 to 8

ON

OFF

Fig 3

PC4 module
zones 9 to 12

EX6 walk test
sounder socket

SITE CODES

1 2 3 4 5

ON

OFF

ZONE LED’s

PC4 module
zones 13 to 16

PC1 relay
module

OUTPUT
TERMINALS

D C B A GND

PC4

FUNCTION
SWITCHES

1 2 3 4 5

D C B A

Fig 1

PC1 MODULE SETTINGS & CONNECTIONS

Fit the PC1 on the far right hand side of the mother board in accordance with the PC1 instructions and as shown in Fig 1.
The PC1 has a relay with voltage free change over contacts which may be used to switch low voltage or mains voltage
applications. Fig 5. The relay is rated at 16 amps and has a 4000 volt electrical isolation making it safe to switch mains voltage.
The PC1 will activate from any one of the 16 unit codes.
The timer adjuster is variable from 5 seconds to 5 minutes and the light sensor adjuster is variable to allow the module to either
work 24 hours a day or only to work at night. Fig 4.
In addition to the light sensor, the PC1 can also be inhibited just like the PC4 modules. To inhibit this module connect a switch to
terminals 3 and 8 on the mother board. When the switch is closed the PC1 will not operate.

PC1

Fig 4

TIMER

ADJUSTER

Front View

Fig 5

N/C C N/O

VOLTAGE FREE

CONTACTS

Side View

OUTPUT

TERMINALS

N/C com N/O

LIGHT

SENSOR

ADJUSTER

day min

With the light sensor adjuster fully clockwise the PC1 will be able to operate 24 hours a day providing the transmitters are set to
do the same. (TX500’s also have built in light sensors and this must be taken into consideration). Turn the light sensor adjuster
fully clockwise to inhibit operation during day light. The timer is adjustable from 5 seconds to 5 minutes. With the timer adjuster
turned fully anti-clockwise the relay will operate for 5
seconds. The timer is re-activated after each detection
and therefore the maximum time will be 5 minutes
after the last detection.

Power &
Inhi bi t
Connector

POWER & INHIBIT CONNECTOR

Fig 6

1. GND = 0 volts DC

2. + = 12 volts DC

3. GND = 0 volts DC common for inhibit switches

4. IH1 = inhibit zones 1-4 PC4

5. IH2 = inhibit zones 5-8 PC4

6. IH3 = inhibit zones 9-12 PC4

7. IH4 = inhibit zones 13-16 PC4

8. RIH = relay inhibit PC1

POWER:

Connect a 12 volt DC regulated 500 m/a power supply to terminals 1 and 2 as shown in Fig 6.

INHIBIT: Terminals 3,4,5,6,7 and 8 are for zone and relay inhibiting. You may select any of the zones to be controlled by an
“inhibit” switch or switches. (See PC4 section). The PC1 relay module may also be controlled by an “inhibit” switch.

12 volt DC input

GND

+

12 volts DC

INPUT

RIH

IH 4

IH 3

IH 2

IH 1

GND

WALK TEST

Each TX500 PIR detector has a socket into which a EX6 sounder can be plugged which will sound each time movement is
detected. This sounder (EX6) can also be plugged into the RX16’s Walk Test Sounder Socket and will sound each time any of
the PIR detectors signal to the RX16. With this facility you can walk round a large building and be able to hear the sounder on
the RX16 each time you pass a detector. If the sounder fails to operate and you know the detector to be OK having previously
tested it with a sounder then this would indicate a transmission problem which could be overcome with better aerials or increased
transmitter output. It may also be that the wrong SITE code has been used and does not match the RX16’s.

UNIT CODES.

Unit codes are the transmitters individual identifying code and activate the related zone on the RX16 receiver.
Switches 1, 2, 3 & 4 on the TX500 set the unit codes. Fig 7. The following table gives the unit code equivalent for the zones.

1 2 3 4 ZONE

OFF OFF OFF OFF 1

ON OFF OFF OFF 2

OFF ON OFF OFF 3

ON ON OFF OFF 4

OFF OFF ON OFF 5

ON OFF ON OFF 6

OFF ON ON OFF 7

ON ON ON OFF 8

OFF OFF OFF ON 9

ON OFF OFF ON 10

OFF ON OFF ON 11

ON ON OFF ON 12

OFF OFF ON ON 13

ON OFF ON ON 14

OFF ON ON ON 15

ON ON ON ON 16

Fig 7

Inside the TX500 Wireless P.I.R. detector
showing the SITE and UNIT code switches.

SITE CODES UNIT CODES FUNCTIONS

ON

OFF

1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

N.B. The site code is the same as the site code on the
RX16 as shown in Fig 2.
This UNIT CODE is Zone 1 as shown in the table.

QUICK START INSTRUCTIONS.

Step 1.

Fix the RX16 to a wall using the screw holes on each corner of the plastic case.

Step 2.

If the receiver is to be used inside a building then unplug the helical aerial and fit an AE173 diplole aerial on the

outside of the building. Do not extend the coaxial cable as this will reduce the signal strength.

Step 3.

Connect a 12 volt DC 500m/a supply to terminals 1&2 on the Power & Inhibit connector as shown in Fig 1.

Step 4.

Make a code combination with the RX16 SITE CODE switches like the one in Fig 2.

Step 5.

Set the same code on all the TX500 detectors that are to be used with the RX16. Fig 3.

Step 6.

If an EX6 is available, plug it into the Walk Test Sounder Socket.

Step 7.

Decide on the appropriate unit code and set it on the TX500. The example in Fig 3 shows unit code 1. Connect a

PP3 battery to the TX500 and try a test transmission by operating switch 10. The sounder (EX6) will sound

momentarily and the SIGNAL LED on the Mother board will light. The ZONE LED on the appropriate PC4 module

will light and remain illuminated until a different UNIT code is received. In this example zone 1 will light and the

output A will open circuit for one second.

If more that four zones are required, plug further PC4 modules on to the RX16 as shown in Fig 1. The power

should be switched OFF during this procedure.

Step 8.

Test each zone and TX500 as described to ensure that the correct codes have been set.

If you want to check the outputs, connect a volt meter between terminal 2 (+) on the Power & Inhibit Connector and

any one of the outputs on the PC4 module A,B,C or D. The meter will either show 12 volts that disappears for one

second or 0 volts that goes to 12 volts for one second according to the position of switch 5 on the PC4.

Putting your meter between GND and an output will NOT show any reading.

Step 9.

The PC4 outputs wire to the Alarm inputs of the apparatus to be controlled as follows:

PC4 position 1. PC4 position 2. PC4 position 3. PC4 position 4.

GND and A for zone 1 GND and A for zone 5 GND and A for zone 9 GND and A for zone 13

GND and B for zone 2 GND and B for zone 6 GND and B for zone 10 GND and B for zone 14

GND and C for zone 3 GND and C for zone 7 GND and C for zone 11 GND and C for zone 15

GND and D for zone 4 GND and D for zone 8 GND and D for zone 12 GND and D for zone 16

For further technical help and advice please contact:

Luminite Electronics Ltd 2a Bellevue Road, Friern Barnet, LONDON N11 3ER.

Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] http://www.luminite.co.uk [e-mail]

16/07/2002