RF SOLUTIONS FIREFLY-S4, FIREFLY-TX1, FIREFLY-TX2, FIREFLY-TX8, FIREFLY-TX4 Series Manual

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RADIO REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEMS

FIREFLY

IREBLADE

Features

• 1,2,4 or 8 Channel Systems

• 12 / 24Vdc or 230Vac Supply

• CE and FCC Approved Tx

• Range

 FireFly up to 100 metres  FireBlade up to 500 metres

• Reliable FM Technology

• High Security RF Protocol

• ‘Easy Learn’ Tx Encoder Feature

• Easy Installation Via Screw Terminals.

• 4 Relays 6A @ 230Vac

• Momentary / Latch / Timed Outputs

• Timed Output Adjustable 0 To 5 mins

• Receiver Rated IP68

• Versatile operation modes: Many to Many,

One to Many, Many to One.

Applications

• Lighting Control

• General Purpose Remote Switching

• Industrial remote Switching

• Access Control

Description

A Range of general purpose remote control sy stems Installation simply requires connections to power

supply and the output relay screw terminals. The output relays are activated by the button press on the transmitter encoder.

Housed in a rugged IP68 weatherproo f enclosure, the receiver has the capacity to learn up to 15 transmitter button pairings. These are memorised even if the power is removed. Each individual switch on each of the transmit te rs may be paired with any or all of the receiver relay outputs. The decoder is supplied in an IP68 rated enclosure with Cable Gland and wall mounting lugs.

See FCC conditions Page 6

RADIO REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEMS

FireFly Systems LOS Range 100m

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Additional FireFly Transmitters

Part Number Description

FIREFLY-S1 FIREFLY-S2 FIREFLY-S4

Part Number Description

FIREFLY-TX1 FIREFLY-TX2 FIREFLY-TX4 FIREFLY-TX8

FIREFLY-TX-IPKIT Belt Clip and ’O’ Ring, Seals Transmitter to IP67

FM RC System 1 ch FM RC System 2 ch FM RC System 4 ch

Transmitter 1 switch Transmitter 2 switch Transmitter 4 switch Transmitter 8 switch

Freq

(MHz)

433.92 100

Freq

(MHz)

433.92 100

Range** (Metres)

FireBlade Systems LOS Range 500m

Additional FireBlade Transmitters

** Range stated is optimum, direct line of sight. In worst conditions this can be reduced sig nif ica ntly.

Part Number Description

FIREBLADE-S1 FIREBLADE-S2 FIREBLADE-S4

Part Number Description

FIREBLADE-TX1 FIREBLADE-TX2 FIREBLADE-TX4 FIREBLADE-TX8

FIREFLY-TX-IPKIT Belt Clip and ’O’ Ring, Seals Transmitter to IP67

FM RC System 1 ch FM RC System 2 ch FM RC System 4 ch

Transmitter 1 switch Transmitter 2 switch Transmitter 4 switch Transmitter 8 switch

Freq

(MHz)

434.525 500

Freq

(MHz)

434.525 500

Range** (Metres)

Custom Options

These systems may be supplied as OEM units. Both t ransmitter and receiver use overlay stickers as part of the assembly which may easily be customised to incorporate any other logo etc. Please contact our sales dept for further information.

RADIO REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEMS

FIREFLY

IREBLADE

Power Supply

This unit is designed to be a fixed installation, operated from either 12/24Vdc or 230Vac. Under no circumstances should the receiver be connected to more than one supply. Before removing the cover ensure that the mains input supply is isolated. Maintenance to the product that involves removal of the cover should only be carried out by a competent person or qualified electrician.

Data Outputs

Each output relay provides an isolated switch. Connections are Common (COM), Normally Open (NO) and Normally Closed (NC).

COM

Relay Connections when

Transmitter NOT Operating

Relay Connections when

Transmitter OPERATING

Connecting a Relay output to an Application

Below is a simple example showing one possib l e wa y to wire a relay in order to give switche d po we r to an external load:

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When the relay is energised the ‘COM’ connects to ’NO’ and power is applied to the Load.

+12V0V

RELAY OUTPUT

N.C.

COM

N.O.

+12V

SUPPLY

+12V

LOAD

Pairing a Transmitter to a Receiv er

Each transmitter has a unique identity. Each time a switch is pressed, the transmitter emits a highly secure RF signal (appears as a random encrypted data stream). The Receiver can learn this encry p te d signal and allocate to an output.

Any transmitter switch may be paired to one or many of the receiver’s outputs, or a transmitter single switch may be paired to any number of receiver’s outputs to enable a powerful and flexible remote control system.

The only limitation is that each receiver has a maximum capa city of 15 pairings, these can be from the sa me or any number of transmitters.

Hint: the same transmitter may be taug ht to any number of receivers to create ‘master keys’.

RADIO REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEMS

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To learn a new transmitter switch follow this procedure

Any transmitter button can be learnt to one or many of the receiver output relays. Each button must be learnt to each relay individually by following this procedure:

1. To select the receiver output relay to learn to: a. Briefly press the receiver Learn switch (SW1) once b. The Learn LED will flash once to indicate output relay 1 is selected c. After the LED stops flashing, press the Learn switch again to select the next relay channel d. Repeat step c until the required output relay is selected.

2. Press the button on the transmitter you want to learn to the relay output.

3. The Learn LED will then illuminate, press the same transmitter button again.

4. The Learn LED will then flash to indicate learning is complete.

5. To test the operation, press the transmitter button again and you will hear the relay ‘click’ as it operates.

Erasing Receivers Memory

1. Press and hold the receiver Learn Switch for approx 10 seconds.

2. When the Learn LED turns OFF all memory is erased

3. This is factory default state which is indicated by all output LED’s flashing together.

NOTE: You cannot erase individual Tx en coders

Receiver Outputs

The jumper links configure the outputs to be Momentary, Latching or Timed. The jumper links are made / removed by a small link ‘cap’ placed over the pin header.

Jumper Links

(LK2 - 4)

Open

Connected

Mom (The Output operates for as long as the transmitter switch is held on) Latch (The Output changes state each time the Transmitter is operated)

Outputs 2 - 4

LK0 LK1 Relay Outputs

Open Open

Open Connected Connected Open Connected Connected

Output 1 Momentary

Output 1 Latching

All Outputs fixed to ½ Second Momentary o/p

Output 1, 0 to 5 minutes using Timer selection Potentiometer.

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Technical Specifications

Transmitters : FireFly, FireBlade

Enclosure Rating: Standard IP40 (TBC)

With IPKit IP65 (TBC) Battery Type: CR2032 (supplied) Dimensions: 90 x 54 x 27 mm (Note: FireBlade is supplied wi t h ex ternal Antenna)

Electrical Characteristics Min Typical Max

Supply Voltage 3V V Supply Current mA Frequency: FireFLY: Wideband FireBLADE: Narrowband RF Output Power (ERP) @ 433 MHz - 3 10 mW

432.90

434.450

433.920

434.525

434.10

434.600

Units

MHz

Receiver Decoder

Enclosure Rating IP68 Storage Temperature: -10 to +70

Operating Temperature: 0 to +55 Dimensions 169 x 132 x 85mm (not including antenna)

Celsius.

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS MIN TYPICAL MAX DIMENSION

Supply Voltage for +12 v 10 12.0 16 Vdc Supply Voltage for +24 v 22 24.0 28 Vdc Supply Voltage for 230Vac 230 Vac Relay Rating* (230Vac) RLY1-4 5 12 A Supply Current : Quiescent

All relays operating*

140

mA Time delay from Tx on Switch to Rx Relay operation 100 mS Time delay from Tx sw relax to Rx Relay release 300 MS

*The relay contacts in this unit are for functional use only and must not be used for isolation purposes

Notes on FCC and CE approval.

1. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

2. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

3. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio fre quency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

--Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

--Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

--Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

--Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

RADIO REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEMS

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RADIO REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEMS

Receiver Mechanical Dimensions

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R F Solutions Ltd.,

Unit 21, Cliffe Industrial Estate,

Lewes, E. Sussex. BN8 6JL. England.

Email : sales@rfsolutions.co.uk http://www.rfsolutions.co.uk

Tel: +44 (0)1273 898 000 Fax: +44 (0)1273 480 661

Information contained in this document is believed to be accurate, however no representation or warranty is given and no liability is assumed by R.F. Solutions Ltd. with respect to the accuracy of

such information. Use of R.F.Solutions as critical components in life support systems is not authorised except with express written approval from R.F.Solutions Ltd.

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