FIREFLY FIREBLADE RADIO REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEMS Applications Features • 1,2,4 or 8 Channel Systems • 12 / 24Vdc or 230Vac Supply • Range FireFly up to 100 metres FireBlade up to 1,000 metres • Reliable FM Technology • • • • Lighting Control General Purpose Remote Switching Industrial remote Switching Access Control • • • • • • • • • 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 Any Switch ‘Maps to Any Relay Output Receiver Rated IP68 Versatile operation modes: Many to Many, One to Many, Many to One. DSFIREFLY-3 March 08 Description A Range of general purpose remote control systems 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 weatherproof 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 transmitters 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. 2008 REG No 277 4001, ENGLAND. Page 1 FIREFLY FIREBLADE RADIO REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEMS FireFly Systems LOS Range 100m FM RC System 1 ch Freq (MHz) 433.92 Range** (Metres) 100 FIREFLY-S2 FM RC System 2 ch 433.92 100 FIREFLY-S4 FM RC System 4 ch 433.92 100 Part Number Description FIREFLY-TX1 Transmitter 1 switch Freq (MHz) 433.92 Range** (Metres) 100 FIREFLY-TX2 Transmitter 2 switch 433.92 100 FIREFLY-TX4 Transmitter 4 switch 433.92 100 FIREFLY-TX8 Transmitter 8 switch 433.92 100 Part Number Description FIREFLY-S1 Additional FireFly Transmitters FIREFLY-TX-IPKIT Belt Clip and ’O’ Ring, Seals Transmitter to IP67 FireBlade Systems LOS Range 1,000m FM RC System 1 ch Freq (MHz) 434.525 Range** (Metres) 1,000 FIREBLADE-S2 FM RC System 2 ch 434.525 1,000 FIREBLADE-S4 FM RC System 4 ch 434.525 1,000 Range** (Metres) 1,000 Part Number Description FIREBLADE-S1 Additional FireBlade Transmitters Part Number Description FIREBLADE-TX1 Transmitter 1 switch Freq (MHz) 434.525 FIREBLADE-TX2 Transmitter 2 switch 434.525 1,000 FIREBLADE-TX4 Transmitter 4 switch 434.525 1,000 FIREBLADE-TX8 Transmitter 8 switch 434.525 1,000 FIREFLY-TX-IPKIT Belt Clip and ’O’ Ring, Seals Transmitter to IP67 ** Range stated is optimum, direct line of sight. In worst conditions this can be reduced significantly. Custom Options These systems may be supplied as OEM units. Both transmitter 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. DSFIREFLY-3 March 08 2008 REG No 277 4001, ENGLAND. Page 2 FIREFLY FIREBLADE RADIO REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEMS 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). NC COM NO NC COM NO 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 possible way to wire a relay in order to give switched power to an external load: 105 RECEIVER UNIT When the relay is energised the ‘COM’ connects to ’NO’ and power is applied to the Load. N.C. 0V+12V RELAY OUTPUT 1 COM N.O. +12V 0V LOAD 0V +12V SUPPLY Pairing a Transmitter to a Receiver 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 encrypted 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 capacity of 15 pairings, these can be from the same or any number of transmitters. Hint: the same transmitter may be taught to any number of receivers to create ‘master keys’. DSFIREFLY-3 March 08 2008 REG No 277 4001, ENGLAND. Page 3 FIREFLY FIREBLADE RADIO REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEMS 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. 2. 3. 4. 5. 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. Press the button on the transmitter you want to learn to the relay output. The Learn LED will then illuminate, press the same transmitter button again. The Learn LED will then flash to indicate learning is complete. 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 encoders 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 DSFIREFLY-3 Outputs 2 - 4 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) LK0 LK1 Relay Outputs Open Open Output 1 Momentary Open Connected Output 1 Latching Connected Open All Outputs fixed to ½ Second Momentary o/p Connected Connected Output 1, 0 to 5 minutes using Timer selection Potentiometer. March 08 2008 REG No 277 4001, ENGLAND. Page 4 FIREFLY FIREBLADE RADIO REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEMS 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 with external Antenna) Electrical Characteristics Supply Voltage Supply Current Frequency: FireFLY: Wideband FireBLADE: Narrowband RF Output Power (ERP) @ 433 MHz Receiver Decoder Enclosure Rating Dimensions Storage Temperature: Operating Temperature: Min 432.90 434.450 - Typical 3V Max 433.920 434.525 3 434.10 434.600 10 Units V mA MHz mW IP68 169 x 132 x 85mm (not including antenna) o -10 to +70 Celsius. o 0 to +55 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 16 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 DSFIREFLY-3 March 08 2008 REG No 277 4001, ENGLAND. Page 5 FIREFLY FIREBLADE RADIO REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEMS Receiver Mechanical Dimensions R F Solutions Ltd., Unit 21, Cliffe Industrial Estate, Lewes, E. Sussex. BN8 6JL. England. Email : [email protected] Tel: +44 (0)1273 898 000 http://www.rfsolutions.co.uk 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. DSFIREFLY-3 March 08 2008 REG No 277 4001, ENGLAND. Page 6