ETC RF224

RF224
A10 208 VAC, 20A, Feed-thru Relay Fixture Receiver
BEFORE YOU BEGIN...
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Make sure your installation will conform to all applicable codes and requirements.
TEST FOR SIGNAL STRENGTH AND NOISE...
using appropriate test equipment. It is necessary to test the installation in the actual operating
environment. The amount and types of line loads may reduce the strength of the transmitted signal
and/or electrical noise may cause interference with the transmitted signal. Proper installation may
require additional couplers, filters or repeaters. Special coupling devices are required to allow signal
to be distributed to all phases and zero-crossings in multi-phase and multi-transformer distributions.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS...
INSTALLATION
Consult your nearest Engineered System Center (ESC) for additional information.
There are no field repairable assemblies on this unit. It is covered by a two year limited warranty. If
service is needed, the unit must be returned to the ESC where purchased. Contact your ESC for return
details.
CAUTION! Make all connections with the POWER OFF to avoid injury to the installer or damage to
the device. WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD. Do not use the manual ON/OFF switch on the RF to
disconnect the load for service. Signal can cause it to turn ON.
1. Strip 3/4" of insulation from the ends of the conductors and make connections as shown in the
Wiring Diagram. Connect L1 and L2 to the RED and BLACK flying leads. The power is fed through
the relay contacts from the BLACK wire to the BLUE LOAD wire. Connect the load between the
BLUE and RED wires. When the relay turns on or off, the red override switch lever will move
indicating that it is on or off.
2. Check connections to be sure they are tight and no bare conductors are exposed.
3. Make sure the load or installation does not exceed the device rating.
4. Install into any appropriately sized electrical box or the fixture itself. Clean the mounting surface,
remove the protective film from the adhesive tape and firmly press the module in place.
NOTE! Do not install within four inches of fluorescent ballast.
NOTE! Use only in fixtures where 49 degree C. wiring is permitted. Do not install in fixtures where
ambient temperature exceeds 120 degrees F. (49 degrees C.)
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CHECKOUT AND OPERATING PROCEDURE
1. Restore the power.
2. Set the address as follows :
Connect a PCC transmitter such as the AT004 or any X10 compatible desktop transmitter to the
same power line as the RF224 test setup. Select the desired letter code. Press and hold the
PROGRAM push button on the RF224 for just over three seconds and release. The STATUS LED
should be ON solid. The RF224 is now in PROGRAM mode. Press the desired number code on
the transmitter two times with a half second pause between transmissions to allow six zero
crossings to occur. The RF224 STATUS LED should blink two times and come back ON solid,
indicating that it is still in program mode. NOTE: When a new address is programmed into the
device, all the ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING FEATURES are reset to their default values.
ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING FEATURES:
RUDE/POLITE PROGRAMMING. The RF224 receivers close and open their relay contacts with
standard X10 ON and OFF commands, respectively. They also may be programmed to respond to
other commands. By default, the device operates in polite mode (waits for other powerline
transmissions to cease before transmitting and will monitor the powerline for collisions), but may be
configured to operate in rude mode (ignores other powerline transmissions when transmitting). To
disable Polite mode, after programming the base address, send the address two additional times with
a half second pause between transmissions to allow six zero crossings to occur. The Status LED
will blink four times to signal the operator that the device will now operate in Rude mode.
Also, the device may be programmed to respond to other commands which may close the relay
(AllLightsON), or open the relay (AllUnitsOFF, or AllLightsOFF). These commands are disabled by
default when the base address of the device is programmed. To enable these commands, press their
respective command button two additional times with a half second pause between transmissions
to allow six zero crossings to occur. The Status LED on the RF224 will flash to indicate that the
command has been accepted. The table below illustrates the flashing pattern of the Status LED.
Flashing Pattern
Interpretation
¼ second ON, 3 seconds OFF
Normal Operation
Continuous Rapid Flash
EEPROM Error
Two Flashes
Valid base address accepted
Four Flashes
Polite mode disabled
Six Flashes
All Lights ON command enabled
Eight Flashes
All Units OFF command enabled
Ten Flashes
All Lights OFF command enabled
Upon receiving a valid Status Request command, the device will transmit the current relay status,
either ON (closed) or OFF (open). Note that there is no feedback from the relay. If the relay is switched
manually, this will not be reflected in the software, nor in the Status Reply to the controller.
To exit the PROGRAM mode press the PROGRAM switch on the RF224 briefly. The STATUS LED
will go off. The RF224 will now respond to the programmed letter and number code and any other
programmed features. NOTE: It will also automatically exit PROGRAM one (1) minute after the last
AT004 or X10 compatible desktop transmitter transmission.
3. Operation (Normal Mode)
a. To close the contact of the relay:
i. Send an ON command set to the base address of the unit.
ii. If the All Lights ON command is enabled, send an All Lights ON command.
b. To open the contact of the relay:
i.
Send an OFF command set to the base address of the unit.
ii. If the All Units OFF command is enabled, send an All Units OFF command.
iii. If the All Lights OFF command is enabled, send an All Lights OFF command.
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c. To obtain the status of the relay (closed/ON or open/OFF), send a Status Request
command.
d. The RF224 will perform its line access algorithm at 0 degrees and at 150
degrees when it is responding to a Status Request if in polite mode.
e. The RF224 will monitor the 150 degree location for any collisions while it is
transmitting at 150 degrees, if in polite mode. Note that the RF224 only transmit at 150
degrees.
Using the transmitter, transmit the address and any programmed commands to ensure the module
controls the load in response to remote control.
4. Test for Signal Strength and Noise once again using appropriate PCC test equipment.
Supply Voltage
Power Consumption
Signal Input
208 VAC, +/-10%, 60 Hz
Less than 4.5W
120 KHz +/- 4 KHz, sensitive to 25 millivolts
Note: Receives only at 0O
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Signal Output (Status)
Maximum switching capacity
Maximum switching voltage
6V peak to peak @ 5 ohms
Note: Transmits only at 150O
20 Amps or 5000 VA
305 VAC
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