ESI RF BRIDGE User manual

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ESI RF BRIDGE
v1.0.4.0
User Guide
Electronic Solutions, Inc.
2550 W. Midway Blvd.
Broomfield, CO 80020 U.S.A.
www.elec-solutions.com
Tel: [phone]
Introduction
The ESI RF Bridge enables integration with 3rd party control systems by translating RQ commands (serial ASCII)
into ESI RF commands. The RQ commands are the same as those used for the RQ Bridge, which allow ESI RF
devices to be controlled by Home Automation Systems or Building Management Systems using existing ESI RQ
drivers. The ESI RF Bridge communicates to ESI RF devices (RF motors, SUITE remote, and the RF Switch
Interface) and also to RQ devices (RQ motors/RQ motor controls) that use the ESI RF RQ Transceiver interface.
The ESI RF Bridge enables large networks of up to 255 devices.
Product Versions:
For full use of the new configuration options, the ESI RF Bridge (v1.0.4.0) requires the following product
versions in the RF network: SUITE remote = v1.8.0.0; ESI RF motor = v1.6.0.0; ESI RF RQ Transceiver
= v1.6.0.0; and RF Switch Interface = v1.0.2.0
Major Updates:
Multiple SUITE Remotes can be joined to the network to provide local control for up to 16 motors each
(Arc remote) or up to 4 motors each (Step remote). Channels allow any remote to control any motor.
A Device Menu allows you to: Configure and Query SUITE Remotes, Manage Channels, Delete Devices,
and Identify Devices. See Appendix E for a description of the Device Menu.
Install Overview:
See Appendix F for an overview of the Installation Phases when using an ESI RF Bridge.
Parts and Accessories
Included:
ESI RF Bridge.
ESI RF Antenna 2.4 GHz (onboard).
External power supply 5 volt DC, 1A
(with interchangeable domestic /
international AC plugin adapters).
USB to Mini-B cable, 3 feet
(for external power supply).
Usage:
Indoor Use in Dry Locations Only.
Not Included:
SUITE remote.
PC computer.
RS-232 serial cable or USB-to-serial cable
(for PCs with no serial port).
USB Port (on the back):
The USB port is only for power, not data.
Use only the 5 volt DC external power
supply provided.
FRONT
BACK
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ESI RF Bridge —Factory Defaults
Version
1.0.4.0 (as shown on the bottom of the plastic case)
Power Up
Observe the ESI RF Bridge LED for initialization blink during power-up:
5 Blue
Baud rate
9600 8N1
Flow Control
Xon/Xoff
Echo received characters
Off
End-of-line sequence
CR (carriage return)
Flip position when using RQ
Yes
RQ Address
BSB (may be reassigned)
Definitions
ESI RF Bridge
ACTION
RESULTS
Hub Device
IMPORTANT: The ESI RF Bridge is always the Hub Device in an ESI
RF network. No other device can be the Hub Device.
Jog Once
Device moves a short distance in one direction.
Jog Twice
Device moves a short distance in one direction, then moves a short
distance in the opposite direction.
Join a Network
While Network Invite is active on the SUITE
remote and the ESI RF Bridge:
Plug in each ESI RF motor.
Plug in each ESI RF RQ Transceiver to
a powered RQ device.
Device jogs once to indicate the ESI RF or RQ device successfully
joined the network.
Network Button *
Triple press within 1 second.
A reset that clears network information. The Yellow LED blinks once,
turns on solid, then the Blue LED blinks twice (indicates the ESI RF
Bridge is a Hub Device). A serial string with the version number of the
ESI RF Bridge is sent to the PC or automation system.
Single press
Starts or stops Network Invite. Use only when the Yellow LED is off,
and you want to join a SUITE remote or other ESI RF devices to the
ESI RF network.
The Yellow LED flashes indefinitely.
Single-press the Network Button again to turn off Network Invite
(Yellow LED stops flashing).
Press and hold for 10 seconds, until
Yellow LED flashes once, then release.
A partial reset that resets the Baud Rate and Terminal Emulator
settings to factory default for the ESI RF Bridge.
Reset Button *
Single press
A full reset of the ESI RF Bridge to factory default.
The Blue LED blinks twice to indicate the ESI RF Bridge is a Hub
Device.
A serial string with the version number is sent to the PC or
automation system.
Network Invite
Press Network Button on ESI RF Bridge to
enable or disable Network Invite.
SUITE remote: press the STOP button (only
if the remote is already in the network).
The time frame while the Hub Device allows other ESI RF devices to
join the network.
ESI RF Bridge: Yellow LED flashes indefinitely.
SUITE Remote: Green LED flashes for 60 seconds.
Network Search
Apply power to an ESI RF device and the
device will search for a network to join.
ESI RF motors and ESI RF RQ Transceivers will become a Hub
Device and create their own network, if no other networks are found in
up to 3 minutes. SUITE remotes and the RF Switch Interface only join
existing networks. The ESI RF Bridge is always the Hub Device and
never performs a network search.
* If you are in the Configuration Menu, you must exit the menu before pressing the Network Button or the Reset Button.

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A. ESI RF Devices and RQ Devices —Initial Setup
The ESI RF Bridge communicates with all ESI RF devices as well as RQ motor controls or RQ motors that are
connected to ESI RF RQ Transceivers.
ESI RF Motors and Remotes
An ESI RF Motor should be in the following state before joining to a network:
Limits set, network information cleared, then unplugged.
NOTE: Limits can be set, cleared, and adjusted on an ESI RF motor after it joins the network by
using the motor head buttons or a SUITE remote.
SUITE Remote —at factory default and asleep.
For details about using a SUITE remote in an ESI RF network, see the M40/50RF System Quick
Setup Guide on the ESI website: SUITE Arc Remote web page.
RQ Devices (Motors and Motor Controls) —Connected to ESI RF RQ Transceiver
Prepare RQ devices for inclusion into an ESI RF network, but do not plug in the ESI RF RQ Transceiver yet.
1. The RQ device must be in the following state before connecting to an ESI RF RQ Transceiver:
a. Factory Default —all options set to factory default.
b. Limits set:
i. If RQ control, limits on the motor being controlled must be set and the control
calibrated.
ii. If RQ motor, the limits must be set.
2. Follow the setup instructions contained in the ESI RF RQ Transceiver Install Guide on the ESI website:
ESI RF RQ Transceiver web page.
3. The RQ device —motor or motor control —must be powered up. The ESI RF RQ Transceiver will be
connected in a later step. An RQ motor control must have a standard motor connected to provide
feedback (jogs), as the ESI RF network is set up.
B. ESI RF Bridge —Connections
Hardware Requirements
ESI RF Bridge (with 5 volt DC power supply and “USB to Mini-B”cable).
PC computer or laptop with DB-9 style (DE-9) serial port, or USB port for a USB Serial Adaptor cable.
oTerminal program for the PC, such as HyperTerminal or TeraTerm. Do not use Hercules.
oRS-232 male to female cable or USB Serial Adaptor cable (USB with DB-9 style male connector).
OPTIONAL: one or more SUITE remotes, which provide an additional method of motor administration
and control for up to 16 motors each (Arc remote) or up to 4 motors each (Step remote).
Terminal Emulator Settings
NOTE: these settings are for HyperTerminal. Other terminal emulators may require Local Echo ON.
Serial Port Settings: 9600 baud, 8 bits, no parity, 1 stop bit
Flow Control: Software Xon/Xoff
Local Echo: OFF
Do not insert a linefeed after CR.
RS-232 Cable and Pinout
Standard DB-9 style to DB-9 style RS-232 serial cables are used to connect a PC/laptop or automation
system to the ESI RF Bridge. See the illustration below.

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NOTE: the CTS and RTS wires can be omitted when using Xon/Xoff flow control.
C. ESI RF Bridge —Setup and Configuration
1. Hook it up —the PC and Serial Cable. (see the Specifications and Installation Instructions file).
a. Turn on the PC.
b. Connect the RS-232 cable (or USB Serial Adaptor cable) from the PC to the RS-232 port on the ESI RF
Bridge (do not power up the ESI RF Bridge yet).
c. Launch the terminal emulator program and create a new connection with the correct terminal emulator
settings and connected to an open COM port.
d. Connect the “USB to Mini-B”cable between the 5 volt DC external power supply and the ESI RF Bridge.
NOTE: The USB port on the ESI RF Bridge is used only for power, not data.
2. Apply power to the ESI RF Bridge.
a. Plug in the 5 volt DC external power supply to AC power.
b. Observe the ESI RF Bridge LED for initialization during power-up.
Version blink: 5 Blue (version 1.0.4.0)
c. The version report serial string is sent over the RS-232 connection to the terminal emulator or automation
system: !BSBv1.0.4.0; (NOTE: “BSB” is the default RQ address of the ESI RF Bridge).
3. Configure the ESI RF Bridge.
Use the terminal emulator to configure the ESI RF Bridge and send commands to the RF devices and/or RQ
devices that are in the ESI RF network.
For an explanation of the Configuration Menu settings shown below, see Appendix A.
NOTE: HyperTerminal is used as the example below. Other terminal emulators may require different “echo”
and “line termination character” settings.
In the Terminal Emulator:
a. Press Ctrl-C to launch the Configuration Menu.
Only the last item in the Configuration Menu shows in the terminal emulator (HyperTerminal). To
see all of the menu items, turn on the Echo and Linefeed characters using the next two steps.
b. Press the “2” key.
Sets Echo to “on” to see Rx characters on the screen.
c. Press the “3” key.
Sets the line termination character to CR+LF (carriage return and line feed).

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Configuration Menu:
d. OPTIONAL: change the Baud Rate.
1. Press the “1” key OR use an arrow key to select the “Baud rate” entry in the Configuration Menu,
then press the Enter key.
2. In the Baud rate sub-menu, press the “1” “2” or “3” key OR use an arrow key to select a different
Baud rate, then press the Enter key.
Baud rate sub-menu:
3. Change the Baud rate in the terminal emulator program on the PC to match the ESI RF Bridge.
4. Power-cycle the ESI RF Bridge.
NOTE: the Baud rate does not change on the ESI RF Bridge until power is turned off, then turned
back on.
To return to the Configuration Menu from the Baud rate sub-menu:
Press the “0” key OR use an arrow key to select the “Back” entry, then press the Enter key.
e. OPTIONAL: change other settings, by selecting the item in the Configuration Menu, and making a
selection in the sub-menu that appears.
f. Exit the Configuration Menu: Press the “0” key or use an arrow key to select the “Exit Configuration”
entry in the Configuration Menu, then press the Enter key.
D. STEPS —Create an ESI RF Network
IMPORTANT: A SUITE remote is OPTIONAL.
RF MOTOR: Each SUITE Arc remote (Setup Mode) can administer up to 16 ESI RF motors —
Toggle Motor Direction, Set/Adjust/Clear Limits and set the PRESET. The SUITE Step remote
can administer up to 4 ESI RF motors.
RF MOTOR: If no SUITE remote is in the network, Toggle Motor Direction and
Set/Adjust/Clear Limits can be performed using the head buttons on an ESI RF motor.
RQ MOTOR / STANDARD MOTOR: A SUITE remote can only set the PRESET on RQ motors
or RQ motor controls (standard motor) that are connected to the ESI RF RQ Transceiver.
USER MODE: A SUITE remote in User Mode can control all motors in a network.

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1. If the Configuration Menu is showing in the terminal emulator, select “0. Exit Configuration”.
2. Verify that no devices are currently joined to the ESI RF Bridge (which is the Hub device).
a. In the terminal emulator, press Ctrl-T to show the Device List.
b. If the Device List is empty, continue with Step 3.
Empty Device List:
c. If the Device List contains devices, then triple-press (within 1 second) the Network Button on the
ESI RF Bridge.
The Yellow LED blinks once, turns on solid, then the Blue LED blinks twice.
A serial string with the version number is sent to the PC or automation system.
d. In the terminal emulator, press Ctrl-T again to show the Device List, which should now be empty.
Exit the Ctrl-T screen by pressing Ctrl-C, then choose “0. Exit Configuration”.
Continue with Step 3.
3. On the ESI RF Bridge, start Network Invite by pressing the Network Button once.
a. The Yellow LED is flashing (and remains flashing until the Network Button is pressed again).
b. NOTE: if you are not using SUITE remotes in the network, skip to Step 6.
4. ONLY IF USING A SUITE REMOTE: join each remote to the network (remotes at Factory Default).
a. Press the PRESET, UP, STOP, or DOWN button to “wake up” and initiate Network Search.
Green PRESET LED is on solid.
b. After a few seconds, the SUITE remote joins the ESI RF network.
The Group 1 LED is on solid, and the Red PRESET button is on solid.
c. Press and hold the STOP button for approximately 5 seconds, until the Green LED blinks twice
and turns off AND the Group 1 LED turns off.
NOTE: When a remote joins the RF network, the Hub device (ESI RF Bridge) is put into
the Group 1, Slot 1 position in the remote’s Device Table. This step moves the Hub
device (ESI RF Bridge) from Group 1, Slot 1 into a special 17th slot, reserved only for the
Hub device. Now, all 16 regular group slots (Arc remote) or all 4 regular group slots (Step
remote) are available for motors.
d. Press the Network Button once on ESI RF Bridge to turn off Network Invite.
Yellow LED on the ESI RF Bridge turns OFF.
e. RECOMMENDATION: join all SUITE remotes to the ESI RF Bridge, then continue with Step 5.
5. ONLY IF USING A SUITE REMOTE —join RF devices to the network.
IMPORTANT: For the remainder of network setup, issue the Network Invite from each SUITE
remote to join other RF devices to the network. For each SUITE remote, join the
devices needed, then go to the next SUITE remote and join devices, until each
SUITE remote controls the desired group of motors. See Steps a. and b. below.

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a. Wake up the remote, then press and release the STOP button to initiate Network Invite.
Remote: Green LED under PRESET flashes for up to 60 seconds while Network Invite is
active.
ESI RF Bridge: Yellow LED also flashes to indicate Network Invite is active.
b. Apply power to an RF motor, or plug in the ESI RF RQ Transceiver to a powered motor control.
IMPORTANT: On the SUITE remote, Network Invite turns OFF after 60 seconds. Make sure
Network Invite is ON before joining devices to the network.
NOTES:
Press the STOP button on the SUITE remote to toggle Network Invite ON and OFF.
All networked devices are shown in the Device List of the ESI RF Bridge and can be
administered and controlled with the ESI RF Bridge.
6. Join all motors to the RF Network —NO SUITE REMOTES.
a. Apply power to each ESI RF motor, and plug in an ESI RF RQ Transceiver into each RQ motor or
RQ motor control, until all devices are joined to the network.
b. Each device jogs when it joins the network, which normally happens within a few seconds.
7. Stop Joining Devices to the RF Network.
a. Press the Network Button once on the ESI RF Bridge to stop Network Invite.
b. Yellow LED turns off.
8. In the terminal emulator, press Ctrl-T to show the Device List. Verify that all devices successfully
joined the network.
IMPORTANT
The RQ address of each device is automatically reassigned to a new 3-digit RQ address as it
joins the network: 001, 002, 003, and so on.
For the Type of device: 01 is a SUITE remote, and 06 is an ESI RF motor or ESI RF RQ
Transceiver (connected to an RQ motor or RQ motor control).
The ESI RF Bridge does not show in the Device List.
Below is screenshot of a Device List with five devices:
one SUITE remote (RQ address = 001).
four other devices (RQ addresses = 002, 003, 004, and 005).

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9. Configure the ESI RF network —use SUITE remotes and terminal emulator.
a. Use the SUITE remote to configure motors.
ESI RF motors: Toggle Motor Direction, Set/Adjust/Clear Limits and set the PRESET.
RQ motors / Standard motors (connected to the ESI RF RQ Transceiver): set the PRESET.
b. Use the terminal emulator or automation system and the RQ commands listed in Appendix C to
set scenes in the ESI RF network.
NOTE: Enter RQ commands in the terminal emulator while at the Device List screen (Ctrl-T).
IMPORTANT: If you are not using a SUITE remote in the ESI RF network, you must set limits
on ESI RF motors before joining the RF motors to the network, in order to use
RQ commands from the terminal emulator to configure and control the ESI RF
motors.
c. Use the Device Menu commands in the ESI RF Bridge, listed in Appendix E, to further manage
the RF network:
Configure and Query the SUITE Remote
Manage Channels
Delete Devices
Identify Device
10. AUTOMATION SYSTEM: If the ESI RF Bridge will be connected to an automation system after the
ESI RF network is set up, the Echo (On) and Line Termination character (CR+LF) that were turned
ON previously in the ESI RF Bridge’s Configuration Menu must be turned OFF using the terminal
emulator. See Steps below:
To reverse Echo (On) and Line Termination character (CR+LF) in the terminal emulator:
a. Press Ctrl-C to enter the Configuration Menu.
b. Press the “2” key.
c. Press the “3” key.
d. Press the “0” key to exit the Configuration Menu.
11. Verify that the Yellow LED on the ESI RF Bridge is OFF. If the Yellow LED is flashing, press the
Network Button once to turn the LED off.
12. Disconnect the PC from the ESI RF Bridge.
13. Connect the automation system to the ESI RF Bridge.
14. Put the SUITE remotes into User Mode, for handoff to the customer.
15. END.

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Specifications
Usage
Indoor Use in Dry Locations Only.
Ordinary Protection (not protected against harmful ingress of moisture).
Power
USB power draw from the USB 5VDC Power Supply: 5VDC 1A max (<0.1A typical)
Frequency
2.4 GHz
Operating Temperature
Range
+41°F to +95°F (+5°C to +35°C)
Transportation and Storage
Temperatures
0°F to +120°F (-18°C to +49°C)
Maximum Altitude
13,500 ft (4,115 m)
Weight
ESI RF Bridge: 0.26 lb (0.12 kg)
Dimensions
ESI RF Bridge: Width: 3.81 in (96.7 mm)
Height: 3.81 in (96.7 mm)
Depth: 0.93 in (23.6 mm)
Listed Accessories
External USB 5VDC power supply.
USB cable (power only, not data).
Interchangeable AC plugin adaptors (domestic and international).
Cleaning Instructions
ESI RF Bridge:
1. Disconnect power.
2. Unplug cable and power cord.
3. Wipe the device’s outside surface lightly with a clean, soft cloth dampened with
water.
Optional Remote Control:
1. Wipe the device’s outside surface lightly with a clean, soft cloth dampened with
water.
Safety Instructions
Also, see the Installer’s Manual & Instructions before using this product.
WARNING:
Important safety instructions. It is important for the safety of persons to follow these instructions. Save these
instructions.
Do not allow children to play with fixed controls. Keep remote controls away from children.
Frequently examine the installation for imbalance and signs of wear or damage to cables. Do not use if
repair or adjustment is necessary.
Please instruct the Operator to disconnect the external power supply, remove the plug of the power
supply cord of the external power supply from the AC Mains Outlet (or remove the wall-mount power
supply from the AC Mains Outlet): please ensure that the Mains Outlet is easily accessible for this
purpose.

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Regulatory Compliance
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.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation
est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit
accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
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 frequency 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.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be
impaired.
FCC ID: P7RRFBRIDGE
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.
IC: 7206A-RFBRIDGE
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
This symbol means that this product complies with the European Union Harmonised
Standards for the Low Voltage Directive and EN 60335-1: 2012
This symbol means that this product complies with International Standard EN 55011: 2007
and AS/NZS 4268: 2008
This symbol cautions the user to refer to all of the instructions and warnings specified in the
User Guide and the Installer’s Manual & Instructions before using this product.
This symbol indicates an RS-232 port.
This symbol means that this product must be disposed of separately from household waste
and must be disposed of according to local laws and regulations for electrical and electronic
waste.

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Appendix A —Configuration Menu Settings
Configuration Menu Entry
Default
Setting
Description
0. Exit Configuration
n/a
Exits the ESI RF Bridge configuration menu.
1. Baud rate
9600
Choices:
9600, 19200, 115200
2. Bridge echoes Rx’d characters
off
Choices:
off = do not echo characters to the display.
on = echo characters to the display.
3. Line termination character(s)
CR
Choices:
CR = moves the cursor to the beginning of the same line.
CR+LF = moves the cursor to the beginning of the next line.
4. Semicolon action
Terminates
command
Choices:
Terminates command = parses and transmits single commands each
time a semicolon or CR is received.
Separates commands = allows multiple commands to be received
before processing. Commands are parsed and transmitted after a CR
is received.
5. Flip position when using RQ
Yes
Choices: See NOTE 1 below.
Yes = position reports from RF devices are flipped to match the
position reporting scheme of RQ devices.
No = position reports from RF devices are not flipped.
6. Pass Device Information Frame
Never
Choices: See NOTE 2 below.
Never = do not transmit Device Information Frames over the serial
interface.
When using ESI RF = transmit Device Information Frames over the
serial interface when the last command received was an RF command
and not an RQ command.
Always = transmit Device Information Frames over the serial interface
whenever one is received from an RF device.
7. Reset Network Parameters
n/a
A reset that clears all network information from the ESI RF Bridge. The
same as doing a triple-press on the Network Button on the side of the
ESI RF Bridge.
Selecting this choice opens a second screen titled “Reset Network
Parameters” which is like a Confirm menu.
Press “1” to “Reset ESI RF Bridge Network Parameters.”
8. Reset to Factory Defaults
n/a
A full reset of the ESI RF Bridge to factory default. The same as doing
a single-press of the Reset Button on the side of the ESI RF Bridge.
Selecting this choice opens a second screen titled “Reset to
Factory Defaults” which is like a Confirm menu.
Press “1” to “Reset ESI RF Bridge to Factory Defaults.”
NOTE 1
a. By default, RQ devices report 99 percent when at the fully closed limit, and 0 percent when at the fully open limit, with the exception of
the FOREST Shuttle® motor, where 0 percent is the fully closed limit.
b. By default, RF devices report 0.0 percent when at the fully closed limit, and 99.9 percent when at the fully open limit.
c. When the RQ protocol is used, the position is reported as two digits (0-99) from RQ devices that use the ESI RF RQ Transceiver.
d. When the RF protocol is used, the position is reported as two digits (0-99) from RQ devices, and as three digits (0.0-99.9) from RF
devices.
NOTE 2
a. A Device Information Frame is an RF protocol message that contains detailed information about an RF device.

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Appendix B —RQ Message Format
An RQ message always begins with the Start Character “!” (a.k.a. Bang) and ends with the End Character “;”
(semicolon). There will always be an Address (3 ASCII characters) and a Command (1 ASCII character) as
shown in the table below. In some cases, the Data field is a variable number of characters or no Data. A “?”
(question mark) in the Data field signifies a query message. For Downlink messages, the End Character is “;” or
<CR> (both are treated the same). For Uplink messages, the End Character can be set using the ESI RF Bridge
Configuration Menu to be “;” or <CR>.
RQ Addressing is always three ASCII characters composed of only 0-9 and A-Z. For the case where an address
is 000 —the global command —all RF devices networked to the ESI RF Bridge are being addressed and for that
reason, no device can have 000 as its RQ address. The ESI RF Bridge is factory addressed at BSB. RQ devices
are given random addresses from the factory (first character will be between “C” and “Z”).
Uplink
Messages from the RF devices, relayed to the PC/automation system via the ESI RF Bridge.
Downlink
Messages from the PC/automation system, relayed to the RF devices via the ESI RF Bridge.
The following is an example of a Downlink message from the PC/automation system to the ESI RF Bridge
requesting its version. The literal command string is “!BSBv?;”
Start Character
Address
Command
Data
End Character
!
BSB
v
?
;
Improperly formatted Downlink messages or message content that is out of range will cause the message to be
discarded by the ESI RF Bridge and an Uplink error message generated (!BSBU;).
Appendix C —RQ Commands
The RQ commands and responses in the table below are valid when sent to the ESI RF Bridge from a PC or
automation system.
BSB = the default RQ address of the ESI RF Bridge.
RQ
Command
Data
Description
Example
Response
Notes
@ / A
3 characters
(0-9 or A-Z)
Re-address the
SUITE remote
!001@RM1;
RQ Address change report.
!RM1A001;
This device’s RQ address was
changed from 001 to RM1.
v
?
Report version
!BSBv?;
!BSBv1.0.4.0;
The ESI RF Bridge’s firmware
version is 1.0.4.0
v
?
Report version
!001v?;
!001v1.8.0.0;
This device’s firmware version
is 1.8.0.0
NOTE: the SUITE remote and
all other devices will report a
firmware version number.
NOTE: the SUITE remote
must be awake.
v
Global “All”
?
Report version
!000v?;
!BSBv1.0.4.0; ...
The ESI RF Bridge reports
first, followed by version
reports from all of the RF
devices.
The ESI RF Bridge’s firmware
version is 1.0.4.0
NOTE: the devices will report
in random order.

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o
none
Move open
!002o;
!000o;
No RQ message report.
Motor moves to fully Open.
All motors move to fully Open.
!000 is a Global “All”
command.
c
none
Move close
!002c;
!000c;
No RQ message report.
Motor moves to fully Closed.
All motors move to fully
Closed.
!000 is a Global “All”
command.
s
none
Stop
!002s;
!000s;
No RQ message report.
Motor stops.
All motors Stop.
!000 is a Global “All”
command.
i
none
Identify
!001i;
!002i;
!000i;
No RQ message report.
Remote blinks (STOP button).
Motor jogs. Yellow LED blinks.
All: motors jog, remotes blink.
Used to identify which motor is
assigned to an RQ address.
!000 is a Global “All”
command.
m
destination*
(00-99)
Move to intermediate
position (2 digit)
!002m23;
No RQ message report.
Motor moves to 23% away from
reference.
Motor is stopped 23% away
from reference.
M
destination
(000-999)
Move to intermediate
position (3 digit)
!002M237;
No RQ message report.
Moves to 23.7% away from
reference.
Motor is stopped 23.7% away
from reference.
NOTE: The RQ command to
request a 3-digit position (“R”)
is currently not supported.
r
?
Request 2 digit
position now
!002r?;
2 digit position report if
motor is stopped.
For example: !002r23;
Motor is stopped 23% away
from reference.
SCENES: Scenes cannot be “defined” while the motor is moving.
d
scene s
Define a scene
!002dC23;
!000dC23;
No RQ message report.
If RF Motor, RQ Motor or
standard motor/RQ motor
control:
jogs twice, but does not move
to the scene.
All motors jog twice, but do
not move to the scene.
Define Scene “C” at 23% away
from reference for this motor.
NOTE: By default, Scene “0” is
used for the PRESET button
on the SUITE remote.
!000 is a Global “All”
command.
d
scene s
h = set scene to here
(where we are now)
!002dCh;
!000dCh;
No RQ message report.
Motor jogs twice.
All motors jog twice.
Scene “C” is set at current,
stopped position of motor(s).
!000 is a Global “All”
command.
g
scene s
Execute scene
!002gC;
!000gC;
No RQ message report.
Motor goes to Scene C.
All motors go to Scene C, if
they are included in the scene.
If motor is already at position
for Scene C, or motor is not in
Scene C, no movement
happens.
!000 is a Global “All”
command.
d
scene s
NS
Clear a scene
!002dCNS;
!000dCNS;
No RQ message report.
Motor jogs twice.**
All motors jog twice.**
Do not act on Scene “C” for
this motor.
!000 is a Global “All”
command. Clears Scene “C”
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* 00 means at reference (for RQ, default = open), 99 means at limit away from reference (closed). The percentages can be flipped when
using the “Flip position” option in the Configuration Menu of the ESI RF Bridge.
NOTE: positions may not be evenly spaced depending on method of lift and motor response to load.
NOTE: 2 digit positions repeat the 1st digit as the 3rd digit to evenly space the fractional part. For example: 27% is converted to
27.2%. When a position is reported as 2 digits, the 3rd digit is ignored (not rounded).
**For ESI RF RQ Transceivers —product label = v1.5.0 and earlier / firmware = v1.5.0.1 and earlier —the motor will jog once when a
scene is cleared.
For ESI RF motors —product label = v1.4.0 and earlier / firmware = v1.4.0.6 and earlier —the motor does not jog and the scene is
not cleared.
sScene number is one of 62 possible: from 0 to 9, A to Z, a to z
Appendix D —Unsupported RQ Commands
These RQ commands are not supported when sent to an ESI RF Bridge from a PC or automation system.
BSB = the default RQ address of the ESI RF Bridge.
!BSBU; the “U”= undefined or invalid message.
RQ
Command
Data
Description
Send
Response
Notes
~
Randomize the ESI RF
Bridge’s RQ address
!BSB~;
!BSBU;
Not allowed.
~
Randomize the RQ
address of all RQ devices
(Global “All)
!000~;
!BSBU;
Not allowed.
~
Randomize the RQ
address of one RQ device
!002~;
!BSBU;
Not allowed.
@
Global “All”
3 characters
(0-9 or A-Z)
Re-address all devices
!000@AAA
!BSBU;
Illegal command.
d
- (minus sign)
Clear all scenes on motor
!002d-;
!BSBU;
Currently not supported.
N
?
Request the ESI RF
Bridge’s default name
!BSBN?;
!BSBU;
Not allowed.
The name parameter is not
supported on the ESI RF Bridge
or on RF devices networked to
the ESI RF Bridge.
N
1-16
characters
Assign a name to the ESI
RF Bridge
!BSBNrf_bridge;
!BSBU;
Not allowed.
Cannot assign a name to the
ESI RF Bridge.
R
?
Request 3 digit position
now
!002R?;
3 digit position
report if stopped.
Currently not supported.

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Appendix E —Device Menu, Ctrl-D in the Terminal Emulator
The Device menu is new to the ESI RF Bridge (v1.0.4.0). The Device menu has powerful configuration options to
manage all of the ESI RF devices in the RF network. The Device Menu also has built-in HELP screens available
for each of the options.
Press Ctrl-D to show the Device Menu in the terminal emulator (must exit the “Configuration Menu” first).
Definition —Channel
Channel
(ESI RF)
The ESI RF Bridge uses the concept of Channels instead of Groups. In an ESI RF Bridge network,
each SUITE remote button can control only one channel. Each button can be assigned to control any
channel from 0 through 31. Each ESI RF motor/ESI RF RQ Transceiver in the network can have up to
32 channels Enabled. Channel 0 (zero) is the ALL channel and is enabled by default. On the SUITE
remote in User Mode, instead of a single button controlling only 4 motors, a single button can now
control up to 254 motors (1 SUITE remote + 254 motors = 255 total devices).
The Device Menu has the following four configuration options:
1. Configure and Query SUITE Remote
2. Manage Channels
3. Delete Devices
4. Identify Device
1. Configure and Query SUITE Remote
Create a Master SUITE Remote
Use this menu item to create a Master SUITE Remote.
A Master SUITE Remote is a remote where channel 0 (ALL) is assigned to button 1. In User Mode, this
SUITE Remote will control all motors when button 1 is selected, as long as channel 0 is turned ON for all
motors. All motors have channel 0 (ALL) turned ON by default, but channel 0 can be turned OFF also.

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Query Which Channels a SUITE Remote Controls
Use this menu item to find out the channel assigned to each button on a SUITE remote.
As each SUITE remote is joined to the network, the ESI RF Bridge assigns a channel to each button on the
remote, in ascending order, from channel 1 to channel 31.
IMPORTANT: The ESI RF Bridge has a maximum of 32 channels available (0 through 31 = 32). Channel 0
is the ALL channel.
For example, if the first remote joined is an Arc remote (4 buttons), then the assignment is:
Button 1 gets Channel 1
Button 2 gets Channel 2
Button 3 gets Channel 3
Button 4 gets Channel 4
If the next remote joined is a Step remote (1 button), then the assignment is:
Button 1 gets Channel 5
If the next remote joined is an Arc remote (4 buttons), then the assignment is:
Button 1 gets Channel 6
Button 2 gets Channel 7
Button 3 gets Channel 8
Button 4 gets Channel 9
and so on.
NOTE:
If enough remotes are joined, so that a channel assignment past channel 31 is needed, all remotes joined
after channel 31 will get one of the following default assignments. Any channel assignment can be
changed using the Device Menu in the ESI RF Bridge —do this only after all remotes/motors have joined.
SUITE Arc remote:
Button 1 gets Channel 1
Button 2 gets Channel 2
Button 3 gets Channel 3
Button 4 gets Channel 4
SUITE Step remote:
Button 1 gets Channel 1
2. Manage Channels
Use this menu to Enable, Disable, or Query channels on motors.

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NOTE: The ESI RF Bridge has a maximum of 32 channels available (0 through 31 = 32).
Each motor that joins a network has channel 0 (ALL) enabled by default. One other channel is enabled if a
motor joins a network through a SUITE remote. For example, a second SUITE Arc remote is joined to the ESI
RF Bridge. This remote gets a channel assignment of:
Button 1 gets Channel 5
Button 2 gets Channel 6
Button 3 gets Channel 7
Button 4 gets Channel 8
If a motor is now joined to the remote on Button 1 (channel assignment = 5) then that motor will automatically
have channel 5 enabled. Therefore, this motor has channel 0 enabled (by default) and channel 5 enabled
(when joined to button 1 on SUITE remote #2). All other channels are OFF.
ESI RF currently supports a maximum of 32 channels within each RF network. Motors can have all 32
channels Enabled or Disabled, allowing you to create and control subgroups within an ESI RF network. When
a channel is enabled on a motor, then any SUITE remote that controls that channel also controls that motor.
3. Delete Devices
Use this menu to delete devices (motors or remotes) from the Device Table in the ESI RF Bridge.
NOTE:
The device is ONLY deleted from the Device Table in the ESI RF Bridge. The device is not deleted from
the RF network. To delete a motor from the RF network, see the M40/50 System Quick Setup Guide
“Disassociate a Motor from the Network” section.
4. Identify Device
Use this menu to find devices in the RF network by “identifying” them through movement (motors) and/or a
blinking LED (motors and remotes).
Identify Behavior
ESI RF Bridge —using the “Identify Device” menu:
Sent to remote: the Stop button blinks for 30 seconds.
Sent to motor: the motor jogs for 30 seconds and the yellow LED blinks for 50 seconds.
Terminal Emulator —using the RQ command for Identify:
Sent to remote: the Stop button blinks 5 times.
Sent to motor: the motor jogs once and the yellow LED blinks for 20 seconds.
NOTE:
Only “identify” one device at a time to avoid confusion.

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Appendix F —Installation Phases
The following instructions are an overview of the different phases required for a successful RF network setup.
Installation Phases
There are two distinct stages of the installation: the Setup Phase and the Operational Phase.
The Setup Phase involves:
Forming an RF network.
Joining remotes to the network.
Joining motors to the network.
Setting motor limits using the remotes.
Using RQ commands to set scenes, for the automation system.
Enabling channels on motors for local control (using remotes), if needed.
Assigning channels to buttons on remotes for local control, if needed.
The Operational Phase involves:
Putting remotes into “User Mode.”
Providing RQ addresses to the automation system integrator.
Providing the end user with operational instruction.
Understanding RQ Addresses
Each motor and SUITE remote joined to an ESI RF Bridge will have a unique RQ address assigned to it. The RQ
address is a 3-character address composed of numbers, uppercase letters, or a combination of both. RQ
addresses are assigned by the ESI RF Bridge in sequential order as devices are joined to the RF network. The
ESI RF Bridge will start with address 001, 002, 003, and so on. After address 009, letters are assigned starting
with address 00A, 00B, 00C, and so on. The RQ addresses can be changed after the device is joined to the ESI
RF Bridge.
IMPORTANT: Keep track of the RQ addresses to stay organized. The RQ address is the address used in
automation systems, BMS gateways, and mobile device control.
Understanding Channels
In order for motors to respond to a SUITE remote, at least one channel must be enabled. There are 32 channels
available (0 through 31) and motors can have any number of these channels enabled. A motor’s channel always
responds to the corresponding channel on a SUITE remote. For example, a motor with channel 3 enabled will
respond to all SUITE remotes sending commands on channel 3. A motor with channels 3, 10, and 25 will respond
to all SUITE remotes sending commands on channel 3 or 10 or 25. Channels are only used with SUITE remotes.
Channel Assignment
All motors have Channel 0 (ALL) enabled by default. When an RF motor, or ESI RF RQ Transceiver
connected to a motor control, joins the RF network a second channel gets enabled. The second channel is
based on the Group button (1, 2, 3, or 4) on the SUITE remote and the channel that the ESI RF Bridge had
assigned to that Group button when the SUITE remote joined the network. For example, if there were two
SUITE Arc remotes joined to the network, and if the motor joined on the Group 3 button on remote #2, then
the motor would have channel 0 enabled (default) and also channel 7 enabled. (SUITE remote #1 would have
channels 1-4 assigned to Group buttons 1-4, and SUITE remote #2 would have channels 5-8 assigned to
Group buttons 1-4.)
Device Menu
The Device Menu on the ESI RF Bridge can be used to change channel assignments on both SUITE remotes
and motors, after the devices are joined to the RF network.

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Appendix G —Using Menus on the ESI RF Bridge
Using Menus on the ESI RF Bridge
In order to access the menus, the ESI RF Bridge must be connected to a computer running a terminal emulator
program, such as HyperTerminal. Three menus are available from within the terminal emulator:
Ctrl-C —Configuration Menu
oChange terminal emulator settings
oReset the ESI RF Bridge network parameters
oReset the ESI RF Bridge to factory defaults
Ctrl-T —Device List
oShows a list of devices currently joined to the ESI RF Bridge (the RF network)
oShows the RQ address of each device
oShows the Type of device (remote or motor)
Ctrl-D —Device Menu (configuration options for motors and SUITE remotes)
oConfigure and Query SUITE Remote
oManage Channels
oDelete Devices
oIdentify Device
Appendix H —ESI RF Commands
ESI RF Commands entered using a terminal emulator are fully supported and contain commands that can be
used to configure ESI RF motors if no SUITE remote is used in the network, for example, Toggle Motor Direction
and Set/Clear/Adjust Limits.
The syntax for ESI RF Commands is significantly different than RQ Commands and is not documented here. If
there is a need for ESI RF Commands, contact ESI Technical Support for details.
NOTE: If no SUITE remote is in the network, the motor configuration functions can be performed using the head
buttons on the ESI RF motor.
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