Genie RF200D User manual
User Manual
Please read these instructions carefully before operating the unit
and keep for further reference.
V2
IP65 200m Analogue Wireless
RF Data Transceiver
RF200D
Contents
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1.0 Introduction..........................................................................................................3
1.1 Product Features...........................................................................................4
1.2 Specification ................................................................................................4
2.0 Hardware .............................................................................................................5
2.1 Hardware Layout..........................................................................................5
2.2 Hardware Description .................................................................................6
3.0 Basic Functions ....................................................................................................8
4.0 Status / Signal LED’s ...........................................................................................9
5.0 Additional Features..............................................................................................10
6.0 RF200D Programming .........................................................................................11
6.1 RF200D Pairing Example..............................................................................11
6.2 Data Channel – Pairing ................................................................................11
6.3 Data Channel – Set Baud Rate ....................................................................12
6.4 Data Channel – Set Parity............................................................................12
6.5 Data Channel – Protocol .............................................................................12
6.6 Input Channels 1 & 2 – Transmit Pairing Signal ...........................................13
6.7 Input Channels 1 & 2 – Set Input Mode .......................................................13
6.8 Input Channels 1 & 2 – Internal Input To Output Pairing.............................13
6.9 Output Channels 1 & 2 – Pairing..................................................................14
6.10 Output Channels 1 & 2 – Operational Modes ............................................14
6.11 Output Channels 1 & 2 – Timer Periods ......................................................14
6.12 Output Channels 1 & 2 – Relay Test ...........................................................15
6.13 Tamper Output / 3rd Channel – Overview ...............................................15
6.14 Tamper / Third Channel – Pairing..............................................................15
6.15 Tamper / Third Channel – Local Tamper Switch.......................................16
6.16 Tamper / Third Channel – Status Update Monitoring...............................16
6.17 Tamper / Third Channel – Relay Test.........................................................16
6.18 Status Update Period.................................................................................16
6.19 Repeat Mode – Pairing ...............................................................................17
6.20 RF Channel Selection ................................................................................17
6.21 Restore Factory Settings............................................................................17
7.0 RF200D Antenna Installation Guidelines .............................................................18
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Please read this instruction carefully before operating the product and keep it for further
reference. All examples and pictures used here are for reference only.
The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
The Genie RF200D is a full featured 433MHz wireless interface designed for short range
transmissions. The heart of the RF200D is the Si4455 radio transceiver which gives the
RF200D full bi-directional communication for its inputs, outputs, serial data and repeat
functions. Cased in an IP65 rated enclosure the RF200D is designed for indoor and outdoor
use.
Each RF200D has two input channels which can accept either an analogue input signal from
0 to 12V DC for remote monitoring, or a digital signal set by 4 thresholds.
Outputs 1 & 2 are volt free relay contacts and can be configured to work in three modes,
momentary, toggle and timed outputs (with intervals from 1 second to 30 minutes). An
option to pair its own input to output allows the RF200D to work as a timer as well as
transmitting its status to other paired
devices.
The third output can be switched between a tamper relay and a third channel. In tamper
mode the RF200D can monitor local and remote tamper switches, lost status update signal
from remote units or report a paired input from a remote unit. When not used as a tamper
circuit the third channel can function as a momentary volt free output.
Other features include a built in signal strength meter, site survey mode for the engineer
to check signal strengths when installing units and a RS232 / RS485 serial interface for
transmission of protocols Pelco P & D and any open channel protocol.
Please Note:
The RF200D (V2) is not backward compatible with the RF200D (V1) devices. The RF200D
version number is clearly printed on the PCB.
1.0 Introduction
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Electrical
Operating Voltage 10–14V DC (Max.)
Operating Current (Idle) 25mA (Max.)
Operating Current (All
Relays & LED’s) 100mA (Max.)
Relays Max. Working
Voltage 30V AC/DC
Relay Contact Type Volt Free
Relay 1 & 2 Max Current 1A
Relay 3 / Tamper Relay
Max. Current
1A
Input 1 & 2 Voltage 0 – 12V (12.75V Max)
Input 1 & 2 Resistance 20K Ohms
Data Channel
(Only on certain
models)
Interface Type RS232 or RS485
Baud Rate 2400 – 19200
Protocols Genlink, Open & Pelco P /D
Radio
Operating Frequencies 433.25 – 434.5MHz
Transmit Power <= 10mW
Radio Data Rate 40 KHz
Deviation 25KHz (SSB)
Bandwidth 114KHz
Others
Case Size without
Aerial and Grommet 115 × 65 × 40mm
Overall Size with
Aerial and Grommet 305 × 65 × 40mm
Ingress Protection IP65
Temperature Range -20 to +55°C
Relative Humidity 95% Non-Condensing
1.1 Product Features
• Repeat mode
• 6 RF channels
• Site survey mode
• Easy pairing menu
• Encrypted protocol
• DC10–14V operation
• 433MHz licence free
• Signal strength meter
• 3 x volt vree relay outputs
• 2 x analogue / digital Inputs
• RS232 or RS485 data channel
• IP65 (All Weather) rated enclosure
• Momentary, Toggle & Timer outputs
• Genlink, Pelco (D & P) and open protocols
• Timer outputs From 1 second to 30 Minutes
• Internal input to output pairing (for timer function)
• Missing status update monitoring (Signal jamming)
• 500m range in ideal conditions (requires line of sight)
1.2 Specification
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2.1 Hardware Layout
2.0 Hardware
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2.2 Hardware Description
Inputs 1 & 2
Listed below are the four modes of operation for Inputs 1 & 2:
Mode 1 – External 12V signal (Positive Trigger)
Mode 2 – External 12V signal (Negative Trigger)
Mode 3 – Self Sense (Normally Open)
Modes 4 Self Sense (Normally Closed)
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Outputs 1 & 2
Both outputs are volt free with normally open, normally closed contacts and are capable of
switching loads of up to 1A @ 30V. Under software control these outputs can be configured
to work in either momentary, toggle or timer mode. The electrical connections are as
follows:
Output 3 / Tamper Relay
Output 3 has volt free contacts and can switch up to 1A @ 30V. This output can be
configured to work as either a tamper circuit (energised normally closed) or a third channel
(Normally Open [NO]). Please refer to the programming section to configure this output.
The electrical connections are as follows:
Power Supplies
The RF200D works from a 10–14V DC (Max.) power supply. The RF200D is
also reverse polarity protected. If using a separate power supply to drive the inputs
please ensure the 0V connections are commoned together.
RS232 / RS485 Data Channel
The RF200D has a data channel with RS232 or RS485 supported. Serial baud rates from
2400 to 19200 are possible with none, odd or even parity. Supported protocols are:
Genlink, Pelco D & P and an open channel. The electrical connections for both the RS232
and RS485 are listed below:
Aerial Connector
A threaded M4 connector for mounting of the rubber duck aerial. Please ensure the aerial
has its supplied rubber washer fitted between the case and aerial, and that the aerial is
done up hand tight to create a waterproof seal. If the washer is not fitted or the aerial
is loose possible water damage may occur which is not covered under the product
guarantee.
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3.0 Basic Functions
While the RF200D is in normal operation the three PCB switches have some engineer
friendly features, as listed below:
Site Survey Mode
This mode sends out a beacon signal every second to assist the engineer in finding an
ideal location for installing the RF200D. You should aim for a minimum of 2–3 bars of signal
strength for a reliable link.
By pressing switches 1 & 2 together for a brief second the RF200D enters ‘Site Survey’
mode. Site Survey mode only sends out a beacon signal and does not control any of the
RF200D’s outputs. To exit this mode, again press switches 1 & 2 for a brief second, or
replace the box cover for 5 seconds. It is only advisable to enter one unit into site survey
mode at any particular time.
Channel 1 or 2 Input Test
Holding down either switch 1 or 2 for half a second sends the corresponding channel ‘ON’
signal. Any receiving device paired to this channel will activate its corresponding outputs.
Again this is useful for a engineer to check a channel is working correctly.
Tamper Switch
Holding down the tamper switch for 5 seconds simulates the box lid being closed and
switches off all of the internal status LED’s. The RF200D will also send a status packet on
the tamper switch changing state. There is also a one second delay when you release the
tamper switch before the status LED’s become active. Holding down the tamper switch
while in configuration mode for 5 seconds exits configuration mode without saving any
new changes.
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4.0 Status / Signal LED’s
Each input / output on the RF200D has a closely mounted status LED to indicate the
channel is active. For the signal strength a strip of 6 LED’s is mounted in the centre at the
top of the RF200D. A brief description of the status / signal LED’s is listed below:
Signal LED’s
The signal LED’s have two meanings. When the display raises from the bottom upwards this
indicates a received signal strength, depending on the receive level will depend on how
many LED’s will light. For a transmission the LED’s will pulse from the centre outwards.
Inputs / Outputs 1 & 2
The input / output LED’s for channels 1 & 2 flash at half second intervals when a channel is
active.
Channel 3 / Tamper
The status LED flashes at half second intervals providing the tamper fault is local, if a
remote tamper fault has been detected the status LED will pulse twice. When using this
output as a third channel the status LED will only flash at half second intervals when active.
Data Channel (Data Models Only)
The status LED on the data channel emits a short pulse when sending or receiving data
over the RS232 or RS485 port. If the status LED stays on continuously for half a second or
more there is a problem with either the serial port settings or the protocol used.
Power Saving
All LED’s will extinguish when the tamper switch is held down for more than 5 seconds.
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5.0 Additional Features
Status Updates
When an RF200D’s inputs change it automatically transmits an status update. This is
a normal procedure, but if the inputs do not change for a while the receiver does not
know if the transmitter is still functioning correctly. To overcome this the RF200D can be
programmed to transmit a status update at a given period.
Status updates have two main functions:
1. If a receiver becomes out of sync with the transmitter e.g. a power cut, receiving
automatic status updates will re-sync the receiver.
2. The receiver can also be programmed to detect missing status updates, if two or more
status updates are missing the receiver generates a tamper fault and the tamper LED
flashes twice to indicate a remote tamper fault.
To enable status updates please refer to the programming section.
Input Channels Analogue Updates
When an RF200D transmits a status update it measures the input voltages and
transmits this level as a digital value in 50mV steps. The purpose of this feature is
for remote data logging etc. and has no affect on the inputs previously described.
Repeat Function
An RF200D can repeat other RF200D’s signals. The repeating RF200D still can
use its own inputs and outputs while repeating other units. For an RF200D to
repeat another units data it physically has to receive the first transmission and
then re-transmit this on the same frequency. This is perfectly ok for status updates
but for the data channel if a high data throughput is required we cannot guarantee
its operation.
RF Channel Selection
Six RF channel channels are available in the 433–434MHz band. All RF200D
units must be on the same channel for them to communicate. If a particular
channel is found to be poor it is advisable to try another channel.
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6.0 RF200D Programming
The RF200D is configured by a software menu system using the status and signal LED’s to
show the currently selected options. When in configuration mode the currently selected
option is shown by one or more LED’s pulsing twice and the currently selected parameter
shown by one or more of the signal LED’s 1 – 4.
To Enter configuration mode hold down switches 1 & 2 for 3 seconds. Once 3 seconds have
elapsed all the RF200D’s LED’s flash 3 times. While in configuration mode, switches 1 – 3
work as follows:
• Switch 1 changes the current menu’s option.
• Switch 2 changes the currently selected parameter.
• Pressing switch 1 for three seconds saves all the new settings, flashes all of the RF200D
LED’s twice and reboots the system.
• Pressing the tamper switch for five seconds exits configuration mode and switches off
all LED’s without saving new settings.
6.1 RF200D Pairing Example
The RF200D follows the same procedure for pairing any input to an output including
the data channel and repeat mode. Listed below is an example to demonstrate how to
pair a single input to an output. The following pages in this manual describe the other
configuration modes for pairing the remaining peripherals.
To pair an input to an output is as follows:
1. Place both RF200D’s in configuration mode
2. Select an output channel to pair (first RF200D)
3. Select an input channel you wish to pair from (second RF200D)
4. On the second RF200D press the right button. The first RF200D’s signal LED 6 should
flash twice and the signal LED’s 1–5 should increment.
5. Save configuration by holding down switch 1 for three seconds
6. Test the connection by pressing the input channel switch for half a second and make
sure the second box responds.
7. Pairing complete!
6.2 Data Channel - Pairing
In this mode, briefly pressing the right switch of the RF200D transmits a pairing signal to
another device. If the RF200D receives a pairing signal from another device, signal LED6
flashes twice and the bottom 5 signal LED’s will increment.
1. Holding down the right switch for longer than 3 seconds clears any previously paired
devices from this channel. It’s only possible to pair a data channel with another data
channel. Listed below are the LED states for data channel pairing.
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6.3 Data Channel - Set Baud Rate
In this mode, briefly pressing the right switch changes the baud rate from 2400 to
19200 for the RS232 / RS485 port. The baud rate must match the other communicating
equipment’s baud rate to function correctly. Listed below are the LED states for the
different baud rates.
6.4 Data Channel - Set Parity
In this mode, briefly pressing the right switch changes the parity for the RS232 / RS485
port. The parity must match the other communicating equipment’s parity to function
correctly. Listed below are the LED states for the different parity settings.
6.5 Data Channel - Protocol
In this mode, briefly pressing the right switch changes the selected protocol for
the RS232 / RS485 port. Currently three protocols are available and are listed
below:
1. Genlink protocol. This protocol is used for outputting all paired devices radio
transmissions over either RS232 or RS485 port. It is also possible to control a paired
RF200D’s outputs via this protocol. A typical use for this protocol is expander
modules (extra I/O channels). Reading of an RF200D’s analogue input voltages, status
monitoring in software, door access control etc. Please refer to the programming
guide.
2. Pelco P & D protocol. This is mainly used for CCTV telemetry. The RF200D automatically
detects Pelco P or D, and has built-in support to pair Pelco AUX commands to any of
the RF200D’s three outputs (see programming section).
3. Open protocol. This protocol has no input filtering and will transmit any data
sent through the RS232 or RS485 lines. Care needs to be taken with the hardware
connections to prevent the RF200D permanently transmitting data because of poorly
connected cables. It is advisable to use the above protocols (Genlink & Pelco) if
possible.
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Listed below are the LED states for the data channel protocol.
6.6 Input Channels 1 & 2 - Transmit Pairing Signal
When input channels 1 or 2 are flashing, The RF200D is in “Send Pairing Signal” mode. By
briefly pressing the right button the signal LED’s will flash a TX signal (flashing from middle
outwards) to send the pairing signal to another RF200D device. The receiving device will
flash its signal LED 6 to indicate the reception.
6.7 Input Channels 1 & 2 - Set Input Mode
Four possible modes are available (see Hardware Description) and are listed.
6.8 Input Channels 1 & 2 - Internal Input To Output Pairing
The RF200D has an option to pair its own input to its own output. One good reason for
doing this is to use the RF200D as a timer but still transmit its status to other units. You can
only pair input 1 to output 1 or input 2 to output 2. The options are:
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6.9 Output Channels 1 & 2 - Pairing
In this mode the RF200D accepts a pairing signal from another RF200D. Only inputs can
be paired to an output unless the data channel has been configured for either the Pelco
or Genlink protocol. For each new paired device (up to 5 units per channel) the signal
LED’s 1–5 increment. Holding down the right switch for more than 3 seconds clears any
previously paired devices on the currently selected output.
To pair a Pelco Aux command to an output, ensure Pelco is already configured before
entering configuration mode. Press the Aux channel you wish to pair on the Pelco interface
and the RF200D will learn its address and Aux channel.
6.10 Output Channels 1 & 2 - Operational Modes
The RF200D outputs can operate in three modes, Momentary, Toggle or Timer.
1. Momentary means if any paired input is triggered the relay output is switched on.
2. Toggle mode causes its output to flip on detection of any positive going signal from a
paired device.
3. In timed mode any positive going signal from a paired device will either start the timer
or reset the timer period to the beginning.
6.11 Output Channels 1 & 2 - Timer Periods
The RF200D allows various time periods, per channel, from 1 second to 30 minutes. Listed
below are the various timer periods.
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6.12 Output Channels 1 & 2 - Relay Test
The RF200D has a build in relay test function. When the output and signal LED’s 5 & 6 are
flashing, pressing the right switch will turn on the outputs relay and signal LED 1.
6.13 Tamper Output / 3rd Channel - Overview
The tamper channel can work as a tamper relay or a third channel. Pairing the tamper
channel to any local or remote tamper functions automatically configures the third
channel’s output into tamper mode. In tamper mode the relay is permanently energised
while no tamper fault has been detected. This is a fail safe system to prevent a power
failure not showing as a tamper fault. Setting any of the following configures the third
channel as a tamper channel:
1. Enable local tamper switch
2. Enable missing status updates
3. Pair any remote RF200D’s tamper channel.
It’s also possible to pair a standard input from a remote RF200D to the tamper channel.
A standard input from a remote RF200D will not switch the third channel into a tamper
channel, but it can be used as another tamper input. When a remote input is being used
on a tamper channel, triggering the input switches off the tamper relay, i.e. the signal is
inverted. This can be a useful feature if you wish to report back a remote tamper state from
a bell box or PIR etc.
If none of the above have been enabled or paired, the tamper relay works as a third
channel. In this mode the normal state is ‘Normally Open’. The only supported mode for this
channel is momentary.
Note: When the local tamper switch is disabled, its status is still transmitted to
other RF200D devices.
6.14 Tamper / Third Channel - Pairing
In this mode, briefly pressing the right switch of the RF200D transmits a pairing signal to
another device. If the RF200D receives a pairing signal from another device, signal LED6
flashes twice and the bottom five signal LED’s will increment by 1. Holding down the right
switch for more than 3 seconds clears any previously paired devices from this channel. It
is only possible to pair a data channel with another data channel. Listed below are the LED
states for the data channel pairing.
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6.15 Tamper / Third Channel - Local Tamper Switch
Enable or disable local tamper switch. This does not affect the local switches state being
transmitted to other RF200D interfaces. The options are as follows:
6.16 Tamper / Third Channel - Status Update Monitoring
Enable or disable status update monitoring. When enabled any missing status updates
generate a tamper fault and flash the tamper LED twice.
6.17 Tamper / Third Channel - Relay Test
The RF200D has a build in relay test function. When the tamper and signal LED’s 5 & 6 are
flashing, pressing the right switch turns on the relay and signal LED 1.
6.18 Status Update Period
Enabling the status updates forces the RF200D to transmit its status at a given period
even if there are no input changes. If a receiving RF200D has its status update monitoring
enabled and there is a loss of signal a tamper fault will be generated.
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6.19 Repeat Mode - Pairing
In this mode, briefly pressing the right switch of the RF200D transmits a pairing signal to
another device. If the RF200D receives a pairing signal from another device, signal LED
6 flashes twice and the bottom five signal LED’s will increment. Holding down the right
switch for more than three seconds clears any previously paired devices from this channel.
When pairing a RF200D repeat, all functions from the RF200D will be repeated. Up to five
RF200D units can be repeated. Listed below are the LED states for repeat mode pairing.
6.20 RF Channel Selection
The RF200D has 7 RF channels and defaults to channel 5. Below is a list of all
the channel numbers and their corresponding frequencies:
6.21 Restore Factory Settings
This option resets the RF200D back to factory default and erases any previously paired
devices. When selected all the status LED’s flash together
To reset the RF200D, hold down the right switch and wait for the signal LED’s to increment
from 1 to 6, this is a warning stating all settings are about to be erased.
When the 6th LED is on there will be a short pause followed by the RF200D flashing all its
LED’s before rebooting.
Once the RF200D has rebooted it will have restored its factory defaults and erased any
previously paired devices.
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7.0 RF200D Antenna Installation Guidelines
To obtain the maximum transmission range make sure the antenna is mounted at least
300mm from any solid structure. This is not so important for short transmission ranges
< 100 meters. Using the site survey mode described on page 8 will help obtain the best
signal strength.
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