Notifier RFX User manual

RFX Wireless Interface System
RFX
Manual
B1
PN 51012 B1 ECN 02-573
Document 51012
06/26/2003 Rev:

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Fire Alarm System Limitations
While a fire alarm system may lower insurance rates, it is not a substitute for fire insurance!
An automatic fire alarm system—typically made up of
smoke detectors, heat detectors, manual pull stations, audible
warning devices, and a fire alarm control panel with remote
notification capability—can provide early warning of a develop-
ing fire. Such a system, however, does not assure protection
against property damage or loss of life resulting from a fire.
The Manufacturer recommends that smoke and/or heat detec-
tors be located throughout a protected premise following the
recommendations of the current edition of the National Fire
Protection Association Standard 72-1999 (NFPA 72-1999),
manufacturer's recommendations, State and local codes, and
the recommendations contained in the Guide for Proper Use of
System Smoke Detectors, which is made available at no
charge to all installing dealers. A study by the Federal Emer-
gency Management Agency (an agency of the United States
government) indicated that smoke detectors may not go off in
as many as 35% of all fires. While fire alarm systems are
designed to provide early warning against fire, they do not
guarantee warning or protection against fire. A fire alarm sys-
tem may not provide timely or adequate warning, or simply
may not function, for a variety of reasons:
Smoke detectors may not sense fire where smoke cannot
reach the detectors such as in chimneys, in or behind walls, on
roofs, or on the other side of closed doors. Smoke detectors
also may not sense a fire on another level or floor of a building.
A second-floor detector, for example, may not sense a first-
floor or basement fire.
Particles of combustion or “smoke” from a developing fire
may not reach the sensing chambers of smoke detectors
because:
• Barriers such as closed or partially closed doors, walls, or
chimneys may inhibit particle or smoke flow.
• Smoke particles may become “cold,” stratify, and not reach
the ceiling or upper walls where detectors are located.
• Smoke particles may be blown away from detectors by air
outlets.
• Smoke particles may be drawn into air returns before
reaching the detector.
The amount of “smoke” present may be insufficient to alarm
smoke detectors. Smoke detectors are designed to alarm at
various levels of smoke density. If such density levels are not
created by a developing fire at the location of detectors, the
detectors will not go into alarm.
Smoke detectors, even when working properly, have sensing
limitations. Detectors that have photoelectronic sensing
chambers tend to detect smoldering fires better than flaming
fires, which have little visible smoke. Detectors that have ion-
izing-type sensing chambers tend to detect fast-flaming fires
better than smoldering fires. Because fires develop in different
ways and are often unpredictable in their growth, neither type
of detector is necessarily best and a given type of detector
may not provide adequate warning of a fire.
Smoke detectors cannot be expected to provide adequate
warning of fires caused by arson, children playing with
matches (especially in bedrooms), smoking in bed, and violent
explosions (caused by escaping gas, improper storage of
flammable materials, etc.).
Heat detectors do not sense particles of combustion and
alarm only when heat on their sensors increases at a predeter-
mined rate or reaches a predetermined level. Rate-of-rise
heat detectors may be subject to reduced sensitivity over time.
For this reason, the rate-of-rise feature of each detector
should be tested at least once per year by a qualified fire pro-
tection specialist. Heat detectors are designed to protect
property, not life.
IMPORTANT! Smoke detectors must be installed in the
same room as the control panel and in rooms used by the sys-
tem for the connection of alarm transmission wiring, communi-
cations, signaling, and/or power. If detectors are not so
located, a developing fire may damage the alarm system, crip-
pling its ability to report a fire.
Audible warning devices such as bells may not alert people
if these devices are located on the other side of closed or
partly open doors or are located on another floor of a building.
Any warning device may fail to alert people with a disability or
those who have recently consumed drugs, alcohol or medica-
tion. Please note that:
• Strobes can, under certain circumstances, cause seizures
in people with conditions such as epilepsy.
• Studies have shown that certain people, even when they
hear a fire alarm signal, do not respond or comprehend the
meaning of the signal. It is the property owner's responsi-
bility to conduct fire drills and other training exercise to
make people aware of fire alarm signals and instruct them
on the proper reaction to alarm signals.
• In rare instances, the sounding of a warning device can
cause temporary or permanent hearing loss.
A fire alarm system will not operate without any electrical
power. If AC power fails, the system will operate from standby
batteries only for a specified time and only if the batteries have
been properly maintained and replaced regularly.
Equipment used in the system may not be technically com-
patible with the control panel. It is essential to use only equip-
ment listed for service with your control panel.
Telephone lines needed to transmit alarm signals from a
premise to a central monitoring station may be out of service
or temporarily disabled. For added protection against tele-
phone line failure, backup radio transmission systems are rec-
ommended.
The most common cause of fire alarm malfunction is inade-
quate maintenance. To keep the entire fire alarm system in
excellent working order, ongoing maintenance is required per
the manufacturer's recommendations, and UL and NFPA stan-
dards. At a minimum, the requirements of Chapter 7 of NFPA
72-1999 shall be followed. Environments with large amounts
of dust, dirt or high air velocity require more frequent mainte-
nance. A maintenance agreement should be arranged
through the local manufacturer's representative. Maintenance
should be scheduled monthly or as required by National and/
or local fire codes and should be performed by authorized pro-
fessional fire alarm installers only. Adequate written records of
all inspections should be kept.
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Installation Precautions
Adherence to the following will aid in problem-free installation with long-term reliability:
WARNING - Several different sources of power can be
connected to the fire alarm control panel. Disconnect all
sources of power before servicing. The control unit and asso-
ciated equipment may be damaged by removing and/or insert-
ing cards, modules, or interconnecting cables while the unit is
energized. Do not attempt to install, service, or operate this
unit until this manual is read and understood.
CAUTION - System Reacceptance Test after Software
Changes. To ensure proper system operation, this product
must be tested in accordance with NFPA 72-1999 Chapter 7
after any programming operation or change in site-specific
software. Reacceptance testing is required after any change,
addition or deletion of system components, or after any modifi-
cation, repair or adjustment to system hardware or wiring.
All components, circuits, system operations, or software func-
tions known to be affected by a change must be 100% tested.
In addition, to ensure that other operations are not inadvert-
ently affected, at least 10% of initiating devices that are not
directly affected by the change, up to a maximum of 50
devices, must also be tested and proper system operation ver-
ified.
This system meets NFPA requirements for operation at 0°C
to 49°C (32°F to 120°F) and at a relative humidity (noncon-
densing) of 85% at 30°C (86°F) per NFPA, and 93% ± 2% at
32°C ± 2°C (89.6°F ± 1.1°F) per ULC. However, the useful life
of the system's standby batteries and the electronic compo-
nents may be adversely affected by extreme temperature
ranges and humidity. Therefore, it is recommended that this
system and all peripherals be installed in an environment with
a nominal room temperature of 15-27° C/60-80° F.
Verify that wire sizes are adequate for all initiating and indi-
cating device loops. Most devices cannot tolerate more than a
10% I.R. drop from the specified device voltage.
Like all solid state electronic devices, this system may
operate erratically or can be damaged when subjected to light-
ning-induced transients. Although no system is completely
immune from lightning transients and interferences, proper
grounding will reduce susceptibility. Overhead or outside
aerial wiring is not recommended, due to an increased sus-
ceptibility to nearby lightning strikes. Consult with the Techni-
cal Services Department if any problems are anticipated or
encountered.
Disconnect AC power and batteries prior to removing or
inserting circuit boards. Failure to do so can damage circuits.
Remove all electronic assemblies prior to any drilling, filing,
reaming, or punching of the enclosure. When possible, make
all cable entries from the sides or rear. Before making modifi-
cations, verify that they will not interfere with battery, trans-
former, and printed circuit board location.
Do not tighten screw terminals more than 9 in-lbs.
Over-tightening may damage threads, resulting in reduced ter-
minal contact pressure and difficulty with screw terminal
removal.
Though designed to last many years, system components
can fail at any time. This system contains static-sensitive
components. Always ground yourself with a proper wrist strap
before handling any circuits so that static charges are
removed from the body. Use static-suppressive packaging to
protect electronic assemblies removed from the unit.
Follow the instructions in the installation, operating, and pro-
gramming manuals. These instructions must be followed to
avoid damage to the control panel and associated equipment.
FACP operation and reliability depend upon proper installation
by authorized personnel.
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FCC Warning
WARNING: This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and
used in accordance with the instruction manual, may
cause interference to radio communications. It has been
tested and found to comply with the limits for class A
computing device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of
FCC Rules, which is designed to provide reasonable
protection against such interference when operated in a
commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in
a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which
case the user will be required to correct the interference
at his own expense.
Canadian Requirements
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits
for radiation noise emissions from digital apparatus set
out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Cana-
dian Department of Communications.
Le present appareil numerique n'emet pas de bruits radi-
oelectriques depassant les limites applicables aux appa-
reils numeriques de la classe A prescrites dans le
Reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le
ministere des Communications du Canada.
Acclimate Plus™, AWACS™,HARSH™, NOTI•FIRE•NET™, ONYX™, and VeriFire™ are trademarks, and FlashScan®, UniNet®, and VIEW®are
registered trademarks of NOTIFIER. NION™ is a trademark of NIS. NIS™ and Notifier Integrated Systems™ are trademarks and NOTIFIER® is a
registered trademark of Fire•Lite Alarms, Inc. Echelon® is a registered trademark and LonWorks™ is a trademark of Echelon Corporation. ARCNET® is a
registered trademark of Datapoint Corporation. Microsoft® and Windows® are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. LEXAN® is a registered
trademark of GE Plastics, a subsidiary of General Electric Company.

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WARNING
THE LIMITATIONS OF THIS WIRELESS ALARM SYSTEM
While this System is an advanced wireless security system, it does not offer guaranteed protection against burglary, fire or other emergency. Any alarm
system, whether commercial or residential, is subject to compromise or failure to warn for a variety of reasons. For example:
• Intruders may gain access through unprotected openings or have the technical sophistication to bypass an alarm sensor or disconnect an alarm
warning device.
• Intrusion detectors (e.g., passive infrared detectors), smoke detectors, and many other sensing devices will not work without power. Battery-operated
devices will not work without batteries, with dead batteries, or if the batteries are not put in properly. Devices powered solely by AC will not work if their
AC power supply is cut off for any reason, however briefly.
• Signals sent by wireless transmitters may be blocked or reflected by metal before they reach the alarm receiver. Even if the signal path has been
recently checked during a weekly test, blockage can occur if a metal object is moved into the path.
• A user may not be able to reach a panic or emergency button quickly enough.
• While smoke detectors have played a key role in reducing fire deaths in the United States, they may not activate or provide early warning for a variety
of reasons in as many as 35% of all fires, according to data published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Some of the reasons smoke
detectors used in conjunction with this System may not work are as follows. Smoke detectors may have been improperly installed and positioned.
Smoke detectors may not sense fires that start where smoke cannot reach the detectors, such as in chimneys, in walls, or roofs, or on the other side
of closed doors. Smoke detectors also may not sense a fire on another level of a residence or building. A second floor detector, for example, may not
sense a first floor or basement fire. Finally, smoke detectors have sensing limitations. No smoke detector can sense every kind of fire every time. In
general, detectors may not always warn about fires caused by carelessness and safety hazards like smoking in bed, violent explosions, escaping gas,
improper storage of flammable materials, overloaded electrical circuits, children playing with matches, or arson. Depending on the nature of the fire
and/or location of the some detectors, the detector, even if it operates as anticipated, may not provide sufficient warning to allow all occupants to
escape in time to prevent injury or death.
• Passive Infrared Motion Detectors can only detect intrusion within the designed ranges as diagrammed in their installation manual. Passive Infrared
Detectors do not provide volumetric area protection. They do create multiple beams of protection, and intrusion can only be detected in unobstructed
areas covered by those beams. They cannot detect motion or intrusion that takes place behind walls, ceilings, floors, closed doors, glass partitions,
glass doors, or windows. Mechanical tampering, masking, painting or spraying of any material on the mirrors, windows or any part of the optical
system can reduce their detection ability. Passive Infrared Detectors sense changes in temperature; however, as the ambient temperature of the
protected area approaches the temperature range of 90oto 105oF (32oto 40oC), the detection performance can decrease.
• Alarm warning devices such as sirens, bells or horns may not alert people or wake up sleepers if they are located on the other side of closed or partly
open doors. If warning devices are located on a different level of the residence from the bedrooms, then they are less likely to waken or alert people
inside the bedrooms. Even persons who are awake may not hear the warning if the alarm is muffled by noise from a stereo, radio, air conditioner, or
other appliance, or by passing traffic. Finally, alarm warning devices, however loud, may not warn hearing-impaired people.
• Telephone lines needed to transmit alarm signals from a premises to a central monitoring station may be out of service or temporarily out of service.
Telephone lines are also subject to compromise by sophisticated intruders.
• Even if the system responds to the emergency as intended, however, occupants may have insufficient time to protect themselves from the emergency
situation. In the case of a monitored alarm system, authorities may not respond appropriately.
• This equipment, like other electrical devices, is subject to component failure. Even though this equipment is designed to last as long as 20 years, the
electronic components could fail at any time.
The most common cause of an alarm system not functioning when an intrusion or fire occurs is inadequate maintenance. This alarm system should be
tested weekly to make sure all sensors and transmitters are working properly. The security console (and remote keypad) should be tested as well.
This system’s wireless transmitters are designed to provide long battery life under normal operating conditions. Longevity of batteries may be as much
as 7 years, depending on the environment, usage, and the specific wireless device being used. External factors such as humidity, high or low
temperatures, as well as large swings in temperature, may all reduce the actual battery life in a given installation. This wireless system, however, can
identify a true low battery situation, thus allowing time to arrange a change of battery to maintain protection for that given point within the system.
Installing an alarm system may make the owner eligible for a lower insurance rate, but an alarm system is not a substitute for insurance. Property
owners and renters should continue to act prudently in protecting themselves and continue to insure their lives and property.
We continue to develop new and improved protection devices.

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Table of Contents
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Section 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Related Documentation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
RFX Wireless Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Interface Board (RFX) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Enclosure (RFX-BX) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Dress Panel (RFX-DP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Wireless Receiver Assembly (RFX-R). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Remote Interface (RFX-RI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Wireless Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Wireless Smoke Detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Wireless Monitor Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Section 2 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Interface Board (RFX) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Setting the IN/OUT Resistor Switch for EIA-485 Termination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Powering the RFX Wireless Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
RFX Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
RFX-DP Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Wireless Receiver (RFX-R) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Attaching the Antennae . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Setting the Address Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Attaching the RFX-R Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Remote Interface (RFX-RI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Enclosure Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Mounting the RFX-BX and RFX-R Enclosures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Wall Mounting Either Enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Box-to-box Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Wireless Monitor Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Connections to a Pull Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Setting the DIP Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Section 3 Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
The Alter Parameter Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Choosing the Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Addressing the Wireless Receivers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Selecting the Monitor Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Recording or Ignoring Unprogrammed Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Exit the Alter Parameter Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Enroll Devices Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Accepting and Addressing Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
RF Device Menu - Modifying Device Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Changing Device Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Deleting a Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Unprogrammed Devices that Transmit During RFX Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Deleting an Unprogrammed Rejected Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Changing Monitor Module Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
To Clear Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Testing Device Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Exit Programming (Save Command) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Section 4 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
LCD Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Trouble and Alarm Messages at the FACP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Testing the RFX Wireless System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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Features Introduction
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Section 1 Introduction
The RFX Radio Frequency Wireless Interface allows communication between an intelligent
addressable fire alarm control panel and up to 80 wireless smoke detectors and 20 modules. The RFX
interface, which includes an industrial wireless receiver, monitors the status of each wireless device
and forwards this information to the control panel through the panel’s Signaling Line Circuit (SLC).
1.1 Features
• Allows protection in situations where the use of wire is uneconomical or unfeasible.
• Increases flexibility of existing installations.
• Is ideal for retrofit applications.
• Has a 16 digit LCD display to indicate device status.
1.2 Specifications
• Operates with the AFP-100*, AFP-200, AFP-300/AFP-400, AFC-600, AM2020/AFP1010,
NFS-3030** and NFS-640** Fire Alarm Control Panels.
*The AFP-100 panel requires software revision M1.1 (PN #AFP100V11) or higher to operate with the RFX Wireless Interface System.
**RFX FlashScan®compatibility with the NFS-3030 and NFS-640 requires the following software revision combinations:
Table 1.1 Revision Compatibility
• Up to 80 wireless detectors and 20 wireless modules
can be mapped to a control panel through one RFX
Wireless Interface.
• Receiver operates with wireless devices within a 60
foot (18.3 m) radius in an open area, or within 400
feet (122 m) line of sight. Reception is contingent
upon what materials are between the wireless
devices and the receiver (for example, walls, floors or
office furniture). Refer to Figure 1.1, which
illustrates the range of the receiver (60 feet - 18.3 m)
in any direction from the center of a sphere.
• Refer to Table 1.2 for the power requirements and
battery calculation information for the various
RFX/RFX-R/RFX-RI configurations.
Note: The term “local” or “local mode” is used in this manual to
refer to an RFX and RFX-R mounted in box-to-box fashion, with
no RFX-RI. The term “remote” refers to a system configuration where the wireless receiver(s) are connected to an RFX-RI.
Table 1.2 SLC and +24V Power Supply Requirements
Panel Panel Software Version RFX Software Version
NFS-640 2.01 or higher #RFXV2.0 or higher
NFS-3030 2.0 or higher #RFXV2.0 or higher
Power Select
Switch Setting
CONFIGURATION:
RFX Connnected as follows:
SLC Current
Draw
+ 24V Power Supply
Current Draw
EXT RFX with 1 RFX-R (Local) 0.3 mA 150 mA
EXT RFX with 1 RFX-R and 1 RFX-RI 0.3 mA 180 mA
EXT RFX with 2 RFX-Rs and 2 RFX-RIs 0.3 mA 250 mA
EXT RFX with 3 RFX-Rs and 3 RFX-RIs 0.3 mA 320 mA
EXT RFX with 4 RFX-Rs and 4 RFX-RIs 0.3 mA 390 mA
SLC RFX with 1 RFX-R (Local) 70 mA N/A
SLC RFX with 1 RFX-R and 1 RFX-RI 110 mA N/A
Note: These power requirements apply to alarm and non-alarm conditions.
60 ft (18.3 m)
60 ft (18.3m)
60 ft (18.3 m)
60 ft (18.3 m)
60ft
(18.3m)
60ft
(18.3m)
Radius2.cdr
Figure 1.1 RFX Range

Introduction Related Documentation
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• Operates with Model SDRF-751 Wireless Photo/Thermal Smoke Detector and 5817CB
Wireless Monitor Module.
This product operates at 345 MHz and is not suitable for use in or near radio equipment
operating at 345 MHz.
• An RFX-RI is required in each RFX-R receiver enclosure unless the system consists of one
RFX-R receiver only, mounted in box-to-box fashion to the RFX.
Figure 1.2 depicts RFX units in three configurations on SLCs.
Note: The RFX must be within 10 feet (3.05 m) of the FACP and within the same room unless operating in FlashScan mode
on an NFS-640 or NFS-3030 with the software compatibilities described in Table 1.1 on page 9. The RFX may then be
placed in a remote location with an RFX-R.
Figure 1.2 RFX Units on SLC
1.3 Related Documentation
The Notifier Document Chart (DOC-NOT) provides a list of current documents and revisions. A
copy of this document is included with each shipment of Notifier products.
!
FACP
SLC
SLC
One RFX-R mounted box-to-box
with RFX. No RFX-RI necessary
Four RFX-R’s with no box-to-box
mounting. Four RFX-RI’s
necessary.
This example shows the
maximum amount of RFX-Rs
possible: the system may be
configured using fewer.
RFX-R
with RFX-RI RFX-R
with RFX-RI RFX-R
with RFX-RI RFX-R
with RFX-RI
RFX with
RFX-R
RFXloops.cdr
FACP
FACP
SLC
RFX with RFX-R
and RFX-RI
RFX-R
with RFX-RI RFX-R
with RFX-RI
RFX-R
with RFX-RI
One RFX-R mounted box-to-box
with RFX, three more RFX-R’s.
Four RFX-RI’s necessary.
This example shows the
maximum amount of RFX-Rs
possible: the system may be
configured using fewer.
The RFX must be powered
by a non-resettable power
supply listed for Fire Alarm
signaling.
The RFX must be powered
by a non-resettable power
supply listed for Fire Alarm
signaling.
Optional Power Supply.
The RFX may be powered
by the SLC or a non-
resettable power supply
listed for Fire Alarm
signaling.
RFX
Note: The RFX
may also be
mounted in the
FACP cabinet.
(Refer to page
18.)

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1.4 RFX Wireless Interface
The RFX Wireless Interface consists of the following:
• an interface board (RFX) which can be mounted either
- in an enclosure (RFX-BX), or
- on a support panel (RFX-DP) that attaches to an ADP-4/-4B, DP-400, DP-DISP, ABS-2D/-
2DR, ABF-2/-2B, or ABF-4/-4B.
• a wireless receiver assembly (RFX-R) consisting of a factory-mounted wireless receiver in an
enclosure.
• an optional remote interface board (RFX-RI) that must be installed in the enclosure with the
wireless receiver if the receiver is not local.
Note: The term “local” or “local mode” is used in this manual to refer to an RFX and RFX-R mounted in box-to-box fashion, with
no RFX-RI. The term “remote” refers to a system configuration where the wireless receiver(s) are connected to an RFX-RI
Interface Board (RFX)
The RFX interface board contains all the necessary connections and switches to operate with the other
RFX Wireless Interface System components. In addition, it contains a liquid crystal display (LCD) that
provides diagnostic and programming information, and three push-buttons for programming.
Figure 1.3 Interface Board (RFX)
• LCD1 - This 16-digit liquid crystal display indicates device status and programming messages.
• SW4 - The power select switch is used to determine what power source will be used: either the
Signaling Line Circuit (SLC) or an external power source.
• SW5 - The IN/OUT resistor switch enables (IN) or disables (OUT) the Remote Interface 120
ohm end-of-line resistor.
• SW1, SW2, SW3 - RFX programming is performed with these push-buttons. (Refer to Section 3.)
• TB1 - SLC connections.
• J1 - The connector cable (P/N 75543) supplied with the RFX-R assembly attaches at J1.
• TB3 - Connections to the RFX-RI interface board.
SW2
Sw1
SW3
TB3
TB2
TB1
J1
SW5
IN OUT
Power Select
SLC
EXT
Liquid Crystal Display
External
Power
Source
Connection
(Requires a
ferrite
bead, P/N
29085.
Refer to
Figure 2.3)
Power
Select
Switch
SLC
Connection
RFX-R Wireless Receiver
Connection
Remote Interface (RFX-RI)
Connection
UP Push-button
ENTER/PROGRAM Push-button
DOWN Push-button
IN/OUT Resistor Switch
Earth
SLC
SLC
+-
+-REF
(DC Common)
+ 24V N/C +-
485
Ground
Power (Out)
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• TB2 - Connections to an external power source. This connection requires a ferrite bead, P/N
29085. Refer to Figure 2.3 for installation drawing.
Figure 1.4 Boxes and Dress Panel
Enclosure (RFX-BX)
The RFX-BX enclosure is designed to house the RFX. It has a keylock and a window on the door
for viewing the Liquid Crystal Display. The door is hinged on the left, and can be mounted to a
wall or to an RFX-R enclosure. Refer to Figure 2.12 in the installation section of this document for
enclosure dimensions.
Dress Panel (RFX-DP)
The dress panel mounts the RFX interface board to an ADP-4/-4B, DP-400 or DP-DISP Dress
Panel. It requires two spaces in these panels. The RFX-DP also allows RFX mounting in an ABS-
2D/-2DR, ABF-2/-2B, or ABF-4/-4B enclosure. It has a window for viewing the RFX liquid
crystal display.
Wireless Receiver Assembly (RFX-R)
The RFX-R wireless receiver accepts communication from the wireless devices and sends that
information to the RFX interface.
The RFX-R consists of the wireless receiver factory-mounted in an enclosure, a cover for the
enclosure, antennae, and a wireless receiver connection cable. Refer to Figure 2.12 in the
installation section of this document for box dimensions.
Up to four RFX-R wireless receivers may be used with one RFX when used in conjunction with
RFX-RI’s. Only one wireless receiver may be used with an RFX if no RFX-RI’s are used.
Figure 1.5 RFX-R Wireless Receiver
• RFX or RFX-RI Connection - The receiver connector cable (P/N 75543) supplied with the
RFXbox.cdr
RFXrcvra.cdr
RFXDP.cdr
RFX-BX Enclosure RFX-R Enclosure RFX-DP Dress Panel
RFX or
RFX-RI
Connection
Shown with antennae attached.
See Figure 2.6 for antenna
installation instructions
ADDRESS
Switches
Radio
Frequency
Indicator
LED
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RFX 51012:B1 06/26/2003 13
RFX-R assembly attaches here.
• ADDRESS Switches - These switches are used to address the receiver.
• Radio Frequency Indicator LED - This LED blinks a series of pulses when receiving device
information.
Remote Interface (RFX-RI)
The RFX-RI remote interface board connects the RFX-R remote wireless receiver to its RFX interface.
The remote interface board is installed beneath the receiver board in the RFX-R enclosure (see Figure
2.10). The connection cable supplied with the RFX-R connects it to the receiver board.
Figure 1.6 RFX-RI Remote Interface Board
• TB1 - Communication and power connections to the RFX.
• J1 - RFX-R Wireless Receiver Connection - The receiver connector cable (P/N 75543)
supplied with the RFX-R assembly attaches here.
1.5 Wireless Devices
The RFX Wireless Interface System
functions with the wireless smoke
detectors and modules described below.
Each wireless device is assigned a
unique serial number at the factory.
This number is used by the RFX
Wireless Interface to identify the
device. The number appears on an ID
label that appears on the underside of
the detector, and on the bottom of the
module case as well as inside its case.
Refer to Figure 1.7 for an illustration of
this number and a description of how
the RFX interprets it.
Wireless Smoke Detector
The Model SDRF-751 Wireless Photo/Thermal Smoke
Detector is battery-powered and designed to operate with
the RFX Wireless Interface.
Refer to the instructions included with the detector for
proper installation. Refer to the Programming section of this
manual for information on addressing.
Replacement batteries may be ordered as part number
TB1
J1
RFX-R
Wireless
Receiver
Connection
RFX Connection
+ 485 - GND PWR
RFXRIa.cdr
+-
485
Ground
Power
alrmbtm.tif
Figure 1.7 Serial Number
Unique 7-digit detector serial number. In this example, the RFX
would interpret the number as 0033027. The inital A is not a part
of the serial number.
SDRFdet1.cdr
Figure 1.8 Wireless Detector

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LITHRF-3V. (2 required.)
Wireless Monitor Module
The Model 5817CB Wireless
Monitor Module is battery-
powered and designated to
operate with the RFX Wireless
Interface. Its Primary Loop 1
terminals provide for wire
connections to a manual pull
station or other normally open
contact device.
Note: Only one initiating device shall
be connected to a 5817CB wireless
monitor module.
Refer to the installation
instructions included with the
module for proper installation.
See the Installation and
Programming sections of this manual for information on wiring, setting switches, and addressing.
Replacement batteries may be ordered as part number LITHRF-3V. (1 required.)
Figure 1.9 Wireless Module
DIP Switches
Primary Loop
1 Terminals
Loop 3 Terminals
(not used)
RFmonitrmodCB.cdr
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Section 2 Installation
2.1 Interface Board (RFX)
The interface board can be mounted in an enclosure (the RFX-BX) or on a dress panel (the
RFX-DP). When it is mounted on an RFX-DP, it will fit into two positions of an ADP-4/-4B,
DP-400, or DP-DISP dress panel, and into an ABS-2D/-2DR, ABF-2/-2B or ABF-4/-4B enclosure.
The end-of-line resistor and power select switches must be set, and appropriate wiring must be
drawn into the cabinet for connection.
Setting the IN/OUT Resistor Switch for EIA-485 Termination
The IN/OUT resistor switch enables (IN) or disables (OUT) a 120 ohm end-of-line resistor. This
switch should be IN when the RFX is at the end of the EIA-485 circuit. The switch should be OUT
when the RFX is not the last device on the EIA-485 circuit.
Note: A 120 ohm EOL is also required for terminating the EIA-485 when the RFX-RI is the end device on the circuit.
Refer to Figure 2.11 for wiring illustration.
Figure 2.1 Setting the IN/OUT Resistor Switch
Powering the RFX Wireless Interface
The Power Select Switch determines whether power will be drawn from
the SLC or an external power source. When the switch is in the EXT
position (as shown in Figure 2.2), power will be drawn from an external
listed power source. When the switch is in the SLC position, power will
be drawn from the SLC.
The RFX may be powered externally by a 24 VDC non-resettable power
supply listed for fire protective signaling.
When the RFX is powered by an SLC, the number of RFX’s allowed on the SLC can be determined
by refering to Table 1.2 for information.
IN OUT
SW5
SW5
IN OUT
Set the resistor switch to IN
when the RFX is at either end
of the EIA-485 circuit.
Set the resistor switch to OUT
when the RFX is not at either
end of the EIA-485 circuit. RFX-RI RFX-RI
RFX
RFX-RI RFX-RI
RFX
Power Selec
t
SLC
EXT
S
W
4
Figure 2.2 Power
Select Switch
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When the RFX is powered by an external power supply, the connection to TB2 on the RFX board
must have one full turn of wire around a ferrite bead, P/N 29085, on the +24 VDC power in/REF.
Refer to the Figure 2.3 below for an illustration of this connection.
Figure 2.3 External Power Connections with Ferrite Bead
Refer to the specific power supply or panel manual for more information on these power supplies.
TB3
TB2
TB1
Power Select
SLC
EXT
Ferrite Bead
Wires wound one full
turn around bead.
RFXferitbd.cdr

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RFX 51012:B1 06/26/2003 17
RFX Mounting
Figure 2.4 below illustrates mounting procedures for the RFX interface board.
Figure 2.4 RFX Mounting
SW2
Sw1
SW3
TB3
TB2
TB1
J1
SW5
IN OUT
Power Select
SLC
EXT
Align RFX over standoffs and attach
with four 4-40 screws with star-
washers.
A
Into an Enclosure
B
To an RFX-DP
RFXpemstds.cdr
RFXpemstds.cdr
RFXbrd.cdr
RFX-DP location of PEM
studs for RFX mounting.
RFXDPback.cdr
1. Attach standoffs to PEM studs on
back of RFX-DP.
2. Align RFX over the 4 standoffs and
attach with 4-40 screws and star-
washers.
RFX-DP
Rear View
Side View
RFX
(side view)
Stand
-offs 4-40 screws with
star-washers
RFXsidev.cdr
Note: Be sure all power is removed and wiring is in place on the
RFX board before installing the RFX.
Backbox location of PEM studs
for RFX mounting. Attach
standoffs to PEM studs. See
CAUTION below.
!
CAUTION: The bottom two standoffs for the backbox (locations shown with dotted lines above) must
be aluminum to ensure proper grounding. The top two standoffs are nylon.
All four standoffs that attach to the RFX-DP support plate (shown below) must be aluminum.
Appropriate standoffs are included with the enclosure or RFX-DP.

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RFX-DP Mounting
Once the RFX is mounted on an RFX-DP, it will fit onto several other dress panels and enclosures.
Refer to Figure 2.5 for illustrations.
Note: When the RFX is mounted in a panel enclosure, RFX-Rs must be mounted remotely.
Figure 2.5 RFX-DP Mounting
1. Remove all power before installing the RFX-DP.
2. Place the RFX-DP onto the top and bottom studs of two of the positions of the ADP-4/-4B or DP-400
Dress Panel.
3. Fasten with four 4-40 KEPS nuts.
A
Into an ADP-4/-4B, DP-400, DP-DISP (rear view)
1. Remove all power before installing the RFX-DP.
2. Place the RFX-DP onto the top and bottom studs of the ABF-2/-2B or ABS-2D/-2DR trim ring.
3. Fasten with four 4-40 KEPS nuts.
4. Align the trim ring over the four screw holes on the enclosure. Fasten with four 4-40 screws with
star-washers.
B
Into an ABF-2/-2B, ABS-2D/-2DR, or ABF-4/-4B
RFX
RFX-DP
ADP-4/-4B
(Mounting configuration is
the same as for the DP-400,
DP-DISP
RFX
RFX-DP
Trim Ring for
ABF-2/-2B* or
ABS-2D/-2DR
Trim Ring for ABF-2*
or ABS-2D/-2DR
Enclosure for
ABF-2/-2B or
ABS-2D/-2DR*
RFXADP4.cdr
RFXABS2.cdr
Rear View Front View
*The ABF-4/-4B is the same as the ABF-2/-2B, except that it is twice as wide.

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2.2 Wireless Receiver (RFX-R)
The RFX-R assembly is shipped with the wireless receiver board mounted in its enclosure. The
antennae require assembly, and the receiver connector cable must be attached. Address switches
one through five must be set to provide an address for the wireless receiver that will be recognized
by the RFX.
Attaching the Antennae
Attach the antennae included with the RFX-R as shown in Figure 2.6.
Figure 2.6 Attaching the Antennae
Setting the Address Switches
Address switches one through five must be set to address the receiver. There are five possible
settings - Local, 1, 2, 3 or 4. The Local address is reserved exclusively for a receiver connected to
an RFX without an RFX-RI. Settings 1, 2, 3 and 4 are used to address receivers whenever an
RFX-RI is used. Four receivers are the maximum that may be used with one RFX.
Note: The DIP switch receiver address setting must be the same as the address assigned during programming of the RFX.
Figure 2.7 Dipswitch Settings
Insert the antennae
through the holes
at the top of the
enclosure and then
into the right-hand
terminals of the two
terminal blocks as
indicated. Secure
the antennae by
tightening the
terminal screws.
Antennae
Wireless Receiver RFXrcr1a.cdr
OFF
1 2 3 4 5
Switch
Position
Receiver Address Settings
Local * 1 2 3 4
5 Always “ON”
4 OFF ON OFF ON OFF
3 OFF OFF ON ON OFF
2 OFF OFF OFF OFF ON
1 Always “OFF”
* Use this address only if no RFX-RI is used.
Switches shown below are
configured for address setting 1.

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Connections
The receiver connector cable (P/N 75543) attaches the RFX-R Wireless Receiver to either an RFX
or an RFX-RI. Refer to Figure 2.8 for instructions.
Figure 2.8 Connecting the Receiver Connector Cable
Attaching the RFX-R Cover
The cover for the RFX-R enclosure must be attached with screws to the backbox. Refer to Figure
2.9 for instructions.
For box-to-box mounting, refer to Figure 2.12.
Figure 2.9 Attaching the RFX-R Cover
Align with the two
grooves in the
interface connection of
the RFX-R.
Push the connector
onto the pins.
Align with the three
grooves in J1 of the
RFX or RFX-RI.
Push the connector
onto the pins.
Connectors on Cable P/N 75543
Attach the connector cable to the RFX-R
and RFX-RI (J1) as illustrated above. Read “Box-to-box Mounting” in Section 2.4 and
refer to Figure 2.13 prior to connecting the cable.
1. Thread the connector cable through the back of
the RFX-BX and the cover of the RFX-R.
2. Attach the connector cable to the interface
connection on the RFX-R board and J1 on the RFX.
RFX-R
Cover
RFX
J1
A
RFX-R to RFX-RI Connection
B
RFX-R to RFX Connection
((Local Mode)
RFXrcvropen4.cdr
RFXcnct2.cdr
RFX-R
enclosure
RFX-BX
RFX-R
Interface
Connection
RFX-R
Interface
Connection
RFX-RI
J1
Connector
Cable
Connector
Cable
RFXcnct1.cdr
1. Place the cover over the front of the
backbox.
2. Fasten the cover to the box with four 4-40
screws with star-washers.
Fasten here.
Fasten here.