PCS PulseWorx RF Series User manual

Model: RFWS- RFR4
Radio Frequency
Switches & Remote
Installation Guide and
Owner’s Manual
©2010 Powerline Control Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
19201 Parthenia St. Suite J
Northridge, CA 91324
P: 818-701-9831 F: 818-701-1506
[email protected]m www.pcslighting.com
FUNCTION
The RFWS and RFR4 are a set of wireless/battery-less control
devices designed to control your PulseWorx lighting system
remotely. The RFWS Radio Frequency Wall Switches provide wall
mounted rocker switch control to areas where AC power is not
conveniently available while the RFR4 Radio Frequency Remote
provides a hand-held method to control your PulseWorx
lighting system. These devices are designed to be used in
conjunction with a PulseWorx RFI-E Radio Frequency Interface
(sold separately). Each of these devices uses state-of-the-art
EnOcean RF technology to transmit RF codes over 50 feet away.
The RFI-E translates those RF codes into UPB signals on the
power line to control any UPB device in the house.
NO BATTERIES
The kinetic energy created by depressing either the ON or OFF
side of the switch/remote generates enough energy to transmit
the switch event. This means... No Batteries, ever!
TYPICAL USES
•Add wall switches anywhere, on to brick, glass, walls,
tile, concrete!
•Activate your lights from your car as you leave or
enter your driveway!
•Activate lighting scenes while relaxing on your sofa.
INSTALLATION
The RFWS/RFR4 is designed for indoor use within 50 ft. of an
RFI-E. Careful consideration should be made for locating the
switches. Objects like walls, doors and furniture can affect the
reliability of any RF transmission. The RFWS/RFR4 can be
mounted on any surface: ceiling, wall, desk, cubicle wall, etc.
To install the RFWS/RFR4
1. Mount using screws (not supplied) through the back plate
or using double sided tape or Velcro™.
The ON side of the switch should be mounted on the top; the
switch has an arrow that should be pointing UP next to a label
indicating TOP. Additionally, on the rear face there are two
numerical markings (1) to indicate ON and (0) to indicate OFF.
2. Actual communication distance to the RFI-E will vary
depending on environment. Enocean enabled devices will
transmit 50’-60’, direct line of site.
CONFIGURATION
The RFWS/RFR4 will only operate if a RFI-E is installed, it is highly
recommended to use UPStart Setup Software Version 5.1 Build 18 or
higher for configuration.
The RFI-E is capable of responding to as many as eight separate
RFWS or RFR4’s
PCS has developed a Powerline Interface Module (PIM) and a free
UPB Setup Software Tool (UPStart) to help you configure all of your
PulseWorx Lighting System devices. User’s Guides are available at:
www.pulseworx.com/Downloads_.htm
REGISTERING REMOTES
The RFI-E will learn the ID of up to eight different remotes. Follow
these steps to register each RF Remote
1. On the RFI-E: Enter Learn mode by pressing and holding the
push button until the Status LED blinks.
2. On the RFI-E: Tap the push button the number of times that
correspond to the remote number you want to assign. IE; if
you want to learn remote #3 then tap the button 3 times.
3. The RFI-E Status LED will blink red the remote number
selected.
4. On the RF Remote: Single-tap one of the buttons so it
transmits a signal to the RFI-E.
5. On the RFI-E: If it successfully received the signal and
learned the remote, it will continuously blink the Status LED
magenta.
6. Repeat steps 2 through 5 for any other remotes you want to
learn.
7. On the RFI-E: Exit Learn mode by pressing and holding its
push button until the Status LED stops blinking.
8. IMPORTANT… On UPStart: Press the Read Device button so
that the Remote IDs are stored in the file.
9. In UPStart you may now modify the Link transmitted, the
button Mode and the action for a Single-Tap, Double-Tap,
Hold and Release

Model: RFWS- RFR4
Radio Frequency
Switches & Remote
Installation Guide and
Owner’s Manual
©2010 Powerline Control Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
19201 Parthenia St. Suite J
Northridge, CA 91324
P: 818-701-9831 F: 818-701-1506
[email protected]m www.pcslighting.com
OPERATION
The RFWS and RFR4 will transmit a variety of commands and
can be programmed to control any UPB link. The button Mode
may be customized with separate actions for single tap, double
tap, press and hold or release.
TEST MODE
Using UPStart the Communication tab allows a comtest to be
run from the PIM to the RFI-E; this includes signal level, noise
and average noise.
The Test tab displays a Receive Test window which allows you to
verify and view button presses from Enocean devices along with
ensuring that the RFI-E is transmitting the proper UPB links on
the powerline. A log is included that shows what specific code
was received and transmitted from the RFI-E.
ADVANCED
Using UPStart, the Advanced tab allows for adjustment of the
Receive Sensitivity. In a high noise environment dropping the
sensitivity to low allows the device to ignore more noise. If the
RFI-E is having trouble controlling UPB devices that are a long
distance away, you may want to raise the sensitivity to High.
FACTORY DEFAULT
To restore the following default settings place the RFI-E into
SETUP mode and press the Program Button ten times rapidly.
The Status LED will blink red to indicate that factory defaults
have been restored. Press the Program Button twice more to
stop the blinking.
The Factory Defaults of the first 3 remotes are preset with the
following commands:
Remote 1 = Hand-held Remote… Link 1 and Link 8
Remote 2 = Wall Switch Split-Rocker… Link 3 and Link 4
Remote 3 = Wall Switch Single Rocker… Link 1
Note: In some default systems the RFI-E can be used in the
factory default mode; however we highly suggest you use
UPStart and program the device properly. If you have any
questions, please contact Technical Support at 818.701.9831.
SPECIFICATIONS
Power: Kinetic, self powered
RFWS Colors: White, Almond, Ivory, Brown, Black
RFR4 Colors: Black, White, Silver
Actuations: >50,000
Mounting: Standard wall box or surface mount
Operating Temp: -25 to 65C
Wireless Frequency: 315MHz
Transmission Range: 50 ft. indoor
Height Width Depth
RFWS1 and RFWS-2 4.2” 1.8 “ .7 “
RFR4 3.2 “ 1.9 “ .7”
Mounting Bracket 4.5 “ 2.8” .4”
PulseWorx RF is FCC and UL approved for use in the United
States, IC and CSA approved for use in Canada, and meets the
requirements of the California Building Standards Code Title 24.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Keep away from water. If the product comes in contact with
water or other liquid, it may not operate
3. Never use products that have been dropped or damaged.
4. Not recommended to be installed outdoors.
5. Do not use this product for other than its intended purpose.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Seller warrants this product, if used in accordance with all applicable
instructions, to be free from original defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of five years from the date of purchase.
Refer to the warranty information on the PulseWorx website
(www.PulseWorx.com) for exact details.