RF SOLUTIONS FIREFLY Series User manual

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FIREFLY
FIREBLADE
RADIO REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEMS
Applications
•Lighting Control
•General Purpose Remote Switching
•Industrial remote Switching
•Access Control
Description
A Range of general purpose remote control systems
Installation simply requires connections to power
supply and the output relay screw terminals. The
output relays are activated by the button press on the
transmitter encoder.
Housed in a rugged IP68 weatherproof enclosure,
the receiver has the capacity to learn up to 15
transmitter button pairings. These are memorised
even if the power is removed.
Each individual switch on each of the transmitters
may be paired with any or all of the receiver relay
outputs.
The decoder is supplied in an IP68 rated enclosure
with Cable Gland and wall mounting lugs.
Features
•1,2,4 or 8 Channel Systems
•12 / 24Vdc or 230Vac Supply
•CE and FCC Approved Tx1
•Range
FireFly up to 100 metres
FireBlade up to 500 metres
•Reliable FM Technology
•High Security RF Protocol
•‘Easy Learn’ Tx Encoder Feature
•Easy Installation Via Screw Terminals.
•4 Relays 6A @ 230Vac
•Momentary / Latch / Timed Outputs
•Timed Output Adjustable 0 To 5 mins
•Receiver Rated IP68
•Versatile operation modes: Many to Many,
One to Many, Many to One.
1See FCC conditions Page 6

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RADIO REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEMS
FireFly Systems LOS Range 100m
Part Number Description Freq
(MHz) Range** (Metres)
FIREFLY-S1 FM RC System 1 ch 433.92 100
FIREFLY-S2 FM RC System 2 ch 433.92 100
FIREFLY-S4 FM RC System 4 ch 433.92 100
Additional FireFly Transmitters
Part Number Description Freq
(MHz) Range** (Metres)
FIREFLY-TX1 Transmitter 1 switch 433.92 100
FIREFLY-TX2 Transmitter 2 switch 433.92 100
FIREFLY-TX4 Transmitter 4 switch 433.92 100
FIREFLY-TX8 Transmitter 8 switch 433.92 100
FIREFLY-TX-IPKIT Belt Clip and ’O’ Ring, Seals Transmitter to IP67
FireBlade Systems LOS Range 500m
Part Number Description Freq
(MHz) Range** (Metres)
FIREBLADE-S1 FM RC System 1 ch 434.525 500
FIREBLADE-S2 FM RC System 2 ch 434.525 500
FIREBLADE-S4 FM RC System 4 ch 434.525 500
Additional FireBlade Transmitters
Part Number Description Freq
(MHz) Range** (Metres)
FIREBLADE-TX1 Transmitter 1 switch 434.525 500
FIREBLADE-TX2 Transmitter 2 switch 434.525 500
FIREBLADE-TX4 Transmitter 4 switch 434.525 500
FIREBLADE-TX8 Transmitter 8 switch 434.525 500
FIREFLY-TX-IPKIT Belt Clip and ’O’ Ring, Seals Transmitter to IP67
** Range stated is optimum, direct line of sight. In worst conditions this can be reduced significantly.
Custom Options
These systems may be supplied as OEM units. Both transmitter and receiver use overlay stickers as part of
the assembly which may easily be customised to incorporate any other logo etc. Please contact our sales
dept for further information.

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FIREBLADE
RADIO REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEMS
Power Supply
This unit is designed to be a fixed installation, operated from either 12/24Vdc or 230Vac. Under no
circumstances should the receiver be connected to more than one supply. Before removing the cover
ensure that the mains input supply is isolated. Maintenance to the product that involves removal of the
cover should only be carried out by a competent person or qualified electrician.
Data Outputs
Each output relay provides an isolated switch. Connections are Common (COM), Normally Open (NO) and
Normally Closed (NC).
Connecting a Relay output to an Application
Below is a simple example showing one possible way to wire a relay in order to give switched power to an
external load:
When the relay is energised the ‘COM’ connects to
’NO’ and power is applied to the Load.
Pairing a Transmitter to a Receiver
Each transmitter has a unique identity. Each time a switch is pressed, the transmitter emits a highly secure RF
signal (appears as a random encrypted data stream). The Receiver can learn this encrypted signal and
allocate to an output.
Any transmitter switch may be paired to one or many of the receiver’s outputs, or a transmitter single switch
may be paired to any number of receiver’s outputs to enable a powerful and flexible remote control system.
The only limitation is that each receiver has a maximum capacity of 15 pairings, these can be from the same
or any number of transmitters.
Hint: the same transmitter may be taught to any number of receivers to create ‘master keys’.
COM
NO
NC
Relay Connections when
Transmitter NOT Operating
COM
NO
NC
Relay Connections when
Transmitter OPERATING
COM
N.O.
N.C.
105 RECEIVER UNIT
RELAY OUTPUT
1
+12V0V
+12V
0V
SUPPLY
LOAD
0V +12V

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To learn a new transmitter switch follow this procedure
Any transmitter button can be learnt to one or many of the receiver output relays.
Each button must be learnt to each relay individually by following this procedure:
1. To select the receiver output relay to learn to:
a. Briefly press the receiver Learn switch (SW1) once
b. The Learn LED will flash once to indicate output relay 1 is selected
c. After the LED stops flashing, press the Learn switch again to select the next relay channel
d. Repeat step c until the required output relay is selected.
2. Press the button on the transmitter you want to learn to the relay output.
3. The Learn LED will then illuminate, press the same transmitter button again.
4. The Learn LED will then flash to indicate learning is complete.
5. To test the operation, press the transmitter button again and you will hear the relay ‘click’ as it operates.
Erasing Receivers Memory
1. Press and hold the receiver Learn Switch for approx 10 seconds.
2. When the Learn LED turns OFF all memory is erased
3. This is factory default state which is indicated by all output LED’s flashing together.
NOTE: You cannot erase individual Tx encoders
Receiver Outputs
The jumper links configure the outputs to be Momentary, Latching or Timed.
The jumper links are made / removed by a small link ‘cap’ placed over the pin header.
Jumper Links
(LK2 - 4) Outputs 2 - 4
Open Mom (The Output operates for as long as the transmitter switch is held on)
Connected Latch (The Output changes state each time the Transmitter is operated)
LK0 LK1 Relay Outputs
Open Open Output 1 Momentary
Open Connected Output 1 Latching
Connected Open All Outputs fixed to ½ Second Momentary o/p
Connected Connected
Output 1, 0 to 5 minutes using Timer selection Potentiometer.

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FIREBLADE
RADIO REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEMS
Technical Specifications
Transmitters : FireFly, FireBlade
Enclosure Rating: Standard IP40 (TBC)
With IPKit IP65 (TBC)
Battery Type: CR2032 (supplied)
Dimensions: 90 x 54 x 27 mm (Note: FireBlade is supplied with external Antenna)
Electrical Characteristics Min Typical Max Units
Supply Voltage 3V V
Supply Current mA
Frequency: FireFLY: Wideband
FireBLADE: Narrowband 432.90 434.450 433.920 434.525 434.10 434.600 MHz
RF Output Power (ERP) @ 433 MHz - 3 10 mW
Receiver Decoder
Enclosure Rating IP68
Storage Temperature: -10 to +70o Celsius.
Operating Temperature: 0 to +55o Celsius.
Dimensions 169 x 132 x 85mm (not including antenna)
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS MIN TYPICAL MAX DIMENSION
Supply Voltage for +12 v 10 12.0 16 Vdc
Supply Voltage for +24 v 22 24.0 28 Vdc
Supply Voltage for 230Vac 230 Vac
Relay Rating* (230Vac) RLY1-4 5 12 A
Supply Current : Quiescent
All relays operating* 16 140 mA
Time delay from Tx on Switch to Rx Relay operation 100 mS
Time delay from Tx sw relax to Rx Relay release 300 MS
*The relay contacts in this unit are for functional use only and must not be used for isolation purposes
Notes on FCC and CE approval.
1. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
2. 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.
3. Note: 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.

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FIREBLADE
RADIO REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEMS
Receiver Mechanical Dimensions
R F Solutions Ltd.,
Unit 21, Cliffe Industrial Estate,
Lewes, E. Sussex. BN8 6JL. England.
Email : [email protected] http://www.rfsolutions.co.uk
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Information contained in this document is believed to be accurate, however no representation or warranty is given and no liability is assumed by R.F. Solutions Ltd. with respect to the accuracy of
such information. Use of R.F.Solutions as critical components in life support systems is not authorised except with express written approval from R.F.Solutions Ltd.