RF SOLUTIONS TRAP Series User manual

TRAP Series
DS TRAP-9
Applications
• General Purpose Remote Switching
• Industrial switching, conveyors,
machinery, pumps
• Clay Pigeon Release
• Most known Lighting types (LED,
fluorescent, halogen, tungsten, xenon).
Features
• 868 / 915MHz FM Technology
• 1 - 4 Channels Each Rated1KW
• Map any Tx Switch to Any RX O/P
• Relay Changeover Contacts Rated
5A @ 230Vac (1KW)
Transmitter
• IP65 Rated
• Powered from 3 x AAA Batteries
• Provides Acknowledgment from Rx
Receiver
• 6-32Vac/dc Supply
• Waterproof Receiver (IP68)
• Outputs Momentary or Latching
• Optional Rx Acknowledge back to
Transmitter
• Optional External Antenna mount
• Systems supplied ’ready to Go’
Description
A versatile general purpose Remote Control System for many different applications.
Housed in a rugged IP68 weatherproof enclosure, The TRAP system is ideally suited to any
outside Remote switching. Receivers have 4 relay outputs, using the ‘easy-learn’ process
each output can be controlled from one or many switches form one or many transmitters.
2KM Range Rugged Remote Control

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Ordering Information
Part Number Description
FIREFLY -TX-IPKIT ’O’ Ring, Seals Transmitter to IP68
Additional Transmitters
Transmitters ship with Lanyard
Custom Systems
To create a custom transmitter can be as simple
as a just a custom Sticker!
Please contact Sales for further info.
Additional Receivers
These can be used with any existing TRAP transmitter or SABRE
Transmitter 868MHz Version 915MHz Version
1 Switch TRAP-8T1 TRAP-9T1
2 Switch TRAP-8T2 TRAP-9T2
4 Switch TRAP-8T4 TRAP-9T4
16 Switch
(8Sw+Shift Key) TRAP-8T16 TRAP-9T16
Description Receiver
Power Supply
868MHz
Version
915MHz
Version
System 1 channel TRAP-S1 TRAP-9S1
12-30Vac or dc
System 4 channel TRAP-S4 TRAP-9S4
System 1 channel 230Vac TRAP-8S1M N/A
System 2 channel TRAP-8S2M N/A
Description Receiver
Power Supply
868MHz
Version
915MHz
Version
Receiver 4 channel 12-30Vac or dc TRAP-8R4 TRAP-9R4
Receiver 2 channel 230Vac TRAP-8R2M TRAP-9R1M

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Transmitter Operation
Press any of the switches to operate. The Transmitter will
auto sleep between operations to save power
The LED’s indicate the following:
RF Transmit
The GREEN LED operates when transmitting an RF
signal
RF Acknowledge (if configured) :
After RF Transmission if acknowledge is configured
the GREEN LED will Flash at high speed to indicate
that an acknowledgment has successfully been re-
ceived back form the receiver
The RED LED will Flash at high speed to indicate that
an acknowledgment has not been received back form
the receiver
Low Battery:
Low Battery LED illuminates for 3 seconds after each operation
Briefly Press
SET
LED3
flashes
continually
To set Acknowlegement Request
Press SET Sw To select
LED1 ON: Acknowledgement
LED1 OFF: NO Acknowledgement
After selecting wait for LED to stop Flashing
RF Acknowledgment from Receiver - Warning!
When Acknowledgement is ON, a signal is requested back from the receiver. Whilst in theory if
an RF signal can be transmitted one way then it can be returned, in practice occasionally the
received signal many not penetrate as well as initial transmitted signal.
Low
Battery RF Acknowledge
From Receiver
(Green / Red LED)
RF Transmit
(Green LED)
SET
Switch
Antenna
LED1
LED2
LED3
Flashes
constantly
in setup
Configure Transmitter to request Acknowledge from Receiver
Open the enclosure to access the circuit board.
Use the SET Switch to configure as below

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Relay Outputs
The TRAP system provides changeover relay switches each capable of switching up to 1.2KW (5A @ 230V).
Each relay is independent and separately controlled. Each output relay provides an isolated switch. Connec-
tions are Common (COM), Normally Open (NO) and Normally Closed (NC).
Installation
Below is a simple example showing one possible way to wire a relay in order to give switched power to an ex-
ternal load:
When the relay is energised the ‘COM’ connects to ’NO’ and power is applied to the Load.
1. Open the enclosure by removing fixing screws from the enclosure
2. Remove the antenna and slide out the circuit board.
3. Connect the power supply screw terminals 12-32V ac or dc to the supply terminals.
4. Wire your desired connections to the relay switches
5. Once all required wiring is complete, use the handheld transmitter to switch the outputs.
6. As supplied, the handheld will operate the outputs - button1 to output1, button2 to output2 etc.
7. Change the output functions to latching, / Momentary Operation.
COM
NO
NC
Relay Connections when
Transmitter NOT Operating
COM
NO
NC
Relay Connections when
Transmitter OPERATING
Relay
Relay
Relay
0V
LOAD
12V
12V
0V
COM
NO
NC
Supply
Terminals
TRAP-RX
Relay
COM
NC
NO
Live in
Switched
live out
1 2
FUSE 4A 230Vac
L N E
AC 230V MAINS IN
Relay2 Relay1
NO COM NC
Antenna
Reed Sw
(Magnet
operated
Switch)
Jumper Links
12-30V Version 230Vac Version
Receiver Operation

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Receiver Configuration
Configuring receivers
The link pins LK1 and LK2 set the action of the relays
1/2sec Mom = Relay will operate for 1/2sec
Mom = Relay will operate for as long as transmitter switch operated
Latch = Relay will toggle ON/OFF on each transmitter button press
Link Positions Switch relays
LK1 LK2 RLY 1 RLY 2 RLY 3 RLY 4
Open Open
1/2sec
Mom
1/2sec
Mom
1/2sec
Mom
1/2sec
Mom
Closed Open Mom Mom Latch Latch
Open Closed Mom Mom Mom Mom
Closed Closed Latch Latch Latch Latch
Link Pins
LK1
LK2
Link Positions Switch relays
LK1 LK2 RLY 1 RLY 2
Open Open 1/2sec Mom 1/2sec Mom
Closed Open Mom Mom
Open Closed Latch Mom
Closed Closed Latch Latch
230Vac Version
Link Cap is placed
Vertically
LK1 LK2
Link Pins
LED s
RF Receive
RF Transmit
LEARN
1
2
3
4
12-30V Version

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With this system, you can pair together any individual trans-
mitter switch with any receiver relay switch. Without opening
either enclosure:
1. Remove the green transmitter rubber over-boot
2. Briefly (~1 second) place the transmitter next to the re-
ceiver in the position shown and then remove it.
3. The receiver will buzz once (One buzz means the receiver
unit is ready to allocate a transmitter to relay output 1)
To select relay output 2, 3 o 4, briefly place the trans-
mitter again so that the Buzzer Buzzes to indicate the
Relay output 2,3, or 4.
4. Press the switch on the transmitter which you wish to
pair
5. The receiver will buzz twice to confirm pairing
6. Repeat for any additional transmitter switches
NOTE: Each receiver has a maximum memory for up to 28
pairings, these can be from any switches on any transmitters
Advanced operation - Pairing a Transmitter Button
1. Hold the transmitter in the position shown in position for ~5 seconds.
2. The receiver will sound a long buzz to confirm all Transmitters are erased
Advanced operation - Erasing Receiver

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Connecting an External Antenna
An External Antenna maybe connected into
connector ANT2. A direct plug in coax Cable is
available to convert this to Standard SMA type
connector
Antenna : ANT-GSM5WM
• Wall mount antenna
• 3m cable
• Wall Mount Whip Antenna
• Active gain: +5dB
• RG58 Connecting Lead
• SMA Connector
CBA-UFLSMA
Push fits onto the External antenna Connector and
provides a panel mount SMA connector which ena-
ble many types of antenna to be connected.
Antenna : ANT-PUKDB
• Rugged “PUCK” Screw Fix Mount
• +2dBi Gain
• Omni directional Antenna
• 1.5metres RG174 Cable
• SMA Male Connector
• M14 Screw Fix connector
External Antenna
Connector

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Technical specifications
Transmitters: TRAP-Transmitter
Enclosure Rating: Standard IP65 (upgradeable to IP68)
Battery Type: 3 x AAA (supplied)
Battery Life: 2 years @ approx. 50 1/2second presses p/day
Dimensions: 90 x 54 x 27 mm
Changing the Battery: Remove the six enclosure screws. Remove 2 battery compartment screws and re-
place batteries, taking care of cables and battery polarity
Electrical Characteristics Min Typical Max Units
Supply Voltage 3.3 4.5 6 V
Supply Current mA
Frequency: 869.500 MHz
FSK Deviation 868MHz
915MHz
60
500
KHz
RF Output Power (ERP) @ 868MHz - 15.5 17 dBm
25
92
6
17
Mechanical Dimensions:
(All dimensions in mm)

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Technical specifications
Receiver Decoder: TRAP-Receiver
Enclosure Rating: IP68
Dimensions: 130 x 112 x 42 mm (not including antenna)
Operating Temperature: -10 to +50o Celsius.
*The relay contacts in this unit are for functional use only and must not be used for isolation purposes
Electrical Characteristics MIN TYPICAL MAX DIMENSION
Supply Voltage 6 32 Vdc or ac
Supply Voltage for 230Vac 230 Vac
Relay Rating* (230Vac) 5 12 A
Supply Current at Vsupply 12V
Quiescent
All relays operating*
17
175
mA
Time delay from Tx on Switch to Rx Relay operation 30 mS
Time delay from Tx sw relax to Rx Relay release 30 mS
50.00
59.00 46.00
82.00
10.00
All Dimensions in mm
Mechanical Dimensions

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Our Range Testing was conducted on Ditchling Beacon providing an open Line of Sight Test.
1. Receiver was placed on our vehicle in the Beacon Car park
2. The transmitter was carried along the beacon whilst being repeatedly operated. At full distance the
Transmitter was also tested while placed on the ground. The transmitter was operated for long and
short bursts
3. 2KM range was achieved, the system was working 100% however testing ceased as we ran out of
land. So the system would have operated over a longer distance
Range Test
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2014/53/EU and has been tested to European Harmonised Standards and CE marked accordingly. A copy of the
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