RF SOLUTIONS SCORPION Series User manual

SCORPION
DS-SCORPION-1
Description
A rugged Remote Transmitter which can be used with one of the RF Solutions receiv-
ers to generate a long Range Remote Control System. The Transmitter may be user
configured to operate in several Modes of operation, providing shorter or longer range
and with optional Acknowledge indication back from the receiver.
Supplied ready to go the SCORPION Transmitter is a sealed waterproof enclosure with
fixed internal Lithium Battery, which is recharged using standard QI wireless charger
base.
• Rugged RF Transmitter Handset
• Supplied “Ready to Go”
• 1 - 16 Switches
• 868 / 918MHz Versions
• FM / LoRa Technology
• Range:
• LORA Mode 7 upto 20Km
• FM Operation upto 2Km
• Waterproof IP66
• Compatible with RF Solutions
Receivers
• Internal Lithium Battery 1AH
• Wireless Rechargeable
• Displays Acknowledge from Receiver
• Watchdog Transmit Feature
• Continuous or State Change Transmit
• CE Compliant
• FCC & Australian Certification Pending
Applications
• Industrial , conveyors,
machinery, pumps etc
• General Purpose Remote
Switching
• M2M Control Switching
FM/LoRa Hand Held Transmitter

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Part Numbers
Transmitter 868MHz (Europe) 915MHz (USA, Aus, UK)
1 Switch SCORPION-8TW1 SCORPION-9TW1
4 Switch SCORPION-8TW4 SCORPION-9TW4
8/16 Switch SCORPION-8TW16 SCORPION-9TW16
Mechanical Dimensions
(All dimensions in mm)

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Compatible Receivers
Scorpion Transmitters are
SLIMDIN Receiver
Compact DIN Rail Receiver
4 Channels Relay outputs
12-30Vdc supply
725 DIN Rail Module
DIN Rail Receiver
2 Channels Relay changeover contact outputs
expandable to 250 using add-on Relay modules
12-30Vdc supply
PRO Series Receiver Units
IP65 Receiver with DIN Rail Modules
4, 8, 16 Channels Changeover Contacts
expandable to 250 using add-on Relay modules
110-230Vac or 12-30Vdc supply
Optional Accessory - Wireless Charging Cradle WCHARGECRADLE
A folding Desktop Wireless charger that can be used flat or cradle supplied with USB Cable

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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 the GREEN LED will Flash at
high speed to indicate that an acknowledgment has
successfully been received 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: If battery requires recharging Low Battery LED illuminates for 3 seconds after
each operation
Recharging the Battery
The battery can be recharged by using any QI standard wireless charger. (e.g. Apple or Samsung stand-
ard Wireless charging pads)
When Charging the LOW Battery RED LED Flashes indicates
charging is in progress.
When fully charged the GREEN LED is illuminated
Low
Battery RF Acknowledge
From Receiver
(Green / Red LED)
RF Transmit
(Green LED)
LED
Flashes
while
recharging
Fully
Charged
(Green LED)

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Configuring Modes of Operation
To configure the modes of operation, undo the
six enclosure fixing screws to access the inter-
nal circuit board.
The SET switch is used to configure the operat-
ing modes
Note: please also see the Video on our website!
SET
Switch
Antenna
LED1 LED2
LED3
Flashes
constantly
in setup
Restore SCORPION to Factory Default Setings
Briefly Press
SET Sw
LED1 ON
Constantly
Press & Hold
SET Sw
For 10 Secs
The Following Modes can be configured using the SET Switch
1. RF Mode of Transmission (FM or LORA Mode)
2. Acknowledgement back from the Receiver
3. Automatic Watchdog Transmissions
4. Continuous or State Change Transmission
SCORPION Transmitters are factory Shipped with the following Settings
RF Transmission FM
Acknowledgment OFF
Watchdog OFF
Transmission Type Continuous

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Mode
(No of LED1 Flashes)
Propagation Time
from TX to output
Activated (approx)
Operations from a
Single battery charge
RF Transmission
1 20 mS 1MillionFM
2 20 mS ~550KLoRa Mode 1
3 40 mS 288KLoRa Mode 2
4 80 mS 144KLoRa Mode 3
5 160 mS 72KLoRa Mode 4
6 320 mS 36KLoRa Mode 5
LoRa Mode 6 7 640 mS 18K
LoRa Mode 7 8 1.28 Secs ~9,000
Press SET Sw
1X
LED1
flashes 1x
LED 1 & 2
Flashes 1x
LED 1 Flashes
Indicating
Current MODE
Repeat Press SET Sw
To select Mode
1x = FM
2x = LORA Mode 1
3x = LORA Mode 2
4x = LORA Mode 3
5x = LORA Mode 4
6x = LORA Mode 5
7x = LORA Mode 6
8x = LORA Mode 7
After selecting wait for timeout
Wait 3 Seconds
Wait 3 Seconds
To Set the RF Transmission MODE
Notes
1. Range is dependant on many factors in-
cluding the mode of transmission. Range
can be reduced by 75% in built up areas
with poor antenna, and environmental
conditions
2. Battery life quoted is approximate based
on 30 operations per day.
This sets the type of RF Transmission.
Possible options are FM, or LORA Modes 0 - 7
FM or LORA mode 0 provides the quickest re-
sponse; from Transmitter sw pressed to Re-
ceiver Relay output.
LORA mode 7 provides the longest operating
range but with the longest time delay of from
button press to receiver relay actuation..

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RF Acknowledgment from Receiver - Warning!
When Acknowledgement is ON, SCORPION re-
quests an RF signal back from the receiver. Whilst
in theory if an RF signal can be transmitted one
way then it can be returned, in practice occasional-
ly the received acknowledgement many not pene-
trate as well as the SCORPION transmitted signal.
Press SET Sw
2X
LED1
flashes 2x
LED 1 & 2
Flashes 1x
LED1 is either
ON or OFF
indicating
current Status
Press SET Sw To select
LED1 ON:
Acknowledgement
LED1 OFF: NO
Acknowledgement
After selecting wait for
timeout
Wait 3 Seconds
Wait 3 Seconds
To Set Acknowledgement Request
Acknowledgement Feature provides the user with
LED indication that the receiver has successfully re-
ceived the transmitters signal.
When activated the SCORPION Transmitter includes
an acknowledgement request from the receiver with-
in each radio transmission.
The response from the receiver is indicated on the
transmitter via the RED / GREEN LEDs.
The Transmitter it will continue to transmit until a
successful ack is receiver

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If enabled, SCORPION automatically transmits a
background “watchdog” RF Signal approx. every
~45 secs,
RF Solutions Receivers with a Watchdog feature wil
hold a Relay contact “ENERGISED” as long as
Watchdog is regularly received confirming the
transmitter is in range and the system is operating
correctly.
When using Watchdog it may be useful to incorpo-
rate a Power Switch to avoid premature battery
discharge
A power switch can be incorporated If this is re-
quired please contact our sales Dept.
Press SET Sw
3X
LED1
flashes 3x
LED 1 & 2
Flashes 1x
LED1 is either
ON or OFF
indicating
current Status
Press SET Sw To select
LED1 ON: Watchdog ON
LED1 OFF: Watchdog OFF
After selecting wait for timeout
Wait 3 Seconds
Wait 3 Seconds
To Set Watchdog Transmissions

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When a switch button is operated SCORPION will
transmit a “Button Down” RF Transmission
When a switch button is released SCORPION will
transmit a “Button Up” RF Transmission
Continuous Transmit
SCORPION repeat transmits “button Down” in short
bursts for as long as switch button is pressed.
If the Acknowledgment is ON the receiver will reply
after each RF transmission burst.
This is ideally suited to momentary operation where
the receiver output needs to be active as long as the
user presses down a SCORPION Button .
State Change Transmit
SCORPION transmits an RF transmission only when
the switch button is pressed or released (i.e a state
change).
On each of these “state changes” SCORPION trans-
mits upto 4 transmissions, or, “RF packets” (which
can be seen by the GREEN LED flashing upto 4 times,
If the Acknowledgment is ON the receiver will reply
immediately.
After receiving an Acknowledgment the SCORPION will
cease sending any remaining of the 4 transmissions.
.
.
Press SET Sw
4X
LED1
flashes 4x
LED 1 & 2
Flashes 1x
LED1 is either
ON or OFF
indicating
current Status
Repeat Press SET Sw To
select
LED1 OFF: State
LED1 ON: Continuous
After selecting wait for timeout
Wait 3 Seconds
Wait 3 Seconds
To Set Continuous or State Change RF Transmissions

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LED Status
Continuous Transmission
Acknowledgement OFF
Operation GREEN LED RED LED
Button is briefly pressed Flashes briefly No-operation
Button is held Down Flashes continually No-operation
Button is released Flashes briefly No-operation
RF Transmitting &
Acknowledgment OK
Acknowedgment
Failed
Continuous Transmission
Acknowledgement ON
Operation GREEN LED RED LED
Button is briefly pressed Flashes briefly (TX then RX ack) Flashes if no Ack received
Button is held Down Flashes continually (TX then RX ack) Flashes if no Ack received
Button is released Flashes briefly (TX then RX ack) Flashes if no Ack received
State Change Transmission
Acknowledgement OFF
Operation GREEN LED RED LED
Button is briefly pressed Flashes 1X (TX) No-operation
Button is held Down No-operation No-operation
Button is released Flashes 1X (TX) No-operation
State Change Transmission
Acknowledgement ON
Operation GREEN LED RED LED
Button is briefly pressed
& Receiver, ack OK Flashes (TX then RX ack) No-operation
Button is briefly pressed
& Receiver, NOK Flashes continually (awaiting Ack) Flashes to show no Ack
received
Button is held Down Flashes continually (awaiting Ack) Flashes to show no Ack
Button is released Flashes 2 - 5X (TX and RX ack) Flashes if no Ack received