RFXCOM RFXtrx User manual

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RFXtrx
USB RF transceiver
User guide
www.rfxcom.com

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1. Table of Contents
1. Table of Contents................................................................................................................2
2. RFXtrx general information..................................................................................................3
2.1. RFXtrx315 supported protocols....................................................................................3
2.1.1. RFXtrx315 configured for 310MHz........................................................................3
2.1.2. RFXtrx315 configured for 315MHz........................................................................3
2.2. RFXrec433, RFXtrx433, RFXtrx433E supported protocols...........................................4
2.2.1. By function............................................................................................................4
2.2.2. Alphabetic list........................................................................................................7
2.3. undec on....................................................................................................................10
2.4. Sensitivity influenced by enabled protocols................................................................11
2.5. RF range reduction.....................................................................................................12
2.6. Home Automation software........................................................................................12
2.7. Dimensions ................................................................................................................12
2.8. Electrical ....................................................................................................................12
2.9. Environmental conditions ...........................................................................................12
3. Install the USB driver.........................................................................................................13
4. Run RFXflash on Linux under Mono..................................................................................13
5. RFXmngr test program......................................................................................................14
5.1. Receiver.....................................................................................................................15
5.2. Transmitter.................................................................................................................16
6. Flash update of the RFXtrx................................................................................................17
6.1. Update firmware in the RFXtrx...................................................................................17
6.2. Update firmware in the RFXtrx step by step ...............................................................18
7. RFXtrx433 special device codes .......................................................................................20
7.1. Remote commands....................................................................................................20
7.1.1. X10 RF Remote ..................................................................................................20
7.1.2. ATI Remote Wonder............................................................................................21
7.1.3. ATI Remote Wonder Plus....................................................................................22
7.1.4. Medion Remote...................................................................................................23
7.2. Harrison address conversion to switch settings..........................................................24
7.3. Flamingo, AB400, IMPULS, Sartano, Brennenstuhl switch settings............................25
7.4. Energenie 5-gang 429.950.........................................................................................26
7.5. Phenix, IDK YC-4000S switch settings.......................................................................27
7.6. HE105 switch settings................................................................................................28
7.7. MDREMOTE..............................................................................................................29
7.8. Aoke relay..................................................................................................................29
8. Blyss commands...............................................................................................................30
9. How to find the dx.com RGB LED strip driver ID................................................................30
10. How to find the dx.com RGB LED strip driver ID (rev. 2)................................................30
11. How to find the Eurodomest ID......................................................................................30
12. Somfy RTS....................................................................................................................31
13. Transmit undecoded ARC commands. ..........................................................................32
14. Known Lighting4 devices...............................................................................................33
14.1. Proluxx projection screen........................................................................................33
14.2. Kingpin (KP100) projection screen..........................................................................33
14.3. Mercury remote control mains sockets....................................................................33
14.4. Conrad 034911 sockets..........................................................................................33
15. EC Declaration of Conformity.........................................................................................34
16. Warning:........................................................................................................................35
17. License..........................................................................................................................35
18. Copyright notice.............................................................................................................35
19. Revision history .............................................................................................................36

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2. RFXtrx general information
The RFXtrx transceivers and RFXrec receivers are communicating over an USB port with the
Home Automation application. The RFXtrx/rec is powered by the USB port.
At startup the RFXtrx enters for 2 seconds the boot loader (red LED is on) and after this it starts
the receive/transmit firmware. If valid (decode-able) packets are received the yellow LED will
blink.
The RFXtrx315 and the RFXrec433 are mainly for use in the US. The RFXtrx315 can receive
US X10 lighting and security sensors or US Visonic PowerCode sensors at 315MHz.
The RFXrec433 can receive weather sensors of different brands at 433.92MHz.
The RFXtrx433 is a transceiver (transmitter+receiver) and can receive and control a large
number of sensors and other devices.
The RFXtrx433E is an extended RFXtrx433 transceiver.
Note: the listed protocols and brands are supported!
2.1. RFXtrx315 supported protocols
2.1.1. RFXtrx315 configured for 310MHz
Protocol Enable receive transmit
US X10 lighting X10 Y Y
US X10 security X10 Y Y
2.1.2. RFXtrx315 configured for 315MHz
Protocol Enable receive transmit
Aoke relay
- http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/whose-sale-prices-DC12V10A-Learning-
Code-Wireless-Remote-Control-Switch-System-1-Receiver-and-1-
Transmitter/1211856_1774391429.html
- - Y
Visonic CodeSecure - planned -
Visonic PowerCode Visonic Y Y

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2.2. RFXrec433, RFXtrx433, RFXtrx433E supported protocols
2.2.1. By function
Curtains, shades, projection screen, awning, gate openers
A-OK blind motors (RF01,AC114,AC123 controlled) - http://www.motorisationplus.com/
BOFU blind motors - http://www.bofumotor.com/
BTX blind motors – http://www.btxinc.com
Chamberlain CS4330CN http://www.chamberlain24.de/epages/es122868.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/es122868/Products/RA4336
Dolat DLM-1 controlled motors - http://www.dolat.com.cn/product1.asp?id=538
Dooya blind motors
Ematronic - http://www.ematronic.com/moteurs-volet-roulant/
Forest blind/curtain motors - http://www.forestgroup.nl/index_nl.html
Harrison curtain - http://www.harrison.nl/home2.htm
Hasta blind motors - http://www.hasta.se/
Kingpin KP100 projection screen
Louvolite one touch motorised blinds
Media Mount Projector screen
Proluxx projection screen
RAEX blind motor (YR1326 controlled) - http://www.beckermotors.co.uk/
Somfy (RFXtrx433E only) - http://www.somfy.co.uk/
Sunpery blind motors
RohrMotor24 RMF blind motors - http://www.rohrmotor24.eu/rohrmotor24
RollerTrol blind motors - http://rollertrol.com/
YOODA blind motors – http://www.sukcesgroup.pl
Temperature, humidity, weather sensors
Alecto – WS1200, WS1700, WS3500, WS4500
Auriol – H13726
Cresta
Digimax
Hama – EWS1500
Hideki weather sensors
Honeywell – TF-ATS34C
La Crosse
Lexibook – SM883
Maverick ET-732 BBQ/Smoke temperature
Meade – TS33F-M, TS34C-M http://www.meade.com/products/weatherstations/sensors.html
Meteoscan – W155, W160
NEXUS – I008T
Opus XT300 /Imagintronix Soil sensor http://www.plantcaretools.com/en/webshop/wireless-moisture-sensor-en-detail
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wireless-Soil-Moisture-Sensor-
/251380900939?pt=UK_Home_Garden_Garden_Plants_Fertiliser_CV&hash=item3a8778244b
Oregon Scientific / Huger
Prego P-8426 http://www.sunmarket.fi/tuote.asp?TID=11990
Proove – TSS320 & TSS330 fridge/freezer thermometer & outdoor sensors 311346,311501
RFXSensor
RUBiCSON – stektermometer 48659, 48695
Sunvic TLX1206
Sunvic TLX7506
TechnoLine/Proficell http://www.elv.de/output/controller.aspx?cid=74&detail=10&detail2=27621 - TX95-TH
TFA
UPM/Esic (very short receiving range)
Ventus – WS155
Viking
WT0122 pool thermometer

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Xiron
–EN6
Appliance modules, dimmers, relays, LED controllers
ANSLUT (learning mode)
Aoke relay http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/whose-sale-prices-DC12V10A-Learning-Code-Wireless-Remote-Control-Switch-
System-1-Receiver-and-1-Transmitter/1211856_1774391429.html
ByeByeStandBy
Blyss lighting – http://www.castorama.fr/store/Prise-telecommandee-et-telecommande-BLYSS---Interieur-prod4470026.html
Brennenstuhl
Chacon – http://www.chacon.be/
CoCo – http://www.coco-technology.com/en/home/
Conrad RSL2 – http://www.conrad.com/ce/en/product/640466/FUNK-STECKDOSENSCHALTER-RSLR2
DI.O – http://www.di-o.be/
DomiaLite
Ebode
ELRO AB400/AB600 – http://www.elro.eu/en/products/cat/home-automation/home-control1
Energenie ENER010 – 429.935, 5-gang 429.950 - https://energenie4u.co.uk/
Etekcity –http://etekcity.com/p-300-5-pack-wireless-remote-control-outlet-switch-set-with-2-remote-controls-zap-5lx.aspx
Eurodomest NL – Action
Everflourish EMW100
Flamingo
HomeEasy EU – http://www.elro.eu/en/products/cat/home-automation/
HomeEasy UK (including HE105 relay) – http://www.homeeasy.eu/
Ikea Koppla
Impuls – NL – Action
Intertechno – http://www.intertechno.at/
Kambrook RF3672 – http://www.bunnings.com.au/kambrook-4-piece-indoor-powerpoint-kit-with-remote-control_p7030054
KlikAanKlikUit – http://www.klikaanklikuit.nl/home/
LightwaveRF – http://www.lightwaverf.co.uk/
Livolo - http://www.livolo-france.com/fr/ http://nl.aliexpress.com/w/wholesale-livolo-touch-switch.html
Maplin http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/remote-controlled-mains-socket-set-single-n78ka (use Lighting1 - COCO GDR2)
MDremote LED dimmer - www.ultraleds.co.uk
Mercury appliance modules – http://mercury.avsl.com/product?range=ME5124
NEXA – http://www.nexa.se/
OTIO
Phenix
Philips SBC SP370 series
Proove - http://proove.se/
RGB LED strip driver dx.com - http://www.dx.com/ order nbr: 130913, 67412 (NEW VERSIONS NOT SUPPORTED)
RisingSun
Sartano
Siemens (UK)
Waveman
X10 RTS10 / RFS10
X10 lighting
Xdom

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Door/window, smoke and other security sensors
Aidebao security
Alecto – SA30 smoke detector
Atlantic security
Chacon KD101 smoke detector
Flamingo KD101 smoke detector
Meiantech security
NEXA KD101 smoke detector
Visonic CodeSecure
Visonic PowerCode
X10 security
Remotes
ATI Remote Wonder
ATI Remote Wonder Plus
ATI Remote Wonder II
X10 PC Remote
Chimes
1byOne Easy Chime
Byron SX chime - http://www.chbyron.eu/Byron/ByronSXRange/68/89/
Byron MP001
Chacon
Envivo – ENV1348
HomeEasy
KlikAanKlikUit
SelectPlus200689101 & SelectPlus200689103 (Action NL)
Power, gas water metering
cent-a-meter
Electrisave
OWL CM113, CM180, CM119, CM160, CM180, CM180i - http://www.theowl.com/
Revolt NC5461 - http://www.pearl.de/a-NC5462-5452.shtml
RFXMeter
Specials
DEA receivers http://www.deasystem.com/en/accessory/7/receivers (unencrypted only)
Mertik Maxitrol – Fire Place controllers
Oregon Scientific Body weight scales – BWR101, BWR102, GR101
Prego P-8426 – sauna temperature sensor http://www.sunmarket.fi/tuote.asp?TID=11990
Smartwares radiator valve http://www.homewizard.nl/smartwares-draadloze-radiatorkraan.html
Siemens SF01 - LF959RA50/LF259RB50/LF959RB50 extractor hood
X10 Ninja/Robocam – camera motor

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2.2.2. Alphabetic list
Important notes:
- Ext firmware will not operate in the RFXtrx433.
- Protocol enabling is only necessary for receive. Transmit protocols are always enabled.
Protocol
Type
1 Type 2 Ext
For receive
Enable
protocol transmit
1Byone Easy Chime - Y Y ByronSX Y
A-OK blind motors RF01,AC114,AC123
- http://www.motorisationplus.com/
Y Y - BlindsT1 Y
Aidebao security Y Y Y Meiantech Y
Alecto – SA30 smoke detector Y Y Y Oregon Y
Alecto – WS1200 Y Y Y LaCrosse -
Alecto – WS1700 and compatibles, WS3500, WS4500 - - Y Rubicson -
ANSLUT (learning mode) Y Y Y AC Y
Aoke relay
- http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/whose-sale-prices-
DC12V10A-Learning-Code-Wireless-Remote-Control-Switch-System-1-
Receiver-and-1-Transmitter/1211856_1774391429.html
Y Y Y
(not received)
Y
ATI Remote Wonder Y - - ATI Y
ATI Remote Wonder Plus Y - - ATI Y
ATI Remote Wonder II
(only available in hardware version 1.0)
Y - - ATI -
Atlantic security Y Y Y Meiantech Y
ByeByeStandBy Y Y Y ARC Y
Byron SX chime
- http://www.chbyron.eu/Byron/ByronSXRange/68/89/
Y Y Y ByronSX Y
Byron MP001 chime - - Y
(not received)
Y
Blyss lighting
- http://www.castorama.fr/store/Prise-telecommandee-et-telecommande-
BLYSS---Interieur-prod4470026.html
Y Y Y AE Y
BOFU blind motors
- http://www.bofumotor.com/
Y Y Y BlindsT0* Y
Brennenstuhl Y Y Y Lighting4 Y
BTX blind motors – http://www.btxinc.com - Y -
(not received)
Y
cent-a-meter Y Y Y Oregon -
Chacon (learning mode)
- http://www.chacon.be/
Y Y Y AC Y
Chacon (with address code wheels) Y Y Y ARC Y
Chacon EMW200 Y Y Y
(not received)
Y
Chacon 54660 (equal CoCo GDR2) Y Y Y
(not received)
Y
Chacon KD101 smoke detector Y Y Y always on Y
Chamberlain CS4330CN
http://www.chamberlain24.de/epages/es122868.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/
Shops/es122868/Products/RA4336
- - Y
(not received) Y
CoCo (learning mode)
- http://www.coco-technology.com/en/home/
Y Y Y AC Y
CoCo (with address code wheels) Y Y Y ARC Y
CoCo GDR2 (equal Chacon 54660) Y Y Y
(not received)
Y
Conrad RSL2
- http://www.conrad.com/ce/en/product/640466/FUNK-
STECKDOSENSCHALTER-RSLR2
Y Y - RSL Y
Cresta
- TX-320, TS34C, anemometer, UV sensor, rain sensor
Y Y Y Hideki -
DEA receivers http://www.deasystem.com/en/accessory/7/receivers - - Y KeeLoq Y
Digimax Y Y Y X10 -
DI.O (learning mode)
- http://www.di-o.be/
Y Y Y AC Y
DI.O (with address code wheels) Y Y Y ARC Y
Dolat DLM-1 controlled motors
- http://www.dolat.com.cn/product1.asp?id=538
- Y -
(not received) Y
DomiaLite (with address code wheels) Y Y Y ARC Y

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Dooya blind motors Y Y -
(not received)
Y
Ebode Y Y Y X10 Y
Electrisave Y Y Y Oregon -
ELRO AB400
- http://www.elro.eu/en/products/cat/home-automation/home-control1
Y Y Y Lighting4 Y
ELRO AB600 Y Y Y ARC Y
Ematronic RF01, AC114, AC123
- http://www.ematronic.com/moteurs-volet-roulant/
Y Y - BlindsT1 Y
Energenie
- https://energenie4u.co.uk/
- ENER010 – 429.935, 5-gang 429.950
Y Y Y
(not received) Y
Envivo – ENV1348 - - Y
(not received)
Y
Etekcity – http://etekcity.com/p-300-5-pack-wireless-remote-control-
outlet-switch-set-with-2-remote-controls-zap-5lx.aspx
Y Y Y
(not received) Y
Eurodomest (NL – Action) - Y -
(not received)
Y
Everflourish EMW100 Y Y Y
(not received)
Y
Flamingo Y Y Y Lighting4 Y
Flamingo KD101 smoke detector Y Y Y always on Y
Forest blind/curtain motors
- http://www.forestgroup.nl/index_nl.html
Y Y Y
(not received) Y
Harrison curtain
- http://www.harrison.nl/home2.htm
Y Y Y
(not received) Y
Hasta new blind motors
- http://www.hasta.se/
* = receive only in Type2 used to get the remote ID.
Y Y Y BlindsT0* Y
Hasta old blind motors Y Y - BlindsT1 Y
Hideki weather sensors Y Y Y Hideki -
HomeEasy EU (learning mode)
- http://www.elro.eu/en/products/cat/home-automation/
Y Y Y HE EU Y
HomeEasy UK – HE105
- http://www.homeeasy.eu/
Y Y Y
(not received) Y
HomeEasy UK (learning mode) Y Y Y AC Y
HomeEasy UK (with address code wheels) Y Y Y ARC Y
Honeywell
- TF-ATS34C
Y Y Y Hideki -
Ikea Koppla Y - -
(not received)
Y
Impuls (NL – Action) Y Y Y
(not received)
Y
Intertechno (learning mode)
- http://www.intertechno.at/
Y Y Y AC Y
Intertechno (with address code wheels) Y Y Y ARC Y
Kambrook RF3672 – http://www.bunnings.com.au/kambrook-4-
piece-indoor-powerpoint-kit-with-remote-control_p7030054
- Y Y
(not received) Y
Kingpin KP100 projection screen Y Y Y
(not received)
Y
KlikAanKlikUit (learning mode)
- http://www.klikaanklikuit.nl/home/
Y Y Y AC Y
KlikAanKlikUit (with address code wheels) Y Y Y ARC Y
La Crosse
- TX2, TX3, TX3P, TX4, TX7, TX17, WS2300
Y Y Y LaCrosse -
Lexibook
- SM883
Y Y Y Hideki -
LightwaveRF
- http://www.lightwaverf.co.uk/
Y Y Y AD Y
Livolo
- http ://www.livolo-France.com/fr/
- http ://nl.aliexpress.com/w/wholesale-livolo-touch-switch.html
Y Y Y
(not received) Y
Louvolite one touch motorised blinds
* = receive only in Type2 used to get the remote ID.
Y Y Y BlindsT0* Y
Maplin http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/remote-controlled-mains-socket-set-
single-n78ka (use Lighting1 - COCO GDR2)
Y Y Y
(not received) Y
Maverick ET-732 BBQ/Smoke temperature Y Y Y Hideki -
MDremote LED dimmer
- www.ultraleds.co.uk
Y Y Y
(not received) Y
Meade – TS33F-M, TS34C-M Y Y Y Hideki -

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http://www.meade.com/products/weatherstations/sensors.html
Meiantech security Y Y Y Meiantech Y
Media Mount Projector screen - Y -
(not received)
Y
Mercury appliance modules
- http://mercury.avsl.com/product?range=ME5124
Y Y Y
(not received) Y
Mertik Maxitrol Fire Place controllers
- G6R-H4T1, G6R-H4T5, G6R-H4T ,G6R-H4TB, G6R-H4T21-Z22
Y Y Y Mertik Y
NEXA (learning mode)
- http://www.nexa.se/
Y Y Y AC Y
NEXA (with address code wheels) Y Y Y ARC Y
NEXA KD101 smoke detector Y Y Y always on Y
NEXUS
- I008T
Y Y Y Hideki -
Opus XT300 /Imagintronix Soil sensor
http://www.plantcaretools.com/en/webshop/wireless-moisture-sensor-en-
detail
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wireless-Soil-Moisture-Sensor-
/251380900939?pt=UK_Home_Garden_Garden_Plants_Fertiliser_CV&h
ash=item3a8778244b
Y Y Y
Imagintronix
-
Oregon Scientific / Huger BBQ and weather sensors
- AW129, AW131, BTHGN129, BTHR918, BTHR918N, BTHR968,
EW109, PCR800, RGR126, RGR682, RGR918, RGR928, RTGN318,
RTGR328N, RTGR328N, RTGR368N, RTGR383, RTHN318, STR918,
STR928, ,TGHN800, TGHN801, THC138, THC238, THC268,
THGN122NX, THGN123N, THGN132ES, THGN132N, THGN500,
THGR122(N/NX), THGR228(N/NF), THGR238, THGR268, THGR328N,
THGR810, THGR918, THGR928, THGRN228NX, THN122N, THN132N,
THR128, THR138, THR288(N/NF), THRN122N, THWR288A, THWR800,
UV138, UVN128, UVN800, UVR128, WGR800, WGR918, WTGR800,
WTGR800
Y Y Y Oregon -
Oregon Scientific weighting scales
- BWR101, BWR102, GR101
Y - Y Oregon -
OTIO Lighting Y Y - RSL Y
OWL
- http://www.theowl.com/
- CM113, CM119, CM160, CM180, CM180i
Y Y Y Oregon -
Phenix Y Y Y Lighting4 Y
Philips SBC SP370 series - Y -
(not received)
Y
Prego P-8426 http://www.sunmarket.fi/tuote.asp?TID=11990 Y Y Y X10 -
Proluxx projection screen Y Y Y
(not received)
Y
Proove – TSS320 & TSS330 fridge/freezer thermometer & outdoor
sensors 311346,311501
Y Y Y FineOffset -
RAEX blind motor (YR1326 controlled)
- http://www.beckermotors.co.uk/
- Y - BlindsT1 Y
Revolt NC5461
- http://www.pearl.de/a-NC5462-5452.shtml
- Y - RSL -
RFY
- http://www.somfy.co.uk/
- - Y
(not received) Y
RFXSensor Y Y Y X10 -
RFXMeter Y Y Y X10 -
RGB LED strip driver dx.com
- http://www.dx.com/ order nbr: 130913, 67412
* = receive only in Type2 used to get the RGB remote ID.
(NEW VERSIONS NOT SUPPORTED)
Y* Y y* AD* Y
RisingSun Y Y Y Lighting4 Y
RUBiCSON
- stektermometer 48659, 48695
Y - Y Rubicson -
RohrMotor24 RMF blind motors
- http://www.rohrmotor24.eu/rohrmotor24
Y Y -
(not received) Y
RollerTrol blind motors
- http://rollertrol.com/
* = receive only in Type2 used to get the remote ID.
Y Y Y BlindsT0* Y
Sartano Y Y Y Lighting4 Y
SelectPlus200689101 & SelectPlus200689103
(Action NL)
- Y Y ByronSX Y
Siemens SF01 LF959RA50/LF259RB50/LF959RB50 extractor hood Y Y Y
(not received)
Y

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Siemens (UK) Y Y Y AD Y
Smartwares radiator valve
- http://www.homewizard.nl/smartwares-draadloze-radiatorkraan.html
- - Y
(not received) Y
Sunpery blind motors - Y -
(not received)
Y
Sunvic TLX1206 Y Y Y X10 Y
Sunvic TLX7506 Y Y Y X10 -
TechnoLine/Proficell
http://www.elv.de/output/controller.aspx?cid=74&detail=10&detail2=2762
1
- TX95-TH
Y Y Y Hideki -
TFA
- TS15C, TS34C,external temperature sensor 30.3133, anemometer
30.3149, UV sensor, rain sensor 30.3148, pool sensor 30.3160
Y Y Y Hideki -
UPM/Esic (very short receiving range)
- WT260,WT260H,WT440H,WT450,WT450H,WDS500,RG700
Y - - Hideki -
Viking
- 02035, 02038, 02811
Y Y Y FineOffset -
Visonic CodeSecure Y Y Y
(not received)
-
Visonic PowerCode Y Y Y Visonic Y
Waveman Y Y Y
(not received)
Y
WT0122 pool sensor - - Y FineOffset -
YOODA blind motors
- http://www.sukcesgroup.pl
Y Y -
(not received) Y
X10 Ninja/Robocam - Y - X10 Y
X10 PC Remote Y - Y X10 Y
X10 RTS10 / RFS10 Y Y Y X10 Y
X10 lighting Y Y Y X10 Y
X10 security Y Y Y X10 Y
Xdom Y Y Y X10 Y
Xiron – EN6 Y - Y Rubicson -
2.3. undec on
This parameter is for internal use by RFXCOM!!!
If new sensor types are released they will most probably not be decoded by the RFXtrx
firmware. For this reason we have added the option to enable receive of undecoded messages.
This function is only to enable RFXCOM to add this new sensor type in the firmware if possible.
If “undec on” is enabled in normal use the application will receive a lot of undecoded messages
mostly as a result of RF noise or disturbed RF packets.
Important: For normal use “undec on” should be disabled

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2.4. Sensitivity influenced by enabled protocols
The sensitivity of the receiver part is highly influenced by the number of protocols enabled.
Lesser protocols enabled will make the receiver more sensitive for the enabled protocols.
There are a few protocols that will reduce or even eliminate receiving of other protocols if
enabled.
For example:
If the AD (LightwaveRF, Siemens) protocol is enabled it can stop receiving of Meiantech /
Atlantic, Oregon 3.0,Visonic and Mertik.
All other protocols are disabled if BlindsT0 is enabled.
ARC is disabled if Lighting4 is enabled.
X10
ARC
AC
HomeEasy EU
Meiantech/Atlantic
Oregon 1.0
Oregon 2.1
Oregon 3.0
/ OWL
ATI
Visonic
Mertik
AD
(LWRF)
Hideki/UPM
La Crosse
FS20
ProGuard
BlindsT0
BlindsT1/T2/T3
/T4
AE (Blyss)
Rubicson
/Alecto
FineOffset/Viking
Lighting4
R
SL/Revolt
Byron SX
Imagintronix
/Opus
X10
ARC
AC
HomeEasy EU
Meiantech/Atlantic
Oregon
ATI
Visonic
Mertik
AD (LWRF)
Hideki/UPM
La Crosse
FS20
ProGuard
BlindsT0
BlindsT1/T2/T3
AE (Blyss)
Rubicson
FineOffset/Viking
Lighting4
RSL
Byron SX
Imagintronix
Green = enabled by default

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2.5. RF range reduction
The RF signals operating distance is reduced when the signal has to pass through walls.
2.6. Home Automation software
For the list of Home Automation software that supports the RFXtrx see the web site
www.rfxcom.com
2.7. Dimensions
The dimensions of the RFXtrx/RFXrec are: 83.5 x 42 x 15 mm
Total height from bottom to antenna top is 122mm
The dimensions of the RFXtrx433E are: 83 x 59 x 22 mm
Total height from bottom to antenna top is 130mm
2.8. Electrical
The RFXtrx is powered by the 5 Volt of the USB interface.
Operating current;
Receive mode: 28 mA (0.14Watt)
Transmit mode: 45 mA
The RFXtrx Radiated RF power is 10dBm max.
2.9. Environmental conditions
Normal operating: 15°C to 35°C
Absolute min-max temperature: -10°C to 55°C

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3. Install the USB driver
The RFXtrx has the FTDI FT232R USB interface chip installed.
The USB drivers are available at http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm
4. Run RFXflash on Linux under Mono
Open a Terminal screen in Linux (Ctrl-Alt-T)
Execute once:
Install Mono:
[sudo] apt-get install mono-runtime
Install VisualBasic support under Mono:
[sudo] apt-get install libmono-microsoft-visualbasic8.0-cil
If the USB device is created as ttyACMx you will need to create a link between
/dev/ttyACMx and a serial port /dev/ttySx.
This is not necessary if the device is created as /dev/ttyUSBx !!
[sudo] ln -sf /dev/ttyACM1 /dev/ttyS3
Note: sudo must be entered without brackets [ ]. sudo is required if not running as super user.
Launch the RFXflash.exe program.
[sudo] mono FXflash.exe
Note: RFXmngr does not operate under mono!

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5. RFXmngr test program
The RFXmngr program supports decoding of received data and allows you to transmit
commands.
After the connection the RFXmngr program transmits a Reset and Get Status command so that
it will know the RFXtrx type and configuration settings:
Transmitter protocols are always enabled but receiver protocols can be disabled. This is very
useful because the receiver will become more sensitive when protocols not used are disabled.
So select only the protocols to be used, click Set mode and click Save Settings.
Note that these settings are lost after a firmware update and need to be set again.

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5.1. Receiver
The RF protocols to be received can be configured on the Main tab at Set Mode.
Click Save Settings to save the selected protocols in non-volatile memory of the RFXtrx. This
configuration is now restored every time after a power up.
Note that these settings are lost after a firmware update and need to be set again.
Note: Protocol enabling is only necessary for receive. Transmit protocols are always enabled.
The received RF data is decoded and displayed in the yellow window.

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5.2. Transmitter
The tabs after the Main tab are used to send commands to the transmitter.
For example Lighting1 is used to send X10, ARC and some more.
Note: Protocol enabling is only necessary for receive. Transmit protocols are always enabled.
Select Type to see which protocols are supported on the different tabs.
The transmitted commands are displayed in the yellow window including the acknowledge send
by the RFXtrx, in the example above “ACK, data correct transmitted“.

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6. Flash update of the RFXtrx
6.1. Update firmware in the RFXtrx
Firmware is flashed in the RFXtrx using this procedure:
1. Depending on the RFXtrx type download the latest RFXtrx315_yy.hex,
RFXrec433_yy.hex or RFXtrx433_yy.hex firmware file.
2. Connect the RFXtrx to a Windows system or Linux under MONO
3. Stop any program that is connected to the RFXtrx.
4. Start the RFXflash program (version 4.0.0.0 or higher)
5. Select the USB RFXtrx COM port and click the CONNECT button,
(the red LED should switch on now)
6. Load the correct .hex firmware file for your RFXtrx,
7. Click the WRITE button,
8. Click the Normal Execution mode button.
IMPORTANT:
1. Do not interrupt the flash procedure when started.
2. It can happen that the flash procedure ends with a pop-up screen indicating errors.
Just disconnect the RFXtrx and start again at step 5 until the flash procedure if finished
without errors.
If the red LED does not switch on if you click the CONNECT button:
1. Check if you have selected the correct USB COM port.
2. If you have flashed the RFXtrx before and interrupted the flash procedure it is possible
that the RFXtrx does not enter the flash state. Contact [e-mail] for help.
Note: Receiver Settings are lost after a firmware update and have to be set again.

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6.2. Update firmware in the RFXtrx step by step
•Click the Connect to Device button.
The RFXtrx will automatically switch from normal mode to the bootloader now.
•Click the Open HEX file button and load the RFXtrxyyy_xx.hex file
Be sure to load the latest firmware file for the RFXtrx.
yyy indicates the RFXtrx frequency, so load the RFXtrx433 for an RFXtrx433!
xx indicates the firmware version.

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•Click the Write device button and the RFXtrx is flashed.
•Click on the Normal Execution Mode button to set the RFXtrx to running mode.
Note: Receiver Settings are lost after a firmware update and have to be set again.

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7. RFXtrx433 special device codes
7.1. Remote commands
7.1.1. X10 RF Remote
Dec Hex Button
2 02 0
18 12 8
34 22 4
56 38 Rewind
58 3A Info
64 40 CHAN+
66 42 2
82 52 Ent
96 60 VOL+
98 62 6
99 63 Stop
100 64 Pause
112 70 Cursor-left
113 71 Cursor-right
114 72 Cursor-up
115 73 Cursor-down
116 74 Cursor-up-left
117 75 Cursor-up-right
118 76 Cursor-down-right
119 77 Cursor-down-left
120 78 left mouse
121 79 left mouse-End
123 7B Drag
124 7C right mouse
125 7D right mouse-End
130 82 1
146 92 9
160 A0 MUTE
162 A2 5
176 B0 Play
182 B6 Menu
184 B8 Fast Forward
186 BA A+B
192 C0 CHAN-
194 C2 3
201 C9 Exit
209 D1 MP3
210 D2 DVD
211 D3 CD
212 D4 PC / Shift-4
213 D5 Shift-5
214 D6 Shift-Ent
215 D7 Shift-Teletext
216 D8 Text
217 D9 Shift-Text
224 E0 VOL-
226 E2 7
242 F2 Teletext
255 FF Record