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ESI RF User Manual

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Introduction
The ESI RF Bridge translates between ESI RF communication and serial ASCII strings via an RS-232 connection.
The messages can be similar to RQ Bridge, which allows ESI RF products to be controlled by Home Automation
Systems, Building Management Systems, or other RS-232 sources with existing ESI RQ drivers. The ESI RF
Bridge communicates to ESI RF devices (motors and the RF Switch Interface) and RQ devices (motors and motor
controls) using the ESI RF RQ Transceiver interface.

Parts and Accessories

Included:
 ESI RF Bridge.
 ESI RF Antenna 2.4 GHz (onboard).
 External power supply 5 volt DC, 1A
(with interchangeable domestic /
international AC plugin adapters).
 USB to Mini-B cable, 3 feet
(for external power supply).
Usage:
 Indoor Use in Dry Locations Only.
Not Included:
 SUITE remote.
 PC computer.
 RS-232 serial cable.
USB Port:
 The USB port is only for power, not
data.
 Use only the 5 volt DC external power
supply provided.
September 2013, DRAFT rev 4
ESI RF BRIDGE
User Guide — DRAFT, rev 4
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© 2013 Electronic Solutions, Inc.
Electronic Solutions, Inc.
1355 Horizon Avenue
Lafayette, CO 80026 U.S.A.
www.elec-solutions.com
Tel: (303) 469-9322
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Summary of Contents for ESI RF

  • Page 1: Parts And Accessories

    The ESI RF Bridge translates between ESI RF communication and serial ASCII strings via an RS-232 connection. The messages can be similar to RQ Bridge, which allows ESI RF products to be controlled by Home Automation Systems, Building Management Systems, or other RS-232 sources with existing ESI RQ drivers. The ESI RF Bridge communicates to ESI RF devices (motors and the RF Switch Interface) and RQ devices (motors and motor controls) using the ESI RF RQ Transceiver interface.
  • Page 2 (also, see the Specifications and Installation Instructions document) a. Turn on PC and configure terminal program to the correct terminal emulator settings. b. Connect the RS-232 cable (or USB Serial Adaptor cable) from the PC to the RS-232 port on the ESI RF Bridge.
  • Page 3 Serial string: !BSBv0.9.7.1 (NOTE: version “0.9.7.1” is shown; the beta version number may be different.) 3. Configure the ESI RF Bridge. Use the terminal emulator to configure the ESI RF Bridge and send commands to the RQ devices and RF devices in the network.
  • Page 4 By default, RF devices report 0.0 percent when at the fully closed limit, and 99.9 percent when at the fully open limit. c. When the RQ protocol is used, the position is reported as two digits (0-99) from RQ devices that use the ESI RF RQ Transceiver.
  • Page 5 User Guide DRAFT, rev 4 Create an ESI RF Network The ESI RF Bridge communicates with all ESI RF devices as well as RQ motor controls or Q motors that are connected to ESI RF RQ Transceivers. Initial Conditions ESI RF Bridge Powered up, connected to a PC or automation system, and configured.
  • Page 6 PC or automation system. Single press Starts Network Invite. Use only when the Yellow LED is off, and you want to join a ESI RF devices and a SUITE remote to the ESI RF network.  The Yellow LED flashes indefinitely.
  • Page 7 001, 002, 003, and so on. NOTE: For the Type of device: 01 is a SUITE remote, and 06 is an ESI RF motor or ESI RF RQ Transceiver (connected to a Q motor or RQ motor control).
  • Page 8 DRAFT, rev 4 9. If the ESI RF Bridge will be connected to an automation system after the ESI RF network is set up, then you must reverse the Echo (On) and Line Termination character (CR+LF) that were turned on previously in the Configuration Menu.
  • Page 9 Move open !002o; No report. No report if RF device does not have limits set or RQ device connected to ESI RF RQ Transceiver is not calibrated. Move close !002c;...
  • Page 10 Scene number is one of 62 possible: from 0 to 9, A to Z, a to z Global RQ Command The ESI RF Bridge responds to a global version request and then passes the message Downlink and all RF nodes will respond with a version report.
  • Page 11 ESI RF BRIDGE User Guide DRAFT, rev 4 Unsupported RQ Commands These RQ commands are not supported when sent to an ESI RF Bridge from a PC or automation system. Data Description Send Response Notes Command Randomize the ESI RF !BSB~;...

  • Page 12: Specifications

    ESI RF BRIDGE User Guide DRAFT, rev 4 Specifications No serviceable parts are included. Usage Indoor Use in Dry Locations Only. Ordinary Protection (not protected against harmful ingress of moisture). Power USB power draw from the USB 5VDC Power Supply: 5VDC 1A max (<0.1A typical) Frequency 2.4 GHz...
  • Page 13 ESI RF BRIDGE User Guide DRAFT, rev 4 Regulatory Compliance 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.