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ESI RF BRIDGE User Manual

ESI RF BRIDGE User Manual

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Introduction
The ESI RF Bridge enables integration with 3rd party control systems by translating RQ commands (serial ASCII)
into ESI RF commands. The RQ commands are the same as those used for the RQ Bridge, which allow ESI RF
devices to be controlled by Home Automation Systems or Building Management Systems using existing ESI RQ
drivers. The ESI RF Bridge communicates to ESI RF devices (RF motors, SUITE remote, and the RF Switch
Interface) and also to RQ devices (RQ motors/RQ motor controls) that use the ESI RF RQ Transceiver interface.
The ESI RF Bridge enables large networks of up to 255 devices.
Product Versions:
For full use of the new configuration options, the ESI RF Bridge (v1.0.4.0) requires the following product
versions in the RF network: SUITE remote = v1.8.0.0; ESI RF motor = v1.6.0.0; ESI RF RQ Transceiver
= v1.6.0.0; and RF Switch Interface = v1.0.2.0
Major Updates:
Multiple SUITE Remotes can be joined to the network to provide local control for up to 16 motors each
(Arc remote) or up to 4 motors each (Step remote). Channels allow any remote to control any motor.
A Device Menu allows you to: Configure and Query SUITE Remotes, Manage Channels, Delete Devices,
and Identify Devices. See Appendix E for a description of the Device Menu.
Install Overview:
See Appendix F for an overview of the Installation Phases when using an ESI RF Bridge.
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 or USB-to-serial cable
(for PCs with no serial port).
USB Port (on the back):
 The USB port is only for power, not data.
 Use only the 5 volt DC external power
supply provided.
October 2014, rev 3
ESI RF BRIDGE
v1.0.4.0
User Guide
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© 2014 Electronic Solutions, Inc.
Electronic Solutions, Inc.
2550 W. Midway Blvd.
Broomfield, CO 80020 U.S.A.
www.elec-solutions.com
Tel: (303) 469-9322
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  • Page 1 The ESI RF Bridge enables integration with 3rd party control systems by translating RQ commands (serial ASCII) into ESI RF commands. The RQ commands are the same as those used for the RQ Bridge, which allow ESI RF devices to be controlled by Home Automation Systems or Building Management Systems using existing ESI RQ drivers.
  • Page 2 A full reset of the ESI RF Bridge to factory default. Reset Button *  The Blue LED blinks twice to indicate the ESI RF Bridge is a Hub Device.  A serial string with the version number is sent to the PC or automation system.
  • Page 3 1.0.4.0 A. ESI RF Devices and RQ Devices — Initial Setup The ESI RF Bridge communicates with all ESI RF devices as well as RQ motor controls or RQ motors that are connected to ESI RF RQ Transceivers. ESI RF Motors and Remotes An ESI RF Motor should be in the following state before joining to a network: ...
  • Page 4 (see the Specifications and Installation Instructions file). a. Turn on the PC. b. Connect the RS-232 cable (or USB Serial Adaptor cable) from the PC to the RS-232 port on the ESI RF Bridge (do not power up the ESI RF Bridge yet).
  • Page 5 Baud rate, then press the Enter key. Baud rate sub-menu: 3. Change the Baud rate in the terminal emulator program on the PC to match the ESI RF Bridge. 4. Power-cycle the ESI RF Bridge. NOTE: the Baud rate does not change on the ESI RF Bridge until power is turned off, then turned back on.
  • Page 6 1. If the Configuration Menu is showing in the terminal emulator, select “0. Exit Configuration”. 2. Verify that no devices are currently joined to the ESI RF Bridge (which is the Hub device). a. In the terminal emulator, press Ctrl-T to show the Device List.
  • Page 7 6. Join all motors to the RF Network — NO SUITE REMOTES. a. Apply power to each ESI RF motor, and plug in an ESI RF RQ Transceiver into each RQ motor or RQ motor control, until all devices are joined to the network.
  • Page 8 Press the “3” key. d. Press the “0” key to exit the Configuration Menu. 11. Verify that the Yellow LED on the ESI RF Bridge is OFF. If the Yellow LED is flashing, press the Network Button once to turn the LED off.
  • Page 9 ESI RF BRIDGE User Guide version 1.0.4.0 Specifications 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 10 ESI RF BRIDGE User Guide version 1.0.4.0 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.

  • Page 11: Appendix A - Configuration Menu Settings

    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 12: Appendix B - Rq Message Format

    RQ Addressing is always three ASCII characters composed of only 0-9 and A-Z. For the case where an address is 000 — the global command — all RF devices networked to the ESI RF Bridge are being addressed and for that reason, no device can have 000 as its RQ address.
  • Page 13 ESI RF BRIDGE User Guide version 1.0.4.0 none Move open No RQ message report. !000 is a Global “All” command. !002o; Motor moves to fully Open. !000o; All motors move to fully Open. No RQ message report. none Move close !000 is a Global “All”...

  • Page 14: Appendix D - Unsupported Rq Commands

    27.2%. When a position is reported as 2 digits, the 3rd digit is ignored (not rounded). ** For ESI RF RQ Transceivers — product label = v1.5.0 and earlier / firmware = v1.5.0.1 and earlier — the motor will jog once when a scene is cleared.

  • Page 15: Appendix E - Device Menu, Ctrl-D In The Terminal Emulator

    Appendix E — Device Menu, Ctrl-D in the Terminal Emulator The Device menu is new to the ESI RF Bridge (v1.0.4.0). The Device menu has powerful configuration options to manage all of the ESI RF devices in the RF network. The Device Menu also has built-in HELP screens available for each of the options.
  • Page 16 Use this menu item to find out the channel assigned to each button on a SUITE remote. As each SUITE remote is joined to the network, the ESI RF Bridge assigns a channel to each button on the remote, in ascending order, from channel 1 to channel 31.
  • Page 17 Use this menu to delete devices (motors or remotes) from the Device Table in the ESI RF Bridge. NOTE: The device is ONLY deleted from the Device Table in the ESI RF Bridge. The device is not deleted from the RF network. To delete a motor from the RF network, see the M40/50 System Quick Setup Guide “Disassociate a Motor from the Network”...

  • Page 18: Appendix F - Installation Phases

    RF network a second channel gets enabled. The second channel is based on the Group button (1, 2, 3, or 4) on the SUITE remote and the channel that the ESI RF Bridge had assigned to that Group button when the SUITE remote joined the network.

  • Page 19: Appendix G - Using Menus On The Esi Rf Bridge

    Using Menus on the ESI RF Bridge In order to access the menus, the ESI RF Bridge must be connected to a computer running a terminal emulator program, such as HyperTerminal. Three menus are available from within the terminal emulator: ...

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