TECHNOFASE RDM BK43-1A Technical Manual

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RDM BK43
Valid for versions
RDM BK43 - 1A
RDM BK43 - 3A
RDM BK43 - 3B
RDM BK43 – 6B
RDM BK43 – 9A
Technical Manual
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  • Page 1 RDM BK43 Valid for versions RDM BK43 - 1A RDM BK43 - 3A RDM BK43 - 3B RDM BK43 – 6B RDM BK43 – 9A Technical Manual Page 1 of 17...
  • Page 2 GENERAL INDEX Foreword ..................4 1. Safety instructions for the user and safety measures for the RDM BK43 system ............5 Supplementary notes for RADIO interface appliances ..6 2. Introduction................7 2.1 Environmental characteristics................7 3. Compliance with the standard........... 7 3.1 Reference Standard ....................
  • Page 3 Terms of the guarantee................16 Standard concerning disposal ........17 Manufacturer ......................17 Technical Manual Page 3 of 17...
  • Page 4: Foreword

    Foreword • This manual contains text, images and explanations for the correct installation and use of the RDM BK43 transceiver. It should be read and understood before the appliance is installed and used. • This manual has been published subject to alteration. We reserve the right to modify this manual without prior notice.
  • Page 5: Safety Instructions For The User And Safety Measures For The Rdm Bk43 System

    1. Safety instructions for the user and safety measures for the RDM BK43 system This manual has been drawn up for use by trained and competent personnel. The qualification of the personnel is defined in the European Directives on machines, low voltage and EMV.
  • Page 6: Supplementary Notes For Radio Interface Appliances

    • TECHNOFASE cannot be held responsible for damage due to inappropriate installation or operation of the appliances. • Do not replace the electrical components or attempt to repair products of the RDM BK43 series in any way. • The products of the RDM BK43 series must be used in accordance with the relevant local and national standards in force.
  • Page 7: Introduction

    2. Introduction The RDM BK43 system has been developed for transmitting and receiving data via radio. The special features of the RDM BK43 system are the following: • Considerable immunity to disturbances • Compact size • IP65 die-cast aluminium casing •...
  • Page 8: Compliance With The Standard

    3. Compliance with the Standard The system complies with the following harmonised standards: • EN 61000-6-1 Immunity to disturbances • EN 61000-6-3 Immunity to disturbances • EN 50082-2 Conducted emissions • EN 60950 Electrical safety • EN 301-489-1 + EN 301-489-3 Radio appliances •...
  • Page 9: Cept 70-03 Recommendation

    3.2 CEPT 70-03 Recommendation The RDM BK43 product operates on a harmonised frequency band and therefore, to comply with the standard in force, it must be used, on the time scale, for 10% max. of an hourly duty cycle (corresponding to 6 minutes of use per hour).
  • Page 10: Technical Data

    4. Technical data Make TECHNOFASE Model BK43-XX Channels Selectable, up to 24 Max. RF power 500mW ERP Frequency stability +/- 1 KHz Power supply 10-15V DC Operating temperature -20 / 50 °C Sizes excluding 150 x 64 x 36 mm antenna 4.1 Models available...
  • Page 11: Standard Radio Channels

    4.2 Standard radio channels BK43-3A BK43-3C BK43-6B BK43-9A BK43-1A 25KHz 25KHz 12.5KHz 25KHz 12.5KHz 433.825 433.825 436.00625 439.700 441.0250 CH 1 CH 2 433.875 433.875 436.01875 439.725 441.0750 433.925 433.925 436.03125 439.750 441.1250 CH 3 CH 4 433.975 433.975 436.04375...
  • Page 12: Communication Interfaces

    4.3 Communication interfaces RS232 RS232 standard interface Mini DIN 6 F type connection 4.4 Power supply The RDM BK43 transceiver must be run on a very low safety voltage supply protected against short circuits. Supply voltage: 10-15V Maximum absorption in Tx:...
  • Page 13: Assembly Specifications

    5. Assembly specifications 5.1 External assembly External assembly can be carried out using a support plate with a 24 mm hole in the centre. This plate must then be fixed to a suitable means of support. 5.2 Assembly inside an electrical panel For assembly inside an electrical panel, a hole 24 mm in diameter must be drilled to allow the antenna to transmit and receive outside.
  • Page 14: Button Functions

    6. Button functions Three rubber buttons are located in the lower part to set the channel and to switch the appliance on/off. The display shows the number of the channel currently set. To change channels, press the CHANNEL button until the number shown on the display starts flashing (ACTUAL CHANNEL): then press the INCREMENT button to increase the channel number.
  • Page 15: Labelling Of The Various Models

    7. Labelling of the various models 7.1 RDM BK43-3A label 7.2 RDM BK43-3B label 7.3 RDM BK43-6B label 7.4 RDM BK43-9A label Technical Manual Page 15 of 17...
  • Page 16: Product Guarantee

    Terms of the guarantee 8.2.1 GUARANTEE AND CONDITIONS Technofase products are covered by a 2 (TWO) YEAR guarantee from the date of purchase with the exception of the batteries which are covered by a 6 (SIX) MONTH guarantee. During this period Technofase undertakes, at its sole discretion, to repair or...
  • Page 17: Standard Concerning Disposal

    Standard concerning disposal EC-Directive 2002/96 Waste electrical and electronic appliances – RAEE. This product complies with EU Directive 2002/96/EC. The symbol of the crossed litter bin appearing on the appliance indicates that at the end of its useful life the product must be disposed of separately from household waste.

This manual is also suitable for:

Rdm bk43-3aRdm bk43-3bRdm bk43-6bRdm bk43-9a

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