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Notifier RFX Manual

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RFX Wireless Interface System
RFX
Manual
Document 51012
B1
06/26/2003
Rev:
PN 51012 B1
ECN 02-573

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  • Page 1 RFX Wireless Interface System Manual Document 51012 06/26/2003 Rev: PN 51012 B1 ECN 02-573...
  • Page 2 Adequate written records of warning of fires caused by arson, children playing with all inspections should be kept. matches (especially in bedrooms), smoking in bed, and violent explosions (caused by escaping gas, improper storage of flammable materials, etc.). Precau-L-4-2003.fm RFX 51012:B1 06/26/2003...
  • Page 3 Acclimate Plus™, AWACS™, HARSH™, NOTI•FIRE•NET™, ONYX™, and VeriFire™ are trademarks, and FlashScan®, UniNet®, and VIEW® are registered trademarks of NOTIFIER. NION™ is a trademark of NIS. NIS™ and Notifier Integrated Systems™ are trademarks and NOTIFIER® is a registered trademark of Fire•Lite Alarms, Inc. Echelon® is a registered trademark and LonWorks™ is a trademark of Echelon Corporation. ARCNET® is a registered trademark of Datapoint Corporation.
  • Page 4 Brief description of content you think should be improved or corrected • Your suggestion for how to correct/improve documentation Send email messages to: TechPubs@fla-whq.com Please note this email address is for documentation feedback only. If you have any technical issues, please contact Technical Services. RFX 51012:B1 06/26/2003...
  • Page 5 Installing an alarm system may make the owner eligible for a lower insurance rate, but an alarm system is not a substitute for insurance. Property owners and renters should continue to act prudently in protecting themselves and continue to insure their lives and property. We continue to develop new and improved protection devices. RFX 51012:B1 6/26/2003...
  • Page 6 Notes RFX 51012:B1 6/26/2003...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Wireless Receiver Assembly (RFX-R)........
  • Page 8 Notes RFX 51012:B1 06/26/2003...

  • Page 9: Section 1 Introduction

    • Operates with the AFP-100*, AFP-200, AFP-300/AFP-400, AFC-600, AM2020/AFP1010, NFS-3030** and NFS-640** Fire Alarm Control Panels. The AFP-100 panel requires software revision M1.1 (PN #AFP100V11) or higher to operate with the RFX Wireless Interface System ® **RFX FlashScan compatibility with the NFS-3030 and NFS-640 requires the following software revision combinations:...

  • Page 10: Related Documentation

    Figure 1.2 depicts RFX units in three configurations on SLCs. Note: The RFX must be within 10 feet (3.05 m) of the FACP and within the same room unless operating in FlashScan mode on an NFS-640 or NFS-3030 with the software compatibilities described in Table 1.1 on page 9. The RFX may then be placed in a remote location with an RFX-R.

  • Page 11: Rfx Wireless Interface

    Note: The term “local” or “local mode” is used in this manual to refer to an RFX and RFX-R mounted in box-to-box fashion, with no RFX-RI. The term “remote” refers to a system configuration where the wireless receiver(s) are connected to an RFX-RI...

  • Page 12: Enclosure (Rfx-Bx)

    Enclosure (RFX-BX) The RFX-BX enclosure is designed to house the RFX. It has a keylock and a window on the door for viewing the Liquid Crystal Display. The door is hinged on the left, and can be mounted to a wall or to an RFX-R enclosure.

  • Page 13: Remote Interface (Rfx-Ri)

    The RFX-RI remote interface board connects the RFX-R remote wireless receiver to its RFX interface. The remote interface board is installed beneath the receiver board in the RFX-R enclosure (see Figure 2.10). The connection cable supplied with the RFX-R connects it to the receiver board.

  • Page 14: Wireless Monitor Module

    LITHRF-3V. (2 required.) Wireless Monitor Module The Model 5817CB Wireless Monitor Module is battery- powered and designated to operate with the RFX Wireless Interface. Its Primary Loop 1 terminals provide for wire DIP Switches connections to a manual pull station or other normally open Primary Loop contact device.

  • Page 15: Section 2 Installation

    RFX is not the last device on the EIA-485 circuit. Note: A 120 ohm EOL is also required for terminating the EIA-485 when the RFX-RI is the end device on the circuit. Refer to Figure 2.11 for wiring illustration.
  • Page 16 Interface Board (RFX) When the RFX is powered by an external power supply, the connection to TB2 on the RFX board must have one full turn of wire around a ferrite bead, P/N 29085, on the +24 VDC power in/REF.

  • Page 17: Rfx Mounting

    CAUTION: The bottom two standoffs for the backbox (locations shown with dotted lines above) must be aluminum to ensure proper grounding. The top two standoffs are nylon. All four standoffs that attach to the RFX-DP support plate (shown below) must be aluminum. Appropriate standoffs are included with the enclosure or RFX-DP.

  • Page 18: Rfx-Dp Mounting

    Into an ADP-4/-4B, DP-400, DP-DISP (rear view) 1. Remove all power before installing the RFX-DP. 2. Place the RFX-DP onto the top and bottom studs of two of the positions of the ADP-4/-4B or DP-400 Dress Panel. 3. Fasten with four 4-40 KEPS nuts.

  • Page 19: Wireless Receiver (Rfx-R)

    RFX without an RFX-RI. Settings 1, 2, 3 and 4 are used to address receivers whenever an RFX-RI is used. Four receivers are the maximum that may be used with one RFX. Note: The DIP switch receiver address setting must be the same as the address assigned during programming of the RFX. Switches shown below are...

  • Page 20: Connections

    RFX-R board and J1 on the RFX. Figure 2.8 Connecting the Receiver Connector Cable Attaching the RFX-R Cover The cover for the RFX-R enclosure must be attached with screws to the backbox. Refer to Figure 2.9 for instructions. For box-to-box mounting, refer to Figure 2.12.

  • Page 21: Remote Interface (Rfx-Ri)

    Enclosure Mounting The RFX-RI Remote Interface is installed in the bottom of an RFX-R enclosure whenever the RFX-R is remote from the RFX or if more than one RFX-R is connected to a single RFX. Figure 2.10 illustrates the installation process.

  • Page 22: Mounting The Rfx-Bx And Rfx-R Enclosures

    FlashScan mode on an NFS-640 or NFS-3030 with the software compatibilities described in Table 1.1 on page 9. The RFX may then be placed in a remote location with an RFX-R The dimensions and backbox cutouts and fasteners are identical for each enclosure. Refer to Figure 2.12 below.

  • Page 23: Box-To-Box Mounting

    Wireless Monitor Module Installation Box-to-box Mounting The RFX-BX and RFX-R enclosures may be fastened together to form a single box. Refer to Figure 2.13 for instructions. Fasten here Fasten here and on other side. 4. Place the RFX-R cover over the 1.

  • Page 24: Setting The Dip Switches

    Switch 3 Always ON from wireless devices interfere with the installation process. However, Switch 1 must Switch 4 Always OFF be set back to ON immediately after installation. Figure 2.15 5817CBModule DIP Switch Settings RFX 51012:B1 06/26/2003...

  • Page 25: Section 3 Programming

    • the program is in the ENROLL DEVICES or EVALUATION MODE menu. The programmer must select EXIT in either of these menus or the RFX will remain in programming mode. • there are no devices programmed into the RFX. The programmer must program a device or the RFX will remain in programming.

  • Page 26: The Alter Parameter Menu

    As the RFX powers up, a series of initializing displays appear that require no action. • When programming the RFX for the first time (that is, when there are no devices programmed yet), the first programming message to appear and remain on the RFX LCD is the following: ALTER PARAMETER? This message will remain on the screen until programming action is taken.

  • Page 27: Addressing The Wireless Receivers

    RFX and one RFX-R with no RFX-RI. Notes: 1. The address switches on each RFX-R wireless receiver must be set to match the address assigned to that RFX-R at the RFX. See Figure 2.7 for switch settings.

  • Page 28: Exit The Alter Parameter Menu

    The Enroll Devices menu directs the RFX to read the messages from wireless devices in its range. Note: Wireless devices must be installed with batteries prior to this step, or they will not transmit information to the RFX. Refer to the documentation that comes with each device for installation instructions.
  • Page 29 Method 2 - Leave the RFX in this state and push the test button on each device so it will enroll immediately. This method should be used to add devices after initial programming, so they will enroll immediately.

  • Page 30: Accepting And Addressing Devices

    If a device on the RFX should not be enrolled there, two options are available for deleting it. Option 1 - If the device that should not be enrolled on the RFX is likely to enroll itself again once deleted, (e.g., a wireless device from another building that is within range of this RFX), SCROLL until the following screen appears: REJECT &...

  • Page 31: Rf Device Menu - Modifying Device Data

    DEL REJECTD MOD? Mnnnnnnn DELETE? EXIT? DEL ALL DEV? ARE YOU SURE? EXIT? The menu selections highlighted with bolded lines do not appear when the RFX is set to ignore unprogrammed devices. Figure 3.4 RF Device Menu RFX 51012:B1 06/26/2003...

  • Page 32: Changing Device Data

    Press ENTER to select the new address. The RFX will return to the Remap selection. Repeat for all devices that require remapping. If the remap menu has been entered by mistake, it may be exited by scrolling to the following display: EXIT? Press ENTER.

  • Page 33: Unprogrammed Devices That Transmit During Rfx Operation

    RFX but can’t be located (perhaps it is in a drawer or has fallen behind a cabinet), or a device from an RFX in another building may be carried within transmission range for repair or cleaning and transmit. All of the above examples would cause an open circuit trouble at the panel on the RFX supervisory module.

  • Page 34: Changing Monitor Module Data

    EVALUATION MODE? Press ENTER. Note: Once Evaluation Mode has started, the RFX will remain in programming mode until the installer exits Evaluation Mode. The RFX will not exit Program Mode automatically. SCROLL until the following message appears on the screen:...

  • Page 35: Exit Programming (Save Command)

    While this message remains on the screen, push the test alarm buttons for at least five seconds on all the devices to be tested. When all device test alarm buttons have been pushed, return to the RFX and press ENTER. The following message will appear: D for detector or M for monitor will The seven “n”...
  • Page 36 Programming Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) Programming RFX Wireless Device Logsheet FACP Receiver Device Type Serial Number Device Location Address Address RFX 51012:B1 06/26/2003...

  • Page 37: Section 4 Operation

    Note: Alarm verification will not function with the RFX Interface wireless devices. 4.1 LCD Messages The RFX LCD will display device(s) in alarm or trouble, along with any messages associated with the trouble or alarm. It will also display status and test messages.

  • Page 38: Trouble And Alarm Messages At The Facp

    Invalid Reply at the FACP for CLIP-only panels and the AFC-600. NFS-640 and NFS-3030 will give more detailed information. Communications Loss - If there is a communications loss with an RFX initiating device (shown as a LOST SIGNAL message at the RFX), the panel will resound within 4 hours if the communications loss is not fixed.
  • Page 39 Caution, 345 MHz 10 Local mode 11 Clear Programming 34 Local, see Local mode CLIP (Classic Interface Protocol) 27 Logsheet for wireless devices 36 Communication loss, RFX initiating device 38 Connections RFX 11 Menus RFX-R to RFX-RI 21 Alter Parameter 26...
  • Page 40 Power Select Switch 11 Wireless module Powering the RFX Wireless Interface 15 Connections to pull station 23 – Programming 25 Wireless Receiver ( See also RFX-R) 19 Acknowledgement screens 25 Wireless Receiver Assembly, see RFX-R Choosing FACP Type 26 FACP 35 –...
  • Page 41 Notes RFX 51012:B1 6/26/2003...
  • Page 42 Notes RFX 51012:B1 6/26/2003...
  • Page 43 Limited Warranty NOTIFIER® warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for eighteen (18) months from the date of manufacture, under normal use and service. Products are date stamped at time of manufacture. The sole and exclusive obligation of NOTIFIER® is to...
  • Page 44 World Headquarters NOTIFIER is a company. 12 Clintonville Road Northford, CT 06472-1653 USA 203-484-7161 fax 203-484-7118 www.notifier.com...

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