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Rugged Long Range Radio (LoRa) Transmitter
Range
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LORA Mode 7 upto 16km
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LORA Mode 1 upto 5Km
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FM Mode upto 4Km
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1—8 Switch Options
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Optional "Acknowledge" Signal
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from Receiver
Compatible with RF Solutions
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Receiver "LoRa" Receivers
Waterproof to IP66
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Internal Rechargeable Battery
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Recharge via either:
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u
USB C Socket
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Wireless Recharging
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Supplied Ready to Go
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868/915MHz/2.4GHz Technology
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RED (CE) Compliant.
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FCC Certified.
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Description
Taurus is a rugged RF Transmitter which can operate with many RF Solutions receiv-
ers to generate a Range Remote Control System. Taurus can operate in several
Modes of operation, providing short or longer range. It can be optionally set to re-
quest feedback from the receiver to provide the user with visual feedback, and can al-
so provide an automatic background "Watchdog" Transmissions.
Housed in a IP66 rated waterproof enclosure, TAURUS has an internal rechargeable
Lithium battery which can be recharged via either the external microUSB socket (type
C) or wireless recharging pad (using a standard QI, Apple or Samsung Wireless com-
patible). Custom versions are available on request
Applications
Industrial Remote Switching
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Reliable Remote Switching
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Long Range Control
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DS-TAURUS-2
TAURUS
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- Page 1 • Description Taurus is a rugged RF Transmitter which can operate with many RF Solutions receiv- ers to generate a Range Remote Control System. Taurus can operate in several Modes of operation, providing short or longer range. It can be optionally set to re- quest feedback from the receiver to provide the user with visual feedback, and can al- so provide an automatic background “Watchdog“...
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Page 2: Part Numbers
TAURUS FM/LoRa Transmitter Part Numbers 1 Switch 868MHz TAURUS-8T1 918MHz TAURUS-9T1 2.4GHz TAURUS-24T1 3 Switch 868MHz TAURUS-8T3 918MHz TAURUS-9T3 2.4GHz TAURUS-24T3 4 Switch 868MHz TAURUS-8T4 918MHz TAURUS-9T4 2.4GHz TAURUS-24T4 8 Switch 868MHz TAURUS-8T8 918MHz TAURUS-9T8 2.4GHz TAURUS-24T8 Also Included Transmitters ship with Lanyard and USB Charging Cable Optional Accessory WCHARGEPAD-3COIL... -
Page 3: Compatible Receivers
TAURUS FM/LoRa Transmitter Compatible Receivers TAURUS Transmitter is compatible with all RF Solutions LoRa Receivers. PRO Series Receiver Units IP65 Receiver with DIN Rail Modules 4, 8, 16 Channels Changeover Contacts expandable to 250 using add-on Relay modules 110-230Vac or 12-30Vdc supply... -
Page 4: Operation
TAURUS FM/LoRa Transmitter Operation Press any of the switches to operate. The Transmitter will auto sleep between operations to save power The LED’s indicate the following: LED operates when Taurus is transmitting an RF signal RF Transmit GREEN RF Acknowledge (if configured) : GREEN LED will Flash at high speed to indicate that an acknowledgment has success- fully been received back form the receiver... -
Page 5: Recharging The Battery
TAURUS FM/LoRa Transmitter Recharging the Battery Taurus contains an internal Lithium battery which can be recharged via the USB connector or, via a QI stand- ard wireless charging pad. Fully Flashes Charged while recharging When Charging the Battery gives a slow RED LED Flash indicates charging is in progress. - Page 6 TAURUS FM/LoRa Transmitter Configuring Modes of Operation Antenna LED2 LED1 LED3 To configure the modes of operation, unscrew Flashes the six enclosure fixing screws to access the constantly internal circuit board. in setup The SET switch is used to configure the operat- ing modes Switch The Following Modes can be configured using the SET Switch...
- Page 7 TAURUS FM/LoRa Transmitter To Set the RF Transmission MODE This sets the type of RF Transmission. Press SET Sw Possible options are FM, or LORA Modes 0 - 7 FM or LORA mode 0 provides the quickest re- sponse; from Transmitter sw pressed to Re- ceiver Relay output.
- Page 8 TAURUS FM/LoRa Transmitter To Set Acknowledgement Request Acknowledgement Feature provides the user with Press SET Sw LED indication that the receiver has successfully re- ceived the transmitters signal. When activated the TAURUS Transmitter includes an acknowledgement request within each radio trans- mission.
- Page 9 Press SET Sw ground “watchdog” RF Signal approx. every ~45 secs, RF Solutions Receivers with a Watchdog feature wil hold a Relay contact “ENERGISED” as long as Watchdog is regularly received confirming the transmitter is in range and the system is operating correctly.
- Page 10 TAURUS FM/LoRa Transmitter To Set Continuous or State Change RF Transmissions When a switch button is operated TAURUS will trans- Press SET Sw mit a “Button Down” RF Transmission When a switch button is released TAURUS will trans- mit a “Button Up” RF Transmission Continuous Transmit TAURUS repeat transmits “button Down”...
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Page 11: Led Status
TAURUS FM/LoRa Transmitter LED Status Continuous Transmission Acknowledgement OFF RF Transmitting / Acknowledgment Operation GREEN LED RED LED Acknowedgment Failed Button is briefly pressed Flashes briefly Button is held Down Flashes constantly Button is released Flashes briefly Continuous Transmission Acknowledgement ON Operation GREEN LED RED LED... - Page 12 TAURUS FM/LoRa Transmitter Range Tests It is quite difficult to find the open space to perform a LORA range test as the operating dis- tance is so great. Our Range Testing was conducted along the coastline of Brighton, UK seafront providing an open Line of Sight Test.
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Page 13: Technical Specifications
Disclaimer: Whilst the information in this document is believed to be correct at the time of issue, RF Solutions Ltd does not accept any liability whatsoever for its accuracy, adequacy or completeness. No express or implied warranty or representation is given relating to the information contained in this document. RF Solutions Ltd reserves the right to make changes and improvements to the product(s) described herein without notice.
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