Barthelme CHROMOFLEX RC Manual

CHROMOFLEX RC - Radio Remote Control - Manual - English V1.01 - www.barthelme.de Rev 15.03.2008
The Wireless Radio Remote Control
The Remote Control is very easy to use. It can control most of the functions of the Chromoflex RC. Only some special
settings (like the 3 user-changeable colour changes, own colour maps, ...) can only be modified with the Chromoflex USB
Dongle and the appropriate Software for PC. The range of the Remote Control is depending on the environment, indoor
normally the reliable operation range is 20-50 mtr.
Chromoflex RC operates on a frequency of 868.3 Mhz (license free in EC, Switzerland, Norway and Iceland).
Required are 2 batteries, type „Lady" /„LR03" /„AAA" with 1.5 Volt (Alkaline). For opening the enclosure a small cross
recessed screwdriver is required.
Safety instructions
Although the devices are equipped with a limited reverse polarity protection, connecting the power in reverse polarity (even
for a short time) can destroy the module. Please remove/replace empty batteries immediately, because leaking batteries
might cause damage. Do not modify the electronics.
We decline any liability, loss, or damage caused by improperly used devices! Also guarantee is lost in such cases.
This product is not a toy, keep away from children!
First Test
The default factory setup for the Remote Control is network 8 and communication with any Chromoflex RC module. If there
is no powered-on Chromoflex RC module in range, the Remote Control will blink for about 3 seconds (pressing any key
stops blinking). The same will happen, if the radio frequency is not available (blocked by other devices), but this normally
never should occur with CE compliant devices.
The used radio frequency (868.3 Mhz) is also used by other devices (like radio controlled sockets, weather sensors, ...), but
the current regulation ensure an interference-free operation. For a reliable transmission the Chromoflex RC therefore uses a
2-way transmission. This means: the Remote Control listens for a reply of the Chromoflex RC!
In the simplest case, the Remote Control (or the USB Dongle (for PC)) has to communicate only with one Chromoflex RC
module. Then only both must be set to the same network (1-8). This mode („Normal, Network 8") is the factory default.
If a command is sent to a Chromoflex RC, normally only a short flashing of the LED on the Remote Control will be seen, if
the Chromoflex RC acknowledges the command!
Important Please do not touch the electronic parts, because electrostatic discharges can cause damage.
Networking and wireless operation
If a group of more than one modules build one network, one module within the network should be set up as a „Master"
module. Only the „Master" will communicate with the Handheld Radio Remote Control or the USB Dongle. But it will forward
its settings (and its time base) periodically (all few seconds) or on a communication event to all other modules within the
network.
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Subject to technical modifications