RF SOLUTIONS CARLTON-8T16 Manual

Rugged long range radio (lora) transmitter

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Rugged Long Range Radio (LoRa) Transmitter
16 Switch Radio Transmitter
Range
LORA Mode 7 upto 16km
LORA Mode 1 upto 5Km
FM Mode upto 4Km
Optional "Acknowledge" indication from
Receiver
Compatible with RF Solutions Receivers
Waterproof to IP67
Internal Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery
Recharge via either:
Micro USB Socket (type C)
Wireless Recharging
Supplied Ready to Go
868/918MHz FM Technology
RED (CE) Compliant / FCC Certified.
Description
CARLTON is a rugged RF Transmitter which can operate with many RF Solutions
receivers to generate a Range Remote Control System. Carlton can operate in several
Modes of operation, providing short or longer range. It can be optionally set to
request feedback from the receiver to provide the user with visual feedback, and can
also provide an automatic background "Watchdog" Transmissions.
Housed in an IP67 rated waterproof enclosure, CARLTON has an internal rechargea-
ble 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
compatible).
Part Number
CARLTON-8T16
CARLTON-9T16
Applications
Industrial Remote Switching
Reliable Remote Switching
Long Range Control
Description
16 channel Transmitter 16Km 868MHz
16 channel Transmitter 16Km 918MHz
DS-CARLTON-2
CARLTON

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  • Page 1 • Description CARLTON is a rugged RF Transmitter which can operate with many RF Solutions receivers to generate a Range Remote Control System. Carlton can operate in several Modes of operation, providing short or longer range. It can be optionally set to request feedback from the receiver to provide the user with visual feedback, and can also provide an automatic background “Watchdog“...
  • Page 2: Compatible Receivers

    CARLTON FM/LoRa Transmitter Compatible Receivers CARLTON 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 3: Operation

    CARLTON 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 CARLTON 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 successfully been received back form the receiver...
  • Page 4: Recharging The Battery

    CARLTON FM/LoRa Transmitter Recharging the Battery CARLTON contains an internal Lithium battery which can be recharged via the USB connector or, using a wireless charging pad. Battery Battery LED Charged Flashes when charging When Charging the Battery LED gives a slow Flash indicates charging is in progress.
  • Page 5 CARLTON 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 operating modes Switch The Following Modes can be configured using the SET Switch...
  • Page 6 CARLTON 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 response; from Transmitter sw pressed to Receiver Relay output.
  • Page 7 CARLTON FM/LoRa Transmitter To Set Acknowledgement Request Acknowledgement Feature provides the user with Press SET Sw LED indication that the receiver has successfully received the transmitters signal. When activated the CARLTON Transmitter includes an acknowledgement request within each radio transmission. The response from the receiver is indicated on the LED1 transmitter via the RED / GREEN LEDs.
  • Page 8 Press SET Sw background “watchdog” RF Signal approx. every ~45 secs, RF Solutions Receivers with a Watchdog feature will 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 9 CARLTON FM/LoRa Transmitter To Set Continuous or State Change RF Transmissions When a switch button is operated CARLTON will Press SET Sw transmit a “Button Down” RF Transmission When a switch button is released CARLTON will transmit a “Button Up” RF Transmission Continuous Transmit CARLTON repeat transmits “button Down”...
  • Page 10: Technical Specifications

    West Sussex RH15 9AG United Kingdom Trade Name Model CARLTON-9T16 RF Solutions LoRa Carlton Contains FCC ID: P9OLAMBDA62 Complies with FCC Part 15.247 United States Responsible Party Violette Engineering Corporation, 6731 Whittier Avenue, McLean, VA 22101 info@violettecorp.com The responsible party warrants that each unit of equipment marketed under this Declaration of Conformity will be identical to the unit tested and found acceptable with the standards and that the records maintained by the respon- sible party continue to reflect the equipment being produced under such Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity contin-...
  • Page 11 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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