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Aspire RFTCP Installation Manual

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Installing the RFTCP
BR20W
VGF20W
CS120W
2125-0002-12

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Summary of Contents for Aspire RFTCP

  • Page 1 Installing the RFTCP BR20W VGF20W CS120W 2125-0002-12...
  • Page 2 MEANT TO BE AN ALL-INCLUSIVE PRODUCT MANUAL. For comprehensive product detail, please visit www.cooperwiringdevices.com to locate an authorized installer. You may occasionally need to access the RFTCP Windows interface when installing new device drivers or related software. To assist with this, RFTCP units are configured with RealVNC software (freeware edition) to facilitate desktop access remotely from another computer.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Port Layout ....................9 Perform a System Test ................10 Accessing the RFTCP ................10 RFTCP Operating System Protection (HSProtect™) ........12 Setting the Time Zone ................12 Using RealVNC for Remote Access ............. 13 Adding and Configuring Devices ............13 About Devices ..................
  • Page 4 Receiving Phone Messages ............... 29 Caller Announcements ................29 Customizing the RFTCP ............... 29 ASCII Scripting ..................29 Scripting ....................29 Digital I/O ....................29 Advanced Programming ................30 Operating System Restrictions ............30 Technical Support ................30 Information ..................30 FCC/CE Regulations ................

  • Page 5: Introduction

    HVAC, and infrared (IR) devices, such as home theater equipment. Since the RFTCP is an open standards system, the system can be integrated with more than just Cooper Wiring Devices’ Aspire RF products. Door locks, IR controllers and audio/video equipment are a few examples of additional supported devices.

  • Page 6: Key Features

    Easily add/change schedules or troubleshoot issues from anywhere. Mechanical Design The RFTCP has a very small footprint (7” wide x 5” deep x 1.75” high) and can be installed vertically or horizontally. Software Features The RFTCP offers many features not found in other stand-alone automation controllers such ...
  • Page 7 Voice Recognition / Voice Control Any computer on the home network (LAN) or on the internet (WAN) can be used to control your RFTCP system with voice commands. Voice commands may also be issued by telephone using HomeSeer Phone software (optional). Voice may also be used to create automation events! ...

  • Page 8: Control Unit Specifications

    (HTML) technologies. Add-Ons Software add-ons are referred to as “plug-ins”. They enhance the operation of the RFTCP by adding functionality such as integration with a security panel, infrared controller, or media player application like MS Windows®...

  • Page 9: Installation

    Installation Mounting the RFTCP The RFTCP can be set on a shelf and may be mounted horizontally or vertically. While the unit can be located just about anywhere, these simple installation tips should be observed:  Allow for adequate airflow around the unit.

  • Page 10: Perform A System Test

    WAN (internet). – 6. LAN Use this jack to connect the RFTCP to your router. This allows the unit to be accessed over the LAN or WAN. – 7. Mouse To control the unit directly, plug in a PS/2 mouse into this port.
  • Page 11 Web Browser The RFTCP can be configured using a web browser on the RFTCP unit itself, or from any other web browser anywhere in the world. The built-in web server is enabled by default. To configure it, navigate to the Setup area and click on the Web Server tab. Options in this screen determine the port the web browser will use to access the RFTCP and whether or not guests can view events.

  • Page 12: Rftcp Operating System Protection (Hsprotect™)

    RFTCP Operating System Protection (HSProtect™) The operating system (OS) of the RFTCP is stored on drive C on the internal Hard Disk. The system will allow you to write to any file on the disk, but some directories are protected from saving the information.

  • Page 13: Using Realvnc For Remote Access

    NOTE: If your internet connection is protected by a firewall or router, you will need to open port 5800 to allow internet access to your RFTCP. Check with your firewall or router manufacturer for details on how to do this.
  • Page 14 The following technologies and manufacturers are supported. For further questions, please refer to www.cooperwiringdevices.com or contact technical assistance. Technologies Security HVAC Infrared RFID Compose Aprilaire Applied iAutomate.com Apple ® Digital iTunes Infrared Enerzone Global Caché Windows Insteon Napco Media Center Home 2005 Radio RA...

  • Page 15: Configuring Devices

    Configuring Devices Specifying Device Types Before adding devices to the RFTCP, you must first specify the types of devices that will be used. The Interfaces Setup screen is where you enable and configure plug-in programs that can be used with the RFTCP. Plug-ins are designed to integrate the RFTCP with other hardware and software and to add additional functionality to the RFTCP.

  • Page 16: Aspire Rf™ And Other Z-Wave Devices

    Refer to documentation included with your Z-Wave PC interface. Figure 5: Interfaces Screen Once the Aspire RF USB interface has been properly selected and set up, the Interfaces screen will display important information such as Home ID, number of Nodes and status of the USB interface.

  • Page 17: Creating Devices

    Creating Devices The Add Device screen is where you create devices in the RFTCP. Once a device has been added, it can be used in events and controlled by voice. For the Z-Wave system, devices are automatically added to the RFTCP through the Interfaces tab.
  • Page 18 that system is enabled on the Interfaces tab in Setup. Once enabled, devices for that system will be automatically added, or click on the Config button for the appropriate system to create devices. For example, if a UPB lighting system is used the UPB Configuration will ask for the location of your UPStart configuration file.
  • Page 19 Options field. If the thermostat is connected to a COM Port on the RFTCP, then specify the port number in the Thermostat COM Port field. Click the SAVE button to finish creating the device.

  • Page 20: Controlling Devices With Events

    Controlling Devices with Events Events are one or more actions that are carried out in response to specific trigger, such as an absolute time, Dawn or Dusk, push of a button, change in status of a device (something turned on or off), voice command or receipt of an email. Events are sometimes referred to as “macros”...

  • Page 21: Creating An Event

    Options field . Specifying the Event’s Trigger The Event Trigger screen lists all trigger and condition types available in the RFTCP. To get to this screen, click the Trigger tab from the Event Properties or Event Actions screens.

  • Page 22: Voice Recognition

    For triggering on the status change of a Z-Wave device, enable polling for the Z- Wave device in the devices properties screen. This will ensure that the RFTCP sees any changes to the device’s status. You can then set a trigger on that particular device changing status, such as someone arriving home.
  • Page 23 The Speaker client may be accessed from ANY OTHER COMPUTER in the word! This will allow you to receive text-to-speech announcements and control your RFTCP by voice from your work computer (for example). To configure the speaker client for remote connections, you must follow these guidelines: 1) Install the speaker application client on the remote computer.

  • Page 24: Voice Recognition Events

    Speaker Client application must first be installed and configured. By default, the speaker client is already running on the RFTCP. If the client is not needed on the RFTCP system, edit the file startup.txt in the scripts folder and remove the launch command.

  • Page 25: Command Syntax

    18), type the voice command to use to run the event, and specify whether the command has to be spoken through a microphone or a telephone or either. Click the SAVE button to save the changes to the event. Command Syntax Formatting Commands There are some tricks you can use to format voice commands.
  • Page 26 Special Characters and Alternative Strings The string expression you supply can include square bracket characters ([ ]) to indicate optional words and vertical bar characters, (|) to indicate alternative strings. Alternates must be enclosed in parentheses. For example, “(hello [there] | hi)” tells the speech engine to accept “hello,”...

  • Page 27: Homeseer Phone

    HomeSeer Phone HomeSeer Phone is an add-on application to the RFTCP that adds telephone control. With this application you can:  Control the RFTCP with voice commands or touch-tones from any phone from outside or inside your home (if the Way2Call Hi-Phone or Hi-Phone Lite voice interface is installed).

  • Page 28: Connecting The Telephone Voice Interface

    HomeSeer Phone software. The Voice Interface is designed to connect to one of the RFTCP‟s USB ports and the phone connections may be configured for whole- home use or for use with one specific telephone. The Voice Interface must be installed in series with the phone or phones you wish to control.

  • Page 29: Receiving Phone Messages

    The RFTCP can be set to announce an incoming call. The HomeSeer Speaker Client application must be installed and configured on the RFTCP (or any PC on your home network) in order for it to announce the caller. In addition, the option to announce callers and the specific Speaker Client(s) to make the announcement through must be specified in the Phone Setup screen.

  • Page 30: Advanced Programming

    Operating System Restrictions The RFTCP uses Windows XP Embedded as the system operating system. This allows the system to be compatible with most Windows software. However, the operating system is a subset of Windows XP Professional and only includes resources required to run the HomeSeer software.

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