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Applications
Features
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1,2,4 or 8 Channel Systems
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12 / 24Vdc or 230Vac Supply
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Range
FireFly up to 100 metres
FireBlade up to 1,000 metres
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Reliable FM Technology
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Lighting Control
General Purpose Remote Switching
Industrial remote Switching
Access Control
Description
A Range of general purpose remote control systems
Installation simply requires connections to power
supply and the output relay screw terminals. The
output relays are activated by the button press on the
transmitter encoder.
Housed in a rugged IP68 weatherproof enclosure, the
receiver has the capacity to learn up to 15 transmitter
button pairings. These are memorised even if the
power is removed.
Each individual switch on each of the transmitters
may be paired with any or all of the receiver relay
outputs.
The decoder is supplied in an IP68 rated enclosure
with Cable Gland and wall mounting lugs.
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High Security RF Protocol
‘Easy Learn’ Tx Encoder Feature
Easy Installation Via Screw Terminals.
4 Relays 6A @ 230Vac
Momentary / Latch / Timed Outputs
Timed Output Adjustable 0 To 5 mins
Any Switch ‘Maps to Any Relay Output
Receiver Rated IP68
Versatile operation modes: Many to
Many, One to Many, Many to One.
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FireFly Systems LOS Range 100m
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Part Number
FIREFLY-S1
FIREFLY-S2
FIREFLY-S4
Description
FM RC System 1 ch
FM RC System 2 ch
FM RC System 4 ch
Freq
(MHz)
433.92
433.92
433.92
Range**
(Metres)
100
100
100
Additional FireFly Transmitters
Part Number
FIREFLY-TX1
FIREFLY-TX2
FIREFLY-TX4
FIREFLY-TX8
FIREFLY-TX-IPKIT
Description
Transmitter 1 switch
Transmitter 2 switch
Transmitter 4 switch
Transmitter 8 switch
Freq
(MHz)
433.92
433.92
433.92
433.92
Range**
(Metres)
100
100
100
100
Belt Clip and ’O’ Ring, Seals Transmitter to IP67
FireBlade Systems LOS Range 1,000m
Part Number
FIREBLADE-S1
FIREBLADE-S2
FIREBLADE-S4
Additional FireBlade Transmitters
Part Number
FIREBLADE-TX1
FIREBLADE-TX2
FIREBLADE-TX4
FIREBLADE-TX8
FIREFLY-TX-IPKIT
Description
FM RC System 1 ch
FM RC System 2 ch
FM RC System 4 ch
Freq
(MHz)
434.525
434.525
434.525
Range**
(Metres)
1,000
1,000
1,000
Description
Transmitter 1 switch
Transmitter 2 switch
Transmitter 4 switch
Transmitter 8 switch
Freq
(MHz)
434.525
434.525
434.525
434.525
Range**
(Metres)
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
Belt Clip and ’O’ Ring, Seals Transmitter to IP67
** Range stated is optimum, direct line of sight. In worst conditions this can be reduced significantly.
Custom Options
These systems may be supplied as OEM units. Both transmitter and receiver use overlay stickers as part of
the assembly which may easily be customised to incorporate any other logo etc. Please contact our sales
dept for further information.
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Power Supply
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This unit is designed to be a fixed installation, operated from either 12/24Vdc or 230Vac. Under no
circumstances should the receiver be connected to more than one supply. Before removing the cover
ensure that the mains input supply is isolated. Maintenance to the product that involves removal of the
cover should only be carried out by a competent person or qualified electrician.
Data Outputs
Each output relay provides an isolated switch. Connections are Common (COM), Normally Open (NO) and
Normally Closed (NC).
Relay Connections when
Transmitter NOT Operating
Connecting a Relay output to an Application
Below is a simple example showing one possible way to wire a relay in order to give switched power to an
external load:
When the relay is energised the ‘COM’ connects to ’NO’
and power is applied to the Load.
Pairing a Transmitter to a Receiver
Each transmitter has a unique identity. Each time a switch is pressed, the transmitter emits a highly secure RF
signal (appears as a random encrypted data stream). The Receiver can learn this encrypted signal and allocate
to an output.
Any transmitter switch may be paired to one or many of the receiver’s outputs, or a transmitter single switch
may be paired to any number of receiver’s outputs to enable a powerful and flexible remote control system.
The only limitation is that each receiver has a maximum capacity of 15 pairings, these can be from the same or
any number of transmitters.
Hint: the same transmitter may be taught to any number of receivers to create ‘master keys’.
NC
COM
NO
Relay Connections when
Transmitter OPERATING
NC
COM
NO
105 RECEIVER UNIT
N.C.
0V+12V
RELAY OUTPUT
1
COM
N.O.
0V
+12V
LOAD
0V
+12V
SUPPLY
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To learn a new transmitter switch follow this procedure
Any transmitter button can be learnt to one or many of the receiver output relays.
Each button must be learnt to each relay individually by following this procedure:
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To select the receiver output relay to learn to:
a. Briefly press the receiver Learn switch (SW1) once
b. The Learn LED will flash once to indicate output relay 1 is selected
c. After the LED stops flashing, press the Learn switch again to select the next relay channel
d. Repeat step c until the required output relay is selected.
Press the button on the transmitter you want to learn to the relay output.
The Learn LED will then illuminate, press the same transmitter button again.
The Learn LED will then flash to indicate learning is complete.
To test the operation, press the transmitter button again and you will hear the relay ‘click’ as it operates.
Erasing Receivers Memory
1. Press and hold the receiver Learn Switch for approx 10 seconds.
2. When the Learn LED turns OFF all memory is erased
3. This is factory default state which is indicated by all output LED’s flashing together.
NOTE:
You cannot erase individual Tx encoders
Receiver Outputs
The jumper links configure the outputs to be Momentary, Latching or Timed.
The jumper links are made / removed by a small link ‘cap’ placed over the pin header.
Jumper Links
(LK2 - 4)
Open
Connected
Outputs 2 - 4
Mom
(The Output operates for as long as the transmitter switch is held on)
Latch
(The Output changes state each time the Transmitter is operated)
LK0
Open
Open
Connected
Connected
LK1
Open
Connected
Open
Connected
Relay Output 1 Only
Momentary
Output 1 Latching
Fixed to ½ Second Momentary o/p
Output 1, 0 to 5 minutes using Timer selection Potentiometer.
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Technical Specifications
Transmitters : FireFly, FireBlade
Enclosure Rating:
Standard
IP40 (TBC)
With IPKit
IP65 (TBC)
Battery Type:
CR2032 (supplied)
Dimensions:
90 x 54 x 27 mm (Note: FireBlade is supplied with external Antenna)
Electrical Characteristics
Supply Voltage
Supply Current
Frequency:
FireFLY: Wideband
FireBLADE: Narrowband
RF Output Power (ERP) @ 433 MHz
Min
Typical
3V
433.920
434.525
3
Max
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433.1
434.450
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434.7
434.600
10
MHz
mW
Receiver Decoder
Enclosure Rating
Dimensions
Storage Temperature:
Operating Temperature:
IP68
169 x 132 x 85mm (not including antenna)
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-10 to +70 Celsius.
o
0 to +55 Celsius.
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
MIN
TYPICAL
MAX
DIMENSION
Supply Voltage for +12 v
10
12.0
16
Vdc
Supply Voltage for +24 v
22
24.0
28
Vdc
Supply Voltage for 230Vac
230
Vac
Relay Rating* (230Vac) RLY1-4
5
12
A
Supply Current :
Quiescent
16
All relays operating*
140
mA
Time delay from Tx on Switch to Rx Relay operation
100
mS
Time delay from Tx sw relax to Rx Relay release
300
MS
*The relay contacts in this unit are for functional use only and must not be used for isolation purposes
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