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RF Switch Interface

Installation Guide

Electronic Solutions, Inc.

1355 Horizon Avenue

Lafayette, CO 80026 U.S.A.

www.elec-solutions.com

Tel: (303) 469-9322

Introduction

The RF Switch Interface connects to any dry contact device and communicates with all ESI RF controllable

devices. Dry contact devices — wall switch, timer, motion sensor, or other — allow local control of ESI RF

devices such as a window shade motor network. Up to four dry contact devices can be connected to the RF

Switch Interface.

Overview of Installation Steps

1. Set up and configure (limits and scenes) an ESI RF network of motor(s) and remote(s).

2. Install the dry contact device, such as a wall switch.

3. Connect dry contact wires from the wall switch to the RF Switch Interface. DO NOT connect the

battery yet.

4. Change DIP Switch settings on the RF Switch Interface, if needed.

5. Install battery into the RF Switch Interface.

6. Join the RF Switch Interface to the ESI RF network.

7. Test shade movement using buttons on the wall switch.

8. Mount the RF Switch Interface inside the wall, preferably inside a plastic junction box.

WARNING:

Always use a plastic junction box. Metal junction boxes will greatly reduce the RF signal.

WARNING:

Drill a hole in the bottom of the junction box, to let the RF antenna hang free.

DO NOT roll up the RF antenna and place it inside the junction box. The RF signal will be reduced or lost.

Parts List

Included:

 RF Switch Interface.

 Battery holder with one CR123A lithium battery.

 ESI RF Antenna (2.4 GHz).

Not Included:

 Wire. Requires 20-26 AWG solid conductor wire

for connection to dry contact device, such as a

wall switch.

 Screwdriver. With 2mm flat blade to release

wires from terminal block.

Usage:

 Interior use only.

 Fits into most standard junction boxes.

 Dry contact wires are attached mechanically from

the RF Switch Interface to a dry contact device

such as a wall switch.

Top view (with RF antenna)

Back view (with battery; antenna not shown)

Summary of content (10 pages)

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RF Switch Interface Installation Guide Electronic Solutions, Inc. 1355 Horizon Avenue Lafayette, CO 80026 U.S.A. www.elec-solutions.com Tel: (303) 469-9322 Introduction The RF Switch Interface connects to any dry contact device and communicates with all ESI RF controllable devices. Dry contact devices — wall switch, timer, motion sensor, or other — allow local control of ESI RF devices such as a window shade motor network. Up to four dry contact devices can be connected to the RF Switch Interface.
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RF Switch Interface, v1.0 Installation Guide Description Side View Top View LED (light emitting diode) A single red/green LED provides visual feedback for startup blinks, network invite, and network reset actions. Network button Pushbutton switch used to join the RF Switch Interface to an existing ESI RF network, or used to reset network information on the RF Switch Interface. Dry contact terminals - Groups Open and Close contacts to control up to four groups of ESI RF devices.
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RF Switch Interface, v1.0 Installation Guide Installation — Starting Conditions 1. All ESI RF devices must be installed, networked, and configured (limits, scenes, and so on) prior to adding the RF Switch Interface into the system. Examples of ESI RF devices commonly used would be a SUITE remote and M40RF or M50RF motors used for window shades.
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RF Switch Interface, v1.0 Installation Guide  Wiring Diagram — SPDT Momentary switch (SPCO) SPDT Momentary switch (SPCO) — Rocker switch with Center Off position Up to four switches. Repeat the wiring configuration shown, for switches attached to Group #2, #3, and #4. Step 4 — Set DIP Switches Change the DIP Switch settings on the RF Switch Interface, if needed. IMPORTANT: The RF Switch Interface reads the DIP Switch settings ONLY at power up — after you install the battery.
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RF Switch Interface, v1.0 Installation Guide Mode Description Latch and Run Required Switch Type = SPDT Momentary (SPCO) Motor moves toward limit as long as an Open or Close button is pressed and held. If the button is released within 1.5 seconds, then the motor stops. If the button is held for more than 1.5 seconds, then released, the motor will latch and run to limit. SPST Required Switch Type = SPST Momentary “Garage door” Single Press Motor moves toward limit when button is pressed and released.
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RF Switch Interface, v1.0 Installation Guide Mode Description Set Net Group Required Switch Type = n/a Use the Set Net Group mode to send commands to a different set of ESI RF motors. The default set is Net Groups 1, 2, 3, and 4. If additional remotes and motors are joined into an ESI RF network, the motors can be assigned to Net Groups 5, 6, 7, 8 or Net Groups 9, 10, 11, 12 or Net Groups 13, 14, 15, 16. Use this operational mode to change to a different set of Net Groups.
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RF Switch Interface, v1.0 Mode Installation Guide Description Group #4 sends commands to Net Group 4. Net Groups 5, 6, 7, and 8 The Group #1 (Open or Close) button will send commands to all motors that were assigned to Net Group 5. Group #2 sends commands to Net Group 6. Group #3 sends commands to Net Group 7. Group #4 sends commands to Net Group 8. Net Groups 9, 10, 11, and 12 (follows the pattern described above). Net Groups 13, 14, 15, and 16 (follows the pattern described above).
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RF Switch Interface, v1.0 Installation Guide WARNING: Drill a hole in the bottom of the junction box, to let the RF antenna hang free. DO NOT roll up the RF antenna and place it inside the junction box. The RF signal will be reduced or lost. Step 9 — Finish the Installation Put the remote into User Mode. Make sure that motors can be controlled by the SUITE remote(s). Make sure that motors can be controlled by the wall switch(es).
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RF Switch Interface, v1.0 Installation Guide Troubleshooting Problem Solution Can’t set limits or toggle motor direction using the RF Switch Interface. The RF Switch Interface only provides RF communication from a dry contact device to an ESI RF network and cannot be used to administer an ESI RF network. Use a SUITE remote to administer (set up and configure) an ESI RF network. The battery life lasts only a few hours. Maintained Switches -- do not use. The battery will run down quickly.
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RF Switch Interface, v1.0 Installation Guide REPLACE THE BATTERY Remove the battery from the holder and replace with a fresh, CR123A lithium battery. Lithium batteries contain lithium metal compounds and should be recycled. Exchange lithium batteries at the time of purchase or deliver an HHW collection site. SPECIFICATIONS Overall Dimensions: L: 1.82 in. W: 1.76 in. H: 1.13 in. Electrical Communicates with ESI RF devices, version 1, and later. DC current, dry contacts.