RFX Wireless Interface System Manual: Document 51012 06/26/2003 Rev

RFX Wireless Interface System
RFX
Manual
B1
Document 51012
06/26/2003 Rev:
PN 51012 B1 ECN 02-573
Fire Alarm System Limitations
While a fire alarm system may lower insurance rates, it is not a substitute for fire insurance!
An automatic fire alarm system—typically made up of Heat detectors do not sense particles of combustion and
smoke detectors, heat detectors, manual pull stations, audible alarm only when heat on their sensors increases at a predeter-
warning devices, and a fire alarm control panel with remote mined rate or reaches a predetermined level. Rate-of-rise
notification capability—can provide early warning of a develop- heat detectors may be subject to reduced sensitivity over time.
ing fire. Such a system, however, does not assure protection For this reason, the rate-of-rise feature of each detector
against property damage or loss of life resulting from a fire. should be tested at least once per year by a qualified fire pro-
The Manufacturer recommends that smoke and/or heat detec- tection specialist. Heat detectors are designed to protect
tors be located throughout a protected premise following the property, not life.
recommendations of the current edition of the National Fire IMPORTANT! Smoke detectors must be installed in the
Protection Association Standard 72-1999 (NFPA 72-1999), same room as the control panel and in rooms used by the sys-
manufacturer's recommendations, State and local codes, and tem for the connection of alarm transmission wiring, communi-
the recommendations contained in the Guide for Proper Use of cations, signaling, and/or power. If detectors are not so
System Smoke Detectors, which is made available at no located, a developing fire may damage the alarm system, crip-
charge to all installing dealers. A study by the Federal Emer- pling its ability to report a fire.
gency Management Agency (an agency of the United States Audible warning devices such as bells may not alert people
government) indicated that smoke detectors may not go off in if these devices are located on the other side of closed or
as many as 35% of all fires. While fire alarm systems are partly open doors or are located on another floor of a building.
designed to provide early warning against fire, they do not Any warning device may fail to alert people with a disability or
guarantee warning or protection against fire. A fire alarm sys- those who have recently consumed drugs, alcohol or medica-
tem may not provide timely or adequate warning, or simply tion. Please note that:
may not function, for a variety of reasons:
• Strobes can, under certain circumstances, cause seizures
Smoke detectors may not sense fire where smoke cannot in people with conditions such as epilepsy.
reach the detectors such as in chimneys, in or behind walls, on
roofs, or on the other side of closed doors. Smoke detectors • Studies have shown that certain people, even when they
also may not sense a fire on another level or floor of a building. hear a fire alarm signal, do not respond or comprehend the
A second-floor detector, for example, may not sense a first- meaning of the signal. It is the property owner's responsi-
floor or basement fire. bility to conduct fire drills and other training exercise to
make people aware of fire alarm signals and instruct them
Particles of combustion or “smoke” from a developing fire on the proper reaction to alarm signals.
may not reach the sensing chambers of smoke detectors
because: • In rare instances, the sounding of a warning device can
cause temporary or permanent hearing loss.
• Barriers such as closed or partially closed doors, walls, or
chimneys may inhibit particle or smoke flow. A fire alarm system will not operate without any electrical
power. If AC power fails, the system will operate from standby
• Smoke particles may become “cold,” stratify, and not reach batteries only for a specified time and only if the batteries have
the ceiling or upper walls where detectors are located. been properly maintained and replaced regularly.
• Smoke particles may be blown away from detectors by air Equipment used in the system may not be technically com-
outlets. patible with the control panel. It is essential to use only equip-
• Smoke particles may be drawn into air returns before ment listed for service with your control panel.
reaching the detector. Telephone lines needed to transmit alarm signals from a
The amount of “smoke” present may be insufficient to alarm premise to a central monitoring station may be out of service
smoke detectors. Smoke detectors are designed to alarm at or temporarily disabled. For added protection against tele-
various levels of smoke density. If such density levels are not phone line failure, backup radio transmission systems are rec-
created by a developing fire at the location of detectors, the ommended.
detectors will not go into alarm. The most common cause of fire alarm malfunction is inade-
Smoke detectors, even when working properly, have sensing quate maintenance. To keep the entire fire alarm system in
limitations. Detectors that have photoelectronic sensing excellent working order, ongoing maintenance is required per
chambers tend to detect smoldering fires better than flaming the manufacturer's recommendations, and UL and NFPA stan-
fires, which have little visible smoke. Detectors that have ion- dards. At a minimum, the requirements of Chapter 7 of NFPA
izing-type sensing chambers tend to detect fast-flaming fires 72-1999 shall be followed. Environments with large amounts
better than smoldering fires. Because fires develop in different of dust, dirt or high air velocity require more frequent mainte-
ways and are often unpredictable in their growth, neither type nance. A maintenance agreement should be arranged
of detector is necessarily best and a given type of detector through the local manufacturer's representative. Maintenance
may not provide adequate warning of a fire. should be scheduled monthly or as required by National and/
Smoke detectors cannot be expected to provide adequate or local fire codes and should be performed by authorized pro-
warning of fires caused by arson, children playing with fessional fire alarm installers only. Adequate written records of
matches (especially in bedrooms), smoking in bed, and violent all inspections should be kept.
explosions (caused by escaping gas, improper storage of
flammable materials, etc.). Precau-L-4-2003.fm
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Installation Precautions
Adherence to the following will aid in problem-free installation with long-term reliability:
WARNING - Several different sources of power can be Like all solid state electronic devices, this system may
connected to the fire alarm control panel. Disconnect all operate erratically or can be damaged when subjected to light-
sources of power before servicing. The control unit and asso- ning-induced transients. Although no system is completely
ciated equipment may be damaged by removing and/or insert- immune from lightning transients and interferences, proper
ing cards, modules, or interconnecting cables while the unit is grounding will reduce susceptibility. Overhead or outside
energized. Do not attempt to install, service, or operate this aerial wiring is not recommended, due to an increased sus-
unit until this manual is read and understood. ceptibility to nearby lightning strikes. Consult with the Techni-
CAUTION - System Reacceptance Test after Software cal Services Department if any problems are anticipated or
Changes. To ensure proper system operation, this product encountered.
must be tested in accordance with NFPA 72-1999 Chapter 7 Disconnect AC power and batteries prior to removing or
after any programming operation or change in site-specific inserting circuit boards. Failure to do so can damage circuits.
software. Reacceptance testing is required after any change, Remove all electronic assemblies prior to any drilling, filing,
addition or deletion of system components, or after any modifi- reaming, or punching of the enclosure. When possible, make
cation, repair or adjustment to system hardware or wiring. all cable entries from the sides or rear. Before making modifi-
All components, circuits, system operations, or software func- cations, verify that they will not interfere with battery, trans-
tions known to be affected by a change must be 100% tested. former, and printed circuit board location.
In addition, to ensure that other operations are not inadvert- Do not tighten screw terminals more than 9 in-lbs.
ently affected, at least 10% of initiating devices that are not Over-tightening may damage threads, resulting in reduced ter-
directly affected by the change, up to a maximum of 50 minal contact pressure and difficulty with screw terminal
devices, must also be tested and proper system operation ver- removal.
ified.
Though designed to last many years, system components
This system meets NFPA requirements for operation at 0°C can fail at any time. This system contains static-sensitive
to 49°C (32°F to 120°F) and at a relative humidity (noncon- components. Always ground yourself with a proper wrist strap
densing) of 85% at 30°C (86°F) per NFPA, and 93% ± 2% at before handling any circuits so that static charges are
32°C ± 2°C (89.6°F ± 1.1°F) per ULC. However, the useful life removed from the body. Use static-suppressive packaging to
of the system's standby batteries and the electronic compo- protect electronic assemblies removed from the unit.
nents may be adversely affected by extreme temperature
ranges and humidity. Therefore, it is recommended that this Follow the instructions in the installation, operating, and pro-
system and all peripherals be installed in an environment with gramming manuals. These instructions must be followed to
a nominal room temperature of 15-27° C/60-80° F. avoid damage to the control panel and associated equipment.
FACP operation and reliability depend upon proper installation
Verify that wire sizes are adequate for all initiating and indi- by authorized personnel.
cating device loops. Most devices cannot tolerate more than a
Precau-L-4-2003.fm
10% I.R. drop from the specified device voltage.
FCC Warning
WARNING: This equipment generates, uses, and can Canadian Requirements
radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits
used in accordance with the instruction manual, may for radiation noise emissions from digital apparatus set
cause interference to radio communications. It has been out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Cana-
tested and found to comply with the limits for class A dian Department of Communications.
computing device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of
FCC Rules, which is designed to provide reasonable Le present appareil numerique n'emet pas de bruits radi-
protection against such interference when operated in a oelectriques depassant les limites applicables aux appa-
commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in reils numeriques de la classe A prescrites dans le
a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which Reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le
case the user will be required to correct the interference ministere des Communications du Canada.
at his own expense.
Acclimate Plus™, AWACS™, HARSH™, NOTI•FIRE•NET™, ONYX™, and VeriFire™ are trademarks, and FlashScan®, UniNet®, and VIEW® are
registered trademarks of NOTIFIER. NION™ is a trademark of NIS. NIS™ and Notifier Integrated Systems™ are trademarks and NOTIFIER® is a
registered trademark of Fire•Lite Alarms, Inc. Echelon® is a registered trademark and LonWorks™ is a trademark of Echelon Corporation. ARCNET® is a
registered trademark of Datapoint Corporation. Microsoft® and Windows® are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. LEXAN® is a registered
trademark of GE Plastics, a subsidiary of General Electric Company.
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WARNING
THE LIMITATIONS OF THIS WIRELESS ALARM SYSTEM
While this System is an advanced wireless security system, it does not offer guaranteed protection against burglary, fire or other emergency. Any alarm
system, whether commercial or residential, is subject to compromise or failure to warn for a variety of reasons. For example:
• Intruders may gain access through unprotected openings or have the technical sophistication to bypass an alarm sensor or disconnect an alarm
warning device.
• Intrusion detectors (e.g., passive infrared detectors), smoke detectors, and many other sensing devices will not work without power. Battery-operated
devices will not work without batteries, with dead batteries, or if the batteries are not put in properly. Devices powered solely by AC will not work if their
AC power supply is cut off for any reason, however briefly.
• Signals sent by wireless transmitters may be blocked or reflected by metal before they reach the alarm receiver. Even if the signal path has been
recently checked during a weekly test, blockage can occur if a metal object is moved into the path.
• A user may not be able to reach a panic or emergency button quickly enough.
• While smoke detectors have played a key role in reducing fire deaths in the United States, they may not activate or provide early warning for a variety
of reasons in as many as 35% of all fires, according to data published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Some of the reasons smoke
detectors used in conjunction with this System may not work are as follows. Smoke detectors may have been improperly installed and positioned.
Smoke detectors may not sense fires that start where smoke cannot reach the detectors, such as in chimneys, in walls, or roofs, or on the other side
of closed doors. Smoke detectors also may not sense a fire on another level of a residence or building. A second floor detector, for example, may not
sense a first floor or basement fire. Finally, smoke detectors have sensing limitations. No smoke detector can sense every kind of fire every time. In
general, detectors may not always warn about fires caused by carelessness and safety hazards like smoking in bed, violent explosions, escaping gas,
improper storage of flammable materials, overloaded electrical circuits, children playing with matches, or arson. Depending on the nature of the fire
and/or location of the some detectors, the detector, even if it operates as anticipated, may not provide sufficient warning to allow all occupants to
escape in time to prevent injury or death.
• Passive Infrared Motion Detectors can only detect intrusion within the designed ranges as diagrammed in their installation manual. Passive Infrared
Detectors do not provide volumetric area protection. They do create multiple beams of protection, and intrusion can only be detected in unobstructed
areas covered by those beams. They cannot detect motion or intrusion that takes place behind walls, ceilings, floors, closed doors, glass partitions,
glass doors, or windows. Mechanical tampering, masking, painting or spraying of any material on the mirrors, windows or any part of the optical
system can reduce their detection ability. Passive Infrared Detectors sense changes in temperature; however, as the ambient temperature of the
protected area approaches the temperature range of 90o to 105o F (32o to 40oC), the detection performance can decrease.
• Alarm warning devices such as sirens, bells or horns may not alert people or wake up sleepers if they are located on the other side of closed or partly
open doors. If warning devices are located on a different level of the residence from the bedrooms, then they are less likely to waken or alert people
inside the bedrooms. Even persons who are awake may not hear the warning if the alarm is muffled by noise from a stereo, radio, air conditioner, or
other appliance, or by passing traffic. Finally, alarm warning devices, however loud, may not warn hearing-impaired people.
• Telephone lines needed to transmit alarm signals from a premises to a central monitoring station may be out of service or temporarily out of service.
Telephone lines are also subject to compromise by sophisticated intruders.
• Even if the system responds to the emergency as intended, however, occupants may have insufficient time to protect themselves from the emergency
situation. In the case of a monitored alarm system, authorities may not respond appropriately.
• This equipment, like other electrical devices, is subject to component failure. Even though this equipment is designed to last as long as 20 years, the
electronic components could fail at any time.
The most common cause of an alarm system not functioning when an intrusion or fire occurs is inadequate maintenance. This alarm system should be
tested weekly to make sure all sensors and transmitters are working properly. The security console (and remote keypad) should be tested as well.
This system’s wireless transmitters are designed to provide long battery life under normal operating conditions. Longevity of batteries may be as much
as 7 years, depending on the environment, usage, and the specific wireless device being used. External factors such as humidity, high or low
temperatures, as well as large swings in temperature, may all reduce the actual battery life in a given installation. This wireless system, however, can
identify a true low battery situation, thus allowing time to arrange a change of battery to maintain protection for that given point within the system.
Installing an alarm system may make the owner eligible for a lower insurance rate, but an alarm system is not a substitute for insurance. Property
owners and renters should continue to act prudently in protecting themselves and continue to insure their lives and property.
We continue to develop new and improved protection devices.
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Table of Contents
Section 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Related Documentation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
RFX Wireless Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Interface Board (RFX) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Enclosure (RFX-BX) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Dress Panel (RFX-DP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Wireless Receiver Assembly (RFX-R). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Remote Interface (RFX-RI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Wireless Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Wireless Smoke Detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Wireless Monitor Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Section 2 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Interface Board (RFX) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Setting the IN/OUT Resistor Switch for EIA-485 Termination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Powering the RFX Wireless Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
RFX Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
RFX-DP Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Wireless Receiver (RFX-R) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Attaching the Antennae . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Setting the Address Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Attaching the RFX-R Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Remote Interface (RFX-RI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Enclosure Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Mounting the RFX-BX and RFX-R Enclosures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Wall Mounting Either Enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Box-to-box Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Wireless Monitor Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Connections to a Pull Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Setting the DIP Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Section 3 Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
The Alter Parameter Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Choosing the Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Addressing the Wireless Receivers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Selecting the Monitor Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Recording or Ignoring Unprogrammed Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Exit the Alter Parameter Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Enroll Devices Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Accepting and Addressing Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
RF Device Menu - Modifying Device Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Changing Device Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Deleting a Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Unprogrammed Devices that Transmit During RFX Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Deleting an Unprogrammed Rejected Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Changing Monitor Module Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
To Clear Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Testing Device Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Exit Programming (Save Command) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Section 4 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
LCD Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Trouble and Alarm Messages at the FACP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Testing the RFX Wireless System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
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Features Introduction
Section 1 Introduction
The RFX Radio Frequency Wireless Interface allows communication between an intelligent
addressable fire alarm control panel and up to 80 wireless smoke detectors and 20 modules. The RFX
interface, which includes an industrial wireless receiver, monitors the status of each wireless device
and forwards this information to the control panel through the panel’s Signaling Line Circuit (SLC).
1.1 Features
• Allows protection in situations where the use of wire is uneconomical or unfeasible.
• Increases flexibility of existing installations.
• Is ideal for retrofit applications.
• Has a 16 digit LCD display to indicate device status.
1.2 Specifications
• Operates with the AFP-100*, AFP-200, AFP-300/AFP-400, AFC-600, AM2020/AFP1010,
NFS-3030** and NFS-640** Fire Alarm Control Panels.
*The AFP-100 panel requires software revision M1.1 (PN #AFP100V11) or higher to operate with the RFX Wireless Interface System.
**RFX FlashScan® compatibility with the NFS-3030 and NFS-640 requires the following software revision combinations:
Panel Panel Software Version RFX Software Version
NFS-640 2.01 or higher #RFXV2.0 or higher
NFS-3030 2.0 or higher #RFXV2.0 or higher
Table 1.1 Revision Compatibility

• Up to 80 wireless detectors and 20 wireless modules
can be mapped to a control panel through one RFX
60 ft (18.3 m)
Wireless Interface.
• Receiver operates with wireless devices within a 60
foot (18.3 m) radius in an open area, or within 400
feet (122 m) line of sight. Reception is contingent ft m)
upon what materials are between the wireless 60 8.3
60 ft (18.3 m) (1
devices and the receiver (for example, walls, floors or 60 ft (18.3 m)
office furniture). Refer to Figure 1.1, which ft m )
6 0 8 .3
(1
illustrates the range of the receiver (60 feet - 18.3 m)
in any direction from the center of a sphere.
60 ft (18.3m)
• Refer to Table 1.2 for the power requirements and
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battery calculation information for the various
RFX/RFX-R/RFX-RI configurations.
Note: The term “local” or “local mode” is used in this manual to Figure 1.1 RFX Range
refer to an RFX and RFX-R mounted in box-to-box fashion, with
no RFX-RI. The term “remote” refers to a system configuration where the wireless receiver(s) are connected to an RFX-RI.
Power Select CONFIGURATION: SLC Current + 24V Power Supply

Switch Setting RFX Connnected as follows: Draw Current Draw
EXT RFX with 1 RFX-R (Local) 0.3 mA 150 mA
EXT RFX with 1 RFX-R and 1 RFX-RI 0.3 mA 180 mA
EXT RFX with 2 RFX-Rs and 2 RFX-RIs 0.3 mA 250 mA
SLC RFX with 1 RFX-R (Local) 70 mA N/A
SLC RFX with 1 RFX-R and 1 RFX-RI 110 mA N/A
Note: These power requirements apply to alarm and non-alarm conditions.
Table 1.2 SLC and +24V Power Supply Requirements
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Introduction Related Documentation
• Operates with Model SDRF-751 Wireless Photo/Thermal Smoke Detector and 5817CB
Wireless Monitor Module.
This product operates at 345 MHz and is not suitable for use in or near radio equipment
! operating at 345 MHz.
• An RFX-RI is required in each RFX-R receiver enclosure unless the system consists of one
RFX-R receiver only, mounted in box-to-box fashion to the RFX.
Figure 1.2 depicts RFX units in three configurations on SLCs.
Note: The RFX must be within 10 feet (3.05 m) of the FACP and within the same room unless operating in FlashScan mode
on an NFS-640 or NFS-3030 with the software compatibilities described in Table 1.1 on page 9. The RFX may then be
placed in a remote location with an RFX-R.
One RFX-R mounted box-to-box Note: The RFX

with RFX. No RFX-RI necessary may also be
SLC mounted in the
FACP FACP cabinet.
(Refer to page
18.)
Optional Power Supply. RFX with
The RFX may be powered RFX-R
by the SLC or a non-
resettable power supply
listed for Fire Alarm
signaling.
One RFX-R mounted box-to-box

with RFX, three more RFX-R’s.
Four RFX-RI’s necessary. SLC
This example shows the FACP
maximum amount of RFX-Rs
possible: the system may be
configured using fewer. RFX with RFX-R
and RFX-RI
The RFX must be powered
by a non-resettable power
supply listed for Fire Alarm
signaling. RFX-R RFX-R RFX-R
with RFX-RI with RFX-RI with RFX-RI
Four RFX-R’s with no box-to-box

mounting. Four RFX-RI’s
necessary. SLC
This example shows the FACP
maximum amount of RFX-Rs
possible: the system may be
configured using fewer.
RFX
The RFX must be powered
RFXloops.cdr
by a non-resettable power
supply listed for Fire Alarm
signaling. RFX-R RFX-R RFX-R RFX-R
with RFX-RI with RFX-RI with RFX-RI with RFX-RI
Figure 1.2 RFX Units on SLC
1.3 Related Documentation

The Notifier Document Chart (DOC-NOT) provides a list of current documents and revisions. A
copy of this document is included with each shipment of Notifier products.
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RFX Wireless Interface Introduction
1.4 RFX Wireless Interface

The RFX Wireless Interface consists of the following:
• an interface board (RFX) which can be mounted either
- in an enclosure (RFX-BX), or
- on a support panel (RFX-DP) that attaches to an ADP-4/-4B, DP-400, DP-DISP, ABS-2D/-
2DR, ABF-2/-2B, or ABF-4/-4B.
• a wireless receiver assembly (RFX-R) consisting of a factory-mounted wireless receiver in an
enclosure.
• an optional remote interface board (RFX-RI) that must be installed in the enclosure with the
wireless receiver if the receiver is not local.
Note: The term “local” or “local mode” is used in this manual to refer to an RFX and RFX-R mounted in box-to-box fashion, with
no RFX-RI. The term “remote” refers to a system configuration where the wireless receiver(s) are connected to an RFX-RI
Interface Board (RFX)

The RFX interface board contains all the necessary connections and switches to operate with the other
RFX Wireless Interface System components. In addition, it contains a liquid crystal display (LCD) that
provides diagnostic and programming information, and three push-buttons for programming.
Liquid Crystal Display IN/OUT Resistor Switch
External
Power
Source
Connection
(Requires a
ferrite
bead, P/N
29085. SW2
UP Push-button
Refer to
Figure 2.3) Sw1
ENTER/PROGRAM Push-button
SW5 SW3
DOWN Push-button
Power IN OUT
Select J1
Switch
TB1
EXT
TB2 TB3 RFX-R Wireless Receiver
SLC Connection
Power Select
SLC
Connection
+ - + - Power (Out) Remote Interface (RFX-RI)
+ 24V N/C
SLC 485 Connection
+ -
RFXbrd.cdr
Earth REF Ground

SLC
(DC Common)
Figure 1.3 Interface Board (RFX)

• LCD1 - This 16-digit liquid crystal display indicates device status and programming messages.
• SW4 - The power select switch is used to determine what power source will be used: either the
Signaling Line Circuit (SLC) or an external power source.
• SW5 - The IN/OUT resistor switch enables (IN) or disables (OUT) the Remote Interface 120
ohm end-of-line resistor.
• SW1, SW2, SW3 - RFX programming is performed with these push-buttons. (Refer to Section 3.)
• TB1 - SLC connections.
• J1 - The connector cable (P/N 75543) supplied with the RFX-R assembly attaches at J1.
• TB3 - Connections to the RFX-RI interface board.
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Introduction RFX Wireless Interface
• TB2 - Connections to an external power source. This connection requires a ferrite bead, P/N
29085. Refer to Figure 2.3 for installation drawing.
RFXrcvra.cdr
RFXDP.cdr
RFX-BX Enclosure RFXbox.cdr RFX-R Enclosure RFX-DP Dress Panel
Figure 1.4 Boxes and Dress Panel
Enclosure (RFX-BX)
The RFX-BX enclosure is designed to house the RFX. It has a keylock and a window on the door
for viewing the Liquid Crystal Display. The door is hinged on the left, and can be mounted to a
wall or to an RFX-R enclosure. Refer to Figure 2.12 in the installation section of this document for
enclosure dimensions.
Dress Panel (RFX-DP)

The dress panel mounts the RFX interface board to an ADP-4/-4B, DP-400 or DP-DISP Dress
Panel. It requires two spaces in these panels. The RFX-DP also allows RFX mounting in an ABS-
2D/-2DR, ABF-2/-2B, or ABF-4/-4B enclosure. It has a window for viewing the RFX liquid
crystal display.
Wireless Receiver Assembly (RFX-R)

The RFX-R wireless receiver accepts communication from the wireless devices and sends that
information to the RFX interface.
The RFX-R consists of the wireless receiver factory-mounted in an enclosure, a cover for the
enclosure, antennae, and a wireless receiver connection cable. Refer to Figure 2.12 in the
installation section of this document for box dimensions.
Up to four RFX-R wireless receivers may be used with one RFX when used in conjunction with
RFX-RI’s. Only one wireless receiver may be used with an RFX if no RFX-RI’s are used.
Shown with antennae attached.
See Figure 2.6 for antenna
installation instructions
ADDRESS
Switches
RFX or
Radio RFX-RI
Frequency Connection
RFXrcvr1a.cdr
Indicator
LED
Figure 1.5 RFX-R Wireless Receiver

• RFX or RFX-RI Connection - The receiver connector cable (P/N 75543) supplied with the
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Wireless Devices Introduction
RFX-R assembly attaches here.

• ADDRESS Switches - These switches are used to address the receiver.
• Radio Frequency Indicator LED - This LED blinks a series of pulses when receiving device
information.
Remote Interface (RFX-RI)

The RFX-RI remote interface board connects the RFX-R remote wireless receiver to its RFX interface.
The remote interface board is installed beneath the receiver board in the RFX-R enclosure (see Figure
2.10). The connection cable supplied with the RFX-R connects it to the receiver board.
+ 485 - GND PWR J1
RFXRIa.cdr
TB1
RFX-R
Wireless
RFX Connection Receiver
+ - Power
Connection
485
Ground
Figure 1.6 RFX-RI Remote Interface Board

• TB1 - Communication and power connections to the RFX.
• J1 - RFX-R Wireless Receiver Connection - The receiver connector cable (P/N 75543)
supplied with the RFX-R assembly attaches here.
1.5 Wireless Devices

The RFX Wireless Interface System
functions with the wireless smoke
detectors and modules described below.
Each wireless device is assigned a
unique serial number at the factory.
This number is used by the RFX
Wireless Interface to identify the
alrmbtm.tif
device. The number appears on an ID
label that appears on the underside of
the detector, and on the bottom of the Unique 7-digit detector serial number. In this example, the RFX
module case as well as inside its case. would interpret the number as 0033027. The inital A is not a part
Refer to Figure 1.7 for an illustration of of the serial number.
this number and a description of how
the RFX interprets it. Figure 1.7 Serial Number
Wireless Smoke Detector

The Model SDRF-751 Wireless Photo/Thermal Smoke
Detector is battery-powered and designed to operate with
the RFX Wireless Interface.
Refer to the instructions included with the detector for
SDRFdet1.cdr
proper installation. Refer to the Programming section of this

manual for information on addressing.
Replacement batteries may be ordered as part number Figure 1.8 Wireless Detector
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Introduction Wireless Devices
LITHRF-3V. (2 required.)
Wireless Monitor Module

The Model 5817CB Wireless
RFmonitrmodCBopen.cdr
Monitor Module is battery-
RFmonitrmodCB.cdr
powered and designated to
operate with the RFX Wireless
Interface. Its Primary Loop 1
terminals provide for wire DIP Switches
connections to a manual pull
station or other normally open
Primary Loop
contact device. 1 Terminals
Note: Only one initiating device shall
be connected to a 5817CB wireless
monitor module.
Loop 3 Terminals
Refer to the installation (not used)
instructions included with the
Figure 1.9 Wireless Module
module for proper installation.
See the Installation and
Programming sections of this manual for information on wiring, setting switches, and addressing.
Replacement batteries may be ordered as part number LITHRF-3V. (1 required.)
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Interface Board (RFX) Installation
Section 2 Installation
2.1 Interface Board (RFX)
The interface board can be mounted in an enclosure (the RFX-BX) or on a dress panel (the
RFX-DP). When it is mounted on an RFX-DP, it will fit into two positions of an ADP-4/-4B,
DP-400, or DP-DISP dress panel, and into an ABS-2D/-2DR, ABF-2/-2B or ABF-4/-4B enclosure.
The end-of-line resistor and power select switches must be set, and appropriate wiring must be
drawn into the cabinet for connection.
Setting the IN/OUT Resistor Switch for EIA-485 Termination

The IN/OUT resistor switch enables (IN) or disables (OUT) a 120 ohm end-of-line resistor. This
switch should be IN when the RFX is at the end of the EIA-485 circuit. The switch should be OUT
when the RFX is not the last device on the EIA-485 circuit.
Note: A 120 ohm EOL is also required for terminating the EIA-485 when the RFX-RI is the end device on the circuit.
Refer to Figure 2.11 for wiring illustration.
Set the resistor switch to IN

SW5
RFX
when the RFX is at either end RFX-RI RFX-RI
of the EIA-485 circuit. IN OUT
Set the resistor switch to OUT SW5

when the RFX is not at either RFX
RFX-RI RFX-RI
end of the EIA-485 circuit. IN OUT
Figure 2.1 Setting the IN/OUT Resistor Switch
Powering the RFX Wireless Interface

The Power Select Switch determines whether power will be drawn from SW4
the SLC or an external power source. When the switch is in the EXT EXT
position (as shown in Figure 2.2), power will be drawn from an external
RFXpwrsw.cdr
listed power source. When the switch is in the SLC position, power will
SLC
be drawn from the SLC.
Power Select
The RFX may be powered externally by a 24 VDC non-resettable power Figure 2.2 Power
supply listed for fire protective signaling. Select Switch
When the RFX is powered by an SLC, the number of RFX’s allowed on the SLC can be determined
by refering to Table 1.2 for information.
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Installation Interface Board (RFX)
When the RFX is powered by an external power supply, the connection to TB2 on the RFX board
must have one full turn of wire around a ferrite bead, P/N 29085, on the +24 VDC power in/REF.
Refer to the Figure 2.3 below for an illustration of this connection.
EXT
TB1 TB2 TB3
RFXferitbd.cdr
SLC
Power Select
Ferrite Bead
Wires wound one full

turn around bead.
Figure 2.3 External Power Connections with Ferrite Bead

Refer to the specific power supply or panel manual for more information on these power supplies.
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Interface Board (RFX) Installation
RFX Mounting
Figure 2.4 below illustrates mounting procedures for the RFX interface board.
Note: Be sure all power is removed and wiring is in place on the

RFX board before installing the RFX.
SW2
Sw1
SW5 SW3
RFXbrd.cdr RFXpemstds.cdr
IN OUT
J1
EXT
TB1 TB2 TB3
SLC
RFXpemstds.cdr
Power Select
Backbox location of PEM studs Align RFX over standoffs and attach
for RFX mounting. Attach with four 4-40 screws with star-
standoffs to PEM studs. See washers.
CAUTION below.
A
Into an Enclosure
CAUTION: The bottom two standoffs for the backbox (locations shown with dotted lines above) must
! be aluminum to ensure proper grounding. The top two standoffs are nylon.
All four standoffs that attach to the RFX-DP support plate (shown below) must be aluminum.
Appropriate standoffs are included with the enclosure or RFX-DP.
RFX-DP RFX
Rear View (side view)
Side View
Stand
4-40 screws with
-offs
star-washers
RFXDPback.cdr
RFXsidev.cdr
1. Attach standoffs to PEM studs on

RFX-DP location of PEM back of RFX-DP.
studs for RFX mounting. 2. Align RFX over the 4 standoffs and
B attach with 4-40 screws and star-
washers.
To an RFX-DP
Figure 2.4 RFX Mounting
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Installation Interface Board (RFX)
RFX-DP Mounting
Once the RFX is mounted on an RFX-DP, it will fit onto several other dress panels and enclosures.
Refer to Figure 2.5 for illustrations.
Note: When the RFX is mounted in a panel enclosure, RFX-Rs must be mounted remotely.
ADP-4/-4B
(Mounting configuration is
the same as for the DP-400,
DP-DISP
RFX
RFXADP4.cdr
RFX-DP
A
Into an ADP-4/-4B, DP-400, DP-DISP (rear view)
1. Remove all power before installing the RFX-DP.
2. Place the RFX-DP onto the top and bottom studs of two of the positions of the ADP-4/-4B or DP-400
Dress Panel.
3. Fasten with four 4-40 KEPS nuts.
Trim Ring for Enclosure for

ABF-2/-2B* or ABF-2/-2B or
ABS-2D/-2DR ABS-2D/-2DR*
RFX
RFXABS2.cdr
Trim Ring for ABF-2*
RFX-DP
or ABS-2D/-2DR
Rear View Front View
*The ABF-4/-4B is the same as the ABF-2/-2B, except that it is twice as wide.
B
Into an ABF-2/-2B, ABS-2D/-2DR, or ABF-4/-4B
1. Remove all power before installing the RFX-DP.
2. Place the RFX-DP onto the top and bottom studs of the ABF-2/-2B or ABS-2D/-2DR trim ring.
3. Fasten with four 4-40 KEPS nuts.
4. Align the trim ring over the four screw holes on the enclosure. Fasten with four 4-40 screws with
star-washers.
Figure 2.5 RFX-DP Mounting
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Wireless Receiver (RFX-R) Installation
2.2 Wireless Receiver (RFX-R)

The RFX-R assembly is shipped with the wireless receiver board mounted in its enclosure. The
antennae require assembly, and the receiver connector cable must be attached. Address switches
one through five must be set to provide an address for the wireless receiver that will be recognized
by the RFX.
Attaching the Antennae

Attach the antennae included with the RFX-R as shown in Figure 2.6.
Antennae
Insert the antennae
through the holes
at the top of the
enclosure and then
into the right-hand
terminals of the two
terminal blocks as
indicated. Secure
the antennae by
RFXrcr1a.cdr
tightening the
terminal screws.
Wireless Receiver
Figure 2.6 Attaching the Antennae
Setting the Address Switches

Address switches one through five must be set to address the receiver. There are five possible
settings - Local, 1, 2, 3 or 4. The Local address is reserved exclusively for a receiver connected to
an RFX without an RFX-RI. Settings 1, 2, 3 and 4 are used to address receivers whenever an
RFX-RI is used. Four receivers are the maximum that may be used with one RFX.
Note: The DIP switch receiver address setting must be the same as the address assigned during programming of the RFX.
Switches shown below are Switch Receiver Address Settings

configured for address setting 1. Position
Local * 1 2 3 4
5 Always “ON”
5
4 OFF ON OFF ON OFF

4
3
3 OFF OFF ON ON OFF

2
2 OFF OFF OFF OFF ON

O FF 1
1 Always “OFF”
* Use this address only if no RFX-RI is used.
Figure 2.7 Dipswitch Settings
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Installation Wireless Receiver (RFX-R)
Connections
The receiver connector cable (P/N 75543) attaches the RFX-R Wireless Receiver to either an RFX
or an RFX-RI. Refer to Figure 2.8 for instructions.
Align with the two Align with the three

grooves in the grooves in J1 of the
interface connection of RFX or RFX-RI.
the RFX-R. Push the connector
Push the connector onto the pins.
RFXcnct1.cdr
onto the pins.
Connectors on Cable P/N 75543
RFX-R
Interface
Connection
RFX-R
Interface RFX-R
Connector
Connection enclosure
Cable
Connector
Cable
RFXcnct2.cdr
RFXrcvropen4.cdr
RFX-R
RFX-RI Cover
J1 RFX
RFX-BX
J1
A B
RFX-R to RFX-RI Connection RFX-R to RFX Connection
((Local Mode)
Attach the connector cable to the RFX-R
Read “Box-to-box Mounting” in Section 2.4 and
and RFX-RI (J1) as illustrated above.
refer to Figure 2.13 prior to connecting the cable.
1. Thread the connector cable through the back of
the RFX-BX and the cover of the RFX-R.
2. Attach the connector cable to the interface
connection on the RFX-R board and J1 on the RFX.
Figure 2.8 Connecting the Receiver Connector Cable
Attaching the RFX-R Cover

The cover for the RFX-R enclosure must be attached with screws to the backbox. Refer to Figure
2.9 for instructions.
For box-to-box mounting, refer to Figure 2.12.
1. Place the cover over the front of the

backbox.
2. Fasten the cover to the box with four 4-40
screws with star-washers.
Fasten here.
Fasten here.
Figure 2.9 Attaching the RFX-R Cover
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Remote Interface (RFX-RI) Installation
2.3 Remote Interface (RFX-RI)

Enclosure Mounting
The RFX-RI Remote Interface is installed in the bottom of an RFX-R enclosure whenever the
RFX-R is remote from the RFX or if more than one RFX-R is connected to a single RFX. Figure
2.10 illustrates the installation process.
J1
RFXRIinsta.cdr
TB1
RFXRIinst.cdr
The RFX-RI attaches to the RFX-R box using Place the RFX-RI over the standoffs, and
the two aluminum standoffs supplied. It rests on fasten with two 4-40 screw with star-
the third nylon standoff, which supplies support, washers.
but it does not attach to this standoff.
Figure 2.10 Installing a Remote Interface
Connections
The RFX-RI Remote Interface must be connected to the RFX-R Wireless Receiver with the
receiver connector cable. Refer to Figure 2.8 A for instructions.
The RFX-RI Remote Interface must also be connected to the RFX. These connections provide the
RFX with information from the RFX-RI, and they provide power to the RFX-R. Refer to Figure
2.11 for connections between an RFX and a remote RFX-RI. Table 2.1 gives wire length
specifications for these connections. Up to four RFX-RI’s may be used with one RFX. The
RFX-RI at the end of the circuit requires a 120 ohm end-of-line resistor, part number 71244,
installed as in Figure 2.11.
TB3
TB1 TB1
RFX-RI RFX-RI
120 ohm
RFX Use twisted-pair wire. EOL resistor
(P/N 71244)
on RFX-RI
at the end of
the circuit
Figure 2.11 RFX Interface to RFX-RI Remote Interface Connections.
Wire Gauge Maximum Distance with Selected Wire Gauge in Feet (Meters)
AWG (mm2) 1 RFX-RI 2 RFX-RI 3 RFX-RI 4 RFX-RI
12 (3.25) 7,000 (2,134) 3,000 (914) 2,000 (610) 1,850 (564)
14 (2.00) 4,200 (1,280) 2,100 (640) 1,400 (427) 1,000 (305)
16 (1.30) 2,850 (869) 1,400 (427) 975 (297) 700 (213)
18 (0.75) 1,775 (541) 900 (274) 575 (175) 400 (122)
20 (0.51) 1,100 (335) 500 (152) 350 (107) 250 (76)
22 (0.32) 700 (213) 300 (91) 200 (61) 125 (38)
Table 2.1 RFX to RFX-RI Maximum Distance Table
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Installation Mounting the RFX-BX and RFX-R Enclosures
2.4 Mounting the RFX-BX and RFX-R Enclosures

The RFX-BX must be mounted within ten feet of the FACP and within the same room unless
operating in FlashScan mode on an NFS-640 or NFS-3030 with the software compatibilities described in
Table 1.1 on page 9. The RFX may then be placed in a remote location with an RFX-R
The dimensions and backbox cutouts and fasteners are identical for each enclosure. Refer to Figure
2.12 below.
Wall Mounting
1.687 in. Holes
(42.8 mm)
7.50 in. Box-to-box

(190.5 mm) Mounting
Holes
RFXBXdim.cdr
9.125 in.
(231.8 mm)
Figure 2.12 Enclosure Dimensions
Wall Mounting Either Enclosure

Mount the RFX-BX or RFX-R enclosure in a clean, dry, vibration-free area where extreme
temperatures are not encountered. The area should be readily accessible with sufficient room to easily
install and maintain the equipment. Sufficient knockouts are provided for wiring convenience. Mark
and predrill the top two mounting holes.
1. Install two fasteners in the holes with screw heads protruding.
2. Mount the enclosure on these two fasteners.
3. Secure the mounting by drilling the bottom two mounting holes and fastening.
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Box-to-box Mounting
The RFX-BX and RFX-R enclosures may be fastened together to form a single box. Refer to
Figure 2.13 for instructions.
RFXlocmdb.cdr
RFXlocmda.cdr
RFXlocmd.cdr
Fasten
here
Fasten here
and on other
side.
1. Fasten the RFX-BX to the RFX- 2. Mount the RFX-R enclosure to the 4. Place the RFX-R cover over the
R cover using the box-to-box wall: install RFX-RI if necessary. RFX-R enclosure. Fasten the cover to
mounting holes and four 4-40 3. Thread and attach the connector cable the enclosure with four 4-40 screws
screws with star- washers. supplied as described in Figure 2.8 B. with star-washers.
Note: The RFX-R cover label Make the connections between the RFX
covers the screw holes, and must and RFX-RI if necessary as described in
be punctured with a sharp object to Figure 2.11.
allow the screws through.
Figure 2.13 Box-to-box Mounting
2.5 Wireless Monitor Module

The 5817CB module comes with instructions for mounting the unit. Follow these instructions for
wall mounting. The sections below describe how to wire the module, and what DIP switch settings
to use before and after the module enrolls with the panel.
Note: Only one initiating device shall be connected to a 5817CB wireless monitor module.
Connections to a Pull Station

Refer to the figure below to wire the module to a pull station listed for use with the FACP.
Wire cannot exceed 20 feet (6.096 m)
5817CB from module to pull station
Primary Loop 1 terminals
Manual Pull Station
470K
ELR
Supervised
Figure 2.14 Module Connections
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Installation Wireless Monitor Module
Setting the DIP Switches

Place the DIP switches in the settings
indicated at right. Once set, they should not
ON
be changed. Switch 1 Always ON
1
Installation note: Switch 1 may be set to OFF Switch 2 Always ON
2
during installation if repeating transmissions Switch 3 Always ON
3
from wireless devices interfere with the
RFXmodipsw.cdr
installation process. However, Switch 1 must Switch 4 Always OFF
4
be set back to ON immediately after
installation.
Figure 2.15 5817CBModule DIP Switch Settings
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Overview Programming
Section 3 Programming
3.1 Overview
The RFX Wireless Interface is programmed with the three easily-accessed push-buttons on the
RFX board. Programming menus and entry choices appear on the 16-character Liquid Crystal
Display (LCD) on the RFX.
Programming with Push-buttons
Pushing the UP (SW2) or DOWN (SW3) push-button allows the programmer to scroll through
information available in the menu. Holding the push-button down during FACP address
assignment allows continuous scrolling. Pushing the ENTER/PROGRAM (SW1) push-button
allows the programmer to enter the programming mode or to make a programming entry.
Saving Data
To save programmed data, the programmer must scroll and exit all menus until EXIT
PROGRAMMING appears, then press ENTER. Once the ENTER button is pressed, the RFX will
begin storing the programming in memory, and will display several status screens that require no
action. When the RFX displays POWER DOWN UNIT, the RFX has saved all programming. It
must then be powered down by removing either its external or SLC power. The power can then be
reapplied to use the new programming.
Timing Out
If no programming occurs for five minutes, the RFX exits programming mode automatically,
disregarding entries, unless
• the program is in the ENROLL DEVICES or EVALUATION MODE menu. The programmer
must select EXIT in either of these menus or the RFX will remain in programming mode.
• there are no devices programmed into the RFX. The programmer must program a device or the RFX
will remain in programming.
Preprogramming Preparations
Prior to programming, record all the devices, their serial numbers, locations, and addresses on a
copy of the log sheet provided for that purpose at the end of this chapter.
SLC Communications
The RFX will halt SLC communication to the FACP during RFX programming.
Acknowledgement Screens
Programming commands and choices are described in this chapter, but not acknowledgment
screens. When the ENTER/PROGRAM button is pushed to issue a command or make a choice, an
acknowledgement may appear on the screen. For example, after ENTER/PROGRAM is pushed
while ADD REMOTE RCVR1? is on the screen, RCVR 1= REMOTE will appear on the screen as an
acknowledgement that the change has been made. Pushing any button while an acknowledgement
is displayed will return the programmer to the menu.
Menus
Figure 3.1 below shows the five main programming menus, and the pages and figure numbers that
provide detailed information.
Main Menu Selection Refer to this page and

figure for more information:
During intial programming, when no devices have
been enrolled, the RFX enters programming mode
ALTER PARAMETER? Page 26, Figure 3.2
automatically upon power-up, displaying the
ALTER PARAMETER? screen when ready. ENROLL DEVICES? Page 28, Figure 3.3
RF DEVICE MENU? Page 31, Figure 3.4

When devices are already present in the RFX
memory, the programmer must press Enter/ EVALUATION MODE? Page 34, Figure 3.5
Program to enter program mode . EXIT PROGRAMMING Page 35, Figure 3.6
Figure 3.1 RFX Program Menus Schematic
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Programming The Alter Parameter Menu
3.2 The Alter Parameter Menu

The Alter Parameter menu configures the RFX for a specific fire alarm control panel (FACP),
enters and/or addresses the wireless receivers and the supervisory monitor module, and gives the
choice of recording or ignoring unprogrammed devices. Figure 3.2 below is a schematic of the
RFX programming commands for the ALTER PARAMETER? menu.
ALTER PARAMETER?
PANEL SELECT?
FACP?
ENROLL DEVICES?
ADD LOCAL RCV?
EXIT?
RF DEVICE MENU?
ADD REMOTE RCV1?
EVALUATION MODE?
DEL REMOTE RCV1?
EXIT PROGRAMMING
ADD REMOTE RCV2?
DEL REMOTE RCV2?
ADD REMOTE RCV3?
DEL REMOTE RCV3?
ADD REMOTE RCV4?
DEL REMOTE RCV4?
SELECT SPRV ADDR

SPRV ADD=Mnnn
RECORD UNPRG?
IGNORE UNPRG?
EXIT?
Figure 3.2 Alter Parameter Menu

As the RFX powers up, a series of initializing displays appear that require no action.
• When programming the RFX for the first time (that is, when there are no devices programmed
yet), the first programming message to appear and remain on the RFX LCD is the following:
ALTER PARAMETER?
This message will remain on the screen until programming action is taken. It will not “time-
out” unless there is at least one programmed device.
• When programming the RFX after devices have previously been programmed into memory,
the blinking message RFX OPERATING will display onscreen and the ENTER/PROGRAM
push-button must be pressed to enter programming mode.
Choosing the Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) Type

Press ENTER/PROGRAM. The following display will appear;
PANEL SELECT?
Press ENTER/PROGRAM.
Using the UP or DOWN push-button, SCROLL until the FACP name appears on the display.
Press ENTER to select the firepanel. The panel parameters will be automatically configured by the RFX.
Press ENTER to return to the ALTER PARAMETER? menu.
If the programmer has entered the “PANEL SELECT” menu by mistake and wishes to exit from it,
use the DOWN push-button to SCROLL until the following screen appears:
EXIT?
Press ENTER.
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Addressing the Wireless Receivers

One RFX can communicate with up to four wireless device receivers. Each receiver must be
assigned a different RFX address: the addresses are LOCAL, 1, 2, 3 or 4. The LOCAL address is
reserved for use only when there is an RFX and one RFX-R with no RFX-RI.
Notes:
1. The address switches on each RFX-R wireless receiver must be set to match the address assigned to that RFX-R at the
RFX. See Figure 2.7 for switch settings.
2. If “LOCAL” has been chosen as the address, addresses 1, 2, 3, or 4 can not be chosen.
SCROLL up or down to individually display receiver addressing choices. If there is an RFX with
only one RFX-R and no RFX-RI, the following selection must be chosen for the receiver:
ADD LOCAL RCVR?
The factory default is to Local, so the above screen will not appear unless changing from remote
back to local.
Press ENTER to choose this address.
If an RFX-RI is mounted in the wireless receiver enclosure, a REMOTE address must be selected.
The “n” shown in the LCD message below represents the address number 1, 2, 3 or 4. SCROLL
until the desired address appears.
Note: It is not necessary to address the RFX-R wireless receivers sequentially, but it is necessary that the address match the
address switch settings on the RFX-R wireless receiver.
The ”n” space shown will display

ADD REMOTE RCVn address number 1, 2, 3, or 4
Press ENTER to select the address. Continue in this manner until all RFX-R wireless receivers are addressed.
Selecting the Monitor Address

The RFX contains a built-in monitor that provides a supervisory message to the FACP when a
wireless device transmits certain trouble messages.
! CAUTION: This monitor must be programmed at the FACP as a tracking supervisory Type ID.
Do not use any other Type ID. (Refer to "Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) Programming" on page
35).
SCROLL until the following message appears:
SELECT SPRV ADDR
Press ENTER. The following message will appear:

The ”nnn” spaces shown will
display FACP addresses in
SPRV ADD=Mnnn sequence as you scroll. For
panels with 99 addresses, only
two digits (nn) will appear.
SCROLL to assign an SLC address. The RFX will display the appropriate number of FACP
addresses; one through 99 for all panels that operate only in CLIP (Classic Interface Protocol)
mode, one through 159 for panels that can operate SLC loops in either FlashScan™ mode or CLIP
mode. Stop scrolling at the FACP address desired. Press ENTER to assign that address to the
monitor.
Recording or Ignoring Unprogrammed Devices

Occasionally a situation may arise where a device that has not been programmed into the RFX will
transmit to the RFX. This situation is handled by the RFX in a manner determined by the RECORD
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UNPRG? and IGNORE UNPRG? settings in the Alter Parameter menu.

• RECORD UNPRG? setting - The RFX arrives from the factory programmed with this setting.
The serial number of enrolled devices programmed with REJECT & IGNORE are logged into
a “rejected” database. Whenever the RFX receives a transmission from a device listed in this
database it will ignore the transmission. An unprogrammed device that has not been logged
into the “rejected” database with the REJECT & IGNORE command will generate a trouble to
the panel whenever it transmits to the RFX. (Note that a device that is programmed into the
RFX using the ACCEPT & PRGM will not generate a trouble to the panel whenever it
transmits)
A device may be removed from the “rejected” database by deleting it using the DEL
REJECTD DET? or DEL REJECTD MOD? command in the RF Device Menu.
• IGNORE UNPRG? setting - This setting directs the RFX to ignore any unprogrammed or
unknown devices that transmit to it. The “rejected” database does not exist for this setting, and
menu items related to adding or removing devices from this database will not display. (The
menu items that do not display are highlighted by bolded lines in the Enroll Devices -Figure
3.3 - and RF Device Menu -Figure 3.4). Whenever the RFX receives a transmission from an
unprogrammed or unknown device it will not generate a message to the FACP.
Unprogrammed devices will log in during enrollment, and may be viewed by scrolling through
the device lists in the Enroll Devices menu after an enrollment. It is also possible to find
unprogrammed devices during an evaluation. All devices that successfully transmit during the
Evaluation Mode process are logged and can be reviewed by the tester to determine if any
devices are not programmed.
To changed the RFX from its factory setting of RECORD UNPRG?, scroll within the Alter
Parameter menu to the following message:
IGNORE UNPRG?
Press ENTER.
To record unprogrammed devices again, scroll within the Alter Parameter menu to the following message:
RECORD UNPRG?
Press ENTER
Exit the Alter Parameter Menu

Scroll through the Alter Parameter menu selections until the following screen appears.:
EXIT?
Press ENTER.
3.3 Enroll Devices Menu

The Enroll Devices menu directs the RFX to read the messages from wireless devices in its range.
Note: Wireless devices must be installed with batteries prior to this step, or they will not transmit information to the RFX.
Refer to the documentation that comes with each device for installation instructions.
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ALTER PARAMETER?
ENROLL DEVICES?
READING RF DATA
RF DEVICE MENU?
RF ENROLL DONE
Dnnnnnnn ACCEPT?
EVALUATION MODE? ACCEPT & PRGM?
DET ADDR=nnn
EXIT PROGRAMMING REJECT & IGNORE?
SKIP TO NEXT?
DELETE DEVICE?
Mnnnnnnn ACCEPT?
ACCEPT & PRGM?
MOD ADDR=nnn
REJECT & IGNORE?
SKIP TO NEXT?
DELETE DEVICE?
EXIT?
The menu selections highlighted with bolded lines do not appear when the RFX is set to ignore unprogrammed devices.
Figure 3.3 Enroll Devices Menu
SCROLL down from the “ALTER PARAMETER?” menu until the following message appears:
ENROLL DEVICES?
Press ENTER.
Note: Once ENROLL DEVICES has been chosen, the RFX will remain in programming mode until the programmner exits
the ENROLL DEVICES menu. The RFX will not exit program mode automatically.
The following display will appear:
READING RF DATA
“READING RF DATA”will display until the first device is logged. The RFX will then display
“Dnnnnnnn LOGGED” or “Mnnnnnnn LOGGED“ depending on the device type for each new
device the RFX detects. (The n’s in the messages will appear as the unique serial number of the
device that is enrolling).
There are two methods of enrolling devices on the RFX system.
Method 1 - Leave the RFX in this state for 2-1/2 hours. The receiver will gather all the device
serial numbers in this time.
Method 2 - Leave the RFX in this state and push the test button on each device so it will enroll
immediately. This method should be used to add devices after initial programming, so they will
enroll immediately.
The following message will automatically appear after 2-1/2 hours when Method 1 is used for
device enrollment. It will remain on the LCD until further programming is performed. The
programmer must press the UP or DOWN button and hold it down until the following message
appears if Method 2 is used for device enrollment.
RF ENROLL DONE
Note: If the RFX is powered down after devices have enrolled, but before any programming action has been taken (i.e.,
accepting, addressing, or rejecting) and the menu system exited, the enrollment record will be erased in the RFX, and
enrollment must take place again.
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Programming Enroll Devices Menu
Accepting and Addressing Devices

Each device that automatically enrolls with the RFX must be checked to determine whether it
belongs with that RFX. A device from another RFX may have enrolled in the RFX being
programmed if it is within range. As each device number appears on the display, the programmer
has the option of accepting or rejecting it as a device belonging to the RFX being programmed.
Refer to the “RFX Wireless Device Logsheet” filled out during device installation to make this
determination.
Note: Devices can be rejected only if the program is set to record unprogrammed devices (RECORD UNPRG? selection in
the Alter Parameter menu).
After the device has been accepted, it must then be given an FACP address.
Press ENTER to begin the process of accepting and addressing, rejecting, or deleting each device.
The following message will appear:
The first digit will be either D
for detector or M for module
The seven “n” spaces will appear
as the unique seven digit serial Dnnnnnnn ACCEPT?
number of the device.
Press ENTER.
SCROLL to the following display to accept the device.
ACCEPT & PRGM?
Press ENTER.The following display will appear:

This field will contain The ”nnn” spaces shown will
either MOD for module MOD ADDR = nnn display FACP addresses in
or DET for detector sequence as you scroll
SCROLL to assign an address to the device. The RFX will display the appropriate number of
FACP addresses; one through 99 for all panels that operate only in CLIP (Classic Interface
Protocol) mode, one through 159 for panels that can operate SLC loops in either FlashScan mode
or CLIP mode. Stop scrolling at the FACP address desired.
Press ENTER to assign that address to the device.
If a device on the RFX should not be enrolled there, two options are available for deleting it.
Option 1 - If the device that should not be enrolled on the RFX is likely to enroll itself again once
deleted, (e.g., a wireless device from another building that is within range of this RFX), SCROLL
until the following screen appears:
REJECT & IGNORE?
Press ENTER. A device that is rejected and ignored in this manner will not generate an LCD
trouble message of “UNPRGRMD DEVICE” if it attempts to re-enroll on the RFX.
Note: This message will not appear if the RFX has been programmed to ignore unprogrammed devices (IGNORE UNPRG?
setting in Alter Parameter menu.)
Option 2 - If the device is not likely to enroll itself again once it is deleted, SCROLL until the
following screen appears:
DELETE DEVICE?
Press ENTER. A device that is deleted in this manner will generate an LCD trouble message of
“UNPRGRMD DEVICE” if it re-enrolls and the RFX is programmed to record unprogrammed
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devices (RECORD UNPRG? setting in the Alter Parameter menu).

The next device serial number will appear on the LCD for acceptance and addressing, rejection, or
deletion. Repeat until all devices have been programmed.
SCROLL to the following message and press ENTER to exit from the enroll menus.
EXIT?
3.4 RF Device Menu - Modifying Device Data

Device information can be changed, or devices can be deleted within the RFX to accommodate any
changes required after initial programming.
To enter programming mode, press the ENTER/PROGRAM button. Scroll down to the RF
DEVICE MENU? selection and press ENTER. Refer to the figure below for the RF Device Menu.
ALTER PARAMETER?
ENROLL DEVICES?
RF DEVICE MENU?
REMAP DETECTOR?
REMAP Dnnnnnnn?
EVALUATION MODE? REMAP:Dnnn>Dnnn
EXIT?
EXIT PROGRAMMING?
REMAP MODULE?
REMAP Mnnnnnnn?
REMAP:Mnnn>Mnnn
EXIT?
DEL RF DETECTOR?
DEL DET nnn?
EXIT?
DEL RF MODULE?
DEL MOD nnn?
EXIT?
ADD UNPRG DEV?

Dnnnnnnn ACCEPT?
ACCEPT & PRGM?
DET ADDR=nnn
REJECT & IGNORE?
SKIP TO NEXT?
DELETE DEVICE?
Mnnnnnnn ACCEPT?
ACCEPT & PRGM?
MOD ADDR=nnn
REJECT & IGNORE?
SKIP TO NEXT?
DELETE DEVICE?
EXIT?
DEL REJECTD DET?

Dnnnnnnn DELETE?
EXIT?
DEL REJECTD MOD?

Mnnnnnnn DELETE?
EXIT?
DEL ALL DEV?

ARE YOU SURE?
EXIT?
The menu selections highlighted with bolded lines do not appear when the RFX is set to ignore unprogrammed devices.
Figure 3.4 RF Device Menu
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Programming RF Device Menu - Modifying Device Data
Changing Device Data

To change the FACP address of a device, SCROLL until the following message appears:
RF DEVICE MENU?
Press ENTER.
SCROLL until the following message appears on the display:
REMAP DETECTOR? or REMAP MODULE?
Press ENTER. SCROLL until the unique seven-digit serial number of the device to be changed
appears where the “n”s appear in the following screen:
The seven “n” spaces will
D (for detector) or M (for
appear as the unique seven
module) will appear in this field, REMAP Dnnnnnnn? digit serial number of the device.
depending on device type.
Press ENTER. The following screen will appear. The first three “n”s will appear as the current
FACP address of the device. The second three “n”s will change as the programmer scrolls up or
down until the desired FACP address appears in these positions.
D (for detector) or M (for module) will appear in
these fields, depending on device type.
The second three “n”
The first three “n” spaces will
appear as the current FACP REMAP:Mnnn>Mnnn spaces will change during
the scroll process.
address of the device.
Press ENTER to select the new address. The RFX will return to the Remap selection. Repeat for all
devices that require remapping.
If the remap menu has been entered by mistake, it may be exited by scrolling to the following display:
EXIT?
Press ENTER.
Deleting a Device
To delete a device that has already been programmed into the RFX, SCROLL while in the
“ALTER PARAMETER?” menu until the following message appears:
RF DEVICE MENU?
Press ENTER.
SCROLL until the following message appears on the screen:
DEL RF DETECTOR? or DEL RF MODULE?
Press ENTER. Scroll until the following screen appears:

DET or MOD will appear in this
field, depending on which device DEL DET nnn?
was selected in the step above.
SCROLL until the detector FACP address appears. Press ENTER to delete the device. The RFX
will return to the delete menu. Repeat for all devices that require deletion.
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If the delete menu has been entered by mistake, it may be exited by scrolling to the following display:
EXIT?
Press ENTER.
Unprogrammed Devices that Transmit During RFX Operation
Note: The ADD UNPRG DEV, DEL REJECTD DET?, and DEL REJECTD MOD menu items are available only when the
RFX is programmed to record unprogrammed devices (RECORD UNPRG? setting in the Alter Status menu).
While the RFX is operating, situations may arise where a compatible unprogrammed device may
transmit to a receiver and cause an open circuit trouble at the panel. For instance, the installer may have
forgotten to program a device, or an unwanted device may transmit to the RFX but can’t be located
(perhaps it is in a drawer or has fallen behind a cabinet), or a device from an RFX in another building
may be carried within transmission range for repair or cleaning and transmit. All of the above examples
would cause an open circuit trouble at the panel on the RFX supervisory module.
To deal with any of these situations, SCROLL while in the “ALTER PARAMETER?” menu until
the following message appears::
RF DEVICE MENU?
Press ENTER. SCROLL until the following message appears::
ADD UNPRG DEV?
Press ENTER. You will enter the same menu as described in “Accepting and Addressing Devices”
in the “Enroll Devices Menu” section.
Deleting an Unprogrammed Rejected Device
Occasionally it may be necessary to change the status of a device that has been programmed into the RFX
with the “Reject and Ignore”command. For example, the installer may wish the RFX to accept the device as
programmed, or the device may break and need replacement with a new device with a new serial number.
To delete a device that has already been programmed into the RFX with the “Reject and Ignore” command,
SCROLL while in the “ALTER PARAMETER?” menu until the following message appears:
RF DEVICE MENU?
Press ENTER.
DEL REJECTD DET? DEL REJECTED MOD?
Press ENTER. The following screen will appear. Scroll until the unique seven-digit serial number
of the device to be deleted appears:
D for detector or M for module will The seven “n” spaces will appear
appear in this field depending on the Dnnnnnnn DELETE? as the unique seven digit serial
device chosen in the previous step. number of the device.
Press ENTER to delete the device. The RFX will return to the delete menu. Repeat until all
required devices are deleted.
If the delete menu has been entered by mistake, it may be exited by scrolling to the following display:
EXIT?
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Press ENTER.
Changing Monitor Module Data
To change the monitor supervisory address information, start at the “ALTER PARAMETER?”
screen. Press “ENTER/PROGRAM”. Readdress the module according to the directions in the
“Selecting the Monitor Address” section on page 27.
To Clear Programming
All programming may be cleared from the RFX with the following commands.
Scroll through the “ALTER PARAMETER?” menu to the following screen:
RF DEVICE MENU?
Press ENTER.
Scroll until the following message appears:
DELETE ALL DEV?
Press ENTER. The following message will appear:
ARE YOU SURE?
Press ENTER to return the RFX to factory default programming.
3.5 Testing Device Transmission

The wireless devices can be tested for transmission by placing the RFX in Installer Evaluation
mode as described below, then pressing the test alarm button on each device to be tested. Each
device that successfully transmits during this test will be logged, and the log can be reviewed by the
tester to determine if any devices are not transmitting.
The Evaluation Mode Menu appears in the figure below.
ALTER PARAMETER?
ENROLL DEVICES?
RF DEVICE MENU?
EVALUATION MODE?
INSTALLER EVAL
Dnnnnnnn LOGGED
EXIT PROGRAMMING?
Mnnnnnnn LOGGED
EXIT
Figure 3.5 Evaluation Mode Menu

SCROLL through the “ALTER PARAMETER?” menu until the following message appears:
EVALUATION MODE?
Press ENTER.
Note: Once Evaluation Mode has started, the RFX will remain in programming mode until the installer exits Evaluation
Mode. The RFX will not exit Program Mode automatically.
-INSTALLER EVAL-
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While this message remains on the screen, push the test alarm buttons for at least five seconds on
all the devices to be tested. When all device test alarm buttons have been pushed, return to the RFX
and press ENTER. The following message will appear:
D for detector or M for monitor will The seven “n” spaces will appear
appear depending on the type of Dnnnnnnn LOGGED as the unique seven digit serial
device logging in. number of the device.
SCROLL to see the device serial numbers that logged in during testing. Compare the serial
numbers in this log with the serial numbers of the devices tested to determine if any are missing
from the log.
To exit from this menu, SCROLL until the following message appears, then press ENTER.
EXIT?
3.6 Exit Programming (Save Command)

The Exit Programming menu selection will simultaneously save all data from the programming
session and exit the RFX from programming mode.
ALTER PARAMETER?
ENROLL DEVICES?
RF DEVICE MENU?
EVALUATION MODE?
EXIT PROGRAMMING
Figure 3.6 Exit Programming

Scroll down the main menu selections until the following message appears
EXIT PROGRAMMING
Press ENTER. Once the ENTER button is pressed, the RFX wll begin storing the programming in
memory, and will display several status screens that require no action. When the RFX displays POWER
DOWN UNIT, the RFX has saved all programming. It must then be powered down by removing either
its external or SLC power. The power can then be reapplied to use the new programming.
3.7 Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) Programming

A Type ID must be programmed into the FACP for each wireless detector and module, and for the
built-in supervisory module. Depending on the FACP, there may be several Type IDs from which
to choose, some designed especially for RF devices. Choose the Type ID according to the
following general parameters.
•Select a photo detector Type ID for each wireless detector.
•Select a monitor Type ID for each wireless monitor.
•Select a tracking supervisory Type ID for the built-in supervisory monitor.
Refer to the programming section of the appropriate FACP manual for descriptions of Type IDs
and further instructions.
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Programming Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) Programming
RFX Wireless Device Logsheet
FACP Receiver
Device Type Serial Number Device Location
Address Address
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Section 4 Operation
Wireless devices report to the panel in the same manner as wired devices. To provide information in the
FACP display that a device is wireless, include an indicator in the custom label for that device.
Note: Alarm verification will not function with the RFX Interface wireless devices.
4.1 LCD Messages
The RFX LCD will display device(s) in alarm or trouble, along with any messages associated with
the trouble or alarm. It will also display status and test messages.
Table 4.1 gives LCD messages, message explanations, and recommended action.
LCD MESSAGE Message Explanation Recommended Action

The system is operating normally without alarms or troubles when this
message blinks on and off approximately every 2 seconds. If it blinks
RFX Operating alternately with any of the messages below, refer to that message
None.
explanation and recommended action.
A detector indicates the presence of smoke or heat. An alarm message
ALARM:Smoke has been sent to the FACP.
Follow alarm procedures.
ALARM: Fire Pull Normally Open contact device closed. Follow alarm procedures.
The test button on a detector has been pressed for test purposes. An
DET: Test Alarm alarm message has been sent to the FACP.
Reset the FACP to clear this alarm.
A wireless device has not been heard from for 4 hours. Possible Check the device for functionality. Test
DET: Lost Signal causes: device out of range; powered down; or defective. if necessary.
MOD: Lost Signal Same explanation as above. Same recommended action as above.
Restore the device onto its base. Reset
A detector has been removed from its base. A trouble and a
DET: RF Tamper supervisory message have been sent to the FACP.
the FACP to clear the trouble and
supervisory messages.
Restore the device onto its base, or
A module cover has been removed. A trouble and a supervisory
MOD: RF Tamper message have been sent to the FACP.
replace cover. Reset the FACP to clear
the trouble and supervisory messages.
Refer to the device installation document for
DET: Maintenance A detector requires maintenance.
maintenance procedures.
The ambient temperature is below 50oF. Determine that the temperature is within
operating parameters of the detector
DET: Low Temp batteries. If not, relocate the detector or
adjust the heating.
DET: Low Battery A detector’s battery is low. Replace the detector battery.
MOD: Low Battery A module’s battery is low. Replace the module battery.
No action is necessary. However, the installer
An incompatible wireless device is being detected by the RFX.
? Unknown Device Possible causes: existing incompatible wireless devices in building.
may wish to remove the incompatible device
or place it in another area.
Program the device into the RFX (either
A compatible wireless device is within range of the receiver, but is not
as accepted or rejected), or physically
Unprgramd Device programmed into the RFX. An open circuit trouble will be produced at
remove the device. Reset the FACP to
the FACP on the supervisory module.
clear the trouble.
LOCAL receiver not communicating. Possible causes: broken or Check connections, verify address switch
RECEIVER TROUBLE disconnected receiver connector; address switch setting on receiver settings. If trouble does not clear, call service
incorrect; or possible defective receiver. department for advice.
SLC FAILURE No SLC communication has been detected in 20 seconds. Check wiring connections.
RCV1 TROUBLE
Receiver not communicating. Possible causes: broken or disconnected Check connections, verify address switch
RCV2 TROUBLE receiver connector; address switch setting on receiver incorrect; settings, check wiring. If trouble does
RCV3 TROUBLE broken or incorrect connection to RFX-RI, J1; or possible defective not clear, call service department for
receiver. advice.
RCV4 TROUBLE
Table 4.1 RFX LCD Messages
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4.2 Trouble and Alarm Messages at the FACP
The RFX Interface forwards trouble and alarm messages to the FACP. Troubles will register as
Invalid Reply at the FACP for CLIP-only panels and the AFC-600. NFS-640 and NFS-3030 will
give more detailed information.
Communications Loss - If there is a communications loss with an RFX initiating device (shown as
a LOST SIGNAL message at the RFX), the panel will resound within 4 hours if the
communications loss is not fixed.
4.3 Testing the RFX Wireless System

Refer to the Testing Device Transmission section, page 34, in the programming section of this
manual for instructions on testing device transmission.
Refer to the appropriate FACP manual for instructions on Walk Test.
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INDEX
Numerics DP-400, see Dress Panel

DP-DISP 11, 12
29085, ferrite bead 16 DP-DISP, see Dress Panel
5817CB Wireless Monitor Module 10, 14 Dress Panel
number of, per panel 9 ADP-4/-4B 11, 15, 18
71244, See End-of-Line Resistor, 120 ohm 21 DP-400 11, 15, 18
75543, see Connector Cable DP-DISP 11, 15, 18
RFX-DP 11, 12
A RFX-DP Mounting 18
ABF-2/-2B 11, 12, 18
ABF-4/-4B 11, 12, 18 E
ABF-4/-4B, see Enclosure Enclosure
ABS-2D/-2DR 11, 12, 18 ABF-2/-2B 11, 15, 18
ABS-2D/-2DR, see Enclosure ABF-4/-4B 11, 15, 18
Accepting Devices 30 ABS-2D/-2DR 11, 15, 18
add devices 29 RFX-BX 11, 12
ADDRESS Switches 12 RFX-R 11, 22, 23
Settings 19, 27 End-of-line resistor, 120 ohm 15, 21
Addressing Enroll Devices Menu 28
Monitor 27 enrollment record, erasure 29
Wireless devices 30 Exit Programming 35
Wireless Receivers 27
ADP-4/-4B 11, 12 F
ADP-4/-4B, see Dress Panel
Features 9
AFC-600 9
Ferrite bead 11, 12, 16
AFP-100 9
Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) Programming 35
AFP1010 9
FlashScan 27, 30
AFP-200 9
FlashScan, firmware revisions for NFS FACP compati-
AFP-300/400 9
bility 9
Alter Parameter Menu 26
AM2020 9
Antennae, attaching 19
I
IN/OUT Resistor Switch 11
B setting 15
Batteries, see Replacement batteries
Battery calculation information 9
L
Box-to-box Mounting 23 LED, Radio Frequency Indicator 13
Liquid Crystal Display 11, 25
C Messages 37
LITHRF-3V 14
Caution, 345 MHz 10
Local mode 11, 27
Clear Programming 34
Local, see Local mode
CLIP (Classic Interface Protocol) 27, 30
Logsheet for wireless devices 36
Communication loss, RFX initiating device 38
Connections
RFX 11
M
RFX-R to RFX-RI 21 Menus
RFX-R with cable 20 Alter Parameter 26
Connector Cable P/N 75543 11, 13, 19 Modifying Data 32
Installing 20 Modifying Device Data 31
Cover, RFX-R, attaching the 20 Monitor
Address, Selecting 27
D Monitor Module, wireless 14
Monitor, built-in
Deleting a Device 32
FACP Type ID 27
Deleting an Unprogrammed Rejected Device 33
Mounting
Detector, wireless 13
Box-to-box 23
DP-400 11, 12
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INDEX
RFX board 17
RFX-BX and RFX-R Enclosures 22
T
See also Dress Panel Testing Device Transmission 34
Testing the RFX Wireless System 38
N Trim Rings, See Enclosure 18
Trouble and Alarm Messages at the FACP 38
NFS-3030 9
NFS-640 9
U
P Unprogrammed Device, recording or ignoring 27
Panel resound, in 4 hours 38
Panels, See FACP compatibility 9
W
Power requirement information 9 Walk Test 38
Power Select Switch 11, 15 Wire Length Specification 21
Powering the RFX Wireless Interface 15 Wireless module
Programming 25–35 Connections to pull station 23
Acknowledgement screens 25 Wireless Receiver ( See also RFX-R) 19
Choosing FACP Type 26 Wireless Receiver Assembly, see RFX-R
FACP 35
RFX 25–35
RFX Program Schematic 25
See also Addressing
timeout 25, 26
Pull station, connections to wireless module 23
Push-buttons, programming 11, 25
R
Related Documentation 10
Replacement batteries for wireless devices 14
RFX board 11, 15
see also Mounting 17
RFX firmware revisions 9
RFX Wireless Interface 11
345 MHz Caution 10
components 11
range 9
reception contingency 9
RFX-BX, see Enclosure 12
RFX-DP, see Dress Panel
RFX-R 11, 12, 13
see also Enclosure, Mounting
RFX-RI 11, 13, 21
required when 10
See also Mounting 21
S
Scrolling, how to 25
SDRF-751 Wireless Detector 10, 13
number of, per panel 9
Serial Number 13
SLC
connections to RFX 11
sample RFX configurations on 10
Specifications 9
Supervisory Monitor 27, 35
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Notes
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Notes
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Table 1.1 Revision Compatibility

• Refer to Table 1.2 for the power requirements and

Power Select CONFIGURATION: SLC Current + 24V Power Supply

Table 1.2 SLC and +24V Power Supply Requirements

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One RFX-R mounted box-to-box Note: The RFX

One RFX-R mounted box-to-box

Four RFX-R’s with no box-to-box

1.3 Related Documentation

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1.4 RFX Wireless Interface

Interface Board (RFX)

Liquid Crystal Display IN/OUT Resistor Switch

Earth REF Ground

Figure 1.3 Interface Board (RFX)

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Figure 1.4 Boxes and Dress Panel

Dress Panel (RFX-DP)

Wireless Receiver Assembly (RFX-R)

Figure 1.5 RFX-R Wireless Receiver

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RFX-R assembly attaches here.

Remote Interface (RFX-RI)

+ 485 - GND PWR J1

Figure 1.6 RFX-RI Remote Interface Board

1.5 Wireless Devices

Wireless Smoke Detector

proper installation. Refer to the Programming section of this

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Wireless Monitor Module

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Setting the IN/OUT Resistor Switch for EIA-485 Termination

Set the resistor switch to IN

Set the resistor switch to OUT SW5

Figure 2.1 Setting the IN/OUT Resistor Switch

Powering the RFX Wireless Interface

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Wires wound one full

Figure 2.3 External Power Connections with Ferrite Bead

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Note: Be sure all power is removed and wiring is in place on the

1. Attach standoffs to PEM studs on

Figure 2.4 RFX Mounting

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Trim Ring for Enclosure for

Figure 2.5 RFX-DP Mounting

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2.2 Wireless Receiver (RFX-R)