RFXtrx USB RF transceiver User guide www.rfxcom.com Copyright 2011-2014, RFXCOM RFXtrx Version 4.
1. Table of Contents 1. 2. Table of Contents ................................................................................................................ 2 RFXtrx general information .................................................................................................. 3 2.1. RFXtrx315 supported protocols .................................................................................... 3 2.1.1. RFXtrx315 configured for 310MHz ..............................................................
2. RFXtrx general information The RFXtrx transceivers and RFXrec receivers are communicating over an USB port with the Home Automation application. The RFXtrx/rec is powered by the USB port. At startup the RFXtrx enters for 2 seconds the boot loader (red LED is on) and after this it starts the receive/transmit firmware. If valid (decode-able) packets are received the yellow LED will blink. The RFXtrx315 and the RFXrec433 are mainly for use in the US.
Temperature, humidity, weather sensors Alecto - WS1200 Cresta Digimax Hideki weather sensors Honeywell - TF-ATS34C La Crosse Lexibook - SM883 Maverick ET-732 BBQ/Smoke temperature NEXUS - I008T Opus XT300 /Imagintronix Soil sensor http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wireless-Soil-Moisture-Sensor/251380900939?pt=UK_Home_Garden_Garden_Plants_Fertiliser_CV&hash=item3a8778244b Oregon Scientific / Huger Prego P-8426 http://www.sunmarket.fi/tuote.
Appliance modules, dimmers, relays, LED controllers ANSLUT (learning mode) ByeByeStandBy Blyss lighting - http://www.castorama.fr/store/Prise-telecommandee-et-telecommande-BLYSS---Interieur-prod4470026.html Brennenstuhl Chacon - http://www.chacon.be/ CoCo (learning mode) - http://www.coco-technology.com/en/home/ Conrad RSL2 - http://www.conrad.com/ce/en/product/640466/FUNK-STECKDOSENSCHALTER-RSLR2 DI.O - http://www.di-o.be/ DomiaLite Ebode ELRO AB400/AB600 - http://www.elro.
2.2.2. Alphabetic list Important note: Ext firmware will not operate in the RFXtrx433.
Hasta old blind motors Hideki weather sensors HomeEasy EU (learning mode) Y Y Y Y Y BlindsT1 Hideki Y Y Y - Y Y Y HE EU Y Y Y Y Y - - Y Y Y Y Y Y Y AC ARC Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Hideki Y - Y - - - - Y Y Y Y - - Y Y Y Y AC Y Y Y Y Y ARC Y Y - Y - - - Y Y Y Y - - Y Y Y Y AC Y Y Y Y Y ARC Y Y Y Y Y LaCrosse Y - Y Y Y Hideki Y - Y Y Y AD Y Y Y Y Y - - Y Y Y Y Hideki Y - Y Y Y - - Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Meiantech
Philips SBC SP370 series Prego P-8426 http://www.sunmarket.fi/tuote.asp?TID=11990 Proluxx projection screen Proove Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y X10 - Y - Y Y - Y - BlindsT1 Y Y - Y - RSL Y - - - Y - - Y Y Y Y Y Y Y X10 X10 Y Y - - http://www.dx.com/ order nbr: 130913, 67412 * = receive only in Type2 used to get the RGB remote ID.
2.3. undec on This parameter is for internal use by RFXCOM!!! If new sensor types are released they will most probably not be decoded by the RFXtrx firmware. For this reason we have added the option to enable receive of undecoded messages. This function is only to enable RFXCOM to add this new sensor type in the firmware if possible. If “undec on” is enabled in normal use the application will receive a lot of undecoded messages mostly as a result of RF noise or disturbed RF packets.
2.4. Sensitivity influenced by enabled protocols The sensitivity of the receiver part is highly influenced by the number of protocols enabled. Lesser protocols enabled will make the receiver more sensitive for the enabled protocols. X10 ARC AC HomeEasy EU Meiantech/Atlantic Oregon ATI Visonic Mertik AD (LWRF) Hideki/UPM La Crosse FS20 ProGuard BlindsT0 BlindsT1/T2/T3 AE (Blyss) Rubicson FineOffset/Viking Lighting4 RSL Byron SX RFU6 Green = enabled by default 2.5.
2.6. Home Automation software For the list of Home Automation software that supports for the RFXtrx see the web site www.rfxcom.com 2.7. Dimensions The dimensions of the RFXtrx/RFXrec are: 83.5 x 42 x 15 mm Total height from bottom to antenna top is 122mm The dimensions of the RFXtrx433E are: 83 x 59 x 22 mm Total height from bottom to antenna top is 130mm 2.8. Electrical The RFXtrx is powered by the 5 Volt of the USB interface. Operating current; Receive mode: Transmit mode: 2.9. 28 mA (0.
3. Install the USB driver The RFXtrx has the FTDI FT232R USB interface chip installed. The USB drivers are available at http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm 4. Run RFXmngr or RFXflash on Linux under Mono Open a Terminal screen in Linux (Ctrl-Alt-T) Execute once: Install Mono: [sudo] apt-get install mono-runtime Install VisualBasic support under Mono: [sudo] apt-get install libmono-microsoft-visualbasic8.
5. RFXmngr test program The RFXmngr program supports decoding of received data and allows you to transmit commands. After the connection the RFXmngr program transmits a Reset and Get Status command so that it will know the RFXtrx type and configuration settings: Transmitter protocols are always enabled but receiver protocols can be disabled. This is very useful because the receiver will become more sensitive when protocols not used are disabled.
5.1. Receiver The RF protocols to be received can be configured on the Main tab at Set Mode. Click Save Settings to save the selected protocols in non-volatile memory of the RFXtrx. This configuration is now restored every time after a power up. Note that these settings are lost after a firmware update and need to be set again. The received RF data is decoded and displayed in the yellow window. Copyright 2011-2014, RFXCOM RFXtrx Version 4.
5.2. Transmitter The tabs after the Main tab are used to send commands to the transmitter. For example Lighting1 is used to send X10, ARC and some more. See the SDK which protocols are supported on the different tabs. The transmitted commands are displayed in the yellow window including the acknowledge send by the RFXtrx, in the example above the 0402010400 = ACK, data correct transmitted. Copyright 2011-2014, RFXCOM RFXtrx Version 4.
6. Flash update of the RFXtrx 6.1. Update firmware in the RFXtrx Firmware is flashed in the RFXtrx using this procedure: 1. Depending on the RFXtrx type download the latest RFXtrx315_yy.hex, RFXrec433_yy.hex or RFXtrx433_yy.hex firmware file. 2. Connect the RFXtrx to a Windows system or Linux under MONO 3. Stop any program that is connected to the RFXtrx. 4. Start the RFXflash program (version 4.0.0.0 or higher) 5.
6.2. • Update firmware in the RFXtrx step by step Click the Connect to Device button. The RFXtrx will automatically switch from normal mode to the bootloader now. • Click the Open HEX file button and load the RFXtrxyyy_xx.hex file Be sure to load the latest firmware file for the RFXtrx. yyy indicates the RFXtrx frequency, so load the RFXtrx433 for an RFXtrx433! xx indicates the firmware version. Copyright 2011-2014, RFXCOM RFXtrx Version 4.
• Click the Write device button and the RFXtrx is flashed. • Click on the Normal Execution Mode button to set the RFXtrx to running mode. Note: Receiver Settings are lost after a firmware update and have to be set again. Copyright 2011-2014, RFXCOM RFXtrx Version 4.
7. RFXtrx433 special device codes 7.1. Remote commands 7.1.1.
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7.2. Harrison address conversion to switch settings The address used is converted to the address selected in the Harrison curtain motor using the table below.
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7.4. Energenie 5-gang 429.950 To know the codes to use open the remote and check the 1 to 5 jumpers connected. If a jumper connection is open it is a 1. If connected it is a 0 (zero) 1 2 3 4 HC========= A 0 0 0 0 B 0 0 0 1 C 0 0 1 0 D 0 0 1 1 E 0 1 0 0 F 0 1 0 1 G 0 1 1 0 H 0 1 1 1 I 1 0 0 0 J 1 0 0 1 K 1 0 1 0 L 1 0 1 1 M 1 1 0 0 N 1 1 0 1 O 1 1 1 0 P 1 1 1 1 jumper setting in the remote If jumper 5 is open (1) than add 5 to the remote code.
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7.7. MDREMOTE This MDREMOTE has been tested. http://www.ultraleds.co.uk/mini-dimmer-with-rf-remote-control-12-or-24v-dc-12a-maximum.html The RFXtrx433 can only transmit MDREMOTE commands. Procedure to find the ID of the MDREMOTE: In RFXmngr enable the X10 protocol and enable “Undec on” Press a button on the MDREMOTE remote.
10. Somfy RTS Somfy RTS* devices can only be controlled by the RFXtrx433E. (not with the RFXtrx433) The RFXtrx433E version is an RFXtrx433 with additional hardware to enable the RFY protocol used to control Somfy RTS. To pair the Somfy RTS device: • Select a unique ID and unitcode for the RFXCOM RFY device. • Disconnect power from all Somfy RTS devices except the device to pair. • Press the Program button > 2 seconds on the original Somfy remote until the Somfy device responds.
11. Transmit undecoded ARC commands. Plug-in modules or other equipment with a PT2262 can be controlled using Lighting4. There are a lot of brands using the PT2262 and some of them use the same timing (350) as used by the ARC devices but a different protocol definition. Messages will be received as undecoded ARC messages if the protocol definition does not match the definition of the ARC protocol.
12. Known Lighting4 devices 12.1. Proluxx projection screen Use Lighting4 with a pulse timing of 360 UP STOP DOWN RESET 1110 1110 1110 1110 1101 1101 1101 1101 0101 0101 0101 0101 1001 1001 1001 1001 0101 0101 0101 0101 0010 1000 0100 0001 ED ED ED ED 5A 5A 5A 5A 52 58 54 51 12.2.
13. EC Declaration of Conformity EC Declaration of Conformity RFXCOM declares that the product: RFXtrx Brand: RFXCOM Type: RFXtrx433 conforms with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following directives and complies with the following standards applied: R&TTE Directive 99/5/EC EN 300 220-1 V2.3.1 (2010-02) EN 300 220-2 V2.3.1 (2010-02) Low-voltage Directive 2006/95/EC IEC 60950-1 (2005-12) EMC Directive 2004/108/EC Copyright 2011-2014, RFXCOM EN 301 489-1 V1.9.
14. Warning: RF signals are possible disturbed and it has not been justified for this equipment at uses in circumstances where life-threatening or dangerous situations are possible. 15. Copyright notice It is forbidden to use any RFXCOM device, software or protocol as part of an exclusive or patented product without the express prior written permission of RFXCOM.
Table “sensitivity influenced” updated Version 2.18 – September 18, 2012 Chapter 2.3 updated: BlindsT0 disables all other protocols Version 2.19 – September 25, 2012 RFXFlash version required changed to 4.0.0.0 Version 2.20 – September 28, 2012 RF range reduction guide added Version 2.21 – October 18, 2012 BlindsT2 and BlindsT3 added Version 2.22 – October 24, 2012 Sartano added Version 2.23 – October 31, 2012 Sensitivity table updated Version 2.
Version 4.08 – March 20, 2014 ARC and Oregon3.0 updated in table 2.4. Energenie 5-gang 429.950 added Version 4.09 – April 4, 2014 BlindsT6 - DC106, YOODA, Röhrmotor24 RMF added Version 4.10 – April 7, 2014 BlindsT7 - Forest added Version 4.11 – April 28, 2014 RGB LED – clarified AD is LightwaveRF Version 4.12 – May 21, 2014 Kambrook RF3672 added RFY protocol added Somfy programming instructions added Supported protocol list RFXtrx433 updated. Protocol list by function added Version 4.
