FCTN-WALL-xxx Data Guide 4-7-2011_1
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1. L TECHNOLOGIES B B B E E WIRELESS MADE SIMPLE AC FUNCTION MODULE DATA GUIDE DESCRIPTION The AC Function Module is a member of the Linx pre certified OEM product line The module plugs directly into a wall receptacle and is capable of switching devices at loads of up to 1 800 watts 15 amps or 1HP at up to 120VAC Devices under control connect via a standard NEMA 5 15 North American power plug The AC Function module is UL listed and has been tested for FCC and Industry Canada compliance Front and rear graphics can be quickly customized for a truely unique product appearance This greatly reduces the time and expense of bringing a wireless product to market The AC Function Module is durably constructed Figure 1 Package Dimensions using high quality components When paired with a compatible Holtek based Linx Handheld transmitter or a Linx transmitter module the AC Function Module provides reliable wireless switching over distances of up to 500 feet SIDE VIEW FEATURES ues d gemi m B Heavy duty construction we 3 Ss i B Switch 1 800 watts at 15 amps E AA c B UL Listed B FCC pre tested OEM Configurations m 16 unique addresses I With a one time NRE and minimum W Selectable group capabilities order Linx can configure the label areas m Standard NEMA 5 15 power plug to meet your specific requirements B Easy cosmetic customization Contact Linx for details B ideal for OEM applications ORDERI2. FOR ANY OF CUSTOMER S INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING IN ANY WAY FROM ANY DEFECTIVE OR NON CONFORMING PRODUCTS OR FOR ANY OTHER BREACH OF CONTRACT BY LINX TECHNOLOGIES The limitations on Linx Technologies liability are applicable to any and all claims or theories of recovery asserted by Customer including without limitation breach of contract breach of warranty strict liability or negligence Customer assumes all liability including without limitation liability for injury to person or property economic loss or business interruption for all claims including claims from third parties arising from the use of the Products The Customer will indemnify defend protect and hold harmless Linx Technologies and its officers employees subsidiaries affiliates distributors and representatives from and against all claims damages actions suits proceedings demands assessments adjustments costs and expenses incurred by Linx Technologies as a result of or arising from any Products sold by Linx Technologies to Customer Under no conditions will Linx Technologies be responsible for losses arising from the use or failure of the device in any application other than the repair replacement or refund limited to the original product purchase price Devices described in this publication may contain proprietary patented or copyrighted techniques components or materials Under no circumstances shall any user be conveyed any license or r
3. a transmitter Page 4 INTERFERENCE CONSIDERATIONS The range performance of the modules is heavily dependent on the environment in which they are operated The effects of interference multipath and physical attenuation will vary significantly from location to location The AC Function Module is based on the Linx LR Series HF receiver It utilizes OOK AM based modulation AM devices can be affected by external noise such as that from motors or other sources of broadband RF emissions Interference can also come from sources such as paging towers or amateur radio activity The designer should carefully test the AC Function Module in the environment in which it will be used to ensure that its performance is appropriate for the chosen application TRANSMITTER CONSIDERATIONS The AC Function Module incorporates a Linx LR Series receiver There are several options available for controlling the module The first option is to use one of the pre certified OEM transmitters offered by Linx These transmitters come in several packages and can be customized to bear the logo or other artwork required by the customer The only setup required by the customer is to set the address of the transmitter and the AC Function Module There are four OEM transmitters that can be used with the AC Function Module the Full Size Handheld the Compact Handheld the Long Range Handheld and the Keyfob The Full Size Handheld uses eight address lines while
4. be placed inside another housing It is however necessary to include the following statement in the end product s instruction manual or insert card This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna contain replacement fuse information or other internal diagrams A service manual however may contain complete fuse information and should be accompanied by the following statement Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the WARNING To reduce the risk of electrical shock replace only with the receiver is connected same type and rating of fuse Consult the dealer or an exper
5. standards to which the product has been tested are appropriate for your intended use UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES UL The AC Function Module has been tested by Underwriters Laboratories UL for compliance with the following standards UL 244A UL 916 CSA C22 2 24 93 The AC Function Module is UL listed for indoor operation only as a solid state appliance control Operation in environments or applications other than those associated with the above is not recommended The use of the UL mark is protected and may be used only by the original licensee Linx offers a full customization program for our valued OEM partners that is designed to maintain compliance with use of the UL9 mark The UL mark may not be placed on labels or graphics for this product not originating from Linx End user manuals for the AC Function Module should indicate that no user serviceable parts are contained inside the unit The end user manual should not COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS The AC Function Module has been tested by an FCC approved facility and been found to comply with all applicable FCC and Industry Canada requirements as of the date of this document A Declaration of Conformity DoC is on file It is the user s responsibility to determine if any additional regulatory or safety testing will be required on the user s completed product In products where no additional testing is required no further labeling of the unit is needed unless the module will
6. ND 7 10 8 9 RXM LR VCC GND RA5 OSC1 RAO ANO DAT M 2 RA4 AN3 OSC2 RAT AN1 CLK RA3 MCLR RA2 AN2 5 RC5 RCO AN4 6 RC4 RC1 AN5 g RC3 AN7 RC2 AN6 g RCO AN8 RB4 AN10 7o RC7 AN9 RB5 AN11 RX 34 RB7 TX RB6 Figure 12 FCTN WALL Schematic Diagram Page 10 Page 11 TECHNOLOGIES B B U WIRELESS MADE SIMPLE U S CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS LINX TECHNOLOGIES 159 ORT LANE MERLIN OR 97532 PHONE 541 471 6256 FAX 541 471 6251 www linxtechnologies com Disclaimer Linx Technologies is continually striving to improve the quality and function of its products For this reason we reserve the right to make changes to our products without notice The information contained in this Data Guide is believed to be accurate as of the time of publication Specifications are based on representative lot samples Values may vary from lot to lot and are not guaranteed Typical parameters can and do vary over lots and application Linx Technologies makes no guarantee warranty or representation regarding the suitability of any product for use in any specific application It is the customer s responsibility to verify the suitability of the part for the intended application NO LINX PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN ANY APPLICATION WHERE THE SAFETY OF LIFE OR PROPERTY IS AT RISK Linx Technologies DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL LINX TECHNOLOGIES BE LIABLE
7. NG INFORMATION APPLICATIONS INCLUDE SST B General Remote Control FCTN WALL 315 AC Function Module 315MHz B Lighting Control FCTN WALL 433 AC Function Module 433MHz B Home Industrial Automation B Wire Elimination Revised 4 7 201 1 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS Parameter POWER SECTION Operating Voltage Relay Rating Tungsten or Resistive load Electronic Ballast THEORY OF OPERATION The FCTN WALL module combines the popular Linx LR Series receiver with a decoder and high quality switching relay When transmitted data is received the data is presented to the decoder The decoder detects the logic states of the DIP Button 1 Button 2 Power switch address lines and if these match Biftond Power the address settings of the encoder the Power decoder s outputs are set to replicate the 7 97 Relay Cycle Life state of the encoder s inputs In the AC s aar 4 RECEIVER SECTION Function Module the data lines are also Receive Frequency Range compared to the settings of four control dip FCTN WALL 315 switches that determine which transmitter FCTN WALL 418 buttons or data lines will be accepted The FCTN WALL 433 relationship is shown in the adjacent chart Center Frequency Accuracy If the DIP switch labeled Button 1 is turned Receiver Sensitivity on then when data line D6 on the decoder Noise Bandwidth 1 goes high the AC Function Module will ENVIRONMENTAL activate and apply pow
8. er to the output D5 D4 Operating Temperature Range R When line D7 goes high the module will D3 D2 Storage Temperature Range turn off As long as the other button D1 DO switches are turned off the module will Table 1 FCTN WALL Specifications ignore all of the other data lines If multiple DIP switches are turned on then the Notes module will be controlled by multiple buttons or data lines For example if 1 Characterized bubnet tested switches 1 and 2 are on then lines D6 and D4 will switch the AC Function 2 Minumum relay load of any approved type Modules output on and lines D7 and D5 will turn it off SETTING MODULE ADDRESS The AC Function Module provides a total of sixteen unique address settings Address selection is made via the bottom four DIP switches on the module In order for the encoded commands sent by the transmitter to be recognized the address settings of the transmitter and receiver must match exactly CREATING UNIQUE GROUPS The four control DIP switches can be used to create distinct groups of AC NO USER SERVICEABLE i PARTS INSIDE Function Modules that can all be operated by a single command unit For Button 1 mi oem example any number of AC Function Modules can be set to a single address f 4 na E and be controlled by one of the button pairs ON OFF on a command unit You 110 120V 60H 1800 Watts Max p ws pum can also set up different banks using up to sixteen AC Function Modules each 15A Tun
9. gsten or Resistive Load 1 HP 15 FLA Max set to a different address Please read the Contention Considerations section 5 Electronic Ballast C70 Fe AC Function Module CAUTION ELIT RD when using multiple transmitters in close proximity Indoor use only Q Um i EQUIPMENT CONNECTION AC FUNCTION MODULE FEATURES LETER Up to 1 800 watts Siena AC power outlet Each AC Function Module is designed to switch AC loads of up to 1 800 watts Plug the AC Function Module in then plug the equipment to be switched into the receptacle on the face of the unit More than one device can be connected with Multi position antenna for optimum reception the addition of a power strip however the total draw of all connected equipment Control DIP Switches used to set address and command button must never exceed the unit s 1 800W rating Figure 2 FCTN WALL Features Page 2 Page 3 Standard 3 prong plug can be used with wall outlet power strip or extension cord FUSE REPLACEMENT An internal fuse protects the AC Function Module if the output is shorted or an excessive load is attached Following such an event the fuse can be replaced by unplugging the unit removing the 4 rear screws folding the cover over DO NOT UNPLUG THE WIRES GOING TO THE COVER RECEPTACLE and unclipping the fuse The location of the fuse is shown in Figure 4 Replace only with an approved type and rating of fuse See UL Compliance section Never use a d
10. ienced radio TV technician for help In order to maintain compliance with FCC regulations shielded cables must be used with this equipment Operation with non approved equipment or unshielded cables is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception The user is cautioned that changes and modifications made to the equipment without the approval of manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate this equipment A service manual may reference the following approved replacement fuses only e Littelfuse p n 326025 25A 125V slow blow e Schurter p n 7043 8230 20A 250V time lag e Cooper Bussman p n MDA 20 R 20A 250VAC time delay e Littelfuse p n 314025 25A 250 V Fast Acting Place the above statement in the instruction manual or insert card LABELING REQUIREMENTS In cases where the FCTN WALL module is incorporated inside a product and its standard labeling is not visible the end product must be labeled as shown Function Wall Module C FCTN WALL e The label shall not be a stick on paper label The label shall be permanently affixed to the device meaning the label is etched engraved stamped silk screened indelibly printed on a permanently attached part of the device or on a nameplate fastened to the equipment by welding riveting or a permanent adhesive The label must be designed to last the expected lifetime of the equipment in the environment in which the equipment may be operated and
11. ifferent value or attempt to bypass the fuse as extensive damage to the module equipment or property may result If the fuse blows immediately after replacement service may be required ANTENNA ORIENTATION It is always important to remember that the control signals for the AC Function Module are sent through the air For this reason the physical orientation of the transmitter and receiver plays an important role in determining the overall range The antenna may be swiveled to adjust for maximum range in your environment In most cases orienting the antenna in a vertical position will result in optimum performance Figure 4 FCTN WALL 418 Fuse Wall Mount Power Strip Figure 5 FCTN WALL Antenna Orientation CONTENTION CONSIDERATIONS When working in a wireless environment it is always important to distinguish between uniqueness and contention The address lines provided on OEM modules allow for the uniqueness of system components however this does not eliminate contention between transmitted signals in free space For this reason only one transmitter at a time can be active on the same frequency within a reception area without creating interference If two or more transmitters are activated at the same time the AC Function Module will receive a corrupted signal and take no action An unlimited number of AC Function Modules may be successfully operated in proximity without interference since they contain a receiver rather than
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13. may not be readily detachable frequency e When the device is constructed in two or more sections connected by wires and marketed together the label is required to be affixed only to the main control unit Page 6 Page 7 TRANSMITTER ADDRESS SETTINGS The AC Function Module and the corresponding transmitter must have the same address setting in order to function together The following figures show how to set the address on the Linx transmitters described in the previous section Application Note AN 00300 describes setting the addresses on the OEM products in detail This note can be downloaded from the Linx website www linxtechnologies com Figure 7 Full Size Handheld Transmitter Figure 8 Keyfob Transmitter gt gt gt Lo How og on 1 J LADJ GND ANT 24 OFF ON jr jr A324 C A425 co co L H DPI 6 NO How ou od oo o Figure 9 Compact Handheld Transmitter Won wg m m m H Hn Ww r OOANOUHRWD PREECE Figure 11 KH2 Series Transmitter Figure 10 Long Range Handheld Transmitter Page 8 ONLINE RESOURCES TECHNOLOGIES www linxtechnologies com e Latest News e Data Guides e Application Notes e Knowledgebase e Software Updates If you have questions regarding any Linx product and have Internet access make www linxtechnologies com your first stop Our website is organized in an intuitive format to immediately give yo
14. the AC Function Module uses four This means that the last four address lines A4 Figure 6 Pre Certified Transmitters through A7 on the Full Size Handheld should be turned off The other three transmitters use all ten address lines offered by the Holtek ICs while the AC Function Module uses four This means that the last six address lines A4 through A9 on the transmitters must be left floating turn off the DIP switches on the handhelds cut traces 4 through 9 on the Keyfob The other address lines can be set to whatever the user desires as long as the transmitter and the AC Function Module match A custom transmitter can also be created with a KH2 Series transmitter or an LC or LR Series transmitter paired with a Holtek encoder or microprocessor Because these devices offer all ten address lines used by the Holtek ICs the last six lines A4 through A9 must be left open The Holtek address lines are tri state meaning that they have three valid input conditions high low or floating The AC Function Module uses only the low and floating states so the custom transmitter can only use these states as well The lines that are floating should be left open and have no electrical connection Page 5 SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE The AC Function Module has been designed and tested to meet certain safety and compliance standards Please read understand and follow all safety and compliance messages within this guide and check to ensure that the
15. u the answers you need Day or night the Linx website gives you instant access to the latest information regarding the products and services of Linx It s all here manual and software updates application notes a comprehensive knowledgebase FCC information and much more Be sure to visit often NTENNA ACTOR em www antennafactor com The Antenna Factor division of Linx offers a diverse array of antenna styles many of which are optimized for use with our RF modules From innovative embeddable antennas to low cost whips domes to Yagis and even GPS Antenna Factor likely has an antenna for you or can design one to meet your requirements QNNECTOR CITY THE VALUE OF CONNECTIONS www connectorcity com Through its Connector City division Linx offers a wide selection of high quality RF connectors including FCC compliant types such as RP SMAs that are an ideal match for our modules and antennas Connector City focuses on high volume OEM requirements which allows standard and custom RF connectors to be offered at a remarkably low cost J4 C1 0 47u co GND di F2 Replacement Fuse Values 1000uF 0 1u e Littelfuse p n 326025 25A 125V slow blow i e Schurter p n 7043 8230 20A 250V time lag GND GND e Cooper Bussman p n MDA 20 R 20A 250VAC time delay e Littelfuse p n 314025 25A 250 V Fast Acting J2 ANT 1 RE1 IZ RX1 1 16 2 15 gt GND 3 14 GND lt 4 13 Q1 ON vec 6 11 G
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