Bosch RF3401E Installation Instructions Manual

RF3401E

EN

Installation Instructions

Wireless (RF) Point

Transmitter

RF3401E | Installation Instructions | 1.0

Overview

1.0

Overview

The RF3401E Point Transmitter is a magnetic and dry contact wireless transmitter used for monitoring doors, windows, or other dry contact devices.

This device is equipped with an internal reed contact for use with an external magnet assembly and a cover/wall tamper switch. The point transmitter can accept a dual

EOL resistor supervised dry contact input from an external device.

Supervision is provided by transmitting a signal to the receiver every 13 min. if there is no other activity. All transmissions from the RF3401E send battery status information.

2.0

Specifications

Table 1: Specifications

Dimensions

(H x W x D)

Transmitter:

76.5 mm x 35 mm x 19 mm

(3 in. x 1.38 in. x 0.75 in.)

Mounting Plate:

76.5 mm x 35 mm x 3.2 mm

(3 in. x 1.38 in. x 0.13 in.)

Magnet:

80 mm x 14 mm x 12 mm

(3.15 in. x 0.55 in. x 0.47 in.)

-30

°

C to +65

°

C (-22

°

F to +149

°

F)

Operating

Temperature

Frequency

Band

Maximum RF

Power

Operating

Voltage

Battery Life

Recommended

Battery Types

Compatible

Receivers

Compliance

433.42 MHz

< 10 mW

Supplied by a 3 VDC lithium battery

Minimum of five years under normal operating conditions with the recommended battery types.

Duracell DL 123A,

Energizer EL 123AP, or

Panasonic CR 123A

RF3212E or RF3222E

CE 0165. This point transmitter complies with EN 300683,

EN 300220, and 89/336/EEC.

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3.0

Mounting

3.1

Mounting Considerations

• The maximum range of the point transmitter, in open air, is approximately 300 m (984 feet). In normal residential or commercial applications, it is recommended the point transmitter be kept within

100 m (328 in.) of the receiver to which it is assigned.

• Mounting the point transmitter on metal surfaces can reduce its RF range. Mounting the point transmitter on ferrous metal (iron or steel) surfaces can affect the operation of the internal magnetic contact.

• It is recommended the point transmitter be mounted on the door/window frame and the magnet assembly be mounted on the moving portion. Note that the magnet assembly must be mounted within 15 mm

(0.59 in.) of the point transmitter and in an acceptable orientation as shown in Figure 1.

Figure 1: Mounting Considerations (shown without

mounting plate or spacer)

3.2

Mounting the Transmitter

1.

Position the mounting plate over the desired location. If connecting an external device, position the mounting plate so the wiring passes through the wire entrance (see Figure 2).

2. Attach the mounting plate using two flathead screws

(see Figure 2).

Figure 2: Mounting Plate

1

1 - Magnet

2 - Mounting holes (use two flathead screws)

3 - Wall tamper breakaway (use panhead screw)

4 - Wire entrance

5 - Release tab

1 - Acceptable

2 - Not acceptable

1 2

When mounting the base, be sure to note the location of the magnet.

3. If using the wall tamper feature, use a panhead screw in the wall tamper breakaway (see Figure 2).

4. From the point transmitter bottom (see Figure 3), remove the wall tamper breakout with a small tool.

Figure 3: Point Transmitter

1

2

The ID label removed to show detail.

1 - Wall tamper breakout area

2 - Wire entrance

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5. Tear off the loose portion of the ID label to use in panel programming (see Section 5.0 Panel

Programming).

6. Depending on which case your transmitter comes with (see Figure 4), open the transmitter cover by inserting a small flat-blade screwdriver into the slot at the end of the transmitter. Then push in with the screwdriver until the latch opens.

Figure 4: Open the Point Transmitter

9. If the installation requires additional security, use an additional panhead screw to mount the point transmitter (see Figure 6).

Figure 6: Mount for Extra Security

1

1

1 - Security screw

10. Install a recommended battery (see Section 2.0

Specifications). Be sure to observe the proper polarity

(see Figure 7).

Figure 7: Correctly Installed Battery

1

1 - Insert screwdriver and push here.

2 - Push in.

7.

Slide the point transmitter over the mounting plate to lock it into place (see Figure 5). If connecting an external device, make sure its wiring is pulled through the wire entrance of the point transmitter as the point transmitter slides onto the mounting plate.

Figure 5: Slide the Point Transmitter onto the

Mounting Plate

8. Make the wiring connections for any external device. Refer to Section 4.0 Setting Up Magnetic or

External Contacts.

1

5

2 3

Cover removed to show detail.

1 - Battery

2 - Tamper switch wires

3 - Wall tamper breakout area

4 - Wire entrance

5 - Release tab

11. Close the cover.

12. Release the point transmitter from the base by disconnecting any external wiring and removing the security screw (if used). Then press the release tab

(see Figure 7) with a small tool and slide the point transmitter off the mounting plate.

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RF3401E | Installation Instructions | 4.0 Setting Up Magnetic or External Contacts

3.3

Mounting the Magnet Assembly

1.

Mount the magnet base using two panhead screws

(see Figure 8).

2. Snap on the magnet cover.

Figure 8: Magnet Assembly

Figure 9: Remove the Reed Switch

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1

2 2

3

1 - Antenna

2 - Reed switch

1 - Cover

2 - Base

3 - Spacer

One set of external normally closed (NC) contacts (see

Figure 10) can be monitored. Be sure your panel supports the intended loop condition.

Figure 10: Typical NC Wiring

1

The spacer is optional and should be used for alignment as needed.

4.0

Setting Up Magnetic or

External Contacts

The RF3401E can monitor its internal reed contact or an external dry contact.

If using the RF3222E Receiver, the

RF3401E cannot monitor both magnetic and external contacts simultaneously.

If using the magnet, do not use an external device.

If using an external device, remove the reed switch (see Figure 9).

1.5 k

Ω

2

2.2 k

Ω

3

1 - Up to 6 m (19 ft.)

2 - Non-polarized

3 - Normally closed (NC) contact

The contact input is supervised using dual 1.5 k

Ω

and

2.2 k

Ω

End-of-Line (EOL) resistors. This lets the panel identify wire tamper conditions (opens or shorts). The total cable length for the external wiring should not exceed 6 m (19 feet).

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RF3401E | Installation Instructions | 5.0 Panel Programming

5.0

Panel Programming

A two-part ID sticker (see Figure 11) is located on the housing of the RF3401E. The number on this sticker is required to program the point transmitter into the control panel. Refer to your panel's Programming Guide for programming information on wireless type devices.

Figure 11: ID Number

167770187

1 2

167770187

1 - ID number

2 - Bar code

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RF3401E | Installation Instructions | Notes

Notes:

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