BBC BIRCHER XRF-T.2 Dual Channel Wireless Transmitter Instruction Manual

: June 10, 2024
: BBC BIRCHER

Table of Contents

BBC BIRCHER XRF-T.2 Dual Channel Wireless Transmitter
Product Overview
Intended use
Safety instructions
Installation
Compliance
Technical data
Contact
References
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BBC BIRCHER XRF-T.2 Dual Channel Wireless Transmitter

Product Information

The XRF-T.2 is a transmitter for the XRF wireless transmission system. It is designed to monitor 1 or 2 safety edges and switches on doors and gates, in combination with a receiver XRF. The device comes with a push button, an LED, a CR2450N battery, and a DIP-switch. It is intended for use in monitoring safety edges and switches.

Intended Use
The device is intended for monitoring 1 or 2 safety edges and switches on doors and gates, in combination with a receiver XRF.

Safety Instructions
Ensure that the wiring with the sensor is permanently installed and protected against external damage according to EN ISO 138492 Tab. D.4.

Installation

Open the cover by lifting it at the screw end, then slide away.
Set the DIP switch according to sensors (safety edge/switch).
Route the cable and provide strain relief.
Insert the battery and watch LED for status indication.
To change status, press the button on the transmitter for 1.5 sec, watch LED for status indication.
Wait for 10 sec to save changes.
Initiate pairing on Rx (see receiver manual).
Pairing is possible with open cover or later in mounted situation.
Mandatory system check after each set-up.

Battery Change

Loosen the two screws.
Open the housing (lift, then slide).
Remove the battery.
Insert the new battery (check polarity).
Put on the cover (slide, then push down).
Attach the screws.
Mandatory system test.
Dispose of used battery according to local regulations.

Technical Data

Transmitter Inputs: 1 or 2 safety edges and switches
Battery power: CR2450N
Battery life: N/A
Protection class IEC 60529: N/A
System Operating frequency: N/A

Product Overview

Push button
LED
Battery CR2450N
DIP-switch

Intended use

Monitoring 1 or 2 safety edges and switches on doors and gates, in combination with a receiver XRF.

Safety instructions

Read these operating instructions thoroughly before putting the device into operation and keep them for future reference.
Follow all the recommendations given in this manual to avoid serious danger to persons.
Do not use this product other than for its specified application.
Pay attention to all local relevant electrical safety regulations.
Only trained and qualified personnel may install and initialize the device.
The installer is responsible for testing the system to ensure it meets all applicable safety standards.
After accessing the inside of the device, ensure the cover/protection seal is closed tightly to achieve designated protection rating. The device must not be used without the cover mounted.
This device contains batteries. Observe the local regulations for battery disposal.

Installation

Opening cover
Lift cover at screw end, then slide away.

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Cable routing, strain relief

Determine the cable routing.
Break out the respective part of the cover if necessary.
Punch hole into the grommet.
Insert cable (cable Ø: 3.1 – 5.2 mm).

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Wiring / set-up

DIP switch setting

Set DIP switch according to sensors (safety edge/ switch). A change of the DIP switch will be confirmed by a (slightly delayed) flash of the LED.

Wire cross-section: 0.25 – 0.75 mm

IN2 is only active when used with dual channel receiver (see receiver manual)

How to change inputs from NC to NO (not for 8k2 applications)

Insert battery, watch LED for status indication.
To change status, press button on the transmitter for 1.5 sec., watch LED for status indication.
To save changes, wait for 10 sec.
Status| NC (factory setting)| NO
---|---|---
LED| flashes 2x| flashes 4x

Note: when using the NC inputs the wiring with the sensor must be permanently installed and protected against external damage according to EN ISO 13849‑2 Tab. D.4.

Pairing

Initiate pairing on Rx (see receiver manual).
Pairing is possible with open cover or later in mounted situation.

System check
Mandatory after each set-up!

Make sure that the LED flashes when activating the sensor element (pressing the sensing edge).
Make sure that the LED flashes again when releasing the sensor element.
Make sure that the door/gate stops when the sensing element is activated.

Troubleshooting
Warning indicator for low battery voltage

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Battery change

Loosen the two screws
Open housing (lift, then slide)
Remove battery
Insert new battery (check polarity)
Put on the cover (slide, then push down)
Attach the screws
System test mandatory!
Dispose used battery according to local regulations

Compliance

EU and UK Declaration of conformity
This device complies with the requirements of directives and standards according to the attached declarations.

FCC approval
NOTICE: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

this device may not cause harmful interference, and
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE: 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. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

WARNING: changes or modifications made to this device may void the FCC authorization to operate this device.

Disposal / WEEE
Devices with this symbol must be treated separately during disposal. This must be done in accordance with the laws of the respective countries for environmentally sound disposal, processing and recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.