RF SOLUTIONS TAURUS Series User manual
TAURUS
DS-TAURUS-2
Description
Taurus is a rugged RF Transmitter which can operate with many RF Solutions receiv-
ers to generate a Range Remote Control System. Taurus can operate in several
Modes of operation, providing short or longer range. It can be optionally set to re-
quest feedback from the receiver to provide the user with visual feedback, and can al-
so provide an automatic background “Watchdog“ Transmissions.
Housed in a IP66 rated waterproof enclosure, TAURUS has an internal rechargeable
Lithium battery which can be recharged via either the external microUSB socket (type
C) or wireless recharging pad (using a standard QI, Apple or Samsung Wireless com-
patible). Custom versions are available on request
• Range
• LORA Mode 7 upto 16km
• LORA Mode 1 upto 5Km
• FM Mode upto 4Km
• 1—8 Switch Options
• Optional “Acknowledge” Signal
from Receiver
• Compatible with RF Solutions
Receiver “LoRa” Receivers
• Waterproof to IP66
• Internal Rechargeable Battery
• Recharge via either:
•
u
USB C Socket
• Wireless Recharging
• Supplied Ready to Go
• 868/915MHz/2.4GHz Technology
• RED (CE) Compliant.
• FCC Certified.
Applications
• Industrial Remote Switching
• Reliable Remote Switching
• Long Range Control
Rugged Long Range Radio (LoRa) Transmitter
TAURUS FM/LoRa Transmitter
DS-TAURUS-2
1 Switch
TAURUS-8T1 868MHz
TAURUS-9T1 918MHz
TAURUS-24T1 2.4GHz
Part Numbers
Also Included
Transmitters ship with Lanyard and
USB Charging Cable
3 Switch
TAURUS-8T3 868MHz
TAURUS-9T3 918MHz
TAURUS-24T3 2.4GHz
4 Switch
TAURUS-8T4 868MHz
TAURUS-9T4 918MHz
TAURUS-24T4 2.4GHz
8 Switch
TAURUS-8T8 868MHz
TAURUS-9T8 918MHz
TAURUS-24T8 2.4GHz
Optional Accessory
WCHARGEPAD-3COIL
Triple Coil desktop Charging pad with
USB Cable
TAURUS FM/LoRa Transmitter
DS-TAURUS-2
Compatible Receivers
TAURUS Transmitter is compatible with all RF Solutions LoRa Receivers.
SLIMDIN Receiver
Compact DIN Rail Receiver
4 Channels Relay outputs
12-30Vdc supply
725 DIN Rail Module
DIN Rail Receiver
2 Channels Relay changeover contact outputs
expandable to 250 using add-on Relay modules
12-30Vdc supply
GAMMA-OEM RF Module
RF module with 8 Digital and serial outputs
SMT or DIP versions
PRO Series Receiver Units
IP65 Receiver with DIN Rail Modules
4, 8, 16 Channels Changeover Contacts
expandable to 250 using add-on Relay modules
110-230Vac or 12-30Vdc supply
TAURUS FM/LoRa Transmitter
DS-TAURUS-2
RF Acknowledge
From Receiver
(Green / Red LED)
Low
Battery
RF Transmit
(Green LED)
Operation
Press any of the switches to operate.
The Transmitter will auto sleep between operations to save power
The LED’s indicate the following:
RF Transmit GREEN LED operates when Taurus is transmitting an RF signal
RF Acknowledge (if configured) :
GREEN LED will Flash at high speed to indicate that an acknowledgment has success-
fully been received back form the receiver
RED LED will Flash at high speed to indicate that an acknowledgment has not been re-
ceived back form the receiver
Low Battery: If battery requires recharging Low Battery LED illuminates for 3 seconds after
each operation.
TAURUS FM/LoRa Transmitter
DS-TAURUS-2
LED
Flashes
while
recharging
Fully
Charged
Recharging the Battery
Taurus contains an internal Lithium battery which can
be recharged via the USB connector or, via a QI stand-
ard wireless charging pad.
When Charging the Battery RED LED gives a slow
Flash indicates charging is in progress.
When fully charged the GREEN LED is illuminated
Recharging uUSB Type C Connector
Wireless Recharging
Taurus is compatible with the QI standard (e.g.
Apple or Samsung standard Wireless charging
pads)
TAURUS FM/LoRa Transmitter
DS-TAURUS-2
Configuring Modes of Operation
To configure the modes of operation, unscrew
the six enclosure fixing screws to access the
internal circuit board.
The SET switch is used to configure the operat-
ing modes
SET
Switch
Antenna
LED1 LED2
LED3
Flashes
constantly
in setup
The Following Modes can be configured using the SET Switch
1. RF Mode of Transmission (FM or LORA Mode)
2. Acknowledgement back from the Receiver
3. Automatic Watchdog Transmissions
4. Continuous or State Change Transmission
TAURUS Transmitters are factory Shipped with the following Settings
RF Transmission FM
Acknowledgment OFF
Watchdog OFF
Transmission Type Continuous
Restoring TAURUS to Factory Default
Press SET Sw
1X
LED1
flashes 1x
Press SET Sw
For 10 Secs
TAURUS FM/LoRa Transmitter
DS-TAURUS-2
Mode
(No of LED1 Flashes)
Propagation Time
from TX to output
Activated (approx)
Operations from a
Single battery charge
RF Transmission
1 20 mS 1Million
FM
2 20 mS ~550K
LoRa Mode 1
3 40 mS 288K
LoRa Mode 2
4 80 mS 144K
LoRa Mode 3
5 160 mS 72K
LoRa Mode 4
6 320 mS 36K
LoRa Mode 5
LoRa Mode 6 7 640 mS 18K
LoRa Mode 7 8 1.28 Secs ~9,000
Press SET Sw
1X
LED1
flashes 1x
LED 1 & 2
Flashes 1x
LED 1 Flashes
Indicating
Current MODE
Repeat Press SET Sw
To select Mode
1x = FM
2x = LORA Mode 1
3x = LORA Mode 2
4x = LORA Mode 3
5x = LORA Mode 4
6x = LORA Mode 5
7x = LORA Mode 6
8x = LORA Mode 7
After selecting wait for timeout
Wait 3
Seconds
Wait 3
Seconds
To Set the RF Transmission MODE
Notes
1. Range is dependant on many factors in-
cluding the mode of transmission. Range
can be reduced by 75% in built up areas
with poor antenna, and environmental
conditions
2. Battery life quoted is approximate based
on 30 operations per day.
This sets the type of RF Transmission.
Possible options are FM, or LORA Modes 0 - 7
FM or LORA mode 0 provides the quickest re-
sponse; from Transmitter sw pressed to Re-
ceiver Relay output.
LORA mode 7 provides the longest operating
range but with the longest time delay of from
button press to receiver relay actuation..
TAURUS FM/LoRa Transmitter
DS-TAURUS-2
RF Acknowledgment from Receiver - Warning!
When Acknowledgement is ON, TAURUS requests
an RF signal back from the receiver. Whilst in
theory if an RF signal can be transmitted one way
then it can be returned, in practice occasionally
the received acknowledgement many not pene-
trate as well as the Taurus transmitted signal.
Press SET Sw
2X
LED1
flashes 2x
LED 1 & 2
Flashes 1x
LED1 is either
ON or OFF
indicating
current Status
Press SET Sw To select
LED1 ON:
Acknowledgement
LED1 OFF: NO
Acknowledgement
After selecting wait for
timeout
Wait 3 Seconds
Wait 3 Seconds
To Set Acknowledgement Request
Acknowledgement Feature provides the user with
LED indication that the receiver has successfully re-
ceived the transmitters signal.
When activated the TAURUS Transmitter includes an
acknowledgement request within each radio trans-
mission. .
The response from the receiver is indicated on the
transmitter via the RED / GREEN LEDs.
TAURUS FM/LoRa Transmitter
DS-TAURUS-2
If enabled, TAURUS automatically transmits a back-
ground “watchdog” RF Signal approx. every ~45
secs,
RF Solutions Receivers with a Watchdog feature wil
hold a Relay contact “ENERGISED” as long as
Watchdog is regularly received confirming the
transmitter is in range and the system is operating
correctly.
When using Watchdog it may be useful to incorpo-
rate a Power Switch to avoid premature battery
discharge
A power switch can be incorporated If this is re-
quired please contact our sales Dept.
Press SET Sw
3X
LED1
flashes 3x
LED 1 & 2
Flashes 1x
LED1 is either
ON or OFF
indicating
current Status
Press SET Sw To select
LED1 ON: Watchdog ON
LED1 OFF: Watchdog OFF
After selecting wait for timeout
Wait 3 Seconds
Wait 3 Seconds
To Set Watchdog Transmissions
TAURUS FM/LoRa Transmitter
DS-TAURUS-2
When a switch button is operated TAURUS will trans-
mit a “Button Down” RF Transmission
When a switch button is released TAURUS will trans-
mit a “Button Up” RF Transmission
Continuous Transmit
TAURUS repeat transmits “button Down” in short
bursts for as long as switch button is pressed.
If the Acknowledgment is ON the receiver will reply
after each RF transmission burst.
This is ideally suited to momentary operation where
the receiver output needs to be active as long as the
user presses down a TAURUS Button .
State Change Transmit
TAURUS transmits an RF transmission only when the
switch button is pressed or released (i.e a state
change).
On each of these “state changes” TAURUS transmits
upto 4 transmissions, or, “RF packets” (which can be
seen by the GREEN LED flashing upto 4 times,
If the Acknowledgment is ON the receiver will reply
immediately.
After receiving an Acknowledgment the TAURUS will
cease sending any remaining of the 4 transmissions.
.
.
Press SET Sw
4X
LED1
flashes 4x
LED 1 & 2
Flashes 1x
LED1 is either
ON or OFF
indicating
current Status
Repeat Press SET Sw To
select
LED1 OFF: Continuous
LED1 ON: State
After selecting wait for timeout
Wait 3 Seconds
Wait 3 Seconds
To Set Continuous or State Change RF Transmissions
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