ESI RF User Manual

ESI RF BRIDGE User Guide DRAFT, rev 4
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Create an ESI RF Network
The ESI RF Bridge communicates with all ESI RF devices as well as RQ motor controls or Q motors that are
connected to ESI RF RQ Transceivers.
Initial Conditions
ESI RF Bridge
Powered up, connected to a PC or automation system, and configured.
ESI RF Devices
To use ESI RF commands from the terminal emulator or automation system, the motor can be in either of the
following two conditions:
 motor at factory defaults and unplugged, or
 motor with limits set, network information cleared, and unplugged.
To use RQ commands from the terminal emulator or automation system, the motor must be in this condition:
 motor with limits set, network information cleared, and unplugged.
NOTE: you can use the motor head buttons or a SUITE remote to set limits on an ESI RF motor.
SUITE remote at factory default and asleep.
For details about using a SUITE remote in an ESI RF network, see the M40/50RF System Quick
Setup Guide on the ESI website: SUITE Arc web page.
RQ Devices
Prepare RQ devices for incorporation into an ESI RF network, but do not plug in the ESI RF RQ Transceiver.
1. The RQ device must be in the following state before connecting to an ESI RF RQ Transceiver:
a. Factory Default — all options set to factory default.
b. Limits set:
i. If RQ control, limits on the motor being controlled must be set and the control
calibrated.
ii. If RQ motor, the limits must be set.
c. Calibrated.
2. Follow the setup instructions in the ESI RF RQ Transceiver Install Guide on the ESI website:
ESI RF RQ Transceiver web page.
3. The RQ device — motor or motor control — must be powered up. The ESI RF RQ Transceiver will be
connected in a later step. A motor control must have a motor connected, to provide feedback (jog), as
an ESI RF network is set up.
Definitions
ESI RF Bridge
ACTION
RESULTS
Hub Device
Designation for the ESI RF
Bridge when powered up.
IMPORTANT:
The ESI RF Bridge is always the Hub Device in an ESI RF
network. No other device can be the Hub Device.
Jog Once
Device moves a short distance in one direction.
Jog Twice
Device moves a short distance in one direction, then moves a
short distance in the opposite direction.
Join a Network
While Network Invite is active on the
SUITE remote and ESI RF Bridge:
 Plug in each ESI RF motor.
 Plug in each ESI RF RQ Transceiver
to a powered RQ device.
Device jogs once to indicate the ESI RF or RQ device successfully
joined the network.
Network Button
Triple press within 1 second
A reset that clears network information. The Yellow LED blinks

ESI RF Specifications

General

Brand	ESI
Model	RF
Category	Control Unit
Language	English