Operation & Installation Manual RFS1 V2
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3.2
Overview
The basic configuration of Brooks
RFS1 V2
consists of a control panel, containing
the main processor/termination board (SUB870) and the operator module containing
the display and control board (SUB871).
The processor/termination board is a microprocessor based system utilises state of
the art components. It provides the control functions, monitoring, power supply,
supervision and terminations to the field devices.
The Display board contains indicators, function switches and the interface to the
processor/termination board. Interface between main and display board is via an
RS485 bus (4 wires) which allows for the display board to be remotely installed.
Figure 4 below shows the front view of RFS1 V2 and Figure 5 shows the Remote
Keypad.
Figure 4 RFS1 V2 Panel
Figure 5 Remote Keypad (BARFS1-RKP)
3.2.1
Control Panel
The control panel should be located in a secure area typically a broom cupboard or
the like. It must be hard wired to the 230 VAC supply to the dwelling by a licensed
electrician. It can be connected to either a dedicated circuit or a lighting circuit.
