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RFT-3000
RJ-45 Cat. 5 Cable Connector
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RF Control
ADA provides an RF control option for Suite 16 Systems operat-
ing at either 1200 baud or 19200 baud. This involves using a
single RFT-3000 RF Transceiver per system. The keypads that
can be controlled via RF include the MC-5000, MC-3000, MC-
3800, MC-3000 OD, and MC-3800 OD. The MC-5011 and MC-
6000 cannot be controlled via RF. Please note, while control via RF is possible, with complete
feedback, the keypads still will require power.
RF control becomes an option, when wiring is damaged or
not the improper type (a two conductor cable). If the wir-
ing to keypad locations provides only four wires, because
of damage or improper planning, then employing the RF
Control option becomes a viable option. Here, the existing
wires can be used for power only, while all communication
and feedback take place via RF. Here, in addition to the
system requiring one RFT-3000 RF Transceiver, each key-
pad will also require the RFT-MOD RF Module which is
connected to the keypad at the ADA factory.
Alternately, you can employ the RF Control option for rooms
where no wire can be run. In this case, instead of using an
in-wall keypad, you can use the MC-5000
Table-Top control with RFT-MOD. This key-
pad will ship with a power supply which can
be plugged into any AC outlet. The keypad
can be used outdoors but it is not waterproof
in any manner and should not be left outside.
Whether you use an in-wall or table-top RF
keypad, ADA suggests running your Suite 16
System at a baud rate of 19200 for optimum
performance. For the most part, function from
an RF control is identical to a hard-wired con-
trol. To the end user, there is no difference.
When installing the controls, in addition to the normal setting of the controls baud rate to
match the system, you must also make certain that the RFT-3000 and RFT-MOD dip switch
settings are set to the same baud rate. Finally, you will also need to make certain that the
addresses match on the RFT-3000 and the RFT-MOD. Both the RF baud rate and address
are set using the four switch DIP switch on the RFT-3000 and RFT-MOD. Please note, that
you select one address setting per system, as these addresses have nothing to do with zones.
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SWITCH NO.
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ADDRESS 1
U P
U P
U P
ADDRESS 2
D N
U P
U P
ADDRESS 3
U P
D N
U P
ADDRESS 4
D N
D N
U P
ADDRESS 5
U P
U P
D N
ADDRESS 6
D N
U P
D N
ADDRESS 7
U P
D N
D N
ADDRESS 8
D N
D N
D N
SWITCH NO.
1
19,200 BAUD
U P
1,200 BAUD
D N
SWITCH NO.
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2
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ADDRESS 1
U P
U P
U P
ADDRESS 2
U P
U P
D N
ADDRESS 3
U P
D N
U P
ADDRESS 4
U P
D N
D N
ADDRESS 5
D N
U P
U P
ADDRESS 6
D N
U P
D N
ADDRESS 7
D N
D N
U P
ADDRESS 8
D N
D N
D N
SWITCH NO.
4
19,200 BAUD
U P
1,200 BAUD
D N
Keypad RFT-MOD
Dip Switch Settings
(Must match RFT-3000)
RFT-3000
Dip Switch Settings
(Must match RFT-MOD)
