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Introduction
Our new generation of Key Fob control; the KFX Series, allows users to control
any device from a hand-held remote. The KFX receiver module can be added to
any board with an XBee socket to add key fob functionality. The KFX Series
opens up numerous possibilities, including relay control, time delays, toggle
functions, relay flashing on/off, and much more. Key Fobs may be used to
trigger complex actions or notify servers for data logging or extended remote
operation through an internet connection.
With a single KFX receiver module, users may associate up to 40 key fobs,
including 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 8-Button remotes. KFX modules reach working
distances of up to 750 feet, with superior responsiveness over previous
generations of Key Fob receivers. Every Key Fob paired with a KFX Receiver
will perform the exact same function as another Key Fob paired with the same
KFX Receiver. It is not possible for each remote to be separately identified and
generate different data for. Put simply, every remote does exactly the same thing
when paired with the same KFX Receiver.
The KFX Receiver Module is configured using our Base Station Software, and
must be plugged into the ZIGMO only during configuration. Only one ZIGMO
is needed regardless of the number of KFX Receivers you intend to use. The
ZIGMO acts as an interface between your computer and the KFX Receiver,
allowing you to define the Baud Rate, and Data Bytes that are transmitted for each
Key Fob button Press.
When a button is pressed on the Key Fob, the KFX Receiver will send up to 9
bytes of data to the target XBee device. The KFX Receiver can be configured for
button press and button release events. If you intend to use smaller key fobs with
less than 8 buttons, it is possible to use the extra KFX memory to send more than
9 bytes when buttons are pressed and released.
Note: We do advise that if you are pairing numerous key fobs to a given KFX
receiver module that the button number on each Key Fob is the same for all key
fobs, however, this is not absolutely required, but it may make using the KFX
easier.
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