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The SMART RF Base Station is an advanced 2-Way
433mhz transceiver that interfaces directly to compat-
ible control panels via an RS485 LAN connection. There
are two built in radio transmitters and receivers with
dual diversity internal antennas. Indicator lights display
the status at all times while front and rear tampers pro-
tect against unauthorised access.
Multiple RF120’s receivers can be installed on a single
LAN creating a network of access points where RF
devices can communicate across larger areas.
RF120 Base Station Receiver Compatibility
Panels Supported Version Receivers Supported
Vision-X 2.30 4
Solution 6000 2.30 4
Table 1: RF120 Compatibility
The 2-way communication is encrypted with rolling
code and anti substitution technology making the
RF120 an ideal choice for your wireless security system.
Receiver Addressing
Each receiver fitted to the system must be assigned a
unique address on the LAN. The RF120 includes a DIP
switch for quick address selection. The following table
shows the address setting for each keypad as well as the
number of keypad devices each panels can support.
Keypad Address Setting
Address S1 S2 S3 S4 S5
Base Station
1 OFF OFF OFF OFF
LAN Terminator
Switch
2 ON OFF OFF OFF
3 OFF ON OFF OFF
4 ON ON OFF OFF
Table 2: Receiver Address
Only 1 receiver can be assigned to each address.
All receivers are supplied from the factory set to
address 1. You must power cycle the panel or
perform a LAN scan whenever you change the ad-
dress. Currently only 4 receivers are supported.
DIP Switch 5
LAN Termination if required can be enabled by
placing switch 5 in the ON position.
1
ON
2345
Figure 1: Receiver Address Switch
RF120 - SMART RF Base Station - RS485
Tamper Switch Operation
In your installation one or both of the case tamper
switches may not be needed. Setting switch 1 to the ON
position will disable the rear case tamper and switch 2 in
the ON position will disable the front cover tamper. From
the factory both tampers are enabled. The housing must
be correctly installed for the rear tamper to function cor-
rectly.
Switch 1 ON = Disable Rear Tamper
Switch 2 ON = Disable Front Tamper
1
ON
2
Figure 2: Tamper Switch Control
Box Contents
The RF120 box contains the following parts.
RF Base Station Receiver
Case (Front & Back) + LED Light Pipe + Cam Lock
Instruction Sheet
Bosch RF Device Compatibility
The RF120 Base Station is capable of supporting selected
Bosch RF peripherals like PIR’s, Reed Switches and Shock
Sensors etc. You must enable Bosch compatibility mode
in panel programming, MENU 6-2-0, Option 8 to enable
this feature.
For best performance, if you are not using Bosch RF
peripherals then you should leave this option disabled.
Mounting Considerations:
• The receiver should be mounted in a location that is
central relative to where the wireless devices will be
mounted.
• The receiver should be mounted on a vertical sur-
face with at least 30 cm clearance from other objects
as the antennas are internal.
• Avoid mounting the receiver in areas with significant
metal or electrical wiring.
• Avoid mounting the receiver in areas where it may
be exposed to moisture or high humidity.
• Reception distances are generally improved with
higher mounting locations and with no metal ob-
jects near the unit.
• If range is not achievable due to environmental or
specification limitations then add additional receiv-
