FAAC XT2-XT4 FDS 433-868 and XT2-XT4 FDS BD 433-868 Remote Control Manual

1. Introduction to the Instruction Manual

This manual provides essential information for the correct use of FAAC remote controls.

1.1 Meaning of Symbols Used

• ! ATTENTION - Indicates an important note.
• REPEAT - Repeats an operation or sequence.
• TIME - Perform the operation within the indicated time.
• [Trash Can] - Discard in the trash.
• [Clock] - Indicates the duration (in seconds) of the operation.
• [Hand] - Indicates that one or more buttons have been pressed.
• [Dotted Hand] - Indicates that one or more buttons have been released.
• [LED Solid On]
• [LED Off]
• [Green LED]
• [Red LED]
• [Slow Flashing]
• [Fast Flashing]

2. Product Information

The XT2-XT4 FDS 433-868 and XT2-XT4 FDS BD 433-868 transmitters are available in a two-button model (XT2) or a four-button model (XT4).

2.1 Product Identification

Fig.1 illustrates the XT2 and XT4 transmitters.

• a: LED indicator
• b: Tamper-proof opening for the transmitter
• P1: Button P1
• P2: Button P2
• P3: Button P3
• P4: Button P4

2.2 Technical Characteristics

The new FDS (FAAC Digital Signature) radio system comprises the following products:

• Transmitters XT2/XT4 FDS 433-868 and XT2/XT4 FDS BD 433-868
• Clutch receiver with 3 pins XF FDS 433-868
• Clutch receivers with 5 pins with integrated decoding RP FDS 433-868, RP2 FDS 433-868
• External receivers with integrated decoding XR2N 433-868, XR4N 433-868

Transmitters and receivers communicate using frequencies 868 MHz and 433 MHz, always utilizing the frequency with the best range and noise level. FDS guarantees an advanced security scheme to achieve maximum protection against cloning. Radio transmission is protected by the AES-128 symmetric encryption algorithm with a 128-bit key.

Transmitters identified as BD communicate bidirectionally with receivers, allowing for:

• Feedback on the transmitter (dual-color LED + vibration) of the correct reception of the emitted command.
• Requesting the gate status (closed/open) from the receiver.

Additionally, BD transmitters integrate an RFID tag compatible with FAAC XTRB readers.

The new FDS transmitters maintain compatibility with the previous SLH model (only in "slave" version), thus they can also be used on older installations where SLH transmitters are already present.

FAAC Simply Connect allows total management of FDS transmitters (simplified registration via Matrix-code on the back cover, single or batch registration, management of time slots, activation, deactivation, cancellation, etc.).

Technical Data

3. FDS Mode

The procedures described below are valid for both the basic FDS version and the bidirectional FDS BD version (the bidirectional version emits a vibration to confirm the operation).

3.1 Transmitter Memorization

Refer to the receiver or electronic device instructions to identify the buttons and LEDs described below. Perform memorization with the transmitter approximately 50 cm from the receiver.

Fig.2 illustrates the transmitter memorization process.

1. Press and release the learning button on the receiver/electronic device. The LED will flash slowly for 20 seconds.
2. Within 5 seconds, press and release the button to be memorized on the transmitter.
3. For each memorization, the receiver/electronic device LED lights up solid for 2 seconds, then flashes for another 20 seconds, during which a new code can be memorized. If the LED does not light up solid but continues to flash until the 20 seconds are up, the memory is full. If memorization is successful, the LED flashes green and red.
4. After 20 seconds of flashing since the last memorization, the LED turns off, indicating the end of the procedure.

3.2 Memorizing Other FDS Transmitters

Fig.4 illustrates the process of memorizing additional FDS transmitters.

1. Press and hold the button (P...) of the already memorized transmitter for 10 seconds until the LED flashes rapidly in a red/green sequence, then release. The LED flashes for 20 seconds.
2. While the LED is still flashing, bring the new transmitter to be registered within 5 cm of the first, keeping them face to face.
3. On the new transmitter, press the button (P...) on which you want to memorize the code.
4. If memorization is successful, the LED of the new transmitter flashes green and red.

3.3 Open Command

This procedure is only available on bidirectional XT2-XT4 FDS BD transmitters.

Fig.5 illustrates the open command procedure.

1. Press and release the transmitter button within 5 seconds. The LED starts flashing green.
2. If the command is received successfully, the LED flashes green and the transmitter vibrates.

3.4 Status Request

This procedure can only be performed with XT2-XT4 FDS BD 433-868 transmitters and on boards equipped with an integrated two-channel decoding system compatible with the XF FDS radio module.

Fig.6 illustrates the status request procedure.

1. Press the transmitter button (P...). The LED starts flashing green.
2. Keep the button pressed until the LED lights up solid green without flashing.
3. Release the button within 5 seconds.
4. The transmitter vibrates and the LED lights up solid red: automation closed. The transmitter vibrates and the LED lights up solid green: automation open or in motion.

4. SLH Mode

4.1 Transformation of Transmitter from FDS to SLH Slave

Fig.7 illustrates the transformation process.

1. Simultaneously press buttons P1 and P2 for 2 seconds. When released, the LED flashes slowly in green.
2. Simultaneously press buttons P1 and P2 for 2 seconds. When released, the LED flashes slowly in green.
3. Press button P1 three times in a row.
4. The LED flashes twice in red.

4.2 Resetting Transmitter from SLH to FDS

An emitter transformed into SLH Slave can no longer memorize on the receiver or other emitters. When pressing any button of a transformed emitter, the LED lights up immediately without flashing.

Fig.8 illustrates the resetting process.

1. Simultaneously press buttons P1 and P2 for 2 seconds. When released, the LED flashes slowly in red.
2. Within 10 seconds, press button P1 three times in a row.
3. The green LED flashes twice.

4.3 Memorizing an SLH Transmitter

The FDS transmitter transformed into SLH Slave mode operates on the 433/868 MHz frequency emitted by the SLH Master transmitter during memorization.

Fig.9 illustrates the SLH transmitter memorization process.

1. Master SLH: Simultaneously press buttons P1 and P2 for 2 seconds. When released, the LED flashes slowly.
2. Keep the button to transfer pressed. The LED lights up continuously.
3. Press the button on which to memorize the code.
4. A double red flash indicates correct memorization. For the first use, press the memorized button twice in a row.

5. FDS Mode - Non-Reversible Procedures

5.1 Randomization Procedure

This operation generates new radio codes on all transmitter buttons. After randomization, the transmitter will no longer function on installations where it was previously memorized.

Fig.10 illustrates the randomization procedure.

1. Simultaneously press buttons P1 and P2 for 2 seconds. When released, the LED flashes slowly in green.
2. Simultaneously press buttons P1 and P2 for 2 seconds. When released, the LED flashes rapidly in red.
3. Press the buttons in the following sequence: P2, P2, P2.
4. If the procedure was performed correctly, the LED lights up solid red for 5 seconds without flashing.

5.2 Lock Function Authorization Procedure

An emitter with the lock function activated can no longer perform memorization in the receiver or on other emitters. To unlock the emitter, it is necessary to randomize the code.

Fig.12 and Fig.13 illustrate the lock function authorization and unlocking procedures.

1. Simultaneously press buttons P1 and P2 for 2 seconds. When released, the LED flashes slowly in green.
2. Simultaneously press buttons P1 and P2 for 2 seconds. When released, the LED flashes rapidly in red.
3. Press the buttons P1 and P2 in the following sequence: P1, P2, P1.
4. If the procedure was performed correctly, the LED lights up solid red for 5 seconds without flashing.

6. Maintenance

6.1 Battery Replacement

When the red LED flashes upon pressing any button on the remote control, it signifies that the battery charge is low and replacement is recommended.

Fig.14 illustrates the battery replacement process.

Warning: This product contains a button battery. If swallowed, a button battery can cause severe internal burns in as little as 2 hours and lead to death.